500th post in scivillage!
to mark the occasion i'm making a giant batch of scirum cupcakes for everybody.
to mark the occasion i'm making a giant batch of scirum cupcakes for everybody.
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Well, Sexy Blue, I guess it's up to us to save the villagers. Damn the lethargy of these villagers. I blame scirum. I guess we better get going. It'll probably be a long trip, better pack some supplies. Too bad CosmicTraveler never comes to town with food from the farm anymore. Even JadedFlower has given up her fishing. Why don't we breed a race of ape-men and tiger-ladies to assault the village?
I had been lying in the bushes for hours waiting for something to eat, finally spuriousmonkey came by with breakfast, it had take him long enough, it was almost noon. Grab his bag i did, but it was empty he had eaten all the cupcakes, how could he be so mean, with a disappoint roar i left.
Nexus was busy planing some grand trip, while sketching drawing of ape-men and tiger-ladies and mumbling about taking over the village, he did not even notice i snug in to his house to look for food, not that there was any since padma left. What was thise(sp?) humans coming to, would I have to hunt for myself.
Returning to the forest I eventually reach SwedishFish house, where i was greeted with the sweet smell of freshly backed cupcakes, SwedishFish her self was sitting in preparing the last part of a nicely set table filled with plenty of cake and tea.
At last a human with a little sense I thought as i walk towards her. She looked a little scared when i came and even more when i pushed her over, but all i wanted was to give her a wet tiger kiss [properly worst then dog licking, i have not tried sticking my head in to the tiger at the zoo yet] before sitting down on the ground with my head on the table waiting for the other guest.
I wonder who would come, looking at the food on the table i wonder if i could get it all by myself if noone came.
Nexus was busy planing some grand trip, while sketching drawing of ape-men and tiger-ladies and mumbling about taking over the village, he did not even notice i snug in to his house to look for food, not that there was any since padma left. What was thise(sp?) humans coming to, would I have to hunt for myself.
Returning to the forest I eventually reach SwedishFish house, where i was greeted with the sweet smell of freshly backed cupcakes, SwedishFish her self was sitting in preparing the last part of a nicely set table filled with plenty of cake and tea.
At last a human with a little sense I thought as i walk towards her. She looked a little scared when i came and even more when i pushed her over, but all i wanted was to give her a wet tiger kiss [properly worst then dog licking, i have not tried sticking my head in to the tiger at the zoo yet] before sitting down on the ground with my head on the table waiting for the other guest.
I wonder who would come, looking at the food on the table i wonder if i could get it all by myself if noone came.
(Kunax, wrong village... we're off to save another village Sexy Blue found. And my house is built 30 feet up on the side of a cliff. You must be a good climber. 
And I have the elephant working the elevator right now, better be careful, he might remember you.)
And I have the elephant working the elevator right now, better be careful, he might remember you.)From what i have heard Sargentlard has turned this village into a giant streaking party.
(Cannibals are good enough. I left it open)
Nexus is panicing about not having any food. Reminds me to tell him about my backpack, it's unique in many ways. One of which being it has whatever i need. (think The luggage from Discworld) So off i drag him, to the village i found. I knew it would take many hours to walk there, so i suggested making camp half way. I'm not sure how to fight cannibals, but Inv seems to have it planned, so i'll leave that one to him. Perhaps the cannibals had left by the time we get there, i didn't see any when i was there, but that was daytime. I don't know if they only come out at night or what. I suggested that it would be best to stick together, for protection, because the cannibals do show a tendancy to attack at night.
Nexus is panicing about not having any food. Reminds me to tell him about my backpack, it's unique in many ways. One of which being it has whatever i need. (think The luggage from Discworld) So off i drag him, to the village i found. I knew it would take many hours to walk there, so i suggested making camp half way. I'm not sure how to fight cannibals, but Inv seems to have it planned, so i'll leave that one to him. Perhaps the cannibals had left by the time we get there, i didn't see any when i was there, but that was daytime. I don't know if they only come out at night or what. I suggested that it would be best to stick together, for protection, because the cannibals do show a tendancy to attack at night.
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BTW, when i get back, big party at my place, to celebrate the 500th post!!!!!!
I bumped into Invert today. Apparently he is preparing to go on some kind of mission. I pointed out that he should first call a town meeting before going anywhere. I am not sure he was listening.
I suspect he just wants to spend some time alone with the girl with blue feet. If ya catch my drift.
I suspect he just wants to spend some time alone with the girl with blue feet. If ya catch my drift.
(Spurious, I did try calling a town meeting, but nobody showed. But now that you mention it, how can one resist those feet? Be back later with the exciting details of the journey.)
ow, i'm blushing
I was going to come to invert's meeting but i got drunk of the scirum cupcakes. I passed out near the bushes...............
Our trip through the forest was uneventful. At last, we reached the beleaguered village. As we quietly approached, a spooky mist began to cloak the landscape. The woods became a surreal place of flat echoes and wavering forms. In the distance, a low chant seemed to emanate from the fog. The hairs on the back of my neck stiffened at the sound. I knew this chant. I had heard it before. We had to hurry.
We stopped on the outskirts of the village and checked our equipment. During the trip we had fashioned weapons from materials at hand. I had a spear with a metal head from Sexy Blue's mysterious backpack and Sexy Blue had a sling with bullets from the pack. We had swaddled ourselves with thick layers of cloth to protect from blowgun darts. We readied our weapons and moved in. I was in the lead with Sexy Blue trailing behind.
Nothing moved in the village, and all was quiet except for the chant that grew ever nearer and the muffled sound of our footfalls on the fog soaked ground. Ahead, the door of which Blue had spoken lay ajar. A flickering orange glare emanated from the recess within. I signaled Blue to wait here and moved to check out the door.
The door was open just enough for one person to enter at a time. I peeked inside and saw a large chamber filled with a familiar scene. A large fire burned at the center surrounded by capering cannibals. They chanted as they danced about the fire. Beyond the fire, I could make out another black obelisk. It was a miniature version of the one in the headlands of the river. It stood about 10 feet tall and was covered in mystic runes which reflected the firelight in an eerie manner.
At the base of the obelisk stood my nemesis, Bones. He once more held an obsidian dagger poised over a sacrificial victim. I could tell from the nature of the chant that we had arrived none too soon. The ceremony was nearing it's completion. Already a vortex had opened beside the altar and the smoke creature hung in the air, writhing in it's madness.
I wave Blue forward, she had some smoke grenades she had made. She threw a couple onto the fire and I pulled a cloth over my mouth and ran into the room.
The grenades blew with a Fwoosh! scattering burning wood and ashes about the room. A moan began to emanate from the smoke creature and it's frenetic writhing become even more chaotic. The cannibals appeared stunned by what had happened and were choking on the smoke. I slipped past them easily.
Before I could reach him, Bones lowered the dagger to the young victims head. He carved a Z in her forehead and continued the chant. The vortex strengthened behind him. The image within became stark and clear. It was a landscape of stars. A strange object floated amongst the stars. Some type of machine. I could make out letters written upon it, SSS Perci---
With a start I mentally lashed out at myself. This was no time to get caught up in observation. I had to act. I lunged forward with my spear and impaled it deep into Bones' belly. Blood fountained out and sprayed the area. He looked at me and I saw recognition in his eyes.
"You've come. I hoped you would, my friend." he said, "All is not as it appears. I mean no harm to anyone, least of all this child here. I have only done what must be done. The fabric of the universe is at stake, and only I have the knowledge which may save it." He gave a little chuckle and grinned at me, "I only wanted to cut a Z in your forehead. Urgh!" Blood welled from his mouth as a spasm of pain wrenched his features. "Take this knife," he said weakly, "and break it once I am through. And don't blame the cannibals, they did no harm, the villagers are through this door. It was all a misunder---"
Suddenly, a loud scream ripped the air and a great wind rushed towards the vortex. The smoke in the air was immediately sucked into the hole and I had to struggle to keep my footing. Bones pressed the dagger into my hands and fell backwards into the vortex. A peaceful smile beautified his agonized features. The fire was extinguished in the force of the gail and the cannibals gibbered in fear. Cannibal X was standing too close to the vortex and was swept into it's hungry maw. I stood stunned and felt myself sliding towards the sucking maw.
"The dagger! The dagger, you fool!" I heard faintly. I smashed the dagger against the stone floor. Flakes of obsidian flew in all directions, badly cutting my hand and causing minor cuts on my face. In the wink of an eye, the vortex snapped shut. The wind was cut off.
I fell to my knees and gasped for air. The air seemed too thin somehow. Once again, white spots danced in my vision as I collapsed into unconsciousness.
We stopped on the outskirts of the village and checked our equipment. During the trip we had fashioned weapons from materials at hand. I had a spear with a metal head from Sexy Blue's mysterious backpack and Sexy Blue had a sling with bullets from the pack. We had swaddled ourselves with thick layers of cloth to protect from blowgun darts. We readied our weapons and moved in. I was in the lead with Sexy Blue trailing behind.
Nothing moved in the village, and all was quiet except for the chant that grew ever nearer and the muffled sound of our footfalls on the fog soaked ground. Ahead, the door of which Blue had spoken lay ajar. A flickering orange glare emanated from the recess within. I signaled Blue to wait here and moved to check out the door.
The door was open just enough for one person to enter at a time. I peeked inside and saw a large chamber filled with a familiar scene. A large fire burned at the center surrounded by capering cannibals. They chanted as they danced about the fire. Beyond the fire, I could make out another black obelisk. It was a miniature version of the one in the headlands of the river. It stood about 10 feet tall and was covered in mystic runes which reflected the firelight in an eerie manner.
At the base of the obelisk stood my nemesis, Bones. He once more held an obsidian dagger poised over a sacrificial victim. I could tell from the nature of the chant that we had arrived none too soon. The ceremony was nearing it's completion. Already a vortex had opened beside the altar and the smoke creature hung in the air, writhing in it's madness.
I wave Blue forward, she had some smoke grenades she had made. She threw a couple onto the fire and I pulled a cloth over my mouth and ran into the room.
The grenades blew with a Fwoosh! scattering burning wood and ashes about the room. A moan began to emanate from the smoke creature and it's frenetic writhing become even more chaotic. The cannibals appeared stunned by what had happened and were choking on the smoke. I slipped past them easily.
Before I could reach him, Bones lowered the dagger to the young victims head. He carved a Z in her forehead and continued the chant. The vortex strengthened behind him. The image within became stark and clear. It was a landscape of stars. A strange object floated amongst the stars. Some type of machine. I could make out letters written upon it, SSS Perci---
With a start I mentally lashed out at myself. This was no time to get caught up in observation. I had to act. I lunged forward with my spear and impaled it deep into Bones' belly. Blood fountained out and sprayed the area. He looked at me and I saw recognition in his eyes.
"You've come. I hoped you would, my friend." he said, "All is not as it appears. I mean no harm to anyone, least of all this child here. I have only done what must be done. The fabric of the universe is at stake, and only I have the knowledge which may save it." He gave a little chuckle and grinned at me, "I only wanted to cut a Z in your forehead. Urgh!" Blood welled from his mouth as a spasm of pain wrenched his features. "Take this knife," he said weakly, "and break it once I am through. And don't blame the cannibals, they did no harm, the villagers are through this door. It was all a misunder---"
Suddenly, a loud scream ripped the air and a great wind rushed towards the vortex. The smoke in the air was immediately sucked into the hole and I had to struggle to keep my footing. Bones pressed the dagger into my hands and fell backwards into the vortex. A peaceful smile beautified his agonized features. The fire was extinguished in the force of the gail and the cannibals gibbered in fear. Cannibal X was standing too close to the vortex and was swept into it's hungry maw. I stood stunned and felt myself sliding towards the sucking maw.
"The dagger! The dagger, you fool!" I heard faintly. I smashed the dagger against the stone floor. Flakes of obsidian flew in all directions, badly cutting my hand and causing minor cuts on my face. In the wink of an eye, the vortex snapped shut. The wind was cut off.
I fell to my knees and gasped for air. The air seemed too thin somehow. Once again, white spots danced in my vision as I collapsed into unconsciousness.
Didn't I say scirum was to blame?
It was heavy. Real heavy. I only understood half of what was happening. Inv nex was fighting rather close to the vortex, cursing and attacking a man he called "Bones". I fought with some of the desciples, using some martial arts that i don't remember learning. Knocking a few of the desiples out, i tried to help inv best i could. To my surprise, one of the desiples was on our side, helping me by subduing their collegues. They were the one who yelled "The dagger! The dagger, you fool!".
(It's a segue into the SciFleet thread. I don't have it ready yet though.)
I managed to clear enough room to get to inv, just as he fell unconscious. Using another smoke bomb for cover, i cut the ties of the victem , and dragged them both along to some cover in a side wing, slingshot in hand. Admidst the confusion, many of the cannibals escaped, a few wounded by my shots. I lost sight of the converted desciple in the panic. In a few minutes, the room was cleared except for bodies. I helped our sacrificial madien up, and tied up the unconscious baddies, searching them for weapons and such like. Found a few bits and pieces, so into the backpack they went.
there's going to be a scifleet?
To celebrate my 100th post, recovery party at my place after 500th post party. SciRum on me, byo muffins :-D
(There already is a sciFleet. In the SciFi forum. I command the SSS Percipience. Congrats on your big 100, I'll be getting to 1000 soon thanks to the Wes thread that still lives in Free Thoughts. Maybe just one muffin. I don't really drink much. )
)Sci *hic* rum is goood... and fish. Pwetty fishies. *flings one randomly*
(I've been forgetting to read this thread so that's all I'll say)
(I've been forgetting to read this thread so that's all I'll say)