epidemiology | EVENT ★ LABYRINTH II

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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I'll be the judge of that! Make with the magic already!

Now now, no need to rush. My magic takes time.

[And more than just the air around him. Jhin frowns slightly, looking around for something he can use as a demonstration. If he wasn't regretting this before, he certainly is now.

He sighs as he grabs a couple leaves. They'll have to do, there aren't many options and he's certainly not shooting something and giving away that secret.

The leaves are thrown and quickly flake off into the shape of a butterfly made of embers. It flutters about before eventually breaking up.]

Like I said, it's nothing fancy.

[Sure, nothing fancy. Tell that to the teenage girl whose eyes just lit up like it's Christmas morning]

That's so cool! It was like a fire, but butterfly shaped!! You could be an artist or something! Or a performer!

[At least he has one fan??] Do it again, do it again!!

Thank you, my dear.

[Jhin lets out a soft chuckle, looking somewhat embarrassed.]

It's nice to know someone finds my magic beautiful.

[He could always do with some fans.

With a small bow he throws some more leaves, though this time it takes on the form of a group of fireflies that dance around before scattering off.]

[More like his only fan in the world.... at least she has the enthusiasm and appreciation for several people]

That's incredible! I wish I had that kind of talent.

[she'll teach out to the fireflies before they scatter like she's a little kid]

[Ouch, the truth hurts. But one fan is better than none.]

You flatter me, my dear. It's a very specific magic, not terribly useful in day to day. It's nice to get to use it every now and then.

[It's true, he should appreciate his one fan in the world]

If I had magic I'd use it all the time. It's amazing!

[at least he can enjoy some ego feeding]

[He smiles, amused.]

Is that so? What kind of magic would you have then? If you got to pick.

Weeellll...... Something flashy! [it's hard to actually pin down what she'd like to see, excitable brat that she is, but right off the bat:]

Explosive stuff! Or.. invisibility! Orrrrr, flying magic!

[This is all totally feasible, right]

Explosive stuff? Now that's one I haven't heard before.

[Invisibility, flying? Not the most common of magics, but certainly useful and desired by many.]

You'd send any bad guys running with that kind of power. A good choice.

["You'd send any bad guys running with that kind of power," says the serial killer]

I'm all about the element of surprise! Which is why I'd be great at magic.

[She was expecting him to be grumpy about it, so she grins] I'm glad you think so!

[He's clearly misunderstood, he doesn't count in this pool of bad guys.]

Magic is more than just surprise, but I'm certain that would help. Have you never tried requesting magic since joining the team?

[Clearly!!!]

.... I didn't know you could request it, but... they did give me something. No explosions, though.

[She sounds a little disappointed]

Now that is a shame, but perhaps they simply don't want you soloing all of these missions with such power. Have to let the rest of the team feel like they've helped as well after all.

Is what they gave you at least somewhat... cool?

That must be it. [Says Maya wisely, Jhin clearly knows how it is] Since I'm already so cool and all.

[her bragging sounds a little thin, though, the maze is wearing on her after all]

If I can get it to work right, yeah, actually... It's a shield.

EVENT ★ LABYRINTH II

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ahhhh i'm sorry i didn't see this

no worries!!

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