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 She'll also give you a letter, which may give you more questions than answers since the information is a wee out of date.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

[humenity]

That's rather kind of you to offer, thank you. I'm sure that others would appreciate it, too.

[ She isn't cooking for herself, after all. ]

Though, do you know where we might find other food here? [ She knows about the berries, but that isn't exactly what she was looking for. ]

[mapsio]

[She figured as much. Haru can get behind the wanting to help other's thing. She always does put her own self above other people as it is.]

Mm, well. There is a supply of boar meat. There are things in the forest... but we have to be careful. But in just a few more months there will be produce being produced from the gardens here... but for now we have to make do.

[Haru wishes that she could make plants grow a little faster.]

[humenity]

I see... I can't quite say that I'm experienced in hunting myself, but boar sounds more appetizing then this eel.

[ A garden, though... That's a great idea. ]

A garden? This is the first I've heard about it.

[mapsio]

Neither am I, unfortunately. But I suppose we will just have to make do with what we can find here right now... that aren't the eels.

[She perks up even more at the garden.]

There is a garden outside of the mansion that I've cleaned up, with help of course. I've also started a new garden at the forest's edge for growing more food and some medicinal herbs.

[humenity]

Everyone did that? Gathering resources in this sort of situation... That's amazing, to say the least.

[mapsio]

We unfortunately weren't left with much of a choice. If we want to survive that is.

[It's the hard truth unfortunately.]

[humenity]

... [ There's a length pause on Eleanor's end before she speaks again. ] That's true. Still, I have heard that it takes some knowledge of plants to grow a decent garden.

[mapsio]

Ah, well. I suppose it's lucky that I'm one of the residents that has a good bit of knowledge about plants and growing gardens, right?

[Happy to admit that!!]

[humenity]

... You are? [ She blinks in mild surprise before smiling. ] That is lucky. Thank you for all your work, then.

[mapsio]

It isn't just my work, really. I've been teaching others how to carry on the tasks as well.

[She smiles as well, proud of her students.] I could teach you if you wanted to know as well? Unless you already know!

[humenity]

... I don't, no. But, it'd certainly be nice to learn. Though, I'd like to do something in return, as well.

[mapsio]

You don't have to do anything in return. Though, perhaps we could be friends? Friendship is always a vital part of having gardening partners.

[humenity]

[ That was forward... but sweet all the same. Eleanor appreciates the offer. She hopes that it'll help Haru feel a little more comfortable here, too. Her expression softens. ]


... I'd like that, thank you. Still, if there's anything you need, please-- don't hesitate to let me know.

[mapsio]

[Well, what use was there to not forge a friendship? They were all stuck here together. At the very least Haru could offer kindness and friendship.]

Of course, I won't hesitate. Now, should we get on to figuring out what to cook?

[humenity]

Let's see what we can find, and go from there? Since we don't know everything that's out there, that is.