Martiallais

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah! You can blame this one on me. I've had the distinct pleasure of knowing and RP'ing with Mika in a few settings here and there and can say she's one of my favorite RP'ers ever hands down. So welcome to the madhouse. I'm sure you'll fit in juuuust fine. 8-)

Any time I stall out while driving. Double points for doing so with traffic behind me. It's rare and usually because my mind was on a zillion other things but I feel like a big dummy -every- single time without fail.

Looks like there was a double post sooooo...Wombo Combo time! Telluride knows his music and then some. And the events he's been putting on are creative and fun, definitely worth checking out! Rihxo's got not one, not two, but three wikis full of great art, character info, and screenies. I can't even get one done so you get a round of applause from me!

Yes, in fact, I would like some Roe. Sign me up plz.

"You are to avoid all contact with Xanadu Mol. If your 'honor' dictates that you disobey me, Ser Heuloix, you will be seen as her accomplice and treated as such. We are done discussing this matter." Inquisitor Helene La Floret's calmly stated order echoed in Martiallais' mind as he groaned, slowly moving about as the first shards of light began to brighten the office. With his gaze drawn to the familiar bell adorning the Dufresne house sigil, the knight's eyes turned downward as he let out a slow breath. Shifting carefully on the oversized couch, he eased from beneath the familiar arm, brushing some crimson hair from her face as he sat up. With bandages around both arms and despite the protest of his body, he rose to his feet and stretched gingerly. He was all too grateful for potions and a gentle, healing touch but he knew well that he needed to settle and focus his thoughts...if such a thing were possible now, since a full measure rest certainly did not seem to be. "The appearance of Inquisitor Friont provided answers and even more questions. Since the beginning, we have been in pursuit of shadows and phantoms." Qarn. Nym. Amdapor. Each instance there had been proof that someone had been steps ahead of their goal. Missing tomes, evidence of spellwork, the corpse of a wyvern infused with a creature of the void....even void beings themselves all awaited in the place of their quarry. "And yet he was certainly alive and well, despite Inquisitor La Floret's claims that death had claimed him weeks prior. Even Ser Halgren stated to have been in attendance for the man's cremation." A frown settled on his features as he thought of the dragoon. While they'd only met, in brief, previously, Martiallais knew little of the hyur. Rumors of reputation were not something he oft gave weight to but his single minded focus on fighting, even alone, had nearly been the end of him. It reminded him of V'aleera, in a way that was unflattering to neither, unfortunately. "Still, he was certainly skilled. Friont's skills were not....overstated to say the least." Briefly, the image of fiery rocks raining down above the group flashed in his mind. That they'd managed to survive was in itself something of a miracle. They had been informed that he was a quite skilled mage, among other things. Turning slowly at the waist, he let out a soft breath. "That Friont has...accomplished a measure of his clearly heretical goals is true. The...infused dragon was evidence to that. With it most certainly under his control, it will surely need to be dealt with. Mayhaps loosing both Sers Halgren and Lhuil's spears upon it would be for the best. With a dragoon of his own aiding him, the question of how far and wide Friont's aid runs is...unavoidable. Are La Floret and her fellow inquisitors part of his deception or victims? More questions, fewer answers. And even now, we remain trapped within this web doing the bidding of one inquisitor while tempting the ire of another. Xanadu Mol was correct, validated even but her actions likewise confirmed La Floret's impression of her. Attempting to kill an innocent in order to prevent a potential larger threat from taking form..." Low, sleep filled mumblings from the couch brought Martiallais from his thoughts, turning his attention Eliane. His features softened before turning sad. "Mayhaps I should depart. Bringing the inquisition's eye upon myself is one matter but upon those whom I consider family and friends, such would be unforgivable." A flash of emerald reflected from atop the desk caught his eye and after another moment, he padded over to seek out the source, amused by the piles of papers, partly configured items, and the occasional frilly, feathered quill existing together in some sort of chaotic harmony. Leaning over, he found himself peering at a small, crystalline shard attached to a necklace. "How unfortunate then, Ser Mar, that so many care so much for one who cares naught for himself." As usual, Evangeline had a way with her words when she truly meant to. Gently lifting the Nymean crystal, he found himself staring at his reflection, warped and distorted upon each of the varying surfaces. Despite his thoughts, the knight found himself wearing a smile at the irony of it all. "Disobeying inquisitors, heeding heretics, even venturing to a cultist gathering for the Inquisition. Truly change has swept over myself as it does this land." Lowering the necklace back to the desk, Martiallais shook his head, sweeping hair back over his shoulders as he made his way back to the couch. Easing himself onto the cushions carefully, he grunted as he found himself being used as an impromptu pillow. "If this is the calm before the storm, I cannot help but wonder what the tempest itself will bring."

Kudos to Seiko Mamushi and Gwannes Oskwell for helping our trio of newbies (to the fight) push through Bismarck EX last night!

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Steel is literally one of my best friends in the game/community. Always willing to lend an ear to listen to me vent or jump on board with some crazy story or character idea I toss out. Totally proof of the kind of great people that do exist on the interwebs.

I've been doing tabletop RPGs off and on since a friend introduced me to them in college. The only one I've really been the Storyteller/GM for is Aberrant (which I ran off and on for about 3 years), White Wolf's venture into the superhero genre. But otherwise the list of ones I've played is pretty big....D&D 3.0 and up, Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Whitewolf (Werewolf and Hunter are my -favorites- but Changeling gets an honorable mention), Marvel Classic, Dungeon World (this game is simple but can be surprisingly fun), Dragon Age, Warhammer (Dark Heresy and Only War), a few Star Wars systems, CthulhuTech...the list goes on. These days since most of my friends live in separate parts of the world, we use a combo of Roll20 (dice, text roleplay) and Skype (OOC chatter, memes, general shenanigans) to play pretty regularly. We're actually about to start a Sci Fi Space Odyssey game using the Savage Worlds system here in the next month or so. There are a few games I'd really like to play like the new 'Edge of the Empire' series for Star Wars, Final Fantasy D6 (someone recently introduced me to this and it looks -really- fun), and Night's Black Agents.

Eventually I'd want Mar to grow enough that he'd feel confident leading and training more than one person (he currently has a student/padawan of sorts at the moment - Sylveret). By that point, it'd probably be something like this. DMvks6US65g But since he's an Elezen he'll keep his styling hair. 8-)

Almost time for the next round of madness to begin! I'm looking forward to it

Contention is purchased in Idyllshire for eso tomes! Scoooooooooore. 8-) Thaaaaank you!

Thanks again for this list Lili! And oh yes...I'll definitely be using Contention once I find it.

Wanting to murder/kick all you people who enjoy pulling threat off the tank/making it more difficult for us. :frustrated:

Martiallais would likely flush/darken a bit and very calmly attempt to cover himself up. He gets gawked at enough with clothes on as it is. Aedan would probably laugh a bit, then make some sort of lewd/flirtatious invitation due to said nudity. But if he was in public/working, he'd go ahead and cover himself up afterwards. Iron...just wouldn't care. He'd probably continue on with whatever he's doing, unless it's mid-combat because who wants sharp bits and fireballs near their special places.

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Look, Marti, Leanne was looking at your butt. I just felt the need to share. :angel: It's a tough job but everyone needs a little knightly eye candy now and then.

It'll be fun, everyone loves Heresy. Spying on Mar, of course! Clearly this is the evidence she was looking for...or something.

Tis strange times....a knight going to a cultist rally to aid the Inquisition. Sign Martiallais up for Cut off the Gold please.

Is there still room for lil ole meeee?

Exhaling heavily, Martiallais Heuloix handed over the sealed letter and offered more than a few coins to the barkeep in the Forgotten Knight. He knew that, when she was within Ishgard's walls, it was far more likely that the recipient he sought would be here rather than what remained of her family's home. For once, the knight wasn't dressed as such, instead seeming far closer to his common blood than when clad in armor for Ishgard's defense. - - - - - Lady Primrose, You will have to forgive the lengthy silence and short missive. Rest and recovery following the trip to Amdapor Keep was, unfortunately, in short supply. Within some suns time, I met with Inquisitor La Floret and simply put the matters which arose from that gathering are those best discussed within short order. In person. If there were aught else needed to tempt you, know that I procured an Amdapoori text. While I am uncertain if you are able to read it, mayhaps it can be of some use considering the other ongoing investigation. The images depicted within this volume, at the least, are those familiar to many Ishgardians. I can discuss what I recall of the others when next we see one another. Much and more is afoot, Evangeline. I urge you to tread carefully, just as you requested the same of myself. I shall surely hold you to your word, at the very least. Yours in Duty, Honor, and Faith, -Ser Martiallais Heuloix

Yay for (sort of) being able to answer a question. Sounsyy answered the travel portion not too long ago. Link posted below! There are also mentions of Limsa and Doma having trade relations as well. http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=15149&pid=242267#pid242267 http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12473&pid=197413#pid197413 There are also mentions of some routes from Doma to Eorzea in this post by Sounsyy as well. http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12877&pid=203714#pid203714 Hope this helps!

Whew yeah, I cannot imagine how much work went into putting all this together. I really, really like the round/character status page. I can imagine that makes the DM's job a bit simpler considering the number of possible status effects and things that could be thrown around. I haven't gone in to try and create a test character yet but it does look like there's a LOT of options on how to build them. Out of curiosity, how many players do you usually run the events using?

It'll be like back in WoW when paladins got buffed to the heavens and were able to lounge in the sun, floating on the tears of our former oppressors. Of course they were nerfed "into the ground" after that but..it was a wonderful time while it lasted.

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