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- adrasteius anor'thalion (warcraft),
- aigis (persona),
- allelujah haptism (mobile suit gundam 00,
- arashi narukami (ensemble stars!),
- asuna yuuki (sword art online),
- emil castagnier (tos:dotnw),
- gilbert nightray (pandora hearts),
- gilgamesh (fate/),
- haruna (kantai collection),
- ichigo hitofuri (touken ranbu),
- jae-ha (akatsuki no yona),
- josuke higashikata (jjba),
- kaede (elfen lied),
- kaito kuroba (dcmk),
- kasen kanesada (touken ranbu),
- kija (akatsuki no yona),
- kobato hanato (kobato),
- korra (legend of korra),
- lapis fathalla (original character),
- levi (attack on titan),
- lord light (original character),
- minato arisato (persona),
- misaki yata (k),
- noel vermillion (blazblue),
- potemkin (guilty gear),
- regene regetta (mobile suit gundam 00),
- rory connor (original character),
- sans (undertale),
- setsuna f. seiei (mobile suit gundam 00),
- shin-ah (akatsuki no yona),
- shinoa hiiragi (owari no seraph),
- sion astal (lolheroes),
- slaine troyard (aldnoah.zero),
- souji seta (persona),
- tieria erde (mobile suit gundam 00),
- vietnam (axis powers hetalia),
- vivienne stanbury (bloodborne),
- wukong (league of legends),
- yukari takeba (persona),
- zelos wilder (tales of symphonia)
DUNGEON ♛ SALAMANCA TEMPLE
20 MARCH (NARCISSA) 2016
Once a grand place of worship for the ancestors of the Alfersa, the thousand-year-old ruins of Salamanca Temple returned to their full glory overnight. However, it also seems to be teeming with ancient reptiles long thought to be extinct. As the Heroes enter, it’s clear that the multilevel temple is a prime example of the artistic achievements of its time. The rooms are lush with plantlife that creeps in between the cracks of marble tiles and statues of Gladia with serpents at her heel, and the walls are covered in paintings and bas-reliefs depicting a famous epic about the Alfersa’s victory over all reptilian creatures.
The majesty of Salamanca Temple almost makes one fact easy to forget: it was most infamous as a site of magic… and human sacrifices.
Our Heroes know that there’s only one way to get out of here: find and defeat the boss!
Lisbrand I’m sure you’re all aware, to some extent, that in addition to the war with Noir, Blanc must deal with threats within its own borders. These are what we call dungeons, and we only have a basic working understanding of them. Think of them as natural phenomena. Your task is reconnaissance and retrieval of the mana cores believed to be hidden in the deepest part of the structure, but you will likely encounter resistance. [a gesture to her side] Secretary Verdoni has more details about the nature of the structure. Secretary, if you would. |
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Verdoni This is Salamanca Temple, a sacred and important site of cultural heritage to the Alfersa. Grand temples such as this were supposed to fill the devout with hope, but the Gladia of old was not always a benevolent goddess. Gladia’s Alfersan cult was infamous for its taboo sacrificial rituals. As a result, this temple is shrouded in frightening rumors and legends. Over the course of its bloody history, many atrocities were committed over the most trifling matters... The most famous is the tale of Moura Serpente. Perhaps you Heroes will have the chance to personally witness the truth behind these hallowed walls. |
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Lisbrand Our scouts are incapable of exploring the structure the way this task force can. Therefore, you will be the front line in this mission. Your issued magical weapon will grant you immediate access to the temple once you approach the entrance. [and just to be safe, she gestures again. some of the Blanc soldiers who have tagged along for support functions march their way towards the appropriate door] Base camp will be established just outside the temple, in the event that you need to leave the area. |
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Verdoni Which means that the Airy will be here for a while. Once you finish the dungeon, you are free to retire to your quarters. If you don't feel like riding the ship again, then walk. The journey to Caissa on foot will take a week at most. I suggest heading north to spend the evening at the city of Polgar. I suppose walking is a good thing for you Heroes; we will not always have the luxury of air travel. |
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Lisbrand We will be breaking camp in the evening to rendezvous with Airy, so if you are not out of the dungeon by that time, you will be walking back to Caissa. [a pause] But I expect a number of you will do so anyway. This country is on full alert, and traveling by foot should be relatively safe inside our borders, but I hope I don’t need to tell you to be vigilant. I will expect all members of the task force back in Caissa by Lathrya 8th. Heroes, move out! |
Basic info on the dungeon can be found here. Dungeon mechanics can be found here. All OOC questions about the event may be directed to the thread below.
When you enter the temple, the flooring is surprisingly weak — wait, no. That’s a trap. And those are your screams.
You land in what seems to be the vast and sprawling corridors of the temple’s basement: dark, dank, and full of rats. But it’s more than just that — the smell of blood is thick in the air, and every so often, you might hear cries of agony. Magic circles, dried blood on ornate daggers, and tables with unspeakable tools for keeping mouths shut and human limbs in place… something tells you this is exactly what Verdoni warned you about.
MONSTER ♟ Lizardman | ||
Weak against None |
Strong against None |
Immune to None |
Men cursed to roam Enprise in a LIZARD-LIKE FORM by the goddess Gladia. Some conspiracy theorists say they aren’t cursed. In fact, their kind was the first to inhabit Enprise before the Alfersa arrived on a giant spaceship! But locals will squint and silently judge if you honestly believe this.
These ANGRY, ARMORED lizardmen are equipped with BLADED WEAPONS and their surprisingly exceptional prowess in COMBAT. Their TOUGH SKIN and SHARP SENSES set them apart from your average human soldier. If you grab one by the tail, he’ll simply chop it off and grow one right back! But you might want to go ahead and take the risk — in alchemy, LIZARD TAILS are known for their regenerative properties. Their WEAPONS, SMELLY ARMOR, TAILS and LOINCLOTHS may be acquired as loot. |
Once you make it back to the first level where the laity worship, you’ll be met with... more lizardmen. But not all hope is lost! Find the switch on one of the many life-size Gladia statues to open the hidden door behind the altar and proceed. The switch’s location may vary for each party.
TWO ♙
Only the clergy may enter the higher levels of the temple. Before they do, they must wash themselves in the pools of holy water that flank the entrance. These pools are so rich in mana, bathing in them will even replenish your own. As you splash around, you realize you’re not alone. Red and black lizard-like creatures emerge from the depths of the pools with eyes alight with fire and smoke blowing out of their nostrils. Looks like they woke up on the wrong side of the bed!
MONSTER ♟ Salamander | ||
Weak against Water |
Strong against Ice |
Immune to Fire (except salamander fire) |
In Enprise, salamanders are not amphibians, but FIRE-BREATHING reptiles the length of crocodiles. They have sticky pads on their feet that enable them to CRAWL UP WALLS and LEAP on unsuspecting victims. We hope your spars with the feathered inhabitants of Airy prepared you for this.
When COOKED, a salamander’s MEAT can BURN ANYTHING that consumes it. However, it can only be cooked with SALAMANDER FIRE. It’d be wise to keep one alive to cook the rest. We suggest using the FLAME on the tip of its tail — less teeth and much safer. The SALAMANDER PARTS and MEAT may be acquired as loot. |
At the other end of the room, there is a door with… teeth? That breathing sound isn’t your imagination; the door is very much alive and will chomp at anything that gets too close. Time to get creative. Behind the door is a staircase to the next level.
THREE ♙
Among the rooms on this level filled with treasures of wines, weapons, gemstones and gold is a large shrine with an imposing 20-foot tall statue of Gladia, a thick needle, pieces of cord and a scroll rolled out on a raised pedestal. Written in old Chernovian are instructions in poetry that varies for each party: Heroes must make a necklace out of the eyes of snakes and offer it to the statue. Those who did their research will be familiar with this practice: by doing this, you are giving her all your bad luck and having her bless your journey ahead.
You’ll need all the luck you can get because the moment you finish reading the scroll with your eyes, hundreds of snakes begin to slither out Gladia’s eyes, nose and mouth.
MONSTER ♟ Alfersan Snake | ||
Weak against None |
Strong against None |
Immune to Poison |
The SNAKE PARTS and VENOM can be acquired as loot. |
Once the necklace is complete and offered to the statue, the statue will turn, revealing another staircase to the next level.
FOUR ♙
Men weren’t the only ones punished by Gladia. One thousand years ago, the priestess Moura grew envious of a higher member of the clergy, whom everyone preferred over the selfish, narcissistic Moura. What did that woman have that she didn’t? Consumed by these negative thoughts, Moura transformed the woman into a snake and chopped her into pieces for Gladia, praying that the goddess would hear her plea.
In an instant, Gladia answered: “All your life you have lived a lesser being, so a lesser being you shall become!” With these words, the goddess cursed Moura with a head of full of venomous snakes. Ashamed of her appearance, she locked herself up in the temple to fully devote herself to Gladia. They say that Moura lives up to this day, waiting for Gladia to grant her salvation...
As our Heroes enter a large, circular room at the top floor, they will see a desolate young woman muttering the prayers beautifully inscribed in gold leaf on the walls. Olive skin, pointed ears and amber eyes — there’s no doubt that she is Alfersa. As she raises her head and meets their eyes, she greets them with an eerie, twisted smile.
And so do the snakes in her hair.
BOSS ♟ Moura Serpente | ||
Weak against Fire |
Strong against None |
Immune to Poison |
![]() PRAYING to Gladia — even if by just talking or asking her for anything — will grant you a temporary RESISTANCE TO POISON. MOURA’S ARMOR and TOMES ON STATUS MAGIC may be acquired as loot. |
You may exit the temple by going back the way you came or jumping out the hole Moura’s serpent made. Falling to your death won’t be a problem — the giant serpents of the temple see you as their new masters. They will catch you and let you hop off their backs once they reach the ground.
FIVE ♙
Salamanca Temple is in a secluded area, so the Airy is parked at an open meadow. Walking back involves cutting your way south across the jungle and crossing the river. We hope you brought a map and a compass! Both are available for purchase on the Airy. The Airy will leave for Caissa on the evening of the 20th. It will arrive in Caissa on the 22nd.
For those who want to explore, the jungle gets thicker as you head north until you find winding stone paths that lead to the city of Polgar.
LOCATION ♟ Polgar | ||
![]() Although Polgar is a city relatively untouched by Blanc’s technological advances, it remains one of the country's largest urban centers due to its TOURISM. The city is home to the ALFERSA, a matriarchal society similar to that of the Amazons, in which men are often relegated to housework and manual labor. Most Alfersa believe that machines are no replacement for good hard work and prefer to live alongside NATURE, though small clockworks and machinery do exist in certain parts of the city. TROPICAL FLORA blankets Polgar and its architecture. There are many TEMPLES and SHRINES here dedicated to Gladia, Lathyra and Oubliette, all well-kept as the Alfersa are proud of their heritage. For the gods, their faith does not waver. Some of their festivals last entire months, with the celebration moving from shrine to shrine in resplendent procession. Polgar is also a popular tropical GETAWAY; its spas, resorts, restaurants, hot springs and brothels are all well-known and high-class, staffed by beautiful men and women and catering to all preferences. |
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Oi! Why would I joke around at a time like-- [hurk. a hand shoots to his mouth as he tries to swallow down the strong urge to throw up again. uuugh he needs an antidote, but he's going to have to worry about that later]
[when the feeling passes, he speaks up again]
-- at a time like this? [gestures to Kija, who read the text from over his shoulder]
Tell her I'm being serious.
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IT EXISTS
Asuna stays in her spot because SHE IS LIVING STONE. Her eyes dart between Yata and Kaito/Kija a few times.
Kaito is also looking a little green. If either of them kiss Yata, they might get sick. Not that kissing Yata is sickening? Probably. what ]
I can hear you just fine! [ She's embarrassed so she replies hotly from her spot, stamping a foot.
]
... Kija-san, please check and see if he's serious.
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Like, literally. He is a rock. ]
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[ And the reluctant, nervous look on Kija's face should indicate that there's no way he's joking about this himself (not that Kija ever jokes about anything). Now, there's one other pressing matter that they ought to address.
Who's going to be the one to do it?? ] What shall we do now?
[ He definitely wants to help his friend, but it feels so inappropriate to kiss someone without their permission. Not to mention, it's so embarrassing!! HE DOESN'T WANT TO DO THIS, PASS. ]
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[Yata's rock hard abs are more pressing right now. he shakes his head, dispelling the guilt from his mind almost immediately, and turns towards Asuna and Kija once again]
We can't just leave him like this, so someone's gonna hafta give the guy a kiss on the lips.
[and then, almost immediately]
Asuna-san?
[YATA IS NOT A CUTE GIRL KAITO PASSES TOO]
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[ SHES NOT BEING GIVEN A CHOICE?! ASUNA WANTS TO LOG OUT!!! ]
Wha-- me?! I...! [ Look, she wants to help Yata as much as Kija and Kaito but they don't understand. It's her first kiss. ITS HER FIRST KISS. HER MAIDEN HEART. It's not supposed to happen after defeating a dungeon boss and while being covered from head to toe in snake guts. It's not supposed to happen when the reason she's doing so is to save a friends life. ]
M-maybe the boss... since she did it...
[ MOURA IS DYING AND DEAD also no. And the way her heart is racing isn't from leftover adrenaline. ]
No, that will probably make things worse. Rrgh! [ PACING. It really has to be her. They can't leave him here while they look for someone willing. She looks at Kaito and Kija again. Then Yata. WHY IS IT ALWAYS YATA.... did those weird dreams actually mean something? She inhales deeply and then holds her breath. Okay. EXHALE and stare at her feet.
This could be worse. And she wants to help, she said she would bring him back. Making sure everyone makes it back alive is top priority. ]
I-if I do this, I want you two to promise me two things! Not a word will be said about it again. And another...
[ what is it ]
Don't you dare peek or watch.
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When Kaito brings up Asuna, Kija looks to her hopefully. Of course!! She'll save Yata!! He's still wondering if they're together, anyway, and if they are, he wouldn't want to kiss Yata in front of his gf!!
Once Asuna makes her request, Kija accedes to it immediately, bringing his hands to his eyes and turning away. It's the only way to save his homie gangster ... ]
Y-Yes, of course! Kaito, you turn away as well!
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I won't say a word.
[as easy as it may be to tease someone for this whole situation, Kaito says that earnestly. and when Asuna requests no one watch, he spins around to show her his back and bury his nose back in the tome picked up from Moura]
[you can do it Asuna!1 save our princess!!]
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When they both turn she faces the princess thug, gathering all her courage. Her first kiss is going to be one where the other person probably won't even remember. That's good, right? That means she'll be the only person who witnessed this. in that sense, it doesn't even really count.
Still, her heart is sinking. Not because Yata is the worst person in the world to kiss (she can think of others). She throws one more look to Kija and Kaito that's nervous and unsure, and then waits to wake up one last time in her bed in Q209. ]
Please work. [ She doesn't have to hold his shoulders or close her eyes but SHE DOES as she moves her face right in front of his. Then she leans forward...
If someone wants to peek she won't see it.....
Wait how should she do it? Quickly? Stay until he's back to normal? How much pressure? What kind of kiss does it have to be? It said simple but there's so many different types--
Nevermind her lips are touching his stoney ones. ASUNA IS KISSING YATA. This is probably what kissing a statue is like. ]
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So when he can fianlly move his face, Yata blinks blearily at the world. ]
Mm...
[ HE'S ALIVE. ]
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It worked! Yata, you have returned to us! I was afraid you would remain petrified forever!
[ Where would they even put him ... ?? ]
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Ha! I can't believe that worked. Welcome bac--
[he cuts himself off]
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[. . . okay everyone else is going to have to do the "welcome back, Yata" thing because Kaito needs to brb to go be sick in the temple corner]
[POISON IS CATCHING UP WITH HIM]
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But as soon as she hears (feels......against her mouth) Yata's mumble, her eyes openly widely and she steps back far enough that if someone were to look in on this group, Asuna would look like the odd one out. Which is fine.
Still, she does feel relief that he's okay too. That it wasn't for nothing. She can't believe that a kiss on the lips is a cure. It's like a fairy tale thing. Didn't that happen with a princess? Yata is a princess, hah. Haha.
Wait, does that make her his prince?
But a fist presses to her lips now and she's left blushing at the ground, only giving Kija a half-hearted scowl that he thought Yata would be petrified forever. She wouldn't have kissed him OTHERWISE. Don't look at her. ]
Welcome back. [ Asuna mumbles but partly hopes Yata doesn't NOTICE HER over here close to Kaito in the corner.
Ah, he's sick. She's seen enough gross stuff that his sickness doesn't both her that much. She just walks over and pats his back. Get it all out, Kaito.... ]
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[ People he's only known for less than a month are glad that he's back... wherever he went. People who aren't Homra. He'd have the same reaction too, but... This is a little overwhelming. And confusing! He's back to being a living, breathing human being, but he remains in his spot, somewhat shaken.
First, he should get his staff out of Moura. Blood covers the metal as he pulls it back... Gross. ]
Hey Kija, what happened?
[ In the distance, he thinks he hears Kaito gag. ]
What's with him?
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And so were you! You were turned to stone! If Asuna had not kissed you, we would have lost you forever!
[ Way to spill the beans, Kija??? What's new with this guy. ]
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I'm. . . okay. . . I'm--
[AND THEN]
[KIJA SPILLS THE BEANS]
[and Kaito, knowing exactly how awkward this could get very quickly, stands up straight and whirls around to ~gracefully~ change the subject]
W-we're glad you're okay, Yata! Seriously. Now how about finding that exit?
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[ KIJA WHAT THE FUCK!!!!
Kaito no matter what you do, Asuna marching over to Kija with FIRE IN HER EYES and a deadly aura. Maybe it's her mana manifesting around her...
She's pissed, either way. ]
Ki~ ja~ saaaan~
[ That's a scary way of saying someone's name. Her smile is -1000000 degrees.
Not saying anything else, but RED DOWN TO HER NECK, she covers Kija's mouth from behind and drags him off in a headlock before he says anything else. She's probably messing up his beautiful mullet. ]
We'll look for the exit. Please work on recovering, you two.
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[ But Kaito doesn't look so good. He's worried about Asuna too. She looks so red. If Asuna hadn't what the what now? He didn't catch what you said there, Kija. Asuna dragged him away too quickly... he'll ask her later. ]
You don't wanna pick anything up before we go? Asuna, you wanted that gem, right? And Kaito, what about that sapphire? Kija, what do you want?
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Eh -- No-- [ A whimper is all he manages to get out before the shorter girl grabs hold of him, clamping his mouth shut with her hand. He doesn't think he's ever felt such terror!! Sometimes it feels like ... every girl except his beloved Yona is mildly terrifying.
And his beautiful hime cut mullet is indeed in disarray.
Off he goes, being dragged away by Asuna and looking absolutely stricken with fear. No!! What's going to happen --!! ]
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I wouldn't mind grabbing the sapphire on our way out.
[he holds up the status tome he had tucked underneath his arm]
But I'm also definitely taking this.