❪ 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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[terrantrash]

_{[What is this...cocky attitude?? Maybe it'll rub off on him if he's lucky.]}

Well you're a pilot. That in of itself is impressive.

[nineteenfortyfive]

You'd best be careful while you're here. Things are a little more... wild. [Jungle. Something like that, but surely he gets it. It's not regulated like Olympia. Then again, things weren't entirely safe there, either.]

[terrantrash]

_{[Exercise on your own time.]}

We don't have dragons. They're just myths and nothing more.

_{[And right now he's wishing that were the case here. He doesn't want to die like this.]}

5000 years later forgive me

[terrantrash]

_{[It's the very fact that Hush is a calming presence that Slaine is able to sit with him like this, watching as he drinks his drink for him.]}

You're welcome.

_{[The response comes out practiced and well used, but that doesn't mean he's stopped thinking about what Hush just said. Piloting. Yamagi had mentioned to him that he was a mechanic for mobile suits, so maybe that's what the other Martian was referring to.]}

...If I may ask, what did you pilot?

[defenses]

[ friend... doki.


except, vane already thought of them as friends, so. ] It's all because of you, teacher! [ will this be the last time alisaie hears of this? absolutely not. all the same, vane can't deny ... being sort of touched at her last response. or is it alleviated? somehow, it's always been kind of one of his more obvious shortcomings, so it's nice in a way. to gain some semblance of reassurance from a friend. ]

Coming from you, it seems like it's really true! I mean, you seem graceful and poised.

[defenses]

[ but then they could just exercise... together??

still, at slaine's words he gives a small hum of acknowledgement. obvious comprehension to them, before he speaks: ] I see. Then this must be kinda scary for you, huh? [ he doesn't really know if he's accurately reading this, but all the same, his desire to give the other male some relief is real. ]

Don't worry. I'm here.

[adelphoi]

I will concede that, but it was still underhanded. Though I suppose I should not be surprised, I doubt you would be able to achieve it without those tricks.

[ is she goading him?? maybe.. ]

[adelphoi]

Ah..

[ warmth rushes to her cheeks and ears, alisaie's gaze flickering aside. IF ONLY YOU KNEW, VANE, that she once got stuck in a tree.. ]

.. well, thank you, that's very kind. I have suffered my fair share of spills though, I assure you.

[wondie]

You need not guide me if we move together.

( she'll warn him if she spots something, and yeah, his supposedly blind ass has something to warn her about, then he'd better! )

Follow my footsteps. Tell me what I need to know, I will do the same for you.

[wondie]

( there was no perfect fix to the tree. Diana manages to reach it just before it creaks too far to one side, and grits her teeth in the strain of keeping it from falling. lifting it and slamming it back into the ground, weighted trunk buried a little deeper, is not going to fix the problem entirely. the tree will need to be removed, but at least now it can be removed carefully instead of destroying everything in its path.

Diana does not have time to linger, either, and the second she is sure the tree is secure she returns to the flight after the dragon. this time, she is behind it instead of ahead, and when Jon shouts for the doors to be closed, she pushes the heavy sliding door into place. ) The lock, ( she points to the one next to him, even as the ground below them shivers as the dragon nears the door just on the other side.

hopefully it was dragon proof. it had to be, right? )

[wondie]

( reward in the afterlife. she's at least heard of such convictions. even though the amazons were ageless, they were not impervious. they were also a people that wanted to die valiantly, in battle, in glory. it still feels empty to her now. )

A luxury, then, to have another life that awaits you. ( a comfortable respite from reality, to imagine a life beyond instead. Diana finds herself unable to console herself imagining an afterlife, though she at least seems stable enough now that she is not openly in need of consolation. ) I need to collect my thoughts. It seems this water inflicts a different sort of tear.

( running a palm along her eye, the proof is in the salt stain left behind. she is not surprised by her own tears, they just seem useless in response to a memory. her words are an invitation for him to go; would these emotions be easier to face alone? hard to say, yet she's bold enough to suggest it. )

[competing]

Yeah, but so are a lot of people.

[ once upon a time he thought he was hot stuff just because of that alone. but nope, the road to standing out continues to be a long and winding one before him. ]

[earthy]

I will be.

[Last thing his friends need, if or when they wake up, is news he was here but rushed off and got his fool self mauled by some jungle monster or shanked in a shady canyon city alleyway.]

You be careful back up in Olympia, too, okay? It might be more... mannerly up there, but who knows what that bird man's group might be planning next? For either city.

[And then that has him wondering about something else.]

Uh... Can you fight at all?

[personalwar]

[ 76 isn't ready for the branch to break nearly as quickly as it does, and while he reaches out to scrabble for the hold of another one, his hands slip. He has to accept that he's falling, and while he's prepared to salvage the landing as best as he can, that doesn't end up being necessary.

Instead, something barely visible seems to catch him and slowly lower him to the ground, safe and sound. Once he steps off, he glances back over his shoulder and then up to where he'd fallen from, trying to process what just happened.

The only thing he can equate it to is hard light. He looks back to Thomas with a frown. ]

You did that?

[ Huh. ]

[ettersberg]

[ thomas busies himself fixing his cufflinks for a moment, before he looks back at 76. ] Yes. [ the answer is simple, and for a moment nightingale thinks of leaving it at that. but magic is a regular part of people's lives here, and there really is no reason to be coy about this kind of thing.

so he adds, after a moment: ] Magic. [ in a tone of explanation. ]

[personalwar]

[ There don't need to be any words exchanged between them for Jack to know that he should follow Ana, and when she turns the question back on him, his shoulders straighten and he tilts his head up slightly, considering.

They still don't know what they're getting into, and it's possible that they're reading too much into things. It would be simple enough to ditch the entire idea, but that also feels a whole lot like running away. Which isn't something he's ever been good at. ]

It's worth looking into, at least. [ He shoves the necklace into his jacket pocket and shrugs a shoulder. ] If we decide against it, I don't think anyone's going to hold a gun to our head and make us go through with it.

[ It's only after he says the words that he considers the implications. 'Shotgun wedding' is an old-fashioned sort of term, and it's possible Ana won't even pick up on any of that. Either way, Jack knows that backpedaling would only be more incriminating, so he leaves it at that. ]

[baguablade]

[ Unlike JJ, Cain's intimately aware of their position, of the intimacy of JJ's hand on his face. He sucks in a sharp, quick breath. His eyes widen, and he can feel a little heat rising in his cheeks.

But JJ seems unconcerned — it's not meant like that, this is just more of JJ's usual tactile affection, Cain reminds himself.

He swallows down the swell of startled feeling and smiles, impish, ignoring the way his heart seems to be beating loud in his ears. ]

Oh? And do I have to serve you, too?

[baguablade]

[ Even in that single word, Cain can hear his companion's reluctance. But he's not going to let that stop him. This is the plan and they're going ahead with it and they probably won't end up as flambe... Probably!

He finishes securing the knife to the stick, and holds up their bait, giving it a swish. The light catches nicely on the blade, reflecting off the polished metal. Not bad! ]

Now all we have to do is get on the dragon and lead it back.

[ Such an easy task, right? ]

[personalwar]

[ There's something about Rocket's attitude that 76 feels a kinship to, as they have the same weary view of the world and how screwed up it can be. Probably because both of them have been dragged through the dirt in different ways. Strange that he'd be able to better relate to some sort of genetic experiment than a lot of other humans, but... at the same time, it's not surprising at all.

76 crosses his arms and sighs, the exhale heaving enough that it carries over to his shoulders. ] There always is, in my experience. Most people just don't want to go there.

[ Nevermind that he sounds like a crazy person. Rocket will get it, right? ]

wraps this!!! 🎀

[webdesigned]

( even if he does have time, Rein, he's probably going to need more than a day to become a master fisherman... your faith in him is staggering. please love him still when he's horrible at all of it to start. as long as he tries he has potential to get better, right? )

Yeah, I'll see you then, ( peter parrots back, though it's slightly warbled in the vigorous hair ruffling. he's nearly twenty, he ahouldnprotest this, but he only manages to laugh and attempt (read: fail) to right the mess that's only been made worse by the affection. it leaves him feeling content in a way that feels kind of foreign, after so long without it.

foreign, but oh so far from bad. )

🎀

[webdesigned]

I'm pretty good at giving things the slip. Don't worry about me.

( he's just better at it when he doesn't have someone else to worry about. because he can be faster and to be perfectly honest, he can be more reckless too. )

If you need help, though, give a shout. I've got pretty good ears. ( that's an understatement, but Princess Subtle would know all about those. if Matt did call for his help, Spider-Man would double back. as it is now, Peter gives him a clap on the shoulder in lieu of goodbye and with that, he's gone. just a thwip of webbing and a rush of air as he suddenly shoots upwards and away. )

[webdesigned]

( geez, Bylerly. not a positive hope in there to spare, huh? )

I think it is just to calm people down. Tensions are still kind of high. ( Wyver and Olympia were a whole new west coast/east coast feud, without any of the rap music. )

[webdesigned]

( whether his directions are perfect or not, they actually do help more than Peter can indicate. with someone else worrying about where to head next, he can try and track the dragon with spider senses that are temperamental at the very best of times.

it means he can tell the dragon is crashing their way in a dive, just before the sudden shout for directions. and they are already headed right before Vane says it. ) We aren't going to outrun it, I think we have to get somewhere it can't. ( then it would just be a matter of waiting it out. how long did it take to bore a dragon?

hopefully not long... )

[fakers]

At the very least, there's some psychic connection between us now, even if it may be indirect.

[ he'll just leave it at that... if she doesn't realize more, that's for the best. ]

Hmph, she's probably one of the worst you could use as a reference for human em- wait, what desire?

[fakers]

You're fine so far. Just don't slow down.

[ ...though it's not like he's actually let this thing catch her. ]