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Phantasmal Rift Mods ([personal profile] phantasmods) wrote in [community profile] phantasmalrift2018-04-19 11:46 pm
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DUNGEON LOG: AMESTA FOREST

Hello everyone!

Up and the others think that we have enough stabilizers ready for the next expedition! We're going to the forest to the south this time, but it shouldn't be too far for anyone to walk. If you're REALLY going to complain, you can talk to Top on the roof and catch a ride on one of the drones like before.

The scenery's really nice, but there's definitely some kind of magical effect going on in there - as far as we can tell, the day doesn't progress inside the forest. It's stuck a little while after sunset - probably when the Fissure first appeared? (°ヘ°)

Be careful out there! Don't be afraid to call for help if you need it and we'll send a drone your way! o(^▽^)o And Strange says no stupid stunts this time, got it? (;¬д¬)

You'll probably see a big tree on your way there, before you're under the cover of the forest! That's the Infinity Tree, it's a really big willow. Charm can probably tell you more about the mythology if you're interested. He's gonna meet you guys there at the end of the expedition, so try to work your way in that direction as you go!

(。・ω・。)ノ See you when you get back!


After Down's message, characters will find things set up much the way they were last time on the roof. Top is making last-minute adjustments to the drones, and there's tables with food and medical supplies set out - the latter a little sparse compared to last time, so hopefully you kept your first aid kits from before. The table of stabilizers, on the other hand, is much more full.

On your way, you might also see some of what the construction drones have been putting together so noisily these last few days - there's the metal shell of a building, similar to but smaller than the Station, to the immediate west, just off your path to the forest in the distance. Nothing much indicates its function as of yet, though there are significantly more windows.

To the southwest stretches the border of Amesta Forest - about a mile distant, though still easily within sight. As promised, the Infinity Tree sticks up from the far edge, easily visible for those who need a landmark either now or later in the dungeon. If you get lost, you can probably find your way up a tree somewhere to get a perspective on it, and which direction to head in.

The silver mist doesn't begin until some distance into the forest, the time of day gradually changing to the eternal twilight mentioned as you approach the boundary of the Fissure itself. There's no distinct border, just a slow shading towards late afternoon and then sunset while the mist increases around you.

And as the mist wraps around you, and exhaustion you might have felt from the walk out here starts to evaporate... You've well and truly arrived, now. Better keep your eyes open.
beguiledcard: (j; that i'm dreaming)

13th

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-04-23 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's been meaning to talk to her, before now - this seems like as good a time as any to get to know someone?

Akira doesn't hesitate; he's shifting into the Joker attire as he summons Odin. It's partially for the sake of having access to Salvation, since this deer reminds him a bit of something out of the kinds of movies he enjoys. Anyway.

It's after attacking with Myriad Slashes, the thing goes down... pretty easily. He feels a tiny bit bad? He takes a moment to make sure there aren't anymore before bothering to tell her it's safe to come down.

Which, if so, he's going to give her a two-finger salute, of sorts. ]


All clear. [ as far as he can see, anyway; he is paying attention, at least ] This is nothing like how they are where I'm from...

[ But, more importantly: ]

You okay? You weren't bitten, were you?
dubiouslychthonic: (Skeptical)

Re: 13th

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-04-24 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Like what? Aggressively carnivorous, or covered in mushrooms?

[She comes down from the tree, though, keeping her distance from the deer's carcass. Not that she doesn't trust it'll stay down, but it doesn't look like the sort of thing she wants to be tripping over.]

I'm fine, I managed to stay out of its reach. Thank you.
beguiledcard: (i can hear the way they're creakin')

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-04-25 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Both... actually.

[ Definitely both, last he checked. And, yeah... he can't blame her for keeping distance. He's doing the very same thing. ]

No need to thank me. [ a smile and nod ] I'm just glad you're okay.

[ He glances back to the corpse. ]

Any idea what drove this one into coming after you?
dubiouslychthonic: (you did not just say that)

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-04-26 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure, I didn't approach any closer than I have with any of the others I've spotted. It might be a neurological symptom of the fungus, though. You see that sort of thing sometimes.
beguiledcard: (you have been defeated)

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-05-21 09:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah... That makes a lot of sense. ]

It reminded me a little of rabies, at first. So I did get a little worried, admittedly, when one bit me.

[ He shrugs. ]

Fortunately, the healing spell seemed to do the trick.
dubiouslychthonic: (go on)

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-05-22 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope so. [There's a clear note of worry in her voice, though.] I'd still recommend you ask Strange to do a scan when we get back, just to be sure.
beguiledcard: (face-to-face)

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-05-23 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, that's fair. Akira gives a nod. ]

I'll have it checked out as soon as we get back.

[ Ah... ]

By the way, circumstances aside, it's nice to meet you. My name's Akira Kurusu, but you can just call me Akira.
Edited 2018-05-23 00:56 (UTC)
dubiouslychthonic: (Smile)

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-05-23 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Likewise. [It's a little hard to figure that he doesn't know who she is at all at this point, but she's just as comfortable not assuming too much familiarity either.] Jetshard. Sawbones Jetshard, but the title's not necessary among friends.
beguiledcard: (one more war to take the cup)

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-05-24 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Jetshard, it is.

[ There's a hint of sheepishness. ]

I've seen you around, but things were a little hectic for me with settling in, and... [ h e h ] Adjusting to life here, I guess.

[ He gives a small smile. ]

It's nice to officially say hi, either way.
dubiouslychthonic: (Laugh)

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-05-27 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
[She returns his smile with a rather toothy one of her own.] Well, our not being acquainted yet means that you haven't needed urgent medical attention in the middle of the night, so we can count that as a positive, I think.
beguiledcard: (i just pray)

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-05-28 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair enough.

[ He chuckles. ]

Having healing spells probably helps... not that I make a habit of being too reckless... [ h e h ] Hopefully I manage to keep it that way. Though, if you ever need a hand, you're welcome to contact me.
dubiouslychthonic: (Smile)

[personal profile] dubiouslychthonic 2018-05-29 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I'll keep it in mind. [It is good to have others with medical abilities and/or knowledge around; she's spent too much of her life in situations where it seemed like her compatriots took the presence of a medic as license to take ridiculous risks. Not that there aren't a few people here who do the same, but it's good to not be the only person working against the others dying in potentially embarrassing ways.]