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!
adun_toridas: (Ill omens)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-09-21 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Her lack of manners and basic courtesy had been established the first time they met, but he was no less inclined to bow down to her now. He had no respect for her, though he was ignorant of the powers she possessed.

"I have ordered you to do nothing," he rumbled. Zeratul wouldn't take back what he said, even if the words had been a little too challenging. "If you fight on our side, then standing in my way and taunting me is counterproductive."

recreant_pride: (Cybele Smirk copy)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-09-24 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Aaaa did you not? I be thinkin' otherwise," Cybele said. Oh she could taste his annoyance on the air, and it caused her tail to flick around with excitement as she felt her bloodlust beginning to rise again.

"Perhaps for you it be, but I find it invigorating," the Witch taunted, feeling much like her old self now that the disappointment of no witches being here was beginning to fade. Tilting her head to one side, her smirk never once wavered. "Make me move, if you want to get by me."
adun_toridas: (Disgusted | Ugh part 2)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-09-25 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Zeratul was unswayed, holding his ground despite how much she was taunting him. What was it with alien females being so aggravating?

"Do you fight with us or not?" He demanded, his tone assuming a bit more finality than it had before. "You waste our time with this nonsense!"
recreant_pride: (Cybele - trolling)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-09-26 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
The fact that he was so riled up and wanting to fight didn't go beyond her notice. Neither did the fact that he kept trying to maintain control over himself. It was an amusing sight, especially when she was still in complete control of her own emotions, unlike this tall being in front of her.

"It's not nonsense," Cybele said, grin on her face as she pointedly ignored his demanded question. She still didn't move, even when hearing the finality within this creature's tone. What was she supposed to be, intimidated by it? Bah!
adun_toridas: (Disgusted | ugh)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-09-27 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
He wanted to fight, yes, but not her. It wasn't impossible that an enemy had infiltrated Shibusen, but why would they lurk around the library? Whatever she was, she didn't care much for authority or boundaries, nor did she care for reason.

"Then whatever you wish to call it, I have simply had enough," he growled, and started forward to walk past her.
recreant_pride: (Cybele-  you're serious?)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-09-27 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh he was just so ripe for the picking, even if she should have been focused on the fight around them. When he growled, Cybele's hackles rose in enjoyment as she prepared herself for this. Although, she would only find herself disappointed as right at that moment, the ground beneath them began to quiver and shake moments before a large mole burrowed out while attempting to make a meal out of Zeratul with its sharp gnashing teeth.
adun_toridas: (Fight | pan down for crotch shot)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-09-28 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
It was just par for the course that things always went from bad to worse, and this was certainly no exception. Zeratul leapt backwards to avoid the mole's teeth, and his argument with Cybele left his mind completely.

He had declined a simple weapon to take with him, and he almost regretted it now. The thing didn't appear to be a Kishin, however, and his claws would serve him just fine. It was a matter of being able to attack at the right moment, though, and the mole had the advantage at that moment. He dodged its attacks, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back.
recreant_pride: (Lion Angry)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-09-29 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
That alien was agile, she would give him that, and the Witch watched with some small level of fascination while the male dodged the mole's attacks. She could have simply left him there fighting, but despite her caustic words and trolling attempts, Cybele had grudgingly found herself wanting to protect these inept idiots.

So as the mole went to try and make a meal out of Zeratul, the Witch chanted softly beneath her breath moments before a horde of vines whipped up from beneath and around the madness crazed creature and began ensnaring it within its tight embrace.

At that same time, two lions appeared by her side, roaring ferociously, before starting at a run in towards the trapped mole. While it would have been easier to simply use her flame, the Witch knew that doing so ran the risk of injuring that alien fool up ahead.
adun_toridas: (Fight | NYAH)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-09-29 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
To say Zeratul was surprised would be an understatement, and he staggered to a halt once the mole was effectively trapped. First the fire, and now this - he was beginning to get an idea of what this woman was, if not who she was. It raised a lot more questions than answers, unfortunately.

Not one to be idle, Zeratul darted forward and grabbed one of the vines, looping around the mole's jaw to keep it closed. He held fast, even as the thing thrashed and when the lions appeared. Now would be a good time for her to strike at them both, but he had a feeling she wouldn't. She liked to play more than that, he thought.
recreant_pride: (Lion Roaring)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-10-04 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
She watched as the large alien sprung into gear when the mole was trapped. There wasn't much attention paid as her lions found their mark and sunk their large fangs into the twisted beast. It howled out in pain, screeching loudly as the lions dug their hind-leg claws into the flesh and began to gouge the flesh from its body.

Cybele didn't attack the tall Meister though, and simply remained where she was as she allowed for her pets and that alien to finish off the target. With the combined efforts, it wouldn't take long
adun_toridas: (Disgusted | Ugh part 2)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-10-04 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Zeratul kept an unbreakable grip on the vines, yanking the mole's snout back down every time it tried to rear up or break free. He maintained a comfortable distance between himself and the lions, with Cybele in his peripheral vision. His hunch proved correct for now - she would have attacked him by now if she'd wanted to do so.

The monster's thrashing eventually succumbed to the pain and injury inflicted on it the lions, and Zerataul let the vine go lax. He didn't drop it, just in case, but the familiar's had done their work well.
recreant_pride: (Cybele Heh copy)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-10-27 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
The mole lay dead on the ground, and her familiars roared at their prey in victory before releasing the dead flesh and stepping back. They pinned the large alien with their stare, as if sizing the protoss up, before finally turning their attention away and heading back towards their master.

"You fight well," Cybele said while raising a hand up to run through the thick mane of the first lion. Smirking, her gaze remained trained on Zeratul. "For a big fell'a."
adun_toridas: (Full Body | Shadow Walker)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-10-27 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Zeratul stood frozen to the spot - not out of fear, but simply winding himself up for action once again. Those beasts weren't to be trifled with, certainly, and their master could send them on him in an instant.

He relaxed only a fraction when they turned, and his attention focused back on Cybele. "You are neither Meister nor Weapon."

It wasn't a question.
recreant_pride: (Cybele Smirk copy)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-10-28 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Her lions returned to her side to brush up against her hips and legs affectionately. The power hidden beneath the thick fur was undeniable, even if the lions gave the appearance of being placid against their master at that point.

"Heh, you might be havin' some smarts there," Cybele murmured with a smirk while her fingers threaded through the thick mane. "I can wield Weapons and fight as a Meister does, but I am not one."
adun_toridas: (Right |The fuck is this?)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-11-02 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that gave him an uncomfortable idea as to what she was, but it didn't explain much. It just raised more questions, though he should be used to that by now.

"A Witch, then?" He had to be certain.
recreant_pride: (Cybele - got you there)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-11-05 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Her smile seemed to broaden in the moment. It seemed like he was finally catching on.

She gave a mocking bow in reply to his question, and regarded him much like a cat would a mouse. "In the flesh."
adun_toridas: (Free tickets to the Gun Show)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-11-05 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Zeratul might not have relaxed at all before, but he was even more tense now. Alone with a Witch was supposedly the worst place to be in this world.

"I do not understand," he said, shaking his head slowly. She could make all the cracks she wanted about his ignorance - it meant nothing to him. How could he know, anyways? "You fight against the creations of your kind."
recreant_pride: (Cybele - trolling)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-11-07 10:28 am (UTC)(link)
There was a roll of her eyes at his confusion, and she couldn't help but play up that side of the conversation as she said, "What? And your people don't be fighting amongst themselves ever?"

What sort of boring race was that?
adun_toridas: (Left | The fuck is that?)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-11-11 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
"I never said such a thing," he said, eyes narrowing. "But this world is not my own, and your rules still elude me."

If humans and their relatives even had rules that could be followed. In all his research, he didn't think he'd read about Witches defecting. They always stood on their side, and no one else's. So, what was Cybele playing at, if she was fighting for Shibusen?
recreant_pride: (Cybele-  you're serious?)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-11-12 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Rules?" That statement had her blinking with confusion before she gave a short bark of laughter. Well she supposed that there might have been some rules, but nothing that she cared to follow - especially not anymore.

"My rules say that I can fight against whoever I want," Cybele said with a grin before he gave Zeratul a flirtatious wink. "And I says that I wanna fight the other witches."
adun_toridas: (Unimpressed | you don't say)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-11-12 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
He had emphasized the word in order to allow room for speculation, and her reaction was answer enough for him. In a war, rules were probably made up as they went along, and the proper rules of engagement barely held anything together.

Zeratul gave her a calculating, though not threatening, look. At the very least she'd stated it explicitly, so he need only truly worry only if she were lying. "That is your choice, and I will not dispute it, even if I do not understand it."
recreant_pride: (Cybele - got you there)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-11-12 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
There was a smirk that followed his reply before she was jerking her head back in a show of arrogance. It was partly for show, and with a subtle twirl on the spot, Cybele leant forward with her hands coming to rest on her hips.

"You do not need to understand it," she said with that same smile on her lips. "We all be havin' our reasons."
adun_toridas: (Default)

[personal profile] adun_toridas 2012-11-13 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course," he said simply, eyes narrowing slightly as she twirled. That playfulness just grated on him for reasons he didn't like to think about. "If were of the same goal, then, I suggest we continue."

'We' was unfortunate, but by now he didn't expect to be able to walk right by her. Minding the lions, he started forward, fully prepared for her to stop him for some reason or another.
recreant_pride: (Cybele Smirk copy)

[personal profile] recreant_pride 2012-11-13 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
She couldn't help but laugh lightly to herself at his reaction. Giving a mock bow, the Witch's attention never once left that of the large alien as he began to move. Her large lions trailed along behind him, following his every movements as the alien approached as if to walk by her.

It would have been so easy to stop his movements, but she did nothing of the sorts. Instead she wordlessly turned to follow after him while her tail swished happily behind her.