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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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[ Saya wandered into the Winter section to look for those she knows, but is hardly one to turn down an offer for a dance. ]

Trusting you enough to dance with you shouldn't be a problem.

[ She places her hand in his. Why not? It'll help her mood. ]

I absolutely want to go on a quest.

[ Whoever she's with is less important than it might be, but she likes Kokichi well enough to think it sounds like fun. ]

Interesting weapon you have.

Sometimes weird stuff happens in these places. Be careful, some things give you emotional effects.

At least in my experience, the place I was before this.

Pride it is. Just move, and focus on your pride. You should see some wind power kick up around you.

Just be careful not to blow over everyone else.

[ Even as horrible as her history is, as much pain as she's in right this second, nothing is so strong that it could prevent her from feeling for someone who went through something like that. ]

[ She reaches out and tries to take his hand, if he'll let her. ] I'm sorry, Zack.

You, too? Prismatica?

[But, she would remember her if she were there!]

Sort of. There was no touching, but it was about calling to a place within yourself.

What helped me was to focus on a place inside me that matched what I was trying to make happen. In this case, I focus on the passion or tenacity I'm feeling, and that helps. Then try to pretend that feeling is moving from inside of you to the outside, say above your hand. Imagine it gathering there in one bright, beautiful globe.

So not the skeletons, then.

What about the Blue Flash? It pays best, and I know we can handle it.

The sort of thing most people don't believe in anymore?

Sure, that sounds fine to me. Finding a lost person is gonna be as easy as getting a cat from a tree!

For ones besides the one you join, I'm not entirely certain; that's probably something that you'd have to ask the guild leaders themselves about regarding the specifics on that.

As for your latter statement... well, let's just hope you don't jinx that.

[ It took a lot to throw off someone as capable as Thoma. And there's no way that Ayaka and Ayato would have failed to have mentioned her presence. It definitely shouldn't have been shocking. ... So... ]

... You remember Aether, don't you?

[ Gosh. She's such a cute kid. She wishes she had an answer! But the magic here is just as much a mystery to her as anyone else. ]

I think I boosted it a little, but you're definitely the one who got it started! I'm not sure how it works... maybe because you're enjoying yourself? Or you could just be a natural.

Oh, that's a good one! Do you think we should test it out to see if it's working?

[ Physically, or aesthetically anyway, it doesn't look any different. But that doesn't mean it won't perform better. Lumine is quite curious to see if this magic will actually deliver on what's been promised. ]

Well, I'd be more than happy to teach you!

[She steps back a bit further, so that Tau can see her more easily.]

Okay, the box step. We call it that because you move like you're standing in a little box - so imagine there's a box about my feet when you watch me, if it helps. I'll show you the footwork first. We're in waltz time, so that's three beats to a bar, and there's six steps all told. But don't worry if that all sounded like nonsense! For now, all you need to do is watch my feet.

[Okay, deep breath. Here goes.]

And one and two and three, and four and five and six, and forward and side and close, and back and--

If it helps, just think of it like walking on the spot, with a twist!

Oh--!

[Well, this was unexpected.

[Of course, she has danced with a partner before; she and Keelty had practiced for hours, in her parlor, in the dusty community square, in the woods themeselves, sometimes, humming the melodies, turn and turn about to take the lead: but Ayah is far more accustomed to folk dances and, latterly, the deliberately showy, decidedly solo steps of the Kriegstanz. This, if nothing else, requires a shift of gears. Very well, I'm following.]

I'm not sure there is much left I can teach you, sir.

[She smiles, dipping backward, spinning beneath the arch of his raised arm.]

I must admit I'm far more accustomed to dancing alone.

[She hadn't been exactly speaking to Mafuyu; Ayah had spoken as much in relief as she had to try and start a conversation, but the conversation is very much welcome, too.]

Well, I believe that it can do? There's a school of dance on my own world that utilizes it in combat, too. I don't suppose that would be so effective if it wasn't at least a little bit magickal... though Mistress Nashimera said naught of spellcasting to me. So it must work slightly differently to actual magecraft.

Do you have magick at all, on your world? I've heard tell that some worlds haven't.

Don't need to, or don't want to risk embarrassing yourself?

[Still you don't appear to be dancing.

[Alisaie folds her arms. Fixes Squall with the kind of glare she's spent seventeen years practicing on Alphinaud. Of course, it doesn't always phase Alphinaud either, but the point is that the glare is there. It exists.]

How do you think someone who cannot dance betters themselves, if they are not permitted to practice?

[ She frowns, shaking her head. ]

Unfortunately, no... or at least, not in the way of conjuring fire or anything like that. We have magic tricks--illusions that look like magic? And the idea of magic exists, but that's all just in fiction.

You think they would have more practice at it, in a world where magic is a commonplace. Is your own not one of them, either?

[Alisaie has just discovered that there are worlds with no magic at all. This is offending her sense of order. It troubles her, to think that Kotone may be from one of them. They sound - and all she can imagine is endless iterations of Garlemald - they sound to be such difficult places to live.]

Oh, listen to me rattle on. Shall we get going? We won't solve anything by my standing here cross-examining you for bells at a stretch.

{ there's plenty in the wild back home that would put up a good fight, but she does raise a good point. not to mention he's actually trying to avoid ayaka realising just how much he's working here as well. though, what ayaka doesn't know won't hurt her. she's been kept blissfully in the dark for a long time already.

while lumine is much more cautious, he's rather confident in his ability to move out of the way should said angry looking cat come charging forward. in fact, his own movements at the moment are slow, steady steps as he follows behind her. }

You could try singing to it, I hear many animals like that kind of attention. { instead of speaking normally, at least, he'll say it as a much softer murmur this time, eyes focused on the cat instead of her. look, he'll even hum under his breath so she has a backing track to use. isn't he helpful. }

Voidsent? Oh, it's a taxonomical term, mainly - though you aren't wrong to think them ominous. Creatures from the void, essentially, creeping into one's own world through any opening that they can find. At best they're nuisances. At worst, positively lethal.

[She looks up at the newcomer, finally meeting her eyes. She hadn't exactly been looking for an adult, but having one around is an excellent way to get other adults to take one seriously. Even besides all that, there's a distinct air of competence about this adult in particular that makes Alisaie think it an excellent idea to convince her to stick around.]

As for the party - well, it all rather depends on which meaning you attach to that. I'd hardly want to go there for small talk and canapes either. But with a party of adventurers? Now that sounds far more diverting, to me.

{ back home, it's really quite different. the information itself often doesn't concern everyone and can be handled quite easily (for him, at least). here, however, there's too many people brought here to learn how to control powers that were very much ordinary people in their own worlds. at least he's met a few who this is the case for. }

I doubt I even need to ask, but it's mostly to ensure anyone who is worried or out of their depth is helped. I'll be suggesting a support group, but I'm not entirely sure how well received it will be.

{ it's just a shame they can't actually take people under their wing to recreate the shuumatsuban here. neither of them are really qualified to give that kind of training. }

Well, that is what we're here for.

[Alisaie smiles, and she hopes it looks reassuring. It is hardly Sakura's fault that Adventurers' Guilds the world over - and, for that matter, far beyond it - will insist on setting people against threats they've only half-bothered to explain first. Surely they could have questioned today's petitioner rather more closely? Word of a "blue flash" isn't very much to go on, when it comes to tracking down a missing person.]

Still, it would have helped immensely if they'd thought to so much as ask this person what their poor friend actually looked like. We could have walked past them a dozen times already, and never known...

Oh, well. [She shakes her head.] Are you ready? Or do you perhaps need a little longer to prepare?

Very. I might go so far as to say exceptionally.

[At this point, the appearance of another Warrior of Light - and the accompanying shift, the shuffle, the almost palpable sensation of her memories rearranging themselves to fit - is, if not exactly commonplace, then at least familiar enough Alisaie can face it with nary a twinge.]

Hello, Theo, and - well, I would say well met, but that seems rather too benign a term for all of this. Still, 'tis a pleasure to see you again. Have you been here long?

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