EVENT #12: INVOCATION - COORDINATION POST (PART 2)

[abraxasmods]

Event #12 - COORDINATION ( 2 )

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Comments

[magicalarchaeologist]

That's exactly what I was thinking. [ He nods at Steve. ] If one of them is having second thoughts, there are probably others. A coup within their group would be ideal.

[hextechhead]

From what I was told, there was some success with dispelling some of the illusions they were using, since it wasn't academic magic I don't believe. So if we can get some Thorne mages to go with us, they can probably help with that part.

If there is a way to persuade the remaining cultists to let them out, we could try that. I doubt any of this is turning out the way they expected it to. If we can get them to hand them over to us, all the better.

But if not, yeah, smash in the doors.

[takeatrip]

[Jayden doesn't disagree either, but something still feels off about this, even while he's onboard with the plan. It takes a moment before he can articulate what it is.]

Second thoughts about what they've gotten themselves into's different from second thoughts about what they've done.

[It's a minor distinction, and ultimately doesn't matter in terms of the overall plan, but it might be important to keep in mind when to comes to how to approach the whole thing. An appeal to empathy is not likely to be very effective here, considering what the Acolytes have done so far, and having much faith in the idea that any of them might be genuinely seeing the error of their ways as opposed to just being desperate could be a dangerous mistake.]

[godshattering]

[ What isn't ideal: being trapped in soaking wet clothes in winter. Winter also being something they're no longer used to from being in Cadens for so long (not that Claude was ever used to it anyway) and there are so many Faerghus jokes he wants to make right now. Except they're still at risk of freezing and not in the way he complains about in the desert's chill, and that wouldn't be helpful.

What's actually helpful is assisting with putting together the fire since some of the people they're with are in far rougher shape than the two of them and need that added help. Relatively speaking, given no one is doing well here - though it's paired with cursing his past self yet again for not knowing fire magic to speed this whole thing along. There's something which looks close to flint he's found while roaming the cave, so Claude hands off to a woman kneeling by the logs arranged with some dried plant matter beneath it in hopes it'll catch a spark, and he leaves them to it to check in with Sylvain. ]

Anyone answer yet?

[ He's going with the assumption Sylvain probably isn't staring at the rocks overhead just because and might be trying to send something instead. Hopefully those who'd wandered through the webbing really did make it out and didn't end up trapped somewhere else. Claude's just going to keep that thought to himself and also try sending something close to the same message he's guessing Sylvain did. Probably can't hurt. ]

[wiedzminka]

Player Name: Lena
Character Name: Ciri

Action: After Geralt and Aloy go look for Team Water Tunnel, Ciri takes it upon herself to "be in charge" of the group camping out waiting for them to return with the other escapees. During this time, she will be keeping a close eye on Esmond and Hydnellia, clearly distrustful -- but she does make sure they get food, provides survival tips and assistance, etc. (If either of them wanders from the camp, she'll follow though.)

One of the first things she does is ask if they have anything that will help: any supplies (such as the glass jar she took from another acolyte), weapons, healing salves, or even local knowledge.

Thread: mountain survival tl

[aquaveiled]

Understood. At the very least we may need to restrain the ones that remain so we can bring them back with us. They should be held accountable for what they've done.

[aquaveiled]

Well...when you put it that way, I figure it would go something like this:

Plan A, they do as we say and it all ends peacefully. (And we can bring them to justice on our terms.)

Plan B, they're hesitant and we can try to wrangle out as many of our friends as possible. (Mayhaps this is where you were mentioning distractions? Right under their noses.)

Plan C, we begin combat.

I'm not really afraid of any of those options. If it comes to C, I'm prepared to keep everyone up when it's needed.

[ Full Party, get. ]

[aquaveiled]

It's nice to "meet" you, Lenore, though I hope we can in person before we embark. I'm Himeka.

All of those skills are highly in need! Thank you so much for offering to help. I think we'll need everyone we can in order to pull this off. Our friends are likely in poor condition so we very well may need to carry them out, too.

I'm in agreement. We may need to figure out what leverage we can offer if they need convincing, so I'll have to see what the Council would be okay with. But we should be ready if worst comes to worst.

[aquaveiled]

Yes, mayhaps Jayce can help with that? I'll see what he has to say.

Either way, this is one of the few times every nation has been on common ground. This may also show them that they can work together when it matters.

[aquaveiled]

Opposing magicks cancelling each other out? That does make sense. And I agree, any help they could provide would be welcome. The Council is already appalled at how what has been considered sacred rituals and magicks in Solvunn are being manipulated.

Hopefully they would appeal to empathy or something, but some of them may feel their fates are already sealed. I'm not sure if we can reasonably offer them amnesty but it's worth trying. I think the hammer is going to come down hardest on Josselyn.

Though you're a blacksmith and Viktor is basically an alchemist, right? ...Can you make bombs?

[ You know. Just in case. If Goblins can make bombs surely Jayce and Viktor can. ]

[thedevilwhorose]

Player Name: Heather
Character Name: Lucifer

When: Week 4, loosely after many of the Escape group have been recovered and continuing through the week after the Holdouts have been brought back
Where: Outside the makeshift-hospital inn
What: Weirdly not a fight or disturbance, but Lucifer is--on a frequent enough basis to note--seen propped against a wall of the building, acting like a pseudo-sentry and keeping an active eye on the area
Link: Thread, and mentioned in various other posts

[funbreaker]

Aye, check with him. As you say, I think we may need the cooperation of all the factions if we hope to pull this off.

In the meantime, I will consult with Stephen and Yennefer about appealing to Thorne officials for aid.

[abraxasmods]

According to Solvunn's interpretation of events past, many months ago the Old Gods communicated with them through shared visions and memories. Josselyn believed this power could be gained through correct use of the ritual, but the native Abraxans almost all perished from the attempts.

She does not know if Josselyn was right but she does believe the Summoned such as Jack are special. She asks if he saw anything after the ritual like another vision?

[abraxasmods]

The altar smells like a foul mixture of herbs, rotting flesh, and blood. Inside is more blood and viscera as if the altar has been fed with sacrifices for a long time. The sound the stone makes is fleshy and wet when it makes contact with what is inside.

If the pair peer closer, they might find what looks like a human hand. They can try to pull the body out.

[abraxasmods]

As a result of the bulb's destruction, spores will enter the air. We will take this factor into account for the future.

[abraxasmods]

The area is heavily forested, though many of the trees and wildlife are dead or decaying. The ground is muddy as a result of the Acolytes disturbing the ocean around it. Some sections resemble a bog. However, you may also change the terrain based on visions and illusions, as well. This would only affect your character and others who want to participate.

[abraxasmods]

Thorne would acknowledge their request and would provide the assistance as detailed in the Event Log. If they would have a more specific request, you can let us know and we can take a look!

[assembles]

Nope, I think that was it. Just wanted to notate it for the record. o7

[abraxasmods]

Esmond and Hydnellia would remain where they are. They would stay close to the characters who helped them escape and appear unwilling to go very far, though they will gather items if they're asked to do so. Hydnellia is skilled at foraging.

Esmond will offer her his draught for warmth. The bottle is small, but only a drop or two is required. It will keep the user warm for a few hours at a time.

[stations]

Jack would say that he did, actually, and describe in story-like detail his visions of the screens, as well as the shadowy figure that flickered in and out.

He'd ask if that meant anything to her, or if it sounded familiar?

[wiedzminka]

Ciri will thank them both, and after observing they don't seem to be acting suspiciously and are actually being helpful, will warm up to them, asking Hydnellia for foraging advice.

Perhaps a couple days in, considering they seem to be on tentatively good terms, Ciri will approach Hydnellia and ask her for some details about the ritual.

1. Is the ritual Hydnellia underwent the same as what they put the Summoned through? Ciri remembers something about being told the Summoned are chosen to commune with the gods, so she wonders what the point is of doing it on regular folk. (she may or may not be correct in her understanding of what the Acolytes actually said; the ritual was stressful)

2. She asks if Hydnellia also saw visions, vaguely at first. If Hydnellia asks for further details, Ciri will mention the shadowy humanoid figure and a tower in the desert borne by some tentacled beast.

[unwings]

Delightful. Ok, Cas will go ahead and try to give the body a tug, being pretty cautious about it and watching for any movement of those teeth looking things on the altar.

[abraxasmods]

The mages will inform the trio that the cocoon is ready to hatch. They can come watch a bizarre winged insect crawl out, the size of a large wasp. The cocoon dissolves into a sticky goo which the insect proceeds to suck up through its proboscis. It then flies into the glass repeatedly as though intent on attacking them for its next meal.

They can attempt to offer it different types of food including berries, mushrooms, their own blood, and small animals.

[subhuman]

Very important question here... Would it eat a pizza if Dante offered it?

[abraxasmods]

This depends on what toppings are on the pizza. Please describe the pizza you wish to feed the insect, and we can determine how it will respond.