EVENT ★ LABYRINTH II

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DEEPER Following the marked path near the lake leads Audentes (and George) further into the maze, closer to the goal found at the center. Some other inmates (including Zymandis agent Mavahari) and correctional officers follow along, having picked up on the organized manner of Audentes and figuring it’s their best bet on getting out of here alive. Unlike the dry stone and sand in the outer ring of the maze, this next section is overflowing with flora. Jungle vines cling to the walls to the point where seeing the stone underneath is a difficult task; trees sprout from between cracked tiles, bearing alien-looking fruit; branches and brambles cross certain parts of the maze, and will need to be hacked through unless you want to find another way around. Water is more plentiful now as well, since obviously the plants need it to flourish. For the first time since setting foot in the labyrinth, a rain begins to fall, drizzling and gentle. This can be a respite or an annoyance, depending on how you look at it: while it’s soothing and can make collection of fresh, clean water easier, walking around in wet clothes is probably not that pleasant. Your fellow ALASTAIR recruit George has inexplicably struck up a friendship with the Zymandis agent Mavahari, and they can often be found exploring the maze together, with Mavahari helping him due to his broken arm. They seem to be getting along well enough, but maybe checking in with George is in order. Otherwise, survival is the name of the game; though the center of the labyrinth is closer, it’s impossible to tell how close, and how long to expect to be here. Collecting water is simple enough, but food is growing scarce. The tree fruits may be a good solution, but it seems as though some have unfortunate reactions to them, ranging from stomach cramps to rashes to fever and temporary blindness. But an allergic reaction may just be the least of your worries. LOVE ME LIKE A REPTILE The monsters seen so infrequently in the outer ring of the maze are now a common nuisance. Giant insects and rats scurry about, hungry for whatever flesh they can find, but they’re easily defeated, particularly if encountered as a group. But with new terrain comes new, adaptive animals, and the labyrinth is no different. Lizards are now the main threat: enormous and camouflaged, they stalk their prey and take their time, looking for the perfect opportunity to ambush. The lizards are three-headed, with each head containing fangs dripping with venom, capable of rendering its victims paralyzed within five seconds flat. Their blood is also poisonous, capable of burning through metal, not to mention flesh. If a head is severed, the lizard will retreat back into the jungle, presumably to nurse its wounds but possibly to grow another head -- no lizard will ever be encountered with less than three heads, so it’s possible they have regenerative abilities. The best way to defeat one is to remove all three heads at once, or simply kill it in whatever way possible. The lizards are quick and mean, but not invincible. Now more than ever, it’s important to take care in exploring the maze. Stray too far from the group or try to make it alone, and you might not survive. OOC NOTES Once again, we have a plotting post here and search requests for the next ring of the maze. Please note: during the labyrinth event, all drops are ICly delayed. What this means is that characters who drop will be handwaved to still be around on auto-pilot until connection with Oska is resumed, at which point they will be transferred to a different team as usual. If you have any questions about the labyrinth that aren't answered here, please direct them to the Leramzen dossier. If you have questions for any NPCs, please direct them there as well! Questions about the game in general should be directed to the FAQ and you may submit mission ideas or player plots at any time.

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so sorry for the wait on this... work killed me

[webdesigned]

( thERE WAS NOTHING TO SEE & HE'S GREAT AT THIS thanks for noticing

Peter has always been good at ignoring his own injuries, especially in the heat of the moment. yes, the burns hurt, and would probably hurt more when he had time to slow down and realize how bad they actually were. for now, though, they're not really a big deal, so much as the fact he can definitely hear more of those not-so-friendly lizards shuffling around through the trees. he'd rather not run into any more. )

What? Sure. Of course. Still have one good arm. ( Peter........ that is not what one would call comforting. ) Not to pressure you, or anything, but there's more coming. A lot more. I can hear them, long story. ( it's not actually that long, but I was bit by a radioactive spider and now I have superhuman senses seems to be too long of a story at the moment. )

[fintastic]

Maybe, but I don't think they can fly.

[ Not that she can go all that far up herself, not here anyway, but it should be good enough.

And sure enough, a set of glimmering pink fairy wings unfurl at her back where they were not before. She flutters them a few times, and opens her arms to him. ]

You ready? Grab on!

[webdesigned]

( fly? what? his eyes are a little wide when he spots the wings — well, it takes some doing, considering his long stay on Audentes, to surprise him with something he's never seen before. that would qualify.

Peter is not often on the receiving end of a save. he almost doesn't know what to do with it when it's offered, almost. if it means he doesn't have to websling into any more branches, he will take it.

even if he looks ridiculously awkward when he carefully steps forward to hold on to his teammate, who is definitely shorter than he is. ) Usually that's my line, ( he mutters, half amused, half... oh, yeah, arm still hurts. ouch. )