❪ march event log: taken! ❫

[natha]

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. 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rescue

[nanamari]

[ After the fight, Ana gets to work healing as much as she can of the rescue party and the hostages alike. She'd brought plenty of ammunition for exactly this reason, but she's still runs short. The hostages are already struggling with the cold, and the last ditch effort by the shamans isn't doing them any favors.

She crouches by the nearest hostage. If he's alert enough to speak, it's better than some. ] It's not in your head. We need to get you out of here - can you stand?

[carefulapostate]

I have yet to try. [He glanced down at his legs and made an attempt to move them. Ankle and feet were numb, and bending his knees proved more difficult than he would like. He quickly gave up on the effort, choosing instead to conserve his energy for more important things.] I do not believe it would be worth risking the attempt.

[Speaking proved to he no simple task either, even without the constricted feeling upon his chest, focusing was difficult, and he staggered along his words as he had to think them through.]

I have kept a tally of the others' injuries, but I have not been able to treat them. I would speak with your medic, the information is important.

[nanamari]

[ Damn. She's going to have to carry him, isn't she? ]

I can treat the wounded. Tell me what you know. [ She takes a couple of darts out of her gun as she says this. She's going to hope he isn't afraid of needles, because she doesn't wait or ask him for permission. He won't feel any pain - the nano-machines act instantly, trying to repair the damage that was done. They're not really made for this, and she doesn't know if they're going to work the same with everyone, but it's something to help him survive long enough to get out of here. ]

[carefulapostate]

[Lucky for her he's short and barely eats on a good day, about the size of your average damsel really.]

Dark haired woman, about thirty. Isabella, burned hip and shoulder. be cautious about infection, we had to try and cover it with our hands to prevent heat loss-

[He cuts himself off when he's jabbed by the... whatever it was she stuck him with. Immediately he bristled like a displeased cat, and watched her carefully. He was certainly not at his sharpest, but it was old habit to be wary of something that could potentially draw his blood for a purpose he did not care for.

However within a few moments he felt the sting of his burns begin to lessen, and numbness give way to the prickling of pain, which while uncomfortable he knew was better in the long term. He still looked far from pleased, but now it was more about him being old and set in his ways. Healers should be able to heal without an uncalled for stabbing.]

What was that?

[He snaps, but somehow keeps his tone controlled enough to almost sound polite about it.]

[nanamari]

[ She'll thow him over her shoulders, it'll be very dignified. ]

I think I've seen her. Someone is already attending to her - you should worry about yourself, for now. [ Ana continues on mildly, as if she didn't just stab a stranger with a giant needle. She doesn't have any magic or gentle healing staff. If he wants to be angry about it later, that's fine with her, as long as there is a later.

It's funny, he reminds her a little bit of Abelas. ]

It's medicine. I'm going to try to sit you up now - hold on to me.

[carefulapostate]

I could argue that worrying about myself is what I am doing.

[He grouses, but does as he's told, gripping her shoulder as she sits him up. Fortunately whatever it was she gave him made the endeavor less of a feat than he was expecting, but he was still faring poorly.

Despite the effort he recalled that he had just been trying to list the injured.]

There is an older man here as well, human. I worry for his condition due to his age. The others are young, healthy, and resilient. They should recover quickly from their physical wounds, but I fear for the ones upon their minds.

[He had to stop to catch his breath again. He cursed his current weakness, if only his magic were not suppressed he could have done something! Though in his current state he probably would not accomplish much.]

[nanamari]

Please. If I wanted to hurt you, I wouldn't waste my good ammunition. [ She lets him have a moments to catch his breath, but the longer they stay here the harder it's going to be. ] Try to stand. If you can't, I'm going to carry you.

[ She gets his arm around her shoulders, to give him something steady to lean on. ] I'm worried about the younger people too. Most of the ones who were taken are ordinary civilians. The man you're talking about... 76. He's tougher than he looks.

[ And Jack doesn't exactly look like the frail type to begin with. ] He's going to be okay. [ She sounds like she's trying to convince herself more than him. ]