❪ 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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[competing]

[ lance nods his head at the direction, even though it's really more a suggestion than a command. he spins in place for a moment, then seems to decide on a direction.

he flicks his gaze towards yona and the egg, a corner of his lip quirking up. ]

If I don't come back in ten minutes, tell Junior I love him.

[ there is a pause as lance seems to realize his joke is kind of in poor taste, because who even knows if this is safe in the first place, but he presses on with a strained laugh, ducking back into the water with a deep breath.

he can only hold his breath up to four minutes anyway. ]

[judicia]

( The fact that she knows what she's doing with that knife is about the only thing that's bringing him any comfort in this situation. She's right, though, if the dragons are this sensitive to the smell of blood, he should be able to draw them to the pen in no time. )

Alright. ( He sighs a little resigned sigh before turning away from her and moving a couple short steps toward the dragons. ) Don't go getting distracted back there.

[meinwaifu]

What sort of vow would it be if I didn't bring my life into it? Surely that's the whole point of offering to share our lives together?

[MORE WEDDING JOKES. He'll still be grinning as he's pulled, standing and making a point of stepping closer the moment he's upright, his body pressed against Jae-ha's. He hears the Shaman's words but seeming pays him no mind, his bright green eyes far too focused on Jae-ha's.]

[It was true, what he had said before. It was uncommon for him to get this close to another human this quickly. The curiosity driving the question of why was more than enough to make a gamble like this worth it, as if wanting to see what could happen if he allowed things to continue at this pace--]

[Turning his hand so he might interlace his fingers with Jae-ha's, he then reaches up with the other, tilting up Jae-ha's face by the chin and stealing his lips for a passionate kiss.]

[judicia]

What about mouth-to-mouth? You know how to do that, right?

( His lips curl into a suggestive smirk. He can see, clear as day, how Venom is looking at him and there's a mischievous part of him approves. His former roommate's not too bad looking himself, Anders has taken notice of that fact often, with how little he wears around his midriff. )

[adelphoi]

[ she would definitely tease him relentlessly if she knew him better.. but for now she just gives him a smile that means i would tease you relentlessly if i knew you better. ]

Well, mayhaps you would be better suited to gather the water crystals.

[unpromising]

[ In Qrow's head— No, there's nothing. It's all swirly things and whatever the effects of alcohol are in his brain. He's switched off most of his rationality, the only thing remaining being his good qualities.

He doesn't touch her - not yet. Not when she seems so nervous about the whole thing. And when she kisses him, he kisses her back. His mouth is bitter - it tastes a lot like whiskey. How this can be alluring is anyone's guess, but his scent is more than that. He smells minty and zesty, with hints of woods and moss.

There's something different with the way Qrow moves. One might think that he's rough with people given how disheveled he looks, but when he touches Rosalind's lips with his, it's gentle but not passionate. He also wants to test the waters with her, after all. ]

let's do jungle a

[razzledazzles]

Slaine!

[Jae-Ha is happy as ever, with the cure distributed and Yona back to health. He keeps checking on her, but he can leave her side to enjoy the company of others and visit some people himself. He's more surprised the two aren't attached at the hip even now.

But, Jae-Ha has his own drink in his hand.]

I have one already. Haven't you tried it? Go on, it's a rare chance to celebrate.

[abyssalflame]

[More like Sadu has been taunting him about it non-stop since then, but--

Wait a damn second, she what? Sid looks mortified, for a change; that one plus the pervert accusation obviously threw him for a loop. He'd been about to sputter flat denials, but the admission of respect makes him pause.]

You accuse me of ridiculous bullshite and try to goad me in one breath, and then say you respect me in another? Pick one already, for crying out loud!

[Perhaps he's a bit slow on the uptake with these things.]

[razzledazzles]

[Goodness, he is having a full relationship talk here. Good thing he fits the role of big brother so well. It comes naturally.]

When two personalities don't match, attempting something like "love" can end up hurting the both of them. One may try to change too much to benefit the other, and the other may become so annoyed by every small difference that doesn't meet their expectations that they develop a bitter feeling they never wanted to have to begin with.

That's only one example. There are times when one person may want to hurt or use another, or things like that, too. That's why true love involves so much trust and hard work.

Mm, but these relationships here aren't always based on 'love,' but just that base attraction. It's short term, so there's probably no damage.

[razzledazzles]

[He's lost in her eyes, her warmth, the feel of her skin and hair. He doesn't know what to do, so he's frozen. His voice is barely above a whisper.]

...I don't know.

[razzledazzles]

Good.

[Turning his eyes back to the ground. He touches down on a rooftop just to launch off again.]

So, name anywhere you'd like to go and I'll take you there.

[razzledazzles]

[Fingers locked together, he really doesn't need the wedding jokes to make this seem too much like commitment. But it's not a commitment he's afraid of if he'd already planned on all of this, right? It's nothing special or different.

But their lips meet, and he's ready and eager to respond in kind, his own body pressing forward to meet flush with Mephisto's and his free hand grabbing at his waist. Just that contact alone sends a rush of power, or something, through him, and Jae-Ha shudders noticeably at it.

Whoa. That was a lot, all at once, and he can't even comprehend what it is. It's not like he wants to stop and test it, either, but something really did happen! How exciting is that? He's getting chills~.]

why

[emblazes]

[There's an audible sigh at that.]

That isn't what a honeymoon's about?!

[It...it partly is, if you're being a jark about it. Keith's focused more on the Exploring Nice Places With Your Partner aspect of it, which is a conditional thing to start with.]

[meinwaifu]

[Yes, good, just another margarita... they may be a little on the strong-side here, but there's only so much liquid she'll actually be able to drink. She can get drunk, but not falling down hold-my-hair drunk.]

[And he's also going to order them some food to share (or a slightly higher quality than typical bar food, given this is a nice place and all) and two glasses of water with a pitcher-- if she's going to insist about it, gosh!]

You know, they come in far more flavors than simply peach... if you'd like to experiment, don't feel as though you have to finish every one. This is on me tonight, after all.

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[r3f4c70r3d]

[ It had barely been a month of finally finding solid lodging before Angel was homeless and out of work once again. She had hopes of returning to Olympia soon, but for now she could at least save and stay at one of Wyver's hostels, she had to stop running from moving on with her life.
Despite her lack of practical skill, taking on odd jobs seemed to be as good a place to start as any, drawing her attention with a sign in this particular shops window and minutes later leaving with a job in the mountains-- only to be bombarded by this stranger.

Angel takes a good step back from where Aranea has planted her lance to size her up (lol.) She doesn't trust. Mercenaries and bandits run in similar circles, and she doesn't trust friendliness to come without


yeah. A price. ]

How long have you been waiting to do that?

[terrantrash]

_{[As much as Slaine'd like to be attached to Yona's hip, even he knows there's a fine line between being concerned and being creepy. They've spent so much time together this past month that a little time apart wouldn't hurt either of them. That and he feels even more short of breath around her than usual since the night he'd spent sharing her bed. Not that...Jae-Ha needs to know about that.]}

I haven't, no. _{[And just because he hasn't doesn't mean he should.]} I probably shouldn't.

[originallutece]

Bloody hell!

[She glares savagely up at the raccoon. She's managed the first branch well enough, that ought to count in her favor.]

And I remember you. Framed for a crime, weren't you?

[punshots]

[ Truth be told, he'd thought about releasing her from her end of the bargain half a dozen times, and that was before he'd stripped down. He doesn't really have any shame - in this sense, anyway - but Sansa is a proper lady, and here he is dragging her into luring dragons into their pen without getting eaten while he gets half-naked.

But he learning it's important to let people do things for him, too - even if she may regret owing him any kind of favor when all of this is said and done.

He grins wryly at her as he balances the pocket knife in his hand, not quite daring to attempt any more flips with it. He much prefers his pistols... ]

'Spose so...still, you think they could've at least let us use cow blood or something... [ He glances down at the blade again. Ugh...he really doesn't want to do this. ]

Let me just...apologize in advance, if we get eaten by any dragons.

Re: The Undrowned - Closed to Lucy

[illuminescent]

[She's on a mission, and that mission is to ignore how much she misses Edmund, and how desperate his loss makes her feel. So far she's been good at making that mission work; up the in the trees it was easy to forget, even though she can't forget she's not in Narnia, not at all.

And Jon, he has been such a good friend. Kind and loyal and so dedicated to her happiness. What a rare and rich thing, to have a friend like Jon.

She comes back down a little while later to find him; the heat is getting to her, until it's so hazy that she thinks-

-surely not-

She sees his clothes and his furs and gathers them up, and then comes to find him, and her smile is pure mischief.]

Yes, I'm all right.

NSFW FROM HERE BTW.......

[meinwaifu]

[Likewise, Mephisto is dealing with a rush of his own -- but something far different than what Jae-ha is feeling. The moment their lips touch, he feels an odd flutter in his chest that pulls in tight, his heart quite nearly skipping a beat. His hand moves fro Jae-ha's chin to around the back of his neck, holding him close even as he starts to turn him, trying to press him up against a part of the altar itself.]

[He's ever mindful of his fangs, though paying far less mind to Jae-ha's, as if not caring in the least if his tongue gets scratched a bit... hell, maybe enjoying the slight danger in it more than he should.]

[There are other things he should be thinking about right now -- already he can tell something is different, as if he sense Jae-ha in a way he couldn't before. but instead, he's far too focused on chasing this... feeling that having Jae-ha in his arms like this is inviting. He doesn't want to let him go. He wants to kiss him more and more, hold him closer, and let this moment last as long as possible...]

[Maybe this pact was more dangerous than he thought?]

[originallutece]

You need not apologize.

[She means it, too. Rosalind nods towards Sansa, silently inviting her to walk closer to the barn and around, away from the dragons. They're in no real danger, not while Sansa is near her, but still: best not to tempt fate.]

I assume your mother resembles me in some way?

[courageunforgotten]

[It's a small sort of halfway smile that crosses his face at that.]

Fuzzy as my memories are, I'm not really convinced that's the case.

[But no argument is no argument so he'll take it. As Mipha yawns again, he starts to straighten up again himself before holding a gloved hand out to her.]

Are you okay to walk back?

[Carrying her still isn't entirely off the table.]

[punshots]

[ He doesn't notice the leaves as he's falling - just the quickly approaching ground, the rush of wind in his ears, THIS IS IT, THIS IS THE END FOR HIM...so he squeezes his eyes shut.

...And he lands on something crunchy. Okay.

After a moment of just lying there, making well and truly sure he's no longer falling to his imminent death, Prompto peels his eyes open, observing first the pile of leaves he's landed in, and then Merlin in front of him. ]

- Wait, so you really didn't have a plan?!

[ the words you are looking for are THANK YOU, prompto... ]

[unweave]

[ She throws her head back and groans just a little. It's as if Rosalind was already privy to what motivates the dragoon. ]

Do I look like a chump to you? We've established easy isn't the right word. What kind of 'bait' do I look like, really.

[sullenstallion]

Then maybe I did do something after all.

[His tone is incredulous still. He doesn't believe he helped at all, but at least he can handle blood?]

It's got nothing to do with bravery. I was just there, so I did it. It's not like I enjoyed wiping blood away from people's eyes.