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꧁ The Last Hope HBD IC (semi open- PM ME!) ꧂

꧁ The Last Hope HBD IC (semi open- PM ME!) ꧂
Posted 2022-09-20 20:21:58 (edited)
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The Last Hope


Once Winged Academy




OOC
[please use these brackets when speaking OOC in this thread. OOC = Out Of Character]
CS
[Character Sheets - please wait to be accepted before joining in!]


Headmasters:
Ilia Farra (headmaster)
Byxem Arros (headmaster)

Students:
Caisin (student) + Eira [ice]
Nyx Neri (student) + [water]
Aybis Smith (student) + Ignis [fire]
Evangeline Avalonia (student) + [storm]
Kyle Weston (student/stable hand) + Ares [fire]


Dragons:
Kyrena (fire)
Neha (storm)

Other:
Raymond Monet (dragon handler/stable hand)
Nikita (housemistress + Ida Aine (spy)
Calliope Cresthill (spy)

--

A raven caws noisily, fluttering just above your head before landing beside you. Startled, you peer down at the bird, tempted to reach out for it, see why ever it's just.... found you. A hint of yellowed paper catches your eye, slowly moving towards the bird who allows you to remove the paper easily.


Hello _____! I'm sure you've heard of me by now, the King is not happy with the damage I've done.
I do hope you were kind to my raven, they've travelled from the edge of the world to your hands.

If you do not know of me, I am Ilia Farra. Yes, the one who, along with my companions, released wyverns in the world again. While we travelled, my wyverns caught the scents of about 10 people. You were one of them. Perhaps you can tell where this is going.

I would like to invite you to a small academy, built around the heart of the wyvern's keep, to learn about these creatures. It may be a difficult journey but if you accept, you will travel to the school and earn the chance to meet a wyvern of your own.



You look away from the paper, barely able to finish it. How could you resist? Quickly skimming through, you leap to your feet, rushing to your parents who look up in concern but the joy is infectious.

A month later, the old carriage trundles down the road, the mountains surrounding the barely-there path towering high above. Three figures have appeared in the distance, standing before.... well, it doesn't look like there's anything there. The carriage almost screeches to a halt and you climb slowly out, the driver giving a small salute before slowly turning and making his way off.

A woman steps forward, two braids swishing as she walks to meet you. "Welcome to the academy. You're just on time, come inside." The hidden gate swings open and she turns, the hidden valley finally revealed.


𓆏phrog-phrass dealer™𓆏
#15316

Posted 2022-09-21 19:33:32
Time: 9 AM - morning after all have arrived
Weather: Clear Skies
Location: Front of dorm rooms - everyone has a room alone

The eggs had finally stirred. There were four clutches, one with wyverns descended of fire, one of storm, one of ice and the last with water. Perhaps some of the most common clutches but it was certainly better than nothing.

Night came and went, there was another arrival close to midnight but everything was sorted soon enough. So, who had arrived?

Evangeline Avalonia - a smartly dressed girl who looks quite prepared to take on the world. She has a faint grey bond, barely there but noticeable when she first arrived. It had since faded, getting used to being around the same area as her future wyvern. While she does have an air of proudness, she seems like a kind soul. Maybe not to strangers, but certainly to those close to her.

Aybis Smith - a gaunt person, hidden away by a dark jacket with faded rings adorning their fingers. They seemed rather distant from the rest, albeit only having arrived yesterday, but the fire red line was fairly strong. As with others, it had faded slightly, but it was a possibility they'd rather be working with non-humans.

Ori. An odd case. He comes from overseas, from a castle taken down by the corruption, and carries the royal bearing with him. Piercings cover his ears, platinum blond hair already being whisked around in the wind, and an attitude of a well-mannered young man. Fabric and bandages cover his limbs, Ilia is already worried as to what's underneath and how she could help, but gets the feeling they'd never show that much to... anyone.

Nyx Neri - very matchy name. Lithe and tall, with a general air of flow and calmness. The dark blue line leading from her seems to match, just as the others do. Funnily enough, it's almost purple, matching with the small gem hanging around her neck. She seems the type to have an eagle eye, watching everything around her to see how it could be worked, whether in her favour or another way.


Ah. It seems that either the rest of the notes hadn't been answered or they had been delayed. Setting the small book of notes aside, Ilia glanced to the skies, wondering whether Kyrena was already out hunting. Looking back to the dorms they were headed to, a few lights were on already. That was good! She just wanted to introduce students to the area, let them see the place they would hopefully remain at for the next while. Hopefully Kyrena would return soon and the other wyverns would follow. She couldn't be too far after all, the bond was still a fairly dark shade.

Well, better focus on meeting the students! They'd want a better greeting than a woman lost in her own head, not even thinking of the new arrivals.

𓆏phrog-phrass dealer™𓆏
#15316

Posted 2022-09-22 09:11:28
♤ Evangeline ♤

She had put on a proud facade, blocking out every emotion possible. She couldn't show any weakness, especially not in front of absolute strangers. She had been burned before when it came to trusting new people, ending in... total annihilation of her heart as well as her trust. She wondered what her brother, Eden, would think of her if he were still alive, probably chastise her for thinking his death was her fault. He would be wrong in saying it wasnt.

When she got to her room, she collapsed on the bed. All of the indifference draining out of her. This was going to be quite a long stay, and most likely unpleasant depending on the other students. But what could she say? It was kind of thrilling to be here, as well as terrifying.

𓆏 Angel 𓆏
#9655

Posted 2022-09-23 09:42:48 (edited)
🎑 [Nyx Nith]

Covering a yawn with the back of her hand, a young woman peered up at the mountains. The wind tossed her silver-streaked bangs into her green eyes; she used her other hand to tame them without a thought. She was following the flight pattern of a peregrine falcon until it was lost to even her sight. She was sitting against the rock, legs stretch out in front of her.

Looking back in the direction of the dorms, she sighed. She was supposed to be over there, sleeping maybe. But she hadn't been able to sleep. The bed, although giant, seemed too...comfortable. It sounded stupid, but she wasn't used to that kind of pleasure. Little scraps of paper were held down a fists-sized rock she'd found early in the morning. Flapping in the wind, the papers had sketches of birds. With hooked beaks and sharp eyes, they were marked as birds of prey. Small notes were written roughly in her quick handwriting.

Her hands, covered in pale scars from digging talons of excitable birds, found the amethyst pendant at her neck.

The people at the front -- one of them she assumed was Ilia Farra, as the letter had said -- had not spoken to them much. Only to lead them to the dorms. That time was also the only time she had seen the other students. She herself had not spoken once. Only watched. Watched and listened.

It was now morning -- close to 9 o'clock, she thought, looking at the sun. Maybe people would wake up by now. She'd slept, barely. Snatches of sleep as she stargazed and listened to the sounds of the night. Perhaps a full four hours. But she was fine with that.

When she finally got pulled out of her thoughts, it was because her leg was falling asleep. Shaking the offending limb until it faded, she stretched her arms above her head. Time to wait. Silent. Like stalking a rabbit Sage had chased it out of its hiding spot.

@〚 𝓫 𝓵 𝓮 𝓾 〛#75908

-ˋˏ ꒰🌸꒱ —- sakura
#47305

Posted 2022-09-23 10:26:42

Byxem Arros

A thin figure stood at an arching window, their pale skin seeming to glow in the early morning light. Heavily lidded eyes stared down at the roads below, where just yesterday the air was filled with the dust kicked up from the horse's hooves pulling carriages. They heaved a dramatic sigh, raising their mug of tea to their lips and taking a long, burning sip. The bitter taste covered their tongue, stirring their brain awake.

Despite having returned to their chambers early last night, they had barely gotten a wink of sleep. Perhaps they should have been preparing for classes, or familiarizing themself with the students, but instead, they had chosen to stare at the ceiling. Byxem was never good with names, nor with faces. It would take a while to get used to the fact that they had others to look after now, especially young and reckless children.

They sighed again, rubbing their brow. It would be a long day. Draining the last dregs of their tea, they walked over to their little kitchen, rinsing the mug and turning it over to dry, before drying their hands off. They should go out, maybe try to find one of the students. No, no, that would seem desperate. They needed to make a reputation for themself as a strong individual. They had to be firm, stern, and most of all, remain confident.

"Stay positive," they said aloud, turning to the silver mirror hanging on the wall. "Don't get intimidated. They're just children."

Byx sighed again (how heavy their chest felt, how sweaty their palms were!) and ran their fingers through their thin hair. They looked an utter mess, even after getting dressed and attempting to tidy themselves. They straightened their tie, tucking it further down, and popped their high collar. It would have to do.

They walked to the doorway, grabbing their cane. They didn't need it to walk or see, but how important it made them feel! The gentle tapping of it on cobblestone always filled Byxem with joy. Not to mention, the gilded gold handle was the crown jewel. They always made sure it was polished. Their cane was important to them, and they wouldn't dare let it get dirty.

Taking a deep breath, they flung open their door and started down the hall.


〚 𝔟 𝔩 𝔢 𝔲 〛
#75908

Posted 2022-09-23 10:29:06
Caisin

Caisin clutched the worn scrap of paper in his hands as he stared up at the large building ahead. The parchment now crumpled and ripped in places from how tightly he had gripped it. When his family first received the paper, none of them could quite process or believe what was written, his family being a long line of common farmers and hunters. None of them had been anybody important, needless to say, this letter was more than a shock. He was so giddy from excitement that his whole body was shaking despite his attempts to hide it. He had to get himself under control despite his eagerness. These were dragon trainers, and they picked him! They weren't looking for some overexcited children, but hardened and smart students. He knew the road would be hard and did not want to disappoint his future teachers. He was already off to a bad start, arriving a full night late. He had just come within the early hours of the morning, no doubt after all the other students had arrived and spent the night in their dorms. He shook his head, hoping to clear it of all his racing thoughts before taking a look at the note again, and heading inside the building. His first thoughts were to probably find the headmasters who sent the letters, and maybe settle into his new dorm before going off to meet the other students that the note had mentioned.

AngryTiger-[Item_Hoarder]
#10140

Posted 2022-09-23 11:50:25
{ Ori }

This landscape was different to what he had known. New, frightening, exciting and full of unknowns. The mountains reached high and it was a little overwhelming to take in the fresh environment. This was somewhat of a second chance for him, one he would have to learn to accept. There were no more training wheels, no one to lean on full-heartedly, he was being thrown right into the deep end now.

The dorm he would be staying in was nothing special, less was more after all and he wouldn't complain. A roof over his head was good enough than being left outside in the cold, dark elements. For once in Ori's scheduled and structured life, a twisting in his gut made it difficult to sleep. Maybe it was a mix of excitement and fear for the unknown challenges ahead. Thinking back on the fresh faces they'd briefly seen brought them some calm. New people to talk to, if Ori could seem less stuck up then he could get along with at least someone.

He'd woken up as early as usual, as the sun rose so did he. There was some irony behind him. He spent the few free hours he had in his dorm room, familiarising himself with the space and becoming more settled before heading off. Today wasn't a day to be missed.

Prince of Amethyst
#60184

Posted 2022-09-23 12:56:06
♤ Evangeline ♤

After about 30 minutes, she decided she needed to get some air. On her way down, she avoided everyone she came across like they were infected with the plague. Every now and then she would itch at the two large scars on her back in the shapes of angel wings, that never really healed correctly and probably never would. Thank you, parents. She thought, sarcastically.

She exited the school, seeing multiple people already outside and enjoying the fresh air. Her eyes scanned over them, trying to deduce if anyone here would possibly be a threat to her safety. Just in case, she kept her distance and sat in a far corner, laying back on the grass. Her orangeish eyes scanned the heavens, watching the clouds go by with rapt interest. Evangeline had always loved the sky, which is why she came when she got the letter. That, and to get away from her 'parents'.

She started humming an old folk lullaby her aunt had sung to her and her brother as children. A pang of longing ran through her heart as she thought about the only members of her family that had ever showed her kindness, covering her face with her arm. "Shit.." She whispered, clenching her teeth.

𓆏 Angel 𓆏
#9655

Posted 2022-09-23 14:26:20
🎑 [Nyx Nith]

People were coming.

She could hear their footsteps' vibrations in between her heartbeats.

Nyx folded her legs up to her chest, quickly snatched the papers at her side, and hid them in the space that remained. She stayed perfectly still, trying to figure out who they might be. Three pairs of footsteps. Or was it two? It was hard to tell. Free one hand from her bundle of papers, she pressed it to the ground. Admittedly hard since it was stone rather than leaf-litter litter. It didn't work -- the maneuver was to find heaver prey, such as a deer. Maybe it was the stone? So, she could listen instead. She closed her eyes and focused. A steadily getting-louder tapping came with one, a cane, perhaps?

The other came from the direction of the dorms. Nyx saw them, albeit they were blurry. Was that her name? Mm. She'd figure that out later. She came a tiny bit closer, then sat down, away from anyone. At some point in Nyx's quiet observation of the fellow student, the other covered her face with her arm.

Was she crying?

Don't care. The thought ripped through her mind like a snarl.

She looked away. After a few minutes, she lost herself enough to whistle aloud. Although it sounded nice, it had a meaning. Another falconer might recognize it, though everyone's commands were slightly different. A call for a bird, Sage, was her name. A beautiful peregrine falcon. "Time to go home," it was named, a command to circle back.

Time to go back home. . . Was she already homesick? Bullshit. It had to be.

-ˋˏ ꒰🌸꒱ —- sakura
#47305

Posted 2022-09-23 14:52:17
[ Ilia Farra / Kyrena]

Well! A few people were awake, including Caisin, who had arrived late last night. Closer to morning really, she's barely made it out in time to open the gates and allow him entrance. A whistle cut through the air and the answering shape of a falcon soon made its way closer. That was Nyx. What was her falcon's name? Ah, she'd find out later.

Finally reaching the dorms, she knocked on the main door. It might be a bit faint to anyone in their dorms but Ilia would rather not wake anyone too early... not that it was terribly early. The dorms were set up with two kitchens either side of the main entrance, 2 rooms on the ground floor either side with stairs leading up to the other 10 rooms. It wasn't set up to split boys and girls right away, only meant to offer a variety of rooms with a decent amount of space, just incase someone would rather stick to a mostly girls side or anything.

The headmaster turned away from the dorm rooms, gaze once again returning to the skies but quickly moving on. People were rather spread out... likely exploring what they could.

She began to cross the grass, moving closer to Caisin. He'd had a long journey.... wingbeats! Kyrena was coming back!

They were faint but after so long together, you did grow to know the sound. The black and red wyvern reached the peak of the mountain, tail shifting as she realigned to catch the warmer gusts of air. A beat passed and she finally tilted her wings downwards, sailing to the valley. There was a clear enough space near Ilia and as the wyvern grew closer she let a loud rumble of greeting. Ilia stepped back slightly, wondering if that was why she hadn't landed as usual, but Kyrena did another circle, gazing at the students. They all smelled different. Odd, in a place of general routine but she trusted Ilia. She trusted the unhatched eggs that had finally shifted, growing deeper with the colour of their abilities and responding to the closeness of their future bonds. If all went well, of course.

𓆏phrog-phrass dealer™𓆏
#15316

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