asgardchrysalis | Entries tagged with ssss

Who: EVERYONE remaining in Asgard
What: the Idle Hands & Restless Hearts opt-out event
When: October 19-21
Where: EVERYWHERE
Rating: PG-13; please take anything above this to a private log!

( stop getting your feelings all over the place )
[OOC NOTES: This is the event log for the Idle Hands & Restless Hearts opt-out event! Apologies again for lateness and thank you so much for your patience. There are a lot of activities happening in the background of this spectral invasion, so please feel free to have your characters helping with any of the relief/defense/housewarming efforts that are going on throughout the course of this event. New bedrooms need to be set up for new Asgardians, medical tents and spare beds need to be prepped for a mass influx of injured people, and there is still no IC guarantee that the army of the dead won't reach the city so people might want to be prepared to defend the city as a last resort. Please let us know if you have any questions, and enjoy!]

asgardmods

Who: ANYONE leaving Asgard to face the Army of the Dead
What: the Winter is Coming event log
When: October 18 - 21 (& 23)
Where: beyond Asgard's territory
Rating: PG-13 for violence and gore; please take anything above this to a private log, and remember to use content warnings as needed!

❧ october 18: departure.

october 18

Those willing to join Asgard in their quest to stop the Army of the Dead will be leaving at the crack of dawn alongside a huge caravan of wagons lead by every available eight-legged horse in the city. Characters are welcome to ride in one of the wagons on the way out, although they are intended to carry refugees and the injured on the way back. There will also be horses made available for single or double riders to travel alongside the caravan, generally to serve as watch guards and survey the surrounding area for danger as they travel. Everyone else will be asked to travel by foot, and the caravan will travel slowly beside them.

When everyone is prepared to leave, Honir and Sigyn will open a straight path through the forest, granting the caravan easy access to the outside world. Those that look down the path without joining the caravan in travelling down it will only see a distantly bright light at the other side of the clearing, with no other discernible details from within the kingdom. Those travelling with the caravan will have a vague, creeping feeling of being watched by something within the trees as they pass, despite the mostly common knowledge that there are no living creatures in the forest.

As soon as the caravan breaks free from the treeline, that distant light becomes a glaring brightness that stings at unprotected eyes. It was dawn when they left Asgard, the sun barely rising and the air comfortably cool - but out here, the sun is blazing in the sky and an intense heat crawls across exposed skin. It's almost immediately unbearable until Honir's voice advises everyone to "take a deep breath;" the inhale burns and almost tastes acidic, but the exhale is slow and steady and calming.

After that, while still bright and hot, it becomes much more tolerable to pass through this starkly different environment from the familiar calm of Asgard. The ground is hard packed with random splashes of greenery attempting to push through cracks in the surface. Colors are inordinately vibrant, like the entire world has been overexposed and deeply saturated beyond what anyone might consider "normal." There are still trees around, oddly placed and scarce, whose leaves are changing colors and falling to be picked up in winds that howl and shriek as they pass through.

This isn't quite the picturesque autumn reaching Asgard right now, if it can even really be called an autumn at all - and this is all that can be seen for almost an entire day of wearisome travel, until they finally come upon a small grouping of roughshod houses in what could barely be considered a township by nightfall. A few dozen humans seem to live here and many come out to greet these new arrivals with a mixture of curiosity and wariness. While no danger seems immediately present here, they've been on edge in recent days with passing news of trouble not far away. The caravan stops here for the night, both to rest before continuing their journey and to discuss the possibility of these villagers returning to Asgard with the offer of protection.

❧ october 19: preparation.

october 19

Travel picks up at dawn again with not a moment to waste, especially given confirmation that something must be nearby. Grass becomes patchy in odd sections along the harsh earth, growing defiantly wherever it can at varying lengths and some with blooming weeds or bushes. It's almost like the ground is… confused, growing inconsistently and failing as often as not. The weather stays the same: bright, hot, and stinging slightly despite whatever clouds or shrieking winds might pass over them.

They reach the next settlement by midday, not much more developed than the last one but overcrowded by far. As they stop to speak to them, the Wanderers will learn that many of them have fled here from neighboring areas without actually having seen anything for themselves, but they are afraid and unsure of where to turn next. The ones that have seen something for themselves are frantic and fearful as one might expect after barely escaping what they are certain is an all-devouring doom.

Tyr stops here to provide some emotional relief and a sense of safety with any Asgardians and Wanderers willing to stay and reassure these terrified humans of what it means to be under Asgard's protection. Secondary precautions are set up to protect this area (henceforth referred to as Settlement One) while the rest of the caravan continues onward.

When they come upon the next grouping of buildings - what might've been the start of a township given enough time, and what we'll call Settlement Two - the sun is already setting, and the only humans that remain are those too injured to travel and those too stubborn to leave them behind. The gods decide that this is where they'll make their stand against the coming Army of the Undead. The natives begin unloading the dragonglass from the wagons, and the Wanderers can help them build barricades or start digging hasty trenches in a perimeter around the area.

Honir insists on continuing on despite vocal protests and takes a small number of riders out into the night with him. Mimir and Heimdall walk the grounds to make sure everyone is as prepared as they possibly can be, and everyone buckles down for the evening with thoughts of war not far ahead.

❧ october 20: bloodshed.

october 20

Morning never comes for those expecting it as the sky remains darkened and a storm approaches quickly. (cw: violence, gore) Within minutes, a sudden winter (cw: violence, gore; stop at 1:30 to avoid a jumpscare) overtakes the surrounding area with sheets of snow and blistering cold. As visibility drops to nil and everyone struggles to prepare themselves for what they know is coming for better or for worse, Heimdall's voice calls out clear and firm despite the raging of the winds around you. "Hold the line," he roars, "For Asgard!"

From this point on, the battle is on! Scaled to player response and requests, there are 1000 undead wights attacking from the shrieking darkness of the storm. Many of them seem well into rotting, while others seem disturbingly fresh. On Asgard's side, there roughly 40 Wanderers, 130 human natives, Mimir, and Heimdall. Odds may look bleak, but you are geared for this fight with everything you possibly could be. The rest is up to you!

As Wanderers die in this battle, they fall to the ground lifeless and their bracelets dim a little bit. Several humans fall alongside them and the wights show no sign of slowing. 12 White Walkers watch from the far side of the battle, seemingly searching for something. And as Asgard's forces are beginning to be overwhelmed through sheer number alone, the Night King appears and decisively turns the battle in their favor by raising the dead (cw: gore, child (un)death) once more. All Wanderers and human natives that have died up to this point return as a wight and begin attacking on the side of the dead.

The White Walkers use the following chaos to pursue their true targets: the Game of Thrones cast. Realizing this and their dwindling numbers, Mimir sends every living mortal back to Settlement One with instructions to prepare whatever they can to stop the Night King while he and Heimdall hold the Army of the Dead at bay. You have roughly 8 hours to prepare, whether that's coordinating traps and defences, tending to injuries, or calming yourself enough to survive another round of combat.

Mimir and Heimdall return ahead of the coming army with just enough time to warn them and prepare before the horde floods into them once more. Their numbers seem to have greatly dwindled, however, and only 8 White Walkers remain. It gives Asgard's forces leverage but it is still a battle hard fought (cw: gore, violence). Wanderers that die in this battle, whether alive or undead, disappear by fading away as they fall; the human natives simply fall. Honir and Helga return from their scouting mission with the grim news that the Army of the Dead has scorched through Yggdrasil for miles and possibly months.

Through the combined efforts of the Wanderers against the remaining White Walkers and a long string of distractions, sacrifices, and one lucky strike with a fallen comrade's blade, the Night King is finally slain by Daenerys Targaryen and all remaining undead fall to the ground. Some disperse into golden motes of light in a fashion some might recognize while other bodies simply remain there, lifeless at long last. The battle is finally won, but not without great losses. The gods afford a few hours of rest and recovery as the unnatural winter fades away before putting the caravan back on the path to Asgard - to safety.

❧ october 21-23: return.

october 21

The ride back to Asgard is perhaps jarring for some. Where the night had been long and dark (and certainly full of terrors), the sky is near-painfully bright and colorful. The sun blisters in sharp contrast to stinging cold and only the living remain, injured and weary though they may be. It's startlingly ordinary in comparison to the nightmare you've all lived through, and it leaves a heavy tension hanging in the air for the entire trip.

As they reach the first grouping of houses and continue on towards the kingdom, a total of roughly 230 surviving humans journey with them. They are profoundly grateful for their lives but quiet in their appreciation and their awe. What happened here and those that stood nobly against it will be remembered in the histories of Asgard, draped against a dark background.

The city is prepared for the caravan's return, a solemn celebration spreading throughout the populace even as they leap right into the task of caring for those that need it. There are tearful reunions for those relieved to see a loved one survive and desperate cries for those that did not. The injured are carted away while others still are treated right there in the streets, so dire are their wounds. And the rest passes in a blur as people find their districts and hopefully a new sense of normalcy.

It isn't until October 23 that the Wanderers that died in the battle reawaken in the castle to a concerned but relieved Frigg. From that point onward, something is just a little off for them, but they are otherwise healed and whole again. It breathes an ounce of hope and joy into a grieving kingdom, as the natives regard them with awe and reverence, celebrating again the might of Asgard and the wonder of the Wanderers.

[OOC NOTES: This is the mingle log for the Winter is Coming event! Going up a few days late because I am busier than anyone's bee, thank you so much for your patience. Given all of the plotting and discussion, we upped the stakes for this one a little bit to give you one epic fight to win. This means there are more White Walkers to kill and more wights to join them! Please note the updates to the event description, including that the lore around PC death was adjusted a little bit and that only characters that die at Settlement Two are turned into wights. In the end, Asgard lost over half of those that initially left the city but returned with another 170 survivors, which nearly doubles the city's population overall. Remember that characters that die in this event only receive one death consequence, regardless of how many times they are actually killed. Please let us know if you have any questions about how any of this works. Enjoy!!]

asgardsartist

Who: anyone!
What: skadi's curse is turning folks into a variety of creatures. mayhem likely ensues
When: 17th - 20th
Where: anywhere, but extra in skadi's district
Notes: see THIS INFO-POST for deets. also, my deepest apologies for the lateness of this log - something moderately urgent came up and ate my log-writing time.

( log within )

asgardmods

Who: EVERYONE
What: the August intro log and first god house competition, More Than Meets the Eye
When: August 8
Where: Gladsheim Palace for breakfast, around Asgard for the game/curse
Rating: PG-13; please take anything higher than this to a private log!

morning: a warm invitation

Everyone wakes up to a friendly invitation to breakfast at the castle with the gods. For most of you, this comes as a message on your bracelet, reading:

Join us at the castle today to welcome some new Wanderers into our midst. Breakfast will be served and a lively game will be available to all of our guests, both new and old.

New Wanderers are curious on their own, and this is the first there's ever been mention of a game. Perhaps it's enough for you to make the trek to the castle, to see what all the fuss is about, or maybe even to see if there's someone you know. Perhaps you want to learn more about the game, or maybe you just want the food.

For our new guests, this comes as a bit more of a surprise. Wherever you were before in your world, without even realizing it, you wake up in a strange new place. No time or space inbetween, just an awareness of There and then Here. A matronly figure tries to explain your circumstances with a sympathetic smile, but ultimately invites you meet them all for yourselves: the Gods of Asgard, and the Wanderers that arrived before you.

The sight that greets you on the castle grounds is a rather festive one, regardless of where you're coming from. Colorful streamers and flags are draped above large tables with room for several guests. Natives bustle about, cheerfully offering food and drinks to anyone that wants some. Everyone is welcomed to mingle and greet the new Wanderers on this bright summer morning.

the game: a friendly competition

Among the brightly decorated tables are ones highlighted in a specific color for a specific god house, and most of the gods themselves can be found sitting behind it with a few of their district's natives. They are here to welcome the new Wanderers into Asgard - but they're also here to explain the rules of today's game. There are coins hidden throughout the city and disguised as mundane items, and the god house that returns the most of their coins will win an upgrade to their god housing! No hints will be given, but the natives are excited to help facilitate the activity and happily invite you to wander through their districts to find what you can.

But you don't have to know about the rules to be playing the game! The coins are already hidden throughout the city, and no one knows what they are until they've been picked up. Whether you're banding together with friends to find as many coins as you can or blindly stumbling over an unpleasant surprise, the game and the curse are in full swing!

evening: a fair prize

At sundown, all of the coins in the city disappear at once, whether they're in your pocket or still disguised as a bowl. Points will be tallied and a winner will be announced (OOCly, on August 17) - but Asgardians are keen to celebrate regardless of who wins a rather inconsequential game. The same colorful display of tables and chairs is still spread across the castle grounds, although now they twinkle with fairy lights haphazardly blinking throughout the air. Snacks and drinks are made available, as well as more dinner-shaped meals for those that request it. Mostly the natives simply want to bask in the strangeness of these Wanderers from other worlds for a moment longer - but they're also eagerly listening to any stories from the day's mischievous game. Relax, enjoy yourself, or again, just stock up on some freely served food. Whatever suits your needs today. Welcome to Asgard, dear Wanderers.

[ OOC NOTE: This is the intro log for August, as well as our first god house competition/curse: More Than Meets the Eye. You are free to play with the curse prompts and searching the city in any way you want! If you would like to submit a map to earn points for your god house, please check out the rules to learn what to do. We will accept maps until August 17, at which point a winner will be announced and members of that god house will be allowed to vote for an upgrade to their god housing. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or need any help on the mod contact page. Enjoy, friends! ]

asgardmods

Who: Our NEW CHARACTERS and ANYONE that wants to come up to the castle for lunch
What: the Third Time's a Charm mini-event to introduce our new characters
When: evening of July 5 (optional), afternoon of July 6
Where: in the stables or the library ~~with the wrench~~ at night, Gladsheim Palace in the morning
Rating: PG-13ish for gore, please take anything above that to a private log!

late night horror: content warning: gore, death

Late into the night, far after the sun has set and many have gone home for the night, anyone staying late in Skjóta Oddr in Honir's district or Fregnahöll in Odin's district will be met with a very strange, rather disturbing sight. Within a matter of seconds, a complete stranger (or someone terribly, horribly familiar) appears out of thin air, Honir appears less than a hearbeat later, and after a series of violent mess, bright light, and dawning horror, every drop of the interaction disappears from sight. You are left there standing alone - or perhaps in the company of other equally confused and vaguely mortified witnesses.
afternoon delight: The next morning is bright and sunny, with a few wispy clouds playfully dotting the sky. It's comfortably warm and the natives are in good spirits, excitedly talking about some "new Wanderers" and eagerly inviting everyone to join the gods for lunch up at Gladsheim Palace. The main courtyard has a number of tables with white clothes and comfortable chairs seated in a circle around them, seemingly unassigned and free to claim at will. Natives bustle around offering tea, sandwiches, and sweets to anyone that would like some.

The gods are seated at their own tables, some looking a little more weary than others, but they are all otherwise pleasant and welcoming enough. This is just a casual lunch to welcome new Wanderers. That's all. But if anyone has any... questions, or concerns, the gods are available. Do enjoy the cakes.

brother_cadfael

Who: Cadfael and you (will math format)
What: Getting a routine
When: 7/4-7/11
Where: Various districts
Rating: tbd

( Sigyn's district: cottages )

( Hospital: frigg's district )

( library: Odin's district )
Wildcard: have a different starter or scene idea you'd like to try, you can reach me on discord at Rschwartz501#6755 or send me a PP at Rschwartz501

asgardmods

[ to make the tags visible because DW smh ]

Profile

ᴀsɢᴀʀᴅ ɢᴇɴᴇsɪs ❧ log community

June 2020

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

Syndicate

Page Summary

Style Credit

Base style: Strata by yati
Theme: Dune by dancing_serpent

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags

Page generated Jun. 5th, 2025 02:00 am

The Birth of the Holy City

Entries tagged with ssss - tuuri hotakainen

Navigation

EVENT LOG: IDLE HANDS & RESTLESS HEARTS

EVENT LOG: WINTER IS COMING

GOD CURSE: Skadi's Wildlife Preserve

AUGUST INTRO LOG: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

INTRO LOG: THIRD TIME'S A CHARM

(no subject)

[ tag post ]

Profile

June 2020

Links

Syndicate

Most Popular Tags

Page Summary

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags