A New World (Open)

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

Darkness, that was the only thing Duke saw. The man was floating in an abyss of complete and total Darkness. There was no sign of light. Was this death? Did the cold touch of death finally decide to take his life? No, he knew he wasn't dead but why was he here. Duke slowly floated right-side-up as he opened his eye. A voice called out to him. It sounded very familiar, who's voice was it. "...Elucifer....Is that you?...." Then, in the distance, a creature was flying toward Duke. As it got closer, a small appeared and began to grow in size. By the time the creature got into close range, Duke reached out with his right hand. However, the light was too strong and he had to cover his eyes.

Duke slowly opened his eyes. The sounds of birds chirping merrily filled his ears. His vision was blurry but it began clearing up. Duke was laying in the grass under a tree. He didn't know where he was at, this place was new to him. Duke had traveled all over Terca Lumireis and had never seen these ruins before. He slowly sat up and risen to his feet. Duke was in the middle of a garden within these ruins. How did he get here? Why did Elucifer come to him in his dream? So many questions...

Duke gripped Dein Nomos as it began to glow its normal crimson aura. At least his sword was acting normal. Slowly, he walked deeper into the ruins. Watching his steps to make there wasn't any traps. Every ruin ever made has traps. No matter where it's located, no matter who built, there will always be traps.

In minutes, there was a light at the end of the hallway. Was it the exit? Duke slowly walked toward the light as the crimson aura of Dein Nomos lit the darkened hall. Soon he was closing in on the light and a small sigh escaped his mouth. Duke was standing in a large open space. Another corridor? As Duke left the darkened hall, a large stone wall jolted out the ground and seal the entrance behind him. Duke's eyes look around and took in his surrounds. The area was covered in grass and large rocks. There was another entrance but it was on the far side of the area. Duke sighed once again and began to walk across the grassy area.

[Richter Abend]

A thousand years was a long time, even for a half elf, he’d long ago excepted his fate, he’d long ago excepted though promised he would be freed he would no longer be himself but most likely broken and have lost his mind, perhaps not due to the years but more to the loneliness meanwhile. An anger boiled up inside him slowly but then slowly came to pass in the end whom could he blame…

Green eyes flicker open then close, it was cool something against his body or rather he was laying somewhere, he heard the few sounds of nature that echoed though the hallways, nature? He groaned opening his eyes again he was laying flat on his back and turned his head to the side to look out across the floor nothing, except he appeared to be in some kind of old building, a ruin, he was familiar with ruins he had to gather a few unique things from them not to long ago. But this was not the Ginnungagap. He sat up quickly and glanced around what the heck? He somehow knew his years weren’t up, were they? He brushed a hand over his head then frowned faintly, he noticed his weapons attached to his belt as well, this wasn’t odd at all..

He pushed himself to his feet a bit sore he winced and forced himself up. “this isn’t………where I am supposed to be” he mumbled under his breath he was supposed to be in solitude, guarding a gate, and if he wasn’t there did that mean demons would be destroying the world right now? He gritted his teeth at the thought, he didn’t recognize this ruin, though the thought occurred to him, what if he was free? And this was merely the ‘future’ of the world? He mentally asked but got no reply. This was just lovely……..

He searched his surroundings carefully before looking towards the doorway some light shining though it. He walked towards it carefully however, then shielded his eyes as he stepped though his eyes still had to adjust. When they did he saw a open area that still appeared to be part of the ruin but there was grass here and a few other plants, however his eyes saw someone heading towards him, a stranger of course, Richter’s left hand instinctively took firm hold of his sword’s scabbard and his right hand hovered over the hilt of his sword. This was merely a warning stance, he didn’t know where or heck when he was but he wasn’t the type to panic, nor was he the type to strike so easily, he remained calm and watched this man in silence to see his reaction to his warning.

Was he friend? Or foe?

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

Duke’s eye glanced across the grassy area and saw a figure on the over end. Could this person be just a random stranger or the guardian of this ruin? Duke stopped a few feet from the man. The man was in a stance, his hand was on his sword. His appearance was new to Duke. His outfit was different from the normal ones on Terca Lumireis. ”…Are you a native of this world?…” Duke said in his normal tone of voice.

This world was new to Duke. Now how would he know if he was on a new world? Quite simple, Duke had traveled to every part of Terca Lumireis and this place was new. Second of all, his sword, Dein Nomos, was connected to the Aer around them. The Aer seemed up touched, pure, and normal unlike Terca Lumireis. The Aer flow on his world was normal but many new spirits were born so he was able to sense them unlike here. So, Duke was very aware of this new world.

Dein Nomos pulsed with a crimson aura. Now, if this man would attack, Duke would be able to block. He wouldn’t kill this man unless he posed a threat. A gentle breeze began to blow across the field. The grass and plant moved as the wind gently pushed them. The rocks remained strong and didn’t move. It was too quiet even for Duke…

[Richter Abend]

The stranger calmly asked if he was a native of this world. What did that mean? judging that fact that it was less likely that someone from this world would ask if he were native of it, meaning this man was most likely as lost as he was. Richter calmly looked away from the man and relaxed his stance, he didn’t care for meaningless battle no less with some stranger he didn’t have anything to prove nor did he want to judge anyone.

He was about to speak however paused………no, this wasn’t his world somehow, he just knew it, perhaps it was his body’s mana telling him this, he wasn’t sure. “No I am not, and it would be safe to assume then that you are not from here either……” a frown creased his lips he folded his arms in a relaxed manner and hoped this man would be more like him, and not want to cause trouble, besides he wasn’t even sure he could fight to his full potential here anyways. And because this man seemed to just happen upon him it was also safe to assume. “we both are lost in here……?” he asked well even if this other man wasn’t and wanted to disagree or say something crude like ‘you maybe lost’ etc. well wasn’t like Richter had much of a say on the matter he just woke up, perhaps if he had wondered in here, he would be able to get out but he hadn’t, he woke up in here, as if that wasn’t strange enough.

"It appears to be a dead end back there, however I seem to have just woken up, I have been unable to do a full investigation.” he stated calmly and glanced back over his shoulder, perhaps there was a trick that would open another door, OR try to kill them, there was always a fifty percent chance of either. He paused as the wind blew past his hair moving in it he turned his eyes upwards the sunlight felt good but he could enjoy it later.

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

So, this man wasn't from this world as well. How odd, why were people from distant worlds suddenly appearing on this planet? There most be a reason but Duke would worry about that late on. Right now, his main objective was leaving these ruins. However, what about this man? Maybe they could join forces for now and escape this place together.

"I, too, had awoke in this place.....These ruins are filled with traps so I offer this proposal....Allow us to form a partnership. I offer my abilities and skills to help find a way out of these ruins...Once we have found the exit, we can go our separate ways...."

[/b] Duke would normally work alone but this time, he would need assistance to find his way out of this one. Maybe, somewhere in these ruins would be some clue to why they came here.

With Dein Nomos and his abilities, Duke would be able to slay anything that would come their way. He didn't know his partner's abilities but who knows, he might be just as strong as Duke. "So...do we have a deal?..."[/b] Duke asked. His crimson eyes focusing on the man with his normal unemotional look.[/blockquote]

[Richter Abend]

The half elf shifted his weight slightly, and closed his eyes this man spoke like someone of nobility or at least someone who dealt with some regal things in his life, though none of that mattered, Richter was glad that someone could see eye to eye with him, without having to argue about it, or being so arrogant that it caused more problems.

He nodded. “That is a good idea.” he stated they were both strangers here, though he didn’t doubt in either of their abilities why not? If there were monsters they could just take care of them that much faster, if their were two sets of eyes to spot traps it made things easier. He pushed his glasses up. “I don’t mind at all, I’m not the type to have pride so pathetic, that I would rather be lost in a ruin for however long” he tried to give a light smirk and slightly hoped this man wasn’t completely cold, though Richter seemed to be as well. If they both remained silent the whole time though it would be a rather boring trip maybe?

“Deal” he stated calmly and sucked in a deep breath, his weapons relaxed his sword on his hip his scythe/axe attacked to the belt on his lower back. He glanced up “Though I do wonder where we are or got here” he mumbled not really to anyone, but how could someone not want to know about a strange new world? Though Richter remained on his guard and aware of his surroundings a part of him felt uneasy about something only he couldn’t place it.

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

Duke nodded as the man agreed to his proposal. With the two of them on the same side, they will be able to find their way out. "Thank you, now that we have come to an agreement, shall we begin?..." Duke said as he began to walk. Duke wasn't one was small talk and was more of a wanderer. The only time he needed to talk was when it was needed.

Slowly Duke walked along the old granite hallway. The crimson aura of Dein Nomos filled with hallway with light, revealing traps that would have been hidden in the darkness. Why was this place filled with traps? What was in here that they had to try to protect? Well, it would be revealed soon enough. Soon, they found a large room.

Well, what do we have here. Duke slowly walked into this massive room. The pillars were old and stood tall. All the way in the back of the room was a wall, a mural of sorts. It had pictures of crystals and other weird drawings. "Well...it seems that we found some sort of mural....It might be the history of this world..."

[/b] The wall's pictures were in an order. It was a time line, the history of this world. Under it section had a readable note. "...The world began with a massive tree...Life was born from this tree and mana flowed freely...However, an evil beast wanted the power of the tree...He lied to the creatures of this world to try and kill the tree but their efforts were all in vein....The beast tried to drain the tree of its mana itself...But the tree was too strong...The Tree forged six crystals and sealed away the evil in a cave...The crystals were given to the six cities for protection...The world is now filled with peace but one day this evil will return to try and cover the world in darkness...The power of the tree must be protected for the sake of the world, our wonderful Suiren ..."[/b] Duke read.

So, this world was once faced an evil that threatened their world but sealed it away. This reminded Duke of his world, sealing away evil that can't be stopped at the time. Siruen...This world was named Siruen. They had the name of the world and an old legend about a great evil. This was the only clues the two had for now.[/blockquote]

[Richter Abend]

Richter didn’t know this man not even his name it was most likely unwise to fallow him however Richter was no fool, they two working together was most likely the best chance they had right now. Careful of trap, he walked as well into the large room his green-eyes carefully scanned the area surrounding them. He then spotted the images on the wall in the distance, giving the other man a glance they both seemed to have the same idea as they walked towards the wall.

“it’s a start at least” he remarked when the white-haired man said it maybe the history of this world, every little bit helped, did it not? Richter shifted his weight carefully looking over the images as the other man spoke, not the first story he’d heard with a magic tree in it, he was getting a since of Dejavu really. As well as the part about the crystals.. He smirked faintly and brushed a hand over his forehead as if touching something before shaking his head faintly. This wasn’t their world why should it be any of their care? Heck Richter gave himself up for a lifetime of solitude to protect his world why was he here when he should be there serving as a lock to the demonic realm!?

Despite the mixed feelings he was getting he decided best to keep them inside. “so perhaps the tree’s crystals summoned us here.” he pushed his glasses up, he would like more time to investigate or at least that is that the ex-scientist in him wanted to do, however he had other things on his mind, perhaps like serving out his punishment……

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

Duke began to study the pictures and the story closely. Duke never heard of a tree that produces mana for the world. The spirits made from the crystals, or Apatheia, of creatures known as Entelexeia. The Entelexeia were mystical creatures that consumed high levels of Aer. Aer is a form of energy much lower in power compared to mana. Anyway, over the years, the Entelexeia consume the aer and when they die, the aer is compressed and forms a blue crystal known as Apatheia. These crystals were use to make cores for machines called blastia and the Entelexeia were near killed off by the greedy humans.

However this world didn't have Entelexeia. This world had a tree that supplied them with massive amount of mana. Something must of been trying to attack this tree. Maybe this is why we appeared on this world. Did the tree or the crystal summon us? This was strange but it made since. Why would they be here if it wasn't for the tree? Duke needed answers and the only way to get them was to travel to these six cities and find these crystals. Maybe than he might get an answer or a hint.

"Before we move on....Answer me this....What if this tree used these crystals to summon us, would fight to find the answer or carry on with your life?..."

[/b] It was a simple guest. Would this man fight whatever would come his way to find out the truth or would he just live his life? In other words, will this man join Duke in his quest to hide out why they were summoner here or part ways to do as he pleased? The choice is his alone and weather he would join or not, Duke would press on.[/blockquote]

[Richter Abend]

Richter seemed to be studying the images just as much, pondering about hope and hoping that it was alright, or maybe it was just him loathing himself so much. He finely took his glasses off cleaning them with a small cloth from his pocket it sucked in a deep breath and swallowed dryly so for just a moment, assumed that the tree and its crystals brought them here. To what fight this beast? Or fight the evil trying to free it? Honestly it brought on a strange since of irony, Richter didn’t really consider him the ‘fight to save the world’ type.

He gave a faint sigh and put his glasses back on and slid them up his nose he turned to look towards Duke, he wasn’t to sure how to answer him. “though I’m not really the greatest person, however in order to get back home it seems this might be needed. I think I might, though I want time to contemplate it I will most likely come to the same conclusion” he have a faint nod. “I think I might travel with you at least for a little while, if that is that you are asking, and I am welcome..” he stated then paused.

“Ricther…..Abend” he spoke up finely giving his name after a long silent pause, and slightly hoped this man would give him something to call him by as well.

[duke]

“The future must be protected. If it is not, then destruction awaits.”

Duke nodded to hear that he had an ally. Now, they needed to find a way out of this place. There first stop was going to be the crystal cities. Maybe, they would find some clue when they visited one of the crystals. A sign or something to why they were brought here.

Duke looked at the man who's name was Richter Abend. "...Duke...Pantarei..."

[/b] Duke said in this normal calm voice. Now that introductions were over with, it was time to find a way out. Since this room only had two doors, there was only one way to go. He slowly began to walk toward the other door.

The hallway was dark and there was a small beam of light that shined around the corner at the end of the hall. Duke leaned against the fame of the stone door. If Richter wanted to read the mural a little longer, he would allow this but if not, they were going to press on.[/blockquote]

[Richter Abend]

Richter gave a silent nod getting this man’s name finely he silently wondered if ‘Duke’ was his name or a title, but didn’t really care enough to press the matter, he glanced back to the wall a moment as Duke started to walk away towards the door that would assumingly lead to the outside world. They would need to gather more information about these crystals though it was safe to assume that it would be difficult to get close and others may not want to openly talk about their treasured crystal, though he couldn’t say he would blame them if not. So perhaps winning the favor of the city or the ruler/s would be a good idea to think about.

He turned and started after Duke before he made it to the door, he didn’t need any longer to ponder it, besides gathering rumors and stories from the locals would help them more then staring at a wall painting, plus this wall wasn’t going anywhere any time soon by any natural cause. This man appeared human as well, or at least he didn’t think he was elven or half elf though he could be wrong. He was also unsure how this man felt about elves, not that he minded anymore, nothing much seemed to matter to much at all.