un: Shroud | voice

[whiteshroud]

WHO: Shroud (aka Jun)
WHERE: Network
WHEN: Forward dated to November 15th/16th!
WHAT: Call to arms
WARNINGS: Dragon

[Just recently got out of the Spirit Realm? Thought your troubles were over? Guess again! Because over the network, there's that modulated voice that's been heard a few times, and never good reasons]

I've heard Kaisou has undergone a number of trials these past few weeks. I commend your strength and tenacity. However, there is one more trial I must ask assistance with, should you be willing.

There is a great Earth dragon that needs to be dealt with. He was once a man like many of you, but over the many years he's long lost his sense of self. There is no cure to what ails him, so it has been been requested that he be sealed away so he may find rest. But in order for me to perform such a ritual, he will need to be incapacitated.

That's where you come in. I require capable fighters capable of fighting against a large dragon. He is the size of a building, has power over the Earth element, and will no doubt wish to rampage. I'll cast a spell that'll keep him confined to one area, but it'll require all my focus so I can't assist in the fight beyond that.

Should it go to plan, he will be transported to Kaisou this weekend, so you have a few days to prepare. Anyone who fights will be paid $1000 and any medical expenses resulting from the fight will covered.

Thank you.

[This is a call out post for the Zhongli Player plot! If you wish your character to participate in the battle, go ahead and sign up! The log for it will go up this weekend]

Comments

voice: un: darkSlayer

[kowase]

...Strangely enough, fighting against creatures that are the 'size of several buildings' is something I believe I have done in a past life of mine.

It may even be a specialty of my family.

I am not in the habit of speaking for others, but I can promise that if it is aid you need, we will be there. Dante, Nero and I will not shy away from such a fight.

[whiteshroud]

Ah, you must be one of the Spardas. I've seen and heard of your family's capabilities.

Your help would be truly appreciated. Your family as well.

text | un: kissmyash

[switchaxe]

what the FUCK

[whiteshroud]

What?

Video | UN: lunae

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Dan Heng has been wondering if such an announcement would be made. Now his question has been answered. He sighs softly before giving his response to Shroud just as he did Zhongli.]

You will have all the skills I have to help meet this challenge. My spear's blade is sharp enough to pierce dragon scales, and I have mastery over water as well, should it come to that.

[whiteshroud]

[He's not surprised to see Dan Heng volunteer. It is his family after all]

Thank you. Your aid will be most appreciated.

text / un:otterfan4131973

[godmaker]

Your spear must be of spectacular make.

un: shadeshift

[sunforging]

Ain't gotta worry none 'bout payin' me, mate. Done this same thing plenty've times.

...There really nothin' t' be done but seal 'em? No bringin' him back to himself?

[whiteshroud]

Are you sure? Hard work deserves compensation.

There isn't. Different solutions have been sought out through the years, but to no avail. Perhaps in the future something will be found and the seal can be undone, but until that time...

voice; un: blade

[unreachableside]

[Blade's tone is low and almost mocking but that's his natural tone of voice so don't think about it too hard.] It's about time. I was starting to wonder if something like this would ever show up.

I have an assortment of weapons ready for those who are willing to take him on: longswords, shortswords, shields, maces, daggers, glaives, and some armor. The majority of it is enchanted with Wind magic so it will be able to pierce that dragon's natural armor. The armor will be more resistant to his attacks, too.

Getting all of this forged in a month wasn't easy, and it wasn't cheap either. Let's make it count.

[a pause]

I'm going to test my new mechanical armor, too. I'll try to stay out of your way.

voice; un: shadeshift

[sunforging]

I've got an alright stock myself as well; ain't much enchanted an' it's mostly swords n' half-baked gunblades, but it's razor sharp on top of bein' right durable. Can make somethin' custom in a hurry if anybody's lackin' for options somehow.

[whiteshroud]

[He recognizes that username: Dan Heng's old flame. And... wow what a first impression]

You sound very prepared. Were you told of this mission earlier?

Mechanical armor? You mean like a mech?

[onahairtrigger]

... Honestly, come to think of it, might not be a bad idea for me to grab some armor at the very least.

text / un:otterfan4131973

[godmaker]

Blade. If it is who I suspect, I must advise you to not engage.

un: fortuneclovers

[medicgunner]

[This guy was on the boat trip too? Damn, Zhongli knew a lot of people.

Nonetheless, her answer was obvious.]

I'm in. I'm the Order's primary healer in town, but I can also keep the guy's attention off you so you got time to cast.

I promised him I'd help, I'm not about to turn my back on him.

[whiteshroud]

[Ah Eunie. The one who he borrowed the uniform from]

Thank you. Your help will be appreciated.

But by keep his attention off, what do you mean?

un: shineon; video

[onahairtrigger]

[... Hm.]

Probably a good idea for there to be a healer on hand, right? Count me in.

[whiteshroud]

Mm, it'd be best to have a few healers there.

Thank you.

voice, un: yaksha.

[alatum]

[ for a good few moments there is nothing but the sound of wind, xiao spends this time looking over the post a few times before he finally speaks: ]

I will be there to help subdue him.

[ there is emotion to his voice, a waver that isn't normally present. he cannot help but wish it didn't have to come to this, that there was a way to return azhdaha to his former self, that things could return to how they had been all those years ago.

it is unfair how he remains sound of mind, of body, and azhdaha crumbles. ]

It will not be a easy fight, be sure that you are all ready.

private voice

[medicgunner]

... You gonna be alright, love?

un: violetsmoke; voice

[infezione]

... I probably wouldn't be much use in the actual fight, but I can help with keeping civilians away from the area, if more hands are needed there.

[whiteshroud]

Keeping civilians away is more than enough help. We want to avoid getting anyone caught up in the fight that does not wish to be there.

Thank you.

voice / un: otterfan4131973

[godmaker]

What is his name.

[whiteshroud]

As per my contract, I cannot disclose such personal information.

[He knows the Order could be watching the network. ]

Voice; UN: Inazuma

[eiternity]

I will lend my aid.

I recently helped fell the dragon in the city center. With my powers returned, I am more than up to the task.

[whiteshroud]

That's quite a feat, I heard it was Yamata no Orochi himself.

Your help would be appreciated. Just remember, we're looking to incapacitate, not kill.

voice: UN: hotgoss

[bebest]

Hi, Mysterious Hooded Figure of Mystery (TM)

[He can't see the wink, but Zulius is definitely winking at the screen. WINK WONK.]

I'm not like, the BEST fighter, but I can teleport a whole group of people in and out of places. SO there's that!

[whiteshroud]

[God not you.]

I'm sure that'd be helpful. Fugo and Ash could probably use the help keeping civilians away.

Voice; un: Opera_Ghost

[not_a_possum]

Oh! I could help! I used to kill things for money in a past life!

...except not giant things, generally, and I'm not sure if guns or small flames would really help against a dragon...

Oh! But I do remember fighting a giant fish...wait, no, I got swallowed by a giant fish and had to be rescued, that's right...uh...

On second thought, I don't think I can actually help with this fight.

[whiteshroud]

[......... 💧 ]

You know, there are people working to make sure no civilians get caught up in this, perhaps you could help them.

[IT FEELS SAFER THIS WAY]