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Apr 24, 2013 8:11:42 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 24, 2013 8:11:42 GMT -5
An entity like no other appears before Zack, the effects of the null void having no effect on it at all. It looked like a Zan from the old Academy.
"Zackery Strith.. This seems a little boring.. I have something new.. A test of sorts for people like you, People who think that They have reached there epitome of a life lived well.. What if I told you that this was just the beginning? That there was a place where people not unlike your self gather to test there strengths.. but not only in battle but wits.. and if you survive you can receive anything you desire.."
The being walked around the void for a moment then stopped..
"What If I told you Jace... Was already there?"
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Apr 24, 2013 8:23:36 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 24, 2013 8:23:36 GMT -5
Old memories locked away stir in the mind of the being once known as Zack Strith, the void custodian looks at the zannish figure with blank black eyes. A grin forms on the custodians featureless face and the oblique black eyes change to the human blue ones of Zack. "I would call you a liar, Jace would never pursue such a challenge unless he was told that I was there or is that the point? We will be there, eventually." Details and shape begins to form on the smooth black of the void custodian's body as more of Zack returns.
"Just who are you?"
Unable to match the figure to any pantheon that he knew.
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Apr 24, 2013 8:43:45 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 24, 2013 8:43:45 GMT -5
"Me.. I am of no importance.. But you have done well to call my bluff, Jace has been told the same thing you are now by my counter part, If you must call me anything all me Corrogo I am but the recruiter.. But do you think he will match your... intellect in the matter?"
The Figure began to wander the void slowly poking at things absently, it was easy to tell this was not his first recruitment.
"Jace will come in the search for you, whether or not he finds you.. well I suppose that could be his goal.. his desire.."
He chuckled a few times.
"You see our world.. was not born of your nexus.. To be honest I am not privileged with how it came into being.. but I do know this.. Your gods upon death we have even recruited them"
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Apr 24, 2013 9:46:00 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 24, 2013 9:46:00 GMT -5
Zack's appearance solidifies dressed in a black coat fall just short of his knees, jeans, boots and leather gloves. He sweeps his hair back with a hand. "He would just charge in, and I can't let some thing like the afterlife stop me from putting the score back in my favor. Let use be gone then Corrogo, I refuse to let Jace beat me there."
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Apr 24, 2013 10:06:40 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 24, 2013 10:06:40 GMT -5
Zack was teleported to Floor 1, another being and snake with birds face Lay there, Once Zack appeared he looked at him for a moment.
"Has it been explained? You may choose here and only here to look as you would like at any point in your life.. this does not alter your current powers nor mind set or body limitations.. Also.. You may want one of these.. "
The being whipped its tail from within its coil and an Orb flew towards Zack
"This is you translator and storage device, Grade D, once you have everything you need ready let me know once your ready for your first test"
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Apr 24, 2013 13:35:19 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 24, 2013 13:35:19 GMT -5
Zack does no alter his appearance at keeping the the last mortal visage he bore before death. Face lined with age, his hair gray at the sides, vagrant individuals of white standout in random spots, his physique while still bearing the well trained form it did in youth it no longer has the feel or sense of youth. He catches the orb, gripping it. "Let us begin then."
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Apr 24, 2013 14:40:39 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 24, 2013 14:40:39 GMT -5
The being smiled and uncoiled.
"Quite.."
With a flick the lights came on and there were in a stone room, every wall was lined with text.
"As you can see around you there are the stories of those just like you who walked through this Level and and either passed or failed from these stories will be the only Clue"
"Kal walked in and fought the guardian" "Nim read for one hundred and forty years then walked up to the guardian" "the Scribe sat in the center of the room and stared at the guardian" "the Blood bathed the guardian" "the Idiot passed the guardian" "the Scholar failed the guardian" "The Guardian Knows..." Alot of the other stories were random none really stated how they passed or failed, All the stories were carved in but none were of the same weapon, language or calligraphy.
Also they were inked in black.
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Apr 25, 2013 6:58:20 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 25, 2013 6:58:20 GMT -5
Zack glances along the walls, the orb translating the unfirmilliar langueges. "Where is this guardian?"
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Apr 25, 2013 7:03:21 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 25, 2013 7:03:21 GMT -5
The being smiled and the bird head cocked 75 degrees around as if he was asking a stupid question.
"That would be me.. has no one told you anything... Corrogo must be getting sloppy.."
The being watched him intently.
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Apr 25, 2013 7:13:04 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 25, 2013 7:13:04 GMT -5
"Well then guardian ill be ascending then, I don't have time to waste dallying here." Zack faces the guardian letting the orb drop from his hand and float by him.
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Apr 25, 2013 7:25:54 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 25, 2013 7:25:54 GMT -5
The Guardian stared at him for a moment his head not completely upside down.
"No I don't think you will.. Nor do I think you under stand... Fail the test and fail the Tower, Instant exile"
The Guardian looked at him for a another moment and turned.
"The exit from the Tower is over behind you.."
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Apr 25, 2013 8:22:49 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 25, 2013 8:22:49 GMT -5
"You are the one who does not seem to understand. I will progress and shall reach the summit before my friend. An insect before me such as you shall not stopgap me." He reaches for his magic but finds himself clawing at nothing. There is no mana within him, a quick touch out wards reveals no mana either but something else. Something thick and slimy as if drinking oil instead of water. Zack fights down the urge to gag, his eyes narrow at the guardian. "If you refuse to comply I will crush you."
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Apr 25, 2013 8:30:58 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 25, 2013 8:30:58 GMT -5
The being sighs and looks at Zack for a moment.
"No doubt you have found you magic does not work here.. to me your threats are empty, the question is.. Do you think fighting me is the answer to the test?"
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Apr 25, 2013 8:53:23 GMT -5
Post by hellcomet on Apr 25, 2013 8:53:23 GMT -5
"There is no damn answer, to seeker one is to fail. Ascend me or face my wrath."
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Apr 25, 2013 10:00:47 GMT -5
Post by jace on Apr 25, 2013 10:00:47 GMT -5
"Your wrath... You will quickly find out.. your wrath doesn't mean much here.. and yes there is an answer"
The Guardian was beginning to get annoyed.
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