The Exetrius Saga (3): Equipment Upgrade

[Exetrius]

Exetrius Saga

1: Fallen leaf

2: Message in Kyrrath

Episode 3: Equipment Upgrade

Ever since he departed from Kyrrath, Exetrius had been thinking about the message from his father. It raised all sorts of questions; why did his father want him to stay away from the business in the North? The Algus were being defeated throughout Historica, did they really still pose a threat? Was the great Onicius severely underestimating the power of his own son? Or was there something else going on in the North... something so important, secret and dangerous that this was a protective, fatherly measure?

The letter raised questions, but didn't contain a single clue, so it seemed. He had wondered what the right course of action should be. Along the way, he realized that his father had never prevented him from going somewhere after he had reached adulthood. His father wasn't the type of person to joke around, so he probably had good reasons for this. Besides, an unprepared adventure to Mitgardia and the Frozen Beyond would most likely result in death. Even if he were well-prepared (i.e. with enough food, winter-proof clothing, good battle equipment, a traveling companion), it would take take days or weeks to get there, while his father might have already finished the job and returned home.

Despite his burning desire to seek for the truth, Exetrius had decided that it would be wisest to return to headquarters in Zotharith. While crossing the Moruth Swamplands, he encountered a hut that appeared to be a potion shop, as far as he could tell from the sign above the door. It looked vaguely familiar. If the owner could make a living of selling his wares in this wilderness, that should mean the offered goods are of great quality, he reasoned. Time to have a closer inspection!

As he walked up to the door, a creaky voice cried: "Only good stuff! Come in! Rraah!" Slightly reticent, he entered. A smile of relief came to his face: it was only a parrot.

From somewhere behind a curtain in the back of the hut, a dark voice muttered and footsteps neared.

Yoba

"Ah Chico, we have another one! Let's hope he brings us a bag of money.. Welcome to Yoba's Shop, traveler! Looking for somth...?

A small head stared a him in silence for a moment, glanced back at something behind the curtain and then again at Exetrius.

Yoba

"I can't believe my eyes... It's.. our lucky day, Chico!"

Exetrius

"Uhm.. Pleased to meet you, I think?"

Yoba

"There is no doubt, you must be the son of Onicius! I am sincerely honored with your visit, sir! Is there something particular with which I can be at your service?"

Exetrius

"Well, actually I was just looking around for a little... but I don't have much to..."

Yoba

"I can offer runes, potions, weapons.. enchantments, eh armour, also!"

Exetrius

"Ah, I'd like to see what kind of armour you have in store."

Yoba

"But right away, m'lord! I will be back in a moment."

He disappeared behind the curtain again. Funny guy... little old Yoba, Exetrius thought to himself. He looked around in the shop. Interesting stuff... The labels weren't all that trustworthy to his eye, though. Suddenly, someone tapped him on his shoulder.

He turned around and found his sister, smiling brightly, right in front of his nose. It was bewildering to find her here! He hadn't seen her for a while, since she had been doing an intensive training on martial arts and assassinations with the 'Black taskforce', somewhere outside headquarters. Some small talk followed, and then he informed her about the letter. She happened to know that there was nothing unusual to remark in Zotharith, a few days back... strange!

Yoba returned. He had clearly heard the conversation, as he carried a whole pile of goods with him; armour of different types, weapons, cloakes, gloves, everything helpful to survive an ice age in the North of the Beyond; it was a rather comic sight. In the end, Exetrius left in a new attire (not sure if it was useful or not, but hey.. it was a bargain!), with a handful of runes and an upgraded staff from some special type of wood, and his sister with a kind of hammer that he offered her at the last minute. They waved him goodbye and together they continued on their way to Zotharith.

To be continued.... in the next episode: Subjection of a legend

Hello folks, I'm back with a build! My first swamp build, mostly inspired by of my fellow Nocty guild members. C&C very much appreciated!

Edited April 3, 2016 by Exetrius

[The Steward]

Nice build!! Though is 'Yoba' meant to look like Yoda?

[bricklover]

Great build!

[Blufiji]

The upgraded it look for your character works well.

[TitusV]

I really love that vegetation, and the hut looks quite Nice!

[Exetrius]

Nice build!! Though is 'Yoba' meant to look like Yoda?

Nah, not at all!

Great build!

The upgraded it look for your character works well.

I really love that vegetation, and the hut looks quite Nice!

Thanks!

[soccerkid6]

I wouldn't have thought of using leaves on top of the SNOT dark green base, but it works very nicely Great roof on the hut too

[Exetrius]

I wouldn't have thought of using leaves on top of the SNOT dark green base, but it works very nicely Great roof on the hut too

Thank you! Actually, the base is black and the leaves are dark green (it was very sunny when I took pictures ), since I don't own enough dark green to do the base in that colour. The roof was fun and challenging, but in the end it's all legally constructed (I really value that!)

Btw, I'm already building for the next episode!

[LittleJohn]

Great little hut! The interior is superb and I really like that roof

[Jasper Moors]

This is so cool :D I love the entrance especially.

[Lord Vladivus]

Great build!

[Exetrius]

Great little hut! The interior is superb and I really like that roof

This is so cool :D I love the entrance especially.

Great build!

Thank you all!

[Gideon]

Nice hut, I like the shape of it and especially the roof

[Full Plate]

What a nice and cozy little hut! The details of the interior are excellent Well done!

[halixon]

Looks like a rickety hut!

[Jacob Nion]

Great depiction of the swamp landscape. The use of the Nexo Knight shield is excellent and fits perfectly for that purpose. Good work!

And the vegetation is superb. That Yoba character and the hut itself reminds me of some studio Ghibli films, which is great because it means that the japanese/east asian influence in your style works pretty well.

Edited March 15, 2016 by Jacob Nion

[Exetrius]

Nice hut, I like the shape of it and especially the roof

What a nice and cozy little hut! The details of the interior are excellent Well done!

Looks like a rickety hut!

Great depiction of the swamp landscape. The use of the Nexo Knight shield is excellent and fits perfectly for that purpose. Good work!

And the vegetation is superb. That Yoba character and the hut itself reminds me of some studio Ghibli films, which is great because it means that the japanese/east asian influence in your style works pretty well.

Thanks for all the positive feedback!

@Jacob it's great that you noticed the far-eastern flair, while very subtle here, I intend on keeping it in many of my builds in the southwestern region of Nocturnus. Oh, and I like the Nexo shields quite a bit, they make for nicer signs

I'd say the build for the next episode is for about 80% done, but an exam weeks is approaching, so I hope I can finish it enough

[MassEditor]

Good story and great hut, perfect for Nocturnus!