*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[Bantambird]

Jackie chuckled softly at that and nodded "I can do that, though I wouldn't want to intrude without you there." She said and dipped her head in thanks at the offer. It was a good one and she was glad of it.

Asclepius explained, "I wouldn't worry too much about that. My secrets guard themselves. The original copies stay in the library, unless they are "checked out" by me. You are free to transcribe anything you wish, but the black arts section is on a case by case basis. Knowledge is not in itself inherently good or evil, it's the application of knowledge that ascribes a morality to the knowledge. Based on what I have observed, you are good natured, kind, and wise, like the ancient order of henwives who acted as seers and healers to the communities they served. My library is my hoard, my greatest treasure. If you contribute to it, I will allow you access to it. I've been collecting treasure for it for 2500 years now, a library dug into the mountains. There are several sections dedicated to accumulated knowledge from other covens, but like yourself, many groups protect their most valuable secrets. Most of those lines died out hundreds of years ago, so there may be something of use to you there. I have made this deal with others who possess knowledge that intrigued me as well, you will find human sized quarters available in my lair, along side the dragon sized ones."
Asclepius nodded. "Indeed, I have hosted many, dragon and non dragon alike, all in pursuit of knowledge. Being what I am, I have time enough to spare, where short lived species such as your own simply don't have the time to collect everything. Please, you and your progeny will have access as long as your bloodline hold the key. I find so few in modern day, that I would consider bestowing a key to."

 

[StarrNico]

Asclepius explained, "I wouldn't worry too much about that. My secrets guard themselves. The original copies stay in the library, unless they are "checked out" by me. You are free to transcribe anything you wish, but the black arts section is on a case by case basis. Knowledge is not in itself inherently good or evil, it's the application of knowledge that ascribes a morality to the knowledge. Based on what I have observed, you are good natured, kind, and wise, like the ancient order of henwives who acted as seers and healers to the communities they served. My library is my hoard, my greatest treasure. If you contribute to it, I will allow you access to it. I've been collecting treasure for it for 2500 years now, a library dug into the mountains. There are several sections dedicated to accumulated knowledge from other covens, but like yourself, many groups protect their most valuable secrets. Most of those lines died out hundreds of years ago, so there may be something of use to you there. I have made this deal with others who possess knowledge that intrigued me as well, you will find human sized quarters available in my lair, along side the dragon sized ones."
Asclepius nodded. "Indeed, I have hosted many, dragon and non dragon alike, all in pursuit of knowledge. Being what I am, I have time enough to spare, where short lived species such as your own simply don't have the time to collect everything. Please, you and your progeny will have access as long as your bloodline hold the key. I find so few in modern day, that I would consider bestowing a key to."

Jackie smiled and stood up, bowing then standing straight again "You give me great honor, and I will accept." She said a bit formally then she smiled again "If I remember correctly, an ancient ancestor was called a 'henwife' though I would have to find her book to say her name."

 

[Nariah01]

Logan and Kali moved Hunter, thankful for Jura's help protecting them from the sleeping darts. Logan looked around from the new place in the corner for things he could throw att he shooters to get them to have to back off again.

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Jackie chuckled softly and shook her head "There are some secrets that I can only pass on to a child of my line, but other spells I can share with you. Sharing some spells is one way we have acquired so many in my family"

Jura snapped at the shooters if they moved to close, using her sharp teeth and claws to keep them at bay while blocking the wolves from their darts. It was times like these that she wished she could breath fire or something. But alas she had never learned if she even had the capability. She then looked back at the wolves making sure they were safe, she remembered they mentioned a dragon friend. Maybe if they got out of this she could seek this dragon out and see if they could teach her how. "Any ideas?" She asked Logan while keeping her eyes on the shooters.

 

[Bantambird]

Jackie smiled and stood up, bowing then standing straight again "You give me great honor, and I will accept." She said a bit formally then she smiled again "If I remember correctly, an ancient ancestor was called a 'henwife' though I would have to find her book to say her name."

"Splendid! It will be seen to as soon as possible!" Exclaimed Asclepius, awkwardly returning her bow. He fumbled a bit, blushing, but regained his composure quickly and smiled sheepishly. "When we aren't needed here, I'll return to straighten up my lair so it will be suitable for guests." He rubbed the back of his neck, " yeah, I've got some dusting to do...."

 

[NickyKnack]

Jura snapped at the shooters if they moved to close, using her sharp teeth and claws to keep them at bay while blocking the wolves from their darts. It was times like these that she wished she could breath fire or something. But alas she had never learned if she even had the capability. She then looked back at the wolves making sure they were safe, she remembered they mentioned a dragon friend. Maybe if they got out of this she could seek this dragon out and see if they could teach her how. "Any ideas?" She asked Logan while keeping her eyes on the shooters.

The one shooter helped his friend to safety after he was attacked. They retreated to get a net cannon. They had to get this done before the one wolf woke up. With reinforcements, the shooter was jockeying for position, while the others protected him from attack.

 

[NickyKnack]

Pyro tipped his head to look to Aurora briefly before explaining what had happened. Upon conclusion, he apologized for his lack of vigilance.
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Zypher glanced to Jackie and saw she was busy, so he chose to leave quietly with the collar. He wanted pictures and rubbings of the ruins. He glanced to Anna to see if she was coming or staying.
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Garmr frowned as a tattoo seemed to move forward onto Jackie's forearm. A goth looking girl with little gargoyle wings on her back.

Seirgo look to Jackie as she felt her thoughts take her to her grandmother who single-handedly saved the Oilin race. She sent a mental hug to Jackie for what she'd for them and continued to do daily.

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[NickyKnack]

Aha! Thought Slygotha triumphantly, I found something! She dug deeper into the muck behind a small outcropping of sandstone to the side of the den. The space behind had protected the seeds embedded in the black swamp from the firestorm that had raged across. The seeds were small and numerous, enough to reseed any den they might claim. Slygotha always made sure to keep the seeds spread throughout her domain, so she knew she would find a pocket of them somewhere. Using her snout and her claws, she sifted through the fetid swamp water until she had a good palm full, then crept back to her wyrmlings. "There will be enough for each of you. You can use them to attack and to protect, but remember, they are sensitive to freezing and they are very flammable. Save back one seed to make sure you are able to grow more seeds later. Now that we leave the jungle, we take these with us to reseed our new home, wherever it may be."
Slygotha ripped off an article from one of the human corpses nearby, a combat vest with many pockets in it. She tore it apart, keeping the pockets intact, crafting rude pouches for each of them to wear around their necks. The thick, sturdy canvas should work well, she thought. She braided a rope from the remnants of clothing articles, and though it wasn't pretty, it was functional. The funk, though, was pretty strong...

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Trogdor curled against his daddy, sucking on his fist. He was so emotionally exhausted, that he was falling asleep.

Valstrath took the crudely made pouch necklace and slipped it over his head. "Thank you broodmother. I shall heed your words." He replied with words far beyond his young years. This attack had made them all grow up so fast.

Razeth however took the offered seeds and nodded quietly. He was thinking about how beautiful and safe the vines had made him feel. He secretly mourned their loss and sacrifice.
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Reaper softly cried for the loss of his baby girl. He held Trogdor all the closer because of the frailty of their circumstance and the uncertainty of his mate's survival with the rest of their wyrmlings.

 

[StarrNico]

Aurora looked at Pyro then away "My child can be headstrong. I am glad she made it out alright." She said softly "Having them work together against you...well, it's not good, though her getting the new dragon type on our side is good."

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Jackie moved her hand to hug Sergio against her arm. She liked the demons presence with her.

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Logan turned to Hunter, trying to get him to wake faster.

 

[Nariah01]

The one shooter helped his friend to safety after he was attacked. They retreated to get a net cannon. They had to get this done before the one wolf woke up. With reinforcements, the shooter was jockeying for position, while the others protected him from attack.

Aurora looked at Pyro then away "My child can be headstrong. I am glad she made it out alright." She said softly "Having them work together against you...well, it's not good, though her getting the new dragon type on our side is good."

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Jackie moved her hand to hug Sergio against her arm. She liked the demons presence with her.

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Logan turned to Hunter, trying to get him to wake faster.

Jura noticed the men were looking to make a move and she rumbled as she backed herself up further until she was hunched up right in front of the wolves. "If you have a plan now would be the time to put it in motion. I can attack them but it will leave you vulnerable once I move." She rumbled at Logan hoping he had a better idea to get them out of this in one piece. She was starting to doubt her choice of sides at this point but she was committed.

 

[StarrNico]

Logan didn't have a real plan, or any plan for that matter. "Only thing I can think of right now is either throw stuff at them, or fake sleep and jump them, but both those require us being vulnerable."

Kali growled and forced herself to stand, moving away a bit. "They want me, I'm different." She said before shifting to her fea wolf form. She was already tired, but she got a rush from being in this form. She moved, going to the tables and pushing one towards the door to act as a barrier.