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epidemiology2016-04-01 07:59 pm
futurologists) wrote in epidemiology2016-04-01 07:59 pm
Entry tags:
- ! alastair npc,
- ! event log,
- achilles (iliad),
- adrien agreste (miraculous),
- ahad (the inheritance trilogy),
- ana ramir (original),
- anakin skywalker (star wars),
- aradia megido (homestuck),
- badou nails (dogs: bullets & carnage),
- ban (the seven deadly sins),
- bariyan e kodhi (original),
- chrollo lucilfer (hunter x hunter),
- daenerys targaryen (asoiaf),
- dipper pines (gravity falls),
- evan friave-goodlace (original),
- ford pines (gravity falls),
- garnet (steven universe),
- gintoki sakata (gintama),
- graham humbert (once upon a time),
- helga sinclair (atlantis),
- hellboy (hellboy/bprd),
- jason todd (dc comics),
- keats (folklore),
- kida (atlantis),
- king (the seven deadly sins),
- luke skywalker (star wars),
- melan blue (brigadoon),
- misaki yata (k),
- morty smith (rick & morty),
- nicholas st. north (rotg),
- olivia (fire emblem: awakening),
- papyrus (undertale),
- pearl (steven universe),
- rhys (borderlands),
- rick sanchez (rick & morty),
- riku (kingdom hearts),
- sakura kinomoto (cardcaptor sakura),
- sigma klim (zero escape),
- sorey (tales of zestiria),
- steven quartz universe (steven universe),
- undyne (undertale)
EVENT ★ EXPLORATION
 With the storm gone, the water surrounding Komo has calmed considerably. Much of the affected area is in ruins, but thanks to ALASTAIR, a large contingent of Komo survived the disaster. However, with parts of Komo uninhabitable, they need to be able to reach Nalawi’s other islands. With their technology so limited due to dependence on their Gifts, it’s all they can do to build a few tiny, shoddy canoes, powered solely by elbow grease. They only fit two regular-sized people (but four Nalawi), and the wait time is long, but they do the trick. If you aren't willing to wait, you can always try to get creative. Strangely, though, anyone trying to use their magic to cross the waters will find that their powers are beginning to dampen. Similarly, anyone with superhuman abilities at all will find them waning, albeit at different rates. Those without any special powers at all will be completely unaffected. But that's nothing to worry about, right? It’s time to see the rest of Nalawi. PU’ULAI PU’ULAI is the centermost island of the archipelago and by far the largest. Most of the travel between islands is to and from Pu’ulai, as it’s the cultural hub of Nalawi and the location of Nalanni’s largest temple. It’s very populated during the day, but isn’t a residential area and clears out once the sun goes down. The first thing you'll notice is that the deer hate cats. The citizens of Komo are far more likely to let it go, but if you have anything slightly cat-looking with you here, at best, you'll be yelled at. Some Nalawi try to start fights, and no one but Komoans will allow cats anywhere near their homes or inns. Recruits might notice children running away from cats, screaming, "Dakal!" THE TEMPLE, referred to as Nalanni’s Garden, is closest to the Nalalona volcano on a neighboring island. The regular ash from it was viewed as a good omen from Nalanni, who’s rumored to live within the volcano, but it’s been months since anyone has seen any activity from it. The temple is dark as obsidian, which is coincidentally what it’s made of. There’s a copious amount of brightly colored flowers around the temple, hence the name. The gardens are free for anyone to walk through, as is the temple. One image is constant throughout the temple: an inhumanly large, vaguely feminine being made in stone and fire, a walking volcano. It would be easy for such a woman to look frightening, but she looks welcoming and caring, arms outstretched to embrace her children. Inside the temple are more murals of Nalanni, but also some curiously unrelated to her. They depict the Nalawi fighting against large, predatory cat-creatures, finally culminating in their enemies attacking Nalalona. This is when Nalanni reappears, striking them down. The temple is tended to by several Nalawi of varying ages, all very welcoming to strangers, especially those they’ve heard heroic tales of. News traveled fast once the Komo villagers crossed the waters and spread the news of their timely rescuers. There are plenty of Nalawi in the temple, making offerings and asking Nalanni to return to them -- some are hopeful, but others appear desolate. CITY HALL is where the ten members of the Council convene. No one is allowed in, as they’ve been discussing the changing state of Nalawi nonstop for days. There’s a group gathered around the hall each day, hoping their leaders will emerge and announce their plans, but nothing has happened yet. It’s a good chance to sit around and listen, though -- you’ll quickly find out that Nalawi is a meritocracy; the Council have the strongest Gifts of anyone in Nalawi, determined by a nationwide competition to prove their worth every time a seat opens. Some of the more disgruntled deer whisper that some must have lost their powers by now and no longer deserve to sit on the Council. A few arguments are beginning to break out around the city hall, and even a few scuffles. Luckily, their weakened powers have also dampened the damage they’re able to deal, and no one has been injured too badly. Just try to be respectful -- otherwise, you might upset the wrong person. Those hooves can hurt. ELSEWHERE, there's a marketplace where traditional Nalawi clothing can be bought, among other things, inactive spas shut down due to dormant volcanoes, and maybe -- if you’re very lucky -- you’ll stumble upon a ferry that still works. It’s unlikely, though, and haggling with its owner will be difficult. You could always steal it, but you wouldn’t do that, would you? You can always explore the SURROUNDING ISLANDS, which are mostly residential areas, similar in theme to the parts of Komo that haven't been destroyed. Oh, and if you're disrespectful to the islanders or were at any point rude to the people in Komo, you might wake up to find a bunch of tiny, adorable Nalawi around your bed, swinging around bars of soap in socks. Don't worry, they won't actually do anything but threaten you for a minute before storming out. ...Yet. The moral of the story is 'don't mess with the Nalawi.' OOC INFO The entire map of Nalawi is now available to characters. Updated location information can be found here. |
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Your first pet... And you chose a lion?
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[There's a pause as she considers for a moment, then raises a hand to the back of her head.]
I'm not sure if Kero-chan back home counts as a pet but....his true form was similar to a lion, at least.
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[King is still obviously nervous about a kid taking care of a large wild animal, but if she's doing it with the help of professionals, then maybe he has no right to say anything.]
Who was Kerochan?
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[But for now, she's lucky in that the cub is still pretty small. Sakura herself is nervous but she would be with any first pet, even if it were a goldfish or the like and not a lion.]
Ah, Kero-chan is one of the two Guardians of the Clow Cards. He rules the cards under the power of the Sun, he's the one that said I had to help him get the cards back and has been teaching me about them. He's usually like a stuffed toy, but his real form is like a lion. With wings....but he can also talk, so probably, that's kind of easier than having an actual pet.
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[It sounds pretty out there, but King knows a talking pig and a size-changing fairy dog, so. No right to judge.]
Certainly sounds like something a sorcerer would employ.
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[King, she hasn't even mentioned the 'Kero breathes fire' part yet. But well, this was Clow. He could probably have made Kero more powerful if he'd needed or wanted.]
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[FRIENDSHIP: the tie that binds the shounen and shoujo genres.]
Well... he may be no Kerochan, but if you get close enough, you'll learn to understand this lion too. That will help keep you safe.
[And King. King will keep her safe.]
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[Sakura needed everything explained to her. Since she has no idea on magic and all of this herself. But in spite of both of them and their bickering, they are fond of each other. She does consider him a friend. Hopes she can do the same for Yue.]
Keep me safe? You think that's why Gil-san gave him to me?
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If he knew you're close to people who take care of wild animals, that could be the thought behind it. Who knows what dangers we could come across in other worlds? At least some of them must still be afraid of giant claws and teeth.
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Hm...I guess so. That might be part of why Clow-san made Kero-chan back home too.
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[As long as Gowther the mindreader isn't around. King shrugs.]
The path should be less crowded after we turn the next corner.
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[The most practical and obvious basic explanation without thinking farther into Gilgamesh's motivations, at least. Still, she follows, giving a nod and whispering to the cub tucked into her jacket that it won't be long now before he can be free.]
Nearly there....
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Once we get on the beach, you'll probably be able to let him out in the open. [He nods to the cub.] The Nalawi still operating any ferries most likely won't care, like the others from Komo.
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The beach would be nice. He could probably use the exercise.
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I've had enough exercise this month to last me ten years. If he wants it that bad, he can take my share too.
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I don't mean you have to join. It's not your exercise - it's for him! He probably gets more than enough for almost everyone here, when he isn't napping, anyway.
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[Just as King is ready to sigh again, the makeshift road they're walking makes way for sand. He smiles instead.]
Well, here's your beach. Let's hope he likes shellfish.
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[She's grateful he did that much. If King might have other things to do and needs to be elsewhere. Sakura sets Keroberos back down to the ground to play and explore a little before straightening.]
O-or you can walk with us.
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I still have something I have to do back at the marketplace. You'll be fine. Until next time, at least.
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[That's still.....more of a title than a name, necessarily. Or, it is in most cases. But regardless, she gives a smile and waves to King's retreating, before scrambling to still keep an eye on the cub.]