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Event #6: Doctor Why Instead of Who



Doctor Why Instead of Who
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Sawyer's Return


Sawyer, the Autumn Guild Leader, addresses the network on noon on the 19th. He's back from wherever he has been since disappearing in November. The message goes as follows.

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"This is Sawyer. I lead the Autumn Guild as the last Autumn Power Holder native to this world. I was accused of crimes relating to the portal mysteries and sabotage in the Research Center in November. Well, I guess I still am.

I managed to track down the real culprit, but couldn't capture them. Instead, I got the device they used just before they disappeared into yet another portal. The device still has the coordinates to the location they went to. Instead of pursuing them myself, I'm asking for everyone's help, since I got injured fighting them. I'm leaving the device to Olwen, along with a file on another incident, and letting Harrison put me in jail until the real culprit is captured. Hopefully after Jade looks me over.

Anyway, I'm counting on all of you to capture the bastard. They go by the name "The Doctor".

Harrison, I'm waiting behind the Amberfall Guild."

Any inquiries about the video will be met with a "We are forming a plan of action, please wait" for the first few days after. But everyone will be assures that Sawyer did get medical attention before taken away! (Handwaved) Visitations are permitted while he's in custody.





Color Me Inked

(Duration: Whole month)


Part 1


There is some really good news following the slightly worrying news from before: The Fairy Queen has reacquired all of her powers! That's why anyone who is interested is invited to Amberfall to gain an upgrade for their seasonal powers. This upgrade comes in the form of a magical tattoo. These tattoos not only give boosts but it can also move around one's body (for example, if someone's tattoo is a bird, the bird can fly around, especially when powers are activated).

These tattoos are permanent by default, but they can also be temporary should the person wish so. Temporary tattoos will wear out in a month (or earlier, if the tattoo is in constant use).

The basic effect of the tattoo is simple: seasonal powers stronger against the dark energy, meaning everyone will be able to fight creatures coated in it easier. That is, however, not the only effect; two more effects can be chosen when the tattoo is made, from a pool of choices provided.

Tattoo extra effects
• Danger Sense (gives an ability to sense danger in the surroundings)
• Door Creation (lets the user create a temporary fake door to pass through walls and other obstacles)
• Elemental Resistance (one element) (can be chosen twice)
• Enhanced Sense (choose one of the basic senses) (can be chosen twice)
• Guardian Spirit (summons an astral being to physically protect them, in the shape of something important to them - stays for an hour per summon)
• Mermaid Song (gives an ability to be able to heal minor injuries with singing)
• Minor Regeneration Powers (automatically heal minor injuries)
• New Element creation and manipulation (choose from electricity, light, neutral) (can be chosen twice)
• Retrocognition (able to see an item's past by touching it (does not work on living things))
• X-Ray Vision (lets user see through walls and other objects by touching them (does not work on living things))


All extra effects of the tattoo drain magical energy just like any other abilities do. If someone is low on magical powers, the tattoo will look like it's faded out (animal based tattoos may even start sleeping). No one automatically masters these abilities, so it might take some time to get used to them and properly use them in a fight.

Part 2


Various booths have been set all around Nightwake that let people test their new abilities. Most of the booths utilize just one ability (like being attacked by a water balloon with a blindfold on to test danger sense or test their enhanced senses) but some of them have several ways to complete them. They vary from obstacle courses to target shooting. These are mostly fun, harmless things

There's also just general fighting areas set up for people to just fight it out with their new abilities (they know by now that otherworlders love their fights). There are also robots that are installed with various martial arts to use as opponents, for those who prefer not to fight other people.






Bigger on the Inside


(Duration: January 22nd -> 26th)



Part 1


Olwen, the Winter Guild Leader, is the next one to address everyone through a message sent to all devices. It's an invitation to join him in tracking down and capturing The Doctor, but also for anyone who wishes to join the support side of things. The team will be gathering in Blossomcrown Park, on the 22nd of January at noon, where he will explain the plan.

The park has several tents set up. All of them are somehow related to aiding the fighters who will be entering the portals, so all non-combatants will be asked to man them. There are healing, food and even touch energy tents. After an analyzation done on the portal device, it seems that touch energy will drain faster inside the portals than they do normally.

Before the portal is opened, Olwen greets and thanks everyone for coming. He will explain that their primary goal is to find The Doctor, but also prevent monsters from entering Nightwake while the portal is open (it cannot be shut while someone is inside, unless you're someone like The Doctor). He explains that the nature of this portal is otherwise still unknown and he advises anyone who starts feeling bad in any way to return to Nightwake right away.

Once everyone is done with preparations Olwen activates the portal device and leads the way inside, holding a sword and shield in hand.

Part 2


When people first enter the portal they are met with a breathtaking view. It looks as if the water surface and the sky melt together, as the water reflects the starry sky. On the water there are several rowing boats. Once at least two people are inside a boat it will start moving across the surface of water and will eventually disappear into a mist (all except for Olwen, who disappears alone for some reason, who tells everyone to stay focused on the mission before the mist takes him).

The boats take people into sceneries that reflect their seasons. If there's more than one season on the same boat the scenery will be a mix of them.

• Winter is a cave of ice and water, filled with monsters named Glaciduets (Rock monsters with various animal bodies that shoot ice and rocks as weapons)
• Spring is a place among the clouds, filled with monsters named Galeduets (Birds that are partially fishes, that use sharp winds and icicles as weapons and dive among the clouds)
• Summer is a village that is burning, filled with monsters named Flameduets (Various dinosaurs with wings that use fire and wind as their weapons)
• Autumn is a rainy forest filled with monsters named Terraduets (Skeletons with fiery armor that use earth and fire as their weapons)


All of the monsters are far sturdier than they look and can provide to be difficult opponents. To proceed, they all (at least five monsters, can be more) have to be defeated and if any of them get past them into the mist the people entered from they will attempt to enter the portal into Nightwake. The mist is also the way to escape and return to regroup if needed.

Part 3


Defeating enough monsters will destroy the space they entered. Once enough spaces are destroyed, one final space is revealed (this will take a few days, there are a lot of these spaces). It's where Olwen can be seen fighting a masked, hooded person. Olwen is using his sword, water and ice - while the other figure uses force fields to protect themselves from magic and two swords. From the looks of it, the fight is rather even.

Those who try to help Olwen will be met with another force field around the area, preventing anyone from entering. Destroying the devices making the field will help Olwen get past the villain's defenses, but they're guarded by shadow monsters called Shadow Moths (This creature takes the shadows of people to become bigger and faster. It usually takes the form of a giant mothman that has shadowy vines as its weapons. If hit by the vines, characters would start doing everything backwards).

Once the devices have been destroyed, Olwen manages to encase the figure in ice before collapsing on the ground himself from exhaustion. All that's left now is to get both the ice covered villain and Olwen out of the portal and closing the portal - but with that, it's mission accomplished.

The masked villain (still frozen) will be taken by the Law Enforcement into custody to be questioned while Olwen gets Jade (Spring Guild Leader) to look after him right away. Olwen is tired, but thanks everyone who came to help with the mission (whether fighting or supporting) with a healthy sum of 20,000 Moon Coins.

Epilogue


With The Doctor in custody, Sawyer is free. Harrison makes a public apology, which Sawyer accepts and a viral video can be seen of all the guild leaders hugging him and telling him how they always believed in him. Are those tears in Sawyer's eyes? You must be seeing things!

Information about the villain will be given at a later date, once they manage to interrogate them. Meanwhile Sawyer will return to his guild duties. This time actually doing them without (as many) complaints.




Waiting in the Shadows

(Duration: January 28th - 31st)



Part 1


The Research Center Leader, Helene, and the Fairy Queen have been working on a project while the Portal fight has been going on. They send a message that there's another mission to take to those who are interested, with a 50,000 moon coins reward because of how dangerous and important this mission is.

Those who agree to take on the mission are asked to take at least a temporary magical tattoo. Those who already have a tattoo (permanent or temporary) will have theirs temporarily enhanced. This is the only requirement to participate in the mission. The enhancements for the tattoo are to protect the user from what they are about to face and make magic work against it - as well as work as an emergency exit if all else fails.

Explanation of what they are about to face is a dangerous entity once faced by two otherworlders. It has been named the All-Consuming Darkness: an experiment made by the Doctor that was meant to be unleashed to destroy the barriers around Ellipsa. Under normal circumstances it would eat any attacks delivered at it. But with the Fairy Queens magic tattoo boosts that danger will be out of the way.

After all the preparations and explanations, they are advised to take the new, temporary teleport crystal out to the Autumn Segment, straight to the Abandoned Mansion.

Part 2


The Abandoned Mansion is a creepy, old two story building that looks quite rundown. It's surrounded by mist that expands into the forest. There's not much to look at on the outside, other than two tombstones with the names of Kamisato Ayato and Kaveh on them. Anyone who has previously visited the mansion might remember they definitely weren't there before June, when the place was sealed.

Magical tattoos let everyone pass through the barrier and into the house. The strategy is simple: find all the arms of the monster, spread out to the mansions every room, and destroy them. With the boost from the tattoos all attacks can now deal damage, but the monster can still inflict status effects (silence, stun, burn, poison) and the air around it generally feels poisoned.

The being itself has no actual figure. It's a shapeless blob of mass that attacks people relentlessly with its arms. It will also try to capture anyone it can and eat them to make itself bigger, since it no longer can consume attacks to do so. Even with the magical tattoo boost it's still a difficult opponent to face.

Those that do get eaten will receive their own tombstone outside. It seems it appears automatically after death.

Everyone is also advised to retreat if they need to, which they can do by passing the barrier out of the house. With how many arms the being has the fight may take a while.

Part 3


Once all the arms are destroyed, the shadow blob will evaporate and the eerie feeling that was all over the place will vanish. The spirits that were guarding the doors will open the windows and doors, relieved that the danger was now gone. It's almost as if the nature was celebrating too, as sun beams start to fill the mansion as well.

The teleport crystals will take them back, but there's also a promise of a free luxury airship ride back for those who want to pamper themselves for a job well done. The airship is parked at the Autumn Airship Station.





OOC TIPS


• Ask Event-related questions here!

• Smut is not allowed on the event post, so if your thread is heading that way, please move it to a private entry of your own (your own entry or a new locked post on the comms).

• Remember to content and spoiler warn as necessary!

• Characters are responsible for coming up with their designs for the tattoos or at least ideas for them (the fairies doing the tattoos can offer options). As a bonus, there's no healing time for the tattoos, as they are completely magical! It also doesn't hurt (unless the person is very sensitive to it, then it might. Player's choice). Everyone is also allowed to get temporary tattoos first before committing to a permanent one (the limit is one permanent tattoo per character).

• Those with special skin (mechanical or otherwise) will still be able to get a tattoo, as they are magical. Even those whose skin would normally regenerate (like titan shifters) can have a tattoo stay permanently. These tattoos will also be available as "aesthetic only" ones after the event.

• Neutral Element is what it says on the tin. It's a shapeless energy that usually takes a blank, white form (but can be different colored, too). No creature is super weak against the element, but none of them resist it either; it's the element that will always deal damage, no matter what.

• Reminder that this month does not have Activity Check-in!


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houndofmanchester: (Default)

[personal profile] houndofmanchester 2024-01-25 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think so. I may not care much for dragons myself, but I can tell you care for this one a great deal. But just remember that this is your Guardian, and sometimes sentiment must take a backseat to practicality. In other words, you're not wrong to feel that way, but that doesn't mean it's the correct choice of action.
poisontest: (pic#16862765)

[personal profile] poisontest 2024-01-25 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She shrugs. ]

Who knows. I'm no expert in that field.
mayoninofukucho: (Cheerful)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2024-01-25 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I know.

[He reaches up to his half-floating dragon once more. Maybe he shouldn't have named it after his brother - but it felt like a suitable name back on Avalon, given its protective nature. This guardian spirit is a different kind of entity form the spirit guardian back then, but both were born from a different kind of magical tattoo, they look alike, and Hijikata gets the same sense of "personality" from both (which, in all likelihood, is because their nature is as desired by their wielder).]

What's your other ability? I saw you cast magic earlier; was that the neutral magic?

[He was mildly curious about that unknown magic type, but in the end, nothing could beat the powerful lightning strikes he's missed casting so much. His ribbon stick filled the gap neatly, but nothing beats being able to throw it right from his hands!]
urtitan: (Family Gathering)

[personal profile] urtitan 2024-01-25 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I think you're right.

[It was late at night when she read about the history of this world, and her head's been so full of rotating thoughts... she'll tackle the material anew when she's not feeling so mentally bogged down. Still, she can't quite shake the unpleasant feeling that comes with the knowledge that it was the native power holders who caused this near-apocalypse.]

We must do what we can to support the Doctor's capture, then.

[With her sligthly spaced-out expression and apparent lack of momentum, she probably comes across as someone who's more likely to be a liability than an asset, and frankly, she wouldn't blame Jean is he thought that way. While she's slowly coming to terms with her and her family's fate, occasionally she's still reeling from it, struggling to keep herself anchored in the here and now - but she'll make her best effort. After all, they were called here to help save this world! At least here, she can do more than watch the end come in.]
houndofmanchester: (A fine idea.)

[personal profile] houndofmanchester 2024-01-25 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, it was. I thought it best to have a weapon that will work in any situation, no matter what I may face. Not particularly effective against anything, but not resisted by anything either. Not unlike the Shielder Class...

[A thoughtful glance towards her Guardian.]
ideel: (86)

[personal profile] ideel 2024-01-25 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I cannot say that I have, no, but I would venture to guess it has something to do with stabbing or impaling?

[Sounds like a right good time to him, please do tell him more buddy.}
roundandaround: Rinku in a high-contrast bright palette, looking unsure and pointing. (hmmmm)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-01-26 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm... This sounds way too hard. And I like being surprised by all the new stuff, anyway.
poisontest: (pic#16824151)

[personal profile] poisontest 2024-01-26 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Be careful what you say; not all 'new stuff' that is surprising is a good surprise.
noarchitact: (pic#16676689)

Waiting in the Shadows!

[personal profile] noarchitact 2024-01-26 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ kaveh has also avoided this place. he's gone as far as to avoid thinking about it, at least as best he can, but his thoughts ( particularly at night ) wander, and he finds himself standing just inside... awaiting his doom. this time, however; he's here because he's made the conscious decision to do so. with the new information given to them taking this thing down is possible, and he certainly wants a piece. ]

[ there's a part of him that hopes that once the creature is dead and buried he'll be able to leave the terrible memories of this place behind too... but as he stands beside ayato and stares down their graves he knows that it won't be easy. with time, perhaps, he'll be able to move on... but this is certainly the first step. ]

I'm not leaving until that thing is dead.
abnormalizes: positive blush (it's the right time)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I get that a lot. Not many people can match me for shamelessness.

[Even among people who do have sex, not everyone can just talk about it! Which is weird to her, but whatever.]
spacialeyes: (pic#16019290)

Yuuto Yumeno ✦ Original ✦ Autumn

[personal profile] spacialeyes 2024-01-26 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
01 ✦ Color Me Inked
    [Getting a tattoo is terrifying to Yuuto. Not because he's afraid of needles, but because he doesn't like the idea of modifying his appearance. He's one of thousands of Yumeno Yuuto, after all, and his survival depends on being able to seamlessly fill the role of his alternate selves.

    But he dislikes being useless more. Yuuto opts for getting a cat-like tattoo on his back and praying it'll stay there. After the process, Yuuto finds a quiet place by the practice tents and seems to have completely zoned out. He barely notices anyone looking at him.]


    It's okay. I'm helping. I'm helping... They'll still want me, because I'm helpful- [When someone gets too close, however, Yuuto looks up and grins. Looking as carefree and airheaded as ever.] Ah! Can I help you?


02 ✦ Bigger on the Inside
    [Yuuto will be making daily treks to the row boats, fueled by a desire to help rather than any physical energy. He gets more tired every day, but covers it as best he can with a calming smile and friendly wave.]

    Hello. Are you looking to cross the water? I could go with you?


03 ✦ Waiting in the Shadows
    [By the time of this trip, Yuuto is wiped out. He's brought an energy drink to try to keep himself going, which will have its consequences soon enough. Yuuto still tries to be upbeat and confident, but his mask is wearing thin; His smile is strained and he can't help looking more pale than usual.]

    Shall we go? Just a little more and everyone will be safe. We've almost done it!

    [Slightly Closed: Only for, at a later time, Yuuto to learn what a energy drink crash feels like. He's suddenly exhausted and has the blob on his tail. Yuuto climbs onto the stair handrail and tries to catch his breath. And fishing for another energy jelly drink, like that's the solution.]

    Huuue... I think... I might have screwed up..?


04 ✦ Airship Trip
    [Yuuto is standing by one of the windows. Anyone who knows him well might expect that he's excitably taking in the views and soaking up this new life experience. But when approached, Yuuto actually proves to have fallen asleep standing up. He groans when he senses someone nearby and is too tired to mask up with a smile.]

    Sorry... am I in your way? I'll move..?
knowsvinewhip: (walls that lie between us)

[personal profile] knowsvinewhip 2024-01-26 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Hakkai doesn't get a chance to retort. There's a blur of fire and blue and ... well. He wasn't really expecting that. Neither was the tentacle, apparently.]

[But it's an opening to blast it with another well-timed shot. So there's that.]


That was... certainly something! Perhaps try to set the enemy on fire this time?

[Unless this weirdo is too burned from his own magic to keep fighting this thing. If so, he'll just keep on throwing power around until he drops.]
sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (you got this)

[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2024-01-26 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jean's words put a damper on his intentions, but he at least wasn't preparing to do so right away. There's reluctance he feels gripping at his heart after being fed that possibility. If he damaged the tombstones, yet they were still somehow connected to Ayato and Kaveh...

He sighs. ]


Knowing this world? Wouldn't be surprised.

[ At least it looks like Cloud's sights are set on the mission at hand. ]
mayoninofukucho: (Surprised)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2024-01-26 11:30 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, there are Shielders?

[And here he thought he knew all the Servant classes at least!]

Do they only act defensively, or..?

[He supposes that being protected by one's Servant until all the other ones have taken each other out would be one way to win a Holy Grail War.]
abnormalizes: neutral blush (or at least I can't remember it)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
[pokemon characters do not deserve these guys as coworkers]

Me too, honestly. -I mean, my job kind of sucks at home, but I do like the research part of it.

[Just not a huge fan of the mortality rate.]
abnormalizes: positive blush (I have no hope)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
Barghest if you say things like that I'm going to want to jump you in front of everyone and we're supposed to be focused on fighting??
abnormalizes: neutral blush ((the girl's a super freak))

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
Julie-Su is a sweetheart and I do want to help her make friends... [So she can't really deny that.] But I'm here getting my own energy back from fighting.
abnormalizes: positive (and it is not a matter of if you love it)

wrapup

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
[It's nice to just relax here a little bit. She'd consider Frieda a friend, and someone she can let her guard down around, even if just a little.

She'll be back in the fray soon enough. But for now, resting.]
abnormalizes: positive blush (super freak)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
I insist. Can't have you thinking I enjoy snuggling you any less than the reverse.
happydreamed: smile (zum eignen Strick)

[personal profile] happydreamed 2024-01-26 11:47 am (UTC)(link)
No, not yet. I'd be delighted to hear about them.

[the deets!!]
spinsandneedles: (Stopping the Humans)

[personal profile] spinsandneedles 2024-01-26 12:38 pm (UTC)(link)
If that's your thing, be shameless about it, I say. I just get my rush in a different way, which usually involves charging face first into things that want to kill me as fast as I can. It's not really a one to one comparison, but I've gotten plenty of weird looks for it.

[he'd just rather fistfight god than try to fit a watermelon up his butt is all]
abnormalizes: neutral blush (or at least I can't remember it)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Please do not fit a watermelon up your butt, it is not designed to stretch that way.]

I think I've said this before, but if I got my rush that way I wouldn't last very long. I'm still impressed you can handle it so well.
spinsandneedles: (and that's why it's called a glory hole)

[personal profile] spinsandneedles 2024-01-26 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[maybe hedgehog butts are, you don't know!! (They aren't)]

I'm just more durable than I look, is all. I can handle anything that anyone throws at me!

...Well. Mostly. I messed my ankle up a couple weeks ago because Shadow crashed into me during a race but besides that, I'm basically unstoppable.
abnormalizes: neutral (she's all right she's all right)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-01-26 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, yeah, that'll happen. Kind of annoying that you got a screwed up ankle and he came out fine, though.

[How does she know he was in perfect condition recently? Funny you ask that!]
spinsandneedles: (pic#16932007)

[personal profile] spinsandneedles 2024-01-26 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
It wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't needed him to carry me home, but it is what it is I guess...

[his pride suffered more than anything and it was super awkward for some reason, simply dreadful.

ALSO YEAH EVA, KINDA WEIRD, if only because Sonic doesn't know Shadow to be the kind of person who goes out of his way to spend time with people.]


That was annoying, though! Have you seen him since then? He didn't tell you how bad we ate dirt, did he?