RPG event - Quest NPC Contact

[thalassino]

◣ Quest NPC Contact ◢

Below is a place to thread out quick little conversations with the NPCs that aren't worth an entire log. Vatheon's staple NPCs will have postings here, and all the other new quest NPCs will simply be listed under the "Quest NPCs" comment header. Please put in the subject line which quest you're talking with an NPC about!

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[fightforastar]

[Tifa smiles at her and moves into the room.]

Hey, kiddo. Your mom said you liked stories?

[thalassino]

[Pretty lady... the boy looks up at Tifa and nods, sitting down quietly for the moment. If her story isn't entertaining he'll be back up quickly, but for now he's good.]

[fightforastar]

Good. [Tifa takes a seat herself.]

Now, this is a true story. It takes place in the homeland of a friend of mine. He and his kind have been the protectors of a beautiful canyon, and he comes from a long line of brave warriors. His father, Seto, is said to be one of the bravest who ever lived.

Many years ago, the safety of the canyon and its people was threatened by the wicked Gi tribe. Unlike the peaceful villagers in the canyon, the Gi were a cruel people, all fighters and witches and nightmare creatures. Their leader was a warlock who commanded the power of fire.

Worse, they came to attack by night, in secret. They'd discovered a passage through the rock that would lead them straight past any defenses, into the very heart of the canyon. They planned to strike its people while they slept, and wipe them out before they could even sound the alarm.

Only one person did see it coming. The warrior Seto told only two other people: his mate, and the leader of the village. He didn't want anyone else to have to fight, or even to know how close they'd come to destruction. He started off alone into the heart of the canyon, and made one request: that the passage be closed up behind him, sealing him inside with the Gi.

Alone, he met the oncoming Gi warriors. He fought like a whirlwind, returning every blow with ten of his own and downing one attacker after the next. Finally he reached Nattak, the leader of the Gi, and they faced each other. The Gi did not stop to allow him an honorable battle, but kept firing at him even as he fought. He dodged flames and arrows alike, moving like the wind, snapping and clawing at his enemy until at last he brought down his foe.

The remaining Gi, frightened at the loss of their leader, turned and fled. And Seto, he would have turned to go home, but he'd been struck by some of the Gi's arrows. He could feel their poison seeping into him and slowing him. With the last of his strength, he climbed to the highest rock jutting over the passage, where he could see any enemy approaching. There, the poison turned him to stone.

And there he stands to this day, watching over his beloved canyon, protecting them from any attack. And the people live on peacefully, never needing to learn the ways of war, and honoring his memory.

[thalassino]

[He listens to the story eagerly, but by the end his face has fallen.]

How come he's got to stay like a stone? He's a hero, so it should be fixable!

[fightforastar]

I'd like to think so, too.

[And she doesn't, really, but...]

Maybe that's another story in the making, hm? After all, his son is old enough now, and he's growing up to be just as brave as his father. I bet he'll find a way.

[thalassino]

[This seems to be acceptable to the boy. It's not forever after all, it's just until another hero fixes it. He nods, trying to cover a yawn. Sitting still is surprisingly tiring...]