[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 She'll also give you a letter, which may give you more questions than answers since the information is a wee out of date.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

MAGILOU

[hydrostorm]

b - let me paint your face, kid

Oh, no, no, trust me. Let the Great Magilou do the painting and you'll get three times the normal customers. Witches honor.

[ face-painting has never really been something magilou has been interested in before, but she can't help but find some form of amusement in the festivities. when she's approached regarding the face paint, it takes less than a minute for her to turn the tables and begin offering up her expertise rather than allowing the clawed-creatures the distinct honor of doing such. ]

Hey, you. Why don't you let me use you as an example. [ she's talking to you, hand on her hip, mischievous grin on her face! whatever will you do? ]

c - i swear to drunk i'm not god

[ rather than partaking in the alcohol herself, magilou can be found offering up "juice" to unsuspecting coven members. really, she's poking around for information - and a few laughs - and can hardly care if anyone gets a little too tipsy. alcohol is essentially a truth serum, right? ]

You know what they say ... an apple a day keeps the doctor away! And the goblins and terrors of the sea.

[ ... that's not terrifying at all. maybe you should take the alcoholic drink from her that she's shoving at you? ]

wildcard: telepathy network

Hello dearest coven members! It is I, your leader, the wonderful and mysterious Qri. I know, I know, you have a ton of questions, and I'd be glad to answer them. For a price ♥ !

[ she's upset she hasn't met all of her captors yet and that no one has seen the supposed leader of the coven. so she's going to employ a little of dark humor and see who she can convince. yikes??? this is probably a horrible idea. ]

b

[soulcomet]

[Madoka had been secretly hoping to get a cat painted on her face, but!!! artwork from a new coven member? what an honor.]

Oh! Um ... okay! [her face is your canvas, Magilou.]

[hydrostorm]

[ excellent. she gestures to the stool provided by the charming palai and she crouches, hands on her knees. ]

So, what'll it be? Any special requests?

c

[talim]

[ oh, look. it's the book witch. magilou, right?

jude raises an eyebrow, looking skeptical. ]

Oookay... What about if you are the doctor?

[hydrostorm]

[ the doctor is in. ]

Well in that case, we're all staying away from you.

[ there's a twitch of her lips into a smirk and she brushes her hair out of her face, the other hand still holding the glass very carefully. ]

...Anyway, drink up, doctor. Set a good example for the rest of us.

wildcard

[teratias]

Why are we on this world?

[Waver had a kneejerk reaction of distrust on the topic of Qri in general. She had been way too elusive so far, and if she was going to reach out, why the telepathetic network? The easiest way to find out if someone was fucking around was the topic that had been on his mind for a while.

Okay, it wasn't the sounded logic. But damnit, it was his, and that was enough for him.]

[hydrostorm]

[ ah, a worthy victim, indeed! despite it not being visible, she's smirking to herself. it's like taking candy from a baby. she'd love to know why they're here, too, but it seems like answers are far and few in between. it's completely vexing. ]

That's a fair question ... but it comes with a pretty big price tag. You have the funds?

c

[yancat]

[Okay, okay. Jumin is a little too smart to fall for this trick. It's almost insulting for her to ask. He'd have half a mind to walk away, too, but he wants to be a little more polite than that so he plucks the glass of wine from her hand and places it on the nearest tray passing by.]

Unfortunately I don't drink alone, so the sea terrors will have to keep coming. [Beat.] And wine is made from grapes. Are you feeling well?

[hydrostorm]

[ there's an immediate pout that stretches across her face. still pouting, she crosses her arms to her chest and taps her foot restlessly. way to kill the fun, jumin. ]

Apples, grapes, who cares. [ this guy, apparently. ]

And I'm feeling great, thanks for asking, kind - but very boring - stranger.

w

[deem]

Not buying it, sorry.

[Well, sorry isn't really sorry at all, but this message is pretty sketchy, so far as he's concerned. He doubts anyone with that much supposed power is just going to casually greet them.

Besides, her representatives are the ones relaying messages]

[hydrostorm]

[ how boring!!! ]

Aww, you're no fun. Learn to live a little.

[ it isn't fun if she has to aggressively convince someone. ]

C

[enflame]

( While not a seasoned drinker, Emil's not a total stranger to alcohol. He's had a sip or two before at varying ages, and there's definitely some consideration put into maybe just a liiiiittle sip of something.

Except there's this drunk ?? woman hanging around with a ridiculous hat on -- maybe taking a drink from her isn't the best idea, but what can it hurt..... )

What do apples have to do with sea terrors? ( He's seen some underwater bullshit in his day.

The Palai might give him a little look for taking a drink while carrying around an egg in a bag, but he's allowed to indulge every once in a while...wow this shit is nasty, that's why he doesn't really mess with booze. )

[hydrostorm]

[ the best part is is that she's entirely sober. magilou drunk would be either be the most comical sight or the most depressing thing to ever happen. it's best the world never sees such a wonderful tragedy. ]

Well, the saying is meant for children, and children are afraid of doctors and needles. So since we're mostly all adults here, I had to up the ante. So... sea terrors.

[ she's very proud of herself, watching emil in utter amusement. ]

How is it?

wildcard

[needmetoo]

You... you're Qri?

[Xion doesn't know if this is what she expected. Honestly she doesn't know what she was expecting at all.]

[hydrostorm]

Thaaaaaaat's right, sweetheart. The one and only! How can I help you?

[ no, no she's not her at all. but sure let's continue this charade. ]

C

[spaceforged]

Then why aren't you drinking it? [He holds up his metal hand and lightly pushes the drink back towards her. He isn't going to take it but, he does laugh.]

Terrors of the sea. Can't say I've heard of any yet. Know something I don't?

[hydrostorm]

[ rude. you're supposed to accept a drink when a Proper lady offers you one. gosh!!! ]

I'm on a diet. [ hah! anyway, she lifts a brow at the other question and places a hand on her hip. ]

Oh, where do I begin? I'm sure I could spend hours talking. [ low-key savage. ]

c (spoilers ahoy)

[allconsumed]

[Oh, look who it is. Really, Velvet never thought that she'd see Magilou again – or any of her other companions, for that matter – but life sure is full of surprises. It hasn't felt like long since their battle with Artorius, but with how things ended up, it's hard to say how much time has passed.

By default, Velvet assumes Magilou is screwing around again and not actually attempting to be useful or productive. And she's obviously suspicious of the drink. She approaches the witch with her usual scowl, then glances around a bit to see if anyone is eavesdropping. After, her eyes drop to the drink, then back up.]

You first.

[hydrostorm]

[ lucky for velvet - and unlucky for magilou - her memory isn't as intact as velvet's. in fact, magilou doesn't even recall her confrontation with melchoir. perhaps it's for the better. she wouldn't want to get all emotional or anything. that'd be gross. what are feelings?

so naturally, there's a crooked grin in place when she spots the familiar face. ]

There's that scowling face I know so well! [ she's far too chipper about this, holding the drink even tighter, even after velvet speaks. ]

You don't trust me? After all this time? I'm hurt. I thought we had something. [ magilou, please. she nudges the drink towards velvet once more. ]

wildcard

[secrowtary]

Please refrain from clogging up the network, wonderful and mysterious Qri.

[ Keeping it short and sweet because this is so fake. ]

[hydrostorm]

Hey! You don't tell me what to do, peasant.

[ why is everyone a stick in the mud. this is lame. ]

b

[potentite]

[Jake hesitates, a little wary.]

You aren't going to draw a dick, are you?

[It's what his friends would do, okay.]

[hydrostorm]

[ give her a moment please. she's trying to process this. wow. ]

What? Is that your way of secretly asking me for one, kid?

[ because she'll do it. ]

w

[heartkey]

[ Lucky for Magilou, Sora's a bit slow on the uptake and ends up falling for this. It's not like he can afford to not believe it and end up missing his chance here. ]

What's the price?!

[ Because he at least thinks to shout that first. But he clearly believes it's her oops. ]

c!

[thatdamnknight]

[the palai's selection of alcohol can only be called impressive. though not much of a drinker, flynn decides to try one. why not? it's been awhile since he indulged. the one selected ends up a decades old whiskey with the most godawful bitter taste. flynn downs the glass without so much as flinching (with some impressed and surprised palai looking on). not bad.

seconds after setting down the glass, he finds himself staring right at another. flynn smiles at the woman offering the juice.]

Thank you, but I'm not thirsty.

[how kind of her to offer, but the alcohol more than sufficed in quenching his thirst.]

Also, you'd likely need more than an apple to keep all those at bay.

[apples are great but not miracle cure-alls nor suitable battle weapons.]