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QUESTS/EVENTS
Torrential downpours cause localized flooding and many upset cats. Along with these frequent rain, from gentle drizzles to heavy rainfall, there seems to be a flux of Magicka drawn in particular to water sources. Occasional jet streams of warm air make narrower tunnels harder to navigate. On occasion, the rain intensifies, becoming howling storms with sleet or large hail. However, the temperatures overall are a little warmer, with snow and ice in temperate caves somewhat receding.
Monoceros is the room furthest South. This room is filled with powerful swirling winds that seem to form out of nowhere - when in truth, near the ceiling are several vents that feed hot air into this room. The cool air from the tunnel entrance reacts with the hot air, forming a persistent whirlwind howling through this room. The air is dry, and sometimes it is weak where other times it is strong enough to knock inhabitants off their feet. As a result of the whirlwind, deep gorges have been carved into the floor of the room. Many use this room to hone their skills, magically or physically, against the endless ravaging zephyrs.
LOCATIONS
The Gorge
Winding trenches carve through the floor, providing shelter from the winds within their tall walls.
The Twister
In the heart of the room, a wild twister is fed by the swirling winds. It remains bound there by the wind, desperate for escape.
The Platforms
Ledges near the ceiling, reached by winding paths carved in the walls, are warmed by the hot air vents.
May 03 2021, 04:20 PM (This post was last modified: Jun 13 2021, 05:40 PM by Researcher.)
MAGICKA LEVEL 100% RESTORED TO 100%
THELABORATORY
Science above all.
Introduction
Welcome to the Laboratory. Today's your first day.
The Laboratory is a secretive, lawful neutral organization dedicated to the study of cave phenomena. While there are no species requirements, the ability to hold objects is highly encouraged. They are led by Researcher and live in Monoceros along the banks of an ancient river.
Rules
1.Science above all. Including ethics. 2. That being said, we are not cruel. Needless harm to test subjects, aggression towards coworkers, or using dangerous materials for personal gain are all reasons for expulsion. 3. Listen to your Managers. Discussion is allowed, but do not sneak behind their backs. 4. The Laboratory must stay secretive. Don't share sensitive information with outsiders for they may use it to rip off our hard work.
Group Life
The Lab is a collaborative community dedicated to learning and experimenting on the properties of the caves. Their activities center around four goals:
1. Chronicling the history of Origin and its precursors, 2. Studying cave features, lifeforms, and natural events, and their underlying properties, 3. Testing the limits of magic, and 4. Using this information to advance technology, provide education, and increase the standard of life for animals around the cave.
Lab employees have fluid and personalized jobs covering all aspects of research. The only categories are: Managers, the leaders of the group; Professionals, all those who work in some way for the Lab; Assistants, the young or inexperienced who help out; and Test Subjects of whom experiments are tried upon. The latter do not have to be members and may volunteer, be bribed or forced in instead.
Members are incentivized by the promise of free food, shelter, and a stable, quiet home away from gemkind, making it alluring to those without a place to stay. It isn't premium real estate, and the food is just mashed bugs and grass harvested from Monoceros, but it does the job fine. Rule-breakers are often revoked food and board privileges if not exiled entirely.
