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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2017-11-03 05:28 pm

❪ october plot conclusion; wyver takes ❫



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    
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[personal profile] heraldsdawn 2017-11-05 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Sen had come out into this cursed valley to see if he could do anything about it. From the stories it sounded like places in his world; where the veil grew too thin and demons spilled out across the gap. The presence of such things often made such areas become too dangerous to live in and often if left unchecked could spread.

He definitely did not want to see something like this spread out. As he walks along, carrying his staff in one hand, dressed in his own battle robes in case of attack he stops. Stops, because he see's the hulking figure just a few paces ahead of him and he definitely recognizes them. After all, he had helped carry their armour.

He takes a few more quick steps jogging up beside the other when he finally notices the posture. It's defeated, it's sad and all Sen can do is look utterly confused. What had happened? He doesn't even hesitate as he reaches out to rest a hand on their forearm (since he can only reach that high). "Reinhardt? What's wrong? Are you all right?"
Edited 2017-11-05 23:47 (UTC)
cutefaced: i can forgive her for wearing crocs (i love her so much)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[She smiles at the little squeeze, then squeezes him back. It's good, to be on her feet again, and able to run to him - if this had been even a few days ago, she would have had to wait for him to come to her.

It's better like this.]


Me too. [There had been more than a few times where she had wondered if she wouldn't get better.] ...um... thank you. For taking care of me that whole time.
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[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! I can't wait!

[It's exciting! It's super exciting, actually, just thinking about the prospect of spending some time with Jae-Ha, listening to his music.]

You know how to do so many things. It's really admirable!
cutefaced: i asked what was wrong and their exact words were "just a tiny explosion; it'll be all right" (there were firefighters up the street)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[She does want honesty, and she braces herself for it as he continues. It isn't easy to hear, but... it's ultimately better, she thinks. They can't work past these problems if they don't admit they exist.]

We can make new memories. That... doesn't replace the ones that were lost, but... [She looks up into his eyes.] I'm glad that... even when I didn't know you, we were still able to become friends.

That says a lot about how close we are - and how close we're going to become, doesn't it?
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[personal profile] emblazes 2017-11-05 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Unless they're skittish when it comes to actually facing humans? Which seems like an unlikely thing. It makes sense to maybe hold off on the bleeding thing -- injuring themselves preemptively when a dragon mount may or may not want to kill them.]

Have you seen them before? Back home?

[It's a vibe; unless she super-familiarized herself with the ones here in Wyver. His knowledge about them is shameful, fully reliant on what little he's read in make-believe stories.]
cutefaced: still gonna be totally worth it though (yeah i'm probably gonna die)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Saying really stupid things to snap people out of their funks is one of Yona's special skills! Thank you, she'll be here all week.

When he pats her shoulder she smiles up at him.]


I wonder who sent it to you. But they must think you're responsible, if they're going to trust you with something like this! [It's going to be a baby creature of... some kind, isn't it? Whoever sent this to Lance and the other part of his "we" must have thought they'd make good, uh, parents.

Have fun with that, Keith.

Anyway, she wanders closer as he sits down at the water's edge.]


How's the water? It's not cold, is it?

[With weather like this, probably not, but supposedly the water might be magic? Maybe it's magically chilly.]
cutefaced: before we start making radical plans and starting fires (let's wait to see what happens)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
If it's that far away, we can't lure it anywhere! We're so much smaller than it, it probably can't see us or smell us from here.

[So yeah, no blood. Yet.

But the staff might work. She nods and leans down, stretching her arm out to take it.]


Hurry, hand it up!

[She can't balance like this forever.]
competing: (123!)

[personal profile] competing 2017-11-05 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ lance narrows his eyes suspiciously, words a little halting as he explains. ]

Uh. Yeah... I got — roommates...
cutefaced: update: broke ceiling, glass everywhere (she's throwing knives it scares me)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-05 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I want to keep them open so I can see how it's done.

[...it would probably be better if she closed her eyes, but eh. She's stubborn.]

I-I'm ready.

[personal profile] rememberher 2017-11-05 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lance she has questions. None of which she feels polite enough to ask, but. At least he doesn't sound too offended by the whole thing, so that's good at least.

With a quick nod, Lux turns around again, this time looking up at the sky. It gives her something to put her attention on, and, taking a breath, she manages to calm down a little. The silence does get to her a little, though. ]


...You seem pretty used to this sort of thing.

[ Adventuring and getting things for people. Not. Getting naked. ]
razzledazzles: (❀ 245)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Look... It's already complicated enough for me without your comments. I've been struggling to see it from both sides precisely because of those reasons you've been listing. If I took a stand against everyone here to free the dragons, how well do you suppose that would go?

[Not well!! He wants to understand, he feels awkward, he just doesn't get it... His head hurts now.]

For the record, I won't let you stab yourself.
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[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
A race?

[Hmm, this seems unfair with Mephisto's teleporting, but he doesn't know the limit on it, either. Plus, to admit that it's unfair would be a damage to his pride. Instead, he grabs that wrist with his own hand, leaning in further so that their lips can brush.]

On three, then?
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[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
There are some called "cocktails" that can be very sweet. I don't know that anyone is handing them out here, but I'd be glad to show you some time.

[He got so excited over the little umbrellas. Also... okay, that is weird, bud, but Jae-Ha is just going to pause for a moment before patting his arm and pulling his own back.]

And you're observing that? [That's like a kink probably]
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[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahhh, it hurts, it hurts...

[Of course it hurts... And there's no enjoyment in it in this case. He flicks his blade clean and slips it back into his robes, watching the blood pool up on the back of his arm.]

Dragon telepathy? [Ah, but that gets a pause and a Stare.] No, I don't have anything like that. There's no such thing! [These demons and their privileges...]

Let's hurry and move forward before I have to wrap this. It really stings...
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[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
That comes with years of living with pirates.

[Or living with Gi-gan in general. Still, he is definitely pleased by the compliments, and he tucks the flute away, since it neatly fits inside of his robe.] There's a lot more that I know how to do, too.

[Ah, wait, shit, he shouldn't be laying out pick up lines...]
razzledazzles: (❀ 205)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2017-11-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It does.

[He has to pull back from this hug now, but only because it is killing his back. Standing up straight and cracking it a little, he's smiling again.]

Here, knowing that you'd be drawn to me and enjoy my company without knowing a single thing... That's nice, too. Let's make plenty of new memories together, Yona dear.
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[personal profile] knitpick 2017-11-05 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[His foot is up, really.]

I'm sure you had a very busy morning working those dragon teats.

[Her cool tone makes it really hard to judge whether she actually believed him or not. Hard to say what's believable in this world in the first place, anyway. She rolls her eyes and floats a little higher up, neatly plucking free another prism.]

But in light of your milking-induced exhaustion, I suppose I can agree to those terms. Something cold would be nice in this heat, anyway.

[She frowns slightly. Because seriously, fuck this jungle weather.]

[personal profile] rememberher 2017-11-05 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's going to try to not think about how this dragon wants to make them its dinner for just a moment, even if her gaze is transfixed on the beast who's waiting for them.

At the man's question, she pauses for a moment, thinking. A way to find out where this alleyway leads— ]


Yes, but...

[ It's not that she sounds unsure as much as it's hesitant, like there's more to it than that, and moving away as the dragon tries to futilely grasp for them both of them, her gaze moves from the dark alleyway back to Cain. ]

Move into the shadows, I have an idea.
emblazes: (pic#10446149)

i got u

[personal profile] emblazes 2017-11-05 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Keith was admittedly apprehensive about treating Allura; not because he had any qualms about restoring her health, but there were thoughts of possibly triggering another episode, furthering her illness -- doubly with how things have panned out with the blade and such. She never approved. Even so, it happened without a hitch. He's checked on her periodically thereafter; still resting -- he's not sure about the ETA as for feeling better is. Within twenty-four hours he's assuming. Something he should've asked before taking off.

Only a few hours later, he's popping in and Allura seems to be....well, she's definitely up, but better? S..hould she be? It's out of habit that he nearly rushes in to urge her back onto the bed, counterproductive to everything he'd been waiting for.

He stops about two steps in.]


Allura-?
cutefaced: i'm having fun for the time being (even though i'm gonna be a felon)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-06 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
I bet there are plenty of people who have gone out and haven't been able to find any! But it's okay. We'll definitely find some.

[She has a good feeling about today.

...which is probably for the same reason that he's feeling optimistic, honestly. There's something about not being sick anymore that makes everything feel possible.]


Are you a good swimmer?

[1/2]

[personal profile] rememberher 2017-11-06 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ It isn't, which is why she only continues to smile, adjusting to sit forward even as it dims somewhat. Feet hanging just a little bit above the ground and turning inward slightly. ]

This is their home, their customs, their way of living. It only makes sense that they should celebrate. But for those of us who don't have anything or anyone left, who don't really have a home to go back to...

It doesn't feel right.
politrick: (your modern methods)

[personal profile] politrick 2017-11-06 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not asking for anything from you. [He shrugs; like, obviously he's not changing his mind about cool dragons, but he's not going to make Jae-Ha join team dragon rights if he doesn't want to.]

And you can't really stop me, either.

[cheerful!!]

[2/2]

[personal profile] rememberher 2017-11-06 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ But it's brief, that somewhat distant look in her eyes, and just as quickly she turns to face him again, putting on just as radiant a smile as she had before. It's all right, don't worry about all of that.

She'll just keep going like she always does. Sometimes it's lonely in the light. More so now than ever. ]


But that doesn't mean you shouldn't celebrate yourself! Even if the customs here are a little, um...

[ Touchy-feel-y? Scandalizing? ]

Odd.
cutefaced: the police officer finally just said "i give up" and walked away (you are in the clear)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-06 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
No, but there are a lot of stories about them back home. Our first king was a dragon, even!

[It sounds fake but it is absolutely true, Yona promises.]

When we find a dragon, it'll be really obvious. And it's not like they're going to be able to blend in with the people or the trees or anything.
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[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-06 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Really? Like what?

[...if he's using pick-up lines, Yona either doesn't notice, or she just doesn't mind. She leans forward, curious.]

Can you show me?