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

[abraxasmods]

Event #12 - COORDINATION (1)

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[aquaveiled]

Player Name: Freya
Character Name: Himeka Sui

Request: A couple NPC interactions (where available with mod time) and a little side quest, perhaps?

1.) She would first reach out to The Council regarding the missing Summoned. It's here she would mention that she's aware that people have gone missing here and there (mostly from the Tertiary Settlement), but this is the first time she's aware of Summoned going missing en masse. Out of the Council Rowan would probably be the easiest if she can only meet one-on-one.

She's looking to gather resources on the Solvunn side of things for the Spared Summoned in assistance with finding their Lost friends. (Easier and SAFER ways to travel to patrol between and within various settlements, assistance from mages if possible, etc.) She'd also like to ask if they feel that Josselyn has any differing opinions on the Summoned. (The fact that this is happening around the same time as Josselyn's pulling back from the council when it's her settlement that has had the long-term issues is suspicious.)

2.) She'd also like to reach out to Osana in Ikorr whom she met as a delegate. Himeka rather liked her! She knows that Nocwich in general prefers to stay neutral in conflicts between the factions and would like to thank her (and others) for playing mediator. In this she'd stress this is a Summoned issue rather than a faction issue and ask if the sap they provided to Solvunn could also be available to other factions as a means to assist in first-aid in both scouting but also WHEN (she believes when...probably) they can find the Lost and treat them.

She'd definitely like to have this meeting without the Council present if possible to try and gauge how Ikorr may view the situation. If Osana had any insight on why she thinks Summoned would suddenly disappear or if she's aware of any powers that could do it so easily too.

3.) Lastly, she'd like to try and make an appeal again to one of the Old Gods. In particular I was hoping she could go visit the shrine that she and Aerith had offered the caskets to the previous year. When she prayed to it, Himeka did hear whispers in acknowledgment and learned the name Vimorskas. When she asked Winifred about it, it sounded like Vimorskas was a god that wasn't much worshipped these days (unsurprising given the state of the shrine), but Himeka still thought it was telling that this was a shrine that they chose regardless. She's curious if this god can be asked to help in some way.

Ideally I'd like for her to go with at least one (undetermined) companion from Solvunn to the shrine for more plot engagement! She doesn't have caskets this time, so instead she'd offer up her own aether (aka. life force & magic stores) as an offering before trying to pray for guidance or assistance. Unsure this would lead to anything but she'd give it a shot! She'd likely do this with or without council approval, but she would bring it up to them for transparency's sake. (It's also a bit of a trek on foot so if they had mounts available if this is cool that'd be awesome... I remember giant wooly goats whom I adored last time.)

[abraxasmods]

1. Rowan would meet with Himeka and do his best to assist her. He will tell her firmly that the Council does not condone anything that's been happening and that they will provide her with all the resources necessary to ensure the remaining Summoned are protected, and that the missing Summoned are returned home safely.

2. While Ikorr is not yet as involved on the world stage as Luna and continue to prefer to keep to themselves, Osanna will grant Himeka a meeting since they have spoken before. She considers them on good terms. Himeka will receive an invitation to Ikorr, where they will meet privately and less formally at one of Ikorr's famous blood wine bars. You can begin a meeting under the IC Exchange at any time and reply to us with a link!

3. Himeka can return to the shrine. Vimorskas will be happy to see her, and he will reveal his full form to her in a vision flash. Her companion can also see the old god's form if they bring an offering to the shrine. His aura continues to be warm and giving.

Himeka will continue to see more visions, one that portrays an area of decay and corruption in the swamps. The wildlife is also disrupted. This image will come with a feeling of great sorrow and distress, as if Vimorskas is extremely upset at the state of the land. He will show her an image of the swamp before the corruption took hold, suggesting he would like her to help restore it.

Finally, she will see some dying mushrooms trapped inside a clay pot. Though they appear to be no different than common fungi, the vision conveys that they are in a lot of pain.

As for Himeka's companion, a shrieking weed will pop up from the earth by the shrine. However, it will not begin to scream. They can bring the weed with them and, should they encounter something worth examining, the weed will give a great scream to alert them. This scream will occur in two places: when they near the corrupted area of the swamp Vimorskas showed Himeka, and when they near Josselyn's house.

You can submit an investigation for each path as you see fit.

[aquaveiled]

Thank you so much!! I'll touch base with Himeka's travelling companion and we'll definitely play with the shrieking weed sniffing dog.

Here is the thread for Osanna!

Also really quick in regards to the Council, does Rowan feel that Josselyn ever saw the Summoned differently than the other Councilmembers?

[abraxasmods]

Rowan would answer that Josselyn's interests over time gradually diverged from the commune's belief that the Summoned were integral to the settlement's community. He believed that this was originally due to her self-interest in trades with the other nations, but now he fears her intentions went beyond that.

[aquaveiled]

Thank you!

If possible Himeka would like to touch-base with the Council a little later during this first part of the event. She'd like to let them know that they're making progress in tracking down leads and that the Summoned in other factions are assisting as well. With this she'd like to request that they open their borders to other Summoned for a time to assist. She thinks it's be important and beneficial for the Summoned to see things for themselves.

If this seems a little outlandish she may suggest a buddy system as well.

[abraxasmods]

The Council is aware of the connections to Solvunn, and so are willing to open their borders to the other factions within reason.

If Thorne and the Free Cities receive a request from their Summoned to visit Solvunn to help investigate, they'll allow it if the person making the request is a trusted Summoned or is accompanying someone who is a trusted Summoned. While we won't require a specific rank for this, essentially, at least one of the Summoned in the group should have a history of contributing to their faction in some manner that proves them as reliable. Officials will also send an escort to make sure everything is above order.

A portal will be available to drop characters off at the edge of Solvunn's borders. Characters can cross over with their escort and continue from there.

The Council will take good care of their guests. The Solvunnites will be somewhat curious since visitors from other nations are unusual, but they'll retain their usual friendliness.

[funbreaker]

Hi there, mods! Checking in to see if Thancred would be permitted to travel to Solvunn if he asked Thorne officials? If you need a summary or justification for this, let me know!

[abraxasmods]

Yes, Thancred would be allowed since he's been helpful around Thorne.

[funbreaker]

Great! If possible, he would ask if he could bring G'raha with him as well. While he's new to Abraxas, Thancred would vouch for him as a stalwart companion from home who will be dedicated to the investigation/rescue of those taken.

[abraxasmods]

Yes, he may bring G'raha with him!

[funbreaker]

Awesome, thanks so much!

[cryptsleeper]

Echoing the sentiment above, as Al would like to bring the deeply fucked up wood that was sent over to Libertas to how the Council and see if they can make any sense of it.

[abraxasmods]

Alucard can visit with a sample of the ruined wood. He needs to make sure it's securely wrapped or stored. You can submit the investigation request under Solvunn's section using Tracking Leads, and include any other relevant details or characters involved.

[cryptsleeper]

Thank you, I've put the comment in the appropriate thread!

[hextechhead]

Echoing these two as we're already here, Jayce would like to go to with Alucard. He'd like to follow up on the flesh wood that was found and he also wants to talk to Claire about medical needs possible in the rescue crew.

[abraxasmods]

Yes, Jayce can also visit with a sample of the ruined wood along with Alucard. He needs to make sure it's securely wrapped or stored. You can submit the investigation request under Solvunn's section using Tracking Leads, and include any other relevant details or characters involved. He can also speak to Claire. If you have some ideas regarding medical requirements or provisions, you can submit a separate request with those details.

[hextechhead]

Hello mods, just a note here as Nadine is bringing medical things, can Jayce bring some multitools/tools from his shop? He wouldn't bring any weapons for the obvious reason (not very diplomatic) but he does make some nice collapsible tools that maybe people would find helpful to have.

Added: also Viktor made an old-fashioned blender and sunglasses, if he can bring those too just as little gifts.

[abraxasmods]

Yes, these gifts would be accepted!

[nadine_he_loves]

And throwing Nadine in to request to go to Solvunn to help investigate, and to bring medical supplies with her.

[abraxasmods]

Yes, Nadine may go to Solvunn and bring some medical supplies!

[cointosser]

Might as well throw Jaskier into the asking train as well! I technically asked over here (with Jaskier filling in Quilleth), but hadn't gotten an answer to that particular question.

Jaskier is going specifically to get a tracking signal for Viktor for the most part, but he would also be interested in introducing himself to the Council.

[abraxasmods]

Yes, Jaskier may go! At the time that Jaskier asked, the arrangement with Solvunn had not yet been made, but once it has she will inform him that he can proceed.

Rowan March and Isar Hart will remember Jaskier. The former will recall Jaskier due to his song about Lyfbringr while Isar will recall their conversation in Nocwich. They'll be quite cordial with him with the typical Solvunn warmth.

[cointosser]

Brilliant, thank you! He's going to be so flattered. :) (no he won't he's not humble)

What sort of signal would he get from Solvunn, standing near the borders?

[abraxasmods]

The signal will point north in Solvunn.

[theidlemaiden]

Hi mods! As per this inquiry, Hilda would like to travel to Solvunn with Altair to pursue the lead they found in the bandit's camp about the forested area near the settlement. They'll be meeting up with Wanda on the other side.