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ShinosBee rolled 1 20-sided dice:
19
Total: 19 (1-20)
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 Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 3:56 pm
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Jacquol and Green Jubath
Stats:
Distraction/Intensity: 2
Exhaustion/Alertness: 5
Memorization/Visualization: 4
Anxiety/Confidence: 5
Slacker/Studious: 1
Sevenday 1: Grid 1
1. Western Hold ✓
2. Solace Hold X (1/3)
3. Black Sand Hold ✓
4. White Cliff Weyrhold ✓
5. Western Weyr
Quote: 7-20: Success! You made it through with flying colors! This is easy-peasy and nothing is going to stop you now! You're a wizard dragonrider, Harry!
White Cliff was next, and once again Jubath could feel that her rider was properly in the groove of things. This was the Jackie she knew and loved to bits and back—confident, bold, brave, everything that Jubath herself, deep down inside, wasn't always able to be. The coordinates rang true to them both, and without hesitation the zippy green launched herself between, reappearing with barely any pause over the Weyrhold, piping up again in a rapid burst of eager joy to feel the wind beneath her wings, and rushing through her rider's short curls. We will be so good at this with only a little more practice, my Jacquol! Can't you see? What fighters we'll make... that is, if we stay with the Weyr, and all...
And though Jacquol scoffed, as she always did, at the idea of being Weyrbound... this time she did it with a grin on her face. Because, you know what? The dragon, as ever, was quite right. |
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ShinosBee rolled 1 20-sided dice:
12
Total: 12 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:23 pm
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Jacquol and Green Jubath
Stats:
Distraction/Intensity: 2
Exhaustion/Alertness: 5
Memorization/Visualization: 4
Anxiety/Confidence: 5
Slacker/Studious: 1
Sevenday 1: Grid 1
1. Western Hold ✓
2. Solace Hold X (1/3)
3. Black Sand Hold ✓
4. White Cliff Weyrhold ✓
5. Western Weyr ✓
Quote: 7-20: Success! You made it through with flying colors! This is easy-peasy and nothing is going to stop you now! You're a wizard dragonrider, Harry!
It was done, it was great, they'd not had any (real) troubles... now it was home, and to rest, drowsing in the sandy pit of the 'weyr' they'd been given. The sun, the sand, the surf, it called them home to Western Weyr. Even if just for now, for a few more turns... well, that was a matter for after those turns! The easiest leap of all, it took barely a blink and they were there, coasting down with a trumpet of triumph into the bowl of Western Weyr. |
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Hattaki rolled 1 20-sided dice:
9
Total: 9 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:42 pm
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X'ael & Blue Cucuaranath
Distraction/Intensity: 3
Exhaustion/Alertness: 4
Memorization/Visualization: 3
Anxiety/Confidence: 4
Slacker/Studious: 3
Sevenday 1 - Grid 1
1. Western Hold
2. Solace Hold
3. Black Sand Hold
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
Quote: 7-20: Success! You made it through with flying colors! This is easy-peasy and nothing is going to stop you now! You're a wizard dragonrider, Harry!
With the general idea in mind, the pair hung for a moment in the sky, Cucuaranath taking in his siblings states as well as the hold with dancing blue eyes. Once he was certain and ready, they were Between with the newest set of coordinates for Solace Hold.
This time it certainly felt somewhat warmer than before, a little bit easier and shorter in the cool of Between before they appeared above the Hold. A happy bugle left the starry winged blue as he deviated for just a moment to peer at his surroundings once more. It was exciting and he was of course focused, a little. Not entirely, but enough.
I can't wait until we're allowed to do this on our own, on our free days. So this is what other dragons do. Cucaranath crowed just a bit.
Don't get too cocky just yet, we still have three more hops and this is just our first. He couldn't help but smile himself though, even if he knew there was a chance they might muck it all up. Someday we might be stationed as a Watch at one of these Holds. Then you'll have all the time in the world. |
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Hattaki rolled 1 20-sided dice:
10
Total: 10 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:48 pm
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Hattaki rolled 1 20-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:04 pm
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SilverLutz rolled 1 20-sided dice:
9
Total: 9 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:19 pm
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Kat'eel of Bronze Biralath
Distraction/Intensity: 5
Exhaustion/Alertness: 4
Memorization/Visualization: 5
Anxiety/Confidence: 3
Slacker/Studious: 4
Sevenday 1 - Grid 1
1. Western Hold
2. Solace Hold
3. Black Sand Hold
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
Quote: 7-20: Success! You made it through with flying colors! This is easy-peasy and nothing is going to stop you now! You're a wizard dragonrider, Harry!
Kat'eel rested his hand against Biralath's warm flank as he inspected the harness straps once more, ensuring the leather that wrapped around his bronze dragon wasn't worn or cracked. This was their first attempt jumping Between and he wanted to make sure everything was as perfect as it could be.
"All right, big guy," Kat'eel said as he returned to Biralath's shoulder, reaching up a hand to haul himself onto his dragon's back. "Looks like we're ready to go. You just keep us airborne and I'll do the rest."
Biralath turned to look at his rider as Kat'eel settled himself into the saddle and strapped himself in. HIs eyes were tinged with a bit of white, nerves making his hearts beat quickly, but Kat'eel was calm and ready to face the challenge before them. He took courage from Kat'eel and let out a heavy breath before spreading his wings to take to the skies.
All right, Kat'eelMine. I'm ready. I trust you, Biralath said, wrapping his thoughts around Kat'eels mind as best he could to give him a bit of encouragement.
Kat'eel focused on their first jump, the coordinates fresh in his mind, and with a little pop they were Between. It was cold, it was dark, but Kat'eel was unflappable and a moment later-
Ha! We did it! he cried to Biralath who trumpeted their first victory. One down, four to go. |
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Hattaki rolled 1 20-sided dice:
11
Total: 11 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:24 pm
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SilverLutz rolled 1 20-sided dice:
17
Total: 17 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:26 pm
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SilverLutz rolled 1 20-sided dice:
12
Total: 12 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:35 pm
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SilverLutz rolled 1 20-sided dice:
14
Total: 14 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:42 pm
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SilverLutz rolled 1 20-sided dice:
16
Total: 16 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:46 pm
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Prism Shine rolled 1 20-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:15 pm
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Nonami & Green Negoncath
Distraction/Intensity Level: 3
Exhaustion/Alertness Level: 3
Memorization/Visualization Level: 3
Anxiety/Confidence Level: 2
Slacker/Studiousness Level: 4
Grid 1 - Easy Difficulty Level
1. Western Hold
2. Solace Hold
3. Black Sand Hold
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
Hands nervously scratched Negoncath’s eyeridges, pressing close to the pale green as they savored the last few moments on the ground. Between training had been the daunting moment standing between them and graduation -- truthfully, the pair was less intimidated by their first foray with threadfall than between lessons. But things came in steps, and they could do these hurdles as well.
Practice makes perfect, right beloved? She had pressed her head into her rider’s hands, a wing shielding the moment away while they took a moment to prepare. Cloveth and Phylideth do it when they fight, so does Killakeeth and Teth. -- Khamaith, Kolosoth, and Mesikath. Soon enough, we’ll be just as natural at it as they are. The waves of love and support rolled through their bond like a beachfront, soothing Nonami as they gave a small nod to their dragon.
“Right, r-right.” Emerging from the fan of warmth that Negoncath’s wing provided, they climbed up into the riding straps and settled in. All riders that graduated did this naturally. Surely they could, as well. If they were to graduate and hope to be tapped for Dad’s wing, this was just one more thing in their way.
Negoncath’s legs launched the small pair into the air, climbing to gain clearance for their first destination -- Western Hold. Nonami recalled the visual image of the hold, gripping onto the straps just a bit tighter as they gave the go-ahead …
Quote: 2: Success or Failure! If you have one of the following: 1 or 2 as a Distraction Grid, 1 in the Exhaustion Grid, or a 5 in the confidence level, you have suddenly found yourself with a case of the dead.
If this is your third of fourth time rolling, and you have a 3 in any of the grids, your mediocrity has somehow failed you. Whoops! You wind up lapsing on the coordinates, unless instinct goads you to double check those coordinates. Better luck next time, mate.
Better double check those coordinates or you will find yourself hella-stuck Between.Everyone else succeeds!
1 - 2 - 3 ---
The bustle of the Hold surprised Nonami, before a smile spread to replace the nervous bubble. One down on their circuit, and the weyrling's tension drained from their small form.
It's all practice, my strong, wonderful love. We can do this. Negoncath looked particularly pleased at their successful first jump. |
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Prism Shine rolled 1 20-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:28 pm
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Nonami & Green Negoncath
Distraction/Intensity Level: 3
Exhaustion/Alertness Level: 3
Memorization/Visualization Level: 3
Anxiety/Confidence Level: 2
Slacker/Studiousness Level: 4
Grid 1 - Easy Difficulty Level
1. Western Hold - Success!
2. Solace Hold
3. Black Sand Hold
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
With their first mark down, Nonami took a moment to peek about the Hold curiously. Perhaps when they had graduated, they could visit some of these locations -- but that wasn't a thought they held onto for very long, instead turning back to the task at hand. The second was Solace Hold, and the image of the Hold was easier to recall now that Nonami had a better idea -- and a mite more confidence that came with experience.
Negoncath had peered about for her siblings, seeing the shapes of them winking in and out, crooning sweetly to any who stayed long enough to hear it. I wouldn't be adverse to returning. Maybe some of my siblings could even come.
I'd like that. Maybe take a friend of mine along... Hand running over Negoncath's neck, they drew up the image of Solace Hold once more, giving the order to take them Between...
Quote: 1. You failed. Somewhere along the way, you absolutely botched this jump. You go Between but find that it takes a lot longer than three coughs to get out. One, two, three, four...five..!... six!! Oh shaffit all! You're stuck! You can't feel, you can't breathe, and you and your dragon start to panic. But nobody hears your cries in the cold waste of Between.
Dead.=Alternatively= you may opt out of this tragic fate by having your weyrling double check their coordinates with an assistant. It might be shameful but better you live another day, yes? If you roll this 3 times or more, you will be enlisted in remedial lessons =and= an NPC has died. Please let Uta know so they can suffer the fate that should have been yours.
--- no, no, No, NO!
The mental halt from Nonami gave Negoncath a startle, her wings freezing a moment before continuing to beat to stay in place, feeling the fear radiate through her beloved. She peered back at her rider, whatever confidence in her eyes drained immediately to whirlpools of anxiety and panic. Nonami? Beloved?
The young weyrling's hands shook against the grip in their riding straps, biting down on their lip hard to control the cold shock of fear through them. The coordinates had slipped, had become fuzzy as soon as they had been about to --- they would have -- that would have been the e n d of them, so easily, like a whisper in mid-day. "S-sorry, Negoncath. S-s-sorry, I.."
The wave of assurance washed over Nonami, like a blanket to soothe their beloved rider's anxiety away. We are safe, you corrected us before something ill were to happen -- you did that, my quick-thinking delight. We are safe. Take a moment, we'll check our coordinates and make a safe jump. Negoncath wished nothing more than to bundle her rider's anxious form up in her wings and soothe away tears that wanted to fall -- but that would be later. For now, they would keep each other focused -- and, more importantly, safe.
Collecting themselves together, and with a gentle check with their coordinates of Solace Hold, they winked out of sight --- 1 - 2 - 3 --- and appeared correctly above the next Hold. |
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Prism Shine rolled 1 20-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:51 pm
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Nonami & Green Negoncath
Distraction/Intensity Level: 3
Exhaustion/Alertness Level: 3
Memorization/Visualization Level: 3
Anxiety/Confidence Level: 2
Slacker/Studiousness Level: 4
Grid 1 - Easy Difficulty Level
1. Western Hold - Success!
2. Solace Hold - Failure 1/3
3. Black Sand Hold
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
With the dredges of the almost failure still stinging, Nonami had less appreciation or desire to glance around at the surrounding Hold. They gave a cursory glance around, making certain to hopefully not have their jump be lost again like that once more.
Yet they could not stop now, not when they were halfway through. The third coordinate was up next -- Black Sand Hold. They could do that one, certainly. They drew a breath, trying to calm how their heart wanted to stammer right out of their chest. But they had to stay calm. Third jump. They would be home soon, after all.
With a gentle pat to Negoncath's neck, Nonami focused on Black Sand Hold, giving the nudge to send them between once more ...
Quote: 2: Success or Failure! If you have one of the following: 1 or 2 as a Distraction Grid, 1 in the Exhaustion Grid, or a 5 in the confidence level, you have suddenly found yourself with a case of the dead.If this is your third of fourth time rolling, and you have a 3 in any of the grids, your mediocrity has somehow failed you. Whoops! You wind up lapsing on the coordinates, unless instinct goads you to double check those coordinates. Better luck next time, mate. Better double check those coordinates or you will find yourself hella-stuck Between. Everyone else succeeds!
... Yet once more, the mental halt came through, as Nonami gripped the straps so tight that their gloves squeaked at the pressure. The clear image they had first summoned had blurred with the deep aching worry to make another misstep -- and had once more almost cost them dearly. Their heart ached, as their shoulders shrank in slightly. Were they this much of a disappointment? The worries that had beset them before impression never dwelled long, but having two bad jumps in a row -- staring death in the face not once, but twice in such a short time?
We are learning, my little love. The ache in Negoncath's voice was almost palpable, everything in the little green wanting to tuck and protect their beloved rider away from the challenge that wounded their esteem and shattered their confidence. We can do this. I know we can. The doubt that still snuck in had Negoncath wanting to recoil, but wrapped their rider in a firmer blanket of love. Take a breath. We will check our coordinates, and try once more.
And thus, after some face scrubbing, they checked their coordinates once more (embarrassingly twice in a row, but at least they weren't dead ) -- and after a short hop, the pair appeared above the next Hold. Three down. |
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Prism Shine rolled 1 20-sided dice:
9
Total: 9 (1-20)
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Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:12 pm
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Nonami & Green Negoncath
Distraction/Intensity Level: 3
Exhaustion/Alertness Level: 3
Memorization/Visualization Level: 3
Anxiety/Confidence Level: 2
Slacker/Studiousness Level: 4
Grid 1 - Easy Difficulty Level
1. Western Hold - Success!
2. Solace Hold - Failure 1/3
3. Black Sand Hold - Failure
4. White Cliff Weyrhold
5. Western Weyr
This was it -- their fourth coordinate. The last Hold, a Weyrhold at that, before they could focus on the return trip home. The thought of home was inviting, yet they had to visit White Cliff Weyrhold before they could round back to Western.
Shifting in the riding straps, the young weyrling took a shuddering deep breath, nodding to themself. "We -- we can do this. R- right, Negoncath?" A wave of nothing but pure, syrupy love washed back in return, as Negoncath was peering down at the Hold below them.
A few calming breaths passed by before Nonami called to mind the image of White Cliff Weyrhold -- giving the softest nudge to take them between ...
Quote: 7-20: Success! You made it through with flying colors! This is easy-peasy and nothing is going to stop you now! You're a wizard dragonrider, Harry!
... 1 - 2 - 3;
They appeared above the Weyrhold, and Nonami let go of the breath they'd held slowly. The sight of of White Cliff was a sight they were absolutely thrilled to see -- especially after having such missteps to get there. But they couldn't relax just quite yet -- not when there was one jump left to do. |
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