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☀ SUNRISE 001 ☀ [INTRO // SEPTEMBER EVENT LOG]
WHO: Iskandar + YOU (OPEN TO ALL)
WHERE: Throughout various spots in Kaisou.
WHEN: Throughout the month of September.
WHAT: Introduction and September Event Log.
WARNINGS: Potential violence, death and destruction within the introduction prompt.
INTRO: LABYRINTH OF BABYLON
[Incarceration; The king of conquerors trapped in what appears to be a replication of his beloved city, Babylon. Flames roared as the lingering signs of battle loomed every which way you could possibly look, Iskandar's guard never faltering despite the disheartening sight before his eyes. The interior city limits lit to a sunder as the corpses of his comrades littered the streets at every turn. To make matters worse it would seem whatever magics were at work here stripped his heroic spirit abilities away leaving him to be nothing more than presumably a mortal man once again.
Perhaps under different circumstances the man would have been overjoyed but his reincarnation had quickly become nothing more than a waking nightmare as he watched on in horror as his beloved Babylon was laid to ruin. A brief look of grief washes over the otherwise stalwart king's face, Iskandar refusing to let any notion of doubt or dismay stand in his way. After all he was the king of conquerors feared and loved by all from Greece across the seas to the furtherest reaches of India!
Gritting his teeth with his trusted sword of Kupriotios at the ready, he looks for any signs of life amongst the sea of bodies as he tries to navigate the city only to find himself caught in a loop. Scratching his breaded chin frustrated he takes moment to collect his thoughts on which way he last ventured.]
To the left...No...Must have been to the right?!
[Clenching his sword's hilt tightly his vision narrows as his resolve hardens, senses honing in on something odd now amongst ominous silence despite the sacking. Footsteps approaching from the rear though the mysterious figure was still enshrouded by the distant smoke wavering. Turning instanteously Iskandar prepares himself for the worst after witnessing the carnage here but would fight to the bitter end for he was no coward nor shied away from any fight!]
These attempts to crush my spirits with such an outlandish ploys are foolhardy at best and have done nothing but try my patience! Come forth and reveal yourself before the great king of conquerors and I will forgive your discretions here!
ROSEMARY AND THYME: TIME TO J-J-JOUST!
[After escaping the clutches of that infernal Labyrinth in due part thanks to other denizens of Kaisou, having led him on the righteous path to redemption and fleeing the dismal place the king of conquerors now found himself busy with exploring these newfound lands. It was a perplexing world filled with technological marvels which rivalled if not surpassed the world in which he found himself during the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki city.
With that being said however as he casually sashayed through Blue Fish Park along the water's edge this fateful day a somewhat familiar spectacle seemed to be unfolding! A large festival filled with lively music, various tents filled with magics and drink aplenty along the main road. Iskandar himself has procured a rather large turkey leg and stout of ale as he waltzed through the bustling streets.
A massive smile beams wide from ear to ear as he munches heartily on the turkey leg in question though is stopped dead in his tracks at the next spectacle to befall him. Two individuals clad in metal armor seemed to be mounting a horse each, making themselves ready before taking up a lance in hand. Barreling towards each other from opposite ends of the runway they set their mark for one another as the lances crash into one each other with extreme force! Raising his mug of ale high in the sky he cheers heartily as the contest continues on.]
Now this is a spectacle worthy of both king and countrymen alike!!
[Looking over towards one of the other citizens watching over the display next to him as he takes a hearty swig from his stout followed by another burst of joyous laughter.]
THE STABLE GATES: YIGA CLAN TRAP!
[Spending most of his coming days within the confines of the city proper, Iskandar thought it finally time to explore one of the stable Spirit Realms, the kingdom of Hyrule in particular after hearing about its more nomadic and simplistic lifestyles similar to his own home world without lavish technologies of the modern age. Magic and the like were still plentiful in this lush, forested realm but with the threat of this foreign 'Calamity' dealt with the lands were far safer than memories past.
In his travels here thus far, Iskandar had befriended another along the road to Hyrule castle itself, happily conversing between the pair of them as they made their way together. Coming across an odd sight there was a broken down cart in the middle of the road just up ahead with four or five individuals. Upon approach they seemed like simple weary locals in a spot of trouble, hailing the two of them for help until they drew close enough to see their faces. Twisting into coy grins and wicked smiles the looks of distress quickly turned ones of mischief.
Hidden under their red cloaks they were quick to produce daggers, swords and even a bowmen stood at the ready, arrow notched towards them as their would be leader stepped forward. "Oi, mates! This one's as big as Ganondorf himself...No matter...The bigger they are the harder they fall now don't make no trouble for us and just give us all your belongings foreigners!"
Iskandar turned his attention towards his newfound comrade as a quizzical brow is cocked, stroking his bearded chin idly in thought before a flash of a devious grin forms over his own features as he produced his lone possession left on his person in Kaisou, the famed sword of Kupriotes, pointing it square at the larger one who spoke up for these vagabond thieves.]
If it is a fight you seek then look no further for I, Iskandar, King of Conquerors will defend my honor and life till my dying breath! Ready yourself my newfound companion or stand behind me and I shall let no harm befall you this I swear to you!
GREAT LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA: HOME SWEET HOME
[Iskandar has quickly found himself enthralled by this strange new world filled with magic and wonder alike, curiously wishing to explore more of its countryside as he awakens at the crack of dawn with the rising of the morning sun. Taking a moment to relax as he stands upon the cities edge on the boardwalk starring out towards the crystal clear waters of the ocean as the waves crashed against the shoreline. The king of conquerors always held an affinity for the water and how it unified the world under one glorious banner.
Minding his own business as he takes in the breathtaking sight of the sun breaching over the ocean skyline, Iskandar feels a buzz from the newfound handheld device bestowed upon his arrival here in Kaisou, much like the device Waver used to communicate with his peers and family back in Fuyuki. Taking a moment to look over the received message his eyes lit up almost instanteously at the mention of the Great Library of Alexandria. It would appear one of these 'spirit gates' similar to the Labyrinth which first entrapped him in this world had materialized at the local university!
With a large grin plastered over his features he makes short work of traversing back through the city streets as the rest of Kaisou begins to awaken from their slumber. Standing upon the familiar ground of white cobblestone steps with matching pillars he stood upon the steps of the Great Library of Alexandria.]
Simply astonishing! Never in my wildest dreams did I think to see such a marvel as this from my esteemed home of Alexandria!
[Letting out a triumphant roar of laughter, Iskandar flings his cloak out raising his left arm high in the sky curled tightly into a fist. Turning on the heel of his foot the tall redhead looks back towards the small crowd to which has formed at the shining entryway before extending a hand.]
Come now one and all for this is a monumental occasion, one that should be properly celebrated to the fullest extent! For I, Iskandar, the esteemed king to which this great library was aptly named would be honored and privileged to walk amongst you in these grand halls! What say you!?!?
WHERE: Throughout various spots in Kaisou.
WHEN: Throughout the month of September.
WHAT: Introduction and September Event Log.
WARNINGS: Potential violence, death and destruction within the introduction prompt.
INTRO: LABYRINTH OF BABYLON
[Incarceration; The king of conquerors trapped in what appears to be a replication of his beloved city, Babylon. Flames roared as the lingering signs of battle loomed every which way you could possibly look, Iskandar's guard never faltering despite the disheartening sight before his eyes. The interior city limits lit to a sunder as the corpses of his comrades littered the streets at every turn. To make matters worse it would seem whatever magics were at work here stripped his heroic spirit abilities away leaving him to be nothing more than presumably a mortal man once again.
Perhaps under different circumstances the man would have been overjoyed but his reincarnation had quickly become nothing more than a waking nightmare as he watched on in horror as his beloved Babylon was laid to ruin. A brief look of grief washes over the otherwise stalwart king's face, Iskandar refusing to let any notion of doubt or dismay stand in his way. After all he was the king of conquerors feared and loved by all from Greece across the seas to the furtherest reaches of India!
Gritting his teeth with his trusted sword of Kupriotios at the ready, he looks for any signs of life amongst the sea of bodies as he tries to navigate the city only to find himself caught in a loop. Scratching his breaded chin frustrated he takes moment to collect his thoughts on which way he last ventured.]
To the left...No...Must have been to the right?!
[Clenching his sword's hilt tightly his vision narrows as his resolve hardens, senses honing in on something odd now amongst ominous silence despite the sacking. Footsteps approaching from the rear though the mysterious figure was still enshrouded by the distant smoke wavering. Turning instanteously Iskandar prepares himself for the worst after witnessing the carnage here but would fight to the bitter end for he was no coward nor shied away from any fight!]
These attempts to crush my spirits with such an outlandish ploys are foolhardy at best and have done nothing but try my patience! Come forth and reveal yourself before the great king of conquerors and I will forgive your discretions here!
ROSEMARY AND THYME: TIME TO J-J-JOUST!
[After escaping the clutches of that infernal Labyrinth in due part thanks to other denizens of Kaisou, having led him on the righteous path to redemption and fleeing the dismal place the king of conquerors now found himself busy with exploring these newfound lands. It was a perplexing world filled with technological marvels which rivalled if not surpassed the world in which he found himself during the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki city.
With that being said however as he casually sashayed through Blue Fish Park along the water's edge this fateful day a somewhat familiar spectacle seemed to be unfolding! A large festival filled with lively music, various tents filled with magics and drink aplenty along the main road. Iskandar himself has procured a rather large turkey leg and stout of ale as he waltzed through the bustling streets.
A massive smile beams wide from ear to ear as he munches heartily on the turkey leg in question though is stopped dead in his tracks at the next spectacle to befall him. Two individuals clad in metal armor seemed to be mounting a horse each, making themselves ready before taking up a lance in hand. Barreling towards each other from opposite ends of the runway they set their mark for one another as the lances crash into one each other with extreme force! Raising his mug of ale high in the sky he cheers heartily as the contest continues on.]
Now this is a spectacle worthy of both king and countrymen alike!!
[Looking over towards one of the other citizens watching over the display next to him as he takes a hearty swig from his stout followed by another burst of joyous laughter.]
THE STABLE GATES: YIGA CLAN TRAP!
[Spending most of his coming days within the confines of the city proper, Iskandar thought it finally time to explore one of the stable Spirit Realms, the kingdom of Hyrule in particular after hearing about its more nomadic and simplistic lifestyles similar to his own home world without lavish technologies of the modern age. Magic and the like were still plentiful in this lush, forested realm but with the threat of this foreign 'Calamity' dealt with the lands were far safer than memories past.
In his travels here thus far, Iskandar had befriended another along the road to Hyrule castle itself, happily conversing between the pair of them as they made their way together. Coming across an odd sight there was a broken down cart in the middle of the road just up ahead with four or five individuals. Upon approach they seemed like simple weary locals in a spot of trouble, hailing the two of them for help until they drew close enough to see their faces. Twisting into coy grins and wicked smiles the looks of distress quickly turned ones of mischief.
Hidden under their red cloaks they were quick to produce daggers, swords and even a bowmen stood at the ready, arrow notched towards them as their would be leader stepped forward. "Oi, mates! This one's as big as Ganondorf himself...No matter...The bigger they are the harder they fall now don't make no trouble for us and just give us all your belongings foreigners!"
Iskandar turned his attention towards his newfound comrade as a quizzical brow is cocked, stroking his bearded chin idly in thought before a flash of a devious grin forms over his own features as he produced his lone possession left on his person in Kaisou, the famed sword of Kupriotes, pointing it square at the larger one who spoke up for these vagabond thieves.]
If it is a fight you seek then look no further for I, Iskandar, King of Conquerors will defend my honor and life till my dying breath! Ready yourself my newfound companion or stand behind me and I shall let no harm befall you this I swear to you!
GREAT LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA: HOME SWEET HOME
[Iskandar has quickly found himself enthralled by this strange new world filled with magic and wonder alike, curiously wishing to explore more of its countryside as he awakens at the crack of dawn with the rising of the morning sun. Taking a moment to relax as he stands upon the cities edge on the boardwalk starring out towards the crystal clear waters of the ocean as the waves crashed against the shoreline. The king of conquerors always held an affinity for the water and how it unified the world under one glorious banner.
Minding his own business as he takes in the breathtaking sight of the sun breaching over the ocean skyline, Iskandar feels a buzz from the newfound handheld device bestowed upon his arrival here in Kaisou, much like the device Waver used to communicate with his peers and family back in Fuyuki. Taking a moment to look over the received message his eyes lit up almost instanteously at the mention of the Great Library of Alexandria. It would appear one of these 'spirit gates' similar to the Labyrinth which first entrapped him in this world had materialized at the local university!
With a large grin plastered over his features he makes short work of traversing back through the city streets as the rest of Kaisou begins to awaken from their slumber. Standing upon the familiar ground of white cobblestone steps with matching pillars he stood upon the steps of the Great Library of Alexandria.]
Simply astonishing! Never in my wildest dreams did I think to see such a marvel as this from my esteemed home of Alexandria!
[Letting out a triumphant roar of laughter, Iskandar flings his cloak out raising his left arm high in the sky curled tightly into a fist. Turning on the heel of his foot the tall redhead looks back towards the small crowd to which has formed at the shining entryway before extending a hand.]
Come now one and all for this is a monumental occasion, one that should be properly celebrated to the fullest extent! For I, Iskandar, the esteemed king to which this great library was aptly named would be honored and privileged to walk amongst you in these grand halls! What say you!?!?
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Iskandar... [It wasn't a familiar name, much of this world's history and myths were unknown to him but he nonetheless repeated it to commit to memory.] 'Tis a pleasure. My name is Takame Kesi.
[Rising from the bow, he looked back towards the direction he came from. The smoke and dry atmosphere made visibility a little scarce but Takame had better eyes than most. And a keen sense for anything magical. Indeed, it only took a quick scan for him to find the gate.]
This way. [Said with a gentle gesture to follow. He took a moment to pre-write a text for when they left this place but as he moved along, unphased by the devastation, he spoke.]
... I shall make my questions brief and combined with this pretense. You are a Servant, are you not? [Takame didn't know Iskandar, but he could sense it.] There is no Holy Grail here. As such there is no War or reason to fight any other Servant.
To that end, all I wish to know is your Servant Class and which War you last recall participating in.
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It is an honor and privilege to meet your acquaintance, Takame! I must thank you again for escorting me out of this vexed Labyrinth.
[To the questioning about his person as a Servant of the Holy Grail War's and class both a brow in curiosity arches. So the other was a master or had prior knowledge somehow of the Holy Wars? How very intriguing!]
Indeed! I am of the Rider class Servant who participated in the Fourth Holy Grail War. My young master was one Waver Velvet, a pompous boy prone to tantrums but had a good head on his shoulders nonetheless and was a worthy retainer.
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... Waver Velvet? Did you say Waver Velvet? [How could that be when Waver's Servant was?
... Oh. Seven hells...]
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[This was Waver's servant in another reality. The one he saw briefly in March. He was here now... kami, this is more complicated than he thought. But he went back to a neutral, if somewhat somber expression. He kept moving forward, tail still stiff with a slight sigh.
He promised he would handle this. And so he will. Once they're out of here which for a mercy the exit was not far and in fact visible before them. A rift in reality on the other side of which there was a normal, mundane city on a normal, mundane September's day.]
... There is much we'll need to discuss. [He gestured towards the rift.]
The city before you is called Kaisou, located within "the US" in the year of 2023. It is safe there. Safer than it is in this Labyrinth. [He held out a hand.] Come. I shall answer any questions I am able with regards to this realm, the War... [A long pause.]
And Waver.
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That's right; The boy had a short temper during his tenure as my master during the Holy Grail War but had a kind way about him. A worthy retainer who promised to live out his hopes and dreams with no quarter in my stead.
[He did not outright ask exactly how the stranger knew of the boy as they now stood upon the threshold of his world and the next it would appear. A 'rift' as Takame called it separating this hellish place from a city which sounded much like Fuyuki in its own rite. Grinning wide at the prospect of leaving this place to the winds, Iskandar gives his newfound companion a slap on the back before wrapping a muscular arm about the man's neck letting loose a hearty burst of laughter.]
Then let us be rid of this vile place and make way to this 'Kaisou' you speak of my friend! Lead on and we shall discuss about my young master at length once we are full well and clear.
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Ah--. [Granted, the immense strength getting that much out of him was more than most. Nonetheless, he nodded and led them both out of this false Babylon.
Walking into the city, they stood at the edge of a Lake within what appeared to be an average if rather large park. The people around them didn't seem to bat an eye at the fact that Takame and Iskandar just popped out of nowhere. A far cry from the chaos they just left, but Takame scanned the area around them just in case.]
... Mm. We are in the clear. If you'll follow me I'll find somewhere that we may sit and have a rest. [Said as he started towards some sort of bench or table set that was available and could seat a brick house. As he walked, he spoke.]
Waver is someone I count among my closest friends here. [...] It was through him that I learned of the Holy Grail War of your realm. I hail from a different world entirely.
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This quite the modernized city filled with technological marvels which rival that of Fuyuki's own during my adventures throughout the Fourth Grail War. I will thoroughly enjoy exploring the furthest reaches this strange new world in due time!
[Clearly the king of conquerors was not too perplexed about his awakening in this newfound place, anywhere was better than the abysmal labyrinth they just found themselves entrapped within after all! Looking over towards Takame he follows closely beside the other until they find a place for them to sit down and rest while they continue to converse with one another.]
Truly? Then he must have reiterated my esteem and greatness in turn as his heroic spirit summoned to his aid!
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[... Perhaps he ought to explain that first and foremost. There was a serviceable bench not far away but rather than go to it he simply stopped walking and closed his eyes, contemplative.
He wanted to choose how best to phrase this, how to make it less painful to hear. It was obvious Iskandar and his Waver were just as close as the Waver Takame knew with his Servant. Deep in his heart he preferred to preserve Waver's comfort over a man he did not know. Was that selfish of him? Did it make him a bad person? Would his sister be angry with him for this, he wondered?
Was there any way to be a good person when having no choice but to expose a painful truth? Was there even a point to mincing words with a man who clearly wouldn't do so himself?
Takame sighed, his tail going stiff.]
... This realm pulls people from other worlds, such as the both of us. However, it is also capable of drawing people in from different possibilities within time and space. There are others like me in this realm who shared the journeys and allies I did, though before arriving here I never encountered them before.
[Another sigh as he turned to face Iskandar.]
... The Waver Velvet you know and the one I know... They are not the same man. Waver is here, ten years older than you knew him during the Fourth War.
But the Waver that exists in this realm did not summon a Rider class Servant. In fact... I do not believe he ever met his Fourth War's Rider.