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 She'll also give you a letter, which may give you more questions than answers since the information is a wee out of date.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

[armigers]

[ Oh yeah, he forgot he even had that axe with him... well, now he feels dumb. And his sword has a few extra chips and dents in it for all his effort, enough to piss off Cid if/when he returns to Eos. ]

It got the job done, so what's the problem?

[ Talking back to him is better than admitting he's an idiot, but he saves any lingering defense for later. It's more crucial to get all the food on the lion and carry it back to the camp. He wastes no time chucking the pile of crabs on top before awkwardly climbing on the lion himself and looking for something to hold onto. ]

Okay, ready up here. Don't drop me, kit-... uh, Shiro.

[ His free hand pats the top of the lion head, not even sure why he's treating it like a real animal. He wonders if he can feel anything at all in this form. ]

[spaceforged]

[In hindsight, he's pretty sure he should have seen this coming. The added weight is strange compared to non-living things like wood and well, crab parts. Shiro's eye lights wink out and turn back on.

Oh good, he can blink. That's been bothering him for ages. He turns and trots towards camp, only picking up speed when he's sure he won't dislodge his passenger and cargo. The Black Lion has a sleek frame but the wings could serve as hand holds. This is the weirdest situation he's ever been in.]

The problem is your sword. ...there might be someone who can fix it. I'll keep an eye out, but be sure to ask around.

[armigers]

I got more swords... just need to be able to access them. This place blocked my magic.

[ That means he's stuck using one weapon just like everyone else. He'd only just finished collecting another of his family's royal arms, too. Talk about bad timing. Speaking of which- ]

Were you able to turn into a robot lion before all this or is that something new?

[ How would he even be able to cope with suddenly being a robot? Noctis isn't sure he would adjust himself, no matter how cool of a power, it seems. Hell, he hasn't even talked himself into trying out his own powers, yet. Fear of the unknown keeps holding him back, especially if it doesn't work the way he thinks it will. ]

[spaceforged]

It’s new. The Qri seems to have a bit of a sense of humor. She merged pilot and machine. I could have made a joke with it if the Black Lion were its original size.

[ He shares a mental image of a towering machine that loomed high over head. He files that away what the kid is telling him as he falls into an easy lope. They’re nearly there.

He slows down, digging metal claws into the dirt to help slow him down. A faint click issues from under his feets as he comes to a stop before camp.]

It took a lot of getting used to. But, in worlds we can’t use what we’re used to we might need the edge. What power did you get assigned?

[armigers]

[ Noctis blinks rapidly as the image pops in his head, still unused to the whole telepathic mind link thing. Would it really have been so hard for the witches to just conjure up cell phones or something? It's too incessantly creepy to have people poking around in there, especially when Noctis is worried about what else they might see in his head.

He shakes himself out of his stupor after a moment then hops off the lion head, landing swiftly on his feet. ]

Sort of the same thing. Except a dragon instead of a robot lion. But you can still remember who you are with everything, right?

[ His worst fear is that he won't be able to control his own transformation, especially when he still can't figure out how to activate it. ]

What do you even do to shift like this?

[spaceforged]

I will it to happen. I'm still me, memories and all. There's just a lot more of me than anyone is used to.

[He walks slowly past the boundary. A dragon is a living creature and every power is different. Yet, he hasn't heard of any shapeshifter's mind being taken. Every memory he can recall is mostly clear. The same as always.

His tail swishes back and forth. He stops its movement with a thought.]

I start by thinking about how seeing through the Lion's eyes felt. Feeling what the lion felt. It's possible you need to look at the world like you think a dragon would.

[armigers]

[ That's mildly comforting. At least, Noctis knows he won't lose his mind and go around trying to eat people. As for thinking like a dragon... he's pretty sure most dragons just think about eating people. At least, that's how it's been with all the ones he's met. He's yet to encounter any that weren't trying to kill him, but that could be said of most of the wildlife on Eos. ]

Think I'd rather hold off on thinking like one for now. I'm not that into the whole lizard look anyway.

[ His eyes catch the metal tail swishing from side to side behind Shiro before fighting the small, amused smile that threatens to break out. Metal or not, he's still just a bit kitten, and it takes every ounce of effort not to pet him right now.

He miiiiight have a small soft spot for cats. ]

How long are you planning on staying like that? Not that I mind the lift. It's just kind of weird talking to you like this.

[ Anyone passing by causally might think he's insane at the moment. ]

[spaceforged]

Whenever you want to try shape shifting I can be there. In case you're worried about anything going wrong.

[He returns to his usual self and rolls his shoulder, popping it. It feels a little weird but he'd been changing back and forth all day. There's always a disconnected feeling at first.]

Sorry, I was going to change back immediately but I wanted to finish my thought. I have a weird disconnect for a little while when I change. Given I go from human to robot and back, probably why.

[armigers]

[ His eyes move over his form as he shifts back before he catches himself awkwardly staring, having been transfixed by the mutation of metal into flesh. It's still eerie to behold, leaving him feeling a little disoriented before offering a small, grateful smile in return. He hadn't expected that kind of generosity from a stranger from another world. ]

Uh, thanks, might take you up on it some time.

[ It wouldn't hurt to have a transformation coach, especially since Gladio doesn't seem to be around here anywhere, meaning he doesn't exactly have anyone to rely on for training and instruction.

Which reminds him- ]

Sorry, I'm Ray Jack, hunter. All that.

[ He awkwardly holds out a hand, hoping the more times he introduces himself as 'Ray Jack,' the more natural it'll sound. ]

[spaceforged]

Nice to meet you, Jack. [He accepts the handshake but releases it quickly. No need to be formal about it.].

You might want to talk to Geir about dragons sometime. He might be able to help you or at least, you’ll get to see a dragon of a different world.

[He rather liked what he’s seen of Geir. He’s a pretty cool individual to talk to boot.]

I can’t help you learn to fly...I’m still figuring that out myself.

[armigers]

I'm sure I'll figure it out, too.

[ Mostly through trial and error, which is why he'd like his attempts to be as private as possible. No one needs to see him flapping his arms around like a moron, least of all people he'd just met. ]

I'll keep the name in mind. Thanks again for the lift.

[ He gestures mutely to all the crabs in his hands, grateful he didn't have to trek so far with them. Not that that will stop him from smelling pretty rank later. He really hopes someone finds a good source for running water soon because a sink bath isn't going to do him justice.

All concerns for another time as he gives the guy a nod of departure in lieu of having any hands free to wave. He'll have to check out and see what more that robot lion can do sometime. ]