Entry tags:

may mod plot log

Who: Everyone
When: May 7 to May 31th
Where: Thisavrou + New Worlds
Warnings: none in the description; please label your headers where appropriate!

thisavrou monthly info ( the tmi )

⋆ All information is current as of day 27 (May 7). There are 100 days in a cycle, and the current cycle started on April 11.

⋆ Storm Update: On day 29 (May 9), the typical structure of the storm surrounding Thisavrou seems to shift visually with the clouds and intermittent flashes of lightning forming new patterns. At the same time, Ingress technicians detect a strange energy signature emanating from the facility at low levels, almost like a leak. There is no obvious effect at first, but by the end of the day, that energy begins to flow across Kauto and Chioni with curious results.

Residents of the planet will soon discover that they have acquired strange superhuman (or superbeing, for those who aren't human) powers. Those who are particularly social or who have been around for a long time may realize that these powers resemble abilities wielded by those who have come through the Ingress in the past, or even those who have never set foot on Thisavrou but are from the same world as someone who has.

Effects of the odd energy vary – people may discover they can read minds, cast magical spells, or have become invulnerable. These powers may also replace ones they already have. The level of control is just as unpredictable—someone may be a natural with their new abilities, or be in great need of a tutor!

By day 33 (May 13 OOC), the effect has faded, and the technicians soon decide to restrict the days that the Ingress is active going forward.

[[For more information, check out this OOC post!]]

⋆ While Kauto has always been known for its temperate climate, the slow changes have accelerated as the onslaught of the storm around Thisavrou shifts. A noticeable drop in temperature from the norm finds the planet settling at an alarming 54° F / 12° C during the day. And at night, temperatures fluctuate between this and 40° F / 4° C. All residents who tend crops will discover that some plants and other vegetation have withered without the warmer temperatures. An evacuation of all scientists and researchers on Chioni will be announced within the month due to its incredibly unstable surface temperature of -60° F / -51 C during the day and -150° F / -101° C at night. Access to some of the furthest burgs have been restricted until further notice because of this.

⋆ Savrii Notices:

As recently made public in Deputy TOD’s broadcast, a foreign presence has infiltrated Thisavrou using the bodies of its recent travelers. Presumed both intelligent and hostile, the contaminant has prompted a rapid response from the Savrii. Testing and Decontamination Centers have been established on Kauto and Chioni, and all persons who have traveled off-world in the last two cycles are called to present themselves for examination.

The basic procedure will last about six hours: medical tests, technical analysis, and a high-powered chemical wash designed to “make any stowaways run screaming”. All of this in addition to prolonged questioning as to their recent points of contact both on Thisavrou and outside. Parties who demonstrate cause for concern (including, of course, acknowledged contact with the contaminant) will be flagged in the Savrii’s database and required to return for twice-weekly visits to continue the procedures. Other than the phantom emptiness described previously, characters will feel no side effects of their exposure at this time. They may, however, find casual passerby avoiding them after a visit. Medical secrecy only goes so far against fear of plague, and that chemical wash also stains most creatures a cheery yellow-green.

Whatever its effect on your life personally, the social effects of the incursion are difficult to miss. Whispers and fear turn to paranoia and full-blown fights, and Thisavrou's population centers are packed with heated debates about safety versus exploration-- or sometimes, versus the explorers themselves. A small black-market trade in preventative medicine (real or otherwise) has sprung up, and rumors claim that the full list of infected persons can be bought too: by those who have the right connections and a lot of cash to pay.

Combating this upswing of violence and disorder? Thisavrou's intermediaries. Combination police force and negotiators, the intermediaries have always been crucial to the rule of law on Thisavrou. Recent events, however, have seen them advertising their presence more: some wearing a strip of silver cloth to mark their status and availability to help. If approached by one, characters will experience a supernatural sense of calm. They will find their concerns met with sympathy and understanding... but somehow also the exact right words to talk all parties down. Whether that means persuading your neighbor to leave you out of his conspiracy theories or explaining why you need to report in for testing... well, that depends on you.

Following the opening of travel to the planet Deslora, an unscrupulous individual smuggled back clownbee larvae. In the weeks since, the clownbees have become a mildly invasive species in certain areas of Region 3. Victims of clownbee stings report an irresistible urge to smear garish makeup across their faces and the need to consume as much sugar as possible. Citizens are cautioned to listen for telltale sounds of buzzing and honking, and be wary.

An organization that purchased samples from the planet Aueia several months ago is opening an exhibit at a museum in Region 1. Those who participated in gathering objects from the planet, as well as any who care to attend, are invited to attend a small opening reception for the exhibit, where they will be presented with a small gift from an ardent lover of that world's wildlife: a small whale carving made of stone with mild psychic properties. When touched with bare hands, the holder will receive a mental picture of someone who means a great deal to them, with perfect clarity, as if they saw them just a moment ago.

⋆ Mission notices have been posted to TABs for anyone interested in earning a little extra cash. Available missions are listed below:

Day 28 (May 8th) - While recent events have been difficult, the Department of Ingress Contingency Coordination is impressed by the rapid response of all Savrii in coming together to ensure public safety. A few holdouts, however, are rumored to be hiding their conditions-- and thereby putting not only themselves, but the entire population at risk. The department will therefore offer a reward of 100 sencs to citizens willing to report these cases, with an additional 200 senc bonus if the persons involved have been directly exposed to the contaminants. As Deputy TOD puts it, "you're only SAVING EVERYONE'S LIVES".
Day 36 (May 16th) - EN-Line systems throughout Thisavrou have begun to suffer a strange outbreak of mechanical failures that are leaving commuters by the wayside. Rumor claims some of Chioni's insectoid residents might be to blame. The Savrii will pay 50 sencs to anyone capable of confirming the problem, and 300 to anyone who solves it.

ingress travel info

⋆ Signatures are the base reason for traveling through the Ingress (aside from general exploration and monetary gain) and are used to discover the correct world visitors on Thisavrou wish to return to. Every visit through a different Ingress brings the technicians a little closer to finding it.

⋆ Missions are jobs or specific tasks listed on the TAB once new worlds are open for exploration. Be sure to check if Clearance Levels are required to accept some of these missions.

⋆ Clearance Levels are given to visitors for the length of time they have been on Thisavrou (or traveling on the Moira). Each CL offers access to certain things or incentives that others will not have. As of this month, security will be in place outside the Ingress to ensure no clearance violations occur.

⋆ The Ingress powers Thisavrou in every way: economically, socially, and as a literal source of light and heat. However, between the biohazard incident and the recent escalation of the storms, the hazards of free travel can no longer be ignored. As a result, on May 10, the Ingress will be sealed against intrusion.

While sealed, Ingress travel must be directly controlled by the technicians. Instead of directing the open channel of the Ingress, technicians will be opening access to specific worlds, and closing it immediately after. As a result, traveling parties will have certain timeframes to leave and to return. Missing your schedule can result in being stranded offworld until the next travel period comes. Additionally, no new arrivals will be able to appear while Thisavrou's Ingress remains sealed. ((For OOC ramifications, check out the new app schedule!))

* Due to the closure and a recent push for regulation, no new worlds will be opened for exploration at this time. However, travel to established worlds will still be permitted, especially by individuals who have made contact there before. This opens up the opportunity for...

Revisiting Old Haunts

⋆ Although the visit to Escoria was brief, wet, and unpleasant for most, others found new inspiration-- or old ties. A group of Region Four's Gorgóna have spent the last month researching their long and complicated family history and believe they have traced their ancestors directly to a clan of Escoria's more aggressive waterfolk. The Gorgóna are willing to pay 100 sencs to every individual who will assist in escorting them to their lost kin-- and making sure all parties survive the reunion long enough to celebrate. As their last encounter with the Savrii was strictly hostile, this is both a security mission and an opportunity for diplomacy-- and consequently, all travel groups require one member of Clearance Level 2 or higher to come with.

⋆ As many concerns have been brought up about the risks of their own Ingress travel, the Savrii are united in one certainty: that manipulation of the Ingress by other parties poses a far greater risk. A colony buried in the ruins of Thiri has been discovered engaging in their own in-depth studies on the use of Ingress energy. The Savrii consider this behavior to be a threat to the stability of all universes, and as with the Midway Hub, intervention is required at any cost.

A team is being sent to destroy all research data and technology onsite, along with anyone who interferes. As the colony's population is expected to interfere in its entirety, full combat gear will be provided to all volunteers. The mission will be supervised by high-clearance Savrii, and pay 250 sencs to each volunteer. All volunteers must be of at least Clearance Level 3, or personally vouched for by someone who is.

⋆ A year ago (by their local calendar), one of Thisavrou's established trade partners was approached by a pirate ship, one that had stolen from their world before. When the ruse was discovered, they attempted to force out the invaders, and in doing so, suffered a tragedy beyond proportion: the loss of an entire world.

Caducus Primary is no more. The mission announcement also notes that their sister planet, Caducus Secondary, also suffered massive losses in their efforts to force reparations from the murderers. On Day 35 of the current cycle (May 25th), a gathering is being held in the field of shattered glass where Caducus Primary was, to piece together a monument to the fallen. Thisavrou has pledged to send a delegation to assist. The pay will be minimal (30 sencs, to cover a missed workday), but this mission is open to all clearance levels.

[[ooc: For questions, comments, or additional information, check out the OOC post here.]]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ powered up/out and about ]

[Nate's destroyed plenty of things before, sure, or just been around for the destruction. But he's usually prepared for it to happen, or at least understands what's going on when it does. The first time he makes a normal gesture and accidentally throws a fireball? Not so much.]

Oh crap!

[The lightning bolts are even worse. He's not about to go hide in a cave, though, so for the duration of whatever the hell is happening, people should just...watch out for weird elemental magic coming from the panicked-looking guy here.]

[ old haunts - no previous CR necessary ]

[For the most part, theft pays the bills. But good jobs pay the bills, and Nate like a little variety in his life. So when he hears someone's looking for a high clearance level to be part of their travel group, he's more than willing to offer his services for a reasonable fee.]

[ a vision from the past - closed to the brothers Drake ]

[Nate likes museums. Robbing 'em, visiting 'em, it's all good. Nate only made brief visits to Aueia, but he's interested enough in the exhibit to drop in when he hears about it. And a free gift, the neat little carving? Sure, why not. It's better than a cheap tote bag.

The first time he touches it, he'd have dropped it in surprise if his fingers hadn't reflexively constricted around it. He leaves the reception abruptly, heading straight home and sending a message to his brother and his younger self that they should come over tonight.]

[ choose your own adventure ]

[ooc; I'm open to a lot; hit me up at the CR meme or elsewhere and let's do something!]

[ Okay so, he had to leave the house eventually. Supplies don't buy themselves. Logan has been pretty low-grade pissed for a host of reasons today though, so when a fucking fist-sized fireball goes zipping past him in the market, he's a bit done.

His new ears flat to his head, sharp teeth bared, Logan turns toward the fire's source with a chest-rumbling growl. ]

Watch where you point that fucking shit.

[ Oh, wait. He knows this guy. Those ears perk up, inquisitive, his short, fluffy tail swishing uncertainly- and that just feels bizarre as hell. Clipped, ]

Drake?

[Nate's shaking his hands, as if they're the ones on fire and the movement doesn't make it more likely that another fireball will fly out. Well, maybe it doesn't. He doesn't know. He doesn't actually know how to handle any of this shit.

He squints at the voice, distraction making it so it takes a second for recognition to click.]

Logan? [Wait, something's new.] Since when did you get all fuzzy?

[ One ear lays back in annoyance. ]

Since this morning. [ Could his tone get anymore flat? A little ways behind him, a shopkeeper has rushed out to stomp the fireball out. ] Since when are you a mutant?

[The natural gesture of furry annoyance, as if he's had the ears all his life, doesn't escape Nate.]

Since this morning, I guess. I didn't wake up and throw a fireball, but I couldn't do it yesterday.

[ The funny thing is she doesn't even know Nathan is nearby and doesn't hear his voice before she's already felt his distress and panic about being unable to control his fireballs. She doesn't know who she's feeling that from until she hears his voice, though, and she turns around where she's jogging down the sidewalk.

Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to exercise this morning, with everything going on.

She dodges the projectile easily enough, though, her fast reflexes saving her. She feels the heat as it swishes by, but it doesn't singe her. ]

Hey, Nate, maybe you should aim for the sky next time that happens.

[Great, now he's nearly murdering random jogger. Magic sucks. At least this random jogger is someone more likely to be understanding of his shit.]

That'd be great if it didn't seem to happen whenever it wants. I don't know Hawke deals with this shit.

[ She draws a little closer, bouncing on the balls of her feet. By now, by the postings on the network that have gone on today, it's obvious something is going on. Something weird. ]

When did this start?

I dunno, earlier. I think I caught her magic, because I can do a bunch of the stuff she does. But not on purpose.

[His fingertips are still sparking.]

thisavrou monthly info ( the tmi )

ingress travel info

Revisiting Old Haunts

Nathan Drake | Mainly open

~sorcerer!Drake

someone get him a wizard's hat

yer a wizard, Nate

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he can speak spanish btw

oh excellent

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bros!

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Nathan Anders

WOW NO

At least he gets pussy?