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abraxaslogs2023-10-07 12:56 pm
carmesi) wrote in abraxaslogs2023-10-07 12:56 pm
Entry tags:
- !player event,
- aloy; the hermit,
- arthur hastings; the hanged man,
- dan heng; the high priestess,
- erik lehnsherr; the hermit,
- esme frost; the hanged man,
- haelva lueltar; the magician,
- henry creel; the hierophant,
- himeka sui; the fool,
- julia wicker; the tower,
- nanaue; the fool,
- nero (dmc); the chariot,
- rocket; the chariot,
- wanda maximoff; the hanged man,
- wrench; the hanged man
• OPEN •
WHO: anyone and everyone in solvunn
WHAT: mingle for the summoned, particularly the new people
WHEN: a day or two after the new summoned arrive
WHERE: in aloy's homestead—crossing some wilderness but close to the primary settlement
WARNING: TBA
WHAT: mingle for the summoned, particularly the new people
WHEN: a day or two after the new summoned arrive
WHERE: in aloy's homestead—crossing some wilderness but close to the primary settlement
WARNING: TBA
A. THE JOURNEY THERE
The invitation to Aloy’s homestead is made shortly after the newly Summoned find their bearings within the Primary Settlement. Aloy begrudgingly agrees to it, but seeing as how their group has grown within Solvunn—it probably is for the best to be a little more open to the presence of others. Much like with the treehouse by the lakes, it’s good to know of another place further away from the settlements where the Summoned might feel comfortable enough to traverse into.
That is not to say that the homestead is very friendly to strangers, though. Aloy has set up tripwires, disguised pitfalls, snare traps, and other devices in the surrounding area, creating thus a challenging attempt for anyone who wants to travel there by themselves. Additionally, a way to avoid most of that (read: not all; consider it a bonus for getting close to the homestead) is to go through the arboreal parkour course that has been set up. A network of catwalks, platforms, and balancing ropes to traverse the woods. Reaching Aloy’s truly is a test of guts and skill.
(Alternatively, travel with Wanda or Himeka—the path clears up for them. For the ballsy, follow Nero and Rocket; surely they aren’t scheming anything…)
And, past all of that, the woods will open up to a tall, spiky fence, about eight feet tall, and the gate will lead towards the homestead proper.
B. HOME SWEET HOMESTEAD
C. THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING
D. CLEARING UP
The seasons are turning, and while Solvunn doesn’t suffer from incredibly cold winters, there is definitely a chill in the air. Storm clouds in the distance by the coast rupture with booming thunder, bringing down the temperature quite significantly. It makes the bonfire burning outside a welcome source of warmth. Despite the threat of rain, there’s a strong chance the skies will clear up, as the wind picks up.
Within, Aloy’s homestead boasts the woman’s survival and technical skills. Making the most of her resources, there are meats hanging to dry, chopped wood on the side of the house, and animal skins splayed out that will most likely need to be stored at some point. The inside of the homestead is a simple affair, but for someone who isn’t in the business of receiving guests, it’s decent enough.
For today, the space—inside and outside—has a few extra wooden chairs and tables, picnic style, and they’re decorated with an assortment of food: recently harvested apples from the orchard, berries, roasted mushrooms and acorns, and more complex dishes thanks to Himeka’s arduous work in the kitchen the day before. At one point, a giant stew will cook over the bonfire, with meats and veggies, with bowls to the side for anyone to take their fill. Additionally, there will be grilled fish, flat breads, baked cabbage with lentils and, for those with a sweet tooth, apple pie. Wanda will also be sharing sarmale, a pot of goulash, spinach and cheese pastry—gibanica, and a table of assortments to build their own burgers. Additionally, there will also be apple cake and mandelbrot cookies. All in all? No one’s going hungry at the homestead.
But, worry not, all that food needs to go down with something. Barrels of mead and ale will be available for all to drink. For those who don’t want anything alcoholic, there is apple (and other fruit) juice available.
Make merry and mingle, new faces and old faces alike.
And, of course, please take one of the pamphlets.
C. THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING
Lightning strikes, and almost immediately the boom of thunder brings an eerie quiet to the homestead and the forest past its fences. There’s the awkward laugh the tries to break the silence, shaking the jitters away. Some are quicker than others in mobilizing, perhaps feeling the pinprick of raindrops that others don’t, and start moving what they can salvage from the food and miscellaneous items into the cabin. Some may choose to spare themselves of the rain, pushing the way inside or hiding under the roof’s awning at either side of the cabin; others may be entirely unbothered by the rain, as heavy drops fall fast from the darkened skies.
More thunder rumbles in the distance, roiling ever closer from the mountains in Thorne’s southern border.
A few Summoned might notice it first, that it isn’t really the rumbling of thunder that shakes the muddled earth. The grunts of approaching beasts are mixed with the sound of hooves drumming up in rhythm of an uninvited approach. Birds fly away in flocks as the mammoth boars make their way through the forest, inadvertently towards the homestead.
They are due their mating season, and traveling to the wintry mountains of Thorne has been delayed by the appearance of the beasts in the rifts, the journey now a toll on the boars as the continuous lighting and thunder confuses, frightens, and angers them.
They ram into the fence at different points, and chaos would soon ensue, but thankfully all the Summoned have their powers back.
Right?
D. CLEARING UP
After a few boars were felled, the rest scrambled and escaped, continued their path northward. Killing some of them was inevitable, but nothing ought to be left to waste. The skies clear, the waning moon appears over a colorful sunset, and the rain stops. The fire is built again in earnest, and meat is, quite literally, back on the menu at the grilling station, as per Nero’s helpful suggestion. Some fences need a little mending, and a general amount of cleaning up within the homestead needs to be done, too.
As sunset gives way to nighttime, the sky—once marred in dark tones of gray—gives way to a beautiful night sky, with stars and constellations to be delighted by many. Wanda will be offering to dry the wet clothes of those still sticking around, and Himeka hands over warm cocoa or warm cider, something for everyone.
Now that things have quieted down, and with folk sitting around the fire or standing just by the edges of it, Rocket and Wanda inform everyone of the letter from the Nether that they received—something, perhaps, so they can get a general idea of what everyone thinks; about getting involved, about helping, about Solvunn’s interests in all this. It’s not meant to start an argument, debate, or a long conversation, but it’s something to have everyone think about — to know that they might be sent off somewhere else, soon, for a while, and brace for the trip.
Those who have been in Solvunn for a lot longer will be around, to ask questions or start a conversation about what has happened, what is currently happening, and theories for their futures, here.
Aloy didn’t mention anyone can stay to sleep, though, so best feel ready to head back at some point.
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Maybe you should add that to the pamphlets. No blood rituals or whatever that guy did that caused the rifts I heard about. It seems like it could get dangerous fast with all these shrines around if they're actually paid attention to.
[ Julia and Wanda probably do have very similar vibes. They aren't the exact same type of witch, but they're hitting similar magic buttons. She listens intently to the list he's providing, noting them internally. The gods that she's going to avoid. Any god that comes from a blood ritual has to be moved around. While she may have a better idea of what going into a god conversation would be, there's a lot of people who don't here. Dangerous. ]
Those are creepy as fuck names, yeah.[ She studies him. ]What do you mean by gods are monsters?
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I only got so much paper! Find me some fuckin' poster board in no-electricity Narnia and I can put out a public service announcement. Sheesh.
[No, he's not asking Wanda for poster board. Though he probably should have by now.]
I mean what I mean. What's a god but an overpowered monster? They take what they want, hurt people without care. Fuck around with the world if it pleases them. S'exactly what monsters do. Living only for themselves. Just unfortunate gods got a bunch of yes-men behind 'em.
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[ That seems like an easy enough request if anything is going to be added to the information. She can tell it's annoying but she feels like 'don't do blood rituals' usually wouldn't have to be said. But apparently it does need to be said. Regardless, if he needs help finding paper and poster board, she's happy to help him look. Without any money that's a tall ask, but maybe she can find someone with money.
She considers what he's saying. The gods she knows are monstrous pieces of shit, on the whole, or just really apathetic douchebags. That's why her plan is to be the opposite of them, somehow. But it seems relentlessly depressing to think every one of them here isn't worth her time.]
From my own experience I agree, but do you know for sure all of them are like that here? There isn't one you've heard of that does good shit?
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Nero stiffens, arms crossed. Himeka, at least, would disagree. She'd say hers is different.
There's not any proof otherwise. Not that it cares. It's just less inclined to kill people.]
Unless you consider giving mushrooms feet "good," then no. I haven't heard anything good coming from them. People here think an adequate harvest and finding dead pig meat that's still edible is a blessing. I wouldn't take it with a grain of salt.
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Well it's not bad, unless the mushrooms then go and stab people while running on their little feet.
[ But interesting, a mushroom god? That kind of reminds her of Ember, who was a ram god, although most of the ones she knows look vaguely human. Reynard possessed bodies so it's possible all of them are, technically. Except she's in her own skin, but she probably could possess other people, if she wanted to. Which she doesn't want to, ever. That's a huge no. ]
I guess I'll have to find out for myself. Do they usually show up a lot, just hanging around town, or only during blood rituals and summoning? The gods I know look like people so I'm not sure what I'd be looking for anyway.
[ Except maybe mushrooms. ]
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None of 'em look like people, as far as I've seen. [Which, er, actually isn't something he's considered. The Summoned are weird enough as it is, he hasn't really blinked twice at seeing someone with weird appendages (look, he's got a tail) or powers.
Guess it doesn't matter, though.]
From my experience, it's only rituals, and only specific ones, and whatever people are connected already to 'em. [He gives her another considering look. He's not sure why she wants to know so many details, but if he was in her shoes... he'd want to know, too.] I mean, if you're real interested, you could ask Isar. Guy's on the Council, and I know he's packin' some fucked up god magic in there somewhere. Probably has a contract with one, or it's possessed him. I never stopped to ask.
['Cause he doesn't want to know. And offing a Councilmember isn't gonna get him anywhere.]
Maybe wrap on this!
[ The dragons aren't gods so to speak, but they're ancient beings somewhat on the same level. She learned a very interesting detail; not to expect them to look like real people. So it's unlikely they'll be playing with the humans around here in disguise. Probably. She nods as he talks, absorbing everything. ]
I think I will. Thank you, Nero. Sorry to give you shit about the pamphlet, being new here is weird.
perfect! 🎀
And she's aced the course so far, so.]
Don't worry about it. Now you can either finish or whatever, but don't destroy anything with that strength, huh? Rocket'll kill me.