Destiny Strings Mods (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
stringmods) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
destinystrings2014-06-08 11:09 pm
stringmods) wrote in destinystrings2014-06-08 11:09 pm
Beyond the Dome - [OPEN TO ALL]
Who: Open to All (As of June 16th)
Where: OUTSIDE the city.
When: From the 9th until the early morning of the 23rd.
Summary: New arrivals find themselves in areas unexplored as the others search for them
Warnings: Depends on the players!
Music: This one | Map: Here | Additional Info: First mod post here | Second most post forthcoming.
FOR NEW VISITORS
You remember the words of the strange, butterfly-masked man. You can here to protect a city, correct? And yet... you seem to be nowhere near one. Perhaps he meant that city in the far off horizon, barely seen against a reflecting shield of glass?
Either way, you don't feel safe around here. Maybe it's a hunch, but you need to move and get somewhere safe. Before whatever is lurking around notices you.
The problem is... where should you go?
FOR THE RESCUERSDOWN UNDER
The teleporter worked!
...Except you're not exactly sure where you landed. Thankfully, you have a map that will update as you go, courtesy of the MAGI. It does appears to be working, so now its a question of snooping around....wait what was that noise?
Make sure you've noticed where the teleporters are located. You wouldn't want to get stuck in this strange outside world...
[☿ Mercury Zone]
NEW VISITORS ONLY
You have a feeling that the city you need to protect is not the one in ruins around you. Otherwise, it's already destroyed.
EVERYONE
The stench of death is everywhere, from the cracked buildings to the water-logged homes missing their ceilings. Still, it's some form or protection against the elements, and there's sure to be canned food around here.
The cold, chilly air at night gets to your bones, but during the day, the hot weather makes you seek shade.
[♀ Venus Zone]
EVERYONE
There is forest all around you, the trees hiding most of the sun. What you an see, the crystal-like shell of the barrier (not that you know it's a barrier) to Hinoto-Ri spans high into the sky. There's nothing to restrict your view here, otherwise. The climate is surprisingly warm if humid.
Maybe you should try to get out, or build a shelter. Either way, best not to stay too long before something finds you...
[♂ Mars Zone]
EVERYONE
It's hot. Way too hot. You look around, with nothing but sand and dry bones scattered around you. not to far the sand dips inward, cracks of shining crystals that turn out to be salt hinting that this may have been a bit of salt water before everything evaporated.
Perhaps it would be best not to stay here for long. Nothing looks edible. There seems to be water on one side, and on the far horizon, you can spot a cavern.
Hopefully it's not caused by the heat. Let's start walking.
[♃ Jupiter Zone]
EVERYONE
Giant mountain full of jagged sharp rocks that reach high into the sky rise in front of you. When you turn, you notice a city, but a crystal-like substance stops you from being able to go inside, no matter how hard you try pressing on it.
There's only on area you can go through. The metal and stone bridge that goes right through the middle is interesting, though. It looks like the remains of a rail system. Just be careful where you step, as the way down does not look in any way safe. Those crevices could kill a person if you fell down...
[♄ Saturn Zone]
EVERYONE
Snow. There's so much snow. The temperature is cold, maybe in the middle of winter, but it's the winds that snap at your skin, making you shiver. You need better covering. Yet despite the weather conditions, you spot a city in the far off horizon. Maybe you could make it in a few hours. It's better than just standing here, right?
[♅ Uranus Zone]
EVERYONE
You're surrounded by pieces of desolate abandoned city, the buildings crumbling but still standing. Skyscrapers, upturned cars, fallen road signs hint that this was once a bustling city but whatever happened to it must have hit hard...
Plants grow around each abandoned area, appearing to have become giants for several decades already... yet despite your worst fears, not a single remain of dead human skeletons can be found.
But something is off. Why is the plant floating in the air? There's a car flickering as if it's glitching. Things begin to whisper in your ear, laughing and giggling. Sometimes you swear you heard something move...
[♆ Neptune Zone]
EVERYONE
It's humid, but not unpleasant. A giant body of water as far as the eye can see gently rocks its waves upon the sandy beach. Plants are growing around you, and you can easily spot fruits that are edible such as apples and avocado.
Yet there's an odd urge to explore the water. Maybe you could go take a dip...
[♇ Pluto Zone]
EVERYONE
Rocky mountains greet you at your arrival The giant mountain range reaches into the sky, as high as the crystal-like barrier protecting the city, blocking you from being able to go inside.
You spot caverns farther down ahead, but it might take you a few hours to get there. Best be on alert...
[OOC: Hello new and returning characters alike! While characters will not know the zone names, we've provided you with a map to aid you moving around.
Keep in mind a few things:
▶ Pick the zone you want to appear in! It's entirely up to you.
▶ For newcomers coming into via this plot, each zone has a giant red X. This is where your character will appear in that zone. After that, they'll need to walk/fly/swim around. Maybe they'll get lucky and find tools to help them.
▶ For those using the teleporter, the blue summoning circles are where your charatcer appears. These lead back to the central MAGI building located under town hall.
▶ Monsters can show up during your posts from time to time
▶ The zones colors indicate how dangers the areas are. Also keep in mind that once your character hits an orange and red zone, persona and canon powers steadily begin to decline each hour. After a day, they are unable to use their powers until they return to the yellow and green zones, whereupon it will take an hour for all their powers to come back in full.
▶ Characters will be stuck here until at least the 15th, minimum, so feel free to have them move around! It takes about 5 to 12 hours to move from one zone to another in full, depending on the temperature and terrain.
▶ Your character may end up finding items and possessions from their world. Mods will be watching the threads and adding descriptions and items as we go along.
▶ Characters do NOT have their COMP system upon arrival, even if they were here before; everything is stuck inside the city right now! So you do not have a means of communication if you don't speak the same language for now, time to use those pantomiming skills you've been working on (probably).
▶ If a new character crosses someone who's already lived in the city, they will be able to share their watch with them for translation purposes until they return to the city.
▶ We suggest showing up in the same area as someone else to have a better chance of survival. Not that characters will die (as it is permadeath in this game) but the state of the characters until next week when rescue begins may be less... healthy than others if you throw caution in the wind.
▶ This being said, we won't make life too hard for you. If we see your character struggling, we'll provide them with something so they don't die two days into exploring either.
▶ There are surprises and clues waiting in certain areas.
▶ Please have fun, and enjoy the game!]
Where: OUTSIDE the city.
When: From the 9th until the early morning of the 23rd.
Summary: New arrivals find themselves in areas unexplored as the others search for them
Warnings: Depends on the players!
Music: This one | Map: Here | Additional Info: First mod post here | Second most post forthcoming.
FOR NEW VISITORS
You remember the words of the strange, butterfly-masked man. You can here to protect a city, correct? And yet... you seem to be nowhere near one. Perhaps he meant that city in the far off horizon, barely seen against a reflecting shield of glass?
Either way, you don't feel safe around here. Maybe it's a hunch, but you need to move and get somewhere safe. Before whatever is lurking around notices you.
The problem is... where should you go?
FOR THE RESCUERS
The teleporter worked!
...Except you're not exactly sure where you landed. Thankfully, you have a map that will update as you go, courtesy of the MAGI. It does appears to be working, so now its a question of snooping around....wait what was that noise?
Make sure you've noticed where the teleporters are located. You wouldn't want to get stuck in this strange outside world...
[☿ Mercury Zone]
NEW VISITORS ONLY
You have a feeling that the city you need to protect is not the one in ruins around you. Otherwise, it's already destroyed.
EVERYONE
The stench of death is everywhere, from the cracked buildings to the water-logged homes missing their ceilings. Still, it's some form or protection against the elements, and there's sure to be canned food around here.
The cold, chilly air at night gets to your bones, but during the day, the hot weather makes you seek shade.
[♀ Venus Zone]
EVERYONE
There is forest all around you, the trees hiding most of the sun. What you an see, the crystal-like shell of the barrier (not that you know it's a barrier) to Hinoto-Ri spans high into the sky. There's nothing to restrict your view here, otherwise. The climate is surprisingly warm if humid.
Maybe you should try to get out, or build a shelter. Either way, best not to stay too long before something finds you...
[♂ Mars Zone]
EVERYONE
It's hot. Way too hot. You look around, with nothing but sand and dry bones scattered around you. not to far the sand dips inward, cracks of shining crystals that turn out to be salt hinting that this may have been a bit of salt water before everything evaporated.
Perhaps it would be best not to stay here for long. Nothing looks edible. There seems to be water on one side, and on the far horizon, you can spot a cavern.
Hopefully it's not caused by the heat. Let's start walking.
[♃ Jupiter Zone]
EVERYONE
Giant mountain full of jagged sharp rocks that reach high into the sky rise in front of you. When you turn, you notice a city, but a crystal-like substance stops you from being able to go inside, no matter how hard you try pressing on it.
There's only on area you can go through. The metal and stone bridge that goes right through the middle is interesting, though. It looks like the remains of a rail system. Just be careful where you step, as the way down does not look in any way safe. Those crevices could kill a person if you fell down...
[♄ Saturn Zone]
EVERYONE
Snow. There's so much snow. The temperature is cold, maybe in the middle of winter, but it's the winds that snap at your skin, making you shiver. You need better covering. Yet despite the weather conditions, you spot a city in the far off horizon. Maybe you could make it in a few hours. It's better than just standing here, right?
[♅ Uranus Zone]
EVERYONE
You're surrounded by pieces of desolate abandoned city, the buildings crumbling but still standing. Skyscrapers, upturned cars, fallen road signs hint that this was once a bustling city but whatever happened to it must have hit hard...
Plants grow around each abandoned area, appearing to have become giants for several decades already... yet despite your worst fears, not a single remain of dead human skeletons can be found.
But something is off. Why is the plant floating in the air? There's a car flickering as if it's glitching. Things begin to whisper in your ear, laughing and giggling. Sometimes you swear you heard something move...
[♆ Neptune Zone]
EVERYONE
It's humid, but not unpleasant. A giant body of water as far as the eye can see gently rocks its waves upon the sandy beach. Plants are growing around you, and you can easily spot fruits that are edible such as apples and avocado.
Yet there's an odd urge to explore the water. Maybe you could go take a dip...
[♇ Pluto Zone]
EVERYONE
Rocky mountains greet you at your arrival The giant mountain range reaches into the sky, as high as the crystal-like barrier protecting the city, blocking you from being able to go inside.
You spot caverns farther down ahead, but it might take you a few hours to get there. Best be on alert...
[OOC: Hello new and returning characters alike! While characters will not know the zone names, we've provided you with a map to aid you moving around.
Keep in mind a few things:
▶ Pick the zone you want to appear in! It's entirely up to you.
▶ For newcomers coming into via this plot, each zone has a giant red X. This is where your character will appear in that zone. After that, they'll need to walk/fly/swim around. Maybe they'll get lucky and find tools to help them.
▶ For those using the teleporter, the blue summoning circles are where your charatcer appears. These lead back to the central MAGI building located under town hall.
▶ Monsters can show up during your posts from time to time
▶ The zones colors indicate how dangers the areas are. Also keep in mind that once your character hits an orange and red zone, persona and canon powers steadily begin to decline each hour. After a day, they are unable to use their powers until they return to the yellow and green zones, whereupon it will take an hour for all their powers to come back in full.
▶ Characters will be stuck here until at least the 15th, minimum, so feel free to have them move around! It takes about 5 to 12 hours to move from one zone to another in full, depending on the temperature and terrain.
▶ Your character may end up finding items and possessions from their world. Mods will be watching the threads and adding descriptions and items as we go along.
▶ Characters do NOT have their COMP system upon arrival, even if they were here before; everything is stuck inside the city right now! So you do not have a means of communication if you don't speak the same language for now, time to use those pantomiming skills you've been working on (probably).
▶ If a new character crosses someone who's already lived in the city, they will be able to share their watch with them for translation purposes until they return to the city.
▶ We suggest showing up in the same area as someone else to have a better chance of survival. Not that characters will die (as it is permadeath in this game) but the state of the characters until next week when rescue begins may be less... healthy than others if you throw caution in the wind.
▶ This being said, we won't make life too hard for you. If we see your character struggling, we'll provide them with something so they don't die two days into exploring either.
▶ There are surprises and clues waiting in certain areas.
▶ Please have fun, and enjoy the game!]
god why is this so long
Takakage stood upon a barren plain dotted with rocks - a mountain range at his back, its crags imposing and progressively harder to scale. There is no life to be seen anywhere. A dry environment, then. A world hostile to him, and to the sea within his soul.
But his presence here had a duty to fulfil. And that duty had to be done. Even if it was a debt to a city that was never his home...
Koppa Tengu burst into existence above him. The avian circled for a few moments before gaining height, soaring above the landscape in wide arcs. He closed his own eyes and opened his awareness to that of his Persona - a panorama of the land below flashed into existence. The view was disorienting at first, but he quickly adjusts, scanning the area. There seemed to be nothing alive... or was there?
Two figures, walking across the plains, halfway between this mountain range and the next. Koppa Tengu dropped lower to get a better view - they were human. And vaguely familiar - instinct told him that he had seen them somewhere before. He could think of very little individuals who played shamisens as they walked, for one...
The strategist opened his own eyes. A glance at the horizon showed two small dots - presumably where they are. If they were indeed the individuals he had suspected them to be, then their arrival here probably had something to do with Philemon. Even if that wasn't the case, he ought to help them. Being out in such conditions only did harm.
He set off in their general direction, using his tome as a half-sunshade. Even years of exposure on the ocean hadn't acclimatized him. As for his Persona - he willed it to continue circling, and alert him if anything occurred. Hopefully they could meet up soon... ]
no subject
Motochika's smirk only grows at Mitsuhide's reply.]
It adds flourish. [He states, a teasing uncurrent to his drawl.] Hm... Perhaps I should push further yet.
[He is halfway through giving Mitsuhide some truly bold note combinations when he sees a faraway shape -- he continues his humming, but also points with his bachi to the horizon. It's difficult to say right now, but it might just be a figure. His tone becomes firmer.]
What do you think, Mitsuhide? Surge or recede?
[His inclination is to remain on a collision path, but if Mitsuhide would prefer to alter their route, then he will do so to ease his friend's burden.]
no subject
We should keep going.
[His expression grows stern.]
If that is indeed a person, then it is a good sign... be they friend or enemy, it may be that they know where we should go to escape these desolate lands.
[And they need to get out of here as soon as possible. Surviving for much longer out in these mountains would be more than a hardship, so even if this is a risk, it's one they have no choice but to take.]
no subject
He continued walking for a good ten minutes, watching the two figures upon the horizon. As they came closer, he could begin discerning their more obvious features - one was definitely holding a shamisen, or at least an object similar in shape. Although they looked familiar, they still bore differences to the individuals he remembered encountering.
There was always the possibility of them changing their appearance, though at this point he cannot quite conclude how much stock to put into that.
Once the distance between them closed to around two minutes' walking time, he called Koppa Tengu back from where it was circling above. The avian soared over to land by his side, prompting him to stop walking. Three legs made for a peculiar gait on the ground, after all.
The strategist hesitated - although they were within shouting distance, raising his voice seemed rather impolite, especially if they were indeed the people he suspected them to be. Instead, he opted to wait - though by this point he was plainly visible to the other two. Perhaps they would recognize him...? ]
no subject
[Motochika falls silent as he and Mitsuhide close the distance, even when the three-legged avian lands beside the (now obvious) man. He spares Mitsuhide a sideways glance, a wordless conversation condensed into a single look. Do you see that, my friend? This meeting is bound to be significant, one way or the other. His grip tightens on his instrument and he moves his bachi into position, ready to strike the silk strings of his shamisen as he feels like it; his gaze is keen as he scrutinises the creature. Only once they are close enough to make out his features does Motochika shift focus to the man.
Partial recognition pools in Motochika's eyes -- though modified, he recalls those clothes which formerly belonged to Motonari, and there is a distinct echo of the Chuugoku warlord in the mystery man's facial features and hair. A relation. Of that, Motochika has no doubt.
Motochika inclines his chin as he comes to a stop. Challenge resounds in his expression and his voice. He does not fear to be direct.]
What brings a Mōri to this place?
no subject
[Stepping into place at Motochika's side, Mitsuhide regards the young man before them with no small amount of surprise (it shows openly on his expressive face). Yes, Motochika is right; it really is someone of the Mōri clan, there's no doubt about it. If it was just the clothing or just something about the face he might have dismissed it as coincidence, but both together... it takes Mitsuhide back to that brutal battle, for a moment, and what Mōri Motonari had said to him when they fought.]
[Shaking his head for a moment, and exhaling somewhat sharply, Mitsuhide rests a hand on his sword hilt. There is nothing threatening about his stance, but he can't afford to lack caution either... especially with that bizarre creature present.]
[What under the heavens is going on?]
Wherever this place may be. [He says, soft and somewhat more politely than Motochika had.]
no subject
He takes care to appear non-threatening - his sword had been hung on a strap tied to his waist, lending him the appearance of being unarmed. His tome is still by his side, though - if this encounter revealed them to be demons of illusion, then he would at least have a chance of defending himself.
They did seem very much to be the individuals he thought them to be, but there are differences in their appearance which he did not recall seeing before. Especially for Lord Motochika - he had his hair completely restyled and dyed. A choice completely justified by the Shikoku Warlord's personality, but a little strange nevertheless. And... wasn't Lord Mitsuhide deceased? Had he then somehow survived the Battle of Yamazaki all this while? That would be a feat most impressive indeed...
This put some dampers on the trust he is willing to give them, but if they are here at Philemon's behest, then there would be a way to verify their identity.
Their first words are questions. That, he had foreseen. ]
A full explanation will take more time than we can afford. Please pardon my brevity. [ The strategist gives the other two a polite half-bow - they were daimyos, after all - and continues speaking. His voice is carefully tempered, its tone calm and composed. ] I have been called here by Philemon to protect a city at risk of ruin. Might that sound familiar to you?
[ A test, if it could be called so, of their identity. Of course, only a Persona would fully confirm their meeting with Philemon, but this ought to be enough for now. ]
no subject
Our names were his test.
[Confirmation. If the way that they stand side-by-side isn't enough indication of their mutual support, Motochika's tendency to refer to both himself and Mitsuhide in his speech gets the point across loud and clear.]
Where did you come from?
[Motochika's question is expectant. It's obvious that he means in terms of this realm: the Mōri before them does not look to have faced the same struggle for survival that he and Mitsuhide have. Pressing for information that may well lead them to civilisation is his goal.]
no subject
[And then they had arrived here, taken from Mount Tennou and the battle of Yakazaki, with Motochika's wound healed and his death no long imminent.]
[Shaking his head, Mitsuhide adds to Motochika's question:]
Was it from that very same city?
no subject
That is indeed the case. [ He nods politely again - they had met before, and a re-introduction didn't seem necessary. ] I have been here a while - but guests from other worlds usually appear within the city boundaries. An event occurred a fortnight ago which may have disturbed this process... and thus failing to ensure your safe arrival.
[ He pauses for a moment to allow them some time to think. While he did not show it, the implications of this encounter were already becoming clear in his mind - and none of them were positive.
The strategist indicates Hinoto-Ri's barrier in the distance. ] The city is covered by a defensive shield that blocks anything from entering. Though the people of the city have managed to construct a device which can bypass the shield and allow movement of individuals across it. I can take you there, if you are fine with it. [ Pause. ] There will be healers who can aid you there.
[ But before that... ] If you have spoken with Philemon, then I assume you have some knowledge of the term 'Persona'? [ He indicated the large owl by his side. ] My Persona is capable of a little healing. Would you permit me to attend to your injuries?
no subject
Curious...
[He drawls. He gives Mitsuhide a sidewards glance, weighing Mitsuhide's feelings, before he answers.]
Go ahead. [Though less injury and more simply just exhaustion, it's unlikely to do any harm. He remembers being informed that a persona was a gift -- a mask of the soul? -- but that is not much. He is learning more by demonstration just from this encounter.] But we won't accept your offer of escort without an introduction first.
no subject
[All Mitsuhide wants, right now, is to get to this city so they might rest. Anything that gets them there quicker (without causing harm to others) is welcomed with open arms, and so he bows his head briefly when Motochika looks his way.]
[What the Mōri before them had just said confuses him further, but for now, he must accept it at face value. What other option is open to them?]
You are a member of the Mōri clan we are unfamiliar with. I do beg your pardon.
no subject
That is... a little unexpected. Surely they had recollections of him from before? Takakage had faced Lord Mitsuhide at Aga Castle, and Lord Motochika during the Shikoku Conquests. Few words were exchanged with the former, but the latter ought to at least remember him. After all, they had participated in Kyushu's takeover, and held several discussions after unification.
He files this away for latter investigation. Answering their questions were of more importance. ]
My apologies for not giving my name earlier. [ Best to be polite here. He gives the two a respectful bow. ] I am Kobayakawa Takakage, third son of Mouri Motonari, and a retainer of the Mouri clan. [ Which they knew. Hopefully. ] While we may have once been on opposing sides in our homeland... here, I am at your assistance.
[ Hopefully that sufficed...?
Koppa Tengu hoots softly, raising its wings. A soft golden glow soon suffuseds its feathers, condensing into a stream of light. The strategist debates for a split second upon who to heal first - but his Persona makes the decision for him, sending the Diarama towards Motochika and then a second one to Mitsuhide.
It isn't much, but it would make the two worn samurai feel better. ]
no subject
You have our thanks, Takakage.
[The fact he needs no introduction doesn't strike him as particularly unusual, though he does wonder why he cannot recall Takakage from Kizugawaguchi... still, it's reasonable to assume that they merely fought at different parts of the battlefield. He's not a man who holds those he opposes in emnity unless they have done something heinous anyway, and they are far from home.]
You, Mitsuhide and I now share the same burden of responsibility, do we not? That makes us allies moving forward.
no subject
It is an honour, then, Lord Takakage. That you are Lord Motonari's son is no real surprise; I see many of his features in your own.
[Afterwards, however, Mitsuhide draws himself up straight and sighs softly. The healing has done enough to give him more energy, but with that comes a slightly clearer head and the drive to keep moving. ]
I hope I do not offend, but if you are able to take us back to this city as soon as possible it would be deeply appreciated. Myself and Lord Motochika have had little to eat or drink for days, and these mountains have echoed with disturbing cries at times.
[His gaze flickers over the strange 'persona' before him for a moment; it has power of a kind, it seems, but nonetheless...]
Whatever is here is likely best avoided by all of us.
no subject
[ He curses himself briefly for not having the foresight to being any supplies. Sure, he could summon water from the air, but he had no receptacle to place it in, and judging from the humidity it would take too much time. The utmost priority now would be to escort the two lords back to Hinoto-Ri immediately. And from what they said... there were demons here, too. Or at least some form or megafauna. Either way, a combat situation would definitely be unfavorable.
Koppa Tengu looks around briefly before it takes to the skies again. ] My Persona will keep a lookout for any beings which may approach us. From what I've seen, this place is mostly deserted... but knowing the nature of demons I have encountered before, they may be capable of springing more tricks.
[ At this juncture, he debates whether to elaborate more on demons or Persona, but the two daimyos seem too exhausted. It can wait a little longer. For now, they don't seem to be at risk from a demon attack... right? ]
This way, please.
[ The strategist sets off in the direction of the teleporter, mindful of his companions' pace. Silence hangs between them - he is embroiled within his own thoughts, and presumably the other two are as well. Lord Motochika and Lord Mitsuhide's arrival brought a whole host of questions and implications. Minor discrepancies aside, what bothered him the most is the situation of the lands beyond the barrier. He had heard that this world was densely populated before Hinoto-Ri was enclosed by the barrier. What, then, became of those people?
The answer is as stark as the landscape before him. However, it is still hard to accept. And that, too, brought many more questions. He does not doubt Philemon's sincerity, but -
- suddenly, Koppa Tengu screeches from above him. A split second later, a tremor rumbles through the very earth - Takakage stops walking and closes his eyes, opening his awareness to his Persona's vision. Something is moving towards the trio from afar, tunneling just below the ground and leaving a dust trail in its wake. The creature is still quite a distance away, but it glides beneath the land with frightening speed -
- his eyes snap open, and he turns to face the other two. While he does not appear to be panicking, both his tone and expression convey urgency. ]
Something is approaching us from the north. We must make haste!
no subject
That is until Koppa Tengu's screech cuts through the air, heralding the tremor. Takakage's warning does not go unheeded -- Motochika fluidly shifts into a run, boltered by his recently restored portion of energy. The direction they need to take is obvious at this point so there is no reason to linger.]
Come!
no subject
[His sword hand tightens noticably around the hilt of his katana even as they run.]
Yes. [Is all the samurai says. His instincts now are completely focused on this run, this escape. Whatever danger approaches must be avoided if they can at all manage doing so, but if it comes to a fight... Mitsuhide has to be prepared for it.]
Persona Switch: Lady Danu | Persona Skill: Tetrakarn
The Worm rears up and erupts from the ground behind them with a roar resembling the scream of twisted metal. The demon is huge - it easily towers two metres above the humans, and the exposed section of its body is barely a third of its full length. It gnashes its jaws together, then bares its fangs and dives downwards - ]
Lady Danu! Tetrakarn, now!
[ Takakage had already thought ahead. In the short span of time between the Worm's first emergence and its attack, he had already dismissed Koppa Tengu and called out his Velvet Room Persona. He has stopped running, and a veiled lady with flowing robes is floating by his side. At his command, she raises one slender arm and projects a faint blue shield from her fingers.
The Worm crashes on to the barrier - despite its flimsy appearance, it held against the serpentine demon's immense bulk. Repelled by the shield, it bounces off and falls to the ground, causing another shockwave to ripple through the ground. The earth cracks under its weight, and a few fissures spread sideways away from where it has fallen.
The impact also throws up a hail of splintered stone and sand. ]