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Event #1: Welcome, Adventurers



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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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spacialeyes: (Default)

[personal profile] spacialeyes 2023-03-20 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Yuuto doesn't waste time in taking their hands, though his brain did secretly short circuit there... Voluntary hand holding..! This feels kind of nice. He isn't sure if he should be allowed to get used to this, but he's being too greedy and selfish to linger on the thought.

His tail sways happily, but he shakes his head to their question.]


Not really. I know a few dances, but I've never had anyone to dance with before. [Or any reason to dance with anyone. It sort of became a sore topic to think about.] Are you going to try dancing?
essenceborn: (sippy sippy)

[personal profile] essenceborn 2023-03-20 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Listen. Just be glad it's not another 00:00:01 test this time Shigeru. Also, those snow skeletons tasted f i n e and Nen currently has one of their forearms in their freezer. ]

What? No. I mean, yes, I will. I still have a little bit left but I'm saving that for later.
This is a skeleton-free request.
roundandaround: Shameless smile. (smile smile smile)

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[personal profile] roundandaround 2023-03-20 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, what's that dance? Can I try it too?

[Rinku segues from her attempt to do the Summer guild's dance to copying Makoto's dance instead.]

Is this choreo from a specific thing? Or did you just make it up?
happydreamed: smile (zum eignen Strick)

[personal profile] happydreamed 2023-03-20 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I'm speaking to you.
abnormalizes: positive (in a limousine)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2023-03-20 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
Who's a good boy? Yes you are.

[She pets the statue gently, and it starts to calm down a little bit.]
abnormalizes: negative (every time we meet)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2023-03-20 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Nope, nope, don't talk about my friend that way. You totally do deserve friends.
lost_soldier_echidna: (JulieSu6)

[personal profile] lost_soldier_echidna 2023-03-20 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
I know, I know, just... not used to it. You're too sweet and kind.
abnormalizes: positive blush (it's the right time)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2023-03-20 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
I think you have low standards? But thank you anyway.
untilidie: (No mercy for an unruly youkai)

[personal profile] untilidie 2023-03-20 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
I guess. Stuff like kappa and tengu and oni. They couldn't exist in the outside world because people stopped believing in them, so they made Gensokyo, a land where they could still be themselves.

And that's where I come from!
pissoffbook: (k51)

[personal profile] pissoffbook 2023-03-20 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Kainé looks over at the other woman with a small smile.]

Nah. Cold and heat don't bother me. If you get too cold though... [Her pale cheeks dust pink from something other than the cold.] We can cuddle... or something.

[She takes a look at the thing on Ayaka's back and gestures with a nod.]

What's that?
lost_soldier_echidna: (Default)

[personal profile] lost_soldier_echidna 2023-03-20 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
My boyfriend... ex-boyfriend at this point... is a meathead who has been beating himself up over his failures. The leader of his team is an idiot with a big mouth--literal and figuratively. Another's a ninja with too many secrets...

...at this rate, you're the best thing I have.
abnormalizes: neutral (she's all right she's all right)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2023-03-20 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
...I mean, I also have personality flaws, you just don't know what they are yet.

[She's not perfect by any means. She'd be shocked if anyone was, especially someone from the City.]
kishin: (regret ± i'm sure it's not like that)

[personal profile] kishin 2023-03-20 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
Oh.

[ So like, you do get some monsters from them, but that could be a lot worse. ]

Youkai. Yes, I see.

[ Somehow this... sort of makes sense to him?? ]
Edited 2023-03-20 03:58 (UTC)
lost_soldier_echidna: (Default)

[personal profile] lost_soldier_echidna 2023-03-20 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[She chuckles and looks up at Evangeline]

Perhaps I should shut up and enjoy the dance, huh? I think I'm ruining the mood.
nugrass: (📺⇹ 35)

[personal profile] nugrass 2023-03-20 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[At first, Chipp's only response is an undignified, goofy little snort in amusement.
Don't mind him, he's just gonna lean down and snatch that arm back up, flinging into the air and catching it like it's nothing before he snaps it back into place.]


Whatcha mean? Ain't heavy to me.
We need to get you on some kinda workout plan, 'tit Nenett?

[That's 'tit as in petit, not tit as in... tit.
Because let's be honest, here... compared to Chipp, Nen IS kinda teensy.]
kerontribution: (on Puff's gigantic tail)

[personal profile] kerontribution 2023-03-20 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
It would be easier to find them if they weren't white on a snow white background.

[She could totally just spot them from the air if they had the decency to be a different color.]

Oryou's coming.
untilidie: (The map is upside down)

[personal profile] untilidie 2023-03-20 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah.

[She's glad the matter is all sorted out!]

I've never noticed a job board in the human village, though. We just have to keep our ears open for trouble that needs dealing with...
pissoffbook: (sm31)

Blue Flash

[personal profile] pissoffbook 2023-03-20 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[When Kainé sees this woman heading out alone to take on one of the quests, she tries to just look the other way. Whatever, she doesn't need to concern herself with others. It will only end in hurt, or her hurting them. But as she takes a step in the opposite direction, she gets a nagging feeling. Sighing, she turns and catches up, her heels clicking on the pavement.]

You'd have to be a pretty big dumbass to go out there alone.

[When Mami turns to look at who is talking, she'll see a pale woman with white hair, dressed in lingere and heels, with bandages wrapped around her left arm and leg. In her hair, she wears a flower of almost perfect beauty that radiates magic. The woman has her arms crossed under her ample bust.]
essenceborn: (ara?)

<33

[personal profile] essenceborn 2023-03-20 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds doable...

[ Starting from the basics: a good idea. That makes Nenonen feel less uncertain about it. Relieved, too, that they don't have to try and replicate all that; moving their body like that is something Nen has absolutely never done and did not even know could be done before now. ]

How should we move to start?
unactualized: (leona22)

Leona Kingscholar | Twisted Wonderland | Autumn

[personal profile] unactualized 2023-03-20 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
May I have this dance?
[Leona is fairly determined to learn how to use this new magic as quickly as he possibly can. That's why, while he isn't exactly fond of dancing, he'll actually engage in the lesson, a fact that might surprise those who know him.

And since partners were recommended, he won't hesitate to approach anyone looking like they might be a likely taker for an offer.]
You need a partner?

Questboard - 1
[Why did Leona take this quest on? Right, it looked easy. Dealing with snow skeletons seemed like it would be a cinch, just a little fire magic and done.

Except all the fire magic in the world wasn't going to keep him warm out here. He's bundled up in a coat and has a warming spell going hot enough that snow beneath his feet melts a little with each step, but he's still a man of the savanna. He hates this.

His tail swishes back and forth as he searches the flower yard, betraying his agitation... or just his discomfort, because little balls of ice are forming at the tips of his fur.]


This was a terrible idea.

Questboard - 2
[Now this was more Leona's speed. Something that required more thinking and searching, and Leona makes a point to visit the woman at the autumn airship station to ask a few questions first.

It seems like from the quest giver's account that whatever happened, it should have been nearby. So that's where he'll investigate first.

Whoever came with him will only get a question.]


Whatever it is probably tries to pick off strays. Sticking together will probably lower our chances of finding the thing, but it's probably the safer option. Which do you want?

[Leona knows his preference, but it's not just his choice.]

Lion vrs Lion
[The idea to just dust the statues wandering around is extremely tempting. Unfortunately, the locals don't want them broken, and Leona doesn't want the trouble or annoyance that would cause.

Which means he's currently having a face off with a lion statue growling at him, staff in hand but unused.]


Come on, you can do better than that.

[And as if in response to the growling-- Leona roars.]
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universallove: (pic#16141187)

stampede

[personal profile] universallove 2023-03-20 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Kama isn't here to investigate, but rather to be entertained by the chaos. Good thing (for her) because she was getting bored and this provide some needed entertainment. The voice suddenly manifesting behind her has Kama whips around in surprise, though.]

You got a habit of sneaking behind people?

[She rolls her yes. But she looks familiar, doesn't she? Now where has she seen the blindfolded woman before? Chaldea? Possibly, but it's also possible she isn't a Servant from there, either.]

Who said it was your doing, anyway?
essenceborn: (sugoooi)

[personal profile] essenceborn 2023-03-20 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
A temper...

[ Yeah, seeing that face Nen believes it. Even with Clavell as a buffer, Nen's slow to ease out from behind him and let Gyrados have a better look. ]

Is this Pokemon okay to pet like Houndoom was? Because it was trained?

[ Was that how it worked? Animals and POkemon in the wild could be dangerous, but if they were trained, you could touch them normally...? ]
essenceborn: (pot calls kettle black news @ 11)

[personal profile] essenceborn 2023-03-20 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Dancing with a princess... That sounds pretty dunk. Nen's world didn't even have a princess--or if it did, they never heard of her. From what they've looked up in books, princesses seem to be a pretty big deal. They don't understand the importance of a biological factor in being declared one, but maybe that's some sort of special classification?

Of a construct of society.

Either way, Fischl's words instill a sense of anticipation in Nen and they make a soft sound of amusement as they hold up the hand they'd offered to help Fischl with--which is still holding hers. ]


Your hand is taken. Please show me how to dance, Princess.
Edited 2023-03-20 04:51 (UTC)
essenceborn: (sippy sippy)

[personal profile] essenceborn 2023-03-20 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
I think I want to. I did calisthenics back at the research tower, but that was nothing like this. Do you want to dance with me? Maybe we'll make the magic happen.

[ You know, since that's the whole reason for the dance.

Nenonen gives Yuuto's hands a light squeeze and steps into his space, looking down at their feet. ]


I don't know how two people dance together though. Should we keep holding hands or make space?
tabulacombusit: (I don't understand)

[personal profile] tabulacombusit 2023-03-20 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
I see. I guess if you put it like that, I might be described as Voidspawn myself...

[The confusing mess of Phoenix's origin made it difficult to pin down exactly how old she was, but she certainly looked like an adult.

At least until the look of intensity was replaced by one of uncertainty as she moved on past the bombshell she just dropped for an unrelated question.]


Can party also mean that?