Knight Kat

Yay! This will be a great time for Kujh'a, my lancer alt^^ He is eager to become a great fighter, but has a literal phobia for female Keepers I'll add your name to the list. When you feel up to try and announce your first class, post the schedule here! In order to set a schedule, I need to know what times people are available as I would want at least two students. Mondays during the evening PST, or afternoon on weekdays. That is when I am usually available. Or should I just announce a time, and wait by the Lancer's guild for a while at that announced time?

I am busy with two plots, and participating in FC stuff, but I believe I would have time to play the role mentor/instructor once a week for anyone who wants to develop their lancer skills. Kiht is a graduate of the Lancer's Guild, and has been trained by an ex-knight. She is also a scout and hunter, so I always thought it would be fun to teach wilderness survival. She could tack that knowledge on with Lancer instruction, maybe. Kiht is not legendary status with her skills, so she won't be of any help to those that play their characters as Dragoons, but any novice or intermediate lancers could benefit from her lessons. I can also guarantee that her lecture style would be entertaining, and her tests will likely be "fun" :evil:

UPDATE Next event is Sunday at 4pm PST since that is when everyone who voted is available at the same time. I know Xydane has been busy with work and stuff, so hopefully he's still up for this. This is going to be the meeting for the strike-force, and planning our counter-ambush for the assassins. I am just going to say screw it, and that at least everyone who voted is welcome to join. The original plan was for no one to know any of this except the strike force, and for Xydane to only meet with them. However, with events and meetings only happening once a week now, it would be kinda bad to exclude people. Everyone knows by now, might as well just get on with it :lol: Also, I thank everyone for their patients. I am currently trying to think of more events and stuff that would allow things to happen at least twice a week; instead of just once a week.

The female Miqo'te makes her way through the thick brush to a small clearing. The Sun is setting, and in the center of the clearing, a male Miqo'te sits in a meditative posture. "So, this is where you are..." She says. The male Miqo'te doesn't flinch, and just smiles at the sound of her voice. He maintains his meditative posture. "You have found me.... Your tracking skills never cease to impress." He responds. "I have a question, and mayhaps a favor to ask you." She says. "Ah? Well shoot, as they say." "Your archery skills are no better than mine......" "That sounds more like an observation.... A kind of mean one..." "I am serious right now! How did you save them?" "Not with archery." "I figured as much. Then how?" "I adapted to a new forest." "They were in the Black Shroud?!" "No, they were mostly in Ul'dah, but some were in Limsa Lominsa." "I fail to understand...." "The urban forest." "I see...." "Learned when to blend, and when not to blend. Learned how disguise and when not to disguise. Learned how to move with the flow of the city, and how to recognize when I should fight and when I should run. It is just like hunting in a forest, but a very different one." "How did you fight?" "I left with not a gil on me.... I soon ran out of arrows. All I had was my knife." "The knife-fighting skills we were taught when growing up." "Indeed. It was a foundation. I soon learned how to fight with my bare hands, or with simple knuckle weapons." "The art of the pugilist..." "Indeed. An art where I could be bare naked and still put up a fight. It allowed me to continue. It allowed me to make some quick money. I was an adventurer for a while." "So, you must be skilled then.... To have saved them with that." "A pugilist, an archer, it all contributed, but in the end I did it with patients, and learning how to be an urban explorer. If only I could have saved them all...." "You did well. You are a hero." "I- I am just..." "I know not how to ask you this favor...." "You needn't ask. I know what's going on." "I have, obligations...." "I know." "But my friends....." "I know" "How?" "I over-heard..." "YOU WERE WATCHING US?!" "No! No! I was just listening..." ".....! " "For only a bit! I was worried. I did not want him to hurt you." "He did not!" "Well, I know that now..." "YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE!" "Oh no, your face is red.... Just let me get a head-start...." "Forget this!..." "No wait! I'll do it." "You know not what I will even ask." "I have a good idea." "This goes beyond family. I can not ask you this..." "Nothing is beyond family. You are busy, and can not be in two places at once. Yet, I know you. You can not let it be. You would eventually go insane, and storm over to that Gods forsaken city to interrogate Gods knows who with their Gods damned armored Whatevers....." ".......You still continue to jest." "Indeed, laugh before you die. It takes away satisfaction from your enemies." "Where in the Seven Hells did you learn that?" "One of the Friars...." "You are unbelievable...." The female Miqo'te shakes her head, and turns around to leave the clearing. "So, you want me to find them, assess the situation then do what?" He asks. "If they are in danger, help. If they are in no immediate danger, report back." "Very well." "I know not how to thank you, or repay you, for this....." "Tsk! You don't have to thank me." The male Miqo'te stands up, and turns to her with a smirk. "I'm- ((End Scene))

Alright, but it wasn't just you. Don't feel like you shouldn't continue having Enju act the way you think he should act. I just wanted to make sure everyone is good with where this is going. Also, there are things that may not be what they seem. I am keeping in mind potential lore that might be released in the future. Things can be changed in surprising ways. For example, we believe that the Faces of Mercy are hunting us because.... Why? Viremont told us? What if the latest revelation was a trick? Not saying any of it is, but it -could- be if needed. :evil:

UPDATE For next weekend, May 3rd-4th, please go to this new poll to vote your availability. http://doodle.com/gncnmeva4ba4rhd5 Now, once again, we will try to make one of these days have Xydane's meeting with the strike force. I am really happy about the last meeting that was on Saturday. A lot of people who needed updates were there. THE PLOT So far, the plot has been progressing well, if not slowly. There have been some twists and turns, and even some stuff I myself didn't expect. However, I seem to be in a position of deciding where the plot ultimately goes. So far, I have been sorta acting like a manager. However, I would prefer to be more like a president who passes or vetoes ideas. I have several reasons for wanting this. Firstly, I don't want to be the sole person deciding where the plot goes. However, we have to have someone who ultimately decides between conflicting ideas. I offer to do this. Secondly, I know what I plan for the plot, so I have been sorta having Kiht ICly drop OOC hints about where the plot might be going. She doesn't ICly know, but I OOCly do. In other words, if you pay close attention to what she says, you can get a feel for where the plot might be going. I was doing things this way because I didn't want to expose people to spoilers. However, I have hit a few snags. I have been sensing IC resistance from some characters to some of Kiht's ideas, and I don't know if that signifies OOC resistance, or if their players are just so skilled that they make their IC resistance so believable. Well, now I am asking. If -anyone- has OOC objections to where the plot is going, or what is happening, please send me a PM on this site. Please include a suggestion along with your objection. Objections will only serve to slow-down or stop the plot unless there is also a suggested way to do something better. If the resistance is only IC, and nobody has any OOC objections then keep doing what you're doing I promise to take no offense to objections or suggestions, but do keep in mind that there are a lot of diverse characters in this plot who need to be considered. We can't have the plot hinge on one person's character, or preferences. Note: I know Vairemont's player is the original person who started this idea, but he/she never shared any of his/her ultimate plans with me. If anyone knows what his/her plans were, please understand that this is no longer his/her plot. It has become ours now. REMINDER Remember that I don't have to be involved with everything that happens to everyone's characters. If you want to use part of this plot to do your own thing, you can as long as if has no major effects on where the plot goes. If it might have major effects, feel free to PM me, and we can discuss how to integrate what you want to do.

((Just wanted to let you know that I am keeping up with this. Great read so far. Not too long, yet still enjoyable. ))

Update I am sorry, but I am not planning anything for today after all. Apparently, I have family coming over, and don't fully know when or what time -____- I will likely be in-game, but I will be off and on depending on what happens, and when they come over. If anything related to the plot does happen, I will let people know over the LS.

SIGH Alright, it did look like Sunday was going to be a good day for the strike force meeting, but since Xydane can't be there, I am changing plans. And, no worries Xy. You have to do what you have to do. Today, Saturday, 4pm PST Will NOT be the strike force meeting. Most of the people needed, won't be available. However, we will have a different meeting instead. I can think of countless things to update people on, and plenty that needs to be discussed. I am really hoping to get some additional stuff going aside from waiting for the primary plan to come to fruition. This meeting can accomplish that. I know not everyone will be able to be on for long at 4pm PST, but I have to plan based on the availability of those who submit their votes on Doodle. That is when most are available today. Xydane, you can come to this meeting if you like, but it will not be the strike force meeting; unless, Xydane is feeling more trusting than usual, and wants to tell everyone about the plan. :lol: Do not feel obligated though. The only thing I'm planning is discussion about Pandora Tek, Erik's disappearance, what happened at the interrogation and a few other things. Tomorrow, Sunday, 2pm PST Because of the sudden change of plans that had to be done, I have yet to figure out what to do for this day, but I am thinking something fun should happen since a lot of people are available. I want to see what happens in today's meeting before deciding what will be done for tomorrow.

Meeting the Morbolvine Clan. ^ Kiht was supposed to be giving Merri a tour. ^ Kiht and Merri's tightrope adventures. ^ Trouble in the Shroud. ^ Rinh'li, wake up..... We haz stuff to do. ^ Negotiating with the Mistdancers. ^ And, just a cool parting pic. ^

In that case, I won't remove you. There is no obligation here, and other chapters of the plot will be open to new characters. There are still some that have recently joined, or are going to join. Some are alts that don't get on too often while some others are characters I see on 24/7 as if they were crack-heads. Different parts of the plot are open to different people. For example, Raelisanne is not a combat character. However, she is a more scholar-type. She will be used soon when we have the Pandora Tek to examine, and there are some recent developments that will suddenly make her more valuable. Or, we have Saehri. I just assume she is ICly watching Limsa Lominsa when she is not online. When she is online, she can be used as a little plot device, or for key events. Because she is "hired", she doesn't have to be kept up to date on every little plot detail. Or, we have Yvelont. He has been to, like, ONE event. However, he even played a key role of helping us capture an assassin alive. Or, we have Xydane. We can't get him to go away, so we just accept his "Unrelenting" RPs. :lol: I'm just kidding Xydane :love: You have helped the plot tremendously. I am hoping to get you even more involved. But, as you can see, we have various characters in this plot. Some play big parts, others play little parts. As for your RP skills, I RPed with you once. I must say, if I am good enough of an RPer to be the leader, you are certainly good enough to be part of the plot. In other words, you did great. I saw nothing wrong with your performance.

((This post has been cleared for retcon purposes. After the Jakkya family split with the Kaatah family, Kiht took the title of family matron, and joined the family with the "Morbolvine Clan". However, after many months, the family once again joined a different group.))

ROFL! So -this- is what has has been up to?! *Targets Pyralis* /annoyed

UPDATE I made a new schedule poll for next weekend. Please vote your availability as soon as you know it. http://doodle.com/pu7ai5327i5xdt7v I am hoping to hold the next meeting with Xydane where he meets with the strike force (Yes, that plan is still a thing). However, that will require most of the following characters to be there: Rheah Byron Saehri Vincent N'aldah Cedric N'aldah and Saehri! I must needs ICly speak with you both because I must needs update you, or you will mayhaps be so out of the thrice-damned loop that you will need Twelvespeed to catch up If that meeting happens, it is intended only for the characters listed above, Kiht and Xydane. HOWEVER All the other Exiles can do the following in the spoiler below. NOTE: this spoiler is for Exiles ONLY. Xydane, do not open it. *finger wags* If you do, you will be cursed by the Twelve :lol: Don't worry though. I plan to meet with characters through the week to update everyone who needs updates. These will mostly be one on one meetings that will happen whenever convenient. However, just like last weekend, unexpected stuff may happen. That's why I am asking for availability on all three days. We will likely have more than just the meeting.

May I ask why? I hope no one offended. Regardless, I understand. I may not remove you right away though, you can always make a come-back at a later date.

I used the word "nitpicky" because that is the word she used. I also re-read my original post several times. May I ask how it is misleading? I don't want to confuse people. I am asking to see if any players would join my character's Keeper family. Is it misleading because they would also have to join the FC as well? We can't hear tone over the internet, so I feel I should clarify since you seem offended. I reacted defensively, but my response was not intended with hostility. Just as you now indicate that you were trying to help while my first interpretation of your post was an attack. I saw it as an attack of sorts because I have seen what a debate on a controversial subject does to a thread, and I happen to know a little about your stance on Miqo'te lore. I do not want this thread derailed or locked because of the debate over something as trivial as a word. That is why I wanted you to please let it go. I probably should have said: Please let it go. Please do not derail my thread. I sincerely apologize if that offends you.

I am not the leader of the FC, and am not the only one to use the word "clan". The FC is named the "Morbolvine Clan". I had no say in how it was named. We are using the word on an unofficial level, anyways. This thread is intended to gauge interest for some RP, and my attempt to offer people a role. I am not going to debate anything with you here. I respectfully ask that you take your "nitpickiness" elsewhere.

Would be happy to have you Siha, and happy to FINALLY RP with you:lol: Send me a tell or PM for what you have in mind. Or I can PM you. Either way. For questions about the FC, Miah Polaali is really the best person to ask. The FC does have a LS directory on the RPC, but I think it might be outdated. She assures me that she will update and post information about the Morbolvine clan very soon. I would love for you to join the Jakkya family. I'll send you a PM. However, do keep in mind that there are other ways to join the clan as well.

So I went to the Coffer and Coffin event to see what random RPs I could get into, and I somehow ended up doing this.... And going here..... Kiht should just give up on the social events :lol:

I updated the original post because the Jakkya family is now the "Morbolvine Clan's" third family! As long as I can get players to join as members of the family, it will remain as such.

*twiddles thumbs* Well here's a question I thought I'd never ask.... Is there anyone who might be interested in creating a Moon-keeper character to join my character's family? Allow me to elaborate. I am looking for players who want to play "traditional" Moon-keepers to join the Jakkya family. I am looking for this because of the restoration of the "Morbolvine Clan". Under the new leadership of Miah Polaali, the "Morbolvine Clan" Free Company is making a comeback. They have already bought large housing in the lavender beds, and will likely be a very active FC. In the past, they were always active, and constantly doing RP and events. Now they are looking to expand a bit by adding a third family to the clan. The Jakkya family has now become that third family However, it needs more members. Roles and requirements. The options are very numerous. You can make a male or female Keeper of the Moon of any age, and make them look however you want them to look. I also have an outline of the family genetics IF you wanted guidelines. They can be a sibling, cousin or aunt/uncle of Kiht Jakkya. However, nieces and nephews would be children or babies since Kiht is so young, and the parents and grandparents of Kiht are dead. Your character may come from numerous back-grounds. You could be a Jakkya who left the Coeurlclaw Poachers, a member who was part of the Shriekshroom clan before it disbanded, a wandering male who has returned, a member who returned from life in the city or even a member who was taken by slavers, but managed to escape. If there is anything else you can think of, run it by me, and I will likely accept it. The Jakkya family already has some set history and lore, but there is still much that needs to be figured out. The first few players to join the family would be the ones to help me fully design the family's history, traditions and lore. While I will be the OOC leader of the family, Kiht doesn't have to be the IC Matriarch. If someone is looking for the role of family Matriarch, you can have it as long as you are willing to be responsible with it. About the only requirements are being willing to play your character at least once a week (hopefully more than that), and your character must have the Jakkya surname. Benefits. Recruitment is open. There is currently enough room for everyone who is interested. If anyone is looking for RP, this is a good way to dive right in. I don't care if you are a newbie or veteran. I can help teach anyone about Keeper lore, and help develop back-stories if you desire. I will even help level and gear a new character. You will be part of a RP and PVE FC that has large housing. Anyone who's interested can reply to this thread, send me a PM or send me a tell in-game. I will gladly answer any and all questions. For information on the FC itself, contact Miah Polaali.

I assume you play N'aldah? Hi You need lots of update.

Update. Alright, I apologize about the plot being so slow lately; I have been trying to figure everything out. In a moment of clarity, I have come up with the solution to the biggest problem which was the widely varying play times and schedules of everyone that is necessary to form the "lures" and the "strike-force". It just so happened that the most active of you are the ones who are the primary targets, and must play the role of luring the assassins in one our next events. To accommodate the possible lack of half the LS members, I have reassigned the groups as follows. Primary Targets: Enju Grimm ((Kayllen)) Darwyn Crisiet Pyralis Yvelont For Strike-force: Kiht Rheah (maybe) Byron Saehri (maybe) Vincent N'aldah (maybe) Everyone else has either not been on in a long time, is not a combat character, or is just barely getting started in the plot. The characters with maybe next to them may not agree with their assignment, so Kiht will need to ICly confirm that they are ok with it before I make it set in stone. Also note that I've taken down the IC document because the information of the groupings has been adjusted. The plan is still in effect though. Erik's name is not on the list above because I have a special idea for him Erik, hopefully Kiht can talk to you ICly in-game soon? SUNDAY Sunday seems to be the day where most are available. I'm surprised because it is Easter Sunday :lol: If everyone is indeed available and willing, I want to meet with Darwyn and Rheah at 2PM PST to interrogate the captured assassin. Nothing makes a great Easter like forcibly extracting valuable info from a zealous assassin! :evil: Anyone who has a character that would be ICly interested in that, or who might have IC skills with interrogation, is welcome to join.

[align=center] It turned out that the men in cloaks were traveling friars who would pilgrimage to the Godstones, and the Sanctum of the Twelve, every year. Hahs'to met up with these sympathetic friars, and joined the group for a time. After the Matriarch apologized for scaring the friars, they bid the group farewell, and left. Three suns later, the group was still in high spirits; except for, the Matriarch and Matron of the Kaatah family. It wasn't long until Kiht was asked to talk with Matriarch Raih Kaatah, and Matron Talha, alone. This was unusual because the small group never kept secrets from any of the members. Meetings were always held in front of the entire group. This made Kiht wary when she arrived at a secluded location not far from the Greentear campgrounds. The Matriarch and Talha were already there when Kiht arrived. She looked to the two of them curiously as they all stared at her with solemn expressions. “Um, what is amiss?” Kiht asked them. “I will get straight to the point, young one. The group is disbanding....” The Matriarch said in a neutral tone that only hinted at sadness. Kiht chuckled at first as she was sure the Matriarch was joking. However, Raih looked to Kiht with a serious expression, and when a tear ran down the Matriarch's cheek, Kiht's expression suddenly went from an amused smile to an expression of utter shock and dismay. “Y-you are serious?!” Was all Kiht could think to ask. “Indeed, young one.” “Why?! Kiht exclaimed. “You have brought an issue to this group, Kiht.” Talha interjected. “However, Hahs'to's return is very fortunate, and I feel joy for you and your kin. But, the group disbanding has nothing to do with that.” “My kin?? You -are- my kin, Matron! Why do you talk as if the Kaatah and the Jakkya family do not belong to the same group?” Kiht asked Talha. “Kiht, the Kaatah family is tired. For six years we have been attacked, chased, persecuted, harassed and worked to exhaustion. There hasn't been a single wandering male who has wanted to join our pathetic little group in six years.... That -male-, Lyn Konge, does not count since he refuses to take any other females as mates, other than you.” Talha responded. Kiht clenched her fists, and was very ready to strike the old woman, but would not do so in front of the Matriarch. “There are too few traditional wandering males left! It has nothing to do with how pathetic you think our group is! And Lyn has proven himself time and again! How dare yo-” Kiht's heated response was cut short by the Matriarch suddenly bursting into a coughing fit. Kiht regarded her for a moment, but didn't think too much into it. She quickly locked her gaze back on Talha. Talha raised her head in an obstinate gesture. “Lyn has proven time and again that he is a fool who does not consider the consequences of his actions. He has also insulted our family and females of our group by refusing to take any of them as mates. It is as if he is saying that my daughters are not good enough for him!” Talha said in a bitter tone. “That is not the case! Lyn is simply influenced by Hyur and Lalafell culture. He will adapt to the traditional ways.” Kiht retorted. “You do not know what it is like to have daughters, Jakkya.” Talha said as her voice cracked. Her tone was suddenly more sad and gentle. “My girls are not getting any younger, and I see the sadness in their expressions. Half the time they are lonely, and wonder if they will ever have children while the other half of the time they quiver in fear of what ever horrors will come to the group next.” Talha paused and shook her head. “Ixal, Wood Wailers, slavers and now assassins? We cannot take this any longer.” “You underestimate your own family! And, what other choice is there? If we disband, we will be even more vulnerable.” Kiht responded. Talha shook her head again. “Our group has made peace with the Gridanians. It is about the one and only good thing you have done for us. The group has been given an offer. If we accept the cleansing of Woodsin, we will be allowed to become Gridania citizens.” Kiht's mouth went agape as her expression betrayed her surprise. However, she quickly grew a scowl as her brows furrowed. She was about to say something to Talha, but she quickly jerked her gaze to the Matriarch instead. “Matriarch, you have chosen this?!” Kiht asked her. The Matriarch tried to talk, but was stopped by another fit of coughing. “Nay, but I..... The decision will be out of my hands soon, young one.” Raih answered. Kiht quickly shook her head. “The Kaatah family would sooner listen to you than Talha! Make them understand. If they submit to the Gridanians, they will be made to worship the Elementals. They will be treated like second-rate citizens. Their every tradition and activity will be regulated. They will be made to bow to the horned Hyur while the Elezen scoff at their every move. They will loose their independence.” Kiht lectured. “Bah, now you are being hypocritical, Jakkya! You who now leads mostly Hyur and Elezen exiles.” Talha retorted. “The -exiles- are the very victims of the arrogance and self-righteous attitude that is prevalent in their own kind. Do not mistake me; I have learned to judge an individual by their own deeds, but I have seen Eorzea! Our kind are almost always at the bottom of the ranks.” Kiht said as she crossed her arms. “Indeed!” The weary Matriarch said in a voice as loud as she could muster. “Listen Kiht, what I meant, is I will soon no longer be able to continue as Matriarch....I am stepping down...” “You mustn’t, we need you now more than-” “I am dying....” The Matriarch cut Kiht off, mid-sentence. “But....Why?...How?” Kiht asked in a saddened tone. Talha was quick to interject. “Indeed, and she deserves to spend her final Suns in comfort and safety.” “Gridania is not so bad, is it? Indeed we will have to adapt to their ways, and we will have to stand up from under the pressures of their bigotry. But it is not impossible. The Kaatah family will rise up to form our own place in Gridanian society. We will do so with the benefits of security and prosperity that our daughters and sisters deserve.” Talha said with a tone of finality. Kiht went quiet. She didn't know what to say. Even though she disagreed, she could tell there was no changing Talha's mind. “It had already been decided before now, hadn't it?” Kiht asked. “While you were off with your exiles, we have been discussing the fate of the group.” Talha said then paused. “The old ways are done, and so is the Shriekshroom Moon-keepers.” Talha concluded, nodded her head then walked off to rejoin the group at the campgrounds. Kiht looked to the Matriarch for confirmation. A sad frown had grown on her face and it took all the discipline she had to prevent her eyes from welling up with tears. The Matriarch looked back to Kiht with a weary stare. “Young Kiht, I must apologize for Talha... However, what the Kaatah are doing is acting on a decision they have all made. Regardless of my condition, the group would still be disbanding.” The Matriarch responded to Kiht's unasked question. “Tell me, please, why are you dying? How do you know?” Kiht asked in an insistent tone. It was then that the Matriarch explained that she had a disease. It was something common amongst older people, and it was incurable except maybe with Pajal Magic. However, the Gridanians would not help. Matriarch Raih Kaatah had lived a life that they saw in disservice to the Elementals. However, she would be allowed to live out her final days in Gridania, and her family would be allowed to become citizens. In a way, it was a generous offer. As long as people followed the strict and rigid laws of the Elementals, Gridania was a rather safe and peaceful place. After the Matriarch was done explaining her condition to Kiht, she looked to her and asked one question. “What will the Jakkya family do?” Kiht took a moment to think. The Jakkya family would be vulnerable on their own, but Kiht refused to surrender tradition. She did not want to give up her people's freedom and honor. However, she had to consider the well-being of everyone in her family. “I can not make the decision right now. I need one sun to explore our options.” Kiht finally said after a long moment of thinking. Kiht turned, and was ready to storm off. “Wait...” The Matriarch said to her then began yet another coughing fit. This time, the coughing fit was so intense that the Matriarch almost fell over. Kiht stopped, and turned around to regard the Matriarch. “Kiht, there is something you should know before you decide what the Jakkya family will do.” Raih said as she reached into her robe and pulled out a small leather-bound book. She handed it to Kiht with a shaky hand. Kiht grabbed the book as her expression grew curious. It was a very old book that had no symbols or writing on the cover. She slowly examined the book and gently rubber her fingers along the leather. “Is this Jakkya leather-work?” Kiht asked. The Matriarch nodded her head. “It is more than a book made by a Jakkya... It is your grandmother's lore book.” Kiht's eyes grew wide with awe. “Why am I only being given this now?” Kiht asked. “My deepest apologies for only giving you this now... I did not want to have the knowledge in that book corrupting the Jakkya family.” Raih responded. Before Kiht could ask the next series of questions that would appropriately follow, the Matriarch started to speak again. “You see...The Jakkya family joined with the Kaatah during your mother's lifetime.... They were not always part of the Shriekshroom Moon-keepers.” “Then who...” Kiht asked. “The Jakkya family was once part of a group that is now known today as the Raptor Poachers....” Raih answered. “You can not be serious!” Kiht said with an expression of utter shock. “Listen...” Raih said as she struggled to prevent herself from coughing again. “The Jakkya family had only been in our Shriekshroom group since your mother joined as a adolescent. That book documents their history before the joining with the Kaatah family. It documents their old traditions, their way of life, their joys and their horrors. It is stated that half of the Jakkya family could not bear their destructive way of life any longer...... Half the family split and joined with the Kaatah family while the other half stayed with poachers.” Raih managed to finish before she let herself go, and began coughing once more. Kiht gripped the book firmly in her hands as her expression was locked in shock. She had planned on reading every word in the damn thing. However, she had a major decision that she would soon need to make. The book would have to wait, for now. “Kiht.... I did not tell you because I was afraid you would seek out the Raptor poachers if you knew. You must not go to them. Our Shriekshroom group were called poachers because we hunted a few animals that were legally protected species. That is nothing compared to the Raptor Poachers... They are ruthless, and act more akin to pirates. They are what gives Moon-keepers our bad reputation.” Raih said then paused. “However, I now believe you have a right to know. The book is yours now. May Menphina guide your decision, Kiht....” [/align]

I have been shown a way to make scheduling easier; thanks to a helpful site that Kage has linked me. http://doodle.com/2wduy28hybf3r83d Its simple. Click the link, type in your name, click the times you will be available on which days and click "save". It does NOT require an account or log in. The reason I don't just announce a time is because I am trying to choose times where the maximum amount of people are available. If it were simple meetings, this wouldn't be the case. But for major plot events, the maximum amount of people involved need to be there.