Dragon's Keep is a semi-lit/literate roleplay held on Discord.
It takes inspiration from fantasy and is influenced by mythology from around the world as well as our own minds.
Our current story takes place in Azielan, an eastern-influenced continent.
Characters in the roleplay are in a guild with the aim of protecting and helping others.
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--/--/2019 ✨ The Azielan update is here! ✨ Like the new design? The forums recieved a big makeover! There is also a new "Roleplay" category featuring both Nysa and Azielan. Heck to the freaking yeah, baby! ▫ Azielan takes place in the present and is open to all generations. ▫ Nysa is currently reserved for events preceding the fifteen year time skip and accessible by first and second generations only!
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Alistar looked at Niko. alistar looked like he had seen a ghost or had gone into a PTSD trigger. He genuinely didnt know what to say or do now that he remembered the past. "Niko I don't know how I'm gonna face this woman after remembering what I do now.... Im not man enough to do it. I was drugged but still... a part of me was being genuine with her." Alistar admitted to himself aloud. "If only I could create a time paradox." Alistars new strong drink was made and slid to him. "Why how could this happen? who did this?"
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 13:38:13 GMT -6
Nikoli sipped more from his drink as Alister went on, surprised at what lengths he was going to just to forget what had happened. He furrowed his brow, realizing that yeah, he kinda does the same thing. No, he couldn't his new bro do think like this.
"W-wait you were drugged?!" Nikoli stammered. This story, needless to say, juicy. But that wasn't the point. "What kinda talk is that? Not man enough?" Nikoli straightened in his seat. "Whatever happened, its already happened, you can't change what happened. What matters is that there's a woman out there who's been thinking about you." He reached out and gripped Alister's shoulder. "Suck it up and confront her. What could you possibly have left to lose?" Nikoli narrowed his eyes. "You're only as manly as you decide to be."
Alistar shook his head everything Niko said was both wise and true. Alistar grabbed the next glass and gulped as much as he could down. The burning sensation through his throat began then the buzz began to kick in. a couple of more gulps and Alistar would be relaxed and brave enough to do anything. Alistar nodded at what Niko Had said. "Damn, I guess ill be a man after this drink." he said lowly. Alistar put one hand on his mouth to hold in his hiccups from leaking out. "Imm going to do it. She is always there and she's above average and attractive. The way she walks Niko..." he turned to Niko and batted his eyelashes. "she looks at me like this... do I do it back?" he giggled he sounded sadisitc when he laughed. He had the hot laugh of a sado. "she let me hold her candy apples does this mean anything?" alistar wiggled his eyebrows. Alistar was feeling cheeky and confident. He gulped down more of his drink. "if she was here I would say... Hey I know its been a long time since we've been together but I have a confession to make I have a damn good time when were together.... Lets do the thing we did again and I think you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen when you're in desperation and fighting for your life. It set my chest ablaze."
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 14:35:59 GMT -6
Nikoli's eyes widened further. Oh yeah, he was definitely drunk as hell and very, VERY into this mysterious girl. Nikoli slowly gave him a thumbs up as he said, "Perfect, Bonbon."
The tavern door opened, cold air pushing passed the figure that stepped through. Noa walked in, rather meekly and somberly, her mask thankfully hiding the smeared mascara. It was sweet of those kind people back in the forest to include her in their activities to distract her of what had happened at the beginning of the festival, but she couldn't take her mind off of it. Alister probably thought she was crazy and wanted nothing to do with her.
Sadness became panic when her eyes landed on him. "Alister?" she said out of surprise. Gasping lightly, Noa turned away and covered her hands wit her mouth.
Nikoli was watching all of this like...holy shirt these turn of events.
Alistar drank the last of his drink. he turned and saw not walk right on in. His eyes drooped a bit and he wobbled his way towards the beautiful woman Noa. Her make up was horrible. "Noa I didnt think this was a place you of all people would come on into." he raised his brows despite having the tired eyes of one that was not sober. He looked back at Niko what does he do? How does one comfort a woman? he liked over towards Niko and then pointed. "Have you met Nikolai he's new to the keep." he grabbed his glass and chugged the remaining beverage left in it. he shook his head the buzz was powerful and gave him the kick he needed to be brave and admit to remembering the Honeymoon suite finally. "Hahahah..." he laughed. "Noa bout the honeymoon suite little lady that was me but not me... hehehe ya know even though it happened I don't regret it. Twas a fun night and I'd love to do it again." he said lowly and smiled cheek to cheek devilishly. he raised his eyebrows. "how could I ever forget a night like that?" He asked in a playful singsong tone. Alistar leaned in and was in her face... WHAT WAS HE DOING SOMEON SLAP HIM. not could probably smell the alcohol on his breath. He pulled himself back trying to regrasp the last of his sobriety.
Noa | Nikoli, Note: (( insert the shoji sparkles ))
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 15:13:21 GMT -6
Noa lowered her hands and turn to Alister. Her eyes widened slightly as she studied his face. Was...he okay? That's when she noticed the drink in his hand, the deep redness in his face. Oh gosh... "I-I dunno, I just..." she found herself at a loss for words. Really, what was she doing here? She never drank before. No, that wasn't the problm at hand. What was Alister doing here?
As Alister pointed back to Niko, the man gave a short wave. Noa nodded in turn, still very confused about the situation but going along with it. Though now she wasn't sure if she should go along with it any longer.
Noa's eyes widened, her face becoming a deep red. This...was so-- she didn't even know how to describe it! How could he really mean any of this? He was drunk after all, perhaps he was blowing things way off course. But...what if it wasn't all that? What if this was a part of him that was coming out. As Alister leaned closer, Noa leaned a little bit back, but not so much. The alcohol was heavy on his breathe, stinging her senses.
"A-alister..." Noa stammered. "Do you...really mean that?" She bit her lip and went on. "You don't think I'm crazy?"
Alistar still having the seductive smile on his face raised his brows. "Me think you're crazy? No, you're not the crazy one at all Noa...Its me because you drive me crazy." he put his hand on her chin her lifted it up. he looked intensely in her eyes. "I Mean what I'm saying." Alistar whispered and slurred. someone please get Noa an adult she needs one the sadist twink was highly intoxicated and obviously a flirty and rather scandalous drunk. "No more crying Please." he leaned in more pulling his face closer towards her. HAHAHAHA SOMEONE cockadoodledoo BLOCK HIM NOW.
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 15:32:10 GMT -6
Noa was still very confused by his words, or more like she was finding it hard to comprehend what he really meant. He was so smooth yet so not smooth with how drunk he was, but by the goddess he was ndeniable in those moments. What was supposed to do? What could she say? Noa didn't know what she felt, but it was like the answer rested in Alister's eyes.
She didn't do anything as Alister caressed her chin and pulled in closer, which gave Nikoli a heart attack. He was watching them very closely, but now it was time to step in. Dashing from his spot at the bar, Nikoli grabbed Alister's shoulder and pulled him back. "Ok, kiddo that's enough of that!" he said, laughing lightly. "Hey, Noa, why don't you have a drink with us?"
Noa was pulled from her trance as she blinked away an invisible haze. "O-oh, sure," she said. Noa looked to Alister, not saying anything except with that shoujo poker-blush face.
LANCELOT came in the bar. he narrowed his eyes. he needed a damn drink he'd lost his battled with his sister and embarrassed himself. DAMN. Lance looked around snd to his surprising dismay he saw Two familiar faces and the face of the boy he utterly despised with every once of his body. Lance dare not to make himself noticeable... he had top fight back the urge to strangle that boy... NOA AND NIKO were there...now wasn't the time... if only he could gat alistar alone. Lance sat himself down In the middle of the bar pretending he didnt notice them. He ordered his damn drink he needed to drink to calm his ass down. he was seething with anger... this insect was sitting with his idol and his sister. WHO THE FF-
now we cut to the other end of the bar with sad Twinkie, cute grill, and broad Niko. Alistar was a little agitated Niko could just step in and cut off the good stuff. whatever he'd French her some other time. Alistar looked at Niko. "I think I'm gonna order one more Pops." he then turned to not. Why was pops sitting between them. "Noa this is Pops... and Pops this is my pretty Lady friend!" alistar said loudly. LANCE WAS SO ANGRYYYY. He could feel himself being set on fire and a dark aura filled the bar thats how intense lances energy was. he began to claw his nails into the wooden table and left DEEP scratch Marks. his drink was finally delivered. The tender looked at the damage on the table. he was about to say something but lance gave the man a death glare and the dear bartender pretended to not see anything. shirt he wasn't even gonna charge lance for his drink now. A DEMON HAD WLAKED INTO HIS TAVERN. HE WANTED TO KILL and it would not be dear bar tenders blood on his hands.
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 16:26:27 GMT -6
Nikoli was specifically between them, yes. After Alister made an attempt to smooch the girl, Nikoli couldn't trust the kid with his liquor. Might as well play the part of safe dad friend... Besides, he doubted these two had covered much ground yet relationship wise.
Noa was a little confused. Didn't he just say this guys name was nikoli though? "Hi--erm-- I'm Noa," she greeted a little quietly, outstretching her hand to shake him. Noa looked to Alister. Was that longingness in her gaze? Or was she still very confused?
Nikoli cleared his throat. "SO how long have you two known each other?" he asked. Nikoli's gaze panned across the room before it landed on someone... Was that... Oh god it was Lance, and it looked like he was carrying satan with him. What the hell was his problem? And why was he looking their way? Now he was suspicious, he had to go over and ask. And leave these two together? Not a chance, Nikoli thought.
Looking back ahead, Nikoli heard Noa ask next to him: "I don't know what drink I should get..."
Nikoli stood up from his seat, exhaling shortly. "Excuse me for a moment," he replied. Just then, he made a quick rush for the other end of the bar to the bartender, slapping down some gold. "Do me a favor and make forceful conversation with those two over there while I'm gone," he hissed.
The bar tender said nothing, nodding rather...fearfully before going off to it.
Turning on his heel, Nikoli approached Lance's table slowly, stopping at his side. "If you plan on killing someone tonight," he addressed. "I'd be a bit more discrete about it."
Meanwhile...the bartender slid right up to them, putting on a very happy go lucky smile that otherwise would've been interpreted as pain. "Hey there!" he said. "You say you don't know which drink to choose? I'd say start with a beer!"
Noa raised her brow. "Okay," she said, "I'll go with that then." After receiving her drink, Noa picked it up, staring at it blankly. She turned her gaze to Alister, still very much blank faced. Thats when she started downing the entire thing, all the while the bartender was watching in shock. The buzz was already hitting her, what a strange feeling!
Putting the drink back down, Noa blinked and swayed a little. "I want another," she said.
"A-another?" The bartender said. "All right, miss... Do you want one too?" He asked Alister.
Alistars eyes flickered with intense distaste towards the bartender. "Noa slow down with those drinks" he said firmly. He eyed the bartender showing Clear annoyance. He was getting in his way.... the bartender was in fear. He'd angered an angry drunken Sadist Master....these kinds were rare around here. He moved a seat over to sit next to Noa and put his arm around her shoulder. He smirked. he was not only challenging this dear tender but also Niko. Alistar sighed. "We know each other from...A honey moon suite and a rather scandalous rendezvous in a forest that created much commotion amongst the gnomes." Alistar snickered.
Lance was so angry his nose scrunched.. whatever began to drink his drink. Now Niko was there and everything would've been totally ok now until he saw Al;istar pull his sister close and his filthy arm around her shoulder. Lance broke his glass in his hand because thats how hard he was gripping it. He looked at Niko. oh god hold him back he was about to kill someone. Then he grabbed another persons drink and drank it to cool himself down he knew he was over reacting. then HE HEARD ALISTAR SAY HONEYMOON SUITE AND RENDEVOUZ HE CHOKED. He spat his drink out on someone. "WHAT--!! did he just--" lance looked at Niko. Lance had the expression of a madman who was out for blood and would stop at nothing. He stepped forward. "Enough of the!-" he Hissed.
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 17:38:38 GMT -6
Noa giggled a little, snorting at the end too. Geeze one cup really did the trick for her, I mean can you blame her, she's an elf. Noa felt Alister's arm weave around her shoulder and pull her close. Weren't they friends? This felt weird, being tipsy felt weird.
She frowned and looked to Alister, slightly shocked. "Alister!" she said, her tone scolding as she jabbed a finger at his chest. Noa looked to the bartender, still so confused. "We're just friends."
The bartender looked between the two of them, cringin a little. "Riiight," he said. Was the money even worth it.
Nikoli was genuinely a little frightened by this guy who he had only known for being a dork. "Good gods, Lance!" Nikoli exclaimed as the cup shattered into a million pieces. Just as Lance was about to get up, Niko grabbed him by the collar and shoved him back down into his seat. "Hey, HEY!" he said, snapping his fingers in Lance's face. "Nysa to Lance! What the hell is up with you?!" He made a quick look to Alister and Noa. shirt they were getting close. "What is this, you got an ex or somethin'?!" he whispered.
Lance looked at Niko. He shook his head. "NO! thats not my ex that is my baby sister!" he hissed. Noticed Noa gently pushed alistar away...SHE WAS INTOXICATED though. "Niko get him away from my sister or someone is going to die tonight." Lancelot said sharply. Lance was not himself right now no no no no no not non it was like he was an entirely new person. this dark aura and his intense presence was piercing the atmosphere of this tavern. "If he touches her one more time.."
Alistar was surprised Noa made him back off just a bit. here hand on his chest.... oh god he was flustered but also like MMMMMMMMMMM... on the inside. he grabbed her hand and slid it up to his lips and let his lips rest there. her hand was so warm
Lance SHRIEKED. HIS MOUTH AGAPE!!! he grabbed Nikos head and turned it to face the two drunk lovers. Lance then shoved Niko Away. "GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER YOU FILTHY ANIMAL!" Alistar looked and gently gave Noa her hand back. He was a sadistic smooth drunk... Alistars true self had awaken. he narrowed his eyes and looked at Lance mockingly. "She's Mine now buddy, and I have no desire on returning her to someone like you." he said in a very mocking and playful tune.
Lancelot eyes widened. "You have a death wish Kid!?!?" he said gritting his teeth.
alistar [playfully laughed. "If you're trying to intimidate me try harder....It feels like you're trying to be funny."
Post by Noa | Nikoli on Aug 29, 2018 18:55:08 GMT -6
His sister? Huh...they did look a little similar, though it was hard to tell with how evil Lance looked. Nikoli pushed the thought away and leaned down to his level. "Ok, get it, she's your sis, I can get that," he hissed. "I've been trying to keep them from getting anywhere near a kiss, okay? I care for their well being..." But Lance didn't seem to be paying attention as he still had eyes locked on the pair.
Noa's jaw hung ajar as Alister took her hand and pressed it to his lips. She stared at him, slightly upset but too tipsy to do anything about it. "What are you doing?" Noa asked, but she probably knew the answer to that. Her face was just burning red rn from how touchy this all was...
As Lance turned Nikoli's head to look, the man could clearly understand what was going on before being shoved away. He stumbled back into someone sitting down, cursing as the guy cursed him back. Regaining his balance, Nikoli approached too, teeth gritted. "Lance!" he said, grabbing the elf's arm. "Calm down, don't make a scene here." Nikoli glared at Alister. "Don't you make the situation worst!" He looked to Lance and lowered his voice. "Hey lemme handle this, all right? I'll talk to him."
Noa was even more baffled, seeing how Lance just showed up OUT OF NOWHERE and was yelling at Al. Could she never catch a break?! "Lance, so help me if I have to kick your face through the ground again!" Noa exclaimed, pulling off one of her high heels and holding it up like it were a weapon. "I'll do it again!"
Lancelot looked at Nikolai. He trusted him. "Do something NOW." he commanded. Lancelot didnt know if he could hold himself back. Alistar was lucky his idol was there to save his ass otherwise there would've been a murder scene play out in this tavern. He took deep breaths trying to find his happy place wherever the hell that maybe. His sister pointed her heel at him. "not this shirt again." he said under his breath.
Alistar raised his brows and looked at Niko. (8) "pops!" alistar said playfully. "Why do you insist on getting in my way?" alistar asked casually.
lance scoffed. "You're Lucky its him and not me if it were me your head would be in my hands." lance smiled back and chirped sinisterly. "then id use your guys and spread them around like confetti for a party." (8) he gave alistar the look back.