Week one

[letsplayamod]

You've all met Athena, and she's made her point quite clear. She's fully committed to making this world better, and you're the ones who agreed to lend a hand. Something she's obviously quite thankful for.

It's really not so bad around here. Despite the sky, and the state of the land, things are fairly calm. You've got plenty of time to get used to it, and each other. Maybe this'll be easier than it seems.

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cw: mild self harm, possible discussion of it

[necromants]

[The discussion with Athena has given Zvei quite a lot to think about, as has the others' discussions with her, which he was paying very close attention to. As a result, he's been remarkably quiet and withdrawn since then, preferring to spend time in his room away from everyone else.

But that's no longer the case, as he's out and about late at night(? it's hard to tell here) and looking through all the information present on the statues. He's probably looking at yours when you approach, and he holds up a hand in greeting.]

Good evening! [Is it evening??] That was quite a bit of information to process, wasn't it?

[He still seems remarkably chipper and upbeat despite the uncertainties of our situation... And while we're at it, he definitely looks nonhuman. Red irises with slit pupils, one eye with black sclera, small pointed ears, and fangs... Yeah, he's definitely not human.

Or maybe you're out even later, where you'll find him buried in a pile of scrolls in scroll storage. This is new home now. He is never leaving. Do we need to sleep as gods?? Well he's going to find out the hard way. Except he seems to be taking a break from reading right now (seriously, there are So Many scrolls here) and currently is messing around with a knife. He pricks his finger and hums a bit to himself as bright magic spills from the fingers over his other hand to seal the injury shut.]

Curious... I'll need to test this further. Does this only extend to healing, I wonder? Or is all of my magic sealed...? A larger injury would be better to test this hypothesis, but I'd rather not cut myself open if said hypothesis is correct... Ah, and there don't seem to be any monsters around for testing the rest of my magic...

[He will just keep rambling on to himself without noticing (or perhaps caring) that you are here now. Do you want to interrupt?]

scroll storage

[literarybehemoth]

...

[uhhhhhhh]

...I would say you ought to, ah, take it on faith, but given the possibilities here...

[necromants]

I'm not a man of faith.

[He's a man of SCIENCE, obviously. But you know what's more interesting than his own healing magic? A talking cat. So he'll set the knife down and lean an elbow on his knees (yes he is sitting on the ground like a heathen, thanks for asking) before propping his chin on his hand.]

I'm sure you've already received numerous questions about this, but if I may ask, what are you? You don't seem to be a monster.

[like..... a literal being called a "monster" not........ eh, whatever he doesn't feel like clarifying.]

[literarybehemoth]

Neither do I, but it was hard to avoid the turn of phase.

[hehe.]

...In any case, I am a manul. For what it's worth, the closest thing we have to humans where I am from are apes, so me being a talking cat is not particularly unusual where I am from. At a certain point, I am certain everyone here will understand this.

scroll storage

[pariunt]

[Well. At least one of them has some sort of healing spell. Though Astarion does seem fascinated that there was no incantation needed to use the spell. How curious.]

Perhaps we should wait a while before it comes to bloodshed, hm?

I'd hate to see someone like Athena get pissy.

[She's already freaky enough in how often she changes appearance.]

[necromants]

[Zvei looks up, expression unchanging from the easy smile.]

Oh come now, it's just a prick. I could heal from far, far worse.

[...]

Well, usually. It seems there may be some sort of block on my magic, as it feels... sluggish. As though the flow is partially restricted, rather than fully blocked as it can be with some spells. Those have a tendency to wear off in time, though, so perhaps it's merely a matter of arriving in this world causing some sort of issues. Regardless, I should still prove to be a fairly capable healer, should the need arise.

[That was a lot of words to say "idk what's going on but it's probably fine". Welcome to dealing with Zvei.]

[pariunt]

My spells have similarly been compromised, though I'll admit I don't know any curative magic.

[He's absolutely not a fan.]

I honestly don't know what to make of it.

scroll storage 1/2

[rockymountaindie]

[ Alright let's explore a little more, what's in this roohmygod— ]

H-h-hhheeey, hey, whoa—!

[ Alex swoops in, reaching for the knife while also, like, not wanting to get close? At all? Boy's at war with himself. ]

Wh-what're you doing, careful with that!

2/2

[rockymountaindie]

Lemme see-

[ He looks to address the prick, the injury he just saw, but-

Oh. Uhh. Well. It looks like it's...closed?

Hm. ]

...You...had this under control the whole time. Didn't you.

[necromants]

[Zvei's expression doesn't change at all from the casual smile; if he's surprised at all by Alex's sudden appearance and approach, it doesn't show.]

That I did! I never cause a wound I cannot heal.

[Is that true?? Ehhhhhh, who cares??]

I was merely testing a theory; it would seem my magic is behaving oddly and I thought it best not to ask anyone if I could cut them open.

[This is said jokingly, but it is 110% not a joke. He literally had to stop and consider whether he should or not.]

we are all scroll storaging

[fillets]

It really is quite the dilemma to find oneself in.

[ uh she LIVES to interrupt, there's a whole-ass boss baby in this scroll room now and she looks like a kid in a candy store. ]

Do forgive me for interrupting... but your abilities are blocked, I assume? Not entirely, of course, but just enough to ensure you knew something was off.

we're all nerds here(?)

[necromants]

[hello child, welcome to godhood and also whatever nonsense this conversation is about to be!!]

Aha, someone in the same predicament, I assume?

[Do not underestimate small children, they can absolutely be just as powerful as adults. Not that he actually knows how to talk to kids, so he's just addressing her as he would anyone else. Which is probably a good thing in this scenario, but y'know.]

Correct. Not to brag or anything, but I am quite the capable healer, and yet it feels like my healing magic is being restricted in some way. The flow isn't quite what it should be, but it isn't entirely blocked off like a spell would be capable of doing. It's a very strange feeling!

[fillets]

Well! I've no intention of bragging, either.

[ Which is a yes to the powers thing! ]

Especially not if we're all at a disadvantage. [ She taps one finger to her lower lip, considering. ] How to describe it... yes, flow is a good word, I think. Picture one's energy as a brook running through one's body. It's not as if a dam has been made, now is it? Nor is it that the source itself has dried up. It feels more like a branch has been deliberately dropped in a narrow spot, and it's impeding the proper motion of things. Muddying the waters, so to speak.

scroll storage, cw: injury discussion

[psychonductor]

[Crito’s never been one for reading, but to be fair, there wasn’t a lot to read in the underworld aside from train manuals - which they wrote themself.

So they stand here, pulling out scrolls absentmindedly, not really knowing what to do with them, until Zvei starts talking to himself.]

Oh, gee. You’re gonna want to be careful with that; hit a wrong vein or artery and - fsshhhhhhh. [They make a little spraying motion with their hands.] Then there’s no coming back from that!

cw: injury discussion continued

[necromants]

Oh believe me, I'm well aware!

[He isn't bothered at all by the interruption or the wording, instead nodding along easily.]

I've spent the past... [...counting on his fingers??] seven-ish years as a dedicated healer, so I'm well aware of what sorts of injuries I can heal and which ones to avoid! I would never dream of doing anything to myself I wasn't certain I could heal.

[psychonductor]

[Well, they suppose that’s fine then!]

If you’re a big healer, then, how come you’re the God of Death?

Scroll Storage

[sweetsynergy]

[Oh, huh. Vanity doesn't seem put off as she watches this.]

Interesting. is that something you could always do, or is that new?

[necromants]

[Zvei looks up from where he's sitting on the floor (like a heathen), but he doesn't seem startled or surprised to be joined like this.]

My usual set of abilities from home. I am a rather skilled healer - usually. My magic seems to be partially blocked in some way, which would make healing particularly large injuries difficult, if not outright impossible. At least, that's what I'm assuming giving the feel of it, though I'm unable to test such a hypothesis right now.

[sweetsynergy]

Oh, more "magic," I see.

[Sure sure, but she'll play ball at least a little because this is interesting, and also Svei seems less head-in-the-clouds mystical about it all.]

Is that something you were born with, or a skill you learned?

Statues

[cannotunravel]

It was. Nothing too unexpected -- although I'd have liked actionable instructions on how to get started with our shared goal...

[Well, perhaps Athena is letting them acclimate to this place before getting started]

[necromants]

[Ah, miss Goddess of Determination... Quite the interesting profile.]

Oh, agreed. It seems silly to have left us without that, though I suppose none of us thought to ask...

[A bit much to take in all at once, so perhaps Athena just wants to let us settle in first. Zvei has never been fond of sitting idle, though.]

Though I'll admit, I'm not quite sure how my "domain" will be of help.

["Death" is a little ominous and counterintuitive for bringing life back into this world, isn't it??]

Scroll storage because it's just a party in here I guess!

[taintedfayth]

[Seymour just watches this display silently, not wishing to interrupt until Zvei has finished whatever it is that he's going to do. And when "whatever it is that he's going to do" turns out to be healing, Zvei's response doesn't come as the slightest bit of a surprise to him. So it isn't just affecting him, then...]

Your healing is weaker.

[It's a statement rather than a question.]

nerds! nerds! nerds!

[necromants]

Mhmm, so it is.

[Hello, Seymour! Zvei doesn't seem particularly bothered or surprised about being joined, and he twirls the knife in one hand idly as he continues. He's surprisingly adept at it, so he's not accidentally (or intentionally) slicing himself here.]

I noticed that something about my mana felt off and needed a willing test subject to see if I was correct. Even so, I cannot determine the exact extent of the drain on my usual healing capabilities... and it seems ill-advised to test it as thoroughly as I would prefer.

[Sigh!! No fun for Zvei...]

scroll storage

[tripartites]

[ well, sayo was doing her best to look for something—anything—both legible and halfway interesting, but okay, that gets her attention when she sees the glow of magic. ]

Magic... works, here? Simply as that? [ with unrelated witnesses??? from how he's talking, it's not whatever ability he has as a god, she thinks. ]

[necromants]

[Hiya, Sayo, Zvei doesn't seem particularly bothered or surprised at being interrupted, and instead he flicks a finger and a short blast of light comes Sayo's way...!! Don't worry, it's just a mild healing spell. She might feel a little tingle in her arm as it hits, but it does little since she isn't injured.]

Yes it does! Granted, my magic is generally capable of much more and healing greater wounds, but I cannot test the limits of that right now.

[Not without a volunteer, at least!]

I can tell that something isn't quite as it should be with the flow of mana, so I would like to study the differences... but I suppose we'll just have to try not to get too badly hurt, just to be safe.