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Event #1: Welcome, Adventurers
Welcome, Adventurers
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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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[ He's pretty fast in his reaction times but that attack was quite the surprise. ] We should probably continue up, I don't think they appreciate us encroaching on their space. They're relenting for now but who knows how long that'll keep up.
[ He'll jerk his head in the direction of the higher levels of the tree, a smile touching the corners of his mouth. ]
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Maybe this guy has a twin brother or something of the likes? Rosen is starting to believe so since this guy seems far too nice to be the same monster who cut him down.]
Yeah, I’m…I’m great. [He finally responds after a brief moment of uncomfortable silence.] You seem to be doing rather well too, judging from the drastic mood swing.
[Rosen lets out a scoff as he glances up towards the enormous tree before them. This is going to be a long ass climb and he’s not too thrilled about it. A sigh escapes him as he tries to conjure up some sort of plan here. Those pesky little squirrels are going to keep blasting them with magic at this rate. The further they climb, the angrier the squirrels become. Quite the dilemma, no?
He lets out a quiet hum as a large red fireball suddenly appears within his right hand. Is he planning on burning the tree down? Maybe. It’s just a stupid tree, right? He can burn it down with ease–]
Stand back~!
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ROSEN?? What r u doin bro. Plants are friends, not firewood. Knives is by the other's side in an instant and he'll grab his wrist with a firm but gentle grip. ] Whoa, wait! You can't just burn the whole tree down. There are people still in there and climbing to the top! They'll die if you do that.
[ Suspicious that Knives would care about this, but he does look pretty adamant about not causing people harm?? Scary. ]
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Quite right, dumb idea! [He lets out a sheepish chuckle as he scratches the back of his head.] Let’s pretend like I never suggested it, okay?
[Rosen is feeling particularly agreeable today judging from his lighthearted mood. That’s a good thing but that won’t protect Knives from his endless assault of questions. After all, the blond isn’t quite acting like himself today.]
I find it kinda funny you care so much. I got the sense you’re a bit of a jerk most of the time.
[He teases before glancing back up towards the branches above.]
Say, do you think we can make it there?
[He’s pointing to a particularly low hanging branch that should be reachable with some effort on their part.]
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[ Knives gives a smirk as those tendrils of his flare out around, their length is pretty varied as he moves closer to the edge before turning to offer Rosen his hand. ] Easy enough. Are you ready?
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Rosen isn't known for his deep introspective thoughts, at least not often. Even so, that was definitely a terrible idea even if fire doesn't phase him. Unlike most, he can walk right through fire without burning to a crisp. It was a unique talent of his, that is until he arrived here in Ellipsa. While he doesn't doubt Knives would've survived the blaze, he decides not to burn down the enormous but pretty tree.]
It's not that dumb.
[He grumbles quietly before glancing at those serpentine-like tendrils with a look of alarm. Yeah, about that Knives--]
You're not going to rip off my arm again, right?
[The man questions with a hesitant chuckle as he gingerly takes Knives's hand. For someone who claims not to feel much pain, Rosen is oddly hesitant. He may or may not have been lying about that. While his regenerative abilities are undeniably fast, he still feels the pain of losing a limb quite acutely.]
No flinging me around like a bloody ragdoll, either!
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Sorry...about that. [ He actually looks a bit ashamed and sounds sincere?? What the hell is happening?! ] I'm not going to do that! [ He holds up his hands in a placating gesture, awkwardly smiling, as he looks away. He'll take Rosen's hand, that subtle warmth of contact spreading up his arm and throughout his body. ]
No flinging. But I am going to get us up the tree relatively fast. Hang on! [ Those tendrils of his have all the while been snaking their way around the designated branch. It's here that Rosen will feel Knives' grip tighten before he literally leaps off the edge of the tree?? But there's a powerful pull as he easily just swings Rosen up towards the branch with that momentum. The tendrils will act like a failsafe around them should they not make it, but Knives is pretty damn strong and just uses his brute strength to lift the other up by one arm. ]
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Good! [He states with a shockingly jovial chuckle despite looking so confused a moment ago.] It’s all bridge under the water, yeah?
[Wait, that didn‘t sound right. Rosen lets out a thoughtful hum.]
Or maybe it goes water under the bridge, eh? Whatever the case, it’s fine! No hard feelings–
[The second those metallic-like tendrils unfurled, Rosen’s fight or flight was triggered. He was just about to let go of Knives’s hand and take up arms until suddenly those creepy little tendrils reached upward towards the branches above. In just mere moments, Rosen is swung upward towards the branches above with little to no effort. He figured that Knives was rather powerful but he didn’t expect the man to just swing him up there like that.
He’s mildly turned on by that. Just mildly.]
Well, well, well!
[Rosen lets out a laugh once they manage to scale up onto the branch safely.]
Someone’s been hitting the gym, eh? [He winks.] You’re damn strong!
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Still, the wink and the response Rosen gives are a bit...hm. He's not really used to that at all. So his cheeks will get a bit pink and he can feel that unfamiliar sensation on his face all too well. He might give a sheepish laugh as he rubs the back of his neck. ] I guess so? I never really thought about it.
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You should think about it! After all, everyone likes a handsome face.
[He says before suddenly glancing up towards the other branches. It seems some gale squirrels from earlier are gathering around them. The little bastards are chittering at them angrily while others start hissing. It’s not a good look, especially since they’re significantly higher up than before. Thankfully, Rosen has a slight remedy for all this.]
Back off, you little fucks!
[He warns while igniting a ball of fire within the palm of his hand. The squirrels let’s put an annoyed hiss but eventually slowly start to back away. Like any normal creature, these little bastards are scared of fire. That’s a good thing, isn’t it?]
Don’t worry, I’m not about to do anything crazy.
[Rosen mumbles before quickly summoning the fireball away. He instead reaches up towards the next set of branches and climbs onto a small wooden platform above. They need samples, right? But samples of “what” exactly? That’s where Knives comes in since Rosen is mostly the brawn here.]
This is supposed to be an easy gig, right? Just grab a few things and take ‘em back for research?
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[ Says Knives as he watches Rosen, he might even have his own tendrils flare up a bit at the sudden display of the other man, but things seem to calm down easily and quickly enough that he doesn't have to intervene. There's a sigh from him as he looks back at Rosen. ]
We're supposed to be collecting stuff? Ah, right. Do you think a sample of the bark might be useful? [ Honestly he had just come here to scale up the tree and watch the sunset, maybe stay up there till dark to look at the stars?? But, sure, they can collect samples of things... ] Well, I guess we can just grab a bunch of stuff? Take some leaves too. Might be useful for research. But I'm more curious about what's up top.
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[Rosen says while trying to scale the next set of branches. This is one big ass tree, isn’t it? Rosen can’t help but stop to marvel at it for a moment before attempting to climb once more. They still have a long way to go judging from the distance. The summit is all the way up there.]
That’s why you gotta get to know a person first before you can like ‘em.
[He glances over his shoulder briefly once he makes it onto the next branch.]
Collecting just a little bit of tree bark and some leaves should suffice but if we find any fruit, we should definitely grab a few as well.
[Is this a fruit bearing tree? Rosen can’t help but wonder. There has to be a reason why the gale squirrels call this place “home”. Maybe they’ll get lucky and find some.]
Reaching the summit is your goal, huh?
[He questions with a bit of a smirk.]
I hope you brought a camera or something! I bet the view up there is fantastic.
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A camera? I hadn't thought about that. I'll just commit it to memory and maybe come back some other time. It's pretty relaxing, besides the squirrels.
[ Which, given the two of them and their displays of power, they won't be bothered by those pesky squirrels for the remainder of their climb. ]
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[Truth be told, Rosen gets by on his looks and charming personality most of the time. Folks are a lot more willing to strike up conversation if you’re hot. Although, more often than not most people are easily intimidated. It takes a lot to get to know someone but most times, it’s a worthy investment. That sort of explains why Rosen here is so willing to pull as many strings as possible to get to know this mysterious plant fellow.
It doesn’t take much for the two of them to reach the summit, just some more precarious climbing and viola! A perfect view worth singing home about. The air up here is a little crisp, a testament of just how high they are. This tree is ginormous! Rosen almost believe his eyes.]
You really should’ve brought a camera.
[He whispers as he stares off towards the colorful horizon in total awe.]
This is the kind of stuff you want to remember forever and ever.
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[ Knives, of course, has never been the most welcoming of individuals. Getting by with looks alone was something he had used to his advantage, his overall superior status as a plant and the fact he made his own religion were just some of the ways he had charmed his followers. The expression on his face goes from thoughtful to just being filled with awe and wonder as his eyes widen and he takes in a deep breath. The sky was just beginning to descend into twilight as the stars glowed in the colorful hues of sunset and darkness. ]
It really is beautiful up here. [ He'll mutter as he looks back at Rosen before his attention is returned to the almost picturesque landscape before them both. ] Next time for sure, I'll definitely bring a camera with me.
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[Rosen lets out a chuckle that he quickly tries to stifle behind his hand. This does feel like some odd little date. Hiking trips aren’t really his style but he kind of enjoyed climbing up here. The view is indeed breathtaking. They can see miles after miles of the dense green forest surrounding this oddly tall tree. This place serves as proof that not everything here on Ellipsa is dead or dying. It’s a good reminder, especially since that means this world can be saved.
Even so, he can’t help but be somewhat enamored by his company today. Knives seem oddly sweet for someone who typically seems so brutish and violent. It’s a nice change of pace, one that actually makes Rosen more interested in him.]
Well, if you want company–I wouldn’t mind visiting here with you again.
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Next time then. You don't really mind? [ Considering their history this is a surprise to him. But there is a rather charmed look on his features as he lets out another sigh. ]
We can do it together again. I enjoyed it, actually, you're not such a bad traveling companion, you know?
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I don't mind at all. [He chuckles as he scoots a little closer to Knives.] That's assuming that you won't try to rip me apart like last time.
[He really doesn't want a repeat of that, okay?! His regeneration abilities shouldn't be abused in such a manner. All things aside, Rosen can't help but look a bit taken back by Knives' following comment. He stares at the blond for a brief while in general shock before letting out an amused chuckle.]
Neither are you! I think I quite enjoy your company.
[His chuckles cease once a mischievous idea suddenly comes to mind.]
Hey. [He's grinning from ear-to-ear.] Close your eyes.
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[ Well, whatever, he can do that at least, and close them he does. ] Don't make me miss the sunset. I came all the way up here for that.
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He leans in cautiously, keeping an eye out for those pesky tendrils, before innocently brushing his lips against Knives. It’s a chaste little kiss, something oddly tender and sweet before Rosen suddenly bites his bottom lip. He lets out a playful growl as he tugs at the swollen flesh, his eyes glimmering with mischief as he tries to deepen the kiss.
Rosen has a funny feeling that Knives is going to chuck him off the ledge for this but he doesn’t care. After all, he's notoriously difficult to kill.]
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The twins aren't exactly...good at public displays of affection, or any displays of affection for that matter. Both of them are touch starved in their own ways, Knives even more so than even Vash. An abrupt kiss like this is just a bit overwhelming. ] What?
[ What the hell was that?! ]
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Knives would’ve never let him kiss him. Never.]
I knew something was wrong but–! [He tilts his head back and laughs so hard that he actually snorts–and it hurts.] Ow, fuck! Oh, man…ahahahah!
[Once he finally starts to calm down, Rosen places some distance between him and Knives. He’s standing precariously upon the edge of the canopy with his back towards the brilliant red sunset. His mismatched eyes seem to glow with mirth as he speaks.]
It’s just something for you to remember me by~!
[Rosen states with a playful smirk.]