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shardmods ([personal profile] shardmods) wrote in [community profile] shardbond2025-01-12 11:55 am

WEEK 1






You awaken to a blinding flash.

Your head feels heavy, your memories foggy, and as you struggle to recall where you are and what you were doing, you hear the sound of something large and heavy moving behind you. Whatever it is - machinery of some sort, you can tell that much right away - it doesn’t seem hostile; merely a massive machine going about doing something down far, far below you. You can see it - through the cracks of the floor you're standing on, and the steep drop off the side. At least there’s a railing on this path to keep you from falling down there?

No matter which way you look - up, down, or out straight ahead of you - there’s endless paths and structures, as though you’re standing in some sort of massive building. You look to your left and there’s a broken section of wall revealing open space - strange, since you aren’t wearing anything different, yet you’re still breathing just fine.

A loud ping! catches your attention, followed by a few more. As you turn around to find the source of the noise, you’re led to a rundown computer terminal. It looks ancient, untouched, and dusty, and yet there’s a message in bright green standing against the stark black contrast of the monitor.


/// L O A D I N G . . .
Oh good, you’re awake.
Hi, I don’t have much time, so please pay close attention.
You’re the only ones who can save this world - all worlds, maybe.
Thank you for agreeing to help.
For now, please practice your new abilities and try to work together.
I’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible.


It feels familiar, like maybe you've experienced something similar before, despite the fact that none of you recognize this place. What's going on here? What have you gotten yourself into?


AWAKENING


Your memories leading up to your sudden arrival in this place may be foggy. Even if they aren't, you certainly don't remember how you got here of all places. And where exactly is here? Well, inside of some sort of massive structure that expands outwards, backwards, downwards, and upwards. Every direction you look, there's plenty of building to be seen, whether it's walkways over the abyss (but thankfully with mostly sturdy guard rails) or stairs and ramps leading up and down to new floors, or even rooms that don't seem to hold much of interest. All of it is rundown, worn and in desperate need of some dusting.

Before you sits the terminal, a sturdy computer set into a pillar with an old-fashioned and dusty keyboard. The green text remains bright against the black background, with a cursor indicating that you can input text, if you'd like. You may try to communicate with whoever's on the other end at any point in time during the week, though you may not receive the answers you're hoping for.

Not too far away is a carefully-arranged group of supplies. You'll find plenty of non-perishable food, blankets and bedrolls, clothes in your sizes that are plain but acceptable, and some basic supplies - things like rope and matches and flashlights, but no weapons or anything you could use to defend yourselves. You'll also find a large room nearby that happens to have several bathrooms and a fairly large communal shower. Despite being rather old and dusty, they do work... though the water never gets above "not freezing". Sorry about that.

Looks like you'll have to settle in, as there doesn't seem to be any way out of this strange structure.

EXPLORATION


It's likely that your first thought will be to explore. Why not? After all, there must be a way back home, or at least a way out of wherever this is. Traversing the structure is fairly easy, as even if a path is blocked by rubble, you'll find another one going in a similar direction somewhere nearby. In fact, the entire place seems to be rather pointlessly constructed - hallways that lead to dead ends, paths that loop in circles for no reason, and far, far too many stairs.

If you're lucky, you'll stumble across rooms with some basic supplies. They won't have any food or weapons, but you'll find some dusty fabrics and blankets, or small caches of tools. If you're unlucky, you'll be lost in this structure for far too long, wandering off the beaten path and possibly losing track of where you are and how to get back to the base... you might want to travel with a buddy, just to be safe. Or hope that someone stumbles across you and can guide you back, your pick.

Holes in the structure open out into what looks like... well, outer space. An endless sea of stars amidst a black sky that never changes, making it hard to tell how much time has passed. Despite this, you can breathe easily, just as you would back home.

MACHINES


It won't take you long to notice that you aren't truly alone. After all, how could you be, when massive machines seem to be hard at work on constructing even more of this place? The large ones - the builders - do just that, building more pathways and rooms and walkways, endlessly working and never stopping. They don't take notice of you; they won't respond to anything you say, and even attempting to poke and prod them won't get a reaction. Even if you get particularly daring and try to take one apart, you'll find that it's nearly impossible; these machines are massive. Finding a panel to get into to get at their wiring is strangely impossible. They seem to be completely seamless, with nothing you can really do to investigate them further.

But they aren't the only machines present. Though you likely won't see them immediately, you will hear them; a skittering, metal-on-metal clicking sound that alerts you to a presence, but fades before you can even detect which direction it was coming from. Whatever it is, it seems to be watching you.

And if you're ever alone... well, then they'll show themselves. Around three feet tall and made of metal with long, spindly legs that look like they shouldn't support their thicker cores, these spider-like robots aren't particularly strong on their own, but they never attack on their own, only in groups of three or more. If you're especially unlucky, you can find upwards of ten of them at a time. They have two claw-like "hands" that can shoot a jolt of electricity or scratch at you - and be careful, because they hurt! That jolt of electricity can even leave a burn if you're unlucky.

But surely if you stick together you won't have to fight them... right?

SHARDS


The strange gemstone imbedded in the back of your dominant hand almost hums when you're in danger. It fills you with confidence, with the knowledge that you can do something - though what exactly that something is varies from person to person. You might be lucky enough that you innately recognize your power and know how to use it. You might not be that lucky and you might have to manifest it in combat to defend yourself. Regardless, it will manifest - and you now have access to a power all your own.

It's not going to be easy to control it. This power is new to you, and you'll need to practice to have a hope of utilizing it in full. But right now, you have the means to defend yourself, and if those spider robots get particularly bold, you can stop them. After all, what better way to put your power to use than by testing it on fairly weak robots?

Let's hope that you can aim your power well enough, however. While the builders may not care about you at any point in time, if an attack goes wide and hits them or they're otherwise in the path of an ability, they will turn their full attention on you. You really don't want that. Builders are relentless in their pursuit of you - and they have massive steel beams they will swing at you, or they'll try to crush you with their giant hands and fists. There are only two ways to stop a builder: the first is to run far, far away. They cannot chase you, as they are connected to the building itself, after all. The other way is to destroy the joints of the arms or wrists, rendering the builder incapable of doing anything. Better hope you don't anger any of the ones near your base!

DOWNTIME


Aside from exploring, mastering the power of your shard, and getting to know one another... there really isn't much to do here. So how are you going to spend the time? After all, it's just you, your fellow shardbearers, and some robots that probably aren't sentient. Settle in, it looks like you've got a long week ahead of you.


ENEMIES


This week's enemies are described above: spider robots and builders. If you have an enemy idea you'd like to have your character encounter, let me know and we can discuss it!

Spider robots are three feet tall, silver metal spider-like robots that look vaguely like this. They have a core in the center of their body that can be taken, but it isn't particularly useful outside of being cool to look at. Even you tech nerds won't be able to get much out of it, as it seems impossible to find a way to dismantle it further. Spider robots come with two "hands" that have sharp claws on them; they're capable of creating electric zaps with these hands, which really hurt if they connect! Spider robots are very fast and will skitter away the moment there's danger... unless there's three or more of them, then they get bold. They will attack anyone sleeping, especially if they're alone. They're fairly weak enemies, and can be fended off even if you don't have a great grasp on your powers just yet.

The builders are a different story. Massive, structure-spanning robots that are nearly impossible to tell apart from the building itself, the only real part of them that you can identify are their dark metal arms. They are likewise massive, with one hand being large and strong enough to flatten five of you if you aren't careful. Though the builders are non-hostile and will go about their business of building this never-ending structure, they will turn their attention on you if you hit them with any sort of ability... even if that ability isn't an attack. They can swing giant metal beams or just go for the option of trying to crush you with their hands. They're slow-moving, but very powerful; though they can't pursue you so at least there's that. If you anger one near the base, watch out - as you will have to defeat it.



plushes: (759)

[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-14 07:58 am (UTC)(link)
a long rest (early in the week)
[ Off in the corner near a designated "community" area is a lumpy blanket. The blanket is sort of bunched up in a way that would not give way to a human lying beneath it, so it may seem like it's free to take. Anyone who reaches to grab it, however, will be met with some resistance, like something is anchoring it down to the ground so it can't be pulled away.

That's because something – someone – is. Percy is fast asleep underneath it and has not reacted to you, the blanket thief, whatsoever. He's completely still. In fact, it's not very apparent that he's even breathing. It may or may not be cause for concern, that is up to the individual – but getting a closer look will show that he is, indeed, alive. His chest is rising and falling slowly, and very minutely, for some reason. That may be why it was easy to miss.

Attempts to wake him up are welcome. It may be necessary, given that he's been sleeping longer than the average person in an unnerving situation would be.
]


batter up
[ At some point during the week while Percy happens to be awake, he's ambushed by a single robotic spider. Perhaps this place took pity on him and decided to send just one at him this time instead of two? Anyway, he sees this as an opportunity to try out his new power. He flicks his wrist and in his hand appears a...baseball bat! Or, well, something like it. Like his axe (for those who'd seen it), it's glowing a shade of blue. It lacks the actual detail that a real bat does, but it's bat-shaped and that's enough.

Percy smirks. He seems confident with this one, and it shows in how he actually manages to bash into the robot spider's leg. He still lacks the strength of a fighter, and his stance certainly gives away that he isn't one, but at least he has...alright technique for a pseudo baseball player...?

He grins at whoever comes on by.
]

Got one leg down, if you wanna try stuff out on this one!


wildcard
[ Hmu with whatever! ]
divinevoid: (🟨 CONVERSATION)

batter up;

[personal profile] divinevoid 2025-01-14 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Cataloging the various powers granted by the other people here is a necessity, more than anything, with the blond's eyes on the other as he swings straight into the spider's leg. Naturally, it isn't exactly enough to completely disable the spider, but they at first silently raise a gloved finger, and something bright emanates from it, shooting straight into two of its other legs when it tries to rise in futility to its full height.

The mechanical being slumps again. ]


Pitiful, isn't it?

Regardless, there isn't much to try on an insignificant opponent. As for you, why not use it for more practice? You seem to be lacking in experience, aren't you?

[ Not necessarily. This person can be someone who is well in tune with other weapons or abilities of choice. But, of course, there is a way to find out. ]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-15 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jesus Christ. This dude just showed up and obliterated that thing in an instant. Meanwhile, Percy is just. Struggling. Though the former seems to kind of be the norm here... ]

Uh, yeah, I am. That's why I'm trying to fight the...weak ones? The ones wandering around solo? It's a lot easier than trying to fight two at once.

[ And no, he's not going to try now. ]

These must be a piece of cake for you, huh?
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[personal profile] divinevoid 2025-01-16 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Percy out here on the real strugglebus.

But, that answers that, doesn't it? They plaster on another smile for this beginner. It should be amusing if they used an approach for someone who is clearly so unused to battle conditions. Perhaps conflicts in general? The jury may still be out on the latter. ]


Oh, so you haven't been accidentally ambushed by them en masse as of yet, hmm? How fortunate, considering you are a beginner.

[ The usual conversationally playful light tone comes along...but, it is true that Percy is, right? He'd probably wind up dead. ]

However, you are most certainly correct. It is the difference between someone experienced and one who hasn't seen a proper battle.

What do you think about the idea of fighting, anyway? Do you fear it?
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-16 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ He probably would, indeed, wind up dead before the real stuff even starts! Wouldn't that be something? ]

Whoa, asking the real questions! [ One that he already knows the answer to. ] I'm gonna be honest, I'm really good at running away, so that's the route I usually take. Oh, and I kinda made something else do all the work for me in that regard! So having to fight these things head-on is pretty...uh, not my style.

I've got no choice, though. Better make it work, right?

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batter up

[personal profile] is2g 2025-01-14 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ maybe there's something to be said about how many times people have gone out and destroyed lord knows how many robo spiders only for more to pop back up. surely it would be more efficient to take them out at the source but, well, that requires them to have more knowledge of what's going on doesn't it?

regardless, wolfwood is more or less on the lookout to see if someone's bitten off more than they could chew and so far things have been in the clear. he does, however, take a moment to watch someone in the process of taking down aforementioned robot spider. they...are clearly doing their best. one could even say that they could benefit from some advice.

so, it's only natural that when they turn to him and suggest that he get involved that he respond appropriately.
]

Nah, I'm good. It looks like ya got things covered—keep yer eyes on the little guy. They're good about runnin' off and no need to go embarrassin' yerself.

[ for now, anyway. wolfwood is going to keep his eyes peeled and make sure that neither of them get spooked suddenly by an influx of robo spiders. ]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-15 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that's a good point. Wouldn't want my hard work to go to waste...!

[ He says this with a smile on his face, just before he turns back to look at the spider so he can continue...whacking it. This is a very unrefined display from him, but he doesn't seem too ashamed. He truly is trying his best. The spider is wiggling around but the weakened leg makes it difficult for it to run away – for now, anyway. ]

Sounds like you've already dealt with a few of these.
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[personal profile] is2g 2025-01-15 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ somehow....this feels all rather ordinary. the way that they just go back to whacking at the robot spider with a smile on their face while wolfwood supervises at a distance. though maybe ordinary might be the wrong way to frame it since there is, in fact, nothing normal ordinary about their circumstances. ]

Somethin' like that.

[ since it's not about him and what he's capable of doing—wolfwood is going to throw out a few generic suggestions. ]

Ya might want to tighten up yer posture a little. It looks like if that spider came right at ya, it'd knock ya right over.
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-15 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Oh – really?

[ He hadn't noticed, but per Wolfwood's recommendation, he stops whacking the spider. He keeps his eyes trained on it, but he straightens his back, tightens his stance by shifting his weight in a way that makes him less slouched. Maybe he needs proper balance...didn't someone tell him that, lately?

In any case, he tries to strike again.
]

Huh. That...feels weird.

[ But he does it again. And again. And his form certainly looks better. ]

Am I doing it right?

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guffawsungraciously: jasper is smiling very smugly and perhaps looking down on someone, even though he is probably shorter than them. (big knifecat energy)

a long rest

[personal profile] guffawsungraciously 2025-01-15 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ah, that blanket does look comfy, though. Jasper is going to yank at it.

...

He is going to yank harder. Is there someone in there? Jasper doesn't care. RIP percy, you look dead enough that he can look the other way...]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-15 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ He sure looks dead enough, and Jasper is free to look the other way! he will, however, feel a powerful grip on the blanket meet his second attempt to steal the blanket.

Suddenly, Percy opens his eyes, which, for some reason, seem very lifeless, and are perhaps a bit menacing (compared to how he usually looks, anyway) for that reason. The bags under his eyes don't really help, either... Someone's possessive over this blanket, it seems?!
]
guffawsungraciously: a possibly downcast pissy look (GRUMBLE GRUMBLE.)

[personal profile] guffawsungraciously 2025-01-18 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[...yeah, okay. he's a douchebag but like. that's threatening enough that he's going to stop, even if he could probably kill this kid. it's not worth it you can have your blankie young sir]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-21 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ I think Jasper would be so valid if he shanked Percy on the spot for this blanket

But. Well. He has the blanket, but he is...also awake, despite seeming very dead on the inside? Hm.

As Jasper backs away, Percy blinks blearily at him even if he is still holding on to his blanket.
]

...Time? What time is it?

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long rest

[personal profile] noirge 2025-01-16 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yves was about to move this lost blanket lump back to where it can be reunited with all its blanket siblings—

Oh. It's stuck? Nah there's a person under it... Yves kneels to get a closer look. Like yes someone can oversleep for a bit but Percy's seeming stillness has him worried because mortality rates are at an all time high where he's from... Maybe at a,lower angle it's better to check.

...Oh thank goodness he's alive. It's very slight, but something! ]


Wakey-wakey, sleeping beauty!

[ Poke poke. By the shoulder is okay, right? ]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-16 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ At first, Percy does not react to Yves' attempt to wake him. He is in the same position, perfectly still save for the slight rise and fall of his chest.

Then, he suddenly turns his head to look at Yves. His eyes are half-lidded, devoid of life, but his expression indicates that he is annoyed. He looks like he just rose out of a grave to be a zombie.......

(Nah, he is just that tired. Probably.)
]

...Huh?
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[personal profile] noirge 2025-01-16 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ So how low did Yves have to be in order to see that movement? Well, he was lying down on his side at this point. Since it took a bit more prodding the usual (combine with that briefest look of lifelessness that he notes but does mention), that makes his relief more obvious. ]

You're up! I was really worried.

[ For his efforts, the side of his head closest to floor has two new cowlicks when he springs up into a sitting position. ]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-16 07:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ For a moment, that awful look remains on Percy's face, but when Yves speaks – oh, he should just...get up, shouldn't he. Especially since someone's worried about him. Gosh! Don't worry about him!

He rubs his eyes and covers his mouth for a big, big yawn. Then, he slowly turns his head and groggily looks at Yves.
]

Worried? How come...?

[ He genuinely sounds oblivious. ]

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hashtagafreakingghost: the time is getting late here (wait dear)

wildcard!!

[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-16 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's been. A few days. Ashley's...doing better???

Okay, she's finally accepted that this is actually happening, not a dream or some kind of delusion, and by the very barest definition, that is doing better!!

The point is, with every person she's talked to firmly in the actually exists category, Ashley's feeling some kind of way about some of her...less than stellar introductions to the others here. Especially the ones who greeted her earliest. So, sporting that hideous hot pink leopard print t-shirt and a pair of khakis instead of her blood-soaked winter getaway outfit, she goes to find Percy.

As it turns out, she doesn't have very far to look—he's just hanging around the area that's been carved out as a "safe" zone, snacking on some of their non-perishable foods. Just existing!

It's...strange, how normal it would be, were the backdrop of space not behind him. ]


Percy? Are yo— [ Squint.

Oh he's changed clothes too, hasn't he? That garish shirt stops her train of thought right in its tracks! ]
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[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-16 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He is currently poking at a piece of bread; there is at LEAST butter on it, but otherwise, it is very plain. He has a few slices next to him, and he's just nibbling on a slice when Ashley approaches. It's hard to miss her with her signature shirt, after all! ]

Hey, Ashley! [ ....?? ] Something on my face?
hashtagafreakingghost: speaking slowly (never forget the lines that they say)

1/2

[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-16 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's only signature because you brought it to her—!!

No, okay, something in Ashley lights up, and when she starts talking, there's a kind of...energy to her that wasn't there before. Something light and teasing, like any normal teenager. ]


What in god's name are—
hashtagafreakingghost: so long‚ i can feel it tearing me apart (feels like pins and needles in my heart)

2/3 i lied

[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-16 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ —and then she catches up with herself and it feels like the bottom of her stomach has fallen out. Just as abruptly, that spark is snuffed out and she blanches, apparently thinking better of it all, or...perhaps just not thinking at all. ]
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hashtagafreakingghost: and i won't pretend all that begins never comes to an end (you know i can't stay here)

3/3

[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-16 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, crap, she's just- staring, standing there, with a quick, harsh blink of her eyes, Ashley stammers to try and save herself. ]

—The shirt, you- I just wasn't expecting, you went for the tie-dye.

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sacrificialpawn: (Whatever happened to the)

batter up SLIDES IN HERE LATE WITH STARBUCKS

[personal profile] sacrificialpawn 2025-01-19 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Oscar looks at Percy with the bat... looks at the spider... and then looks back and Percy again and breaks out into a decidedly amused grin.]

Thanks, but I think you should keep tryin' it for yourself. Wouldn't wanna go stealin' your fun, since you looked like you were enjoyin' yourself there.

[Wow. Maybe this guy is just lazy? There's something about the way he's grinning that seems to hint that there's something else to it, though, and that something doesn't seem to be wanting to laugh at Percy. No, he really does seem to want to watch for whatever reason... interesting.]
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EYOO

[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-19 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yeah! I'm trying to figure out my technique, but also, it's just kinda fun!

[ NORMAL THINGS TO SAY, I GUESS???? Anyway, Percy gives Oscar a thumbs up and gives the spider one more good whack with his bat. Bam! ]

Honestly? They've been getting on my nerves. Less safe to go out and about with these guys crawling around and all.
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[personal profile] sacrificialpawn 2025-01-20 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[HE GETS YOU, PERCY. Sometimes smashing things can be great stress relief! He's been employing that technique himself quite a bit here, actually...]

I've been patrollin' as much as I can, but I'm only one person. Havin' more people around who can take 'em on would be good for all of us.

[He watches Percy take another whack at the spider, seemingly assessing his technique. Then:]

Don't lean forward so much. A little bit too far and you'll lose your balance in the middle of a swing.

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