Descent into Darkness

[bravenewmods]

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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[rainsrespite]

[It's the touch more than anything that draws Yuuna up short. She stops pressing, release the double, and kicks her full in the chest, driving her to the ground.

Nobody ever said she was a saint.]

That's for spouting all that crap about Merrill.

[Rising, she lowers the sword and closes her eyes, letting the old melody wash through her. She only understands a few of the words, the very, very basics of the language, basically what Merrill's shared but the meaning is clear. It's a lullaby, almost. Or a dirge. Perhaps both.

In any event, when Merrill's voice rings out for that final time and Yuuna opens her eyes, they're standing back in the cavern. Sagging, she drops her sword and gasps before dropping onto her knees.]

Savior's great flaming ass...that was...what the hell was that. What is up with caves these days.

[bleeding_heart]

[A bit of both. An elegy, really, meant to lull restless spirits back into their eternal slumber and to guide the newly departed to rest.]

Another test from the gods, I'm sure.

[rainsrespite]

Well, that's it. Caves and me? We're done.

[For a week maybe.]

Thanks, Merrill. I appreciate you stopping me. That...gods I haven't been so angry since...well, actually I don't think I have ever been so angry.