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Who: Alphen and you !
Which: Open log
Where: wildlands, reverein
What: exploration
Warnings: nothing i can think of at the moment but will update when necessary

1. Network - part 1

sender: alphen
subject: fighting

So I can't pass up an opportunity to get stronger. Out in the Wildlands there's a lot of powerful monsters just waiting to be discovered.

I don't plan on going out there alone. I'd like to bring along someone who can fight that way we increase our chances of victory. There's strength in teamwork and unity. I still want to believe in that.

If you can't fight but you still want to come along that's okay. Just be careful out there. There's some preparations I need to make. I'll be at the lake waiting for the others later.

2. Action - the outer range

[Even if Alphen's technically on vacation and away from the smithy he still wants to support it and he's very dedicated to his work. He was hoping to find some rare materials to upgrade the workshop as well. It's important for him to go scouting for metals. It's dark so it's difficult to discern the amount of danger through sheer instinct alone. With one wrong step it'd be easy to get hurt. The hallways are narrow and it's difficult to navigate through. He's thankful that he at least came in here with some preparations beforehand.

There's still danger in lurking beneath. A strange mysterious grumbling noise can be heard and nothing good can come from it. A monster lies in wait for those trespassing into the cavern. Alphen fully intends to take any monster head on and he readies his sword out for a fight. ]

Do you want to make a run for it? I'll distract him.

[He doesn't want to put anyone in danger. Alphen thinks he can manage a fight on his own if he has to. His sword is drawn and ready. ]

3. Action - the cliffside

[There's a fire burning outside. It's just an ordinary cooking fire Alphen prepared so he could relax with company. He's tired after a long day of traveling and adventuring. Now's the perfect time to prepare a meal! He's more than eager to use some exotic spices in recipes. Alphen went out of his way to cook some curry, but be warned. The intensity of spice is strong enough to be overbearing. Instead of looking concerned, Alphen just looks really excited. He's practically beaming with joy at the sight of his curry. Alphen can just be a tad strange. It's nothing he's not used to however.]

Wow! I've made a good meal this time. The blend of spices is just right and eating this should keep you full for the rest of the day. If you're feeling hungry feel free to help yourself.

[There's an entire pot of hell curry waiting to be eaten by someone. ]

4. Action - around the lakes

I can help you learn how to fight. Have you done this sort of thing before?

[ Alphen did promise that he'd try his hand and help others learn how to fight. He has a bunch of training weapons out for anyone to try. They're neatly arranged on a table
that's easy enough to spot. If you feel ready for combat there's a few training dummies made out of straw just waiting to be used. He isn't sure if he'll be a good sword instructor or not but he figures it'd be worth a shot. Alphen would hate it even more if he sat around doing nothing so he might encourage you to pick up a weapon or do some warm up exercising. ]

It might be a useful skill to have so it's worth learning how to use a blade for the right reasons.

5. Network - part 2
sender: alphen
subject: magic

Is anyone else still having trouble with dreamotion? I struggled with it for a while until I figured something out so you aren't alone.

Magic is just something my people aren't used to doing. I'd also like to ask about magic in your own world and how it might be useful.

If the words Astral Energy mean anything to you come speak to me, thanks.

6. wild card

pm on contact for plots or

springbloom

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[There's something comforting in the familiarity of the Wildlands. As much as Link has grown used to things in the town, this is where he feels most at home. He hasn't said so out loud, of course, but it's fairly obvious in his posture and body language -- not to mention in the growing collection of foraged ingredients he's been picking up along the way. He's not sure it's where he'll always feel most at home, but...well, old habits are hard to change.

Speaking of habits, his instinct upon hearing the creature within the cave is to hang back and reach for the Sheikah slate -- unfortunately, still in the Princess's possession. Perhaps he forgets, even now, that he's not fighting alone, that he doesn't have to sneak and surprise an enemy in order to bring it down. His eyebrows lift at Alphen's offer, and slowly, he shakes his head. Rather than a bow --his usual second choice-- he draws his sword and shield.]

Together. On three?

[Teamwork, right? It's not always Link's strong suit, anymore, but he's no stranger to it.]

On three! Let's do it!

[Alphen takes out his blade and strikes with full force when it's time to attack. His blade clashes with a deep clang and sparks fly from it. He might not have the Blazing Sword here but he can still fight just as well without it. The power of the Blazing Sword is only something that he can use when Shionne is around but since she's not in Reverein that ability is lost. ]

Hey, are you okay?

[He's fine but he just wants to make sure Link's hanging in there alright. It's not easy fighting and it can't be any easier to do it with this kind of terrain. Alphen's going to try his best to watch Link's back and protect both of them from any incoming enemies.]

[The thrill of a strike and the feel of the Master Sword in his hand. Link has never been the type to relish battle, not the way some other warriors do, but in this moment, there's something about the fight that brings him back to the battles in his world. Like a gratifying homecoming, in a way. Small though he may be, this is what he was built for, what he has trained for.

He ducks to the side to avoid an incoming strike, and follows with a counterattack, slicing through through thick pelt and muscle.]

So far. You?

[He does his best to watch Alphen's back, too -- two sets of eyes means fewer opportunities for blind spots.]

I'll manage. Here, you should take this.

[Alphen tosses something at Link that's like a magical crystal. It has some healing properties to it. If Link had any injuries from earlier the pain should be going away. ]

I don't know how long we have to keep fighting we have to stay strong!

[ He at least figured out how to manage magic catalysts. Something like this would have been beyond his skill level months ago. Alphen spent some time practicing with it because he knew it would be useful in battle.]

[Link looks at the crystal for a moment. He's sustained some scrapes and bruises -- nothing big enough to trigger Mipha's Grace, but the wear on his body that he had been feeling does disappear rather abruptly as he holds it. It feels...warm.]

Thank you.

[For a moment, he manages to steal a curious glance at Alphen. Did he make this? Is such a thing really possible? --Then, movement, from the corner of his eye, and he raises his sword to parry.]

I see two more over here. Any others?

There's more incoming! Behind you!

[Alphen takes out his sword and the nearest enemy with an upward slash. He's proficient in combat from being a soldier on the battle field. So fighting comes naturally to him as breathing does. ]

This is just the sort of thing that'll get my blood pumping! Let's go!

[He's way too eager to fight. ]

On them!

[When was the last time he fought like this, side by side with an ally? Since the Calamity? No, perhaps not; since then, his strategy has become focused on picking enemies off one by one. Divide and conquer. There's something about the rush of a real battle that brings him back to his days as a Knight. Gets the blood pumping, as Alphen says.

Goddess. That's something Daruk would say, isn't it?]

Stay back a moment.

[Thinking now of the Champions, he holds out his shield and slams it into the nearest enemy, pushing it forward into several of its friends. Will this even work here? It's hard to say for sure. He readies his sword, takes a slow, steadying breath, and swings it in a wide, sweeping arc. For one agonizing second, nothing seems to happen...and then lightning traces the path of the blade, striking down the group of them.]

Got it! I'll leave it to you.

[Alphen gives Link some space and jumps back leaving sufficient room for their fight. He's used to working with others because he's been fortunate to have comrades by his side during the Dahnan rebellion. ]

Damn, that's so cool. Are you using dreamotion?

[How's he doing this??? It might be completely original abilities too. In that case, Alphen would find them even more impressive. He knows a skilled fighter when he sees one. ]

[Link isn't sure how to respond, at first -- he's just surprised it worked, even if it was a little different than what he was expecting. Urbosa's Fury was supposed to be a circle, radiating outward from him, but that sweeping line of lightning...that was different. More controlled, or perhaps, more precise.]

I think so, [he responds after a moment. If dreamotion can change and augment abilities a person has used before...that must be what it was. How might this affect the other Champions' abilities? He'll have to explore that idea sometime. For now, the battle is not over yet, and Link surveys their surroundings.]

One more. Ready?

[It's going to take quite a while to collect materials from all these creatures when they're done.]

I was born ready!! We can't lose now!

[Just one more monster and they'll be out of the woods. Alphen's really glad that he was able to fight alongside Link. It'll be that much easier for them to win. Honestly, he wasn't even sure if he could take these things on alone but he might have been able to manage something with his blade. It's reassuring to have Link here. ]

Dragon Swarm!

[ He unleashes a sword arte technique to blast their enemies away. It's one of his more powerful artes so he's really trying to put strength behind his blows. ]

[One of the many benefits of fighting with others is the opportunity to learn from them -- this is the one that Link feels most strongly as he watches the flurry of strikes Alphen unleashes with a faint, surprised exhale. It takes him a moment to realize they're not in the clear just yet, that it's important to make sure the enemy is really down before they sheathe their swords. In truth, his follow-up strike was most likely not necessary -- Alphen's sword arte is as powerful as it is impressive to watch. But you have to make sure. Nothing's worse than trying to collect fangs or fur from a creature that wakes up with your arm already in its mouth.]

That was amazing.

[Having taken a moment to make sure it really is dead, he finally sheathes the Master Sword, taking a moment to catch his breath now that the battle is won.]

Any injuries?

I'm fine, this is nothing.

[No, he's not fine. Alphen's just gritting his teeth together and bluffing through his breath. He's been pushing himself way too hard since Shionne woke up. He seems to have nothing more than a scratch and a few minor injuries but he's still brushing it off as inconsequential. ]

We have to keep going. I don't want to slow you down.

[He thinks he can take it because he's been through worse. Back in Calaglia he endured many hardships so taking a few scratches isn't much to him.]

[This is nothing, huh. Link looks at him for a moment, sizing up just how much "fine" and "nothing" it might actually be. He, too, is the type to brush things off and bluff at being alright. That doesn't make it a good idea, though. If no one else had taught him that, the Champions did -- Mipha especially. ...He pauses, thinking of her now.]

Here-- I want to try something.

[Sorry, Alphen, you're not getting out of this so easily. And...you're also going to be a guinea pig for now. If Urbosa's Fury worked differently with dreamotion...perhaps Link could channel some of Mipha's abilities through the power she lent to him, as well. He holds up one hand, thinking of her as he tries to activate the ability. Her patience and kindness, her desire to keep the people she cared about safe from harm...

A warm light fills the air. Unlike Mipha's Grace, this power does seem to have the ability to heal others, though Link won't know how much unless Alphen tells him. It may not make him any less tired from pushing himself, but maybe it'll help.]

Huh? The pain is going away.

[Alphen lets out a deep sigh of relief. He smiles because of Link's consideration and compassion. He's actually a really nice and friendly person, isn't he? Alphen's glad for that.]

Thank you for helping me. I should be able to keep on moving because of you. Is that dreamotion?

[That's a really impressive ability too. It seems like Link can just do anything if he puts his mind to it. ]

[Link is both surprised and relieved that it worked -- and that he didn't have to test it for the first time in a more desperate situation. He releases a breath and nods.]

Mostly. Based on abilities of friends back home... [Borrowed ideas. It's complicated. He has little doubt, now, that he could make the other Champions' abilities work with dreamotion, and while he's curious about how he might explore that...he also feels a small measure of guilt, thinking of the Princess and her struggles with it.]

I'd like to collect some materials from them. [He gestures at their fallen foes, pulling a small bag out of his pack.] Is there anything you want to take back?

There is actually. I have to take back some materials for the smithy. I promise I'd help out with the business so I have to do my part.

[ The smithy seems to be doing relatively well. Alphen did take some time off work but it wouldn't hurt to help out every now and then. ]

Do you like swords?

[ Link seems to have some experience with weapons himself.]

[A smithy? Interesting. Nonetheless, it's good information to have -- not just the smithy, but knowing to share in the materials as well. Link nods thoughtfully and sets to work, uh...pulling teeth from monster mouths.

It seems a lot less savage when they just sort of appear off of dead foes in game, but dang.]

I suppose, yes. They're my preferred weapon.

[He suspects he feels less strongly about them than Alphen might, though.]

[Alphen's always way too excited over swords. It's all he can think about once he gets going with it.]

The craftsmanship on your sword is excellent. I'd like to know more about you and your sword.

[Link's got a cool blade and Alphen's joy over weapons is noticeable. ]

Thank you.

[He sounds a little uncertain, though. It feels strange, taking praise for something that isn't really his to take. It was forged by the Goddess, its history lost to time over many generations...but he does feel some attachment to it, all said.]

Are you a blacksmith?

[Alphen isn't the only one who wants to learn more about their companion.]

Around these parts, yeah. I help run the smithy with my coworker Somnus. He's a good guy so you can ask him for help if you need it.

[ Alphen just nods. ]

When I first came to this world I didn't know what to do with myself so I figured I'd try learning a new skill. I've been down here for almost a year so I can at least say I'm using my time wisely.

[Somnus... thoughtfully, Link nods, committing the name to memory.

He can't say he doesn't understand; in fact, the opposite seems more truthful. Even with someone here to protect, Link feels the restlessness set in rather easily. Maybe that's why he's here in the first place. It's hard, when you're used to travel and fighting. He wonders how much of that might ring true for Alphen as well.]

Sounds like you're used to having lots to do.

I have to keep myself busy or else I'm just going to get depressed. I don't want to spend my time moping around locked up in a room somewhere.

[Thinking about that just makes him sad. ]

I just have a lot to think about if I let it catch up to me so I'd rather be occupied. Do you know what that feeling is like?

[Link nods. Now that he's been here for a little while, he can't deny how true that is -- Reverein seems like a place where your thoughts can easily catch up to you.]

At home, I was always traveling, so it's hard to stay in one place.

[Is he running from his thoughts, then? From the things he's never had to think about? Perhaps it's inevitable that he'll have to face them eventually, especially here.]

When you're always on the road there's lots to see! Do you have any adventures you're willing to share?

[Maybe Alphen's just trying to make himself feel better by engaging in small talk. It might help to get to know Link more too. ]

I figured you might have a story or two you have that's worth telling.

[Adventures to share? He has to think about that. What part of his journey counts as a story worth telling...? The one that matters the most is the one yet unfinished. He offers Alphen a bit of a sheepish look.]

I'm happy to share, but...most of it was just fighting monsters.

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