Third Black Wave: Electric Boogaloo

Asmodron

To collaborate all the events, musings, theories, shouts, changes, and so forth occurring in the third black wave, i've made this thread.

What has happened so far:

- Fragments around the world turned out to be from the boundary stones keeping the Tsol'teth back.

- Barrier broken, Tsol'teth back.

- All cities now have a shield around them to keep the black tide back.

- Tsol'teth crusaded and sucked up the essence from all god shrines...except Twilight and Deucalion (suspiiiicious).

- Avatar raised for Tlalaiad.

- An unknown ally apparently assisted the Tsol'teth.

As for the event, i've so far loved it. Excited to see where this goes.

I'll post future shouts, happenings and discussions as needed later.

Shub

Some logs of the world emotes would be very appreciated, I failed to capture them at the time. I'd like to re-read the earthquakes, fragment appearances, and nishnatoba action in particular. Especially the part where the planes were split open at the start of the battle

Asmodron

I have some that were sent to me, I'll see if I can grab them to toss them here.

Asmodron

A faint tremor rumbles through the earth beneath your feet.

A collapsing mountainside becomes the doom of a merchant train, burying them forever beneath an avalanche of stone and snow.

With a roar the ground bucks and heaves beneath you in a third earthquake, all balance lost in a sickening cascade of cracking sounds as concussive force causes the earth itself to ripple, its surface tension sundered.

A hissing noise echoes in your ears, a strange tugging upon your soul as a flicker of violet light burns across your vision, accompanied by bizarre fragments of jagged stone.

Cooper

I'm a huge fan of sharing IC event info OOCly like this, especially when the event is still ongoing and not everyone has the same info.

(Please don't ruin event stuff by posting it on the forums, or at least wait until after it is over)

Asmodron

Cooper said:

I'm a huge fan of sharing IC event info OOCly like this, especially when the event is still ongoing and not everyone has the same info.

(Please don't ruin event stuff by posting it on the forums, or at least wait until after it is over)

...er it's the sharing of world-wide messages and a discussion of the event itself.

...No one is grabbing sensitive information or spoilers to flaunt here. It's merely a discussion.

Many threads in the past, both here and in other IRE forums, do this. It...isnt what you're trying to project as some major issue...

Shub

There is a whole giant thread for RP logs, I didn't think asking for copies of the things we had all seen would be a big deal. I'm sorry I wont do it again.

Cooper

Shub said:

There is a whole giant thread for RP logs, I didn't think asking for copies of the things we had all seen would be a big deal. I'm sorry I wont do it again.

No rule against this, I just think it is much more fun to find this stuff out in the game instead of on the forums, and would encourage others to avoid this! 

Asmodron

Cooper said:

Shub said:

There is a whole giant thread for RP logs, I didn't think asking for copies of the things we had all seen would be a big deal. I'm sorry I wont do it again.

No rule against this, I just think it is much more fun to find this stuff out in the game instead of on the forums, and would encourage others to avoid this! 

No one is saying to somehow stop RPing. This is merely to showcase excitement and discussion about the on-going game event. As stated, this is done very often. I understand you have a personal issue with mentions but...that doesnt really mean this aggressive stance should be taken.

I know many in Achaea that wished they saw the messages or shouts and feel they are being left out of some of the flavor of the event.

Since this seems to have upset you so much, i'll simply add a spoiler mention to the title, so that those that would not want to know, would at least be warned I guess.

Korrok

I'm also looking forward to End Game. Don't ruin it with those spoilers! 

Event news is so slow, wordy, and embellished and I'd like to stay informed so I know how to fight Thanos when I log in. 

Asmodron

Attempted to use a ritual to destroy a shrine. painful results.

Thank you for entertaining me up there! XD

Ailea

Only thing I would really add is that this is the fourth Black Wave, not the third. 

Asmodron

Ailea said:

Only thing I would really add is that this is the fourth Black Wave, not the third. 

It's very debatable.

Technically this is considered the third official black wave. The release of the monstrosities after the fall of Seleucar was more of just a side-effect of the cataclysm that took place, and less of an actual invasion.

Shub

"(The Coalition of Sapience): The clan channel crackles and sputters, before 

abruptly dropping into silence."

I thought that was a really nice touch

Skye

I have to go to work. I want logs of this you hear me!? Like word for word logs

Shirszae

Shub said:

"(The Coalition of Sapience): The clan channel crackles and sputters, before 

abruptly dropping into silence."

I thought that was a really nice touch

I see you and give you this:

(Cyrene): The city channel crackles and sputters, before abruptly dropping into silence.

Tesha

(Brainstorming ideas to take down the Tsol'teth)

(Party): Secret says, "What if you gifted it to her?"

(Party): You say, "The Staff? To Ama-maalier?"

(Party): Secret says, "As in, just let her hold it for a while."

(Party): Secret says, "It reacted violently towards Castomira Brangwin and she was only part Tsol'teth."

(Party): Secret says, "These are just educated guesses, really. According to the histories, Princess Catarin rather, just, flung it towards Castomira and then there was an explosion of white and black and gold and she flew away bleeding in the guise of a raven."

... hmmmmmmm ...

You give the Staff of Nicator to Gattan'bahar.

Rushing forward with little warning, Tesha thrusts the Staff of Nicator into Gattan'bahar's arms.

You have been slain by an eight-legged goblin.

(awkward pause)

You say in a mellifluous voice, "Oh. Huh. You didn't explode."

...

The unyielding tones of Gattan'bahar exude preternatural conviction as she calls out, "The weapon of the line of Nicator has fallen into my grasp. Terrin'tuuran has command."

...

Unbearable pain crushes your soul, and you collapse; darkness reigns as you swim in and out of consciousness for untold time, until you finally return to the waking world. Only a dim beacon of light grants promise, and you cautiously raise yourself from the floor and clumsily lurch ahead, toward reprieve and the promise of life.

You extend your hands and recall all of your artefacts.

(nothing)

(Party): You say, "Is Gattan'bahar still alive?"

(Party): Atalkez says, "Yes."

Gattan'bahar tells you, "I am not fool enough to try to wield this particular weapon, but your gift will serve the meld well."

You tell Gattan'bahar, "Castomira was severely wounded simply by getting grazed with the Staff. It stood to reason that a Tsol'teth would suffer more."

Gattan'bahar tells you, "We learned our lesson with the fall of the blue fang."

You tell Gattan'bahar, "Mm. It would seem so."

You tell Gattan'bahar, "Did it wound you, at least?"

Gattan'bahar tells you, "In a manner of speaking."

Oops.

Skye

Lmao

Also, y'all tsol'teth bitches better be paying for what you take. I don't want to come back and find you dining and dashing.

Lenn

Though it's less impressive than fighting or killing them, I'm happy with this outcome:

This album is around five inches on a side. The outside is bound in brown leather, and four dividers sit in side, supplying room for five images.

It weighs 1 ounce(s).

It bears the distinctive mark of Lenn.

An album of preservation is holding:

"image542808"                           a frozen image of Kaama'lier

"image391154"                           a frozen image of Trusad'an

"image100038"                           a frozen image of Terrin'tuuran

"image300772"                           a frozen image of Gattan'bahar

"image544392"                           a frozen image of Hailqas'an

It contains a total of 5 items of a max of 5.

It will reset to you.

Atalkez

As your power reaches its peak, you will the end of Kaama'lier to come to pass.

A spiderweb of cracks begins to race across the form of Kaama'lier. As he opens his mouth, grey

light pours forth along with a unearthly keening shriek. The cracks widen, the ineffable glow 

building until in a single brilliant flash Kaama'lier is eradicated from existence.

You have slain Kaama'lier.

As your power reaches its peak, you will the end of An'maal to come to pass.

A spiderweb of cracks begins to race across the form of An'maal. As he opens his mouth, grey light

pours forth along with a unearthly keening shriek. The cracks widen, the ineffable glow building 

until in a single brilliant flash An'maal is eradicated from existence.

You have slain An'maal.

CHEATED SO HARD
https://ada-young.appspot.com/pastebin/gN0Gyf7u

Shub

Now you're going to make their next processing list

Cyr

Preternatural conviction overcomes Gattan'bahar as she silently petitions The Genesis for destruction of a shrine of Phaestus.
Coalescing from nowhere, miniature waves of the Black Tide emerge to engulf a shrine of Phaestus, washing it from existence.

A cold celebration of intelligence and persistence, this shrine to the meld stands impeccably

symmetrical. The strange, glassy obelisk of stone near reverberates with an exudation of power and 

yet casts no shadow upon its surrounds.

It weighs about 375 pounds.

Zhedan

Loved tonight's event. It was kind of a bummer though, a lot of older players (400+ years old) have been squishing the RP out of the event. I'd try to react as Zhedan, in awe, terror, or whatever fitting emotion one would expect by seeing the largest city-state conquered by foreign enemies, only to hear "Meh, don't worry this happens every 100 years or so." We should all be freaking out to some extent IC, or at least using the opportunity to apply our ideals towards a solution. This isn't global warming folks, it's not fake news, the Tsol'teth are real, and no matter what you have seen in your IC years, I think you would still be uneasy at the very least. 

That small rant aside, I love the event overall and look forward to seeing what the Tsol'teth hold next for us. It's been great to work with players from other factions, as that's not an opportunity I'll have again for awhile I imagine. 

Atalkez

Shub said:

Now you're going to make their next processing list

I was on the first list.

I second the rant about people being stupid about it. Gavriil and that guy that shoted about plot armor, imo, should be severely punished. Being an idiot is one thing, but forcing others to listen to your idiocy at a time that ICly should be terrifying, just sucks.

edit: I’m not even an RP stickler and that stuff pissed me off

Tasus

Atalkez said:

Shub said:

Now you're going to make their next processing list

I was on the first list.

I second the rant about people being stupid about it. Gavriil and that guy that shoted about plot armor, imo, should be severely punished. Being an idiot is one thing, but forcing others to listen to your idiocy at a time that ICly should be terrifying, just sucks.

edit: I’m not even an RP stickler and that stuff pissed me off

It's true, he hates RP. He killed me when I was Dauntless, and when asked why he said 'Dauntless bb'. I lol'd and rolled with it, though! @Atalkez thanks for the official welcome to the Dauntless!

Tesha

Those shouts were really jarring, for sure. The event was a lot of fun - battling the tsol'teth felt super hopeless with their balance-free attacks and their immunity to ret. I am definitely curious about how/why Gattan'bahar wasn't even injured by the Staff considering what it did to Castomira and I hope we get to find out! I'm obviously a little bummed it didn't work as planned, but who knows what's still to come.

I was losing the staff in a bit over a week anyway, so I'm glad I got to end that particular part of Tesha's story in a meaningful way. I just hope something more (positive) comes from it than "oops", lol, Tesha's never going to live this down!

Yen

I'm hoping Cyrene gets some fancy Tsol'teth architecture out of all this.  Starting to get jealous!

Zhedan

Tesha said:

Those shouts were really jarring, for sure. The event was a lot of fun - battling the tsol'teth felt super hopeless with their balance-free attacks and their immunity to ret. I am definitely curious about how/why Gattan'bahar wasn't even injured by the Staff considering what it did to Castomira and I hope we get to find out! I'm obviously a little bummed it didn't work as planned, but who knows what's still to come.

I was losing the staff in a bit over a week anyway, so I'm glad I got to end that particular part of Tesha's story in a meaningful way. I just hope something more (positive) comes from it than "oops", lol, Tesha's never going to live this down!

Story ending:

Two looming figures emerge from the shadows above Targossas, beckoning Gattan'bahar forward.

With a simple nod, Gattan'bahar steps forward, thrusting the Staff of Nicator into the Silverveil.

A violent crackling consumes the silence across Sapience as the Silverveil begins to freeze over.

An ominous silence ensues as the Eusian Falls come to a frigid standstill. 

...

Rally Point

ql
You move sluggishly into action.

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You move sluggishly into action.
As you walk onto the slick ice, you slip and fall on your back.

Perma-retardation on Targossas. Payback! 

Babel

There is no room to 'no-sell' the Tsol'teth, given what they've just done and their historical penchant for doing much, much worse.

Those who choose to act that way should be approached the way they're presenting themselves: as absolute lunatics.

Asmodron

That event was such fun.

Sad i didnt get a kill but managed to fend off kaama-lier for over 8 seconds. Good enough for me.

Now I can use this catastrophy to RP some fun in Hashan ^_^

Penwize

Yeah, I have to say this event is pure awesome now that it's ramped up.  Looking forward to seeing where this goes, but it's had some amazingly memorable moments already.  To everyone responsible for this event, you're all awesome and I you.  I have missed events like this so much.