Event #1: Welcome, Adventurers

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Guild Playing Games With my Heart

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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.

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I Came In Like a Questboard

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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.

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Enhanced to Meet You

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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.

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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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Comments

[glidinglight]

Good find. Let's see...

[ Lumine draws the edge of the blade across the leather, exerting a decent amount of pressure. It cleaves through the material quite easily. ]

Oh! Would you look at that! It's working.

[essenceborn]

[ Yep...there it goes. Right onto the sidewalk with all that. And not just once, either. That's right good sir, you get front-row seats to the main attraction and the after show.

Even when there's nothing left Nen gives one last dry heave. Just for good measure. ]

Smeh...lls, s-so bad.... It exploded. Whhaiii...did it explode??

[kishin]

[ Following, with some faint amusement. ]

If you get too tired, I can carry you.

[glidinglight]

[ Honestly? She's surprised it took him so long to start hounding her about sparring. ]

Hmm... Yeah, I think the Colosseum should be big enough for me to wipe the floor with you without causing any major damage to Ellipsa.

[glidinglight]

[ Saya's perspective is honestly probably much healthier and normal than hers and Dain's. ]

I haven't done it in a long time. Hopefully I don't end up stepping on your toes.

YUUTO UGLY LAUGHTER

[essenceborn]

[ That sure is some words about Nen's...legs. Yup. ]

Thank you. I think they're pretty great. Now when I say so, lift it up just a liiiittle bit--I want to see how high I can go.

[ Luckily for Yuuto, Nen is wearing tights. And a knee-length skirt, so unless that leggie goes waaaaaay up he won't get shot by panties. So. There's that. ]

[essenceborn]

And what are faeries...? Are they like people? Like humans?

[ It's probably another thing that a lot of people know about, or have heard of before--but Nenonen hasn't, and it's not as if they'll ever learn unless they ask. One day they'll be able to get through a conversation without having to ask what things are, but that day isn't today.

Rosen doesn't appear to mind their initial questions at least, and they do look genuinely interested. ]

[spacialeyes]

Y, yes. Please tell me when to stop.

[Because it would be so embarrassing to see their panties?? But he does begin to gently lift their leg to help test their limits.]

The kind of dancing for Winter looked like it was slower and more deliberate than some of the other styles. If you remove the complicated acrobatics, then it’s about controlling your body in time with the music. I bet we could do that!

[kingside]

Careful or I'll hold you to that.

[Or he might just do it anyway, really. Difficult to say.]

[essenceborn]

What's grooming?

[ Its' no surprise that Nenonen doesn't know the word; animals where they come from are by and large, gone as a result of the multiple time loops. There's never been any chance for them to interact with such creatures before Ellipsa. ]

[quecheugy]

Keeping a pokémon, or other animals for that matter, clean. Brushing out fur, helping deal with any shedding- that sort of thing. There are some that require a bit of dirt on them to remain happy and healthy, of course, but overall it is one way to take care of them.

[His head turned as his other hand had remained on Gyarados—]

Even this fellow enjoys a nice scrubbing.

as any shounen protag should

[alchemism]

An arm and a leg. [ NO, NOT REALLY...Edward uncrosses his arms with a huge sigh, clearly irritated at the idea things would be Easy and Not Painful largely because he always suspects there's a bigger check to write down the line, given...things. ]

So you've gone overboard here?

[essenceborn]

Okay...

[ That's an interesting approach. It reminds a little but of their practice with Yuuto. His explanation had been less about feeling and more about thinking of it scientifically, but it can't hurt to try. Nen closes their eyes and lifts their hand anew.

It's not hard to picture water inside them. Bodies are mostly water after all, and like many people, Nen has drunk enough water at once before and felt it slosh around in their tummy. So yeah, visualization? Complete. Now to get it out... Maybe something like boiling water? Water bubbling up inside them, and then escaping out their-- ]

...Hand water!

[ Like magic (eyy), Nen starts when they feel a gush of water shoot forth out of their palm and splatter against the far wall. It even steams a little! ]

I did it! [ they round on Saya in excitement ]

[essenceborn]

I don't know what that is.

[ But that's fine, because Nen sees that Chipp's expression hasn't changed much on the display screen. It must not be that bad of a thing. The eye is pink now too.

Is that "cute"? It's not small, but it doesn't have any scars... Hmm. ]

You don't like holding hands?

[essenceborn]

[ Nenonen talks a confident talk abouit lifting their leg...but really, Yuuto doesn't get more than a couple inches on the angle before Nen's knee starts wanting to bend and they have to grab onto his shoulder for support. There's even a hop or two there as Nen tries to keep their balance, a soft 'oof' escaping them. ]

How am I doing compared to Olwen? Am I high enough?

[spacialeyes]

[What is the kindest way to say “no?”

Redirection!

Well. Some of his reason for redirecting is to avoid saying ‘no.’ But Yuuto is sincerely concerned for Nen’s wellbeing. He moves his other arm around their waist when they start hopping and offers more support with his body and hands. In a minute, he might realize what he’s done and die of embarrassment.]

Hmmm, well. How does it feel?

[Yuuto gently moves his hand under their knee to help support them, if they want to straighten their leg.]

Can you feel uh… watery?

albedo | genshin impact | autumn

[leucosis]

I. A Time to Dance

[ He's not much of a dancer. Not really, at least. He knows how to do it for formal events and things like that, but he's never just... danced. And while he has a good grasp on his skills land ability to use Geo at home, the magic here operates differently. And if they're saying that dance will help them get in touch with their elements, he'll give it a try. His steps start reluctantly, almost stiff. And after a little while he realizes it's probably not helping him so he opts to fall into a style he's more comfortable with and approach someone - whether it's someone he knows or not, and offer his hand.

He's not shy about asking a wallflower, or someone who seems a little awkward like himself. ]

Maybe we can dance.

II. Enhanced to meet you

[ Albedo finds the thought of speaking to weapons and armor to make it better interesting. A workshop is a helpful way to learn everything, so he decides that he'll take some time attending and get better and better at the art. He wants to be able to walk away from it fully understanding the basics without any additional direction. Especially because from what he's picked up, the enhancement isn't permanent.

He has his sword in front of him, and that's what he's speaking to in an effort to make it stronger for him. He's never really been much one for uttering violent words, so he opts for determined ones.

He can't even imagine what it looks like to see someone talking to their sword like this. ]

We've got to go on quests, so we're going to get strong and powerful.

[ He almost sounds amused. ]

III. Wildcard

[ Albedo is doing quests, as well! I'm happy to do custom closed starters for this part as I'd prefer to only do each one once! Just hit me up agalio or Undercuts#6759 - or on my plotting. ]

closed to wanderer.

[leucosis]

[ He's a little surprised to see the young man here. Last time they spoke, he was reluctant to give Albedo his name. Albedo's patient and doesn't allow himself to get too stressed out about social engagements like this. Still, he's curious about the other, and a name is a place to start. So he positions himself near the other in this workshop. There's an empty space between them, and he has his sword laid out in front of him and he's speaking to it.

He doesn't instigate a conversation at first. Instead, he quietly observes him to try and see if he can get a read on anything about him. Small glances to check in on him and see how he's performing the task at hand. ]

Ah, interesting that it works like this here.

[ An attempt at small talk. ]

1/2 again!!

[nugrass]

[And now a lot of the screen is pink, at this point! Getting called out!!
Or, at least, it sure FEELS like he's getting called out. He's even a little huffy about it.]

I didn't say that, that ain't what I mean, it's just --

2/3 i lied it's three

[nugrass]

- Wait.

You know fuck-all about any of this, don't you?
Hand-holdin' and shit, you don't know anything 'bout all that.

3/3;

[nugrass]

[Now that he's come to such a realization, he seems to calm WAY back down. His screen's still a little pink, but it's obvious he's laughing a bit behind it.]

Haha, Lord! Here I am, bein' such a fuckin' couillon over all this!

[He shakes their arms, still joined at the hands, to show what he means.]

Ain't no way you gonna bully me 'bout anything, you don't know half of what there is to bully me about!
Aight, ignore me, I'm stupid.

What kinda magic were you wantin' to try?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Not so far.

[ At that he grins, offering a hand to her. ]

I was hoping to dance with a friend.

[sultanofsquat]

[ Hands upon the straps, he huffs with a smirk when she mentions how Ayato would have Thoma fetch his belongings. The only reason he doesn't laugh? ]

Why do I get the feeling I'm gonna wind up on wallet duty sometime.

[ It's rhetorical. Somehow he knows it'll happen. If he wants anything to do with the Kamisatos and their lives in the future. How they get there is anybody's guess, but he knows where he wants to be at the end of his journey. ]

I read up on the bestiary. Not gonna lie, feels like Blossomcrown and onward's not so much trouble compared to other regions.

Might be a different story when it gets dark. [ They're not far from their destination now, actually! ] Good thing I'm a light sleeper.

[ As they walk and converse, the moment they reach the top of the last hill, before the downward trek can take them to the corner of the creek that begins to veer away from their destination, Cloud slows down a little. Both to take in the beautiful scenery with Ayaka by his side, fields of green and skies of blue doing little to slow them down, and to watch her go with a content smile. She's a champ! It also doesn't hurt that for being such a long journey, he imagines her new boots were easier for travel compared to her sandals. They're both also anime so. Roll with it. ]

Looks like we found our stop. [ 'Cept he feels the need to point one thing out. ] Best we camp a little ways from the creek though.

[ Still have it in view! But they don't want to be too close to a shareable water source in case various animals or even monsters come by. ]

iii. i gotta.

[leucosis]

[ There was an imp that had also captured his attention, so he hadn't seen the elephant charging quickly enough. He hears the warning and turns. The shield itself feels familiar. It's almost like a warm blanket of Geo protecting him. He gets pushed back while within the shield and then the elephant seems frustrated enough to give it another shot.

This time, Albedo isn't distracted, so he focuses and there's a surge of Geo Crystals in front of him. It comes to him naturally, and it seems to at least slow down the statue so that he can get to work. ]

Thank you - !

[ He calls out towards the man who threw the shield and warning. Kind and loving words work on this thing, right? ]

[fairlyheroic]

[he can't quite fight the grin that appears, even if he's a little thrown by there being an entirely different Hades in another world]

It's totally a real thing, it has to be if guys like that exist. [he shakes his head a little] He's your dad? Geez.

Hades is a summon where I'm from. I don't know if he's from the Underworld or not, but if you have the right thing you can call on him to fight with you.