Concern filled every bone of the mage’s body as he made his dash towards the base of the mountain. His former mentors were strong mages; however, even they would not be able to stop a meteorite from falling on their heads. The very thought of this drove him to run faster, despite the slick grass from yesterday’s storm. Only his staff illuminated the way through the dense forest as he climbed over fallen logs and moss-covered rocks.

A strange pillar of light that stretched for the heavens illuminated the top of the mountain. Everyone who witnessed the crash of the object with the peak could see this incredible phenomenon. All others only saw smoke and a slight, reddish glow that proceed the crash of a celestial object. In total, only seven or eight people saw this beautiful display of light.

Finally reaching the base of the defaced mountain, Arin wedged his staff between his belt and his robes. Grasping the nearest rock and checking to make sure it was stable; he began his accent of the seven hundred-foot tall peak. Getting the chance to look up, he too saw the pillar of light, moreover, he could sense a great power emanating from the source. Strangely, his book, Angelic Magics, also seemed to respond to whatever it was.

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On a rock, outside the cave where the orb once stood sat the man depressed that his life-long dream was gone once again. With his head bowed, and his hands resting on his cane, many people would confuse him for having fallen asleep. Was it all a dream? He wondered as he contemplated the last hour’s events. It sure felt like it to him, like one of those good dreams you have, only to be awakened by reality.

Just as he was about to give up his dream to the harsh desert of life, one of his young servants ran up to him, a telegram in hand. “Sir!” He shouted. “One of our men in Signaman Valley said he saw the orb crash into Mt. Alson. Took a good chunk out of it too, judging by the report.”

His head perked up; perhaps the dream was not over yet? The man looked anxiously at the messenger and said to him, “Signaman Valley? You mean the area around Chestnut Hallow?”

“Yes,” replied the messenger. “What about it?”

The man mused over the situation for a few minutes, diving into the deepest recesses of his brain to come up with a good solution. “I know!” He said eagerly. “Let us send it. Tell them to destroy anyone who has come into contact with the orb, and secure the location until we arrive.”

“Yes, Sir!” Said the messenger before he bounded off to spread the news.

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The climb was long and hard for the mage, usually not one to go rock climbing. However, he managed to reach the peak nonetheless. Breathing heavily, he sat on a nearby rock to catch his breath, ignoring the light emanating from the object in the crater. Looking around, he saw the charred ruins of the home of his teachers. From this distance he could tell the building was derelict before the meteorite crashed into the mountain.

Turning his attention to the meteor instead, Arin slowly climbed down the crater, down to the object itself. It was a perfect sphere emitting a pure, white light that seemed to warm the chilly night air and bring comfort to the weary mage. Walking up to the object, he placed his hand on it tentatively, feeling a massive rush of power. Instantly, he pulled his hand back, surely this power was not meant for mankind.

The crashing of a falling rock alerted the mage to a new presence. How long they lingered there was the only question on his mind as he walked towards the source, staff drawn in case it was hostile.

OoC: Not as good or long as my last, but whatever. Anyway, I'll post again after everyone else to continue the RP. However, the last person to post before me must have the orb roll down the mountainside somehow, then disappear out of sight. Then, it will go to the post-in-whatever-order thing after my next post. Not that I'm being close-ended here, but it's just that needs to happen in order for the RP to really begin.

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