❪ 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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[originallutece]

You used to live on a planet with magic. Surely it can't be that unusual an ability.

[terrantrash]

_{[She's not wrong, he had been tired enough to fall asleep right away earlier on...but it was different, sharing a bed with her. For some reason he can't keep his mind quiet tonight. He feels uncomfortable in his skin, like he wants to shed it, the closer he gets to her.]}

No, Lady Yona...it isn't your fault. _{[That's not a lie - it's definitely him, not her.]} I just have a lot on my mind.

[meinwaifu]

[He doesn't mind -- what does he have to spend money on? He doesn't need to eat as often as humans, doesn't sleep enough to need his own home for paying rent... most of the funds he has just go into the occasional food binge and alcohol.]

[...you know, maybe there's a reason he's kinda depressed.]

[But their food and drinks get here soon enough! But he'll still start with his drink, mentally debating whether he should chug this one too.]

You know, I might just join you with one of those as well... this one certainly does its job, but admittedly, it is a bit unpleasant to drink.

[But it's sure sitting well with him by now, snickering every so often to himself. Which is the only reason that he offers--]

Still want to try a sip?

[deathstiny]

Or you could come up with something more fitting.

[He reaches up, and if Merlin isn't quick, he will get some very hard knuckles rapping on his skull.]

In my opinion, you bear far greater resemblance to a 'walnut'.

[frombetrayal]

[To be completely honest, Haru hadn't been paying much attention to the people around them. Now that they've been more or less pointed out (thanks, shaman), her gaze lingers on one of the couples maybe a fraction of a second too long, and she turns her head, looking distinctly uncomfortable.

Ah... this is a familiar sort of awkward.]

O-our apologies... for wasting your time.

[She bows quickly to the shaman, who is watching them with an expression that almost looks amused, and turns to follow Shinjiro.]

Aragaki-kun, maybe we should... go.

[It's cold outside, but at least people aren't getting it on out there? Probably.]

[terrantrash]

_{[Let him live.]}

I have some...but I don't know if any of it will be useful.

[politrick]

[He's at greater risk for losing his footing and going totally underwater again if he tries to dodge, so he just doesn't. He'll take his head-knocking like a man.

Or he'll still cringe and whine a little, but whatever.]

Me? Definitely not. Would you rather be... an apricot?

[an apricot.]

[punshots]

Yyyyyeah, but there were pret-ty specific people back there who were able to use it. [ Namely: royalty. ]

Are you, like...secretly a duchess, or something? [ He gasps, as if realizing something. ] Is this why you told me to call you Madame?

[adelphoi]

[ it's difficult to know whether or not it worked, whether or not she has inherited some.. ability. it's not quite the same as magic, not something you feel as you feel aether and mana, but it certainly feels.. well, easy. her fingers know where to go, she is able to center him in the frame, knows just when to click the shutter.

maybe it's just from watching him do it so many times, but.. well, it certainly feels natural. lowering the camera, she tilts her head while studying the image on the screen. ]

Very cute. What a handsome subject.

[politrick]

Mm. [Yes, thank you, feel free to leave offerings at his feet... No, he'd rather Prompto's skull be intact than his manners, in the end.

Ah, but, while he's being jostled every which way here, as bros do-] Oh—you saw the signs...?

[It was nice right up until somebody thought he wanted to be on either end of a needle again. Syringes are still scary and weird, my dude.]

[originallutece]

No.

[She says that very flatly. And she's a touch stiff now, because this is a sore subject, even twenty years later.]

Madame is my title. As I was not allowed to claim the title of doctor, it serves in its place. And while I was once considered to be part of the upper echelon of British society, I was not a duchess, nor does it have anything to do with my abilities.

[cutefaced]

Do you want to talk about it?

[Her expression is concerned - if something is weighing on his mind so heavily as to keep him awake now, it must be really serious.]

I don't know if I can help, but sometimes getting it off your chest can make whatever you're thinking about easier to deal with...

[meinwaifu]

[Never]

Care to elaborate? I'm afraid the only experience I have in wrangling wild animals is in dealing with children.

--ah, that too was a joke, by the way!

[GOTTA POINT IT OUT CAUSE HE KNOWS HE AIN'T GONNA LAUGH]

[deathstiny]

[An apricot. Wrathion actually settles down a little and takes a long moment to try and reason this out. Maybe its the water clouding his thoughts, but he doesn’t see the resemblance.

Merlin is much closer to the color of an apricot than he is.]

What on Azeroth does that even mean?

[originallutece]

A celebration, I suppose. They're excited by the full moon. It's not entirely unprecedented, but--

[For once in her life, Rosalind doesn't finish a sentence. She's just a touch distracted by a couple a little ways away, and she stares for just a few seconds too long, her cheeks flushed. And that's-- that's absurd, and she scowls as she glances away.]

In any case. It's nothing more than a native holiday.

[terrantrash]

_{[No he doesn't want to talk about it but he knows she's going to make him anyway. There's a small shake of his head as he forces himself to move back toward the bed, swallowing. She looks even more beautiful in the moonlight now than she did earlier.]}

I just...I don't feel like I should be here. Someone like me shouldn't be sharing a bed with someone like you.

[punshots]

[ He opens his mouth to say just that - to say it was nothing, because ultimately, it hadn't felt like a sacrifice. He'd done everything that he could for her because he loves her, and so it had never felt like a burden, even when he felt so stretched thin that calling up the strength to go on was no simple task. But that wasn't on her - it's on him, for not being strong enough. Or as strong as he should be, perhaps, as they had made it through. He only wishes he could have done more.

But there's no point in worrying about that now, and at least he sees that. His hand unfolds against her cheek, cupping it gently as his thumb sweeps her cheekbone. ]

Then I guess I'll say...you're welcome. If I was strong, it's only because you showed me how to be.

[politrick]

You don't know?

[No, actually, it's nonsense— but he still lets it hang there for a moment before he shrugs.] I like apricots more than walnuts. Consider that one a compliment.

[This conversation is the punishment for shoving him in a lake.]

[hannya]

[Majima's eye narrows, but it's more with skepticism than sharper suspicion. He'd mostly dismissed the theory that Ros hired him with weird ulterior motives, but she's making him wonder again.]

You do it, then. My knife's too sharp for somethin' shallow.

[Majima isn't thrilled with the idea, but they may as well get this show on the road.]

Where exactly are you gonna go when the dragon comes tearin' through here?

[cutefaced]

No! Why would I want to try it if it's unpleasant?

[...uhhh

She wanted to order a whole one before, but okay, sure, whatever Yona...

She sips at her margarita, and occasionally reaches out to grab a bit of food - hopefully she won't wind up with a hangover, although to prevent it, she'll have to actually drink some water.

Which she is stubbornly ignoring.]

Why would you order it in the first place if it tastes bad?

clarke griffin | the 100

[romancekiller]

the end to the epidemic;

a) [it had been over a month that the sickness had started only to become steadily worse as they try to procure the ingredients for the cure while clarke had been running herself to the ground trying to tend to everyone as best as she could even at the times she felt completely useless since the symptoms were getting worse for people affected.

it's a complete relief when the news spreads that the cure has been developed and ready to distribute in addition to being enough for everyone affected. she doesn't miss the fact her name is also written on the outposts giving her credit for her aide but honestly it's a bit too much especially when it's not something she considers to be necessary given she was just doing her job.

she wanders around trying to spot anyone who is still in need of the cure and when she does, she soon approaches them to offer to administer the cure] Hey— are you holding up okay? I have the cure with me so I can help you get better in no time.

b) [later once she has made her rounds to administer the cure to the rest of the people who need it, she inhales sharply before she settles down on the ground. the exhaustion seems to be catching up with her but now that this is all over with she finally lets herself rest] I'm glad that's finally over with.

should i stay or should i go?;

[it's unsettling as always hearing darma's words in her dreams but it's clear for clarke that she doesn't particularly plan on allying herself with either faction. she still doesn't trust any of this but she figures it's better to keep her options open to be able to go between both places for the sake of more information gathering.

if anyone happens to pass by she might approach out of curiosity to get a some idea how many people are staying or going back] So are you planning on heading out or staying in Wyver?

wildcard;

[choose your own adventure! i am totally open to any of the other prompts. alternative hit up me up throned and i can write up a special closed starter]

[cajolery]

[ Sadly, nothing will ever dissuade her once she's set her mind to something. Which is why she's just kicking off her leggings, leaving her in just a short chemise—revealing to her, but probably downright modest by the standards of their workplace. She shifts a little awkwardly once she's done setting her clothes aside, her gaze slanting towards... er, him. His face. ]

I should think so! Speak no more of it—as if I would allow you to go about this alone.

[ Really, she wouldn't be able to call herself a knight if she did that! She doesn't seem to realize that Archer is more than capable of fending for himself... which is why she picks her spear up from where it was leaning against the stable wall and shoulders it. ]

Now, worry not—I shall defend you should we find ourselves in danger.

[ She has a robust dragon-slaying resume, after all. ]

[cutefaced]

[Yona frowns slightly.]

What do you mean by that... "someone like you," and "someone like me"? In a place like this, we're both just "someone," aren't we?

[deathstiny]

[Wrathion’s expression predictably sours, but it is not as sour as it could be.]

I suppose there are worse fates. Now then — go and treat yourself, won’t you? I do not work for free, no matter how charming you might imagine yourself to be.

[He withdraws the previously offered crystal as he says it.]

[adelphoi]

[ his hand is warm, and she smiles against it, a good smile, a real smile. she has had so little occasion for smiling for far too many weeks. still, she shakes her head. he was born strong. for all he has experienced, all that he has been through, and endured, facing the circumstances of his birth, the loss of his home, his friends, and to still find reason to smile..

well, that's a sort of strength that's rare and precious. but she need not say it now. ]

Go on and get yourself cleaned up.

[ she says instead, kissing the pad of his thumb. ]

All the sooner for you to come back to me.

[ and she'll ready 'dinner'... hehehhhhh ]