soul_mods: (Witch's Soul)
Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_logs2012-08-24 09:51 pm

[OPEN] Mission 155

Characters: Open to those who signed up here.
Location: An unmarked cavern system outside Death City.
Rating: Various.
Time: March 18th, sunrise.
Description: Shibusen agents brave underwater caverns to take out the first of three Madness emitters.

Missiongoers pile out of the mirrors early in the morning, just as the first hints of sun start to color the walls of the sandstone canyon red and purple; it'll be the last bits of real light they'll see for at least a few hours. The atmosphere is electric -- there're quite a few new (and old) arrivals who're eager to see some action, but just as many people who're feeling rather more apprehensive… And for good reason.

The only way to their destination is blocked by a few hundred yards of sunken tunnels. Luckily they've been provided with mouthpieces, breathing apparatuses with enough oxygen to last about ten minutes: more than enough time, provided that the guests don't lose their way in the dimly-lit, twisted caverns. It's as easy as following the person in front of them, right?

Upon emerging safely from the pool onto mostly-dry land, they'll find themselves in an immense cavern, illuminated by countless, blue fungi clinging to the walls and ceiling, looking like stars dotting a night sky. Already the first signs of the way Madness has been corrupting the wildlife are evident: the mushrooms exude strange spores that make some people's head pound the same way the increasingly noticeable Madness wavelength does.

As they travel further into the watery caves and explore its many branches, they'll begin to encounter creatures twisted by Madness: moles, snakes, beetles, centipedes, all grown to monstrous proportions, some with a venomous bite that quickly turns their victim feverish and delirious. The more daring fighters can easily dispatch those and delve even deeper, and it's near the source of the Madness, in the chamber housing the emitter itself, that they'll encounter the kishin eggs.

There're dozens of them-- eyeless, white, vaguely human-shaped things, but despite their blindness they have no problem finding their quarry, fighting with claws and exuding their own Madness wavelength. If the missiongoers can stand strong against the kishin eggs and the ever-present wavelength given off by the Madness emitter, Shibusen's specialists will have enough time to shut the machine down for good.


OOC NOTES.
- The event summary post containing all relevant links is located here.
- Make your own threads, but please indicate in your subject line [CHARACTER(S) | LOCATION | OPEN/CLOSED] and, if applicable, if you need a kishin egg NPC!
- The locations are the sunken tunnels, the medics area, the cave system, and the emitter chamber, but only the medics will have their designated sub-thread.
- If you have any further questions, the mod thread on the coordination post is here!

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-01 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
This wasn't his first time exposed to the Madness wavelength, and he doubted it would be his last as well, but Yuri had never held too much of a problem when dealing with it. So when she said that this experience had been illuminating, the Judge chuckled politely as he offered a light smile. "I am quite certain."

"My apologies, Yuri Petrov," the Judge offered in return before finally turning his attention to the medical area around them. There weren't many here who needed aid just yet, but as he gestured for her to follow, he asked, "Do you have any medical experience?"
consider8: (First impressions~)

[personal profile] consider8 2012-09-01 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Aranea followed, noting carefully Yuri's mannerisms and calm detachment. A part of her found it a bit off-putting, but a second part decided that she was being unduly harsh. They just met after all. Her response to his question was quick and cheery. "I have had quite a few opportunities to use basic first aid. I wouldn't necessarily perform invasive surgery, but I have enough knowledge to clean cuts, suture wounds and perform chest compressions." She paused, considering the situation. "I would also add CPR, but I am afraid what would happen to somebody if they were to open their eyes and see me when they weren't expecting it."

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-01 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
He was always the professional despite the many personalities that flourished around him. Much like a blank slate, it was difficult to gauge much of anything from the Judge as he nodded his head and filed away that information. Her experience with medical aid stretched far beyond what most of the others could accomplish, but that was a benefit if something beyond his capabilities unfortunately occurred.

"Many within this tent only know how to handle the most basic of medical aid, so your abilities will come in handy if the need arises," Yuri smoothly murmured with in return to her cheerful tone. At the mention of patients being startled by her appearance, the Judge glanced back over towards her as he murmured, "There have been trolls here for quite some time, so most inhabitants of Death City should be accustomed to your appearance."
consider8: (Let's 8la8!)

[personal profile] consider8 2012-09-01 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
She was getting used to the detached professionalism already. "You are probably right, however it is one thing to calmly watch us down the road and yet another to be within inches of a face that you are not completely accustomed to yet."

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-08 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose," Yuri murmured in response, even if he was doubtful that it would be the same with every person. Well, perhaps if they were new to this world, it would be understandable, but the Judge couldn't say much about the others.
consider8: (I see what you did there)

[personal profile] consider8 2012-09-08 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, Aranea noticed that right away too. She thought it was best to just ask straight out. "You're used to me. That's pretty unusual. Are there people like me in your world too?"

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-08 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Not really, no," he muttered honestly. While he didn't elaborate, the Judge didn't fall silent either as he said instead. "I have been here for quite a number of weeks now."

There weren't trolls in his world, far from it, but there were NEXT who could do rather extraordinary things with their bodies. Granted, while it was different from usual, the Judge hardly classified that as being the same as what she meant.
consider8: (Veeeeeeeery clever)

[personal profile] consider8 2012-09-08 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Aranea tilted her head. Well, if he wasn't going to elaborate, that was fine. She needed to focus on tending to the needy anyway.

"Alright." She stated pointedly. "Just point me where I need to go and I'll help."

And that was all there really was to say on the matter.

[personal profile] hand_of_judgement 2012-09-16 01:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Nodding his head, the Judge made a gesture over towards a small area where a number of other volunteers were finishing off unpacking supplies. "There isn't much work as of this moment, but they will greatly appreciate your aid," Yuri offered before adding. "Once you're done there, you can check on the status of the patient that you brought in."

He would give the man a quick once-over after treating the wounds, but it appeared as though rest was the best form of medicine in that case.