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crescentviewmods) wrote2023-01-11 10:09 am
crescentviewmods) wrote2023-01-11 10:09 am
mines.
The mines are a cyoa-style exploration event that can be participated in once every week until the end of the game. Results are determined via RNG and can earn your character unique items, help or hinder them with blessings and curses, or result in bodily injury if they get unlucky enough. Your character may brave the mines alone or bring a friend.
The mines, once boarded up and abandoned, have been opened back up to any would-be spelunkers to venture into in the hopes of finding gems and treasures aplenty. It is said that these mines burrow deep into the depths of the mountain and no one can tell you exactly how deep they go, but if you're feeling lucky, grab a pickaxe on your way in and find out for yourself.
As physical injuries (excluding death) are a possible result of exploring the mines, let us know at any time if you want to retcon your results to avoid your character getting injured. If you choose this option, it will be as if your character never stepped foot in the mines, but you will not be able to participate again until the following week. Weigh your options carefully!
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but, per usual, achilles seems to take it in stride as he pockets them. but, whatever excitement he feels from his haul, only seems to redirect at yuri's words. he was already planning on being on-guard, but it looks like just as his companion had surmised— they weren't alone. ] Looks like you were right. But...
Suitors? [ he pauses momentarily, before a touch of amusement soon replaces whatever inkling of confusion he may have held. ] So what happens if we both survive? [ naturally, there's no lack of confidence in his voice. he readies his spear, fully prepared to break apart an icicle. ]
You plan to take two of us? [ ... sounds messy.
not that he plans on losing, even if he did appreciate her boldness. ]
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By 'this' we mean the loaded sentence this mermaid just tossed his way. God just imagine if certain other people heard this, that would have been a riot. But it is just the two of them. ]
I've got the same questions he has.
[ Yuri feels like, somehow, that's not impossible. Or maybe that she just believes that they heard some kind of weird tale about this on the island. Also possible. Whatever the case, he ain't running anytime soon.
Before the stalagmites fall, Yuri knows it will be best to go on the offensive, having faith he can counter them whenever they do, and so he's already swinging his blade, sending a shockwave towards the mermaid. ]
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[ To hell, maybe. The mermaid ducks into the pond when Yuri sends a shockwave at her and pops back out, sticking out her tongue at him. The ice stalagmites grow larger and larger in an attempt to limit the two's movements, but they can just break them if they roll higher than a 10. ]
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but, he figures now is probably not the time to ask.
unfortunately, a 9 is rolled and so despite achilles best efforts to break the ice apart with his spear, it doesn't quite work as planned. which is genuinely a surprise on his end. while frustrating, it isn't like him to necessarily get worked up over a mishap. nor does it stop him from at least trying to move around. which is easier said than done, of course.
at least it's clear at this point in time, that he probably can't afford to be taking it as relaxed and careless as he normally does. while trying to find another path around the icicles, he does managed to get nicked, but maybe he looks kind of happy about it? listen, it's nice to have a challenge.
but, hopefully his partner has better luck! ]
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[ Just come and try, lady.
Certainly not the time to talk, but as for the inconvenience of the stalagmites? Yuri's more focused on the mermaid side of things when she draws back temporarily into the water, evading his strike, and honestly, part of him expected an attempt to keep safe from the start. In a way, it's good.
After all, it means it will not be an easy bout.
When Achilles' attempt to do something about their icicle problem draws up short, however, the dark-haired male decides that naturally, it's his turn to give it a try.
Yuri's going to be moving around—still much room for that at least—and to the stalagmites that crowd too far close for comfort when he is in a different spot, he swings on wide and powerful with his right hand, already confident that he'll be able to shatter those stalagmites right in the attack path. For his credit, it's not useless endeavor.
And then, you know, Yuri rolled a damn nat 1 and I don't know how to say this but he absolutely flubs it. Maybe his sword goes flying for a moment and he has to pick it back up.
Well, some days he has good luck, and other days, his bad luck returns ala electric boogaloo, so what can he do?? Sorry Achilles... ]
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there are a few seconds, his gaze strays and before he knows it, there is a giant wave that comes crashing their way, he tries to ground himself, and so he does the only he can and summons up his chariot with a swift whistle. ] Looks like this one might be kinda tough.
[ maybe, it'll at least float up over the top and maybe they can try and ride the wave through. or that's his intention, but it's unfortunate that the logistics or if doesn't see to be working out. hence, he does get hit, but once he recovers, he does his best to rise up and see if he can find yuri.
maybe they can titanic it.... while using his chariot.... ]
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What can he do, though? There's not much room to dodge a whole-ass tidal wave in a closed space, except for running back, but even then it will eventually reach, so that plan's no good either. ]
Yeah, that seems to be the case. Damn.
[ But, hey. The good thing about Yuri is that he's proactive, already running into a sprint, and leaping straight up to land himself daringly into the Chariot once the green-haired male is looking for him. Since he doesn't bumble those kind of movements, at least. And assuming there's enough room?? RIP did not watch the fate Achilles is from.
But, uh. Can they titanic it?? ]
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Now I want you even more!
[ With her motivation rising, she tries to freeze the wet area, which is... basically everywhere. Long distance attacks would be nice right about now. ]
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thankfully, they managed to make it ... mostly unscathed. just completely drenched. but there are definitely worse consequences out there. either way, he scrambles to find his bearings as quickly as he can.
once he sees the immediate area starting to freeze, he does prepare his spear to throw. mustering up all his strength and rolling a 14, he slings his arm back and releases. ] You should be careful for what you ask for, Miss.
[ but, damn... that's cold. he could only hope at times like these that he had fire abilities or something. ]
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Especially since it saved him from being drowned. ]
You can say that all you'd like, but we're not going to make that easy.
[ He's already spoken for. But, their position isn't enviable. Speaking of long distance attacks, Yuri has a couple. Thanks to a clever usage of Azure Storm, Yuri, swings a couple of wind-based shockwaves in quick succession—less basic than your average Demon Fang/Majinken—and honestly bigger, in the hopes of dispelling the mermaid's concentration in an attempt to freeze the area. How's that going to work out? ]
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With that the water in the pond drains until it's just a small crater-sized landscape. At the center of it, they can find 1 alexandrite the size of a human baby's fist and 1 mermaid scale that is the size of their hand. When the mermaid scale is held by two (or three) people at the same time, they will be compelled to go to the beach and convey their passionate, undying love for each other in the most dramatic way possible.
Upon receiving the two items, the two will find themselves outside of the mines in a blink of an eye. Journey's done! ]
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still, looks like that was one issue over and done with. as with the last one, his eyes seem to ask his companion what he wants, and he ends up picking up the alexandrite. it's pretty big, not bad for raw materials. he's both impressed and kind of happy? looks like this will be a good place to come to a few more times, he thinks.
when they've both picked up their pieces, it looks like they're back to the start and he can't deny it's a bit funny. ] You know through all of this, I realized... I never got your name, huh? Pretty careless of me.
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Anyway, he also finds himself more inclined to pick up the mermaid scale for some reason. He's never been the type of guy who was too into jewelry anyways. Maybe he can show it off to Judith and Flynn too; that'd be neat.
Regardless, Achilles presents a good question, because it's got him thinking. But technically he's done the same mistake. ]
...Same here, actually.
Well, easy way to fix that up, right? The name's Yuri Lowell. You?
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[ oh....
... and just like that he catches himself in his usual habit. ] Achilles. It's nice to meet you, Yuri. Maybe next time we can spar ourselves.
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Yeah. It's always good to keep a good rotation in sparring partners, you know?
[ Or at least, that's how he feels. But, boy, that sure has been a work out of sorts, so he'll offer: ]
Say, I'm going to head on back. If you want, I could whip something up for the both of us. A meal's good to have after a fight.
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[ he says easily enough as stands beside yuri, placing an arm over his shoulder. ]
But, I agree! It'd be great if we had a drink too, but not sure if there's a lot of that here.
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