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cr & plotting: june
- New arrivals came from the mirrors of the Looking-Glass House; the head of the Coven, Miss Nerissa Bell, and her Bonded and the Coven's ambassador to Parliament, Mhairi Ainsley, met with them and answered what they could. Afterwards, all those who had come through the mirrors were allowed to stay with the Coven while Nessie and Mhairi set out to find a more permanent living space for everyone. A deal was struck with Parliament, and after much cleaning up, evacuating, and subduing tempers, the new arrivals were moved to the Haven - though they were, of course, given the option of staying elsewhere should they have the funds and means to do so. They also opened up a line of communication, free for anyone to use. While some characters began to investigate their new surroundings, over all, the month wound down without much more fanfare as everyone began to settle in, and as the Coven wondered if yet another batch of world travelers would show up...
And so they did, just a few days ago, though Nessie - having suspected this might occur - was ready to receive them. Once more, her and Mhairi answered questions, and those newly arrived were offered the opportunity to be tested for magic potential. Classes began for those who were Witch and those who were Monster, though both were open to anyone - new or old - to attend, and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future.
EVENT PART ONE: THE FULL MOON AND LITHA
- As some of you might have noticed, our first event log lands officially on June 17th - the same day as the full moon. It isn't going to be the majority of the log though; it was more or less chosen for timing reasons, but that doesn't mean it doesn't mean anything. Starting on the 17th, the skies that have slowly grown more pink over the course of the month will grow an even deeper red, causing even more of a fuss in the city - particularly the Harbor District, where people are hard at work making sure to be ready to start their new voyages. Still, this uneasy unrest won't disrupt the festivities, though there are murmurings that this never happened before new people started showing up out of nowhere...
For Litha itself, the festival itself is a three day affair starting on the summer solstice on June 21st at dusk, and lasting until the dusk of June 23rd. It celebrates bonds and relationships of the closer kind, with brothels opening their doors for free to those who want or need a little company. Drinks spiced with love and lovemaking potions are passed around with a wink and a smile, helping along intimacy and relationship building... though it's just as easy to find people selling drinks that don't have anything added to them.
In addition to that, Litha has a number of interesting traditions anyone can take part in - from making flower crowns for that special someone, to traveling through garden hedge mazes with a partner selected for you at random, not unlike a blind date. There are a few rumors about the festival as well, such as surefire ways to find your future spouse by looking into a well at night, and that by collecting the flowers handed off by the seven biggest flowershops in Aefenglom and placing them beneath your pillow before you sleep, you'll dream of future partners... though Rose Bush, a smaller up-and-coming shop, seems to be keen on making its name known one way or another. Mind your fingers! Finally, ships from the harbor are in constant motion, each voyage out signaled by cheers, fireworks, and an amount of enthusiasm so great it's obvious that it's more of a force of will than it is genuine - why not go see one off?
The festivities over all have a restless air about them though, like everyone is waiting for something to happen - and they wouldn't exactly be wrong.
- At the peak of Litha on June 22nd, the dawn breaks into deeper red. Even as the day moves on, the reddishness doesn't quite fade, turning blue and grey skies to something a touch more violet and pale pink instead - and finally, at sunset, the sky looks as if it has a deep gash within it, the color so deep it feels as if the sky itself is bleeding. Sleep isn't easy to come by, though as the clock strikes three in the morning, all still awake suddenly drop into a deep slumber.
It might feel familiar to those who've come through the mirrors before - as if you're floating, things hard to discern except from the corner of your eye. As you settle in the familiar sensation, you realize you aren't alone -
because the rest of the city's population has come with you, too.
More information will be on the post itself, so hang tight! Don't worry about this interfering with any plans you might've had for the last part of the month either; characters will wake up in the late morning of the 23rd, not feeling refreshed at all, and the festivities of Litha will wind down in silence.
With all that out of the way, here is your CR/Plotting form!
Player Name: Your name, handle, whatever you'd like!
Pronouns: Your preferred pronouns.
Contact: Preferred method of contact - discord, plurk, twitter, PM, ye olde MSN messenger, etc.
Timezone: Where are you in the world?
Character Name: Name & username!
Canon: Exactly as it says.
Appearance: Link an image or describe your character; if there's anything notable about them at first meeting, put it here!
Brief: A few words to sum up your character, a couple of lines to tell what they're about, whatever you'd like. If you have an info post all ready to go, feel free to link it in addition to your summary!
Choice: Witch or Monster; and for the latter, which one?
Event Plans: Anything specific to this month's event!
General Plans: Any other plans you have for the month! Don't forget to check out the Quest Board, too.

Nini | Ignis Scientia | Final Fantasy XV
Pronouns: She/they
Contact:
Timezone: US Central
Character Name: Ignis Scientia
Canon: Final Fantasy XV
Appearance: HAVE A WIKI PIC but for those who can't click, Ignis is 6' even with dirty blonde hair artfully swept up in the front and instead of looking like a douchebag he makes it look really good. Green eyes, usually wears gloves, almost always wears glasses. Fandom thinks he's a hottest thing alive agree y/n
Brief: I really need an info post but... Basically Ignis is a royal retainer, advisor and guard of the (now) King of Lucis, Noctis. Ignis is mostly business with a little sarcastic and fun side that revels in irony and sharply mocking people who deserve it. He's terribly curious, a strategist and tactician, seems even keel and calm as can be until you mess with his king. And if you mess with Noct, you die. An excellent fighter, not that that matters. He responds best to people who know when it's business time and when it's fun time, people who are reasonable and logical, and people who just straight up amuse him. Oh and he's Team Mom of his group. He probably already has a few new recipehs in his arsenal just from a few days here~
Choice: Witch
Event Plans:
Part One
No brothels for Ignis, but I'm game for him getting some smooches from people, preferably guys, courtesy of drinks and potions! He'll have to come to the drink quite accidentally, though. He's the cautious sort. The garden maze is highly desirable as well. He may also be able to be convinced to gather the flowers and dream of his future partner... but it'll take some convincing.
Part Two
OKAY IDK WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WITH THESE BUT I am so game for dream invasions. If there are any elements of the more recent TDM I'll be amping up the drama with some secrets he has. Dundundunnnnnn!!!
General Plans: I would love some people to hit up his quest stuff! He's signed up to do some clothing tailoring/mending at Knit Wit, food prep for the festival, and the Walking Armor. Most importantly, he's also been signed up BY SOMEONE ELSE for flirting lessons. So if you want to flirt with him, let me know? I'm trying to decide whether or not to make a log! Thanks!!
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Ignis is absolutely one of the best of the FFXV boy band tho!! He and Nel might have a whole lot in common WRT "reasonable until king/queen is Fucked With", and they can.... trade recipes!!
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omg. Recipehs. He wants.
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Because Star Ocean 3 is peak early 2000s JRPG, most of her recipes are straight-up things like umeboshi, sashimi, Japanese curry, etc etc, but [taps recipe book aggressively]!!!