cr & plotting: july

[moustre]

CR & PLOTTING: JULY

First off, a brief look at what's coming up this month! All dates are noted on the calendar for this month - it has some extra climate info as well, as per the usual, so check it out! Moving on:

• 07/05 - Event Log: Winter Wonderland
• 07/08 - Enable Me/App This Please Meme
• 07/15 - The Midmonth Updates Post & Feedback Post
• 07/17 - TDM for July; Reserves open
• 07/19 - Event Log: A Summons
• 07/24 - Reserves close; Applications open
• 07/25 - Activity Check begins
• 07/31 - Applications close; Activity Check ends

With that done, a quick recap!

Unlike the past two months, there are no new arrivals this month - a fact that confuses but relieves those within the Coven, and might do the same for the rest of those who have arrived on Aefenglom's doorsteps. Of course, given the red skies during Litha and the unsettling dream shared by all at the peak of it, this might be a cause for alarm as well. The venture into a cave deep within the Wilde also served as a grim reminder that even the safest-looking of places require extreme caution to traverse. However, given the cave lays directly overhead the part of a leyline, the Coven is hopeful that they'll be able to use this to their advantage in gaining a serious foothold in the Wilde itself. Outside of that, new arrivals (now being affectionately referred to as the mirrorbound by Miss Nerissa Bell) have been integrating themselves into the city in their own way - taking up work requests, diving right in to help, investigating areas and sometimes even poking their nose into businesses that isn't theirs.

The city is on tenterhooks wondering how things will pan out for this month, and we're certain you are too - so let's jump right in to explain those event logs listed on the calendar!

EVENT LOG: WINTER WONDERLAND

A group of Witches have decided to continue what they call their "annual tradition" of causing a little winter havoc in the city - though "annual" only applies for when things get really hot. They also didn't mean for it to last as long as it's going to: the whole of Juril, with some potential bleed over into next month. While the cold weather will at least significantly cool down Aefenglom entirely, the actual winter part will only affect the following areas - minus the river flowing through the city:

• The Coven, which will have a break in classes for the first week of snow and then resume as usual afterwards. Watch out for magic heat-seeking snowballs, everyone! Enchanted snowmen, castle-like snow forts, and some fun, harmless pranks are just a few of the things the Witches studying and living in the Coven have to offer while the winter weather is around.
• The Eastern Residential District, which will have snow fun in a similar fashion to the Coven... except with significant less magic involved. Good ol' fashioned snow fights, sculpture competitions, and people selling and sharing hot chocolate, soup, and other war, hearty foods can be found here, not to mention groups relaxing by the fire for a little warmth.
• The Western Residential District, which is - for once - a little better off than its Eastern counterpart. Due to the amount of reptiles in the area, Witches will be setting up proper hot stones and spots for those seeking more temperate weather within this district; nagas and chimeras with reptile in them are common sights in these places. Those living here are a little more cuddly that usual as well, and rather than hot chocolate and soups populating the streets, spicy foods are the meal du jour.
• The Aristocratic District, the veritable epicenter of the spell, will have the worst of it! Ice and snow coat the area, with some walls of the latter being as high as seven feet once it's been pushed to the side, opening opportunities for skating, sledding, making igloos, and a lot of complaining, should that be your style. The Haven is included in this, although given it's more on the outer edge of the Aristocratic District, it's gotten more of the Coven and Residential District treatment: a good bit of snow, but nothing severe.

However, the Harbor District will also be getting a few ice spots from intrepid youths looking to engage in ice fishing without suffering the risk of being carried off by the river. More information on exact activities will be on the event post, set to go up on July 5th, but know that there's no stopping the summer fun this month.

EVENT LOG: A SUMMONS

Meanwhile, shortly before the 19th, talk of a meeting will begin; on the 19th proper, such a thing will be held in the Parliament, given it has the space to accommodate a great number of people. Miss Nessie will be generally presiding over the gathering, with the leaders of Parliament behind her. This is, essentially, a forum for information exchange - to get everyone on the same page, to share new findings or queries, and so on. Some follow-up regarding happenings in the past few months as well will be shared by Miss Nessie, so keep an eye out! Participation is not mandatory, but Miss Nessie will ask that all mirrorbound who are able to attend do so. Anyone who cannot will receive a summary regarding the information a few days afterwards.

There will not be a specific subheader for interacting with the NPCs this go around, but they may weigh in on topics like anyone else should they have need to!

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, like maybe some new transformy bits here, 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 | WITCH or MONSTER <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>

Comments

[cult]

i see that you want to meet new people and that soren stays to himself but i, wei wuxian, can't stand seeing someone stand alone so im going to stand next to and bother the hell out of you.

what im good at: talking about corpses and dead people bc it's my brand
what im bad at: shutting up

i think we'd work out fine wbu
also if you wanna be adventurous on quests and stuff.. wei wuxian would attend because he knows what he's looking for probably won't be within the coven so its a win/win

[silentsavant]

I have had a thread with another wwx in the past, and I came out of it knowing for sure that they will have sensational chemistry. If, by sensational, we define it as awful and hilarious. IN OTHER WORDS, their contrasts and the fact that Wuxian is Not Good at Leaving People Alone is a blessing for hijinks... and prolonging threads. Look, any time a character won't let Soren's cold shoulder stop them and annoy him to boot, I will TAKE IT. Please pester Mr. short, dark, and surly at every available opportunity! Pry into his life! You're used to dealing with the aloof types, aren't you?

Sorry in advance that Soren won't be nearly as enthused about corpse talk... Might wanna find someone who actually shares the same hobbies. Actually, wait, don't; that would be horrifying.

[cult]

i'm glad you're aware of the type of person wwx can be, self sacrificial dumbass who knows how to be an idiot at the same time. it works hand in hand for the good and bad so i'm sure we'll have a pleasant twist on how this game flows! you'll never get rid of him and will he do things to get a reaction out of soren? absolutely. listen the aloof types are my lifeblood because i'll do anything to see yall happy in the end and enjoying yourself somehow even if you hide it from me. my entire series is just can I Make This Person Happy while I Hate Myself So Much. aside from saying things to see what soren's interests are, wwx has a bad habit of saying the wrong responses that gets him dirty looks please forgive him; he doesn't think. also i have to touch you cuz im shameless so hugging your arm and shaking you is a given

it's alright no one likes talking about corpse talk back home either :(.. you wont be the first or the last but hear me out, when i find a walking corpse that'll talk to you, you'll see their good zombies, ( brent ) soren! listen this means you have to talk to me about it so i don't weird people out.. your newfound responsibility!