Event Log: Predator vs. Prey

[hadrielmods]

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for the Predator vs Prey event
Where: All over the city
When: March 13th-March 21st
Warnings: None

It all starts with an explosion, because Rage is excellent at managing her anger. But an explosion isn't enough - she hasn't worked out all her feeling yet. Not until the city itself has gotten caught up in her anger at Fear for being unable to save Delight. And yeah, that means you.

So now you're a predator (Rage) or prey (Fear). You want to hunt, or you're being hunted. Maybe you were defenseless before, or maybe you're the sort who no one could be afraid of... but it's different now, because the gods are passing on their blessings to you. All the better to catch and kill, or run and hide.

What will you do? Try to resist the urge? Good luck with that. Who would want to resist, anyway, when it feels so right to give in? Hunt someone down like a cat after a mouse, or flee like a deer before wolves. Maybe you can find someone to help you, whether that means hunting in packs or looking for safety in numbers. Who knows, maybe you'll even make a few new friends while trying to kill your old ones.

► This log covers March 13th-March 21st.
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► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!
► If you get caught by a predator or have things turned on you by your prey, please let us know here.

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[roseofthetyrells]

[she accepts the bow with a smile and a graceful incline of her head]

I'm glad to have done so! Is such a thing uncommon in your world?

[she's rather impressed with herself for having done it. and she's improved a great deal since then.

she listens to Rydia's description avidly, licking her lips with the thrill of it] It sounds positively delightful! But, may I ask? Magic? You can wield magic? How extraordinary!

[she had went hunting with Joffrey and pretended to love it, but deep down she disapproved of the way that Joffrey hunted. he never went for the clean kill, he always had to inflict suffering before the final arrow found its home. it was unnecessary in her opinion, but she'd learned from an early age to keep her opinions close, only to bring them out when there was a specific goal in mind]

[blessedmaiden]

Well, not now, most of the current leaders of my world had to join forces to save our planet but if the tales I've ben able to read in my homeland are of any indication- princes and kings are trained for combat, princesses and queens stay home to procreate.

[One would doubt fairy tales but she had bee literally raised by monsters in a basically fantastic city, nothing seems too far fetched at times.]

Doesn't it? [The woman bounces on her feet, barely containing her excitement.] And yes, I am a summoner- even if my creatures can't reach me here.. I still have access to my spells, thought, and they generally make killing much easier and faster.

[Rydia is definitely not like Joffrey, inflicting other people is usually the last thing she wants to do and even hunting she tries to keep thing as clean as possible. Want fish? A well placed thunder spell and all fishes in a small area will float up in shock, generally being killed before regaining consciousness. Cold blooded creature? Ice and whind spells mixed are perfect to make them sleepy, they will not even know what hit them. This is true efficiency in her opinion.]

Oh- but not today. Today I want to hear screams if you know what I mean.

[roseofthetyrells]

To be honest, it is much the same in Westeros. Men are taught to fight and defend, women are expected to stay home and bear children. A ridiculous situation, one I should have put an end to as queen.

[and something telling her in the back of her mind that Westerosi ladies will all have to fight before too long, but that voice is easily dismissed]

Ah, that must be reassuring, to have the use of spells as well as arms. I myself have never learned magic, but I think I more than make up for it in [she casts a flirtatious smile] other ways.

[Joffrey never let her have the kill and while she has killed countless Null, this will be her first time hunting someone who can fight back. she does hope that they run into someone who proves a challenge, someone they can both use their talents on.

a slow, wicked smile] I know exactly what you mean.

[blessedmaiden]

So my books weren't compeltely wrong... [A sigh escapes her lips, to think in her homeland the Queen is the one born to fight while King Leviathan is the gentle soul known for his wisdom... but humans work in a different way, she learnt it over time.] While I wouldnt't send a pregnant creature on a battlefield it all sounds so limiting. Hopefully when we'll be allowed to return home you'll be the change your world need, my friend.

[The summoner giggles, shakind her head.] I will be honest with you, if possible I generally avoid to use arms. I may feel powerful now, stronger than I've ever been but I am not exactly front row material. [while she is an incredible damage dealer she's also made of glass and usually needs someone to cover her as she casts her magic.] That being said... if you ever wanted to learn magic I'd love to offer you my help. [The summoner winks in the woman's direction, winking.

Oh, she's so glad she found such good company.] I can't wait to see you in action.

[roseofthetyrells]

I would if I could, but I'm dead in my home world. My wretch of a goodmother murdered me when it became clear that her son preferred me over her.

Then I shall have to keep others at bay while you work your magic. I think I can manage that quite nicely. ["quite nicely" is an understatement. now she feels as though she could take on all comers without a second's thought or hesitation] And me? Learn magic? I never thought such a thing would be possible. [but she looks intrigued.

and so is she! a lovely young woman who enjoys the hunt, what's better than that?] And I, you. This is going to be such fun!

[blessedmaiden]

Oh no... [How do you even reply to that? It's the first time someone tells her 'I am actually dead'.] I'm so sorry.

[Change Topic, change topic...] That would be wonderful, my friend. [The summoner raises one hand toward the sky at that comment. She's sure the vermins that hide in the city now won't really offer any resistence but teaming up with someone sounds fun.] And while some people are unable to use magic, trying costs nothing. And imagine yourself dancing with your sword and then surprising your enemy with a powerful blast. Boom! [A beautiful image if you ask her, Rydia would love to see that.]]

I could teach you as we search around- wouldn't it be lovely to use our prey as targets?

[roseofthetyrells]

[firmly] I'm not. Not anymore. It got me out of a marriage to a spineless king who went whichever way the wind blew. Yes, I was queen, what I'd aspired to all my life but what use was a crown without the power to go with it?

Yes, I'm sure it will be. [honestly, Margaery is hoping that they will. she's felled Null before--many of them--but never an actual person. it sounds like a thrilling opportunity and she's never been one to turn down opportunity. and at Rydia's words about using her sword and magic, Margaery closes her eyes for a moment with an utterly satisfied expression on her face] That sounds . . . positively delightful. [anything, anything at all to give her an edge]

Oh, yes please! That would be wonderful. [a conspiratorial smile] For us, at the very least.

[blessedmaiden]

Oh? That's... good then? [To think that one of the few things Rydia knows is that she's glad of not being royalty, human society can be so weird and at times she just... doesn't get it? She couldn't imagine herself marrying for power. Or getting married in general] I mean, you recovering your freedom?

[The summoner smiles with confidence offering the other woman her hand.] And delightful it will be! You will look beautiful. A wonderful and lethal creature who brings death to those who deserve it wielding both weapons and magic- I can already see it. [Her heart beats so fast at the thought, that'd be such a sight.]

Well, they will certainly die a fabolous death. [A wink in the woman's direction] So, magic is actually pretty simple. Let's begin with the basics. That would be fire, if we talk about offense. It's a basic elemental attack... and that's it. The first thing you need with magic is the ability to project an image of the magic in question. That's part of the idea behind spell transciption, too. You clear your mind and create an image of pure fire... bringing the to the outside. Magic per se involves some imagination and great mental focus, this is why most elaborate spells usually leave the user exposed but- we're not talking about that now. Oh the if you can use magic... that will have to be seen with some attempts, I am positive I can check to see if you have some mana if you try to use it.

[Or she could use the osmose spell but- that'd be uncomfortable for the other. Her thoughtful expression is then replaced by a delighted one] I know...

[roseofthetyrells]

[she's married for power. thrice. honestly, all three were disappointments] As am I. I have grown to be quite powerful in my own right while here.

[Margaery takes it readily] I thank you for your confidence in me! Truly, the more weapons I have in my arsenal, the happier I'll be. And won't it be something, to strike with a sword and then hit them with magic! They'll never know what hit them until it's too late. [she's beaming ear to ear. political power was nice, but this kind of power is far, far better. a thrill of anticipation goes up her spine.

and she listens to Rydia's explanation avidly] Cast fire? Truly? Fire is amazingly destructive. [she should know, she died in an explosion caused by a fire] I think I can do it. Clear my mind and bring fire to the surface. It will take a lot of focus, especially in the midst of battle, but I have a good imagination and a great deal of focus already. [in a conspiratorial tone] As I was growing up, grandmother would rap my knuckles with her cane the moment she thought my mind was wandering. And I do hope I have some. They say that in ancient times, Westerosi could use magic.

[and she looks curious] You do? What?