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Entry tags:
- !campaign,
- -campaign 05: a twisted wonderland,
- ana amari,
- asriel dreemur,
- atem,
- eizen,
- fuuka yamagishi,
- gobo fraggle,
- isaac "felix" gates,
- jean kirstein,
- junpei iori,
- karkat vantas,
- kazuma asougi,
- keith,
- lena sabrewing,
- luca balsa,
- magica de spell,
- makoto yuki,
- minako arisato,
- mordred,
- naomi kimishima,
- ragna the bloodedge,
- reaper,
- rosalia rossellini,
- roxas,
- ryotaro dojima,
- seto kaiba,
- soldier 76,
- steelbeak,
- sylvain jose gautier,
- wembley fraggle,
- yu narukami
Chapter 05: Act II
A TWISTED WONDERLAND: ACT II—
§ instructions.
The Second Act is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels.
Everyone is still starting from the forest of doors and will have to go through them to their area. Essences are back to normal and bound to their respective Aspect, however those who participate in scenes will have their Essence replaced with one based on the character they're playing (ex, Alice roles will now have Alice Essence at their disposal). This is only limited to the scenes—once they're back out they will have their Essence again. There are various items scattered throughout Wonderland that act as power ups and will grant additional Wonderland character Essence abilities. Example, wearing a top hat will grant bonus Mad Hatter abilities. These power ups are only available for the sub quests.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to pass through the designated door and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific top levels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Courtroom Blitz. One of the doors leads to a giant courtroom that looks more like a combat ring complete with large crowds of spectators and a "judge" presiding over the matches. However, instead of it being cutthroat fighting, most of the locals participating are cards and everyone must fight using random silly props to try to score as many points as possible or knock the opponent off from the platform. Of course, nothing here is normal, and the battle platform will shift and move, large pillars sometimes rising up and random glitter bombs dropping down. The judge may even summon a giant (rubber) gavel to try and smash the fighters. Rather than this accomplishing anything important, it seems as if these bouts are to try and help train the cards to fight the good war in Wonderland as well as bolster confidence. Give them all a good show and help teach them a thing or two about (improv) fighting!
¶ II. The Horsey Moves in an L. Another door leads to a giant chess board and everyone takes the place of a chess piece, taking either the red or white side. Here is where most of the twisted clones are, so it is up to the Aspects to try and deal with them by defeating them on the board. The problem is everyone is limited to the moveset of the piece they replaced. Pawns can only move one space a turn, knights are three and over, bishops diagonal, rooks in a straight line. There are no Kings or Queens, but their roles are completely empty so no one has to worry about protecting them. When Aspects meet an opposing piece, they must defeat them to move on. This can either be through fighting or some other method to knock them off the space. At least they have their Essence abilities to use! If Aspects end up meeting each other, they do not have to fight. In fact they can team up to try and take out a nearby blot or clone, or swap roles to continue progressing through the board.
¶ III. Mirror Clones. Not only do the Aspects have to worry about Twisted Wonderland clones, but they also have to worry about their own clones. A mirror will sometimes rise up on the board and a clone of the Aspects will appear. It will try to take the original's place, sometimes even immediately disappearing to appear somewhere else on the board near another Aspect. The only way to destroy it is by destroying the mirror, but act fast before it fools the others. It is possible to become trapped within the mirror, and in that case the clone must be taken care of first.
¶ IV. Beware the Jabberwocky and the Bandersnatch. They occasionally pop out of nowhere. When one appears, all rules are gone and everyone can rush in to deal with them. Vorpal blades and… dog treats will appear on the battlefield which Aspects can use to hack at the monsters. The Bandersnatch will be surprisingly interested in the treats, but the Jabberwocky doesn't seem to be hungry for anything but Aspect flesh. As if things weren't dangerous enough, the clones might snatch blades to wield against the monsters, the Aspects, just about anyone within snickersnacking range.
¶ V. Wildcard. Make up your own prompt!
§ instructions.
The Second Act is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels.
Everyone is still starting from the forest of doors and will have to go through them to their area. Essences are back to normal and bound to their respective Aspect, however those who participate in scenes will have their Essence replaced with one based on the character they're playing (ex, Alice roles will now have Alice Essence at their disposal). This is only limited to the scenes—once they're back out they will have their Essence again. There are various items scattered throughout Wonderland that act as power ups and will grant additional Wonderland character Essence abilities. Example, wearing a top hat will grant bonus Mad Hatter abilities. These power ups are only available for the sub quests.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to pass through the designated door and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific top levels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Courtroom Blitz. One of the doors leads to a giant courtroom that looks more like a combat ring complete with large crowds of spectators and a "judge" presiding over the matches. However, instead of it being cutthroat fighting, most of the locals participating are cards and everyone must fight using random silly props to try to score as many points as possible or knock the opponent off from the platform. Of course, nothing here is normal, and the battle platform will shift and move, large pillars sometimes rising up and random glitter bombs dropping down. The judge may even summon a giant (rubber) gavel to try and smash the fighters. Rather than this accomplishing anything important, it seems as if these bouts are to try and help train the cards to fight the good war in Wonderland as well as bolster confidence. Give them all a good show and help teach them a thing or two about (improv) fighting! ¶ II. The Horsey Moves in an L. Another door leads to a giant chess board and everyone takes the place of a chess piece, taking either the red or white side. Here is where most of the twisted clones are, so it is up to the Aspects to try and deal with them by defeating them on the board. The problem is everyone is limited to the moveset of the piece they replaced. Pawns can only move one space a turn, knights are three and over, bishops diagonal, rooks in a straight line. There are no Kings or Queens, but their roles are completely empty so no one has to worry about protecting them. When Aspects meet an opposing piece, they must defeat them to move on. This can either be through fighting or some other method to knock them off the space. At least they have their Essence abilities to use! If Aspects end up meeting each other, they do not have to fight. In fact they can team up to try and take out a nearby blot or clone, or swap roles to continue progressing through the board. ¶ III. Mirror Clones. Not only do the Aspects have to worry about Twisted Wonderland clones, but they also have to worry about their own clones. A mirror will sometimes rise up on the board and a clone of the Aspects will appear. It will try to take the original's place, sometimes even immediately disappearing to appear somewhere else on the board near another Aspect. The only way to destroy it is by destroying the mirror, but act fast before it fools the others. It is possible to become trapped within the mirror, and in that case the clone must be taken care of first. ¶ IV. Beware the Jabberwocky and the Bandersnatch. They occasionally pop out of nowhere. When one appears, all rules are gone and everyone can rush in to deal with them. Vorpal blades and… dog treats will appear on the battlefield which Aspects can use to hack at the monsters. The Bandersnatch will be surprisingly interested in the treats, but the Jabberwocky doesn't seem to be hungry for anything but Aspect flesh. As if things weren't dangerous enough, the clones might snatch blades to wield against the monsters, the Aspects, just about anyone within snickersnacking range.¶ V. Wildcard. Make up your own prompt!
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[Sylvain knew as soon as he heard about the chess board where he needed to be. A soldier, and a practiced strategist, he's confident in his ability to take out the threats.
It turns out to require less strategy than he suspected, considering they don't actually need to defend a king or take one out. It's a clear-the-board kind of challenge. He takes up the left white knight's position with a wry smile. His armor gleams and he tests the weight on his spear.]
White moves first, as I recall. If no-one objects, I have a clear shot at that clone.
IV- The Jabberwock, my dear
[Well, it isn't exactly a crest stone beast, but it isn't all that different. Sylvain wishes he had his horse, not for the first time. He's so much slower on foot, especially in heavy armor. Still, he finds himself seeing the battlefield in a new way. Anything he looks at becomes a weapon in his eyes and he can swiftly find the most efficient course of action for each.
His skill throwing a javelin comes in handy as he snatches up a vorpal blade and throws it at the rampaging beast as it turns toward someone who looks far less able to take a hit than he.]
Hey, pick on someone your own size!
V. Safety Zone
[In between battles, Sylvain is in the forest of doors, stripped of his armor. He tends to that and his spear, cleaning them of dirt, sweat, and whatever else. There's a cut on his forehead that's still trickling blood, and a few nasty looking bruises that show around his clothes, but he seems to be paying them no heed.
If he sees someone else fresh from the fight, he smiles and gestures to the seating options nearby.]
Come have a rest with me, you look like you've been working hard.
IV
With the monster focused on someone else, Wembley manages to break out of his trance-like state, and summons a miniature pot of honey, which he hurls - two-handed overhead throw - at the Jaberwocky. It explodes on impact, but because it's not a Vorpal weapon, the monster just seems annoyed.]
...Uh-oh.
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His face sets in a snarl and he takes long strides toward the Jabberwocky, thrusting his lance-
It grazes off the tough flesh like nothing, and leaves Sylvain too close for comfort. He swears under his breath.]
Looks like only those things, [He indicates the vorpal weapons that are still scattered about the ground.] can hurt it.
[Not too difficult to believe, but extremely annoying. He sidesteps around the beast, trying to keep its attention while moving toward another vorpal blade. Don't strike, don't strike...]
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If only making a decision came easily to him. Trying to make up his mind has made him almost more tense than the presence of the Jabberwocky, and when the creature makes another move, all that panic comes out and he's spurred to action. Another honey pot is thrown, this one not exploding but instead leaving a thick and super-sticky honey in the Jabberwocky's wings. The creature lets out a piercing cry and seems quite distracted with trying to clean and free its wings.]
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[Sylvain hisses a swear under his breath as the Jabberwocky makes to strike at him. He's out of reach of the next blade, and he doesn't think he can throw himself the distance in time. He makes to brace himself for impact, when he hears a thump, and the Jabberwocky starts to cry out and flail.
He doesn't waste time, sprinting to the blade and driving forward to bury it in the beast's hide. It cries out and strikes at him, but the movement is poorly aimed. The impact sends Sylvain down onto his ass, and he slides back through the dirt.]
Damn!
II
[Xehanort did feel some disappointment over the lack of strategy involved in this game.
Still, he was sure his knowledge of chess would come in handy regardless, especially since that was all he had to offer without his keyblade now.]
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Cheers.
[Sylvain taps his lance's butt on the ground and strides forward three, turns, and marches into the space occupied by a twisted clone of a three-of-hearts soldier.
He blocks a blow easily with his lance and steps sideways, surprisingly fast for a guy in plate armor, and runs in through. The clone dissolves into ink and is gone, and Sylvain calmly takes the spot, standing at parade rest.]
V. Safety Zone
"O-oh! Well, n-not as hard as you, obviously. Um, would you like some help...with your cut I mean?"
[She moved towards him, motioning towards his head wound.]
"I know a thing or two about tending to wounds~"
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[If her staring is rude, Sylvain doesn't seem to mind. He chuckles mildly to himself at the way she startles, though immediately it's his turn to look surprised. He lifts a hand to touch his eyebrow and looks at the blood on his fingers as he pulls away with an impatient frown.]
Well I can't say no if a sweet girl is gonna worry about me otherwise.
[He turns a charming smile on Fuuka and sets his weapon aside.]
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"N-not at all! How did you get hurt? I mean, obviously there's a lot of fighting..."
[She trailed off some as she reached into a small bag she had with her; it had her special gifts, but also a few first aid items. It was the best she could do right now. Pulling out a bandage and a small thing of alcohol, she did her best to clean away the blood.]
"I'm Fuuka, by the way."
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[Ah one of those who gets all flustered by compliments, huh? Still, she seems rather young, so Sylvain doesn't push it. He sits still like a good patient while she wipes at his forehead.]
Ah, probably fighting one of the clones. I didn't even notice it, to be honest.
[He's not just trying to be macho, he really hadn't noticed it. Possibly his body is still thrumming with adrenaline and he'll feel the pain later.]
It's a pleasure, Fuuka. I'm Sylvain.
ooc: sorry im so late :(
"Well, you should try to take notice at some point, but this doesn't look too bad."
[She was smiling as she answered, finishing up with wrapping his head with a bandage. Sitting back, she bowed her head some.]
"Nice to meet you Sylvain. Thank you for letting me help you~"
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Oh, nice hit!
[His thrown vorpal blade sticks into the Jabberwocky's back, causing it to flinch and writhe in place. The distraction buys Minako enough time to get closer. With a peacock green spear in one hand, and a vorpal blade in the other, she blazes forward, her spear becoming a pole vault that helps her fly up onto the monster's back.
The Jabberwocky doesn't like this at all. Even with a vorpal blade stuck into it, it starts thrashing, trying to throw her off. The solution, of course, is to stab the one in her hand right next to Sylvain's to balance herself.]
Take that, you overgrown lizard! [The Jabberwocky roars and wheels its head around to snap its mouth at her, but she's already leaping away, snapping up her spear back from the ground and darting away.] I'll draw its attention, you keep throwing those swords at it!
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[Her compliment pulls a confident smile out of him, though he doesn't get to look directly at her for long as the Jabberwocky starts to flail. Sylvain backs up out of the way of its wriggling rage.
Just in time for this girl to launch herself at it like her spear is a vaulting pole. Damn she's light on her feet! Sylvain feels his jaw drop, and he takes a small bit of shrapnel from the beast's failing to his shoulder.
Thankfully, he's in armor, and it doesn't really hurt much. He does snap out of his staring to rush for another blade.]
Yes, ma'am!
[Clearly little lady knows what she's doing. Sylvain doesn't feel the need to worry over her, which clears his mind to pick a clean path over to the nearest vorpal blade, which he aims at the thing's long throat.]
Heads up!
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[Minako raises her spear to block a swipe from the Jabberwocky's claws, and then ducks under its wing, letting the blade slice under the leathery skin as she goes. The Jabberwocky snarls, twisting to lash its long tail out at her. Minako can't get away fast enough, and she's sent flying through the air past Sylvain with a yelp-- but it puts his thrown vorpal blade in an ideal position, sinking into the spot between its neck and its shoulder. The Jabberwocky scrabbles to dislodge it.]
Keep it up!
[she yells as she launches herself back up, and abandons her spear to take up two vorpal swords, one in each hand. It's clear that she's not as used to using them as she is the spear, slightly off-balance as she gets up close and personal, swinging the blades against the Jabberwocky's stomach in one-two slashes when she isn't dodging more of its attacks. But she's buying him time, trusting that he'll keep aiming true.]
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[He swears as she goes flying by him, turning as soon as he's aimed the blade to check on her. He hears the weapon stick the landing, and the noise the monster makes as it tries to pry it back out.
But before he can ask her if she's all right, she's back on her feet, and Sylvain is impressed all over again. Damn, okay. This girl have some kind of defense or healing crest or something? She is once again wildly fast on her feet, and as soon as he sees her getting in melee range, Sylvain moves on to reach for the next blade himself.]
Mind the tail!
[He calls as the Jabberwocky tries to swing around to whip at her with it. He circles around to the side and aims this time where wing meets body, hoping to find a weak point there. When the blade lands and an undulating cry is the answer, he knows he's made a good call.]