❪ 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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[meinwaifu]

[FOR NOW...]

[Also wow way to drag him away from his new husband for nothing!! ...not that he can deny being immediately intrigued, for Shima to go out of his way to show him something.]

Oh? Something I might appreciate?

[worldlyafflictions]

I found some old stuff on my phone I forgot about--[He doesn't want Mephisto to think he can get more, ok]--and since I figure nearly dying for ya isn't really my thing, this is probably better as a repayment, ya know?

[He pulls his phone out, fiddling with it until he's got his movie library up and turns his phone around so Mephisto can see an episode of some anime pulled up on his screen.]

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[meinwaifu]

[SUDDENLY LEANING IN CLOSE TO LOOKING AT THE SCREEN, MAYBE EVEN GRABBING SHIMA'S WRIST--]

What!? Is that-- the special OVA for Magical Girl Momo-chan, only available on the ultra-limited release blu-ray special edition box set!?

[meinwaifu]

...why did you have this on your phone?

[Look, he knows better than to look a gift horse in the mouth, but this is Shima.]

[worldlyafflictions]

Uuuuh [????] wow, is it?? Yumi-chan was messing with my libraries a while ago, it mighta been then... It looks like it's even downloaded though, cause it's limited edition, huh? It's not like we've got any streaming here anyway...

Ya wanna see if I can Airdrop it?

[meinwaifu]

[He has decided he doesn't care anymore about why Shima has it and accepts the flimsy lie without question--]

Yes-- yes, of course! Ah, wait, but make a copy first in case the file gets corrupted while sending! You can't be too careful with technology these days!

[...]

[H-He looks so happy.]

[worldlyafflictions]

[Hey shut up it's an entirely possible fiction.

Anyway, seeing Mephisto so obviously happy about this makes Shima kind of want to snatch it away--that'd just be karma, wouldn't it?? But oh well, he wanted to make it even with the whole getting-shot thing, and he's got like ten more episodes, so there might be an opportunity later.]

Jeez, you're the kinda guy who unboxes new games with gloves on, aren't ya.

[Nevermind that he always wears gloves. Makes the copy before setting up the Airdrop connection so he can pass the copy over.]

1/3

[meinwaifu]

[Wow holding out on him?? smh.]

[But man, he will happily watch that one episode over and over until he has the damn thing memorized, and will probably still enjoy it every time he watches it. With the file downloaded, his eyes grow wide and shining -- god, he actually has anime again!!]

Ahh... and just like that, life has meaning again! [This would be a much darker sentiment if Shima knew what he went through with Yona the other day. As it is, it comes out like a joke.]

[But the next sentence definitely does not--]

Thank you, Shima-kun! I truly appreciate it, from the bottom of my heart! [Sparkle sparkle]

[meinwaifu]

[...]

[Wait.]

[Why did he say that? Shoos those sparkles away.]

[meinwaifu]

Ah, that is... I'm grateful! I suppose...

[...]

[Is he even more drunk than he thought?? Since when does he thank people?? Let alone, Shima???]

[worldlyafflictions]

Hmmmm~ [Examines the screen of his own phone as if he's discovered something very interesting.]

Is 13 episodes a whole season?

[meinwaifu]

...that depends on the series. It can be an entire season, an entire series, or simply one cour of a longer running series.

[Suddenly sounding a little less enthusiastic than before -- still mulling over that reaction he gave just now. It was more than the reaction itself that bothered him. That would be easy enough to explain away with alcohol.]

[But he honestly feels... gratitude? Almost as if he feels some intense inner desire to return the favor somehow -- despite this pretty clearly being a gift in thanks for saving his ass back in Olympia.]

Why?

[worldlyafflictions]

It looks like I have a bunch more episodes on here about Momo-chan's magical adventures, but since I haven't watched it myself, I wasn't sure how complete that was.

[Can Shima passive-aggressively antagonize Mephisto into feeling like a demon again, is that possible?]

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[meinwaifu]

--and you were holding out on me!?

[meinwaifu]

Send me all of them! Right now!

[Huh. Maybe it as a fluke, this sounds more natural.]

[worldlyafflictions]

Eeeeh [Cradles his phone away protectively] Ya've only save my life once, ya know! Before that you were responsible for a lot of suffering!

[meinwaifu]

Oh? That's rather rich coming from you.

[At least Mephisto was shady and untrustworthy from the start??]

[worldlyafflictions]

Oooh aah, I'm wounded, Pheles-san... I'm talking about my personal suffering though, ya know?

[nyeh nyeh.]

[meinwaifu]

You say that as thought you expect me to care. I do hope that little drunken slip-up a moment ago [Which is TOTALLY ALL IT WAS] hasn't made you forget that I'm a demon?

[worldlyafflictions]

Ah, so just the one episode was good enough after all. In that case I should probably delete these off my phone, since who knows how long I'll need ta make this guy last. It'd be better ta have that space available...

[HE CLEARLY HASN'T FORGOTTEN]

[meinwaifu]

[No no, clearly he has!]

[Because with a snap of his fingers, that phone is his now.]

[worldlyafflictions]

--Eh?! Hey, it's no fun if ya cheat!

[meinwaifu]

Fufufu... it's hardly cheating when you already know what I'm capable of! Did you really think you could gain the upperhand over me so easily? You should know better than to underestimate me.

[Also gonna go ahead and start mailing himself all those videos please and thank.]

[worldlyafflictions]

I thought that trick as a time-stop one.

[Sulks, sliding down on the cushions.]

[meinwaifu]

[brb renaming all his contacts to nonsensical things so he'll have to message everyone to figure it all out--]

[...he leaves Kamiki-san's alone, if it's there. If it's not, he'll add it with a nonsensical name -- and a note hidden in all the contact settings that says "For when she wakes up."]

[Don't say he never did anything nice!!]

Oh no, that was teleporting! You didn't think I'd be limited to simply teleporting myself, did you? Though the range may be limited, it's still one of the few powers I have access to.