[VIDEO] 9 April [SEELIE] A Call to Arms [OPEN]

[waterbearer]

[ The video is aimed largely past the speaker, to the twichting-writhing forms of three snake-like horned-creatures, the crackles of electricity still racing across their scales as they move. The locket is likely proper up on a rock or tree somewhere, as the speaker is turned to face the worms, his arms up and tattoos glowing electricity crackles from his hands. He is standing on land near a small river-stream near farmsteads. ]

Attention.

I am Kaldur’ahm, recently brought here with the rest of you. I was exploring the rivers and streams nearby and found that several had been blocked by these creatures, and that they were attacking the farms homesteads.

[ One of the worms seems to recover from the temporary paralysis, and lunges towards Kaldur, who leaps away and grasps two devices firmly in his hands. He jumps up again slams downwards on its tail with a water-formed spiked mace, inadvertently severing part of the tip from the worm. He bats the rest of the worm back further away and continues. ]

I am requesting assistance. Several of the civilians have been bitten, and are displaying signs of being in a critical condition due to the creature’s venom. I have been attempting to combat these worms for a few hours, and they grow more resistant to my electric paralyzation with each attempt I try.

[ The severed tail-end starts wriggling violently, and he forms a sledgehammer to knock it back several yards, closer to the still-paralyzed worms. ]

They are quick to regenerate from severed pieces, like echinoderms.

I need those who can help me combat these creatures and those who can help transport the injured to the castle, as well as individuals to help care for those injured by the worms.



{{ooc: The four first comments titled as "Alpha Squad", "Beta Squad", "Gamma Squad" and "Support Team" are for the 'action' part. (Where I will also attempt to GM as worms if people so desire). Feel free to answer the comm itself before immediately jumping into action, or to handwave being assigned to the team you are on and head straight for the action, as well as forming your own little threadlines!

They are more for organization purposes and keeping your squad-mates straight than anything else, and any number of threads can be started below the heading!

NOTE: IC'ly, the Squad assignations are happening on the spot.}}

Comments

[chromosomes]

[ There's nothing to say to that, really; John nods, then follows Thranduil out of the tent to look at the walls. ]

I can go between the lake and the battlements, keep an eye on both. An underground lake will be moist, though; they'll need fuel to keep fires burning.

[ He is far more thankful for C24 in this moment than he's otherwise had a chance to be; Reaper already knows far more of the castle than he otherwise would. ]

We may want guards with the injured, as well. People in pain can hurt others, and we don't know that the bites of these creatures do.

[firith]

You will need to conscript subordinates. [ The look he gives John says that if Grimm won't, Thranduil will begin doing it for him instead. ] We ought to consider this a trial basis for which individuals claiming sanctuary within these walls is competent under pressure.

[ He dips his head as he turns away to give a dismissive glance at the walls. ]

I own Arts enough to send those who cause trouble into a fitful sleep until I wish to wake them. If anyone in pain feels theirs is mightiest, I will render them safely unconscious. Please let me know if they do.

[chromosomes]

Can do. [ And if people don't answer, then he's not really above ambushing them and shoving them in the direction he wants, either. ] Trial by fire, huh?

[ Literally, if you're one of the worms. ]

Not sure the patients are going to be real fond of that, when they come to. But that's not my biggest concern. [ John pauses, ignores the urge to shift uncomfortably; for now, Thranduil is essentially his CO. He needs to be professional. ]

Last time I saw anyone bitten by strange creatures, two things happened. They either died, or they turned into one of them. I doubt that's going to be the case here, considering they seem just fine at creating more by being hacked into pieces, but I'd like to be prepared in case something like that does happen. Now or in the future.

[firith]

If they are causing unrest, I care nothing for their preference in how they are removed from a position of governing any such thing.

[ He tilts his head, considering the awful truth behind John's confession. ]

If they are bitten and ... turn, they must be secluded somewhere from the others. A tower ought to be secured as a precaution.

[chromosomes]

No, but it might paint a nice target on your back. [ He's fairly certain the elfking can take care of himself, but he doesn't particularly want him to have to. ]

Like I said. I doubt it's going to be the case here. But having something secure in case it does happen, now or in the future... well, it'd make me feel better, at least.

[firith]

Then you shall have to protect it.

[ Inasmuch as John wants to, given Thranduil would rather keep his own safety a personal matter. He doesn't say it as if he expects to be obeyed, it's a flyaway remark given how hard John is watching everything. ]

I leave the dissolution of the infirmary to a safe location entirely in your hands.

[chromosomes]

I'll scout out a tower.

[ With a look down at the map, John tracks the reported attacks. Too close, even if they aren't right at the gates. ]

Anything else, sir?

[firith]

[ Following his gaze. ]

No.

[ That's Elvenking for Dismissed. ]