From Attuned to Ascended to Ancient, Kiada Njovu-Reyes has been reborn several times throughout her short life, but her fighting spirit has never once been diminished. With beauty, grace and a quick wit, Kiada is the whole package wrapped in an infectious smile. Recent endeavours have found her in the heart of the Hollowed Grounds, aiding the region and bettering it for her new Ancient kin, and whatever she does next, we know it's sure to pack a punch.
Congratulations, Kiada!
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06-01-2024, 10:15 AM (This post was last modified: 06-02-2024, 11:01 AM by Odd.)
Everything has consequences, even those things attended to and then forgotten.
While interest in preserving and protecting the swamplands of Caido are understandably low (somewhere in the bowels of the Mathair's belly and root system, the decomposing demigoddess Mildew is likely sad about this), perhaps the jungle will garner a bit more attention? Then again with the state of the world being what it is, perhaps not.
The infected waters that poured from the heart of the Feverlands have been amalgamating, drawn together for warmth as the air turned cool. Now, seeking even more heat, this shambling mound of void energy has made its way into the jungle. Digesting all that it rolls over, this strange creature appears to be a shapeless sort of mass composed of rotting animals bound together by sentient tentacles. Eyes (far, far to many of them), peer out, blinking closed as the creature revolves slowly forward, allowing for several gaping mouths to bite at anything within its orbit. Able to animate all within its viscous form, the creature rolls and trudges its way through the underbrush seeking warmth and sustenance.
You have 48 hrs to join.
This is a LEVEL LOCKED KQ. Only Characters level 5 or under may join. This KQ will last for 5 rounds, at which point it will end and we'll see what effects you've made to stop the void from spreading.
Please post your characters arriving and taking their first action, and in your summary list whatever non-items they are bringing with them (anything on your profile is automatically assumed to be with you). Items not listed cannot be used later.
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REMEMBER: KQs are rewarding but dangerous. They may cause death and/or permanent changes to your characters.
Having been taking a short jaunt through the Oerwoud (don't ask why or when, idk what timelines are any more), Danta has been relaxing in the humidity of the jungle as it stretches away from the breezy coastline, right up until whatever the fuck this is happens. He's been about to enjoy the first of presumably many blushberries plucked from a nearby shrub when the rotting, stinking mass appears, and gods wouldn't it be a good day for there to be a hero around?
Alas, it's just the Maverick.
Dropping the berries and taking a few steps back, it's a soft and disbelieving laugh that escapes his lips, and he glances around at the tangle of trees and vines overhead. One tree looks promising enough - i.e., not small enough to be consumed by the creature's passing - and so Danta quickly climbs among the branches to watch, transfixed and horrified, as it shambles by.
Danta arrives and uses his first action to hahaha no thank you up a tree and out of the creature's way.
He has with him a flask of rum, a box of matches and some leftover blushberries in his pockets.
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
'cause I'm selfish, I'm obscene
Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!
Horns: Diamond - they look very similar to #2 in this image.
It’s a fyrhund that follows behind Dantalion at a distance. He’s his shadow, obviously, so it makes sense (timelines what??). Anyway, he isn’t stalking so much as he is drifting along and ensuring that the Maverick doesn’t get into trouble. He is security, isn’t he? Maybe a bit more personal these days than the establishment, but still. He follows to ensure danger doesn’t encroach. And as it turns out? Wrong place wrong fucking time.
No sooner does Astaroth notice the Maverick still and climb up the tree, does Astaroth spot what huge mass starts to roll through the undergrowth. And it’s a huge what the fuck moment for the butcher as the fyrhund tries to ensure that he's out of the fucking way, smoke pouring from his maw as he breathes out a stream of fire the second it gets close.
Astaroth arrives in his fyrhund shift and breathes fire at the creature should it start to roll past him!
He only has a knife with him.
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Champagne, cocaine, gasoline and most things in between
Unlike the two Ancients in the Oerwoud, Mateo likely has more probable cause to be there than anyone. The botanist has been collecting a few specimens he might cultivate back at his shop in Stormbreak - variations with mutations as of yet unseen, and even a few void-tainted seedlings that might grow into something interesting - when the shambling mess makes its presence far too known.
Straightening up at the flash of fire out of the corner of his eye, Mateo oh fucks into a sharp right so he might get out of the way of the oncoming mass of what the fuck is that anyway. Realising only that it reeks of void energy (and not the kind that he can tuck into his bag of holding and take home) - and that it seems to be sludging its way back the way he'd come - he reacts, he thinks, quite logically.
"Dad!" he calls out, promptly Channelling the more, er, fire-powered of his two parents.
Mateo gets the hell out of the way of the creature, and uses his Channelling to call Ronin!
Accepted Channeling: Allows an Accepted to channel a herald/demigod/spirit during a time of crisis (2x a season). Can be combined with other accepted channeling to increase power.
Type: Light | Rank: Upgraded
He has everything on his profile, and in his Bag of Holding he's got rope, containers (for thpethimenth), a knife, some twine, and a small package of Snapdragon.
I roam the city in a shopping cart a pack of Camels and a smoke alarm
I shouldn't laugh, but I know I'm a failure in your eyes
Having been channelled enough in his time now to feel the whisper of it a fraction before he's taken away to wherever he might be, Ronin has time to give his husband a pointed look before he finds himself in the Oerwoud. And he's fully dressed this time and everything, guys, if not holding a spatula because he'd been making pancakes. Somehow he doesn't think it will be much use against the amalgamation of holy-shit that he's presented with.
Glancing back over his shoulder at Mateo even as six firebolts ignite around him, Ronin doesn't have much time. But he manages to grate out a "Run," before unleashing the bolts at the creature and being whisked back to the houseboat. If nothing else, the Oerwoud is a lot less far than Hak Etme had been, and now two demigods have also been made aware of the danger.
Ronin tells Mateo to run and fires off six firebolts at the creature! (He'd like to use his re-roll if he fails to hit pls!)
Magic: Radiant Firebolts | Ronin may summon radiant energy as a fiery projectile. Control is excellent, and multiple projectiles may be created at once. (In quests or other combat situations requiring dice rolling, only 3 firebolts may be created per post). Range: 60ft
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: FEAT | Now You! | When Ronin successfully hits a target, the next ally who posts gains advantage on their attack.
Type: Light | Rank: Basic
Magic: Once More With Feeling | Twice per combat (e.g. KQs, PQ+s, PVP) Ronin may use two actions in one turn.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: FEAT | Luck of the Dice | Ronin may re-roll one fail per KQ.
Type: Grey | Rank: Basic
Jude hears the commotion of pounding feet before anything else, and shouting that brings a familiar face into view when he rushes to find out what's happening. Maybe that will be his death sentence, but by the time he gets an idea of the scene, people are already attacking the monstrous creature lurking in the undergrowth.
Yelping, Jude follows in Danta's footsteps and jumps to the side to the tree nearest to him as a prayer leaps to his lips. "Safrin help us," his voice shakes, Channeling for the first time in his life though he knows he can't possibly summon the goddess herself. As he does this he fumbles for the plain bow on his back, used for scaring off animals on his travels more than fights to the death. He's involved now whether he likes it or not and he needs to be prepared.
- - -
Jude tries to hide next to the closest tree and uses Basic Channeling for help. He starts to fumble to get his basic bow and arrows into his hands!
Regional Score bonus: +1 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +1 should be included)
Accepted Channeling: Allows an Accepted to channel a spirit during a time of crisis (1x a season). Can be combined with other accepted channeling to increase power.
Type: Light | Rank: Basic
I need a cure, prescribe a drug - cut this out before it's love
Jude 's call is answered by a swarm of bugs. Moving as one, they descend upon the lurching void horror, buzzing over its eyes, swarming into its gaping mouth(s), and scuttling over the exposed and rotting flesh of meals it had previously eaten.
06-03-2024, 03:04 PM (This post was last modified: 06-03-2024, 04:39 PM by Court Official.)
Heat. The creature's eyes—and gods but there are a lot of them— roll towards Astaroth. Stretching out tentacles and hands that it clearly borrowed from its past meals, the Void Horror adjusts its path to move towards the fyrhund despite the streak of fire from its jaws, resulting in a horrific smell as hair and claws begin to sizzle and burn.
Ronin 's firebolts strike the creature squarely, (not even the Knight could miss at this level difference range, knock on wood), and yet...it seems entirely unaffected by the celestial damage that is instantly absorbed into its violet form.
In response to the bugs called down by Jude 's spirit, the creature roars, utilizing several different vocal cords such that the sound which emerged from its many throats was discordant and horrifying to endure.
Despite the movement of Dantalion, Mateo, and Jude, the creature seemed interested only in the heat produced by Astaroth, and thus continued its lumbering shamble toward the fyrhund.
Round 2/5
You have 24 hours to reply! Your randomly assigned posting order is:
Void Horror (Rare) : A creature composed entirely of void energy that utilizes the body parts of things it digests in order to navigate its environment such that it has no fixed physical features and can grow to any size.
Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well.
REMEMBER: KQs are rewarding but dangerous. They may cause death and/or permanent changes to your characters.
Champagne, cocaine, gasoline and most things in between
Mateo's ha! dies swiftly on his tongue as his father appears, pummels the ever loving shit out of the creature, and does a big fat load of nothing to it. "Wh..." Already scrabbling to try and stay out of its way as it's assaulted by fire and bugs(? oh hey Jude), the botanist racks his brain for anything that might be of use. Of course he could call the shieldier of his fathers, but that would only work so long as Remi was in close proximity - so like five seconds - and he promptly drops the idea.
Instead, taking a leaf out of his fellow Accepted's book, he reaches out a second time with the silvery thread of Channelling that sits in his breast, and summons more help. "If there are any spirits out there who can keep this thing still, that would be great," he calls.
Mateo channels a second time, this time for spirits that might be able to hold the creature still!
Accepted Channeling: Allows an Accepted to channel a herald/demigod/spirit during a time of crisis (2x a season). Can be combined with other accepted channeling to increase power.
Type: Light | Rank: Upgraded
I roam the city in a shopping cart a pack of Camels and a smoke alarm
There is a moment of oh fuck that courses through the Butcher’s head. A moment that has him immediately panicking as the creatures metric ton of eyes roll toward him. He’s fucked up, and immediately as Accepted’s begin to channel and start trying to lay into the creature, Astaroth is trying to get the fuck out of the way, but in a way that has the creature hopefully following him into line of sight (aka, basically down the path as a haha oh shit maybe I can distract).
And with it, the fyrhund turns his head to try and blast it again with another stream of fire if any of its hands try to get too close.
Astaroth runs to try and keep it in a line of visibility for people, and turns his head to blast fire back at the creature in case it gets too close!
He’s still a fyrhund!
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
A more discerning mind might both realise and voice some clever observations, like oh look! it seems to be attracted to heat! or wow, looks like whatever celestial juju the White Knight used doesn't work against that thing!
Instead, you get Danta up a tree.
A very unhappy Danta, as it happens, because he doesn't have to know every fyrhund in Caido to know that this one is Astaroth and the other man is a fucking idiot and he'll save him just to rip his head off for this.
So he does what Ancients do best, and makes it worse.
Striking a match from the book, he quickly grows the flame into something that a D&D wizard might laugh ominously about (No gloom, all doom, says Gale) and promptly launches it towards the Void Horror with a shout of, "OI!"
Danta uses his matches to create a flame, and then yeets a fireball at the Void Horror!
Fire Manipulation: Can manipulate flames. Must be within a 30ft radius. Control is excellent
Type: Dark | Rank: Upgraded
The world is new to you, and you to it. During PQ/PQ+/KQs/Drops, you roll with advantage on luck-based rolls and receive an extra name during drops. (In order to use this, make sure to note the ability at the bottom of each post)
'cause I'm selfish, I'm obscene
Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!
Horns: Diamond - they look very similar to #2 in this image.
Jude has never been so grateful to be ignored in his life, and though he’d like to take a page from Danta’s book and climb a tree he’s relatively sure he doesn’t have the grace necessary to shoot a bow while balancing on a branch. And since it’s his only weapon, well…Jude doesn’t have many options here okay?
So what he does instead is fit an arrow to his bow and take careful aim, cautious of all the literal moving parts of this nightmare so he doesn’t commit friendly fire. Letting the arrow fly, he keeps his back to the tree, uncertain how sharp-eyed the creature is. Blending in and poking away at its health sounds like the best possible solution for the young man.
- - -
Jude shoots an arrow at the void creature with his back to a tree.
Regional Score bonus: +1 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +1 should be included)
I need a cure, prescribe a drug - cut this out before it's love
At Mateo 's beckoning, a spirit seemingly composed entirely of vines appears from the jungle's floor. Though the creature is difficult to hold onto given its non-uniform shape, the vines are able to tangle around it to keep it in place for one round, not that the spirit looks entirely pleased.
With the Horror no longer in pursuit, Astaroth is able to avoid its gesticulating tentacles, though for the same reason, none of his fire reaches the Horror (much to its disappointment). Instead, it's perfectly held in place as Dantalion creates, aims, and fires....
..only to miss.
Or maybe that was the plan the whole time.
Anyway.
Jude 's arrow hits and is slowly absorbed into the void Horror as it struggles against the vines keeping it in place.
Round 3/5
You have 24 hours to reply! Your randomly assigned posting order is:
Void Horror (Rare) : A creature composed entirely of void energy that utilizes the body parts of things it digests in order to navigate its environment such that it has no fixed physical features and can grow to any size.
Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well.
REMEMBER: KQs are rewarding but dangerous. They may cause death and/or permanent changes to your characters.
Champagne, cocaine, gasoline and most things in between
In a world without too many options (and having used all of his Channelling in one fell swoop, thank you thank you he'll be here all week), Mateo is starting to really feel the merit in his father's words to run. Glancing to Jude as the only other man here who isn't a giant rock-dog or hurling fire - however effectively - he skedaddles closer to his fellow Accepted, rummaging around in his Bag of Holding for the rope he'd brought.
"You think we might be able to pen it in, if you fire an arrow into one of those trees with the rope attached?" he asks breathlessly, handing said rope across in case he wants to make use of his admittedly sketchy idea. "Might slow it down if it can't go the direction it wants to." Like a weird animal pen.
Except there are dozens of animals all rolled into one.
And it might just slorp through the rope like it's nothing.
Who knows.
Mateo gets the rope from his Bag of Holding and suggests that Jude attach some to an arrow and fires it into a tree across the pathway, trying to corral the Void Horror into a different direction!
I roam the city in a shopping cart a pack of Camels and a smoke alarm
