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Post by Dymtre on Mar 12, 2021 20:58:10 GMT
"Oh I'm sorry, maybe we can play ag-"
And then it felt like he was somewhere else. With different people he would move his head from side to side as if looking around.
"Oh, uhm, have any of you seen a little girl?"
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DK
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it's a new day
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Post by DK on Mar 24, 2021 0:18:09 GMT
As large and full as the cemetery was, Pippin would have very little trouble searching for Maryam’s grave. They would browse through several rows of headstones, some unmarked, and some oddly proportioned, but most of them pretty ordinary, filled with names, dates, and personalized text. One headstone in particular, though, shone with a certain beauty that the others completely lacked -- a sign of life. It was surrounded by flowers, of many breeds, and they each beamed brilliantly as Pippin approached.
As the others conversed, fog would begin closing in around them, whispers of the night caressing their ears as the opaqueness forced them further into the cemetery, else suffocating them. Fortunately, now that Maryam’s grave had been discovered, it illuminated the path for them, allowing them to make their ways over without any trouble.
When everyone finally gathered around the grave, with their gifts in hand, the headstone would begin glowing brilliantly, reading off the following text that seemed to be etched over what could have been many years ago:
Maryam E. Fletcher, 20XX, 20XX (13 Years)
A kind and pure soul, who spent the majority of her life waiting for a light that never came. Offer a simple gesture of kindness, and one will be returned to you.
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Mar 24, 2021 5:18:21 GMT
Pippin sat there at the gravesite with their compass, humming softly, even as Effigy approached them. They spoke up, loud enough for Dymtre to hear a familiar voice, though what they said was obviously directed towards the person who had spoken to them directly.
"Me? No. But it was beautiful, wasn't it? Such a nice little taste..." They leaned back against the headstone and their smile only grew. Leaning their head back on the top of the headstone, they sight softly, closing their eyes. "I like it here. Don't you? I think I'm going to come back, and read her a nice little story. I liked her."
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Atlas
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Post by Atlas on Mar 30, 2021 20:37:20 GMT
Atlas, approaching the grave, read the message.
With a smile, Atlas laid the flower on the grave, ignoring everyone else. As his hand lightly laid it down, he spoke softly, "A gift, from me to you. Let's be friends Maryam."
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Post by Effigy on Mar 31, 2021 2:02:45 GMT
Effigy would read the room and turn to the grave, quickly getting his mind off Pippin. He would read it and begin to furrow his brow. A real ghost? I guess stranger things have happened, but this still felt off. Regardless he would nod and stand silently respectful.
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Post by Dymtre on Mar 31, 2021 23:26:30 GMT
Dymtre's question went unanswered however, something the familiar voice of Pippin said sparked some curiosity in him. So without an answer to what was going on he decided that this would be a better time for sight than speech. As he took a deep breath and shifted into his Angelic Form. After doing so he would look around note that he was in a Cemetery, and there were people huddled beside a grave. He retracted his wings and walked forward and inspected the headstone... Ah... it was the girl... A sorrow would fill his heart as he realized what this meant and what had happened. Dymtre would step forward and kneel at the girls grave pulling out a cross from one of his pockets. It was his very first cross given to him when he was just a small boy learning how to say his daily prayers. He lowered his head and held up the cross and began to speak. "..." When he spoke aloud everyone would note that the world around them would go completely silent, absolutely no noise could be heard, and if any of them tried to speak they would find that they could not. Dymtre prayed his prayer for little over a minute. Both blessing the poor girl, thanking her for spending time with him, and bestowing eternal peace on her soul, so that she may live in paradise for the rest of eternity. When he finished speaking the noise of the world would come back and with the hand holding the cross he would cross him himself and kiss the cross. Laying it upon her grave. Hopefully it would give her the same comfort and peace that it gave him when he was young and scared. Angel Form: Upon activation Dymtre takes on his Embodiment Form becoming a 6-winged Angel with a whip-sword. While in this form he can opt to close his wings completely allowing him to move freely. After activating Dymtre can no longer speak, rather every time he opens his mouth all sound in the surrounding area is canceled out weakening all Qi abilities by 100% his Eng stat
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DK
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Post by DK on Apr 10, 2021 18:59:56 GMT
As everyone paid their respects to the grave of Maryam Fletcher, a faint light would appear over the horizon, and within moments, the sun would slowly begin creeping through the sky, engulfing the world in light. Lingering behind it was a second sun, black and completely devoid of light, like a black hole threatening to tear the world open.
The same fog that had swept everyone away before would shroud them once more, tearing the gifts they held, and any attachment to Maryam's games, away from them.
And in an instant, everything was dark again.
When they opened their eyes, they would find themselves in their beds, in the comfort of their homes. Next to them, a ghastly item sat, accompanied by a mess of pink flower petals.
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Rewards:
Everyone receives 3 EXP.
This minor event had four special unlock conditions, and two of them were achieved.
Atlas has freed the spirit of Maryam Fletcher with his gift, unlocking her as an NPC Crafter that can be visited by anyone, at any time. She can be found at her grave, in the very graveyard depicted in the event. She will be posted to the board at a later time. He also unlocked a special ability for himself.
Everyone managed to play along with Maryam's games, and temporarily soothed her loneliness. As a result, everyone receives a base Legendary item that can be upgraded. In addition, each item is accompanied by a Blessing effect. These effects are not add-ons, but are treated as separate entities from the item, and thusly are also upgradeable.
Individual rewards are listed below.
Pippin ;; [Blessing] Cunning Man’s Compass, +12 WIT (Legendary Item) Pippin’s compass has been returned to them, granting a strange new ability. Once per thread, they may show the compass to someone while attempting to persuade them to believe or do something. If Pippin's WIT is higher than their FOR, they must believe or do anything Pippin says or demands for one round. If it is equal to or less than, nothing will happen. [Upgradeable] *Blessing Effect: If Pippin is explaining directions or the anatomy or history of a compass or map, they do not have to pass a WIT check, and they will have control over their victim for two rounds instead. [Upgradeable]
Dymtre ;; [Blessing] Orb of Warding, +6 WIT, +6 FOR (Legendary Item) Dymtre’s beloved cross has been returned to him in the form of a ghastly necklace, with a mysterious purple orb attached to it. Once per thread, upon clenching the orb, its glow will expand into a 15 foot radius around him, creating an impassable forcefield with toughness equal to 125% of his ENG for one post. Enemies within the radius during activation will be pushed back. [Upgradable] *Blessing Effect: If the forcefield is broken before deactivation, it will pulse with a final wave of energy, granting Dymtre +6 to a stat of his choice until the end of the thread. [Upgradeable]
Effigy ;; [Blessing] White Noise Earbuds, +12 FOR (Legendary Item) Effigy's broken earbuds have been returned to him anew, granting a strange new ability. Twice per thread, Effigy can silence the world in a 15 foot radius around him. Within this radius, no sound can exist, granting him immunity from neural and aural attacks for one post. Additionally, he can passively hone in on sounds and frequencies incomprehensible by the average ear. [Upgradeable] *Blessing Effect: If Effigy silences someone within his radius, he gains an additional usage of the ability for that thread and extends the radius by two feet. This effect stacks up to five times. [Upgradeable]
Atlas ;; Instead of an item, Atlas receives a new ability, and an NPC companion to accompany it. You may add this information to Atlas' tracker, or you may attach a new one to his application sheet. Have fun -- but be careful! She is subject to permanent injury or death just like any other NPC! *Please also note, Atlas does not receive Qi UP for using this ability.
Summon: Maryam Fletcher (0 UP) Atlas can will Maryam to his location, causing a heavy gust of wind to sweep through the area, disorienting other players and NPCs for one round. Afterward, Maryam will appear in front of Atlas, ready to fulfill his demands. Atlas can also unsummon Maryam by willing her away. Maryam exists only in the spirit realm, and cannot physically interact with the world. Thusly, she does not possess physical stats.
Maryam's Stats:
STR: 0 DEF: 0 DEX: 15 WIT: 10 ENG: 130 FOR: 0
Abilities: Salem's Petals ;; Maryam throws a bundle of flower petals over Atlas or target ally, protecting them with a floral barrier for 100% of her ENG for one post. Maryam's Embrace ;; Maryam hugs Atlas or target ally, healing them for recent damage up to 50% of her ENG. Tag, You're It! ;; Maryam blesses Atlas or target ally, granting them a DEX buff equal to 50% of her ENG for one post. Dance, Dance ;; Locked. You Will Always Have A Friend ;; Locked.
Maryam sees growth just as any PC does -- meaning she is eligible for upgrades on her stats and abilities. She is able to unlock her two remaining abilities through story. She may be controlled by the player (but will not see growth or upgrades this way), or she can be controlled by a GM (which does see growth or upgrades). Hybrid play is also an option.
Mirabella ;; Golden Rose Petals ; Consumable (x5) Can be used once per thread. When torn or ignited, these petals act as an incense that provide clarity and ward away bad omens. She gains 25% ENG to WIT and FOR for one post.
Thank you all so much for playing! Please update your trackers accordingly.
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