Main Quest
Chapter 3
Scattering Around
Requirements: Active power level
Rewards: 500 EXP, Unlocks level up to Critical, Unlocks Factions
As always, it's Kashe's voice that booms out, much to the amusement of the ringleaders around them. The leaders of major factions in Sxriix called for volunteers to help them pick up the slack, as a lot of tasks had fallen behind recently, and they couldn't complete them in time alone.
Sometimes these things happen - perhaps a major natural disaster diverted resources recently - either way, a call for volunteers isn't too unheard of, and you came to see what was going on.
"Okay, so, I assume you all heard or read the call and didn't just walk in because you saw the crowd?" Loyal speaks up next, and after the crowd mutters to the affirmative, continues: "Okay, good. Next step is simple: Line up with us and pick a faction you wanna pitch in to help out! Kashe and Yah Racha are down in the Tunnels, Zhaya and Sezzeqh lead the Canopy, Torte 'n I work in the Atmosphere, and Fang and Aulik are Team Galactic over there!"
If you can't come up with a response to the prompt you're provided, you may ask for a new one - also, do know that you don't have to base your entire response around it so long as you address the prompt somehow. We'll probably appreciate creative interpretations!
The NPC will respond to the second piece with a third prompt, to which an optional third piece may be made. (Fullbody, color, and background OR 600+ words) This will result in an additional +100EXP and an item return - the item depends on which faction you responded to!
"Are you ready?" Yah Racha says with a friendly flair to the group. "I suppose you'll finally find out why Kashe is so bloody loud!"
What
You can barely think the question before a cart rushes by, its wheels shrieking and sparking on the tracks, and the sound of mining resumes, though you were never aware that it had ever stopped. There must have been a lull as the Tunnels charges loaded a cart with ores. Kashe stands ahead, precariously perched atop a stalagmite, barking orders. Yah Racha chuckles, placing a paw on the cave wall.
"They have to be to be heard down here," Yah Racha snorts. You're pretty sure this is a running joke down in the tunnels.
"YOU DOWN THERE!" Kashe booms! "We in the tunnels are known for bein' miners - and, well, we are, but truth be told, we supply pretty near anything! Grab what's useful and throw it in a cart, yeah?"
[If Tunnels are chosen and the 3rd optional prompt is performed: player receives 5x Iron and 3x Bread]
Your scattering of volunteers is led to Zhaya and Sezzeqh in the facility. Zhaya looks up and smiles at your arrival, while the blind old Ixi beside her hunches over a high-tech display, their pawpads pressed to a Sxriix-modified Braille display.
"Hello, friend." Sezzeqh is the one to speak out of the two quiet Ixi before you. "I believe Zhaya required assistance in data collection. I'm presently going over what we already have, though it's a touch slow-going."
"Ah, yes," Zhaya chuckles, picking up a tablet beside her. You wonder if you can borrow it while you're here. "While you're down in our facility today, could you check some of the plant life in the perimeter and scan it, or perhaps take photographs? Maybe just input or write down data? I'd like some extra hands to make certain everything is coming along and growing on schedule."
[If Canopy is chosen and the 3rd optional prompt is performed: player receives 5x Berries and 3x Herbs]
"Yeah," Torte looks kind of uncomfortable with the crowd. "How are you? 'Sup?"
"Torte isn't big on crowds," Loyal sheepishly explains. "So uh, now that you're all here, we're going to need you to leave."
what
"Both of us specialize in part in cartography," Torte contributes. "We'd love it if you all could cover as much ground as possible. So, explore Sxriix to your heart's content. Have a good time with it."
[If Atmosphere is chosen and the 3rd optional prompt is performed: player receives 3x Spices and 5x Leather]
Inside, you find Fang and Aulik waiting for you, Fang in their hazmat gear.
"Hey, newbies," Fang's gruff voice rings our as Aulik works on a towering metallic... is that a starship? "I hope you don't feel too amazed by this hunk of junk - it was a beaut once, but it's broken down."
"I can handle it," Aulik's voice is high and light, at contrast with Fang's voice and how they're wailing on a broken plate of steel with a sledgehammer. "But I'd welcome any help you could give if you'd like to pitch in."
"We could use any help you could give around here patching things up," Fang shrugs. "There are other broken ships around, as well as some functional ones in the back that need some tune-ups."
Are they asking you to do what you think they're doing?
"It's literally rocket science, newbie."
[If Galaxy is chosen and the 3rd optional prompt is performed: player receives 3x Science Kit and 5x Iron]
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