[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?

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[otokogi]

[ Mitsuki feels bad taking anything from the Palai when he doesn't have an easy way to demonstrate his magic, so for now he's milling around, trying to stay a little under their radar and see what others are doing in the meantime.

Not everyone is quite so reluctant, though, as evidenced by the performance that's caught the attention of many of the Palai. Mitsuki stops too, drawn in and feeling invigorated by the sound of the singer's voice. He even finds himself swaying along with their lizard hosts. The exhaustion from the work of getting here is completely gone; he could almost dance.

And then it gets better as the singer's attention is directed right at him. He stands up taller, his eyes get brighter, and Mitsuki has no hesitation in approaching the stage. He's not sure what she wants--he doesn't know the song so he can't sing or anything--but it doesn't seem to matter so much. Whatever's expected, he's certain he can handle it! ]

[songbird_slayer]

[There was everything liberating in finally being able to perform! Magic or no, there wasn't the chance before with charging boars and food poisoning. When she managed to ensorcell someone and coaxed them up, she knew she was having a damn good day!

Gosh, doubly so. This one was rather cute. But he seemed to be questing for something he can join into.

It was easy to shape that face in her mind and transmit a thought: Hi there. Any song requests? I can play by ear if you provide me a tune.]

[otokogi]

[ It's a feeling Mitsuki understands. Singing under the gentle glow of the space worms isn't nearly the same as really performing, and he misses it. Heading to a stage just feels natural, but the pull of her voice is overwhelming even if it didn't.

He blinks a little at the voice in his mind--he's still getting used to that!--but he manages to send a thought back. ]

I'm not usually one for solo performances but this might work!

[ And he thinks about a pretty simple song that should be easy to translate to a solo number. ]

[songbird_slayer]

[It was gentle in her mind, simple chords that filled the air and didn't overtake, but supported and lifted what would be the voice. Her fingers moved quickly to adjust. The air only wavered slightly, feeling empty, before she began to play that familiar tune.]

Oh, this one's lovely...

[The air felt full once more, and Madhuri couldn't help the smile. She liked the sound of it, the feel of this song, and was curious for more. With a nod to him, she bid him begin. She'll be right behind him.]

sorry for the wait!

[otokogi]

[ Mitsuki feels that little waver, wonders for a beat if he made the wrong choice, but then she starts again and it's lovely, a stripped down version of a song that's already one of their simplest.

He's not used to fronting like this but there's something in the air, he's sure he can do it. He's not Riku but the first line comes easily and if there's one thing Mitsuki can do, it's use a stage. A ballad means less challenging dancing so he can focus on the connection, and even though he's sure the Palai don't know Japanese the music seems to be getting through. ]

No problemo!

[songbird_slayer]

[She giggled quietly and fell into step, her tail moving like a pendulum. It's a sweet song, and she couldn't help but wonder if she could collect the story behind the song at their soonest opportunity. But enough of that! They had an impromptu concert to throw!

Seemed they were gathering a small crowd of the little creatures, many of them in threes. Some had odd burn marks on their tails, and seemed to enjoy the break from their busy days to give a little shimmy and dance hand in hand.

Madhuri backed the lyrics, but not with her own. Instead she offered a note to harmonize and fill in, taking Mitsuki's voice and giving it a little lift.]

We have GOT to talk after the show. Your voice is wonderful!