So this is gonna be my attempt of trying to RP again. Please ask permission to join first, otherwise mainly open.

I really wonder if I can trust this man... Daidrea; an ex-rider, also known as the Shadestalker, was traveling to a remote cave on the southern tip of the newly reformed Empire. His long mission to kill the shade Kuja was put on hold, since he has long vanished since the King fell. His next priority was to find a way to get rid of the dark parasite, Aerdiad, that has tormented him so for years. It seems in his own attempts, that if he was removed...Daidrea would die along with him. Now however, an opportunity has arisen.

Before the final raid on the empire, the Varden had recruited a spy on the opposing side. A human by the name of Helixux. A rather strange name for a human, although later it was found out he had renamed himself that. However he was no ordinary human. Far from it. Helixux came from a line of family that was able to excel in dark magics that would otherwise kill other users. These users are known as Warlocks. However they use the strength of souls and demons to empower themselves. Over the centries warlocks were hunted down because the races feared that they would cause unspeakable havoc on the land if they were allowed to live. As far as anyone knows, Helixux is the only survivor of his line.

Daidrea was sent to meet him shortly before the final raid to recieve intel.

....."alright here." Helixux handed Daidrea a scroll. Helixux grinned slightly. "You are quite the interesting one, elf. You carry darkness with you, a unique one at that." Daidrea gave a hard stare at the warlock. "I would hardly call it interesting..." "Fine fine, whatever you say elf. It seems its taken a liking to you...or at least your soul." Daidrea remained silent. "Well then, you wish to be rid of it, yes? Tell you what, as a reward for the Varden keeping me alive....I could remove it for you. Or at least try." Daidrea's eyes widened. "Ive been trying to remove...him... for decades. What makes you think that you can?" Helixux waved a finger, "Im quite adept in darker arts than your normal magic. If you wish to have it done, I have a place to do it. Come find me after this whole Galbatorix mess is dealt with. The location is...."

After thinking about his first encounter, he was still unsure about Helixux. He didnt seem... well.. evil. However it was difficult to tell if he was planning something. Still, he didnt like the idea of how these warlocks operate and the means they use to gain power. But his desire to rid of this....thing was too great. Daidrea shook his head. "Ive found no other options, and its too late to turn back now."

Daidrea found the cave Helixux spoke of. To his surprise...he was already outside. Helixux casually walked over to him. "Welcome my friend, Im sorry to catch you off guard like that. I was scrying you while you were on your way here."
"How...? I have wards to prevent that." Helixux smiled. "Dont underestimate me elf." Daidrea squinted at the man. "As to you, human." Helixux chuckled, "Fair enough. Come, follow me." Daidrea cautiously did so. He was led into the cave, which actually wasnt that big. It only lead a few minutes inward until there was a large stone room. It basically looked like you would find for any typical scholar of magic. Shelves filled with books and scrolls around the room. Tables with instruments and other things. Mostly notably in the center of the room was a stone table slab with runes on it. Daidrea paused and stared at it.
Helixux walked passed him, "Yes, that is where you will be laying for when I perform the ritual. Come lie down on it if you would please." At first Daidrea hesitated, but then obeyed. "Good, now I'll explain what I will be doing." Helixux went over to a table and picked up an orb. Then walked back over to the table, hovering over Daidrea. "What we have here is called a Soulstone, basically equivalent to an Eldunari that dragons have. I am going to infuse this into your chest. Then attempt to draw the essence of darkness into the orb. Afterwards I will remove the orb... and then... well..."
"Well what?"
"Best case scenario, it will be removed and you will be completely unharmed. Worst case scenario...you die. And plus a mountain of other things inbetween of what could happen."
"How can you be so unsure of whats going to happen??"
"This is why they are called dark arts, not dark sciences elf. Look, do you want me to do this or not?"
After long contemplation, Daidrea merely nodded. "Fine."

Helixux began reciting in a harsh language that Daidrea couldnt even fathom to understand. Immediately Helixux pushed the orb into dead center of Daidrea's chest. It sank into his skin. He could feel his heart racing and felt his head throb. Suddenly he began to feel a pulling sensation near his heart. The orb began to swell and fill with black essence. The runes that surrounded the table began to glow. Suddenly in a brilliant flash, the orb emitted a shockwave of energy that knocked Helixux back. The orb was in his hand and completely filled.

Helixux shook his head and slowly got up in a daze. "Ugh...okay well that couldve been wor-..." Helixux stopped speaking. He slowly walked over and stood over where Daidrea was still laying.

Daidrea felt he was getting shook. "Oy!" He heard a voice and was being shook again. "Elf, come on wake up." Daidrea fluttered his eyes open and was staring toward the ceiling. He tilted his head to his left and saw Helixux standing over him. "Oh good, you arent dead. Well then, it mostly worked out."
"What do you mean mostly...?" Something was wrong, Daidrea was hearing himself in a much higher pitched voice.
"Okay well... good news. The dark essence is out of you. But....looks like we hit a snag. The bad news is well..." Helixux went over to another table and picked up a square mirror. He faced it at Daidrea.
Daidrea sat up and crawled back in horror. He was turned into a boy elf who looked no more than 10 or 11 years of age. Quickly Daidrea grabbed Helixux by the shoulders. "What did you do?!"
"I helped you didnt I? He swept off his hands. Look, I told you this had a risk of something happening. Frankly it could have been far worse."

"I cant be like this! I need you to try to change me back to normal!"

Helixux shook his head. "I wont be able to attempt a ritual like that again for at least a month. And even then trying to change you back could make it into something worse."

Daidrea punched downward on the stone slab he was sitting on. Quickly he began thinking. "Perhaps Dragon magic can fix me....but it would have to be an old anchient one."

Helixux shrugged, "You could just live with it, not everyone gets eternal youth."

"No....Im not going to live like this. I prefer my old body."

Helixux sighed, "Fine, Ill give you some supplies for your journey to find a dragon that might be able to help you. If you cant find one that can fix you...come back after a month, perhaps I can try making you normal again. No guarantees though."


After getting adjusted clothing, and supplies, Daidrea put his sword on his back since it felt too heavy on his hip. He left Helixux's cave and began traveling along a main road north towards Du Weldenvarden.


Feel free to write what you want on how you want to meet/cross paths with Daidrea.

I might have to switch from Daidrea to Narru when narrating...otherwise its just gonna get confusing.


Narru shook his head. "I dont know who my mother was. My father passed away a year ago. Before he died, he told me to seek out a dragon.... an anchient one if possible. He said that one of his enemies had placed a curse on my mother when she was bearing me. He feared that I carry it as well and wanted me to find a dragon that could remove it. But I really dont know where to begin looking...." Narru tilted his head forward staring at the ground.

I think that sounded convincing enough.

OOC:
lol Alright.

IC:
A hand covered her lips and the gasp of horror was swallowed. She shook herself, but was still stunned. Daidrea, dead? It just didn't seem possible. He had done so much, endured so much, he had seemed untouchable. She swallowed again, her mouth dry. "Of course. I can point you in a few directions, and help you if you like.." she trailed off. Her eyes gleamed with moisture but she refused to let any fall. "Your father..did he die a quiet death? Was he happy? Or did he force someone to kill him, like I know he sometimes wished.."

Hey whats up man. Sure, be cool to have you along. =D

"....I think he was happy. I really cant say for sure though. He died because his heart had stopped. When I sought out a healer to find a reason why, he told me because his life force was drastically exhausted over the years. So he still lived longer than humans do...but his longevity was cut short for an elf."

This is going to become difficult if I have to keep making stories like this. Still... I need this Felecia to help me.

Narru then saw a man come out of the woods. He merely gave him a glance and then looked back at Felecia.

I know red is going offline, he would probably be fine if you took over mesaraih right? You could just have Felecia spar and if we go somewhere just have him follow I guess lol.

"I can take care of myself." Im gonna have to get used to being lighter than normal. But I think I should be able to do just fine. Ive been using almost a third of my energy to suppress that parasite for years. So I actually will probably be stronger than I ever have been before. Heh...this might actually be fun.
Narru jumped backwards a short distance and pulled out his sword from his back. He quickly thought of something. "Because of the need to survive, I was taught many things.... including not to hold back. I hope you are ready, Miss Felecia."

Felecia glanced at her mate and grinned. She stepped back and sheathed Bluesilver, leaning back on a tree to watch the fight progress.

OOC:
Ew, short, technically pass....>.>

Gonna wait and see if DS wants to jump in real quick or not.

Nvm, Ill just post again.

"I dont need help." Narru stated in obvious annoyance. After several minutes along with more cracking sounds and grunts, Narru was able to finish tending to his leg. Once he stood, he stretched a bit and then walked over to where he dropped his sword and sheathed it behind his back.
Once he relaxed a bit, he held a more calm expression.

Felecia listened carefully as Narru explained his strength and speed, and smiled at the cleverness of it. It truly was. She hadn't thought of it, now she would though for future uses. "Your father was always a clever man. I'll miss him, I can promise you that." She spread her wings slightly as she thought about Daidrea, the times she'd seen him. He was lonely, and alone, but she had liked his company. She looked down at the boy before her and made a vow in her mind that she'd protect him, for Daidrea. She winked at Narru. "Now that that's settled, want to remind me where we need to head so I can escort you there?"

Felecia nodded as she listened, and smiles a little when he finished explaining that he couldn't tell her directly what it was that he did for this trick. She whines at him. "I think I can figure something out, I'm pretty smart you know." She teased, chuckling. She crossed her arms over her chest as she thought for a while, her lips pursed. "I might know just the dragon...the only problem is finding her." She offered, grimacing. The one she mentioned was an old friend, surely they'd be willing to help.