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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!
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[ She would like to point that out and poke holes in Mordred's logic, so they should've been more serious. ]
I am aware of how the Round Table behaves. That doesn't mean I can't encourage your improvement.
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[ ... Not really. ]
Tch. The way you're acting, it's almost like... [ It's not parental, because neither parent has ever cared about her. Mordred doesn't really have a word for it. ] Well, whatever. It's not gonna happen. Most likely, the two of us will just go on hating each other forever.
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[ She'll hear it out even if it's an insult. ]
But more importantly, I don't think you should give up so soon. I don't think she hates you.
[ After all, hate would require more acknowledgment. ]
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[ Is all Mordred has to say to that, because she knows Jeanne is right. Even when she screamed for Artoria to hate her, to look at her, the king refused. She seems to deflate a little when she sighs, most of the argumentative attitude abandoning her alongside the oxygen from her lungs. ]
It's like you can't help sticking your nose in everyone's business. What you said earlier, about us accomplishing great things or whatever... even if it happened, it wouldn't matter. Nothing can change the past. [ Then, grudgingly, she adds: ] Not that I'd even want to. [ Not anymore. ]
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I never said anything about changing the past, and I wouldn't want that to happen either. [ History should be preserved. It's how each of them have gotten to where they are, how they've become who they are. ]
The past should not be ignored, but it also should not be the focus. The present is where we are, and the future is full of possibilities. We shouldn't be chained down.
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[ It's impressive. She's never spoken to Jeanne about her past, but Mordred's very existence is tainted by her bitterness, whereas Jeanne's is a bastion of purity and hope for humanity. It lends her words a certain weight, making them hard to ignore, even as Mordred tries her best to. Forging a present or future with her father... she'd be foolish to even hope for such a thing.
So rather than admit to taking the advice on board, after a moment, she changes the subject altogether. ]
Hey. [ Her voice has a different tone now — more curious, even if she's trying to sound flippant. ] What happened at the end of the Holy Grail War, anyway? That homunculus... no, Sieg. Did he make it?
[ Whether the other Servants lived or died hardly matters — their existences are nothing more than temporary dreams. But that boy was an exception, someone who scrapped and fought for his right, and the right of others, to live. ]
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[ Would Mordred approve of Alter and her burning resentment, or would they fight like cats and dogs? It's a thought that crosses her mind before Mordred brings up Sieg.
She looks off into the distance, and her gaze becomes slightly unfocused. ]
He did, at a cost. My life ended before the conclusion, but I know he made it to the Reverse Side of the World.
[ Her words sound as faraway as where she's trying to see. The Jeanne that spent time with Sieg... the memories that she has... There are so many sides to being a Servant, and most of them are complicated, no matter how straightforward she tries to be. ]