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An undead citadel created before the cataclysm, Sahova is devoted to all kinds of magical research. The living may visit the island, if they are willing to obey its rules. [Lore]

A Good Day's Work

Postby Thomas Cosa on December 22nd, 2012, 5:03 am

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1st of Winter, 512 AV

"Amazing..."

Thomas let out a low whistle; he couldn't help it. Lab 15 was huge, cavernous. Golems decorated the entirety of the lab. The clank of tools meshed well with the strong smell of oil and Djed -- to Thomas, it was beautiful. Everything about this place stank of power, of opportunity. Everything he wanted.

The young animator too care as he made his way down the stairs. Many other pulsers and golems were busy loading and unloading creative gadgets and spare parts, Nuits conducting animations, pulsers carefully adding last touches to thousand miza golems --Thomas couldn't afford to make any mistakes here.

He smiled, as always, to the right people. And as always, he ignored everyone else. He had no plans for friends on the undead isle. Success. Power. Learning. But not for friends. Sahova was nothing more then a tool, a resource.

And Thomas would drain it dry.

"BOY! You, come here!" A familiar voice called out, gruff and ancient. FIlch. Thomas groaned inwardly, not wanting the old Nuit to hear.

"Master FIlch?" Thomas asked, a slight bow indicating the Nuit's higher status. While Thomas still wasn't sure if bowing was traditional in Sahova, or if the island could even claim a culture, but it had worked wonders in both Syliras and Mura. Flattery was a universal currency.

"Yes," The Nuit paused, seemingly perplexed by the young animator's gesture. Nonetheless he continued on, "Those boxes?" He gestured to three large boxes over by the stairs, "Move them to the docks. They are to prepared for loading and to be sent off. They will not be opened prior to arrival, understood?" FIlch nodded, and turned back.

Thomas sighed, and stared at the boxes. More manual labor and still no animations to show for it.

Great.

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A Good Day's Work

Postby Thomas Cosa on December 22nd, 2012, 6:54 am

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Strained groans echoed across the cavern. Sweat collected on his brow. His muscles screamed in protest.

This was agony.

This was slavery.

This was Sahova.

Still, Thomas pushed on. The boxes were heavy, but it wasn't impossible to balance all three and carry the loads collectively -- with the odd stop, of course. The last season had eaten away at the young man's muscle, his viatality. His health. Six years on Mura, six years of being the absolute picture of perfect health, gone in a season.

"But it was worth it," Thomas whispered, clinging to the three boxes. Gods, they were heavy. And slippery. Or was that his hands?

He continued on towards the upper floors, stopping often. This was not what he had expected, what he deserved. Thomas had traveled for a season, studied for years to feel confident enough in himself to even consider leaving for Sahova.

And now he was here, on the island.

Moving boxes.

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A Good Day's Work

Postby Thomas Cosa on December 23rd, 2012, 4:15 am

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Syna smiled warmly, as always. Should Sahova ever rid itself of it's undead problem and, of course, all the wandering dangerous failed expeirments, Thomas could see it becoming a resort of some kind. Even in winter, when Morwen was supposedly walking all of Mizahar, the isle managed a temperate climate. Thomas had even glimpsed the odd beach during his stay.

"It could be beautiful," Thomas sighed, taking in the island's scenary. The port as always was empty, and an eerie silence calmed the Laviku's waves. The sky was cloudless, and the odd desert bush could be seen. "Peaceful," Thomas muttered to himself, collecting the boxes again, spotting the golem he was to deliver them to.

Apparently, it had been waiting for Thomas too.

"Please identify your cargo," the metallic voice screeched, the golem stopping before the young pulser.

"Uh, three boxes from Lab 15, contents classified. Destination classified from carrier," Thomas responded boredly. He knew the routine.

"Please place...three boxes from Lab 15...on lift. Destination and contents will remain classified till shipment date," it finished, quickly carrying the contents away.

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A Good Day's Work

Postby Mirage on December 29th, 2012, 1:23 am

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