Kraehe tried her hand at painting again, simply making herself comfortable on a quaint bench. She's still in Seaside Province, but she didn't want to wander far. It's a nicer day, one that meant winter is almost over. Thank goodness, she missed the air of spring and the sun's warmth.
She's trying to paint the tree, but it's going.. eh. Well, It's going better than before but still a struggle.
The footsteps of passerbys didn't bother her much. It's a housing area, after all. Many people either come here to get in their homes or are leaving for work and such. Right now, it's simply her focusing on her canvas.
Hiya! I'd like to purchase an Ability Unlock for Rue/Princess Kraehe from Princess Tutu! This ability is Teleportation!
The date is 3/9. Her Stats can be found in /stats and Emblems under /emblems. Thank you!
When you awaken, you feel rekindled. As though some small piece of you has assembled itself back togetherโฆ.
You have regained the ability to TELEPORT.
ABILITY UNLOCK
500 Emblems
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[ Escape from Instar Labs Starter for @charmonyfell ]
It has been some time since her realization. Kraehe has been pacing back and forth around her cell, holding one hand close to her chest and looking down at the moving floor. She's kept this up for a good hour, anxiously pacing over and over with no evidence to stop.
All according to plan.
Her breathing was raspy, wheezing and gasping like a fish would out of water. "H-Hello? H-Hello, someone, p-please..!" Kraehe calls out, desperation and fear in her voice as she looks for any scientists passing by. It seems she caught some attention, as she heard someone asking about the noise one room over. Good, but she's missing something. She needs to look more fragile, weak. Like, she's truly suffering through an illness.
"H-Help..! I can't.. I can't breathe, please..!" She cries, making sure that her trembling is visible. "My chest, h-hurts..! I feel-!" Her gasping grows more desperate. Ragged and forced. "H-Help..! Help.. me..!" And.. Now! In her final act, she collapses to the ground, eyes closed and completely limp on the ground. There's murmers of shock as a pair of footsteps approach the cell. Yes, good. Now open it.
Being dragged out of the chamber via a medical bed, she sneakily pockets the keycard while keeping her act up. But wait for the perfect moment. Until they're alone, where she can properly take care of this pathetic man..
And in mere moments, she leaves with a card in hand and no scientist to be found. Making her way out and through the cells, she looks upon the hall before her eyes catch someone next to her.
"They took you too, hm?" Kraehe asks. "Can't believe they have the audacity to treat us like mere mice." They're lucky she's limited. For some reason.
Waiting was tiring in itself. Sunday had hoped there might be something to learn from the scientists, but they didn't bother speaking aloud-- as though they still recognized that their captives were capable of understanding and thinking for themselves, despite the way they were treated, and intended to not give away any information that might be useful for them.
He knew, of course, that there were others, but it wasn't until a pained cry came from the cell next to his.
Instinctively, Sunday got to his feet, pressing a hand against the wall, lips parting to call out...
But there was something off.
And sure enough, a moment later, the girl stood before his cell with a key card in hand, seemingly entirely uninjured.
Of course.
A slight smile touched the Halovian's lips as he inclined his head. "That was a clever deception," he acknowledged. "Perhaps you can free me as well? I'll make certain to repay you in whatever ways I can. Something about this place limits my abilities, but... in a situation like this, it would be best not to work alone."
She hums as she looks at the intimidating barrier between them. While she usually would just leave and try to get out immediately.. In her heart, leaving a fellow captive behind felt.. unwarranted. Besides, he has a point. Cooperation may be the best option, at least until they escape. Then, they can go their merry ways.
Kraehe nods, then studies the panel that looked completely foreign to her. Good grief, nothing like this was ever a thing in her home. Nothing Drosselmeyer made can be this.. futuristic. How does she shut it off? Kraehe presses a button...
Nothing happens.
She tries again, but it only makes a small 'beep' that startled her.
But, nothing happened. Good that they escaped any unfortunate events, but no fortune either. There's a red one, though that seems like.. danger. Theres a reason why red was used for warnings, after all.
Oh, what choice does she have? Against her better judgement, she presses the red button. The minute she pushed it, the barrier dissolved. She breathes a sigh of relief, then runs in to usher the older man. "Alright, it's down! Let's get out of here!"
ู เฃชโญ It took some time for Cucumber to get his bearings in the massive facility. However, he always remembered that for every problem that existed, there was a solution to be found. While his friends were in danger, he would find a solution no matter what.
After some investigating, he realized that all of the Echoes were being kept in a place called the Hyaline Wing. He managed to remain in hiding while he copied a key from one of the scientists before booking it to the cells.
He walked quietly and slowly, using the blanket to cover himself from the surveillance cameras. Pretty much every cell was empty (with some even having some damage inside), but it wasn't long before he found a familiar face.
" R-Rue!? I-I mean! Uh... K-Kraehe? " Cucumber choked on his words. " S-sorry! I... I wasn't expecting to see you. " He walked to the barrier, using the blanket to hide himself while Rue could see him perfectly. Ears kept focused on her. " Are... are you okay? Do you need help? "
Kraehe sighs as she sits down on the floor, trying to think of something. Her act before won't work twice, especially when she apparently was caught being in a "sensitive place". What option did she have? That's what the vent led her to! Even so, she can't help but snag something from that room. Maybe, it was a map of the whole Isles!
The skittish voice almost made her jump into the Eye Light.
"Wh-! Oh sweet corvids, you almost scared me half to death!" She exclaims, trying to compose herself from the scare. She hates being so jumpy, but there's relief seeing Basil again. Well, uh.. Cucumber. The primadonna walks up to him, but keeping distance from the barrier. She'd rather not get roasted alive if she could help it. "Yes! Do you see a button there? There's a button that can shut off this barrier!" She should know, she used it beforehand.
"Then, I can get out of this crude place! Um, if you know where an exit is?"
"If only, but even the birds avoid this place." Kraehe sighs, laying her back against the wall in defeat. Honestly, a smart move on the bird's part. She wouldn't go near this place either. Especially if this is how they treat people..
Looking around, there isn't much to do but hide. She can't use her powers nor does she have any weapons. There's nothing but to avoid capture for the second time. "Maybe, if we can open these vents.. Then, we can leave?"
It was their only shot, as things stand. What else can they do, without anything to defend themselves with?
Badou would have avoided too, if he'd known. And again is that cloying, strangling thought: he didn't know. He didn't know anything about this and they're all stuck here. If he'd known, maybe they could have all avoided this...
He eyes the vent from up above, and hums.
"Depends on where it goes. You'll definitely fit, but what will you do if it's a dead end?"
Kraehe frowns. She doesn't know what she'd do if it leads to a dead end. If those robots can fit through there, she's going to be captured again. If not.. She's stuck.
There's no good answer here. No matter. She needs to take a risk, because they can't hide in here forever. "I'll simply reap what I've sow. There's no point staying in one spot because they'll find us soon enough. If we want to leave, then we need to find a way out of here."
It.. admittedly scares her. What happens if they decide to euthanize her. She's not even sure why she was taken. What if they want to do something to her blood?
"I don't want.. I don't want to be subjected to whatever horrid things they plan for me. So, I have to get out."
Well, breaking out was much easier said than done.
Kraehe had taken shelter in a specific area, one that keeps her hidden from the bots and the scientists. Which is somewhere in the halls, a closet full of various cleaning supplies and chemicals. She curls up behind the buckets and mops, hoping that they will shield her from those dreadful captors. Maybe, she should stay low for a while. It's risky going out, especially when she's practically powerless. Or maybe, she can find a vent somewhere here. A small crevice that can lead to the outside of this foreign lab.
The door opening in a haste immediately caused her to sink lower, now scared that the evil captors had went inside. Oh, she's not here. Not here, please leave.
... Wait.. Was that a whimper? Now that she is thinking about it, the voice sounds familiar. Kraehe takes a peak and..
"Oh, goodness.. You scared me half to death, I thought you were one of those wicked scientists." Any day, she'd be annoyed to see him. But, today.. Sheโs honestly relieved to see someone she knows.
Don't ask how Badou had managed to get away, it was probably humiliating. What matters is he'd gotten away, still dressed in the 'uniform' they'd given him, a little blood stained and rumpled, but he's mostly in one piece, one collected enough to hide in a closet. Great job.
What he wasn't betting on is the company-- he'd covered his mouth to muffle the whimpers that can't stop escaping his mouth, but when he recognizes her, he lets his hands drop to his lap.
"You're here too, huh? Thought you'd be able to fly us away..." he jokes weakly.
"If only, but even the birds avoid this place." Kraehe sighs, laying her back against the wall in defeat. Honestly, a smart move on the bird's part. She wouldn't go near this place either. Especially if this is how they treat people..
Looking around, there isn't much to do but hide. She can't use her powers nor does she have any weapons. There's nothing but to avoid capture for the second time. "Maybe, if we can open these vents.. Then, we can leave?"
It was their only shot, as things stand. What else can they do, without anything to defend themselves with?
Well, breaking out was much easier said than done.
Kraehe had taken shelter in a specific area, one that keeps her hidden from the bots and the scientists. Which is somewhere in the halls, a closet full of various cleaning supplies and chemicals. She curls up behind the buckets and mops, hoping that they will shield her from those dreadful captors. Maybe, she should stay low for a while. It's risky going out, especially when she's practically powerless. Or maybe, she can find a vent somewhere here. A small crevice that can lead to the outside of this foreign lab.
The door opening in a haste immediately caused her to sink lower, now scared that the evil captors had went inside. Oh, she's not here. Not here, please leave.
... Wait.. Was that a whimper? Now that she is thinking about it, the voice sounds familiar. Kraehe takes a peak and..
"Oh, goodness.. You scared me half to death, I thought you were one of those wicked scientists." Any day, she'd be annoyed to see him. But, today.. Sheโs honestly relieved to see someone she knows.
[ Escape from Instar Labs Starter for @charmonyfell ]
It has been some time since her realization. Kraehe has been pacing back and forth around her cell, holding one hand close to her chest and looking down at the moving floor. She's kept this up for a good hour, anxiously pacing over and over with no evidence to stop.
All according to plan.
Her breathing was raspy, wheezing and gasping like a fish would out of water. "H-Hello? H-Hello, someone, p-please..!" Kraehe calls out, desperation and fear in her voice as she looks for any scientists passing by. It seems she caught some attention, as she heard someone asking about the noise one room over. Good, but she's missing something. She needs to look more fragile, weak. Like, she's truly suffering through an illness.
"H-Help..! I can't.. I can't breathe, please..!" She cries, making sure that her trembling is visible. "My chest, h-hurts..! I feel-!" Her gasping grows more desperate. Ragged and forced. "H-Help..! Help.. me..!" And.. Now! In her final act, she collapses to the ground, eyes closed and completely limp on the ground. There's murmers of shock as a pair of footsteps approach the cell. Yes, good. Now open it.
Being dragged out of the chamber via a medical bed, she sneakily pockets the keycard while keeping her act up. But wait for the perfect moment. Until they're alone, where she can properly take care of this pathetic man..
And in mere moments, she leaves with a card in hand and no scientist to be found. Making her way out and through the cells, she looks upon the hall before her eyes catch someone next to her.
"They took you too, hm?" Kraehe asks. "Can't believe they have the audacity to treat us like mere mice." They're lucky she's limited. For some reason.
Once a threat shrouded by shadow is now ready for the world to know its name. Throughout the evening, something dangerous sweeps across Arcanus. Buzzing and mechanical clicks stir the silence of the night. What is precious is taken, what remains must rise to the challenge.
A Signal Calls From Ocellus Isle.
The following will detail a general overview of a new isle, the recommended Campaign plot lines for Echoes to partake in for the month of February, the Isles creatures, key NPCs, and a general FAQ.
The full information on Ocellus Isle can be accessed at the OCELLUS ISLE page, or by navigating to the Isle through the Aevum Isles Map.
Quick Reference Links.
MAP OF INSTAR LABS AND OCELLUS ISLES
NOTABLE NPCS OF INSTAR LABS AND OCELLUS ISLES
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW.
All across Arcanus Isle, residents wake up to discover that Echoes have disappeared from their homes without a trace. The reasoning and methods of the abductions unknown, until the perpetrator reveals himself. Across screens everywhere he speaks, issuing a challenge to the Echoes that remain; come and get them.
While those left on Arcanus must prepare for a rescue, those who have been kidnapped begin to wake up. Trapped in a high tech facility, the Echoes must work together to escape with no abilities. The stakes are high, but their efforts will lead to the unveiling of a brand new threat to Aevum Isles.
For this campaign, you may choose to begin with Questline A or Questline B. Information regarding each is below:
QUESTLINE A.
Escape from your prison and gather your whereabouts.
The Echoes wake up in a cell, their abilities suppressed and their weapons taken away. They must escape their prison and work together to discover where they are and how they might escape. They will face dangers and obstacles along the way. Their location: Instar Laboratories.
SIDE-QUESTS:
Investigate Instar Laboratories.
This vast and highly advanced facilities posses countless secrets behind these streamlined walls. Why have the Echoes been taken? How do they escape? Who is responsible for all of this?
Recover Lost Weapons & Possessions.
Every item and weapon the Echoes possessed has been stolen and locked away in an unknown location. They will have to explore the facility undetected to discover where their possessions have been taken.
Endure the Tests of the Facility.
At nearly every corner is a mechanical threat that stands between the Echoes and freedom. However, the deeper into the facility, the more it seems as though there is someone watching their every move; perhaps for research, for science.
How Did Echoes Get to Instar Labs?
When the Echoes first wake up, they are contained to a fully encased, smooth, white room. One wall has been replaced with a blue, electrical shield that allows the prisoner to see into the hallway lined with cells similar to their own. Their powers are suppressed by mysterious means, and their possessions and weapons taken from them. Their clothes have been replaced with a plain white jumper, printed with their name and a block of scannable code.
The memories of the Echoes are blurry when they first wake up. All they remember was going to bed that night, and then waking up in a prison cell; the lingering affects of a suppressant in their veins.
How Do Echoes Escape The Cell?
Inside each of the cells is a bed, a toilet and sink, a panel table, a chair, and black dome on the ceiling that if watched closely, moves slowly on it's own. Every few hours, a machine with "Haulertron" written on the side delivers food, and occasionally scientists walk past while they conduct their business and ignore the Echoes. Attempting to touch the electric wall will send sharp, painful shocks across the body and prevent anyone from passing through.
Machines are unable to pass through these barriers without being destroyed themselves. Their bodies are able to pass through, however, the electricity of the wall collides with their power sources and creates fluctuations in the wall.
To escape, Echoes may:
Utilize the window where the Haulertron delivers food. The Haulertrons can open a small window in the barrier that is safe for them to pass through, like a doggy door.
Remove the camera from the ceiling, which, upon investigation reveals it is a machine called an "Eye Light". Placing it against the barrier will disrupt the electricity, although it will still hurt somewhat to pass through.
Those who possess a knack for the theatric may pretend to be in distress and summon a human guard to their cell, collecting a keycard to escape. The bed and chair are the only two objects that can be moved, and may have pieces that come apart.
If another Echo escapes their cell, they may press the release button on the outside of the cell to drop the shields for others. Echoes are able to communicate with one another through the shields, though perception is limited to those around each other.
Once the Echoes are out of the cell, they are free to explore the facility. However, do not mistake this for a leisurely stroll.
Even though the Echoes are no longer caged, there will still be scientists and machines roaming every hall and every room. Although the facility has not seemed to noticed the lack of containment, any machine or scientist that see's an Echo has escaped will immediately attempt to capture them. The codes printed on the jumpers is automatically scanned by the machines, allowing them to identify each Echo and adapt to counter them.
What Do Echoes Do?
Despite the Echoes having escaped, they will still need to find their stolen belongings and a way off of the Isle. There are several paths and locations that may be explored. Depending on the facilities that Echoes choose to explore. These may be mixed and matched or not touched at all.
Below are some suggestions that are not required but may be good starting points.
Discover the AROLIUM Wing is where the Echoes possessions have been taken. Break in and retrieve their items without detection or avoiding capture.
Enter the ELYTRA Wing and face a series of increasingly difficult tests that explore an Echoes physical strengths and weaknesses. They may prove their capabilities, or they will be captured once more and their data recorded.
Explore the PALPUS Wing, discovering plans, maps, and secrets behind the machines, including exploitable flaws. Over take the Control Tower and discover what is suppressing the Echoes powers.
Sabotage the TERGITE Wing and ruin production for weeks if not months. Or perhaps explore the Recycler Room and the connected sewer system under the facility.
Be taken in for physical experiments in the DORSUM Wing, and discover the volatile heart of the whole production. Escape with samples taken or be rescued by other Echoes in the nick of time.
Scope out the LITTORAL Wing and the vessels that come in and out of the cargo bay. Watch for the routines of the guards or investigate one of the crafts more closely.
NOTE: For a bird's eye view of the labs and where each wing is located, please see the Instar Labs Map Post or the Ocellus Isle Map Page!
Regardless of the path, the captured Echoes must band together in different teams across the facility, learning and sharing new pieces of information with each other as they attempt to create an escape plan.
However, as the Echoes become more aware of their surroundings, the facilities appears to be closing in around them. Every machine increasing in capabilities and every exit point growing further out of reach. The facility itself adapting to the Echoes to keep them here.
(for more information, please see the FAQ at the bottom of the event post.)
QUESTLINE B.
Break into Instar Laboratories and rescue the captured.
The Echoes left behind on Arcanus Isle are tasked with accepting the challenge posed to them by the mysterious entity. With the AIPD and ETC, they must venture to new isle. Sneaking their way inside and locate the kidnapped Echoes, the rescue team must help them escape while facing unique dangers in the surroundings.
SIDE-QUESTS:
Travel to and Explore the Ocellus Isle.
With help from the AIPD and ETC, the new isle is within your reach. Specialized tools and transportation are provided to brave the isle, however, the landscape may prove to be far more dangerous than anticipated.
Break into Instar Laboratories.
Instar Laboratories has numerous defenses both inside and outside its steel walls. Mechanical threats swarm the skies, watching for those who may attempt to breech the walls. Stealth and cleverness will be the keys to entering this facility without becoming prisoners in the process.
Navigate the Facility and Avoid Capture.
Once inside, the Echoes will have to continue their rescue mission, facing the same threats and the same tests as their kidnapped allies. Should the rescuers want to succeed, they will have to ensure their own presence isn't compromised and endure the ever adapting facility.
Discover the identity of the CEO of Instar Laboratories...
Keep an eye out on @aevumdaily for more information!
How Do Echoes Get to Ocellus Isle?
The morning after the Echoes are kidnapped, every screen, television, and radio all begin to erupt into static. A symbol of cogs and an anvil appears. Soon the static fades and a silhouette of a man emerges behind the blue lights of TV screens. All Arcanus Residents are given the following message:
Greeting Arcanus.
I come bearing a message for your Echoes.
While you slept, I have taken the liberty of acquiring the finest among you to join my collection. I understand this is sudden and, perhaps, disturbing.
However, I propose an invitation to those of you who remain.
By now, your subpar tech giants have tracked the location of my signal granting you a lead on where the Echoes have gone.
This is a generosity on my part. I advise that you act upon it.
Come and get them back.
The AIPD and ETC have sent out a call to action: the signal of the message is located in a mysterious new isle, only known as Ocellus Isle. Barely any information exists about this place as few have ever explored it, but the taken Echoes need yout help.
The AIPD and ETC have begun preparations in earnest. Airships are prepared to set sail across the skies. The ETC informs those who have accepted the call that these enemies appear to have advanced technology. They have attempted to reach out communications but all signals have been blocked. The only thing they have are coordinates of where the first signal came from.
How Can Echoes Prepare?
The ETC has the Echoes covered once again. Due to the sensitive nature of this mission, the ETC is providing Echoes with specialized equipment that they may use for the rescue mission. These items will be returned to the ETC after the rescue has been completed.
The Echoes may choose as few or as many from the following list:
Ear Pieces: These are small, sleek devices that fit inside of the ear, allowing for communication over long distances. Because the facility has signal scramblers, the ear pieces have been enhanced with the Tether Runes to work inside the facility. Sentences can be any length, however, only two earpieces can be connected to each other instead of everyone.
Mic Device: A watch style device that has a built in microphone to record surroundings, and is capable of video recording for clips up to 30 seconds.
Laser Pen: What looks like an ordinary pen is actually a laser (woah!). You have to unscrew the cap and then click the pen portion to activate it. This laser can cut through up to 3 inches of metal for 10 seconds until it needs to recharge.
Multi-Sight Goggles: Specialized goggles that provide night vision, infrared vision, or magnifying vision depending on the settings selected.
Grappling Hook: A sleek, hand held gun device. The hook can be fitted with magnets to attach firmly to metal walls. The wire is strong enough to hold any weight, and may be climbed with or used to pull objects up or down.
Taze Disks: Small, throwable disks that attaches to skin and electrifies the receiver. This will cause the receiver to fall unconscious with a strong electric pulse and the disk falls off after one use.
Plate Barrier: A harness that when powered up is able to create a protective forcefield around the body. It is automatically triggered by an on coming attack and the shield lasts for 1 minute. After the time has passed, it takes 5 minutes to recharge.
Gravity Boots: These shoes are designed to allow those who wear it to walk on walls for up to 5 minutes at a time. The shoes are able to connect to any surface and vertically climb it.
Scramble Key: A sleek, clear card that is able to scan a real keys and make an identical copy of it. The scan must be uninterrupted for 30 seconds to make the perfect copy. These keys may also be reset and copy new keys but will not save the old copies.
Invisa-Blanket: A large blanket with high tech, reflective paneling that is able to hide whatever is underneath it by matching the surroundings. This only hides from visual scanners.
Bead Breaker: A case of 6 marble shaped devices that magnetically attach to metal surfaces. Once placed, it will begin to beep and glow. After 5 seconds, the bead explodes creating significant damage to whatever is around it.
Filter Mask: A face shield covering that not only hides facial features from recognition technology, but that are capable of diffusing chemicals from the air to breath in safely.
Tool Belt: A somewhat common device, however it will perfectly fit all of the gadgets you may choose and include additional tools such as: pocket knife, flashlight, and some smoke screens for a distraction.
Before you arrive, all rescue team Echoes are given a Flare Signal. Once an Echo has reached the outside perimeter Ocellus Isle, they must shoot off the signal. This will summon the airships to pick you up and return you back to Arcanus.
How Do Echoes Break Into the Lab?
Once in the vicinity of Ocellus Isle, the Echoes will be informed through the AIPD of ways they may be able to get into the lab. Once they pass the radio towers contact will be lost. It will be up to the Echoes to secure their way out once they enter. The Airships will remain on standby, waiting for a signal flare to alert them.
The Echoes will be able to survey the perimeter of the isle while on undetectable floating rafts, noticing the radio towers that stand on the surrounding small islands around the massive Laboratory in the center of it all.
As the Echoes get closer, the air around them hums with electrical currents, growing heavier with smoke that burns the lungs. The waters under them shift from beautiful blues to blackened shades layered with oil. The area seems totally destroyed, eradicated by the sheer amount of chemical waste from the laboratory. Despite the disgusting exterior, the Echoes must press on. Inside that lab is where the Echoes must be.
Note: As soon as Echoes pass through the barrier created by the Radio Towers, they will find their power and abilities are suppressed.
FINDING A WEAK SPOT.
Echoes may choose to observe the facility via the surrounding Islands, landing their small crafts on the shore lines. On the outer islands, they may encounter creatures such as the Ionips and find Gamma Flowers growing in the soil among the decay and garbage that persists everywhere.
On each of the outer islands are massive Radio Towers, with bright blue lights at the very top. Each tower may be more thoroughly investigated by the Echoes while they avoid detection from the machines flying in the air.
FROM THE WALLS.
On the north side of the main lab is a beach where Echoes may also land. Exploring from the ground will reveal the numerous outdoor walkways that lead to emergency exits leading inside. The rails are grimy and sticky but still climbable. All of the buildings except for the IMAGO Wing have entrances like these on the outside of them.
While on the outside, you will have to avoid the watchful Optic Snares and Fly Drones that patrol the skies looking for intruders. Being spotted by one of these would lead to capture.
THROUGH THE PIPES.
If an Echo does not want to go up, they may also choose to go down. Along the ground of the isle are large openings to a sewer system. Sludge and waste is constantly being poured out in rivers, the odor fowl and the fumes burning the skin. Although somewhat treacherous, the maze of pipes will all eventually lead inside.
However, within these pipes are hundreds of Aeroslimes, bouncing along and looking for anything to consume. Although they are harmless, their toxic bodies can still cause damage.
ABOARD A CARGO SHIP.
While in the ocean, Echoes may notice that a massive cargo ship is making its way to the Isle. Echoes can sneak aboard this ship and attempt to hide among the cargo as stowaways.
The Cargo ship goes right into the LITTORAL wing and passes through three different, intersecting barriers. The ship is then inspected by various machines while cargo is catalogued and unloaded. Echoes will have to make a quick get away so as not to get caught by all of the watchful eyes.
GETTING CAPTURED.
There is always a chance of getting caught when breaking into the facility (or maybe it was intentional). If an Echo is ever caught, they are immediately injected with a dose of the nuero-toxin. Once sedated, the Echoes are stripped of their items, placed inside a white jumper with their name printed on it and a scannable code, and placed inside of one of the cells.
Any and all items that were brought are taken to where all of the other confiscated belongings have gone, and the newly captured Echoes will have to find a way to escape without them.
Once inside the facility, the rescue teams are free to explore, locate the kidnapped Echoes and work together to escape the facility. However, the longer the Echoes are there, the more quickly it becomes apparent it is far more difficult to leave than it was to arrive. And something in your gut tells you it was designed that way.
(for more information, please see the FAQ at the bottom of the event post.)
Do all Muses have to Participate?
No! Campaigns, like their Blue Moon counterparts, are optional. But they are a fun introduction to new set pieces to Aevum Isle's setting.
Is there a Participation Bonus?
Yes! Aevum Isles awards 500 Emblems for participation in Campaigns. They can also be counted for rank ups requirements.
FAQ:
WHAT POWERS/ABILITIES ARE SUPPRESSED?
All of them! :) (Please see the SUPPRESSION TOWERS in the Isles Overview Post for more details.)
Whatever abilities that the Echo has had restored will not be accessible. Any possessions, weapons, and armor that have been restored are locked away in the AROLIUM wing. Your muse may have their passive abilities, and that is all.
Any items and weapons that the Echoes bring with abilities that are attached to the Echo will also be suppressed. However, items with aether originating abilities will still function. (Ex. Omnibags, Healing Stones, and items with Runes will function.)
CAN I ONLY INTERACT WITH OTHERS ON MY SAME QUESTLINE?
Yes and No! It depends on your threads.
If you start at the very beginning, then logically yes. If Echo A is coming to the isle on an airship, and Echo B is a prisoner, then they cannot interact yet.
However, once the Rescue Echoes begin to break into the facility, both of the quest lines will be able to engage with each other.
You can choose to begin threads inside of the facility as a Rescuer or a Lab Rat at any point in time. Your starting point is up to you and your partners, not by act.
However, once you enter the facility, Echoes will not be able to leave.
Note: Echoes who are accepted into Aevum for the duration of the event, may still chose to be on a Rescue Team or captured themselves on a night following their arrival.
WILL THERE BE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OCELLUS ISLE?
Yes! Keep an eye on @aevumdaily for updates!
CAN I COME UP WITH MY OWN NPCS?
Yes! This is highly encouraged throughout all of Aevum Isles.
The scientists of Instar, although somewhat small compared to a true population, are still a near constant presence. All of the scientists are highly intelligent and are incredibly loyal to Instar Labs.
Scientists can have one of three ranks: Associate, Specialist and Senior. Each of these ranks is subordinate to the Executive Rank, which is only held the leader of Instar Laboratories.
Each scientist has an access key related to their rank that only grants them access into certain facilities. Your NPC will need to be of one of these ranks, and likely associated with one of the wings where they work. For a more in-depth view of the laboratory ranks, see the Ocellus Isle Map Page.
HOW DO THE ECHOES FULLY ESCAPE?
Great question!
Stay tuned for Act II of the campaign to find out how to escape. The debut date will be FEBRUARY 15th.
WHO EXACTLY IS BEHIND ALL OF THIS?
Who knows!
During the campaign, he will only be playing observer. Watching the facility responding to the Echoes, testing their limits and collecting valuable data for him to use. He will not be visible, though every scientist speaks of the "Boss" with a high regard. Every machine is loyal to him, the one whom they call "Creator".
But until the right opportunity arises, the man known as "Boss" remains tucked away in the IMAGO Wing, watching and waiting.
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Rue woke up with a feeling of weakness. Something unusual for her, if she's being honest.
Another unusual and rather alarming thing was that this wasn't her room. This was a white room befitting of a guinea pig, a test subject. Trapped by a barrier that would cook her alive if she even thought about passing through. A white jumper and her name tagged onto her. Like fodder.
"What..? No, no, this cannot be happening.." Was she.. Kidnapped?! Oh, this won't do! If they think she's going to let herself be subjected to whatever horrors they want to do to her, then they have another thing coming!
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SHE'S BEEN KIDNAPPED!! Like this for her to notice you from either across or next to the cage via voice! Capping at 2!
Not everyone is fond of coffee, alright, but to those who drink it- you're what keeps them awake, what helps them survive a day at work or at school. You're a delightful break, a nice little treat, an excuse to meet your friends, a thoughtful gift to give.
People love you because you know what to say at the right time, you're a bit like a cheerleader in a way, and they can't really stay away from you even if they tried.
I love how strong and unique your personality is. Among countless of coffee beans, you're definitely the cutest.
"For your information, those birds had nothing to do with me. You're the one who came in screaming bloody murder!" Kraehe countered in a snap. The gall to say that she summoned them when he was the one giving her a heart attack and wailing like a baby! Over birds attacking him for probably just reasons. She should've let him get pecked at.
".. Besides, I don't particularly like seagulls." Kraehe added. They are the definition of 'Give them an inch and they'll run a mile'. Once you even think of feeding them, the gluttons would never leave you alone. Luckily, they know better than to mess with the Daughter of the Great Raven. So desperate that they're obsessive. Which.. that thought makes her more disliking of them.
"I'm suprised you're strolling in this weather like it's a spring day. It's freezing." Well, kinda. Though, she never liked cold weather. So gloomy and depressing for most of the year. Snowstorms howl like depressed ghosts and the wind nips and bites at any exposed skin. Sure, the beach is more clear of snow than other places but, it's a shame she can't see it's full beauty at the moment.
Well all of that makes so much sense! Badou's basically a seagull. Loud, will eat trash and shit, won't stop when he sniffs out something good. Yep. her dislike for him makes sense. The dots are connected besides him scaring the crap out of her once.
He sighs and pushes his hands further into his coat pockets, grin still in place.
"Surprised you're out here painting like it's summer and you're gonna see some hot guy on a surf board. I like to come out here and think when it's more or less empty."
Kraehe thought to herself, giving Badou a raised eyebrow in response to his comment. Is he being genuine? From what she witnessed, he doesn't have a single thought behind that eye of his. She sighs as she turns back to her canvas and paints. "Please, who goes to a beach for the sole purpose of gawking?" The girl said, moving some of her hair away from her eyes.
"I'm trying to practice watercolor. I came here because I hoped it'd be empty and a seashell would be a good model.." But, it's harder than it looks. So much detail that tells a story, one that she cannot quite capture on her canvas. If she's struggling this hard on a simple seashell, then she has alot to learn. Live models are out of the question.
"Though, it is peaceful. Even if it's cold." Suprisingly, there's not alot of snow here. Thank goodness, honestly. She does enjoy Seaside more than her old housing, Eterna.
ใ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ค!ใ- Ouch. That hurt.
The girl's face said it all.
Vash had taken the coat off to try on some clothes and there regrettably hadn't been anywhere to set his coat inside of the changing room. One of the hooks on the wall had been busted off... so he had just left it outside.
He bent down slightly, not that he looked all that intimidating anyways, but getting closer to her level couldn't hurt, right?
"Uh huh, that's my coat, kiddo.... I know it looks a lil' rough, but 's a real nice one."
"Old enough!!" Rue huffed, her voice sharp like glass shards as she pushes the dirty, sad excuse of a coat to Vash's arms with a 'hmph'. "You're clearly grown enough that you should know your manners but, alas.. You're completely hopeless." It was tiring for her to witness how these types of people can be. She can bet he walks home to a sad and empty house covered in dust.
Nevertheless, its back in his arms now. Guess the only comfort he has is that living fossil of a jacket. "It could do you good to at least wash it. That.. coat of yours is practically begging for it."
ใ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ค!ใ- Vash fumbled with his coat, holding it close to himself as the girl thrust it at him. The many tattered coattails splayed all over the floor.
The smile he had was just a little bit tighter. He took it back. The kid was kind of a brat... But, fondly, she sort of reminded him of Kaite.
"Hey now, I washed it pretty recently."
In the tub, but it had been washed. Was it really his fault that the grease, blood, smoke, and sand had all worked its way into the fabric's very threads? Probably, actually... but that wasn't the point! It was homey! It reminded him of home! He knew that it was tattered and disheveled but he couldn't bring himself to get a new one.
"Did you, now.." Her voice trails off as she looks at the coat with a deadpan expression. She knows what washed looks like, and it isn't that.
"You know, there should be some stronger supplies for washing. But if it's stained that badly, then you should re-dye the coat altogether at least." Usually, such ragged clothes would be a lost cause in her home but, this place is full of a variety of mysterious and unknown machinery. There's bound to be something here that'll save.. that.
Maybe some extra sewing along with it.
"All I'm saying is with a good fix-up, it'll look more captivating." Or a miracle, but hey. She's no tailor. Any sane person can look at it and wince, but it takes a trained eye to fully analyze the damage and see if they can repair something to it's former glory.
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