❪ 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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[bentbloodline]

We might as well look for a second one while we're out here. Then we can each reap the full benefit of his offered reward.

[He appreciates having her help along, but he definitely wants a full 100 silver. So he chooses the cooperative option that lets them both benefit.]

I look forward to finding more steady work. Hopefully the political situation will not escalate further. I rather liked Olympia.

[beatupgrass]

[You almost had him there. His clear displeasure, however, is shown immediately.] Oh good. You're one of the magic-users. Terrific.

[YOU CHEATERS. WITH YOUR SUPERPOWERS... said the genetically augmented raccoon.]

[beatupgrass]

Before the universe got blown up or before someone had to cart my broken ass out of Olympia? Gonna assume the former, but it's the same answer either way- bounty hunting.

[a beat] And, y'know, guardin' the galaxy.

[beatupgrass]

[Dammit, Ammy. The itch sympathy is real. He scratches his own ear around the same time as she scratches her own, which prompts a few "awww how cute" reactions from some passing ladies. Rocket rolls his eyes and grumbles under his breath before turning back to the bulletin.]

I was hoping for something a little more exciting. I've been laid up for a month. But look at this. [He swats a hand at the notice.] This is amateur work.

[lacuscular]

[ SHE WILL DIE U CURSED PICKLE ]

There is no opinion, other than the fact Juvia is nothing like a shark. [ He isn't wrong, but the association flies completely over her head. She pauses, hands folded on her lap before speaking. ] Is there anything else you'd want to bring up regarding that post?

[bentbloodline]

Ah, you've come from a time before Avatar Aang even reached adulthood. A very challenging time period, at that.

[Which is actually a big relief. That means she knows nothing about his father and Avatar Aang stripping the infamous criminal of his bending ability.]

I can tell you what became of the representatives and how that community grew. The Fire Nation colonies eventually became a new nation known as the United Republic, with the city of Yu Dao being renamed as Republic City, the capital of that fifth nation. Every council elected had a representative from the Fire Nation, the Earth Kingdom, the Air Nomads, and then the Northern and Southern water tribes.

[This he can explain freely enough. It's mainly general history, and it's good for them to be able to talk about their world.]

Although I was born in the Norther Water Tribe, I became the Northern Water Tribe representative and chairman of the United Republic's council.

[beatupgrass]

Promptly. [Rocket says it with a very grave tone. It would be more serious if he weren't intentionally mangling Prompto's name.] If you ever say anything about the meat on my bones again, I will break your bones.

[It might be a little oversensitive, but for a guy who has been told NUMEROUS TIMES about how he looks like something people eat, IT'S JUSTIFIED.]

[maipokerface]

[Though the man they were speaking to earlier has moved on, one can almost hear him tutting in the background over the lack of stripping. Mai flicks a knife out into her hand easily enough, brows perked at she looks over to the man.]

I'm all ears then.

[Mai's never planned out an attack strategy herself. Azula was too demanding for that -- not to mention Mai didn't really care -- and her aid with the Kyoshi Warriors was less strategy and more "jump in and fight.]

[demonly]

Don't say it like that, it's weird.

I'm just saying, it's confusing what I'm supposed to think of you as!!

[beatupgrass]

[He growls a bit, refusing to admit defeat... at first, but when he tries to pull the screaming root from the ground, it begins crying again and he stuffs it back down.]

All right, fine. We won't bring him the stupid plant. They're probably used to make crap swords, anyway.

[beatupgrass]

Honestly, if it were me, I'd just shoot 'em, but I feel like dead dragons don't sell very well around here.

[Wyver sure loves its dragons.]

[poolhall_killer]

I can only imagine...

[And he thought man-eating plants were enough. No thanks on hornet-controlling men and ghost dads.]

When we get back, I'll only mention the noxious smell and some of my reactions. After that, I will forget this ever happened.

[The other man suffered no ill effects, as far as Venom's concerned.]

[maipokerface]

[Adulthood, huh. At eighteen Mai already feels like she's there in so many ways. She understood Tarrlok was likely quite a bit older than her, simply based on appearance. And now here she is realizing she's somehow a lot older than him... in a way?]

That must have taken a while, considering how most people feel about the Fire Nation.

[She adds to that in an offhanded way.]

With good reason. Doesn't exactly make for pleasant times though.

[originallutece]

[Whether or not she does it on her orders or of her own decision, the drink is still emptied, and Rosalind smiles in satisfaction.]

Well done.

[She stands, her own drink still brimming, and leads them out the door. The moment they're outside she reaches for her hand: an oddly sweet move, but the smirk she wears is anything but.]

Tell me how you like it. Fast or slow or aggressive . . . I might well know that.

[bentbloodline]

It took time, yes, but Fire Lord Zuko and Avatar Aang working together to establish the United Republic helped to settle things faster than one might expect after a hundred years of war. The original plans for the Harmony Restoration Movement could never have worked in areas that had been colonized for decades. Not with so many mixed families.

[Although he can certainly agree that people had reason to hold the Fire Nation in poor regard at the time, he's from a time where they're a peaceful nation.]

Ultimately, the majority of the world was ready for peace.

[punshots]

[ [ The answer to that seems obvious enough, but Prompto still takes a moment to think it over, watching her from across the table. At the end of a day like this, what would be the best way to toast to everything they've become to each other?

Maybe it's...just that simple.

He reaches across the table, taking her left hand in his right, thumb smoothing over the ring she's wearing. ] ]

To us, and...this thing we built together.

[ Yep. It's still a "thing". ]

[shashka]

I don't know if I'd forget it entirely.

[ a pause, as his expression is unreadable. ]

You wouldn't want to get caught up with that mess again, would you?

[ he files this under "things to be wary of". regardless of what he says, he still saw it happen. that wasn't something you just forgot.

so, Ocelot would keep an eye on him. just in case. ]

If you need someone else to back you up, I can also give some testimony. We don't want unsuspecting natives just wandering into the creature.

[ though, he can't help but think it would be a nearly perfect way to dispose of your enemies.

if of course, you could figure out an immunity to... whatever that was. ]

[beknight]

[ The man a year ago would have tried, wouldn't have hesitated. But things change, he makes friends now. Bruce fishes them out, and hands them over without hesitation. ]

Let's find another one, and see if they work for you. Else you really might have to call it a day.

[lifespanned]

What...? Are you saying you want me to cut myself?

[ And he was saying he'd leave her behind to get eaten by the dragon?? She doesn't pick up on it being a joke, she's just busy thinking what kind of dude does that.. ]

I'll get a scar! I don't want it to show up in photos...

[adelphoi]

[ the brush of his thumb against the ring on her fingers is enough to bring the faintest rosy flush to her cheeks, the reminder of that moment, of what they've said and done, still so fresh and new. gods, but she can hardly believe it. ]

To us.

[ she says, softly, her eyes flicking upward to meet his own as she carefully slides her mug across the table to clink his. she hadn't been expecting a toast so they're.. practically filled to the brim, whoops.

and just to reinforce it all, she squeezes his hand with her own. ]

I love you, Prompto.

[baguablade]

Ah... the "we" part?

[ So he assumes, but... isn't that a little too sad? That she doesn't understand that this is a victory for all of them? Something good no matter who it is? Even if she's immune to the illness (is she? can androids even be infected?) there's still the whole world around her — a world that she's a part of. ]

Isn't it a good thing, that people can be cured? That Violet isn't a worry anymore? Even if you're not human, isn't it good that your friends are safe?

[abyssalflame]

I'll give you magnificent hatred...

[He seems less than inclined to act on that grumble, though... or to do much of anything other than breathe and collect the shreds of his dignity. His breath finally starts to even out, and he peels himself away from her, encouraging her to drop her feet and stand on her own strength even if he doesn't completely let go just yet.]

Even if I ignored you, you'd get in my face and get pissy with me for ignoring you like a petulant little kid. I can't win either way.

[Sid tucks himself back into his pants and adjusts the plate belt, then tentatively steps back once he's sure his legs will hold him.]

[chickenhearted]

[ He definitely doesn't want to end up making a huge mistake simply because he misjudged how the water would react to a human as compared to a nonhuman. Something horrible could happen, like the loss of a limb or worse! But he ponders this new information carefully, frowning a bit in concentration. ]

84% ... That is pretty high. If I stick my hand in the water... [ He glances at it, still pondering. He can see the glint of the crystal drops just tempting him. But are they worth it? ] ... it shouldn't be so different.

[ A few seconds later and he's rolling up a sleeve. It seems he's going to try it after all. The odds seem to be in his favor, so why not? Carefully, carefully, he lowers his hand until his fingers graze the surface of the water. Then he dips them in. ] Here goes nothing...

[ He takes a deep breath and plunges his hand in, closing his eyes tightly for a few seconds. When he opens them again he seems to be fine. Just...really, really smiley. ]

[chickenhearted]

[ The higher he gets, the shakier his limbs get. They haven't gone very far yet but he's definitely starting to wobble. He pauses in his climbing to close his eyes and try to calm himself. This should be easy. He's been up on much higher bridge beams before! ]

Y-yeah. I got it. I'm fine.

[ He's speaking to Linneus but it sounds like he's talking to himself for the most part. But he takes a big breath and opens his eyes again, continuing to climb up the tree. ]

[chickenhearted]

I don't know if that's the case here. [ There has to be some way the water can make you act like you're drunk. Because otherwise this guy is just a weirdo! ]

Wha— no! We're here to get crystals, not bathe!

[ He reaches down just enough to be able to splash some water at the other. Wake up, wake up! ]