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

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IC Exchanges

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Investigations

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Comments

[abraxasmods]

Although Jerry quite obviously has some of them confused, they will do their utmost to assist him. Many of the residents don't recognize this creature. They explain that while there are shrines devoted to gods of the forests and nature, they don't resemble the humanoid figure he's describing.

The natives add that some rituals use certain ingredients that help bring the user closer to the old gods. Jerry may or may not recognize the variety of psychedelic mushrooms they show him. These would be used in teas rather than in the form of a gelatin.

Overall, Jerry can conclude that the Solvunn natives don't know very much about the practices of the Acolytes, and that their activities don't have a strong basis in Solvunn's formal traditions.

One or two will recommend he try the mushroom tea for himself while in the woods to observe one of the shrines to induce "clarity of thought." If he wants, he can go ahead and attempt this. They advise him to bring an Elder along if he is inexperienced, or he may bring another Summoned to make sure he doesn't get lost.

[marlbro]

Bless the folks in Solvunn, they are very patient and kind. He'll thank everyone for their time and learn a lot about their fun and exciting mushrooms.

When recommended he try the tea and shrine watching, Jerry will enthusiastically agree. He says he has experience with psychedelics and thanks them for the suggestion, promising to bring someone along.

Once he concludes there's not much else he'll be getting from asking around and that the creature likely doesn't have anything to do with Solvunn's gods, Jerry will go back to the primary settlement and rope Eddie Munson into his shenanigans. Together, they'll go to one of the shrines in the woods, where Jerry will partake of the mushroom tea prepared as the natives instructed him. Eddie will remain sober to make sure they don't get lost. Enjoy responsibly!

Edited to add, just in case it's relevant: Deciding they should probably leave some sort of offering, but having come a bit unprepared, Eddie puts a few coppers in the shrine's offering bowl; Jerry leaves it some dried meat he brought as a snack.

[abraxasmods]

The nearest shrine Jerry can observe is old and worn. The design on it is so faded it's difficult to make out.

In addition to the expected effects from the tea, while under its influence Jerry can see the shrine in its original form featuring twin snakes. When the offerings are made, a serpent will crawl out of the carving. Its scales are patchy and the blooming flower around its head is wilted. Eddie will be able to see the snake, as well, but not the shrine in its original form.

The snake seems to be waiting for them to follow. If they do, it will lead them to one of the mushroom rings that's appeared in the woods. Picking a mushroom will cause another one to spring up in its place. These mushrooms are common edible mushrooms with no side effects, and are quite tasty when roasted or in put in a stew. They're one of the few healthy vegetation in the corrupted areas, suggesting the mushroom rings may have something to do with the magic being used during these disappearances.

[marlbro]

Jerry will absolutely follow the snake and urge Eddie to do the same.

Once they make it to the mushroom ring, what does the snake do? Jerry will continue to follow it wherever it goes if able; if it disappears, he's just gonna sit in the middle of the mushroom ring and pick a few.

As for Eddie: since the shrooms look so healthy, he'll check out the unhealthy vegetation in the immediate surrounding area just to see what's up, what vibes it's giving off, take the chance to get away from the snake just a lil bit, etc

If nothing more can be found other than the already noted difference between unhealthy vegetation and healthy mushrooms, they'll head back.

Jerry will approach one of the elders in the primary settlement with his findings and show them the mushroom. He's going to describe everything that happened, visions and all. Being familiar with the concept of "fairy rings" from general folklore, he'll ask if these are common, if they have fairies, and if fairies are known to snatch people away into the fairy realm.

[abraxasmods]

The snake will stay until Jerry picks the mushrooms. Once he does, it will disappear suggesting that he did as it wanted and that the mushrooms are important.

Eddie may notice that the unhealthy vegetation are not fungal in nature. They would be leaves, grass, flowers, and shrubs. They're also contained in a small area rather than spreading throughout the entirety of the woods.

The Council will tell Jerry about the Feywildes, of which little is known, but that the Feywildes are not known to capture nor bother anyone so far from their territory. Any trouble with the Feywildes is normally contained to Nocwich. They'll advise him further that his vision was probably from a guardian of the shrine he visited, and that it must be showing him a way to restore the shrine back to its original state. They tell him to hang onto the mushrooms as it may be important to unlocking the secrets within Josselyn's home or the magic used by the Acolytes.

[marlbro]

Aww, bye snake buddy.

Jerry will thank the Elders for the info and consider himself tasked with restoring the shrine. He's actually very good at arts and crafts type projects, and as more info is discovered pointing to high magic and gods involved in the kidnappings, he'll be focusing his efforts on the shrine since he'll consider it connected. If he can find equipment around town, he will be doing his best to clean up the shrine, fix the carvings of the snakes, and paint it.

He hangs onto the mushrooms and will be keeping Himeka looped in as well. If anyone needs them to access still in Josselyn's house, Jerry is more than happy to share and be helpful.

Edited to add: Himeka and Eddie will help restore the shrine too!

[abraxasmods]

Restoring the shrine will also restore the snake's health. Its scales will regrow as well as the flower that blooms around its head. Jerry, Eddie, and Himeka may find that in the future, the snake returns or makes an appearance when they visit the shrine. It is friendly and happy to see them.

Himeka has discovered a unique interaction between the mushrooms and the rotted wood that they may find useful for Part 2 pertaining to either Josselyn's home or the cure depending on where they would like to put their focus.