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theshimmer2020-07-25 11:52 pm
shimmermods) wrote in theshimmer2020-07-25 11:52 pm
WEEK TWO
SECOND WEEK
A new day dawns bright as you leave the town behind you; the map you've found is simple, easy to follow, and perhaps most importantly it's the only lead you have.
And besides, it takes you closer to the source of the Shimmer's influence; that alone may make it worthwhile.
The through the woods leading up the mountain is one that seems to have been taken before, though it's difficult to tell how long ago; the long grass seems to have been tamed in some ways, tamped down and trod upon, and the presence of odd flowers remains constant. They seem to obey no season, growing out among the grass and the trees high overhead.
Though it's worth noting that you don't seem to be alone here; occasionally there's a silence that sweeps over the area, the sort of dead quiet that accompanied your initial approach to the Shimmer. The sort of silence that implies a predator in the area.
Checking will reveal exactly that.
It seems as though something has been stalking you - cougars from the woods have come down toward the group, and while they keep their distance for now, that may not hold true for the rest of the week...
You hear things in the night.
It sounds like humans screaming.
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[OOC: Welcome to the second week of The Shimmer! Unlike the deer and the other wildlife you've seen so far, the cougars that are tracking you are hostile - you are free to interact with them in any way you see fit, but they will react as a cougar would and they are entirely willing to try to attack the group. While we will not be NPCing these encounters, you are welcome to do as you like with regards to their presence, including fighting them off.]
And besides, it takes you closer to the source of the Shimmer's influence; that alone may make it worthwhile.
The through the woods leading up the mountain is one that seems to have been taken before, though it's difficult to tell how long ago; the long grass seems to have been tamed in some ways, tamped down and trod upon, and the presence of odd flowers remains constant. They seem to obey no season, growing out among the grass and the trees high overhead.
Though it's worth noting that you don't seem to be alone here; occasionally there's a silence that sweeps over the area, the sort of dead quiet that accompanied your initial approach to the Shimmer. The sort of silence that implies a predator in the area.
Checking will reveal exactly that.
It seems as though something has been stalking you - cougars from the woods have come down toward the group, and while they keep their distance for now, that may not hold true for the rest of the week...
You hear things in the night.
It sounds like humans screaming.
[OOC: Welcome to the second week of The Shimmer! Unlike the deer and the other wildlife you've seen so far, the cougars that are tracking you are hostile - you are free to interact with them in any way you see fit, but they will react as a cougar would and they are entirely willing to try to attack the group. While we will not be NPCing these encounters, you are welcome to do as you like with regards to their presence, including fighting them off.]
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[The question gets a light smile from Felicia, and a nod of the head.]
Heehee, it kind of did, didn't it? The actual story is a bit of a long one, but--as one of Princess Corrin's retainers, we've been trained to defend the princess with our lives...
Even if she wound up at the center of a bit of a messy war between Hoshido and Nohr--not that such a thing is a problem, of course! Lady Corrin needed my help, and I was happy to give everything I had to make sure her will was carried out.
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[ What does it even say about them that they all seem to have abandoned their post for this...? He's just going to not think about it too hard because he's made his own justifications for it and it's better to assume that so did everyone else. Time for a sip of water. ]
Well, it is certainly going to be helpful experience for any combat situations we might encounter here.
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And I know they're doing alright at it.
[Even so, Felicia nods her head.]
I really hope that this situation doesn't come to too much violence, but you can rest assured I'll do all I can to keep people safe!
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[ Sounds like they won, anyway, and that is a cause for celebration. Going into the Shimmer is a crummy party, but ah well. ]
I'm glad to hear your conflict resolved and, as it sounds, even in one of the better possible ways.
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It really was. After everything King Garon did to instigate such a horrible war against Hoshido, to know that everything's going to be okay at the end of it all...it makes me so, so happy. And my lady, too! Especially now that she can be with her birth family again!