[WORLD ONE | UVI ATTACK]

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Who: The Uvi and coven members
Where: In and around the city land of Aimintas
When: Day 32 & 33
Open/Closed: Open to All

For coven members who haven't been in Aimintas very long, the panic of the Palai the past few days may seem like overkill. The day goes by rather quietly and Aimintas looks like a ghost town throughout the morning and most of the afternoon. Not one Palai can be seen, with shops closed and the roads virtually empty, aside from coven members. It isn't until the sky is turning a nice shade of pink that things begin. Observant people who may be gazing up at the ocean will see the very small dots in the sky that begin to approach at a very quick speed. If you're outside, you may get to see the Uvi up close -- but perhaps not for very long. The Uvi have rubbery bones, and they hit the dirt in a curled up position, unrolling themselves and leaping up on long, scaled legs. The shortest Uvi might come in at five feet tall, but most range from six to seven. They're lithe and gilled -- you may think they want to rely on stealth, but the sound coming out of their gills is very loud and raspy. There's no way you can't hear them coming as the ominous and rapid noise follows them everywhere. Some of them are walking around empty handed, eyes scanning and striding up to buildings, banging on the outside and observing the inside of the house as much as they possibly can. Others are carrying large, bleached tools made of fish bone and teeth. Some look like long blades, while others look like long axes. These are used for cutting into doors and other violent tasks they feel the need to complete. A ▢ If your character is wandering the streets, whether of their own ignorance or because they're part of the team trying to protect/negotiate with the Palai, they're very likely to run into one of the Uvi. While left to their own devices they'll only be focused on sniffing out Palai, but they're committed to going after anything they see alive and moving. If your character confronts the Uvi, they better be prepared for an attack. B ▢ Alternatively, maybe your character is caught outside and ill-equipped to handle the Uvi. Running is an option! ...But they better be able to run fast. Maybe your character gets lucky enough to run into someone who can help them, but they'd best hope they find each other fast. C ▢ Your character may also be committed to love and justice, fighting the forces of evil with good. It's very unlikely that Palai blood goes unspilled tonight, but your character may be able to prevent it as much as possible. Just be warned: if they confront the Uvi who are trying to break into a Palai house, they're going to be in for a fight. D ▢ Other characters may already be hiding, whether in the coven house or with Palai in their own homes. They'll hear the Uvi's harsh, gasping breathing before they see them, but if they do hear that raspy noise, they'd better be quick thinkers. Whether the Uvi visiting turns into a brawl or a blood bath, eventually the Uvi will return to the ocean with Palai bodies in tow. At around 4 AM, the Uvi begin to shriek, some making noises that are too high pitched for most ears to hear. From the sky, large flying fish descend from the sky and find their masters. The Palai are hoisted onto the back of these creatures and they take off, flying back into the ocean. E ▢ If your character is committed to defeating the Uvi, they may want to try and target the large fish they'll be flying out of. It's possible to kill them in the air, but watch where they fall. They're incredibly large -- larger than the sharks and bigger fish that have fallen out of the sky before. They can also be killed on the ground, but you'll also have to do with their protective Uvi owners. F ▢ Maybe your character is more into the idea of following the Uvi back home. It's possible! Once the Uvi breach the ocean, they swim fast through the dark water for miles and miles. The journey is treacherous, and some may stop the trek to attack in the water where they're more at home. If your character makes it to their lair, they'll find that it's a dense wad of seaweed that stays static in the ocean. The Uvi are used to the toxicity of the leaves, but trying to enter means touching these leaves that leave large, skin-melting welts as they grow and burst. G ▢ Wildcard! How will your character handle this violent and volatile situation.

Comments

[goodlistener]

[in better times, jeanne could smile—being in the midst of a battle is no occasion to chat lightly. she turns her head to check on haru, and now her face is revealed, as well.]

Are you all right, Haru? Do you have any injuries?

[mapsio]

Just a few scratches, it's nothing to worry about.

[She takes a deep breath, and instead of standing behind Jeanne she stands behind her. Making sure to keep an eye on their rear while Jeanne had an eye on their front.]

We need to make sure that the Palai hiding around this area can get to safety.

[goodlistener]

[even the thought of only scratches on haru draws some concern; she could cast healing magecraft, to at least cure that. but it's important to trust one's allies. frowning slightly, jeanne reluctantly but firmly nods.

her attention should be directed towards the area in front of her, and her sides. she watches the struggling uvi before her, willing to allow haru to protect her back, and at the same time peers into the scenery with her advanced eyesight. anything could be a sign of hiding palai or a way to access them inside.]

... Of course. Have you spotted any out in the open? If the Uvi are here, they must have sensed their presence close by.

[mapsio]

The reason those Uvi were attacking is because I passed off a group of Palai to someone else. Instead of going after the Palai...they just came after me instead. So that is why I'm here. Forgive me for being a little bit reckless.

[It seems like Haru would have willingly fought on if Jeanne hadn't showed up.]

We should probably carefully comb this area.

[goodlistener]

Very well.

[it's a solid idea—it's similar to what she would have advised they do, anyway. although:]

You weren't being reckless, you were protecting innocent lives— Look kindly upon yourself for your courage.

[fighting the uvi, even after all that, with intent to still cause as little harm to them as possible is something that should be commended.

jeanne steps forward, swinging her flag into an attacking position, and threatens the uvi she'd knocked to the ground.]

Will you retreat? Or do you insist on fighting?

[mapsio]

[ She is going to stick by Jeanne's side through this part of it as well. Any Uvi surrounding them... Haru will heft her ax into an attacking position. Though it could be easily flipped to the blunt side. She still refuses to do more than knock the wind out of them. ]

It would be wise to retreat without harming anyone else.

[The Uvi don't seem to make a move to attack them at least?]

[goodlistener]

[jeanne is perhaps more willing to outright spill blood—not out of some crazed desire to do so, but her flag has a spear tip for a purpose. at times, combat is the only reasonable option. she pokes the point of the spear at the downed uvi, now.]

Yes, we would prefer you do this. Choose quickly. Remaining motionless is the equivalent of forcing me to act.

[mapsio]

[The Uvi seem to back off at that. The air the two of them are creating is very fearsome. Haru is only willing to spill blood if it becomes necessary. Pointless bloodshed isn't what she's about.

After a moment, the Uvi around them scurry away.]

Cowards.