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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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[ Maybe it's the fact he doesn't sound like himself- but he manages to put that little bit of extra effort in when Ban seems concerned. ]
I'm fine!
[ This does not, of course, make Papyrus somehow seem less suspicious though. Whoops. ]
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It was a terrifying, sobering thought.]
I can't sense you, anymore.
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[Well that sounded...
Worrying. Not that he knew exactly what that meant, but it didn't sound like a thing that was good.]
Well that's ridiculous! I'm right here!
[He laughs a quiet little "nyeh" on the end, but then it just fades into unintentionally somber silence.]
P... Perhaps I have a new ability I was unaware of. Like, "able to hide in plain sight" or... something of that ilk.
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Ban struggled to think of a reason as to why Papyrus was down in such a way.
It couldn't have been the effect everyone else had been feeling. People could lose all their magical energy and still be 'felt'. Ban looked visibly upset--if only in his eyes.]
Papyrus. I can sense your presence from a long ways away, most times. I can still feel everybody else here.
[He added, trying to make it clear. Maybe repetition would help emphasize how strong it was.] It isn't a veil. It's like you aren't even there.
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[ He doesn't know what to say to that. "It's like you aren't even there." What could he... What could he mean? ]
I don't know what you're talking about.
[ And he means it. He's too far in denial about losing his magic to acknowledge that maybe that is the reason. ]
I'm right here. I don't know why you can't sense me. I-I haven't changed.
[ He just feels confused... and upset. A little dizzy as well, now... ]
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You're running on fumes, man. [Ban's brow knits together messily. He didn't like what he was dealing with at all. Papyrus looked weary.
Papyrus never looked tired. Even in bad moments, he looked bubbly and full of energy--even if his disposition was poor.] Or rest? Magical energy comes back if you're in a good mood or if you...
[Ban stopped. Deep in a recess of memory, he recalled leaving Liones with Merlin and Gowther after the Seven Deadly Sins were framed. Merlin was musing on a golem she had to leave behind when they escaped. Gowther asked what would happen to it if she was away too long.
'It would run out of power and decay. It wasn't something meant to move of its own accord in the first place. Without a flow of power, it'll be reduced to a mere object.'
He chose awful times to remember awfully important things.]
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I did rest, a short while ago, through Olivia's insistence, even though I think it's entirely unnecessary!
[ The sleeping didn't do much overall, but it did prevent him from expending more energy stupidly, like he's been doing since the draining started. He fiddles with the piece of bread, picking at the crust around the edges. ]
I think... I would like to just sit down with you, if that's alright?
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[The name was somewhere in the database, but it wasn't indexed. It would likely be mistaken for another file entirely. ban moved past it without hesitation. He scowled and watched as Papyrus held the bread without doing a thing with it other than play around with it.
He heard Papyrus' question, but years spent as an urchin who desperately clung to every piece of bread with reckless abandon screamed at him to illustrate how important the bread was. He reached over to push Papyrus down into a sitting position--deliberate and rude, but set with the best of intentions. That was Ban's way.]
Can't you eat?
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Not... like this. I'm sorry. You should take it back. I don't want to waste your food.
[And with that, he holds the bread back out to Ban.]
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Ban squatted in front of Papyrus, looking him over. He didn't know what was happening. Had he been more magically inclined, it would make sense to him. If Merlin were around, she could explain it in an instant. Maybe Gowther could.
He hated not knowing something important.]
...What can I do?
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[He doesn't have any idea either. He isn't a magic expert, isn't a monster scientist. All he knows is he feels Bad and none of his usual methods in cheering himself up or making himself feel better are working. He just feels tired, all the time.]
I would just like company, right now.
[He hates being alone, and he feels so close to Falling Down...]
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My company can't make you better.
[His throat was suddenly very, very dry.]
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It can.
[Which might just sound like Papyrus is trying to make Ban feel better, but...]
Monsters are made of magic, but also compassion. Just spending time with someone I like so much makes me feel a little better!
[It won't cure him, but for monsters, raising ones spirits was like eating a comfort food. Or maybe that was just Papyrus. Smiling gently, he puts a hand on Ban's shoulder.]
So, tell me about your day!
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I...
[There were other things he wanted to say, but--
Papyrus was honest. Humoring him was more than fair.]
...Spent the day with this guy, fixing his stand.
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[Papyrus nods along slowly, encouraging Ban to keep going. Just don't mind that he's maybe now using his hand on Ban's shoulder to lean on the other.]
That was nice of you to fix it for him...
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He was trying not to think about the implications of Papyrus becoming weaker and weaker.]
Felt like it'd be fun to do.
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[Does he sound like he's falling asleep? Because he totally is.]
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[Ban whispered that into where Papyrus' ear would have been.]
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[He's still drifting off...]
Were they cool ones...?
[ Because Ban's just going to steal. It's not like he can go "oh no, don't steal!!" because it's going to happen. And technically... it could be considered payment, in a way, right? Not that he would steal himself, or that he'd tell anyone else to do it. But he accepts Ban for who he is, which is a thief. ]
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[He saw what was left of the guy's wares. It wasn't much and what had been taken before were religious idols. The locals had hoped they could buy forgiveness and regain their gifts, but it seemed like a waste of time in the end.]
Maybe he had a gift to help him make better ones, before. He said he only recently got this stand after he lost his shop.
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[ He worked hard for the control over magic that he had. He wanted to be sure, very very sure, that he never accidentally hurt anyone. Not that it seemed to matter much now how much or how little control he had, since it was all fading away. ]
I think we should both show him how to really do it... I'm very good at snow sculpting.
[ Another yawn escapes him (somehow). ]
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[Ban reached into his clothing and removed a knife--one he stole from a noble in Chantes.]
I never saw the guy use his magic, but I bet he used it long enough to get a feel for things. It's kinda like my magic, especially. It's easy as hell for me to steal things with 'Snatch'. I point and make pressure and it's mine. That's it.
[He spun the knife on his fingers. It danced along his knuckles, between digits quick enough to cut and split skin without much weight behind it. The knife looked pretty sharp.]
But, I didn't learn how to steal before I learned how to use magic. I learned the important stuff so I could use either or.
That guy?
[Ban offered Papyrus a shrug.]
He hasn't got an ounce of talent with his hands.
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Unfortunately for Papyrus, Ban was anything but gentle in toting him away. Ban tossed Papyrus over his shoulder like a sack of flour, deciding to drop him off at the inn.
He was grinning like an idiot the whole time.]
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