[Closed] Wayfinding: The third one (Heavy Downmoor)

[dripdrive]

Who: Emmet and Anasui
What: Wayfinding: Heavy Downmoor
When: Mid-late October (Basically after Emmet gets back from his other Wayfinding)
Where: The 'Second Archives' of Heavy Downmoor
Warnings: To add if it comes up

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[Heavy Downmoor is the only one of the three locations Anasui hasn't visited before. While some may consider that a disadvantage, Anasui thinks that it'll make his Wayfinding even better, since he has to rely on the terrain for directions and not memory or instinct. On the way to the flood basin, Anasui will mutter about a landmark he notices, making a mental note to check if it corresponds to an existing landmark that had previously been documented.

The storm is thick and heavy, and despite having left at what should have been an optimal time, it's pouring. Anasui frowns, looking up at the sky as the brunt of the downpour hits his Light Screen and rolls harmlessly off. Having been warned about the dangers of Heavy Downmoor from both Lum Guild members and Volcarona themself, Anasui has been practicing his Light Screen and was currently projecting it over himself and Emmet. However, despite his best attempts, they're still getting wet as the wind tosses both rain and snowflakes their way.]

I hope the fucking Archive has a decent roof... I'll be pissed if we're expected to make maps in the rain.

[The water in the flood basin churns ominously, as if responding to Anasui. Anasui glares at the water as if it had said something offensive and then kicks a wet stone into the basin.]

Comments

[dripdrive]

[Anasui's grateful for Emmet's light. While he could spread the gaps in his wings and constantly release light in the form of Lumina Crash, Will-o-Wisp is far more convenient. Plus, it's warm, and while a thick coat of feathers does help, it can't compare to the warmth of the fox fire. It lets him focus on keeping the Light Screen up and the task on hand.]

Hmph. True. But it's still a pain carving on a slippery surface. We have a lot to write because we have a decent number of landmarks...

[Anasui looks away from the water towards the structure too. He can't see much more than Emmet but it's at least reasonably close by. Even while taking the time to ensure they don't slip, it looks like a fifteen minute walk at most.]

Let's get a move on then. Before it gets worse or lightning starts up.

[outbounds]

[ Emmet huffs a little bit of a breath. ] At least we have the landmarks. Yup. Better than in certain parts of Icefall, where it is just snow, snow, and more snow, and things can get buried or just shift.

[ Navigate by triangulating based on the mountain ranges in the distance, except not even that is necessarily reliable because of the odd discrepancy of how they appear from afar not matching with how they do from a closer distance... at least the mountain passes are easy enough to follow. ]

But you are right. Full speed ahead? Have been relatively lucky with the storm so far but there is no need to test that by staying here too long.

[ They can maintain their current efficiently brisk pace or speed it up; Emmet knows that Anasui can keep pace with him either way. ]

[dripdrive]

Ugh, don't remind me. Getting through there the first time was a pain. And whatever isn't snow is ice.

[Anasui has no love for Icefall Lake and its surrounding area, considering he and his team fell through the ice and was swept away by a current the first time they were there.]

Yeah. Forward or whatever. [Anasui is equally confident that Emmet can keep up with him so he moves a touch faster. He's mindful about the terrain though, and he makes sure that he's not at risk of slipping. Eventually, the second Archives come into view, and while the wind and rain is close to becoming snow and ice, Anasui ensures his Light Screen shield is up to protect them both until they get inside.].

Bah, I'm sick of Heavy Weather...