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.

Comments

[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?