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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[ Evil swords must be stopped.
But Tarou can't find any logical argument so if one of his allies requests assistance, he will give it. ]
Okay. I will help you too then.
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Thank you, Tarou-san. I trust you will toss me in a manner that will let me safely land on the other side.
[ Also, if he misses, they will have Words later. A lot of them. Probably loud ones. He stands in front of the oodachi and raises his arms up in the air, like a toddler wanting up. ]
Okay! I'm counting on you.
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I don't know about that.
[ He can't control how you land at all, so just pray for the best. Kogitsunemaru is really quite big himself, so Tarou is confident he'll make it to the other side. ]
Okay. Be careful. [ That said, he reaches down to hoist Kogi up and walks a little closer to the edge. Okay this is a little more nerve wracking than it originally appeared. ] Are you ready?
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Wow, this is pretty... hm! I'm not doubting your strength, but if you miss...
[ No one's heard of 'it's raining foxes', much less raining sword spirits. Hopefully Caeli will catch him if something bad happens. ]
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[ now he's motivated not to miss. The gods will guide Kogi all the way over!! That's what Tarou believes as he lifts him up a bit. ]
I'm going now.
[ and if there's no further objections ..... TOSS. FOXBALL.]
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Then again, it turns into a real situation as he hits a hard rock wall with a thud. Good thing he didn't go sword first. Just face first. No problem. Nope.
All Kogi can do is groan. ]
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[ ah... ]
Kogitsunemaru, are you alright?
[ obviously he isn't, but what can Tarou do about it, sorry guy. ]
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... I'm fine. Thank you for not killing me.
[ He's a little worried on whether Tarou will be able to make the jump himself, but he's probably more likely to be blessed by the spirit than the little fox. ]
Will you be safe getting across?
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[ Probably. He was worried for a few seconds there, wondering if he'd have to pray this off. ]
I think I should be alright. Although perhaps my weight is a problem...
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Look, if you get a running jump, I'll try my best to reach out for you if you don't make it! Or, try to catch you.
[ With both hands, he makes a 'beckoning' motion before holding his hands out. ]
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I see. I will try, but I am worried I will crush you.
[ Granted Kogi is pretty big!! But Tarou is just conscious about his weight ok. ]
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[ Tarou's not heavy, Kogi's his brother! Kind of? Is that how it works? Don't be conscious Tarou, you look very healthy for... your... weight?... ]
I'm ready!
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Alright. Please be careful.
[ He holds tight to his swordself and takes a few steps back so he can get a running start. And then all caution is literally thrown to the winds as he leaps over. May his long legs and Kogi's durability be a blessing. ]
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Oh. Okay.
Kogi basically gets a face full of Tarou. It's really not that bad, because there are far worse things that could happen on a day-to-day basis! Maybe later, both of them will realize how soft the not-fox is compared to a rock. Kogi does hit the ground pretty roughly with a loud 'oomph', but hey! Everyone's alive. ]
Was... this... careful enough?
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Kogitsunemaru's sacrifice was a noble one. ]
I don't know. Are you broken anywhere?
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[ The little fox certainly has a flair for the dramatic! He's fine, though. He's not a huge fan of being a cushion for the oodachi, but it's better than having to explain to Haru all that's happened.
He might do it anyway. Haru might laugh or dole out punishment stickers. Who knows? ]
I'm fine. I think.
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[ He doesn't know how well he knew you in the past though!! What if he can't remember properly.
Ah, right. He rolls off of Kogi now. And please don't tell Haru this happened. ]
I'm sorry for squishing you.
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And no, this is a secret. What Haru doesn't know can't hurt him, unless he finds out anyway. And then punishment. ]
It's no problem... as long as you're okay, Tarou-san. [ And he certainly means it! Not like he's flatter than he used to be. Part of him forgot how big Tarou actually is in comparison!
A little underestimation here and there. It happens. ]
This place is rather high up. Hopefully there are no more gaps to traverse, hm?
[ Mind the gap and all. ]
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But not punishment stickers because he's a good sword!! He has no punishment stickers (why are there punishment stickers). ]
I am fine, thanks to you.
[ he looks around them before nodding his head. Yes, yes that would be good if they could just not do anymore gaps ever. ]
Yes, that would be nice. Perhaps a destination is coming soon.
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That would be nice. Any destination would be great, even if it means going up higher and higher.
[ No more gaps, just a lot of heights. ]
I wonder how many of us are up here. I hope everyone is safe.
[ Especially the stickers. ]
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Isn't it better the closer we get to the heavens?
[ only you think like that Tarou ]
I have not seen many of us, but they are all resilient in their own ways.
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Do you really think there's a heavenly place on this world?
[ Even a spiritual heaven seems pretty far away. ]
I'm not questioning their strength, but I believe the ones who now inhabit this place are very devious.
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I do. Because far more impossible things exist here.
[ And what kind of holy sword would he be if he didn't believe? although Kogi makes a good point about the deviousness. ]
... Yes. They are.
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Ah, that's true. Not to mention, there aren't places like this back home, are there?
[ Then again, it's unlikely they'd be allowed to go to such dangerous or public places. ]
It's good that there are many trustworthy allies here. It would have been nice if they were always the same ones.
[ He misses a few folks. ]
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Not that I have ever known.
[ But he's not the best reference there. He especially was rarely ever in dangerous places. Also he's much younger than grandpa here. ]
Yes. [ nod ] I wish that Jiroutachi had not left without me.
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