Topic: The Ancients | Your Pants

Tagged: Ailyics, and such!, Demons, fighting, greatness, mortals, powers

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February 4, 2012 at 10:43 pm #48994
Moose	“Bless me, ‘fore I march into battle. Let my enemies fall and my hands run red with their blood. Let them burn in an the all-mighty everlasting fire, and allow my supreme race to reign over the desolate world of my ancestors.” – Ancient Ailyic War Blessing In the beginning, there was a barren inhospitable Earth. Hot and arid, nothing could live there for any length of time and survive. Except for the Ailyics, Ancient beings of great power. They made the land flourish with lush vibrant life. From the caves of the receding desert sprung the Demons, a race that lived underground for as long as the Ailyics lived above ground. Together they help spread animals throughout the seas, land, and skies. And there was peace. Eventually sprung a new race, born from an animal the Demons created: Mortal Humans. They spread like wildfire across the land, settling the land, including the land of the Ailyics. The Ailyics, angry at the humans for taking what was their’s, began to execute the Humans in a mass genocide which erupted into a war between the Mortal Humans and Immortal Ailyics. At first the Demons strayed away from the violence until they saw that the Mortals were weak and powerless. They gave some of their power to the Mortals in hopes they could hold their own. They did. The Ailyics were sent back by the overwhelming number of Mortals with the new found powers. Before the Ailyics retreated fully into an unknown region they cursed both the Demons and the Mortals. The Demons were cursed to an eternal damnation when they died and many diseases and the Mortals cursed with even shorter lifespan then their ancestors and diseases. And we began in the modern age, where Demons are being hunted to extinction by the returning Ailyics. And the Humans are oblivious to it all. Until now. ————————————————————————————————————————————- Races Mortals- Quite obvious they are just Humans. Some do have powers from Demons who shared their own power with the lucky Mortals. They are the youngest race and the most populous: 7 billion strong. Demons- Demons are almost as old as the Ailyics themselves. They have two forms: Mortal and True forms. Their Mortal form resembles a regular Human, and their True form is usually humanoid with unique characteristics. They all have powers that can be shared with Mortals. They are the least populous of the races only having just under 3,000 because of the Great Hunt the Ailyics have started. Ailyics- The oldest and the most powerful race there is. Ailyics are pale, skinny, and tall human-like race with bald heads and distinct lightly blue glowing runes all over their body. They all have powers but cannot share them with Mortals. They have a population of about 4,000 and since they do not want to ruin the Ancient Blood they do not reproduce anymore. Angels- Sky beings that are thought to have disappeared long ago. They were said to be the ones who gave power to both the Demons and Ailyics. Nothing is really known about these beings by any of the races. Diseases Vampires- This disease started with Demons who were outcasted by their own race but did spread to Humans. This disease cause’s a problem in Human blood where it becomes a feverish hot temperature and constantly releases adrenaline into the body allowing heightened senses, speed, and strength. The teeth are also effected, falling out and being replaced by sharper teeth. These teeth are for the uncontrollable urge to drink blood when affected by the disease. Other than that, Humans that are infected appear as any other Human. Demons affected by this disease have similar effects as Humans except their True form is altered into a new one. Some famous Mortals had the disease such as Genghis Khan, and the Amazons. Werewolves- This disease is originated in a small Demon village in Ancient Times. It affected the True forms to be Wolf like. The disease spread to Mortals but is very rare since many Mortals hunted ones infected. Those infected turn into a Wolf-like humanoid at will, though there are some side effects such as constant migraines, fatigue after turning back into a Human, drowsiness, and irritability. (You cannot be a crossbreed. No angels. You may make up your own disease if you wish, just please explain to me what it does, if you do. I will allow multiple characters if you wish for such, but please keep up with them. All RP rules apply.) Edited courtesy of the fantastic Sunshine. PM ME THE SHEET! PM ME THE SHEET! PRIVATE MESSAGE ME THE SHEET! PM ME THE EFFING SHEET! Character Sheet: Name: Race: Age: (Demons and Ailyics are extremely old but have youthful bodies) Power: (If any) Job: (Yes Demons have jobs. They blend into Mortal Society after all.) Attitude: Looks: (Include True form if Demon) Bio: Other:
February 4, 2012 at 11:19 pm #49006
TheStig	Name: Surtur Race: Demon Age: 1666 Power: Flame based. Can breathe fire and spawn fires. Job: Blacksmith Attitude: Slightly paranoid but mostly strong and silent. Looks: Long black trench coat with a red button down. Black slacks. Leather cross-chest holster for throwing knives. Medium length black hair with yellow cat eyes. Has dark black veins on his neck and wrists. True form is similar to his real form except his eyes turn black and he grows dragon wings and a spear-tipped tail. Bio: Born to demon royalty but the hierarchy collapsed when the hunt started. Skilled with edged weapons because of knight training he got in the 1400s. Other: Nothin much.
February 5, 2012 at 7:31 pm #49278
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	Character Sheet: Name: Dante Orfeo Race: Demon Age: Older than time itself. Power: Black flame, ninth-layer-of-hell fire, ice-fire (different names for the same thing) Job: Dante owns an ice skating rink. Attitude: Calm and laid back, aloof. He snarky and witty, but generally nice. His attitude is sometimes perceived as cold, but once you get to know him, he’s a good person to talk to. Looks: Mortal Form: Tall and muscular with long-ish jet-black curls that loop around his face. Dark gray-blue eyes. Darkly handsome. He can never seem to get his tail to stay gone, even in human form. He usually wears dark wash jeans and neutral shaded t-shirts. True form: Nine feet tall and extremely toned. He’s not bulky, but very thin and muscular. He has big black bat wings and a whip-like black tail with two barbs at the end. Two huge black ram horns sprout from his head as well. Nails and teeth turn black and sharpen. His legs bend more like an animal’s, with an extra joint. (like Lupin’s when he turns into a werewolf in the movie) Swirling patterns of black web across his white skin and his eyes turn black. Little blue-black flames pop up at the upturned tips of his horns, the tip of his tail and the tips of his wings. Face becomes more angular and ears point a bit. Hair gets longer and begins to resemble fire. Bio: Dante, or Orfeo as he was known at the beginning, was known for being a kind, calm demon, who was not quick to anger. He always had an affinity for the poor helpless humans, bumbling around in monotony. Through the wars and over the years, though, His affection for the humans has diminished. Other: Uuuum, let’s see….. Black fire is like regular fire but instead of burn it freezes. Character Sheet: Name: Azalea Race: Ailyic Age: Pretty darn old Power: She has power of earth and plants and such. Job: Jobs are for suckers who actually do stuff that BENEFITS a human community. Attitude: Snarky and sarcastic, generally mean-spirited, unless you get to know her and she likes you. Looks: Tall and thin, generally Ailyic looking. Wears skinny jeans and tank tops, occasionally a sleek black wig if she’s going out in public. No need to draw attention to herself. Bio: That’s not your concern, now is it? Other: This reply was modified 107 days ago by Captain Mollyanne Sunshine.
February 5, 2012 at 11:10 pm #49415
Sheridyn	Character Sheet: Name: Twilla Alexander Race: Human Age: 27 Power: Minor water manipulation. Job: Works at a Starbucks. Attitude: Cheery and bubbly. She’s very rarely in a bad mood, and usually always smiling. Looks: Curly, red hair she keeps in a pony-tail, pale skin, and hazel eyes. Tall and thin, and always wears a silver claddagh ring. Bio: She was given her power at the age of 13 by a weather demon, and has been watched over by the demon ever since. Other: She loves the rain. Character Sheet: Name: Ala Race: Demon Age: As long as bad weather has been around, so has she. Power: Weather. Bad weather, to be specific. Job: Weather forecaster. Attitude: She’s very bad tempered, but can often be generous. She has a soft spot for most humans. Looks: She has pale skin and stormy grey eyes. Her hair is chocolate-y brown and wavy, going down just past her shoulders. Very pretty, but usually has a scornful expression. True Form: Her hair turns the color of a stormy sky, and whips around her face like the wind. Her eyes swirl like a raging tornado, and she grows almost transparent. She becomes taller and her skin turns grey. Grows scaly wings and long tail with a sword like edge. Bio: Ala has laid low for the most part, the only sign of her existence being the ever changing weather. She would occasionally gift lucky mortals with a piece of her power, her favorite being Twilla. She’s recently come out of hiding and has melted into human society,. Other: Meh.
February 6, 2012 at 12:58 am #49535
America	Character Sheet: Name: Ezra Ramsay Morningstar. Race: Fallen angel who spliced his DNA with that of a Demon. So he could regrow his wings. Age: Predates time. Looks to be mid-twenties. Power: Can create and manipulate Angelic and Demon fire. Can be used as regular fire, or constructed into weapons and barriers. Job: Collage Science Professor. Attitude: Easy going. Sarcastic. Looks: -Normal Form: 6’4, 147lbs. Muscular. Wears black skinnies, shirt and tie, and a jacket. Has dark purple hair that covers his eyes and falls around his shoulders. -True Form: 10’7, 223lbs. Glittering golden skin. His hair is a lighter shade of purple and much longer. Has dark purple wings with golden tips. Bio: When he was exiled he lost his wings, spent a while trying to get them back. Eventually did. But it hasn’t been long enough for him to fly confidently on them. Other: I had to type this… Twice. Ergh…
February 7, 2012 at 1:12 am #50030
Grace U.	Name:Elise Senju Race: Demon (Vampire ) Age: 776 Power: Blue energy witch explodes when it hits things. Job: She owns a book shop. Though it caters more to Demon’s and Mortals with powers having a whole back room with spell books and ones in ten different demon languages. Attitude:Elise is able to see things from other points of view. She dose not have the need to always be right. She driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. Her passions in all she dose and they she dose things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, her passion and enthusiasm can leave Elise feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled. Looks: Short curly red hair with violet eyes. She loves dressing like a doll in big fluffy dress. True from: Long Curly blond with blue eyes. Her ear’s are long and pointed and her teeth are sharp and her nails are extremely long but otherwise she looks like a human. Bio:She was raised half in the demon world and half in the normally world making her well diverse in both. She tacks it upon herself to find the mortals with powers and teach them to use them. She favors the ones infected with the Vampire disease the most making her shop a safe place for them. Other:Ya she infected with the Vampire disease. _____________ Name:Alexiuss Race:Ailyic Age: Very old he stooped counting Power: His body heals it’s self but it take energy and time Job: Daemon hunter Attitude:Influential, motivated, insightful, and highly intellectual are words that best characterize Alexiuss. He works well with others and enjoys being recognized and rewarded.He well reveal his feelings to those closest to him, but no one else. Looks: Tall and thin but stile mages to have a lot of mussels. His eyes are gray and the have no pupils. He wheres shorts and a belt and no shirt since they tend to get ruined if he dose. Oh and when he’s healing is runes are bright red. Bio: A group of humans with demon powers killed his family, and well now he has the chance to get back at the demons for that. ___________ Name:John Raven Race:Human Age: 18 Power: None Job: Works at Elise book shop. He also runs arounds for her. Attitude:John enjoys being spontaneous. He enjoys traveling and taking on new tasks and will take on practically any new project or adventure simply to avoid any sense of routine and monotony. He is zestful, spirited, and giving individuals who are well-liked by others. Looks: Tall and thin with messy blond hair and hazel eyes. He wheres jeans and button up t-shrits and glass that are taped together because he got punched in the face by one of Elise’s vampires. Bio: He has two younger sisters and a mother that he loves to death. His father balled on they four of them when John was sixteen leaving there mother to tray to raise and pay for the three kids. Thats when he mete Elise who offered him a high paying job helping her run the book shop but told him that it would be dangers.
February 7, 2012 at 6:03 am #50304
missanthrope	Character Sheet Name: Clarity Bard Race: human (infected–explained below) Age: 28 Power: Job: keeps a ‘rare and antique’ book store Attitude: pretty relaxed, loves appearing mysterious and goes to great lengths to preserve her privacy. Looks: Small, willowy and pale, with short black hair and refined features. Green eyes full of mischief. Bio: She spent her childhood in rural Transylvania, leaving for greener pastures after the death of her legal guardians. She is now a recovering con-artist that makes occasional slips. Other: Disease; she has a genetic disorder that affects the limbic system’s emotional and inter-connectional processors, inflating and exaggerating their features, as well as messing royally with her brain chemistry and composition. This allows her to ‘hear’ impressions of what people are thinking, like emotional impressions or images. However, this same ability makes it difficult for her to deal with too many people at once and dulls certain social emotions such as sympathy, guilt and empathy.
February 8, 2012 at 2:42 am #50704
ulrich	Name: Yossarian Race: Ailyic Age: one of the younger (which is to say still very very old) and less accepted Ailyics Power: He is a hypnotist of sorts. He can confuse and even unhinge others. This is a moody power though, and it is sometimes permanent and others not, it especially doesn’t work on humans. Job: reluctant part-time Demon hunter Attitude: Usually depressed but sometimes he is truly inspired/inspiring Looks: He enjoys being naked, and others enjoy it too. Besides that he has the standard Ailyic features. Bio: Had a son (was one of the last to reproduce) and a wife, but she committed suicide and took the baby with her Other: good friends with Alexiuss This reply was modified 104 days ago by ulrich.
February 8, 2012 at 4:25 pm #50888
missanthrope	OOC: Do we have enough to start? This reply was modified 104 days ago by missanthrope.
February 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm #50892
Moose	OOC: Yes but I need to post my characters when I get home from school so it will be another few hours…
February 8, 2012 at 11:18 pm #51052
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	OOC: Gonna do that soon?
February 8, 2012 at 11:33 pm #51073
Moose	OOC: Dude I just got home I need to eat then I will.
February 9, 2012 at 12:51 am #51144
Moose	Character Sheet: Name: Grae Race: Demon (Werewolf) Age: Damn old. Power: Animal empathy and manipulation Job: Owns and operates a veterinary clinic Attitude: Happy, cheerful. Finds Mortals amusing. He hates people who think down of themselves and hates Ailyics. Looks: Mortal- Looks around 25 with bright blonde hair and dark brown eyes. Tall and pale. True- His face becomes wolf-like, his eyes turn gold. His height is around 9 feet and he has transition throughout his humanoid wolf body of fur and scales. The tail is a venomous snake that when bitten bitten by it causes instant paralysis of the limbs. Bio: One of the oldest Demons there is. He was once the “King” of the Demons before the Ailyics began war with Mortals, causing him to leave the throne to help marking the collapse of the monarch government of the Demons. He is on the Ailyics “Most Wanted” List, alive or dead. He shared his power only once, with a Mortal during the Ailyic Human War which started the revolution of sharing powers with Mortals. Other: Character Sheet: Name: Rhiake Race: Ailyic Age: Extremely old Power: Sort of a secret… Job: Top Demon Bounty Hunter. Attitude: Stern, strict and mean. Looks: Typical Ailyic Bio: That is a mystery. Other: OOC: ROLL CALL!!!!!!
February 9, 2012 at 12:55 am #51147
missanthrope	OOC: Here
February 9, 2012 at 12:55 am #51148
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	OOC: HOLY CRAP I’M HERE
February 9, 2012 at 12:56 am #51151
TheStig	OOC: Finally.
February 9, 2012 at 12:56 am #51152
Sheridyn	OOC: Here.
February 9, 2012 at 12:59 am #51155
Moose	OOC: Ye’. Finally indeed. And just one question. What city do you guys want this to take place. I really don’t know where and I was hoping for your opinions before we officially start.
February 9, 2012 at 1:02 am #51159
missanthrope	OOC: I’ve always liked the idea of the City for RPs, sort of a sprawling metropolis that covers a good chunk of contenental US. It’s imaginary, which means landmarks can be included but are not an issue and it’s huge, which gives it a nice sandbox quality.
February 9, 2012 at 1:04 am #51163
Grace U.	OOC: Here. And I like the City idea but what are we going to call the city?
February 9, 2012 at 1:09 am #51166
missanthrope	OOC: San Vegas? Las Diego? New Chicago? The Emerald City?
February 9, 2012 at 1:15 am #51171
Grace U.	OOC: New Gotham? New New York? Metro city?
February 9, 2012 at 1:23 am #51174
missanthrope	OOC: Smallville? New Memphis? The Ninth Cirle? Dis? Actually… I like the last one; It’s the capital of Hell in Dante’s Inferno
February 9, 2012 at 1:30 am #51176
Grace U.	OOC: Wow thats cool, I think that one’s nice.
February 9, 2012 at 1:39 am #51177
missanthrope	OOC: Awesome! I’ve got to go at the moment, but I will be back in under an hour, promise.
February 9, 2012 at 1:40 am #51178
ulrich	here
February 9, 2012 at 2:05 am #51184
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	OOC: So… Starting?
February 9, 2012 at 2:30 am #51192
Moose	OOC: Yeah…. Sunrise over Chicago was always glorious to watch. The city would become alive, bustling with activity, swarming with people driving off to work, schoolchildren just waking up for school, etc. A light snow was falling, the air cold but not breezy. The cool air felt good on Grae’s neck as he walked to his clinic on a bustling street, the sounds of peoples conversations turning into a loud blurry hum to Grae’s ears. Rhiake stood on a skyscraper watching the sun spring from the horizon. The streets below were already buzzing with activity. He cursed and turned to the group of Ailyics with him. “Seems we are going to have a hard time finding them today.”
February 9, 2012 at 2:36 am #51196
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	Dante opened up shop, unlocking the doors to his rink. The doors blew shut, the closed sign flipping to open. He flipped on the lights and took a deep breath of the cold air, shedding his unneeded scarf and jacket and jumping up on the counter, sitting with his knees swinging. “Ah, rink sweet ice skating rink.” His sleek black tail swished, as he waited for the customers that didn’t usually come so early. Azalea sighed, glancing over her shoulder, then back at Rhiake. “You expected to find them today?” She had a light blond ponytail wig on, ready to leave as soon as Rhiake would allow.
February 9, 2012 at 2:56 am #51209
Grace U.	Alexiuss watched the city calmly even though he wished all of them to die. They head killed his family and today and tomorrow and the next day he would kill them one by one Intel all the Demons and the ones with gifts where dead. “We have time, they can’t hide forever there going to slip up sometime.” Elise flipped the sign from closed to open. It was amazingly beautifully today, she loved watching the snow fall outside the store windows cussing weak yellowish light to fall in to the rows of books and puffy old chairs. She settled herself behind the contour her black and violet dress puffing up around her wooden chair. There was one thing that would make this day perfect, and that was coco. John walked though the crowed stress sleepily. It was early but at what his boss was paying him it was worth getting up this early and going to Starbucks this early in the mooring for coco. Elise would be ecstatic, she always did love coco on snowy days. This reply was modified 104 days ago by Grace U..
February 9, 2012 at 3:01 am #51214
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	Dante hopped down and wandered to the bookshelf behind the counter. “……………I need new reading material.” He thought about Elise’s bookstore down the street and decided to stop by. He walked down the street and entered her shop. “Hey, Elise.”
February 9, 2012 at 3:07 am #51221
Grace U.	“Hello Dante! Isn’t the snow amazing?” Eilse asked smiling brightly at one of her favorite daemon costumers. She got up from behind the contour brushing dust of her dress as she skipped up happily to him.
February 9, 2012 at 3:10 am #51224
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	Dante bowed politely at her, grinning with sharp teeth. “Oh, Elise my dear, you know how I do adore snow.” He had always thought quite highly of little Elise.
February 9, 2012 at 3:18 am #51230
Moose	Grae left his clinic quickly, leaving it to his staff for the next few minutes, trotting through the crowded street to Elise’s bookstore/ “Hey Elise do you have that book I ordered last week?” He asked entering the bookstore. “Hey Dante! How are you good sir?” Grae asked noticing the young Demon in the store. Rhiake gave Azalea a look. “Well it isn’t just luck we got five in the last three days, is it? It is our brain and intellect that got us them.” He turned back to face the streets below. “Alexiuss did you find the last location of the Demon I wanted? The one called Grae?”
February 9, 2012 at 3:20 am #51231
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	“Don’t waste your time on Grae! Save him for the most opportune moment. Track down his loyals. Kill them first.” Azalea replied. “I’m doing well, Grae. And yourself?” Dante nodded at him politely, keeping the grin.
February 9, 2012 at 3:25 am #51234
Grace U.	She quite liked Lord Dante he was a good costumer and very friendly even to John, witch not all demons where, She bowed back at him, “Yes you’ve allows ben found of the cold. So what may I owe this visit to?”
February 9, 2012 at 3:26 am #51237
Moose	“Grand. I see you have lived another day. That is always good to see,” Grae joked smiling at Dante. Rhiake turned, glaring at Azalea. “It is no waste of time! I have a reason to track down and slit his throat myself. He killed one of our people a few days ago, did you forget that, Azalea?”
February 9, 2012 at 3:29 am #51239
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	“I’m not saying don’t kill him. Just don’t kll him YET.” Azalea replied, rolling her eyes. Dante looked back at Elise. “I’m in need of reading material. It’s another slow day at the rink, and I’m awfully bored. Any new arrivals you thinks I’d be interested in?”
February 9, 2012 at 3:32 am #51240
ulrich	Yossarian butts in : “Azalea’s right, we do need to wait, but only until tonight, I found his residency.”
February 9, 2012 at 3:33 am #51241
Grace U.	“Speaking off your book almost got me killed. Looks like are friends the Ailyics have tracked you down to this city.” Elise said as she bringing out a leather covered book for Grea. “As for new arrivals we got a shipment this week from the Demon Kyoko, some story’s based of what we know about the Angles…so it’s mostly fiction.” This reply was modified 104 days ago by Grace U..
February 9, 2012 at 3:34 am #51242
Captain Mollyanne Sunshine	Dante’s eyes widened. “Oh no…..” He shook his head. “We’re not safe then. If you haven’t noticed, I’m not particularly hard to find…”
February 9, 2012 at 3:39 am #51250
Grace U.	Alexiuss looked over at Yossarian ” Good morning Yossarian,” he said as if the new information didn’t intreats him.
February 9, 2012 at 3:41 am #51252
missanthrope	Clarity Bard left the bar rather hastily once the customer had his product. Places like that made her feel queasy; all the eyes trailing over her like slugs and the black slimy things people thought in the privacy of their own minds. She needed a shower. She hated having to meet people in this run-down part of town, but some of her more superstitious customers, especially the ones who considered themselves witches, refused to come anywhere near her bookstore after the last incident. The drop off made, she took the bus to a nicer part of town. If she was correct, there was another bookstore here that was carrying something she needed.
February 9, 2012 at 4:05 am #51271
ulrich	“Morning” replied Yossarian flatly. He was still cursing his luck that the weekend had ended, and he was not going back to the pub today, considering that stupid vet would get home late. “So any plans for the meantime?” he asked.
February 9, 2012 at 5:04 am #51303
missanthrope	Bard walked into the bookstore only to find a group of people already clustered there, “Oh,” she said, “I didn’t mean to interrupt, sorry. Could I ask where the owner is? I would like to talk business.”
February 9, 2012 at 10:57 am #51333
TheStig	OOC: I don’t feel like reading. One sentence summary?
February 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm #51338
Sheridyn	Twilla stepped out of her apartment and breathed in the icy air, admiring Ala’s work. She pulled her jacket tighter around her and started the short walk to te Starbucks she worked at, ready for a new, hopefully exciting day. Ala materialized in front of Elise’s bookstore, as today was her day off. She stayed outside for a moment, grinning at the snow flitting around her face, before stepping into the store, shaking the snow from her hair. She nodded at everyone, “Goodmorning, dears.” She sighed, shrugging her jacket off and going over to them.
February 9, 2012 at 2:50 pm #51349
missanthrope	OOC: Everybody is in Elise’s bookshop, Dante is in danger of being discovered by the Ailycs, Clarity’s looking for a book. I’m not dead sure about anyone else.
February 9, 2012 at 11:33 pm #51505
Grace U.	“I’m the owner,” Elise said walking up to Brad she bowed slightly to him “What is this business you have for me?” She asked in a sweet voice ignoring the smell of blood in him, working with humans all day had made it much easer to ignore her want for blood. She glanced over at Ala “Good day Mis.Ala,” She said with a smile then turned her eyes back on to Brad.
February 9, 2012 at 11:53 pm #51517
missanthrope	OOC: ‘Bard’ Lol It’s Clarity’s last name Clarity felt an strange sort of tension in the group, something akin to fear, but decided not to comment. “We spoke via e-mail last week; I’m Clarity Bard, from Ignis Rare and Antique Books. I believe you have a book I’ve reserved, the Black Grimmoire, it’s a specialty piece for one of my clients.” Clarity had been on many such errands for her stranger clientele and, although she wasn’t a believer herself, she was one of the most reliable procurers of antique books of ‘magic’ around. It had earned her shop an odd reputation.