BZPRPG: Ko-Wahi

IC-Vitiate:"Tiro Krayzikk," Vitiate said, from his position behind the large Toa. "I have need to speak with you."

IC: KrayzikkThe Titan wasn't surprised. He'd been expecting a visit from the man behind him for quite a while. As usual, the timing was unexpected.He paused in his stride, and turned around. "Hello, Magister."

IC-Vitiate:"I've reason to believe that the Drokan's position may have been...compromised," the elder Toa growled. He did a quick about face, walking along and waving for Krayzikk to follow him.

IC: KrayzikkIn a rare display of submission, the Titan followed. "Oh? And just what does 'compromised' mean?"

IC: IncommodoIncommodo returned to Arkrak after a long period of inactivity. "I didn't see anything."

IC-Vitiate:"In a very literal sense," the Toa of Plasma said slowly, "My brother has entered into a deal with the devil." He stopped once they were far enough out from the Koro, before turning and starting a trek around the near side of Mount Ihu.

IC: Krayzikk"That sounds problematic."

IC: ZonguWith a crash, Zongu rose to his feet, knocking his stool to the ground. "I AM NOT-" he smashed a bottle against the bar. "-A COWARD!"

IC: Terop [Ko-Koro]"Why is it that no one wants to talk about me, even if I ask nicely?" The Ko-Matoran complained childishly to himself as he walked through the frozen streets of the Village of Ice.OOC: Terop open for interaction.

IC: [Arkrak]"Well we have no sign of him here, let's head to Onu."

IC: "I don't trust just anyone." Sinezh caught Axeron's arm by the wrist, then twisted his hand a bit. "....well, it seems you've blown my cover. I am also an assassin." He did not give his name.

IC: Axeron"I could tell. Problem is, who do you assassinate? Because, if our targets are similar...perhaps we can help each other.

IC: "I assassinate for profit. If you are willing to pay me, I will help you wholeheartedly."

IC: AxeronAxeron thought for a moment. "Sure. People want certain others dead. And I'm sure we can renovate shops to earn money from different villages."

IC: Sinezh released Axeron's arm. "All right then. And where do you suggest we start this 'Assassins Guild' up?"

IC: AxeronSomewhere where it can't be found....somewhere in Ko-Wahi. And. Then, with a tunnel, we'd be able to reach Onu Wahi, in turn reaching the island highways....

IC: Though Axeron had forgotten to use quotation marks, Sinezh replied. "That sounds well-thought out. With a tunnel leading into Onu-Wahi, we could run assassinations all around the island. Very well, consider me a part of this. Now, are we constructing this ourselves, or do you have a place in mind?"

IC: Axeron"We need to construct this. I'm sure I den get some architects and the materials for a fortified structure, but an even better thing would be to build it into ice with stone and metal for structure, and make its in a place hidden, but not on a snowstorm so it won't refreeze. That way, it can be hidden unless we know where it is."

IC: "You could melt out a spot, and I could use a bucket to dump the water out before it refreezes. Then we can make a metal frame, then stone walls, and voila. Now we need to pick a spot...and get a bucket."

OOC: I'll make a map with Gimp So I guess its kind of a fortress built into the side of a glacier-mountain hybrid thing? It could function somewhat like an inn, too - normal PC's and NPC's could go there to rest, but little do they know :PSo how exactly do you want to build it?IC: Axeron"A bucket. Hmmm. Well, not sure where we could get that. But we could get to Ko-Koro to find it...and then find a good place for the building to start."

OOC: Pretty much the way he said. Yes, a fortress like that would be good. I doubt the inn idea is good, though. They're in the middle of nowhere, and that'll just make it harder for them to hide their Guild.IC: "Well, I think this spot would be fairly good," Sinezh said, "but it may be hard for us to find again."

IC: Axeron"You said you're a cartographer. So map it."He was pretty sure that at least looking around, the Vortixx assassin could recognize the surroundings. If there wasn't a snow storm soon around here, he can too.

IC: "You know very well that I am not a cartographer!" Sinezh activated his magnetic sword, and a stray nail someone left lying around flew to it. He switched it off before it could start pulling Axeron too. He removed the nail and jammed it into the icy cliffside. "There. Next time we come here, I switch on my sword, and we watch for where the nail comes from. By the time we're in range for the nail to be attracted, we will be close enough to see. And we'll just have to do that every single time we come here..."

IC: Axeron"Until we get a map. Which we can get alongside a bucket at Ko-Koro. Which means that way...."He pointed and started walking."So what exactly is your name?"

IC: And yet, Sinezh still did not fully trust him. "I told you my name was Matua." He followed Axeron in the direction of Ko-Koro.

OOC: How about building it with a slope on it's back and a flat glacier in front? Think of it Minas Tirith style, but of course much much smaller nd without a complex design, being more of a base with a courtyard which can expand as the guild expands.IC: Axeron"Well then, I'll call you that if you insist."Soon enough, they reached the gates of Ko-Koro. Entering the icy village, Axeron immediately spotted the highest spot, and turned towards Sinezh."Ok, Matua, you go get your bucket, which I truly doubt will work that well without help from something like gravity, which we luckily have. I'll go get a map, and I'll put down the location of it. I'll edit it as we go. I'll find you later."He walked off, and ran towards a wall, sprinting, jumping and grabbing the icy roof as he pulled himself up and ran off into the distance.---Axeron landed on the ground, having found a store which sold maps. A few matoran here and there saw, but none truly cared as he bought several maps of the entire island and then Ko-Wahi, some he planned to keep on himself while others he planned to leave in the Assassin Guild.He finished up, and as he did, accidentally knocked over the counter, causing it to crash onto the ground beside him, outside the shop. He lifted it to put it back, but stole a bit more widgets than he paid. He thanked the unknowing cartographer, and then headed off until he was underneath the tallest building. Using his heat, he heated up the particles underneath him as he jumped, using his cape to reach higher heights, and then started to climb. Soon enough, he was at the top, and stood there, crouched and balanced, waiting for Sinezh to coem into view.

OOC: As long as it's not too big. We don't want to end up smited.IC: Sinezh smirked. "You sound as if you don't believe me." He went and got a bucket without paying."Hey! You can't just do that!" the shopkeeper yelled after him."Then make me pay.""Come on! I have a family! We're poor!"Sinezh thought for a moment. "Then get me a Toa of Iron. I will pay you if you do.""One does not simply get a Toa! Besides, Toa of Iron are stubborn!""Nauw who yeh callin' stubbern, ye poxy cur? I'll bottle yeh!" A red-armored Toa of Iron walked in with a slight drunken swagger. "I'll be helpin' yeh, if yeh pays me too."Sinezh tossed the widgets over to the Matoran shopkeeper, and lead the Toa of Iron out of Ko-Koro. "Now what is your name?""They call meh Leadfoot. Ah was sent off by me boss ta' earn some money. Guess I be doin' that nauw." The duo walked over. "I need you to make a metal frame for a base, no questions asked. Do that, and you'll have your pay." From my Fire Toa companion...They made it over. Axeron may have had the map, but Sinezh had to use his nail trick with his magnetic sword."Eh?! WOT YEH DOIN', YEH DANG FYOOL?!" Leadfoot strained his legs to push the thick snow, trying not to get drawn in.The nail flew to Sinezh' blade. "Now, that's better." He switched off the sword, sheathed it, and walked to the cliffside. "Now we wait for my companion...who will pay you himself."

IC: AxeronAxeron looked around. Soon enough, he saw what he wanted; A Ko-Matoran, holding a hammers and chisel. He leapt down in front of him, and ignored his scared pleas."I'm not here to kill you. I need help building something, and I need an Ice sculpter to help design."The Ko-Matoran nodded, eyeing Axerons bag of cash as they walked. Axeron realized that the place they had chosen was great - close to the town, but unseen. You would need a map. Or the ability to sense heat in this cold wasteland as he found Sinezh."Ok, it seems the people we need are here. All we might need is a Toa of earth, and well find one later.And now, let's start."---------They worked for hours. A 3 story building could be seen, although details weren't done yet. It had a good metal structure and the Ko-matoran was detailing it nicely. If they needed advancements, they had his contacts. Both were paid.Soon, it was done. All that was needed was stone and strong earthen connections to make it better, and a tunnel down. And that would be solved. The building itself had several rooms inside, mostly empty. The bottom was more of the headquarters while the op was better for living in. Axeron sat down, and started to mark things on his maps. He gave one to Sinezh."I think you owe me your name, too."OOC: And that was a few hours spent. We just need ston for structure and a tunnel, and then a practice area. I'll make a finished map.

OOC: Leadfoot is not an NPC, and he is always like that. He's not actually drunk. However, your bunnying is ok, since he was gonna do that anyway. But he can't quit his job, and he is not becoming a permanent Guild member. Please edit that part.IC: "I am Sinezh." The Vortixx laughed. "Clearly, you are trained. Not many can tell what I'm thinking when I lie."

IC: Axeron"Well, first things first, we need more members. And allies. Perhaps you could find more members, but for now, I have a place to go. Perhaps we could find valuable allies there......"Axeron stood up, and nodded towards Sinezh. "Well, I'll get going now. The better we get started, the easier everything will be. I'm sure you can convince a few people to join us. I'll be back here soon."He ran off.OOC: Axeron to Le-Wahi.Oh, and I think there should be a gate + Iron wall too.

OOC: Merror and co from Le-WahiIC (Merror)Merror stamped through the drifts of Ko-Wahi, the rest of the Toa Astha behind him. The chill wind howled about his shoulders and whistled in his armour, but didn't bother him; a Toa of Fire was never cold."It's this way," he said, grimacing as he remembered the last occasion on which he visited this cave...

IC-Skeldan:"This does not bode well for us," the Toa of Ice muttered. "Likely routes of escape?"IC-Vitiate:"It is problematic," the elder Toa said. "I am leading you to the temple he had jurisdiction over. We must investigate it."

IC: PirokPirok glared at the cave. He thought back to the Toa he'd met... what was her name?It didn't matter -- it was what she said that did. She told him that the Toa Code was pointless, that it made them weak.Here stood the proof.The next time they saw Echelon, Pirok would do his best to personally make sure that the Necromancer would join the corpses that served him. He would say nothing to the rest of the team -- while, on some level, they would approve, their belief in the Code was too strong.The corner of his mouth lifted slightly, but it was barely noticable. A kind of spark ignited in his eyes, something dark, something that didn't belong in the eyes of any true Toa.

IC: Krayzikk"Alright. Sounds like a plan." The Titan kept walking, ignoring the cold. After several weeks here, he was used to it.

IC-Vitiate:Due to the thankful power of time skips, Vitiate and Krayzikk soon came to the small ravine."Jump."

IC (Merror)Merror was too preoccupied with Echelon's escape to notice the change in Pirok."There's no way we can track him," he said grimly. "He's long gone. The snow will have covered any tracks by now."Heavy-hearted, he turned to face his team."Much as I hate to say it, there's nothing we can do," he said. "I can't - "Merror abruptly stopped talking. He clutched his head, and winced. He had felt something, a call. Its message and source were unclear, but he definitely felt it. And he knew who it was for."Skyra," he said suddenly. "Did you say that the Mark Bearers were gathering at a temple, in the Kumu Islets?"OOC: In case you're wondering, the trauma Merror went through weakened the barriers of his mind, allowing him extremely limited telepathy, which allowed him to pick up the Temple's call. This is Tuck-approved

IC: KrayzikkKrayzikk raised an eyebrow, but did as he was told, and jumped.

IC: Skyra - Ko-Wahi -"Uh, yeah...why do you ask?" I asked curiously, I was a bit distracted with the thought of Echelon, but the mention of the mark bearers drew my attention.

IC: PirokPirok was snapped away from his thoughts as Merror mentioned the Mark Bearers. This could be... interesting.

IC: NingjingNingjing continued to teach Merla some more things. "That is all I have to teach you today," he said. "You should go join your friends."IC: Merla"Thank you for your teachings," Merla replied. "May the fates smile on you and your sanctuary." She headed down the mountain towards the Koro.