#akhe32020

[caelumsaltator]

Taking the information learned from the kuranta, he leaves the medics with a silent nod. This is disturbing. It’s not enough to go off of; not to put together the pieces of what’s going on with this village. Keeping his blade close to his side, the Guard moves out to regroup with some of the others. This needs to be shared -- who knows what other information could be shared.

He needs to find the Doctor, and fast.

[hakuginro]

❅;;  

He’s a patient predator; one that bides his time as the scenery changes around him.  Still, he never cares for cloak and dagger (ironically considering his own situation).  The child who seems to be running amok in the village seemed to enjoy pretending to be something that preyed on  their innate fear of the dark.   

 His ears twitch as he opens his room door, spotting the doctor in the chair as Tensin sits on her lap.  His faithful companion had been injured which was no easy feat for an agile predator like him.  The doctor had gently bandaged up and examined but it seems his bird would recover after some rest.  

❝There was nothing left over on the roof.  No trail, or sign of whoever is playing their little game.❞  The warlord says as he removes his coat to hang it on the bed post.   ❝It seems some operators went out at night.  Though I doubt they found anything of interest.❞   

@shuurin​ : #AKHE32020

[eventknights]

"Oh! Last thing, miss." Lappland says, before smiling at the granny storyteller, "Are there any tales that are your favorites to tell?" Really, any can do.

The granny laughs,

               “Now that’s like asking me if I have one favorite grandchild!”

[eventknights]

Siegfried (caelumsaltator) and Tessa will go back to investigate the clearing after going through the book she found, as well as acting on the information regarding both the villagers and the fact that there is apparently more evidence of the company behind the logo's presence there.

The two of you head to the clearing Siegfried had investigated first.

The sigil lies in place as do the rocks and the sliced pumpkin.

You feel something, but, with your lack of memories, you can’t be entirely too sure of what it was. The only way you can summarize how you feel about it is that it’s not supposed to be like this.

It’s not that something’s missing, you’re certain of that.

The two of you head to the other clearing with a sigil. The pumpkin with mushrooms scrawled on it is still nearby. It looks like it’s been drawn on by arts, now that you inspect it.

Asides from that, this sigil is no different than the last.

The last set of clearings you investigate is the one you’ve found, where you’ve assembled the pieces to show off the logo on your book. There’s more scattered about, but you hadn’t been able to piece them together earlier.

Siegfried peers over your shoulder and adjusts your handle on the book, so it’s easier to compare to the pieces of metal. The two of you realize then that the parts are similar, and begin to piece it all together.

It might not have been the entire device, but it made the outside cover. It’s set up similar to a Geophone or one of Magallan’s drones. 

And, there’s enough extra to make more than one.

Never mind the Arts that linger off them is similar to the one you’ve felt on the sigil—only, the “tampered” feeling is far stronger. It might be what allows you to manipulate it far more than the sigil ever will.

[eventknights]

Garnath is going to head back to where he spotted the carved stone, and rub his hands together before seeing if his electric Arts have any effect on it. Gotta cover all your bases right?

The bolt of lighting gathers centimeters before the carved stone and sparks. It’s surprising enough that it knocks you off your feet.

It’s a good thing too.

                                                    Crash!

You can feel the air crackle right by your ear as the Art just barely misses you. Instead, it gets a small tree behind you, and it collapses.

Maybe trying to attack it isn’t the best of ideas.

[eventknights]

Well. This was going way better than he expected. Flamebringer sees the kids trying to reach for his horns, and decides it won't hurt all that much to let them if it means getting some worthwhile information. With that in mind, the swordsman kneels down to give them access, ready to pick them up if they want to be held. "That's right, the monsters. Mind telling me more about 'em? So me and my friends can try to be careful, too."

One of the children, the girl, is quick to latch onto you. They’re the one you end up having to carry. The others, two boys, end up climbing onto your shoulders. Damn are you lucky they’re all light little squirts.

                   “ Mhm! ”                “ Mama says we hav’ t’ stay away. ”             “ Papa says monsters are monsters. ”      “ But, you’re not scary! ”

Surprisingly, it doesn’t take too much to get them to talk. They’re bubbly things, but getting them to focus on your answer is something else.

           “ The monsters are scared of the light. ”                                            “ You’re not scared of the light, right mister? ”           “ That means you can’t be a monster! ”

It doesn’t take them long before they get bored and want to play hide and go seek.

[eventknights]

Upon spotting an storyteller villager, considering the information Lappland got from Doctor Tessa, and asked in a friendly tone, "Hello there. Is Halloween important to you guys?"

The storytelling granny appeared puzzled then frowns a bit at the question.

         “ Now, I’d be careful with how you say that, young lady.           There’s many people who would be angry. ”

She’s awfully quiet but stern all the same.

         “ Halloween is a very important time of year here—not only for the children,                     but for the adults as well. ” 

She gestures behind you, to the couple who was setting up their stall again. It’ll sell some sweets, and you could practically smell the caramel now.

       “ It’s a celebration of the past and the present. ”

It doesn’t seem like there’s much else she’s saying but praising the holiday. It doesn’t explain anything about the horror stories or the things you and your companions have experienced over your time in the village.

[eventknights]

Frostleaf wanders through the village, it seems as though the others were on track with their investigations, however while she bumped into someone. "Whoops..." Upon helping them up, she would tilt her head and ask. "...hey, before you go, can you tell me a story about your home?"

The person you bump into is an older lady. She’s a little miffed to have been knocked down so cleanly, but she’s appreciative of your help. Asking her about her home might have even put her in a brighter mood than she’d been.

Nice one!

       “ That’s a long story, young lady. I run the puppet show tonight,                  You should come and take a sit! You’ll hear the story of our home then. ”

.

The story you’ll hear later is a pleasant one compared to earlier experiences. It’s unfortunate the woman’s voice is so soothing. You’ve almost fallen asleep twice, and the children are the ones who woke you up.

Do you snore?

All in all, it’s a basic creation story. A clan came here to evade the horrors of the city, and a friend of the leader had protected them from harm. A “god” they claim, but you doubt it since that god of theirs dies. Either way, there’s some mention of relics that are supposed to protect the village that use that “god’s” power.

Then the stories start spiraling to conquering heroes, and —why are you so sleepy?

By the time you wake up, it’s over.