>>1222683
reading in your study room

>>1222683
>Running mostly" (+ athletics)

>>1222713
>>1222736

Giving 5 min then am gonna dice it

Rolled 1 (1d2)

1 Study room
2 running

writing

>>1222683
>>1222713
>>1222736

(are you guys my players from Balancer quest?")

"I was reading in your study room", you tried not to look at him but he thought you better than that. The study room is in the basement where there are old books and strange things there. For you, it's like a treasure room and you could always find old books to satisfy your curiosity...But it is also restricted. You only saw him went there few times.

Suddenly his face became a fierce scowl and you have never seen him like this before. You almost grab your cross necklace and pray to god that you haven't unleashed the hidden devil inside him.

"!-"You stutter but he stopped you by raising his hand. It takes him few minutes to take a deep breath and changed his face from 'Hell hath no mercy' to 'Son, i am disappointed'.

Finally, his voice broke the silence." Arien Fisher!"

"Y-yes...?" You can feel imaginary sweat pouring from your head. He signal you to come to him and you automatically follow.

"Sit with me,son" Kindness slowly returned to his voice and you sit on the cold, wooden chair.

"So...why did you entered into my studies? You know full well that the study room is restricted" His stern glare have not left him and you look down on the floor.

"I know..."

"Then could you tell me the reason?"

"i was curious...that's all" Your heart still beat faster and your hand is shaking.

"And what did you do there?"

"I was reading about...stuff...for a while"

"So... you kept sneaking in and reading 'stuff' when i told you not to"

You quickly nod and he sigh again.

"What did you read?"

>"I was reading...


>"Reading about those 72 demons" (+ decent knowledge of Ars Goetia)
>"Reading about those angels books" (+ decent knowledge of De Coelesti Hierarchia)
>"Rites and Rituals" (+ decent knowledge of Holy Rites and Rituals)
>"The methods of Blessings" (+ decent knowledge of Light Artificer)

>>1222879
>"Rites and Rituals" (+ decent knowledge of Holy Rites and Rituals)
I am.

>>1222894
second this
i am not, but i'm interested in it now

>>1222879
reading through balancer now. good stuff

>>1222894
(good to see ya)
>>1222906
(hope ya enjoy them)

"I was reading the Rites and Ritual...I-i was just curious about making holy water! That's all" You nervously grin but judging from his face, he know you know more

"Aaand something about demon bindings, and the spirit healing..." Yeah, you are done. He sigh for the third time while massaging his head.

"You will be the end of me,Arien but...never mind. Holy Water ritual, I understand but Demon Bindings and Spirit Healing? It takes years to understand that and some of those words are latin!"

"Wait...really? B-but i can understand them!", Now your curiosity dominates your fear,"M-maybe it got to do with my past?". You do not remember much of your past and not even your real parents. All you remember was the first time you meet Father John.

Now your adopted father's face began to shift into a worried face.

"Do you...did your memories return?" His voice is not that of a hopeful priest but of a sad father.

You shake your head and he quickly embraced you. It felt warm and caring.

"Son.."He rub his eyes a bit" You know I did it to protect you..."

"I know..." You began to feel a massive guilt on your shoulders now. He slowly released you and pat your head.

"Alright...go get some sleep." You slowly stand and walk to your room," And as punishment, i will have you clean the church."

Damn!

.....

Shout.... Scream...pain

Even in the safety of sleep, you are plagued by unexplained dreams. You can feel pain from inside your body and you can feel tears from your eyes.

I takes you some night to fully control this fear of yours and finally you can control your body. Lucid dreaming is what people call it.

In front of you, there is a black door. A dark obsidian door with rotting chains and you can feel yourself avoiding it.

Behind you is another door, a white door. A welcoming yet foreign to you...as if it wasnt suppose to be there. In the void, which door should you choose?

>Face your fears and opened the black door
>Satisfy your curiosity and open the white door

satisfy your curiosity

>>1223003
>Satisfy your curiosity and open the white door

>>1223013
>>1223017

You turned away from the black door and walk to the white one. Pearly white door greeted you and its simple knob is soft to touch. Taking a deep breath, you turned the knob and opened it.

A blinding white void enveloped you...

...

And you can see the gates....a pearly white gates with its guardian attending those who passed...

Army of whites stand in front. Their spears and shield ready to stand against the coming darkness...

Their free will stripped...Their screams silenced...

Strange buildings floats in the clouds. Glorious and pristine...

They follow the Will. Of all, they followed them blindly...

Brave and Fanatics...

They are Dolls...

Fools...

"Zach-

...

And you woke up,drenched in sweat. Your breathing and heartbeat are relaxed but you cant helped something strange is happening. The sun felt too bright and your body feels like a fasting monks.

Talk about strange dreams.

You shake your head and began to wash yourself up with cold water.

>[gained ???]

And now you sweat again after cleaning the church floor.

"Good work there, son" you groan as your father look at the floor,"I can almost see my handsome face there"

"Daaaad, stop." You rub your temple in embarrassment and he just laugh.

"Anyway, here's your breakfast!", he gave you a cheese and fresh veggie sandwich ,and you grudgingly take them.

"Any plans today? If not, I want you to help me in Sunday classes" Oh God! Not sunday classes.

>"Actually I..."

>"Promised Ian and Molly to meet"
>"Want to check the new bookstore"
>" Jog for a bit"
>Write-in

>>1223097
>"Promised Ian and Molly to meet"

>>1223097
just finished balancer. great prologue
>>1223103
second this

>>1223097
> provided to meet people
> will be throwing up this abomination of a sandwich

>>1223103
>>1223122
Thanks dude
>>1223176


"I promised Ian and Molly to meet them in the park" You munch half of your sandwich.

"Oh! tell them i said hi" He rub his chin and gave you some cash,"and here's something for the chores"

"Sweet! thanks dad." You grin as you run to the bathroom for the second time.

...

You finished your sandwich as you walk toward the park. Soft wind blow away the falling leaves and the warm, autumn sun is up in the sky. You love this calm suburb.

As you enter the park, only one guy sat on the bench. The blond guy just sat there, enjoying the weather before noticing your gaze.

"Arien!". He smiles and quickly approached you.

"Ian!", You respond with a grin and both of you began the secret handshakes before laughing again.

Ian Brown. Your best friend and one of the first friend you made with with three month older than you. He is a bit soft and shy but a good listener. Same height as you but he have a pale complexion than your tanned one. He is friendly with everyone and is very emphatic, especially animals. he's like a Disney princess.

"So you boys started without little ol' me?" And Molly suddenly showed up.

"Well, you are late." You bite back and she playfully punch your shoulder.

"Whatever"She sigh as you nurse your shoulder. The three of you did the secret handshakes and sit on the metal bench.

Molly Woodrow is another childhood friend of yours but two month younger . This tomboyish brunette is few centimeters shorter than you but her strength is twice than yours. Usually the leader of the bunch and dragged the group into exploring strange places. She's a very curious girls.

"Lets get down to business" Molly rub her hands." I got a good location to explore. First is the haunted house in our street."

"Oh no", Ian close his eyes

"Oh yes", Molly grin," Buuut, another location is the 'silent groove' "

"isnt that just a myth of this park?" You ask

"It is but ask around. It exist and with the help of internet, I found a way inside...through a ritual" Her smile became wider,"C'mon It would be fuun~"

Now you and Ian fall into deep thought.

"That's not all", She slap both you and Ian's shoulders, "There is another one in the forest, especially in autumn when it is full moon. They say witches coven gather to bath in children's blood!"

Your best friend began to shake in fear while the tomboy laugh happily. They both began to look at you.

"Oh no... you cant force me to choose" But they did not falter. Molly with her dazzling eyes while Ian with his puppy eyes

Sometimes you hate your best friends.

What to choose?

>Haunted house
>Silent Groove
>The Coven

(sorry to cut this off but i got to go.Continuing tomorrow in the same time or around 6 UTC)

Feedback is appreciated

>>1223300
>>Silent Groove
This looks interesting, even if this seems more a quest i'd lurk Nice Triple dubs

>>1223300
>Silent Groove
Thank you for running.

>>1223300
>Silent Grove

>>1223300
>Silent Groove
hey it's me, the guy who wanted to go with a artificer in balancer quest

Hey, welcome back. I have been thinking about your criticism and will try to improve in this quest so thanks for the feedback.

>>1223551
Forgot to link
>>1223562

>>1223568
>>1223562
Feels good to be back, the quest started up when I was in class and when I got home had to do chores. Anyways can't wait for the quest to start up tommorow

Alright. Time to resume.

Anyone here?

>>1225849
Aye

>>1225849
Ye

>>1223300
>>1223329
>>1223334
>>1223352
>>1223551
(lets get this started)

"The Silent Groove sounds interesting", you replied,"And its is the safest too. I mean, we know this park and we could shout if anything happens"

"True", Molly nod sagely while Ian gave you a thankful smile.

"So, what's the plan boss?",You scratch your head,"Anything we need to collect for the rituals?"

"Oh Right! we need 2 bottles of water and uhh....", Molly went into deep thought before looking at you with a grin,"...i forgot"

"Aww,man", you and Ian groan,then she hit both of you.

"Its fine!", she assured you both," we need to make some preparation anyways. Arry, get more info on this Silent Groove."

You stand and salute,"Yes m'am!"

"Ian, prepare some snacks and flashlights!"

Ian does a salute too,"Yessir!"

"Alright! Operation 'Silent Groove' is a go!" Molly scream cheerfully. The three of you bump fist together and let out a warcry

"URAAAAA", and quickly went to do your tasks.

It might be strange to see three teens shouting in the park.

...

You are in your room, pondering how to gather some info in this 'silent groove'.

Your father taught you the basics of info gathering and mental storage for school but you never thought it would be useful.

You could talk to your father about it but he might get suspicious. You could ask around too but it would take a lot of work and some info might be contradicting. Another is finding them on internet but the source might not be credible and you have to go to Molly's to use them.

It sucks that dad is bad with technology

>Ask Father Fisher
>Ask around
>Go to Molly's and search the internet
>Write-in

>>1225873
>Ask around
I'll be back under a different I'd as I have to drive home

>>1225873
>Ask around
If there's time then
>Go to Molly's and search the internet

>>1225878
Is fine

>>1225878
>>1225882

Roll a 1d100
Higher is better

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1225882
I like this

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>1225910

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>1225910

Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>1225910

>>1225918
>>1225919
>>1225924
>>1225930


writing

>>1225873
>>1225918
>>1225919
>>1225924
>>1225930

"Better ask around ,I guess", You stand up from your bed and quickly put on your shoes. As you pass closed the church door, you saw your dad coming home from the Sunday class.

"Hey there son", he wave,"Going somewhere again?"

"Yep!", you quickly answered and dashed away from him. You are afraid he might sabotage the operation and you can't really lie. It's like you have 0 talent at lying.

>82

The first place you visit is Old Lisa's house. She is about 67 years old but still remembered old myth and stories. As you passed by her house, she is in the front porch and sitting on her favorite rocking chair.

You wave at her and she replied in a kind smile.

"Hello,little Arien", she greet as you approached her,"How can this old lady help you?"

"Gandma Lisa, do you know anything about the Silent Groove?" You directly went to business. First her kind,frail face became melancholic. Then she gently nod,"Why dont we have a chat inside? I made some of your favorite cookies". She slowly stand and you quickly helped her. Her house is clean and tidy, with photos of her children and family. You sat on the couch as she brought you a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a metal box.

>Inside the box, there are dried flowers of Lily,Daisy, Lotus,and Mayflower as well as an old picture of two girls smiling together.

>The story of the Silent Groove start when this town was just been built. Sick children are usually quarantined and those who are dying are brought here to be buried. The people will pray for the dying child to rest in peace so that they could end their earthly suffering. The child will be baptized and be left alone for 1 night. The dead children usually have s peaceful smile as their body became cold. It is the most merciful thing they can do.

>The girl in the picture was Granny Lisa's best friend. Though she have a bright smile, the girl parents usually fought at home. One night, she came to Lisa's house with a bruise on her cheek and asked Lisa to walk with her. As the walk, she guided Lisa to the center of the park while picking flowers along the way.

>At the center of the park, they met a group of kids with noticeable scars and bruises. When Lisa asked what are thy doing, her friend answered in a happy voice,"A sanctuary...for us. The kind lady told us so and she have wings. She says she's an angel". All of those kids dumped water on themselves and began to sing a foreign yet beautiful song. There was a bright light, followed by a kind voice.

"and then they disappeared...", Granny Lisa finished, rubbing her eyes.

"Thank you Granny. It was very helpful"

"Stay safe, Arien"

(continuing)

>>1225985

Luckily, there are few more hours before the sun set and you quickly went to Molly's. You knocked the door and Molly's little brother answered

"Yes?", He is still small but he is clever.

"Glen,Its me" you tap the door again.

,"Oh, Arien! Gimme a minute", and you can hear Glen shouting inside," MOLLLYYYY, ARIEN IS HERE!". In a few minutes, you can hear thumping and the door opening.

"Hey Arry, what's up?", Molly quickly greet you.

"Yeah, its about our", you whispers,"Opeartion." He nod."I need the internet,pleeasee".

She looked at you for a minute, unsure what to do but your puppy eyes seems to help your persuasion.

"Fiiineee", she sigh and quickly drag you her room. Unfortunately for her, you passed her older brother and her mom

"Oh Arien,"Her mom greet you,"Are you going to join us for dinner?"

"Oh...uhhh, I will have to think about it Mrs, Woodrow" you quickly answer as Molly began to speed up.

"Whoa there sis, where are you taking him?" Her older brother grin.

"None of your business,Max." Molly replied, turning her walk into a jog.

"Aww, she's blushing. My sister is growing up" Max shouted

As you enter her room, she quickly slam the door.

"Easy there boss!", you laugh and she counter with a strong jab.

"Shut up!", her cheek became beet red," use my pc and get done with it!"

You quickly sat on the chair. Her room is a bit messy, with posters of horror movies and few animal plushies. Typical girls room.

You began typing related words on google.

>Concentrate on your work
>Chat with Molly
>Search her history(?)
>Write in

Christ, that's a load of info dump

>>1226014
>Concentrate on your work

>>1226014
Concentrate on your work

>>1226014
>Chat with Molly

>>1226014
>flirt with molly

>>1226016
>>1226022
>>1226023
>>1226041


There are several links related to Silent Groove and you clicked the first 4 links there. There are plenty of stories there but only one of them have the ritual

>They say the Silent Groove is another dimension where dead children roams

>Demons created the Silent Groove to steal children and eat their souls

>Silent Grove is a sanctuary for children who are in need of a safe place. It is guarded by a Guardian Angel. They are the safest place a child could have.

>The Silent Groove is just an old story that parents tell when their kids are naughty. They usually tell them that it is a terrible place where demons kidnapped you.

As for the rituals, you would need:
- bottles of water to drench yourself
-chalk to draw the symbols
-Lily, Daisy,Lotus and Mayflowers a a tribute
-Recite the chant: O Holy Beings of Kindness, Help us innocent sheep. Help us free from our sufferings and onto your kind bosoms. Let us walk the path to the first kingdom

"Holy shit! you can read them?", Suddenly Molly's voice broke your concentration.

"Wha?", You shake yourself, feeling a bit light-headed.

"The Chants. How did you read them?" Her face went closer than normal," It's beautiful by the way"

"What are you talking about?" You pushed her away and point at the screen," You can also read it prop- ." The words are not translated in English and the real words are squiggly lines. This is weird.

"I dont know..."You answered." Anyways, when are we meeting?"

"Tomorrow night, just message me the result and ill bring the stuff we need", She smile excitedly.

"Right", you stand," Later then"

"Laters,Arry", and you exit the house.

....

"Am hoome!", you shout as you entered the church. No answers....

You walk into the living room and you saw a short,haired blond man sitting on your couch and smoking too. He wear a dark green trench coat, brown cotton pants, white shirt and a stylish red tie His gaze then met yours and he grin widely.

"Oy! It's me faverite lad.", His speech is a little bit slurred with a dash of British accent.

"Uncle Ian! What are you dong here?", You quickly hug him and quickly released him because of his tobacco smell.

"Oh! ya know. I got some business with padre", he shrug.

Ian Gilchrist. Not your blood uncle mind you, but a cool uncle that most kids want. He usually meet with your father but sometimes he talked about his adventures with monsters and demons in Britain. He usually have a woman accompanied him.

"Sooo, I heard ya went sneakin into padre's study?" He take a gulp from his flask.

"Uhhh...yeah i did." You scratch you head.

"And what didja learn?", now he satt near you that you can smell his tobacco.

"A lot of stuff about Rites and Rituals. Seriously, why cant he teach me those priest stuff"

"Well boy, some of em are a danger to ya." He sigh,"But since ya have balls, ill giva ya somethin"

He then show you some trinkets

"Choose wisely,ol boy"

>>1226096

>A strange looking sets of keys
>A strip of cloth
>A flask with clear liquid
>metal bracelet with strange sigils
> a pack of cigarette of unknown brand

>>1226099
>metal bracelet with strange sigils

>>1226099
>>metal bracelet with strange sigils

>>1226099
bracelet

>>1226102
>>1226103
>>1226107
>>1226096

You pick the bracelet and quickly put them on your arm...

"Oh! the Words of Gaia eh? Good pick. Ya sure ya dont want the pack?", he offer your the pack of cigarette.

"Nah, dad say its not good for your health", you focus on your new bracelet. Most of the surface are carved with strange words.

"Good lad,' He began to light a new cigarette," That bracelet help ya to hide from spirits. Those carvings are runic words from Old German alphabet. Pretty neat eh?"

You nod.

"So, are you trying to corrupt my son,Ian?" Suddenly your father appeared beside you, with a red-haired woman. Uncle Ian just grin.

"Hey dad, hey Aunty Gilda" You greet them

"Arien, you know I am too young to be an aunt" Her face is always in a stiff poker face mode but her voice tell you that she's a bit mad.

"Really?" You play your innocence card while Uncle Ian hold his laughter. Gilda's mouth began to form into a scowl and you quickly run to your room.

You can her Uncle Ian's laughter as you close the door.

(ill take a break for a bit)

>>1226134
See you later.

>>1226134
After you message your findings to Molly, you went to bed. Thankfully it is a dreamless sleep.

The next morning is passed quickly. You wake up, do the usual morning routine and goes to school. The lesson is boring and you hang out with Ian and Molly in lunchtime. She confirm that she have all the things needed for the ritual.

You went home in the afternoon and it seems no one is at home. Your father could be away with Uncle Ian and Aunt Gilda.

With nothing to do you, your mind began to pick some idea to waste time.

You could prepare your bags for tonight or find some snack in the kitchen.

Or you could sneak in to your father studies again....This myth is somehow bothering you

>Prepare your bags
>Get some snacks
>Sneak to your dad studies
>Write in

>>1226159
>Sneak to your dad studies

>>1226159
Maybe Father's study has more information. We'll be packing light tonight so no need to overprepare

>>1226159
>Sneak to your dad studies

>>1226166
>>1226167
>>1226190


Sneaking to your dad study wont hurt. maybe there is a link about this legend in one of his books. You silently went to the basement door and...it's locked. Luckily, your dad have a bad habit of hiding the keys and it seems he put the keys beside the plant pot again.

You dont know how much time you have so you quickly descent and enter the study room. The room is a bit messy this time with few trinkets lying on his work table but the books are still in the same place.

>Which book to read? (pick one) (you can risk it and pick 2 books with 1d100)

>The white pearly books with pictures of angels (+ decent knowledge of De Coelesti Hierarchia)
>The black books with hands and keys around them (+ decent knowledge of Ars Goetia)
>"Rites and Rituals" (+More knowledge of rites and rituals)
>"The methods of Blessings" (+ decent knowledge of Light Artificer)

>>1226210
>The black books with hands and keys around them (+ decent knowledge of Ars Goetia)

>>1226210
>The white pearly books with pictures of angels (+ decent knowledge of De Coelesti Hierarchia)

>>1226210
Helpful reminder: Remember this is your last information collection before the meeting. Choose well and your enemies is hinted when you are collecting information

>>1226214
Why do you think the enemy is a demon? So far I think the enemy is a angel.

>>1226210
>The white pearly books with pictures of angels (+ decent knowledge of De Coelesti Hierarchia)

>>1226229
Fine. I'll switch.

No one's gonna risk it and roll 1d100 to read 2 books?

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>1226248
ill roll

white and black

>>1226248
Alrighty

Writing.

>>1226256
Eh, ill take it

>>1226229
The enemy could be a demon who kidnaps under the guise of a demon. Like the prologue said.

>>1226282
Could be an ANGEL who kidnaps under the guise of a demon. Sorry.

>>1222683
>captures souls

>>1226291
I messed up again. Im very scatter-brained at the moment. Apologies.

It could be a DEMON that kidnaps under the guise of an angel

>>1226293
Fair point, although considering how the balancer quest went I don't think so.

>>1226210
>>1226214
>>1226216
>>1226237
>>1226256

First you pick the white book 'De Coelesti Hierarchia'.

De Coelesti Hierarchia or the celestial hierarchy is about the ranks of Angels and it is divided into spheres.

>The first sphere:angels serve as the heavenly servants of God the Son incarnated.
-seraphim
-sherubim
-thrones

>Second Sphere: heavenly governors of the creation by subjecting matter and guiding and ruling the spirits.
-dominion
-virtue
-powers

>Third sphere:heavenly guides, protectors, and messengers to human beings.
-Principalities
-Archangels
-Angels
-Guardian Angels

There celestial beings are tasked to protect and serve the Law of God and their wings shows the ranks. One of the few weaknesses of Angels are mirrors,cursed metal and blood tainted water. Dark magic is the most effective methods but Some holy magic affect them too

The black books is 'The Lesser Keys of Solomon'. Its about summoning demons and their classification. You opened the first chapter, Ars Goetia. Its about the ranks and description of the 72 demons that Solomon used.
Their weakness is salt and holy water. Holy magic work well against these demons.

>(+ decent knowledge of De Coelesti Hierarchia)
>(+ decent knowledge of Ars Goetia)

Your phone vibrates and it release you from your curious hunger. Its Molly and she text you to get ready.

You quickly sneaked out of the basement and run to your room just as you heard the door opening. Grabbing your bag, you put your flashlight and wear your jacket.

>Pick one more item
>Your trusty knife
>Your personal bible
>your blanket
>A small mirror

>>1226293
Well it could happen but considering this is the first chapter of the quest. I wont be that sadistic

>>1226326
>A small mirror

>>1226326
>Your personal bible

>>1226334
second this.

>>1226326
>>Your personal bible

>>1226326
>>A small mirror

>>1226326
>>1226334
>>1226343
>>1226371
>>1226461
>>1226457(sorry mate, it late you are)

You packed the mirror into your bag and sneak out of the church. You cant hear any noises so dad must be in his study room.

As you walk toward the darkened park, the cold wind of autumn blows. You cant help but feel the cold going through you jacket. The park is light by several streetlamp but is still looked dim.

You jog toward the center of the park and soon you see two silhouette drawing something on the ground. Sure enough, its Molly and Ian drawing a large circle with a white chalk

"Took your sweet time", Molly stand and wipe her hand on Ian's jacket.

"Hey!" He protest but Molly just ignored him.

"you boys ready?", she grin as she put the flowers in compass direction: Daisy pointing toward south; Lily toward north;lotus toward east; Mayflower toward west.

"Yep!"Both you and Ian whispers.

"Good! Now dump the water on your head." And she opened the cap of the bottled water.

"Seriously? Its damn cold and you want us to get wet?" You complained

"Its autumn for god sake!" Ian added.

Molly just roll her eyes, stand inside the circle and dump the water on her head. Water splashed on the floor here she stood, covering her feet but strangely the chalk endures.

"Come on you wusses!", You and Ian looked at each other, shrug , and followed her footsteps. Soon the water filled the circle and the three of you recite the chant. This time it sounded like a song than a sentence.

At first, nothing happened. Three of you look at each other and laugh. Then a sound appeared...like an echo in the dark. The world become bright as if someone point a flashlight on your face.

Slowly the light fade and the world became much more brighter...as if the sun is peeking out of the horizon but there are no birds chirping. Its just silent.

"Are we still in the park?", Ian broke the silence."I was sure that it's still 8 PM"

"Where are we?" You cant help but felt this world is more familiar.

"I am sure this is the park..."Molly kept looking around,"This must be the Silent Groove".

"That is correct,child" Suddenly, a warm voice greeted you. Three of you turned to see who the owner is.

A woman...not just any woman but a woman with wings. Three of you stand in awe as the woman gracefully approached you.

"A-are you an angel?", Ian blabbered

"Why yes, young boy", her voice is as soft as a feather and as warm as a mother's love."I am the angel of compassion, Grizelda". She bow, with her wings gently flap.

"It's...real"Molly whisper,"Angels are real!"

"Yes, we are child. Come now. You too could become angels"

The offering was tempting but something's wrong. You can see your friends began to walk.

>Stopped them (roll 1d100)
>Follow her
>Write in

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1226476
>Stopped them (roll 1d100)

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>1226476
>Stopped them (roll 1d100)

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>1226476
stop them

>>1226484
>>1226496
>>1226541
Nice rolls

Writing...

>>1226476
>>1226484
>>1226496
>>1226541

"Stop", the word suddenly came out of your mouth. Both your friend froze while Grizelda kept her warm smile .

"Dont go out of the circle", your mouth commands Molly and Ian. They just look at you with confusion.

"Arien, what are you talking about?", Ian questioned you,"It's an angel. Arent you a pastor's son?"

"We dont know if she is good or bad", you stated the fact,"It seems too risky"

"What are you saying, son of man?" Grizelda look at you,confused," I am an angel, tasked to protect humanity from evil"

"Then...

>What about the missing children"
>How did the helped the children became angels"
>Why are you here?"
>Write in

>>1226585
>>What about the missing children"

>>1226585
>How did this help the children became angels"

>>1226585
>How did the helped the children became angels"

>>1226598
second

>>1226595
>>1226598
>>1226602
>>1226603
Writing...

Sorry, ill post a few more before ending this. Ill try to continue tomorrow

>>1226585
>>1226595
>>1226598
>>1226602
>>1226603

"How did you help the children became angels?", your hand began to shake at the unnatural smile of hers.

"Oh! It's simple."Grizelda clapped happily,"We put angel's heart inside them so that they will not suffer but the children are safe". She then clapped again,"Oh Childreen! you have a new friend here to play"

The three of you prepared for the worst when the bushes moves...and a child came out. A boy about 7 years old running towards to angel and hugging her.

"Sister Grizelda, i am scared", the boy whispers. Then suddenly, more came out and began to hide behind her.

Dozen of children ranging from 4-11 years old looking at you in fear but the angel of compassion gently reassured them.

"It is fine children, they will be your new brother and sisters", she smile at you trio again...

Slowly, one of the girl found her courage to approach you. It is a slow, careful walk but she entered the circle and grab the cloth of your wet jacket.

"Mister....are you going to be my new brother?" She look at you, with fear but a hopeful puppy eyes...

>"Yes, this looks safe enough. She is an angel after all"
>"No"
>Threatened her
>Write in

>>1226665
>"No"
>Threatened her

>>1226665
"No"

>>1226665
>"No"

>>1226665
> no
There is no classification of angels that used to be mortal (right?)

>>1226665
Oh, did we bring salt to throw at her?

>>1226718
no but we've got our trump card the mirror. could probably use it to test if they are in fact angels or combat them if they are at a later time

>>1226731
Well keen for showing it the mirror, for science.

>>1226686
>>1226679
>>1226673
>>1226716


"No", you gently pushed her away,"We are not."

The girl looks at you for a moment, then run into the bosom of Grizelda. The angel gently calmed her down.

It felt like a bitter medicine then you felt a fist hit your rib. You still stand but winded.

"What the heck was that!", Molly screamed at you, your sister instinct is flaring up,"She's just a kid and they must be lonely too." Ian is just nodding,thankfully.

"Molly! listen!" You grab her shoulder," We dont know where we are and we dont know if it is safe!"

"Of course,it's safe" She retorts back,"They are just children! And the angel has been nice and welcoming!". Without any words, she went out of the circle and approached the children. Ian almost followed her but you stopped him with a glare.

"i will be you big sister", Molly grin and puffed her chest. The children hesitated for a bit but then began to approach her. They began to play with her and she lift some of the children up and down while you and Ian look at them.

Suddenly, another child went out of the bush and weakly approached Molly. Molly look at him for a bit before screaming,frozen. The child's eyes and mouth were sewn shut while his hand is sewn across his body as if hugging himself.

Molly tried to run but the children keep gripping her as the angel watch.

>Get her into the circle
>Watch her. SHe got what she deserve
>Write in

>>1226740
>Get her into the circle

>>1226740
>>Get her into the circle

>>1226740
>Get her into the circle

>>1226740
> get her into the circle
Flash yo mirror at the angel to confirm it's efficacy.

>>1226766
second this

>>1226766
Yeah the mirror is important

>>1226740
>>1226743
>>1226749
>>1226756
>>1226766
>>1226777

"Molly you idiot!", you quickly rushed towards her as the angels just watched. You can feel the cold air and the light gravity when you walk out of the circle.,"Ian, stay in the circle. Drag Molly when she's near!"

He nod and readied himself,"Will do!"

There are chorus of "play!" as you went near the children. Molly saw you coming and tried to raised her hand but the angel gently push it down.

"No child, you are their sister now", she smile gently and look at you,"Please do not make these difficult. The children need someone old to be their plaything. They need support from the older kids. Please child, show some compassion."

"Sure thing!", and you use the mirror and point it to her face. In a few second, it did nothing. but then you heard a horrific scream as the glass goes bright. the children stopped what they are doing and quickly went to the angel.

You quickly grab Molly," Come with me if you want to live!". She quickly grab your hand and you drag her as soon as the last kid detached from her. Both of you kept running, with Molly in front.

Just as soon as both of you almost reached the circle, something grabbed your leg and you fall as Ian quickly grabbed Molly into the circle

"Arry!" You can hear you friend scream,"Give me your hand!".

You tried to reached them but then you say the girl who approached you and some other boy dragged you toward the blinded angel.

"You are a bully!" the girl pout and you kicked both her and the boy off. As you stand, the angel recovered and look at you with a smile. A cruel smile.

"Boy," her voice still filled with mother's love,"You have courage...but now i have to punished you"

Damnit!

>Use the mirror again
>Use the binding spell
>RuN!
>Write in

>>1226740


>Get her into the circle

>>1226880

Walk fast backwards well holding the mirror out,
The girl and drop kick the kids

>>1226880
>Use the binding spell

>>1226891
Dude, he already kicked the girl. No need to do that again

>>1226880
>>Use the binding spell

>>1226880
> use the binding spell
We hasn't even got started with the bullying yet!

>>1226880
binding spell

>>1226913

Kick them all.
Wiuld the bracelet hide us from them? Well the angle?

>>1226941
Only the angels but then, why can she still see you?

DUNDUNDUUUUN
writing

>>1226947

But shouldnt it work on demons as well?
The fuck are these things

This is reminding me of the game you played as one of the horseman

>>1226881
>>1226911
>>1226915
>>1226930
>>1226935

The binding rites!

You quickly recite the rites and point it on the direction of the angel.
"By the Law that was given, let the lightness be taken. Bind my enemies."

Soon the angel seems to be constricted by an invisible rope. She struggles and fall to the ground while the children stand there helplessly. You take this chance and quickly dashed toward the circle as the angel struggled. You can finally be sa-

and suddenly you bumped into something and fall to the ground. As you tried to stand and see what did you just bumped into, the sewn up boy look back at you...of at least his face look at your direction. His muffled voice began to raised in volume and he screamed, tearing his sewn mouth away...

But the sound was beautiful...

The word of angel

Enochians

Everything stopped saves the screaming. You can see the blood vessel rising through the skin and the eyes began to popped red liquid.

He laugh and cry at the same time

He is suffering in his salvation.

He is boy no longer as the scream became a beautiful chant

His ribs began to opened like a butterfly cocoon and from it birthed an angel. Four wings on his back.

Pure and bright

The archangel of freedom, Zurith, now look at you with his white eyes.
And you look back at him with your white eyes.

----

Alright folks, its a wrap.
Ill try to continue this tomorrow.

So how's the pacing and the stories?
Like it? Love it? Or it's shit?
Just give your feedbacks

>>1227012
Thank you

>>1227016
And thank you fer playin

>>1227012
I'm loving it so far.

Aye, ill be here for a while so ask any questions

>>1227012
This is great keep it up QM

>>1227012
So that "angel" was using human bodies as prisons for angels? And the mirror hurt her maybe not because she was an angel but because she was using their power?

>>1227088
Quiet the contrary.
Angels and demons need human souls to create their own.
This is how angels are created. Human soul planted with the heart of dead angels.

And the mirror thing is like vampire on a mirror but the opposite. the mirror shows its true form, a 'light' that blinds

Ill resume in a bit. Are you guys ready?

>Tfw if i choose the name York, we can become an autistic FBI profiler

>>1229359
That's what I was going for.

>>1229411
Guess dice gods hate you.
>>1227012


A white smoke enveloped his body while dissipating into the air. His chest puffed with pride as he stretch his four wings.

You can see it. Your body also produce the white smoke. It is clear

How the winds mechanically flows and the grove's border.

Everything is logic. Everything is mechanical.

The world is in mathematical law.

- duty to protect .... Lord

-Za....Arch....Mercy

Your brain struggle to process this massive amount of data yet it is relaxing at the same time.

"I am free", The angel sing,"To manifest once again".

An archangel. They are more powerful than angels yet do they have the same weakness?

You could still dash toward the circle, judging by the angle and distance of the path yet will this archangel

Another option is to bind the archangel of Freedom.

You still have the mirror in your hand yet will it suffice?

You could try to direct the smoke to the runes.

>Run to the circle
>Bind the archangel
>use the mirror
>enhance the bracelet
>write in

>>1229484
>use the mirror

>>1229554
Guess it's just you and me eh?

writing

>>1229484
>>1229554

You raised the mirror towards him and hope for the best.

In split second, you saw the white smoke get sucked in into the mirror and forcefully reflect them to the angel. Zurith flinch for a bit before you dash toward the circle.

Fixing your posture and the angel of your feet, you raise the efficiency of your dash but it seems the angel recover much quicker than you anticipated.

He opened his palm and swipe it on the ground. Suddenly there are no friction on ground,causing you to lose balance

Roll 1d100

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1229662

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>1229662

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>1229662

>>1229676
Oh my...

>>1229662
>>1229668
>>1229673
>>1229676

You fell down, face first and just a few more centimeters away from the circle before you feel a hand grabbing you leg and throwing you away from the circle.

"Insolent Fool!", the archangel of freedom grin

Your friend scream but they still afraid to leap out of the circle and your weapon,the mirror, shattered in pieces when you fall.

Grizelda is beginning to recover while Zurith slowly glide towards you.

You noticed that Grizelda also have the white smoke and pouring them into the children.

You are a bit bruised but still functioning. You are in a compromising position, with Zurith blocking your path.

You must think carefully.

>Assess the situation
>Fortify your position and strengthen your body
>Cast the rites of binding
>Enchant Bracelet of Gaia
>Write in

>>1229741
>Enchant Bracelet of Gaia

>>1229756
couldn't hurt

>>1229741
>>Enchant Bracelet of Gaia

>>1229741
>>1229756
>>1229769
>>1229829

Enchantment might not be your forte, as you preferred combat,but it could not hurt.

Concentrating, you can feel your aura wiggles and dances in the air. With a simple calculation, it flows toward the bracelet and illuminating the runes.

You can feel the surge of power casting out of this heretic runes, slowly encasing your surrounding and forming an invisible sphere.

Grizelda is finally broken from her bind yet she could not see you, even with her flesh puppets. Those 'children' have suffered enough and it will be your duty to release them as an act of mercy.

The other thorn, Zurith, still flaunt his power and glide above the ground, even if this is a pocket of heaven.

This body still sore but counterattack is now possible with invisibility in the calculation. Ripping Grizelda's heart will weaken the defense yet defeating Zurith is possible while he is still weak from manifestation.

Binding spell could be enchanted, yet it is shame that you do not have offensive spells yet. Your aura is still plentiful, making strength enchantment a possibility .

The plan is set. Just need the target.

>Who to attack: Grizelda(angel of compassion) or Zurith (archangel of Freedom)

The technique:
>Cast enhanced Binding then rip their heart
>Strengthen you body with your aura
>sneak from behind and ambush them
>Write in

Sorry for the delay, the connection is being a bitch

>>1229854
>Grizelda(angel of compassion)
>Cast enhanced Binding then rip their heart

>>1229854
>Grizelda(angel of compassion)
>Cast enhanced Binding then rip their heart

>>1229874
>>1229900
these

>>1229854
>>1229874
>>1229900
>>1229914

With her gone, these children's souls will finally be in their proper place.

You walk slowly and making sure those to avoid the gaze of these children. The aspect of compassion is to help and with her 'helping' these poor, lost souls receive love and warmth ,the children let her 'infect' them thus becoming their eyes and ears.

Such manipulation is the loophole of truce. Though it hurt you to hurt another of your kind, it is a necessary action.It is the Will of God after all.

With the correct distance, you quickly prepared your stance to jump.

Chanting the rite of binding while infusing it with your aura, Grizelda is once again useless. She struggles valiantly yet its futility is known.

You jump, putting power on your legs, and land on her chest as the power of the heretical bracelet began to fade. Your face is peaceful and serene. Your bright white eyes gaze upon the lower rank as she quiver in fear. The children watches in awe...

Until you stab your hand into her chest, grabbing the angel's beating heart in split second.

There is no scream. No shout. No pain. Just her slowly evaporating onto Heaven.

This is the mercy you gave to those who defies the Lord.

The children my shed tears but this is for the best. Their soul finally freed as their flesh crumbled.

From earth they are made, and to earth they shall become

Dust to dust, ashes to ashes.

Amen.

And now for the Angel of Freedom. Your hand still gripped the warm beating heart.

"Abomination!", the angel scream furiously." How dare you mere mortals touched and destroy the army of the Lord"

Ah, the usual declaration...

"You shall be smite by me", He began to conjure a sphere from light,"May the Lord have mercy on your soul!"

And he charge at you with righteous fury.

>Strengthen your body and dodge
>Use bindings again
>Meet his charge
>Write-in

Also roll 1d100

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>1229995
use bindings again

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>1229995
>Strengthen your body and dodge

Ill give it a 5 min wait for the other guy to break the tie

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>1229995
>Strengthen your body and dodge

>>1230095
>>1230017
>>1230015
nice
writing

>>1229995
>>1230015
>>1230017
>>1230095

As he charged, you let your aura seeped into your body. Blood flows quicker while muscles are pushed to the limit. You feel as light as the feather and strong as the ox.

With a timed calculation, you dodge efficient as he raised his spear.

This cause a large distance between you and your opponents, giving you more time to plan.

Zurith is beginning to be familiar with the reality of this world and this is a dangerous .

You must finished him.

Or you can run into the circle and save your friend...but he will still be free.

You could try to summon your sword but at what cost?

>Summon your Blessed Sword of Mercy
>Bind him
>Run to your friends and return to Third Kingdom
>Write-in

>>1230234
>>Run to your friends and return to Third Kingdom

>>1230234
>Bind him

Should buy us some time to do the other options

>>1230234
>Bind him

>>1230234
>>1230260
>>1230261
>>1230267

You must bind him again.

The formula is a bit complex now as his distance is greater than the optimal. You focus on him again as he readied for another charge.

With your body still strengthened. you run to the optimal position and waited for the perfect opportunity.

Time went slow and movement stretches. You angelic eyes focus on the right movement as Zurith readied for his charge.

As his body began to move, you quickly recite the binding rite...and he fall to the ground, withering like worm.

But you can feel your body weakened and the aura fading, you better finished him quickly.

>Go full power and exorcise this angel
>Rip his heart again (roll 1d100)
>Let him struggle here until someone opened the portal
>write in

>>1230315
>>Let him struggle here until someone opened the portal

>>1230315
>Let him struggle here until someone opened the portal

>>1230315
>Go full power and exorcise this angel

Let's put that studying to the test

>>1230315
>Go full power and exorcise this angel

>>1230354
changing to this

>>1230315
Bargin

>>1230315
>>1230337
>>1230354
>>1230359
>>1230360

You have never tried exorcism before, lest to an angel or even better an arch angel. The white smoke around your body is slowly dissipating into the sky. According to the 'De Coelesti Hierarchia', you could try the last rites on them. Shame your dad never taught you these stuff.
With some strings of memory and your knowledge of angels, you stand in front of the archangel of freedom. His white eyes still furious at you.

You rip the skin of your thumb and used it to draw a reverse cross on his head,anointing him in the blood of the lamb.

"in nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti", you whispered."In the name of the Lord, The most Merciful. Grant this light passage into the dark as you have grant Lucifer..."

As you continues your words, the archangel began to scream and flail helplessly on the ground. His bright flesh began to melt into liquid, forming a triangle inside a circle. Thought this seems cruel, this is the best way to exorcise them.

His wings began to burn to crisp,leaving only black bones.

His plead of mercy fall into deaf ears.

The circle is complete and slowly thousands of damned souls reached to drag the archangel to hell. The sounds of screaming souls filled this world, overpowering the archangel's scream itself. The drag was slow and painful to him as you watch.

As the final part of his body vanished, the hell portal burst in flame and leave only charred remains of the circle.

This is the fate to those who violated the Truce and The Lord. Rather than him erased from existence, you let him live in hell

This is your merciful act.

-----

And you opened your eyes. You are on your bed but your whole body felt as if they are crumbling

It felt like a dream...

But the sight of your sleeping father told you otherwise. You might be in trouble here but you also curious of what happened.

>Poke your dad and asked what happened
>Try to stand and sneak out
>Sleep
>Write in

>>1230491
damn, you are late bruh

>>1230498
>Poke your dad and asked what happened

>>1230507
Just learned about this board after click around. I love it.

>>1230498
>Try to stand and sneak out

>>1230498
>Poke your dad and asked what happened

>>1230498
>Poke your dad and ask what happened

>>1230498
>>1230516
>>1230522
>>1230527
>>1230561

Better than nothing, you guess.

You forced your arms up and poke your dad's shoulder as he sleep in the chair beside you.
Took you a while to woke him up but when you did, he quickly rise jumped out of the seat in alert mode.

He scan the room for intruders and then he look at you as you sheepishly wave at him. He sigh, smile ,and then he pull you ear. You tried to struggle but your body felt like rock.

"Arien Fisher!" he scold,"DO you know how worried we are when we notice you are missing? Gilda made a good dinner but you werent there! What are you doing inside an angel's nest?"

"Alright! alright!" you struggle," It was molly. She wanted to see if the legend of Silent Groove was true. I swear!"

He look at you for a moment, twist your ear for the last time and hug you."Thank god you are safe." It was a touching moment for sure and he slowly let you rest again as he sat on the chair beside you.

you could start the conversation first .

>Tell him the whole story
>Ask where your friends are
>Let him talk first
>Write in

>>1230646
>Let him talk first

>>1230646
>Ask where your friends are

>>1230646
>Ask where your friends are

>>1230646
>>Ask where your friends are

>>1230660
Ditto

>>1230646
>>1230659
>>1230660
>>1230700
>>1230718
>>1230740


The first question coming out of your mouth was "Where's Molly and Ian?"

You father nod and a bit happy that you cared for your friends.

"They are fine",He said," After we tracked the angel's nest, we found them in the circle and trying to wake your unconscious body. They are fine but a bit shaken and they are a bit rowdy when we checked on you. Luckily Gilda have an erasing memory spell so they wont remember these events....unless you told them. Would you?"

You quickly shake your head

"Good. Now Arien, what happened in there? I can see traces of battle and an angel heart in your hand. What did you do?"

>tell him the whole story
>Try to lie (rol 1d100)
>Write in

>>1230752
>tell him the whole story

>>1230752
>tell him the whole story

>>1230752
>Tell sweet and believe-able half lies.

It's partially the truth so you could reason yourself out of lying to badly.

>>1230752
>>tell him the whole story

>>1230752
>tell him the whole story

>>1230752
>>1230755
>>1230759
>>1230777
>>1230790
>>1230794


You told him the whole stories. Every details with the white smokes and the exorcism of the archangel. Your father just listen intently and pat your back after you are done.

"Hah! Looks like you gained something from sneaking into my studies eh?", he laugh then went serious again," But do you not noticed the changes in you?"

"What do you mean?" You raised an eyebrow

"Well, you cant possibly understand enochian and and use angel's aura. We humans cant do that, especially with the whole numbers in the air thing. Even with your current knowledge, it is difficult to bind an archangel"

"What do you mean? It seems natural to me"

"Ah yes..."He nod silently," thats...because you are angel-touched."

"Angel what now?", you mind is beginning to spin,"What does it have to do with anything?"

"You see... there are ways to exorcise and angel," He look at you," When i exorcise it, i made sure they returned to Heaven but only other angels saw those who break the Truce or the Lord's command as a traitor. And traitors are sent to Hell"

"And?"

"And the fact that my friend Zachary, the archangel of mercy, still live inside you after he saved you"

Your mind froze. Archangel? Inside?

As he told you the story of how he met you, you began to understand what happened in the past. Although your memories didnt return, you are happy that you know the past...its a mixed feelings really.

"So...what happened now?"You ask him.

"Now...I will trained you the way of exorcist. Although the power will be weaker since you are not a priest, it will still be useful. Ian and Gilda also agreed to teach you something when they visit"

You think for a while. You have many questions but since you realized the world as it truly is, you are determined.

"Sure, when do we start?"

And that is your first step in becoming a Balancer.

>Chapter 1:The first step [completed]

Thank you players for playing. It was a good run but ill take a break fro next week to do my thesis.

Feedback will be appreciated
SO how was the first chapter?
You guys have fun?
You feel the pace is slow?

and if you guys have any questions, i will be here for 30 min

>>1230870
Thank you for running. I love it.

>>1230870
I love it so far.

Good luck on your thesis.

>>1230870
Great story QM. Good pace.

>>1230875
>>1230878
>>1230914
>>1230915

Thanks y'all
I am surprised no one asked about the changes in perception

>>1230943
You mean like between Arien and Zachary[?] right? It's a bit sudden writing wise and i got a bit lost at first, but i think it works, since the character we're controlling isn't aware of the change either