[OPEN]

[refire]

Who: Alphen and you !
Which: Open log
Where: wildlands, reverein
What: exploration
Warnings: nothing i can think of at the moment but will update when necessary



1. Network - part 1

sender: alphen
subject: fighting

So I can't pass up an opportunity to get stronger. Out in the Wildlands there's a lot of powerful monsters just waiting to be discovered.

I don't plan on going out there alone. I'd like to bring along someone who can fight that way we increase our chances of victory. There's strength in teamwork and unity. I still want to believe in that.

If you can't fight but you still want to come along that's okay. Just be careful out there. There's some preparations I need to make. I'll be at the lake waiting for the others later.

2. Action - the outer range

[Even if Alphen's technically on vacation and away from the smithy he still wants to support it and he's very dedicated to his work. He was hoping to find some rare materials to upgrade the workshop as well. It's important for him to go scouting for metals. It's dark so it's difficult to discern the amount of danger through sheer instinct alone. With one wrong step it'd be easy to get hurt. The hallways are narrow and it's difficult to navigate through. He's thankful that he at least came in here with some preparations beforehand.

There's still danger in lurking beneath. A strange mysterious grumbling noise can be heard and nothing good can come from it. A monster lies in wait for those trespassing into the cavern. Alphen fully intends to take any monster head on and he readies his sword out for a fight. ]

Do you want to make a run for it? I'll distract him.

[He doesn't want to put anyone in danger. Alphen thinks he can manage a fight on his own if he has to. His sword is drawn and ready. ]


3. Action - the cliffside

[There's a fire burning outside. It's just an ordinary cooking fire Alphen prepared so he could relax with company. He's tired after a long day of traveling and adventuring. Now's the perfect time to prepare a meal! He's more than eager to use some exotic spices in recipes. Alphen went out of his way to cook some curry, but be warned. The intensity of spice is strong enough to be overbearing. Instead of looking concerned, Alphen just looks really excited. He's practically beaming with joy at the sight of his curry. Alphen can just be a tad strange. It's nothing he's not used to however.]

Wow! I've made a good meal this time. The blend of spices is just right and eating this should keep you full for the rest of the day. If you're feeling hungry feel free to help yourself.


[There's an entire pot of hell curry waiting to be eaten by someone. ]


4. Action - around the lakes

I can help you learn how to fight. Have you done this sort of thing before?

[ Alphen did promise that he'd try his hand and help others learn how to fight. He has a bunch of training weapons out for anyone to try. They're neatly arranged on a table
that's easy enough to spot. If you feel ready for combat there's a few training dummies made out of straw just waiting to be used. He isn't sure if he'll be a good sword instructor or not but he figures it'd be worth a shot. Alphen would hate it even more if he sat around doing nothing so he might encourage you to pick up a weapon or do some warm up exercising. ]


It might be a useful skill to have so it's worth learning how to use a blade for the right reasons.

5. Network - part 2
sender: alphen
subject: magic

Is anyone else still having trouble with dreamotion? I struggled with it for a while until I figured something out so you aren't alone.

Magic is just something my people aren't used to doing. I'd also like to ask about magic in your own world and how it might be useful.

If the words Astral Energy mean anything to you come speak to me, thanks.




6. wild card


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Comments

[refire]

Huh? The pain is going away.

[Alphen lets out a deep sigh of relief. He smiles because of Link's consideration and compassion. He's actually a really nice and friendly person, isn't he? Alphen's glad for that.]

Thank you for helping me. I should be able to keep on moving because of you. Is that dreamotion?

[That's a really impressive ability too. It seems like Link can just do anything if he puts his mind to it. ]

[skyglider]

[Link is both surprised and relieved that it worked -- and that he didn't have to test it for the first time in a more desperate situation. He releases a breath and nods.]

Mostly. Based on abilities of friends back home... [Borrowed ideas. It's complicated. He has little doubt, now, that he could make the other Champions' abilities work with dreamotion, and while he's curious about how he might explore that...he also feels a small measure of guilt, thinking of the Princess and her struggles with it.]

I'd like to collect some materials from them. [He gestures at their fallen foes, pulling a small bag out of his pack.] Is there anything you want to take back?

[refire]

There is actually. I have to take back some materials for the smithy. I promise I'd help out with the business so I have to do my part.

[ The smithy seems to be doing relatively well. Alphen did take some time off work but it wouldn't hurt to help out every now and then. ]

Do you like swords?

[ Link seems to have some experience with weapons himself.]

[skyglider]

[A smithy? Interesting. Nonetheless, it's good information to have -- not just the smithy, but knowing to share in the materials as well. Link nods thoughtfully and sets to work, uh...pulling teeth from monster mouths.

It seems a lot less savage when they just sort of appear off of dead foes in game, but dang.]

I suppose, yes. They're my preferred weapon.

[He suspects he feels less strongly about them than Alphen might, though.]

[refire]

[Alphen's always way too excited over swords. It's all he can think about once he gets going with it.]

The craftsmanship on your sword is excellent. I'd like to know more about you and your sword.

[Link's got a cool blade and Alphen's joy over weapons is noticeable. ]

[skyglider]

Thank you.

[He sounds a little uncertain, though. It feels strange, taking praise for something that isn't really his to take. It was forged by the Goddess, its history lost to time over many generations...but he does feel some attachment to it, all said.]

Are you a blacksmith?

[Alphen isn't the only one who wants to learn more about their companion.]

[refire]

Around these parts, yeah. I help run the smithy with my coworker Somnus. He's a good guy so you can ask him for help if you need it.

[ Alphen just nods. ]

When I first came to this world I didn't know what to do with myself so I figured I'd try learning a new skill. I've been down here for almost a year so I can at least say I'm using my time wisely.

[skyglider]

[Somnus... thoughtfully, Link nods, committing the name to memory.

He can't say he doesn't understand; in fact, the opposite seems more truthful. Even with someone here to protect, Link feels the restlessness set in rather easily. Maybe that's why he's here in the first place. It's hard, when you're used to travel and fighting. He wonders how much of that might ring true for Alphen as well.]

Sounds like you're used to having lots to do.

[refire]

I have to keep myself busy or else I'm just going to get depressed. I don't want to spend my time moping around locked up in a room somewhere.

[Thinking about that just makes him sad. ]

I just have a lot to think about if I let it catch up to me so I'd rather be occupied. Do you know what that feeling is like?

[skyglider]

[Link nods. Now that he's been here for a little while, he can't deny how true that is -- Reverein seems like a place where your thoughts can easily catch up to you.]

At home, I was always traveling, so it's hard to stay in one place.

[Is he running from his thoughts, then? From the things he's never had to think about? Perhaps it's inevitable that he'll have to face them eventually, especially here.]

[refire]

When you're always on the road there's lots to see! Do you have any adventures you're willing to share?

[Maybe Alphen's just trying to make himself feel better by engaging in small talk. It might help to get to know Link more too. ]

I figured you might have a story or two you have that's worth telling.

[skyglider]

[Adventures to share? He has to think about that. What part of his journey counts as a story worth telling...? The one that matters the most is the one yet unfinished. He offers Alphen a bit of a sheepish look.]

I'm happy to share, but...most of it was just fighting monsters.

[refire]

That's interesting in itself! I'm already willing to listen to what you have to say.

[Link is a seasoned adventurer and Alphen can tell that those fights weren't easy ones easier.]

You can learn a lot from battles.

[skyglider]

[He nods; Alphen is certainly right about that. He's not sure he has many riveting battle tales, all told. Maybe a few that got a bit...explosive, but nothing particular springs to mind. He pulls out a pocketknife to begin collecting fur from the downed creatures, and his eyes fall upon the bag he's been collecting monster parts into.]

You know, in my travels, I happened upon an unusual salesperson. He would only take monster parts as currency. [He lifts a tuft of fur as if it needs explaining in some way.] He sold masks that would make monsters think you were like them.

[refire]

I've heard of merchants who deal with exchanges but never quite like that before. Sometimes you can use monster parts to forge powerful weapons. I think your blade was probably made with a rare material.

[It looks durable and it doesn't seem like it's cheap either. Alphen is still staring at Link's sword. He gets weirdly fixated on swords. When Alphen gets like this it's hard to get him to stop.]

[skyglider]

[He nods, at first -- that's right, Alphen had been saying something about using monster materials at a smithy... When talk turns to the Master Sword, he turns his eyes to the blade.]

Maybe. Legends say the blade was forged by the Goddess. It's so ancient that no one knows for certain.

[Although it's true that the Princess might know a little more, with her love of books. He remembers, not for the first time, her question about the voice of the blade. Has he ever heard it...? He's not entirely sure.]

[refire]

A blade forged by a goddess just makes it seem cooler! It's one of a kind. Just look at the detail on the hilt and check out the grip. [ Too busy staring at Link's sword to notice anything else. ]

With a blade that strong you shouldn't have any trouble with monsters around these parts.

[Alphen's seen his share of monsters down here already but he thinks Link can take them on just fine. ]

[skyglider]

["Cooler," huh? That's an interesting way to word it. Link does feel a bit of pride swell at the compliments -- he feels an affinity with the Master Sword. A kinship. It feels like hearing compliments about a friend or a sibling...at least, he assumes as much.

More than that, he can't help noting how animated the man is when he talks about weapons.]

Did you make your blade?

[He'd be very interested to see the sort of weapon made by someone that passionate.]

[refire]

I've made some blades before in the past, just not this one. This blade is special. It's a gift from an old friend but it shouldn't have been mine to wield.

[This blade should have belonged to Zephyr. Alphen stares at his Sincleaver blade and he seems lost in thought.]

Hey, next time you see me I'll show you some blades I forged!

[skyglider]

[It's beautiful; Link doesn't normally have much appreciation for weapons aside from the Master Sword, and...whatever other blades he could steal in a battle, but the pitch black steel of the Sincleaver Blade certainly looks the part of mysterious and special.

He gets the feeling that Alphen might mean it in a more personal sense, though. For the moment, he doesn't ask -- sometimes these things might be personal.]

I would like that. Thank you.