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Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_ooc2012-09-22 09:00 pm
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Event Coordination: Mission 156

Hot on the heels of the first one comes the second of three missions to destroy the Madness Emitters producing the worst of the Madness outside the city! And where the first one took your characters to deep, dank caves, this one will instead see them far, far above the ground.

The second of three Madness Emitters is located in Lake Tahoe, just on the border of Nevada and California. Specifically, it's been placed on the summit of Heavenly Mountain, which is home to a ski resort that was closed down less than a year ago due to suddenly unmanageable weather conditions. These effects were thought to be due to the rising levels of Madness everywhere, but now it's clear that it's because it was actually turned into an epicenter for the Wavelength.

Once transported to the slopes via mirror, the mission's objective is simply to reach the top by any means possible, defeating any hostiles along the way, and to destroy the Emitter proper.

The mission at a glance:
► The second of three missions will take place on the IC/OOC dates of March 27th/September 28th. This day change will last an entire week, to allow players the time to finish threads without having to rush!
► It will be classified as a 3-star mission, but like the last one, there will be a place for experienced and inexperienced pairs.
► Unpartnered fighters are welcome to join the fight again, and will be given mundane weapons to use if they don't have their own. They'll be able to take down threats that are NEITHER kishin eggs nor Witches, but will be ICly required to stay off the higher slopes.
► There will be a thread specifically for medics, and as always, they are free to act as runners/back-up muscle if they wish.
► Kishin eggs may be either NPCed by the player, or there will be volunteers available to stand-in if requested. See below!

What can my characters expect to face?
► Very snowy conditions, and an unnatural temperature of 15° F (-9° C) which will approach levels below 0° F (-18° F) the further you climb up the slope. Heavenly Mountain is at a base elevation of 6450 feet, with the mountain itself rising some 3500 feet on its own. Characters unused to high altitudes may find themselves tiring easily.
► In addition to the usual fauna that's been corrupted by the high levels of Madness (bears, mountain lions, and small pack of coyotes in this case) you can expect to find kishin egg yeti on the higher slopes. The almost tank-like yeti will be very difficult for inexperienced pairs to take down on their own, so these characters will be ICly required to avoid them (but not necessarily OOCly required…)
► The snowstorm itself is as much an obstacle. Visibility will be low, of course, and it tends to make some people see things that aren't actually there. The intense levels of Madness will only exacerbate the problem. The slopes are dotted with abandoned cabins and resort buildings to find and take shelter from the storm should it become unbearable, but watch your step -- there are no guardrails!
► There are several ways to get up the slopes: you can use the series of old lifts, if they don't look too rickety from disuse. You can play it safe with snowshoes. Or if you manage to stumble across one of the snowmobiles the ski patrols used to use and get it to work, that'd certainly do the trick…
► It's been confirmed that there is a Witch helping guard the summit, in response to the first Emitter's capture. The nature of her powers is currently unknown, but she is to be considered a major threat and avoided accordingly. Characters will not be able to go toe-to-toe with the Witch should they encounter her; the only option will be survival. Good thing your fearless leader's going to be joining you guys on this one, right?

Rewards:
3 Meister points / souls (for Meisters and Weapons, respectively)
750D$ per person
Weapons may choose not to eat their souls, but they cannot be traded amongst each other.
In order for your characters to receive the awards, you must at least provide a summary of what happened on the Mission Board (apologies for the confusion on the last discussion post!) A direct link to the thread you should reply to on the Board will be provided in the comments below.

You may use this post for pre-log plotting, putting together temporary pairs, and for volunteering to help NPC kishin eggs. Happy plotting!
pishirogane: (And I should care because?)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Kanji probably shouldn't be going anyway. His leg is still injured.... Naoto will be disappoint.
topgun_textiles: (Denial)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
The cold will numb his leg, you see! Kanji logic! He can still punch bears and yetis fight!
pishirogane: ([Chibi] Urr...)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
He better cover it up enough. Getting it frost bitten is concerning.
topgun_textiles: (pic#3054864)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
He's bundling up for the mission. To use Tifa he's got to not have half-frozen limbs so he can move around a little.

Besides, there's no way in hell he'd stay home anyway. ...Not when he has to make sure Naoto's got a scarf and is toasty and stuff, too. Be a big stupid fretting mcfretbutt. The only topsicle Kanji will not accept is a Naoto Topsicle.
pishirogane: (Side Glance)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Tiny, and thin... and walking off non-guardrailed places I mean, sinking into snowbanks.
topgun_textiles: (RENOVATE YOUR ASS!)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
If he's got to give piggyback rides through knee-deep snow, he'll do it man!

Gosh it's like she likes giving Kanji heart attacks
pishirogane: ([Chibi] Urr...)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
You never know. Might end up digging out Minato.

Yup...
topgun_textiles: (GET THOSE AWAY FROM ME)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
All the digging, and later more hot chocolate and soup than they can stomach. maybe cuddles when Minato isn't looking, sshh
pishirogane: ([Kanji] Here in your arms)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds good. That will be a challenge
topgun_textiles: (Maybe things will improve after cup #2)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Bene. yeah well if he gets super nosy she could always sneak over later; Kanji's building is right next door...
pishirogane: ([Kanji] Let me be with you)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-23 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
That's true. What about Tifa though?
topgun_textiles: [Hi. Please ask me before you take the icons I made. Common sense, right?] ([Naoto] ...oh uh)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2012-09-23 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
She works pretty late most nights.
pishirogane: (... H-Hm...)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2012-09-24 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
Mhm... okay.