video (un:kamisatoayato)

[acquirement]

{ despite the topic of today, ayato does actually keep the camera on. he’s had a few days to process things by now, he’s had time to pull back on whatever mask is needed for this. }

Following today the abandoned mansion near the airship station will be closed off to everyone.

{ he takes a long breath, before continuing, clearly reading from something he’s written down in front of himself to make this easier }

The seasonal power holders have worked together to create a barrier. The reason for this is simple, there is something in there that is unlike anything we’ve seen before. My companion and I entered that building on May 29th with the goal of trying to ensure it could be used as a safe spot. Unfortunately, both of us died in that place.

I’ve attached a document with the knowledge we acquired from fighting it in case it sounds similar to anything you’ve encountered before. I also have a video that can be requested. Olwen has contacted researchers to start analysing what it may be, but any similarities may help.

I will not be answering personal questions on the matter. Please keep this informational.

{ and then he’ll cut the video out. he promised transparency, so this is what people get. but he won’t go back on camera unscripted on here now. }

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Attached Document

[acquirement]

Things to note:

• Actual size is unknown, from what we could gather it grows to fit whatever container it has. This means if it gets out it could very well grow larger than anything we’ve seen before.


• It seems to devour only living things, including plant life. Dendro cores were useless against it, yet it spat out anything such as furniture.


• Cutting off its arms seemed to only grow more.


• Arms can apply effects, known ones are:




• Silence


• Burning


• Stun


• Poison


• Hallucination (though this may be related to the poison used)
  The air around it seemed to be poisonous as well. Potentially draining magical energy, at least it felt much harder to use powers from here after being near it.




• The spirits in the mansion did not want this to leave either, and worked to seal it inside.

Video; un: tirofinale (1/2)

[musketea]

What...died...the Abandoned Mansion in the Autumn Segment, yes?

[She could feel her hands starting to shake. She'd been there, with Homura, and explored part of that place herself. But it sounded like this person had fought with something much, much worse than the entity that attacked them.]

How- where in that place was- what-

I, ah, I'm sorry. I shouldn't be asking such things when you said as such- do excuse me. I will send over what information I have as well.

Video -> Text 2/2

[musketea]

[She'll end the call there, and a good half hour later she attaches some information on the mansion of her own.]

Toward the end of March myself and a friend went to investigate the Abandoned Mansion as well. I was hoping to find out if perhaps the Wisps from that quest were originating from there.

We only explored the ground floor, but encountered a monster that could move too quickly to be seen until we were able to freeze it, one that reversed time around itself. It took the form of a mothman type creature that used shadowy vines to attack us.

After defeating it and exploring the rest of that floor we took our leave, but...I'm sorry we did not take our search further.

[...If she had, maybe he would not have been killed.]

Private text; un: nenonen

[essenceborn]

You died?
Ayato you died?

Private text

[acquirement]

I died. Apologies for not letting you know, it's been a rather difficult time.

video; un: acala

[wild_romance]

Well, that's harrowing. Are the two of you doing all right?

text

[acquirement]

We'll be fine.

Did you have any questions regarding it or the place?

Apologies for the unprofessionalism, but I did not make this for sympathy, only to share information regarding the dangers of this place should people choose to explore, and to ensure any feedback that may be useful to Olwen makes it to him.

un: gaine; video

[sangreine]

I'm sorry you and your companion died. [ Dying sucks. She's glad she won't have to do it anymore lol ]

[ But we're here for information, so. Moving along. ]

Did seasonal magic effect it in any way? I noticed on some of my explorations that it makes a difference.

text

[acquirement]

Thank you.

{ but that is all he says on the matter, moves swiftly on to answer her question instead. #coping }

Neither of us have the correct abilities to have given it a try. My abilities are with earth, and after their plant abilities were eaten it seemed rather like a foolish idea to give it more fuel.

[noarchitact]

[ he’s keeping an eye on the post, but he likely won’t be responding in any way. ]

un: orator ✧ text

[chiefkeyward]

[This post couldn't have happened at a more opportune time. Lahabrea was busy reading up on the lore of this realm when he stumbled across this gem. It takes him a moment to recognize the name but once he does, he realizes this is the individual that was mentioned in here. Therefore, he forgoes his reading for the sake of joining the conversation.]

The beast in question sounds vaguely reminiscent of a Morbol Marquis, one of the many creatures cultivated at the Hungering Gardens in Elipis. However, I doubt such a fiend could thrive within such tight confines. That being said, I cannot help but notice the similarities regarding its many effects. Is it safe to assume its poison wasn't lethal? Typically if a creature can create hallucinations, it would have no need for poison since it already managed to ensnare its prey.

text

[acquirement]

{ ah, how convenient. he would link previous videos of info dumps he did if he knew, but as it is, this is the topic at hand. }

I can't say that I've heard of it before, but I imagine Olwen and the researchers would be glad to receive any information you could give them.

Unfortunately I didn't live long enough after the poison to say.

However, I'd argue just one effect would be enough to ensnare prey, yet this had multiple it used. It seemed to be related to its hands rather than the creature itself.

text; un: shigeru (private)

[mysophobic]

[ Ayato?? Oh my god?! Shigeru is so very worried and concerned right now. ]

Is there...anything I can help with, to get you? I. I'm so sorry, Ayato.

private texts forever

[acquirement]

{ after everything he said before, he won't keep it to himself. he's seen shigeru in a difficult state as well, it's only fair he gets the same in return. }

It's alright, I have everything I need. Apologies I didn't contact you sooner. It's been rather difficult. Especially since arrangements had to be made with urgency.

( private )

[nilhilistic]

[ ayato said no personal questions and rafal can respect that. but . . . he needs to ask. ]

Is your sister all right?

( private )

[acquirement]

She will be. She was unaware until I returned and told her, at least.

{ since it's being sent in a private format, he'll at least answer this. it isn't a direct 'yes', because of course she isn't, but there's a promise that they'll move forward from it. }

video; un: alear

[divino]

[ He didn't think it could worse than dealing with the undead... ]

What does it actually look like, and how will we be able to identify it if it does escape?

text

[acquirement]

{ proof there is always a worse thing- }

Would you rather I describe it, or would you be fine if I sent you a video of it?

un: wanderer

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

I would like to see that video.

[acquirement]

{ the video gets sent to wanderer's inbox, rather than attached here. just in case someone stumbles on it that doesn't want to see something like this.

and then he'll receive an attached video of the creature. ayato is speaking over it as it moves, essentially saying the same information (though lacking some arm effects by this point) on what it has done so far.

the creature itself is as described here }

You should have received it in your inbox.

un: childe; private text

[monoceroscaeli]

Show me.

[It's all he's saying for right now.

Video please!]

private text

[acquirement]

{ he'll receive an attached video of the creature to his inbox, rather than attached to the post.

in it, ayato is speaking over it as it moves, essentially saying the same information (though lacking some arm effects by this point) on what it has done so far.

the creature itself is as described here

but he says nothing else in return, just attaches the video with an empty message. }

un: pantsonpyre

[localweirdo]

...

Could I see that video? If you could be so kind.

text (private)

[acquirement]

{ he hesitates a little, if only because he isn't sure how hu tao will react to any of this, given her relationship with death and her work.

but he hasn't denied anyone else so far. she'll get the video attached in a private message to her inbox, rather than attached to the post itself.

in it, ayato is speaking over it as it moves, essentially saying the same information (though lacking some arm effects by this point) on what it has done so far.

the creature itself is as described here }

It should be in your inbox now.

text, un: tophats

[vivens]

[ gazes at this whole thing..... ]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. Unfortunately, I don't have any previous experiences with what you've encountered to help.

[acquirement]

{ it sure is a thing, huh. }

Of course. Given the circumstances, I'd rather everyone be prepared for whatever they may stumble upon. Nor can I say I'm surprised. It wasn't anything like I'd seen before either.

Private text; un: wolf

[badsunrising]

[ He is... super bad at the feelings thing... But dying and coming back sounds... horrific. ]

Your ongoing professionalism is appreciated in light of the circumstances.

[ Is that sympathy? Uh sure, let's go with that. ]

Were you able to manage any footage of the creature before or after the attack? Was there anything particular that incited its violence?

Re: Private text; un: wolf

[acquirement]

{ watching your friend die in front of you while you're helpless, then you dying and then coming back... is even more horrific. there's a reason he asked for no personal questions. }

I promised to be transparent, and honestly the more information shared the better. I wouldn't want anyone else to find themselves in the same situation or something similar and know that I could have helped when I didn't.

I'll send the video. From what we could tell it was already trying to reach out, but the light we used may have made it angrier. Considering it eats lifeforms I doubt it would have been friendly had we left it alone.

{ and as promised, he'll get a video direct to his inbox so it's kept private.

in it, ayato is speaking over it as it moves, essentially saying the same information (though lacking some arm effects by this point) on what it has done so far.

the creature itself is as described here }