cr & plotting: june

[moustre]

CR & PLOTTING: JUNE

It's been pretty crazy, huh. We hope you're enjoying Aefenglom so far and that you're ready to start really cracking into the game - because this month's event is a little less lowkey than last month. Speaking of last month, here's a quick reminder for current players, and a small summary for those just joining us:

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.

Now, with that out of the way, let's get into the rest of the month.

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.

EVENT PART TWO: AN UNEXPECTED HAPPENING

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.

FORMS

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.

SUBJECT: PLAYER NAME | CHARACTER NAME | CANON <b>Player Name:</b> <b>Pronouns:</b> <b>Contact:</b> <b>Timezone:</b> <b>Character Name:</B> <b>Canon:</b> <b>Appearance:</B> <B>Brief:</b> <B>Choice:</b> <B>Event Plans:</b> <B>General Plans:</b>

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nimise | wei wuxian | grandmaster of demonic cultivation

[cult]

Player Name: nimise (nms)
Pronouns: she/her
Contact: sakasaki
Timezone: est

Character Name: wei wuxian
Canon: grandmaster of demonic cultivation
Appearance: hey there corpses
Brief: it's me, ya boi
Choice: witch

Event Plans: bro what is this if not a party, wwx is stupid and an idiot so he's probably going to see if all the rumors are true and search for any secrets. honestly, the maze place sounds like somewhere to start to dig and find some secrets maybe they hide dead bodies in there? tbh he's just going to be whatever and try out every beverage bc .. gotta get crunk, gotta get drunk (even tho he doesn't get drunk easily.. he drunk like 8 jars of alcohol and was still chill... got someone to change their family name to someone else's bc he didn't get tipsy. the madman ). honestly.. here to get lit.. here to party.. he's done, can't reject a celebration. he also has two friends who kinda suck :( so if anyone can help him turn their frowns upside down with the event celebrations, he'd be grateful, he'll toot you a song i promise. talking about playing the flute, he'd probably try and entertain when he can because he doesn't need anyone to matchmake for him when hes.. A Snack!

so that means he's going to do some stupid shit at the same time and you'll probably have to babysit him but come on... what could he ever do wrong? thinking he'd try to masquerade as people at the brothel? well, you're not wrong. you ready for this big mistake? i hope so bc i'm ready but if you got some ideas in these trying times.. points my eyes @ ur eyes

oh and charm marks is cute CHARM MARKS how i edited my post to represent charm marks


thx binghe, ur ugly for making this

General Plans:
open log, please give him some money.
i signed wwx up for out of the city(#1) and following rumors quests so theres always that!
interested in befriending fellow witches and the ones who are into some crazy shit.. listen any of yall know necromancy askin for a friend.
where is my musical friends that can teach wwx new songs on his flute we need those for magic purposes please
please befriend his donkey li'l apple he loves people (apples) and if you bring apples he'll love you (no he wont)
lets cause trouble, he's a wild one
and lets drink, be merry you know the thing
also he's gunna cause plague trouble with minako, bout to fuck up some food and spread a plant virus so you know. problems

[wylderrant]

Iramaat knows some musical instrument nonsense, so they can bond over that!

after I get you that tag I owe you, anyway.

Also drinking, she's a fan of drinking.

[cult]

he needs new melodies to control stuff with and maybe other unknown things if that chance shows itself but please he'd love to learn from her. honestly if she likes him enough and doesn't think hes annoying as hell, theyre gunna be good friends

HOW I'VE FOUND MY DRINKING PARTNER please dont be no light weight or he'll complain!!

[wylderrant]

She's soooort of a narcissistic monster underneath the friendliness, but I think they'll manage (maybe).

And she's not a lightweight!!

[cult]

hm now when she called him amusing she was belittling him huh its ok good thing he acts stupid and acts like he doesnt understand. i have a cute face im good at taking my Ls

good.. good maybe... wwx trusts her MAYBE HE DOES

[wylderrant]

YES, unfortunately. She's... not great, although she acts like she's all noble and stuff on the surface.

But I still think it would be some fun CR.

[cult]

its ok she can belittle him as much as she wants ppl have told him to his face they was gunna kill him and hes like alright anyway what fucked up thing can i do today! nothing really phases him so he'd prob tease what happened to that noble persona ur becoming sooOOoOOo mean

TBH IT'LL BE GOOD i have faith they just sound funny already

[fromjapan]

ok first off you just sound like an absolute joy to talk to and I wanna be your friend highkey

second the squip is also gonna be sampling potions and is not gonna have ANY idea how to handle this shit bc it is not the same as the stuff at home, and it's never been able to have alcohol in its system without it shutting it the fuck down, much less anything stronger or weirder, so like, shit is gonna be wild

[cult]

HIGHKEY that is so sweet how dare you charm me lowkey we friends now

omg who knew wwx would have to become a caretaker it's ok he will protect you while you're wilding out, will wwx have to carry you everywhere? possibly, but he has such a kind heart so he wouldnt let it get into too much trouble (unless it's that funny) this is how they make memories