EVENT PLOTTING: THE EMPTY THRONE PT 2

[aionmods]

The Empty Throne Pt 2

By the end of the seventh day, more and more of those that have resisted the Kenoma's pull will be awakening to the power of the Pleroma, expelling what remains of the ritual's poison. Though they are still being held within the cavern, any lost powers will begin to return... which means that conflict against the ones imprisoning them is inevitable. Xishen, the orchestrator of the ritual, has not made any orders and the Hylician soldiers are increasingly agitated and unsure of what to expect. Are those that remain free of the Kenoma's influence meant to be executed? Imprisoned more securely? Freed?

Unknown to the rest of the Regent's assembly, a short while before this impasse, Xishen bestowed the secret of teleportation to Father Abel Nightroad, suggesting to him that he could use it to escape and bring the other survivors with him. Though her motives for doing so are yet unknown, Abel and any other Pleroma attuned he explains this process to will be able to use the teleportation spell as explained on the powers page to escape the cavern. Two to three casters will be enough to plausibly bring all of the newly christened Pleroma with them; the trouble is that the ritual takes up to a half hour to cast, and once they begin, it will become apparent to their captors what's happening.

Once the teleportation ritual is discovered, Xishen will order the Kenoma inductees to put a stop to it, though she does not step up to fight herself. From there, the Pleroma will have to hold off the Kenoma for 20-30 minutes while the ritual completes, the exact speed depending on how many people are dedicated to casting. Player versus player conflict can occur during this time, and mod-rolled RNG outcomes to individual match ups will be available if they are desired.

Of course, the Kenoma have had time to recover and the Pleroma have not. As if to compensate for this disadvantage, the hope granted by this change of escape will awaken a surge of power in the Pleroma. Similar to how the Kenoma felt upon accepting it, Pleroma will receive a boost in endurance, strength, and magical capabilities during this time, though the effect will gradually fade afterwards.

When the ritual ends it is expected that the Pleroma will be able to escape, whether it's on their feet or by having their battered body hauled into the ritual area by a comrade. All characters who participated in The Empty Throne will be awarded 1 Reward Token which can be used to purchase new abilities and regains.

❖ INCLUDED EVENT PROMPTS

◆ PVP COMBAT: Those Kenoma that are willing to listen to Xishen's orders will have the opportunity to clash against the Pleroma as they try to escape. Fights and mod-rolled RNG results can be requested here. Kenoma are not required to fight but those that do will receive a boosted positive reputation among the Regent's forces.

◆ REGAINED POWERS: All characters who have attuned will have their canon powers returned with the nerfs indicated on their applications. This include all Kenoma and all Pleroma. Pleroma characters will be receiving a hope-based power boost during the escape. For those with the Normie Discount, your Reward Token can be spent immediately and any new powers can manifest during the fight if that's something you'd like to play out.

◆ TELEPORTATION RITUAL: At least 2-3 Pleroma characters will be needed to cast the ritual, but the more there are the faster it will go. Past magical experience is not required for this plot role, though it may help make it more intuitive ICly.

◆ AFTERMATH LOCATIONS: Both sects will have a unique 'aftermath' location to thread in taking place after the escape has happened. This will cover the immediate aftermath of the event. Further locations and travel opportunities will be posted on April 2nd.

◆ ATTUNEMENT TRACKER: As of this event post, most sect attunements should be locked in! Please go update your Attunement Tracker with your character's current sect status.

Comments

[regretsor]

CHARACTER: Yoo Joonghyuk
SECT: Pleroma
NATURE OF CONFLICT: So Yoo Joonghyuk has three lives worth of experience in combat. Sucks to suck when you can't die and just keep returning in time. Suffering is just cool you know? It's shown in canon that he's also quite skilled in...just about anything. I hate it too.

As with everyone in ORV, he has enhanced strength and speed and he has some abilities that are pretty cool.

I'm pretty open with just about anything. RNG or talking it out. Look, I'm looking to get this angry man beaten up and for him to beat up other people because his default in making decisions is to fight first. Gimme 1v1s or even 2v1s or whatever. Please beat him up because Yoo Joonghyuk is definitely someone who will push his body past what is safe to do to your body and I love me a good tussle. He'll probably push forward to try and put as much distance between casters/those performing the teleportation circle and Kenoma.

[salvageable]

i WILL find a way to have yjh swoop in to save dokja's ass 🤔

[regretsor]

Consider YJH getting hurt protecting KDJ though. All those times KDJ shielded the other?? Payback???

KDJ what are you doing that he has to save you... but also yes good.

[salvageable]

wow that's going to make an already guilty man feel GREAT!!!

i need to figure it out he's getting into so many fights right now.... he'll probably need bailing out from either binghe or ciel.... maybe eustace...... but i will definitely keep you posted depending on what happens....

[regretsor]

I turn KDJ into a punching bag.

Me who is also just trying to get YJH to fistfight everyone and anyone. If KDJ manages to get into more fights than YJH I think I will laugh. WASN'T HSY AND YJH THE ONES ALWAYS TRYING TO START THINGS WITH VIOLENCE. WHAT HAPPENED KDJ.

[salvageable]

LOOK HE'S GOING TO TRY AND DIFFUSE WITH CIEL BUT BINGHE.... BINGHE'S A MEAN GIRL!!!

[regretsor]

It’s probably Dokja’s fault. But he’ll probably approve because murder is okay.

[salvageable]

HE'S NOT GOING TO KILL ANYONE

[traversal]

lumine will be lingering near the casters since she'll be protecting them as much as she can to finish the ritual. so if you want a tiny girl beating joonghyuk up or joonghyuk beating up a tiny girl, i'm all for it!

[regretsor]

I think you misread something? Aren't they both Pleroma?

[traversal]

oh god i'm sorry! i was checking luo's post at the same time and it's gotten all mixed up in my head. but if you want them to team up, i'm all for it as well.

[regretsor]

HAHAHA It's fine. Tbh, YJH is so mean looking and he's got that whole dark and broody bullshit that I think it would also be hilarious if they tussled a little as a first meeting. Also because Lumine is so short in comparison and the idea of someone just punching YJH and then realizing they're on the same side is so funny? Like when you shoot your friend in a video game because friendly fire is on and sometimes your hands react to something on the screen before your brain registers that's actually your teammate.

[traversal]

oh god i can't believe i missed this! but lmao yes, that would be hilarious and i can set something up where she ... almost punches him somewhat. i'm sorry joonghyuk, you totally look like someone from kenoma.

[epiprocta]

Helloooo, so Dokja and Gen are getting along great so I feel like it would only be appropriate to extend that lovely relationship to Joonghyuk if you'd be amenable it?! Dokja's going to punch Gen in the face, so if he spotted Dokja and Joonghyuk regrouping/working together at some point afterward he'd definitely recklessly come pick a fight, if Joonghyuk is up for walloping a stupid teenager ... !

[salvageable]

how are you typing dokja's name miru 🤨

[epiprocta]

sorry i was spelling it 'dumb loser who's going out of his way to punch a teenager,' my fingies slipped 😔

[salvageable]

YAH AND HE'D DO IT AGAIN

[epiprocta]

can't wait until these two devolve into just being mutually 'attack on sight' like the absolute dumbasses they are

[salvageable]

this is so embarrassing for grown ass man kim dokja

[regretsor]

It’s actually Kim Dojega. You’ve been lied to all this time. I’m sorry. If Yuul denies it they’re just lying to you. Like a liar does.

Ok but I actually meant to hit you up before but I guess food poisoning and traveling actually ruins my already awful time management??? Amazing. But that means I am especially interested in these two interacting.

I hope Gen and Joonghyuk can have an incredibly loving relationship please. Also Joonghyuk will definitely be happy to beat up a teenager. It builds character or something.

[epiprocta]

Man, the difficulty of keeping all ducks in a row while dealing with travel and health is such a mood ... the struggle life .........

But ah, excellent! And even better if Joonghyuk has no qualms about giving a teenager a much-deserved thrashing, I'm sure they'll be the absolute best of friends after this encounter! I'm still debating on giving Gen some new abilities but regardless, he's still a normie at heart so I imagine Joonghyuk will be able to thrash him without too much difficulty ... ? As long as he won't outright go for the kill, I'm happy to just see how things unfold!

[regretsor]

I was doing my artist alley set up when I got these notifs so that’s where I’m at. I usually get a good chunk of downtime during work so my weekend will be fun phone tagging with the autocorrect and everything _(:3 」∠)_

Joonghyuk has three lives worth of war crimes under his belt. Why not add beat up a teenager? I’m sure it isn’t his first time. I think given the scenario he’d probably not kill him anyways or we can just make a situation where he stops because something happens that makes him leave the other. Gen can have a little get beaten up if he wants. Maybe yjh will be all cool like come back and try again when you get stronger or something.

[epiprocta]

Oh gosh, artist alleys are always a gauntlet and a half, aren't they ... I hope everything goes smoothly and you're able to rest up when you can!

And oh my god, please, if Joonghyuk drops that anime-ass line Gen will laugh in his face even if he's gotten absolutely destroyed, please do it, he'll be so unspeakably mad and he deserves it.

[regretsor]

They can be HAHA. I've been doing it for a few years, but I do actually like doing them even if the weekends can be tiring.

Please laugh in his face so he can punch it one last time. He won't kill you but he can still punch you again. Look, I love the idea of Gen coming back again to get his ass beat every so often and maybe they start having normal conversations. Or as normal as they can be when some teenager wants to fistfight with a grown man who is fight first, ask questions later.

[vapour]

If you still need more Kenoma to clash with, Childe would be totally willing prior to YJH dragging Hubert off when Howl does Childe later.