Balthier

The songs were excellent. Exzelcryth had watched her floating over the crowd, felt even a small spark as she caught the singer's eye for a brief moment. Elie's voice was beautiful, soft as smooth as she sang, yet powerful and full of emotion. Exzel had not heard such a voice in at least a hundred years. And feeling thr emotional energy both off the singer and the crowd all focused on this performance was firing her hunger for more. The song held deep meaning, and it even touched her a little as the song went on. The Prince of Darkness... Was there history in this ballad? It seemed almost familiar somehow. She savored the sorrow flowing over the crowd as the performance ended. Able to covertly draw off some energy from the crowd as whole all experiencing the same emotion. It was glorious, such an unexpected treat. She had a backstage pass, and went where she was directed as most of the crowd filled out of the building. Exzelcryth found her way backstage to Elie's blue and gold trimmed changing room. Walking slowly through the door, looking around and wondering if there were any other concert goers who would be showing up.

Exzelcryth looked up at the stage. Saw Elie begin the show, saw her long, shapely leg emerge from the Lotus, then her body shortly after. The singer was beautiful, Exzel's eyes watched her closely, watched the kimono flow around her as she moved. The musician even drew attention away from her as she found her seat near the front. The men looking away from her to the stage, annoyed her a little, and she was surprised she had let that get to her. She had never been so vain before, but found she was enjoying the looks she had been getting more than she would admit. The fog and lights was a nice effect. She looked around as the fog obscured the audience, and the music started. Crossing her legs, she bumped the leg of the guy sitting next her purposefully. As he looked to her, surprised, then amazed, she grabbed his leg, feigning a conciliatory touch. "Sorry, my mistake." She could feel his attraction to her, his excitement at her touch. Using her touch under cover of the fog to siphon just a little bit of energy from him, before letting him go. She didn't risk much, even with the fog, he'd feel nothing more than extra sleepy tomorrow. But the energy was like tasting an appetizer for her hunger. Feeding on mortal energy, sustained her better than anything, and this was a target rich environment. Her gaze turned back from the man, to the stage. Admiring how the human held herself in front of an audience. Her youth, her energy, Exzel lick her lips as she enjoyed the show. "Beautiful."

Zorn is like a black rabbit-demon right?

*weeks later* Outside the fortress, her minion, the oni Zef, patrolled the surroundings, requesting himself with the areas after being having been sealed away for too long. Inside the Mazone busied themselves, and finished cleaning the place, as was their mistress' command. Further inside, standing naked in front of a mirror, Exzelcryth waved a hand up her body and over her face. Changing into human form, her eyes stayed a deep purple, and her hair black, but her skin took on a light human hue, the horns disappeared. She went into the bath, submerging her perfect body and washing herself thoroughly. Afterwards drying herself and putting on a small black dress, with high slits. She smoothed her little black dress, swayed back and forth checking her curves, her bare hips exposed by the dress. Yes, the fit was perfect, and she felt confident she could pass as human under any scrutiny. She took her time applying black eyeliner, and purple eyeshadow, to bring out her exoticness even more. Spent time combing out her hair to silky smoothness. Lastly applying her lipstick, a bright purple to finish the look. She was going out with a purpose tonight. Standing, raising her arms, as purple energy danced around her like electricity, she opened a portal and walked through. Stepping out the other side into the city, in the area of her castle. In a flash she was out and the portal was closed. The city was bustling, bright lights filled the night, people walking everywhere downtown, and cars filling the streets, going about their way. Exzel walked down the wide sidewalks, under the tall buildings. A sly smile crossed her lips as she turned a number of heads as she walked in her heels. The ramen cart street vender, getting ready to close after a long day, wiped his brow. Staring at her when he caught sight of her walking by, she turned and gave him the smallest wink as she went by, his mouth falling open a moment. Exzel continued to thread her way through the streets, coming to a concert hall. She could feel a great concentration of energy here. When the mortals sexual energy was aroused she found it much easier to both exploit them and drain their energy, and she could feel it in the air here. Entering the concert hall, showing her ticket to the doorman, he let her pass, she felt his eyes upon her as she went in, beging to mingle with the crowd and the show began.... @ElieCapulet30

Made a male Oni/Demon who is Exzel's minion in case anyone needs more male attention. @SataiRolePlayingGuy, I'm thinking Exzelcryth should team up with Zorn eventually. Be one of his Captains or something to that effect, if that would work for you?

Name: Zef Race: Oni Gender: Male Age: Unknown Short Bio: Tall, strong, Zef is an Oni demon, native to Earth. Sealed away in a cave by priestesses for many long years, he has recently been released by Exzelcryth and ready to cause some trouble. His strength is supernatural and in combat prefers physical attacks. Able to siphon energy from others during sex, he can put them in a low energy state for hours or days when feeding off their energy in such a way. Orientation: Straight

I got Exzel to a point it would easy to meet someone, or go to a city and start causing havok. Not sure exactly what I'll have her up to next, but she's effectively free for story at the moment. (Her minions as well)

Exzelcryth emerged from the portal, in a mountainous forest somewhere in Japan. The smell of the sea was replaced with trees and mountain air. She looked around, as the leaves rustled in the breeze. Great branches barely swaying, some with cherry blossoms in full bloom. After a sort distance, she soon spotted a large pond, and accross it, a small fortress with three levels standing tall against it's surroundings. Exzel walked to the front entrance, and opened the door. It groaned loudly as she pressed it fully open. "Hello?" Her voice echoed in an empty room. The floor was dusty and she left footprints with each step further into the old fortress. After a slow and purposeful inspection, it appeared that it was indeed abandoned. I suppose this will do. Exzelcryth raised her hands, her eyes began to glow purple as she gathered mystical energies. Reaching out, searching, she could feel residual demon energy. This used to belong to someone, but their power seemed to have long faded. She smiled a devious smile to herself, yes this would do quite well. Sensing lesser auras nearby she spent long minutes zeroing in on them. In the trees, out by the garden. Mazone, tree spirits. What luck! She placed her hand on the tree, and focused her demon power there, her eyes glowing a bright purple as she did. Awakening a long sleeping entity, the bark on the tree seemed to at first melt, and then change form, until plant being, in the form of a woman stepped out of the tree, then soon after another. The glow in Exzel's eyes receded as she regarded the re-energized spirits. The Mazone women bowed to Exzelcryth, "You have awoken us, mistress..." "I am Exzelcryth, and you serve me now. Tell me of this place." The Mazone looked at each other briefly before turning back to Exzel, beginning to tell her of Earth, and of Japan and their history preying on the populous near by in years long past. Exzel listened intently, gathering information hungrily...

I'm waiting to see what the dynamic between Zorn and Exzelcryth might be after they meet at some point down the line as well.

As the sun began to set, Exzelcryth finished her drink, looking out over the sea. The wind had picked up a little and gently blew her pristine silky hair across her face now and then. Ina smooth movement she ran soom fingers through her hair along her head to put it back in place. She got up running a hand down herself to straighten her dress and walked out of the balcony area, a few eyes following her as she did. Finding this "Earth" was on her mind, it could be hard to find a dimension or planet one has never stepped foot on. She made her way to the top of one part of the Sandcastle keep, and went further down a walkway atop a wall that led out away from the main castle. The walkway led to pyramid shaped structure designed, to focus magical energy, domething that made it very easy for dimensional travel. Also to find one's way back from another realm. Her footfalls echoed on stone floors as she entered the Pyramid. A fall floor near the top, where the stone ended, the pointed cap of the rest of the Pyramid was thick, solid and clear crystal, which gave a beautiful view of the sky. Stone pillars with ancient runes where aligned in a circle in the middle of the room. Four light elf guards wearing shining scale armor, carrying swords at their hips, were posted at the entrance, but recognized her and did not obstruct her way, bowed slightly as she entered. Though they did look her up and down overtly, partially because it was their job to scrutinize, partially because they liked what they saw. Near the circle of pillars in the center of the room sat a woman, with dark blue skin, white hair, and yellow eyes, her ears pointed as the elves that guarded the door. As Exzel approached her, the woman spoke with lookong at her, "To what do I owe the pleasure of such a visit?" Exzel addressed the sitting woman, "Hagitha, I'm seeking a plane called Earth. I thought perhaps..." "I could help you," Hagitha finished her sentence, as her head turned to look at Exzel. A thin smile crossed her face, and her knowing eyes looked at the demon with a piercing look. "Yes, I know this plane. I take it this means you'll be leaving us?" "For a time perhaps. The wanderlust is beging to take hold of me once more." "Lord Ulburnus once claimed Earth realm, but he met his end some time ago by the natives. It's been chaos their ever since. Becareful, you do not meet such an end Lady Exzelcryth." Exzel sat on the floor facing Hagitha, crossing her legs and taking a pose to meditate. Hagitha reached out and placed a hand over the demon's heart, as they both closed their eyes. Excel reaching out, looking for remnants of Ulburnus' energy, Hagitha guided her search. His energy signature had all but dissipated, but Hagitha remembered well, and eas able to help Exzel zero in. Giving her a clear mental imagine of the place. The demon's eyes shot open, smiling as Hagitha's hand withdrew from her chest. "Thank you, old friend." Exzelcryth stood and moved to the very center of the room. Gathering ancient magics and focusing them, she movrd gracefully, the image of Earth in her head still, and opened a portal, cutting a hole in the very fabric of reality, linking two worlds. With a confident stride, she stepped through.

Right, just wanted to get a rough idea when I'm writing. Japan seems fitting for magical girls. Though this suddenly gave me an idea to have a stereotypical western themed magical exchange girl from America come over. If we want to settle on a region/city I vote for Kyoto and surrounding area, that seems under used compared to Tokyo. Whatever fits though. Otherwise I can just assume, somewhere in Japan.

Was the city everyone is active in right now named, or did I miss it? Or is it just kind of a generic city?

Mitsuko is also a cool looking character so far. I feel like she would be tough in a fight.

@Warning If you want her to meet up with Exzel in The Shore, by all means, feel free to drop in. Or take more time to figure it out, it's all good with me, either way.

I cannot answer your questions with anything approaching an authoritative response, because I don't know. However, it's not an annoying question. I'd say ask away. However, if you want to bring in Micori, I'm all for it. Exzel could find her and portal her to Earth at some point. I'm assuming they were friends or acquaintances at some point earlier if we go that route. Traveling and transporting is what Exzelcryth does after all. I was just waiting for you to get a good feel for what you wanted before checking with you about if you wanted me to write her in at some point. Just tell me you're ready and I can write her in, if that suits you.

Alright. I got Exzel out there now, in a fairly interesting dimensional nexus. Would make a great place to travel between worlds/dimensions/realities if we ever need that at any point. Otherwise, no worries, it's just out there in the multiverse. If some demon, monster or anyone that makes sense wants to pop in while she's there for a little conversation or anything, I'm fine with that. Zorn maybe, if he found a potal and he's there looking to recruit allies? Otherwise I'll get back to it eventually, and get her to Earth at some point. I'll be working a lot the next few days, not sure I'll have time to be around much, but we'll see. Maybe things will be slow.

The sun was starting to sink towards the horizon on The Shore. It's light bathing the walls of the giant sandcastle in slowly diminishing light. There was only the lightest of breezes bringing the smell of the sea to Exzelcryth as she sat on a balcony overlooking the beach. Not just a beach, The Shore. A pocket dimension, created long ago by some forgotten elder god. The Shore was a ring dimension, one long shoreline stretching until it circles around back upon itself, the sea one side of the ring, and just a bit of land the other, so as if one were to walk the beach, one could do so perpetually. Heading inland or out to sea too far, the dimension would distort your path and head you back to the shore. The Sandcastle, was the greatest structure on The Shore. Not a small sandcastle, but a full size castle made of sand. Built over many long decades by Sandarius ("Sandy" to his friends), the resident sand dragon. It was his pride and joy, finely crafted and solidified by ancient dragon magic. Boosted indefinitely by a ley line that ran entire length of, and sustained the ring dimension. The Sandcastle was the only hub of activity here, the balcony open air gave a magnificent view. Exzelcryth watched others walking below with slight amusement, light elves, shadow elves, a multitude of lesser demons and a few other humanoid wayfarers and dimensional travelers combing the beach. She could feel how thin the dimensional fabric was here. Whoever had made this place, had meant to make it easy to travel into and out of by magical means, she thought to herself. She had been traveling for many years since her lord, Gyumao the demon general had died fighting over another world far, far away. She had made good her escape as Gyumao's surviving forces splintered and retreated. Slipping away before any of his generals knew what happened. As far as they knew, she was dead along with him. That suited her, it was a big universe, a big multiverse. Being a Nexus Devil, she was a natural traveler, and had been enjoying the freedom for some time. Stumbling upon The Shore in her journeys, and was now quite enjoying her time. Only... there was only so much and so long one wanted to stay. Sandarius kept a fairly strict order here and one didn't want to end up on his bad side. Not that she wanted to stay here permanently anyways, but this make for a perfect getaway. However, she would need to siphon some energy from mortals eventually, to keep her strength. Exzelcryth straightened out her thin, black dress and crossed her legs, bare skin showing on the sides with high slits. She picked up her glass and drank the cool alcoholic beverage, and listened. At a table not far away some lesser demons were chatting, something about a downfall of another demon lord on a place called Earth. The way they talked the mortal population there was ripe for exploiting, save only for a few defenders of humanity there. Interesting. She continued to glean information as she nursed her drink. Yes, things sounded interesting indeed.

If she's not mistreated by her side this time, she'd be alright roughing up the good guys a bit now and then?

Alright, if you want her to know Exzel and have Exzel bring her in at some point, just say the word.

I may start a scene with Exzel off in some dimension and write a little bit about how she goes to earth. Just a little setting the scene background stuff to wet my feet before diving into something. If anyone wanted to join in for some kind of interaction eventually, would probably be cool.

@Warning If you wanted to bring in Micori, I had an idea I wanted to see what you thought. Was thinking Exzelcryth and Micori could have been acquainted in the past. Was thinking it would be cool if Exzel could summon her as a minion to send after the good guys at some point. Was just a thought, could explain how to bring her into the story. Let me know if you like the idea, or not. Either way. Then Exzel could meet with Zorn at some point and we can get the bad guys organized.

Exzelcryth is pretty equal opportunity. For RP purposes, I believe she'd wary of getting intimate with Zorn quickly, only because she does not want to become a slave to another demon lord again. Not saying, something couldn't happen eventually, but I think she'd be on guard at first. Like it'd have to be professional at first, and go from there. Otherwise she'd be out there exploiting the good guys and having as much fun as she could.

Regarding the tentacle question for Exzel, for clarification she might be apprehensive or horrified at some point even, if some hige tentacle monster is after her. I, as the writer may enjoy it. Exzelcryth may feel different of course if she's in control of the creature at first. So as the writer I'm okay with it, her feeling probably situational.