its a kodiak moment
zola
09-05-2019, 08:29 PM
Eliphas was used to the forests and the darkness. With his high albinism the Klein boy preferred the night, much like his kin. Because of his upbringing, the forest was where he was most comfortable. His father, who was quite old, especially compared to eli’s mother’s age, was a Druid of the forest. He took up vows to take care of his sacred grove, and as far as the fledgling sorcerer knew, he would never leave it. Eliphas was different from his father though, even if they held the same ideals the Klein was young and explorative. He wanted to see the world, he wanted to help his family, he wanted to become a full mystic.
These thoughts played through his mind as he paced through the forest, his snow white owl companion on his shoulders. The nocturnal raptor was a perfect companion in his relationship with the environment as well as his magics. The owl often gave up a down feather or two to aid in Eliphas’ attempts at magic. He wasn’t very good yet, and he kept his practice a secret even from his parents before he was sent out.
His mother left the Klein family before the famine, but word of it hadn’t reached her until half a year ago. Eliphas was offered up to be sent out to give aid to his uncle and cousins, however when he arrived all were already gone or dead. The young Klein did not linger. His own had been quick to find a path and the boy followed his kin to the lands of Boreas. Though similar the world seemed foreign at first. He knew he’d settle in eventually but he allowed himself the wonder of something new.
His focus was divided so it was easy for the giant grizzly to sneak up on the delicate Klein. Eliphas was far from a warrior, and his thin elegant frame with teacupped paws and feminine curves were proof of the fact. Like much of his extended family he showed many less than masculine traits. The sudden roar from behind the boy nearly made him jump from his skin. He wasn’t frozen and felt his paws beginning to move beneath him before he could even think. The snowy owl took to the trees, somehow even the incredible raptor could be taken unawares. Eliphas made all attempt to get out of the way, but he would have trouble running from such an incredible beast.
These thoughts played through his mind as he paced through the forest, his snow white owl companion on his shoulders. The nocturnal raptor was a perfect companion in his relationship with the environment as well as his magics. The owl often gave up a down feather or two to aid in Eliphas’ attempts at magic. He wasn’t very good yet, and he kept his practice a secret even from his parents before he was sent out.
His mother left the Klein family before the famine, but word of it hadn’t reached her until half a year ago. Eliphas was offered up to be sent out to give aid to his uncle and cousins, however when he arrived all were already gone or dead. The young Klein did not linger. His own had been quick to find a path and the boy followed his kin to the lands of Boreas. Though similar the world seemed foreign at first. He knew he’d settle in eventually but he allowed himself the wonder of something new.
His focus was divided so it was easy for the giant grizzly to sneak up on the delicate Klein. Eliphas was far from a warrior, and his thin elegant frame with teacupped paws and feminine curves were proof of the fact. Like much of his extended family he showed many less than masculine traits. The sudden roar from behind the boy nearly made him jump from his skin. He wasn’t frozen and felt his paws beginning to move beneath him before he could even think. The snowy owl took to the trees, somehow even the incredible raptor could be taken unawares. Eliphas made all attempt to get out of the way, but he would have trouble running from such an incredible beast.
09-05-2019, 08:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2019, 08:44 PM by Zola.)
it had been a rough few days traveling through the barren landscape of this realm. a full week had passed before she found herself north, the temperatures dropping but by now she was used to it. her thin pelt was trouble, yes, but her muscle kept her warm. as long as she kept moving, it would be fine. Zola had to believe that. meeting a few wolves on her travels to call an ally, she did not settle for long. her conquer of the world outside of her own land was almost zealous. she placed one paw in front of the other and did not stop. she would not stop until she had mastered her experiences.
it was by Unkulunkulu's will that she carried forward. and it was by His design that fate placed her on a path. the roar alerted her to act but seeing the dainty young being accosted forced her hand. she rushed forward, faster than what a being may assume she could, and barreled into the beast. she had no idea what it was, only that it was massive. yet she was too. it stumbled forward at the impact, forced to the side and away from the other wolf. "fanya si!" you shall not! she snarled, twisting her neck to grasp her spear and thrust it forward.
there was no doubt in her mind that the beast had attempted to harm the smaller wolf. she saw it make directly at him - the scent told her it was male despite his femininity - and roar to make its presence known. it had the intention to kill. she was not going to allow that. Zola had seen enough death and decay on her travels north. the volcano's eruption had tainted this land. she growled through the massive stick in her mouth, puffing her shoulder fur up to make her appear larger. the beast swiped at her, and she felt claws graze her cheek. it was but a bitch slap.
her eyes never left the face of the bear, and she advanced, forcing it away from the smaller wolf.
- - "Talking!" Walking. 'Thought/Others!' - -
it was by Unkulunkulu's will that she carried forward. and it was by His design that fate placed her on a path. the roar alerted her to act but seeing the dainty young being accosted forced her hand. she rushed forward, faster than what a being may assume she could, and barreled into the beast. she had no idea what it was, only that it was massive. yet she was too. it stumbled forward at the impact, forced to the side and away from the other wolf. "fanya si!" you shall not! she snarled, twisting her neck to grasp her spear and thrust it forward.
there was no doubt in her mind that the beast had attempted to harm the smaller wolf. she saw it make directly at him - the scent told her it was male despite his femininity - and roar to make its presence known. it had the intention to kill. she was not going to allow that. Zola had seen enough death and decay on her travels north. the volcano's eruption had tainted this land. she growled through the massive stick in her mouth, puffing her shoulder fur up to make her appear larger. the beast swiped at her, and she felt claws graze her cheek. it was but a bitch slap.
her eyes never left the face of the bear, and she advanced, forcing it away from the smaller wolf.
caution! zola can bite if triggered; be advised
this character has a thick african accent. can speak isizulu and swahili fluently!
this character has a thick african accent. can speak isizulu and swahili fluently!
09-06-2019, 06:37 AM
His pale paws propelled him forward away from the menacing bear claws. His heart hammered in his chest as adrenaline raced through his system and he was forced to wonder if he was going to live or die. Eliphas barely registered the warrior who appeared from nowhere to brave death for his life. He didn’t stop moving, and made to get himself away from the creature and certain death. He was no fool, and knew where his weaknesses were. They just happened to be in the physical realm.
The mystic started chanting under his breath as he turned to watch as the battle ensued. Ready to rush forward and congratulate his hero, or to keep running after the bear devoured her carcass. Of course his chant was in her favor, he spoke to grant her strength, speed, and cunning in the face of the monster. Eliphas didn’t let his gaze leave the marvelously coated woman while he said his chants. He didn’t know how long this might last, but the albino Klein wouldn’t quit until the battle was decided.
The mystic started chanting under his breath as he turned to watch as the battle ensued. Ready to rush forward and congratulate his hero, or to keep running after the bear devoured her carcass. Of course his chant was in her favor, he spoke to grant her strength, speed, and cunning in the face of the monster. Eliphas didn’t let his gaze leave the marvelously coated woman while he said his chants. He didn’t know how long this might last, but the albino Klein wouldn’t quit until the battle was decided.
09-06-2019, 05:34 PM
Zola wouldn't back down even if her bones were aching from travel and her cheek spilled crimson. the bear's claws had shredded her right cheek from the impact, but it was not so serious for her to blink. she had not lost an eye. she would potentially have a scar but she also had many other scars already. it was nothing. the strange little boy would whoop behind her, chanting in some language she assumed was the language of this land. or at least a language that held some religious meaning to it. she did not pay him attention as she advanced on the beast, too focused on keeping it away from him to acknowledge him.
with a sharp lash of her head, she would curve the blade of her spear upward against the grizzly's face. it cut deep; claws were all well and good, but she had been trained to do battle with a weapon. the beast roared as fresh blood poured from its face, blinding it to reason and its surroundings. she may have even cut open an eye, but the blood was too thick and too much to really look at. with the spear in her jaws, she could not talk, but a victory flashed in her mind. she grunted against the wooden part of the iklwa and pounced. Zola's massive body collided with the beast head-first, forcing it to the ground. the bear would fall upon its back, flailing desperately.
the bear's claws found her pelt as they swiped madly across the shoulders. blood sprayed the ground. with adrenaline pumping, she barely felt it right now. her eyes held the madness of violence. raising her spear, she jabbed it a few times at the beast's own shoulders, but the thing was smart. it protected its neck and vital organs with a hefty paw. Zola tried to find an opening to plunge her spear into, to finally end it and the suffering of the predator in one fell swoop. she was going to kill it so it would not attempt to harm another wolf. gods willing, the kill would be quick and painless.
- - "Talking!" Walking. 'Thought/Others!' - -
2/3 fought a large predator (grizzly bear)
0/3 met a new wolf (eliphas)
with a sharp lash of her head, she would curve the blade of her spear upward against the grizzly's face. it cut deep; claws were all well and good, but she had been trained to do battle with a weapon. the beast roared as fresh blood poured from its face, blinding it to reason and its surroundings. she may have even cut open an eye, but the blood was too thick and too much to really look at. with the spear in her jaws, she could not talk, but a victory flashed in her mind. she grunted against the wooden part of the iklwa and pounced. Zola's massive body collided with the beast head-first, forcing it to the ground. the bear would fall upon its back, flailing desperately.
the bear's claws found her pelt as they swiped madly across the shoulders. blood sprayed the ground. with adrenaline pumping, she barely felt it right now. her eyes held the madness of violence. raising her spear, she jabbed it a few times at the beast's own shoulders, but the thing was smart. it protected its neck and vital organs with a hefty paw. Zola tried to find an opening to plunge her spear into, to finally end it and the suffering of the predator in one fell swoop. she was going to kill it so it would not attempt to harm another wolf. gods willing, the kill would be quick and painless.
2/3 fought a large predator (grizzly bear)
0/3 met a new wolf (eliphas)
caution! zola can bite if triggered; be advised
this character has a thick african accent. can speak isizulu and swahili fluently!
this character has a thick african accent. can speak isizulu and swahili fluently!