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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2018-05-18 12:00 pm

❪ event ❫ khalo? can you hear me?

In normal circumstances, this would have been near the time in which you're called upon to greet the newly awakened. Unfortunately, I speak to you to inform that we must postpone that — there is trouble on your horizon. What, I cannot see for sure. We shall continue to monitor the situation, however — we - ... we — [feed cuts off.]
OLYMPIAN PRESERVATION    

The city of Olympia is preparing the send-off of its most prized artifact: the heart of the ancient dragon, Ysverai. In doing this, they've transformed the palace court into an exhibition detailing the centuries-old war between Wyver and Olympia. Sculptures of Nithor the Exalted and his men and women in clean, white marble, while their armors are polished in perfect gold. Among Nithor are the sculptures of stallions in all shapes and sizes that also aided in the great war. Further in the exhibition, one may also find other artifacts of much older weaponry, rusted by its time in the earth, and items found from a time when humans feared the dragons.

The Royal Guard has increased its numbers in wake of such a public event, particularly because the heart will be in display also. The heart is not what one might expect it to be: about the size of an average human, the heart's core is surrounded in stone, a red glow emitting from its still beating core. If that were not unsettling enough, one might also find that lingering around this particular exhibit will have undue affects on one's inhibitions. You'll notice your heart has fallen into sync with the organ, and your more selfish desires will come forth. Things that have long been buried will rise up and place you in a state of unease, encouraging paranoia about your companions intentions. Allow it to fester, and one will carry this feeling with them long after you've left the scene. It's probably a good thing this is leaving Olympia — perhaps it's a source of so much conflict you've endured.

It's easy to become mesmerized by all the historical artifacts that are present in Olympia's exhibition. Some even seem mystical or, like Ysverai’s heart, to hold unspeakable powers. Others are just a little eerie. Either way, Olympia prides itself in its generosity and their grand displays, and so refugees are urged to learn more about their artifacts by spending the night in Palace Court. Though, someone should probably mention that there are rumors of strange, almost occult things happening around these relics at night. People speak of armored soldiers casting shadows that have the ability to walk on their own, or gemstones that catch the moonlight in a certain way and show you visions. But those are just silly ghost stories, right?

TALL TALES OF KHALO VILLAGE    
Because of Khalo's proximity to Wyver, it's no surprise that they would catch wind of the peace talks between Wyver and Olympia. In response, for the first time in centuries, Khalo Village has willingly granted passage to outsiders — but visitors will immediately find out that one cannot just simply walk into the village. Visitors will need to inhale the smoke of a fyrra herb in order to enter the premises without falling into slumber.

Khalo is notably different than what refugees are used to. Visitors, specifically refugees, will find that they are exceedingly accommodating. The Khali are very intrigued by the outsiders, thus they're treated with much respect and given instant access to some of the best lounges and fyrra the village has to offer.

In exchange, the village is interested in hearing about your journey thus far. Whether it be through a conversation with another individual or the Khali themselves, they'll very likely to have been eavesdropping and recording the tales of their exploits. Why, exactly?


Perhaps it will not be immediately clear, but if you happened upon a venasou, a tamed Khali creature, it may have guided you to their Enchanted Library. Upon entering the library, visitors will notice that it is quite the happening place — but not because it's occupied by the Khali, but because there seems to be an assembly of magical quills seemingly writing on their own. The quills are mostly undisturbed by the intrusion and will not stop writing even if parchment is taken from it; it will simply produce another piece of paper and continue its tales.

If you happen to read the parchment, you may notice that there is a daunting similarity between your story and the ones being written here. Tales of Thesa birthing new races and sending them from the sky, for example, are very popular in Khalo Village. They mark July 15th as the day in which the Moon Goddess, Thesa, created more people in her image and brought them to El Nysa as saviors.

The coincidences don't end there: specifics about your home world might be found in the writings if you search deeply enough — but it's not without its exaggerations. These stories are given all sorts of poetic and literary forms, from short stories to limericks, biographies to something similar to haiku. If asked, the Khali will inform visitors that the enchanted library has access to vague parts of your memories, and thus it is duty-bound to record. The Khali have not seen stories as strange as the ones being made by refugees, which is largely why they are interested in them.

NOTE: This is entirely optional! You may make up your own "stories" (fanfiction) and it could be as accurate or inaccurate, or as serious or silly as you'd like.

While tales of the Thesa's descendants are still being written, visitors of the Enchanted Library might find intrigue in the more complete works —
  • KING AND KIN. If one is willing to delve deep, they may also find parts of Wyver's past that have been removed from their own archives. These pages will recount the tales of Shanrian and Rasyc. Though a lot of the narrative seems to divide at certain points in the story, it becomes obvious with some quick reading that Rasyc is not only the son of Shanrian, but that he glorifies the Wyver of old, more bloodthirsty and brutal than it is today.

    Unlike his father, he does not take kindly to Olympia and the threat they will always pose for their people. He has not forgotten Olympia's past sins and he believes that, in his foolish quest for peace, the king has gone soft and no longer possesses the real will to fight.

    His present voice in affairs of state is not a loud one, as he chooses to speak in whispers and move in the dead of silence. In these quiet murmurings, he boasts of his unwavering belief in the power and dignity of his people. Of how they should all return to what they once were — the kingdom, its citizens, and naturally the father who he had once admired greatly. Though perhaps it can be argued that any estranged son would wish the same.

    It's difficult to pinpoint what becomes political and what is and always will be more personal for him. But, it hardly matters. It's clear that Rasyc will stop at nothing to achieve his objectives, even if it means never returning to place he calls home. Even if it means turning his back on his own father, Shanrian, King of Wyver...

  • DRAGONFIRE. While tales of the Thesa's descendants are still being written, visitors to the Enchanted Library might find intrigue in the more complete works. In particular, tales of Ysverai, the last of Wyver's great high dragons.

    Ysverai is most commonly known for being slain by Olympia’s past king and legendary hero, Nithor, but here in Khalo he is depicted in another light. Ysverai is known to the Khali people as a wise being, old as the first inhabitants that walked El Nysa. The creature spoke in the common tongue to the early settlers, guiding them to refuge when his kin began to dominate the land at the cost of its own isolation. It ultimately becomes a tale of sacrifice, for its stand with Nithor became a testament against the Olympian Empire's long reaching influence. At the bottom, there is a quotation:

    Your hearts will fill with greed and malice the moment my own stops beating. Take care in the Eye of the Storm. Find strength in one another, before it is too late.
It seems to end there. Refugees are naturally allowed to question the natives. However, keep in mind that many of their replies will seem more like speculation than fact. But maybe that can be fun too? If you have no interest in the library and the tales they've woven, feel free to explore any of the other areas of interest. Khalo Village is thrilled to be open for you all.
THOSE THAT SEEK PEACE, AND THOSE THAT SEEK --    

The morning of the 20th is marked by fairly dismal weather. The sky is overcast and a downpour seems imminent. Regardless of the poor forecast, those who signed up to assist in this mission will be required to come early in order to receive their briefing.
Members of Group A:
▸ Jon Snow ([personal profile] song_of_ice)
▸ Daenerys Targaryen ([personal profile] dorzalta)
▸ Loras Tyrell ([personal profile] triplerose)
▸ Terra ([personal profile] earthy)
▸ Alisaie Leveilleur ([personal profile] adelphoi)
▸ Solider: 76 ([personal profile] personalwar)
▸ Ardyn Izunia ([personal profile] daemonized)
▸ Mai([personal profile] maipokerface)
▸ Olivier Armstrong ([profile] wallsofbriggs)
▸ Atsushi Nakajima ([personal profile] gekkajuu)

Members of Group B:
▸ Kale ([personal profile] kaleorbekaled)
▸ Diana Prince ([personal profile] wondie)
▸ Pheonix Wright ([profile] objectionattourney)
▸ Revolver Ocelot ([personal profile] shashka)
▸ Frederick ([personal profile] pebblestone)
▸ John Sheppard ([personal profile] impavid
▸ Ianto Jones ([personal profile] torchwoodteaboy)
▸ Lena Oxton ([profile] quevarly)
▸ Allura ([personal profile] quintessent)

Due to the rain, members of Group A will have to immediately stop by the checkpoint at the East Watchtower. Additionally, the Royal Guard and Knightryders are well-prepared with extra cloaks for those who may require it. They also will provide basic refreshments such as water and bread. People are encouraged to take what they need prior to their departure on this mission. The checkpoints are a bit far between, after all. Members of the envoy will also be encouraged to utilize this time to become familiar with one another. Maybe some introductions are in order? You never know who will end up having your back...

For both groups, the paths will be relatively straightforward with evenly spaced checkpoints along the way. The only issue seems to be the downpour, really. The rain is unforgiving and the roads easily become unstable and increasingly difficult for the carriage to be drawn through. Hence, there may be more than one occasion where you will be expected to lend a hand in prying out its wheels from a particularly pesky (and muddy) pothole. Or perhaps you will be called upon by a fellow guard to assist in getting a particularly stubborn creature out of the path ahead of you. Seems like it may be a longer journey than you expected. Dirtier, too.

While weathering the conditions may have been a bit tiring, this journey isn't too bad, right?

Well, maybe not.
  • GROUP A. Once the carriage gets through the worst of the terrain and finally manages to depart from the watchtower, it won't be long until the group is met with a physical roadblock. A large tree trunk will be set down the center of the road, acting as a blockade.

    But, before the group can react or begin crafting a plan around this obstruction, the carriage will be attacked without warning. At first, it's unclear where the attack comes from or from whom, but you don't have the leisure to deliberate this. You hear one of your fellow guards mention something about bandits frequenting these parts, but maybe there's more to it?

    Either way, your task is clear: protect the artifact, Nithor's skull, and fight the bandits off. You'll be encouraged to try and capture them so that they may later be turned and questioned by the authorities.

  • GROUP B. With clear motives to restock and collect a few more materials for the carriage, it's evident that the envoy will appear restless to arrive at the second checkpoint. However, despite their unspoken delight at seeing the South Outpost from a distance, it's clear something has gone awry.

    There will be several hooded figures awaiting them right where the mud path meets the cobblestone of the Outpost's road. Soon, several more of these figures will come to flank them from both sides. While they seem like bandits, at least from their physical appearance, there is something far more polished in their movements.

    They will be attacking the envoy in concise, practiced formations. For those who are more perceptive, it becomes obvious that they are moving around and acting as decoy to one central figure. This member is likely the "leader" of their group, but no matter how one may try to close the distance between themselves and this mysterious leader, someone will constantly get in the way of that. The fighting also seems to act as a distraction since by the time everything is cleared up... only two things are missing.

    The leader of this group of bandits and more importantly — Ysverai's heart.
NOTE: Those RNG'd to thread out the capture and questioning of the bandits will have starters below. For everyone else that signed up, you will still have the opportunity to capture the assailants even though they were not selected to thread the interrogation; you are free to make up your NPCs with the same basic guideline: they will not reveal their motive or their organization. You may turn them in to authorities (Wyver or Olympia or otherwise) or find creative ways to get rid of them.
FINAL OOC NOTE    
To reiterate: you may use this log as a general mingle for everything from the May Outline, including all Khalo Village activities. In other words, your top-levels don't necessarily have to be related to the prompts written here.

An AC-eligible thread in which your character participates in anything mentioned in the May Outline and/or Khalo Village location page may be submitted for 2 REP POINT FOR EITHER OLYMPIA OR WYVER. SUBMIT THE THREAD FOR OLYMPIA OR WYVER HERE OR HERE RESPECTIVELY BY June 10th 11:59 PM EST.

For those who participated in this month's plot-related portion, to receive IC recognition for it, a summary of the thread must be submitted HERE by June 8th 11:59 PM EST.

Please direct all queries to the question thread below. Thank you, and have fun!
inaurare: (Gentle)

[personal profile] inaurare 2018-06-11 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
No...?

[that's somewhat of a shame - he couldn't steal aboard a boat and make his journey that way...?]

It's a shame you haven't been able to travel. But meeting others who have is the next best thing, I suppose...!

Mr Dazai [(just Dazai between the two of them, Mr Dazai when Linneus talks of him to others)] mentioned this Yokohama too. It must be wonderful to live by the sea...
nostalgiabomb: (062)

[personal profile] nostalgiabomb 2018-06-11 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
God, yeah.

[ And he casts the words with exasperation. ]

There’s still every chance this place is gonna end up being just as shitty as Wyver and Olympia, and I’ve still got my money on these guys revealing they take part in ritual sacrifices with human blood to keep their village safe or whatever, but until then, it’s such a relief to not be surrounded by a bunch of vocal psychos.

[ A pause. Then, wryly, ]

Aside from you, anyway.
unprays: (vqV2)

[personal profile] unprays 2018-06-11 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. [ she smiles, a warm smile full of fondness and respect — Daenerys is certainly someone deserving of both, even if she wasn't the one Jon was in love with. ]

She's my queen. [ somehow, the declaration is as understated as one like this can be, ] Of course, she no longer commands the lands, nor fights for our home, but my brother bent the knee to her and that means I'm one of her subjects, too.
colorature: (03)

[personal profile] colorature 2018-06-11 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's not expecting him to say something like that, and it leaves her cheeks feeling hot as she stares at him. Her smile...was it really that nice, fangs and all? It's the final comment that really gets to her though, as she finds her gaze easing away, off to the side. A young girl with a whole future to look forward to, huh?]

You really see that in me?
thetaintedsorrow: (Hidden eyes)

[personal profile] thetaintedsorrow 2018-06-11 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Chuuya grows silent for a moment.]

I did. For a while. Maybe I still do sometimes. But I’m starting to learn that it wasn’t what I imagined it was.
meinwaifu: (Heck the what?? ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2018-06-12 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[That "playing" better not be the same as how Mephisto oh so frequently "plays" with his acquaintances, or he might actually vom.]

My, you must be quite the character to get along with him so quickly. He's quite the handful, after all.

[...th-there's fondness there too, somewhere. Even if it's probably hard to tell.]

Ah, but I do hope you don't mind me asking-- just how much has he told you about me?

[--he needs to know if Amaimon deserves an ass-whooping or not. Calling himself the king of earth and then referring to Mephisto as is brother, even if that is his demon-alias, was already saying more than he'd like.]
devilcalling: (how do you get → square balloons)

[personal profile] devilcalling 2018-06-12 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
No, no.

[ She shakes her head at the apology. Lucky for Setsuna, she's infinitely more curious and interested at the moment than overly prickly. ]

I think I've got a pretty good idea what you're saying. It sounds to me like you're an esper of some kind. Maybe more than that.
thetaintedsorrow: (Blue ability)

[personal profile] thetaintedsorrow 2018-06-12 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Maybe he’d underestimated Atsushi this time, because he’d expected much more apprehension once the first finger slipped inside, but he seems to be trying to breathe and relax around it, which makes penetration easier. He slides the first finger in and out slowly, still kissing Atsushi deeply to try and keep him from tensing up too much.

He adds another finger, giving Atsushi a moment to adjust before scissoring and stretching him open. It’s going to hurt to take a dick for the first time no matter what, but he can at least try to make it a bit easier.

Eventually he pulls back, studying Atsushi’s expression.
]

How’s it feel?
baldesion: (observing)

[personal profile] baldesion 2018-06-12 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Then we'd best get started. ...And I'll hope these tomes remain where I've put them for now.

[A library that writes itself is, in Krile's view, perfectly capable of replacing forgotten volumes on its shelves, too.]

If we begin at the end of a row and go through everything we can, we'll be quite methodical about the whole thing. [But she shakes her head before he can say anything about it.] And we'll also be dead long before we ever find anything useful.
devilcalling: (didn't choose → the thug life)

[personal profile] devilcalling 2018-06-12 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Too long. She wants a drink and a hot bath. Or, you know, several drinks and a hot bath. ]

Hey, this is my first time making it this far in and some of these things move. You know!

[ Seriously, he was just eating part of one of them. She'll be floating along beside him and a step back. ]

Even with a bird's eye view, it's frustrating. It would be easier if I could check our exact coordinates.
fiendennor: (33)

[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-06-12 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Diana listens, and nods when Sansa's done speaking. It's not as far-fetched to her, really, to have this talk of queens and commanding. But the queen where she's from does very, very little.

The royal weddings are fun, though.]
A woman you speak so highly of must be a capable and talented ruler indeed.

Is that... common? To "bend the knee" to a new ruler? Where I'm from, the royal family of England is just the royal family of my country, and it would be rather odd to swear fealty to any other.
baldesion: (listen)

[personal profile] baldesion 2018-06-12 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Then I suppose I'll stay here longer than I thought. Gods, I'll have to smoke more of that vile pipe, won't I?

[But the books she amassed require at least a cursory reading, and if they cannot leave the village, then neither shall Krile Baldesion.]

A habit I should be thrilled to be rid of upon our return to Wyver. I've not had headaches the like of these in years.
baldesion: (observing)

[personal profile] baldesion 2018-06-12 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
I am rather too unfamiliar with the layout of these facilities to answer that question. However, I'll gladly accompany you on whatever tour you take, if you'll have me.

[In case there's trouble! Despite her size she can hold her own very well in most fights - not that she expects any, but her first exposure to this place involved hungry plants and bizarre creatures - and who knows what might have run amok in their absence?]

[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-06-12 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Diana nods, tapping a finger on her chin. Her embarrassment is momentarily forgotten out of sheer interest.] Could I describe her to you? Would that be sufficient for you to at least try?
monya: (foerequiem2)

[personal profile] monya 2018-06-12 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ smugcatbeingheldatknifepoint.jpg ]

Yeah. Because then maybe you won't be tempted to jump onto something that might grab you and throw you across the planet.

[ hands on his waist, Morgana's pleased to have gotten something out of Rocket and he's not going to hide that whatsoever. ]

You can't hold back your feelings--- the good or the bad. It's dangerous.
monya: (byob-a-21)

[personal profile] monya 2018-06-12 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
... or maybe both.

[ something has Morgana's fur bristle, and it's the immediate thought of not just ONE possibility but the potential for two dangerous situations occurring at the same time? whether they're correlated or not, it stands that stretching out the efforts of both factions could lead to something equally cataclysmic. ]

Either way. I don't like it.

[ but something ELSE has his attention, and it's: ]

So. Who are you?
beatupgrass: (✘ i outrank you. get in the back.)

[personal profile] beatupgrass 2018-06-12 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I work very hard to cultivate this level of outspoken zealotry, and I'm glad it's comin' along.

[Sometimes Rocket, in all his Philly-accented glory, reminds people that he has a large vocabulary and can say things that aren't "frick" in every third word, and every time he does, he sounds mockingly sardonic.]

And if these little shits try to kidnap me, I'm kickin' every single one of those cute little treehouses down.
beatupgrass: (✘ first thing you can do is go die)

[personal profile] beatupgrass 2018-06-12 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[the only thing that saves him from being written off as a sanctimonious child is the fact that he has the decency to be smug about his sneaky victory and Rocket can appreciate that. This is one tricksy being of a feline persuasion.]

I have been told that many times by people significantly taller and more brutal about it than you. It's a work in progress, all right? [He's been here a year and Yondu's words are only just slowly, slowly sinking in, and even then he relapses and starts acting like a dick because he can to people. Being decent is hard.]
nostalgiabomb: (071)

[personal profile] nostalgiabomb 2018-06-12 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He snorts out a laugh.

Then, he pitches his voice low, speaking out of the side of his mouth. With all the gravitas of a kid telling scary stories around the campfire, ]


How much you wanna bet they use human remains as fertilizer for these guys?

[ And he jerks his chin toward the tree guardian, still lumbering away toward what looks like a second level platform. ]
beatupgrass: (✘ space hulu)

[personal profile] beatupgrass 2018-06-12 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rocket looks momentarily aghast because WOW THESE ARE LIKE GROOT'S COUSINS... and then he remembers that all variants of Groot can be very violent and would probably bloom just fine in a field soaked in the blood of his enemies.

And that's actually kind of awesome, and makes him a much prouder tree dad than the idea of Groot being horrified by the thought.]


I mean it ain't like the remains are doin' anyone else any good. Circle of life or whatever. [Even with his voice pitched lower to match Peter's, he still glances to the side to make sure their escort isn't listening in, but he seems to be focused on getting them to the edge of the village since they haven't indicated a place to stop yet.] And I'd rather have that than somebody creepily obsessin' over bones buried in the frickin' forest like the way some of these jerks do. [he pauses, as if just realizing something.]

I can't believe I've robbed graves for money since I got here. I used to be so respectable.
Edited 2018-06-12 18:32 (UTC)
nostalgiabomb: (122)

[personal profile] nostalgiabomb 2018-06-12 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Peter gives Rocket a flat, unimpressed look. ]

Uh.

You shot me in the back and tried to kidnap me. Nothing about that is respectable.
poolhall_killer: (worried)

[personal profile] poolhall_killer 2018-06-12 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps if our visit goes well, they'll allow us to forage a bit and gather samples for the Sanctuary. We might find beneficial fungi here.

[But he's not going out there alone. Nope.]
poolhall_killer: (not impressed)

[personal profile] poolhall_killer 2018-06-12 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I prefer honesty as well, so I would have told you if I was married.

[It's also why he's worried about his status with Phoenix. He doesn't like getting between people despite his strong feelings.]

I suspect whoever enchanted these quills possesses a twisted sense of humor. Or they lack inspiration to write their own stories, so they take them from us.
quevalry: (lJPwha9)

[personal profile] quevalry 2018-06-13 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
I know right! Man, it would be awful not to.

[ she enjoys taking a bath -- and swimming when she can. she makes sure to catch the ball before shooting it right back at her. ] Maybe I can try that.
thetaintedsorrow: (So what you’re saying is)

[personal profile] thetaintedsorrow 2018-06-13 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
TThats true. Healing magic exists, so you wouldn’t really need healing potions.

[They could possibly be useful, but...]

What about aphrodisiac potions?

[Chuuya please.]