World of Riders: The Maelstrom of the Riders is the gateway to the Abyss. The Maelstrom is a solid wall of trux. Once unlocked with a verbal code the wall becomes a portal. The Maelstrom itself isn't a doorway, it's more like a bridge. The inside of the Maelstrom appears just like the Abyss, but instead of the Well of the Riders, the only thing in the Maelstrom is a giant... the best way I can describe it is an asteroid belt made of trux.


"How dare you!" Cappuccino says, "How dare you, come onto my property looking to kill me! Who do you think you are?!"

"Hate to burst your bubble, Cappuccino," The Rider responds, "but I'm not here to kill you."

"What?" Cappuccino says.

"I'm here to kill him." The Rider states as he nods his head towards Rhyt, "You just got in my way."

"I don't understand." Cappuccino says, "You want to kill him, not me."

"It's complicated." The Rider admits, "Why don't you just beat it?"

"No." Cappuccino responds, "I'm quite interested to knowing why."

"Fine." The Rider says, "You wanna die, too? Believe me, it's no trouble at all."

"Actually..." Cappuccino responds, "I think that my estimated taxes are due soon. I like to stay on top of that stuff."

Cappuccino begins walking towards the exit.

"Good idea." The Rider comments.

"Oh, by the way," Cappuccino stops, "Rhyt..., YOU'RE FIRED!"

Without looking, Rhyt turns his arm and shoots Cappuccino, killing him.


-Present Day-

"I'll give you one guess what there here for." Onyx says to Bog.

"You've gotta get me outta here." Bog demands, "Now. Right now. Those guys are trouble."

"What about your men?" Anna asks.

"Them?" Bog asks, "Forget them. They just had me chained to a wall, for crying out loud."

"Don't worry." Onyx says, "I've got an idea. Bog, you're not Bog."

"What?" Bog asks.

"They just said they wanted to see and probably kill Bog." Yang states.

"Well," Anna says, catching on to Onyx's plan, "We'll just have to find a new Acid Bog."


Choppa meets with Amaranth, Harpax, and Venator and the front of the Gym. The Guardians have gotten their arms reattached, by the marks are still visible.

"Where's Bog?" Harpax asks.

"You're talking to him." Choppa responds.

"Not talking," Amaranth corrects, "ordering. Give us the code to the Maelstrom. Now."

Amaranth channels her aura into her fist and points it towards Choppa.

Choppa grins and breaks into a sprint.

"Stop him." Amaranth orders.


"Onyx, you can't really believe this pirate will willingly give us the code." Weiss says.

"Trust me." Onyx responds.

Onyx turns to Bog.

"Bog, we accept your terms," Onyx says, "We protect you and your men, but the Shard stays with me."

Bog nods and holds his hand out to Onyx. Onyx takes off his sunglasses causing Bog to look at him, quizzically.

"Where I come from, we like to look a man in the eyes when we shake on a deal." Onyx explains.

"By the way," Bog looks at Yang, "I'm in the market for a new wife, and I'm not too picky. My eighth wife, Fucia, was a Hyena Faunus. Word to the wise, never marry a Hyena Faunus. She-"

Onyx interrupts by clearing his throat.

"Bog, the code." Onyx says.

"Oh, right." Bog shakes Onyx's hand, "Remember this well, it's your key to the Abyss and past the Maelstrom. Say 'stretch the hunters bow and aim true' in the language of the Riders. You'll be good to go."

"Thanks." Onyx says, "Now let's get you outta here."

Onyx puts his glasses back on.


As the group sneaks through the halls, Bog turns and runs the other way.

"Anna, keep an eye on Acid Bog." Onyx orders, "Make sure he's..."

Onyx trails off when he notices Bog is missing.

"Damn it." Onyx says.

"Cultis Ex Ipsis," Bog voice rings from the loudspeaker, "this is Acid Bog, I'm having a sale. Hottest item on the menu, the secret code to the oh, so lovely Maelstrom. So come on down an let's make a deal. I am open for business."

"Something tells me we better leave." Anna says, "Fast!"

Onyx opens a portal.

"What will you do about Acid Bog?" Ruby asks.

"We don't have to worry about him." Onyx states, "Sounds like he's more than capable than making his own deal."

"Too true." Acid Bog says as he, the Guardians, and Amaranth surround them.

"The only problem is," Bog begins, "you hunters are part of my deal."


Now imprisoned in a construct of a cage and bonds, the group struggles to escape. Harpax opens a briefcase filled with lien and holds it so Bog can see.

"For me?" Bog exaggerates, "You shouldn't have. But since you did. I like it."

Bog approaches the case whilst rubbing his hands together. He is interrupted by Venator stepping in front of him.

"Give us the code to the Maelstrom this instant!" Amaranth demands while trying to keep her giant chained constructs together.

"With pleasure, beautiful." Acid says, "The code phrase is, 'wings of life, fly to oblivion' in the ancient language of the Riders, of course. That's very important."

"Now get out of my sight." Amaranth demands, "If we catch you anywhere near this kingdom, we'll skin you alive."

"Your command is my greatest wish." Bog says as he picks up the brief case.

Bog bows then gets in his Bullhead.

"Kiss my ass, suckers." Bog yells as he takes off.


Bog parks in front of the Maelstrom of the Riders.

"And now for the real code." He says to himself, "'Red dwarf born of golden nebula.' Translate to the ancient language of the Riders. And... Red dwarf born of golden nebula."

The wall of trux crumbles and in it's place is a glowing crimson wall. Bog begins laughing.


Anna breaks the illusion she created using Adlucinatio. (Chapter 14 if you don't remember what that is.)

"Thank you, Acid Bog, for the real code." Onyx says.

"Nice work, Anna." Ruby compliments.

"Illusions?!" Bog says in realization, "You- you tricked me! Me! That's low!"

"No, we made sure you lived up to the end of the bargain," Onyx corrects, "Now we'll live up to ours."


Guardian Submission Sheet Requirements:

Name: (Color naming rule does not apply because these guys are ancient. Nouns, preferably in Latin, but can be another romance language)

Appearence: (Body type, distinct markings, scratches, scars, etc)

Voice: (Loud, husky, etc)

Personality: (Include things like tone, fighting style, etc)

Weapon: (Blade weapon with a curved blade or blades, could be a staff, tonfa, sword, etc)

Semblance: (As Ruby said, they tend to be story breaker powers)

Aura: (Color)

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