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Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

@Dead Cruiser@Riffus Maximus@Emeth@The Muse@Teyao@ActRaiserTheReturned@Mendicant Bias

Mitsuko was awed at the sight of everyone present in the garden-in-between-worlds, she saw a veritable multitude of individuals milling around, talking with each other, and just in general being jovial with each other, from half-lizard people to elves so bizarre they were unlike anything she’s seen on Earth. It’s downright bizarre yet also incredibly fascinating and interesting, a lot of opportunities for Mitsuko to study and see new people not from Earth.

Amaterasu, meanwhile, was trying to fend off the double inquiries from Dominus and the Turtle. Assuring Dominus that no, she did not make a bad choice by choosing Mitsuko, and telling the turtle why they are here in the first place. "Didn't you get the memo? We are here to provide coordination and guidance for our champions." She told the Omniscient. "We could not let them go without imparting some wisdom from us can we? I would be a bad goddess if I did such a thing."

But, now that everyone is here. Amaterasu decided to speed things up, feeling confident that she had fended off Dominus for now, and quenched the curiosity of the Turtle. The black-haired woman took center stage, with every deity and their champion seeing the Japanese sun goddess speak on the proverbial platform.

“Alright alright. I think that’s pretty much all of you?” Amaterasu interjected, killing Mitsuko’s interest in an effort to move the team along. “I think that you all know why you are here. So I will make this as quick and effortless as possible. We’ll move on to discuss the issue of this Nirvana thingy later on. But first!”

“My name, in case you’re wondering, is Amaterasu Omikami, and this is my champion. Mitsuko Imada. She is a champion of mine for 5 years now, and arguably one of my best.” The deity turned her face and looked at Mitsuko with a certain fondness in her eyes. Like they know the hardships they endured together and what kind of grit Mitsuko has to make sure things are resolved amicably in their favour. “But that’s enough of me. Why don’t you introduce yourself, Mitsuko?”

“Me?” Mitsuko wondered, quite unusual for Amaterasu to put her into the spotlight in the first place, but whatever. “My name is Mitsuko Imada, from an island nation called Japan. I was born in the city of Osaka, a town with… I think 20 million people now? Give or take? Yeah, big… big city. Unfortunately for me though, I was born into poverty. My people were historically oppressed in Japanese society and I was a daughter born to parents within that group, so I grew up living a life of crime and general lawlessness, that is, until. I went to jail at the age of 18 with my gang over a robbery gone wrong. And while that should be the end of me, Amaterasu stumbled into my group of ne’er do wells and offered me an opportunity. Become a champion of her, or rot in prison.”

“Safe to say I took her offer, and thank goodness for that. I was taught self-discipline, culture, fighting techniques, and etiquette. I was also given money and luxuries I never imagined before, and in return? I fight evil Japanese spirits and make sure that my country does not fall into the clutches of rogue spirits with evil intent. Let’s just say that I am particularly good at my job, even defeated one of the premier Japanese deities in a duel once. So that’s fun.”

“Do you have any questions for me? What I said over there is a very truncated history of my life, so I probably omitted a lot of details there, but gosh! My life has been a rollercoaster that’s for sure.”

“Speaking of rollercoasters. Would anyone else be willing to share the stories of their life? I think it would be best for all of us to know each other deeply.” Mitsuko concluded. To the approval of the Japanese sun goddess beside her.

The Hunt, A Modern Fantasy Smorgasbord RP

@AWACS@13org@BigPapaBelial

The Android woman quickly returned with the car identification, and, sure enough. She was met with a wall of information from the other team members. From the additional car Scarlet discovered to the theory Faye put forward as to the potential origins of the spell. To Micheal’s constant insights and general smarts.

Amanda felt secretly proud that the team she assembled is working like a well-oiled machine. But first, she has to make create some order out of the madness of information she has just received. Perhaps it would be best to start with Scarlet’s insight, the black Mercedes that was spotted around the corner is an interesting piece of information, worth mulling over, but potentially useless since they are on a time crunch.

Faye’s information is also super insightful. An individual with multiple spell matrices linked alongside each other. It would be a pain in the ass to discover the true identity of the individual if it weren’t for the fact that Amanda has pinned the address the car originates from.

She’s happy about that at least.

Micheal’s insights also proved insightful, there’s nothing more to be said about that.

So we are dealing with individuals that are capable of using multiple complex spells, have a car that is reminiscent of the one the OMR uses, and has been sighted gathering intel on their arrival. This is problematic on multiple levels, but Amanda loves a challenge if she sees one. “Alright then.” Amanda concluded. “So looking at the car’s ID, we have managed to pin it down to an apartment complex in the downtown area, considering the fact that this individual is capable of stacking spell matrices on top of each other, this is an enemy we don’t take lightly. So for the moment, I need you to prepare, because I am planning a raid on this base in like, half an hour at most.”

“Just be at your best okay? We do not want screwups like our arrival here in Minsk, we want to be deliberate, and we want to be careful. I have a plan of the apartment complex right here.” She said, unfurling a map. “Typical Soviet commie-block design really, lots of hallways, lots of rooms, but our perp has the 2nd floor, specifically room 214 as his potential hideout. If there are any civilians, urge them to stay indoors, if anyone has a weapon? Urge them to to put it down, if anyone points at any of you? Kill on sight. Is that understood?”

“I have informed the office of the potential raid and the info leak, they are currently busy rebuilding the wards they thought were foolproof, so there won’t be any reinforcements present until a couple of hours from now. So bring your A-game okay?”

Amanda doesn’t like this, but the suspect’s lead is simply too hot at the moment. If they managed to capture the suspect, invaluable information on who Mr X is might be gleaned for that, although… with how sophisticated Mr X’s ops seem to be, Amanda has a working theory on who they might be.

“Just between us guys.” Amanda urged them to get closer. “But I think Mr X might be a deity. Just… think about it, near perfect knowledge of OMR SOP’s, advanced kill squads ready and waiting for our arrival. The fact that they used magic from the abomination. Either Mr X used to work at the OMR, or knows someone in the OMR to peel their brain on how the organisation works, or alternatively have traitors in the organisation itself.”

“What do you think?” Amanda then asked the group. Waiting for their opinion on her theory.

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@Martian@King Cosmos

Madeleine was happy on the thought that the cultists are gone, she has already phoned the Frankfurt office and agents are already being dispatched to the garden. She is also quite content at the thought of the rogue spirit being sent off to the other side to ensure minimal destruction of property and lives within the local area.

But she is still quite unnerved by the fact that these cultists are still out at large, probably plotting against her team as she speak. She does not like this, and has conferred both Morgana and Xaviron to discuss things. “Alright. So, first things first, we are going to the Frankfurt office and we’re doing to de-stress and get ourselves cleaned up, secondly. I want your opinion on what we should do next.”

The car ride and the literal cleanup were short, but afterwards. Everyone was in relatively tip-top shape and Madeleine gathered the Witch and the Half elf into an office meeting room. “Alright, let’s make this quick and then we can take a nap.” Madeleine said.

“We have two options right now. We can rejoin Amanda’s team in Minsk and let the Frankfurt office deal with this cultist mess. It will take some time for the local German OMR to do this, but they do have the capabilities to handle them as they see fit. Alternatively, we can continue investigating this issue and possibly find the links between Mr X and Morgana’s English witch coven. Something I’m sure our dear English friend would appreciate.”

“I’m open to both, so what do you want to do?"

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

@Dead Cruiser@Riffus Maximus

Both Mitsuko and Amaterasu were mightily impressed by the sudden arrival of the two champions from their respective universes. The sun goddess of Japan hasn't heard much about the colleagues from other universes, silently expecting that they might be deities from another alternate universe earth where things happened differently, but totally not expecting that they would originate from their own, unique universes with their own worlds. Just looking at them is enough to pique anyone's interest, the man made out of pure silver is very gracious in greeting the goddess, with Mitsuko herself impressed by the grace and poise of someone that came from what looks like a very fleshy dimension, just how did he learn those manners in the first place? Should anyone that wants to preserve their sanity know?

And of course, there is the elf that comes from a fantasy novel setting too. Mitsuko could not help but be awestruck by the woman's beauty. Like seeing an elf goddess from some high fantasy novel living in a castle coming to greet you in person. Heck, even her greeting with all that 'blessings of the moon' stuff felt unreal to her. While originally wanting to be more upbeat with potential introductions, the Osakan woman decided that formal manners are necessary with these individuals, no 'sup's!' and 'oh hi there's'.

And waiting for Amaterasu to introduce herself is part of good manners the champion reasoned, as she slowly descended from her flight with more poise and grace than when she started.

"Konnichiwa." Amaterasu first responded to Evolution Zero, bowing in the typical Japanese fashion she's used to when meeting foreign deities. "Watashi wa Amaterasu-desu. It is very nice to meet you Zero San. I did not expect someone from another dimension to know such manners as you are, My name is Amaterasu Omikami, and this is my champion, Mitsuko Imada." She gestured to the blonde woman beside her.

"Konnichiwa." Mitsuko bowed quickly afterward. "It is a pleasure meeting you Mr Zero, I hope we would be able to destroy this Nirvana anomaly and ensure the safety of both our Universes." She hated being this formal herself, being from the lower classes herself, she's more used to informal greetings and talking about things more authentically, none of this pretentious crap. But she's willing to let aside her preferences for a moment if only to ensure a smooth relationship with potentially powerful people she doesn't know.

The Japanese goddess then turned towards the Elven woman. Bowing in return to the Elf's gesture, before outstretching her hand in an expectation to be shaken. "Greetings to you to Illistriana-Sama. My name is Amaterasu-Omikami, but you can call me Amaterasu for short. I am the sun goddess of a nation called Japan, and we greet you warmly from the land of the rising sun. This is my champion, Mitsuko Imada, an invaluable asset I have chosen as my champion."

"Greetings." Mitsuko bowed again. "I am Amaterasu's champion for 5 years. It is a pleasure to meet a fellow champion as well. I hope that our relationship could be as productive as possible."

Mitsuko then turned towards Amaterasu. Her face visibly showed her discomfort and all but telling her to 'break the ice'. With the black-haired woman smiling softly at her in response. Telling her that 'she's on it'. "Well, enough with the formalities shall we, we ought to discuss our respective realities in more... jovial terms perhaps?"

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

@Emeth. Accepted.

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

@Mendicant Bias. Accepted.

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

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Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

1st IC post up, nothing special just my champion and deity waiting for the others' arrival.

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

The woman from Osaka couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the place between universes. The fact that she is in between universes is enough for her to be in awe, seeing those orbs of ever-changing dimensions shift around her and move around, skillfully avoiding each other in some sort of otherworldly dance she’s not familiar with. Countless realities where things could be different, countless realities where Earth doesn’t even exist! It is truly astounding how many universes there are.

And yet, this… garden place thingy was also amazing. Filled with amazing wonders of nature and overflowing in beauty. Mitsuko was awestruck by the beauty of the place. Gardens hanging from the sky, waterfalls originating from nowhere, and beautiful lavender flowers all across the place.

While the champion was busy taking pictures on her phone and just wandering around. Her patron deity, Amaterasu is just standing there, a little bit impatient as she waited for the rest of the deities and their champions to arrive.

The message from the alliance of deities caused quite a stir on Earth when it got around. The deities from the OMR were busy debating who to send, all of them were good choices, Heracles and Thor were butting heads over themselves on who is the strongest of them all, but. Amaterasu’s decision to volunteer alongside her existing protege was what made the director decide to send them as a representative of Earth on this quest.

“Now where are the rest of them?” Amaterasu wondered, looking at the natural beauty of the place, mightily impressed by their construction but trying to keep her emotions in check. “Mitsu-chan. Do you see anyone here that’s arriving? I want to get this job started ASAP.”

“Nope, don’t see ‘em, boss girl!” Mitsuko responded. Her Kansai accent coming out in full force. “If we jus wait a couple of minutes, maybe we could see em coming in those portal thingies that we arrive in.”

“I suppose you’re right,” Amaterasu responded. Now opening her smartphone and scrolling on some stuff she missed. “Do whatever you want, just come here once the party’s starting okay?”

“Gotcha!” Mitsuko responded, a peace sign and a wink signaling her understanding. And she went off, using the powers Amaterasu granted her to fly across the entire place. Earning a beleaguered sigh from the Japanese sun deity.

“Why did I choose you as my champion..” The black-haired woman wondered. “But I suppose… she’s done her duty in making Japan safer I guess…”

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

My character is pure support, I mean sure if it was a tournament in pair it could be feasible but that means at least each character here knows at least one other as their partner.

Wouldn't it be simpler to remove the tournament element and have the gods form several expedition teams? The current cast of characters could be one of such team.

@Riffus Maximus

^This.

A holy expedition with several fighting aspects can do the trick.

Also, when do you want me to start the IC post? I am chomping at the bit to start the RP myself.

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

Damn it, I knew I was going to miss a plot hole.

So, a question naturally arises as to how our less "fighty" characters made it to the end of a tournament. The tentative answer I'm going to put forward is that they battled in pairs, unless someone has a more sensible idea.

I'll try to find time to update Cynthia's sheet, but I can't promise I'll be back in this thing yet.

@Emeth

a pair provides support while another champion duked it out. That's what I was thinking.