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bravenewworld2016-07-02 10:38 am
wise_maiden) wrote in bravenewworld2016-07-02 10:38 am
[Closed] Exploration Log: Eastern Steppes
Who: Raine Sage, Waver Velvet, Sophia Nate, Harry Dresden
What: Examining an mystery ruin in the Eastern Steppes
When: Late June/Early July
Where: Eastern Steppes
Warnings: For squishy mages and possibly ruin mania
[The past few weeks had been filled with a certain trepidation toward what was to come from the war.
At the same time, Raine still had that odd paper that had been left to her by no less than the ghost of the Savior herself. It almost felt akin to a superstition, having something like that still left unexplored in a time when things seemed dire for the world as they knew it. In a sense, it was the day of Fire's celebration that served as a reminder that while they were waiting for the eventual strike from their enemies, they didn't have to sit on their hands the entire time either.
Friends were called, preparations were made and others were reached out to for potential backup.
Which led them now to the Eastern Steppes, following Yuuna's prepared map from months before. So far there hadn't been too much trouble, as the small group drew closer to their intended destination, eventually arriving at the base of the strange outcropping. There should be some man-made ruins nearby...]
Fascinating...!
[And unfortunately for everyone, Raine has gotten just a little bit ahead, as just being near the area set off that dangerous curiosity of hers, to the dismay of her Pokemon companions.] A formation like this in the middle of nowhere... it must be hiding something!
(ooc: Please add Pokemon in the top line! I will do so on my next reply as well.)
What: Examining an mystery ruin in the Eastern Steppes
When: Late June/Early July
Where: Eastern Steppes
Warnings: For squishy mages and possibly ruin mania
[The past few weeks had been filled with a certain trepidation toward what was to come from the war.
At the same time, Raine still had that odd paper that had been left to her by no less than the ghost of the Savior herself. It almost felt akin to a superstition, having something like that still left unexplored in a time when things seemed dire for the world as they knew it. In a sense, it was the day of Fire's celebration that served as a reminder that while they were waiting for the eventual strike from their enemies, they didn't have to sit on their hands the entire time either.
Friends were called, preparations were made and others were reached out to for potential backup.
Which led them now to the Eastern Steppes, following Yuuna's prepared map from months before. So far there hadn't been too much trouble, as the small group drew closer to their intended destination, eventually arriving at the base of the strange outcropping. There should be some man-made ruins nearby...]
Fascinating...!
[And unfortunately for everyone, Raine has gotten just a little bit ahead, as just being near the area set off that dangerous curiosity of hers, to the dismay of her Pokemon companions.] A formation like this in the middle of nowhere... it must be hiding something!
(ooc: Please add Pokemon in the top line! I will do so on my next reply as well.)
So so sorry for the slow tag
He's surveying the area carefully himself, although for likely different reasons than the others. It might just be his own paranoia at work but big quiet places like this make him nervous, especially with so many people who are... well, not exactly used to combat.
He adjusts his grip on his staff and glowers over the ruins, keeping a close eye on where everybody is and what's around them.]
No worries! c:
Her preliminary sketches completed, Sophia taps the pencil against paper as she walks forward, moving to follow after Raine even as Gebo keeps on digging around the stone. For her part, she doesn't seem to notice any potential issues with the floor.. ]
There were obviously buildings, or at least support structures here. If the gatherings were, say, seasonal or only at certain times of the year, perhaps they would bring tents to provide cover?
i'm slow too i'm sorry D: HERE IS A THOT PLICKENING
Something still lives in these ruins. Something watching them.
A shadow falls across the group's path, then vanishes.... ]
no worries at all <3
Exactly. First we need to conclude our preliminary scanning and impressions. Considering the integrity of the area, we should send more members of the group to wait by the entrance. They can ward off possible disturbances and we'll have a chance to be more thorough. [The digging Pokemon finally seems to get her attention.] -- Gebo, please desist at once.
It is possible that temporary shelters could have been used, though so far, it only seems as if Pokemon have been in this area lately. There doesn't seem to be anything else distinguishing about this part of the site, though with more time, perhaps we can -- ? Hm?
[She was too deep in her ruin mania to notice the sensation of being watch, but luckily, that strange shadow catches her attention. It's almost too brief to scan, but she tries anyway. Something of that size ...
By the entrance, Selene the Absol had been seeming increasingly more alert as she attempted to paranoidly catch sight of whatever it is that's watching them... without much luck, seeming even more frazzled as the minutes pass.]
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'Lately,' [he intoned, casting a glance around the room to make sure the wandering Foongus was safe.] That means it could have been used long ago....and maybe it's still being used by something else.
[Like ghosts. The thought alone gave him the creeps.]
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He's got a definite bad feeling about this place though, and he activates his Warp Band to call Lash to his side in a flash. The delicate Gardevoir appearing at his side and hovering, feather-light, over the ground, keeping a careful watch.
He doesn't like the feel of this place at all, like there's eyes on him from everywhere. When the shadow flickers across their path, he hefts his staff to hold ready.]
Everybody stay close. You lose sight of anybody, call it out.
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Gebo leeaf?s at Raine, pausing mid-dig when the woman scolds her. But, stone? Her tail sinks a bit, before she too perks up at the sudden sense of observation. Then she's darting away, over to Sophia, where she leans against her legs. Ymir shimmers back into view at her left shoulder, wary and defensive, hissing metal warning away any potential threats.
Sophia for her part freezes, breath caught, before she glances over to both Waver and Harry. ]
Yes. We should stay close. But, if someone is here.. We may be the ones trespassing in their home. [she looks up, trying to find someone above] Perhaps we should ask before we explore further here.
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Something moving deeper into the ruins. ]
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Whoever it was, they've gone further in. If we could convey our intention to them with the warp band, perhaps we'll be able to explore more freely...
[They wouldn't know for certain whether or not it was a threat until they investigated. Or perhaps that was the mania itching to get back out.]
been a while since this got going! assuming no set pose order is good?
We should follow, then. And take that opportunity when it opens to us.
[ Ouka hops down and makes her way to Sophia, ears still pricked forwards, trying to get a sense for the Aura of who/whatever flitted away from them so quickly. ]
Should be!
We might also find out something about this place, [he chimed in, knowing well the benefits of an inside resource for information.]
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[Harry frowns in the direction the shadow vanished into, considering the situation.]
If it wanted us gone ["or dead" he stops himself from adding] it just had a perfect chance to make that happen and didn't take it. I think we're okay for now, we'll just have to keep an eye out.
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At the end of the passageway, there's a slightly ajar door. ]
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[As they continue down the passageway, Raine's excitement once again comes to the fore, peering at the evidence left behind, and practically glowing when she takes note at the presence of a door.]
Ah, this way! I knew there had to be a way further inside!
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[Sophia feels heartened by that and once the group starts moving, she settles to the middle, the Lucario to one side and Ymir flanking. The Leafeon immediately follows in the silver haired mage's week, bouncing between the nests, and snuffling at the egg fragments.
She rolls a large piece out of an abandoned nest, and Sophia stops, crouching to look at the egg, hoping to identify the type. It could be relevant to approaching the shadow leading them further in.
Until she notices..]
Raine.. [there is a sigh to the woman's name as Ruin Mania sends her haring off.] Ouka, stay with her, please.
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We may as well all follow, [he said, carefully wrapping one of the pieces up in a bit of cloth before putting it in his bag for further examination later.]
There's no point in stopping her when she gets like this.
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He crouches down by a large nest at the wall and looks up when Raine goes rushing off to the mysterious door up ahead and opens his mouth as if to protest before sighing a bit.]
Mouse. [He nods to the Stoutland who woofs and goes bounding off to back up her and Ouka. Harry, meanwhile sets down his staff and roots through the nest before coming up with a patch of fur. He closes his fist around it and concentrates, focusing his senses on the bits of energy still remaining. Everything carried it and as far as that energy was concerned, it was still connected to the Pokemon these hairs had come from.
Focusing, he blocks the world out and extends his senses along the trails of energy. If the Pokemon that left this behind is still in the area, he should be able to get an idea of its whereabouts. If not just what it is.]
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....he's got a brain full of this. As does Waver from his analysis. GJ guys.
Meanwhile, just beyond the door, Raine will find what looks to have previously been a mural, but the tiles have been gouged at with what looks like gigantic claws of some sort, so pieces have fallen to the ground. It looks like there's enough of them to reconstruct, if anyone were so inclined. And not, you know. Worried about what made the gashes. ]
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[ That mural catches her eye immediately, as she quickly rushes over to study the tiles. ]
Watch where you step! There might be more of this mural scattered on the ground! These markings... this image was purposely destroyed, but why?
[She focuses her attention on analyzing the remaining portion of the mural and trying to gauge how many of those pieces were salvageable. ]
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Setting the fur down and straightening up, he glances back toward Waver and Sophia.]
Did you two get that?
[Mouse steps up beside Raine, eyeing the claw marks on the ruined mural and huffing. He sniffs at the marks then raises his head, turning from side to side to see if the scent of whatever made them is on the air.]
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[Waver complained halfheartedly before trudging in after Raine to see what she was getting excited about. Something about that image felt a little to...sugary for his tastes.
The small consolation here, though, was that the pokemon lurking nearby might not even be that big of a threat.]
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[Evidently she didn't pick up on whatever it is the boys have, even as she stows a fragment of shell into one of the pouches on her belt and straightens up.
She hears the delight in Raine's voice, however, and immediately steps towards her, noting how Ouka slicks her ears back at the gouge marks in the wall then heads a little further down the corridor. Not too far, mind you, she stays in view. But the Lucario wishes to be prepared.
Though who knows what for.
Sophia does stop to reach and touch at the marks on the wall, fingers not quite making contact, before she glances down. Gebo, ever underfoot, is delicately nudging fragments right side up with her paw. All the better to see what colours there may be. ]
Maybe some extra light will help. [not that it's dark, yet, but a bit of extra light never hurt anyone. Right? She calls upon Flash anyway, balancing the sphere of light that forms on the flat of her palm] Just how far does this stretch..?