Surface- Torrential Waves Region

Island of Sorrow- Stronghold of Devastation

Jacob looked around his room, after appearing through the portal a Chaos Acolyte and four Chaos Warped had escorted him here and told him to wait for Alexi before leaving. Jacob was tempted to log out, but he wanted to see what exactly Alexi would do since he was here. He couldn't strike against the Empire or its people directly, but indirectly Jacob knew he could still cause massive problems for them. Jacob took a moment to review the notifications he had received after coming here.

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Welcome to...the Island of Sorrow, Torrential Waves Region

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Your resurrection point has been changed to...the Stronghold of Devastation, Island of Sorrow

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Jacob growled as he paced around the room. Even if he died, he would end up here again. Suddenly the door was opened and Alexi walked in. He looked at Jacobs simple beginner clothing and smirked. "I am guessing you didn't bring anything with you?' Alexi prompted and Jacob shook his head in return. 'Good, joining Chaos requires a fresh start. It requires you to leave everything behind and start anew. These items are yours, to signify that you are an Acolyte and just beginning your path. I am sure you will move quickly once you get started. Now put all this on and follow me, I have a gift for you." Alexi stated as he removed several items from his inventory and placed them on the nearby desk. Jacob nodded as he moved over to the desk and started inspecting the items there.

Spoiler: Spoiler Name: Reinforced Robes of the Chaos Acolyte (Chest/Back)

Level: Rare (Set Item)

Armor Rating: +140

Properties: Increase Constitution and Strength by (Character Level X.5)

Properties: Increase Stamina Regeneration by (Character Level X.5)

Properties: Increase Base Physical/Spell Damage by 10 when fighting Light/Dark Aligned beings (3 Pieces Required)

Requirement: Chaos Alignment, Level 50

Durability: 400/400

Description: These hooded robes have been reinforced with leather to protect the Acolyte and augment the Acolytes Abilities.

Name: Reinforced Pants of the Chaos Acolyte (Pants)

Level: Rare (Set Item)

Armor Rating: +120

Properties: Increase Intelligence and Wisdom by (Character Level X.5)

Properties: Increase Mana Regeneration by (Character Level X.5)

Properties: Increase Base Physical/Spell Damage by 10 when fighting Light/Dark Aligned beings (3 Pieces Required)

Requirement: Chaos Alignment, Level 50

Durability: 400/400

Description: These cloth and leather pants are designed for maximum protection while not impairing the wearers' movements.

Name: Reinforced Boots of the Chaos Acolyte (Boots)

Level: Rare (Set Item)

Armor Rating: +40

Properties: Increase movement speed by 10%

Properties: Decrease the chance of being seen by 5% or heard by 5% while Stealth is active

Properties: Increase Base Physical/Spell Damage by 10 when fighting Light/Dark Aligned beings (3 Pieces Required)

Requirement: Chaos Alignment, Level 50

Durability: 300/300

Description: These leather boots are built for speed and stealth.

Name: Sever (Dagger)

Level: Epic-Scales-Unique

Damage: 110-135

Properties: Increase All Primary Stats by 10

Properties: Chaos Skills/Abilities cost 10% Less Mana/Stamina

Properties: +200 Experience gained from slaying beings or followers (Locals/Immortals) of Light/Darkness

Properties: Ability Unlocked: Consume Fate

Requirement: Chaos Acolyte or Chaos Aligned, 10 Strength, 10 Intelligence

Durability: 800/800

Description: With a simple dagger you can cut a string easily. With this dagger, you can circumvent Fate itself.

Name: Consume Fate

Tier: Grand Master

Description: The SIsters had sheers, you have this Knife. Cut them, cut them all!!!

Benefit 1: 75% Chance that ability will activate

Benefit 2: Recieve all of the targets accumulated Experience

Cost: Passive, N/A

Cooldown: N/A

Note* If this dagger is used on an Immortal and Severs special Ability is activated, the Immortals Avatar is destroyed.

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Light Armor Proficiency Unlocked

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Name: Light Armor

Level: 1 (0% Progression to next Level)

Description: Robes or leather, as long as it is not metal. No...this is not a kink.

Benefit 1: Increase Base Armor by 1 (Per Piece)

Cost: Passive, N/A

Cooldown: N/A

Jacob dismissed the information as he threw everything on. He was hesitant to put on the knife, but what would happen to it if he did not. It was unique, but Jacob was sure it wasn't the only knife like it that Chaos had. "Go ahead brother, she made that knife for you and only for you. If you think that is impressive, once you are strong enough...you will be truly be impressed by the armor and weapon she is crafting for you!! You will make an awe-inspiring Chaos Lord." Alexi stated while smiling. Jacob tried not to puke as he picked up the knife. He quickly shoved it in the sheath located at the waist of the pants and covered the knife with the robe.

Alexi had a little smile on his face and nodded, "Good, come brother. Your gift awaits." Jacob nodded as he followed him.

"You know I am only here because you threatened everyone I care about. I am here to keep them safe. Remember that Alexi, we are not friends." Jacob told him as he followed him. The other Vampire smirked and nodded.

"I have nothing to worry about from you Jacob Longstrider," Alexi stated smugly from in front of him.

"On earth, we have a saying. 'Be careful about grabbing the tiger by its tail. Once you do, you can never let it go.' I might not be able to kill you now, but someday when I can. I will gladly do so." Jacob replied as he tried to control his anger as they walked.

Alexi laughed at that statement, "By the time you are strong enough to kill me, Jacob, you will do whatever the Lady asks willingly. Now stop threatening me brother, I am about to give you a gift that will make you very happy." Alexi stated as they walked deeper and deeper into the Stronghold.

"Alexi, you have nothing I want," Jacob replied as he followed along.

"I have the person that betrayed you and allowed me to get the leverage I needed to bring you here. Don't you want to thank them for doing that?" Alexi stated as they approached what appeared to be a dungeon. They started passing multiple cells with people in them. Most had been abused in one form or another. Others were simply chained to the nearby walls. They were of all races and nations.

"So, let me guess you tortured someone into giving up a weak point that I have. You think I will do what?" Jacob replied and Alexi just smiled cockily as he opened up a cell door and gestured for Jacob to enter. Jacob considered trying to throw the other Vampire in the cell and closing it, but the two Chaos Warped guards were right behind him and with access to only the Warrior Skill Tree and no weapons. He wouldn't accomplish anything, so Jacob followed his directions and entered the cell. The occupant surprised Jacob, he would never think he would ever see her again after their last encounter.

"Ava O'Conner, why am I not surprised it is you who sold me out." Jacob rasped out as he felt his talons dig into the palms of his hands as he tried to control his anger.

"Oh, if you want to kill her, feel free to do so. She is bound to this place just like you. Crack her skull against the wall, choke her to death, break her neck. Whatever you want to do, feel free. She sold you out for nothing other than the promise of your freedom." Alexi suggested as Ava shook her head and tried to speak, but she was chained up against the wall and gagged.

"You have destroyed my life for the last time Ava. Any time I see you, I will kill you. I don't care where we are, I WILL KILL YOU." Jacob roared out before slamming Sever into her eye socket. Her legs kicked spastically as runes on the knife light up and glowed various colors as her Avatar started to glow before exploding. Jacob tried to put the knife back in its sheath but his hand was stuck around the hilt as it continued to glow and suddenly lines of light started tracing up his arm as pain overwhelmed him and darkness claimed him.

A few minutes later Jacob woke up. His head hurt, but he was still alive and Alexi was standing over him smiling. "Yeah, the Lady warned me that the weapon has some kick to it for the first time you used it, it would put you on your ass. Hey, it's done and over with. You popped your cherry. Get up and let's go, you got plenty of other things to do today." Alexi offered his hand to help him up and Jacob instinctively took it before jerking his hand away. Alexi smirked as he led him out of the cell. "This is impossible, I am a Warrior I cannot learn a Rogue Skill," Jacob stated causing Alexi and his companion to snort.

"We are of Chaos and not bound by the normal rules. You are right, the more advanced techniques that Rogues use such as Teleportation and such, but for a basic Skill Class Skill like Stealth, yes you can learn.' The man stated as they looked out at the course before them. It was a training room for Rogues to work on Stealth, Back Stabbing, Pick Pocketing, and other similar Skills. Right now they wanted Jacob to learn Stealth, a bread and butter Skill of a Rogue. 'Enough excuses. Come!!" The Drow stated as he grabbed Jacobs collar and pulled him to one of the corners of the room.

"Squat down, close your eyes and breath. The only thing is the shadows and air around you. That's it. Nothing more or less. Shadows and air, nothing else exists, not this room, not the people in it, just shadows and air.' the Drow instructed and Jacob closed his eyes and just drifted. 'Now when you open your eyes, you will see a line by the pillar, cross to that line. Heel to toe, all the way. Not on the tips of your toe bullshit, heel to toe. You have all the time in the world." the Drow stated and Jacob nodded his head in acknowledgment as he slowly moved forward as it felt like cool water was flowing over his skin.

Not even a quarter of the way to the mark, Jacob lost the feeling when he wobbled and started cursing. "AGAIN! Start over from the beginning." the Drow commanded and Jacob cursed as he made his way back over to the corner.

Real World

North American Alliance- Greater New York Conglomerate

Ava pushed the pods the hatch up and out of the way as she cursed. Two years of work gone with one stab of a knife. Ava took deep calming breaths as she pulled up her comm unit and accessed some old information before sending off a message. Kevin was hip-deep in it and would need all the help he could get, hopefully, his friends would respond before it was too late. She set up the Comm Unit to forward any responses to her Pod before she went to the bathroom and then right back into the Pod. Time to check out the Vampire race.

Surface- Arathia Basin

Empire of Night- Middlebrough

Turned Pear

Darren was drinking steadily and was slightly drunk when Tarren entered the bar area of the Inn. "What the fuck is going on? Why am I the guild leader and where the hell is Jacob?" the Paladin asked as he sat down across from the slightly drunk Rogue.

"I have no idea, but this whole situation went from really difficult to completely F.U.B.A.R. with him gone. He left all his equipment behind and everything in his inventory. Wherever he is going, he didn't want whoever was there to have access to it." Darren stated as he swirled his cup before downing the contents.

"HEY, stop drinking and get your shit together. We need to find out what the fuck is going on." Tarren demanded and Darren smiled.

"What is going on is we are royally fucked. Without Jacob to keep things civil, the Eight Families are probably going to start a Civil War within the Empire while they scramble for the Throne of Night." Darren replied as he called for another drink.

"So, let's keep the peace and the Empire intact until he gets back," Tarren replied and Darren snorted in amusement.

"You are making the assumption he will come back or can come back." Darren morosely stated before suddenly his head was slammed into the table as the Master of Shadows dropped out of Stealth.

"Darren I am only going to say this once, have more faith in your friend and your King. He will return and until he does we will keep the Empire stable and intact. Now, are you going to help us or am I going to slit your throat and send you to respawn?" Ezekial stated calmly. Darren rubbed his forehead before chuckling.

"Sure, why not? Who do we have to kill?" Darren stated as he called for water.

Surface- Torrential Waves Region

Island of Sorrow- Stronghold of Devastation

Jacob wiped the sweat from his forehead Master Galliger called for a break. "Let's go, time for you to meet the other trainers you will be studying under," Alexi stated as he made his way over.

"Ok, and will I be just eating food, or will I have something to drink as well?" Jacob asked as he followed the other Vampire out of the Dark Room.

"Don't worry brother, I need you alive and well to become a Chaos Lord," Alexi stated over his shoulder as Jacob reviewed his notifications.

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You have learned...Stealth Skill

You have learned...Backstab Skill

You have learned...Flanking Skill

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You have increased your Stealth Skill to...Level 3

You have increased your Backstab Skill to...Level 2

You have increased your Flanking Skill to...Level 2

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Jacob dismissed the notifications from the training, but he still had the one from when he killed Ava. He was tempted to read it, but right now he was too hungry and he didn't want to bother with it.