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kolixela
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 		Another day another.. hey wait!

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Yad eyes you only for another moment before he answers, "This is exactly what I wanted. Actually, this mace was really a gift for the flower people, if you know what I mean."



You finish stringing your bow and look up at Yaddle just in time to catch the end of his weapon in your face.



It doesn't hurt – well, not as much as you'd expect. And, somehow, you're still alive. Only, you're not where you were before.



You're alone in a small cage of steel bars. Around you everything is darkness. Above you, far above, is light. It comes through a circular opening in the sky, blocked only partially by a small bucket.



From up there, you think you hear voices. It's difficult to make out what they're saying. Something like, "…make them leave. Can you do that?" If only you could get a message to these people that you need some help. There is no way out of this cage that you can see.



You are alone in a cage somewhere with stale cookies. You have a bow and quiver full of arrows. On your shirt is a lilac.


So apparently I'm trapped in the well, hope no one is standing right next to it.

The birth of the Archer

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I stand for a moment, disoriented. After my mind settles I take in my surroundings
'Hmm, looks like a well...?'

I momentarily consider yelling for help, take a moment to look at the light above and determine that it's not very likely I'd garner any attention.

I finger the bowstring idly as I ponder my options, a moment later I smile

'Well, it's been a while.. Let's see how this works..'

I retrieve three arrows, planting them tip down into the dirt at my feet then pull another and string it.

'Ok, calm and focused, just like riding a bike, remember your training'

I nock the arrow allowing the arrow to rest against the side of the bow, in a practiced movement I pull the string back to a ready position and aim for the barrel high above me.

I take a moment to adjust my aim for distance and angle, taking note of any wind movement that may hinder my aim.

Target set, bowstring taut and ready I allow my mind to clear, slipping easily into a meditative state. When my mind reaches quiet I release the arrow, immediately crouching, nocking one of the arrows in the ground and immediately aim above, waiting for movement.

'Hopefully friend, not foe up there but best to be safe'


Yeah, I'm an archer ^_^
I love archery and the practice of Zen Archery always intrigued me

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Lairosiel
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 		hey kolixela, I'm the one up there hehe

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The spider, making no apologies for its direct and unexpected request, answers you right away. "Listen to me," it says. "I've done a lot of work to overcome my anthropophobia so that I could ask one of you for help. This is my well. Understand?" The spider rushes through this speech and seems to ramble at times. "I've lived here forever and ever. A really long time. And I'm sick and tired of them making their hideout at the bottom of my well. It's just not appropriate. They're setting up camp and planning to take hostages. Don't think I don't know all about it. I just want you to make them leave. Can you do that?"



Near the church, you see the familiar traveler wake from his distracted state and give you a wave. You turn your attention back to the spider.



dunno what I'll answer yet..
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kolixela
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 		Ah cool Smile

I guess they got tired of me not leaving the house Razz

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Lairosiel
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kolixela wrote:
Ah cool Smile

I guess they got tired of me not leaving the house Razz


haha lol, I was in the house most of the time too Very Happy
I just wasn't able to leave! all this events blabla Laughing
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WolfHawk
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 		The pie thickens...
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After assessing your options, you decide that another book would be too clunky, and the glasses simply aren't lysergic enough. You pick up the tri-folded letter and open it up.

Di?gi shuik lxvf axwyik nxvcshrpi rxnj. Eo lxv igif decp oxf lxvf ohrehw phef sx ji vkshkawiy hky cpekl hahek, lxv deww wihgi vc xki spxvchky vknhfuiy weoi jihyc hs spi afhgilhfy ahsi jl Cimsinjif oefcs.


Which translates to:
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We've taken your golden moustache comb. If you ever wish for your facial hair to be untangled and shiny again, you will leave us one thousand unmarked lifebeads at the graveyard gate by September first.

Now what?!
Call for backup...
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Wondering why in the world someone would want a gold moustache comb I shake my head and mutter something about spoiled rich folks. Deciding it's about time to get some assistance I head back out into the hall. I can hear muffled sounds as if someone is talking. Still concerned about "something very large" I nervously enter the door to my right (which should be the middle of the three doors formerly to my left). (I think). Then again, at this point I am turned around enough that I may just land in a laundry chute.

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Having abandoned my search for the truth I am now looking for a good fantasy.

The light at the end of the tunnel may be the headlight of an oncoming train.

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Kendra_W
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 		 Will work for spot
in Transition Village
After trying to come up with some pretty blogs or video commericals, I opted for a funny but straight-forward resume. I'm Kendra, reptile translator to the stars! My clients include Michelangelo (because turtles are repitles) Geico Gecko (because geckos are reptiles) and Kaa who lives in a jungle somewhere. I'm still on retainer because I work for candy, literally, and go to dangerous places on command!

E-mails to each of my client's addresses will send you back glowing recommendations, hopefully. And as proof of my abilities- I made a low-res sampling of my latest reptile karaoke hit. Ten points to anyone who can guess the song, or at least make it out- this was a rush job.

We'll see if I'm in!
http://www.mediafire.com/?mdu598vxd1nr3ws

Take Care,
Kendra

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FSURobbie
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 		TV's turn for the day:
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Showing off your foreign language skills, you demand an answer from the ghost before you agree to help him.

His face floats before you as he considers your request. Possibly he doesn't understand some of the words you've used. His expression is a little confused.

"I'll help you," he says. "There's a red shirt in that room you just came from. If you go in there and get it for me, it'll help me find out where the servant is. It's my shirt, you see. It has special powers." The ghost hesitates as he speaks, almost as though he is deciding what to say next. "Also, could you get a clothespin that's in there, too? My girlfriend needs it."




And Mine:
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Looking at the ghost I hesitate on how to continue. It's crossed my mind that this kid might just be the one I'm looking for, but he's a ghost, if I confront him he's just as likely to disappear as to help me. I can't put my hands on him and make him see reason like I can with other folks, I have to play it cool kid, real cool. The fact of the matter is I just don't trust the guy but he's the only option I have...for now.

"Alright kid, you have a deal. I'll grab your clothes and your girls pin too, but then we find the servant and get that crazy lady off my back. I've got real work to do, and ghostly laundry isn't it."

Turning back to the door I just recently came through I take it in my hand and as I open it I mutter, "Here goes nothing."


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FractalP
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You ignore Mr. Garden's request, indicating that your burns need some water on them. As he can apparently see no reason to stop you from using the sink, he lets you go. You wash your burns and conspire with your fellow traveler under your breath. You have a plan.

Turning toward the oven, you pretend to trip, and instead of launching the iron item at Miss Sepsis, you land it directly on the face of Mrs. Swelter.

It sticks to her doughy face, and she screams. The transparent skin around her nose and mouth begins to sizzle. Your fellow traveler turns and tosses a worm into the mix.

This has an unexpected result (if anything specific could have been expected). The worm wriggles its way into the can and eats the contents, growing larger by the second. Soon it is half the size of Mrs. Swelter, and it begins to munch on her arm. Mrs. Swelter swings her body back and forth in a terrific fit, but nothing pulls it off.

The other traveler makes for the oven, screaming, "Billy!" Miss Sepsis runs over to help. Together, the two of them open the door and pull a slightly singed Billy out to safety.

Mr. Garden smiles. He lifts a four-fingered hand and says, "Ah. I see that you will not be interested in being part of our pie today. Luckily, Miss Sepsis is more than willing to comply."

Miss Sepsis backs up and screams, "No! Don't let him –"

But it is too late. Mr. Garden throws her into the oven and slams the door shut, turning up the heat all the way. Then he waves his arm at you and your companion, and you are outside the house. The door is locked, and you cannot return. Billy is with you.

You take a look around. The town is very still and quiet, and the air is chilly.

Several yards in front of your door is an old well. Another traveler stands at the well, apparently locked in conversation with someone you can't see. Just beyond that is a church.

There is another house to your right, and houses next to that continuing along in a semi-circle around the edge of the village. At the other side of town is an aged field. To your left is a trail that leads to a graveyard. In the distance, beyond the graveyard, is a large mansion.


Uhoh Surprised

Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?

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Lairosiel
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FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz
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Cmcnichol: smurfiestthingieversaw.com""

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kolixela
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 		Sounds like today is the day for violence to begin eh?

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kolixela
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Lairosiel wrote:
FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz


And an Arrow! Smile

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Lairosiel
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kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz


And an Arrow! Smile


be careful, I dropped something! Hopefully it will not hurt you *gg*
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"benderbot: Speaking of smurfs. Why no viral campain for the smurf movie?
Cmcnichol: smurfiestthingieversaw.com""

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kolixela
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Lairosiel wrote:
kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz


And an Arrow! Smile


be careful, I dropped something! Hopefully it will not hurt you *gg*


LOL, there's a reason I am waiting in a defensive posture down here Smile

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FractalP
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kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz


And an Arrow! Smile


be careful, I dropped something! Hopefully it will not hurt you *gg*


LOL, there's a reason I am waiting in a defensive posture down here Smile


Surprised Make sure you don't hurt the spider, kolixela!
(This quote thread is starting to remind me of Inception)

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kolixela
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FractalP wrote:
kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
kolixela wrote:
Lairosiel wrote:
FractalP wrote:


Nice shot with the worm, Nessa. Any idea what we should do next? We could try and break in, but I don't know if that would work. Hang on, that might mean that someone else will appear there, since I left the house. Hmm. Maybe we should go visit the well-peeps?



Razz it's just me and a giant spider Razz


And an Arrow! Smile


be careful, I dropped something! Hopefully it will not hurt you *gg*


LOL, there's a reason I am waiting in a defensive posture down here Smile


Surprised Make sure you don't hurt the spider, kolixela!
(This quote thread is starting to remind me of Inception)


LOL haven't seen it yet. As an ARG player do you recommend it? (sorry for the off topic post Razz)

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