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Guild Playing Games With my Heart



Part 1


A new message on everyone's smartphones says that all the Guilds are finally open for business! Instructions on how to get to each one of them are sent with the message.

Each Season has their own Guild (Winter in Frostreign, Spring in Blossomcrown, Summer in Solarpeak and Autumn in Amberfall). Originally they were formed when the world was thriving and the natives were power holders, now they serve a purpose for aiding Otherworlders.

Although there are some aesthetic differences, all of the guilds have the same basic layout, which the newcomers are given a tour of:

The main floor is for information, containing computers that are connected between all guilds. Using them brings up holographic boards which contain information on each of the segments, with a focus on their home segment. You can find out here what the weather is like in each segment, what quests are available, an explanation on how the Flower Yards work, and even a list of powers that have been discovered and how to practice them.

The second floor is a place to go for combat practice, or just practice using your powers. There are simulators here that can be used to create a space to test your skills against virtual monster opponents or against other power holders, all with safety precautions to keep anyone from being injured.

The third and final floor is meant for relaxation and provides a temporary place to nap when necessary. Those who do quests on a regular basis will receive a key that opens their own, personal room for relaxation that can be customized as much as they want. It's void pocket space that doesn't appear unless the specific key is used or the owner invites someone in from the inside.

It's also the floor where the leaders of the guild have their own private space in that's a restricted area. They have their public office there as well.

However, the power holders are expecting everyone outside, in the backyard of the Guilds...

Part 2


The main event of the opening day of the guilds is a lesson on how to become more attuned with your new elemental magic. Some characters may already feel comfortable with them, but the Power Holders wish to help anyone who might still feel like they're struggling.

Behind the guilds there is big open space. A yard meant for lessons like this. Each of the power holders is own their own stage (even Sawyer, who seems rather reluctant to be there) and announces the name of the lesson: Elemental Dancing.

They explain each in their own way that dancing while focusing on their basic element is a way to start properly feeling the element. The dance can be anything, as long as their bodies are moving and they can feel their magical energy align with the element.

To demonstrate, they dance:

Olwen dances a slow dance that looks a little like ballet, with water flowing naturally around him and increasing in quantity as he goes.

Jade has a much quicker dance method, like she's dancing at a party and is surrounded by wind that sometimes helps her even jump higher.

Dawn's dance is a passionate belly dance accompanied by rings of fire around her that turns into a pink fire so she doesn't burn herself as the flames come closer to herself.

Sawyer, as reluctant as he, goes full breakdance with each of his tricks forming pillars of earth that he can use to dance even more.


Once their demonstration is over, they encourage new power holders to give it a try themselves and remind them that they can dance however they please. They also advise that the dances can be attempted with a partner, as long as they can learn to trust one another. Sometimes magic is far stronger when done together... but it may also backfire.






I Came In Like a Questboard




Anyone interested is encouraged to join their guild. The staff explains that it's very beneficial, as they would get access to the upper floors that just today were shown to them, and that nearby stores would give guild members discounts for potions and other such adventuring necessities.

Even without joining, all of the first floors services are available for everyone. That includes the questboard that is now on display, though it only shows four quests for now.

There are some necessary preparations still going on with the questboard itself, but the staff assures that later there will be more of them, with some permanent ones added to the mix that would help with making the Segments safer for those without powers to explore as well.

Why not find a friend and go out on an adventure together? The guild does recommend doing quests together with someone, rather than alone.

Well, except Sawyer of Autumn, if he's around. He will always encourage people to go on their own and claims it's an act of bravery. Oh, and make sure to check the Beastiary before heading out, once you've picked your targets!

The Quests [ Click to Expand ]
Quests


CW/TW: possible nudity, possible death

Name: Skeletal Mischief
Rewards: 100 Moon Coins per 2 Snowskeletons vanquished
Location: Winter Segment
Description: For some time Snowskeletons have bothered natives who visit the Flower Yard. Usually the only nearby place of peace has now become a nuisance to visit. Those who attempt it usually return to the city in just their underwear (if they’re lucky). A request has come for the guilds to get rid of the Snowskeletons near the Flower Yard in whatever means necessary.
OOC notes: Snowskeletons have two types: either they're snowmen made from bone or they're skeletons made of snow. Either way they're definitely not friendly and often disguise themselves among the snow to surprise their prey. They're not really out to kill anyone, but may sometimes accidentally do it. Instead they're looking to steal clothes and wear them. Basically they're notorious bandits.

CW/TW: mind altering

Name: That Very Big Tree
Rewards: 500 Moon Coins, Loot you find
Location: Spring Segment
Description: The researchers are curious about the “One Very Big Tree”. They want to know what the tree does and are asking people to take a look and report back what they find.
OOC notes: One Very Big Tree is hollow on the inside and looks like a big tree house. The higher someone climbs it the less they feel like they’re themselves. In fact, they will turn into the exact opposite of themselves. There are also dangerous Gale Squirrels living inside that use wind magic of their own to attack!

Reaching the top, however, will reward them with feathers of a mighty monstrous bird that can be used to enhance any weapon so that they fly back to the user's hand. Only one feather per character, magic stops them from taking more than one.

CW/TW: possible death, possible mind altering

Name: Treasure Ship
Rewards: 500 Moon Coins, any treasure they find
Location: Summer Segment
Description: “The abandoned ship in the Great Ocean Lake used to be a treasure ship! So why not go fetch the treasure? I’m sure it can be used to make some neat weapons or armor. I’d love to help do that, I’m an expert in using treasure for enhancements! But I’m not strong enough to go get them myself. The fastest route there is from the Airship Station!”
OOC notes: The ship is full of Octokitties that are cats with six to eight limbs. They’re territorial and won’t appreciate anyone coming to their ship for any reason and will attack viciously. They can also spit ink that includes side effects of going into a berserker mode and not caring who is an ally and who is an enemy. But the treasure is real.

CW/TW: eaten alive, death

Name: The Blue Flash
Rewards: 700 Moon Coins for finding a lost one*
Location: Autumn Segment
Description: “Help, my friend disappeared on our trip to visit the old lady of Autumn Airship Station. We walked outside to stretch our legs after our airship journey and then there was a blue flash in the corner of my eye and he was gone! Nothing at all remained and I was too scared to go look for him so I ran back inside. I’ve heard this isn’t the first time a blue flash has abducted someone!”
OOC notes: The reason for disappearances is the Angler Will-o'-the-wisps: Most will-o'-the-wisps are harmless, but there are types that act like anglerfish. They take the form of other monsters and toss a "fishing line" out of a dark bush to make it look like a normal will-o'-the-wisp was trying to get their attention. When the prey gets too close, they will attempt to devour them to get more soul energy. They have left their normal place in the forests and invaded some bushes around the Segment.

*Reward stays the same even for just figuring out the mystery behind disappearances.





Enhanced to Meet You




Part 1


Enhancing items is a magical specialty in Ellipsa. The power of words determines how your item of choice gets enchanted. If you're trying to make an armor stronger, it would be wise to use kind and encouraging words but a weapon might need violent and determined words. Enhancement include defense boosts, attack boosts, health stealing and even adding status effects. All of these effects aren't permanent, but they should last for at least a month before fading away.

The workshops around districts will offer teaching to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of basic item enhancement. For more advanced things (like learning to make the enhancements permanent) the natives suggests taking an apprenticeship in the Magical Manor of Amberfall or Tower of Potions of Coldreach. Especially with potions, as those are more advanced than what they are showing.

Of course, armor and weapons aren't the only things that can be enhanced anything is possible as long as it's a non-living thing.

Part 2


A group of mischievous Imps are causing trouble. They're doing everything they can to make people angry (like dropping items on people's toes) as they try their magic. This could happen to anyone, even otherworlders testing their new magic.

Due to their mischief, a group of magical performers who were meant to enhance some animal statues to make them move around in a show ended up cursing a lot while the magic was happening. Because of that the animal statues did come to life, but they're angry and started running around, ramming into people left and right. It's especially alarming when one of the statues enhanced is a giant elephant, and some of the statues were meant to be used in a bullfighting show. Those are some very, very angry stone bulls coming at people in high speeds!

The natives don't want to break the statues, but they would like the statues to be stopped. With kind and loving words the effects of the curses will vanish and the statues will calm down and act like they were supposed to.

Of course they would appreciate catching as many Imps as possible so they could be returned back outside into the Summer Segment.





OOC TIPS


- Ask 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 warn as necessary!

- Event starting date is March 17th, but the opening day of the guilds and the elemental dance lessons happen for a week so everyone who wants to attend them can have a chance to do so.

- NPC Power Holders can be interacted with, but it will all be handwaved. Feel free to ask questions on the questions thread if you're unsure of how the interactions would go.

- Starting in April, quests will be posted bimonthly and there will be a Quest Mingle available for people to use to thread out the quests! This format is just here because it's the first event where they're introduced.

- These particular quests are canonically open until end of month.



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psychotics: (15)

[personal profile] psychotics 2023-04-08 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Concern?? Knives' expression shows exactly that as he looks over at the other. Ah. ] You're not afraid of heights, Nen, are you?

[ Bruh. Now that they're all the way up here they just figure this out now?! He sighs, like an exasperated older brother honestly, as he gives Nen another pat on the head. ] Hey, don't worry. I'm not going to let you fall. We're far away from the edge too, see? So there's nothing to worry about.

[ Don't worry, Nen, Knives' got your back! ] Think you'll be okay if I put you down?
majimekun: (pic#15645685)

[personal profile] majimekun 2023-04-08 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
...it's a big hit back in my world. I actually had to practice it for an audition once.

[And there is something about a faster beat that's actually easier to move to, as if not having time to think about the moves means he's not over thinking.]
fairlyheroic: (pic#16291475)

https://i.imgur.com/aShvLEe.png

[personal profile] fairlyheroic 2023-04-08 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah? [Ayato gets a surprised look; he knows it wouldn't be a summon like he knows it, but it's still strange to hear like this] I'm always ready, so do what you need to.

[off comes the huge sword on his back]
takehold: (013 » This arrow)

[personal profile] takehold 2023-04-08 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah! That kind of thing. Big movements with really sharp, sure endings.

[ She demonstrates again, taking a wide stance and giving another sharp stomp and a shuffle forward. It's improvised, a little awkward, but it's something! She watches Kanade's attempt and lets out a faint 'hmm' of thought. ]

Here...

[ She offers a hand out to the other girl. ] Dance with me?
hypnoptics: (16333014)

[personal profile] hypnoptics 2023-04-08 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
N-no, that's not what I'm saying!

[yes it is]

Though... I haven't seen any movies in years so it would be nice to see the selection...
blazeoflife: (All smiles)

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2023-04-08 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
There we go! How's that working for you?

[ He definitely felt a good spark of energy, for one. ]

Simple and not too 'in your personal space'-y, right?
leucosis: (Default)

[personal profile] leucosis 2023-04-08 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's a tough one to crack, which doesn't surprise Albedo. He suspected this would be the case considering their first meeting. But, he's curious and he's used to not everyone being endeared by his inquisitive nature. It wouldn't stop him, certainly. And he had indeed made a little progress - a name. ]

I have. ...I'm an Alchemist.

[ He realizes that he could absolutely sound like he's making it up, so he's careful with his next words. ]

And though the practice is different here, there's some similar principals. But above all, you need to practice patience. Especially if you want it exactly right. I doubt you want to do wrong to your weapon.
acquirement: icon of kamisato ayato (And I'm tired of loving somebody that's)

[personal profile] acquirement 2023-04-08 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
{ THOSE TYPES? rude. }

Oh? Have I reminded you of someone?

{ what else could that possibly mean-- but don't worry Ed, he's following fairly closely behind. }
acquirement: icon of kamisato ayato (I picture your hands on me)

HE LOOKS SO POUTY :T

[personal profile] acquirement 2023-04-08 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure what you think will happen, but it likely isn't it. { that's for the look of surprise.

as for the rest, as zack pulls the huge sword off his back, ayato draws his own sword. zack may recognise the crest that appears as he does so, if he's seen ayaka draw her own blade before. he has to get too close to use the water illusion, but he can use hydro to send slashes of it through the air, the best they've got in terms of range between them.

he doesn't just do one either, three slashes of water slice through the air towards the light and they can both be surprised by the ugly fish that appears to try and chomp down on whatever draws close to it. }


Ah, there we have it then.
sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (h'okay)

[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2023-04-08 09:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ He has to suppress the urge to laugh when she begins to 'majestically' wriggle her way towards him until the open sleeping bags have effectively combined into one. It's more or less one big loose sleeping bag they share now, extra cushiony blankets in the cool spring evening. It's a good thing that the weather doesn't change drastically within respective regions. ...they'd be extra bundled and prepared if they had to find refuge or camp in the winter. Now? She can hold him as close and tight as she wants.

Just like how Cloud could wrap his arms around her waist, their legs weaving over one another as she cuddles right in against his larger frame. ]

Yeah? Where've you been?

[ She's getting a kiss atop her head for this. ]
sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (gave 'em the slip)

[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2023-04-08 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ Giving a light flourish of his blade, he spins it once out of habit even though there was nothing to swipe off the sword before returning it to his back. ]

You gotta be in my line of work

[ But with the immediate danger behind them for now, Cloud sets a hand on his hip as he regards the SeeD operative. ]

That gunblade's no joke, either.
sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (maybe he's born with it)

1/2

[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2023-04-08 09:38 am (UTC)(link)
Upping the stakes here.

[ She twirls? Cloud gives a little kick to create momentum when he does his, giving a quick spin before extending a hand out for Hu Tao in turn- like he was meeting her little 'challenge' head on.

And just as stops his own twirl, giving the Director a nod that he'll start cutting loose from here on out... ]
mistsplitter: (pic#16301934)

[personal profile] mistsplitter 2023-04-08 09:39 am (UTC)(link)
I was waiting for you.

[ Not exactly, but she did want to hold his hand or be held by him but couldn't at that time. So once again, just like a knight in shining armour, he comes for her and makes her feel like the girl she's always wanted to be— wrapped in the arms of her beau, safe and sound.

They can't very well sleep with Ayaka just... clinging to him like this. So after he kisses her atop her head? She moves up to kiss him on the lips before shifting and settling next to him. On her side, her hair loose and no longer in its ribbons still framing her face, she is content and happy. ]


Being next to you like this... I will have sweet dreams tonight.

sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (fireworks in my head)

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[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2023-04-08 09:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ Suddenly, a breeze brushes up from behind Cloud. But it doesn't just stop there. It almost feels like a soothing current was flowing around him, up the length of his extended arm and flowing from his fingertips. A brush of wind that extends to Hu Tao as the taller blond's eyes widen at the unexpected elemental reaction. His hand lowers some, only stopping dancing momentarily as he looks at his gloved hands for a moment... ]

That was...?

[ Magic. The very same born of this world. ]
sultanofsquat: coeurlwhiskers @ twitter (pec game)

[personal profile] sultanofsquat 2023-04-08 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Smiling softly against her lips, he decides to keep on his back for the time being, an arm remaining around her as he doesn't think to take his eyes off her for a second. She just looks so...peaceful. Happy. She always kept a sense of purity and poise no matter the occasion; whether she was the Shirasagi Himegimi for her people, or Kamisato Ayaka the girl for her beau.

No matter the side, he would protect her. Cloud would embrace every part of her. Just as she'd accepted him and helped him regain that sense of normalcy. ]

What I'd give to just loop a moment like this...

[ Just like the time she first danced for him. It's been forever engrained in his heart, in his memories. ]


I never woulda thought I'd have this.

[ Everything that they were together. Camping as the fire outside their tent slowly burns away to glowing embers as it gradually dies out. ]
snekeyes: (Crouching Ready)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[A small nod.]

Ready?

[She moved into a crouch, before dashing in toward the nearest statue- she worked quickly, getting herself into position to bind it.]
snekeyes: (Needle Ready)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Without any rejection of the name, Rider does not doubt herself just yet. Something still felt off, but the Sakura she'd encountered in this world had been...different ever since she'd encountered her. So, was this just another one of those things? Another piece that just didn't fit right?

That uncaring tone was...uncomfortable, for that reason. She'd already felt she had failed Sakura when she felt the power of a Servant from her, after all.]


...true, I have not been giving my name to many people. But- the local's magic is doing this- I suppose that would explain it.

You have not been harmed, have you?
snekeyes: (Thinking...)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Listening...ah. That was the pace they would be using, would it? That should not be too difficult- and thankfully, the thought was proven right, as she was able to keep up with the simple movements without too much issue. Not entirely moving her feet in the right way at first, but soon correcting herself to match his steps.]

Dimitri, then...nice to meet you.

...you have done this many times before?

[His movements felt smooth, and natural. Not unlike her own, when she fought.]
snekeyes: (Neutral)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[A faint expression of surprise came into Rider's face as the Questboard helpfully read out the quest description for them. That was convenient! She gave a small nod at Hijikata's assessment, but did notice that little slip.]

...Your friend?

[Still, she was quite confident she could take down some skeletons. That would not be too much of a challenge for her.]
snekeyes: (Neutral)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I have not been here long myself...a month and a half, or so. This is the first time anything like this has happened.

[It must have been disconcerting, being brought here in the middle of this chaos!

He didn't seem worried though, or threatened by her...from that cackle, he sounded young, that probably explained some of his confidence.]


...But there has been enough chaos to keep someone like you amused.
bahahahaha: (pic#16331780)

[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-04-08 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. Maybe this is all a show for my grand arrival, then!

[ It's definitely giving him some extremely wicked ideas, though. Things for the future, because even he isn't stupid enough to try and up the ante here. Besides, this chick is really giving out some 'mess with me and find out' vibes, and he's not about to push his luck just yet.

Keyword: yet. ]


There has! Which is great, 'cause I was already getting really bored. What's your name, by the way? I'm Iggy.
littlesilhouettoofaman: (boo wendy booo)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-04-08 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah yes, of course, he has to pay rent now. Of that room he never stays in because of roommates being inside that same room as well. Really, he has no idea what he has to do with these Moon Coins.]

I am not the one in need of money. Or coins. Or treasures. That holds no value to me.

[Wanderer is quite basic. All he needs is a purpose and some self worth and really, he's good to go.

While she covers one side of the ship, he heads for the other side. There are some wooden chests he can open, some barrels here and there, things that might hide underneath wreckage. There's nothing that really catches his eye, though. He finds some bolts and a rope that still can be used.

So when he returns to the meeting point that is what he shows her. A rope and some bolts.]


Let us try to go inside. [Wanderer still holds out his 'treasures'.] I will leave these here.
littlesilhouettoofaman: (little silhouetto of a man)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-04-08 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[That adds absolutely nothing and isn't deserving of a response either. So no, Wanderer isn't looking over his shoulder or responding to that.

Instead of that, he crouches down, noticing that there is a way to get inside of this tree. He figures that that will make things a little easier.]
snekeyes: (Neutral)

[personal profile] snekeyes 2023-04-08 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[It was a bit of a relief that Sisu was also new at this!

The fluffiness isn't at all what Rider expected when she took hold of her paw, and there's a noticeable pause of surprise as she gently ran her thumb over the back of it- ah. She'd been asked a question, hadn't she?]


Sisu... I am Rider. Nice to meet you.

[A dragon, that would explain it. But how to describe herself? Perhaps Sisu could already tell something-]

...I am not human, either.
waroftheworlds: (👟 53)

sorry for the delay! 💦

[personal profile] waroftheworlds 2023-04-08 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
No way... [ holy shit. holy shit she was RIGHT????????? Yes, she's aware that they're technically all aliens here, but he's legitimately an alien from her perspective.

That's- ]
- That's amazing! [ That stone statue might as well not be there anymore, with how awestruck she is by Soundwave. Hope he doesn't mind her leaning this way and that, trying to take him all in at once... ]

Are there humans where you're from? Or am I the first one you've met? [ - wait. wait. Take one step back. ] My name is Natsuno!