[WORLD ONE | OCTOBER INTRO LOG]

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Who: The new coven members and old blood
Where: In and around the hub island
When: Day 92
Open/Closed: Open to All

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, repercussions 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 She'll also give you a letter, which may give you more questions than answers since the information is a wee out of date.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 is at first painfully obvious is that you're ill-equipped. Any magic or powers you had previously are suddenly replaced with an empty hole in your being. That's not all that's gone, but perhaps that's what's most pressing. Another thing you may notice is that there are others just like you, wandering around and just as confused. If you feel so inclined, you may want to ask around and see if anyone else knows what's up. A ▢ If one of your characters isn't looking to introduce themselves to others, someone's willing to do it for them. Genette is trying to make sure all newbies are accounted for and have a buddy, so she's grabbing them when she finds them and tossing them at the first coven member she sees. "Hi, so-and-so, this is so-and-so! They're new, so show them the ropes -- be friends, okay?" You get the gist. Your character may be paired up with another newbie, a seasoned character or both! Five times, even! Timelines in RPing are weird! B ▢ Let's say that instead of milling about and doing nothing entirely productive, your character has decided to try and venture off to find a way off this huge floating rock. That's nice -- but be warned that the forest is filled with interesting things. For instance, they've happened to find a hollowed out tree that happens to be where a hoard of land crabs are living. They move fast -- run quick! C ▢ Other characters may want to establish shelter before they do anything else -- and that's their right! The problem is that if your character wants to be well-supplied, they're going to have to do things for themselves. There's something of an assembly line set up, but not a lot has been done in way of making things workable. Genette wanted all new coven members to have a little food parcel to take to their hut, but time constraints, you know? If you want any food for now -- or for later -- you may want to cook some of this (poisonous) eel, salt some boar jerky or cut into one of these rabbits. You've also got some berries to eat in the meantime, if you want something simple!

By the time afternoon sets in, everyone should be a little more adjusted -- or, they should at least be a little more aware of the situation. From there, things still need to be done and exploring is always an option! D ▢ For those characters who want to stick around the base camp, there's something worthwhile in discovering the buildings around the area. One such building is the mansion, which contains extra supplies and a renovated kitchen. The kitchen is now functional with electricity and running water, with a few raw ingredients for making whatever your character would like. It's minimal, but also not totally useless. E ▢ If you mill about too long, you'll be put to work. Run into Genette and you'll be sent to pick western part of the island to look for strawberries, wheat and deer (good luck hunting if your character doesn't have the capabilities, but maybe someone else can help?). Run into Genette and she'll offer your character an ax to chop wood with (is this a wise idea? probably not), or a request to go fishing in either a stream or the ocean attached to the island on the eastern side. Or your character can do both if they so choose...? F ▢ With all of these new people milling about, telepathy is on the fritz again. At least, it certainly is for those who are new! Your character may not realize their broadcasting frustrations to the network, or maybe a stupid secret. Their mental filter is certainly broken, but that's at least a great conversation starter. Night finally falls on the exhausting day, and it's time to rest. Thankfully the island is beautiful at night, especially the sky. The night is filled with space worms, relaxing mist and wondrous sights in the stars. G ▢ Adding to the excitement of the beautiful night, Genette has set up something of a...talent show? In an effort to get new coven members acclimated with their magic, she's asked them all to use their magic in some way -- it may take a volunteer, or maybe they can show it off all on their own. In any case, show me what you got. H ▢ Of course, some characters aren't going to be up for this fancy display and will want to go about their own business. There are plenty of places to sit and stew on this island, both private and in plain sight. The stars are spectacularly bright, and the higher up your character gets the less it seems like night time. If they're lucky, they may catch sight of a shooting star, though it's of course much larger than usual. They're directly in space, after all! I ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

h.

[apatheia]

[Well. That sure was a display. 2B isn't Judging because of course she'd never judge a human, but. She's definitely a bit ?????]

... Are you alright? [She's heard of people being clumsy, but. That seemed like a bit much.....]

[equivalence]

[Definitely not his finest moment. Edward lifts a hand to his head because ow.

Huge ow.

He looks up with a wince at the question. Of course. Witnesses.]

Aside from pissed off, yeah. I'm fine. This magic crap... [He points where the invisible barrier is still up.] ...is gonna be the death of me.

[apatheia]

[She looks to where he's pointing, but even with as advanced as she is, magic isn't something she can easily see. Given that it's magic though, she'll take his word for it.]

It can take some getting used to. [She extends her hand to him, just in case.] Can you stand?

[equivalence]

Yeah. That might be putting it mildly.

[He's grumbling at the moment, displeased at the whole situation. The fact that he has to deal with something like this at all. And the fact that it's not making sense to him; Edward isn't used to not picking things up quickly.

He glances at the extended hand before taking it with his own hand -- gloved, automail.]

Yeah. I can stand. [And he does, his free hand moving to dust himself off even as he rises.] Thanks.

[apatheia]

[She blinks in surprise as she takes his hand, noting the metal underneath his glove. While she's seen Resistance androids with limbs like these, materials and supplies too few to repair the more cosmetic aspects of their appearances, she's never seen a human with a limb like this.

Granted, she has half a blindfold covering her face, so her mild surprise isn't exactly visible anyways.....]

You're welcome. [And now that he's back up, she'll let go of his hand. She glances over to where he gestured earlier, still curious at what he ran into aside from it being magic.] What is your magic, if you don't mind my asking?

sorry for the delay! heath issues sidelined me a bit

[equivalence]

[The blindfold means that Edward doesn't notice that she's noticed his automail. For him, it's normal these days. In many ways, he's forgotten what it's like not to have those metal limbs.

He makes a face at the question before sighing. Magic. It's pissing him off in so many ways -- the whole magic is nonsense thing, and the fact that the magic he got stuck with is getting the better of him.

He walks over -- carefully, cautious -- to where the forcefield is hanging out invisibly in the air. He reaches a hand up and knocks at it. Solid.]

This. Whatever this is. I guess I can make them.

no worries!!

[apatheia]

[She walks to it as well, tapping her own fist against it. There really is something there, even though she can't see or sense it in any way. Interesting.]

It seems like a barrier, or maybe a shield. That'll probably be useful.

[equivalence]

It'll be useful if I can learn how to control it. Until then it's a hazard more than anything else.

[So he's got a lot of work to do, clearly. But that doesn't stop him from sighing and shaking his head.]

And I'd trade it in a heartbeat if I could use my alchemy in this place.

[That? Not cool. He feels weirdly naked without it.]

[apatheia]

Alchemy? [She knows vaguely of it, from 9S who heard of and saw it from Alphonse, but she's yet to see it actually happen herself.] What is that, exactly?

[equivalence]

Alchemy is the science of transmuting matter into another form. You have components, they're deconstructed and reconstructed in the form that the alchemist intends -- if the alchemist is any good.

[A frown now.]

Not here thought. Something's dampening it.

annnnd now apologies for my own delay

[apatheia]

Hmm...

[It sounds interesting, although difficult to believe or picture, but that's how she would've thought of for a lot of things she's seen here. The fact that humans are even around is still mind-boggling to her.]

It's possible that on wherever we're sent to next, you'll be able to perform it. That's how it was on the last world for the others' abilities, I believe.

no worries at all :)

[equivalence]

Yeah, Alphonse mentioned something like that. Something about frequencies.

[Sounds like crap to Edward honestly. Frequencies. Like alchemy isn't a science! Though he does recognize that alchemy has its own required energy transfer, and it can be blocked out. Anyway, he shakes those thoughts.]

Honestly it's weird to not be able to transmute anything.

[apatheia]

Alchemy is something you've always been able to do then?

[equivalence]

Well, I had to learn how to do it. But yeah, since I was a kid. My brother and I have studied it, learned it.

[apatheia]

Hmm... The next time you can use it, I'd like to see it. If you wouldn't mind, that is.

[equivalence]

[Edward Elric has never in his life passed up an opportunity to show off.]

Yeah, of course. I'll be happy to demonstrate.

[apatheia]

[She nods, not quite smiling, but her tone is friendly.]

I'll be looking forward to it then.

[equivalence]

Great.

[Oh hey what might be important,] I'm Edward Elric, by the way.

[apatheia]

2B. It's nice to meet you, Edward.