❪ 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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[unprays]

[ she looks at him like she's not quite sure what to make of it, his joke — then she breathes out a laugh, a sound that's definitely amused but hovering somewhere between "that was funny" and "you're weird", but all things considered, at least she's not running for the hills yet... ]

It might, [ she answers lightly. ] It's good to meet you, Peter. My name is Sansa. Sansa Stark. [ she doesn't even think he might have left out his last name... she's used to people having only one name and not a house name. after all, it wasn't all that common in her home. ]

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[sullenstallion]

[well when he was a unicorn for 700 years or something he probably didn't eat or shit either but that's not the point]

That's disgusting. I hope when you finally shit, it's the runs.

[He scoffs. This is ridiculous. He clearly did not take a shit, and he's not a stalker. They just sort of...walked the same direction. If he'd known the biggest shit in the woods was Eusford himself, he would've stayed back. Or thrown himself against a rock, that seems better, too.

But wait.]

Hold on. I know what you are.

[He mentioned blood earlier. And there's only one thing that eats like that. And if he's eight hundred years old...and his body can't produce waste...]

You're a zombie, aren't you?! The smell is still you!

[sullenstallion]

[... ...her own ears can move, too? Wait, that's not the important takeaway here, though Dylas is filing that away as 'kind of cute' for later when such feelings make more sense to him.

He doesn't push her hand away, but he does tense slightly at the presence of her hand. Right. No going off and fighting those creatures again, that's...honestly, that's not something he thinks he can do again.]

It's not. [He sounds like a child when he pouts like that.] And I can walk just fine. I'm not hurt.

[Physically, at least.]

no worries!

[chickenhearted]

overflow!

[originallutece]

Continued here!

[baguablade]

Well, we'll just have to be sure you don't get sprayed, too, right?

[ He musters up enough strength to flash her a grin, quicksilver and not anywhere close to how he's really feeling. But he doesn't want her worrying about him, not when she'll need to look after herself.

If they're getting close to the thing... Well, there's only one way to get a good look, isn't there? ]

We'll use me as bait. It won't matter if I get sprayed again, as long as you can carry me out once you've got what we need.

[crosspear]

Nothing's felt more like home than that sort of promise.

[Throwing himself into danger and horrible situations repeatedly? He's used to it. In a way, he's sort of missed it. He might as well not die and see how crazy things get, unwelcome political maneuvers and terrorist attacks not counting.

Gaius firmly grasps Cain's hand in return, unsure as to whether the handholding is meant to be friendly or if it's a requirement for the spell. The warmth is impossible to miss, and soon he's trying to match his running speed to Cain's. It's tricky. It'd be easier if Cain had an ARCUS, too, but he's clutching his own in his left hand.

The dragon, of course, screeches and lunges after them before breaking into its own sprint. To it, they must look like mice do to a cat, though Gaius is hoping he looks less delicious.]

i'm the worst and i'm so sorry 8(

[personalwar]

[ Excuse me, what exactly is dorky about the visor? It's practical, tactical, and it keeps his face covered, so 76 won't be ditching it any time soon. Even though there's now a handful of people who know what he looks like.

It shouldn't surprise 76 that Aranea got herself into trouble on some kind of job. She's been organizing mercenary work not just for herself, but for anyone else who wants to make some silver on the side. (Or as a full-time gig.) It's all very proactive of her, but it figures that sometimes that work would backfire.

76 also halts the moment that he hears the noise, taking a moment to track the sound. His hearing is beyond human levels, which means that pinpointing the direction they need to go is a little easier for him. ]

Follow me.

[ He pushes through the brush, taking paths where he can and wading through the undergrowth when he has to, but he's going to find this dragon. ]

[gh0stamidstthec0mbat]

[Totally still counts.]

Was this solo work, / Or did you have assistance? / Huge job either way.

[personalwar]

[ 76 has seen plenty of examples of science doing incredible things, but he can't blame Rocket for his bias either. Especially given what he'd heard from Cree about the Simwe Institute's involvement in creating the virus, only to have it all backfire on them.

Olympia had also been backward, so while Wyver might take that a step further, 76 is willing to put up with it. At the mention of the Old City, he nods. ]

What kind of action are you looking for? [ Now that he's not on his death bed. ]

[poolhall_killer]

[The restaurant is a little crowded for Venom's tastes, but it's a sign that the food must be good, right? Hopefully. He's sorting through the menu, tucking his hair away so he can get a better view.

He sort of looks up at Dylas when asked that second question, but he'll humor it.]

Probably not as much as I should. The rations were a bit rough so having a real meal will be nice. But what do I want...

[He flips through a little more.]

I might have some spicy soup, or perhaps their fried fish...

[Everything sounds delicious at the moment.]

[juniberries]

[She frowns, not out of annoyance but of continuing concern, but she doesn't press. Not now.

Because it is important, but they can argue about it once they're above ground.]

Well, you can lean on me if you find you need some extra support.

[And she's just. Going to take him by the wrist as she heads in the direction from where she came.]

[shikomizue]

[Stubborn.

Takasugi watches the sunlight flit through mingling leaves with a dull smile, not all too annoyed that his suggestion has gone ignored. At least it's for the sake of productivity.

Whether Mikazuki takes pride in finishing what he starts or simply decided things would be easier this way, Takasugi doesn't know. Maybe one day he'll figure it out, or the answer will just fall into his hands.

Like the crystal that drops, except Takasugi steps away from its path of descent and plucks it from the ground once its thudded in the leaves.] Heh.

If you're going to risk yourself, get a few more, huh?

[shikomizue]

[Mission implies discipline, and Takasugi can see the tresses for it laid in Cain's approach. Respect the spirit of the assignment, a plan formed as a result of a misstep. But there's something much too casual, too earnest, about Cain's demeanor - Takasugi wonders how truly faithful to those missions he'd been.

He comes to a stop, gaze drifting upwards. Invading a creature's home without full knowledge of what it can do is an idiot's venture.

Ah, well.]

...

Seventy-five percent. [He'll take the cut, and the creature's life if he decides it's necessary. Takasugi doesn't often back down once his mind is made up, and this isn't so much a case of surrender as it is... pursuing a piqued interest.

He can always just leave Cain to fend for himself in the jungle if things really go wrong.] And you'll need to play guide.

[emblazes]

[At least she's not being stubborn about owing him anything; an explanation, an apology, anything less or more. What's done is done and had very little, at the end of the day, to do with either of them.]

It... [Ah, yes, she's as bad as he is at the subtle game.] nothing really.

[Forfeited at the jump.]

I don't know.

[WHAT AN AWFUL DISTRACTION, NOW IT'S JUST WEIRD.]

[ghettobatman]

[Rest in pieces Yona of the Lack of GPS]

[He..... pauses]

I don't think that's usually how it goes.

[to his credit he's trying to be nice about it] Not that I could tell you about plant colors.

[judicia]

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[ghettobatman]

[What a stubborn woman. Of course, that's part of what he likes and admires about her, but it's not so great when it's exposing his blatant hypocrisy.]

[So he relents]

Together. I just -- I just want to be practical about this.

[Uh huh]

[ghettobatman]

You're a step ahead of me, then --- I wasn't sure where to find some.

[But he assumes she'll know, she does seem like a very resourceful young lady, with a good head on her shoulders. He smiles]

Call me Matt.

[ghettobatman]

[Matt takes it in good humor, at... least?]

I'd rather not. That's a little demeaning, Rocket. [He says, like his current situation isn't demeaning.....]

There are other ways to make money. Better ways.

[ghettobatman]

No, I understand what you mean. I myself feel a little unsettled. [He can't actually sense anything approaching -- but there are dragons and other creatures afoot and sometimes even his senses get confused, or overwhelmed. Everything is so different here.]

[He's on edge a little, himself]

But I'm keeping an ear out. I can't hear anything out of the usual. [Though it's hard to say on such unfamiliar terrain]

[nineteenfortyfive]

Overflow!

[adelphoi]

[ with a smile, she lifts one hand. ]

I shall be sure to do that.

[ghettobatman]

[]

[It feels so funny to be on the receiving end of such a rescue. Sure, he's rescued children before, even did a few feats of parkour with one in his arms, but it's nothing compared to the altitude and feats of this --- well, the young man he'd rescued before. It was almost like flying, all of this incredible jumping, and it's disorienting and just plain strange. Not entirely in a bad way, but he had underestimated this kid, for sure.]

[It's not such an odd thing, considering how different the people here were, but maybe if Matt were more open to the idea of working with others, without being entrenched in his secret identity, he might think about how they're both 'similar', but he's not there. Not yet.]

[Regardless, there's not much for Matt to do than play the role of distressed blind damsel until spidernerd reaches the ground and deposits him, at which point he starts taking deep breaths and trying to steady himself. He wobbles, initially, but Peter's holding his shoulders, so nothing comes of it.]

Yeah, I'm fine. Just... not how I expected I'd spend my afternoon.

[sullenstallion]

[She manages to drag Dylas a step or two away from where he's standing, but that's when the confusion from being pulled wears off and he stands his ground.]

H-hey! Hold on.

[He doesn't want to be dragged anywhere. He's feeling fine. Almost completely fine, just a little light-headed because he can't save anyone ever. Oh. Wait. That's one of those unpleasant thoughts again. They're going to linger there for the next few hours before becoming as quiet as they normally are.

But in light of that, he's not sure he has the heart to tell Allura to knock it off with the wrist holding.]

...Sorry. Now I'm ready.