#knightly interaction

[championofdarkland]

The mission was given to find the green reptile known as a Yookie or something along those lines? Karik shrugged slightly not sure how to react to the strange name but hey there were creatures out there with worse names. Better to roll with the punches than think too hard on it. A knight obeyed their king afterall. This mission was directly sent out by Lord Bowser so the Koopatrol Kaptain was ready to do his work.

Karik went off alone since a squad would make too much noise. Couldn't allow the target a chance to realise his goose was cooked. Better to not put all the eggs in one basket, damn now Karik was hungry. Better make a note to eat some takeout on the way back.

The knight made his way through what looked like a jungle setting. Seemed this was where the troopas last spotted the target. Info was a vital resource, so Karik ensured he had the best pacifying tools for the job. The life of the Yookie was vital here better to be prepared.

@yooka-roleplaylee

[championofdarkland]

Song

A flash of white robes, that creul sneer, the mocking tone of voice, and the utter glee within his eyes. Once again Karik had lost everything to this white mage who relished in his agony. Why did Karik's body feel so weak? Move damn you! Move! You can't let the mage win! YOU CAN'T! He killed your friends! He killed your father! GET UP! You have to...don't give in...don't...please don't...they're counting on you...they all are.

No...this couldn't...why...it hurts...it hurts so much...everything hurt.

"Oh, still alive are we? My my my...your determination is truly remarkable. Maybe...I should keep you? Use you in my experiments? The others have no care for you they simply want you out the way. But me? No Karik I know you so well...your suffering was one of my best works! The look of utter anguish on your face as your friends got devoured by my creature was to die for. But no...you aren't worth it."

Karik felt someone stepping on him grinding a boot onto his neck to cause even more pain onto the knight. The white robed mage then began walking away leaving no trace or mark of his movements upon the mountainside where Karik lay alone far away from all help.

"This will be your end I got quite the earful because you survived the first time. But this time there is no chance of survival. My curse is already taking its hold on you. Soon you'll feel nothing your head empty devoid of anything even close to a thought or memory. When you are reduced to a fool who can't tell left from right death should come to you rather quickly I should think. Eitherway you won't be an issue."

And like that he was gone leaving Karik alone with his broken body. For you see he had ran right off the side of a cliff trying to get at said mage from before. The mage had cast an illusion to trick Karik to his doom. While Karik survived the fall it would seem his limbs were broken in places as well as a magical curse was placed upon him by the mage. One that would render his mind empty of all thoughts. Even if his body lived his mind would become hollow an ego death if there ever was one.

"Mom...Klive...I'm sorry..."

He allowed a tear to fall from his eyes as he lay upon the rocks waiting for his inevitable end. Either from his wounds or the curse.

@the-unsung-lament

[championofdarkland]

It was easy enough to fall asleep despite how much Yooka tried to make it harder. He was used to sleeping on much rockier ground but thankfully his shell did make things a lot easier. Karik had even taken off his helmet once more to retreat into his shell. So he could slumber.

But, as was common for him whenever the knight slept. There were times where his sleep became troubled. For despite how confident he came across the day before. Deep down Karik had suffered terribly. It wasn't something he liked to show obviously but when one sleeps those defences can be harder to hold back. Such as now when he began to shake in his shell, bad dreams and scary times tend to come in sleep.

"Dad...I miss you..."

Along with sounds of him crying maybe? Hard to tell since he was hidden within the shell. Suffice to say not clear how much Yooka could hear but Karik was suffering from something deeply traumatic. Not that the reptile likely cared given the trick the knight played on him.

But, it was only quiet crying not too loud but still noticable.

@yooka-roleplaylee

[championofdarkland]

One might think the days of chaos caused bythe mad genius Fawful would be long over. Sadly fate seemed to have other ideas on what was occuring this day. Karik the leader of the Koopatrol Knights had been out and about trying to aid the people during the crisis. Machines were running amok all over the place, machines with a very trademark grin. One that only those who knew Fawful would recognise in this moment.

"Stay back foul creation of science! You evil reign of creulty shall come to an end this day! You shall taste the wrath of my blade!"

Said foul creation had stolen a kid's toy. That wouldn't be allowed! Such evil must be punished! And by Lord Bowser's will Karik Shelldor would be all to happy to give out that judgement with blade and spear. Yet, there were still a lot of these machines running around and Karik was but one person. This village was out in the middle of nowhere. The Darkland Army wouldn't make it in time so Karik had to do this all alone.

Would he be enough to protect the people of this village? Was he strong enough to be carrying that burden upon his back? Part of him said yes, yet the majority of the body said to stay and wait a little longer.

So that was what he ended up doing. Stay and fight to the end.

@travelers-of-the-multiverse

[championofdarkland]

Ok, slowly down...slow now...then hammer another spike into the wall. Karik made his way down the shaft with practiced skill. Or as much skill as person such as him could muster. He was no expert when it came to traversing ancient ruins. But, he did do it as a hobby it was a very dangerous hobby mind you. With death behind every corner, where traps could take your life in mere moments.

Was this thrill seeking? Was he secretly so bored with his job that he was doing this because of the danger? Or was it for the allure of what lay beneath? What secrets did these old places keep? Was that what drew him more to delve into these depths? Eitherway thankfully this time he wasn't alone. He had a person to come with him. Someone he met recently yet still didn't know that well.

Because this ruin was said to be rather dangerous. Very unlike some of the other Karik had ventured into alone. This one likely contained secret or treasures anything of the sort ready to be taken.

"I am thankful you chose to accept. I am rather skilled at this. But having a second person with me makes this a lot easier."

Yeah, he was wearing armor while doing all of this. He tended to reach into his shell to pull out the robes and things he needed to help him get through this place. They had been placing robes and markers to keep track of where they were and how to get back.

The rabbit did seem to have a plan in mind so Karik acted as the one to help them get into the ruins since he had done so before.

What lay below though neither knew, but if there were traps the like they would need to work together to survive.

@down-to-the-rabbit-hole

[championofdarkland]

Ok, slowly down...slow now...then hammer another spike into the wall. Karik made his way down the shaft with practised skill. Or as much skill as person such as him could muster. He was no expert when it came to traversing ancient ruins. But, he did do it as a hobby it was a very dangerous hobby mind you. With death behind every corner, where traps could take your life in mere moments.

Was this thrill seeking? Was he secretly so bored with his job that he was doing this because of the danger? Or was it for the allure of what lay beneath? What secrets did these old places keep? Was that what drew him more to delve into these depths? Eitherway thankfully this time he wasn't alone. He had a person to come with him. The one person he wouldn't have expected. Entering ruins with his king was something he never thought would ever happen in his lifetime.

Because this ruin was said to be rather dangerous. Very unlike some of the other Karik had ventured into alone. This one likely contained secret or treasures anything of the sort ready to be taken.

"I am thankful you chose to accept. I am rather skilled at this. But having a second person with me makes this a lot easier."

Yeah, he was wearing armour while doing all of this. He tended to reach into his shell to pull out the robes and things he needed to help him get through this place. They had been placing robes and markers to keep track of where they were and how to get back. But given how heavy his king was they had to like get more heavy duty climbing equipment.

This was going to be a time Karik could tell.

@lumenhollow

[championofdarkland]

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A glint of steel shines out as a sword is drawn to clash against the blade of another. The battle being fought was between two koopas with the same armor set covering them. Around the pair were many others also wearing the armor. All of them watching in awe as the Kaptain was testing the newest recruit. This new recruit was Karik Shelldor a recent addition to the Koopatrol who were some of Darkland's greatest warriors. Koopa Troopas the land over dreamed of becoming one of these knights as each and everyone was chosen by Bowser himself. Something rather hard to do given the king's ego.

The position was a symbol of much respect within Darkland. Few had ever attained this title easily. And Karik was certainly in the same boat as many of the others. He survived many a battle, battles where other koopas met their end facing off against terrible beasts. Yet, Karik had despite suffering through that ensured each mission succeeded. Even if, he was the only left standing by the end.

"You did well, but your form is still lacking. Try to work on your footwork next time. I saw your blows coming a mile away."

Karik said nothing in response and simply did the salute expected of the Koopatrol. In his mind he simply did his duty. There was nothing more to it than that, he would do as was ordered. That was all any good koopa should do in service to their country.

"Follow me, I have a job for you. Lord Bowser recently kidnapped the princess again. This plan seems like a likely win since the Star Rod has already forced Mario off from the castle."

Karik followed after the Kaptain since the test was over. Everyone seemed happy with Karik's performance. Yet, Karik often remained silent as a statue most of the time. He barely said a word to anyone unless a higher officer directly ordered him to.

"You are to guard the door leading to the princess. No one is allowed in or out save for myself, Lord Bowser, Lady Kammy, or Lord Kamek. Do you understand?"

"Yes sir!"

The knights exchanged salutes as the Kaptain left once more. Karik remained stalwart in his work. He marched back and forth causing the clanking of his armor to ring out. It proved rather distracting.

@pri-rp

[championofdarkland]

Karik wasn’t the type to get surprised easily. He was a warrior who tended to fight for the safety of his people. His service to Bowser was the main reason for that.

The Koopatrol was swinging his sword around alone in his training. There was no expression, not that one could see much due to Karik’s helmet. He relied on that helmet more than he knew. He used it to hide his emotions from everyone. Nothing could hurt him so long as he allowed the world to simply wash over him.

That tended to be how he dealt with Bowser. Along with anyone who was above him. Karik showed so little of his real self, because his real self was barely anything. A blank slate would have more to it than Karik Shelldor did.

“Who goes there? This place isn’t a place for commoners. You should leave while you can. Otherwise you may fall victim to the beasts around here."

Karik was a fair ways away from the castle he normally led the Koopatrol in protecting the castle while Bowser was away. He wasn't expecting anyone else to be out here where no one else walked.

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