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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2017-11-03 05:28 pm

❪ october plot conclusion; wyver takes ❫



THE END TO THE EPIDEMIC    

On the morning of November 3, there is a palpable buzz on the streets as both the natives of Wyver and Olympian refugees share the same sentiment: excitement. Word will quickly spread that a cure to VIOLET2710 has finally been developed and is ready for mass dissemination.

Throughout the city, the cure can be found at any of the numerous small temples and outposts of the Altar of Volkkra. The shamans of Volkkra will happily distribute the cure to any of the ill in need of it, without restraint. A joint venture between both Olympia and Wyver, citizens of both are granted equal access. As the lines form, the shamans will ask that able-bodied persons administer the cure to themselves and to others. Don't let the needles scare you! It'll only hurt a little.

At each of these outposts, signs will be posted giving credit to those who aided in the creation and manufacture of the cure:

Claire Fraser
Amaterasu
Pike Trickfoot
Charles Xavier
Alan Foster (Bruce Wayne)
Keyleth
Rosalind Lutece
Shinjiro Aragaki
Mipha
Wrathion
Dorian Pavus
Merlin
Morrigan
Clarke Griffin
Rose Lalonde
Peter Parker
Linnaeus
Zelda
John Watson
You Watanabe
Jean Grey
Mikleo
Daenerys Targaryen
Dylas
Frankenstein
Waver Velvet

As they distribute the cure, the shamans will note that those receiving the cure should give thanks to those named. Without their contributions, it may have taken much longer for the cure to be found and created in large enough quantities to save everyone.
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?    

With Olympia and Wyver's fragile alliance still in effect and a cure to VIOLET2710 distributed, Olympia finally opens its gates once again to Refugees if they feel a little homesick. High-speed transportation will be available at record low costs as politicians, merchants, and other business owners desperately hurry home to salvage whatever they can from the terrorist attacks.

Refugees are advised to remain in Wyver until food rations can be recovered and the water can be decontaminated. However, those more personally attached to Olympia may discover that the city is preparing a mass call for volunteers that will go out in the near future. In the meantime, and understandably, you should do what you can to help the Wyver people. The Dragon city has started posting quests, not only for you to do your part, but for the Wyver people to gauge your worth as visitors to their sacred land.

Thesa also has an interest in the unfolding events. Refugees have now been exposed to both lands, and certainly some will find themselves more invested in one side than the other. Darma finally wakes from slumber to observe, and while she is thankful that Refugees are immersed in her world, there is something foreboding on the horizons. On the night of the 3rd, Darma will appear in your dreams for a conversation.


It has been some time, Refugee... ah, no, certainly not for me. I am Darma. It is my hope that Sael as served you well in my place. The Natha do not feel, but I must express gratefulness that I am able to return to you.

My greeting extends to both old and new faces. As we watch you, we see that this world and its people have begun to influence your hearts. In time, your loyalty to either of these lands, to Olympia or to Wyver, shall affect how you are seen by the other side. As observers, we are unable to provide either region a winning edge. Thus, once you pledge loyalty to one, you cannot use Thesa to teleport to the other.

Choose wisely, or choose none at all. There is no war for those who do not wish to see it. For those who do... if I may be prudent— this alliance will not last. Keep your friends close, Refugee, for they may not remain so if your allegiances conflict.



You will wake before you get a chance to reply.
THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IN THE UNDERGROWTH    

The locals often speak of a cursed place deep within Wyver territory, confounded by the spirits of dragons who passed long ago: those who still wish for vengeance on the people of Olympia for their untimely deaths. Though these stories began as nothing more than urban legends among the raiders and shamans, over time the idea has become mainstream. So much that the rumors have started causing unrest between the people of Wyver and their guests. More than a few people within Wyver have used these rumors as justification for opposing the current alliance with Olympia.

Many Wyver locals see these rumors as a sign that their ancestors disapprove of the alliance. As a result, those in charge have decided that it would be prudent to mitigate some of the anxiety from either side. Those who are willing to look into these rumors further will find themselves lead towards the darkest parts of Wyver, deep within the Undergrowth in a region devoid of light. The faint of heart will be advised against delving further.

Common among these rumors are accounts of people being attacked by an unseen enemy, or talk of possession and out-of-body experiences. Those who press on will find that the culprit is none other than a new, undocumented beast.

This creature is able to camouflage itself perfectly to its environment. This, paired with darkness of the deep Undergrowth, makes this beast nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye. The creature also release a noxious gas that can spark a range of emotional responses: some may grow hysterical, while others may be consumed by despair. The effects only last for minutes, though some may linger in the back of one's mind for hours after. While the creature does not actually attack people directly, the other beasts of the Undergrowth may take advantage of its victims.

Fortunately, Wyver is not looking for the creature's capture. They respect the delicate balance of the jungle as they see themselves as its protectors. For now, they only desire more information about this creature in order to assuage the people. Good luck and do your best to keep your wits!

ALRIA'S FULL MOON    

While Olympians worship the ever-present light of Thesa, the people of Wyver are captivated by the smaller, yet ever-changing Alria. Alria cycles in and out of the night sky much like what denizens of Earth would remember as lunar phases, and those who are familiar with that may notice it is very similar to their own. And likewise, the creatures, men and women of Wyver are affected when Alria transitions into its full moon phase.

  • DRAGONS & LUNATICS —
    The dragons are restless. Perhaps because this particular full moon is accompanied by far more human scent than they are typically used to, but there's no doubt that they are eyeing humans as they do fresh prey. That is exactly why humans or human-like refugees will be tasked to tame a particularly rowdy dragon stable.

    The dragon mounts at Lhongha Stables have broken free from their homes, roaming aimlessly in the deep undergrowth. You and another will be advised to strip down to your undergarments (it's hot, relax a little, human!) and lure the dragons back to the stables with your bodies. Rowdy dragons do love their human flesh! "Just a hunch," says the owner of the stables, "But I bet they'll come running faster if they smell your human blood."

    He laughs as he hands over a pocket knife if he sees you're not carrying a weapon. The owner assures you that the dragons have been trained not to attack unless told to, but who knows how serious he is about that?

  • JUNGLE HEAT (NSFW) —
    The full moon affects Wyver in other ways as well. While Olympia has a district blessed by Thesa's light all year long, Wyver only feels it at a certain time of the month. "The Heat" lasts for a full week starting on a full moon. You'll see it everywhere. Olympia has its lust confined in a single district, but in Wyver, during the phase of the full moon, the lust is everywhere. The people of Wyver will be friendlier then, offering you ale and meat. They sing songs of destroying their enemies up north, but even the native Olympians won't be able to will themselves to be angry when Alria shines upon them.

    Perhaps you'll be find yourself affected, too, by Alria's light. And it's okay to get touchy; it isn't like the locals care about public displays of affection when they most certainly are getting handsy themselves.

  • THE PACT OF VOLKKRA
    Shamans, too, participate in celebrations of Alria's full moon. During the event, the shamans will give pairs each a couple of blessed dragon teeth necklaces. Wyver tradition states that if a shaman approves you as a pair, then you are granted a chance to form a Volkkran Pact. This pact, the shaman will explain, will bond a pair as an unstoppable team, granting one another a small influence on each others' powers.

    "King Shanrian and his Pact, Counsel Shenya benefit from this. Shenya was granted physical strength, and our King his Counsel's perception. It has made quite a difference."

THE VOLKKRAN PACT AT NAMARAK SUMMIT    

Despite being mistaken for a pair, there is no need to take the shaman's advice. The necklace will disappear if the Pact isn't completed in a week's time. However, if the Pact's benefits might be something of interest to you and your partner, then you'll be advised to travel further south, until you reach Namarak Mountain. At the summit, you'll find an altar, where you and your partner are expected to return the necklaces and make a vow to support one another.

The shaman there isn't particularly interested in what you do to complete the Pact. In fact, many people who attempt the Pact tend to... go a bit further than is necessary, when it can be achieved through a simple kiss between the partners.

The Volkkran Pact's effects are immediate upon physical contact. Each Pact can be broken through a special process with the head Shaman, but there needs to be at least a month's time before one can sever it. The pairs may be fake and still receive the benefit of the Pact, though they may find that sharing power with someone they are not truly committed to is a mistake.

NOTE: Players may be creative about what powers can be shared. The recipients of the such powers can never be granted its full strength, but it may be strengthened with Wyver REP rewards. Please note that PCs does not need to pledge allegiance to Wyver in order to keep the Volkkran Pact; they will only need 10 Wyver REP in order to strengthen it. Refer to the questions thread below if you have any questions.
BUILD-A-BLADE WORKSHOP    

Sirod, the weapon's head shopkeeper, is interested in procuring a few materials for his clients. While these clients have already collected the claws of larger beasts and various other parts needed to create their new weapons, they are still missing some rare, necessary items. In particular, they are still missing the following:

  • High Prisms — These tiny crystals attach themselves to the branches of older trees. They tend to hang near the tops of them, hiding in the shadows of the leaves. Unfortunately, retrieving them requires one… to climb. Hopefully you got a lot of tree climbing practice as a kid. Who knew that skill would ever come in handy?

  • Crystal Drop — These are normally found near bodies of water. Especially water that has been enchanted, past or present. The drops tend to cling to the floors of these mystical streams and lagoons. Those seeking them will also have to be careful not to be affected by the water’s properties. Perhaps that's part of the trick of gathering them.

  • Frozen Mylan Root — Mylans are a type of live vegetation that grows on Namarak Mountain. Constantly roaming in the warm seasons, they root themselves into fertile earth during the winter where they sleep until spring, making the snowy mountain ideal to acquire the roots. Plucking them from the ground takes strength, and slicing them will prove equally difficult... and of course, there is a blood-curdling scream when you wake it from its slumber. Well, it wouldn't be a real test of strength and emotional fortitude otherwise.


Those who retrieve any of these items will be rewarded 100 Silver.
FINAL OOC NOTE    
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[personal profile] ayes 2017-11-14 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, they're an exercise! [Fitness, at least, is something that You can talk about!

She holds the large knife out to Zevran.]
Here, hold this for a sec!

[When he does, she begins demonstrating jumping jacks.] They're really good at getting your heart rate up! So if you don't have any place to run or swim or something they're great for cardio work! [Though she's in excellent shape, so she speaks while doing them with literally no problem.

She stops after like ten seconds, though.]
If they want our blood pumping that'd totally work!
sparsity: (125.)

[personal profile] sparsity 2017-11-14 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Noting the unbalanced spell, Mikazuki's brows tick, and he silently keeps his fingertips poised at Yona's elbow just in case. There's a pleasant, fuzzy warmth in his face, but he figures once they get out of the thick of the crowd, it'll die down. ]

Well... you're the one who's been sick. What's something you want to see?
razzledazzles: (❀ 196)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
Eh? This? You want to drink this?

[WAVING HIS ARM IN FRONT OF HIM... Vampires are a weird concept, okay.] It doesn't smell appetizing at all, so I'm not even sure if a dragon will come. I have to ask, what does drinking blood do for you?
bruxisms: (the party don't start till I walk in)

[personal profile] bruxisms 2017-11-14 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
You wield magic?

[ well. perhaps, given his manner of dress, he should've realized that in the first place. the red garb gave it away. and the white light made it obvious.

still, he cannot help but frown. ]


That was obvious. I merely... made a miscalculation.

[ he felt like a seven-damned child right at this moment. ]

[personal profile] judicia 2017-11-14 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
You might be the first person I know who has ever done that.

( There's a little smirk that comes across in his voice, though, like he can't even hide how pleased he is that Ocelot turned a few women down for drinks before ultimately accepting his. It's always nice to hear that people do actually like him sometimes. He has to wonder, though, )

Is that because you're not looking for anything tonight, or are they just not your type? ( He can't say he's not interested in knowing the answer to that last part. )
razzledazzles: (❀ 214)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
...Now, I don't speak dragon myself, but from its face there, I'd say it's very confused now.

[He does feel very calm now, at least. Thanks, safe and harmless Merlin.] I understood you just fine, for the record.
meinwaifu: smut (Haha and then what ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-14 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe I do. What's the point of a pretty face if I never get to see it?

[That lewd expression is exciting, seeing it and knowing Jae-ha isn't holding back how good he feels right now. Mephisto is the same, though on his own level -- grinning with his face flushed, eyes pointedly leering back at Jae-ha and taking in the sight. He watches and listens to every hitch of his breathing as he pushes his fingers in deeper, finding that spot to drive him wild as he keeps stroking his cock.]

[He wants his own relief, but he's being patient -- or at least, as patient as he's allowing himself right now. And as much as he wants to stare into Jae-ha's eyes right now to overwhelm him further, he can't stop himself from leaning in and stealing his lips with his own once more.]
lifespanned: (pic#11743277)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2017-11-14 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, you're so cool, Kale...

[ Listening to her, Misa almost wishes she had super powers like that...but she has a feeling they wouldn't super be of use in her day to day life. Her secretive and lethal powers were enough, even though it would be cool to be able to beat up dragons and stuff. ]

Misa will try to help in the ways she can. [ Since the other would take on the brunt of the work, she'll just try to get over her fear and contribute in whatever way was possible for someone (relatively) normal as her. ] I'll be super-extra nice to it when it appears!

[ Kale's words seem to have reassured her a little, at least enough to stop hovering by her side so much and focus on her surroundings in search of a sign for the dragon. ]
razzledazzles: (❀ 010)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[The pillow hits hard even when Jae-Ha catches it, and he stumbles a bit. But as he lowers the thing from his face, a clear smirk is shown, a glint in his eyes. It only excited him.

Not only that, it seems, as an idea forms itself in his mind. Strength like that... He wonders.

And so, that's how he winds back and chucks that pillow right back with his own good amount of borrowed strength.]
politrick: (pic#11734217)

[personal profile] politrick 2017-11-14 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't want to start asking it to do stuff specifically now that he knows Jae-Ha will compulsively do those things, so you're welcome for the vague safety feeling. He's being considerate.

And this dragon totally doesn't know what he's saying, but...]
I think it knows that I'm trying, which is something. Look, we're not being eaten, are we?
fisherwife: (He's at the gym.)

[personal profile] fisherwife 2017-11-14 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Her gaze follows his hand to his chest and she makes a small 'hmm' of understanding. Right, even with her healing there had still been scars around. It'd make sense for him not to want to expose those to the general public eye.

Nearly ten times, though? She remembers the extent of the damage on Mephisto's body and frowns, concerned, but she continues to listen quietly. She's not sure the extent of these atrocities, or what they could have been or anything like that, but... It's family trying to help family. She thinks of Sidon and how much she'd do anything to help him, and vice versa.

Her arms slide around him, press her face briefly against his neck in a comforting, reassuring sort of cuddle and she presses a soft kiss against the flutter of his pulse.
] Of course I will still help you.

[Mipha straightens up then to look him in the face, so he knows she's serious.] You want to help your brother, and I find that admirable. I, too, would do anything for my family, for my brother... So when he awakens, please send for me. Perhaps there's still a way to save him from his madness if he were free of that pain. Change is always possible, after all.

[Well alright there were beings like Ganon that existed n the world, but Mipha would like to believe that those were very rare cases.] And if it would alleviate his suffering, and your own, then how could I possibly say no?
razzledazzles: (❀ 105)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Even though you reacted so suddenly?

[Jae-Ha slides over, slipping an arm around Slaine's shoulder even as they sit.] It's not good to lie to yourself.
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[personal profile] terrantrash 2017-11-14 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Good job Slaine, you've succeeded in making a fool out of yourself in front of a pretty girl. There's a sheepish shake of his head at the question as he looks at her, embarrassed.]

No, just a bit stupid. I should have stopped earlier.
meinwaifu: (Anime is a way of life ♪)

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[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-14 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[And that pillow thrown with his newfound full strength knocks Mephisto the fuck off the bed.]

[And onto the floor, out of sight.]

[...]

[He ded.]
terrantrash: (16)

[personal profile] terrantrash 2017-11-14 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah. Well...he got him there, didn't he? The arm around his shoulder feels heavy as he sinks further into his chair, fingers slipping away from his drink.]

It doesn't matter.
meinwaifu: hand chin (Ohh now it's getting interesting ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-14 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[...]

[He rises.]


Well, well! What was that just now, hmm? Using my own powers against me?

Just what else can you do now, I wonder?
nineteenfortyfive: (BROTHELS)

[personal profile] nineteenfortyfive 2017-11-14 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
You're a step ahead of the rest of the royalty here, then. [Ugh, the R word. It just makes her think of Richard.]

I wouldn't expect to see a king among the sick. [Trying to help.]
cutefaced: are two circles that do not overlap in my venn diagram of life ("being an adult" and "being happy")

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-14 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[He can't just say something like that and expect her to let it go with a "nevermind"

...

Maybe if they share a drink, he'll become chatty enough to open up to her. She feels sort of bad for thinking that, but... she can't help if he won't tell her more than that.]


Mm, okay. [time to fight the bottle




help her jae-ha, the bottle is winning]
lifespanned: (pic#11712461)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2017-11-14 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Don't feel too bad. It's not like anybody got hurt.

[ She's trying to be comforting, since he really does seem just like a confused kid. It'd be weird for her to preach about living a straight edge life considering her own past, nor does she actually care so long as he doesn't like...murder anyone while intoxicated. ]

Besides, everyone's having fun! [ So its totally fine!! ] Aren't you?
punshots: (✘ willow.)

[personal profile] punshots 2017-11-14 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ This is all completely new to him, foreign and unfamiliar, even if he'd seen Noct use his elemancy more times than he can even count. It's something entirely different to watch someone do magic than to try and do it himself. Even the powers they'd been able to borrow from Noct back home felt different than this. Unlike then, this has to come entirely from himself.

Yet as she describes it, moves his hands and explains the role of the crystal focus, it's...not like he's hearing it for the first time, somehow. It's more like he's remembering something he already knew - or something she already knew, at least. So he focuses on that, on what's familiar about this and what he can relate to. After all...it is called a focus. If he thinks about it the same way he would a camera lens, adjusting delicate dials until he can see exactly what he wants to, it's not so hard to understand.

He just has to figure out how to channel this energy inside himself into a sharper image. Focus. ]


I'm supposed to...breathe my energy?

[ He's not repeating it because it sounds strange or impossible - on the contrary, it's a concept just within his grasp. Give him a moment. He's rolling the words over in his mind, far calmer than he was a few moments ago.

He turns his gaze onto the focus again. ]


Is this one of those...empty-your-head sort of things?

[ Is he overthinking this? He's probably overthinking this. ]
razzledazzles: (❀ 197)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Another kiss... It's nice, somehow. He can barely hold the form with how his senses are being overloaded, slipping out with moans and gasps against him, but he tries to return it after every time, hands slipping or shifting from around him to try and get a better angle, to get closer, to feel more.

But he already feels so much. It really should be called cheating that Mephisto can hold him up while teasing him with both hands, but it's cheating that he very much approves of. He shudders against him, toes curling in his boots before he reminds himself that he has to be a little more careful with that right foot.]
razzledazzles: (❀ 160)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Could you... try some gestures, perhaps? Though I can't see how you'd manage "are you alright" or anything like that without proper words.

[He's just wondering... This is fascinating to watch, though, and Jae-Ha eyes the dragon cautiously. He wants to touch it....... but he will resist. See.]
razzledazzles: (❀ 202)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Why say that?

[He'll see if he answers that, first, watching him calmly.]
razzledazzles: (❀ 159)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-14 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Did it make your heart ache with emotion?

[This asshole. He winks, motioning for Mephisto to come hither with a wag of a finger.]

I haven't tried much myself, so why don't you inspire me?
cutefaced: before we start making radical plans and starting fires (let's wait to see what happens)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-14 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
He is.

[It's annoying, but it's also sort of admirable, in a way - Hak doesn't compromise his ideals for anything or anyone. ...of course, she's not ever going to admit that to him.]

A kick? ...sure, show me!