balmung Starsfall OOC Masterpost [Fate-14]

[Anstarra]

So what time on Sunday is D? It'd be best for me if its done before 8 PST.

 

Oof. That's not terribly likely. We're liable to begin toward 9 EST or so. I need to check; I know at least Spahro's not gonna be free before then. I myself might even work, dunno my schedule yet.

[Anstarra]

= Public Notice =

 

Just to be clear, events c) and d), like b), are taking place in Rock Falls!

 

The ruined township is half a day's relaxed ride, or four hours of hard pace, from Camp Nowhere. There is no Aetheryte (yet); PCs will need to make sure they can get out there prior to their events.

 

This being said... since there's another RP event today that several PCs are involved in, for tonight's event c) The Final Resting Place of Mister Gegeraju we will be kinda dilating time a little; things will in reality be taking place closer to midnight CST in IC terms, though the event is still at 8 pm CST, unchanged.

 

For tomorrow's event, hopefully all attendees can give themselves a 4 hour period at least before the event proper, in order to have their characters be there~ If not, again, I won't be too picky, we can fudge some time. The goal is not to make things inconvenient, but to foster a measure of investment in the effort it takes to go way the hell out into the desert in order to do good. Or get rich. Or wreak vengeance. Or what-have-you.

[111]

Hello I will not be able to make the event today

[Anstarra]

Through storms of violence, glorious victories and agonies of the heart, does the first act of the tale spin to its conclusion. Battered but triumphant, the heroes lick their wounds, share truths unearthed, and look to the future... where, sure as the sun rises, more strife awaits them.

 

But, for now, the curtain falls, and they are given a moment of respite. Before leaving the blood-soaked and boiling desert, for a land as cold as the hearts of those who dwell there...

 

 

ACT I: BLOODY PRINCE... COMPLETE!

 

 

EVENT LOGS!

 

RESULTS:

 

• The ultimate fate of Master Gegeruju's cousin, Fafaraju Gegeraju, was discovered: death, at the hands of the Falling Stars tribals.
  
• The wyrmtear was found, in X'zarann Silverfall Nunh's possession. Overall, the quest cost U'jakata his hand, and Garri, the Echo-bearer, was taken captive by the Nunh.
  
• The murderer of two wood wailers and one (drug) peddler has not been conclusively revealed, but may now easily be suspected to have been a Falling Stars tribal.
  
• The outpost of the Falling Stars, the new Bloody Prints Sept, has been defeated, demolished and disbanded.
  
• Of 20 warriors known to have inhabited the Sept, 11 were slain, 8 taken prisoner by the Immortal Flames (now being transfered to Halatali), and one was made into a clip-tail by her own people.
  
• 40 clip-tails, the apparent slave caste of the Falling Stars, were recovered and are currently being kept under observation in an expanding Camp Nowhere.
  
• The darkness that had settled on Rock Falls as a result of the massacre there had coalesced into a Voidsent calling herself Starlight; she was routed by Adventurers, and departed, ostensibly for the lands of the Falling Stars...
  
• A mighty lieutenant of the Nunh's, X'zam Tia, was defeated, falling to the depths of the earth after the finishing blow. He's surely dead, right..?
  
• One adventurer was seduced by the Nunh's powerful charisma, and handed herself over to him...
  

 

REWARDS:

 

Everyone who participated in any event gets a Minor Milestone! Even if you already had one. As long as they're both spent before your next Event, either mine or anyone else's.

 

- Leanne, Lan, Vael'a and Akiko get a /Large Sack of Gil/ in the post, for having taken part in finding Fafaraju Gegeraju's final fate. It is one invoke for Resources, an Aspect which vanishes at the end of the scene in which its last free invoke it used.

 

- Leanne additionally gains one invoke of /The Master's Considerations/ for being the one to bring the news, and for actually completing the quest she set out on. This may be used for rolls such as Contacts in which having Master Gegeruju put in a good word would be handy.

 

- As mentioned in the event, Zanzan, Arblis, Nihka and Kiht got the /Blessing of the Whiteseer/, one invoke, for showing benevolent intentions, and talking down one of the fanatical Bloody Prints sept huntresses, nonviolently. This may be used for interacting with her, and...????

 

- Virara, Renaea, Aigiarn and R'shesha got, after the fact, /A Reputation for Badassery/ with one invoke for fighting a trio of huntresses without overwhelming numbers or mage artillery support, and taking them prisoner (after beating a couple of them to an inch of their lives). This is useful for interacting with Grand Company folks, especially the Flames and any PCs affiliated with them.

 

- Nheu'a, Deidre, Kuina and Zaphir also got /A Reputation for Badassery/, as above, with two invokes, for defeating a ridiculous boss encounter. Yes, even Kuina; someone had to suck up the alpha-strike.

 

NEW ACTIONS:

 

Prior to beginning the next Act, all players will be allowed TWO roll-based actions, to prepare or for story purposes. Here I will archive those actions everyone has decided to take. Please use the usual degree of IC/OOC logic in determining whether you could actually be aware of others' actions. In case of doubt, default to no (or ask them/me). At players' options, bonuses/invokes gained by their actions can be made available to others, as normal.

 

Feel free to get in touch with me either by PM, Skype, in-game (mail or otherwise), or on this thread, if you want to take actions!

 

Akiko Nomura:

Investigate -1 on finding a discreet doctor. Result: /Rumored/, 1 invoke, on her, as some people have heard of the strange au ra seeking a doctor on the down-low...

 

Investigate 3 on seeking rumors of her order's presence in Eorzea. Result: Rumors, and hints that they may be located in or around Gridania.

 

Aigiarn Kha:

Crafts 1 on a Magitek device. Result: /Curiously Energetic Magitek bit/, 1 invoke, theoretically for Notice/Gunner/Investigate etc...

 

Contacts 3 on getting an Ironworks-based motion capture weapon for Flame Captain Maximillian Maximus. Result: /Applied Knowledge of the Maximus/, 1 invoke, for Crafts, Piloting, or defensive Reaper rolls.

 

Arblis Ellhis:

Resources 7 on finding housing for the 40 Clip-Tail refugees. Result: Goblet housing, Free Company status.

 

Deidre Carpenter:

Contacts 2 on getting prepped for the cold. Result: /Cold Weather Gear/, 1 invoke.

 

Enju Abbagliato:

Culinarian 4 on a special meal. Result: /Happy Memories/, 1 invoke, to help defend Skybreaker against nefarious mental influence.

 

Leanne Delphium:

Lore 0 looking up information on voidsent. Result: Nothing she didn't already know...

 

Lore 3 (1 FP) on finding out about Starlight, the voidsent child. Result: Discovered High Concept /Reflected Light of the Falling Stars/, 1 invoke.

 

Nihka Mioni:

Contacts 7 on finding work with the Guilds for the Clip-tails. Result: Assessors are being sent, from all DoH/DoL, and the Pugilists' Guild, to interview them and offer appropriate positions, as well as Adventurers' Guild lodging if it takes them out of Ul'dah.

 

Lore check on treating Orri. Result: Alchemy stunt used, healing fully engaged.

 

R'elend Tia:

Contacts 2 on getting Blades-based help on upcoming missions. Result: /Local Garrisons/ 1 invoke, for various social uses or reinforcements.

Notice 0 on being ready for ambushes. Result: /Ready to Contact/ 1 invoke, and other consequences...

 

R'shesha Otharn:

Rapport of 5 on Clip-tails. Result: /Soothing the Clipped/, 2 invokes, generally greater sense of ease around her.

 

Renaea Algiernis:

Contacts 3 (1 FP) on finding out about the destination. Result: /Lay of the Land/, 1 invoke, good for geography and ambushes.

 

Vael'a Ruhne:

Crafts 3 on making a nausea grenade. Result: /Nausea Grenade/, 1 use, create nausea zone, TN 3 at end of round or gain /nausea/.

Crafts 3 on making a triggered grenade. Result: Gear aspect: /Remote Mine/

Vael'a may invoke this aspect to place a trap in a zone.

At any time later during this event, Vael'a may use his action to make a Gunner attack against all targets (friend and foe) in this zone.

He may only have one trap active at a time.

 

Zaphir Zurlac:

Sparring match with one-handed Skybreaker. Result: /Hard Lessons/, 2 invokes, good for combat.

 

Lore 6 on looking through Gridanian records for Falling Stars references. Result: Certitude there are none, but a curious mention of a white-haired, green-eyed Seeker with striking looks registering with the Conjurers' Guild 20 years ago under the name 'Enna'.

 

[Jana]

I missed the last round of events due to being out of town when sign ups were happening. Would it be reasonable to assume any characters at Camp Nowhere would be in the know? Uzuki and Jana are supposed to be collaborating on tracking info on the Tear, and the former could just get the latter up to speed via linkpearl.

[Anstarra]

I missed the last round of events due to being out of town when sign ups were happening. Would it be reasonable to assume any characters at Camp Nowhere would be in the know? Uzuki and Jana are supposed to be collaborating on tracking info on the Tear, and the former could just get the latter up to speed via linkpearl.

 

Yeah, I think that's reasonable. Rumor and report would spread fast, especially to there, since it's where the Aetheryte is.

[Anstarra]

REWARDS are finally completed! Be sure to pick up your free invokes, those of you who took part in the final round~

[Anstarra]

The curtain rises once more, and the tale begins anew. Across a frozen waste, mountains looming on the distant horizon, the heroes must now travel into the very heart of the lands of those who stand as their enemies. Be it for vengeance, justice, or to save those they love, they come...

 

But in this place, where outsiders do not come, hearts freeze, and fear drifts upon the very winds...

 

 

ACT II: Cold Winds Blow

 

Scene I: Breaking the Ice

 

 

a) Grave Concern (Monday, June 13th, 2016, 8 pm CST)

 

[Possible social, likely combat]

Dederu Deru, ambitious scion of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern, has decided to boldly go where no lalafell had gone before; unto Xelphatol, north of the Shroud, bringing with her a mixed force of Iron Torches supplemented by Brass Blades of the Order of the Aster. Recently, a desperate call for help has trickled into official channels: most of their force lies dead, their aetheryte disabled, paths to escape cut off. The Concern has turned to Adventurers in their time of need...

"Attacks in the dark, and anyone who tries to repair the aetheryte is targeted and killed. They are besieged; go well-armed, and expect the worst."

 

1. R'elend Tia [Evangeline Primrose]

2. Kiht Jakkya [subbed: Kuina Kusushi

3. Enju Abbagliato

4. Nheu'a Polaali [subbed: Renaea Algiernis]

 

 

b) Into the Dark (Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, 8 pm CST)

 

[social, combat?]

U'jakata Tia, Thaumaturge Most Puissant, has not given up on finding the Wyrmtear; if anything, losing a hand has made him more determined. With the blessing of Flame Captain Maximillian Maximus, he intends to visit Halatali, where the eight tribal warriors who were captured were interred. He wants to know more about the Falling Stars, and their lands and ruler, before following the trail. Interested Adventurers are welcome to join him, as an impromptu escort...

"Anger, yes, and retribution, Minna. I will stare them in the eyes, these killers, yes, and they will speak, or they will scream! Well. Better they speak, my ears, they do so flinch, and more nightmares I do not need..."

 

1. Zanzan Yanzan (tentative)

2. Virara Wakuwa

3. R'shesha Otharn

4. Leanne Delphium

 

c) Following the Light (Saturday, June 18th, 2016, 8 pm CST or earlier)

 

[Exploration, maybe combat]

Frances Lorieux, scion of the prestigious Lorieux family, accompanied by Rienne of the Wood Wailers, heads north. Holding the leash of the voidtouched golden firedrake Sparkle, who can lead them toward the Wyrmtear and thus toward X'zarann Silverfall Nunh... and thus to Garri, Frances' captive friend (and bearer of the Echo)... she is not to be deterred from her quest, and yet remains far from stupid. The lands of the Falling Stars will be rife with peril, and she would have an escort at the very least...

"Stubborn girl. All these lives risked for a starveling street rat from Ul'dah. Though she is bold, I will admit, and clever... still, I fear what may have already happened to her in the hands of those monsters."

 

1. Lan Darklyn

2. Orrin Halgren

3. Aigiarn Kha

4. Deidre Carpenter

5. Jana Ridah

 

d) Render Unto Him (Saturday, June 11th, 2016, 5 pm CST or earlier)

 

[invite-only, social, combat, Fallen]

A brave young mother and Adventurer, compelled by her own faith in others and a need to seek the peaceful way, has accepted an offer to be escorted unto the Nunh of the Falling Stars. Darkness surrounds the path, and perhaps only those who see differently might also walk it...

"What is this, that my dagger brings to me? A flower, blooming in the night. A pretty thing. Will it flourish or wither, I wonder, in the cold..."

 

1. Nihka Mioni

2. Akiko Nomura

3. Arblis Ellhis

 

[sPECIAL NOTE: Unlimited signups. This Event can only be entered by those who are interested in walking on the other side, with the Falling Stars, at least for a time; future events involving those who join at this or future times will have restricted access. PVP may eventually result. Requests to be involved in this manner must be directed to me by private message. Story-based consequences up to and including supernatural and other coercion may result; join only if you are okay with this!!]

 

Reserve:

 

1. Zaphir Zurlac - c)

[LystAP]

Sign me up for C! Following the Light (Saturday, June 18th, 2016, 8 pm CST or earlier)

[PhantasticPanda]

I will tentatively sign up for B) Into The Dark!

[Caspar]

I'm actually kinda curious about D. It might be fun to learn from the strong enemy. However I'm busy at that time and so I'll sign up for B.

[combatwombat519]

I'd like to sign Shesha up for B

[Jana]

I'd like to sign Jana up for C if that's cool.

[Zaphir Zurlac]

I'm interested in C.

[Chompie]

Well this is interesting! I don't think I can reliably make the time for A/B/C, and Arblis does not have sufficient motivation to go to the D side at this moment.

 

I may have to just set myself aside as a Maybe General Reserve for this round. D:

[Austurmax Laforet]

Sign Nheu'a up for C.

[Leanne]

Signing for B.

[Knight Kat]

Welp, B and C are full.

 

Sign Kiht up for A.

 

I'll find some reason for her to help in that one.

[Boo the Hamster]

I'll sign up for A, I suppose.

[111]

 

 

 I can't think of a reason for Kiht to do A.

 

 

You mean she doesn't want to hang out with her ol buddy R'elend? (Though I considered bringing Eva)

[Knight Kat]

 

 

 I can't think of a reason for Kiht to do A.

 

 

You mean she doesn't want to hang out with her ol buddy R'elend? (Though I considered bringing Eva)

 

Ha, I'm jumping all over the place. I edited my post once more.

 

I will find some reason for her to do A.

 

It is just North of the Shroud after all.

[Klynzahr]

Put Kuina down as an alternate for B please!

[Austurmax Laforet]

Since C is full already, switch Nheu'a to A.

[Khunbish Avagnar]

Reserve for c and yay for the site just now wanting to load!

[Jana]

...I thought I had the spot but i ended up in a reserve slot anyway, huh. Are you doing sign-ups off of this site too, An?