Mana vs Steel?

[Artemis]

Artemis gasped, her mouth hanging open as she looked around, "Your world is sure a heck of a lot more crowded then mine..." She said quietly as she was taking everything in, he lived in a world where he could see the living and the dead, something she had only thought existed in the land of books.

[Familon]

Yeah it sure can be, but I couldnt imagine not seeing them really, most of these wandering spirits havent crossed over yet

Familon took a moment of silence to think about how these people must feel, having died with such regrets that they were unable to cross over, then snapped back to his version of reality

Oh how rude of me, Artemis, this is Sandi, this is the part were you would shake her hand, but Sandi somewhat lacks those skills

The spirit stuck her tongue out at Familon and spoke in a sort of annoyed but friend like tone

"The first shaman to come along in soooo many years and it had to be someone like you"

[arkham]

The transparent image of the young girl wavered for a moment, then darkened. The image contorted, its form blackening, limbs withering. Her fine, elegant hands twisted into hideous claws, long fingers ending in burned stumps. Her face, once demure and radiant, twisted as though in pain. Her mouth tore open, and she appeared to wail in anguish.

The same hideous transformation was affecting the other spirits as well. The sky itself darkened, turning the colour of an ugly bruise. The buildings began to shimmer as though writhing themselves. Demonic faces appeared on building faces, twisting as though trying to bite their way through the world.

Trees withered, flowers died. A deep humidity swept the plaza carrying the scent of rotting plants and sweat.

A sibilant voice whispered across the wind. "Welcome to my world".

Suddenly the vision cleared, and everything returned to normal. The voice continued, "That shall be the fate of this world when the gate opens. That shall be your fate. See you at the end times."

[Artemis]

Artemis was still a bit shocked by the amount of spirits around, was it like this everywhere...? How many people had died and weren't able to go where they belonged...? She thought about it for a moment before she realized she was being introduced, to not be rude she spoke, "It's nice to meet you Sandi." she said, giggling a little at the comment directed at Familon.

[Familon]

"Likewise"

She said with a sweet smile, seeming a little more happy to talk to someone other than the same old Shaman day in and day out

Natually I won't be able to let you keep the helm forever, even the most stable people will lose their minds in a world like this

[Artemis]

Artemis nodded, "I have been told mine isn't the stablest as it is, but I thank you for letting me borrow it today. It makes me realize how much more there is to the worlds." She replied with a smile, tilting her head at Sandi again. "At least I know why it looked like he was talking to himself, I just thought he was a little eccentric."

[Familon]

"Oh he can be quite odd, ive known him since he was a little bub"

Sandi here is one of those spirits who cannot cross over.... she suffered amniesia before her death and cannot remember what it is she regrets

"Right...so I travel around with Familon every now and then, in hopes I will come across something to trigger a memory"

[Artemis]

Artemis felt sorry for the ghost, she couldn't imagine what it would be like to have amnesia (or could she...?), let alone after you were dead. "Well that sounds like a good plan, if there were anything I could do to help I would." She replied, as she really would, but not knowing anthing she couldn't be much help.

[Familon]

"Oh don't worry dear, I am pretty sure I do not know who you are"

Ahem!

"Oh oh right, you wanted to know about this Wymon fellow, well I hear he is going to be competeing once again in the next tournament"

Oh really, this sucks, I am a pacifist, do I really have to fight a bunch of guys to get a shot at the champ

[Artemis]

"I could give it a shot, but I've been told the matches are rather serious, and I have a weakness I have yet to get by." she replied uncertainly, but it would be worth a shot now wouldn't it...?

[Familon]

Familon looked at Artemis for a moment, even though he knew very little about her, he still knew her and doubted if he had it in him to strike her, should they face off against each other, but if she was able to beat him... then it would seem logical that she would be the best choice to face off against Wymonselak

At the point Sandi made a nudging movement at Familon, knowing what he was thinking about at the moment, he was always the same

"Familon, dear Familon, can't you look at women as warriors ever, no offense dear, but this sweet boy would find it hard to make any offensive movements at you"

[Artemis]

"Yeah, though he wouldn't really have to. It's a bit silly but maybe you two will see someday." She replied, as all she had to do was nick someone with her sword, blood shed through violence terrified her, it could bring her to her knees. She wasn't going to say it out though, it was too embarrassing, but she was always willing to help even if she could prove useless.

[Familon]

"Weeeeeellllllll there might be another way however....."

Hmmm? what are you talking about Sandi?

"It is not totally unheard of, but groups of challengers have enterred together before, they join forced and overcome several challenges to prove themselves worthy...... then you are rewarded with a chance to fight the champion... although its been a while since that has happened and I think only one person is aloud to face off agaist him, I cant quite remember"

Familon mused this over for a few moments before turning to Artemis, he would much rather take this option over fighting with the girl

[Artemis]

"That does sound more promising than entering alone." she replied as she thought for a moment on it, but the question was, would they be able to do it...?

[Familon]

Familon knew of the talents he possesed but did he really have the prowess to face off against challenges that would face them in the preliminery rounds, with Artemis at his side he stood a better chance.... although he was unaware of what she could actualy bring to a fight

What the hell, I am game, what's the worse that could happen

"You could die and id have to put up with you to a much further extent than I do now"

But id leave a beautiful corpse