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Entry tags:
- !event,
- attack on titan: armin arlert,
- danganronpa v3: kaito momota,
- day 1: general,
- fatal frame iv: ruka minazuki,
- fate/: bb,
- fate/: charlemagne,
- fate/: merlin,
- fe3h: dimitri alexandre blaiddyd,
- ffxiv: tsubaki aoganei,
- metallic rouge: alice & ace machias,
- original: calia,
- original: nao mizushita,
- persona 3: minato arisato,
- persona 3: shinjiro aragaki,
- shadows house: kate,
- slay the princess: the princess
[DAY 1-]
The night drags on.
The moon, full and bright, illuminates the world below as demons rise in indulgence of the hunt. All those who are not securely tucked away become prey, whose blood runs freely down the streets, whose screams fill the air in symphony, whose lives are snuffed out one by one as the night grows darker- but not quieter, no. Towards the far west, wind picks up in a deafening howl that tears through the forest violently enough to uproot trees, followed by a thunderous explosion atop the wall that sends large chunks of rock crashing down on parts of the immobile train, creating shockwaves felt all the way into town. Dark clouds gather overhead, smothering the moon and unleashing a downpour that continues unrelentingly until dawn, when the paltry sunlight behind the clouds is only enough to see that the rain that falls is in fact blood, thick and warm, coating the rooftops and the streets. Rivulets trickle towards the east, where they spill over the edges of the world and into the cavernous abyss of a mouth below.
Those who sleep will dream. They dream of being flat on their back, lying on hard metal, a warm breeze caressing their cheek, the faint scent of cherry blossom in the air. They dream of their bodies feeling like lead, heavy and unable to move, hardly able to breathe— and all the while in complete darkness. Whether they give in to exhaustion or struggle valiantly against it, they will eventually open their eyes to a different scene: of somebody's home before here, you and that person reliving the very last memory they had before waking up in the train just yesterday. It's a memory that culminates in darkness. Give in. Struggle. Open your eyes again and again and again, and eventually you will wake up to what you wish were just another bad dream: the unfortunate plane of existence we call reality.
It may not be a good morning, but it's morning. If characters glance at their COMP, they will see a bright number 7 on the screen that disappears as their chosen AI chimes in with a good morning greeting ("Whoa! Congrats on surviving the night, boss!" or "Yikes, you look like shit. Did you get any rest at all?"). Pulling up the map function shows fewer blue ally dots as expected, but perhaps unexpectedly, much fewer red enemy dots as well: there are very few demons to be seen, and those that are, show little interest in hunting unless they are attacked first. The forest is still and quiet, red Mandrake leaves littering the floor in abundance but the demons remain rooted underground, the Hares of Inaba huddled snug within their dens, bird demons taken roost underneath the canopy to keep out of the blood rain. The concert hall is silent today, guards at the door watchful and ready to snipe intruders. Inside the powerplant, the giant Ooze spreads lazily across the first floor, filling the space wall to wall, acid seeping underneath the front doors and burning its way outside. Indoors, outdoors, demons keep to themselves, seemingly sated.
It's almost peaceful. If you didn't know better.
The drizzle of blood tapers off over the course of Day 1, replaced by normal rain once night hits. The water that falls is clear, though bitter and metallic tasting, and the stormy weather continues for several days more. The temperature outside dips, even during the daytime, and the hunger that continues to persist (unless you're BB, who ate a Pixie, maybe) is made worse by the appearance of a hot dog stand that has been set up in front of the school building. Its existence in this place is wholly suspicious, entirely nonsensical, manifested as if out of a yandere devil summoner fever dream— and yet the mystery meat smells divine, and you are so so hungry.
"Hee-ho! Get your hot dogs here-ho! What? What kind of mee-hee-t is in it, ho? Don't worry about it, ho!"
Can anybody resist that cute face? never mind the sales pitch. Jack Frost will operate on a barter system, though it really only seems interested in people's gemstones, or if they're willing to slaughter and bring it a Katakirauwa in exchange for a cold but still delicious hotdog dressed up in any variety of condiment. For those who muster the courage to go demon hunting to earn their meal, they will find that a single hotdog will stave off hunger for up to three days. For those who gave up their gemstone instead, K5 will be screaming at them not to do that, but also, please tell me. Maybe they'll rethink the offer, noticing that the gemstones they'd found on their person now feel slightly warm to the touch- growing warmer when in proximity to another person's gemstones, their colors more vibrant, stones faintly glowing as if with internal light.
Generous as Jack Frost is with providing dubious sustenance, it's a different story when it comes to the vending machine beside its stall. Inside are various drinks guaranteed to be cold, and include bottled water, coffee, teas, juices, blood and tears and many other questionable unlabeled liquids among its touted 100!!! varieties of beverage ("""beverage"""). Two problems: 1) there is no selection button, so you do not get to choose your drink; and 2) the machine will only take macca. Where to get macca? Figure that out yourself and earn your drink gacha.
[ Locked pending: SCHOOL investigation ]
[ Locked pending: GREENHOUSE investigation ]
[ Locked pending: HOSPITAL investigation ]
[ Locked pending: CONCERT HALL investigation ]
[ Locked pending: POWERPLANT investigation ]
OOC
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Since I know a handful of you are still working on apps, this event log in general will be open to all players, but Investigations will be closed to current players only. See below for more information.
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On Day 1 only, wild demon encounters will be scarce and it will rain blood all day, after which the weather will transition into normal rain and demon encounters will also return to normal rates, less during the day and more frequent after dark.
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When characters fall asleep any time in the next several days (including victims of the concert hall lullaby that will begin again starting Day 2, as well as inadvertent naps for those of you who are like lmao yeah whatever, i don't need sleep, i'm fine), they will be able to see the circumstances around other characters' canonpoints. This dream may take the form of being a bystander, or from the point of view of the character, whichever would be more fun/interesting to play.
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Players can advance time by posting new logs set on the current or next IC date— don't be afraid to advance time as needed! Plot beats will be adjusted accordingly, and there'll be ample warning if plot necessitates a deadline or specific event date for any reason. If you have any trigger warnings, please let me know here! Comments are screened, and warnings will be listed in the log format post for player awareness.
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As characters investigate different locations in the setting, more aspects of the game will be unlocked and will be updated in the post above. In summary, from the previous TDM event, characters have found doors sealed by barriers in the school, greenhouse, and hospital. The concert hall and powerplant are still both heavily guarded by demons that prevent thorough investigation until dealt with.
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What are its elemental strengths and weaknesses? Do you know what its skills are called?
To clarify - knowledge you had from before arriving here, if possible.
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Where I come from, Yatagarasu isn't common like it is here. I think there's only one, but the elemental strength of the ones here tracks with what I know.
Yatagarasu is a god of guidance in the Shinto religion. He takes the form of a three-legged crow and his name means something like "eight-span crow". I think he's the incarnation of another deity with a really long name. He's associated with Amaterasu and the sun and his appearance is usually interpreted as evidence of Heaven's will or divine intervention in human affairs, so... sun, fire, day, divinity, purification[, nosy, old ].
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Thank you for that information. I'll add it to the report once I'm able to compile everything. That symbolism in relation to their skills is interesting.
Have you seen them in action yet?
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[ And she is absolutely going to sort of half-whisper to Armin now. She can't have Yatagarasu getting a big(ger) head than he has. ]
He's a regular firestarter. Fast, strong, aerial -- makes for faster transportation than walking, that's for sure, and you're not going to want to contend with his beak or his claws. Nasty physical damage.
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[ With a sling and glass and nails and and and -- ]
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If I can ask you something else - my COMP tells me that Yatagarasu also possesses a healing ability. Have you seen that as well?
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[ ... ]
I haven't suffered a severe injury, so I can't tell you its full capability.
[ Of course. She tends to avoid that kind of thing. ]
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I hope that's not an ability you'll have to test any time soon. It's shown potential, if nothing else.
Have you contracted with any other demons, by any chance?
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[ The risk and the cost of her time and both her and Yatagarasu's energy isn't generally worth it. It's generally easier to flee. ]
What about you? Have you contracted with anybody yet?
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I've contracted with a Hare of Inaba. I've seen its healing ability in action - small wounds, as you described, as well as some bruising. It apparently possesses the ability to flee from battle, as well. I haven't found need to test that just yet.
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[ Yatagarasu has made a noise. Calling a Hare of Inaba a bunny... this is why they butt heads. She's so disrespectful and ignoring his disapproving noise. ]
Sparring in general might not be a bad way to test these guys out. We've got healers on hand. It might be worth assembling a party.
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[She makes a good point, though...]
If you do happen to get something like that together, please let me know. I'd certainly be interested in joining.
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[ Probably. Setting something like that near a safe location would be best. ]
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A post can be made on the bulletin board advertising as well.
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Bulletin board?
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Yes. There's been some talk of creating one near the church. Just another way of communicating with one another.
That's my understanding, anyway. I can't take any credit for the idea.
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[ It's good to know those sorts of things and knowing is kind of sort of very important in Nao's experience. ]
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[It's not exactly a secret, right?]
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It's not a bad idea, havin' something central and physical. Not everyone here is at the same technological level.
[ Or trusts Ala and Keigo implicitly, but hey, between the lines. ]
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I believe they've also started stockpiling supplies and food at the church for everyone to use. It's encouraging to see so many working together against our odds.
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[ She's sure most people have considered the alternative at some point or another during their time here. This face, this face that Armin cannot see. ]
Everyone better do their best, yeah?
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Considering the alternatives, yes. I think we're all well aware of that.
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I'll get in touch with you soon about that demon compendium. I'll just need a little time to work on putting it together. If you do get that group together, please let me know.
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