[WORLD ONE | SEPTEMBER INTRO LOG]

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Who: The new coven members, old blood & Palai people
Where: In and around the city land of Aimintas
When: Day 61
Open/Closed: Open to All

The initial setting information found here should be utilized for threads here.

There's no official OOC account for the Palai people. You're free to roleplay their actions and reactions on your own, as in depth as you want -- asking questions, hand-waved interactions, becoming best friends. The new world is your oyster!

All characters are told briefly what their powers are by Genette -- no extemporaneous details. For instance, if your character has the ability to detect lies, they'll be told as such -- no warning about limitations, repurcussions or the like. They'll also be given a variant of this letter so they aren't totally ignorant of the situation -- though of course adapt this letter to the current setting and surroundings of the game.

This setting may be familiar to you -- maybe you caught a glimpse of it when you first visited. Maybe this is your first time experiencing this weird world and the panic is setting in. If you're totally lost, a tall human woman with a long scroll of paper will stop by to give you the run down. She'll also give you a letter, which may give you more questions than answers since the information is a wee out of date. (Maybe someone else can fill in some gaps for you). What you may not know is that this world recently experienced something of a tragedy. You wouldn't be able to guess this based on the festive energy in the air. The main marketplace where you've shown up finished reconstruction last night, and after grief comes joy to the Palai -- those lizard creatures you see wandering around. They're now hosting a festival to celebrate their success and the lives of those both still present and those lost. It's also a chance for them to host one of those big celebrations like they'd previously seen in human books. However, their resources are limited -- don't blame them if things are a little cut-and-paste! A ▢ One of the preferred methods for masking grief in the Palai world is playing games. Because the Palai are still on their shrimp kick (the old blood characters are probably sick of them at this point), the shrimp are being used as part of a few festival games: Shrimp Scoop: Live prawns have been placed in a tank of water. Instead of paper scoops, players are handed small scraps of cloth which they may then dive into the six-foot tall tank to try and grab the prawns with -- no hands! And no magic or your prawn will be revoked. For extra incentive, sacks of golden coins have been tied to the prawns. These coins can be exchanged for goods and prizes, though what your character receives for their coin -- no matter how bland or wacky -- is up to your character. Shrimp Shock: Dead shrimp have been placed in a wading pool. Your character and another character enter the pool while Elto shock the shrimp out of the water. With about 20 shrimp in the water, the character with the most shrimps caught out of the air wins an allotment of coins. Whack-a-Shrimp: Eltos have powered six large, stuffed shrimp dolls (made with cloth), that will pop out of cut holes in a large game board. Hit the shrimp as many times as you can in 30 seconds, and your number will amount to the coins you receive. Shrimp Fest: Is your character a big eater? Your character is given a plate of cooked jumbo prawns. If they can eat all 50 jumbo prawns in 30 seconds, they win 100 coins. B ▢ What good is a festival if there's no face painting? Don't worry, you have more options than shrimp. Palai have an assortment of paints and are making colourful designs on both their kin and coven members -- your request may not look exactly as you want it to since they have bumpy hands and claws that get in the way.

This is all pretty juvenile, but fear not! For the mature sort and adults of Aimintas, there's a more quiet part set up that may cater to your older interests. A softer atmosphere, away from the excitement of things. If you want to wind down from the thrill of being magicked away to a new world, this is probably the best way for it. C ▢ Fans of alcohol will find that the Palai have broken out their best spirits for themselves and the coven. Some of these aged spirits are decades old and have aged accordingly, giving them a bitter flavor with a nasty bite of alcohol. Others are more recently distilled or imbued with magic for an extra buzz. Accordingly, some drinks can get you inebriated pretty quickly. Some drinks are essentially giddy truth serums. Others may have an effect on magic or telepathy. Pick your poison! D ▢ The environment in this more secluded area of the marketplace is supposed to be more relaxed, but it's also the best place to sit if you want a front row seat to the fireworks exhibit the remaining Eltos are putting on. Through balls of dye and their electrical powers, they're quickly blowing up the sky with arcs of color that rain down in the form of bright pieces of glitter once the spectacle is over. They also have a special service they're offering -- the Eltos have a grasp on electrical magic, which means they can draw certain things in the sky with these dye balls. If you have a request for a written message or a drawing of some sort, they'd be happy to comply with your wish! For the real adult experience, however, you may want to check out the large rolling cart that Palai are pushing around the marketplace, landing it in the fireworks area. This cart is filled with all of the eggs that were a product of their mating season, and this part of Aimintas is the warmest. E ▢ For newbies and those who missed the egg train, your character can instead be Egg Parent for a Night. The Palai are holding their eggs to warm them for the evening, but (like most parents with new babies) they're certainly trying to show off their creations. Hold them, pass them around -- or maybe even act a fool and fend off a fiercely angry Palai parent.

Finally, the Palai are getting used to the standard familiar faces, so they aren't unaware that there are quite a few new faces in the mix. Based on how familiar your character is, they'll receive a nice little gift from the Palai. Older coven members will receive a scrolled parchment that lists them as honorary citizens of Aimintas and a handmade, harden clay sculpture of their likeness. It may not look a lot like them, but they tried. F ▢ What about new members? Well, they get the Aimintas Starter Kit: an unmarked vial containing Palai mating pheromones (makes your character affectionate, etc), a bag of cooked shrimp, a collection of their baked goods and energy drinks (containing Elto magic that makes magical abilities hard to handle), and a harmless paper flower. Your character likely isn't used to the dangers of some of these items, so maybe someone can help them...or is it too late? G ▢ Because the Palai recognize new faces, these new coven members will be dragged to other coven members who they do recognize. In an effort to help make introductions, the Palai are trying to connect new members with old members in order to foster friendships. Say hi to a new, awkwardly introduced covenmate...? H ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

[cuchulainn]

I didn't know that I needed material in order to talk.

[ seriously, is he a comedian here??? not that lancer knows what a modern comedian is. whatever. ]

I think you've proven it's the real you, though. Don't try and confuse me like that again.

[ please. for real. actually, no- he didn't mind getting a better feel of archer but when he actively offers to help it sends off alarm bells in his head. ]

[nockpoint]

[ archer pauses in front of the palai with his egg, and just gives lancer a look. smug and skeptical, despite the constant exhaustion in his face. you can't say that to him and not expect him to do it anyway, my dude. ]

I haven't made it this far by staying predictable, Lancer. I thought you'd have realized that by now.

[ a moment later, he accepts the proffered egg, tucking the bundle between his elbow and ribs, and glances down at his empty other hand, momentarily imagining the lance he could forge if only he had the power for it. ]

My offer stands, though. If the witch is honest in her intentions, it'd be better if you at least lived up to your class.

[ because, shitposting and bullshittery aside, he is legitimately cautious about qri's mission, and what it might mean for so many worlds if she right. if she's not, oh well. but if the danger is real... well, what can the counter force do? nothing if humanity has no bearing on other worlds.

not that he's going to admit any of this shit out loud, though. or to himself, either. ]

[cuchulainn]

[ what the- what? archer was talking and lancer did actually understand it, but he was staring with befuddlement as archer took some egg- clearly the egg from one of those lizards -and tucked it against his body.

no. forget it. he was confused again.

okay, he wasn't, but damn. ]

I should have. You've done a good job teaching me tonight.

[ but still- he almost wanted to laugh. almost. ]

Oh? Well... I'll think about it. I'm not sure if I like the idea of owing you something in return, Archer. [ and yes- whether or not archer liked it, lancer would owe him. ]

[nockpoint]

Side effects of being out of a war, I suppose.

[ he knows he can't explain his reasons for what he did to lancer, nor does he plan to — but it's... well, the statement's not wrong. he doesn't know what to do with himself either, now that there's no need to be a secret. how do you fill the time.

if this were a war though, or even a month and two days ago, he'd have mocked Lancers pride right then and there. as it is, he just casts his gaze skyward for a moment, bemused. ur cute but real dumb sometimes, thinks the dumbo. ]

[cuchulainn]

Probably.

[ he could easily say it was just because he didn't want to owe archer in particular and not simply out of pride, but he chose not to. but, ah, who was he kidding? lancer had made deals with and served people that he didn't like or agree with more than once in the past. what made archer any different? ]

By the way, is there some reason you're keeping that egg?

[ because it had to be asked. ]

[thatdamnknight]

Positive.

[said with that trademark flynn scifo smile!]

[enflame]

Try me. I'm quite understanding when it comes to magic shenanigans and the like.

( Untrue. )

[rootbound]

[l-laughing a little, purely startled; he has his hands half up like he meant to brace Shiro if he fell over again, though he lowers them after a second]

Did you do that by accident? There's some inconvenience to you too...I guess they all have pros and cons, these powers.

[transcutation]

Heh, catch you around, dragon. Don't let anyone else dissect you first.

[cuchulainn]

[ !!!!

oh- right. lancer got excited for a moment before he remembered where he was. unless this kid meant from before coming here. ]

Are you a mage? Or just used to that type of thing?

[transcutation]

Tch, you're the one named 2B. Wouldn't you be much happier named Cadmia?

[transcutation]

[She certainly does suck at insulting nicknames anyway, because Cagliostro just preens.]

And do you think it's smart to pick a fight with a genius? Well, it's not like I'm the one who wanted to fight - I just wanted answers.

[songbird_slayer]

So you chew and chew... to what end? Jaw injury?

[nockpoint]

[ archer shrugs, unshrouded shoulders rising in the empty air. ]

It was given to me.

[ the unsaid part: because I saved a bunch of kids during the invasion and I'm too much of a sucker to say no when people ask me to do things, usually. ]

[enflame]

No, I'm not a mage. But I know a mage. ( the magic equivilent of "i have a black friend" )

Magic isn't exactly a limited commodity where we are, either.

[cuchulainn]

Given...?

[ and he didn't just say no??

but whatever. lancer sighed. ]

I should stop questioning the things you do. [ try as he might, though, he couldn't help it. ]

What are you planning to do now? Go back and nap? [ he doesn't care how low on mana you are, stop being lazy loser. ]

[spaceforged]

All powers do. But we have each other to lean on and face whatever problems we have with them.

[He walks very slowly to be mindful of his feet. Yes, this will take a lot of getting used to.]

Part of the accident is attempting to use the bond like I normally would. I'll have to relearn how to tap it and use it. Unless something changes later on.

[nockpoint]

[ he'll never say no to being given shit. he's going to become a hoarder at first opportunity, lancer... you'll be so surprised. it's the reason he was so content in the tohsaka mansion, really. lots of junk to hoard. like a big lizard. ]

What does it matter to you, Lancer? I haven't decided yet.

[ .... listen. just because youre right doesnt mean he has to admit it... so what if he was going to nap! he's tired! LET HIM NAP. ]

[adjustable]

[Magic isn't as fun as mechas, that's absolutely true. Souda's in one hundred percent agreement. Tech > magic!!]

Well, if you ain't gonna use 'em all, then... yeah, sure, I'll take some!

[DON'T PASS UP FREE THINGS even if all of the prizes might end up being fish/shellfish-themed.]

[adjustable]

Yeah, do that!!

[FORCEFULLY. Souda, calm.] I'll be bored outta my mind if I don't got anything to take apart anyway!

[cuchulainn]

Ah? I see.

[ knowing a mage was enough in his book, anyway. ]

That's true. I'll have to get used to that...

[ BUT ANYWAY. ]

Getting up here was pretty easy for me. I just jumped. [ why not be honest? although saying 'just jumped' might simplify it too much. he just wasn't too keen on giving a long spiel about servant's and mage's, for a variety of reasons. ]

[cuchulainn]

Because I'm feeling nosy.

[ he shrugged his shoulders in an overly casual manner. just to be an ass. ]

If you've got time to waste, though, I can think of a better way to be spending it.

[nockpoint]

[ archer just rolls his eyes and tilts his head to the side. of course you'd be a nosy bitch!!! but also, okay, be a nosy bitch. ]

I do, but didn't we already establish that you'd disappoint me?

[ he'll just be a regular bitch in return. ]

[adjustable]

[What the heck. So actual knightly knight dudes exist in real life?! So weird.]

Uh-- [Souda's not sure how to proceed from here, apparently.] Thanks...

[cuchulainn]

Who said it was fighting?

[ look, archer. he doesn't just fight.

only sometimes fights. ]

And here I thought you knew me. [ and by that, he just meant because archer had decent knowledge of his myth. ]