Made a new thread since the old one was four posts away from being full, and having the five year anniversary posts here instead is preferable!
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Ya tell me all that the literal second I hit "Add Reply" on that other thread. Yer the salt to my earth, Shuang.
Let it be known that Shuang forced me to edit this post. Shun the devil, SHUUUUN!
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It's a trap! These people are secretly the evil masterminds behind every single bit of Drama on AD. Open yer EYES fools!
Honestly though? They are great people. The RP is always fun, the events are always fun and, most importantly, they are just good folks in general. I may not be too active in RP lately (due to a variety of reasons) but I just love chatting with these folks all the same!
I really hope there are many more years to come with them and for them, no matter what.
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Edit it into your new post, then!!!
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yeah . . .
Some of my best years RPing came with these people. It was wonderful to start with one character and to see an unexpected twist which resulted in making most of my characters have history with this guild and it's members overall.
It was always in my best interest to try be an enjoyable RP partner but sadly my mental health hasn't been the best overall for helping me honor that interest.
It's still one of my greatest decisions ever to have joined this guild. Back in 2014 when I first heard about the Leaf, kept tabs on them primarily by stalking what they were doing here and there, then finally joining in early 2016. Soon-to-be three years. I'm still happy to be part of this community.
shuang is bad
I have this guild to thank for the best moments I've experienced in WoW roleplay. The characters I've interacted with, the storylines I've had the privilege to take part in and the wonderful, talented people I've got to meet both in game and in our real life meets have made participating in this guild over the last two and a half years worth every minute.
Y'all are great people, and great friends.
To five years more!
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The Fallen Leaf gathered tonight to reminiscent of the past. Inside an inn of Deadwash village in the distant Stormsong Valley they shared tales of their previous adventures and dangers spent side-by-side.
A long-lasting gathering that went into the night. Some locals, however, seem not too thrilled of eavesdropping.
https://tinyurl.com/FallenLeafInTheInn
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And here's the announcement I mentioned before:
Since currently the guild only has two non-officer ranks, we are introducing a new rank:
The Leafguard!The exemplary members, and the elite of the order. The Leafguards have a duty to assist Jade Shields in running each group and have authority over Swordsmen and Initiates.
In essence, this rank is one of only IC responsibility, and will better help us in finding and training people that might one day make suitable officers. The Leafguards will be helping out the actual officers of the guild in running the IC side of things, ranging from giving people tasks and leading them on missions.
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Five years, whew. Some guilds give that feeling of community between members but this is the only one i've ever been with that's actually felt like a proper close-knit group of friends instead. A fair few people have come and gone since the start but even more of us are still here with one character or another. I've had times where i've got restless and considered other guilds but none of them have ever really compared to here and i'm glad i've stuck around throughout them all.
I'll be at the next meet I swear.
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Our adventures continue in Kul Tiras and this time we were employed to search for some ancient pearls! As it turns out, these pearls are just some intoxicants used to practice escapism in these tough and trying times, as tragic as that sounds...
Our employer better not monopolize them in the market, nono!
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”Master, are you sure about this?”
”No.”
Budus watched as waves crashed against the beach in Stormsong Valley. It had been several days since Fallen Leaf continued their journey to Zandalar. No one had noticed that Budus stayed behind in Kul Tiras. Or perhaps they did. No one could ever tell what the reason was for actions Budus took. This time was no different. Gnome continued staring towards the sea. Sound of the sea and nearby warhorns echoing through the wind. He was not alone, though. Young black-haired human woman kept sitting next to him, watching as the man she was supposed to protect kept wasting his time on a shore. Near war zone.
”Order has moved to Voldun. We should-”
”No” Budus said towards the woman. Gnome sighed and continued watching over the sea. ”It has been several months since Argus. I haven’t been able to help the order at all during this time. Not a single time. I couldn’t save Rifael. I couldn’t help Sindaru when she was captured. I can’t even face Shuang now.”
Woman kept staring at Budus for moment, before she replied. ”If you wanted to have a counsel you could have asked her to stay here instead. You know i hate wasting time for nothing.”
Budus smiled. ”Eh. You would rather go join the war? I thought demons were smarter than to join war we mortals started.”
Woman shrugged. ”Better than staring at sea and hoping Horde will kill you. Not that it would be my problem.”
Most of the Leaf already knew who the woman next to Budus really was. Some called her his weapon. Some a monster. And some, a friend. She and her sister had ”worked” for the Leaf as long as Budus had. It was a mystery why they did. Gnome had used them a lot in the past. Whether it be fight, assassination or intel gathering. Budus would send them. But shortly after Budus returned from Argus, no one had seen these two for a while.
”Will you return to them someday. To your order?” Syrah looked at Budus with passive glance. Clearly not caring much for an answer,but being curious about it non the less.
”I don’t know. I guess it will all come down to her decision.” Budus said.
Syrah smirked. ”A mighty warlock. Fallen in love with another warlock. Who left you to rot in the order while she went to scour seas and lands for artifacts. And now you ask for -her- permission. Cute.”
Budus turned his head slowly towards Syrah, staring straight at her eyes. She knew Budus could easily put her away at any moment, but she didn’t care. She knew she was right.
”For someone who is about to have very long holiday you sure are making an effort to ruin it. Did i not promise you two would be free to go?” Budus spoke without a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
”Just admit that you want to spend the rest of your life with her. Hiding that from your order and your leader is stupid. Shuang probably knew from the start you would eventually go to Nanitiya’s side. We are speaking of a pandaren you have served for over three years now.”
”Eh. So you are saying i should just leave the order?” Expression on Budus face grew soft as he looked at the woman.
”I am saying you should find your partner and think things through. Order will wait. Or fall. Not that it matters to me. You can go back once you regain your spirit. Or if you get ditched. Again.”
Budus lied on his back. Staring at the sky and moving clouds instead of the sea. ”And you said you hate giving an advice.”
Syrah shrugged ”If it means we can stay in the Nether for longer, no.”
Budus frowned as he heard something. Footsteps. Closing in. From behind.
He stood up and glanced behind him. Syrah turned around aswell and faced at the direction of the sound. Did the Horde find out they were nearby?
Young woman appeared out of the horizon, walking towards the pair with bright smile on her face. If someone would have been near their location. They wouldn’t have believed their eyes. Woman was near identical to Syrah who stood next to Budus. Their clothes may have been different,but their faces, their bodies and their eyes were identical. Other feature making them apart was the longer hair that this woman had. Syrah had shorter hair. This woman had long black hair.
Woman finally reached Budus and Syrah. She exchanged glances with Syrah and looked down on Budus.
”I couldn’t find her.” Syrida said towards Budus, still smiling warmly at the gnome.
Budus looked down. How could he have failed. He had hired worgen to find her. He had asked people from his order to help him. He had even sent two of his demons to track down this gnome while he was busy helping the Leaf. And none of it worked.
Budus felt something sharp hitting his forehead before he fell down on the ground. Gnome groaned in pain as he started looking at what had happened. Right next to him was small rock with blue swirling image carved deep into the stone. Budus recognized this symbol from very familiar game, but that was irrelevant. He knew what this item was.
”She found me.” Syrida spoke at Budus who was still lying on the ground. ”And she agreed.”
Budus stood up again and grabbed the stone. He looked at the twins who now stood side by side. He felt his heart ache. These two were the demons he had saved long ago. Demons that he had trained since the fall of Black Temple. Demons that tried to kill him once or twice. And now, he was about to let them roam free in the Twisting Nether.
“It has been a long journey but eh. Stay safe and all that.” Budus nodded.
“This is simply a time for rest. Our war is still ahead, and we need your help on it. We will keep eye on the order while you are away. As part of our agreement.” It always amazed Budus how twins could speak the same words in same time. It even felt scary at times.
After saying this, the women turned around. Free to do as they want. To return back to Twisting Nether and ignore this planet they disliked the most.
“They sure grow fast.” Budus said as he watched the two go. His eyes focused now on the stone, and the rune in the stone. His decision was made. It was time to let go.
“Eh. I will be back.” He said and smiled. Rune flared into life. Blue bright colour surrounded the gnome and flashed.
Budus was gone.
"Small" story about what happened to Budus after Leaf landed to Kul Tiras. Since my courses for future uni studies have started and possible player place in esports team i will take time off from RP. I will come to RP once i find time for it, but it won't be on Budus. He will be back. Someday.
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The Leaf has returned to Pandaria after their rough trip to both Kul Tiras and Zandalar, and will be initially using their time there to rest. They are not allowed a complete peace of mind, though, as concerning reports of mantid gathering azerite have been delivered to the order. This along with whatever other work the Leaf comes across in the near future will be next on their agenda.
We have also prettied up (and updated) our Argent Archives page: http://www.argentarchives.org/node/139010?
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In the absence of anything interesting to say, I suppose a quick breakdown of what's happened lately is necessary!
...We've been fighting some cultist mumbo-jumbo, related to some funky memory magic that is required to break several magical seals around Pandaria. We're making good progress so far.
I wouldn't know anything about this myself. :eyes:
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16/10/2018 12:47Posted by
Rifael
We've been fighting some cultist mumbo-jumbo, related to some funky memory magic that is required to break several magical seals around Pandaria. We're making good progress so far.
You aren't secretly trying to get the mists back, are you? *narrows eyes*
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Almost a month since last update, hoo boy! Fret not, the Leaf has been actively pursuing work, even if not so much on the forums. The group took part in a joint operation (with <the Wun Dynasty> and <Ronin>) to venture into the mantid lands to find out what they were up to with the azerite they have been gathering lately.
The trip was a success with varying levels of competence each day, but with the work done, the Leaf headed to Townlong. There they saved a yaungol kid from a certain death, and after looking around for the missing parents, decided they should find him a safe place to stay, and since none of the local tribes were willing to take him either, the Leaf journeyed to Kun-Lai.
There was a moment of respite, before an angry yaungol father entered the picture, and the group was faced with a difficult decision that may have resulted in more problems later down the line.
Now, the group is on the search for a nefarious fel user in Kun-Lai, racing to find them before more sacrifices are made!
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16/10/2018 12:47Posted by
Rifael
In the absence of anything interesting to say
...I'll just say we've been here and there in Pandaria - much like the post above me says. We've thwarted the nefarious plans of the warlock in Kun-Lai and now we're enjoying some peace and quiet in Binan.
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The Leaf’s quiet time was interrupted by an urgent request for the group to head to One Keg. There, they were informed by a gravely injured Wu Kao scout of a group of zandalari (once again) attacking Zouchin.
As requested by the scout, the Leaf headed there, through the mountains and zandalari ambushes using a hidden passage. After a few days of battling now suspected pirates, the Leaf managed to damage their ship and reduce their numbers enough for them to reconsider their priorities, and so they left the village alone.
On their way back to Binan from Zouchin, the group ran into a familiar person from Adrian’s past, and the next day everything went wrong: Adrian abducted forcefully through a portal, and the group left with only days to find and attempt a rescue…
I’ll be updating the thread more frequently now to ensure it doesn’t end up locked through inactivity!
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It was NOT nefarious, it was consensual and you didn’t thwart my plans, you wandblocked me. You know how long it took me to get her to agree to the chains? You Pandaren are the worst!
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