EVENT #12: INVOCATION - COORDINATION POST (PART 1)

[abraxasmods]

Event #12 - COORDINATION (1)

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This post is for coordination to prevent the IC Event Log from being overrun by OOC mod and player communications. Forms and instructions are available in this post.

Use this post to:

◎ Coordinate event plots with the mods
◎ Request a mod dice roll
◎ Submit noticeable actions
◎ Write rapid IC exchanges
◎ Investigate a plot point or track ongoing investigations

If you have any questions, see the Questions thread on the OOC Plotting Post.

Available Forms

For details on each form, see the sections below.
Be sure to reply under your assigned category if applicable.

Mod Communications

If you have an idea related to the event plot, communicate and coordinate with us here. This includes NPC meetings, requesting resources, destroying the environment, or anything else that may require mod permission. If we can't accommodate a request for any reason, we'll do our best to offer an alternative!

Contact Us

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Request:</b> (Describe what you'd like to do)

Randomization Request

Request a mod dice roll at any time for outcomes and consequences. Some actions require a dice roll to proceed, such as attacking an acolyte NPC or attempting to break anything major in the environment (chains, doors, walls). If you aren't sure, you can check with us.

Request here

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Action:</b> (Describe what your character is attempting to do and how) <b>Thread:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (Link to the thread where this is taking place) <b>Notes:</b> (Anything else)

Notable Actions

Submit notable actions that are likely to gain attention from other players, such as fights or disturbances.

Submit a notable action

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>When:</b> (Approximately when is this incident taking place?) <b>Where:</b> (Where is this incident taking place?) <b>What:</b> (Describe the incident) <b>Link:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (If applicable. Actions can be submitted without a thread if they're minor, such as if your character snores loudly every night.)

IC Exchanges

Use this option for interactions you'd like to play out, but setting up a standard IC thread would be impracticable. For instance, if your character wants to speak to several people about an event they witnessed together, you might want to do an IC exchange.

Treat this like an informal IC network thread done in person, where character reactions, snippets of dialogue, and other details can be quickly played out and concluded in-game without committing to a full log thread. Exchanges are game canon and can count towards Activity Check under the category of a Network thread.

Start an IC exchange

Using the provided form is optional. Begin a thread freeform if you prefer.

<b>Where & when:</b> (Where and when is this exchange taking place?) <b>Purpose:</b> (What's the reason for this exchange?) <b>THREAD START</b> (Write the scenario, your character's actions, and any dialogue as usual)

Investigations

Several investigation paths are available for characters to interact with. Each assignment group will have their own set of investigation paths. You can investigate something as many times as you want, as long as there's a reasonable explanation for your character making their second attempt. Interacting with investigations might carry IC consequences. We'll try to telegraph when characters are at high risk of triggering something major. To investigate, fill out the form, then comment under the item you're investigating.

Interact with an Investigation

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Other characters involved:</b> <b>Action:</b> (Describe what your character is attempting to do and how. If multiple characters are taking action, include their actions.) <b>Thread:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (Link to a top level or any other relevant threads. This is so we can review what the characters involved have been doing to best flavor the investigation outcome for you!) <b>Notes:</b> (Anything else)

Comments

THE LOST

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(frozen comment) DEVELOPMENTS

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As investigations develop, we'll record any changes triggered by players and characters below. Developments only apply to things that all characters can see or learn for themselves, such as a locked door that's now broken. We will not be tracking information revealed to individual characters. Characters will have to communicate with each other on their own to learn those details.

Please check the comment for updates, as these developments might factor into your approach or decisions!

The Lost

◎ Mysterious Acolyte

◎ Partway into Week 1, she is now with 3 guards instead of 2, following an attack upon her from one of the Summoned. She also appears a bit more nervous.

◎ Partway into Week 2, she is carrying 2 fewer charms than she initially held.

◎ Partway into Week 2, she no longer is carrying anymore charms. The gold chain remains.

◎ Crevices / Tunnels

No developments.

◎ Eerie Shrines

◎ Partway in Week 2, one of the shrines has been opened. All shrines are bleeding. When characters walk by, they can hear what sounds like discordant screams and whispers.

◎ Partway into Week 2, following a ritual that leads to an unnatural shriek that shakes the pit terribly, a second shrine is cracked. Its contents have not yet been examined.

◎ Partway into Week 2, the cracked shrine has been broken apart. All shrines are restored to their original form. The candles are alight, and the shrines continue to bleed. Characters will now have access to a consistent source of fire. The whispers around the shrines grow louder.

◎ Partway into Week 2, a third shrine has been unlocked. This particular shrine has taken on a new appearance. It sometimes rattles as if something is inside, and entrails pool at its feet. The mace it should be carrying is no longer attached to it. The other shrines remain unchanged.

◎ Those who underwent the ritual can more accurately conclude that 4 shrines exist in the area, though the illusion occasionally makes it seem like 5. This leaves at least 1 shrine that can be unlocked.

◎ Late into Week 2, the final shrine has been unlocked. Several thick trunk-like pillars sprouted from the ceiling to the ground, shaking the ground violently. The discordant whispers have vanished. The pillars are fleshy and warm to the touch. Poking them will not make anything move, though they can bleed. It will not be possible to damage the pillars beyond superficial wounds. The entity released from the shrines remains in a slumber...for now.

◎ Lifting the Veil

◎ Partway into Week 2, a group is attempting to move the boulder. A pulsing mass is beginning to reveal itself behind it, and there is a risk of a rockfall if the boulder isn't moved correctly.

◎ Partway into Week 2, a group has opened up a hole in the cracked wall, revealing a dense webbing behind it that sometimes pulses orange.

◎ Late into Week 2, disturbances from the shrines have weakened the cracked wall further, making it easier to damage and break down.

◎ Unknown Stranger

No developments.

MYSTERIOUS ACOLYTE / UNUSUAL CHARMS

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[vecna]

Player Name: Jen
Character Name: Henry Creel
Other characters involved: Courier 6 (Len)

Action: These two are very angry about the whole situation and are taking a more aggressive approach. If possible, they'd attempt to attack the mysterious acolyte and the ones accompanying her, though they'd take time to assess the situation first before running in. Specifically, Henry will strain to use what remains of his powers to at least disorient them temporarily via his telepathy. (If possible!) They want to get answers, information, supplies, etc.

If a recon-like approach is more feasible, that works, as well!

Thread: Henry's TL so far for the event, if there is anything you can glean from it! (Not much there so far, I'm still getting things rolling!)
Notes: Extra violence is always appreciated. c:

[magicalarchaeologist]

Player Name: Dee
Character Name: Istredd
Other characters involved: Urianger

Action: Urianger and Istredd want to take a peaceful approach to the acolyte. They have been noting the plants she's collecting while walking around and found some similar ones. They want to offer the ones they've taken to her as a peace offering and to see if it can start a conversation.

Thread: Thread leading to this and maybe afterward depending on reaction.

[ofthesword]

Player Name: Hannah
Character Name: Nero
Other characters involved: Aloy, Steve

Action: Post-ritual (as all three of them are going through it), and having heard the familiar references to the gods (especially on Nero's end), the three of them are going to try to approach the mysterious acolyte. Nero will, upfront, ask her if she's Josselyn, or if they know where she is. They are not there to fight (yet) and don't approach with any weapons.
Thread: + The three of them were on Josselyn's trail when they were abducted (ongoing).
+ Nero undergoing the ritual with Castiel.
+ Aloy undergoing the ritual with Shepard.
+ Steve undergoing the ritual (OTA).
Notes: He will offer the charm he found when they were investigating the forests (that was not taken when he was abducted, mentioned in the mod plot post). He doesn't know if it's hers or not, but he knows it belonged to someone who was taken.

UNUSUAL CHARMS

[shadowthief]

Player Name: Kayla
Character Name: Inej Ghafa
Other characters involved: N/A

Action: When she manages to find her alone for a moment, Inej approaches the Mysterious Acolyte peacefully. She has two questions she wants to ask:
1. Is she a captive like they are?
2. Is there something special about the gold charms on her robes?
Depending on her answers, Inej may try to probe further.
Thread: Top-Level mentioning Inej's notice of her, and a desire to speak with her being established.

[assembles]

Player Name: Court
Character Name: Steve Rogers
Other characters involved: Commander Shepard

Action: Steve and Shepard will be approaching the acolyte together, with composed but generally non-threatening demeanors. This is fairly early on in week one, so they'll be checking to see if she'll even acknowledge them. If she does, Steve will ask why she is the only one who doesn't wear her hood, and why she is collecting plants from the area. He's noted her nervous behavior, and will glance at the guards with her before sending her a silent entreating look, as if asking her "are these guys bothering you?" lmfao
Thread: Thread

CREVICES / TUNNELS

[abraxasmods]

[gynvael]

Player Name: Noa
Character Name: Geralt
Other characters involved: Urianger

Action: They're poking into one of the tunnel crevices! It has shroomies. Geralt just has his bare hands at the moment, and a couple of sputtering signs, but he'll dig and pull at anything he can that looks worth it.
Thread: Thread
Notes: Happy to get them in a bit of trouble.

[philancer]

Player Name: Rynn
Character Name: Sylvain
Other characters involved: Henry Creel

Action: Sylvain and Henry are scavenging for resources and things to be turned into weapons (Steve sent Sylvain out here for potential weapons and the buddy system seemed like a good idea). Currently they're going to be investigating one of the tunnels, do they find anything interesting/useful? Also left the description of where they are, currently, open-ended until there's a little context to go off of.
Thread: here!
Notes: happy to roll with anything crazy you throw their way

[wiedzminka]

Player Name: Lena
Character Name: Ciri
Other characters involved: Castiel

Action: Castiel and Ciri are exploring the tunnels in week 2. We were thinking if they encounter a really narrow space, Castiel may be able to call on a burst of strength to widen the gap enough for Ciri to slide through. Another idea is Ciri attempting to climb, if the crevices in the walls go higher. Castiel can give her a boost as needed.
Thread: Thread
Notes: Ciri's got her little pocket knife for wedging into cracks and trying to pry out things from the wall, if that is at all relevant.

[lightkeeping]

Player Name: Whit
Character Name: Aloy
Other characters involved: Steve Rogers

Action: The thread has just started, but Aloy and Steve will be poking around into a crevice that Aloy can bodily enter. Without magic, the two of them plan to brute force this--squeeze in as far as she can go and perhaps see if there are any soft places she could clear out with makeshift tools, or Steve's strength.
Thread: here!

[wiedzminka]

Player Name: Lena
Character Name: Ciri
Other characters involved: Geralt, kinda

Action: After arguing with Geralt, and during a burst of unreliable magical ability while she's suffering from post-ritual symptoms, Ciri attempts to portal herself out of the pit. According to the info given here, I'd like her to wind up in some narrow tunnel and need help out. I'm hoping this counts as "exploring the crevices/tunnels" even if it's in a stupid accidental way. Geralt will have to help her out.
Thread: If approved, it'll be part of this thread
Notes: Chronologically, this would be on the third day of week 2.

EERIE SHRINES

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[frontlinetitties]

Player Name: Kam
Character Name: Gideon Nav
Other characters involved: Claude von Riegan

Action: Examining one of the shrines! This will probably include some guarded touching/proding as well as looking them over very closely. They'll also be trying to put something inside the notches to see if anything will happen (like a peice of bone or something!).
Thread: Thread
Notes: Not that I can think of!

[hairington]

Player Name: dai
Character Name: Steve Harrington
Other characters involved: Morgana Pendragon

Action: Steve has been spending a couple of months now helping out at the various alters out around the Primary Settlement. He started this work around the time of the Affliction event, and has kept up with the help in cleaning, fixing up wards, and learning the basics of whatever the locals will tell him about. He's going to be looking for anything that looks even vaguely familiar (especially at the sigil) and also see if he can connect anything he's been told before to what he sees here. In Morgana's experience, shrines are usually connected to spirits in some way and usually if they're messed with improperly, those spirits can haunt for revenge and such. So she'd be very cautious about disturbing it or doing too much mindless touching.
Also, even though her magic is weak, she might chant some spells used to detect magic in an area or sense a spirit/connection to something magical in the vicinity.
Thread: Thread
Notes: back during the affliction event, steve did accept koth pretty easily (though he had no idea what it meant, etc.) not sure if that has any relation to this! additionally, steve's focus on the shrines hasn't been focused on any one in particular, so he has very shallow but fairly varied associations with imagery/history/knowledge/etc and the more popular gods in solvunn.

[unwings]

Player Name: jay
Character Name: castiel
Other characters involved: Istredd is uncomfortably supervising

Action: Cas will be trying to investigate what's inside the cracked shrine, by ineloquently taking a wedge rock and trying to chisel the bitch open. Since he's starting to succumb, he's getting a lil bit of angel strength back that might help? This is not a graceful attempt.
Thread: Thread
Notes: nerp, none at the moment.

[mobezon]

Player Name: Yen
Character Name: Louis de Pointe du Lac
Other characters involved: Inej Ghafa

Action: The act of using a small amount of his weakening Fire Gift to approach the shrine and light it up. Or really, a part of it. He has no attachment to the Old Gods and has his complications with religion overall. He’d usually stay away, but the conditions of the pit have left him reactive. He’s bold enough to see what will happen if it even takes. He’ll also make an attempt after the shrines have begun to bleed.
Thread: Thread
Notes: Louis might be struggling with his hunger as he’d purposely withhold as it arises so he won’t hurt anyone. It’s partly a driving force to his impulse to want to see what will happen.

[mobezon]

Player Name: Yen
Character Name: Louis de Pointe du Lac
Other characters involved: Jack Townsend

Action: Mid week two he's going to revisit the shrine he tried to light up. By then he'd learned that Istredd got a charm, and he'd hear about the shrines having been cracked open. He will be attempting to see if he can get anything from the restored shrines after the announcement Castiel made to the pit over his shroud find. He'll do the following:
1. Try to petition it to reveal what's inside as if it were a gravestone that someone pays their respect to. If he brings an offering, it will be a small creature he managed to capture and drink from aka a rat; to offer a piece of his nourishment.
2. If #1 is not fruitful, then he'd use a burst of his vampiric strength to push it over to see how sturdy it is or if it cracks.
3. Since the shrines are still bleeding, for an additional extra attempt, what would happen if Louis were to take some of the shrine's blood and consume it? He's willing to take the gamble.
Louis will try and convince Jack to participate in his #1 & #2 attempt.
Thread: Main Thread + Learning about Istredd's charm (it is planned)
Notes: As per his canon, Louis can't drink the blood of the dead, or he would himself die. If he drinks poisoned/infected blood, he also would be under those effects and it'll take him time to recover. Additionally, he can grow stronger when it comes to his vampire gifts depending on the blood (if it were feeding from a more powerful vampire, for example). Just some tidbits on how blood works for him aside from nourishment! I'll take anything spicy to help advance with the shrines if available!

[assembles]

Player Name: Court
Character Name: Steve Rogers
Other characters involved: Istredd

Action: Using the gold charm he received from this interaction, Steve will be going to one of the untouched shrines with Istredd in tow (not the same shrine he originally got the charm from, though). He will place the charm into the "keyhole."
Thread: Thread

[unwings]

if someone's already grabbed this, pls ignore!! i've become confused with which shrines have been touched and which haven't. Am I right that we currently have 3 shrines opened, leaving 1 original and the 5th hiddeny one unopened?

Player Name: Jay
Character Name: Castiel
Other characters involved: Castiel and Inej!

Action: Assuming no one has investigating the 5th and final shrine yet, since Cas is apparently going full kool-aid on these shrines, I'd like to have him and Inej poke around that last shrine and examine it for any way to get inside. Looking for anything an item could be slotted into, like the indent for the charm, or any cracks or crevices he can do another rock-chisel maneuver on. Also, he'll give it a sniff, put an ear on it and listen, might, possibly, maybe, grossly, lick it just a little, a smidge, as a treat. They're not going to try to open it yet, just checking it out.
Thread: tadaaa
Notes: hi ur cuties

LIFTING THE VEIL

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[vecna]

Player Name: Jen
Character Name: vecnussy Henry Creel
Other characters involved: Steve (Rogers), Claude, Sylvain, Louis

Action: Continuing from my OOC inquiry located here, Henry has gathered up a group of fellow Summoned who will help him investigate and move the boulder. A few things worthy of note:

They are all affected by the negative ailments from the ritual. This might be a hindrance in regards to physical strength, but it might help them discern anything “off” in regards to an illusion, too.

Except Henry, everyone will work to push/move the boulder out of the way. This group has a fair amount of strength between them (again, except for Henry lol) so here’s hoping that they can get it to budge.

Henry will try to keep his psychic senses attuned to anything strange or helpful he can pick up during this process.

Generally, though, these characters are also observant. Claude himself is a keen tactician, so they’re covered on the problem-solving front. Louis is able to see in the dark, in case there is something hidden away they wouldn’t notice otherwise.

If the “hivemind” might give them any clues, Sylvain is able to pick up its emotions when their abilities are deciding to work!

Louis is currently borrowing Castiel's anti-monster shroud, which he will have in his possession for this thread. (As detailed here.)

Thread: Starter!
Notes: Nothing I can think of!

UNKNOWN STRANGER

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