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Aurora Express Mods ([personal profile] trainmasters) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2020-01-06 10:07 pm

Event: Worldhop #1 | Part II

Who: EVERYONE
When: Day 54, sunset
Where: all around Origin Star

At first, when all the totems have been deactivated and everyone has returned to the Aurora, it seems like the dire situation has still not been resolved. The sky is still dark, the miasma still floating through the air.

But then, after an hour or two, you hear the clear ringing of a bell-tone, as you've heard every time Origin Star's Prism has reached a new level of purification. If you happen to be on the beach, you'll see it too -- glowing a paler and brighter green and sending off waves of white light.

Out on the Final Island, another scream resounds. In the distance you see tendrils rising, massive vines lifting and curling into the air like tentacles. They grow, and grow, and grow, into monster of unimaginable size, screeching all along, the concentrated remains of Malice on this Star. They lash out, bridges across the sea coming right at all of you!

But before they reach the shore, the Prism shifts fully to white, and light explodes from it, bright and warm and full of square-shaped sparkle. The darkness in the sky recedes, and as the pink-and-golden beams of the setting sun touch the island, the monster screams one more time, and then... dissipates, leaving behind it a picturesque scenery, white stone ruins surrounded by jungle and dotted in colourful flowers.

On your island, equally wonderful things are happening. Any remaining emotional effects you may be under fade, and the monsters in the jungle transform back to their original shapes as normal flora and fauna. The jungle blooms in front of you, becoming a visual feast of flowers, birds, and butterflies, and off towards the remains of the town you hear the sounds of people.

In fact, some of those people are appearing right around the train -- showers of sparkles coalesce into the forms of living people, some with many wings and some with a deer's body. They're confused and alarmed at the moment, but alive and whole. Even the girl that was brought back from the far island is waking up, and within the magic bottle you found on the third mission, echoes of a soul can be sensed by those with the power to do so.

You receive a message on your Chain:
☆: Hey, look at that! You did it!
☆: That's one Star down, nine or so to go!
☆: As a reward, we've programmed in a new Bond for each of your teams, so check the board in the lounge to see those. We'll also be giving you a new train car, so keep an eye out for that announcement!
☆: Unfortunately, you can't rest on your laurels too much. Take tonight to get some rest and take in the fruits of your labour, and tomorrow morning we'll head to the next location.
☆: And, to be more formal... Congratulations, Heroes of Distant Stars. Through your efforts and your bonds, you've restored love and peace to this sector of the universe. I, Cardamom, Prince of Stars, my Circle of Knights, and all the people living in this sector, thank you with all our hearts.
☆: Now, let's party!


As of now, you may earn sparks via your new team bonds, which are displayed in the lounge with all the others. For the evening, there'll be free sweets and champagne in the lounge car. It has no special effects and is just good plain fun! You'll also hear cheerful electronic pop playing from the intercoms all over the train, because your patron is Like This.

Speaking of... after a bit, Cardamom will be hanging out in the town handing out food and supplies to the people and explaining the situation to them, if you wish to join him. You may also speak to Lily, the girl brought back from session 2. Thyme will be around as well, but he'll be busy helping the townsfolk settle, so won't have a toplevel in this post.

Additionally, after a bit, the next train upgrade suggestions gathering will appear, so make your wishes known!
daydreamshimmer: illumnious @ DA (Pony: And where did these come from)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-07 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
It would probably reassure people more if it was easier to talk to you.
joybound: (074)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-07 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
That's what people keep telling me. But all this stress is risky, so...
joybound: (030)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-07 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
My mental state effects the stability of the Heart Prism, which manages all the other Prisms in the network. So if I was to get corrupted, since there are no other members of my family left... that's that!
daydreamshimmer: illumnious @ DA (Pony: And where did these come from)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-07 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
Then doesn't mean it's more important you have bonds?
joybound: (062)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-07 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
I have bonds with my Knights! And all of you, in a way... But since I am who I am, and Malice has people in charge, I'm a biiig target. And the more accessible I am to you the more accessible I am to them. So it's been decided I should minimize contact with the outside world until this is solved.

You can always yell at the Construct a lot though, and maybe Nettle will let me respond.
daydreamshimmer: (Pony: Yeah that might be dumb)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-07 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
Are you corruptible through the Chain?
joybound: (042)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-07 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
Hopefully not! Unless I get in a big fight and have a breakdown or something...
daydreamshimmer: (Pony: Lecture time)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-07 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
That's when you turn off the chat and walk away.

I'm just saying, while it's possible for someone to go on their own, it's not exactly a stress free way to be. Kind of a relief to know someone has your back.
joybound: (062)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-08 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
And that's why you guys have teams and I have my knights! But I have been trying to be around more often.
daydreamshimmer: illumnious @ DA (Pony: And where did these come from)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-08 11:11 am (UTC)(link)
...are your knights your friends?
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[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-10 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Some of them are! Ginger & Yarrow are kind of like my aunt and uncle. Licorice & Celandine are weird but they're still fun. I hang out with Hazel & Jasmine a lot, and Vervain & Clover all the time! Senna & Thyme are kinda jerks sometimes, though, and I never know what Nettle or Marjoram is thinking...
daydreamshimmer: illumnious @ DA (Pony: And where did these come from)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-11 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
....our teams are named after the knights?
joybound: (010)

[personal profile] joybound 2020-01-14 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
They are! I asked everyone what kind of imagery they like, and then I drew out of a hat for which ones we'd actually make! If we can bolster our numbers, we'll bring more teams on board and I can tease even more knights!

But that aside, I'm going to go make a call about your situation. Gimme a sec?
daydreamshimmer: illumnious @ DA (Pony: And where did these come from)

[personal profile] daydreamshimmer 2020-01-14 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
....I would think that'd get confusing.

Go ahead.