TEAM FOUR EVENT LOG

[recollecters]

MAGATUS

READY: START. Roster: Noah Isaacs + Gunther Schwarz, Gintaro Suzukaze + Elda Marker, Dave Strider + Byakuya Kirigiri, Shouto Todoroki + Akira Kurusu, Eren Jaeger + Yusuke Kitagawa, Soleil Beaufort + Vera Weisz, Alessandro Vinsmoke + Yu Narukami, Cleo Ritter + Minako Arisato, Penelope Raban + Olive Freya Yun, Orihime Inoue + Matthew Murdock, Ryouta Ono + Baren Kaiyou, Prompto Argentum + Keigo Higashino, Zaveid Taleb + Ragna Edgson, Amelia Wagner + Kasen Kaneda On the morning of the fourth at 9am, you'll find yourself gathering at the Recollé Zoo and Aquarium. Many of you will find yourself partnered up and with a name in mind, and awaiting in front of you is a large bus with the Retrospec logo on the hood. A text comes through not long after, Zee's name attached. I'm no Ms. Frazzle, but I think this bus will do the trick. Hope you packed a book or something. Upon boarding the bus you'll find that's it's equipped for a longer road trip. There are snacks, books, video game consoles, and even a few beds and bathrooms. Just as well, seeing how you're going to be traveling north of the city, traveling through the woods for about seven hours. As you travel, the sky begins to change colors and the temperature drops toward the end of your journey. Outside the window you'll see a mountain range and snow on the ground, and stars streak across the sky as you enter the beautiful region of Magatus. Permanently semi-dark with beautiful colors streaking across the sky, Magatus is filled with rivers, grass, coniferous trees and snow-capped mountains. The temperature is quite frigid, so travelers will need to bundle up! The region known as Magatus is fairly open and while there may not a huge population like Recollé, there are small clusters of buildings and homes that characters can find by exploring this region. There is roughly 1,500 square miles to cover in the area claiming to be Magatus and some parts of this region may experiences changes in weather including heavy snow, ice, and blackouts. Most of the towns are quaint and friendly though most people appear to mind their own business. If spoken to, they will explain that they’ve been enjoying their time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of city life, though it may be a little hard to know if this is actually true. Some of the younger ones will say they’ve lived here their whole life, but most will shy away from the topic of where they came from. Shops that can be found seem to range in the realm of basic general stores, hardware stores, mini foodmarts, and weaponry. The Magatus people truly live a simple life. The true nature of this region doesn’t seem to come out until nightfall, however. As the light fades and the sky darkens, the colors brighten above and the sound of wolves begin howling nonstop. Depending, you may even hear the sound of snarling and growling, quick footsteps crunching through fresh snow and irritated barking. The townspeople know better than to stay out at night when the wolves run and the shadows dance, and they would advise that anyone from out of town take cover. Too bad they won’t invite you in. You’re on your own out in the wilderness. This is the Team Four Event Log! You are free to toplevel and thread as you choose on this log, but only team members may utilize this log. Remember, your activity to qualify for your two free memories and one item is supplying at least 30 comments spread over the three objectives per group (minimum of 5 comments per objective!) with at least three members of your groups. You will not be eligible if you do not participate in all three objectives somehow, and you will not be eligible if you only stick with your preferred partner! People who are paired with partners will experience some of the following: -Telepathic connections, but only the thoughts you don’t want your partner to actually hear. You can also use this to influence your partner’s thoughts. -Color fades when you’re not cooperating, it brightens when you are. -Cause and effect. If something happens to your partner, you feel it (i.e. if your partner trips somewhere, you’ll feel the effects.) -Timers. You and your partner will have a countdown embedded somewhere (hand, foot, chest, whatever) and if you don’t complete your missions and see each other before the timer runs out, consequences occur. These are not required and you may play with these as little or as much as you want! Important links to mod toplevels are: Mod Questions, Participation Reporting, NPC questions. Please be aware you are responsible for reporting your own participation & objective completion efforts with links. You must ICly tap into the log within the first 48 hours, or you will be removed from your team. If your activity is low per objective, the moderators may reach out to you about reassignment as well. The schedule for Team Four is as follows: Feb 3rd: Objective 1 posted (9PM EST) | Threading for Travel to Location | Threading for Objective One Objective 2: Info about Objective Two | Threading for Objective Two Objective 3: Info about Objective Three | Threading for Objective Three | Objective Three point Five Mar 3rd: Outro Objectives will be given in mod toplevels to this post with instructions; please check the log currently for Objective 1 to see how this will work.

Comments

[mincingminuet]

[Pen nods at both of them, agreeing that fighting isn't the best course but they are skeletons and those need to be dealt with.

Zaveid has a point, but a part of her wants to test herself, too. Just a part.]

That works for me. Zaveid, I have a spell that can make you invisible. So, use your wind powers, then grab the stone. Once you're clear, tell Tons to tell me.

[She gestures to the Tonberry, who nods.]

[belligerentwarrior]

[Freya lightly taps her fingers on the Zodiac Spear. They seemed to have worked this out well enough. Her part is fairly straight forward, for Freya starts sauntering further down the tunnel. She doesn't know how much difference a little wind's gonna ma--]

[Hot air suddenly roars out of the tunnel Freya turned down, bowling her over onto the rough ground.
It seemed like a gust at first, but the rush kept going strong, a howl echoing under the noise.]

[sivard]

[Zaveid flashes a smile at Penelope.]

In that case, work your magic!

[And he's off, charging at the nearest skeleton, which currently doesn't have the gem. There's a method to his madness, however; a gust of wind emerges from his hands, enough to startle, though no damage, the creature.]

[mincingminuet]

[The spell flies from her fingertips, rendering him invisible.

With that done she calls out Gil and the six armed terror barrels in after, engaging one startled skeleton.]

Let's go, babe.

[belligerentwarrior]

[Freya recovers her footing quickly enough, and not to be outdone by Gilgamesh, charges the beast-skulled skeleton without hesitation, pushing it back with wide, sweeping strikes.]

[The tonberry's lantern makes a huge difference, but still, Freya's getting sick of fighting in the dark.]

[sivard]

[He still hasn't remembered enough about combat to make this really useful, but at least the invisibility makes this a bit easier, because the skeleton is wildly swinging at where he was.

He darts between each skeleton, unable to make a grab for the gem; even with him invisible, the skeletons are quickly passing it between themselves.]

[mincingminuet]

[And that leaves Pen with the third, the ugly one that looks like it might have some skin. Her gun ups the noise level when it goes off, a sharp crack as a Wyrmfire round sends the skeleton reeling backwards. Working the bolt, she keeps her distance, moving to make the fireball it's holding less easy to aim.

Gil just goes to work, swords clashing with the solitary human skeleton, forcing it back, away from Zaveid and the girls, trying to isolate it to finish it off.]

[belligerentwarrior]

[Unfortunately with invisibility, Freya can't tell where Zaveid is, and can't maneuver the skeleton towards him. She skirts around it, trying to get a good angle to push it back towards Gil's skeleton, but the beast-thing grabs the haft of the Zodiac Spear.]

[Instead of wrestling for the spear, Freya lets go, booting the creature as had as she can in the chest, sending it tumbling across the ragged floor.]

[sivard]

[It's fortunate Zaveid is capable of staying out of the way, because he spots the gem just in time in the crevice of the chest of the beast skeleton as it skids across the floor, rushing over to snatch it out of the creature.

While Zaveid might not be visible, the skeleton is certain aware of when its guarded treasure is removed, because it lets out an unearthly scream.]

I think that's our cue!

[mincingminuet]

[Gilgamesh laughs wildly and brings all six of his enormous swords down on the smallest skeleton, crushing it into powder. The fireball skeleton snarls and launches herself at where Zaveid was and that gives Pen a chance to get a second shot off, striking it square in one leg and sending it to the ground.]

Right! Run! While we got them down!

[belligerentwarrior]

[While they're down is the best time to finish the bastards off, before they can go get friends; Freya looks hesitant to disengage, but after a watchful moment, she snatches the spear and darts off, scooping the tonberry under an arm so she could see where she was running.]

Gil! Guard the rear!

[sivard]

[He might not know what the summoned spirits actually are-- or if that's what they are, but Zaveid can't help but feel extremely grateful for Gil's apparent love of battle, because it sure looks like they're going to get out of here, gem and all.

He chances a glance behind him to see Gilgamesh still looking thrilled as he runs as quickly as possible out of the room, before the skeletons have a chance to go after them.]

[mincingminuet]

[Pen moves back, reloading as she does, watching the rear as she disengages. The skeletons are seeming to reform, reattaching parts, but they're not quick about it.

Tons, in Freya's arms, wriggles around so he can watch the rear too, holding his lantern high.]

Gil! Do it!

[The six armed creature does as instructed, looking for all the world like some Hindu god of the end times. He's taking his time, blocking the whole hallway, setting his blades as the gang rounds a corner and gets out of sight.]

Keep going! I can banish him from anywhere.

[sivard]

[Still invisible, Zaveid keeps the gem close to him, not wanting to drop it, not now. With how dark it is, they probably wouldn't get much of a chance to grab it before the horde comes rushing after them.

But run he will, and eventually, it seems like the skeletons give up their pursuit, and he stops to catch is breath, rubbing at the side of his head.]

Damn, those guys were persistent. This must be a powerful artifact.

[It does seem to have its own light source, though eventually the sounds from below catch his attention, as he approaches the side of the chasm, careful not to get too close to the edge.]

...Is there some kind of battle going on down there?

[mincingminuet]

[When everything starts to settle, Pen waves her hand behind her and the sound that was Gil vanished. The invisibility spell wore off not long after, too. The duration on it wasn't terribly long.

Pen skitters to a stop at the edge of the chasm and flips on her headlamp, looking into the gloom. The light reflects off something metallic, and she stops, opening her mouth to say something, then closes it again.]

Yes. I...hear something like that. Sounds like that or a heavy metal concert.

[Walking over, she peers down and frowns.]

Geez that's a long way down. But I think I saw a bridge over there?

[sivard]

[He turns to gaze at the bridge, nodding.]

Looks like our only way forward.

[It's not like they can go back to face the skeletons again, after all.]

We might as well push forward, huh?

[mincingminuet]

Agreed. Let's move out.

[Pen steps towards the bridge, looking back at Freya.]

Ready? No injuries from the skeleton, right?

[belligerentwarrior]

[Another smile, this one more arrogant. Now that they're at a stop, Freya releases the Tonberry.]

As if. I've dealt with their kind before.

[sivard]

[They don't make it far across the bridge before a woman appears before them, dropping down from somewhere above.

"There is a toll for crossing this bridge. What will you offer me?"

It doesn't look like the guardian has any intentions of letting them pass without some kind of offering.]

[belligerentwarrior]

[Freya nearly scowls at the dark creature across the bridge. What now?]

So, what? You want money? Right, just the kinda thing I carry into the artic.

[She tightens her grip on her weapon, moving it a little more at the ready, but not outright into an offensive stance. The creature tilts her head, and after a beat, holds out an open palm.]

Offer your wealth, and I will take it, but there are more precious payments. Relinquish your joy. Bear your misery. Let me drink of your suffering.

[mincingminuet]

[Well, this is certainly something. Pen gawks at the creature, then looks to her companions.]

...Ah. Well then. What do you think? Share a story of misery, or pay tall, dark and creeptastic?

[sivard]

[Zaveid laughs darkly.]

I've gotta admit, I don't have any money on me either.

I guess that means we've got to pour our hearts out and this lady.

[belligerentwarrior]

[That's it. They get dumped into a literal bone-cave with a Hot-Topic-obsessed bridge troll over an abyss of fighting, and all it wants is a sad story?]

Like two weeks camping in below freezing isn't suffering enough? [The bridge guardian didn't react at all. Freya snorts before staring the creature in the eye.] Watched a friend die, once. How 'bout that?

[Despite her flippant tone, that day still did trouble her. The bridge keeper nods stoically.]

[sivard]

[He might as well offer up his own story, then.]

The woman I love was murdered by my best friend.

[The guardian bows her head, ever so slightly.]

[mincingminuet]

My parents and my oldest friend's parent's died in a car crash, together.

[The guardian nods again.]

Can we move on?

[A nod, the creature seeming satisfied.]

Shall we?