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Seasons Mods ([personal profile] seasonsmods) wrote in [community profile] seasonsrpg2025-05-16 05:37 pm

Event #14: Locking Up the Sun and Moon



Locking Up the Sun and Moon
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Keep it Clean


Part 1


All of the four guilds are hosting a spring cleaning weekend. There are plenty of things to do! Organizing tools, prepping ready-to-go adventure packages for future endeavors, throwing out old and used things that can't be repaired to give some examples. There's a lot of activity in the buildings and anyone who even glances at them will be pestered to join.

Everyone who participates in the event will get a free ready-to-go adventure package that they can take with them next time they're going questing. The package includes rations, barrier stones, enchanted ropes, emergency one-use travel crystals & as a set of segment-appropriate tools: ice axes & - picks made of crystals to pierce even tougher surfaces, gravity boots that keep someone down during any kind of wind, portable fans that keep someone nicely cool and a cape that turns into a full rain and thunder proof raincoat when the first drops fall.

All of it is, however, a coverup. On Friday, a message was sent to all otherworlders, telling them about the upcoming mission preparations being masqueraded as a spring cleaning event. They still haven't found whoever has been leaking information, so this is a way to keep them out of the loop. Further details of the mission will be given on Monday through the same method.

There's also a request to keep an eye on any of the guild staff in case they do something suspicious or ask too many questions.

Part 2


The message on Monday is cancelled. Instead, come Sunday evening all of the lights flicker and disappear from the city. Not long after most of the electricity in the city also gets cut off. Panic starts spreading in the city and locals start running around, bumping into each other in the darkness.

Some of the districts do have backup generators that they can use to maintain important devices. There are also movable generators that can be delivered to other locations as needed and otherworlders are asked to help move them more quickly.

Despite electricity being restored, the light sources still malfunction. Any lamps just stay dark, almost as if the lightbulbs have burned out. Yet changing them doesn't do anything. Even the tacky neon signs are out of order. The only sources of light are flashlights, candles and whatever magic and abilities can do at this point.

Because even the night sky seems to be entirely too dark.


When The Lights Go Out


Part 1


In the segments, the nights become even darker than before. The moon and the stars disappear from the sky, leaving behind only a blank black canvas. Creatures and plants with the ability to glow or otherwise provide light are the only things that can be seen in the distance.

Hours pass by and morning comes, but the sky is still pitch black. Even the sun has disappeared from the sky and it's impossible to tell the time of day. All of the creatures in the Segments are unpredictable due to this weird change - even aggressive.

Anyone with the ability to get to the skies will note that it's not that the objects of the sky have disappeared; it's like something is blocking them. It's a black veil that feels impossible to break and touching it will make someone suffer from burn damage (even if they'd be resistant to fire). The part of the body that touched the black veil will be stained with black curse energy that will start to spread across the body.

Following the black veil it looks like it's truly spread around the whole world. The dragons will inform anyone they find that there are mysterious black rods near the barriers that are sending energy towards the skies. They tried to get rid of them but they have the same effect as the black veil.

Part 2


Inside the city chaos worsens. Criminals start targeting locals and stores all over the places, robbing whatever they get their hands on. For some reason it seems that all of the criminals are able to see just fine. Anyone who is connected to the crime questboard will have received special contact lenses that will let them see normally in complete darkness.

To make matters worse the Nightwake Main Police Station is under attack as well. Criminals are escaping their jail cells and taking hostages. They range from petty thieves to serial killers. The police force is doing whatever they can to capture them again and protect the citizens. Many of the escapees won't go down without a fight, and some might force a lethal confrontation.

A group of the Nightshade gang is also headed to find the Doctor to release him, armed with weapons and bombs that contain poison. They are determined to free their 'Master' and bring him to safety.

Otherworlders are called to help with the situation. They're even offered all kinds of safety gear, including bulletproof vests and masks that protect from poison. Even all of the four guild leaders can be seen fighting criminals, both inside the police station and outside.

Part 3


Criminals aren't the only danger in the city during the darkness. Creatures of the night start appearing. A clan of vampires that has been hiding in the city's darkest corners take a step forward, targeting anyone for blood. These vampires look very much like humans, but it's all just a glamour and anyone who has the ability to see through them will see their true forms.

Vampires are humanoid creatures, but they're very monster-like otherwise. Their skin is pale and their eyes are blood red. In addition to their sharp fangs, they also have very long nails. Depending on how fed they are, their appearance will change. Those who have recently had blood will look 'healthy' and resemble humans more closely, while those starving look like they're about to wither away.

Being bit by a vampire doesn't necessarily turn anyone into one. However the risk gets higher the longer the vampire feeds on the person. Those left on the brink of death will turn into a vampire unless they die first. Those turned into vampires are likely to attack the first person they see due to hunger.

Vampires can't stand in the sun for long periods of time, otherwise they will burn. They also can't see their reflection on the mirror, which is also a way to identify one. All of the vampires also have superhuman strength and speed and can only be killed by either a stab to their heart or by decapitation.


Tied Up Solution


Part 1


The situation in Nightwake takes a positive turn as all the electricity and lights are fully restored by Wednesday. The skies, however, still continue to be pitch black.

Most of the criminals start retreating, attempting to flee back into their hideouts. Some, however, continue their crime sprees stubbornly and get more reckless without the cover of darkness. Some of them are even trying to destroy all of the streetlights to bring back their cover.

The worst of the chaos at the police station dies down by Thursday evening. There are still criminals on the run and the whole place is a mess, but the greatest dangers have been dealt with. What happened to the Doctor is still a mystery as the part of the building he was in collapsed during the fights. Until the debris has been cleared out they will assume the Doctor missing.

The guild leaders start figuring out a solution to what is happening with the sky, together with the Fairy Queen, the Dragon Lord, the Mermaid Queen and the Siren King.

Part 2


On Saturday the guild leaders contact all of the otherworlders. A solution to their problem has been found after investigation and analyzation. Everyone is asked to gather at the guilds as soon as possible.

Everyone is tasked to travel to one of the edges of the barrier, as marked on the map. They're the locations of the dark rods that are creating the black veil on the sky. The dragons will take anyone there quickly with their fast travel abilities.

There the otherworlders are tasked to work in pairs or groups and stand somewhere near the dark rod without touching it. They're provided with a special fairy ribbon that is tied around their hands.

Once everything is set up, the task is to channel both touch energy and magical energy into the ribbon. This will take time and concentration and all of the people connected to the ribbon have to achieve harmony. This may fail, but it can always be attempted again.

Only once the required energies are in the ribbon will it move and touch the dark rod, clearing a portion of the dark energy away from it. If someone's concentration fails at the last moment the spell will backfire and send them flying backwards. There's also a risk of getting a part of the corruption due to it.

After enough people have used the ribbon to clear the darkness from the rod it will turn white and break, leaving glittering particles in the air. A portion of the sky is freed from the veil. Once all of the rods are gone, the skies return to normal.

Those who have at any point gotten corrupted by the black veil or the dark rods will find that their corruption starts clearing in the sun- or moonlight. However, some may end up not healing properly, depending on how far the corruption has gone. They are invited to the Fairy Kingdom for some intense healing that will take 24 hours - and a lot of fairy dust.

Part 3


Once again the otherworlders are regarded as heroes. There would be a party, but the city is a huge mess after the chaos. However, they are promised a big feast once everything has been cleared out and made right again.

For now everyone receives a hefty prize of 10,000 Moon Coins and gift cards to either a nice spa weekend or a fancy restaurant.

OOC TIPS


Summary of the prompts [ Click to Expand ]Keep it Clean
• Guilds are in the middle of spring cleaning
• The real reason for the cleaning is to secretly prepare for the next mission
• Characters are asked to keep an eye on anyone suspicious

• Light start suddenly flickering out
• Soon after all of the electricity gets shut off
• Locals panic and characters are asked to help distribute movable generators
• Even if electricity gets restored with generators, lights don't come back on
• Something is wrong with the sky

When The Lights Go Out
• The sun, the moon and the stars disappear from the sky
• There's a black veil made of cursed material blocking them
• The material will corrupt anyone who touches it
• The reason for the veil are black rods made of the same material

• Back in the city criminals start moving and causing chaos
• Criminals (and anyone connected to the criminal questboard) have contact lenses that let them see in the dark
• Nightwake Main Police Station is under attack
• Criminals of different danger range escape
• Nightshade is on the move to free the Doctor

• A clan of vampires emerges from the shadows
• They will target anyone they see for a meal
• The longer they feast on someone the higher the risk that they turn into a vampire
• Vampires can only be killed by either a stab to their heart or by decapitation

Tied Up Solution
• Electricity and lights are restored to the city by Wednesday (May 21st)
• Some criminals are trying to destroy light sources still
• Chaos at the Police Station calms down, but the Doctor is currently missing behind a wall of debri
• Guild leaders and the various leaders of other races start working on a solution

• On Saturday (May 24th) the guild leaders contact all of the otherworlders, asking them to gather at the guilds
• Everyone is tasked to travel to one of the edges of the barrier, as marked on a map
• Otherworlders are tasked to work in pairs or groups and stand somewhere near the dark rod
• Using a magical fairy ribbon tied to each of the group's hands, they will work together to destroy the dark rods bit by bit
• Losing concentration risks getting corrupted
• Sun-/Moonlight will cure the corruption, unless it has spread too far - in that case the Fairies will invite the person for some intense healing that will take 24 hours - and a lot of fairy dust

• Otherworlders are regarded as heroes
• ... but partying has to wait until the city is cleaned
• Everyone gets a prize of 10,000 Moon Coins and gift cards to either a nice spa weekend or a fancy restaurant


• Ask event related questions here

• Sign up for RNG on if your character catches a suspicious guild staff member.

• Please head to this thread to help us determine the Doctor's fate at the Police Station.

• Characters can avoid getting their electricity cut off, but lights will go out everywhere for a good while.

• 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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roundandaround: Sparkle eyes, talking. (guess what)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2025-05-20 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ahahaha --

Rinku immediately buys it, though, and nods.]


And her voice is amazing! There's so many good artists nowadays! Oh, right, I gotta ask Chipp-san to hear one of his sets when this stuff dies down. Have you seen him?

[Someone did not get the death memo.]
tweelight: (panic)

[personal profile] tweelight 2025-05-20 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ Okay so maybe he should shut up. The sudden interruption leaves him in a scramble, wondering whether it's better to try to match the stutter or smooth out the overall flow, but it doesn't feel like they lost the ribbon when they start to sync up again ]

Sorry-

But. I don't think it's wrong to say you're warm. I think it could be either.
yersavior: (pic#17738773)

[personal profile] yersavior 2025-05-20 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, there's definitely something suspicious--]

There're people over at one o'clock. I dunno if they're rioters or not, though... they're too far out fer me ta see.
abnormalizes: positive blush (I have no hope)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2025-05-20 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. That’s - really sweet of you to say, thank you.

[Evangeline can handle any kind of proposition or comment about her appearance or sex life. Compliments on her personality are what get her to fluster.

She’s blushing, but at least her magic doesn’t waver this time.]


Does magic usually feel like the person it comes from?
tweelight: (clueless)

[personal profile] tweelight 2025-05-20 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, a spell usually feels like what the spell does - fire can't be anything but hot.

But the magic behind it can feel a little like the person.

[ He notices her blush, but entirely fails to understand it. He doesn't have the experience to make that distinction, between sexual and emotional vulnerability, so to him she seems entirely dauntless. ]

You're okay? I can slow down if you need me to.
abnormalizes: positive blush (it's the right time)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2025-05-20 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
No, no, I’m okay. Just kind of bad at accepting compliments, that’s all.

[She has trouble with it even from people she expects it from, which would not be Twilight.]

If I focus, will I be able to tell what your magic feels like…?
yersavior: (pic#17738790)

[personal profile] yersavior 2025-05-20 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
I dunno, do ya usually see livin' inanimate objects?
tweelight: (tense)

[personal profile] tweelight 2025-05-20 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Sort of? My magic comes from the previous demon kings, too. And it... feels pretty ominous. Especially... when I'm using more of it.

[ That's more of an issue when he uses his other form. Personality isn't the entirety of one's nature. ]
abnormalizes: neutral (she's all right she's all right)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2025-05-20 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. You’re not an ominous person, but I guess there are multiple factors…
abnormalizes: neutral (she's all right she's all right)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2025-05-20 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Well, there’s the flying cabbages…
starwill: (pic#16701727)

[personal profile] starwill 2025-05-20 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
You underestimate how long I've been here.

[She doesn't use it often because there hasn't been a need for it, but Stelle is diligent in her Spring magic studies!!]

But if they ask for you specifically, unless they need to talk to you, you need a break or else you'll either collapse or become more vulnerable to someone attacking and won't be able to help anyone.
yersavior: (pic#17738809)

[personal profile] yersavior 2025-05-20 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Like... they had wings?
mayoninofukucho: (Unimpressed)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2025-05-20 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, he hates the sight of that. His eyes narrow. Oryou in pain means one more reason for vengeance added to his list. Those shits won't know what's hitting them when I get my hands on them.]

Yeah, leave it to me. Do you need help with your left?

[He'll wrap the ribbon around it for her if she's like him to.]
castaside: grin, scheming, neutral (271)

[personal profile] castaside 2025-05-20 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Macaque uses shadow tendrils to bind a bunch of them, rendering them helpless.

"These are the people who attacked Choco and Eve repeatedly. I've tried leaving them alive numerous times and they always try again, so I'm done." Choco isn't around to ask him to leave them alive, so.
castaside: happy, neutral (020)

[personal profile] castaside 2025-05-20 01:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"No problem on the first count." He reaches through a portal and pulls out several small outfits that nearly suit her style (they're made for kids, so a touch cuter than her usual.) "Here. If these don't work, I'll adjust your shadow clothes to make them your size."

The knives, hm. "I can't help with those, unless you think you're good enough to fight with shadow blades. But yes, you should keep something on you."
castaside: grin, aggro, shadow (091)

When The Lights Go Out Part 3

[personal profile] castaside 2025-05-20 01:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Help, you say? Wish granted. Macaque rises out of a shadow portal, looking perhaps like another creature of the night by the way the shadows pool around him, but then he uses those shadows to grab the vampire's hand.

The shadows creep under the door, and then the hand goes limp. Bye, vampire.

"You good? Injuries or anything?" asks the shadowy monkey stranger.
castaside: shadow, serious, angry (Macaque (1343))

Re: When the Lights Go Out Part 2

[personal profile] castaside 2025-05-20 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
A demon is a fair assumption.

"Do you think I'm a fool?" Macaque asks as he places a portal below White Rabbit, which he intends to have the rabbit fall halfway into before he closes it around him.

"I'm not going to let you turn him into a slave again. Or anybody else."
sangreine: fight :: ready ([sword] taking on)

2) When the Lights Go out

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
As she does, Saya appears out of nowhere. Perhaps it seems literal in this case, since she's been a hermit for a year.

She holds her katana in one hand and flashes an apologetic smile to Hijikata. It wasn't nice to avoid him, even though she was avoiding everyone.

"Need some help?"
sangreine: neutral :: serious (truth)

3

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Being essentially a vampire herself, Saya can hear them. The subtle difference in heartbeats between a normal person and a vampire. She's busy hunting them, destroying all of the creatures that give her kind a bad name, those who hunt for blood rather than ask for it.

That's how she finds a man huddled in a corner. Saya instantly realizes what happened to him and her sword lowers.

"Sitting in a corner won't quell the hunger. If you need blood, I have a stash." She has so much extra blood, it only seems right to offer some of it.
sangreine: sad :: serious :: huh (expressive)

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd be able to tell once you got to a certain point in the turning. Your blood still smells the same, so I think we're okay -- but we should--"

Get you somewhere safe. The words are on her lips, but she pauses and thinks twice.

"We should stick together and fight these things."
sangreine: huh :: surprised (tell me)

Re: iii

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure thing." That's what she's made for, helping to kill vampires.

Saya looks Stelle over, her head inclining like she's listening for something.

"I'm not surprised. They'd be able to hear and smell that you don't have a heartbeat. Or blood."
sangreine: fight :: action :: glowing eyes ([sword] ninja like)

Re: When the Lights Go Out - Part III - i am so sorry for word vomit

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Saya watches whatever holy binding and destruction is going on over there through the corner of her eye, noting how Ezra calls for and is granted that power. It's useful against these particular vampires (not her kind, thankfully) but it seems to take a second.

Saya's approach is much different. She moves at blinding speed until she can get behind the other vampire, and then she lobs its head off cleanly.

She turns to Ezra. "You're okay?" Energy-wise and injury-wise. She has no idea whether using those powers takes it out of him.
sangreine: huh :: neutral (hearing you)

Re: When the Lights Go Out - Part I

[personal profile] sangreine 2025-05-20 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
While plummeting through the air, Saya catches sight of the pegasus and idly thinks it would be nice if she had a mount for this. Being used to flying on her own, though, she's never thought she needed one.

She seems rather astonished when it moves toward her and a hand reaches out. Saya reaches back with her good hand, and then notes who saved her. Rider.

"Thanks," she says, somewhat casually. She wasn't terribly worried about falling unless she broke apart so utterly that she couldn't find all the pieces to put herself back together. "That veil is no joke."
abnormalizes: negative (the kind of girl you wanna know)

cw: decapitation

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2025-05-20 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh." Evangeline stops smiling.

And then she takes a powerful swing at one of the criminals Macaque has bound and slices his head clean off.

"That one's for Choco."
urtitan: (Default)

[personal profile] urtitan 2025-05-20 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
["We're shy!", proclaims the man, making a pouty expression. The woman sighs again and rolls her eyes, apparently not thinking that even these gullible the humans will buy that. "You really want to know? We thought you otherworlders would be too prejudiced. We thought that everyone here already rallied you against us."]

That's not the case. We didn't even know that you lived here in Nightwake! I think I speak for most of us when I say that a peaceful coexistence with others is our goal.

[The two of them exchange another sly look. "Then, as a sign of your goodwill, surely we may..?" Frieda once more glances at Rinku for confirmation, but gives a tentative half-nod. Another time would definitely be ideal, but she feels that the vampires wouldn't believe that they'll keep their world.]

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