Sabra La Tau

Who: Parrot
Where: Rocky Cove
When: Day 260, midnight
What: Patrolling... sort of

[What does an Ophi do in the middle of the night? Go outside and see the 'sights', of course. He holds up the lantern to make sure he's in the right place then begins to do some stretches]

Who: Pavo!
Where: Up at the north of the lake, near the ruined dorms
When: Day 250, post game
What: Patrontiems

[Over the past few weeks, a third structure's been built up near the two ruined dorms; wood, and smaller than either of them, and populated on and by people in purple working away.

Most of the time, said people aren't looking kind of tired, kind of battered, and hauling steaming and bloody teammates along with them though.]

Ahh, it's really been a while . . . Foreman, are you busy? It's Pavo.

Who: PARTY WITH PAVO
Where: South of the southernmost dorms, just as the torchlight begins to fade
When: Day 225, late morning onward
What: Bathtime :D :D

[While not quite the same kind of rumble as an earthquake, there's definitely something happening south of the dorms today; something that almost sounds like a small explosion, to those familiar with such things.

Following shortly after is the most curious thing — a cloud that billows from the explosion's epicentre, travelling out and around before dissipating. But not dust and debris . . . in fact, any even moderately close example will tell you it's damp.

. . . and . . . warm?

Investigation further south will reveal what was once a rather unremarkable gully. Now, it's filled with a furor of activity as blanks (most in purple) and giant ants work together, raising walls around the densest patch of steam, manoeuvring beams into place for the roof. For so much preparation, the event itself barely takes more than a few hours, leaving a wooden structure where there was none before.

And inside? Inside, my fine fellows, is a little slice of paradise.]

Who: Everyone
Where: The Arena
When: Day 211, early evening
What:

[The Call to the Arena today is the simple sound of hammer on metal. Rhythmic, tireless it's almost a marching tune to those who happened to hear and follow it.

When you enter the Arena bare land quickly gives way to hot winds and an uphill slope of loose, fine sand. Your upward trudge isn't easy, with sand being the horrible, contrary thing it is when you're intent on getting ANYWHERE.

As you top the dune, you see a giant statue sitting on the thrones, leaning forward on his elbows and with a huge, jovial grin. At his feet, there is a large, spanning lake with a tropical island in the center... between you and the lake though, there are eight paths.]

HA! WARMED UP, KIDDOES?

((MINGLE
Rules
Part 1
Descriptions
Part 2
Endgame
Memories))

Who: Delpavo
Where: Gear House
When: Day 207, various times
What: travesties of the South Block

[A reticent dolphin is hanging out on the balcony watching Pavo futz around with new projects]

Who: Pavo, anyone.
Where: By the bathhouse construction
When: Day 203, Late morning
What:

[As the Pavo crew is getting started on today's work, they have company again. Hearty, pleased laughter rings out through the cave...... from above?

And ant is up on the ceiling regarding their work.

Somehow, the hardhat is staying on.]

HAH! Now water containment! There's an idea.

You guys never do get tired, I LIKE THAT.

Who: Ophiuchus
Where: The Ophi Dorms
When: Day 180, early morning
What:

[Again, it is far before most are awake when the snake, sated and sleepy with its own offerings of meat recently, that it lifts its head, listening again.]

It changesssss already. Sssso be it.

[The dorms rumble again, those who wake up, all find their clothing and surroundings a little different..]

((OOC: This month, Uroboros jumps ahead of Uraeus by one point! Leaving Caduceus as last in place. We start a new activity period! Any trinkets you may have acquired as a reward you keep, however basic luxuries and levels of comfort have changed!))

Who: Pavo, Kurogane, those who wish to revel in awesome
Where: Outside Pavo
When: Day 179, late morning (also known as simply 'morning' to those who shun those too early times certain other individuals favour, and possibly known as 'noon' to those selfsame individuals)
What: Mission complete!

[The past two days, the members of Pavo have been far more reclusive than usual. Certainly, there's been the odd one running to and fro — peeking out of the common area near to Pyxis and Cygnus especially, hovering by Foreman's Mill until a hewn mushroom log comes drifting down the river, at which point, prize in hand, they scurry back to the underground tunnels connecting each common area to the others.

Periods of silence near the Pavo dorms have been broken, here and there, by the faint rasp of a saw, or pounds of a hammer. Sometimes, even fainter, there's even been the rasp of metal against bone.

But it's today, today, the promised day, when all their efforts have come together.

Today, just outside the dorms, in all its glory, their project sits complete.]

Who: Any
Where: Just by where the lake branches into the eastern tunnel system
When: Day 149, Early evening
What:

[Should you be outside today, a powerful gust of wind seems to catch at the edges of your uniform and naggingly push you towards what seems to be a meeting place.]

All right kiddos! WHO'S UP FOR A WALK OF ENLIGHTENMENT!

Who: ANTS ... and Blanks I guess.
Where: The commons area to the west of Pyxis
When: Day 144, Late
What: :D

[It's pretty far from civilization, but a double column of giant cave ants marching in WILL attract attention.

The first of the colony seem to establish perimeters, cutting or biting lines in the ground.. Others come after, dragging blocks and wood...

There is some large scale construction going ... and happening fast.]

HA HA! Easy on the west wall there! Solid! No holes!

Who: Everyone!
Where: Arena
When: Day 132, evening
What: Game time!

[The Call to the Arena today is the simple sound of hammer on metal. Rhythmic, tireless it's almost a marching tune to those who happened to hear and follow it.

When you enter the Arena bare land quickly gives way to drifts of snow and barren, snow-striped trees. The further you go in, the deeper and deeper the snow gets. By the time you can make out the broad, grinning statue on the throne between gusts of snow laden wind, the snow chest-deep on most.

In the center, at the statues feet are two very welcome things at this point: Fur wraps of some unknown white animal large enough to drape around you and a metal pot of hot chocolate and several ceramic cups.]

HA HA HA! Bit of an effort wasn't it? I had to get your blood pumping for this one! Everyone warmed up?

((Mingle
Rules
Game start!
Fort Descriptions
Part Two
Endgame
Memories))

Who: Any
Where: The Arena
When: Day 127, noon
What: The going away party of Frey Wilhazen and Charlie Crews

[At the very peak of noon, there is another Call to the Arena, heard by any outside and faintly through the door for those inside. It is unusual, like no other Judge you might have heard; the sound is heavily strings and woodwinds, picking out and carrying a complex, soaring melody and counterpoint. While not the rousing anthem of Pyxis' win, the music reverberating through the caverns of Sabra is no less a call of victory, gracefully climbing through minor chords and spinning its own thoughtful counterpoints.

As before, the instruments sound just a little off from anything you may have remembered, a touch of something deeply foreign keeping you from identifying the source of the instrument.

When the Blanks finally reach the Arena, soft pink banners are strung across the expanse of the Arena. A large table with enough chairs for Pyxis and Cygnus set in the very center of the Arena, directly under the gaze of the King, who sits again in the throne.

Covered dishes, filled with dark, pink centered meats, a clear white beverage that smells delicately alcoholic, and oddly oval slices of a bright yellow fruit and an assortment of thick greens. A small, delicate glass cup of chocolate cream is in front of each plate, and in front of two plates sit rich, red velvet cake, the insides filled with a berry mix that both Frey and Charlie will immediately know as theirs.

Again, there is a small space laid out for a traditional dance, and a small, far less elegant table, filled with fingerfoods, punch and this time, there are several masquerade masks of a rather wide variety of creatures, caricatures and more abstract, simple masks.]


((OOC: Judges, same rules apply for appearances! Please contact us for any questions! Everyone enjoy~))

Who: Mikiya and Max
Where: Mono and Canis
When: Day 118
What:

[Someone is whistling a cheerful, upbeat marching tune. Or a bar tune. It's hard to tell but it's got a rather catchy beat.

SPEAKING OF CATCHY BEATS. WE BE A-KNOCKIN' LIL GUYS.]

Who: Anyone
Where: The Arena
When: Day 117, evening
What: The going-away party of Gaius Octavian

[Today in the arena, a very particular Call was given out, heard by any outside, and those inside who might have been listening.. It is a strange octave, almost regal, with the deep sound of brass horns and cadence of drums. As one gets closer, they might hear something a bit like winds, but of a strange harmony that doesn't match any instrument a Blank may have remembered. Strings on a slightly different chord and pitch, the range dancing at a joyous counterpoint to the solemn, majestic trumpets.

Those who have heard, one in particular, and all those following the unique sound, will find the Arena unusually appointed. Banners of all teams colors stretch overhead, red taking the pinnacle spot.

Without the trappings of a game, what seems to be laid out is a long table, a multitude of chairs and covered plates sitting upon table cloth of Pyxis red and Cygnus pink. The music seems to come from all around, and the general area before the tables seems to be open, inviting for those inclined to dance. There is a less austere table, far to the back, which seems to have simple snacks, one single platter of fruit, and some juices and wines.

In the throne, presiding over it all is the statue of the King, expression thoughtful as it overlooks the festivities.]

((If you wish to play a JUDGE in this post, #sabra_la_iudex

Mingle
Pygnus
Everybody else
Memory pie
King's doing something.
Fin.))

Who: Claude and friends!
Where: Outside of Cepheus
When: Day 117
What:

Awright! You've got some time anyway! Say your goodbyes, knowing that while the Crowbar of Fate has wedged in there to apply just the right amount of pressure to separate the boards without unduly bending the nails so that they can't be reused. I mean we've got a budget to keep. Is exerting its inexorable pressure!

IT IS ONLY SO THAT ONE MAY RETURN! STRONGER, WEATHERPROOFED, and with a nice bit of lacquer finish.

Who: Kurogane and interested parties
Where: Outside of Pavo
When: Day 109, SOEARLY
What:

[There's some cheerful, hearty knocking on the dorm this morning.]

Who: Ryohei, and anyone else
Where: EXTREMELY OUTSIDE OF PAVO
When: Day 88
What: CHECKING OUT, SON

[There is some SUPER MANLY KNOCKING.]

Who: Zack, Othar, anyone else
Where: Wherever they happen to be
When: Day 83,BRIGHT AND EARLY KIDDOES
What: TIME TO GET A MOVE ON, THOSE GIRDERS AREN'T MOVING THEMSELVES.

Another set of wet behind the ears kids. Don't worry, dude. We'll have you climbing the framework like happy monkeys in no time at all!

Who: Nico + anyone!
Where: Out in one of the common areas.
When: Day 76, late evening.
What: :(

[there sure is a whole lot of angry demigod yelling from over this way]

No! I'm not going!