• Event • [Global] Light and Lightning

[Symbri]

Quest

It was perhaps an inevitability that threats would appear, this fact didn't particularly scare Symbri she'd had the time to steel her heart even if she opposed the idea of violence. When the men with pitchforks a appeared Symbri left the weight of her companion to the girl who was helping them and gave them both the most reassuring smile she could muster.

“I'll take care of these men, if they choose to fight us, I'm not afraid, but they should be.”

In two parts she tried to both reassure herself and allies while leaving an empty threat in the air for those that would fight her. Fight or flight the name of this game, but if her allies could flee while she fought she would be happy, if she accepted few wounds she could catch up to those she'd sworn to protect. She wouldn't die right? She wasn't ready for that fate the adrenaline in her veins was all the measurement she got however her mind was trying to betray her and have her flee. Your strong Symbri, An immortal has chosen you twice now, perhaps it was a illusion but there was truth to those words, even if she was a failure she'd been chosen she must have something in her worth choosing she just had to find it.

“Get moving I'll catch up, I promise.”

With that Symbri ran forward and vaulted towards the man with the spear before changing directions to vault towards the man with the club, the spear wasn't something she wanted to impale herself on and the element of surprise never hurt. Her goal was to land a kick to the mans face before quickly retreating to plan a second attack. If she could harass them without giving them time to plan counter attacks against her.

“You won't beat me here heathens, I've been chosen!”

She hoped her own words could invigorate her she didn't see herself intimidating her attackers but she had to do her best if not for herself than for those who counted on her, more than her life now hung in the balance.

[Elijah Ki'Ouj]

Elijah sometimes got distracted, especially when women were involved and unfortunately his curiosity got the better of him here. Wondering who his companion, Tristan, had the pleasure of spending the short time with. Sneaking up to the window the Duke had exited from the smuggler stepped up onto his toes and peered into the hut. He had to hold back a chuckle when he saw the wildly attractive savage laying in the bed, apparently she had enjoyed their time together no matter how short.

Smirking the mortalborn turned around to congratulate the other man on his conquest only to see the tail end of him disappearing into the forest. Looking between him and the armed woman who seemed plenty capable of caring for herself he made a split second decision. Shaking his head at his own idiocy he chased after the noble into the forest, following the same trajectory of the Duke until he too stumbled across the clearing.

Fighting back a stray branch as he came into the area he sighed, leaning forward to catch his breath. "I bloody hate forests." The son of Edasha scanned the area quickly and was a little confused. "What are you doing?" The aged smuggler raised an eyebrow at the man knelt between the two shrines in the middle of a random jungle. Maybe he expressed his faith differently from the noble but random forest prayers were definitely not in his résumé.

Looking between the two shrines he decided to examine them for anything out of place or useful to the two men, perhaps there was something about the shrines. Besides, with the current events of the night Elijah was of the belief that pretty much anything could happen. "Don't you think shrines here are a bit odd? I don't think any of those wild folk back there worship them." He looked back at the noble again as he searched for anything interesting, his spare hand fingering the flask in his pocket.

[Vincent D'Ordyn]

Vincent quietly let Symbri take up a position under his right arm as the began moving towards the outside of the village. Though with his Taithir abilities running the help wasn't necessary, but it was welcome and Vincent wasn't about to belittle the kindness his charge was trying to show him. Though their smooth sailing was short lived as three of the villagers moved to block their path forward. Two clubs and one pitchfork.

As Symbri extracted herself for Vincent and moved forward to intercept the men, giving well meaning instructions to the young village girl and a somewhat reassuring smile to try and cover the fear Vincent was sure was beginning to well up in her as it was in him. Looking down at the girl, and though he still hurt gave her a small nod in the direction of the edge of the village. "As soon as you see an opening you run for the clearing, we'll be right behind you." With that Vincent stepped up beside Symbri. "You take the one on the right, I'll take the two on the left. Noble intentions are good and all, but you're no use to be dead or captured. We make it out of her together, or we end here together." Though no sooner had he said that than a somewhat familiar woman sprang from between two of the hovels and engaged the three armed villagers.

"Correction..." Vincent began, "Help her, as soon as you see an opening to disengage and run for the clearing you do that, I'll do the same." With that Vincent sprang forward, a ethereal tower shield forming on his left arm and a brilliant blade of light coalescing into existence in his right hand. As Vincent rushed the three men, he raised his shield and aimed for one of the men with a club, looking to ram into him and hopefully push him out of the way and off balance, at the same time he kept his eye on the man with the pitchfork, as it was the only weapon in the group that had any kind of reach.

[Pegasus]

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Tristan

The Duke of Oakleigh did not want to be caught up in the fighting - he was, after all, a lover not a fighter! He made his way to the clearing and there, he saw two shrines.

Tristan gave a prayer, a very heartfelt one, to the two Immortals who were involved here. He didn't want bloodshed, but of course considering the nature of the two Immortals, a bloodless solution might not be on the cards.

...... (cont'd)

Vivian

Vivian, meanwhile, was of a directly opposite viewpoint to her team-mate. It was strange to think, really, that two people who served the same Immortal here might be so different, but perhaps that was where their strength was, in truth - in their difference. Vivian was focused on the mission and she fought as much as she needed to in order to reach her objective, and no more than that. She had, after all, the heart of a soldier and Vivian was clear - they had to complete the mission, get to the rendezvous point and do so as efficiently and quickly as possible

So it was that, as Vivian backed off towards the exit, she saw that the other two were still fighting. Vivian was faced with a choice. Fight alongside them or move further back? If she fought alongside them, then who knew what would happen?

If she moved - then their team would certainly reach the rendezvous before the other team.
..... (cont'd)

Elijah

After a brief pause, Elijah too decided that legging it was the better course of action and he ran to the forest. There, he came across Tristan and he wondered at the noble man's behaviour as he saw him praying. Elijah decided that the better course of action was to search the shrines and see if he came across anything interesting or unusual. He didn't, but his questions were good ones. Why were the shrines here?

..... (cont'd)

Vincent & Symbri

The two of them stood together, comrades in the fight and they worked together, also, as a team. It was appropriate that they did. Symbri felt the adrenaline soaring in her and she promised the "heathens" that they would not be victorious here this trial. She leapt forward, utilising her acrobatic skills to ensure that she had the element of surprise and she jumped, appearing to be aiming for the one with the spear, but actually moving for the one with the club.

Vincent, meanwhile, went for the same man and between the two of them, they felled the man wielding the club. That still left the others and more were coming. Vivian was moving away, backing off, but there were a lot of villagers with more coming every moment. What would they do?

(cont'd....)

Team Ilaren

Two of them at the shrines saw a strange sort of glow start to form. They didn't know it, but it was happening as Vivian stepped backwards, coming towards them.

Team Qylios

One of the three men was down, they both now had men with pitchforks attacking them, and more with clubs running up. They were faced, again, with the same choice. Fight or flight

Hey all - so your posts are as above. OOC info is below!

OOC Stuff!

Timing etc

Sincere apologies for the 2 day delay. I was waiting for a pc to post and then I missed a day because, holidays. I will post again on Tuesday 9th January. I will do this no matter how many of you have posted.
PM me if you've got any questions.

All

There will be one winning team. That is the team who meets their objective first. Any questions, please PM me.

Team Ilaren

You are UNITED. TWO of you have reached the shrine.

Team Qylios

You are united. NONE of you have reached the shrine.

[Tristan Venora]

Tristan already loved Ilaren a lot, but he came to the conclusion that he would love her even more if she helped Vivian and also kept the savages from dying. He had half expected her to show up and talk to him after his prayer (and he had of course expected Qylios to do the same because they were both nice Immortals), but nothing happened which either meant that she was not happy – or that she had decided not to waste any time, but simply do what he had asked her to. He chose to believe the latter because he was a very optimistic man, and she was his Ilaren!

He had been worried when Elijah had disappeared (Had he died? Had he been captured by the savages? Randomly teleported to a new place?), but then the man suddenly showed up, and the young duke breathed a sigh of relief. “I hate forests as well”, he remarked somewhat dryly. “Unfortunately my duchy is full of them! As for what I’m doing, I was praying. That’s what you usually do in front of shrines. And yes, it’s pretty odd that there are shrines here. I think the Immortals put them here, and they are part of our mission!”

“By the way, do you still have your flask?” he then asked. He was feeling a bit better now that he wasn’t alone in the forest anymore even though Ilaren still hadn’t said or done anything. “You should drink from it! The stuff that’s in there makes you really strong and fast, and …” He broke off abruptly, stared and pointed. There was a strange glow in front of the shrines now! Maybe Ilaren had decided to open a portal for them?

“Vivian, where are you?” he screamed because he didn’t want to leave her here in case Ilaren had really opened a portal and stepped closer to the strange glowing thing. The portal would probably close again soon. “We need you here! Run! Run as fast you can!”

[Vivian Shiryu]

The other two finally got in gear and started to move, and things were looking good for the battle. There was something vaguely familiar about the other man, but she couldn't quite place it, not with her mind all fogged over from Ilaren's brew as it was. Still, things were going well, and it looked like they'd have the enemies in hand shortly. Then she heard Tristan calling for her from the jungle interior and swore.

The knight hesitated for a moment, then growled and made a wide, heavy swing to give herself some space. Then she turned and ran into the forest, in the direction of her companions. It wasn't in her nature to leave a fight unfinished, but the ones left in the village at least had some one with them who could fight, Tristan and Elijah were not warriors. If they had gotten into trouble, they'd need her help to get out of it. She could only hope she could get to them before something really bad happened.

When she got to them, she growled at seeing there was no threat, then skidded to a halt in front of the alter of Ilaren, shielding her eyes from the glow. "That's...bright. What's going on here?" she asked, her tone concerned. It was alter to her liege, so she doubt it was a threat, but finding one out here was...odd. "Think this thing is our mission?" she asked the other two, her voice curious, though she kept her guard up and kept looking behind them for enemies.

[Elijah Ki'Ouj]

The smuggler chuckled at the comment of the noble, it was amusing how trivial he made it sound that he had his own Duchy. You would think it a completely common thing if you only heard Tristan talk about it. Still at least he agreed that it was odd they had found such strange shrines in the middle of a jungle. "Maybe they did put them here, I very much doubt the natives did it." The mortalborn continued to search as he talked.

Elijah's search of the alters were unfortunately fruitless but as he returned towards the noble it appeared he had no need to search. At the mention of the flask he did remove it and examine it, briefly but again decided to save it. He didn't need the strength Tristan was talking about right this second, he was doing just fine as it was. Of course he was quickly taken away from the flask and to something else as the man pointed at him with a panicked expression.

"What is it, what are you pointing at, is it a spider?" Elijah began to turn and pat at his shoulders until he noticed it, the glow that was previously hidden from him. "Erm, well that's new." Elijah's eyebrows raised as he looked at the strange light, confused but not afraid of it he looked back to the noble. "What do you suppo..." He was cut off as he began shouting for the knight, their companion who was not yet present.

It was all moving so fast and Elijah just watched the man, wondering if shouting was the best idea, who knew what was lurking in the jungle or maybe the savages would come. It seemed they were in luck though as the only thing to arrive was Vivian, armed, ready and clearly expecting some kind of threat. "Honestly Vivian I don't know but I am pretty sure they didn't make it." He gestured nonchalantly over his shoulder to where he had come from. "Either way I much prefer strange ethereal glow to armed jungle people." The smuggler smiled what could only be described as a reassuring smile, although, it was not too convincing.

[Pegasus]

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And so, Team Ilaren made it, together, to the clearing. Tristan, Vivian and Elijah each of them stood together in the clearing and there, starting at the shrines, the light glowed more and more brightly. Tristan yelled for Vivian to hurry up and she made the decision which, as it turned out, decided the game. As they stood, the ethereal light swirled around them, glowing brighter and brighter still until, in fact, they could not see anything other than the glow, swirling around them. It wasn't blinding, just warm and comforting and all encompassing.

Out in the main village, too, the light level first rose and then the lights, like fireflies and then like will'o'wisps and then, like glow-worms and torches started to twinkle and then swirl. They too found themselves completely wrapped up in the sudden, swirling.

As the light surrounded them all, the villagers, the clearing, all of it began to clear away and there, instead, was ....


something quite else.

OOC Stuff!

OOC Info

Congratulations to Team Ilaren you are the winners of this part of your Global plot. Well done, all three!
Consolations to Team Qylios.

What happens now is:
1) I will review this thread.
2) Team Ilaren will now move on to the next stage, where a single winner will be chosen.
3) Then, there will be a consolation thread / spin off thread for those not going through.

The review will be up in the next day or two, as will the next stage of the thread. Well done, all, I hope you enjoyed the thread!

[Pegasus]

Team Ilaren Follow Up Thread!

Review pending - apologies for delay.

[Pegasus]

Firstly, apologies for the delay in this review - it took me longer than I thought it would! I hope you all enjoyed this thread - congratulations to Team Ilaren and commiserations to Team Qylios, but well done all on a game well played. Please do let me know if I've missed anything in your individual review, I'm just a pm away. Thanks again!

Vincent

Points

XP: 20

Fame: +20

Loot

For bravery and leadership, you gain the following additions to your Qylios mark

Bound Tongue (Minor)

The Favored is able to understand one Fluent Language of those they have Bonded. The selected language can be changed once per trial.

"Hold the Line!"

The Favored is able to bolster the morale of any who stand with them. The call rings out and dispels fear in the defenders, whether mundane or magical. Those affected by the shout gain a small boost in stamina and the use of a shield. The effects of this ability last for ten bits, and can only overcome magical fear effects from other Marks of the same tier or lower. Any fear effects caused by Domain Magic can be overcome as follows: Favored can overcome Magic at a Competent level or lower, Adored can overcome Expert level or lower, and Exalted can overcome Master level or lower.

Knowledge

Blade: A sword is not ideal for cutting vines
Blade: Sword of light is versatile and useful in emergencies
Blade: Backwards thrust
Blade: Aiming for the opponent with furthest reach
Detection: Taking in all of your surroundings.
Detection: Survey the scene before a combat
Discipline: Resisting baser urges
Endurance: Pain of a wound to the side
Endurance: Keeping focused when wounded
Endurance: Packing a wound is painful
Intelligence: Consider your environment carefully
Leadership: Instructions in battle
Mark Ability: Sword of Light: Works in low light
Mark Ability: Nobility's Endurance: Helpful in close combat
Negotiation: Being clear and logical
Negotiation: Putting forward good reasons for trying
Persuasion: Being clear that you're reasonable in your behaviour
Persuasion: Explaining that you had no other option.
Stealth: Using Immortal granted abilities stealthily
Unarmed Combat: Knee strike

Location: Scaltoth Jungles

Tristan

Points

XP: 20

Fame:+20

Loot

For your strength and seduction use in this thread, you have gained the following abilities in your Zanik mark:

Temptations (Minor)

When in use, the Elithem aura is able to extend briefly from the character to another individual within arms reach. The aura acts as a transmitter and receiver, implanting suggestions into the person's thoughts while the character receives impressions of the individuals' interests and desires. The ability may only be used on 1 person at a time.(Certain skills, like meditation, may prevent this ability from working.)

Elithem's Light (Minor)

The aura is able to envelop the character for a short period of time, allowing them to recover from being dazed. Light emits from them during this time, resisting any and all toxins that prevent consciousness and acts as a barrier against the character and the outside world. This ability is a trigger effect and will automatically activate when the player is dazed. It will last only until the character regains full consciousness. This ability has the potential to massively drain the character's energy.

You will also get a follow-up thread with Harpy, as discussed with her.

Knowledge

Acrobatics: Climbing through windows
Detection: Consider your surroundings
Discipline: Compare to previous experience to remind yourself it could be weirder!
Discipline: Stopping yourself from making love to do something more important.
Etiquette: Some things are more important than making love to savages
Etiquette: Apologise if you hurt someone
Leadership: Shouting directives to companions
Mark Ability: Eye of the Beholder: Works across cultures
Persuasion: The use of non-verbal communication
Persuasion: Use simple, shared language.
Persuasion: Why we should leave, now.
Psychology: Feeling worried about your companions can lead to guilt
Psychology: Aim for minimal bloodshed
Seduction: Tell her you've never met anyone like her
Seduction: More difficult when she doesn't speak your language
Seduction: When communication fails, kiss her
Seduction: Be gentle
Seduction: Ask her name......
Seduction: Whisper sweet nothings in her ear.
Unarmed Combat: Wrestling: Freeing yourself from a prone position
Unarmed Combat: Wrestling: Making sure you're on top


Location: Scaltoth Jungles

Vivian

Points

XP: 20

Fame:20

Loot

For your part in this thread, Vivian has been granted the mark of Palenon. Ilaren's mark gives you the following:

Elemental Manipulation - Lightning (Minor)	The character is able to control a small amount of lightning in relatively close proximity to themselves. Limited to a single bolt of lightning that can travel 20 feet before dissipating. Capable of throwing one lightning bolt every bit. If the bolt hits, it can cause shocking pains and numbness to any struck body part. Alcohol intoxication diminishes the power of this ability.
Sparked Interests I	Add an extra three skill points to one of the following skills: Unarmed Combat, Brewing, Singing, or Endurance. Any skill points granted by this Mark can break the 100 point cap on skills.
Life of the Party	The character is able to share their emotions with a crowd within a short range around them for a single break. Greater levels of alcoholic intoxication increases the power of this ability.

Please adjust your CS appropriately.

Knowledge

Blades: Sword: Non-lethal blows
Blades: Sword: Fighting multiple opponents.
Blades: Sword: Defending others
Detection: Consider your surroundings
Detection: Peering around a corner
Detection: The unmistakable sound of sex
Discipline: Making immediate moral judgements.
Endurance: An unusual sensation of drunk
Endurance: Note the small details in your body
Investigation: Putting together clues to ascertain where you are
Investigation: Considering your options
Investigation: Unusual noises can be clues
Leadership: Taking charge of civilians
Medicine: Basic wound care
Medicine: Applying bindings
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Aim it with movement.
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Use your voice to line up your target
Ranged Weapon: Bow: Close range head shots
Resistance: Long term effects of alcohol
Stealth: Staying hidden in a village
Stealth: Use the outskirts of residential areas
Stealth: Use the environment to hide
Stealth: Stay in shadows and listen
Tactics: Sometimes, risk taking is appropriate


Location: Scaltoth Jungles

Elijah

Points

XP: 20

Fame:+20

Loot

Ilaren's Flask: While the others have lost any dregs of Ilaren’s brew, your flask still remains full. When you drink of it, Ilaren will come to you in a moment of need. Make sure it is truly a moment of need, for this will only happen once.

Knowledge

Detection: Consider your surroundings
Detection: Searching for doors.
Endurance: Enduring physical discomfort
Endurance: Cuts are very painful!
Intelligence: Always make sure to check on who others have been sleeping with
Intelligence: Question actions and motives
Interrogation: Ask key questions
Investigation: Consider weather patterns to determine geographical location
Investigation: Find weak spots in restraints
Investigation: Identify the best way into a building
Investigation: Likely places to hide a body
Negotiation: Keep the situation light
Negotiation: Point out when you have no other options
Persuasion: Explain when you've been no threat
Persuasion: Maintain an air of calm and reasonable
Persuasion: Ensure that you deliver your words with a reassuring smile.
Strength: Pulling against restraints
Strength: Lifting yourself up, bodily
Strength: Moving a body
Unarmed Combat: Donkey kick
Unarmed Combat: Rolling to the side


Location: Scaltoth Jungles

Symbri

Points

XP: 20

Fame: +20

Loot

Symbri gets a follow up thread with Harpy, please await PM details.

Knowledge

Acrobatics: Vaulting
Acting: Walking with a limp
Caregiving: Supporting an injured companion
Detection: Noticing small details
Detection: Pay attention to minor expressions on faces
Detection: Determining where screams are coming from
Discipline: Not letting anticipation overwhelm you
Discipline: Not reacting to being restrained
Discipline: Prioritising in the will of the Immortal
Etiquette: Manners, even in the jungle
Etiquette: Follow orders
Interrogation: Ensure that you get to the why questions.
Meditation: Prepare yourself mentally
Negotiation: State your terms
Persuasion: Be clear about what you want
Stealth: Keep your voice down
Tactics: Bide your time
Tactics: Consider your options and choose the best one
Tactics: Prioritise your actions.
Unarmed Combat: Flying kick


Location: Scaltoth Jungles