THE ALCHEMIST'S HAVEN

PLAGUE KNIGHT from SHOVEL KNIGHT Affiliated with ISOLA RADIALE

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Welcome to the Springtide Festival!

A Note: This is not an event and does not count as event participation towards ranking up. This is merely a collection of fun, lighthearted activities and starter ideas that will persist throughout the duration of the festival.

Spring has arrived, and with it the colours and aromas of recently bloomed flora, the excitement the people of Spirale share during the change of season, and best of all… city-wide celebrations! Never a group to waste the opportunity for a good festival, the citizens of Spirale have set up a number of fun activities to last until April 6th at 11:59:59PM EST. You’re encouraged to use any or all of these ideas in your threads until then!

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charmingsecretary‌:

An image briefly appears in her mind of King Dedede and Meta Knight combined, but the concept is so unappealing to her that she shakes her head in dismay. “What a shame.”

Now that she trusts that he won’t blow it up, Susie retrieves her phone out of hiding. She prepares to send a message to someone she knows. “Could I know the name of my recommendation?”

“Oh, Plague Knight is my name!”

After a moment of silence, Plague Knight looked around, soon placing his head over Susie’s shoulder as he whispered, as if he didn’t want anyone to know about his real name except for her.

“...Alkeme. Alkeme Corvum is my a-actual name, hee, but don’t tell anyone I said that myseeelf...~”

Okay, weirdo.

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{I have done nothing but play New Horizons and forget that I have to be active on this blog, WHOOPS-}

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charmingsecretary‌:

“Hmm…” Well, that sounds about right. If someone flew over Susie and threw bombs at her head, she’d probably do the exact same thing, or better yet, knock ‘em right at the thrower.

She rubs a hand against her chin, wondering about his employability. Someone like him could have potential, perhaps, but he’d need to have training to work out the kinks.

“So you’re lost and confused, but have an interest in explosions… That’s perfect! You’re just what I’m looking for, then.”

“How do you feel about controlled demolitions? They’re much more fun than the chaotic kind.”

“Hee? Controlled demolitions? Well, I have one helped in such antics, mostly due to the whole... ‘Joustus’ banning. Such a popular card game it was until King Knight decided to ban the damned thing!”

No skin off of his bones, though. What really took him by surprise, though, after a few seconds of thinking, is that this lady wanted him for some reason! She could find use out of him!

“Do I look as if I’m for hire?! Of course I’m going to accept whatever offer you have! The Order has disbanded and I can’t exactly find anything to do within this place!”

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charmingsecretary‌:

An alchemist? If she’s not mistaken, that’s an arcane term for “scientist.” Specifically, the kind of chemist who specializes in making gold.

Though, this one seems more obsessed with making explosions than anything else. With the hood and the mask, the Order of No Quarter may certainly be the title of a cult.

“I see… So you’ve seen combat, then. Tell me more what that’s like.”

“And how have you adjusted to city life, hm? Perhaps less combustible than you assumed?”

Cult? Kind of. It’s hard to describe really, especially so considering the entire group isn’t here just yet. Some are still living within the valley, wondering where their comrades have gone, not knowing they’re in a much different place than where they used to be...

“What it’s like? Knights all over the valley have many different weapons to use, and not one happens to be the same in looks or weaponry! Oh, you wouldn’t believe me if I said one of them uses a shovel but, well, it’s a shovel! A p-painful one. To the face.”

Yeah, he didn’t like remembering those times, to be honest. Damn you, Shovel Knight, why must you be in this city as well?

“And as for my adjusting... It’s... Quite o-odd, hee... Everything feels more advanced, and... How does one put it? I feel like a lost child? Not having any guidance over what does what and where things happen...?”

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{*sweats nervously in forgot-about-this-blog and procrastination*}

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youllgocrystalcrazy‌:

   “Ohohoh, You’d best quit while you’re ahead, my friend. You’ll make me blush.” He gives him a coy hand wave before plucking a treat from the tray as well. “Now, the quaint little store I nabbed these from is-” More than likely still recovering from his former assault on all things ‘lovey and dovey’ “…possibly not the best place to head next. It’s a bit messy right now… I made sure of that. Ahah… BUT!! I’m certain we can procure more cacao nearby!” Slowing his pace to his company’s, Cortex beams at him, popping the truffle into his own mouth. “Mmm… So tell me a little about yourself, Plague Knight. What makes you tick~?”

“What makes me tick? Oh, many things, so many things to list, one being to get the respect I so deserve! No longer to be laughed at by the other members of The Order because of my size and my nervousness~! And of course, I have people to make proud, people to amaze, and people to keep by my side...”

He turned his head to Cortex, soon lifting up his mask to reveal his mouth, showing the doctor that he had a grin on his face.

“...Like you~”

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youllgocrystalcrazy‌:

   “Oh, Plague Knight, you are a godsend. You don’t know how much I feel the same. If I’m being honest, you remind me of someone from back home, but you’ve been FAR better company that he’s EVER been. I’ve been eager to reunite with you since our first little meeting! Come along, then!”

The knight giggled out as Cortex had told him to come along, holding the box of chocolates in a single arm as he opened it up and began to bite into one of them, a muffled hum escaping him as he chewed for a bit.

“So sweet, but, HEE, not as sweet as you are!”

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youllgocrystalcrazy‌:

   “I knew even you couldn’t resist the allure of it, O’ Knight~!! Here! If you want we couuuuuuld go and buy some more of these delightful things once we’re finished~! Perhaps get to know each other a little more while we’re at it~?”

“Oh, it would be such a treat to get to know you more while eating such a delicacy~!”

“You are, quite truly, the best person I could of ever met within this city- No, not this city, this entire WORLD~!”

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   “Would anyone partake in a Ruby Chocolate~? Anyone~? They are marvelous, delicious and delightfully decadent~!”

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“I know that chocolate may be bad for a little birdie like me, HEE, but how could I resist such an offer from my scientific partner~!”

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Teddy bears, chocolate, and flowers galore! All of them waiting in the windows of a store! While one man thought he couldn’t get more sick, A sweet smelling aroma can certainly do the trick!

All around the ward, everyone has certainly been off with the newest event. The closest of people seem to be fighting with one another, and people who were complete strangers were confessing true emotions to each other! No matter where the knight went, he always found himself looking at those affected by the holiday, his heart racing as he was attempting to stay clear from all of the ‘dangers’ he saw within his eyes.

“HEE! No, go away, I don’t want anything from you!” He cried out, managing to whack someone away with his staff as his feet scampered on the ground. He had no money to buy any of this with anyways, so why was the becoming a victim to those who wish to sell him goods for a holiday he doesn’t want to participate in?! Just as he thought he was going to get cornered by a crowd of heart-throbbed citizens, Plague Knight turned around to see a market stall to jump down into, and as such, he leaped from his current spot and into the stall below with a loud crash being heard as well. 

The good news is that he managed to hide away from the strange crowd! Bad news, though, is that as he fell, he ended up realizing too late he was landing into a drink stall, a yelp escaping him as the liquid meant to be put into the adorable glasses was soon poured down through his mask, a gasp leaving him after he had swallowed it down out of panic.

“EGH...!! Wh-what just got into my mouth, and why does it taste so... So...” He blanked out, eyes rolling up behind the mask as his taste buds danced over the new flavor, his hands soon pulling up his mask slightly before his tongue poked out from his mouth. As he was trying to figure out his current state, the owner of the stall soon managed to help him up, his hands shaking as he took the offer of help before he suddenly ‘leaned’ more forward.

Judging by the half-lidded look of his eyes, along with slurred giggles leaving him, it’s safe to say that something was in that drink. Something new. Something mysterious. Something... Sweet...

Something that was making his heart throb beyond his control...

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charmingsecretary‌:

Oh. Well, isn’t that just great. Apparently, she picked the right combination of words to be stuck with this little freak for a while. This is just how she wanted to start her day.

Susie narrows her eyes, looking back and forth from Plague Knight to her phone as she texts. She hits send on a quick message to the Pandora staff: “Running a little late to work. Will be there soon! <3”

Afterwards, she puts away her phone before he even thinks about blowing it up. She came pretty close to dropping it once; that doesn’t need to happen a second time.

“Right. ‘Bringing chaos,’ you say. Tell me more about what you do.”

Maybe that would give her an idea of how to get them off her back. She doesn’t need him following her to work and scaring off the customers!

The entire time Susie texted, Plague Knight leaned over her shoulder, tilting his head and looking at the screen. Oh, there were words on there, like some sort of fancy writing paper! Where was the pen and the ink, though? Did she perhaps have magic?

Before could get his answer, Susie puts the phone away, with the bird blinking slowly while trying to reach for it for a few seconds. Thank god her words got him to start talking.

“I am the alchemist of The Order Of No Quarter!” Or at least, he WAS. He’s still an alchemist though. “With my genius intellect, I am able to brew even the most ‘expert’ of potion recipes! With my wits, I’m able to soar above heads, leaving them in shock as I terrorize them in battle with my bombs!”

Potion brewing, huh? Does the cafe need any sort of barista...?

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{My turn to Twitter Drop-}

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youllgocrystalcrazy‌:

   Cortex watches the Knight with mild skepticism, canting his large head to the side as he listened to his allusion. Yes, they were certainly trapped here, and while the clarion call of home beckoned his return on a daily basis, he couldn’t just LEAVE. Not while there were so many curious creatures and fresh minds to manipulate! “Ahahah~! Yes~ Honestly, I eagerly await my return to my Island abode much like everyone else in this isle. Honestly, rusting the lock before breaking it DOES sound riveting. Riveting indeed!! But-” He approaches the knight, smile wide as ever. 

   “My time here has shown me there’s no immediate way out without inactivity or lack of contact from outside. And as much as I’d ADORE holing myself within the confines of my current dwelling, I’ve got bigger better plans in mind~ Hmhmhmh…” He pauses, watching to see if he’s kept the Knights interest or otherwise. “It’s no fun being pulled here without rhyme or reason, is it? Just to be spirited away to this island without a means of understanding what you have to do here… Co-mingling with the masses and Getting to know others. Hmph… Well! If i’m to spend my time here doing ANYTHING, It might as well be… Hmhmh~” He leans in closely, keeping his next words privy between him and the knight.

   “How does one feel about reigning supreme over coop instead?”

Thankfully for Cortex, Plague Knight was all ears when it came to his words, standing still in place and keeping both his hands and his staff behind his back. He truly enjoyed how the other spoke- It reminded him so much of a friend back in the Valley but, well... He can’t exactly mention him just yet. No need to try and push others into this type of chit-chat when there’s a plan to be had!

Wait. 

That last part.

Reigning supreme.

A brief flashback went through his mind over how he planned to grab the essences of the other knights to create the ultimate potion to impress someone he once loved back in the Valley. 

If he can get such essences here and remember how to create such a potion, he and Cortex would be unstoppable. 

“Oh, HEE, I just LOVE the way you think...!”

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...It’s a week early, isn’t it? Plague Knight didn’t have to worry about all of the pink and all of the hearts, right? Why did he feel like crying then?

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nooklisms‌:

{ 🍃 }  — Boop! Nook takes a brief step back, paw pressed over his snoot and flush bright on his cheek. Oh! What a silly accident. He rubs his nose gently, pondering over the stranger’s interest in the new sweet treats. Well, if he hadn’t heard of them before, then Nook would just have to show him.

“Hm, o-oh! I have strawberries at home, hm, yes, if you’d like, I can show you how to make them? Hm, better to be prepared ahead of the day, yes? Oh yes!” He straightens up, paws on hips. A bit of cooking was easy, and if it cheered up the hungry fellow, then what a wonderful afternoon it’d make! “Oh- hm, unless you don’t like knives… I suppose… they take a lot of careful work, hm, yes. But the results are most delicious, very delicious!”

Riiiight right right right right-

“Let us go then, as we have a bit of time to waste despite me now craving food!”

Oh, poor Nook has to deal with quite the excited birdy now, especially so as Plague Knight was trying to rush ahead to find where the strawberries were so they could begin the preparations. He should PROBABLY try to stop the other before he gets into trouble...