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Post by Anven Firestar on May 24, 2014 10:31:35 GMT -8
Anven held up a cycler rifle as he thought to himself of how stupid of a question that was now betting with the Elder leading to an awkward moment of silence as Anven checked out the cycler rifles looking for one he liked. Though he looked to the Elder out of the corner of his eye watching as he clenched his fist and seeing still how badly injured he was Anven already suspected he was likely still weak from the battle with the machine even before the Elder said it.
Anven watched as the Elder began to go back to his healing of his hands talking and continued talking this time bridging up again how he thought that those who were likely following them weren't himself but instead were after Anven. It was yes the most likely possibility as Anven began to realize though even still he was not worried for himself but rather the Elder's well-being for he had never seen the Old Man so weakened and injured before and its not that he thought he was a fragile old man it was just that he had literally spent days fighting off an army of Dark Beings and a machine that turned people into walking dark zombies, honestly if it were anyone else they would likely be dead.
Lowering the rifle he had been looking at Anven slid over the med-kit he had brought in with him over to the Elder not sure if he would accept the help or not but still it was all Anven could do for him at the moment. "You are probably right as always and so you need naught concern yourself with this you just concentrate on healing yourself and I will deal with our visitors when the time comes."
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Post by Nartaga on May 24, 2014 12:48:23 GMT -8
The Elder turned to Anven, his stare cutting through the still air inside the cave.
-The Elder-
"I am not infallible, Anven, but I am not helpless. I may be the Elder, but that does not mean I am going to sit idly by and watch you fight unknown elements by yourself. You are R'Crurak. We fight with our comrades for strength."
The Elder took a few steps away from the old cannon towards Anven.
-The Elder-
"With Jud'dayus gone, the duty of protecting this planet falls to me. That includes all who dwell on it. There is still much you do not know about this world, that no one knows. Secrets hidden away by the Ancients. I need your help, and I cannot have it if you are captured or dead."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 24, 2014 13:47:30 GMT -8
Anven stayed silent as the Elder turned to him with a stare that he knew meant he had said something he shouldn't of even though he knew this would likely happen since telling a Tusken to basically sit and lick their wounds like a helpless animal while their was a battle to be fought wasn't something they would go for. Course a smile spread across Anven's features even though it was hidden by a cloth wrapped around the lower part of his face to protect it from sand simply because he was glad to hear that instead of the "Oh I don't know how much help I'll be" talk. Though the next part of the Elder's speech caught Anven off guard causing his smile to fade for he had no idea what the Elder had meant, there was something he needed his help with he honestly had no idea what that could be but that still wouldn't stop him from assisting the Elder in whatever he needed.
"As always it would be an honour to stand with you in the face of danger." For a moment Anven fell silent as he looked towards the cave entrance trying to judge if their pursuers were getting close or not before looking back at the Elder. "I don't suppose you could tell me what it is you need my help with that might have to do with protecting the planet since ya know that kind of sounds a bit important."
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Post by Nartaga on May 24, 2014 17:24:59 GMT -8
The Elder looked to the entrance of the cave as he spoke.
-The Elder-
"The Machine was not the only relic that I know of that can give me the power I need. The Kumumgah expected their people to survive as they were, before the attack. So they built things to last, deep underground, locked away so only their children could enter."
The Elder's hands finally stopped glowing, and he squeezed them together. He then turned back to the cannon and began checking over the barrel one final time.
-The Elder-
"But first we have to deal with our stalkers."
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Post by Ayren on May 25, 2014 19:43:55 GMT -8
*Ayren looked down at the floor of the cockpit thinking about his brother, pondering all the questions in his mind and trying to answer them all to the best of his ability... As old as he was, Ayren had not learned everything. Even though 5000 years is a long time to live, he still had many unanswered questions. He didn't hear Sayjar ask him the first time, Ayren was "out of mind" but came to when Mirria asked him a similar question.* "What? Oh sorry, I was just thinking about my brother. I find it almost impossible that he's been alive for five millennia.... I know it's almost impossible for me to be alive for that long but still... At least you both know why..." *He put up his hands and rubbed his face, and let out a yawn and a stretch.* "Ah yes.... the lightsaber...." *He took it off his belt and gripped it in his hands.* "I found it in the caves inside a statue, and you guys aren't going to believe me, but this lightsaber... was my brother's...." *He tossed it into the air having it spin around and then caught it.* "I can't believe it still works after all this time..." *Ayren then had a concerned look upon his face, and looked over to his right at the window.* 'If indeed Jakob has survived this long...... I just hope it's not for the same reason that I have...' *A blinking light came upon the monitor.* "Mirria... I think we have arrived." *Ayren saw a huge mountain, and then wondered how are they supposed to find Anven, then he got an idea. Ayren concentrated his mind and focused the Force, duplicating his ship into 7 identical others all cloaked in the Force.* "These doppelgangers should serve excellent in finding this 'Anven' faster..... Now then, let us proceed with whatever 'we' need to accomplish." *Ayren kept his concentration up, but not needing much at all. He'd be able to hold the connection to all 7 others perfectly even if something came out of nowhere and surprised him.*
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Post by Sek on May 25, 2014 20:18:21 GMT -8
*Mirria and Sayjar looked at each other, and then looked back at Ayren.* "Ayren... you couldn't possibly think that-" *Sayjar cut her off before she completed and looked back at her strangely.* "Don't be absurd!" *He looked back at Ayren* "I don't know how he managed to live this long, but I know one thing's for sure..... we will find the answer together." *Mirria looked at him and gave Sayjar a scowl.* "Oh oh right. A-as you were saying... about the lightsaber."
*Sayjar and Mirria looked at each other with the 'its his brothers?' face. Sayjar rubbed his face with his hands, and was about to ask how it ended up in the statue but then he realized how much of a stupid question that was, considering that Ayren probably didn't even know. And then Mirria saw heard the blinking light that was on the monitor and responded to what Ayren had said about being at the destination.* "Oh wow you're a real Sherlock Holmes, did you figure that all out by yourself?" *Sayjar looked at Mirria with an annoyed face.* "Would you shut the hell up! Ayren has enough on his mind already, he doesn't your 'smart-ass' comments!" *Mirria argued back.* "Well would you tell him to not make anymore already obvious comments?" *They began to generate a really stupid child-like argument when Ayren said something about doppelgangers. They both looked out the front window to the left and right and saw 7 other perfectly duplicated copies of The Wolfhound, then vanishing into cloaked status. Sayjar was about to say something that would turn Mirria's comment about Ayren's obvious statement before she cut him off.* "Don't you dare say another word." *Sayjar just smirked and laughed a small laugh, and Mirria focused in on the exact coordinates of what they had acquired on Anven's location.*
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 27, 2014 9:19:24 GMT -8
Anven stared at the Elder for a long moment having noticed he had gone on again about needing more power though never quite said why though other than that what was running through Anven's mind was him hoping there were no more evil soul eating machines buried deep beneath Tatooine's surface. Just the thought of another one made Anven roll his eyes in utter sarcastic excitement to fight a giant machine of death and its dark offspring of darkness which of course just showed how much he enjoyed his first encounter with the depths of Tatooine.
Anven went back to checking the cycler rifle he was holding making sure it was loaded and worked well since it likely hadn't saw maintenance in a while either similar to the cannon but as the Elder had said the Tuskens did make their things last as it seemed in good condition. The whole while he was checking the rifle he was mumbling to himself his excitement to delve deeper into the forsaken depths of Tatooine just as the Elder had turned his back to him to check the cannon last time. Then as the Elder brought up that they first had to deal with their stalkers Anven again looked towards the cave entrance actually expecting to see them burst into the cave right at that moment since much time had past since he and the Elder had made their escape yet there was still no sign of them.
"For stalkers they certainly aren't doing to well."
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Post by Nartaga on May 27, 2014 9:44:12 GMT -8
The Elder walked up beside Anven and pointed at the sky.
-The Elder-
"Look up there."
What the Elder was pointing at was empty sky, save for a very spindly cloud. He moved back into the cave and began pushing the cannon up to the entrance by hand. Readying a torch to light the fuse.
-The Elder-
"Look for what isn't there, rather than what is there."
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Post by Ayren on May 27, 2014 19:22:47 GMT -8
The Elder walked up beside Anven and pointed at the sky.-The Elder-
"Look up there."What the Elder was pointing at was empty sky, save for a very spindly cloud. He moved back into the cave and began pushing the cannon up to the entrance by hand. Readying a torch to light the fuse.-The Elder-
"Look for what isn't there, rather than what is there."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 31, 2014 7:00:55 GMT -8
The Elder walked up beside Anven and pointed at the sky.-The Elder-
"Look up there."What the Elder was pointing at was empty sky, save for a very spindly cloud. He moved back into the cave and began pushing the cannon up to the entrance by hand. Readying a torch to light the fuse.-The Elder-
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Post by Nartaga on May 31, 2014 11:27:07 GMT -8
The Elder stopped pushing the cannon and walked up to Anven, looking around the empty sky. He merely stood there for a moment, not speaking for a bit before finally shrugging.
-The Elder-
"Odd....."
The Elder held out his hand and his staff flew to him. Gripping it tightly he followed Anven to his speeder.
-The Elder-
"They are not hidden all over Tatooine. There are only two left. The others did not survive the centuries. But I will not force you to join me. It is my quest, after all. You are free to go back whenever you wish. Do not let me stop you. However...."
The Elder paused, as if knowing it was going to add to the dramatic effect.
-The Elder-
"Breaking into a Kumumgah Vault is no easy task, and I would like you to see what the Tuskens once were. It may give you an idea of what they can become again."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 31, 2014 12:20:01 GMT -8
Anven sat on his swoop after having packed away his things and slung the cycler rifle over his shoulder as he thought he would hold onto it for a while and he just waited for the Elder to get on. He then heard the Old Man say something about Anven not having to follow him and likely miss the glorious adventure ahead of them he just couldn't believe the Elder would suggest such a thing him miss out on the dangers of what may lay ahead of them and the fact that this vault was hard to break into just sealed the deal Anven wouldn't not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.
I appreciate the gesture of kindness but I must decline, there is no way I am missing out on all the fun besides it was you who said you needed my help and I guess there is the fact that you want me to see some things so there is that point as well.
That being said Anven proceeded to start up his swoop fully expecting the Elder to get on and begin their journey by at least pointing him in the right direction that they needed to go in since Anven was no mind reader....at least not all the time.
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Post by Nartaga on May 31, 2014 12:58:50 GMT -8
The Elder walked over back into the cave.
-The Elder-
"You have made a good choice. You will not regret it. Unless the Vault's defenses are still active."
The Elder pointed South, away from the mountains and into open desert.
-The Elder-
"The closest one is still several days ride, even with your speeder. We will need supplies. Grab what we can and tie it to the speeder. There should be rope in here, though it may be rotten by now."
The Elder began looking around the cave for food or water stored away.
-The Elder-
"Jud'dayus and I had an agreement not to open the vaults....It would change the balance of power between us too much."
The Elder chuckled to himself as he opened a sack and pulled out dried jerky.
-The Elder-
"It is a good thing he is gone. Or else he might try to stop us."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 31, 2014 13:18:22 GMT -8
Anven got back off his swoop and followed the Elder back into the cave in order to help him search for supplies for the several day ride and this only made him wish more that he had brought his ship instead of setting out on a speeder of all things seriously it seemed the force just didn't like him today for not foretelling him in some way that he would need it.
"So these vaults you speak of what exactly is inside of them that would make Jud'dayus want to stop us from opening them?"
Anven began scavenging around the cave for the needed supplies to keep them alive for several days though taking note of what the Elder said that most of it might be rotten by now so he carefully checked the food to make sure it was still good and wouldn't make them stop more often to deal with their bodies not liking the food.
"Ya know if only there were good old beasts of burden around. it would make the trip a bit easier since my little swoop won't carry much on it along with the two of us but I am sure we will manage."
Anven continued to look through the supplies in the cave finding what was likely the meat from some kind of animal that the Tuskens eat though had long since gone bad much like the Elder had warned him and so he continued on looking. He eventually found water all various containers and such probably whatever the Tuskens could find or make and though it was warm water is water and so he began to pick up waterer he could carry.
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Post by Nartaga on May 31, 2014 13:55:44 GMT -8
The Elder pulled up a length of rope by the end and inspected it, taking out a knife and cutting a long piece. The rest just dropped to the floor and threw up dust into the air.
-The Elder-
"Back when I first came to Tatooine the Banthas roamed these parts wildly. They would only make the journey longer though."
The Elder walked back out of the cave and began tying the containers to the sides of the Swoop.
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"Neither of us knew what was inside them. We just used our minds and assumed that whatever they Kumumgah put in them was worth keeping safe. When faced with enslavement or extinction, what do you think a technologically advanced race would place inside a doomsday vault. Technology. Power. Hope."
The Elder finished tying the water to the Swoop and hopped on.
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 31, 2014 14:09:47 GMT -8
Anven helped the Elder carry out the supplies they had gathered and began tying them to the sides of his swoop as he listened to the Elder speak about what could possibly be inside those vaults and of course all the Elders examples could be very likely possibilities.
"Well possibly in the face of extermination they might have archived all their gathered knowledge of everything they had achieved. Then again the vaults themselves may have been survival chambers made to withstand the onslaught of their exterminators filled with everything they need to survive.
Once everything was tied onto the swoop Anven got on with the Elder and took off towards the south for their very very long journey to whatever secrets may lie behind the vaults left behind by the Kumumgah.
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Post by Nartaga on May 31, 2014 14:41:21 GMT -8
The Elder spoke as they shot off South.
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"The Kumumgah used the crystals as a way to survive. While it didn't turn out how they planned, it is possible they had back up plans. Let's just hope the Vaults turned out better than the Crystals...."
The sands started picking up in the wind around them. The Elder put his hands together, and slowly brought them apart. The sands moved back, clearing a spherical space around them, held back by the Elder.
-The Elder-
"Just keep going. I'll hold back the storm."
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Jun 8, 2014 11:23:11 GMT -8
*As they flew, Gavin kept the ship close to the ground. There was no reason to go all out just to get to Mos Eisly, nor a reason to go high into the atmosphere. with the ship's coordinates set he turned to Tyra.* "So what is the nature of your mission here?"
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Post by Tyrana Letta-Horica on Jun 8, 2014 11:41:20 GMT -8
With a sigh, Ty looked at the datapad she had pulled out a moment before he asked, and gave a groan
It is like a science lesson! Size, geological landmarks, populations. Blah blah blah! It's so boring! Luckilly I've only got a few more planets... In this system
She tossed the datapad over her shoulder and looked up at him with a playful grin. Pulling her cloak off and draping it across her lap and crossing her legs, she looked around the cockpit of the ship, all the buttons and such that she was tempted to, but would not, touch. She kept her hands gripped in her lap and fought the button pushing temptations.
I'd rather be doing something way more fun, like I said earlier
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Jun 8, 2014 12:30:22 GMT -8
*Gavin watched as she through the datapad over her shoulder. A tiring and annoying task he was sure, but one that wasn't so hard on this planet.* "Well, it's not like there is much here on this planet to look at. For Organic life, the most that there is to know is the Jawas and the Tusken Raiders. Outside of that, the planet has few cities, but is mostly a hide away. The people that reside here vary in race. Its not so easy to try and find them all. Outside of that, the biggest things to really consider are the Kryat Dragons and the Sarlacc. As for the terrain and such, there's the few cities, Jabba the Hutt's palace, and then sand and rock. There's not much more out here."
*He watched her as she looked at the consul. He could tell that she wanted to press buttons and was glad she refrained. It was a new ship and he'd like to have as many years with it as possible. With a chuckle, he leaned back in the chair.* "I do believe you were going to try and get me to surrender."
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