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awashlogs2019-06-23 02:31 pm
[ Open ] FIELD TRIP FIELD TRIP FIELD TRIP
WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: The forest!
WHEN: Backdated to the 20th–21st
WHAT: Some knights lead an expedition into the forest to find a chicken
WARNINGS: Probably nothing…for now
[ Upon the 20th, a new message pops up on the network feed, from a certain #6363F9. ]
This is Archer. Due to the efforts of Sir Berkut and I, we have uncovered yet another clue as to the history of this realm.
Many of you might remember the sorry tale spoken of by #FFFFFF himself. We learned a great deal about that young man of Blue and the path he had taken into the forest. A few days ago, the locations of certain landmarks have been made known to us. We propose to conduct an expedition into the forest in search of the hen of legend, that we may yet find some way of learning this world’s history and perhaps prevent the forest from encroaching into town.
Needless to say, the journey will be difficult. We have need of fighters as well as healers, cooks, navigators, and others of the sort. If you wish to join, you will find us assembled at the edge of the forest north of Flavo at dawn. You may address your queries to me. Thank you.
[ And sure enough, there will be a small party already gathered at the appointed place at the dawn of the 21st. Tristan will be happy to welcome you into the group since Berkut’s going to be a sourpuss about this no matter what. :’( ]
Preparations
[ This is where everyone’s getting briefed before heading out into the forest. You’ll be given the necessary infodump as well as a few instructions.
Using the remainder of his ink, Berkut has drafted a serviceable map noting the various landmarks and overall direction, which others are free to peruse and from which they can take notes of their own. Pry the map from his cold, dead hands though (unless you're Tristan). In addition, you will be instructed to gather supplies here before heading out. Characters should bring their own food and the like, or be prepared to forage/hunt in the forest. Expecting freebies from others is poor form!
Once the preliminaries are done, you’re free to spend the remainder of this time however you wish. Offer to team up with someone, question the party leaders, find a meat shield to hide behind, draw up your own maps, or simply give the intrepid adventurers a hearty sendoff! ]
The Forest
[ The adventure begins! Though it won’t be too strictly enforced (at least where Tristan is concerned), you will be instructed to please walk in something that even halfway resembles a formation. Healers and support to the center; those with combat experience to the vanguard, rear, and flank; the works. Or don't. Berkut will only judge and not be responsible if Keigo loses his head (thus spoke Tristan, "How sad"). Maimed limbs and lost teeth are not covered by the field trip's healing insurance.
Unfortunately, the forest seen in their visions is different from the present-day location, so finding the right path won’t be easy! You might want to break up into teams to search out specific landmarks and other useful stuff as you make the trek, or help set up camp when the group takes a rest stop, or fight off whatever forest creatures happen to stumble your way! Or maybe try to liven up the trip with a little game of Eye-Spy or even outright sneak off on your own adventures! No one’s going to judge—okay, Berkut might judge a little.
Whatever the case, it’s going to take a long time and a lot of trial and error to find the clues the forest has hidden away. ]
The Destination
[ The strength of your bonds will eventually prevail, however, as you finally locate a large stone covered in strange mossy patterns. You will be informed that the site of the hen must be very near. You’ll have to suffer through a thorny, overgrown path like in the story, but hey, nothing like a trial to strengthen your bonds, right?
Of course, once you reach the fabled site of the chicken, you’ll find…nothing! Wow, that was a waste of time. Feel free to search around just in case though, or set up camp and rest for the night. It’ll be a long and grueling journey back to town. ]
OOC: As part of the ongoing event, Berkut and Tristan have combined their inks to recreate a vision based on #FFFFFF’s forum post. Further details here and here!
TL;DR version:
- There is a way to find the location of the chicken from the story, but it definitely won't be easy.
- Strong bonds with people of a lot of colors will make the search easier.
- The journey itself will probably last only a day or two, but that’s not set in stone, so feel free to fudge timelines if you want.
- The chicken won’t actually be there, though, since the conditions aren’t right for its reappearance. However, those who enter the chicken area will, according to the mods, “have a very strong sense that there WILL be something there at some point… just not yet.”
- Basically, consider this an open mingle that’s available to everyone whether or not they have CR with Tristan or Berkut. Have fun, get lost, take pictures—you do you!
the forest;
His warning comes at exactly the right time, as she was just about to break out of the line and chase off into the woods on her own.]
Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu... [She groans petulantly, as if she might get him to understand how much she's compelled to run off.]
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Unsure what is necessary specifically, his own words are careful and patient. ]
We are here to reach a goal. In the original story, the man was tempted, but he did not stray.
It is possible that if we do, we cannot reach our destination.
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Maybe that's what's made her so very nervous. She doesn't expect anything to be so simple, and the lack of opposition just makes her even more suspicious of what might be hiding in the colorless darkness.
She groans again, even knowing he's right, and looks back to the forest around them.] Uuuuuh...? [What if something's out there, waiting to ambush them, that no one has been able to stop yet?]
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If nothing attacks, we can explore on the way back. Clear the path in case someone returns in the future.
[ One might never guess to look at him. Nor will he ever admit it or act on it.
But he's just as restless. So doing something like that... will definitely work well. ]
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Are they even going to find what they're looking for? Not that Berserker needs to be questioning that: She's well aware that "someone" voted her most likely to get lost in the forest.]
Uuuu...? [What does he think about the journey so far? She can't be the only one who thinks that it's been too peaceful, too quiet. She can't the only one who feels like she's bound up in a live wire with anticipation for the resolution of their journey.]
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Goal probably empty.
[ There are two, not mutually exclusive explanation for the absence of danger. One, that the danger is lying in wait for them later, or on the way back. Two, that there is nothing to guard. ]
Does not mean going is in vain.
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Berserker nods a little. She suspected it might be, even if she hadn't said anything of the sort to Archer or others on the expedition.
She holds one hand up and vaguely waves it, then touches her chin as if pondering some mystery.]
Uuuh...? [He's probably right, but is it ultimately a distraction or a clue?]
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After a while, he ventures another guess. ]
Might be a safe place in the forest. To keep the hen safe.
[ That would be another reason to find the location, possibly. ]