bottlecaplogs | Akech-All for October

Who: Akechi, quest partners, and YOU!
What: Various quests + one OPEN prompt
Where: Various locations
When: Throughout October
Warnings: Borb in a cloak

Woodn't You Know It - Cedric;

[It hardly surprised Akechi that Mightyena would choose him as Cedric's... tutor. Setting aside his high standing in the guild, he's one of the only birds among their lot. And, seeing how Akechi's had over half a year to accquaint himself with the ways of guild life, a simple quest like this shouldn't be an issue at all.

Plus, as birds, they have the advantage of flight to make transporting supplies more manageable.

So, as they make their way through the forest, Akechi scans their surroundings for viable wood. For the sake of extra preparedness, he's brought a basket with which they can carry their load.]

I doubt they're expecting as much as they would from larger birds, but we should still try to make a good impression. How used to aerial movement are you?

Geistly Behavior - Archnemon, Anasui;

[How did Akechi end up in this situation?

Obviously, he was going to attack the ghosts. He has the type advantage, and the fall is a pivotal season for harvesting crops...

But Anasui and Archnemon are both psychic types. Ergo, they are weak to ghosts. Ergo, Akechi is the only one without a type disadvantage. Though, Anasui is a bird, and psychic types are known for their variable moves...

Still, to be safe, he's whipped up a Tailwind to enhance their speed, and has chosen to take to the front of the pack to divert ghostly attention.

Speaking of which, there's some giggling from the pumpkin patch.]

All right. I believe that's our cue...

Intimidation Tactics - Kinger, Chara;

[It had to be tunnels...

Fortunately, as a resident of the Spire, Akechi is used to navigating the terrain. There's less room for vertical movement, but just enough for him to comfortably hover and ascend ever soo slightly. As he often does on missions, he's whipped up a Tailwind to hasten their search.]

Bear in mind that Tailwind only lasts a short duration. I can reapply it, of course, but we'll want to take advantage of our boosted speed in case we encounter inteference.

[The tunnels have calmed since the fog receded, but there's always a risk out here.]

OPEN - The Molt;

[Unfortunately, not all is well despite Akechi's hard work this month. Typically, corvids molt in the summer, and he has shed feathers on occasion, but now? Now, he's itchy, he's patchy, and he's decided that won't do.

Which is why he's going around in a cloak, still carrying out his business. It may look a bit silly, with his round shape, but he can be found in all his usual haunts: perusing the Archives for research, training in the Spire, and perching in high places for the sake of perching.

It's a bird thing.]

[ooc: Open to prose or brackets!]

Threaded | Flat

[Cedric is trying to not feel like he's been reduced to cheap labour. Yes, of course he understands that he's low-ranked because he just got here, but what kind of a royal sorcerer collects home-heating fuel? Nevertheless, he carries his avian form with dignity, standing especially straight upon Akechi's question.]

Actually, I'm quite accustomed to flight. I used to turn myself into a raven all the time when Wo- [He stops himself with a wince.] ...When I needed to collect ingredients myself. But I must admit, I've never had to carry anything as large as wood in such a form.

[For the record, he, too, is observing their surroundings, if only because these lands are still very new to him. But he's also quietly wondering to himself just what size of wood they're expected to get - presumably not sticks, but surely not whole logs either, right?]

[How did Akechi end up in this situation? Well, there was a non-zero chance it was because he saw two Psychic-Types signing up for the same mission and didn't want them to die. Anasui is here because he's good at fighting and even had a good track-record fighting a variety of ghosts despite his typing. He's more than happy to stand behind Akechi though, ready to switch with him at a moment's notice.]

About time. Bastards wasting my time keeping us waiting.

[Anasui takes a deep breath and looks down to 'Hatenna'. Support moves first? Or should he start with just shining various lights on the poor ghosts and seeing what hurt?]

[Kinger is fascinated at how the Tailwind not only literally gives them wind at their backs, but seems to make all of his movements feel a bit more smooth and quick. He whips his mycellium tendrils around experimentally.]

Are these tunnels usually dangerous?

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Geistly Behaviour

Intimidation Tactics