bravenewworld | Descent into Darkness

As the characters arrive, they will find what appears to be a rather deep cavern. Upon entering, the caverns are quite narrow, with twists and turns everywhere and different tunnels that all seem to be interconnected. As characters travel deeper within the caverns, reality around them will start to warp, they will start to see and hear things that aren’t necessarily there - images of old enemies, past failures, voices of condemnation, visions that strike at the soul and core of the characters. Once this begins, it will only increase in power and volume, demanding it be confronted, lest they be trapped within these caves forever.

[OOC: This event will run for a week. All characters who enter the caves will be subject to some of their deepest fears, darkest demons, and most abject failures. To overcome them, characters must help each other out, finding their purpose through strength of character and resolve to move forward. In general, these visions should require characters to come to grips with themselves. Illusory images and voices can and will appear and can take any number of forms, depending on what is most appropriate to a character. Additionally, characters may thread with each other and are encouraged to help each other out to overcome these personal demons. For those who wish to take part, they are able and encouraged to narrate their own personal demons, which will be on display for everyone who enters their thread. IC threads may be made in this post.]

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[ These caves could go take a short hike off a long cliff as far as Excellen was concerned. Plagued by voices from the past, she was rattled, searching for the exit. Her pistol was neatly tucked away in its holster, easy to retrieve if the occasion called for it. She hoped it didn't.

Hearing the echo of another silvery voice, carrying through the caves. Her eyes narrow, and a hand dangles at her hip, where her gun sat. The added uneven breathing set her even more on edge, but she knew from the erratic pattern that she had the upper hand, in case the beast she assumed it was decided to strike.

She thankfully caught a glimpse of him before he got a jump on her. He looked terrible, which was unsettling in and of itself, knowing how immaculately he kept himself otherwise. ]

Holy hell, what happened to you?

[ She walked toward him, slowly. He had the look of a wild animal to him, and she couldn't be too careful. ]

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[ This place wasn't doing well for anyone here, herself included. Voices from what seemed to be the past circulating, echoing through the depths, shifting and changing and worming their ways into their hearts and minds; it would seem that Gilgamesh was no different. It was hard to make out even finite details in the pale light, but even with as little as the other blond could see, she knew not to approach too closely, lest she get hurt.

He sounded different somehow, his tone and words making her hair stand on end far more than any static energy he produced did. The addition of a second voice set her well over the edge, her gun raised as she instinctively moved between the two. She couldn't see her, no, but she could hear her, war-trained senses attentive. ]

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[ She wouldn't get a clear shot in this place, she knew. Tossing a casual glance over her shoulder at Gilgamesh, her voice was low, flat, lacking any kind of natural bounce and vivacity that it usually held.

Excellen spoke like a soldier in the trenches. ]

It's a trick, Gilgamesh. Nothing's there.

[ She took a few backward steps toward him, feeling the air crackling, trying not to wince. Typing was not on her side with this one, but she sure as hell wasn't going to leave someone behind. Thorin would never let her live that down.

She would never let herself live that down. ]

Come on, snap out of it. We need to get you out of here. I don't know what's going on, but this place isn't good for anybody.

Descent into Darkness

After their meeting in Excellen's thread?

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