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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.
riderofcharlemagne: (i eat stickers all the time dude)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-04-23 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor turtle...

[He says it more with amusement than sympathy. He would've quite liked to watch the scene.]

It's always worth giving it a shot. Do you think they'll know anything about it back there?
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[personal profile] matchmakes 2018-04-24 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He chuckles a bit.]

It's possible! I'm certainly hoping so, at least.
riderofcharlemagne: (somebodys gonna get stabbed)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-04-25 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey- do you think you'd go for conjuring up a shell too? It could be quite the look.
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[personal profile] matchmakes 2018-04-25 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Pffft--! It would be, but I'm not sure it'd be a look I could wear well.
riderofcharlemagne: (CARROLL CARROLL)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-04-27 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, come on! You could totally make it work! You'd change the way we wear armor forever!
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[personal profile] matchmakes 2018-04-27 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
[That earns a laugh.]

I'm not sure a shell would be entirely dignified except on those naturally equipped with them! Though, that does present an interesting thought...
riderofcharlemagne: (CARROLL CARROLL)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-04-28 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
You won't know until you try! You could keep all your stuff in it, and withdraw inside for safety!
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[personal profile] matchmakes 2018-04-29 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Being able to keep things in it does sound like an appealing thought... Though, really, I'd prefer just to have more pockets in that case.
riderofcharlemagne: (regrettably)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-04-29 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
More pockets would be way less flashy.

[Having said it, he gives that a bit more thought.]

Well, maybe it could work if you added in a bunch of straps and zippers to your outfit, too.
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[personal profile] matchmakes 2018-05-01 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
That could probably work. [He nods sagely.]