songerein | { nightmare bleed: world fragments }

NIGHTMARE BLEED: WORLD FRAGMENTS

Details on everything can be found here. As a reminder, events double as our TDMs and information can be found here. Any outside characters participating in the log are canonly logged as appearing in Songerein in June and will remain in Songerein from the IC date of June 14th. TDM only characters can only thread within this log. Anyone who apps in and is accepted will have their character count June as their first time in the game without any disruption, so all content will carry over. Those who do not apply will disappear which should not seem too unusual, however players in game can choose to retcon and pretend a character was never there to begin with if it would be easier; or even think their presence was just a dream.

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TDM threads are required for samples. Refer to the Game Info for general information and feel free to toss any questions here. Reserves will open June 24th and Applications will open on July 1st. Our application cycles are bi-monthly so the next cycle after won't be until September.

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I. CORRUPTION

COMMENTS

I. CORRUPTION

It all begins when there is a call for help by the local tapirs. Ever since the final battle against the Story Eater last summer, some tapirs that over indulged themselves on the nostilium never recovered and in fact disappeared somewhere. It turns out they drifted to other worlds, and while they were able to do so already, the amount of nostilium has affected the tethers connecting worlds to Songerein and the dream realm as a whole, causing something of a "nightmare feedback." More dangerously, these tapirs are insatiable, seeking nightmares to feed on and are deliberately corrupting dreams to turn into nightmares.

This nightmare feedback through the tethers means while the original worlds are not seeing much of an effect—yet—Songerein and the rest of the dream realm is. Bits and pieces of these worlds are appearing in Songerein and need to be sealed before it's too late.

A. Safe Place. While most of Songerein is covered with patches of different worlds bleeding in, there is one place that's managed to escape: Dragefjell, the floating island home to the dragons. The massive dreamcatcher found within the strange castle that had been discovered last year immediately released a bright, white light and created a powerful barrier protecting it from the nostilium spreading throughout the world. Along with support from the dragons' own magic, they are quick to offer aid to those suffering below, flying down to grab anyone they could to bring them back to the island.

🩹 Medical aid. Those who suffer any physical injuries will be treated both through traditional and magical means. There are many dragons who specialize in healing magic that will be able to provide greater healing, but they are reserving these abilities for those grievously injured.
♨️ Purifying Springs. The hot springs are available to help purify those who have been affected by nostilium. Although not as strong as the pods, it still helps those who are on the "low" to "medium" scale. Some are even bottling the water so that it can be converted into some kind of spray to try and help purify areas affected.
🐉 Dragon Transport. After the initial flurry of rescues, more efficient means to transport larger groups are constructed. Gondolas carried by the dragons are made and volunteers can assist in finding and bringing people on board. Assistance is also request to help protect the dragons as the days pass so that they do not succumb to the growing effects of nostilium.

B. Corrupted Tapirs: These tapirs have changed entirely, the excess nostilium turning them into unrecognizable shadowy figures that will take on the form of one's worst nightmare to try and instigate more fear and terror. They continue to seek out nostilium out of anyone, sleeping or awake, and will appear outside of dreams to do just that.

🕊️ Purification. Many will try to purify the tapirs, but they must be subdued first. Once the corrupted tapir is down, pure dreamotion can be channeled into them to try and purify the effects of the nostilium. Other methods that have been discovered can also be used to try and reduce the corruption.
🛏️ Orkili Pods. The Orkilins will have brought their purification pods from the city to try and help purify not only anyone who has succumbed to the rampant nostilium, but also for the tapirs. If they can be subdued enough, they can be tossed into the pod to try and help purify them. However, if they still have too much the pod will overload and break.
💀 Eradication. Some tapirs are so far gone there is no saving them. They must be completely destroyed by using any offensive attack type dreamotion possible. Special "bombs" constructed from pure dreamotion can be made and used against them. Although extreme, it may be kinder to put them out of their misery, and those that are destroyed will whisper words of gratitude before disappearing…

C. Nightmare Battles. With both worlds bleeding into Songerein and the spike of nostilium spreading everywhere, noctaere and other nightmarish creatures from these bleeds are running rampant. They are aggressive with two different types. One type will just feed on pure destruction and will try to attack and destroy anything in its way. The other will try to invoke more fear and nightmares so they can feed off the nostilium and grow stronger that way. They need to be handled regardless and dreamotion is key.

🌚 Noctaere. Rather than be killed, those who overwhelmed by these creatures will be corrupted and turn into noctaere themselves. How weak or powerful the corruption is will be up to players. Note: It is possible to save the effects for next month for our second part, or even have the effects last into the next month. Anyone who turns into a noctaere and continues into July willy (hopefully) be saved in July.
👤 Slenderman. He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. And he is angrier than ever. Like before, the Slenderman will prove to be a formidable foe, utilizing its ~~noodle~~ tendril like appendages to trap and capture anyone who has the misfortune to cross its path. Those who are caught will remain trapped inside it in a dark abyss-like cage but can be rescued by those who are able to simply make any cuts to reveal the person inside. Those within can try to escape using dreamotion, but the longer they are captive, the weaker they become as their energy is drained.
👥 The Unknown. The Unknown from the Mirror World has returned, but for some strange reason it is trying to capture noctaere and nightmares in a grotesque, black mirror. However, those who are captured will find themselves in a strange place where all the nostilium is extracted to create a "nightmare version" of themselves. They are then pulled back out of the mirror and returned to normal free of most of the nostilium that once afflicted them, and after the Unknown stares at them it will disappear for its next target. While some may think it is helping, those who actually go through the experience are left feeling strange and wary. After all…what will happen to that nightmare copy that was created? Should people help the Unknown? Or stop it?

D. World Fragments. Technically any canon could be found somewhere in Songerein, especially since the NPCs that live in Reverein are also from different worlds, but in Reverein and surrounding areas specifically, it will be mainly current canons represented in game and any guest character canons participating in the event. While players can create specific toplevels, we also request small blurbs to be added to our Canon World Fragments directory thread so that other players can reference and include them in their own threads. There is the option to include a link to your toplevel as well. For those who need a refresher on how this portion works:

🌎 World Fragment. A fragment of their world will appear somewhere around Reverein. It's most likely in the town, but it could be out in the Wildlands. The fragments will be no bigger than a 2-block square. These fragments can be a specific place or a mashed up amalgamation of places to represent that world, and it can include nightmare versions of people and creatures. While they mostly stay within the fragment area, some may escape to add to the havoc and chaos.
🧎 Conductor. To seal world fragment and contain its spread, natives from that world can serve as "conductors" and absorb the nostilium in the area into themselves. This does mean they run the risk of turning noctaere, but they can be assisted by others to help keep them purified. They also have the risk of falling into a coma-like sleep while still absorbing the nostilium.
🫙 Nostilium Absorbers. The Orkilins will deploy numerous containment devices to help try and absorb nostilium so that it's not just the individual. These devices can work directly on the fragment area or on the conductor to try and help keep them stable. However, these are not strong enough to work on their own and will need to be constantly changed out, especially if they are damaged.
📚 Fairytale Fragments. Because Songerein had such deep ties to the fairy tale realm, it is not surprising that there are nightmare fragments of fairy tales scattered among the different worlds. These bleeds will be as if someone took inspiration from the Grimm brothers and then made it more goth horror. Any fairytale, myth, legend, folklore, and story can be stumbled upon and will need to be purified like any other place. Some may even encounter the original heroes or villains of the story trying to serve as conductors to seal the fragment.

I. CORRUPTION

COMMENTS

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[All of this is his nightmare - inescapable darkness and violence. No way out other than through. His friends being made to do things they shouldn't. Wouldn't. Oughtn't.]

[To be given no choice, worse still.]

[He sees the noctaere; he sees Maedhros. He knows what he's going to do is a terrible idea. And yet, he must do it anyways. He leaps into the air with a gust aimed downwards, holding his hands high above his head - a flame igniting between them. As he comes towards the ground it grows white hot; an incandescent fireball.]

[When it impacts the ground he uses airbending to direct its force down and outwards, an area-clearing weapon meant to sweep the noctaere away, to give Maedhros room to breathe.]

[Or maybe choose another target.]

[War is a nightmare made flesh, he'll agree, and that's how he sees what's unfolding around him. This is war, pure and simple. Where your only options is to fight or die, nothing else matters anymore.

Choices are a luxury. A nice illusion one can afoord to keep up during peace time, but... in battle it has no place. There is only death and blood to be found there.

When the fire first sweeps past him his first thought is dragons. And he readies himself to deal with that particular threat. Not caring much at all that he'd probably not survive such an encounter alone.

Then comes the wind that sweeps the enemies away, leaving him both confused and with some much needed breathing room. Though his body still remains tense and rigid, ready to strike at whatever comes close enough to him , he does take the opportunity to pick up his sword again. He'd lost his grip on it sometime during the fight, though he can't really seem to remember when. It's all a haze to him.

He turns to asssess this new threat, shifting his stance slightly as he glares at Aang with eyes that glow with an eerie white light. He does not seem to recognize the boy right now.]

[And he sees that, and the look on his face, for a moment, turns to something like regret. This is the part of being the Avatar he cannot abide, the part that always worries him and makes him sad beyond measure.]

[He looks, then, at the sword with a bit of disdain, then back to Maedhros. So this is how he's going to have to do things, then.]

[So he stands tall, staff at the ready - and it's not Aang, the boy, who stands there; but rather Avatar Aang, speaking with the authority of ages, bringing the staff up and down with a crack of lightning and thunder, as a warning.]

Stop. Enough.

[There's a slight tremble in his hand, though it will only be visible to someone looking closely at him, giving away the fact that underneath all the rage and paranoia there is fear as well. He is frightened, not of Aang not even at the display of power the boy performs but of the tumultuos mess inside his head.

Memories of past battles and the present are lotting together like a bunch of puzzle pieces being jammed together without any regard as to wether they actually fit or not. He can't tell where he is. Songerein? Beleriand? Does it even matter anymore? He is in an endless war again. That's really all there is. Nothing exists outside of it.]

No! Not enough! Never enough!

[It's a pit. A deep dark chasm dragging him down and nothing will ever be enough to fill it. He was a fool to have ever believed he'd gotten out of it to begin with.]

[A fact he's beginning to realize - Maedhros isn't entirely in this moment, in this place - and that changes everything. And he has no idea actually how to get him back, but he's pretty sure fighting won't actually manage it.]

[He looks around them, the ground smote with ruin, trying to figure out something he can do before it's too late...]

[He'd always had either one of his brothers or Fingon to pull him back from the brink before, but they were not here to do so now. If he was more in control of himself he'd likely tell the boy to simply run and get himself well away from the threat that was Maedhros Fëanorion in a battle frenzy. That or to knock him out. He'd not be likely to cause much trouble if he were uncounscious.

If left to his own devices he'll keep fighting until there's no one left standing or until he collapses from exhaustion.]

[Which is what he realizes. He's going to have to do something here he doesn't want to do. And so he begins summoning up the winds, preparing to fight.]

[A fact that not go unnoticed by the elf, who's muscles tense as he readies himself to make his own move.]

[He starts by using airbending to stir up the detritus of battle - the ash and the the debris - swirling them up and around Maedhros as he rushes in - the idea being to get his hands on that sword arm, and if he can just stop him fighting...]

[It would be a good idea, perhaps, if it were anyone but Maedhros he was using it on. For he is too used to fighting in such chaotic conditions that he does not need to rely too much on his eyes in a fight. Hearing, smell and even simple intuition has helped him more often than his sense of sight has.

And so, when he senses someone approach, he lashes out and if the other does not get out of the way fast enough it might be that the kick he throws in Aang's direction conects with it's target.]

[Yikes! That is entirely too close, and he has to jet out of the way using a burst of fire, meant to both get out of the way but also to drive back his target so he can recalculate.]

[Such is the danger of facing of against a foe with centuries of experience when it comes to war.

Maedhros's eyes narrow as his foe narrowly escapes his blow. The fire forces him back a bit, but not enough to entirely avoid it singing him. Something that does not seem to concern him overmuch. It is not that the fire does not hurt him, it does, but just that he seems to not entirely care whether or not he gets hurt.]

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