nysalogs | ❪ march event log: taken! ❫

CW: This event log will contain descriptions and threads involving extreme violence, torture, and possible death. While we do not intend to push beyond any boundaries indicated in sign ups, players may opt out of any aspect of their group write-ups that they find uncomfortable.

Characters who have been assigned a role for this month's plot will find specific information about their groups and locations in headers below. We encourage that you thread among your groups within these headers, and as a reminder, only characters with plot roles may participate in rescue threads or hostage situations. All characters, however, are welcome to toplevel and tag in this log.

To receive special commendation and be recognized as heroes in a future post, hostages and rescuers must submit a short summary of their event participation HERE by March 24th.

OVERVIEW

While the riots and fanatic celebrating in Olympia and Wyver have subsided, neither city is naive enough to believe that life has yet returned to normal. There remains a tension among the citizens: not the slow simmer waiting to boil over that had preceded the aforementioned events, but an apprehension and fear that, despite the Royal Guard and Knightryder’s best efforts, the worst is yet to come.

In Olympia, as night falls on the 18th, their fears are proven true.

With their previous attempts at revolution through the riots having fallen short, the anti-Simwe radicals in Olympia carry out a more covert operation in their efforts to seize power. Having compiled a list of persons of interest, observed them, gathered intel and taken efforts to ensure that their movements will not be tracked, the radicals strike on the night of the 18th. The entire operation is discrete, and one by one people go missing from streets, homes, and businesses.

News that the kidnappings were a large scale operation doesn’t break in Olympia until the following day, but whispers have already travelled to a similar group of radicals in Wyver, who, fearing what a political coup in Olympia would mean for Wyver—or, more specifically how this could affect their chances to stage their own coup should Shanrian choose to step in—launch their own gambit for power with a similar scheme in the early hours of the 19th before dawn. Many are taken straight from their homes, or on their way to work.

For all their historical tension and division, Olympia and Wyver aren’t that different once the authorities become aware of what has happened. Both cities remain on the alert. In Olympia, Simwe orders immediate action from the Royal Guard, eager to win over the loyalty of her citizens by showing her commitment to freeing the hostages, while in Wyver, Shanrian is equally quick to take action with the Knightryders. The Altar of Volkkra is one of the most sacred institutions in Wyver, and the threat of the radicals drawing followers using its banner is too great to ignore.

ABDUCTIONS AND THE SEARCH

1. Radical groups in both cities have decided that certain citizens of their respective cities would prove to be valuable hostages. Perhaps you've been traveling between cities. Or maybe you've drawn their attention by being outspoken, excelling at your city job, or being an active citizen with a great reputation. What were you doing before you got snatched up? Did someone attempt to stop this terrible thing from happening, to no avail? Did you put up a valiant fight? Regardless of how it happened, you will be forcibly outfitted with an accessory that renders you completely powerless. The extremists are no strangers to magic, either.

2. Those that didn't sign up can still witness characters being abducted and attempt to stop it, though in the end they'll fail to stop the radicals. Characters who either witness these kidnappings or notice the absences can spread the word via missing persons posters, making calls to action, or embarking on searches. Characters that would ICly look for hostages but did not sign-up for the event can still go investigate, but will ultimately not find any kidnappers. All characters may also conduct investigations in locations not included in the clues.

3. With key figures around the cities abducted, several shops and organizations are left stressed and short-staffed. Characters may find themselves working long hours, and can volunteer to help the Guard/Nightryders as they're stretched thin, as well as other key locations such as the Institute, the Fields of the Exalted, etc. There are also children, elderly people, and pets who have been left without care, due to their guardians being kidnapped. Everyone is asked to lend a helping hand.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

1. As rescues take place, extremists will be fleeing the following locations: Simwe Institute, the Sanctuary, and the Royal Guard Academy for Olympia, and a cave high on Namarak Mountain, or an island tower off the coastline for Wyver. Characters that did not sign-up can still catch and round up fleeing radicals as hostages are rescued, with additional details on what the extremists in a particular region are capable of in the group details below.

2. Hostages, both NPC and PC, will be gradually found and recovered between March 18th to the 24th. With how harrowing the experience is, rescuers and abductees alike may require medical attention and a helping hand. Perhaps you hope to support them with a shoulder to lean on, or by being there on Natha Station when any dead awake. Either way, the extremists may be defeated, but morale across both cities has taken a hit.

3. Healing doesn't always mean taking care of just the physical harm. Affected people in the cities, both PCs and NPCs, may have significant emotional scars from their experience. These are much harder to heal, and may not be going away anytime soon, but the people are doing their best to provide happy distractions to those who were taken hostage. Acts of kindness are encouraged and appreciated. Perhaps you can cook a few meals to take a burden off their shoulders, organize a fundraiser to help with relief efforts, or read a book to someone in recovery. A little bit of your time may go a long way.

FINAL OOC NOTES

Once again, hostages and rescuers may find detailed info on their scenarios in subheaders below. These may also be used as top levels for each group! Additionally, all characters, including those that did not sign up, are welcome to toplevel in this log.

For characters that are dying, please be sure to review the FAQ on death! We've updated it to provide more details for everyone this event.

Don't forget to submit a summary of your event participation to guide our plot forward and earn influence with the NPCs!

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[ He hears it. The sobbing in the darkness. He knows the sound of that voice. He knows it well. Even if it's only the choking cries of fear and pain.

He knows it's likely not his place. He is not Loras' Lord. But they are knights together. They are friends and he would do anything...anything to insure that for even a single night, the younger man rests safely.

He doesn't flinch at all when he is hit. He's already been hit enough buy those down below. It doesn't hurt as much as his heart does. His heart hurts for Loras and he can only reach out and take that hand as it swings. Hold it gently and murmur into the darkness, his deep German tones trying to be soothing, though there is a hoarse roughness to them from where he's clearly been yelling at their captors again. ]

Shhh...it's all right, Loras. I have you. I have you. You're safe.

[ He feels a sickness in his gut. A knight never lies and yet he just told the biggest lie of his life to the young man he considers one of his dearest friends on this planet. ]

[ For the moment, the reassurance of Reinhardt's presence snaps Loras back. Reinhardt is here, of that much he is certain, and these words are not imagined or remembered. Even so, he takes in a deep breath, as if he's gasping for air. ]

Are any of us? [ He leans into the solid weight of his friend. ] I know how this ends. I've been here before.

[ He feels that breath as it goes. He feels Loras leaning into him. It's just natural for him to wrap his arm around the younger man. To pull him into his lap and stroke his back. It's fine. They are shield brothers and he will let go if Loras demands it of him. Still, his hand pauses at the question.

An answer burns in his throat but he knows he can't say it. ]

I could lie to you....and tell us we are. But I won't. But right now, right this second, you are. If they come, I will not let them take you. I will fight. I will fight for you.

[ His hand moves again. ] How do you think it's going to end. I think we're going to get out of here. I think that we're stronger than they give us credit for. You and I are the example. We are knights. Whatever may come, we face it with dignity and honor...and barring that with curses and as many punches as we can before they take us down again. But we never give up. Now, you tell me, isn't that not how this ends. With all of us going home? With me telling your Renly how brave and noble his Rose Knight was.

[ That's all very sweet of Reinhardt to say. Loras knows that of the two of them, Reinhardt is more of a knight in spirit than Loras will ever be. He can feel the tears prick the corners of his eyes - he's surprised, frankly, he still can manage tears, and his eyes burn from the blindfold rubbing against them. ]

I'll give up. [ He's done it before, so, of course, he'll do it again. ] I'm reckless, not brave, and I know that. I won't pretend otherwise.

[ His heart hurts for Loras and he tries to pull the younger knight closer. Stroke the soft curls of his hair, rock him a little. Try to give him whatever comfort he can. ]

You are brave, Loras. I know you are. And I have faith in you. I think you're stronger than you give yourself credit for. You have much to survive for, ja? You don't have to fight the door as I do, but I think you can keep the faith. I am sure your Lord will be looking for you. We just have to hold together until he finds you. Or do you doubt him? Do you doubt your Renly wouldn't move mountains to get to you?

He does not move anything.

[ Renly has people to move mountains for him, he has Loras to do that. And it's not that Loras doubts that Renly's heart will be in the right place, but he knows. It's simply that. ]

Your words are kind. You're a better friend than I deserve.

[ He frowns. ] Be that as it may, I don't think for one second he has forgotten about you. I don't think he won't try whatever it takes to get you back. I know if I was in his position, I would do the same. So have faith, Loras. Have faith in he that you pledged yourself to. If you can't survive for yourself, then you must survive for him. Your lord didn't give you permission to give up, now did he?

[ He gives a soft sighing sound and shifts the smaller man more. ] None of that either. I'm precisely what you deserve.

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