Creative Corner

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/gW3gOTT.png[/img][/center] A trail of wrought-iron torches flickers along a pathway mounded above the lava flows. From each torch, a crimson banner rimmed in gold waves gently in the heat. The closer you get, the more voices you hear until the path expands and you emerge into a round arena-like space. The place is packed and a steady stream of Dragons are still coming. Somehow it doesn't feel overwhelming. Instead, the feel is more [i]homey[/i], warm, and comforting. To the east is a raised stage, and the walls of the Great Furnace seem to have parted, throwing early pink and golden rays from the coming sunrise. You know that directly behind the stage is the heart of the largest volcano in the Firelands, and are impressed it's not overwhelmingly hot. You feel your mouth drop as you notice who stands on the stage - none other than the Flamecaller's [i]Three[/i]. The highest ranking Officer of her Army, Mithril, the well-spoken Cadence Sylvertongue, and in the center, none other than the Flamecaller's Shadow, Yokunen. You move closer to try and get a better look at him when a hush falls across the crowd and from behind [i]The Three[/i], the Flamecaller herself emerges... [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20381026][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/203811/20381026.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/zS35Wb4.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58817][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/589/58817.png[/img][/url][/center] [size=1]((This little blurb would take place at the end of Prompt 9, if anyone is curious. :3))[/size] [color=red][b]***DISCLAIMER:***[/b][/color] This event is following [b]my personal lore[/b] on FR. You do not have to agree with my lore, but please [b]be respectful[/b] of it. I will be bringing in and GM'ing [b]The Flamecaller[/b]. I apologize if this conflicts with your own lore.

[center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/uoMmRmc.png[/img][/url] [i]Everyday Clothing[/i][/center] [indent][columns][center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/zS35Wb4.png[/img][/url] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/gKhZkIV.png[/img][/url] [i]After Blessing[/i][/center] [nextcol][color=transparent]omgnowai[/color] [nextcol][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/uwYVcqB.png[/img][/center][/columns][/indent] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/uAqlGGO.png[/img][/url] [i]Rebirth[/i][/center]

[columns] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZRPS3nh.png[/img][/center] [nextcol][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583#post_32322537][u]Day 1: SUMMONS[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583#post_32322539][u]Day 2: FORGED[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/1#post_32322540][u]Day 3: CALL TO ARMS[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583#post_32322542][u]Day 4: SUNRISE[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583#post_32322544][u]Day 5: UNUSUAL REQUEST[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322545][u]Day 6: TREASURED[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322547][u]Day 7: DIRGE[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322549][u]Day 8: NAKED[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322550][u]Day 9: ETERNITY[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322551][u]Day 10: PARADE[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322552][u]Day 11: ADDRESS[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322553][u]Day 12: BLESSING[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322555][u]Day 13: LEAP OF FAITH[/u][/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2402583/2#post_32322557][u]Day 14: REBORN[/u][/url][/columns]

[columns]My first shout-out is to [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&tab=userpage&id=82764][u]protowilson[/u][/url] for these mind-blowing icon/banners and [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&tab=userpage&id=37250][u]Cedric[/u][/url] for my amazing invitation (In-Flight only!), badge, and icon. In addition, without the following people, this would not have come to fruition: Kael, Titor, Mew, manimanimani, SageTendo, Cuan, Valishtu Amphipolis, Astrea, Basileia, Blushunt, Cheezit, Chrisondra, CinnamonBun, Estelle, Illith, Inkless, Iymree, logical, Lolita, Luusan, macabre11, Mercenary, Mozzy, oates, oceanprincex, PixieKnight3264, Putin, Pyroclastic, SarcasticHawke, Theirin, Ziegler Thank you all and everyone who supported me in this venture! < 3 [nextcol][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/KioKWrW.png[/img][/center][/columns]

[columns][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/luVahQk.png[/img][/center] [nextcol] [color=orange][b]Hello and welcome![/b][/color] If you don't know why you were pinged, you will, and if you do know why you're pinged [i]shhhh ;)[/i]. In celebration of an accomplishment I never expected, I invite you all to join me in a [color=orange][b]14-day RP Prompt Event[/b][/color]! Starting [color=orange][b]April 1st[/b][/color] I will post an RP prompt and my response to it. My 14 posts are all tied together, but feel free to reply to each individually, or just hang around to see the responses! I promise you'll want to be here [color=orange][b]09:00pm EST/18:00 FR on April 14th[/b][/color] if nothing else. ;) Psst, if you're in [color=orange][b]Fire Flight[/b][/color], you can play along [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/fl11/2387929][u]here[/u][/url].[/columns] [quote=The Time Draws Near]@Valishtu @SageTendo @Cuan @Kyokaen @Cyriusli @PookaWitch @Xanman @ecks @MikaIto @Wolfscent @Vet @Titor @CyberneticWolf @Cyrya @Maila @Isti @Alestrius @ThirtyOne @Birdskull @Pereskaia @Calm @Malis @WishingCharm @Claritywind @Rangiku @Nostalgic @nineice @sorai @Miloki @Khymaira @DeadPhoenix @Auri @Zennom @KatAclysm @Kiori @Sphinxes @Irime @Chesheh @Chutkat @Rhiow @RaiStarDragon @Ori @Misha @Aisuruu @MissTeapot @Kogosama @Shikoire[/quote] [color=orange][b]Last Day Notification Request:[/b][/color] Cyrya, Malis, Shikoire [color=orange][b]Daily Ping Request:[/b][/color] Misha, Cyriusli, RaiStarDragon, Collector, Valishtu

[center]Day 1: [size=5][b]SUMMONS[/b][/size] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=34493437][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/344935/34493437.png[/img][/url][/center] Pinion felt restless. It was pretty normal for him to feel such. As a Messenger for the Gods, his life was literally waiting around for one to have need of him, but today's restless felt different. He absentmindedly touched the jewel he wore around his neck. His companion, a small bird he had dubbed Phen, seemed to share his feeling and was shuffling back and forth from shoulder to shoulder. He looked down at the jewel just in time to see its surface start to shimmer. It started at the base of the jewel and spread until the whole surface appeared to be a crackling flame. Pinion had taken off as soon as he had seen the first hint of color and landed at the Flamecaller's Lair before his jewel had faded back to its metallic lustre. He took a moment to smooth his feathers, then tucked his wings on his back and entered, as few had the honor to do. The Flamecaller was usually toward the back of her Lair near the lava flows, however there was so much activity, Pinion hesitated. He wasn't used to seeing so many Dragons in there at once, especially during a time of peace. "[color=crimson][i]Pinion.[/i][/color]" He felt the summons deep in his bones and allowed himself to be drawn in by the rich voice. He wove around Dragons until he stood in front of her and dropped into a low bow. "[color=#F5B041][b]My Lady, I am yours to command.[/b][/color]" Only then did he look up to meet her eyes, and visibly started by what he saw. Her usual stoic, unreadable expression was different. It took Pinion a long time to realize it felt... [i]softer[/i]. And was that... the hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth? "[color=crimson][i]There is much we need to do and only a limited time,[/i][/color]" she began, disrupting his thoughts. "[color=crimson][i]Come. Let us get started.[/i][/color]" ((My original hope was that each person would write a small story inspired by each prompt I share - today's being "Summons". You can tie all your stories together or just do them individually. As my story progresses, you’ll also have the option to follow along with me, though likely not until around Prompt 10.))

[center]Day 2: [size=5][b]FORGED[/b][/size] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=34493437][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/344935/34493437.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=19863744][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/198638/19863744.png[/img][/url][/center] “[color=#672517][b]You want WHAT by WHEN?![/b][/color]” an exasperated Pumice exclaimed. Pinion, not fond of repeating himself once let alone several times, flicked his tail in agitation. “[color=#F5B041][b]The request comes from the Flamecaller herself, so if you feel unable to complete the request, I’d be glad to take it up with her.[/b][/color]” The blacksmith was taken aback. “[color=#672517][b]Our Lady of Flames?[/b][/color]” The color drained from his face a little, which was an interesting sight on a Sunshine-kissed Dragon. He tapped a claw to his nose before rambling more to himself than Pinion. “[color=#672517][b]I mean it [i]is[/i] possible... a week is not much time, but if I’m careful and set aside my other work... I suppose it could be done. Yes. ...Still, something custom made and requested by Our Lady herself, I definitely want to pour my full attention into it…[/b][/color]” Pinion attempted patience and realized that perhaps he needed to try a slightly different approach. “[color=#F5B041][b]She would not have made the request of you had she not found you the most capable of the Byrne Legion.[/b][/color]” This seemed to do the trick as the smaller Coatl nodded decisively. “[color=#F5B041][b]Great. I’ll let her know she can expect it from you no later than 7 days from now.[/b][/color]” Pinion saw his jewel begin to change again, and turned to take wing before waiting for proper confirmation from Pumice. As he had said, should the smaller blacksmith not make the deadline, it was only their Deity he would disappoint.

[center]Day 3: [size=5][b]CALL TO ARMS[/b][/size] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=34493437][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/344935/34493437.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20381026][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/203811/20381026.png[/img][/url][/center] “[color=#FF4000][b]A highly irregular request,[/b][/color]” the Command Sergeant Major replied curtly. Pinion ruffled his feathers uncomfortably. The highest ranking officer of the Flamecaller’s Army was a sight to behold, and a fearsome one at that. He was highly decorated for his service to the Flamecaller and his long experience in battle. Once soldiers reached a certain rank, they often left the field of battle, but Mithril believed in leading by example, and had a part in every fight on the Flamecaller’s lands. His hide was battle-worn with deep scars running across it, but he moved with calculation and somehow, with an elegance the younger generation had yet to accomplish. Pinion cleared his throat, trying not to quake in the face of the Flamecaller’s Right Talon. “[color=#F5B041][b]I am certain she has her reasoning. You know who it is for, after all.[/b][/color]” Mithril nodded. “[color=#FF4000][b]Indeed. When one of The Three is involved, we are all involved.[/b][/color]” Pinion waited what felt like an excruciatingly long time for Mithril to continue, but the Command Sergeant Major seemed to have already shifted his focus. Pinion turned away awkwardly, then back once more. “[color=#F5B041][b]I will… leave it in your… talons, then.[/b][/color]” Mithril could have nodded his head or Pinion could have imagined it. He had all but given up on receiving a reply when Mithril rumbled, “[color=#FF4000][b]It will be our privilege to assist Our Lady in whatever way she needs.[/b][/color]” Pinion nodded, bowed his head in thanks and all but ran out of sight.

[center]Day 4: [size=5][b]SUNRISE[/b][/size] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/ntRJB7Q.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=23927479][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/239275/23927479.png[/img][/url][/center] It had been a long night of covert ops, as it usually was for the Wildclaw known as the Flamecaller’s Shadow. He had fulfilled his required duty swiftly and respectfully, as always, and now that he was certain everything had been completed, his mind was on his favorite part of the day. He picked up his pace, heading into the dense woods that ran one edge of The Ashfall Wastes. He turned and slowed, having what lay before him memorized, but relishing in it all the same. The woods tapered out to a sheer cliff and sitting patiently in the darkness of pre-dawn was a young Wildclaw. Usually she wore samurai attire, but this morning she had only a light silken kimono on. Yokunen approached her, smiling. An all-too-common feeling rushed over him and his mind raced in several directions at once. He wanted to tell her about his night, he wanted to ask about hers, he wanted to ask about her day before, and her family, and tell her about the sights he had seen. He wanted to tell her how much he cherished these silent moments, though they were too often all the time the two had together with their conflicting schedules. He wanted to tell her he thought it was all too short. But as he approached, she turned and smiled at him, and all the words he had became unnecessary. He sat down next to her and she scooted over, nuzzling her head into his neck. Together they watched the sunlight wake the sleeping Firelands, and for just those few moments, time stood still

[center]Day 5: [size=5][b]UNUSUAL REQUEST[/b][/size] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=3476254][img]https://i.imgur.com/ntRJB7Q.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=23927479][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/239275/23927479.png[/img][/url][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=34493437][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/344935/34493437.png[/img][/url][/center] Pinion landed a short ways off from the two lovers. He took a moment to preen his feathers so he could present himself in the best light. He nodded to Phen as she did the same, then started toward them. He walked a bit more loudly than usual, but he wanted to make certain he didn’t take Aiva by surprise, knowing Yokunen became aware of him long ago. “[color=#F5B041][b]A beautiful morning indeed,[/b][/color]” Pinion greeted when he felt he was close enough. “[color=#F5B041][b]I hope this day finds the two of you well. Yokunen FlameShadow. Aiva Ardghal.[/b][/color]” Aiva greeted Pinion brightly, but Yokunen was more subdued in his response. It was rare that he was spoken to using the surname the Flamecaller had given him, denoting his position within The Three. It meant that Pinion’s visit was not by chance and not necessarily good. Yoku set his face into its neutral, unreadable state in preparation. Pinion watched Yoku’s face go blank and knew he had already given too much away. “[color=#F5B041][b]Your presence is requested, Yokunen,[/b][/color]” he began, starting to hand the much larger Wildclaw a roll of parchment with the Flamecaller’s seal on it. “[color=#F5B041][b]But first,[/b][/color]” he said, withholding it and offering a much smaller scroll. “[color=#F5B041][b]You are requested to get fitted for proper attire.[/b][/color]” This was the last thing Yokunen expected. “[color=orange][b]A-attire?[/b][/color]” Pinion prided himself that he made the Flamecaller’s Shadow stutter and smiled, handing Yoku the larger scroll as well. “[color=#F5B041][b]Indeed. Do take note of the timing in this second scroll and don’t delay.[/b][/color]” Pleased with himself, Pinion left a flabbergasted Yokunen and headed back to the Flamecaller once more.