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promittere) wrote2024-04-27 03:43 pm
promittere) wrote2024-04-27 03:43 pm
central mission
ECHOING PAST MARZIALE
The sun sets on the manor when Tatara seeks out Akira, Kurapika, Syrlya, Kiryu, and Mòrag individually and brings them all outside, saying they've been summoned.
When they step outside, they will quickly see why: dressed in the royal blues and golds of the Granvelle family is an entourage waiting for them on horseback. Among the multitude of castle guards are two distinguished-looking gentlemen that everyone here will have seen at the ball. One, a shorter, portly man, leaps from his horse when he sees the wizards emerge, while the taller of the two remains perched atop his white horse to watch in silence.
"Good! You decided to show yourselves," the man says. He remains professional, but there is a hint of distrust in his eyes. "I am Drummond, Minister of Arcane Management at Granvelle Castle, and we have summoned you today to fulfill a direct request of ours.
"We believe the the castle is experiencing—don't laugh!—a haunting to a degree never before recorded or spoken of. It is simply unbearable to be there after dark. It is so much worse in the lower levels of the castle. Too many of our staff are flat-out refusing to come to work, and the situation is growing dire.
"We believe a magical artifact located somewhere in our vault is causing this. Locate this item and neutralize it."
He gestures to five horses, saddled with no riders.
"You will be coming with us back to the castle. Chop-chop! We don't have all night."
When they step outside, they will quickly see why: dressed in the royal blues and golds of the Granvelle family is an entourage waiting for them on horseback. Among the multitude of castle guards are two distinguished-looking gentlemen that everyone here will have seen at the ball. One, a shorter, portly man, leaps from his horse when he sees the wizards emerge, while the taller of the two remains perched atop his white horse to watch in silence.
"Good! You decided to show yourselves," the man says. He remains professional, but there is a hint of distrust in his eyes. "I am Drummond, Minister of Arcane Management at Granvelle Castle, and we have summoned you today to fulfill a direct request of ours.
"We believe the the castle is experiencing—don't laugh!—a haunting to a degree never before recorded or spoken of. It is simply unbearable to be there after dark. It is so much worse in the lower levels of the castle. Too many of our staff are flat-out refusing to come to work, and the situation is growing dire.
"We believe a magical artifact located somewhere in our vault is causing this. Locate this item and neutralize it."
He gestures to five horses, saddled with no riders.
"You will be coming with us back to the castle. Chop-chop! We don't have all night."
OOC NOTES
Welcome, Central wizards (and witch), to your mission!
Missions are mod-guided events that are partial CYOA, partial play-by-post instances. In general, you are free to interact with a scene as you please, and the mod will tell you how the scene reacts as a consequence of your actions. Some scenes will allow for more flexible threading, such as exploration or conversation, while some scenes will require strict turn order to preserve rounds, such as combat or other time-sensitive conflict. The mod will inform you if strict turn order is required at the start of a scene. Regardless, always be sure to bold any important actions you take.
This mission has been specifically tailored to Central disposition, attitudes, and magic. If you find yourself struggling to tackle a situation, refresh yourself on the description of Central on the locations page, and make sure to confer with your teammates too!
As a bonus, here's your theme music!
You will have until 11:59 AM EDT on Saturday, May 4 to reach a conclusion for this mission. Good luck!
Missions are mod-guided events that are partial CYOA, partial play-by-post instances. In general, you are free to interact with a scene as you please, and the mod will tell you how the scene reacts as a consequence of your actions. Some scenes will allow for more flexible threading, such as exploration or conversation, while some scenes will require strict turn order to preserve rounds, such as combat or other time-sensitive conflict. The mod will inform you if strict turn order is required at the start of a scene. Regardless, always be sure to bold any important actions you take.
This mission has been specifically tailored to Central disposition, attitudes, and magic. If you find yourself struggling to tackle a situation, refresh yourself on the description of Central on the locations page, and make sure to confer with your teammates too!
As a bonus, here's your theme music!
You will have until 11:59 AM EDT on Saturday, May 4 to reach a conclusion for this mission. Good luck!
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[Architect preserve her.]
What conditions make the vault 'scary' and 'unbearable'?
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[ He says this firmly, with conviction, like this should convince her.
Though he quickly adds after a brief pause: ]
Have you ever felt like you're being watched? Or followed? Or that you feel more susceptible to cardiac arrest than normal?
[ —That last one was a weird way to put it, and Drummond seems to agree. He quickly adds: ]
The castle staff report items being thrown or moved on their own, doors opening and closing with no one there to do so. They hear footsteps, whispering—the works! I've—I've seen a fair share of doors opening on their own myself!
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[She might be throwing in that last one just to pick on them. She... is not impressed.]
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We will tell you how to get to the vault when we get to the castle. Now, will you get on your horse so we can get you there and get this over with?!
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Eventually, he exhales, though he still speaks begrudgingly, through gritted teeth. ]
Please... If you would please resolve this issue for us post-haste... We've arranged transport for you and everything...
[ The horse. ]
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[There is a reason she is Special Inquisitor.]
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On behalf of the castle, I thank you.
[ Drummond steps aside to allow Mòrag the space she needs. ]
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[ He stares wide eyed and shocked at Kurapika for a moment, before answering: ]
No... No? Not that I'm aware of! [ He pulls out a handkerchief and quickly dabs at his forehead. The thought is causing him to sweat, it seems. ] If you find any possessed castle staff, please do not hurt them!
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We won't, trust me. Please understand that it's important we find out the full scope of this incident before going in.
[ But they can cross off possession, then... ]
Has anyone been shoved or physically harmed?
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And we will provide as much information as possible.
[ He clears is throat to compose himself and continues: ]
Not that we are aware of, no. Things have been getting dire in recent days, and I believe it's not long before we may be hearing such reports, though. I am ashamed that we noticed so late, and waited so long to ask for your assistance.
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[ At least he doesn't sound dismissive... ]
We'll do what we can to make sure it doesn't continue to escalate.
[ Though, honestly, their presence very well might make it escalate but that's a problem for future Kurapika to deal with. ]
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[ They are all, after all, protags. ]