[WORLD ONE] AIMINTAS (INTRODUCTION)

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Who: The coven & Palai people
Where: In and around the city land of Aimintas
When: Days 13 & 14
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!

Just like how you arrived, the process of leaving the hub and reappearing somewhere else is quite quick and uneventful. Brie and Genette gather as many people as possible so that everyone can explore the new world together in a group, which is where they all land once Qri has worked her magic. If you weren't in the vicinity, or thought that not being social meant you'd get to stay on the island, you come along as well, though you didn't exactly show up with the group. A ▢ Everyone starts their journey a reasonable distance from the outer city walls of Aimintas. It's about a four hour trek to the rocks on foot, which Genette tells everyone to move towards -- though you're free to do as you please. You may discover that traveling on your own too far away results in something quite unpleasant. The initial terrain is quite interesting -- it's at least different from the hub island, though you may not be particularly impressed. There's sticky kelp to step in, water in the sky to look at and sand to get stuck in every orifice of your body. How do you like the new digs thus far? B ▢ Genette explains that the gang must enter the city of Aimintas to survive, but it's easier said than done. Maybe as something of an incentive, Genette climbs into Qri's caravan and it floats away, over the rock face. There go all the supplies you brought! The rest of you losers will have to climb through the craggy rock walls, hundreds of feet tall with very few crevices and cracks that are navigable. Hope you can climb...or maybe you can find a way to get through using someone's magic? The sun sets while the coven is busy trying to get through the craggy infrastructure (at least, that's the fate of those who don't find a quicker way to get into the city). Brie locates a large cave in one of the rocks, and that's where everyone sets up camp for the night. If you want to carry on, that's your choice...but who knows if anything that goes bump in the night is out there bumping in the night time? C ▢ What will your character be doing tonight? Sleeping on a hard rock? Stuck awake? Even if they do manage to fall asleep, they may be haunted by the occasional high pitched screech that comes through the night, though the location of the noise is unknown as of right now.

It takes about a day to travel to Aimintas, climb through the rocks and come into the city. Thankfully the city hub is close to the side of the city the coven managed to climb through, so civilization is awaiting. That civilization is decently modern, lizard-like and very, very nosy. D ▢ Upon entering civilization, the Palai are immediately curious and in awe of their taller, bipedal visitors. They've only seen people like those in the coven in pictures, and if they learn that your character has magic? It'll be as if an A-list celebrity just wandered into town. Because they're so enamored, the Palai will readily give coven members gifts as a token of their appreciation. What exactly do they appreciate? Don't be afraid to ask a few simple questions. They'll be more than happy to give out answers. E ▢ Some Palai, though, will want to see some of that magic before they offer up any gifts. Some may be a little demanding, just because their curiosity is so overwhelming. A harsh no will result in an apology and a gift anyways, but maybe just show them some magic anyway...? Even outside of interacting with the Palai, there's quite a bit around here to look at. Genette can be found in the middle of one of the parks, handing out the stored supplies to their owners. (Don't worry, she'll tell you where she is with a little telepathic poke. Your supplies will give you access to shopping and bartering...your status as a magical humanoid thing will only get you so far. F ▢ The Palai marketplace is rather large and home to a variety of businesses, shops and services. Want a good night's sleep? Want to eat a delicious shrimp wrap? Need your hub technology charged? You can do that here. What strange items will you fine? Is their technology level something you're familiar with? G ▢ Finally, the Palai are a people of culture. That culture can be quite unforgiving to those who choose to wander around alone. Some Palai people, after the initial wonder has worn off, will deny services to people who are on their own. It just doesn't compute! Your character is better off with a group of three, but a friend is fine. Travel in groups or couples and your character will find that they get fewer strange looks and questions.

It can be easy to get overwhelmed within the Palai marketplace, so no one will blame a coven-member for escaping the city for a bit. On the outside of the marketplace is a very large house with dozens of Palai congregating -- and my dozens, we mean at least 200. A Palai mate triangle just committed to each other, and this is certainly worth celebrating. H ▢ The guests feel blessed by the presence of a coven-member, and they readily invite any that happen by to the festivities. There's cake, alcohol, drinks, dancing. The Palai people certainly know how to get down. I ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

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[teratias]

[Waver had been awake thanks to the noise. He didn't trust it, not after the boars on the main hub, and this time around, they didn't know what was making said noises.]

This place doesn't lend itself to sleep, I don't think.

[soulcomet]

You're right ... [she's punctuated by another screech, and she shudders visibly.]

Where do you suppose it's coming from?

[teratias]

[Waver looks up, then around, then makes a grand, sweeping gesture.]

I'd say from everywhere. And it isn't like there are barriers keeping anything away from us.

[soulcomet]

[he makes a good point.]

It sounds awful. I wish we could help somehow. [as much as she is for helping others, Madoka is well aware that wandering out at night in a world in which they little sense of direction isn't the smartest idea.]

[teratias]

It could just be the natural sounds of the night. [Just creepy as hell since they're new and this place does not make itself seem friendly.] I don't think there's anything to help.

[soulcomet]

You think so? [she pauses, turning that thought over in her mind a bit.]

I guess ... we didn't really see any signs of life getting here. Maybe that noise is the wind, or something else like that. [it does make her feel better to think that, at least.]

[teratias]

Could be wind.

[Probably not though. Waver frowns.]

I dunno. Whatever it is, I'd prefer if it stopped.

[soulcomet]

It would be nice if we could all get some sleep.

[she offers Waver another small smile.]

I'm Madoka, by the way. What's your name?

[teratias]

Maybe if people have earplugs.

[Or the power to cast silence over everything. Waver shifts a little in his seat.]

Waver. You think any of the pillows are big enough to muffle the noise?

[soulcomet]

It's worth a shot, at least? I really hope the city we're going to is nice. [maybe they'll get lucky and can catch up on their sleep there.]

[teratias]

It's either a complete palace away from this noise, or more of the same, I bet.

[soulcomet]

... If I find any earplugs in the city, I'll be sure to bring them to you.

[that's not sarcastic, Madoka will genuinely be looking for some to give to Waver.]

[teratias]

[Waver laughs, not realizing she means it.]

Thanks. I wonder what'll even be in the city walls.

[soulcomet]

Mmm ... You don't think we'll have to fight, do you?

[teratias]

[Waver responds with a little shrug.]

If not here, it'll eventually happen, I think.

[soulcomet]

I guess — that's why we've been training back on the island.

What's your magic? If you don't mind me asking.

[teratias]

Mmhmm.

[Waver pauses, and rather than explain, he decides it is easier to show. In a moment, he's closed his eyes and held his hands out, shoulder length apart. Between the two hands appear a measured chamber of smoke. Waver then opens his eyes, gives his fingers a little wiggle, and the smoke changes into distinct curls, sort of like a vine with tendrils.]

That.

[soulcomet]

[Madoka watches, fascinated, and she maybe even applauds a little as Waver manipulates the tendrils of smoke.]

Ah, that's really neat! And it could give you a huge advantage in battle. [run into trouble? fill the entire world with smoke, and make a graceful escape. easy.]

[teratias]

I uh. [Huh. He's never realized this. He's never thought about how he'd use it in a fight. Waver puffs out his chest a little, and gives a grin. The more he uses this power, the more he genuinely feels like he's getting the respect he always wanted back home.]

It definitely will! What is it that you can do here?

[soulcomet]

I have a bit of healing magic!

I haven't run into an injury I can't heal yet, but I'm pretty limited on how often I can do it.

[teratias]

--Wait, what kind of limits? That seems like the kind of power you shouldn't have limits on.

[soulcomet]

[tell her about it.]

I know ... But right now, it seems I can only heal once every day or so.

It just means I need to work on it, though, right?

[teratias]

Well wait, does working on it mean you get to do it more than once a day?

[soulcomet]

Maybe? I have no idea ... That's kind of what I'm hoping, though.

[teratias]

That's stupid that no one told you one way or another. [Waver's nose scrunches up in obvious distaste.]