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❪ test drive #6 ❫
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YOUR STORY BEGINS  The Storm came. You remember darkness, but you don't remember much after that. You don't know how long you slept, but the dreams were short. You remember the expanse of stars and galaxies in your direct view. Every world and solar system ever known to man was present in your dreams in careful, pristine detail. You also witnessed the Storm, which has devoured a fair portion of these galaxies. Your Earth and similar planets were assimilated by the Storm. Somehow, you knew it would be the last you'd see of your world. That was when she told you what happened. You knew that you'd be living somewhere new. The details weren't clear, but you knew it was a part of a deal with the entity known as Darma. Not long after, you'll wake at Thesa Station. Your body is still cold; it all felt like a dream, but somehow, you knew it wasn't —
CLEAN-UP CREW  While everything has wound down significantly from the strife and destruction of battle, the frozen image of Ysverai, the massive, rotten dragon, and the hole he tore in El Nysa's sky, on several screens of the station is a constant reminder of what took place. New and old refugees alike will notice that prolonged exposure to these images will leave them with a disquiet that gradually builds to actual pain. The discomfort starts from a crawling sensation, insects over skin, and gradually becomes unbearable. They will begin to hear the cries of Ysverai’s pain and suffering, first whispers, then echoes, then wails. Even after Refugees tear their eyes away from this footage, a strange itching sensation remains beneath their skin for several minutes. The dragon isn’t a matter for them to deal with, however. Darma made it clear that the Natha will find a solution. For now, everyone is encouraged to assist in the clean-up of the cities currently frozen in time. However, in interest of the current events and the fact that the refugees still have much to prepare for, they will be offering this help remotely. Several stations are set up where refugees can remote control drones to map out areas and pick up some of the lighter weight debris. Those more well versed technology are encouraged to assist those who may be having trouble getting started with the unfamiliar Natha tech. It seems like it’ll definitely take some getting used to, though. On the bright side, they’re pretty durable drones so if at first you don’t succeed, press the next button? To keep morale high during the clean-up efforts, one of the Natha have set up large hoops around dumpsites and a scoreboard program in the control room, though there's no sign of any directions or rules to be found. That's right, you can play a mechanized version of… some sort of game while you're helping clean up El Nysa. Just make sure you don't get too carried away with competitive spirit! For those looking to pilot something more heavy-duty, there are also cockpits set up for remote control piloting of basic mecha. These are very similar to the VR simulations offered on the station. However, they will not work without a partner. To be able to successfully move one of these, two refugees will be required to connect their minds and pilot in tandem. This may be a daunting task, but with the extensive structural damage to the cities, it's a necessary one. Piloting will require trust and cooperation to make it through. The more connected the pilots are, the more agile and powerful their mecha will be. For those who can’t seem to get on the same page, coordination will be a pipe dream. PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIP  By now it’s likely clear to all refugees, new and old, that for all that they may appear to be infinitely powerful, the Natha Orbiters have been shaken by the recent events on El Nysa. The details of Ysverai’s revival were somehow obscured from their view, and while they’re focusing their efforts on the planet, certain… abnormalities again begin to arise on Thesa Station. The most prevalent of the problems plaguing the Station are the malfunctioning doors. Walking through a door that should lead to a bedroom or kitchen (or, for the truly unfortunate, a toilet) will suddenly take refugees somewhere entirely different and possibly even new. And while this may lead to some accusations of breaking and entering, at least these mishaps can be quickly rectified by an apology and a hasty exit. That is, unless the door refuses to open again — the locks also seem to be malfunctioning. Still, those that find themselves transported somewhere familiar, though off-limits, should consider themselves lucky. Thesa Station is far more vast than most refugees are aware, and some of them might find themselves wandering into a uniquely sticky laboratory. This area appears to serve no purpose other than to house dozens of slimes. These slimes appear not only in a variety of fun colours, but with a variety of not-so-fun abilities ranging from harmless (spitting bubbles) to deadly (spitting fire). Regardless of what abilities a slime possesses however, they are all relentlessly friendly, and characters will need to be careful not to accidentally bringing one out with them once they manage to escape. Unfortunately, that’s not the only situation to escape from. Whether it’s in the mess hall or the bathroom, many will find themselves suddenly rising off the ground. … with everything else in the room, too! It seems like gravity control is also on the fritz. Fortunately, most open spaces aboard the station have a small control panel that can correct these effects. The only problem is getting there. Hopefully at least one of you refugees took that anti-gravity safety course. SUMMER TURNS TO WINTER  The news that the refugees should begin preparations for a return to El Nysa may come as a surprise given that the planet still remains frozen, but it appears there is one community that has somehow withstood Darma’s intervention: an area known as Nadril where time continues to flow freely. Not much information is available regarding this destination, other than the fact that it is isolated, and, more importantly, that it is cold. (Maybe characters should consider the malfunctioning thermostat plunging the temperature to below zero in certain areas on the station as preparation for their upcoming journey!) There are other resources available for those itching to take action, of course. There will be a new supply pack delivered to each room containing gear meant to withstand freezing temperatures — both clothing and storage gear to keep water rations from freezing. Characters will also be alerted to new training programs available in the VR room that are designed to assist with survival in the snowy regions of Nadril. The training programs will consist of a variety of tutorials that will assist in winter survival. Naturally, there will be courses on how to start fires, find food, and build igloos to withstand the frigid temperatures, but that’s not all. Due to the Natha testing their systems, there will occasionally be strange occurrences. For example, refugees may experience a snowball or two pelting them from out of nowhere, or they may suddenly find themselves being cloaked by a snow yeti costume, amongst many other inconveniences. Hopefully that doesn’t detract from the lessons to be learned here, as some of the training programs can include extreme weather survival, including the perils of snow storms or avalanches. SOCIAL-LINKED(in) By some miracle, there are still some quieter parts of the hall. This may be an appropriate time to check out your smartphone. Aside from the expected "Omage" app, there seems to be a new one called Social-Linked. There, you may find a profile waiting to be posted. The app allows for the user to fill it in, but there is also an auto-function! upon pressing it, it will generate a shockingly-honest answer based on the Natha's observation of your history. Roman will be your only friend in this app, with his very own profile: STASIS UNITS  During this time of crisis, the Natha have done their utmost to ensure the safety of those in cryosleep. However, due to the nature of recent events, they will be asking some refugees to do a quick check on some of the pods in the stasis unit. While they are definitely looking for any damage that may have occurred over these past few weeks, they also seem interested in getting a deeper insight into some of the occupants. On each control panel for the pods, there's a new application, asking observers to add notes and commentary — the Natha are looking for a more personal understanding of their sleeping occupants. Refugees are tasked with providing evaluations of the sleepers, based on both their knowledge of those from their homes and on what they can observe just by examining them in their repose. The application asks for how useful you think the pod's occupant would be in a crisis, what their skills are, what their best feature is, if you'd take them with you for a long walk on the beach, and so on… And, of course, all answers must be recorded out loud. Anyone passing by could overhear these evaluations, flattering or less than. FINAL OOC NOTES
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social linked, un: beatrix
Those are very unfortunate uses of magic.
Do you plan on doing that to anyone here?
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Surely if you're a wizard worth his spells, you'd be able to end a battle without killing anyone?
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But talking so casually about murdering people?
If nothing else, you must be a tremendously uncreative wizard.
[sorry, Henry. The idealistic witch is judging you.]
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Well, yeah. Murder is what I do. Don't see what the problem is. People are killed all the time. I just use dark magic instead of a dagger. And I DEFINITELY shouldn't pick up the axe. Not with these puny arms!
But you can do other things with curses, too. Killing curses are what's in demand, sure, but it's not all organs rupturing or hearts stopping. Honest!
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Don't you even consider that those are thinking, feeling people on the other end of what you do?
What other things can you do with curses but cause harm?
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Curses have their darker roots, but all you have to do is think about what ELSE they can do. One time, I used a curse intended to reverse time to fix broken porcelain bowls for the Shepherds. It bought us some time to get some new ones, but you wanna know the truth? You could also use that curse to make your enemies feel the same break of their leg or crack of their skull over, and over, and over again! See what I mean?
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Yes, we do all die. But artificially hastening it for no reason? That's a crime across every culture and society known to man for a reason.
You took a useful, even helpful idea for a spell and made it horrifying. Congratulations.
Do you intend to be similarly harmful here?
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Oh. It's the other way around. See, I took the time-reversal torture curse, and made it into a quick porcelain fix. Still hextraordinarily torturous, but it's not too shabby at fixing a broken bowl in a pinch! But, details details. It IS pretty horrifying when you know the REAL purpose behind the curse, right? I know!
Do you need somebody cursed? Is that why you're asking?
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The ancestral legacy of the Cavendish household is restorative magic, actually.
I'm quite capable at breaking curses.
You're saying you were a soldier?
[That's... better. Not good, but better. At least he wasn't just a common murderer.]
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Yep, I was a soldier. Ever since my magical awakening, I've been sculpted into the dark mage I am today. Say, by restorative, do you mean healing and whatnot? That kind of thing's totally out of my skill set. Dunno if I'd have what it takes to sign up for holy healing.
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While I know several spells that could be considered "healing," I tend to think of it more in terms of "curing." As I said, I'm adept at breaking magical curses, and I can also treat poisons, disease, and the like.
But if you have a laceration, the most I can do is significantly enhance your body's natural healing-- to the point where it would heal much more quickly than it would otherwise, but I couldn't wave my wand and make it vanish.
If I'm understanding correctly, you were taken as soon as you manifested magical powers, and forced to use them for harm by an army?
[Okay. Her earlier indignation is kind of turning to pity and sympathy.]
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But those are some neat talents you've got there, and most definitely out of my field. Well, except for breaking curses. That's kinda my forte. But it sounds a heck of a lot more natural, if you catch my meaning. I'm used to seeing your kind waving shimmering staves for instant results, nothing quite like what you're describing. I'd be interested in watching sometime... and not just to see the gore before you patch them up, good as new. Do you use staves, too?
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So you can break curses as well as set them? I think that would be a better use of your time here.
My primary focus for magic is my wand, not a staff. I suppose it's a degree of scale, though.
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A WAND? That's so charming! I didn't know people could actually use wands except for in fantasy. Sure, it's just like a really small staff, but you never see clerics healing with wands, that's for sure. So do you use it only for these curing spells, or can you do other kinds of sorcery?
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You have no need to do that here. There aren't any wars happening at the moment.
Will you be content finding some other path in life other than hurting people?
And yes, I use a wand, as do virtually all witches where I come from.
[She can't help but feel a little offended at his finding her wand somewhat quaint. Also, Professor Croix throws that whole calculus off.]
Restoration magic is my forte and my ancestral legacy, but I assure you, I am quite well versed in magic of all types, offensive, defensive, or otherwise.
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Nah, but don't worry so much. I'm not about to start slaughtering people down the halls just because they have fingernails. This time. You won't be disappointed, promise.
What I'm getting here is that you and I aren't so different, if you can do different sorts of spells and stuff, not just the standard fireball-tossing. With my hexes I can whip up all kinds of neat things, like changing an imposing berserker into a cute little kitten. Are you sure you're not some kind of dark mage like I am?
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An explosion spell can destroy, but that's all it can do. It's like trying to solve all problems with a hammer. My magic is far more powerful than just being able to blow things up. And my words I would hope would be more powerful still.
We may be called on to fight, but thus far, the only thing like that has been the undead dragon we just faced. I don't think anyone would begrudge you using your magic on something like that.
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If you guys haven't been fighting and killing for the Natha this whole time, then what ARE you expected to do?? I don't really get why I'm here, after all...
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I'm not sure, entirely. But I haven't been called here to murder, and neither have you, I expect.
How will you spend your time, if not killing?
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What do you think I should do?
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Do you have any abilities that might be useful in peacetime?
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This is hard. Couldn't I just use my curses for NOT killing reasons?
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I'm sure helpful magic would be welcomed.
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sorry this is so late! feel free to ignore if you want.
no problem B)