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| Obsidian 3 way
 Obsidian  Original Characters  2016/3/12 10:17
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| Not the kind of 3 way anyone really wants... Can you say standoff? |
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| Holo-training
Obsidian Original Characters 2016/3/12 10:15
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| A holographic simulator used for training aboard the Lillun-A. |
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| Dragonelle
Obsidian Sci-fi 2016/3/11 8:32
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| A little beastie about the size of a mastiff, and doesn't breath fire but can bite through steel. |
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| Lillun-A bridge.
Obsidian Sci-fi 2016/3/11 8:30
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| Interstellar super highway
Obsidian Sci-fi 2016/3/11 8:28
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| No time for lengthy descriptions I'm uploading from my phone. |
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| Fastest Hunk of Junk in the Galaxy.jpg
Obsidian TV and Movies 2015/11/30 5:56
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| I saw a piece of art that made me want to one up the artist (petty I know but I get that way sometimes.) I noticed while recreating this scene that in the movie the falcon has not 3 but 5 sets of landing gear...kinda took some of the fun out being so damned accurate with the image. Oh well it's as close as I'm gonna get. Enjoy fanboys/girls |
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| ME Amazons
Obsidian Video Game 2015/11/27 23:25
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| Are you a fan of MASS Effect...want some fanart done...I'm open for commissions and my apologies to my competitors but I'll render any single character scene of any character...hell I'll even do adult scenes (but keep it tasteful) for $25.00 with all the bells and whistles: Special effects, Post work, custom costumes whatever you need. Just contact me here and I'll get the details and let you know where to send the deposit (Deposits are non-refundable and required before work begins...sorry that's just how I work). I don't care what your favorite character is I have the means to make it come to life and NOBODY is going to do higher quality work for less. |
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| Noncoprporeal beings .jpg
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/11/25 1:00
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| Obsidian despises confronting non-corporeal beings...they can only be killed in melee and many of them can fly. |
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| Species Gronok
Obsidian Other Comics 2015/11/23 19:57
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| The Gronok are a race of advanced dinosaurs, nicknamed Saurs (I nickname the despise incidentally) they are massive in stature towering at 10 feet in height or more. Their weight is equally impressive often tipping the scales at well over 1,000 lbs. Their technology is equal to the galactic standard and their 27 colonies are a testament to their highly advanced terraforming techniques. They are a peaceful species save for the more aggressive raptors who are short tempered and quick to take offense to even imagined slights . They are not fond of dragons or dragonfolk though there thus far is no apparent reason. Gronok females are nearly indistinguishable from the males save for their muted coloration and slightly smaller size. Gronk's are as one might suspect super strong capable of carrying loads weighing up to 3 hundred of pounds as easily as most humanoids would 30. The Gronok are one of the more newer species recently discovered in the five galaxies but they remain within the Andromeda borders. |
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| Species Kataran
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/11/23 12:46
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| The feline Race known as Katarans are highly evolved and technologically advanced. The majority of their technology is in fact beyond the galactic norms with advnaced space flight and possible dimensional travel at their disposal. During the Millennuim Wars no fleet ever assembled was able to pull even a single casualty from Kataran ranks. The largest armada assembled against them was defeated in the first volley, and the opposing forces fleet was decimated to the last escape pod. To say that Katarans are merciless is an understatement. They live by the law of kill or be killed. They are not conquerors but they will not abide being attacked and their response is always lethal force. The females of the species are far more ferocious than the males and outnumber them nearly 15 to one, needless to say most encounters with Katarans will be with females. However, females hold few positions of power and are almost always second to a male. Physically the males are larger and more powerfully built. There is only one species known to interact peacefully with katarans and that is the Heigarans which the Katarans believe to be less evolved "Cousins" although the two almost never crossbreed. When such a paring occurs the offspring are born infertile but often incredibly powerful. Katarans are considered a tentative ally of the IGFW. |
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Obsidian Sci-fi 2015/11/11 8:42
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| This is an interior shot of the OSS Drake's main bridge. This was so much fun to put together |
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| OSS Drake.jpg
Obsidian Sci-fi 2015/11/11 8:38
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| The Black Mantis has some of the most advanced technology in existence...much of it from other dimensions, and parallel worlds and he puts it to good use. The OSS Drake is a perfect example of that. Firepower to put and IGFW battle cruiser to shame and facilities to rival and research station. The Drake is in a class by itself. |
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| The favor
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/11/6 22:08
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The Black Mantis has asked me to accompany him to, of all things, a slave market. I despise slavery no matter whether it's legal in some systems or not.
"What's the big idea? You know how I feel about this sort of thing."
"So there is a line you do not cross?"
"You know there is."
"In that case, you'll probably hate what comes next."
As we gaze out of the windows a massive Hadean drags out a small blue figure scantily clad in no more than a couple of flimsy cloths. As he chains the small humanoid to the struts on the left and right it becomes obvious that the creature is humanoid...and female. I feel a hand on my wrist as the Black Mantis stops me from subconsciously reaching for my gun. I hate Hadeans and this one I just want to kill where he's standing. I turn to the Black Mantis and ask:
"Why the hell did you bring me here? Is this some twisted game you're playing or what?"
"No son, this is a test to see how you handle impossible situations. You can't kill everyone here, many of which are innocent bystanders, but I'm guessing the do gooder in you won't let this continue either so now you have to make a decision. Leave with your tail between your legs or..."
He doesn't get to finish the sentence, before I start bidding. What transpires next has to make history...every stinking sentient that comes down the ramp i pay dearly for and have them transported aboard my ship to be returned to their homeworld or wherever the hell they want to be dropped of...with a few credits in their pockets.
The Black Mantis only wanted to see if I was a hero...Bastard...I'll be back here alright...and that Hadean...I get his name oh yes and one dark night in a shadowy room I ma gonna pay him a visit. For now all the slaves are freed save one...the blue female from the first bid. One of my officers calls me stating she does not wish to be free...Dafuq? What creature in their right mind doesn't WANT to be free? I conclude my business with the Black Mantis and flip him off for good measure rotten bastard that is the last time he ever asks me for a favor, I knew it was going to bite me in the ass. On board my new ship (I gave the Lillun to Harley)I am greeted in the EMT room by none other than the little blue...demon? at only 4 feet tall she is gorgeous as all get out. Two small horns sweep backwards from her forehead and she's not wearing a stitch of clothing...this is gonna be one of those days.
"I am here to serve you master."
"Alright, which one of you brain children, let her up here, and naked yet?"
There's not the tiniest snicker from anyone...I am not pleased. I avert my eyes as best I can and order this ...this...demon to follow me. Jaws drop and eyes quickly turn away as I march her to a replication unit to be scanned and fitted for some decent clothes. I had the items to her an the look on her face is nothing but confusion. What the hell is so confusing about getting dressed I wonder...and no sooner does that though form in my head when she blurts out.
"You wish me to cover myself master? Will that not make it more difficult to pleasure you?"
One lone gafaw escapes a lieutenant's and without even looking I place a bullet hole next to his head...he either stopped laughing or I killed him, I don't check to see which it is.
"Little...what are you?"
"I am your slave master."
"No...no I mean...what species are you?"
"I am a Doajinn master."
"A say what now?"
"A Daojinn my master."
"Where are you from? Don't you want to go home?"
"Daojinn have no home we are bound servants, our whole lives are spent in service to others."
"Get outta here, you're kidding right? No you're not kidding...that's not how my life works, and I'll bet the Black Mantis knew all along."
"When you signed your reciept you agreed to take me on as your servant."
"Yes but you're free now."
The thing shrieks like a wailing Banshee I'm certain she could crack glass with her voice.
"Alright, alright, alright, ENOUGH!!!"
as the sound dies and my hearing returns, and the bleeding eardrums stop...she starts crying...Black Mantis...I will repay this you sonofabitch.
"Alright kid that's enough shrieking you can be my...grrr...servant,. There are some rules though."
she smiles like a child, but I know better. As a demon she is quite possibly thousands of years old. I wonder how Moonshadow is going to take this? UGH I'm really beginning to hate my in laws. |
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| Severed ties
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/10/15 21:27
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Analaeus Sathari, my former Emperor has given me leave of my duties as High Justiciar, and appointed Harley in my stead. Harley has left the Lillun to settle into his new role with his fiance. I am returning to the lillun where i will receive my next assignment from my mistress...I hope I don't have to keep up this flunkie routine up for very much longer but Nechronos must be defeated and until that is done i will have to play the role of servant. Without Harley the search is going to be harder but he'll be holding things down here for Analaeus. I renew my resolve to find this bastard Nechronos and run him through. As I head to the EMT out coordinates, I get a call on my suit's comm-link.
"Obsidian, this is Mister Tanaka."
"Shit."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Sorry that just slipped out. What can I do for you?"
"The Black Mantis has a favor he would like to ask of you."
"Did you just say 'Favor'? Um last time I checked he doesn't ask for favors"
"You are correct he normally does not, but since you are to be his son-in-law he is extending this courtesy to you."
"Alright, I guess...I hope it's not something life threatening."
"The Black Mantis requests your presence at his imperial palace for a family meeting."
"Get the fudge outta here. I'm there transmit the where and when to my ship and I'll see everyone there."
This is gonna be fun, the whole family in one room, I don't even care what it's about...although maybe I should. Dammit there goes my instincts kicking in and right now it's like a danger sense before a nuclear bomb. Once I'm aboard the Lillun we head out at our fastest speed to go to the family meeting...yay. |
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| Guardian Angel
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/10/7 12:42
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| Grim Defiance
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/10/7 12:41
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| Grim determination, that's what this pic is about nothing more nothing less. It's about overcoming and moving beyond. |
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| Satisfied Honor
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/10/5 1:06
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I get a call from an old friend, like me he was trained by the Oni, but was not born Oni. A Solaran by the name of Saito Nakamura. He is a high ranking member of the ninja clan that trained me. I know why he wants to see me, it's because I broke ties, and now they want to let me know what the deal it now that I'm not part of the clan anymore...seems word of my fall form grace has gotten around. No doubt there's gonna be some payback for my threats...and vulgar display of power...but they don't know I am a Scion. Saito wants to meet on the planet Dagus 4 a hard hit world during the Millennium Wars abandoned by settlers after the Stakahn poisoned the entire planet's water making it uninhabitable. Saito asks me to meet him in and old shopping district away from prying eyes and in a place where he can basically ambush me. Normally i would agree to meet in the open but I'm not frightened of mortals at this point and they have no idea of what I am now capable of. As I approach my scanners pick up no less than 17 additional life signatures besides me and Saito...yeah those numbers won't help them.
In the center of an old dilapidated shopping mall Saito stands...no mask, but armed to the teeth. The mask is a sign of respect, it also shows that you're not afraid. Well that's nice but I'm not taking a bullet between the eyes for anyone.
"Obsidian san Hajimemashite."
"Mae-govannen Saito"
"I believe you know why we are having this meeting."
"The clan wants to tell me to come back or else?"
"Something like that. You know many of our secrets and as an outsider your actions are of special interest to the clan. They are concerned about your leaving and possibly bringing the clan great shame, embarrassment, and undue attention."
"Did you actually say the word 'embarrassment'? First of all I am highly skiled, and I have never let anyone know what clan trained me, and lastly I am NOT the guy who brought 17 men."
"Fair enough but you know, that honor must be satisfied? You were very disrespectful to our leader, and she didn't take it very well, she believes an act of apology is necessary."
"Did she mention at the time that I was a god? As such I simply put her in her place. Now I see though she wants to return the favor and put me in mine?"
"Again, something like that. She wishes you to perform and act of humility to demonstrate your loyalty to the clan."
I reach into a compartment and pull out a note, carved in pure infinitium. At the top it has symbol, and for as far back as I can remember it has been a symbol of fear, no, terror for my clan. It wasn't until i was in the company of the one who this symbol belonged to that I understood why the symbol was something of such great dread. The symbol of the Black Mantis to those who know it is a thing of absolute fear...his power is legendary and his empire is known to but a few but to those few he is like a force of destruction unparalleled in the annals of anyone's history. The gods themselves fear him..and now as the look on Saito's face turns from serious to horrified, I explain what the situation really is.
"Take this to your Jonin, tell her, that as of this day I operate under this banner, and that as the betrothed of the eldest of the Black Mantis's house I am no longer bound by the decrees and loyalties of the clan. I will respect our clan's secrecy and I shall not bring any dishonor to the clan name. However, if one of you idiots ever challenges me again, I will bring the full might of the Black Mantis clan down on your heads and destroy you to the last man. Is that understood?" As I ask I look to where each of my former brothers believes themselves to be hiding. Saito places his mask back on, and I nod giving them their leave. For just a moment I thought I was going to have to nuke the place to make a statement, but Moonshadow's plan was better than mine. I must remember to thank her properly when I get home.. |
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| Species Equinos
Obsidian Original Characters 2015/9/27 17:54
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| The Equinos people are a proud and noble race of Demi-Humanoids with the head and hooves of a horse with giant feathered wings. They believe that their species is divinely chosen to serve the gods of light and to further the causes of said gods. To attest to this all of their warriors are paladins, and all of their spell casters are priests, the many gods of light are represented on their planet and one can always find food, shelter, and healing on their world. Their technology is the match for any in the five galaxies. Their warships are easily a match for anything found anywhere and while elegant in appearance are deadly in function. Equinos, when encountered off world are typically on crusade, or are on pilgrimage to earn a name for themselves and demonstrate their worth. Pilgrimages only end when the Equinos has performed a heroic task worthy of note, such as saving a large population, recovering some significant relic, or defeating some great evil. Many Equinos remain on pilgrimage for years sometimes decades, with a life span that rivals the Luminesti some have been on pilgrimage for centuries. Pilgrimages can end whenever the individual chooses and there is no shame and they may even take up another later. However, it is considered a great accomplishment to complete a pilgrimage and the individual is considered a person of high honor. There are of course those that are on Missionary service and may be establishing a monastery in some remote region of the five galaxies. In any case even the weakest among them are considered highly skilled warrior and that includes their spellcasters. |
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Obsidian Original Characters 2015/9/24 1:17
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| At the request of his mistress Obsidian Mask travels to the outer rim of the Andromeda galaxy to a small nondescript mountainous world, the planet is unremarkable save for one notable feature...the floating city of Aldorand. The city is known for the sages that reside there as well as the magical secrets they keep. it is though to be merely a legend but the of course the Goddess of Intrigue would know better. Standing atop a high peak of a nearby mountaintop Obsidian view the city in the distance. Once there he hopes to find a way to track down and defeat Nechronos once and for all. |
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Obsidian DC Comics 2015/9/23 12:17
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Kara Zor-L, Kal el, & Kara Zor-El
Let's face this is one badass set of relatives. Although honestly PG never gets enough props.
I really did a lot of work on my Superman what do think? |
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Obsidian Sci-fi 2015/9/6 16:06
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In appearance a Centaur appears to be a horse with a humanoid torso and a horse's neck and head. They speak their own language and that language is the same no matter what world they are found on.
The Centaur races of the five galaxies are identical in every way no matter what world they are found on, there are some natural adaptations and color variations but these are few in number. On less developed worlds they are as savage as any species but more reclusive, on more developed worlds they are highly respected. On all worlds they are highly skilled warriors, and are highly skilled with ranged weapons of all kinds. Their eyesight is enhanced by normal standards and is similar to the eyes of a predatory bird. There are even a few worlds where they have advanced technology and those worlds are designed to accommodate them and seem quite alien to outsiders. It is possible to ride on a centaur's back but the need must be great or the friendship strong. All centaurs are somewhat claustrophobic and do not like confined spaces. As one might expect Centaurs are incredibly fast on land with an average top speed of about 65 mph.
It is not known why all Centaurs are the same on every world where they are encountered but is believed they may have been placed on the various worlds by a single intelligence. |
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Obsidian Original Characters 2015/9/6 16:05
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I wasn't comfortable with the dark skin at first, now that I have Moonshadow back in my life, I can live with it. She has made me her Scion, and imbued me with great powers, I can still shadow slide, and I am basically invisible in shadows, once every 24 hours I can know the answer to any one question I ask. I'm also incredibly strong and fast and now I can use shadow magic. Ever been hit by a Darkning bolt? It's literally sucks the life right out of you. Well we spent our first night together in a blurry whirlwind of passion and if there aren't a dozen offspring from the event I'd be stunned. First thing you have to know about gods is that they're very...fertile...though childbirth for deities can take nearly an form, in her case I try not to think that her divine form is a freaking half spider. We crashed at her father's place, which is so vast I can park the Lillun inside and lose it. Her Fathers place is a epic sized star ship 480 million miles wide by 24 million miles long and just as tall. I'm certain if this thing were to enter a system it would throw off the orbits of several planets. Inside of this massive ship are 3 Earth sized worlds held in place by massive gravity generators. I thought I was stunned by the Black Mantis's power until I was brought here...I never suspected. We're in a mountainous region on one of those worlds, and the view is spectacular, I begin my morning with some sword practice and after a few moments I can feel a pair of eyes staring my up and down like a choice cut of meat. and I smile because I know she's checking out my ass.
"Mmm good morning, my champion."
She throws her arms around men and hugs me from behind, the sweat from my workout is glistening down my chest and my breathing is already heavy, and I'm pretty sure it's turning her on.
"Darling, I'm all sweaty."
She inhales in deeply, and bites down on my shoulder and we're off again.
So after my second workout I call the Lillun, while Moonshadow cooks breakfast. There are really some things about this situation that are just off. Gods cooking breakfast and living in much the same way mortals do? It truly doesn't make sense. In any case Harley answers and I decide there's no time like the present to get the Justiciar thing out of the way.
Harley, I need you to contact Sathari prime and set up a meeting with you, me and Analaeus...
"Okay..." he says puzzled, "As soon as you tell me who the fuck you are."
Harley was never brought up to speed on my recent color adjustment.
"He He, sorry Harley it's me Mic' Aehl, I had a little mishap with the whole God of intrigue thing and this happened. of course Moonshadow is now back among the living and a second after i reverted back she redid this. Looks like I'm a dark elf from now on. That's part of what I wanted to meet with Analaeus, I can't continue as High Justiciar and I'm going to recommend that he appoint you, if you want the job?"
He looks bewildered at the onslaught of information and then asks
"Why are you stepping down?"
Here comes the part that I dread, because there's gonna be jokes. Looooooooots of jokes.
"Moonshadow has made me her Scion."
"Is that another word for..."
"Don't say it dude. You can think it bro but doooon't say it."
"So does this mean that you work for Him now too?"
"No but I live in his house hahaha."
"Okay bro, I'll set it up, in the meantime our comms are getting blown up by the clan asking about the wedding."
"Bah, I forgot all about that. Alright I'll com aboard and we'll set this up."
"How about a double wedding dear?" Moonshaow chimes in.
I'm only vaguely aware of the stupid look on my face as Harley bursts out laughing.
"Darling was that a bit too soon? Would you like more time to think about it?"
"No uh-I-um I've never been on the receiving end of a proposal before I'm just a little surprised is all. Can you marry your Scion?"
"As my Scion you have do as you're Mistress bids."
"Hmm as you wish my mistress, a double wedding it shall be."
I'm not sure about this but I do love her, and I know she loves me...so I guess we're in for a penny, in for a pound. Still I'm happy...now who do we get to perform the ceremony? |
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Obsidian Original Characters 2015/9/4 12:12
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I have tracked down Nechronos to a strange looking temple, but as I enter I realize something is amiss there's a temporal signature to be certain, but no bad guy...the inscriptions on the walls are so ancient that my universal database has nothing on them. I approach what appears to be a computer interface and examine the keys, but as I approach I feel something pulling at me. I try to jump back but it's got me, I can't move...I can't move? I'm a freaking god for crying out loud what is this thing? Then I hear a voice, a voice I have not heard in some time, one that used to soothe me but now fills my very being with fear and dread.
"I will have what is mine!!!"
The voice is booming and echoes in the vast chamber and still I struggle against it in utter futility then i see it, the form of a giant spider with the torso of a dark elf.
"Moonshaddow?"
A split second after I utter the name my body explodes in pain. I can feel the divine power being drawn from me and into her. It is unlike anything I have ever felt and none of my Ninja training had ever prepared me for. I feel as though every bone in my body is being crushed and then set aflame. I can't help but scream it lasts but a few moments but they feel like an eternity. Then just as quickly as it began it ends, and the pain vanishes. I am keenly aware that I am no longer a god and that my powers are completely gone, moreover my armor has returned to normal, and considering I was wearing armor provided to me by the Black Mantis that's pretty spectacular.
I'm not sure if the being in front of me is Moonshadow or not, but she was killed by an immortal with my sword so she shouldn't be able to return to the living. The giant spider-elf in front of me speaks again and in the blinding light I still can't quite make out her face. The voice however, that I recognize.
"Do not fear my darling."
Tears well up in my eyes as the I am calmed to my very soul. I don't know how it is possible but my Moonshadow has returned.
"H-How? You were...he was immortal...with my blade. This shouldn't be possible."
"No darling he was not immortal. None of them are, they are pale shadows of the original and their lifespans are limited. Their creator is tied to them and when his life ends theirs will too."
"What? But they're trying to help me, despite his control."
"No, they are trying to help their master who has commanded them to destroy you."
I run to her arms hoping it's not some sort of illusion, she stretches out her arms to hold me once more and in a flash my Moonshadow is holding me once again. The spider aspect has vanished and for the first time in a while the rage inside me subsides.
"Wait, How is this possible? Why would Nechronos lead me here? I mean he'd have to know what the result would be."
"Yes, he knew that your coming here would strip you of the gift of my divinity. He fears you and having this power made you unstoppable. He knows I am bound by divine decree to not directly interfere in the affairs of mortals."
"And that would put me at a disadvantage."
"Yes but he must think I'm some sort of moron if he even thinks for a second that I can do nothing. I have a question for you darling."
"What?"
"Would you die for me?"
"I uh- Of course I would!"
"Swear it. Swear that you would die for me, that your heart and soul belong to me, swear it and mean it!"
"I-I swear it."
"Take off your armor, and kneel before me. Trust me my love."
The familiar hiss of air echoes in the air as the hermetic seal is broken and I smell the damp mildew laced air. Moonshadow reaches out to touch me and again I hope to myself that this is not some sort of deception. She is my weakness, for her I would do anything even lay myself vulnerable. As her hand touches my head I feel strange, powerful, strong, I look at my arms and my skin has returned to it's pink color, but that doesn't last for long as a blackness born from the darkest abyss takes it's place. The room which had been bright before is now blinding I can barely see through it.
"I have made you my Scion, my champion. My love you are mine now and forever, you swore it and i will hold you to your vow for time eternal. You are mine to have, to love, to command. This power is a gift born of shadows. You will not be so powerless when my enemies meet you. Nechronos will die at your hands, now swear it!"
"I swear it, he will die at my hands! I will make him pay for all that he has done to us."
"Then come my love and let me show you all that you have become. As my scion you cannot serve any other master Analaeus Sathari will need a new High Justiciar."
I hadn't thought of that but perhaps he'll appoint Harley. I'll deal with that when this is over, for now, my mistress beckons and I obey happily. His plan was cute but I think he may have made me more dangerous for his efforts. When we finally meet there won't be anything that can save him. |
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Obsidian Original Characters 2015/9/3 12:25
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Harley receives a transmission from my old friend Panterra, who claims he's killed me, so immediately I head to his location to sort the whole thing out. Obviously he's come across one my clones, and has mistaken it for being the real me. Not that hard to do when you consider they have all of my memories, but this one must have lost it's ever loving mind. Panterra is a powerhouse and his power armor gives him the strength to lift 80 tons, he's easily as skilled as I am and his Adamantine/Mythril armor is nearly as indestructible as my own. he carries a vast array of weapons as well. I wouldn't want to take him on unless I had no other choice.
Apparently Panterra was tracking down some downloaded data and ran across this loser and in the heat of battle inadvertently snapped the poor guy's neck.
When I transport in I can tell my old friend doesn't quite recognize me. In fact he looks kinda stunned.
He immediately goes into a fighting stance and squares off against me.
"Whoa whoa whoa, relax dude, I'm not here for a fight."
"He said the same thing. Then I guess he changed his mind."
I look down at the clone's corpse and I shudder. Panterra is no joke when it comes to hand to hand at that clone should have known better...Why would he do something that foolish?
"Look old cat, I can explain the whole thing if you just hear me out."
After a few minutes he's up to speed and a few scans from is equipment confirm what I'm saying.
"Obsidian, that is really messed up so this Nechronos guy is trying to what exactly?"
"We're not sure, apparently he wants something from the Black Mantis but nobody knows what that is exactly."
"Well I've never run into the Black Mantis so I'm really no help. In fact I came here looking for some missing Namaean scientists who were involved with some new kind of transport technology."
"I hate to say it bro, but I think those people are as good as dead, Nechronos doesn't really take prisoners"
I gesture to the dead clone.
"So I gather. By the way, If that was a clone of you, I'd work on my fighting style if I were you. He was very sloppy."
"Yeah well I'm a god now so... Besides those clones are a bit cocky and I'm usually full of trepidation and anxiety."
"Perhaps that's a flaw in their creation process?"
"Maybe but I am tired of running into them."
"Well if I hear anything or run across anymore of them I'll keep you posted."
"Sure thing pal."
"Good Hunting Obsidian."
With that he returns to his investigation and I return to my ship with the clone. No answers today just more questions...this is getting old fast. |
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Obsidian Original Characters 2015/8/28 7:18
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I begin my search for Nechronos by first hunting down Takashi's killer, and it doesn't take long to
find my little clone, holed up in a warehouse yet. I decide to handle this old school and begin making my way through the vents. Fortunately for me this warehouse doesn't house anything sensitive so they don't have any sensors in their ventilation shafts. I don't make a sound and it impressed even me how silent I have become. My new powers grant me a level of stealth I have never known before, I mean it's one thing to not make a noise come from you, but no noise comes from anything I touch this means even if I rolled around in these vents nobody would hear the metal buckle. It's creepy actually but as an assassin, dear gods it's frightening. I spot my quarry below me about 30 feet down and he's discussing his report with an Hadean underling who I let leave without incident...no sense killing when I don't have to. I slowly descend upside down on a single strand of webbing, it doesn't creak like rope or cable and numb nuts doesn't suspect a thing. I am taken bu surprise when he speaks, seriously.
"Come to finish me off?"
He says as he turns to face me. I'm dying to know how he knew I was there but I play it off like it's nothing.
"Word is you did Takashi."
"I did. He was interfering with Nechronos' plans so i was ordered to pay him off or dispose of him. He wouldn't accept the money so..."
"So he basically signed his own death warrant."
"Exactly. I'm surprised you're here, I know you didn't care for him..he was so very pushy."
"Don't get it twisted cloneboy, I'm not here for vengance, I'm here for answers. I want to know what Nechronos is planning and where he's hiding."
"I don't have those answers and if I did I'm certain he would compel me to keep them secret."
He draws his sword, to my utter disbelief. The last time we met I spared him, and gave him his free will.
"I grant you your freedom and this is what you do with it? You do know I'll not be so forgiving this time right?"
"What are you talking about? Until now we have never met. Ah you must be talking about 7, he was...disposed of as well...In truth none of us wanted to do it but that damned compulsion."
"I could free you like I did him. We could use your help and two of me would be incredibly formidable."
"The master has thought of that...he has an eternity crystal...and none of us will be free so long as he lives!"
With that, the moron lunges with his sword, presumably to catch me off guard. I repay his stupidity with a well place fist upside his forehead which sends him flying across the length of the building stopping only when his body meets the reinforced walls. With a flick of my wrists I secure the exits with a powerful webbing that would be difficult for me to cut. He begins to visibly panic scanning the room quickly for an alternate means of escape. There isn't any and he knows it, now he'll fight like the caged animal I just turned him into.
He assumes the standard Djinok ninja fighting stance, and I laugh.
"That's not going to work you know?"
"I'm compelled to do whatever is necessary to complete my mission or die in the attempt. I can't let you stop me."
He lunges for me again but this time I head butt him sending him reeling from the impact. he swings his blade even more fiercely again and again locking swords with me in this form is practically an exercise in stupidity and tantamount to suicide, I catch his arm under mine pinning him. With the tip of my blade at this throat, I ask him just one question.
"Give me one good reason not to shove this blade straight through your skull."
"One huh? How about this: I hate Nechronos as much as you do."
"What?"
The answer is really good and I ease my grip...just a little.
"Say that again?"
"We all hate him. We're you...we remember everything you do. We know he caused 7 to kill Moonshadow...and there's nothing we can do about it. We have to obey him...but..."
"But what?"
"We are somewhat rebellious, we can act outside his orders or twist them..when he's not careful we can do a lot of damage to his plans."
"What do you mean?"
"If for instance he tells me to kill someone I can choose when so long as he doesn't specify. Right now in this situation, I can negotiate my way out if I deem it necessary."
"Because you're compelled to do WHATEVER is necessary to complete your mission."
"Precisely. We are compelled to obey him, but..."
"But what?"
"If he were no longer in a position to give orders, like say if he were stone dead. Then we would all be free."
"You keep saying we, and all, exactly how many of me are there?"
"In total thirty seven were created. Thus far twelve have been sacrificed for whatever this plan of his is."
"Holy shit!!! All that from n arm?"
"There's more. Five of us have your technology and armor."
"Fantastic! Well at least I know how to dispose of them if I need to. How did they get hold of my technology though? I mean that is a lot of Absorbium-80 to make 5 suits, we usually recycle ours."
"Nechronos has a man inside the Black Mantis's ranks who has been funneling resources to him. I don't know how he contacts him or any details but I have overheard him speaking to someone he calls Shadowmaster."
"Okay so lets assume I believe all of this...what exactly are you proposing?"
"Nechronos never once told us to be loyal, he told us to obey, and we do. If you promise to kill him and set us all free I'll deliver information to you that will help you stop him...think of me as a mole. If he finds out though he'll wise up and correct the situation. In which case you'll be screwed."
"If that happens i may have no choice but to kill all of you."
"It's a risk we're willing to take, for her. No matter what though, you make that sonofabitch pay for Moonshadow."
"I'm going to risk this, just this once, I know you're not lying, but if you go back on this agreement of your own free will..."
"I know the consequences."
I release his arm and he walks over to a nearby computer. He taps a few buttons and waves me over.
"Take this."
To my surprise he holds up a data storage chip. Then adds.
"This is a copy of the information I was sent here to get. I was ordered to destroy it when i was done recovering it but he never said I couldn't make a copy for you before i recovered the data. Like I said...We all hate him."
With a wave of my hand the webbing sealing the exits dissipates and he the clone nods.
"Just one last thing Obsidian."
"What's that?"
"You're gonna have to do some damage..or he'll never believe a word i tell him and he'll make me tell him the truth so if you want to this chip you're gonna have to pry it out of my fingers."
The words no sooner escape his mouth when I send him crashing into another wall with a single blow. I take the chip from his unconscious body and check to make sure there's no permanent damage and take my leave. Dissension in the ranks? I'm actually flattered that even a clone of me would still find a way to be as much me as they could. Not sure what'll happen if they all gain their freedom, but I'm pretty sure it's gonna cost me some contracts.
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Obsidian's quarters are accessed to the right and left of the main view screen on the bridge, Obsidian's quarters surround the bridge on both sides and were it not for the bridge itself would take up all of deck one in the bridge tower. As the Lillun's bridge section has been replaced so too have his quarters. The Captain's quarters are now more spacious as well as more luxuriant and are equipped with essential interfaces and a great deal of personalization, such as the four burner stove-top that Obsidian enjoys cooking on, and his coffee maker. The quarters come complete wit what is essentially a spacious home complete with personal restroom with Jacuzzi, shower and sauna, a large sleeping area with entertainment system (full 20th century videos and audio are in the master library), there is also a personal laboratory for private R&D. Since becoming the God of Shadows and Intrigue Obsidian has gained many skills and intends to have a Skill chip set implanted upon relinquishing his powers. While he won't be able to improve upon the skillchip's database they will nevertheless grant him a few specialized skills he has yet to master.
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I walk into my new quarters aboard the refitted Lillun, and I head for the shower but as I remove my helmet I catch a glance at myself in the mirror...and then on reflex I put three rounds into it. I didn't recognize my own reflection, and why? Because my skin is as black as ink. What in the for real fuck? I call the only person who can offer any insight into this sudden transformation...The Black Mantis. In a flash of lightning he's standing before me and the son of a bitch immediately begins to snicker.
"This is funny to you? Are you serious?"
"Yeah" he laughs..."just a little."
"Well would you mind telling me what the hell is going on? I'm not a Drow, Daakalfar, or any other kind of dark elf."
"Is there um, something wrong with being a Drow?"
The tone in his voice suggest he thinks I might be racist..he's got to be kidding.
"Don't be an ass. Your insinuative tone is seriously uncalled for."
"Heh, you're really starting to loosen up, that stick of yours might actually have made it all the way out of your ass. Seriously, that quiet terror of me was getting old, still don't get too carried away. Okay I'll tell you what's going on. It's simple actually, didn't you ever notice how dark Moonshadow's skin was, I mean her skin was like, seriously black...even for our kind."
"Well, okay maybe a little."
"She was goddess of shadows and intrigue, and now you are. Being a Drow, and change in her skin tone would have been nearly unnoticeable by outsiders. However, on you...it would literally be a change of night and day but look at your eyes, they're still the same so I'm guessing the change is just cosmetic...Heh heh"
"So I'm stuck like this?"
"I'm afraid so...well at least for as long as your remain Lord of Shadows and Intrigue. Just be glad those spider legs come out of your back and not your waist. I don't think you'd do so well as a half spider. Ha Ha!"
He leaves as quickly as he came and I go back to the bathroom. With a wave of my hand the mirror is reassembled so I can get a perfect view of my now jet black skin. I need a nap.
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I finally get some semblance of control over my "Divine Form" and begin looking more like myself, yeah like myself if I had a baby with a spider. Sheesh. The hardest part about all this divinity stuff is all the extra BS you have to get used to, you know like 5 pairs of eyes...that actually work...3 days of vertigo was the price for that one but in combat it's kind of a plus since no one can sneak up behind me, or to the left, right, above etc etc. In any case I get things as close to normal as I can and I've been assured that my emotional rages will subside after a while (probably after I eat someone or something close). The black Mantis has had his crew hard at work redesigning the Lillun to the point that we re-designated her the Lillun-A. Her weapons are upgraded with Phase modified, variable frequency cannons with instalock, meaning "Shields? Fuck your shields." they go right through shields that aren't in phase, and most aren't. We can now move through hyperspace as well as Space-fold and FTL. Honestly I thought Space-fold and hyperspace were the same thing but apparently they're not, one opens a portal across space and time allowing instantaneous travel, and the other is a short cut through space and time...same principal way different execution, and until recently we had no need for hyper-drives. The ship is immensely larger, by at least 30 percent and is now a light cruiser class with the firepower of a full blown battle cruiser. The bridge and all major systems got a complete overhaul, and I got new quarters, a new office, and an XO's office...never needed one of those before but Harley is welcome to it.
I would say we are more than prepared for whatever Nechronos throws at us.
A bout mid afternoon I get a call from my clan, but it's not Master Takashi, it's some Oni Jonin named Maeko, who informs me that Master Takashi was found dead in his home, apparently murdered.
"As of now Obsidian Mask I am leading our clan and I we have yet to hear from you regarding your Chunin's marriage."
Up till this point I have been reluctant to accept my divine appointment but this bitch is, being kinda pushy and I don't like her tone...So.
My image on her monitor vanishes suddenly, and she becomes Irate.
"Obsidian! Do not walk away while I am speaking! You are bound to this clan and to it's leaders, I will not..."
"Will not what...Mortal?"
My countenance is frightening when I wish it, and right this moment I do. She may be an assassin but she is still mortal and I can generate fear, the shadows in the room seem to darken, an ominous red glow takes the place of whatever light remains...and those spider legs and ten eyes will really put you off your game...they're just unsettling.
"I-I-I What is this? What trickery?"
"No trickery mortal, a god was slain and that god's power is now mine. This I would say seriously alters the dynamic of our...relationship, don't you think? Therefore the next time you speak to me in such a disrespectful manner, will be the last time you speak....at all. Am I making myself perfectly clear?"
"My lord I had no idea, please forgive my ignorance I meant no disrespect."
"Of course not, in any case the two chunin are to be wed. However, the time is at my discretion, until then I will keep you apprised of any changes. As for the clan, does anyone know what happened to Takashi?"
"It was an assassin, and a good one. at first we suspected you since he left all the same tell tale signs you are known for, but our contacts assured us you were in the company of...him."
They don't speak the Black Mantis's name, superstitions that he may come for them, and apparently on at least one occasion he did. I digress, the murder sounds like the work of my clone, I'll send you the details. Good day Jonin."
Now things are really getting interesting. Why would my clone kill Takashi? That doesn't make any sense. I shadow slide back to the Lillun and prepare to get underway, we have at least three leads and I intend to follow up on them all including Takashi's assassination. |
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