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second slash ⚔ expedition log
Who: Anyone who was interested in exploring the cliffs and a bit of the Wasteland!
Which: Open Log
Where: Outer cliffs and Wastelands desert entrance
What: It's another expedition log, this time featuring the outer cliffs that serve as the barrier between the Wildlands and the Wastelands, and a little bit of the desert just beyond into the Wastelands.
Note: like the last log, the timespan for this log spans for the rest of the month, so a character could go to one area one day and then another on another day. There are also Bonus items listed at the top of each section as just suggestions of some things characters can find and bring back.
Warnings: Potential violence during the fight encounters; everyone expected to tag warnings that might/unexpectedly pops up in their threads!
» OPTION A - WILDLANDS: OUTER CLIFFS «
Bonus Items: kirin scales, oases water, harpy feathers, various other monster/creature "materials" (fangs, hides, claws, etc), cactus flowers
» OPTION B: WASTELANDS - DESERT ENTRANCE «
Bonus Items: sand samples, monster fragments if manage to survive
» OPTION C: MUTTON MAN AND KAZUMA ANGRY VIBES «
[OOC: Another expedition log similar to the previous Wildlands one! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here.]
Which: Open Log
Where: Outer cliffs and Wastelands desert entrance
What: It's another expedition log, this time featuring the outer cliffs that serve as the barrier between the Wildlands and the Wastelands, and a little bit of the desert just beyond into the Wastelands.
Note: like the last log, the timespan for this log spans for the rest of the month, so a character could go to one area one day and then another on another day. There are also Bonus items listed at the top of each section as just suggestions of some things characters can find and bring back.
Warnings: Potential violence during the fight encounters; everyone expected to tag warnings that might/unexpectedly pops up in their threads!
» OPTION A - WILDLANDS: OUTER CLIFFS «
Bonus Items: kirin scales, oases water, harpy feathers, various other monster/creature "materials" (fangs, hides, claws, etc), cactus flowers
At the edge of Wildlands, a number of strong creatures such as giants, trolls, centaurs, and ents roam through the outer forests. Some could think of them as the guardians who help patrol and protect the Wildlands from what lay beyond the cliffs that surround them. These cliffs are the last line of defense between the dangers that dwell in the outer Wastelands and everyone else inhabiting within the Wildlands and the town of Reverein. Although it's called the "cliffs," it consists of several canyons and plateaus. There are several layers and it's not one giant monolith with occasional gaps and maze-like pathways, the cliffs form a complete, daunting ring that would take several hours to pass through unless someone manages to find one of the open chasms. Of course, even those would not be any safer to travel through. Even attempting to fly over would be harrowing as there are a number of aerial creatures and thinner atmosphere to make things difficult. Towering several hundreds, sometimes reaching a thousand feet high in some points, the cliffs are home to a number of creatures and habitats. While it is more dangerous, there are also a number of peaceful creatures and oases with varying effects.
Kirin can be found prancing around the cliff walls, usually putting even the most springy mountain goat to shame as they climb the steep sheer walls with ease. They are the noblest of the creatures that dwell within the cliffs and keep a wary eye out for anything that may encroach from the Wastelands, working in tandem with large golden eagles that can sometimes be seen flying overhead. They will be friendly and help any who end up lost within the numerous tunnels and caves, even guiding adventurers to special oases formed by their own hooves and magic. The water will have varying healing effects, ranging from general relaxation and ease of sleep to minor healing to detoxification. Their scales can also be found mostly around the oases and are free for the taking. Like most everything related to them, when ground into powder they can be a useful sleep and perhaps some other uses.
Blooming around the oases and other various areas of the canyon are various vegetation and flowers, most notably some interesting, sparkling cacti. Beware their spines as one prick will immediately knock someone out for a few hours and leave them feeling a bit...loopy. But if handled carefully, the water and meat inside will help revitalize any parched throat. The flowers they bloom are also edible and have healing effects.
Within the canyon tunnels and caves where it's dark and cool, there is plenty of bioluminescent life, including glowing frogs and bats. Large insects can also be found so be wary of any poisons they may use in defense. Snakes will also make their home here so careful where one steps.
As for the more dangerous threats, look nor further than the gryphon. These magnificent predators are the more aggressive guardians of the cliffs and are very territorial. They may not attack on sight, but if anyone encroaches too close to their nests, then it's claws first, questions later. However, some may be able to curry favor by helping protect the nests from a snake-headed coyote that's more than happy to pilfer unguarded nests for eggs. For those who found the large chickens in the forests, these creatures may look familiar.
And at the very top of the cliffs roost numerous birds and flying creatures of prey such as vultures, harpies, small wyverns. They will keep to their high perches, but anyone who tries to fly over or manage to climb high enough will have to fight to not get thrown over.
Otherwise, there are a lot of tunnels and caves that could be discovered within the cliffs. Who knows what other mysterious creatures and flora could be fine. Perhaps a few special crystal caves or other mineral mines that could be useful may be here.
Kirin can be found prancing around the cliff walls, usually putting even the most springy mountain goat to shame as they climb the steep sheer walls with ease. They are the noblest of the creatures that dwell within the cliffs and keep a wary eye out for anything that may encroach from the Wastelands, working in tandem with large golden eagles that can sometimes be seen flying overhead. They will be friendly and help any who end up lost within the numerous tunnels and caves, even guiding adventurers to special oases formed by their own hooves and magic. The water will have varying healing effects, ranging from general relaxation and ease of sleep to minor healing to detoxification. Their scales can also be found mostly around the oases and are free for the taking. Like most everything related to them, when ground into powder they can be a useful sleep and perhaps some other uses.
Blooming around the oases and other various areas of the canyon are various vegetation and flowers, most notably some interesting, sparkling cacti. Beware their spines as one prick will immediately knock someone out for a few hours and leave them feeling a bit...loopy. But if handled carefully, the water and meat inside will help revitalize any parched throat. The flowers they bloom are also edible and have healing effects.
Within the canyon tunnels and caves where it's dark and cool, there is plenty of bioluminescent life, including glowing frogs and bats. Large insects can also be found so be wary of any poisons they may use in defense. Snakes will also make their home here so careful where one steps.
As for the more dangerous threats, look nor further than the gryphon. These magnificent predators are the more aggressive guardians of the cliffs and are very territorial. They may not attack on sight, but if anyone encroaches too close to their nests, then it's claws first, questions later. However, some may be able to curry favor by helping protect the nests from a snake-headed coyote that's more than happy to pilfer unguarded nests for eggs. For those who found the large chickens in the forests, these creatures may look familiar.
And at the very top of the cliffs roost numerous birds and flying creatures of prey such as vultures, harpies, small wyverns. They will keep to their high perches, but anyone who tries to fly over or manage to climb high enough will have to fight to not get thrown over.
Otherwise, there are a lot of tunnels and caves that could be discovered within the cliffs. Who knows what other mysterious creatures and flora could be fine. Perhaps a few special crystal caves or other mineral mines that could be useful may be here.
» OPTION B: WASTELANDS - DESERT ENTRANCE «
Bonus Items: sand samples, monster fragments if manage to survive
Should anyone manage to traverse through the cliffs they will find themselves staring at a vast desert expanse, its sands a mix of yellow, red, and black. Although it's a little calm there at the border, one can already taste the arid desert air. No one knows how big the Wastelands really are, just that it's a vast, unexplored expanse. The temperatures fluctuating between scorching hot to freezing cold, pockets of toxic fumes, the desert sand itself is sharp like glass, and filled with noctaere and monstrous creatures, it's no wonder that anyone is able to venture through. Only a small distance beyond the cliffs is explorable, and while it's not much, it's enough to get a taste at how the Wastelands earns its name and why most of the fae are wary of venturing close.
There's not much mystery or places to explore here, only vicious encounters that will make anything from the Wildlands seem like child's play. Almost everything here is oversized and can bring down even the strongest warrior or god from another world if caution is not used. Teamwork will be needed just to fend off strongest creatures and taking down the huge ones may not be even possible.
For some warmup, there are some sentient cactus monsters called Choya that will dance and bumble about and once cut resemble more like watermelons. However, the ones with yellow flowers will explode upon death so best to stay clear. A cousin of the Choya are the Cactuar who are not only fast, but they will sling out their needles as projectiles. And the biggest member of the monster cactus family is a behemoth that roams further out in the desert. It's more likely they will only be seen in the distance and not encountered, but some may venture if their attention is caught.
Giant sand scorpions, horned snakes, and poisonous desert toads will seem like small pets compared to one of the largest monsters lurking out there: the sandworm. Living submerged under the sands, they hunt via vibration that they can feel underground. Their tongues have their own little jaws with sharp teeth that allow them to drag any size prey underground to either eat alive if small enough or suffocate underground and eat once it's gone. They will actively hunt those venturing near the cliffs, the only notable tell being the feel of sand starting to suck in from beneath their feet. The only safety is getting on top of a rock high enough out of the sand.
The reason why only patrol around the cliffs is that out in the desert where the dunes can be seen an even larger threat can be found: the sand shark. They live on the loose yellow sand and cannot "swim" through the harder packed sand and clay found by the cliffs, but sometimes a sand shark may feel daring and "breach" through the ground to snap up their prey. Their favorite meal is the sandworm, so if one is having trouble, maybe drawing a sandworm closer to the where the yellow sand is and hope for a sandshark to snap it up could be a plan. Just don't get become shark bait in the process.
There's not much mystery or places to explore here, only vicious encounters that will make anything from the Wildlands seem like child's play. Almost everything here is oversized and can bring down even the strongest warrior or god from another world if caution is not used. Teamwork will be needed just to fend off strongest creatures and taking down the huge ones may not be even possible.
For some warmup, there are some sentient cactus monsters called Choya that will dance and bumble about and once cut resemble more like watermelons. However, the ones with yellow flowers will explode upon death so best to stay clear. A cousin of the Choya are the Cactuar who are not only fast, but they will sling out their needles as projectiles. And the biggest member of the monster cactus family is a behemoth that roams further out in the desert. It's more likely they will only be seen in the distance and not encountered, but some may venture if their attention is caught.
Giant sand scorpions, horned snakes, and poisonous desert toads will seem like small pets compared to one of the largest monsters lurking out there: the sandworm. Living submerged under the sands, they hunt via vibration that they can feel underground. Their tongues have their own little jaws with sharp teeth that allow them to drag any size prey underground to either eat alive if small enough or suffocate underground and eat once it's gone. They will actively hunt those venturing near the cliffs, the only notable tell being the feel of sand starting to suck in from beneath their feet. The only safety is getting on top of a rock high enough out of the sand.
The reason why only patrol around the cliffs is that out in the desert where the dunes can be seen an even larger threat can be found: the sand shark. They live on the loose yellow sand and cannot "swim" through the harder packed sand and clay found by the cliffs, but sometimes a sand shark may feel daring and "breach" through the ground to snap up their prey. Their favorite meal is the sandworm, so if one is having trouble, maybe drawing a sandworm closer to the where the yellow sand is and hope for a sandshark to snap it up could be a plan. Just don't get become shark bait in the process.
» OPTION C: MUTTON MAN AND KAZUMA ANGRY VIBES «
Not a specific scenario but more of a note that the Mutton Man from the Dream Board can appear in either the cliffs or the Wastelands. So if anyone is interesting in having their encounter here can do so!
Also in light of Kazuma's bad vibes happening, totally cool to use this log for anyone who might want their character to be affected by it since they would have had to pass through the forests to get to the cliffs. Completely optional since it's possible to not hit a spot Kazuma was in.
Also in light of Kazuma's bad vibes happening, totally cool to use this log for anyone who might want their character to be affected by it since they would have had to pass through the forests to get to the cliffs. Completely optional since it's possible to not hit a spot Kazuma was in.
[OOC: Another expedition log similar to the previous Wildlands one! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here.]
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Somnus turns his head. They are not here to document the fauna. ] Let us proceed.
[ The cavern is just large enough for him to stand at full height, horns included (for now…), but no doubt there will be tighter corridors within. As for now, it seems that this particular cave might have been dug out by some large, burrowing beast, which makes for ease of access deeper into the cliffside.
Somnus' heavy footsteps echo down the dark passageways. The noise probably scares away more timid creatures. ]
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This one wants to come along too. Hope you don't mind extra company.
[ It's just a tiny frog and Alphen would like to protect it. There are nasty looking bats and othere insects down here too. In any case, they'll be carrying along the pathway into a wider area. Don't mind him.]
It's really dark in here.
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Have you no torch to spare?
[ Somnus’ voice, naturally low, carries a booming quality with it while they wander the cavern. ]
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Will this work?
[ He looks over curiously to Somnus who's quite tall. The light from Alphen's flames are bright enough to illuminate the darker areas. Hopefully it'll be enough for them to proceed forward. ]
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Small deposits of crystals along the cavern walls become more frequent as they proceed. Somnus stops at one of them, lightly tapping the back of his metal-clad knuckles against the mineral. ]
This could be useful.
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[ Alphen smiles and he sounds happy that they've found something useful. It'll be worth taking back to the smithy. He feels some joy but even that's short lived. The sounds of low growling can be heard in the distance. Another presence can be felt and it approaches them slowly. ]
....There's something coming.
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Two eyes appear to blink open within the darkness; then, four, followed by six, then eight. Not a single creature approaches, but a whole pack. One steps into the prenumbra of the light, revealing a scaled-covered face. The others, hissing and growling follow, their feral eyes set on the two figures. ]
Feral beasts hunger.
[ Somnus' armor shifts as he readies his stance, and an arm drops to his side, although no weapon appears to be on him. ]
Ready your blade.
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[Alphen draws out his black sword without a moment of hesitation. He stands ready holding his blade with both of his hands on the hilt. Thankfully, Alphen's specialty happens to be combat so he's not going to shy away from a monster or two. He's carefully observing their surroundings for any surprise attacks and there are so many enemies in the area. ]
We can win this one together!
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Somnus allows the beasts to strike first, parrying one and then the other-- not with a weapon, but his hands. For whatever reason, it seems that the sword he had out when Alphen and him had first met is no where to be seen.
But the armored figure appears to be holding his own just fine against the feral pack, dealing lethal crush injuries and blows to their heads and abdomen. The creatures hiss and whine, and a few of them hesitate before leaping into the fray. ]
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I'll take them down!!
[ When he swings his sword there's a rushing flow of wind following it. He moves quickly and launches himself higher to get an aerial advantage. Somnus seems to be managing fine on his own so Alphen isn't too worried about him. ]
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Either they hunger, or we infringe upon their territory.
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[ Alphen strikes at the incoming enemy with his blade launching a fury of attacks. He's slowly lowering their numbers. ]
Huh? You can hold yourself up in a fight well. I'm surprised.