Knights of the Void

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[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay hummed. "Perhaps not, but regardless of the reason, we are indeed returned to my home." He replies as he watches the king aiding their knight in standing. Seeing the damage done to Syltyr didn't really seem to change the eugief's view of them. He looks up to Ghost when they suggest learning more about magla before attempting this again.

"That would be for the best, yes." He sighs shaking his little head. "I cannot claim to be a good teacher in such arts, but I may try to impart upon you both what I do know. This, however, is a poor location for such a thing. Come, I will take you both to the training yards." He tells them.

[thevoidknights]

Ghost nods and gives a weak little chuckle at the reply they get from the eugief. Could have been worse they supposed, they could have been ejected from the portal way in the air, which would have been very bad for Syltyr. Poor knight was unable to fly after all. Thankfully it seemed that Heismay didn't see to care for the damage on their twin, it was a relief to Ghost.

Syltyr gave a little chittered chuckle while Ghost's chuckle was audible. Ghost speaks up once Heismay finishes with a nod, "you'll be a fine teacher I'm sure, sir Heismay. Thank you for taking the time to help us now that you are home as well." Surely the knight from this land was busy but here he was, willing to teach them about this strange new magic. So the pair followed him towards the training yards though... Once they left the shaded area they were in both of the bugs flinch at the light and Syltyr even seemed to look a bit frightened of it. Sure, they were both getting better with it but the first knight of Hallownest's first reaction was always going to be unease and anxiety.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay can see it in the air, the little shards of magla hanging around. They must have flowed through the portal when it first opened. He then sees Ghost approaching and attempting something.

"Careful, magla is volatile and it reacts strongly to"-he was unable to finish before the portal opens up and throws them all through it.-"...Your anxiety." He states as he rights himself after being thrown upside down. He shakes his head and turns to the siblings. "Are you both alright?" He asks.

[thevoidknights]

Ghost chitters in a daze as they lay there after the portal closes and huffs a bit once they recover. Well then. Perhaps they should have waited for his entire explanation but then again... "strange, I did not feel anxious in the slightest as I tried to interact with it... Perhaps it is because I poured too much of my own power into it." The god king was still learning how to control their powers outside of combat after all.

Syltyr for their part was holding their head from where it had hit the ground and dazed them slightly. From their place upon the ground with their cloak skewed it was obvious just how scarred and damaged the poor knight was. Slowly they held up their hand in a general 'I'm okay' sign and they slowly work upon righting themself once again, fixing their cloak at the same time and chittering irritatedly at Ghost who does have the decency to look sheepish.

"My apologies to you both for that but at least we have succeeded in getting you back home sir Heismay! Though I do believe I will have to learn more of your magic here before I dare attempt to make another portal for myself and Syltyr to get home."

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay nodded to Syltyr. "Apologies. That was my assumption." He admits, and bows his little head. Still, the part about lacking a voice was strange. What did that mean exactly, that they have no voices? The eugief was slightly concerned with that little bit of knowledge being shared. But for now, he decides to not act upon, as they needs to focus on returning him home. And Ghost suggests examining the area where he appeared in.

"In such case, allow me to show you where I first appeared. The portal is no longer there, but perhaps residual magla shall still be hanging in the air." He says in response to Ghost's idea. With the, he begins leading the way, ensuring he does remains in sight. For he is small, and he is easy to lose sight of with his agility.

[thevoidknights]

The knight merely shrugs at his reply before they signed back, "that is many people's assumption when I sign to them. There is no harm in it." To prove that Syltyr gives them a smile with their eyes and it would be then that he notices their lack of a mouth. Ghost did have one and a voice that could be understood but they had gained those upon awakening as a god. Not something that would work for their twin.

"Thank you sir Heismay, if there is anything residual I might be able to pick up on it." Ghost smiled to him as the pair followed him. They were glad that the eugief was being mindful to stay in their line of sight since he has easily shown how masterful he was at disappearing into the darkness.

Once at the location that Heismay had appeared via the portal Ghost could instantly sense the strange power that was residing in the air. "Hm... strange... This kind of magic is nothing that I know... But I can sense it. Let me see...." Ghost tried to reach out with their own power to try and get the residual magla to react with it. It takes a few moments before a portal suddenly blazes to life and its pull is rather strong, drawing all three in suddenly.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay lets out a small chuckle at the slightest signs of blushing on Ghost's face. It was rather cute to see they got embarrassed about not notifying him sooner. He sees Hollow approach and nods, signing in turn "Thank you for ensuring the townsfolk's safety."

"I suppose I should also state my full title. I am the Knight Commander of Euchronia. I was on patrol myself when I suddenly found myself flung through a strange hole in the air. I am glad to have aided you all, but I must find a way to return to my world." He explains.

[thevoidknights]

The ruler blushes a bit more at the chuckle but thankfully they recover when Syltyr comes and checks them over. They chuckle themself at this given how worried their twin was. It was always so sweet to them that they cared so much over Ghost and likewise Ghost cared for them just as much, along with all their living siblings.

Syltyr meanwhile squints to read the signs clearly and nods to Heismay before they signed, "you're welcome, however you do not have to sign back to me, I am not deaf. I just lack a voice to speak in a way you'd understand."

Then the twins listen to Heismay's full introduction and don't look too surprised. It only made sense that he had that role given how he had issued orders so concisely. Then Ghost looks thoughtful at his plight and hums in thought. "Without knowing exactly where Euchronia is I cannot open a portal there safely. Perhaps if I were to find the traces of the one that brought you here..."

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

The transformation mattered little to Heismay, simply forced him to change how he struck them down. Despite his anger, he never let his strikes or attacks go wild, nor did his stance keep him from dodging attacks. The final dodge and the final blast being the ones to seal the deal were all that was needed. As the beast was for certain defeated, the armor fades and Heismay is returned to his normal state.

He listens to Ghost introduce themselves as the king, and is surprised. But, it does not last long. Frankly, the idea that the king would be out helping the common folk directly is nothing new to him.

"It is quite alright, my liege. I should have reminded myself that what we hunted was a shape shifter." He says, offering a bow to Ghost. "I must say, it is good to see another king out and about in aiding their people." He adds with a smile.

[thevoidknights]

It idly occurs to them as Heismay calls them 'liege' that they had not introduced themself as king sooner. Of course they had to make sure that their guest was safe but still... Guess they were just used to everyone already knowing they were the king of Hallownest. A light grey blush dusts their mask as they were complimented and they chuckle softly.

"I feel that as the ruler it is my duty to protect my citizens from harm, no matter how big or small. Aside from that, my kingdom is still recovering and does not have the forces needed to face threats like errant Nosks."

Ghost then gives a whistled trill to summon their twin who just appears after teleporting to the pair. Syltyr looked about and saw the felled Nosk and chitters softly before nodding and goes to look over their twin quickly. Finding no injuries they relax and then look to Heismay and signs, "thank you for helping kill this beast. I'm glad to see you are unharmed and safe."

The knight gave a small smile with their eyes and bows to him in respect.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

His mind was running with confusion, hope, pain, grief, anguish, and his own anxiety was spiking from it all. It took the words of Ghost's shouting to knock from his doldrums. His hand quietly grips the necklace around him, reminding him his son is there. Grounded once again, he calms down.

"Forgive me, sir Ghost. No matter how much I say otherwise, the desire to see my son again will never fade. However, I will not let another suffer the same fate as I have. And such a beast, capable of twisting our own hearts against us, cannot be allowed to live!" He says. Suddenly, orange lines and glow coat his body, and fill his eyes. A strange set of armor, causing him to tower and equal the king in height, forms around him.

"Rancid fiend!" He says, before moving with even greater speed than before. His attacks are relentless, slashing into the nosk without missing a step. Each slash of his blade coated in a dark energy. The creature, attempts to swipe back, but Heismay moves out of the way with nimble grace. Moreover, the maneuver seems to cause the beast to...slow down. Its movements are much more sluggish. It's completely wide open!

[thevoidknights]

Ghost was relieved that they had arrived in time to defend the guest to their kingdom from getting hit by the sly creature. It was also a relief that their words had drawn Heismay from his stupor at seeing his apparent deceased son. The king didn't have time to feel pity for the other at the moment though. Instead they watched as the eugief seemingly transformed before their eyes in amazement.

The Nosk hisses as it's attacked and aims to attack and defend itself from the onslaught of enraged attacks by the other, finally transforming back to normal form. The appearance of Percy getting mangled and torn in the process but it was now able to attack and defend itself once more. However it proved to matter little under the constant onslaught of attacks by enraged knight commander.

The monarch, while surprised, shook it off quickly and hissed at the Nosk. Once they see the opening that Heismay provides the king quickly charges their Soul for a moment before firing off a particularly large blast of Void and Soul mixed together. It was enough thankfully to stop the Nosk and they watch as it falls defeated and dead. After a few tense seconds of making sure it was truly dead Ghost turns to Heismay and gives a bow, "my apologies... I neglected to warn you of how they transform and it caused you pain. As the king I should have done more to protect you, a guest, from that."

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay was an old knight, and knew that in a tense situation, proper authority and rank might not be necessary to adhere to. Plus, he didn't know Ghost was the king anyway, he assumed they were simply another knight like Syltyr. Nonetheless, he made his way to the back of the home. But the sight he found was confusing and disturbing. He couldn't contain his shock at the initial sight of him.

"Percy?" He mumbles to himself. The eugief before him was smaller than he was, with rounder ears, and little fangs sticking out. But, he had the same white fur Heismay did. It was his son...the spitting image of his son before he died.

[thevoidknights]

The pair of Vessels were encroaching upon the area that Heismay was at, using their own senses to figure out were exactly he was. It was Ghost whom sensed the eugief first and headed that way. Well, at least they were heading that way after turning towards Syltyr to ask them to remain at the edge of the town in case the beast had gotten past them somehow. They would be the last line of defense.

Ghost then headed off to the knight commander's location, barely hearing his mumble though they didn't understand what he said. Oh no...! The king of Hallownest hurried to round the corner, shadow dashing forward as the Nosk drew nearer to its prey. It had sensed the great sorrow and desire to see Percy from Heismay and made the perfect copy to trick him.

However, before it had the chance to lash out and strike at the eugief, Ghost was there and deflected the blow with easy with their large great nail, countering with a great swipe of the nail to try and land a hit upon the sly creature. "Do not be fooled, sir Heismay! This is how the nosk hunts, they scan your memories and latch on to the one most dear to you!"

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

The direction it took worried Heismay. If it was already making a move to circle around town, then it might be on the hunt. He sees Ghost and Syltyr arrive just as he finishes up his own investigation.

"I can, and it is not good. The beast is likely making an attempt to circle the town and strike it from behind. We must move swiftly, and cut it off. Our best method would be to attack from both sides. You two should head into town and block off the entrance it would seek. I shall track its movements directly, and attempt to strike behind it." Heismay orders. Time was of the essence, and he would not wait for either to object. He would not allow the beast to potentially strike down innocents.

With that, the knight commander rushes off swiftly. Stealth was not the name of the game here, so he could move as quick as he wished.

[thevoidknights]

It wasn't a good sign to see how Heismay looks so tense and hearing the report yeah it wasn't good at all. While Ghost was a bit more surprised to be ordered about by the eugief, Syltyr merely nods and grabs their twin's arm to pull them into action. The first and only knight of the kingdom was rather used to getting ordered after all. Thankfully Ghost shakes off the strangeness of that and instantly gets into serious mission mode once again and follows their twin easily. Ghost and Syltyr dash through the town, surprisingly quiet for their size.

Meanwhile Heismay could see a small shape near the back of one of the strange homes. It looks to be huddling curled up against the wall of the home. The shape of the being looked to be fairly familiar to the eugief and looked nothing like a bug.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

The eugief heeded the advice from Ghost. It would be helpful to know what he was looking for. Though, it was only after he left did he realize that he was looking for a disturbing and disgusting bug. He wondered why Ghost and Syltyr didn't trigger his phobia? Perhaps it was how different they were compared to normal bugs. Thankfully, should he be required to fight, he can suppress it in the need of a fight.

"Seems the accursed creature has already left. Would it perhaps have left anything behind?" He mumbles quietly to himself. He decides to look for tracks, disturbances, or anything that looks damaged to give him a direction.

[thevoidknights]

There were signs and tracks in the soft dirt, however given the general shape of the footprints it was hard to tell just where exactly the beast had gone. Though given the tracks led away towards the back of the town as if to circle it. That could only spell no good to come of it.

Ghost and Syltyr soon showed up on the scene, both apparently taking care to look out for the target as they did so. When they noted Heismay looking for evidence they both gave their own chitter of disappointment. Damn, they'd been too late. Likely due to greeting the eugief and explaining the situation. Oh well, it was only a matter of time before they found it.

"I see that we were too late. Can you tell which way it might have gone?"

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Heismay learned sign language from his time in the Shadow Guard. After all, stealth is paramount and reading hand signs reduces noise. Either way, he listens to the vessels speak and is forced to cover his ears. What was that wretched sound they made?! It was thankfully over quickly, but he would rather not hear it again.

"So, we have a shapeshifter potentially spotted around the graveyard. A curious place for a beast to prowl. Nonetheless, if that is where you believe it to be, then that is where we will go. I shall go ahead and attempt to locate it. If it is not there, we will need to widen our search." Heismay says. He then leaps into the air, seemingly vanishing as he scouts ahead. Now that he understands this world a bit better, he can hide in it more easily.

[thevoidknights]

Both of the vessels took note of the way Heismay covered his ears when they spoke in Void. Well then, that wasn't good. Syltyr felt bad for the poor eugief that their apparent normal way of speaking to each other hurt his ears. Ghost likewise felt bad as well and decided they would have to speak differently from then on.

"That would be correct, it's very likely that it chose that spot to hide first because it's close to one of the only entrances to Hallownest is located nearby. You will be looking for any silent, eerie bugs or a spindly tall bug with a long neck and sharp legs and tail." Ghost says this before the eugief took off to seemingly vanish into thin air. Huh... That was actually fairly cool and Ghost immediately wondered if they could perhaps learn this skill. For now though both Vessels turned to head in that direction to see if they couldn't smoke the predator bug out from hiding.

Upon reaching the graveyard Heismay would be able to tell that something had been there recently but has since moved on from the area.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

Magla is such a different concept of magic to most folks he would realize. The way magic and its worked was different as magic in his world was a product of anxiety. Yet he was not aware the two vessels were thinking on that to begin with. And thankfully, Heismay could read the signs Syltyr gave. He returned with his own sign language.

"Think nothing of it." He signs before turning his attention back to Ghost. "Has this enemy breached the perimeter of the town itself? Or is it still somewhere on the outskirts? And what details do you know of it and the danger it poses to the townsfolk?" He asks with practiced ease. Being the Knight Commander meant he was more than used to gathering information from his subordinates.

[thevoidknights]

Syltyr had to squint to read the signs that Heismay gave back but they were in fact delighted to learn that he could understand them. A happy chirrup escaped them as they realized that fact. As the eugief asks these questions Ghost turned to Syltyr to speak with them in Void. The sounds they made weren't exactly pleasant, sounding almost like static but it was faster for the knight than signing.

"According to the citizens it hasn't breached the town yet, but has been seen a number of times on the outskirts, closest to the graveyard and well... Sadly no one has seen it well enough to know what danger it truly poses... There is a rumor it is a juvenile nosk, they are known to change their shape for disguises and lures for their prey... The juveniles aren't as dangerous as the adults but they still pose a threat." Ghost sighs after they finish explaining and chitters softly. No one in all of Hallownest didn't know the dangers of a nosk. It was why Ghost and Syltyr themselves were the ones making sure the town was safe.

Syltyr gestured next to sign, "it's the fact no one has seen it well that makes us believe this to be a nosk. They normally don't travel this far from Deepnest, their home."

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

"My homeland of Euchronia is similar. Beautifully strange landscapes, and magic that fills the air itself." He muses. The journey he took with his friends truly opened his eyes to the many strange and wonderful sights that his world had. In truth, bugs that are sapient wouldn't be so out of place.

"Hmm, I can't say that I have. I only recently arrived and hid amongst the shadows when I noticed you both approaching." He admits. The eugief had to get his bearings after all. He then turns his head up towards them. "However, should you wish it, I will lend my aid in locating this beast bug you describe." Heismay declares.

[thevoidknights]

Ghost and Syltyr listen to the eugief speak of his home and both give a little trill of thought. Magic...? Was that the same as Soul? It must be and it was a little unnerving to know that it was just filling the air itself. Perhaps it wasn't from the same source as Soul was in Hallownest. There were only a few places that had such a thing occur, the hotsprings and Soul Sanctuary being the main places they coud think of.

However both move on from that particular thing to instead focus on his next words. Ghost nods in understanding, Heismay wanting to scout ahead when arriving in a strange land and having looming giant bugs approaching would cause any number of people to hide away at first. Syltyr eventually lifts their hand to sign to Heismay, "we appreciate any help you might give." Of course they don't know if Heismay can understand the hand language but they thought they'd try regardless.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

The eugief hummed as the one called Ghost answered his questions. Hallownest, hmm? A sacred land of sorts, judging by the name. A sacred land for bugs it seems. But vessels? That is no insectoid he has ever heard of, nor does it explain much. Perhaps though he can ask for further details on that later, since Ghost has his their own questions clearly.

"I am what is known as a eugief. My people are from a land known as Euchronia, and we live alongside several races. Mine are known for their large ears, sensitive hearing, and our ability to glide with our wings." He says, stretching his arms out to show them off. He then rests them both at his side again. "I must say, this is an interesting turn of events. Not the strangest thing I've encountered, but certainly up there I would say." He muses with a slight smile.

[thevoidknights]

Ghost cants their head to the side as the being, a eugief apparently, comes from a land of many different races. Hm, that sounded like somewhere Reyna would speak of. Sure, Hallownest was diverse in that there were many races of bugs but they were only bugs. Aside from the occasional visitor from other worlds and lands.

"Heh heh, I suppose that is true. Hallownest is home to many strange things however so I'm not entirely surprised." The god king chuckles softly and looks over to Syltyr as their twin chitters softly. Oh that was a good point the other vessel makes. "Syltyr was wondering if perhaps you'd seen a rogue, aggressive beast bug while you were taking stock of things? There's a non-sapient bug that's been terrorizing the locals lately. It's what we were looking for before we noticed you."

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

The eugief remains quiet as they seem to be examining him in turn. Now that he's getting a good look at them, the two seem to be similar in nature. Their shape and form, despite the different heads, they look like they are the same species. But he still cannot quite tell what species the two are.

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Sir Ghost, Sir Syltyr. I am known as Heismay Noctule." He replies, giving a nod to the two. "Forgive my queries, but where are we exactly? This is not the land I hail from, and your species is similarly unknown to me." He asks. He did hear them speak about some sort of target, but he cannot aid them in their search without knowing where they are.

[thevoidknights]

Ghost gives a little smile at the respect that this being, Heismay, gives to both of them. Well that was certainly nice of the stranger. It calmed Ghost down for sure and Syltyr lost a good deal of their tension. Of course when they both hear the query asking where they were neither were that surprised. After all, no one like Heismay had ever really been seen here.... At least, not naturally.

"Ah, of course, you're in the kingdom of Hallownest - the kingdom of bugs. As for our species we're known as vessels. Now it's our turn to ask your species, we've never seen anyone quite like you as well." Ghost both answers and questions the other in turn. It wasn't like they could fully let the other come closer or relax around him until they knew this information.

[travelers-of-the-multiverse]

@thevoidknights continued from x

Another of those strange bugs. One seems more damaged than the other however. Unfortunately, the damaged seems to have spotted him, but could not make him out yet. On the one hand, they did not seem hostile nor aggressive yet. However, he was intruding and revealing himself in this manner could cause tensions. He thinks back though, to how he first met Will. Should things go south, he cand defend himself, and perhaps come to an understanding. With that, steps out from the shadows.

"My apologies. It seems you noticed me, and I likely caused you some alarm." He states, offering a bow to the taller figures. He doesn't make any other move yet, though, waiting to see how they respond.

[thevoidknights]

Syltyr tenses at the sound of a voice coming from the shadows they'd been so intently staring at. They don't go for their great nail but the tension is there. Ghost chitters at the sudden appearance of the strange being but tilts their head versus getting outwardly tension. The pair listen to him as he speaks and the vessels loot to each other for a moment before Ghost smiles to him, returning his bow with a half bow of their own, keeping reserved for their status as king.

"Ah yes, Syltyr's senses are rather keen despite certain limitations. Thank you for coming forward before we mistook for you for our current target. Might I ask your name? We are Ghost and Syltyr," the king introduced themselves but decided to withhold their stations for the moment in case this was an enemy.

[thevoidknights]

Heismay had been simply patrolling about at night, keeping his senses sharp. But the disturbance in the air caught him off guard, and he suddenly finds himself flung through a strange portal! When he rights himself, he is unsure of where he is, and what this place is. It seems to be night, but the buildings were unusually shaped.

"What is this strange place?" He mumbles to himself. He decides to not risk open confrontation, and attempts to stick to the shadows where he can as he navigates. He eventually sees a strange...what were they, actually? The limbs were long and segmented, like a bug. But the head was bizarre and unknown to him. Whatever insectoid it was, he was unfamiliar with it, and thus wary of their intentions. So, for now, he would observe.

Ghost was currently outside in what could modestly be called the main square of Dirtmouth. They were with their twin as they patrolled the area. There'd been rumors of aggressive bugs that were stalking the citizens of the small town but neither vessel had seen such a thing in their search. Perhaps the aggressive bug had already wandered off?

"We should extend the area of our search to outside the town. I can take the King's Pass in case it went there." Ghost suggested while Syltyr nodded. It was logical since the king of Hallownest could scale the mountainside much easier than they could. Syltyr was about to sign a response when they noticed movement in a shadow and locked their gaze there. However, their poorer eyesight meant they couldn't actually see clearly whatever had moved.

Seeing their twin staring hard in a direction has Ghost looking too though they cant their head in a puzzled way, unable to see anything, "... Did you see something Syltyr?"

[thevoidknights]

“IM GUNNA GET YOU, BUGS” wildling chasing [any muse you want] with a huge net- like a comically large dog catching net. he won’t hurt them he just likes looking at them and really likes that ‘ants go marching’ song. gir wants to march with bugs too :(

Clover is currently running away from the crazy person with a net, looking for either of their much much larger and more intimidating siblings. Of course they find Ghost first who takes in the scene of their youngest sibling getting chased and instantly picks up Clover and holds them protectively with a hiss.