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Mayfield Mods ([personal profile] mayfield_mods) wrote in [community profile] mayfield_rpg2012-09-04 12:44 pm
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event: portal four | the mountain



The fourth portal, as might be expected, can be found atop the hill known as Makeout Point. The other side of the portal isn't altogether that much different from the side you're entering from, save for the thicker trees and somewhat darker lighting.

The other side of the portal is significantly colder than the Mayfield side; frost covers the ground, and although it's not quite freezing, you'll want to bundle up. A glance at the sky reveals what you might have been dreading: glitch holes, in varying size, litter the skyline. The sun is hidden behind a set of thick clouds, creating a melancholy atmosphere.

The landscape around you is relatively flat, and you can't see too far beyond the forest ahead of you. It isn't until you turn around, facing the portal that you entered from, that you see the rising slope of the ground. The mountain rises high, higher than you can see from its base. There's a rough, primitive path heading up its slope, and for now simply hiking will be sufficient. As you get further, however, simply walking won't be enough: you're going to have to climb...

Somewhere, closer than you might prefer, a single wolf howls, and is shortly joined by more.

Better get moving.
hawkeward: (all that you can't leave behind)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-04 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hawke has tried to resist the urge to go through the portals. Really, she has; she's spent the past three days sitting on her hands and biting her tongue and staying out of trouble. Today, though, she can't help it. She has to go through that portal. This time, though, she's being smart. After what happened at the carnival, there's no way she's going anywhere without another set of hands. Or two.

As she steps through the portal, she's grateful that her armor keeps her pretty warm - it's cold, even for this time of year. Pulling her hood over her head, she takes a moment to get a good look at her surroundings. Forest on one side, mountain on the other, frost on the ground, holes in the sky. Welp.]


Sundermount this certainly is not. [Despite everything else, her voice is upbeat and cheerful, though her mouth twists into a frown when she hears the wolves howling.] Ah, and I see we aren't alone.
donttellmetheodds: (color me interested)

[personal profile] donttellmetheodds 2012-09-04 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry too much about the animals.

[Gah, it was cold. And Corran was wrapped up in these Jedi robes that barely blocked out the wind. The only thing good going for him was the stormtrooper chestplate which kept the core of his body comfy, at least.]

There are ways of warding them off without bringing them any harm.
hawkeward: (pic#4505566)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-04 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
So I've heard, but killing them is often easier, in my experience. Then again, my experience is a little... different from all this.
donttellmetheodds: (you wanna play pilot)

[personal profile] donttellmetheodds 2012-09-04 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
If they come around anytime soon, leave it to me. But don't let your guard down either way. I've never tried certain things against wild animals so who knows if it'll work.
hawkeward: (pic#4505568)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-04 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I get the feeling this isn't simple survival skills you're talking about.
donttellmetheodds: (force push is unavailable)

[personal profile] donttellmetheodds 2012-09-05 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
It's a Jedi thing. We can leave it at that.
hawkeward: (excuse me wtf r u doin)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
Jedi? [She frowns.] Actually, no, don't bother explaining - it'll just go over my head, I'm sure. I'll just assume you're another kind of mage and be mildly jealous of your various talents.
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donttellmetheodds: (color me interested)

[personal profile] donttellmetheodds 2012-09-05 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
It's not really...magic. And don't be jealous.

But do you mind if I stick around? For some reason, wandering around alone doesn't exactly seem like a good idea.
hawkeward: (pic#4505618)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
All right, I'll only be jealous if you start turning into a dragon. [a pause] But it's close enough to magic, isn't it? It's all the same to me, anyway.

[She shakes her head.] I get the feeling there's more than just wolves waiting for us out there, so the more the merrier, I say.
donttellmetheodds: (you wanna play pilot)

[personal profile] donttellmetheodds 2012-09-05 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
Never seen a dragon before so we're safe.

Thanks for that then. I'll owe you one later.
hawkeward: (pic#4505569)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Never? Lucky you. They have awful breath.

Oh, don't worry about it; it's for my benefit, too. [She waves a dismissive hand at him.] I'm Hawke, by the way.

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3wayforjustice: (Keep us all dumbed down)

[personal profile] 3wayforjustice 2012-09-04 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[He just wanted to keep Hawke out of trouble. Was that so much to ask? was it really so much to ask that he didn't end up flinging himself into a blighted portal after her?]

[Apparently, yes, it was.]

[He ends up staggering after her, cursing as cold slices through his coat, chills his hands, and makes him hunch double. Perfect. Just bloody perfect. Exactly where he wanted to be right now.]


You have the worst ideas in the history of bad ideas. Have I ever mentioned that?
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[personal profile] whowhatwhy 2012-09-05 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Nathaniel, on the other hand, is at least somewhat prepared for the elements. He'd noticed Hawke eying the portals for some time, and he'd be lying if he said he wasn't curious himself. So, he took it upon himself to raid the closets in the house for anything suitable, and pack up a bag- in addition to the coat and heavy boots he's already wearing.

This sort of reminds him of the old days, following the Commander (or Champion, in this case), into parts unknown. Ah yes, the sounds of the local wildlife and Anders' bitching were already bringing back memories.

And of course there are wolves. Maker, he'd really love a bow right now. He shifts the bag and reaches for the hatchet he pilfered from the Fire Station. ]


Please, Anders, be a little louder. I don't think the wolves heard you.
hawkeward: (yes i would like to be a dragon)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Once or twice, perhaps. [She grins at Anders.] I think this is one of the better ideas I've had lately, personally.

[She pats both men on their shoulders before stepping forward, toward the mountain path.]

Nowhere to go but up, I suppose. Come along, you two; it'll be just like old times.
3wayforjustice: (Oh yes sure fine do whatever.)

[personal profile] 3wayforjustice 2012-09-05 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
I could be. Don't tempt me.

[At least the town returned one of his staffs, a while back. So he has something to use as a walking stick.]

[He makes a face, but follows after Hawke, doing just that. Though he does glance back, just in case those wolves make an appearance.]


"Just like old times", is it? Somehow, that's not particularly reassuring.
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[personal profile] whowhatwhy 2012-09-05 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
I'll take up the rear, then, shall I? [ Got to keep the healer safe, in any case. Besides, the path isn't really wise enough for them to walk side by side. ]
hawkeward: (lovable scamp)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a plan. [Yes, best to march single file. She unsheathes her daggers and stalks up the trail, keeping a slow, steady pace. The dog runs out in front of her, apparently having decided to play leader.] If you see any wolves... I don't know, you can just start yelling, or However you wish to warn us.

[Heh heh heh. Is this going to be a long hike up that mountain?

Yes. Yes, it is. Especially for Nathaniel.]
3wayforjustice: (Take what's left of me)

[personal profile] 3wayforjustice 2012-09-05 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
Take whichever you wish. I certainly won't stop you.

[Since there is still the little bit of jealousy there, and this way, he gets to stay nearer to Hawke. Neener neener. Though, more seriously, she's much more likely to get herself into trouble than either of them.]

[He trudges along behind her, half wondering when some Dalish Horror or ancient Abomination is going to leap out at them. Or when they'll run into Mayfield's version of the Deep Roads. All possibilities seem likely.]


... Yes. Do so. I'm not certain Howe we'll survive without due warning.

[This is for the wolf comment, you jerk.]
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[personal profile] whowhatwhy 2012-09-05 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ DAMMIT ANDERS. He's not trying to steal your woman. Nathaniel is content to roll his eyes and follow behind, until the puns start.

Then he's trying really, really hard to kill them with a glare. ]


Are we really doing this?
hawkeward: (oh come on that joke was hilarious)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-05 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Of course we're doing this!

[By "this," Nathaniel means hiking, right? :'D She looks over her shoulder and calls out to him with an innocent, sing-song tone of voice, before flashing a bright smile at both of them. Oh, this is going to be fun~]

Howe else are we going to get up this blighted mountain?
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let me know if this is a problem

[personal profile] logic_and_magic 2012-09-06 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
Do you always sound so cheerful when it is this cold out?

[Oh and howling...]

And when there are wild animals about?
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hawkeward: (brb being a badass)

it's fine!

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-06 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
I like to maintain a positive attitude. [She rolls her shoulders and tilts her head, listening to the howls.] Getting all pessimistic won't help matters, though I'll admit I don't like that sound very much.

yaay

[personal profile] logic_and_magic 2012-09-06 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
[He's just giving her a look as he just draws out his black sword strapped to his side.]

Well, we should be careful on how we tread then. I think most people do not like being eaten, I would assume it hurts.
hawkeward: (assassin is born)

[personal profile] hawkeward 2012-09-06 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
No, being eaten isn't fun at all. [It's almost like she's talking from experience.] If it's just wolves, we should be all right... but it's never just anything, is it?