Return of the Captain's Rest((Open RP))

((Heyo! Thought I’d revive one of my old ideas to get used to the new forums, as well as do some polishing on a newer character. As usual, be civil to each other–both IC and OOC. If for some reason someone can’t adhere to basic etiquette and common sense, they will receive a warning and/or be asked to leave depending on the severity of the offense.))

It was a clear day in the city of Boralus–the sun shining brightly and a good breeze to enable the ships to come and go as they wished. Sailors and dockhands scurried about busily, taking care of the day’s work leaving many of the local watering holes temporarily empty. One victim of such was the Captain’s Rest, a cheery-looking nautical themed inn with a worn sign hanging out front depicting a smiling pirate captain.

The indoors of the establishment was pristine, and tastefully decorated in typical Kul’tiran fashion. A rustic chandelier made from a ship’s wheel hung from the high ceiling, serving to light most of the upstairs and downstairs with the help of scattered oil lamps. A massive taxidermy shark was mounted on the mantle of the stone fireplace, while a hearty fire blazed within the rockwork. The sturdy wooden tables, although scuffed from many years of use, shone from their recent cleaning, as did the tentacle-embellished chairs. It certainly had the look of a popular establishment, though only two inhabitants were in sight–a scrawny-looking bartender with a neatly brushed mustache and beard, and a hulking bouncer playing cards at a corner table.

Bill sighed, rearranging the bottles of liquor stored on the shelves behind the bar for what must have been the hundredth time that day. Despite the cold outside, it had been an uneventful day, likely due to the sunny weather after last week’s storm. There had been some customers to put money in his coffers, of course, but none that really wanted to stick around and chat. There was the bouncer, Bob, of course, but Bob rarely had anything to say, even on the rare occasion he was drunk.

The ring of the doorbell broke Bill from his pining as a young male draenei stepped into the building. He was dressed in simple mail armor decorated with small polished stones, with a thick fur padding to keep in the warmth. His long dark hair was pulled back into a ponytail, with facial hair neatly groomed and a small golden band inlaid with black onyx gracing one of the tendrils on his right. He didn’t seem to carry much for weapons, save for a crystalline mace at his right side and three small well-made totems hanging from the left side of his belt.

The draenei clopped over to the bar, tipping a nod to Bill and squinting as he surveyed the choice of beverages. His expression lit up as he pointed to a bottle containing a deep red liquid. “That one! I vill have that one, if you please!”

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(Well, I figured I would at least break in a new character on the forums for this rp, to test how she stands in-game in the long run, so I apologize if her character seems a bit all over the place with her personality, which I have yet to fully define, along with her remade backstory (mainly due to the timeline being all over the place).)

A young gilnean woman quietly strode along the docks of Boralus after stabling her dark grey and silver coated mare in a nearby stable. She had just recently returned to the city, after her diplomatic endeavors in Drustvar. The taint of the land has left her ill at ease, and she still bore difficult to heal injuries from the twisted creatures that resided in the more corrupt parts of the forest.

The young woman was clad in a two-piece, crude looking blue and tan-gold robe, stained with dirt and blood. The white bear pelt she wore over her shoulders and waist looked tattered and worn, but still appeared that it could serve its most basic function. Covering the more bare parts of her arms and midsection, were blood-stained bandages, that have yet to be replaced.

She let out a slow breath, fussing with one of the blood-stained bandages wrapped around her forearm, that seemed to refuse to stay in place, after having come to terms with her limited healing abilities. After all, she still had much to learn, in the ways of restoration, compared to her other druidic abilities. Her walk along the docks was cut short, as she took note of a lone tavern that seemed to have limited activity taking place inside.

Taking note of the establishment with some interest, she quietly made her way inside. She paused to take note of the scenerory for a brief moment, before taking a seat at a table near the hearth. She quietly move her helm, that appeared to be a wooden carving of a stag skull, lined with white bear fur, before setting the helm on the table near her.

Long, golden blonde, yet slightly tangled hair spilled out from the helm, before resting lightly over her back, in a half-unraveling tail. She quietly leaned back in her seat, before sifting through her satchel and pulling out a small, leather-bound notebook, containing various entries she made regarding the people she had been and the disturbing discoveries she had made in Drustvar. Her brows furrowing, as she came across a rough sketch, containing a twisted wolf-like creature that had found dead in the Crimson Thicket.

Her thoughts were interrupted, as she took note of the loud, boisterous male draenei speaking with the bartender. She raised a brow at the male, before returning to her notes and allowing her mind to wonder to the previous events that led her to Kul Tiras in the first place.

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Zorros took a deep draught from his goblet as Bill delivered the drink. Spiced wine, perfectly blended and sending a tingle down his spine to the tips of his hooves. Satisfied, he presented a few coins as payment before catching sight of the worgen woman seated by the hearth. He paused for a moment, then fished a few more coins from his coinpurse. “One more round please, bartender.”

Now armed with a goblet in each hand, he wandered over to join the worgen, striking an artful bow as he presented her with a fresh goblet of spiced wine. “Greetings madam! And how this lovely day been treating you thus far?”

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Maliyah let out a deep breath, as she pulled a pouch containing edible herbs that she had gathered prior to her arrival in the tavern. She pulled out a thin, silver moonleaf, before placing it on her tongue and chewing it slowly. The calming feeling it gave was almost intoxicating, as it soothed her anxious thoughts that plagued her, after her leave from Drustvar.

She proceeded to review her notes, before she was interrupted by the male draenei approaching her table. Swallowing awkwardly and forcing a polite smile, she took the wine from him gratefully. Trying to mask her mixed emotions about the previous events that transpired, as she did so. “Thank you. I suppose you could say things have turned for the better, now that I’m in more… convenient settings.” She replied softly, closing the note book slowly, and brushing an unbound, drooping lock of hair out of her jade green eyes.

(Sorry for the late response, things kind of got busy today.)

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(( If you can forgive I have not yet gotten the Dark irons unlocked yet. So have not race changed this one yet. ))

Akumu Blackheart walked down the planks with his staff supporting him with each step. He ignored most of the residence of Boralus as he felt they were beneath him even if he was shorter than most of them. Dressed in his black and silver robes the dark iron came across one of the establishments. It was a quant little hole that seemed homey as he hobbled through the front door and looked around.

Blackheart noticed the skinny man running the bar and his not so tiny companion off to the side. The Draenei male was an easy pick as he stood out among the humans inside like a beacon; not that there were many inside anyway. The woman did catch the Dark Iron’s attention though.

Calling to him like a whisper from the grave Akumu could almost sense the blood from the woman’s wounds and his eyes were drawn to her as a result. Whispers from the void echoed in the Dwarf’s mind as he hobbled further into the tavern.

Drowning out the voices in his mind was the only option right now so the old Dark Iron made his way to the bar. Looking at the tiny man behind the counter He whispered from under his black hood. “What kind of Ale do you have lad. The Stronger the better right now.”

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“Vell I am pleased this is so,” the draenei replied, taking note of the worgen’s injuries. “Though it vould appear you are in need of medical aid. Can I be of assistance?”

Bill peered over the bar at the dwarf, blinking twice before offering a grin. “Ah, you must one of those Dark Irons, I’d wager. You’re in luck, lad. I managed to get a barrel of Roughneck brew last week. Strong enough to knock a kraken silly, it is.”

He disappeared into the back, returning shortly with a tankard brimming with some kind of frothy liquor. It had a very pungent smell–something akin to shoe polish and sea water, though not entirely unpleasant. Setting the tankard before the dwarf, he added, “If it’s not to your liking I’ve some other things in the back that might sit better. Not many go for this one.”

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Maliyah quietly sipped her wine slowly, trying to savor the flavor of the spiced drink, and prevent herself from getting too carried away around a tavern filled with unfamiliar men. She was in an unfamiliar portside town, with few connections and the last thing she needed was to be caught in a difficult position alone. After downing a quarter of her glass, she leaned back in her seat, as she looked up at the draenei male.

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“Vell I am pleased this is so,” the draenei replied, taking note of the worgen’s injuries. “Though it vould appear you are in need of medical aid. Can I be of assistance?”[/quote]

“That would be appreciated, thank you. My healing abilities are fairly limited due to my training taking a pause, and I was forced to use more traditional methods to tend to them, by following my late mother’s medical practices.” She explained, pausing as she caught the dark iron dwarf eyeing her intently for a brief moment, before returning to his own business. Shaking her head slightly, before turning her attention to the draenei male once more.

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Appearance

Morician drew this for me but blizzard would let me link it so I turned it into a YouTube. Sterixia is time consuming to describe all the time.
https://youtu.be/r_4LBx6Py60


Mortre walked through the busy streets of Boralus with Sterixia in tow. The pair was an odd sight, yet stranger things had been through. It helped that Mortre was in her human form and that Sterixia wore a long hooded cloak that enclosed her alien like features, especially with the hood up… though she still looked too lumpy or disfigured for a normal person. Sterixia tugged on Mortre’s arm as the pair walked through the streets.

Mortre looked over at the youth. She sighed as Sterixia scowled at her. “What?” Sterixia rubbed her stomach and made a motion like she was putting food in her mouth. Mortre smiled. “Ah, hungry?” Sterixia nodded. Mortre glanced around and saw the sign for Captain’s Rest. It looked like an inn and tavern combo. Would suit them fine enough.

Mortre put a hand on the violin case strapped to her back. Maybe she could even make some extra coin. Mortre pointed at it as she took Sterixia’s hand. “Alright, we’ll go there.”

Crossing into the tavern was easy enough as Mortre pushed the door open. Sterixia pulled her hood down, revealing her face as she entered. She grinned widely as she took in all the sights of the bar and wiggled her ears.

Mortre waved for the barkeeper’s attention as she pushed Sterixia towards an empty table. “You got food yes? I assume fish like everywhere else here. Can we get some, a glass of milk, and a glass of Dalaran red?” Mortre pushed Sterixia into a chair before she took off her violin case and sat it on the table. She rolled her shoulders before she took a seat herself.

Sterixia continued to look around the tavern, her body wiggling with her excitement of the new place and getting food. She tapped her feet rhythmically to a beat only she knew, which created a slight tip tap noise as her claws struck the wood.

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The door creaked open shortly after the two women entered, as a young gilnean male appearing to be the same age as Maliyah entered the tavern with two whimpering bundles in his arms, before seating himself at a table near her.

He was built well for a huntsman just barely entering his twenties. He bore long, light brown hair peppered with gold blonde streaks, sea green eyes, and a finely trimmed beared. He was clad in simple brown, tan and beige hunting garb with a long crossbow strung around his shoulders.

Maliyah sighed inwardly, as she identified the young male to be her twin brother Logan. Muttering an apology to the draenei male, she turned her attention to her brother. “Logan, what are you doing here? I thought you were aiding your contact in Stormsong Valley.” She questioned, before glancing down at the two whimpering creatures in his arms. “And what the hell did you bring back this time?” She sighed, sighing as she recalled the last several times her brother presented her with orphaned animals to care for and occasionally release, due to him taking advantage of her profession as a druid.

Logan let out a heavy sigh, as he pulled his arm back to reveal two wolf cubs that settled in his lap. “Not much I could do, the trappers were forced to hunt animals that were corrupted by void magic, and these two were without a mother as a result.” He explained.

The druidess let out a sigh, before she found herself repeating the same words their late father gave to her in a similar situation. “While I do understand the situation, you can’t expect me to care for every animal you come across. After all, I still need to look for Ravenna’s daughter in Drustvar again to help with our family’s situation.” She sighed.

“Even so, you know that old mare won’t help you out there, and mother’s hippogryph still needs to be tamed.” Logan pressed.

Sighing in defeat, she shook her head. “You needn’t remind me of that…” She muttered, before glancing up at the shaman. “Forgive the interruption, I wasn’t expecting my brother to track me here.”

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((Apologies for being slow, got a lot on the to-do list))

“Have no fear, ma’am! Zorros has studied the healing arts!” he replied with a grin, before carefully beginning to inspect her injuries. They didn’t seem to be terribly serious, from what he could tell at a glance, but regardless they likely didn’t feel comfortable. He removed one of the totems from his belt, whispering something in Draenic causing it to light up with a soft blue light. Setting it down on the table, he let the totem sooth the injuries while beginning a chant to purge possible corruption.

Zorros sighed as his concentration was broken by the arrival of a new worgen. While it was true he possessed some skill in healing, it was the more difficult school of magic for him to properly utilize, requiring much more concentration and effort than destructive spells.

“No need to apologize–I do not begrudge anyone their family,” Zorros replied, before frowning and shaking a scolding finger at the male worgen. “But shame on you for interrupting! I need to concentrate to properly channel the vater’s healing powers.”

“Right away ma’am!” Bill called out, scuttling into the back and reappearing quickly with a cold mug of fresh milk and a slender glass of Dalaran red. He delivered the glasses to the appropriate places on the table, getting distracted for a moment by Sterixia’s oddness before turning to Mortre with a chipper grin. “Ah, exactly what kind of fish would you like? Got some fresh lemon-peppered trout, as well as flounder with wild rice, or a lobster alfredo if you’re partial to other seafood.”

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(You’re fine, I was kind of running around the city comparing prices and things like that, for a pair of gerbils I’m getting later this week anyway.)

The druidess’s nodded wearily, as she carefully removed the bandages. Revealing the detailed, druidic tattoos that were imprinted along the pale skin of her upper and lower back, along with her shoulders, arms and neck. The wounds appeared to be an angry red, now that the salve she applied had outlived its use, considering the last time the bandages were changed, was several hours ago prior to her arrival in Boralus.

She inhaled softly, as she felt the magic do its work on her injuries, finding the sensation to be a bit odd but tolerable. Her eyes drifted upward to her brother who was eyeing the draenei shaman with a slight scowl. In spite being in her human form; a low, wolf-like growl reverberated from her throat, as she gave a warning glare in response to her brother’s behavior.

The young male raised a brow, but remained silent before returning his attention to the wolf cubs in his arms.

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Sterixia seemed curious about the lobster alfredo as the barkeeper listed things off. She looked at Mortre quizzically, then back at him.

“Alfredo is noodles and lobster are those red shelled things with pincers.” Mortre explained to her. Sterixia seemed to scowl at the pincer part. Mortre chuckled. “They don’t have them in your food. It’s just the meat.” Sterixia still frown.

Mortre looked at the barkeeper and smiled. “The lemon fish for me and alfredo for her.” Sterixia shook her head and Mortre leaned towards her. “Trust me, it won’t pinch you. Can’t learn what it is if you don’t eat it.” Sterixia pondered the sentiment for a moment then finally shrugged and nodded.

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(( I’m sorry I should have done this in my first post. ))

Appearance

Akumu Blackheart stands at about 4 foot 9 inches and has the gray skin tone common among Dark Iron Dwarves. Hidden under his black hood his hair is white and hangs down to his shoulders. Even though he is mostly bald on top a single tuff of hair is braided down the middle towards the back. Akumu’s beard is long and styled to a point that almost reaches his waist. Two braids hang from either side of his beard. The tips of Akumu’s beard and the edge of his hair give off an orange glow as if they were eternally on fire. His eyes however have a much more intense realized glow to them.

Covering the majority of the Dark Iron is a multi-layered black-silk robe with long flowing sleeves. The robe’s skirt extents nearly to the floor and has silver trim at its base as well as on the edge of each sleeve. Akumu wears a silvery belt with a dagger clipped to the side and walks with a wooden cane.

Akumu appears old and frail at first glance being very thin. However hidden under his robes is a dwarf with dark magic at his disposal whom can increase his muscle mass during combat. (Think Master Roshi from Dragon Ball.)

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Akumu looked over at the man behind the bar. “Yes, I am a Dark Iron.” Akumu responded as his eyes burned under his hood. Not from anger or malice it was just a byproduct of being under the reign of the Fire Lord for so long. The dwarf remained quit as he waited for his drink.

Bill returned with the drink and Akumu took the tankard without much fuss. Placing several coins on the bar before taking a sip. “Thank you.” Was his only response as he turned in his chair to oversee the rest of the place as several more patrons entered.

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Zorros continued weaving his magic as the male worgen fell silent, having much more success with more concentration. Slowly, some of the angry red in the wounds might begin to fade as the watery magic did its work. After a few minutes he brought the spells to a close, surveying his handywork. By no means was he a particularly skilled healer, but the injuries should at least bother the druidess less.

“There ve are,” he chirped, deactivating the totem and reaffixing it to his belt. “Vill be good as new much faster now, miss…ah…miss…”

He frowned, stroking his tendrils in confusion. “I’m sorry, I do not believe ve have been properly introduced. Vhere are my manners these days, eh?”

It was soon enough that Bill reappeared with a large tray of food, setting down two platters heaped with food at Mortre’s table. “Here ya are, ma’am! One lemon-peppered trout for you, and one lobster alfredo for the…” He paused, squinting as he stole an inspecting glance towards Sterixia, before continuing cheerfully, “…and one lobster alfredo for the young lady!”

“Pepper and salt grinders are on the table, and I brought a few extra slices of lemon and lime if you fancy it,” he continued, delivering one last small dish of sliced citrus to the table before whisking away to his place behind the bar.

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(Sorry for taking so long to respond, I had to clean the apartment yesterday, and I just got back home from work and going out to eat.)

Maliyah let out a deep breath and smiled wearily, as she looked up at the shaman. Inclining her head in a grateful nod, as she did so. “Thank you kindly for the assistance. My own healing abilities are not quite up to par with my offensive spells and shapeshifting abilities, and that salve I applied several hours prior to my arrival here seems to have lost its potency with preventing infection and soothing pain due to exposure.” She replied, while untying the silk wrap holding her loose hair back, now that her helm was no longer hiding her face.

“And please, forgive my rudeness as well. My name is Maliyah, druid of the Cenarian Circle.” She replied, finding it was best to keep her family’s personal endeavors out of open discussion. “I must apologize for my apparent aloofness as well, I don’t often have people openly approach me, unless they were one of my contacts.” She added, her cheeks flushing pink as she realized she may have hinted at the truth of her curse.

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Zorros chuckled, tipping a small bow. “And I am Zorros…” he replied, thinking a moment before adding, “…of the Exodar, yes. I am by no means a skilled healer, but I do vhat I can. And there is no need to apologize, for I cannot say that I have many approach me either, although many times I am in the vilds vhere there is no one to be found. I came to Boralus because…”

His voice drifted off as he noticed the elegant noblewoman and strange-looking figure seated at one of the other tables. Was that a netherdrake? Here? He blinked in confusion, shaking his head before turning back to the druidess. “I am sorry, vhere vas I? Ah yes…I came to Boralus to help heal some of the vorld’s vounds, though I may detour to Stormsong Valley if those rumors of the sea priests prove true.”

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Mortre smiled, though it faded slightly when he paused before addressing Sterixia. Still, the food smelled good so she began eating.

Sterixia sniffed her food cautiously. It smelled… Like something to eat. She looked up and around as she sniffed. A strange tentacle blue man was looking at her, briefly. She smiled and waved, then turned back to her food. She used her hands to lift noodle, sauce, and lobster meat to her mouth and chomped away quite unrefined.

Mortre sighed. “Sterixia stop that. I know I showed you tools. Use them.”

Sterixia frowned, then picked up a fork. She stabbed at her food a few times, before eating it properly.

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Akumu chugged his stein of ‘roughneck brew’ until there was nary a drop left in the vessel. Turning his attention back to the bar he flagged down the bar tender. “The name is Akumu Blackheart, you got a name and something good to eat in this place? I saw you bring a couple plates over to the mysterious ladies at the table.”

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“It’s a pleasure to meet you, I was sent to Drustvar for more personal matters, considering I was sent to find the neice of my late mother’s friend and hopefully convince her family to help mine. You see… My family has taken heavy losses, ever since the Legion returned, and those death tolls only increased, during the fall of Teldrassil and Lorderon. Needless to say, my family needs allies and resources, while our numbers recover. However even that is becoming difficult, now that Greymane is calling our men to war against the Horde.” She explained, leaving out the part that a good portion of her family, including herself was afflicted by the curse.

The last thing she needed was to set the locals on edge with the appearance of her other form, and bring more questions to the table. Her eyes shifted to the floor, as she took note of the silvery-white female wolf cub chewing on the hem of her robe. Sighing and shaking her head; she shot a glare at her brother who merely smirked in response, before the druidess bent down to pick up the cub and place her in her lap. Stroking her behind the ears, as she did so.

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“I see. Quite sorry to hear of your loss, madam. The burning of Teldrassil vas a very evil act indeed, one I hope to see the Banshee pay for soon,” he replied, trying to ignore the messy eating display at the netherdrake’s table. “Greymane, however, seems a very valiant sort, and vill no doubt have things under control on Darkshore and the troops home soon enough.”

Zorros chuckled as the druidess picked up the wolf cub. “Ah, but it is not all doom and gloom now, I see. And vhere did you find these little ones, hmm?”

“Aye, the name’s Bill, sir,” the bartender replied cheerfully, retrieving the dwarf’s empty mug. “And there’s plenty to offer up to eat here, though it depends on what you’re hungry for. If you’re partial to seafood, like that lad over there,” he nodded towards Mortrexia, “We’ve got some fresh lemon-peppered trout, flounder with wild rice, or a spot of lobster alfredo. And if you’re not partial to seafood…well…we’ve got some decent bear burgers and chips.”

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