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dreamposts ([personal profile] dreamposts) wrote in [community profile] songerein2022-01-15 02:19 pm

Owl Rescue

✵ MINI EVENT: OWL RESCUE ✵

Late in the month, the blizzard has reached its peak and the skies seem strangely dark and ominous, a soft jingling of bells followed by deep, baritone voice echoes through the skies.


Gone away are the reindeer
Out to play are the dreamers
To lead their return, we gather in snow
All to bring the lost presents home

In the shadows we can build a snowman
To protect the sleigh that's full and bright.
Mimics will attack, and we'll say, "No, man!"
Only the real presents here will do!

We'll raise our mugs to the fire
Raise our voices higher and higher
Then we'll slash through our foes
From head down to their toes
All to save this Christmas Wonderland


In the city we can make some string lights
Beautiful and bright just like the stars
With a little magic, we'll be alright
And top everything off with just a Star

A star so big and bright
with magic all around
shining with all its might
making the world go 'round!

So come join us, all ye citizens
of this little festive town.
Guard your hearts with love and laughter,
and we'll bring this foul Grinch down!


With a mighty bellow the gusting winds clear and for a moment the morning skies seem beautiful and bright, as if the strange blizzard storm had never appeared at all. And then, in perhaps questionably late fashion, a large man dressed in red and astride a giant reindeer descends down to the central plaza.

"Ho ho ho! So this is where that bastard's been trying to hide, eh? I'll give it some credit—it chose a powerful world for its mischief…even if it could still use some work. And it's still just a baby—miracle it's lasted this long." The man, many of which will recognize as the fabled Santa Claus turns to look at the still run down buildings. For a man who is known to being "jolly" and full of holiday spirit, he looks as if he's about to head into war with the large axe at its his side and hardened expression. Just as he's about to say more, he clicks his tongue as a loud SCREEEEEECH is heard in the distance.

"But it won't be around much longer if you kids don't do anything about what's coming."

In the next moment, a large fiery owl large enough to overshadow half the town hovers in the air, the flames dangerously drifting from her feathers.

WHERE ARE THEY…

WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN!!


Her voice shakes the ground, the fire expanding outward as she gives one last heartrending cry filled with anger and agony.



PROMPTS

It's a confusing mess as two large figures have appeared at once, but it's clear that the owl's needs take precedence. With Santa's help, the owl will shrink small enough so that she can wait in the Plaza alongside and wait for those willing to find her eggs and owlets. But she watches over it with an anxious eye, the flames occasionally rising whenever there is a sound of one nearby. Everyone better work fast!

A. Talk with Santa. With Santa remaining with the owl, some may wish to speak to him while the others are working to find the baby owls. Although he plans to speak again once this is over, he will go ahead and answer any questions people may have. All questions may be asked in this thread, and as mentioned in the Game Notes, this will not be an IC thread. It is encouraged for questions to be asked now as it will help speed up dispensing information later.

B. Owl Egg Hunt. The eggs are scattered throughout the town Reverein, the nearby forests, and the lake. As if sensing their danger, the eggs have hidden themselves in various nooks and crannies, which can make it quite difficult to find. Hopefully no one accidentally tries to cook one. However, there are some clues. They will sparkle and will sometimes wiggle and roll out of their hiding place. They can also be "lured" out by friendly, positive emotions, or towards anyone that might exude a feeling of safety, security, and protection. However, if they're frightened the eggs will start to hatch. They sprout wings, legs, or even the beak to try and either escape or protect themselves. The eggs may also take on elemental characteristics, such as turning into a fireball, a block of ice, a giant rock, or a mini cyclone. Another threat will be the snoyotes as the sly buggers will follow would be rescuers to find the egg and try to snatch them and run off.

C. Owlet Panic. For the eggs that have already hatched, the owlets will be panicking and very emotional, causing a great environmental disruption around them. From fire storms to massive blizzards, the babies are out of control. Fortunately they're easy to spot—as well as hear. Their high pitched screeches can be heard from long distances. Calming emotions will be key in trying to soothe them, though dremoation abilities may be needed to get to them first.

D. Owlsitter. Whether already hatched or bursting out after returning to mother owl, the little owlets can be quite the handful. They're born already large enough to fly and while they aren't skilled, they will flutter about here and there. Essentially toddlers, they will get into anything that might interest them and cause mischief. With the owlets capable of casting elemental magic, that can pose a problem as sometimes it can go awry.

E. Snoyotes. The snoyotes are a cross between snake and coyote and they rely on their stealth skills rather than offensive power. They will stick to the shadows and can camouflage themselves well. When they do need to fight, they are tenacious and will try to sink their venomous fangs into their assailant. The venom is paralytic and is potent and fast acting. Although not always enough to kill, if enough venom makes its way to the heart then there might be trouble. As mentioned they will follow those looking for eggs to try and snatch them first, but some may be hunting other eggs. It's not necessary to kill them, driving them off to the Wild Canyons will do.

» BONUS: FANG COLLECTION. Although highly potent, the venom stored within the fangs of the snoyotes can be used in anti-venom remedies (and poisons). Collecting them will need some care. In addition, defanging a snoyote is one way to keep it away for those unwilling to kill. Their fangs will grow back so would be an effective way to farm fangs later.


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hashtagwoof: (Identity gone haywire)

3/3

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-22 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Plus, judging by the blinking and glancing about, he seems to have been snapped out of his dog... ness. ]

Urgh. [ He stands up like a normal person and starts to brush himself off, only to notice the tail as he's looking down. ] What? Not again... [ Grumble, grumble. He briefly shakes his hands until his claws turn back into nails before patting at the tail until it vanishes in a puff of fur. He... Hasn't realized he still has dog teeth.

Whatever. The owl has already taken its slobber-covered prize and flown off to a different part of the training course. Hunter's suck with the guy who has some kind of tattoo going up his face... Wonderful. ]


Right. Can you do me a favor and not speak of this again? [ Even though there's a good chance something like that might happen again, given his recent track record. ]
rokubro: (‡ 076)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-24 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
...And that's a point to the owl.

[Just an offhanded remark as he watches Hunter transform which is...interesting. But as he's seen humans transform into daemons and vice versa, he's not too weirded out by it, either. And seeing how the kid doesn't seem too enthused by what happened, he just grins a little.]

Don't worry, lips are sealed. But what exactly happened? Lose control or something?
hashtagwoof: (Sometimes it's hard to understand)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-24 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's a blessing he figured out how to transform back easily enough. Physically, that is. Still got a long ways to go, but good enough. ]

Thanks. [ Nod... ] Yeah, that's pretty much what happened there. Long story.
Edited 2022-01-24 06:38 (UTC)
rokubro: (‡ 102)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-26 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
You don't have to tell it if you don't want, but just so I know... Are you like a werewolf or... Just a kind of power you have?

[He's honestly just trying to figure it out.]
hashtagwoof: (And I can’t live up to)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-27 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh... Long story. Dreamotion accident.

[ Thank God he is in a world where you get powers from your emotional state and stuff, because the dog thing would be a lot harder to explain. ]
rokubro: (‡ 184)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-28 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
[And a good thing for Hunter, Rokurou completely believes it. So just an understanding nod.]

Gotcha. Must be hard to train and control something like that right away. If you want, you could use this place for practice since it seemed to uh... Trigger something.
hashtagwoof: (You said I would've hit the ceiling)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-28 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, thank goodness this guy is gullible. Hunter was gonna let it slide when Rokurou offered... Training? ]

No thanks, I've got some more owls to catch.

[ He is not embarrassing himself further if he can help it. Thank you, convenient owl quest. ]
rokubro: (‡ 006)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-29 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, fair enough. If you find any, send them my way.

Unless you need some help.
hashtagwoof: (Head held high)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-02-01 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
Uh...

[ Taking a moment to look Rokurou over... ] I'll be fine. Looks like you already have lots of owls to train anyway.

[ Plus this guy doesn't seem to exude enough chill vibes to be very useful. ]
rokubro: (‡ 237)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-02-01 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Hey he can be very chill! ... ...But given his recent history, probably for the best. So he just shrugs.]

I'm just keeping that distracted so they don't run off again, but I don't mind either way. Good luck in finding those eggs.

Just try not to let certain instincts get the better of you.
hashtagwoof: (Sometimes it's hard to understand)

Guess we can wrap up here?

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-02-06 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ And now Hunter's pouting. ]

Yeah. Got it.

[ DON'T REMIND HIM OF HIS FLAWS, FACE TATTOO GUY. ]
rokubro: (‡ 130)

sounds good o7

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-02-06 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[JUST SAYING....

But he just grins and waves before he goes back to the owlets.]