Player Plot: The Crystal Caves

[jadethenecromancer]

Who: Anyone who's signed up for the plot
Where: The Crystal Caves under the planet's surface
When: Oct 10-16
What: The Heroes are exploring the tunnels starting from beneath the Crystal Life Tree in hopes of finding something that might help them interact with the Soul Divider and the First Crystal.
Warnings: Potential battles. More to be added as needed.

The journey begins from the Crystal Life Tree. Those who can't make it there on their own are teleported by Jade, after which everyone is given their rations and equipment. After all, who knows how deep they'll have to go?

See the OOC post for information and sign-ups!

1) A Dangerous Journey - for mingling and battles
2) Signs of the Old Cycles - a modded group thread
3) ???

Comments

[boomchucka]

Hey!

[Selphie's about to protest Rukia going through her own pack after confiscating the book when the conversation turns to the matter at hand. Her arms wrap around her torso as she looks at their surroundings with trepidation. She wasn't too keen on these caves and would be tickled pink to leave them.]

Well, we are underneath a giant crystal tree. It doesn't help with the creepiness of this place though. I think we'll be okay if we all stick together. Safety in numbers and all that jazz.

[water_meebo]

[ Mikleo stares clueless at the two girls as they talk on about something he can’t quite understand. He watches as Rukia takes the book back into her hands. He raises a brow as he waits to see what happens next. He is an adult and he does appreciate that Rukia is letting him be one. Of course, he’s not sure that the book is what he needs to be an adult with. He just lets out a sigh as he waits for the two of them to finish whatever they are finishing up. ]

I’ll—make sure to look into it before I make any decisions. Thank you, Rukia.

[ He manages a bit of a smile and a laugh at the two of them. They are good friends. He’ll admit that much. ]

I’m not entirely sure but a place with reanimated corpses seems to be hiding something if you ask me. People usually use such methods to keep people out. If we don’t let it get to us, we can pursue the answers that we seek.

[ Mikleo points out in an almost sage like way. For a boy, he has a way with words. He outs the book away in his bag for the time being. ]

Indeed. I think it is better for all of us if we remain together.

[damn_juicebox]

Perhaps. Their presence certainly does seem unnatural.

[Her brow knits, for the presence of any sort of undead is enough to trouble a soul reaper.]

I wonder if someone placed them here intentionally, or if they're remnants of battles long since passed. There are certainly plenty of clues to indicate that there is a history of strife within these tunnels. I wonder.

[The problem is, there's no one they can ask who truly knows. The sage might, but he's been so reluctant to explain anything, she doubts there's any point in asking him. Rukia sighs.]

ugh, fail tag is fail...

[boomchucka]

[Selphie frowns herself, admitting to herself that she's very ill-at-ease in these caves.]

Well, we came here for a reason and we're not gonna let a bunch of undead get in our way. They're trying to keep us from something, that's for sure.

all good no worries

[water_meebo]

Indeed. That is why I'm posing this theory. It's unsettling in a way. I wonder what really is going on.

[ He muses as he places a hand under his chin. He looks off for a moment before replying to Rukia again. He thinks that it might be the case. After all, since people only want to create danger to shield a secret. At least, that's what he's been learning. ]

So I've heard. We'll be able to learn more about everything, including all the cycles.

[ Mikleo gives Selphie a worried look for her frown. ]

No, we'll fight our way through if we have to. I believe we'll get more answers from moving forward than withdrawing at this point.

[damn_juicebox]

Agreed.

[Rukia nods to the both of them, solemn and serious.]

Would that I knew more about this world to divine the appropriate answers to our questions. It's fortunate that we have those with us who are more knowledgeable, like Jade and Sparks. They may be able to connect some of the fragments together that we could not.

[She shifts her legs to the side, leaning on one hand.]

We should also get some rest soon, especially if we have guard duty tonight.

[boomchucka]

Yeah...

[ Selphie scowls at the mention of guard duty. She hadn't lucked out with the watch shifts at all. ]

I never thought I'd be doing guard duty or camping out with friends again while saving the world. We'll get to the bottom of this together.

[water_meebo]

Indeed. I would like to learn more about the knowledge that they possess. Such knowledge will be useful to all of us in the future, I'm certain.

[ He nods to her words as well. ]

I want to be able to assist with the matter as well. I can take the first shift guarding if you want.

[ He offers Rukia as she suggests they rest. Seraphim didn't need too much rest and Mikleo seems to think his human body can manage it. ]

It's not like we have much of a choice considering the threats that are wandering about at night. It will be alright, Selphie.

[damn_juicebox]

[Rukia chuckles and shakes her head.]

Jade is the one in charge of assigning guard duty shifts. If he hasn't approached you about it, I wouldn't worry too much. But I'm glad you're willing to help.

[They're both shining examples of how a young brave Hero should be.]

Rest well. I'll see you both in the morning.

[Or whatever passes for morning in these caves.]