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Talthyr Malkaviel · 04-07-2002, 09:03 AM

As the tumultuous power the mage was drawing in reached it's summit, he brought his arms down swiftly, and the power of magic discharged crashed over him, making him bukle, and almostto his knees.
The release of such pent up power was never a task one enjoyed, and the mastery of magical power at it's higher levels incurred a dreadful price.
He was weary, too weary to do aught but sit back, and watch as the magical energy surged against the draining hunger, hidden within the very soil, and the rocks themselves.
Just as the strain was obvious when the magic took it's toll on him, lashing currents of magic could be felt, whipping out in all directions from the fierce combat.
It seemed like he was winning, but the hunger stayed, strong and it's power, unlike the roar of magic from him, was akin to a sibilant whispering, proving that it was still there, and would not be defeated easily.
The hunger was draining the magic bit by bit, and all he could do was hope that he had the strength to press on against the power that lay here.

[ 04-07-2002, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ]

Cyril Darkcloud · 04-07-2002, 10:28 AM

THE HUNGER

The hunger stirred at the movement of power, seeking it and longing to feed. It is struck, then, in the very act of reaching forward to taste this new power, so great and yet so different from that mixture of power and life on which it had earlier fed. Here is something different, a power that is not held back or withdrawn but leaps forward striking at it as it attempts to feed. The hunger recoils, overwhelmed briefly by the sheer quantity of power suddenly turned against it. It recoils, but it does not release its bite, and so it dances a strange dance with the power – a back and forth of striking and feasting. The power is great but so is the terrible and consuming emptiness of the hunger. It does not think nor does it feel anything except for this unyielding and relentless urge to feed and to taste and to consume. The more it consumes, the more demanding the hunger becomes and so it now begins to feed more aggressively upon the raw magic that strikes it.

Talthyr Malkaviel · 04-07-2002, 10:36 AM

Things hadn't gone quite as he hoped, in releasing the power, he didn't mean to try and destroy the hunger, for he knew that would require a different power, yet he had hoped that in the combat of the magic the hunger would have concentrated on gorging itself on this new power, and he hoped to weaken it, so he could get a better chance to sense who it was who he had discovered with his scrying spell, and could tell was so very close now.
Although the hunger was slowly feeding itself on the surge of power, and was over powering it, his plan had not entirely failed, for it didn't draw as much power from outside, concentrating itself on this new raw blast of power to nurture it.
He smiled, a grim smile, not of victory, but of knowledge that soon, he may be able to find this unknown being who controlled such power, he was unnerved, yet fascinated, and hung to the thought of trying this manb's powers to the very limit.
He started a spell of scying again, but this time, with considerable more ease.

Larry_OHF · 04-07-2002, 07:20 PM

Larry heard her explanation and weighed his toughts on the matter. Finally, he said, Oh...by the way...I sense the presence of one of my generals near you, but am too far away to see who it is without my ring. And concerning my ring...If I could regain control of it, I would have the place back in order. How do you propose to aid me in this? I already perceive that one of my generals is trying to engage in combat with the Hunger of the ground. He is pulling much magic to his aid.

Oh...by the way, I am tired of this damned broom closet. I will be on the move, battling my way though my own stupid creations. So...I may be busy for a bit. Feel free to aid either me or my generals...if you really are on my side. This mental link between us has given me a taste of you. I can now follow you around so, don't trip up!

[ 04-07-2002, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Cyril Darkcloud · 04-08-2002, 04:49 AM

This new fluidity within the spellcasting movements of the mage after having expended so much power surprises him. The mage’s attention has clearly turned from the hunger and that can mean but one thing. ~ He seeks me. ~ Placing the bow beside him, he ceases his observation of the mage. He pulls his gloves over his burned hands and gathers his weapons. “We are both weary, this mage and I. That is good,” he smiles, “there is honesty to be found in exhaustion.” Moving swiftly away from the niche, he climbs higher into the storm filled air. He stands at the end of a narrow finger of stone jutting out from one of the peaks at a point where the winds come together and gather speed. His hair and clothing already wet with rain, he smiles and moves his hand over the cloud shaped clasp of his cloak. The stormy mantle recedes from his thoughts and his presence. He stands silent and still, a tired man amid the winds, and looks outward in the direction of the mage.

Cyril Darkcloud · 04-08-2002, 04:51 AM

THE HUNGER

Without a hand to direct it the power falls swiftly into the gaping emptiness of the hunger. As the intensity of the power wanes another taste becomes discernible within the magic. The taste of life lingers within the power. This life has separated itself from the power but it is still near and the ravenous instinct begins to seek out this life even as it feeds upon the last surges of the magic.

Talthyr Malkaviel · 04-08-2002, 04:53 PM

Talthyr finished his spell of scrying, and just as he felt the sense of his prey close, he also saw a vague silhouette of this man, he smiled, it wasn't in vain, and he was now feeling rejuvenated by a sense of power.
But then, his eyes by some chance flitted to where the battle of powers had ensued, and his eyes widened in fear, it had succeeded... but the hunger wanted a new source to feed itself on, and he somehow knew that it was after him.

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 04-08-2002, 05:07 PM

Alone in his study pouring through old tomes Dantes finally finds what he was looking for. Something written in a language dead to most of the world, was a short passage about the spirit. The passage speaks of an insatiable hunger, manifesting itself here on the prime material plane of IronWorks. It talks of draining warriors of strength and years of their life, and mages and powerful relics of magics. This information wasn't able to set his mind at ease do Dantes continued to pour through the volumes of his extensive library looking for something on how to stop the hunger. . .

TAOWolf · 04-09-2002, 05:02 PM

"Yes, I notice your general...................Your ring?" ~chuckles~ " I would have to see it first, to determine how to fix it, IF it can be fixed..... and as for following me around? Your link may surprise you in what it shows..."

She waits for the general to come closer, sending a mental note out to the wolves to keep watch on the tower, and moves out of the shadows, staff in hand, waiting.....................

[ 04-09-2002, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: TAOWolf ]

Neb · 04-09-2002, 05:09 PM

Neb approached the figure in the shadows, smiling as she left them since she was revealed to be female and quite good looking from what he could see... "Hello fair lady!" he called out, "I seek Larry, the mage, I seem to recall that this is his tower, might you know where he is?"

04-07-2002, 09:03 AM	#31
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 38 Posts: 3,224	As the tumultuous power the mage was drawing in reached it's summit, he brought his arms down swiftly, and the power of magic discharged crashed over him, making him bukle, and almostto his knees. The release of such pent up power was never a task one enjoyed, and the mastery of magical power at it's higher levels incurred a dreadful price. He was weary, too weary to do aught but sit back, and watch as the magical energy surged against the draining hunger, hidden within the very soil, and the rocks themselves. Just as the strain was obvious when the magic took it's toll on him, lashing currents of magic could be felt, whipping out in all directions from the fierce combat. It seemed like he was winning, but the hunger stayed, strong and it's power, unlike the roar of magic from him, was akin to a sibilant whispering, proving that it was still there, and would not be defeated easily. The hunger was draining the magic bit by bit, and all he could do was hope that he had the strength to press on against the power that lay here. [ 04-07-2002, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ] __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

04-07-2002, 10:36 AM	#33
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 38 Posts: 3,224	Things hadn't gone quite as he hoped, in releasing the power, he didn't mean to try and destroy the hunger, for he knew that would require a different power, yet he had hoped that in the combat of the magic the hunger would have concentrated on gorging itself on this new power, and he hoped to weaken it, so he could get a better chance to sense who it was who he had discovered with his scrying spell, and could tell was so very close now. Although the hunger was slowly feeding itself on the surge of power, and was over powering it, his plan had not entirely failed, for it didn't draw as much power from outside, concentrating itself on this new raw blast of power to nurture it. He smiled, a grim smile, not of victory, but of knowledge that soon, he may be able to find this unknown being who controlled such power, he was unnerved, yet fascinated, and hung to the thought of trying this manb's powers to the very limit. He started a spell of scying again, but this time, with considerable more ease. __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

04-08-2002, 04:53 PM	#37
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 38 Posts: 3,224	Talthyr finished his spell of scrying, and just as he felt the sense of his prey close, he also saw a vague silhouette of this man, he smiled, it wasn't in vain, and he was now feeling rejuvenated by a sense of power. But then, his eyes by some chance flitted to where the battle of powers had ensued, and his eyes widened in fear, it had succeeded... but the hunger wanted a new source to feed itself on, and he somehow knew that it was after him. __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

04-08-2002, 05:07 PM	#38
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 44 Posts: 2,217	Alone in his study pouring through old tomes Dantes finally finds what he was looking for. Something written in a language dead to most of the world, was a short passage about the spirit. The passage speaks of an insatiable hunger, manifesting itself here on the prime material plane of IronWorks. It talks of draining warriors of strength and years of their life, and mages and powerful relics of magics. This information wasn't able to set his mind at ease do Dantes continued to pour through the volumes of his extensive library looking for something on how to stop the hunger. . . __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

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04-07-2002, 10:28 AM	#32
Cyril Darkcloud Lord Soth Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,980	THE HUNGER The hunger stirred at the movement of power, seeking it and longing to feed. It is struck, then, in the very act of reaching forward to taste this new power, so great and yet so different from that mixture of power and life on which it had earlier fed. Here is something different, a power that is not held back or withdrawn but leaps forward striking at it as it attempts to feed. The hunger recoils, overwhelmed briefly by the sheer quantity of power suddenly turned against it. It recoils, but it does not release its bite, and so it dances a strange dance with the power – a back and forth of striking and feasting. The power is great but so is the terrible and consuming emptiness of the hunger. It does not think nor does it feel anything except for this unyielding and relentless urge to feed and to taste and to consume. The more it consumes, the more demanding the hunger becomes and so it now begins to feed more aggressively upon the raw magic that strikes it.

04-07-2002, 07:20 PM	#34
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Larry heard her explanation and weighed his toughts on the matter. Finally, he said, Oh...by the way...I sense the presence of one of my generals near you, but am too far away to see who it is without my ring. And concerning my ring...If I could regain control of it, I would have the place back in order. How do you propose to aid me in this? I already perceive that one of my generals is trying to engage in combat with the Hunger of the ground. He is pulling much magic to his aid. Oh...by the way, I am tired of this damned broom closet. I will be on the move, battling my way though my own stupid creations. So...I may be busy for a bit. Feel free to aid either me or my generals...if you really are on my side. This mental link between us has given me a taste of you. I can now follow you around so, don't trip up! [ 04-07-2002, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

04-08-2002, 04:49 AM	#35
Cyril Darkcloud Lord Soth Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,980	This new fluidity within the spellcasting movements of the mage after having expended so much power surprises him. The mage’s attention has clearly turned from the hunger and that can mean but one thing. ~ He seeks me. ~ Placing the bow beside him, he ceases his observation of the mage. He pulls his gloves over his burned hands and gathers his weapons. “We are both weary, this mage and I. That is good,” he smiles, “there is honesty to be found in exhaustion.” Moving swiftly away from the niche, he climbs higher into the storm filled air. He stands at the end of a narrow finger of stone jutting out from one of the peaks at a point where the winds come together and gather speed. His hair and clothing already wet with rain, he smiles and moves his hand over the cloud shaped clasp of his cloak. The stormy mantle recedes from his thoughts and his presence. He stands silent and still, a tired man amid the winds, and looks outward in the direction of the mage.

04-08-2002, 04:51 AM	#36
Cyril Darkcloud Lord Soth Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,980	THE HUNGER Without a hand to direct it the power falls swiftly into the gaping emptiness of the hunger. As the intensity of the power wanes another taste becomes discernible within the magic. The taste of life lingers within the power. This life has separated itself from the power but it is still near and the ravenous instinct begins to seek out this life even as it feeds upon the last surges of the magic.

04-09-2002, 05:02 PM	#39
TAOWolf White Dragon Join Date: December 1, 2001 Location: Mountains of Arkansas, US Posts: 1,887	"Yes, I notice your general...................Your ring?" ~chuckles~ " I would have to see it first, to determine how to fix it, IF it can be fixed..... and as for following me around? Your link may surprise you in what it shows..." She waits for the general to come closer, sending a mental note out to the wolves to keep watch on the tower, and moves out of the shadows, staff in hand, waiting..................... [ 04-09-2002, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: TAOWolf ]

04-09-2002, 05:09 PM	#40
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 39 Posts: 8,802	Neb approached the figure in the shadows, smiling as she left them since she was revealed to be female and quite good looking from what he could see... "Hello fair lady!" he called out, "I seek Larry, the mage, I seem to recall that this is his tower, might you know where he is?"

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