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 Water in their heart will suddenly find themselves pausing in the middle of the day. Suddenly they’ll feel a rush of cold, like a splash of cold water dumped on them.
Then without warning, they’ll feel splashes of water amidst their feet. Then, through the use of a spontaneous, tall wave of water, they’re washed right off their feet. At least they don’t have time to be scared as they suddenly lose consciousness after swimming for a few seconds.
Don’t worry. It’ll get better. When they wake up, they hear the following message in between the rushing sound of a river—
 Don’t be lazy. Come on, we’re going somewhere.
You need to see something. Be grateful, I wouldn't do this for just anyone.
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PHASE I [ day one ] Maris is easily and by far the most careless of the elements. Unfortunately this means that he’s pretty careless about where he drops off those of the Water affinity – which is to say, they land with a very literal splash.
Waking up in the middle of a roaring river probably isn’t pleasant. Neither is the fact that all around, there is an abundance of coral reefs sprouting from beneath the surface of the water. If the water was calmer, it would be crystal clear that every gorgeous, colorful detail could be seen beneath the water's surface. But as is, it’s a bit of a fight to just make sure that you don’t go rushing right into an anemone and destroy Nemo’s home.
“Relax, stop breaking my stuff,” Maris’s voice comes from all around when a character finds themselves underwater. Now… do you actually listen?
Because if you do, you'll find that you're actually not in any danger of drowning -- whatever Maris has done, it seems as though you can now breathe underwater (temporarily; really, don't try this at home) though you're still going to be totally soaked. You'll have to swim your way out of here but since this is Maris, it's not like he's given you any directions.
Oh, and that coral will still cut you to ribbons, so best avoid that too.
PHASE II [ day one ] Eventually, gallons of swallowed salt water and a dozen anemone stings later, the water calms down. Characters will surface and find none other than a string of kayaks waiting for them at the next river bend. They’re old and made entirely from the surroundings in the forest – it’s easy to tell that they were used by whoever inhabited this forest once upon a time.
Adventurers are welcome to climb onto the kayaks, but they’re clearly expected to continue to follow the river. The water is calmer and as promised, different kinds of aquatic life can be found dwelling in the river.
Important Reminder: Fish are friends, not food. Should you try to eat one of the aliens swimming around, a sudden, angry whirlpool will appear right there in the middle of the water and spit you back to where you arrived -- you'll have to make the entire swim again! Apparently Maris doesn’t quite appreciate your attempt at nibbling on one of his subjects.
PHASE III [ day two ] Further down the river, getting closer and closer to the sound of oceanic waves, a few more stops pop up along the sides of the river. Tiny houses, akin to rundown shacks will appear and you're welcome to take a look at them. Some of them possess scorch marks and others have flowers growing in between the cracks of the wooden panels. Each have scratch marks, suggesting that the guests of these little huts all had different…. sharp features.
For a while, each of these shacks appear similar to one another – up until the last handful at the end of the row. While they look just as rundown on the outside, inside of these particular shacks, there will be sheets metal and pieces of old technology, completely powered down and out of juice. A piece of paper can be found after opening up some of the cabinets. Most of it too damaged by water to make out, but one page is written in discernible language.
“In conclusion, the natives who dwell in the water are gifted with different powers that allow them to stay primarily within the bodies of water in the region. However they are at peace with those who are aligned with fire, earth, and air. They have come to build small huts so that they may coexist together. Whatever rumored divisions used to exist between them are no longer in place.”
Wonder who could've been here? Either way, it seems they've left their marks -- there are no natives to be found here, and the river seems dirtier here.
PHASE IV [ day three ] The river finally empties out into the ocean. It is crisp, clear, and a gorgeous day out. The sand is perfectly fine and thin, warm underneath your inevitably pruned feet after being in the water for so long. Waves lap against the shore and carry seashells back and forth, tossed into intricate shapes not native to the typical beachside. You made it. Welcome to your Beach Episode.
…. Or at least, that’s how it would be if there wasn’t a sudden loud, groaning noise coming from the water.
It rises slowly and the feeling is not unlike watching the tsunami threaten to wash over the colony however many months ago. But this isn’t just a wall of water, this is a wall of monster. Tentacles sprout out from beneath the ocean’s surface and a piercing screech breaks the monotony of the beach. It’s happened.
You unleashed the kraken.
... Or, at least, a giant fish monster of some sort. Gross. Maris won't be any help; he just sits and watches, shrugging if anyone approaches. It's not his fault most of you smell like food.
But should you manage to take care of the angry fishy fiend, the beach will be free to explore and enjoy and...hopefully not be too uncomfortable to try to sleep on when night falls.
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For a few moments, Corazon observes this disaster in confused and stony silence. No... it's really happening. Nothing is going to make it not happen. This is the reality in which they all live.
But considering these boats are the only method of reliable transportation they have available, he can understand the urgency. He thinks. As it is, he's a bit crammed into his own kayak, but he'll still paddle closer in an effort to offer his assistance. ]
Alright, alright! Staying calm is the most important thing. [ Says a man who is internally never chill. ] Is there a hole in it or is this just bad luck with the current?
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Comrade—! Ah, you would not believe...
[ wait for it .. ]
I was sabotaged!
[ no he just hit a stick or something under the water and yeah there is a hole in it, but he isn't going to take responsibility for that. Not yet, at least. ]
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Then again, neither would floating along in this river without any boat at all. Corazon learned that the hard way. Not drowning is not the same as being able to swim. He'd just swap kayaks outright, but then someone would have to deal with a very large, cursed-to-drown burden until they could patch the thing up. ]
If someone here has a grudge against you, that could be pretty dangerous to deal with. Are you hurt?
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I was drifting down the stream, minding my own business. There were suddenly ninjas, and I realized I had drifted down the wrong stream.
In these parts, there are legendary kayak ninjas, and our chance of survival is very slim if we do not make haste!
I do not know why they spared me; perhaps they were in awe of my CGI or they know I am a proud father with a young to raise..
I'm not hurt, I'm Katsura.
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It's like he's losing control of every aspect of his being in a single conversation. What is this dark magic? ]
I'll be honest: I don't know how much of that I can believe. [ The best policy. ] But if it helps, you can ride with me until we find something to patch your kayak up with. I don't plan on leaving you behind either way.
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.. but no, this is a typical conversation with him. Nothing is malicious. ]
You'll share..?
Ah, do we even fit? How would we even fit, Kayak-san?
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Aah, that's where the plan has to get more complex. I'd just offer to swap boats, but I can't swim. You could hold my coat and I'll tow you? Or if you think you'll fit across the front, you can ride up there. [ "up there" like half a foot in front of him, whatever. ]