[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

[windeity]

[Self-sacrificial to a fault. Even without knowing she didn't survive, that's a lot for someone to take on, isn't it? Sealing a deal to fight for the rest of time against monsters in the night all because of a cat.]

Yeah, a little. But at the same time maybe not? If a magical girl is supposed to fight and protect everyone, you've gotta start small. Why not start with a cat? [It doesn't make sense, but what does these days?] And you got better with your powers and stuff, so everything was fine. [An upturn of his lip.] A friend once told me that no matter what, some things are just supposed to happen. Maybe you becoming a magical girl was something like that.

[soulcomet]

[self-sacrifice is how Madoka rolls!]

You really think so, John-san? [she seems pleased at the thought, and maybe a little embarrassed. if this is her fate, then ... well, to be honest, Madoka couldn't have imagined a better one.]

I just hope I'm doing Amy-chan justice ... I'll be trying my best, anyway!

[windeity]

I really think so. [He's just not telling her the other part yet, but hey. Maybe someday.] I think being here is like that, too. We're supposed to be for some reason, so we'll just have to keep going.

[Wait.] Uh. Is Amy the cat?

[soulcomet]

I agree with you there. One foot forward, right?

[if they have nothing else, they have the ability to keep moving.]

Yes! She's a little black kitten — she usually hangs out around my school.

[windeity]

It's the best thing to do if you don't want to be stuck. [And here we have two optimists in their natural habitat...but he grins a little because that's cute, Madoka.]

Glad to hear she's doing okay now and that you guys are taking care of her. Being able to see something like that makes the choice a little easier, I think. [A pause.] Also cats are cute. [So there's that.]

[soulcomet]

[Amy is incredibly cute!. and look at how delighted she is that John thinks cats are cute.]

They are! I can't take her home with me ... [to be honest, Amy isn't the friendliest cat. and she prefers to roam the streets.] But it's nice to visit her when I can.

[windeity]

[Prayer circle that someday they get to go to a planet where there are cats.]

Sometimes that's even better, especially if they're happier where they were. [Hm.] I guess you could say the same about some of us, but I'm just glad we're finally somewhere off the island. I was starting to get impatient.

[soulcomet]

[a cat or small fluffy animal world ... Madoka would never leave.]

[she can't help but laugh, though.]

It's nice to finally have our old magic back ... Personally, I'm really hoping there's better food here.

[windeity]

Well if we're on a water planet, it's probably going to be a lot of fish. [A sage nod.] That's probably better than the boar and the other stuff we had back on the island though? Plus we aren't even in the city yet. I wonder if that means it's huge.

[soulcomet]

I hope you're right ... I really would like to have some nice seafood that doesn't make us sick.

What's your favorite kind of food, John-san?

[windeity]

You and me both. [There's a lopsided smile because fuck those crabs, tbh. But the question isn't one he's ever given a lot of thought to.]

I don't know if I have a favorite! I've never really been picky aside from stuff I know I don't like or can't eat. I think it's probably better to be open to stuff, don't you think?

[soulcomet]

[that's so funny, because not being picky about food is literally what Madoka has listed as her special talent.]

Yes, exactly! Who knows what you're missing out on if you don't try it out, right?

[windeity]

Absolutely. [He considers for a minute.] Let's make a deal, Madoka. Let's both try something new that the people in the city have to offer and report back on what it tastes like to compare notes. What do you think?

[soulcomet]

[John may as well have told her she just won the lottery.]

That's a great idea! Maybe we could go on a food tour one day, too.

[windeity]

You think we could? [That sounds like a good plan and a bad idea for everyone else involved, but that's normal.] We've been traveling for a while and we are still not even in the city, so it's probably huge. I bet they have a little of everything we can try. Let's plan on it then! You and me and...I guess whoever else. I don't think food is picky about who looks at it. [Food doesn't have feelings but whatever.]

[soulcomet]

[... something about his last sentence really tickles her, and she snorts a bit.]

That sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe once we're in town and everyone's settled, we can go together?

[windeity]

Promise. [It's something to look forward to and something to do.] Speaking of settling though...maybe we should both settle for sleep soon? Not sure if that'll happen, but worth a try.

[soulcomet]

It couldn't hurt. [she ... probably won't have much luck, but since John asked, she's willing to try.]

Are you going back in?

[windeity]

May as well. It's the only way I can make sure they'll get some rest. [He gestures back to the Strilondes. Rose may be asleep, but Dave's awake? It's a weird bargain.] Come with me?

[soulcomet]

[maybe sleep isn't a thing when you can control time?? or maybe Dave's just weird. but Madoka smiles, appreciative of the offer.]

All right. [she steps closer, waiting to follow John back inside the cave. she may not have a chance for much sleep out here tonight, but she is confident that she has good company.]

[windeity]

[#both.

As soon as she moves he's letting a hand carefully rest on her back to guide her along. At least they're together. That's all that matters here.]