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[queenofkur]

[ After being given a quest, Ereshkigal had decided to go ahead and do it on her own. It was very clear the quest was designed to be dangerous and she'd wanted to ensure none would get caught in her own personal feud with Morganna... Which had been a fatal mistake. ]

Greetings. I am in dire need of assistance and would be very grateful should any of you still listen to me.

[ It is a blessing nobody can hear her whine through text. ]

I am in the Forest of the Felled and I am lost. I came here after Morganna gave me a quest, but I believe my words angered her and she led me into a trap. It appears she placed upon me a curse that makes it impossible for me to find my way. I have been here for over twenty-four now and my strengths are waning as a result of dehydration and hunger.

Should you be afraid of facing Morganna's wrath for assisting me, I understand. I shall face my own death with dignity if so. I only ask someone come after the kettle in my possession to finish this quest and establish a land of the dead after I am gone. I will endeavor to write instructions on how to manage such a place with what time I have left.

[ Not overly dramatic at all, nope. ]

Comments

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[mithrarin]

Can you describe where you are at all? How you got there?

[Not that Dust wastes any time. Grab some food, grab some drink, go. They can text while he's on the way.]

[queenofkur]

I had to come on foot, the trip was long. None of the residents of Avalon speak to me any more, in fact they are actively ignoring me. I think Morganna may have told them to treat me as a pariah. I was afraid this extended to all the offworlders as well.

[ She really shouldn't have lost her temper... But what's done is done. ]

[mithrarin]

I wouldn't allow that to happen.

[Not that Dust knows how he would fight off some sort of mental binding from one of the fundamental forces of the realm, but he sure as hell would. That much he's certain of and committed to.]

Can you send some sort of signal with your magic? Or... send me your location on the phone, that might work too.

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[groundzeroes]

[This is one wild-ass post. Pissing off Morganna seems like pretty deep shit???? But also declaring oneself good as dead after 24 hours is goofy af.

Rei being Rei, he decides to neg before he does anything else.]

Is it really a curse or are you just directionally challenged

[open your g*ogle maps app, queen]

[queenofkur]

I am very good with directions. However, the forest keeps whispering erroneous informations and directions at me. Trying to cover my ears and ignore those whispers does not work.

[ Google map? Last time she tried she exploded her device by accident.

... ... She may be technology challenged. ]

[groundzeroes]

RIP lol

[REI!!!!!!!!!

Okay, he won't be a complete asshole. Ereshkigal's device screen goes white, fully lit; a water bottle shoves its way through, dropping to the forest floor. A few more moments and granola bar swiped from his kitchen follows. Yay, Technomancy(tm)!

He figures her rescuers can do the rest.]

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[unknowntodeath]

[Oh boy.]

Give me some time and I'll see if I can find you.

[queenofkur]

Thank you.

[ Could it be she won't have to die after all? ]

[unknowntodeath]

Is there anything around you that might look like a good landmark or can you use your magic to make a sign post?

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[mamowavin]

[ This sounds so dangerous... b-but she can't just leave someone like this! ]

I'll come and help you! [ SHE'S GOT A GRYPHON AND AN AXE LETS GO

... except, ] Where is The Forest of the Felled?

[queenofkur]

Thank you.

[ She means it. She's starting to get really hungry and a bit terrified there. Oh wait, a follow-up message already? ... ... ... ... ... ... Her confidence in this rescue just tanked. ]

It is past the bridge north the ruins of Celliwig.

[mamowavin]

[ In Mamori's defense, she's been in Avalon a grand total of two months, so she's still learning where everything is geographically! ... but in Ereshkigal's defense, a response like that is worrying at best. ]

Okay! I'll try to hurry over. [ As for how long it'll take for her to get there... uh. However long it takes to get there by gryphon from Camelot. So at least in less time than it took her to get there on foot? ] Are you hurt at all? I can heal you when I get there.

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[itsmypower]

[Establish a land of the dead?]

No... You're not gonna die. [He'll make sure, too.] Can you give any kind of signal?

[queenofkur]

I can use light magic to signal my position, I think.

[ It may just be the slightest bit blinding. ]

[itsmypower]

[Blinding's perfect!]

Good. Light it up as bright as you can, and whatever you do, don't move. If you stay put, we WILL find you.

[He's coming with Kasha!]

Don't worry. In 10 minutes, just shine!

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[angel_of_death]

[She angered Morganna. She angered Morganna. What the hell did she do?

Opting for a video response instead of text like the others before, Walter stares at the screen.]

...Since you already have a fair number of kind souls coming to your aid... dare I ask what you did to anger the goddess of Avalon?

[queenofkur]

I told her I think she is a selfish and irresponsible goddess who is too busy behaving like a self-important child when she should be doing the right thing for her people.

[ She's very ashamed, okay. She doesn't lose her temper like that usually...! Sniff. ]

She insulted me first. [That's... Something?] But I realize I should not have lost my temper.

[angel_of_death]

If you are going to insult someone powerful, you really ought to be prepared to handle the consequences of them getting annoyed.

But, I am curious. On what grounds did you make your accusation? Does it have something to do with this quest of yours?

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[gilgamess]

[ she also continues to be a useless goddess.

but he can be diplomatic enough to refrain from saying so, at least. ]

I may assist, should you give me your coordinates.

[ he still has some of the information from her device, for that matter, if any of it might prove useful in such a scenario. she did after all have that map for the forest of the Shadlins, so perhaps there are maps for other locations as well. ]

24 hours, is it? Should you not have a little more stamina than that?

[ granted, they did not have their powers in this world, but that still seems somewhat ... rapid. though he did perish from too much work but it is a King's prerogative to throw stones from any house, glass or otherwise. in any case, that work was quite extreme, after all. ]

[queenofkur]

[ Ugh, why had he answered her call? Now he was going to use this accident forever whenever he wanted to mock or demean her...! It really was the worst possible day. ]

The trip to the forest lasted a lot longer than that. None of the island's residents accepted to give me any help to get there so I had to do it all on my own. I believe Morganna marked me with a brand that compels them to treat me like a pariah.

[ Not that different from home, really. Regardless, she wasn't going to turn down an offer for help, even if that came from someone who would never let her forget. ]

I can light a magical beacon with my magic, should that help. It is impossible to get precise coordinates otherwise.

(*and we'll pretend my last comment was presented as text lol)

[gilgamess]

[ in fairness, she gives plenty of other material to work with, as such things go. it is just her unfortunate lot in life.

but Gilgamesh can have a little mercy. maybe. until this episode is concluded, at least. ]

You say you were given a quest? To what end?

[ by now, he has gained some understanding of at least some of the powers that be in this world, but he knows essentially nothing about this Morganna. ]

Very well. Light the beacon, and I shall go forth.

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[mayoninofukucho]

[Oh God. He hadn't gotten any updates on how Ereshkigal's endeavour to summon Morganna had been going, and when there's finally some news it's this?!]

You went on your own?! Why didn't you tell me anything?!

[Luckily their fellow outworlders can be counted on to help someone in peril. She has a bunch of reliable, competent people offering her support already, including his squire Shoto, but hell, he'll add himself to the rescue committee if need be.]

[queenofkur]

I was considering to, but I did not want to risk you facing Morganna's wrath.

[ Half true. She was ashamed that she'd lost her temper and caused the negotiation to go south. If she'd been able to do this quest alone, no one would have had to ever know. Alas... ]

I'm sorry. I'm afraid the plans we discussed are in jeopardy because of my inadequacy.

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[reloves]

[ There's a lot of different types of concern going on in the replies already, huh. And it seems like people are already coming to help out Ereshkigal, so that's good and settled.. But the main concern that's immediately on Minako's mind isn't being addressed at all.

And someone has to get mad for Ereshkigal's sake here, right? ]

why the HECK would she just LEAVE SOMEONE TO DIE???

[ At least Minako is animated enough that her emotion easily filters through, even in text.. ]

punishing someone is one thing, though it can be dumb sometimes, but what she's doing to you is just literally lethal!!!! can she just do that?? whenever she wants, to whoever she wants?? and no one is standing up about it??

[queenofkur]

As Goddess of Avalon, it is within her prerogatives. If she so desired, it is likely she could kill us all.

[ Unfortunately, Ereshkigal is pretty defeated. It feels more logical to blame herself and her failings than attack Morganna over this... Even if deep down inside her heart, Morganna has replaced Ishtar as the worst goddess ever. ]

Deities expect to be shown proper respect within their realms. It is my own fault for having lost my temper and lost sight of what was important.

[ But after a moment, Ereshkigal adds another message. Because even if she intends to take all the blame... She really appreciates it. She's not used to seeing people stand up for her. If anything, she's used to being ignored or forgotten. ]

Thank you.