It’s been a few days in the jungle now and hopefully you haven’t managed to die just yet – after all, the fun’s just begun.
On the seventh day of trekking the wilderness, each character who has Air in their heart will suddenly find themselves pausing in the middle of the day. Suddenly they’re able to feel the patterns of the wind in the air. A chill passes through them as a breeze will kick up.
Then without warning, they’re lifted right off the ground and cast up into the sky. At least they don’t have time to be scared as they suddenly lose consciousness after floating for a few seconds.
Don’t worry. It’ll get better. When they wake up, they hear the following message in a wispy way, carried along by the breeze itself –
 It is not the correct time to be sleeping. You must awaken.
There is something that needs to be done.
You need to be the one to do it.
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PHASE I [ day one ] Anyone here with a fear of heights? Yes? Well, that’s too bad. When air characters awaken, they’ll find themselves cast right into the mountains of Tellus. It’s rocky, the path is minimal at best and non-existent at worse, and there are screeches of something dangerous and angry calling in the distance.
Caeli demonstrates his poor sense of direction once again as characters wake up and find themselves on a mountainous ledge. There is no apparent path -– except for across a dangerous ravine that dips down to the base of the mountain. There is no end in sight when one looks down, instead only pure black depths.
The cloud waits on the other side, floating patiently. Caeli gives one instruction: “Jump.”
But try not to fall in, that would be a sad start to the trip. Thankfully, the distance across isn't really too far, and Caeli might give those who can't quite make the jump a little boost -- but you still have to be brave enough to make the jump or be left behind.
PHASE II [ day one ] Well, one way or another, you seemed to have made it. From there, it’s just one long hike where you’re stuck following a cloud that simply doesn’t feel like responding to your calls for attention. The hours drag on and the sun sets across the horizon as you are left climbing this mountain, no end in sight.
But as you climb higher and higher, the temperature drops. The hour grows later and slowly but surely, white flecks begin to fall from the sky. Cold? Hopefully you were dressed appropriately seeing as now the thick layers of snow are building and building and building – making it harder to climb as the movement now requires trudging through three to four feet of snow.
Did you want to take a break? Have fun catching hypothermia if you do!
There's definitely not much in the way of shelter, but you can try to make something out of the scant trees remaining, or create a fire. Either way, you definitely don't want to be left behind, so don't lose sight of everyone else.
PHASE III [ day two ] Whether you felt like standing guard or were fast asleep, a piercing screech will act in the place of an alarm clock.
All too soon, a flight of winged creatures will descend upon the mountain travelers, looking none too friendly. Caeli descends to offer helpfully, “Griffins. They were once mine.” To which, the beasts merely emit another piercing screech before baring their claws and moving to attack the party. They are fearsome creatures and will not fall until they are killed, consistently trying to get back on their feet even when injured.
If no one manages to lose an eye and the griffins are subdued, characters will find upon their fallen bodies that they have areas where tufts of fur are missing, leaving a clean injection spot. There are small machine implants at the back of their necks, beeping ominously. Each is branded with a different number identification. Caeli is nowhere to be found.
PHASE IV [ day three ] The summit of the mountain is typically considered the most beautiful place. For those who are seeking solace, the peak of this adventure is safely above the clouds and the sun is slowly rising in the distance. Acting as a moment of peace, it is truly beautiful.
For those who do not rest so easy, there is more to be found near the top of the mountain. One run-down shack can be found, plated with steel and amenities found inside such as blankets and coats to fight off the snow.
More worryingly, there is an operating table in the middle of the room. A white cloth drapes over it, stained with red and operating instruments resting on the edges, the gleaming metal darkened with old blood. The same tufts of feathers and fur that could be found on the griffons are scattered on the floor, claw marks digging deep into the metal of the walls.
Be careful not to touch anything. If a character comes into contact with some of the blood that stains the table or the instruments, they will immediately begin to feel hints of aggression. There will be an intense need to pick fights with those around them and the feeling will not disappear until they are knocked out (or killed, but who would want that?).
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Alright, alright— but if I fall, I know who to blame. [ Is she being serious or not? It is a mystery.png
Inaba takes a breath as she slowly backs away from the cliff, before running and jumping, trying to time things right. She's not really good at it, though. ]
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You're not gonna fall! [He hopes. He watches closely, taking in the way she preps herself to run and watching her soar through the air. It's not enough, he thinks. Immediately he already thinks it won't be enough and it's pure instinct that causes him to dive forward and almost off of the cliffside himself to reach out and grab her to pull her closer across the ravine.]
You weren't kidding when you said you were bad at this. [Hiro. But look. Nobody died yet and even if he's partially dangling off of the mountain and sort of sliding through the snow they'll be fine as soon as he backs up.] I kinda thought you were just exaggerating.
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[ For the most part, she admits. She knows how unathletic she is without a question; why would she doubt that now of all times? Although she can't help but let out a heavy exhale through her mouth, on her knees as she catches herself. ] ... And that is why I'm not a huge fan of outdoor excursions.
[ She doesn't hate them! But 99% of the time they have not been fun. ]
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Knowing and admitting them are two totally different things though. Most people don't. [Himself included. There's a sigh as he looks back down, giving her another examining look.] So I bet you've been having a great time out here for the last week. [They can get up and move in a second. They both probably need to recover for a few moments.]
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[ Which is rather hypocritical of her, but hell if she cares about it. It's not as if she has to share all hear weaknesses and this one is... minor at best. ]
But you can say that again. I barely slept over there and getting food was a struggle, especially if you're unprepared, like I was.
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[There's a light snort.] So the maid outfit wasn't on purpose. Good to know. How've you even been surviving out here?
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If I could choose when to go to the woods or the mountains, it would not be when I was at work, in a maid outfit, thank you very much.
[ There is a very distinct lack of tact in her tone as she rolls her eyes. ]
As for how I've been surviving? Just by staying in the shadows for the most part... and I kind of got some help.
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Maybe I got lucky that way. [He gestures to his armor.] I didn't think people actually wore maid outfits. [He hasn't exactly connected that it's a cosplay cafe, forgive him. What do you want from him, his life is chaotic at the moment.]
Help from other people? Or…[Like Caeli help. It's an important distinction.]
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[ She stops short right there with a flick of her wrist, somewhat annoyed. Not at him, but just... in general. Moving on! ]
Other people. I don't think I'd actually want help - no offense - from Caeli unless my life totally depended on it.
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[Moving on is a good idea.] I don't think I'd even trust Caeli when my life did depend on it. It depends on what the alternative is but he seems kinda…confused, I guess? Haven't you noticed we keep ending up in the wrong places and he's super casual about it? Seems kinda weird. I've been getting by with help from other people, too, but most of them aren't here anymore.
I can't decide if this was a test or an accident.
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Though honestly I think I just wouldn't trust Caeli with directions. Or anything to do with thinking.
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How do we know he's not playing dumb on purpose though? Think that's a possibility?
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[ While it's a possibility, the chances of that are... slim, at best. ]
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