Spooked. (3)

To My Dearest Ebbie,

You might have received a letter from Ceaz regarding what happened recently. I only found out just now that I haven't been sent to the netherworld at all! It's Halloween. The spooky occasion! Why didn't I think of that sooner? Well, at least it's alright now. I found out from some random girl that it wasn't Halloween when I tried to suck her blood using my "fangs" and when I realized that I didn't have any fangs at all!Yeah, I had to admit, what I did was really stupid. What also startled me was that Ceaz and Zak told me I was possessed by the sword and I attacked them! I thought it was a dream that time, but it was actually real. I got this really bad lump on my head courtesy of Irichi's "treatment" and I had to put some ice or frost under my helm to help heal it. I also realized that many of us paladins were on holiday leave, so I requested a leave as well!

I went trick or treating with Ceaz and the guys, and we were dressed up in all sorts of costumes, and Zak wore a vampire costume as well. Zak wore this weird wig that made his hair look short and slick. It made me wonder how he could even get all of his long black hair underneath such a thing. We made some poses and came up with some great ones!

We also encountered some weird guys called Pumpkin Cafe' Waiters that drop candies when you beat 'em. I know, I could've just gone from house to house to ask for some candy, but what's more fun than beating up monsters and taking away the candy they have? It tastes great, and it also makes you strong. We thought these were just some troublemakers in costumes at first, but it turns out they really ARE servants of Dracul.

Have you tried wearing various costumes? Personally I enjoy these vampire and werewolf costumes I found. Ceaz and Zak hate my werewolf costume though. They said I almost turned into one when I was possessed by the sword.

Feels weird walking around in it, but it was alright. I enjoyed the whole trick or treating thing.

Stay safe, and Happy Halloween!

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Spooked. (2)

Dear Ebbie,

Hi there, this is Ceaz. You may know that your dear brother has been writing strange messages to you recently. Allow me to explain why. I was actually with him on the way to Libra until he drank too much iced tea and fainted. (I know right? Who else gets drunk from iced tea?) By the time we got to Odellia by accident, he now keeps thinking he has died and has been sent to the netherworld, where in reality, it's actually just Halloween decorations and festivities.

Now many new monsters have been causing trouble this time, but Prawnt has decided to "guide our souls back to heaven" and we went along with it. Why did we do it? Zak thought it was fun to mess with Prawnt once in a while. It was also kind of embarrassing being with Prawnt as he was warding off costumed adventurers trick or treating here and there, thinking they were really evil spirits! Well, you think that's weird? Here comes the interesting part.

You may have seen those monsters called Draculs such as this illustration. We all know that if you get bitten by one, you turn into a vampire yourself. Well, as Prawnt was fighting one of these things, he got bitten after he defeated it, and Prawnt suddenly went hysterical. It was as if he was the Count of Van Cliff when he got bitten, and he found this vampire costume, wore it, and proclaimed himself under a new identity. The Vampire Knight.


Ever since then, he has been claiming that he sparkles in the daylight, can seduce any woman he meets, and he suddenly had a craving for eating forest creatures. Yeah, your brother was really effed up that time so Zak and I decided to break the joke to him and tell him it's Halloween. We did tell him but he wouldn't believe us, and he really DOES believe he's been turned into a vampire, and he set out to kill a Dracul for revenge. Zak and I ran after him to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.

All he said as he ran was, "THE SWORD COMMANDS ME!!!". It must have something to do with that sword, or he probably inhaled a lot of opium again. So off we went to run after Prawnt, until we found him in the swamps, defeating another Dracul he found.


Is it in the tempura he eats or is he just plain crazy? When we finally caught up to him, all he kept doing was laughing and laughing in a boisterous manner, proclaiming himself as Count Tempura, The Vampire Knight. He also started to talk in this strange accent that even we couldn't understand much. Zak was also starting to lose patience and tried to snap him out of it by punching him in the face. But it didn't hurt Prawnt one bit and he just laughed it off. (Knights ARE tough.)

When we got back to Libra, we met Irichi and the girls, and by this time, Prawnt still thinks he's a real vampire and tried to seduce Irichi. Well, all he got was a massive katar slam in the nuts and that knocked him out for... I think a few hours. Still, it didn't work and he's still under the illusion that he's a vampire... WITH A BODY OF A WEREWOLF UNDERNEATH.


At first I thought he just found half a werewolf costume and wore it, but when we saw his sword glow in an eerie manner, and Irichi claimed they didn't do anything to him recently, maybe he really IS turning into a werewolf because of the sword!!! (Another sign was that his eyes weren't in their usual perverted tone.) The sword was probably messing with his perception of reality, so Zak and I had to stop him. It was an ugly sight, as your brother was hairy all over and technically naked because of the fur.

We fought him as if he were in a trance, Zak told me to concentrate on getting that sword out of his hand. He was tough to beat actually, until Cailey finally came and placed some sort of seal to exorcise the evil spirit out of Prawnt. Prawnt (or the spirit rather) just laughed and told us, "THIS BODY IS OURS. WE WILL DO AS WE PLEASE WITH IT." Suddenly Irichi comes bursting into the room shrieking. She then said something along the lines of, "NO ONE DOMINATES UKE-SAMA BUT ME!!!".

Then the evil spirit replied.

"SILENCE MAN-WOMAN HYBRID."





...







We were startled by what she did to the possessed Prawnt. In a fit of rage, she raised her katar, and using the blunt end, she slammed Prawnt all the way down to the first floor of the inn. What's scary was, we were on the fourth floor that time. As soon as we got down to the first floor, the sword was no longer in Prawnt's hand and it stopped glowing. Zak examined the sword and said the spirit has been exorcised from it. We were all relieved as we saw Prawnt slowly returning to normal. Well, normal as in his usual normal self. We all know how peculiar your brother is, Ebbie.

We were all quite relieved as Prawnt got up and only complained of a severe headache and a few bruises as Cailey went to treat him. Amazingly, he got up and said he was ready to go adventuring again. Well, it really wasn't pleasant on the eyes as he was naked. In the lobby. In front of lots of people. Frustrated, Zak threw him a pair of pants.

So how is Prawnt now? Well he still thinks he's in the netherworld and has been turned into a vampire. So he still goes around town proclaiming to be the Vampire Knight, Hero of the Night or something like that in a helm and vampire costume. He still uses the sword that he was possessed with. Don't worry, Zak said there would be no chance of any evil spirit possessing that sword again. He still won't believe us that it's Halloween and that he's not in the netherworld.

Till then, he'll write to you soon he said.

With regards,
Ceaz

Spooked.

To My Dearest Ebbie,

After my adventures in Faeras I decided to go back to Libra for a well deserved rest. However, on the ferry headed towards home, I suddenly fell asleep. And when I got up, I ended up in Odellia somehow but something was different. Pumpkins were everywhere, everything was dark and spooky, bats kept flying around, and there were so many decorations and candies around town. From that point on, I concluded one thing Ebbie, I was dead. THIS MUST BE THE NETHERWORLD.

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I was frightened the time I landed in Odellia. I didn't know what to do, where to go, and more importantly, I didn't even know if I was going to see you again. Now this small blue bat kept following me everywhere I went, and even my sword was different. Now could this be related to that ghost I helped in town the other time? All I could remember was...

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Yeah, I guess that's all I could remember. Then I remember seeing Zakriid and Ceaz, and concluded those were their lost souls, and I volunteered to guide them out of the netherworld. So I told both of them to jump into the magma near netherworld Libra and they both knocked me on the head, and I couldn't remember a thing after that. I knew I should have worn my helm that time!

There were also many werewolves and vampires outside of town. As a hero of justice and the bane of all malice, I attacked them without hesitation. I laugh in their faces as they lay defeated.

Now I'm still not sure what is up with all these weird decorations around the netherworld. I'll write to you again as soon as I sort this out. This sword I got is weird... it keeps trying to tell me something in a weird language.

Stay safe! Hope this letter reaches you.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

BECAUSE WE ARE MEN!

To My Dearest Ebbie,

Now as I am writing this to you, I just got back from a mission to halt the logging operations controlled by the lumberjack foreman Karlberg in the Great Forest. Of all the enemies I have ever face, I must tell you that Karlberg is probably the most cowardly of evil-doers I have ever encountered.

I was with a group of adventurers when the rest of my team were isolated and I was left to face Karlberg alone. He suddenly caught us off guard as I went forward to scout the area only to become isolated. I know Ebbie, it was a headstrong move, but you know how stubborn I am sometimes when my blood gets hot and pumping for action. Karlberg came swooping down with his machine and several lackeys joined in the brawl as well.

If you've seen how Karlberg fights, you know what I'm talking about. He rides this weird contraption that he probably uses for logging, and uses it to attack anyone who would dare trespass in his logging operations. WHAT A COWARD. Unlike other monsters and enemies you fight, Karlberg doesn't face you man-to-man with a weapon. He rides this sissy machine thingy that isn't as fair in a fight itself! What a cheat.

After a few passes, I finally defeated Karlberg and destroyed his contraption. There he was Ebbie, laying down on the ground, lamenting on why I was able to defeat him and his machine. I immediately gave a short, heroic speech in these exact words: "THAT IS BECAUSE YOU DO NOT FIGHT WITH HONOR! A REAL BATTLE IS ONE THAT IS FOUGHT WITH DETERMINATION! GUTS! AND CALLING OUT YOUR ATTACKS!" As he was carried by two paladins to be jailed, he asked me again why we Dragonicans fight.

I replied, "WE FIGHT... BECAUSE... WE ARE MEEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!" Then a female paladin whacked me on the head with her sword.

It was a great day Ebbie! We were able to bring this evildoer... TO JUSTICE.

Stay safe Ebbie, AND FIGHT LIKE A MAN.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Of Shrooms and Fungoids

To My Dearest Ebbie,

It is good to hear that you are back in your cheerful state again. I'm really happy for you, however please stop being curious on what yaoi is. It is an evil thought that Irichi and the girls want to corrupt you with. Probably more evil than Elga's corruption! Haha! Anyway, you have been to the Fungoid Village, right? It's this beautiful village in the middle of Faeras inhabited by the Fungoids, a peaceful race of mushroom folk.

I was taking a break from engaging Kentar patrols and I found time to chat with Fungoid Elder, Masiroon who told me something of interest. I'm sure you've encountered those annoying creatures called Shrooms right? Shroom Thieves, Shroom Soldiers, they're all over the damp Candescent Caverns, as well as areas around Faeras.

The Shrooms and Fungoids used to work together side by side a long time ago. Fungoids were well-known for creating and building various tools to make work more efficient, and they are well-versed in the sciences of business and technology. The Shrooms on the other hand focused on sheer military force, and many Shrooms devoted themselves into perfecting the art of warfare. The Shrooms and Fungoids lived in peace, with the Shrooms hunting monsters for food, as well as keeping the peace in their city as a security force, and the Fungoids maintaining homes and creating all sorts of productive industries.

However, on one dark night, the Shrooms have suddenly gone berserk. This also happened at the same time when Paris was on her way to free Elga. Much of the Fungoid-Shroom city was destroyed and what's left of it is the Fungoid Village you see today. Unlike their counterparts, the Shrooms hate sunlight so most of them have retreated into dark place like caves, or into the foggy reaches of the forest where no light could penetrate.

If you venture past the Tutu Tree Forest, you would find the remains of their once beautiful city, an Abandoned Mushroom Factory, and a former housing estate now known as the Sleepy Slums. You could take a look, but many monsters live there now, as well as Mimir Tribesmen who patrol the area. You could also find Shrooms in the Forgotten Forest, as that place is rather foggy and damp, a perfect place for a Shroom to live in. The Fungoids have tried to figure out what caused their Shroom brothers to go berserk, but sadly, their mages have failed so far in their research.

They have also started to cooperate with the Mimir Tribe in halting the Dragon Expedition's supply lines. Commander Evan has instructed us to be vigilant as those supply lines are key to keeping Camp Steven intact.

Another interesting piece of info! You've probably encountered Myrdal in the Candescent Caverns right? He's actually a Fungoid gone mad and joined the Shrooms. What made him go berserk is still a mystery.

Stay safe Ebbie, watch out for those Mimir poison darts!

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Krazy Kentars

To My Dearest Ebbie,

Now let's put all of those things behind us alright? Surely you could sort this out yourself. I know you can. There are some issues that even I, your brother cannot interfere with. Now be a good girl and smile, alright? Now that we've put that behind us, let me tell you about that little encounter I had the other day. Now somewhere past the swamp, and somewhere near where the Fungoid Village is located, there's an area in between that called the Gods' Sanctuaries.

I've heard this was an area where sacrifices were made to the Ancient Golem, Aram of the Kundara Dungeon. Many similar golems could be seen in the fields, awaiting worshipers. Recently, they are being controlled by Paris to collect people's souls. According to one adventurer I've met, he said all those who have given up hope can sell their soul to Elga to fulfill their desires. Selling your soul (and not equipment souls) is just not right at all. Us Dragonians were given a soul in order for us to forge our own destinies, and not wait for it.

I went there to explore the area and found out majority of the Kentar Tribe have sold their souls and have pledged allegiance to Elga. The Kentars used to be a friendly bunch but somehow, their warchief, Karous has made a fateful decision for all the Kentar tribes. A few Rebel Kentars have fled like Pyrei, and they are currently helping us fight off the Kentars that threaten nearby Fungoid Village.

While exploring the area, I engaged a few Kentar patrols here and there until I found this strong Kentar named Proxima. From what I've heard, he was also a warchief like Karous, but was shunned by his fellow Kentars for different views. He was the first to sell his soul to Elga, and would soon be corrupted wholly, as he has glowing eyes and everything. A traveler told me he used to be a kind Kentar warchief.

I had to admit, Proxima is just another victim of Elga, twisted into this horrible monstrosity. However, it is my duty to rid the land of corrupted things, so I just had to put Proxima out of his misery by slaying him. His glowing eyes almost intimidated me for a second, but I maintained my composure as I faced this corrupt Kentar. He was certainly agile, as he kept galloping around trying to skewer me with his lance. All it took was Impervion, and a Broom Jab here and there. My hammer stuns him as well!

When I finally defeated him, his corpse disappeared and I saw souls coming out of it, wailing. This just proves that anything that was as pure-hearted as Proxima before could be corrupted into something so vile.

Now stay safe, I've heard Shrooms are catching up to the Fungoids near their village.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Remembering Again.

To My Dearest Ebbie,

It has been a while since I've reminisced our days back when we were still free warriors. We went through a lot of tough times together, but we managed to pull through in the end. It'd always seem that we were inseparable. However, in order to bring order to this world, we would have to forge our own paths to create our own destinies. That brought me the decision that we split up, so that we may become stronger. I know you understand this perfectly Ebbie. Remember when you got your first warrior gear?

You even got lost on the way to Commander Dustin's. Heck, you're the only person I know who has a worse sense of direction than Cailey. (We were headed for the sanctuaries once, and she somehow ended up in the swamps.) Haha, don't tell her that. She'd kill me. Anyway, you were such a playful, carefree person back then.

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What really struck me that time was when we walked down the marketplace and you saw all those big swords, as if you were a little kid peering into a candy shop window. Your were wide-eyed, and I could tell from those eyes you wanted to wield those big swords someday.

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Compared to what you are nowadays, I'd say you're very matured now. For some reason that innocent smile has rubbed off your face. Did something happen? You know you could confide it to me anytime. What made me decide to become a knight back then? At first, it was pretty much the basis of looking cool in flashy armor and enduring a lot of hits, but when I finally realized after taking my oath, I had a responsibility to fulfill. A sworn duty to protect people, including you, Ebbie.

I'm somehow worried about you lately Ebbie, just write down your problem in your next letter and we'll sort it out, alright?

Stay safe, I love you.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Fangirl's Fantasy

To My Dearest Ebbie,

I found another piece of mail entitled "Fan Art" and when I opened it, I got this:

(Do I really look THAT submissive? Click image to enlarge.)

The following caption? It only said "Uke Prawnt". Right, this is probably another sick joke created by Irichi and the other girls who want to pin me down as nothing more but a submissive person! It's the thought that counts? Well, perhaps. You don't get much people who would want to draw you, but this is... I don't know.

In the end, it's probably another yaoi fangirl's fantasy.

Stay safe, don't read yaoi. You're a better girl than that.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

OOC: Many thanks to Ceaz for this drawing!
From left to right: Dobby, Prawnt, Ceaz. Squealing Fangirl: Mizureii

Ramen Rider Tempura

To My Dearest Ebbie,

I am one of the few knights who have a sense of individuality. I'll tell you one thing Ebbie, most knights you would come across are as boring as the next. Like a machine, they will follow most orders unquestioned (and Rangers come second to that.) However, you know me very well as your brother for being a peculiar individual. The other day, I bumped into someone known as Archmage Kikuchi (he insisted I call him sensei), and he told me I could become stronger if I ever wanted to protect people.

Establishing my benchmark as the Tempura Knight, he gave me some sort of device that would create some sort of super-armor. Almost as if I was on Impervion for a long period of time! My strength doubles, but it could only last for as long as I could save the people I want to protect.

I have a name. I AM... RAMEN RIDER TEMPURA!

(Click images to enlarge for awesomeness.)

I AM THE HERO OF JUSTICE! THE BANE OF ALL MALICE! I AM PRAWNT! With the help of my so-called "Prawn Zector" it allows me to transform into Ramen Rider Tempura for a short amount of time! With this newfound strength, I will be able to fulfill my duty as a knight, and furthermore, A HERO.

Stay safe Ebbie! Archmage Kikuchi is a D.O.M. who wants to meet you, despite being the creator of my device.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

OOC: Many thanks to Ceaz for these drawings! ;D

Meet The Mika Tribe

To My Dearest Ebbie,

I just got back from another tiring adventure today. I'm sure you're still worried about what happened when I was "abducted" by someone into the forest. Well, it turns out that the person who rescued me was a hunter from the Mika Tribe. He said my wounds from that explosion were severe, and I needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of Libra to recuperate my wounds. Funny thing is, I haven't felt any wounds ever since I woke up, but they kept insisting I was asleep for a week.

(The guy who rescued me)

The hunter introduced himself as Shangor from the Mika Tribe, a group of people indigenous to the Great Forest. Currently they are in an all-out war with the lumberjacks as well as other hostile forest creatures that have overrun their city in Grasswind Hills. The city they have built in the forest harmonizes with nature very well, but Karlberg's lumberjacks want to cut it all down under a contract from Paris.

We then traveled to the Mika Tribe's current outpost at Pinecone Knoll, where they have been using a small area as a base of operations. They were really lacking in manpower because I've seen other adventurers and mercenaries at the site as well. Just as we were about to meet the young oracle of the Mika Tribe, a really really BIG spider suddenly came down on her and snatched away her stuffed toy. It then escaped into the forest using its webs. Without hesitation, I purused the giant spider into Grasswind Hills, the Mika Tribe's former city. (I was also able to use my Tempura catchphrase, "TEMPURA KNIGHT, AWAYYYYYY!" in this situation.)

I reached Grasswind Hills and found out this wasn't a bad place at all, if it weren't for all those spiders and grasshopper things buzzing around the whole place. Many supplies were still left behind after the Mika Tribe evacuated, and these gnarly monsters were guarding it with their lives. However, my main focus for now was to hunt down that giant spider.

I traversed through all sorts of transportation devices used to get around the forest city, as well as fighting monsters along the way. They were persistent, I tell you. If one fell, three would appear. It was a good thing Shangor and the rest provided support by using their super long-range bows that could beat any Trapper hands down in terms of range.

I then went into a section called the "Chief's Quarters". It was a large area and nothing was in it. It was also quiet. A bit too quiet. That's when I noticed that something was creeping up behind me. Something real BIG. I looked at this looming shadow in front of me as it grew bigger, bigger, and bigger. When I turned around, there it was. The giant spider. Although I believe it was called a Sporespike Barrier in the Adventurer's Manual. I was caught off guard and it pounced on me.

(Oh noes. GET OFF ME!!!)

WAS THIS SPIDER TRYING TO RAPE ME OR SOMETHING? It only started to hump up and down and was not even attacking. It was also squealing in an affectionate tone. So I drew my blade and attacked the blasted thing. Finally, I got the spider agitated and it became furious as it bared its fangs. Shangor then called out, "You're on your own kid! Our arrows can't pierce its shell!". Looks like I was in a sticky situation.

It tried to trap me with its sticky webs and poison goo, but I wouldn't fall or flinch after using my Impervion skill. That helped me keep going, as well as playing with time by using my time magic called Time Reverse. That buff helped me defeat the blasted thing faster than Vega saying "Uncle". My Solstice Sword's fiery aura was somehow effective against the spider's wooden body. After impaling its head with my sword, the spider gave a painful growl and was finally killed. I found the stuffed toy it stole hanging onto one of its antennae. It must have used it as a decoration or something.

I then journeyed back with Shangor and the rest to Pinecone Knoll (who were somehow carrying large bags), where the oracle was waiting. I returned her stuffed toy and she seemed pleased. After giving me her traditional Mika Tribe blessing, we partook in a lavish feast that night, where I was able to taste all sorts of delicious things! I was so hungry that time that I didn't mind what I was eating. I then asked Shangor what I just ate as I rubbed my bloated stomach. All he said was,

"Spiders".

I felt a bit sick after hearing that, because those were the spiders I killed that afternoon, and the Mika Tribesmen were gathering the spider corpses I left behind. That explained the large bags they were carrying on the way back.

I also gave them a bit of my know-how in cooking, and they enjoyed my recipe for Spider Tempura Fry! It goes well with mayonnaise, yes?

Stay safe Ebbie, you'll never go hungry in Pinecone Knoll. Just kill a spider!

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

Letter from Zakriid

Prawnt—

Cailey, Leongarde, Ceaz, Sid, Diane, Dias and I have reached Ashmist Village safely as I write this. I do not know why you chose me to keep such a correspondence, but I’m telling you that I do not appreciate being made to write one bit. We have not seen your sister Ebbie on the way here, though Dias sends word that his sister Diane managed to glean from reliable sources that Ebbie is safe.

Journey?
You want me to tell you about our journey?

Well.

It was full of shit. No, I know what you’ll think. The world is always full of shit for me. You’re right about that. I don’t even know why Cailey, Ceaz and Leongarde managed to make me pick up my lance again, but I can’t do anything about that now.

No, I have not read your mail lately. It’s only Cailey who’s forcing me to write these things, and I told you, I hate writing.


Ashmist Village is. Well. A village. With mist, apparently. Even from where I sit on the rooftop of our inn I can sense the Frost Shiva’s dark magics. I will not go into detail here as to what the magic of that dragon feels, because I doubt that a Paladin could appreciate the technical terms I am so fond of. To keep it simple…ever since we got here Cailey and I have been feeling rather sick. I’ve already vomited two times.

Ceaz, Dias and Sid are all eager to go join the first party tomorrow to the Van Cliff citadel. I hope my supply of cakes, grape candy and yogurt lasts. You still owe me some 200 slices of cake, you bastard, don’t you dare think I’d forgotten about that.

Give our regards to Irichi, your distant cousin Heil, to Marj…and if you meet my younger brother Raime tell him the package will arrive, just wait for it. Say hi to Kureha, Goryu and Milie too, if ever you meet each other on the road (though I doubt that; they’re having too much fun making pink sharksfin soup).

Tomorrow we leave.

PS.
The nights here are abnormally chilly – and the darkness is thicker than the eternal dusk of Libra. Cailey says hi. She’s beside me right now. She says if you meet Vitali (Harlequin sporting the superia armor with a ridiculous pirate hat), please send her hi and tell him to never miss his meals.

Have you ran into Ciel, Natsumi, Auburn, Aeir, Mynthe and Sieg lately? We haven’t seen them.

An Act of Terror?

To My Dearest Ebbie,

Well then, did you enjoy that fashion contest the other day? They'll announce who would be Mr. & Ms. Dragonica in a week or so! Anyway, something crazy happened to me again. Trouble erupted in Libra when some miscreants under the cover of night planted bombs all over the Merchants' Quarter, and it was our job to diffuse these bombs our protective riot shields. Commander Hoffman ordered us to suit up and sent us to various locations around the town.

(Bomb spotted...)

When I found the bomb at the said location, I immediately put my riot shield in front of me. Who knows what would happen if this bomb would have exploded? Well, I was wrong. As I was nearing the bomb to attempt to diffuse it, all of a sudden...

(OH SH--)

You guessed it right, Ebbie. It exploded. An explosion that was so powerful that I was knocked unconscious. I really couldn't get what happened when it suddenly exploded, it didn't even hurt me but just blew me away somewhere far. And total darkness came next. My mind was a blank until an image appeared in my head.

I saw someone in the outfit I wore a few days ago, and he told me that I have yet to fulfill my oath as a Tempura Knight. An oath that Tempura Knights like me have sworn in since we became knights. To protect, serve, and preserve life until the day we die. So it wasn't my time yet to die, huh? Thank goodness I am still writing this letter to you, my dear Ebbie.

Then I remember waking up in some small tent, half-naked and I found my suit of armor nearby. I got up and wore my armor, and looked for the person who brought me here. I looked outside and I found out I was somewhere within the vicinity of the Ocher Forest, because of the large Brownwoods in the area. Even this small tent was built on a wooden platform attached onto the tree.
I have to stop writing now Ebbie, my joints suddenly hurt, and I think I hear someone coming. It's pretty convenient that these small Hor birds could be used as mail couriers.

Stay safe.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

The Port of WHAT???

To The Two Nosy Reporters,

I've heard you guys are taking in all kinds of scoops and stuff right? Well, consider this letter as a tip of sorts. I know you're busy with other stories like the mysterious "ball snatcher" that preys on weak men, and the mysterious blue bird that is somehow present everywhere. But hear me, nosy reporters. This is probably one of the most controversial things we have found right under our noses.

Anyway, I was with a few friends at the Port of Winds, El Grego's capital and center of commerce and trade. We were having a few drinks here and there until one of the lads mention that that "thing" he spotted over there looks like a ****.

Well, being the clueless person as I usually was I really didn't get it at first, until I realized what he was implying and bashed him on the head for it. "F**K NOW I CAN'T STOP IMAGINING IT TOO!!!" I told the others as they also laughed out loud. Really, there has been some controversy surrounding these weird-shaped cylindrical posts. I know it looks like a fish, but you know how everyone's imagination could be so wild nowadays.

If you have noticed, all of these have been incorporated into the town's design. Just look around the city. You'll find it almost anywhere. Any leads on this one? Well I'm not really so sure myself. But why would our sovereign Steven Jr. implement this design in the first place, especially in a city rife with children???

If you want something more convincing, here's a picture of the fence in front of his mansion.


Yet I think in the end, it's all up to your imagination, and the way you think. Just wanted to give you a small head's up.

Oh yeah, and please stop following me. Someone ransacked my room the other day, specifically my underwear drawer. I suspected it would be you though there would be more plausible suspects.

Godspeed,
Prawnt, The Tempura Knight

Style!

To My Dearest Ebbie,

Have you heard about that Fashion Pageant they are holding in Libra? Whoever wins that contest gets to win the costume they wore for 90 days! Sounds interesting right? That's why your dear ol' brother decided to give this a shot. Now I really ain't someone who has that much taste in fashion, so I had to ask someone with style. I talked to Dias about it. He first told me to match it with my already red hair first so we could eventually create a costume worth the contest!

It took us almost a few hours deciding what to pick out (and I could swear Irichi was watching from the shadows again...) until we were able to find a good set of clothes. I stepped into the changing room to remove my armor, and came out with this.

Dandy little outfit eh? I must say this outfit was pretty uncomfortable to wear at first, but I eventually realized I look pretty awesome in the end. I wore a Wild West's Hat, a Casual Red Jacket, Cyber Look Bottoms, a pair of Eastern Hunter Gloves, and a pair of Kendo Boots. It turned out nice after countless arrangements here and there.


I've heard this contest only lasts a week so if you want to participate, I suggest you do so now, my dear Ebbie. All costumes on the market are sold for 100 cash each and would only last a day if you do buy 'em, so I am using every moment today to try out this outfit in battle as well! The Tempura Knight finally has a new outfit! And he looks awesome and stylish in it. I LOOK PRETTY HEROIC AM I RIGHT???

Well that's my opinion at least. Irichi and the other girls still say I look like some Wild West Bandit/Mobster with a fashion sense gone wrong. Oh well, at least I got to participate. Hopefully this entry would make it. PLEASE VOTE FOR MY OUTFIT OK?

Stay safe, and stay stylish.

From Your Stylish Brother,
Prawnt

P.S. If it permits you, Dias and Cailey asked me to have you vote for them. Thanks, they said. They look great as well!

Lost With A Cupcake

To My Dear Friend Ceaz,

The other day I was told by the lads that there would be a "black market" somewhere in a faraway place and I decided to have a look at it myself. All they told me was to look for a hooded man and he would show me his goods which I can purchase for a good price. The deal seems shady right? So to make sure it was a safe and real deal, I went alone to find this so-called black market. Good "porn" would be hard to come by.

I eventually came across a forest that people say I must cross a dense forest just to find the place. After treading for a few minutes, I came across some weird guy in green robes. Perhaps he knew where the place was. However, as I was about to ask him for directions. He only gave me a glare and raised his staff. He attacked me! This guy was probably one of those Dryads, classified as a hostile threat and forest servants of Elga. I had no choice but to engage the lousy Dryad to move on.

It utters a weird language somewhere along the lines of "GARFLARGBLARGH
ERBLARGBHERBLAGH". Yeah, reeeeeeaaaaaly weird language I must say. I defeated it of course and moved deeper into the forest. After some time, I've noticed that I was getting nowhere. I really didn't know what to do so I decided to experiment. I left a cupcake at a nearby tree to use it as a marker. I walked again and after a few minutes, and the cupcake was gone! There were a few monsters around the spot where I left it and they must've eaten that cupcake. IT WAS MY ONLY SOURCE OF NOURISHMENT THAT TIME.

This forest made me lose my way.

I had to get out quickly. It was almost getting dark, and I need my goods. My "goods". Then I came across something. Or it probably was a someone. It was one of those Mimir Tribesmen I've heard so much about. They used to be a friendly bunch but recently, the whole tribe has gone berserk because of their Owl God, Bubo who has been acting strangely as of late.

I tried to ask this Mimir Tribesman for directions but all he did was squeal and attack me. After defeating him, it alerted the attention of other tribesmen, so I had to escape the forest as quickly as possible. I didn't know getting the "goods" was this hard. I had to escape because I promised Ebbie I would be safe from harm. When I found the exit, I couldn't believe my eyes! THE CUPCAKE WAS WAITING FOR ME AT THE EXIT, DUDE.

I didn't bring any potions, scrolls, and food during this time because I forgot my stuff in Libra. The cupcake was only something I bought along the way to the forest. Some mage sold it to me so perhaps this cupcake was enchanted or something? I wasn't hungry yet as I was saving it after I buy "the goods". Without hesitation, I picked up the cupcake and stepped into the light.

In an instant, I was brought to this familiar place. It was the guild castles lobby!!! I really didn't know how this was the place yet, things were not as they seemed to be. This looked like a replica of it, and the guy with brown robes spoke with a funny voice. I found all kinds of titles there man! They probably had twice the titles and stocks compared to those found in the backalleys of Libra! With a raspy voice, the guy in the brown robes welcome me and I started taking my picks.

They had titles like "My Spear into Your Holey Robe" or "Loli Acolyte: Mk II". Irichi would love this place as well as it had titles to her liking that I accidentally picked out. Of course dude, I returned those cursed things the moment I touched them. I had a large shopping bag with titles to watch and enjoy. Now what mystified me was the cupcake I still had from back then. The brown robed guy just smiled and told me to eat it.

The moment I took a bite into the magical cupcake, I had this feeling of euphoria. My body felt all warm and, I think I was hallucinating and stuff as I saw these talking Woodies telling me to fap and stuff. The last thing I knew, I was naked in bed with this woman and I'm not sure of what I saw but I'm pretty sure it was... nah... you wouldn't want to know. It was HORRIBLE. And you'd probably think I was gay if I told you what I saw that time.

But no worries man, I got you your favorite title, and I've attached it to this mail. Oh yeah, don't tell Ebbie about this. She'd probably kill me if she knew that I got high again.

I'll see you around man.

From Your Dear Friend,
Prawnt

Letting Go

To My Dearest Ebbie,

I suppose you've been wondering what really happened to Toby the other week. Well, I'll write about that right now. Toby had grown to a point that he really didn't need me anymore. He could get his own food, use the bathroom without me giving him a bath, and even buy his own bird seed from the local store. I guess it was just one of those moments that you'd have to let go of your pet, to let them grow outside your care.

Though the Ocher Forest has been hostile as of late, Toby insisted that I send him off there. How did I know that? I'm not sure really, it must be some kind of connection between owner and pet.


So off we went to the forest past the swamps, driving off anything hostile as we made our way there. Toby was really brave to the point that he helped me defeat some Yakults by slamming into them, or helping me up ladders to make sure I don't fall.

When we finally got to a destination suitable to Toby's liking, he looked excited and was full of energy that I have never seen before. So there I was, about to send him off, all misty-eyed and reluctant at the last moment.


You know me Ebbie, I rarely cry. I am strong, and I keep my emotions in check. If this is what Toby wants, then I will let him do so because that's how much I love him. Sure, I will miss those moments where he pecks my head whenever I get dirty thoughts, or when he "hugclings" to my shield when he's afraid, or when he accidentally bombards people with his "presents" and I take the blame. But I am sure Toby will return a stronger gryphon. Toby's part of the family too, Ebbie.

Me? Cry? Ha! The Tempura Knight hardly falls!

Stay safe, love you always.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt


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Morale Boosting

To My Dearest Ebbie,

I just came back from a warrior's assembly. Over a thousand warriors gathered in the Warriors' Quarter in the Port of Winds. I'm not really sure why Commander Evan summoned only male fighters, but something was up. Many Warriors, Knights, Myrmidons, and Paladins were standing there idly before Commander Evan began his speech. He said that morale amongst warriors was at an all-time low and they are looking for solutions to boost the overall job class morale.


Within moments, many people began to submit their ideas and thoughts to the commander. This was until the commander told everyone to be silent as he brought out this music box. He said that this song would raise overall morale, encourage warriors to fight harder, and most of all, instill pride in all of us as MEN. As he pressed the button, this song began to play. The first part wasn't really much, but the chorus really got us going and suddenly everyone broke into dance.

EVEN I STARTED TO DANCE SUBCONSCIOUSLY. And so did the other warriors gathered. I began singing the chorus, "WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF A COURSING RIVER~ dadadadada GREAT TYPHOON~ dadadadadada RAGING FIRE~ MYSTERIOUS AS~ THE DARK SIDE OF..."

And then I held my breath along with the rest.

"THE MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!".

I needed a glass of water after that. Then Commander Evan explained about some sort of job class dance competition, and he wanted a thousand warriors to dance simultaneously to the song. The other job classes were doing it as well, and he hopes this will not only raise morale, but he also hopes it would beat the annual champions, the Jesters. I guess around 90% of the warriors objected, but we were all immediately snapped back into obedience as we were told it was an order.

It's not fair that you women warriors don't get to participate. Heck, why are the top brass even coming up with these events? Oh well, at least our song isn't as horrifying as the Jester's song for this year. Yet they manage to win every time! (It must be their outfits...) Their song still gives me the chills, seriously.

Stay safe, and I'll see you at that event.

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

OOC: Credits go to YouTube and Disney for songs used.

Cookies and Cream

To My Dearest Ebbie,

Remember those nosy reporters I told you about the other day? They're still on the loose and trying to be as nosy as possible to the people they victimize! Unfortunately, the commander has ignored my petition to shut down their operations, so I have no choice but to act like a vigilante and perform my duty as a Knight to protect those in need! From what I've heard from newbie adventurers, their next target was an unlikely couple named Kewkies and Kreme. A merchant told me they're chronicling an epic journey for the Dragon Expedition.

(What entered my mind when I heard their names.)

It makes me wonder how they got those fitting names. (Although people do ask us about our names as well, no?) I will perform a duty whether they like it or not, I WILL PROTECT THEM! I brought my riot gear with me just to be sure. I eventually caught up to them and introduced myself. The defender or justice! The bane of all malice! I AM PRAWNT, THE TEMPURA KNIGHT!!! Well, I had to make an entrance at least. At first, they didn't believe me when I told them about these nosy reporters they were scheduled to meet.

So I had no choice but to show them an exhibition of what I can do! I performed all sorts of tricks that I use in the troupe; the super saiyan, the tempura fighting combos, and even the clock head trick. I could tell you Ebbie, they looked pretty impressed. Then I put on my riot gear to show them how large my shield was for them to hide behind. Who knows when those journalists may be lurking somewhere.

Kewkies complained of all the breadrolls and parfaits she had been having, so I gave both of them twenty slices of cake each. When we got to the meeting point in Odellia, I did my best to hide them both as their bodyguard detail, but Mizureii drove me out by bombarding me with her magic. I had no choice but to leave them be, shouting, "ENJOY YOUR INTERVIEW!!!" as I ran off into the horizon as the sun started to set.

Yup, another day for the glorious Tempura Knight, Prawnter Tartareus!!!

Stay safe, and uphold the Warrior's Code!!!

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt

OOC: Many thanks to Kewkies and Kreme for this collaborative! ;D