❪ october plot conclusion; wyver takes ❫

[natha]

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     An AC-eligible thread for 2 WYVER REP POINTS may be submitted from this log. SUBMIT THE THREAD HERE by DEC 10th 11:59 PM EST. We will no longer be providing overflow posts. In an event where the post hits CAPTCHA, players are advised to move threads to an overflow post on their character journals or create their own catch-all post. These threads remain eligible for AC, AC Rewards, and REP. 1 SILVER = 1 US DOLLAR. QUICK NAV premise ● faq ● lore ● map ● npcs taken ● atp/emp ● application ● rep/acp calendar ● hiatus/drops ● modbox [ FULL NAVIGATION ] elnysa nysalogs nysaisles nysaooc elnyan

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[tummyflowers]

[Richard pointedly looks away and clears his throat.]

... public safety?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Public--[No, no. No attempt at making sense of this man. Claire throws her hands up in the air.]

I am too tired to try and decipher your thought process.

[tummyflowers]

Honestly, that's really for the best. [Sometimes he doesn't even know where his thought process is going.] But I really like this whole half-awake half-friendly side of you. This is really something you should just try and tap into and really embrace.

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She blinks slowly, looking at him.]

I'm always friendly.

[Amazing. She said it with a straight face.]

[tummyflowers]

[Richard returns his own look which is dubious in a way that communicates "I don't believe that and you don't believe that and not even the Natha who are probably watching this believe this though that would be really weird if they were watching this because don't they have better things to do?" This was because Richard had very expressive eyes, which was one of the perks of being blue eyed.]

Like I said. This half-tired thing is really working for you.

[meinwaifu]

[Whether Jae-ha is able to return the kiss or not hardly matters to Mephisto -- he can more than handle things for his side, finding that eager and sloppy kiss to be even more arousing than before. It was unusual for him to allow Jae-ha to touch him quite this much, usually doing something to tie his arms back, to take away his full control. Telling him to hold himself up was one thing, but seeing as there was no need for Jae-ha to make the effort, he was really free to touch Mephisto as he pleased right now.]

[But he's going to find it hard to focus on that soon. Breaking the kiss, Mephisto instead presses his forehead against Jae-ha's, pulling back his hand to start opening his pants and pulling out his cock. He won't push in yet, shifting his hips to start grinding shamelessly against Jae-ha's ass, letting hi, feel just how hot and hard he is right now.]

[And all the while-- Jae-ha will get the see the look of unrestrained pleasure on Mephisto's face as well. He's seen it before by now, even with how much Mephisto did enjoy blindfolding him-- but certainly never this close up.]

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Well, Claire also has blue eyes, and they're saying "Keeping going down this road and I'll find a way to feed you to the dragons. Actual dragons, not lizards."]

It's more like half dead, which might explain why this conversation has lasted as long as it has.

[sparsity]

[ probably

actually no, he didn't die once just to get murdered by a dragon, they're doing this. ]

It's probably not safe to go into the jungle at night. There are the stables...

[shashka]

Gladly.

[ he's confident enough to lead the way, following along the natives and looking as natural as you like. Ocelot was really nothing, if not adaptable. he wasn't sure if the same could be said for his new "friend".

but he figures he might as well ask a few questions. the point is twofold: to learn a little more about him, and to put him a little more at ease, if they were going to go through with this ceremony.

but again, that was still an "if" at this point. ]

What exactly did you do back where you came from?

[ simple enough. ]

[wallofbriggs]

[She's not being slow, she's being... not fully sober. And also confused. Did he call her Ollie? No one's done that since she grew up enough to kick their ass.]

Fine, but this had better not be extremely stupid.

[She's already sure it's going to be completely stupid, but nothing ventured nothing gained.]

[likethelight]

[ that was

not the reaction he expected. and it shows ]

Hah..?! [ It's. not the most manly of squawks. But truthfully, he's staring at her in something a bit more akin to awe than continued panic. Or possibly like she's grown a second head, but — probably it's the former. Just.. wow.

You're way more forward than he thought, miss Lux.

That is to say her ulterior motive has been missed entirely. Sometimes he's a space cadet okay. ]

I don't really know how... [ Dumbfounded and half-hearted protest or not, he will... attempt to be a gentleman?? and reach for her hand in what he presumes is how one would Begin from some cobbled-together collection of memories he has of seeing other people dance. Not that anyone around them is dancing in anything other than a messy kind of move to the rhythm sort of way but!! THIS IS ALL VERY DIFFERENT!! he's trying to cling to what he almost knows okay ]

[demonly]

[ Oh, so Mephisto was going by that weird name the school knew him by?? Good to know, if he met anyone who knew someone named...whatever that name was. Foost? He's not sure. ]

What's the point in keeping up with all of that? [ Isn't it confusing, not to mention super difficult, to go by different names to different people? Rin's a simple person who probably couldn't keep up with something like that, but he's also just not fond of lying. ] People'll find out sooner or later.

[ ...Though, something else bothers him about what Mephisto says. ]

Unless ya told that guy on purpose.

[ It seems unlikely that someone as controlled as Mephisto would make such a sloppy mistake of letting someone find out by accident, at least through Rin's perspective. Why else mention that he's the only one who knew? He can't help but be curious why there was an exception, since it's probably in good interest for him to make an attempt to have tabs on Mephisto's friends and allies in case his morality came back into question. ]

[wallofbriggs]

[She knows that tone too well.]

I only wish I could say the same for my brother. I'm not sure if he'd run away crying before or after hearing it was a dragon he had to deal with.

You think a man would have more pride in himself and his family so as not to embarrass them.

[lifespanned]

Oh, right, I guess you wouldn't have...

[ She looks up, tapping her chin in thought. ]

Not everyone likes parties. [ She offers, even if they are super fun, especially when there's free things. ] Or maybe you just get sad when you drink...?

[terrantrash]

_{[Misa, Slaine is default sad. He doesn't need to drink to be, sadly.]}

I just feel out of place.

_{[And a bit more than tipsy.]}

[rememberher]

[ She can't possibly tell him that she's winging this and hoping that he'll go along with her admittedly terrible plan. It's all she has, and unless he has another idea, they're probably going to be stuck here for a while.

Also it's not being forward, it's being forward thinking! Don't ever tell her that she's being forward, she might not be able to face herself after that...

Even as he manages to mumble out about not being a good dancer, he still offers her a hand—one she will naturally take, with a certain fluidity and poise from someone who at least appears to know what she's doing. Practiced, like she's lived a life doing this sort of thing.

Because she has, but details. That isn't as important right now, and pivoting herself slightly and repositioning herself, she tries to move him in the direction she wants them to go.

Okay, it's time for a very trimmed down crash course. This is fine, she's been told that she's a very good dancer! but please try not to step on her feet or run her into anyone, Allen. ]

Just move to the rhythm. Don't think about what you're doing, and don't worry about me; I'll follow you. Just keep us moving in that direction.

[ Her smile turning a bit less determined and more encouraging, she offers him a nod. Trust her please? ]

[likethelight]

[ He's sure she'd make a very lovely Exorcist but c'est la vie...

But the startled sound he makes at her getting startled and nearly stumbling bodily into her as well is — a bit less manly than he'd like. Since the twig alone didn't surprise him and he blinks for a moment, gloved hands having instinctively gone to her shoulders when he jerked back...

And sweats a bit for a second, even if he musters a lopsided smile. This is going to be a long night... ]

I, ah.. think you stepped on a branch.. [ sparing her feelings and calling a twig a branch? probably ]

[judicia]

Of course we are.

( Rhys' skepticism doesn't seem to bother him one bit, since it's a worry that he's had often enough himself, albeit for slightly different reasons. It isn't enough for him to just tell the other man yes, though, which is why he reaches out and takes Rhys' hand — the only one he has made of flesh and bone — and holds firmly it in his. )

Do not ever doubt that. It has never been my intention to hide my feelings from you. ( He usually can't, anyway, with how honest and expressive his face usually is. His thumb massages lightly along the back of the other man's hand, his touch strangely intimate. )

[meinwaifu]

The point?

[Certainly back home, there was a reason for everything Mephisto did. Every word, every flamboyant action, every calculated step forward -- everything was driving him towards his goal. What that goal was didn't matter. It didn't change the fact that Mephisto was clearly the sort of person who meticulously planned everything 10, or even 100 steps ahead of everyone else. And that was still true, to some extent...]

[But as he turns his head back to Rin, there's no trace of trickery or snickering about some yet-to-be-revealed master plan -- instead, he just smiles.] Why, because it's fun of course!

Living under multiple names and personas like this is something I've always done in the past! Though it has been quite some time since I've had the freedom to do so to any great extent. The Order wouldn't exactly approve if I were to go around seducing the hearts of everyone who caught my eye.




[...this is it, this is the reason he became an otaku, it was his only outlet left.]

[cutefaced]

Did all of the stables' dragons get brought back, though?

[A mystery... also, if they go to the stables, do they risk setting them free again?]

I think the jungle will be safe as long as we're really careful about it! Please?

[can you say no to these puppydog eyes, mikazuki]

[adelphoi]

[ he's definitely overthinking things, and it's obvious. alisaie shakes her head. ]

Not entirely. In a way I suppose it is, but try not to think about it too hard. Like breathing, allow it to come naturally, involuntarily.

[ and of course it's entirely possible he'll be incapable of it. there are plenty of things they might inherit from one another, prompto may not be capable of aetherial manipulation at all - but they will not know until he tries.

so she steps back to observe. c'mon prompto stop stalling!! this is the easy part.. ]

[worldlyafflictions]

[Shima also looks genuinely concerned. Genuinely concerned that Mephisto's lost it.]

Uh, what part of "all this" are we talking about? How I'm handling the way ya've been acting all off recently?

[likethelight]

[ SIGH

he does. he just also looks a bit at a loss. ]

...where are you staying? I can walk you home.

It'll be better after you sleep it off. [ no it won't he's seen enough hangovers to know they suck but at least the nausea will pass ]

[puffing]

[ he has his moments, okay. like when he took an opportunity to kiss her hand after she pained herself striking his face, there's a few occasions where he is more than a grumpy old man with a sailor's mouth. that isn't to say that he isn't consistently fighting the urge to use her mouth and throat as a sleeve to fuck himself into, mind you, but it just goes to show that he seems to... care about this woman, in a sense. he still doesn't know her all too well, and he hasn't known her for decades or centuries like he has with other Fables.

maybe that's what makes this whole thing easier. she doesn't understand just whose cock she was sucking right now. and that's a good thing in his mind. he hopes to keep it that way for as long as he can.

even if his eyes weren't looking straight down at her by the time she grows more daring with her own body, he would have smelled it all the same. it's fortunate that he was, of course, because the idea of her needing to get off to the blowjob she was giving him was both flattering and attractive. ] Careful. Wouldn't want you moaning even more down there. Don't know what I'd do with myself. [ except he does. he can only be the Big """Nice""" Wolf for so long, and the tender rubs at the back of her head would eventually tighten.

it isn't long before he begins to apply pressure, pushing her further down so he can feel the blunt head of his dick press against her throat where it grows especially tight. just before he thinks he may trigger a gag reflex, he gives a gentle but assertive tug, guiding her back until she's doing nothing but suckling on the tip. Bigby decides to, at that point, reach down with his free hand and grip his shaft, pulling it out of her mouth so that he could jerk it off painfully close to her view. ]

If you can do it, so can I.

[ Bigby's biting down on his lip at that point, staring down at her freckled features before making a point of pushing his cock down to rub at where they are focused at on her cheeks. he doesn't really know if that would piss her off or arouse her further, but he's rather fond of seeing her face becoming progressively messier. that's enough for him. ]

Open your mouth for me. Now.

[ so much for letting her take all of the control. she can't really be surprised. ]

[sparsity]

[ tomorrow on wyver's morning news: drunk tourists eaten by dragon ]

I brought back a few. [ and he didn't get naked and act as bait for nothing ] But I guess...

[ He should look away and he knows it but he's weak to getting bossed by small girls. ]

We can go, if you really want to see what's out there.