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Event #8: Fairytale Gone Live
Fairytale Gone Live
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Fairies have managed to uncover something in the Amberfall Library. Powerful magic had kept it covered, but with the help of their queen they managed to reveal what was hidden: an entrance to an ancient library. No one has recollection of a library being hidden there, but the fairies claim it feels 'familiar'. They started exploring the library in earnest and identified it as the Magical Library of Knowledge. As it's a magical library, it's completely possible that it teleported itself into safety when Darkness came and found its way here.
This ancient library is known to be good willed in nature. However, it does have some quirks and sometimes pulls pranks on unsuspecting visitors. Fairies are immune to such things, but there's a reason for it: fairies aren't able to pick up the books in the library, not even with their magic. Only those with the ability to touch the books will be affected by the magics that happen in the library.
The books contain important information about the world that has been lost, so a request has been sent to otherworlders to make a trip to the library and find important seeming information. Everyone who volunteers will be given a bag that helps carry any books (will keep the books safe and the bag remains light no matter how many books it has inside - only works on books) and an amulet that has a one-time magic that will teleport someone to safety if necessary.
Of course anyone is also welcome to just bring back books that interest them personally. The bag does have limitless space, after all. It was developed for people who want to loan a lot of books at the same time - good thing the invention will now have other uses!
After descending down a long spiral staircase, people will find a huge library that has more books than eyes can see. They're all on shelves, at least, instead of being scattered around. There are various sections and all of them have been put in an alphabetical order by the book's name, as most of them lack the name of an author. The place has three floors, all with various staircases leading up and down.
The ambience in the library is dark, making reading there seem a little bit unpleasant. However, anytime someone opens a book, a small lantern will float above them, making the surrounding perfect for reading a book without disturbing anyone nearby. Once the book closes, the lantern will float away to find someone else to help.
Floating lanterns aren't the only things moving around the library. Occasionally one may notice movement from the corner of their eye and if they turn around they might see an owl sitting on top of a clothes rack or a table. These are library owls - intelligent owls that oversee the library and just live there because they enjoy being there. If someone offers them a snack, they will perch on the person's arm or shoulder.
Even if the library seems extremely organized, the sad truth is that all of the important knowledge containing books have been hidden among normal books. But the library owls will know where the look, as long as someone is nice to them and will give them snacks. Those who are mean to the owls will be guided towards useless places - like the section filled with just empty books or one that has magical traps.
Some of the sections of the library behave differently than others. There are odd magical effects (like making someone act like they're in love when reading a romance book) or traps that have been made to surprise people (mostly harmless 'chalk dropping from above' or 'water sprouting from a fake flower' type of traps). Some sections even have guardian books that are floating books that will push people out of the section if they're being loud or otherwise disturb others. Attacking one of them will make the books reflect the attack back to the person.
Some of the rooms containing books take being magical to another level. Whoever opens a book will change the whole look of the room. All of the shelves and the surrounding area is replaced with a scenery from the book. If two or more books are opened at the same time, the scenery will be a mix of all of the opened books. Fortunately, none of it is actually real so if someone happens to open an informative books on sharks, they will just get a very realistic illusion of being in an ocean with sharks.
Sometimes these sceneries will also change the clothes of the people to fit the book characters' clothes. Wearing these clothes might make the people talk like the characters do in the books (in accents or elven languages) or act out a dramatic death scene in the middle of the room. Usually this passes after the scene is played out or once the book in question is found and closed.
Another weird phenomena happens in the aisles that have books on fairytales. Anyone who opens a book in one of these aisles might find themselves become a fairytale character. The change is visual at least, but some might even go through a complete change. In other words, someone could just look like the Prince from Snow White, but another might even believe they are him. Someone who starts off as just looking like a character might later end up acting like them as well, but not the other way around.
The longer someone 'stays in the fairytale' the more likely it is they will be taken over by the character they've become. It will be harder and harder for them to remember their real name or react to someone calling them by it. They will share the goals of the fairytale character and think they're in a strange trials set up by someone that they need to get out of.
A way to break free of a fairytale is to either receive a kiss (preferably of true love, but just a normal kiss will do) or by having a key item destroyed. The key item will depend on the fairytale character in question (so for a princess it might be a crown or for a fairy godmother it might be their wand). Destroying the book that started it all isn't possible, as the book is 'inside the person' until they snap out of the fairytale.
CW/TW: horror, gore, paranoia, murder (attempts)
In the lowest floor of the library exists the horror sections. These aisles are full of different thriller and horror books. Unfortunately, upon escaping the darkness this particular section was partially corrupted. For that reason there's a high change of running into danger here.
The further in you go to these sections, the creepier the ambience becomes. Is that blood on the floor? Is that floating lantern flickering ominously? Some may even start seeing things that aren't even there or just generally feel paranoid.
If someone happens to open a book under these circumstances, they might summon a shadow of a killer from the stories who will attempt to murder the reader to break free. Some might become possessed by character from the books and do their bidding. The fastest way to break any of these is to destroy the book. This is the only time that doing so is encouraged. Other ways include destroying or capturing the shadow or knocking out the person possessed.
Perhaps the safest option is to just open a book and witness a gory scene being laid out on the ground beneath them, just like described in the books. It's not pleasant, but it won't hurt anyone. The scene will disappear once the book is put away.
Destroying books here also helps deal with the partial corruption, as it will slowly disappear and the aisles start feeling a little bit more "normal".
To those not keen on diving into a strange library, there are other things to do. Of course, anyone who went to the library can later also join the events happening in the city.
A public announcement is made that the next big mission would happen in the Winter Segment. More specifically, the Research Center and the four Power Holders are making preparations to tackle the mystery of the Frozen Falls. With the new information gathered from exploring, it's now a known fact that the storm preventing their access is actually the souls of the previous power holders keeping anyone from entering the place. However, with the right preparations, gaining access to and exploring the falls will be made possible.
The first set of preparations happen in the Frostreign District. Anyone is welcome to join the project in one of the big houses near the Sauna Spa area. The place is filled with materials for making winter gear for the mission. There's almost every imaginable colored fabrics, different accessories and even yarn for those who'd rather knit. The main goal is to make gear for themselves, but any extra is also appreciated.
Those who don't feel so confident in making gear can also choose from pre-made ones and edit them with the enhancements needed to keep the cold away. Even the most basic summer clothes can be made to be perfect for the cold weather, as long as the enhancements are made right. People are at least encouraged to enchant any metallic parts of their weapons (or even jewelry!) to prevent them from becoming too cold to handle.
Participants are taught a spell that will let them enhance the gear or clothes of their choosing into ones that resist cold. This spell needs to be chanted in a freezing temperature, which is why the event is held in Frostreign. Once the enchanted item starts glowing in an a warm, orange color, the spell has worked.
The spell has to include 'With the warmth I draw from' and 'I protect this', but otherwise it's up to the person how the spell goes. Popular phrases are 'from within' or 'from the earth'. Saying the spell wrong, such as 'With fire I protect this' will result in a burning item instead. It won't damage the item, but it will be impossible to use unless the fire is put out.
Frostreign also offers other ways to prepare for the coming mission. A challenge has been posted on the billboard outside the Sauna Spa area; The Ice Hole Swim Challenge. The goal is to first go into the sauna and then walk through the snow in just their swimwear to the ice hole at the center of the district and dip in. Those brave enough to enter the water will get a reward. After the swim everyone is encouraged to run back into the sauna to warm up.
Another challenge is starting to heat up in the sauna, which isn't really related to withstanding the cold. Some Sauna Fanatics are challenging people to stay in the sauna as long as possible while the heat rises higher. Those who manage to stay inside the longest and in the highest temperature will get a reward! However, those who cheat using seasonal powers will be subjected to the ice bucket challenge, which is basically having a bucket full of ice water dumped on them.
One of the more traditional challenges is the snowball fight where the goal is to hit as many people as possible with a snowball. Those who manage to hit at least ten other players will receive a rewards. Those who don't manage to hit anyone at all will received a star that said 'You tried' with a sad snowflake drawn on it.
The fourth and final challenge is a speed contest that's run on a rink made of ice. No one is allowed to use skates; just normal shoes (or no shoes at all if they prefer). There are multiple races and multiple winners in this contest - as well as a lot of medicine for the pain caused by falls.
But what are all these rewards that someone can earn? It's a choice between various things: one free item from Riki's Rewards (max. 30 comments price), a set of five different gift cards for five different restaurants (of characters' choice), a collection of useful potions (one that fixes any status effect, one that creates a substitute to take damage for the user, a five hour invisibility potion and a potion to revive someone from a fatal hit) or a giant teddy bear that feels like hugging someone the person loves. All rewards can be taken once, but someone can do multiple challenges to get more than one reward.
Just participating in any of the ongoing challenges will get someone a five star gourmet meal in the Frostreign's famous Northern Cuisine Restaurant*. Currently staying in the Sauna Spa hotel rooms is also free for the duration of the events.
* As long as the food is from "somewhere north", like even 'northern part of country in the south', it's likely a dish can be found in this restaurant.
• Ask event related questions here.
• In this event, gathering information is the main goal. If you wish to participate, please see this comment for OOC mechanics. The more people participate, the better! All requests are OOCly open until June 9th, 23:59 PST!
• Information gathered may not match the section explored.
• Feel free to come up with new fairytales, use existing ones (with changes, if a character of that fairytale exists in the game) or even use mythologies as fairytale stories. Have fun!
• Any types of books can be found from the library, even those that come from characters' worlds, as long as they're not straight up a manga or diary of someone's life from home. Feel free to come up with the weirdest cookbooks or a "X thing for Dummies".
• Smut is not allowed on the event post, so if your thread is heading that way, please move it to a separate entry (like to your musebox or characters' journal).
• Remember to content and spoiler warn as necessary!
• Reminder to players that this month is Activity Check-in month and check-in ends on May 31st, at 23:59 PST.
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[ Yes, he's always worn this - since he inherited the throne some years ago. A not small amount of controversy ensued when he had made his feline companion Captain of his royal knights, and personal bodyguard. But people have since come to accept it.
Erwin smiles down at Levi, beaming pride. ]
Good. Excellent work, as always.
[ His hands (one of normal flesh color, the other one colorless and pale pale white) twitch a little as his eyes sweep the points of soft black ears. Heavens, he wants to touch them. Erwin knows just how soft they are. ]
Have you found anything else of interest?
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[ He's doing well, he thinks. While some aristocracy remain snooty as they always do, he's generally well liked among the knights, and he's proven his mettle many times. As long as he's got even one of his nine lives left, Erwin will be safe. ]
[ The praise makes him so happy that he doesn't even notice the deep rumbling purr he starts emitting in response. Getting his ears touched on top of that might just melt him into a puddle, not that he'd protest it when it comes to his liege even when they're in a sort of public place like this. ]
[ He finally catches himself and clears his throat again, straightening up and shoving his feather-adorned hat over his ears. Does it have holes for them? Of course. ]
No. Not even owl shit. [ He adds as a small afterthought; ] My lord.
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But more importantly, he wanted an excuse to have Levi always at his side.
When that purring starts up, though, Erwin can't hold back any longer. It makes him glad to know that Levi is this happy, and since they're alone...there's no reason not to indulge, right? There's no one else around to see at the moment.
So he does lift a hand and stroke gently at one velvety ear, letting his fingers slide down into dark hair to scratch at the base, light and affectionate. ]
I see. [ His own voice is a low rumble, pleased. The other ear also gets a soft touch and a few scritches. ] You know you don't have to use the lord part when we're alone.
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[ He wants more of it so he flicks his hat off again and presses it to his chest, leaning his head forward a little, pushing against Erwin's hand, ears happily perked forward. ]
Got it. [ His voice sounds different underlined with the purr, somehow a little deeper but warmer. ] But we're not out of the woods yet. Something dark is gathering at the bottom floor. [ His tail is curling up, still overjoyed with the petting so much it's almost shaking despite the serious topic. ]
I want to check it out, but I would much prefer you stay here, where it's safe.
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[ It certainly does seem as though he has to stoop farther than he remembers to reach Levi. Hm. It's not particularly comfortable to do for long, so with that encouraging reception to his touch, Erwin will scoop the little feline up so that Levi can perch in the crook of his elbow. Now he can also look closer into those lovely eyes while speaking to him, continuing the soft strokes along one ear. The feeling of that vibration close to his body is so wonderfully soothing, it takes an enormous amount of self-restraint to not just press his ear to Levi's chest and listen.
He does cup his palm to Levi's cheek, smiling beguilingly. ]
I know, Levi. But I can handle a sword better now, and surely with you at my side, no harm shall come to me. Besides...it's been too long since I've had a little adventure.
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[ The purring now reverberates through Erwin's entire side, with no sign of stopping. ]
[ Some part of him feels like this is... almost a little too much, as if it's somehow embarrassing to be picked up by his king when it's clearly not, he may be a legendary assassin and kingsguard but he's still a cat and therefore allowed the simple cat pleasures in life! He squashes down the odd feeling and rubs his cheek against Erwin's gentle palm. ]
Tch. Most kings don't go on adventures, you know. You're supposed to get that shit out of your system while you're still a prince.
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[ Maybe it is a bit much, but there's no one around to see - and certainly no one who matters. Erwin rubs his thumb over the arch of Levi's cheek and the point of his ear, scritching his nails at the base at the base with a soft chuckle. Can he get Levi to purr louder? ]
Yes, I know. Regrettably, I did not have much time for that at the age of ten, and then my throne was usurped, as you know. Alas, I have not had the opportunity for more entertaining endeavors as a result.
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[ He's probably purring as loud as he can already, but Erwin's efforts will get him chirpy trills interwoven into it as Levi keeps vibrating in his arms. ]
I am aware. Still, I do not approve. [ One of Levi's ears twitches sideways a little in frustration and he leans down to nip at Erwin's ear, disgruntled. Cronch. ] But it's not like you need my approval to do what you want.
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Levi...
[ It's a gentle admonishment, if even that at all, because Erwin just softly brings their foreheads together to touch for a moment before levelling the (much, now) smaller man with a fond look. ]
I know. But I am happier if I at least have your blessing.
I'd like to go with you.
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[ Why does this... feel oddly familiar, somehow? Why is there this dread clenching his heart? As if Erwin has disregarded his requests to stay behind before, and was lost as a result? It's silly. He's right here. And yet, it hurts. ]
...Fine. [ He mutters. ] I trust you, Erwin.
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It's a fairly innocuous request, really - how dangerous could such things be? He's looking for a little adventure and interest, there's nothing that would require anything as dire as offering himself up for sacrifice here.
Surely. ]
Thank you. [ A quick, somewhat furtive glance around to ensure they're alone - and he brushes his lips briefly over Levi's forehead. ]
I know you'll keep me safe.
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[ His ears flutter slightly, perking up again at the kiss, the purring growing louder again as he allows the little reassurances and pets fill him with hope rather than distant, overwhelming anguish.
[ Maybe this time he can do what he couldn't then. ]
...I'll protect you with my life, Erwin.
[ It's both a reassurance and a threat. He knows nothing will keep his Prince -- his King -- from unnecessarily putting himself in danger as well as the idea that he's endangering Levi in return. This should at least keep him reasonably careful. ]
[ He hopes. ]
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There's a little pain in his gaze now as Erwin cups his palm to Levi's cheek, soft smile still on his lips. ]
I know, Levi. But I'd rather you hold onto it.
I don't want to be in a world without you.
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[ He presses his face a little more firmly to Erwin's hand. His pupils dilate slightly; with words like this, the king may have as well made a love confession right there. Slowly, he brings up one of his own hands, claws carefully retracted, to rest it on top of Erwin's. ]
We should both be careful then, yes? I don't want to be a world without you, either.
[ Well. That just got very real. Time to improve the mood. ]
I've got about five lives left though, I'd reckon, so you don't have to worry too much.
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Still, it make something in his chest swell to hear those words reflected back at him, how gently and tenderly Levi looks at him, touches him.
Even with the lighter words following up the moment, there's still an unending depth of fondness in his eyes. ]
Perhaps not. Even so, neither of us should be reckless.
[ With a final stroke to one soft ear, Erwin lets his arm fall away gently, giving Levi room to hop down if he wishes. ]
Shall we?
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[ They're going to live happily ever after and then die on the same day once they're gray and old, like all decent fairytale folk
who love each other.]Of course.
[ He takes a moment to stretch -- reaching up until he bends over backwards, lands on his fours in a graceful somersault and then does a proper cat stretch before hopping back up, tail and ears perked and alert. ]
Very well. Adventure awaits. [ He fixes his hat into place and starts stomping toward the horror section with his oversized boots, glancing back to make sure Erwin is still following. ] Stay behind me.
[ It's... easier said than done, considering the difference in their size and leg length, but it's the thought that matters. ]