The Excavation Challenge.
This an OPEN SL for all Students of the IAP. Because competition is one of the methods utilized by the IAP to progress its young students, it is not rare for these sorts of challenges to be given throughout a given school year. Some are individual challenges and others are team based. This particular challenge falls into the latter category.
First and foremost, I want to make it clear that this is not a linear SL. Because this SL is primarily a thread based play and could take a few weeks to get through, I don't want you feeling like your character is 'tied up' and can't interact with others throughout the setting, such as in the RDI, the Marketplace, etc. I enjoy an in-depth story as much as anyone, but I also never want you to feel like your character is so busy that they can't be played. Feel free to run your character as you wish in live play with the Excavation Challenge as a background story until it is completed.
Also, The I.A.P. Superintendent will make appearances throughout the SL, though this only as a narrator and overseer. There shall be no direct interaction with the Sup, but don't be surprised if in the middle of one of your threads you find a post throwing in loop holes and sharp turns.
A little background -
The Institute is always excavating areas in and around the Southern Glen in search of rare and lost magical items, artifacts and stone. There is actually a more sinister reason behind all of this, though the public stance is that the Institute is simply exploring lost pockets of arcana that have built up throughout the glen over time. Different groups are arranged periodically to lead the excavation, with upperclassmen/women at the head of multiple squadrons to oversee the procedures. The organization is military comparable, with strict guidelines meant to be followed at all times.
Of course, there is a great deal of danger that comes from such deep unearthing, with everything from tunnel collapses to fissure eruptions - not to mention the possibility of shattering a celestial heirloom or breaking the seal of a forgotten vampiric vault. Students are encouraged to act wisely, and not give in to curiosity or temerity.
Where the story begins -
The story will begin with all active students brought into the central auditorium to be addressed by the Mastema himself, Arkon Daraul. The school has come across nearly three score of magical gates leading into the four layers (Khalas, Chamada, Mungoth, and Krangath) of Gehenna. Arkon wishes for the planar threshold to be crossed and then three tasks completed. One, the forearms of the NYCALOTH acquired with claws in place. Two, for an observation orb to be embedded around the nearest Yugoloth fortress, cathedral, or city. Three, once these tasks have been completed each group will return through the gate in which they arrived and crash it.
There will be 15 squadrons total (14 of them will be NPCs). Each squadron will be composed of four teams , each of which have a team leader and a second in command. Teams are NOT competing against other teams in their own squadron, but against other teams that make up the other squadrons.
This is a contest, with all squadrons competing against one another to be the quickest squad to complete their tasks and destroy their gate. To the winners goes a magical enhancement, an item of recognition, as well as bragging rights pertaining to this particular achievement.
Your squadron (Storm Sabre) is overseen by Sorceress Fleur Rousseau, with the team breakdown listed below.
Alpha :
Tiatari - Team Leader
Albion - Second in Command
Quillyan
Vliss
Blizzard
Zeta :
Brais - Team Leader
Faetha Numidor (NPC) - Second in Command
Ozalynne
Esteban
Akemi (NPC)
Omicron:
Angelica - Team Leader
Xera - Second in Command
Myraddin Numidor(NPC)
Kish (NPC)
Mystriana
Omega:
Damien - Team Leader
Mercedes - Second in Command
Ivinia
Uziya Grazuul
Quinnon (NPC)
Please use this thread to ask any questions OOC. Each team will get their own SL thread. Something along the lines of The IAP ? Gate Crasher (Alpha Team). I?d like to hit the ground running on this, so please remember to communicate as much as possible. This story is intended to push the limits of your creative boundaries, so please don't be afraid to think outside of the box and put your character on display for everyone to enjoy. Interaction between both the students and the story is highly encouraged, the fun in this SL will revolve around your involvement!!!
This an OPEN SL for all Students of the IAP. Because competition is one of the methods utilized by the IAP to progress its young students, it is not rare for these sorts of challenges to be given throughout a given school year. Some are individual challenges and others are team based. This particular challenge falls into the latter category.
First and foremost, I want to make it clear that this is not a linear SL. Because this SL is primarily a thread based play and could take a few weeks to get through, I don't want you feeling like your character is 'tied up' and can't interact with others throughout the setting, such as in the RDI, the Marketplace, etc. I enjoy an in-depth story as much as anyone, but I also never want you to feel like your character is so busy that they can't be played. Feel free to run your character as you wish in live play with the Excavation Challenge as a background story until it is completed.
Also, The I.A.P. Superintendent will make appearances throughout the SL, though this only as a narrator and overseer. There shall be no direct interaction with the Sup, but don't be surprised if in the middle of one of your threads you find a post throwing in loop holes and sharp turns.
A little background -
The Institute is always excavating areas in and around the Southern Glen in search of rare and lost magical items, artifacts and stone. There is actually a more sinister reason behind all of this, though the public stance is that the Institute is simply exploring lost pockets of arcana that have built up throughout the glen over time. Different groups are arranged periodically to lead the excavation, with upperclassmen/women at the head of multiple squadrons to oversee the procedures. The organization is military comparable, with strict guidelines meant to be followed at all times.
Of course, there is a great deal of danger that comes from such deep unearthing, with everything from tunnel collapses to fissure eruptions - not to mention the possibility of shattering a celestial heirloom or breaking the seal of a forgotten vampiric vault. Students are encouraged to act wisely, and not give in to curiosity or temerity.
Where the story begins -
The story will begin with all active students brought into the central auditorium to be addressed by the Mastema himself, Arkon Daraul. The school has come across nearly three score of magical gates leading into the four layers (Khalas, Chamada, Mungoth, and Krangath) of Gehenna. Arkon wishes for the planar threshold to be crossed and then three tasks completed. One, the forearms of the NYCALOTH acquired with claws in place. Two, for an observation orb to be embedded around the nearest Yugoloth fortress, cathedral, or city. Three, once these tasks have been completed each group will return through the gate in which they arrived and crash it.
There will be 15 squadrons total (14 of them will be NPCs). Each squadron will be composed of four teams , each of which have a team leader and a second in command. Teams are NOT competing against other teams in their own squadron, but against other teams that make up the other squadrons.
This is a contest, with all squadrons competing against one another to be the quickest squad to complete their tasks and destroy their gate. To the winners goes a magical enhancement, an item of recognition, as well as bragging rights pertaining to this particular achievement.
Your squadron (Storm Sabre) is overseen by Sorceress Fleur Rousseau, with the team breakdown listed below.
Alpha :
Tiatari - Team Leader
Albion - Second in Command
Quillyan
Vliss
Blizzard
Zeta :
Brais - Team Leader
Faetha Numidor (NPC) - Second in Command
Ozalynne
Esteban
Akemi (NPC)
Omicron:
Angelica - Team Leader
Xera - Second in Command
Myraddin Numidor(NPC)
Kish (NPC)
Mystriana
Omega:
Damien - Team Leader
Mercedes - Second in Command
Ivinia
Uziya Grazuul
Quinnon (NPC)
Please use this thread to ask any questions OOC. Each team will get their own SL thread. Something along the lines of The IAP ? Gate Crasher (Alpha Team). I?d like to hit the ground running on this, so please remember to communicate as much as possible. This story is intended to push the limits of your creative boundaries, so please don't be afraid to think outside of the box and put your character on display for everyone to enjoy. Interaction between both the students and the story is highly encouraged, the fun in this SL will revolve around your involvement!!!