❪ 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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[razzledazzles]

A show, is it?

[He's only excited by being pushed back like that. Now he's just on the floor a little bit away from Mephisto, looking as thirsty as ever.] I've never met someone so eager for a performance. Can't you help me out and tell me what you'd like to see?

[daemonized]

[And there she is, remaining as Prompto. Ardyn is not so naive to believe that it may not be purposefully. As if she could at all possibly feel like herself in that sort of body.]

It worked as well as expected.

[He says it so dismissively, it's obvious that he won't linger on that subject for much longer.]

I see you've met Prompto.

[underwhelms]

Aw. [ JJ's expression turns slightly sympathetic, and he reaches out to wind an arm around Slaine's comfort and pulling him in toward his chest for a friendly squeeze. ] It must be hard to make friends like that, right? I used to travel from rink to rink for a bit when I was a kid... And I know some people that are still travelling.

[ Rubbing Slaine's arm—a totally not-weird thing to do to someone you've just met—he relinquishes his hold as something occurs to him. ]

So are you... [ Pausing for a surreptitious look around. ] From Earth?

[meinwaifu]

Hmmm, let's see...

[He crosses his legs and brings a hand up to his chin, leering down at Jae-ha. He was so shameless. It felt like it was getting more and more difficult to really fluster him...]

[This might have to be a little more Extra™ than usual.]

I want to see you dance for me. Slowly, while taking off your clothes... and then touch yourself while telling me exactly what you're hoping I'm going to do to you later.

[meinwaifu]

[And he'll get a nice reward for his effort -- that harder bite bringing out a louder-than-usual gasp from Mephisto's lips, his fingertips digging into Jae-ha's skin as he savors the shiver it sends through his body. Leaving a mark will be easy enough -- but guaranteeing it'll actually stay there is another matter all together, of course.]

[Still, he's not planning on making it very easy for Jae-ha to keep going, keeping up that same rough pace, only changing it up to occasionally grind up inside him. It's so shameless, doing this out here in the open like this. The shaman may be gone, but there's no telling when someone else might walk in to complete their own pact.]

[But maybe that was just part of the thrill.]

[baguablade]

[ No ego deflation, as expected. JJ wouldn't be JJ without the ego, after all. By now, it's just endearing.

Endearing enough that Cain doesn't think twice about leaning into the hug, winding his own arm around JJ's waist to balance a bit. Everything's warm and floaty and fuzzy at the edges — just what was that drink? — and he feels good, happy and content. JJ's presence is pleasant, the closeness welcome, and Cain even finds himself letting his head tilt a little to the side to rest on JJ's shoulder. ]

Of course. [ No hesitation, no need to even think about it, Cain just answers with straightforward sincerity. ] You're a precious friend, I'll always treasure you.

[regives]

Sidurgu. [ She repeats, unfortunately she's not the type for nicknames but she is able to go along with the flow of things. So if he's ready for the next root to be pulled then she's more than prepared to silence it.

She reaches up to ensure that her earmuffs are aligned right, even if they prove to be useless at this time. ]

I'm as ready as I'll ever be.

[competing]

[ atta boy, slaine... ]

Yeah? [ wth slaine, are you a nerd. ] I didn't know that, no... I guess it was safer, in a way.

Do you just know random facts like this?

[competing]

[ that's junior's charm at work, for sure...

obviously he gets it from lance. uwu* ]

Yeah, of course! His godmother's definitely gonna be one of the first people to know, are you kidding?

[regives]

[ Aaaaaaaaaand she's running at full force. Baby egg in hand, Lance somewhere behind her, she's really fortunate that she somehow picked up the ever so elegant skill of running with booking it while in heels. ]

Don't trip!

[ BECAUSE SHE'D PROBABLY NOT GO BACK FOR HIM... i'm lying she would ugh. ]

[competing]

Take exception anyway, [ lance murmurs, but he'll definitely deny ever enabling rocket to go shake some smither up.

once he sees the plant baby all snug and quiet again, he starts walking back where they came, finally tugging his earpieces fully off. ]

C'mon... I think we passed some of those prism trees on the way.

[personalwar]

[ With the way that Reinhardt's arm is getting chewed up, Jack might need to drag him to see Ana once this is all said and done. There are probably other people around who could heal him too, but none who Jack would trust nearly as much as Ana.

Besides, maybe he wants to see Reinhardt get scolded by a woman half his size.

Farm boys from Indiana definitely do not ride dragons, but Jack can almost see how Reinhardt had decided this was a good idea, with the outrageous way in which he views the world. Jack takes a few seconds to size up the dragon and then sighs heavily. ]

If I end up thrown off that thing's back and break a bone, I'm blaming you.

[ He starts to move closer. The dragon eyes him and snarls, seeming to issue a challenge. ]

Try and pull its neck down. Then I'll hop on.

[baguablade]

[ Percival's scolding and terribly mean words would have a lot more impact if he wasn't also tucking his jacket in around Cain until he's all cozy and bundled. The coat is still warm from Percival's body heat, and Cain unashamedly snuggles into it — and into Percival's arms, as Percival lifts him up again, hilariously treating him like some helpless damsel in distress.

Well, who is he to stop Percival from being so gallant? Especially when Cain can tuck his head in against Percival's neck and cuddle in Percival's arms. ]

Right, right. No more funny business. [ He says in a murmur, with his breath warm against Percival's throat. ] Besides, as long as I'm in Percival's arms, I know I'm perfectly safe~

[ Does just being a little shit count as funny business? ]

[triplerose]

[ Loras keeps from saying something about just using a torch. He imagines a flashlight is a bit more complex than that But glitterballs sound delightful.

He does, however, catch Prior in his stumble, free hand going to Prior's arm to steady him. He flashes a bit of a smile. ] Are you all right?

[song_of_ice]

[The second his arms are around her, he's already hefting her onto his shoulder. Even if his clothes are still in her grasp, he made a promise and means to keep it.

Whatever warning he gave her before, it's forgotten as he carries her towards the lake, fully intending to drop her in it.]

I think you may need it.

[Though, in truth, he was enjoying the feel of her warm skin against his own.]

[cariad]

You don't look in mirrors often, do you.

[pity about most of his drink being gone. But he perks up at something else.]

Wanna see photos of everyone I know when they were younger?

[illuminescent]

What do you-

[She understand what he's doing just a moment before he does it - or doesn't.]

Jon Snow!

[She is not a sack of flour, but he holds her like one, and she's blushing now.]

What should I do if I am soaked through!

[priorly]

[It's so hard when people keep modernising him with different vocabulary. Prior's laughing as he's caught - so safe to say it probably wasn't painful - and he catches himself against Loras, too. A palm flat to his shoulder, another using his chest as a stopping point.]

You're the one I landed on, I should be asking you.

[terrantrash]

_{[Well that's an embrace he wasn't expecting. Initially he goes stiff, but eventually relaxes enough so it doesn't feel like JJ is squeezing a rock. Empathy is...something he's not used to being shown, especially toward a subject like this. It was hard to make friends - he didn't have any. Not until he met Asseylum, anyway.]}

I'm not very good at making friends...

_{[He manages to mutter out, glad for the sudden release. At least JJ's next inquiry is a bit easier to talk about rather than his own crushing loneliness.]}

Technically, yes. I was born there. I lived on Earth until I was eleven.

[song_of_ice]

You didn't think to ask that when I was in the water and you stole my clothes.

[He swings her, a playful threat before he drops her into the water. He's careful, even during the game. When he sees that she is rising to the surface, he follows in after her, jumping into the lake again.

Whatever clothes that happen to float up, he places them back on the shore. They likely wouldn't dry any time soon, but there was no harm in trying.]

You invited me to swim once before.

[terrantrash]

_{[No Yamagi, he doesn't.]}

Sure. I wouldn't mind.

_{[If Yamagi wants to make this a Kodak moment Slaine's fine with it.]}

[priorly]

Fine, having just compared myself to the latter? Shocked and offended would be more the word.

[His mouth catches up at the corner. Unlike those late, great ladies, he's never been good at pulling off an insult that isn't intended.]

Darling, you know who they are. You could tell me you're into monster trucks and heavyweight wrestling at this point, I'd adore you anyway.

[illuminescent]

[She rises up, her dress sticking to her, and she's fumbling at it, oh, the inhumanity of it, at least he was in his small clothes, and here she is-

She looks at him and sputters.]

You blushed to see my legs, and now sir I fear you are going to either choose to go blind or have your blood permanently in one spot!

[She's trying not to laugh, though, as she unfastens her dress and drops it, sodden, on the banks.

And then her underclothes, as well.]

[cariad]

[He gets out his his well loved tablet with the ease someone might switch on their phone, fingers tapping and flying at the screen to conjure image albums.]

Mikazuki and Shino look the same, of course, because... You know. But everyone else was so scruffy back then, even me!

[It's a lot of people in the background, but everyone looks happier.]

[originallutece]

I did. He didn't seem particularly fond of you.

[That's putting it mildly. Ardyn's right about one thing: she doesn't feel at home in this body, but much like taking a vacation to somewhere new, it's a delightful change for the moment. Very soon it shan't be, but as it stands, Rosalind is enjoying this newfound power.]

I wonder why?