and i'll stay yours, no matter sunrise, nightfall

[promittere]

WAXING CRESCENT PRESTO

Things haven't been easy the past two months for the new sage's wizards, but their hard work is paying off. All twenty-five, including sage and mentor, have been personally invited to the home of the newly-appointed Lady Diane Chenon of Borda Island, located in the Western Country.

Borda Island is a popular holiday desination located off the western coast of the mainland, and as the local ruler, Lady Diane's abode is nothing less than a beautiful castle—a gorgeous piece of architecture, even if it isn't as grand as Granvelle Castle.

She invites everyone to stay for an entire weekend. But when they all arrive to their destination, they'll find that she's...absent, due to sudden business she has to attend to. No matter, though. Her staff is ready to receive you anyway, and you're given free reign over both the castle and the island.

In the castle, the staff have set out an entire feast for the crew, with all sorts of food imaginable. From large savory dishes to delectable sweets, everything is exquisite, and it's set out in a buffet style so everyone can pick and choose what they want to eat. The castle also has stunning views of the town and the western expanse of sea beyond the mainland.

Outside of the castle, the world is your oyster. Borda Island's beaches are pristine, well-maintained, with silky sand and shining blue water. While there are several other beachgoers at this time of year, the sands and seas are mostly open for the sage's wizards to lounge in as they please. If you think your water breathing magic is up to snuff, then why not go diving? There are whispers of a sunken city far off the coast (if you think you can find it!), and you may be lucky enough to run across a mermaid...

The markets aren't far from the beach, and they hold a vast array of trinkets, activities, and foods catering to every taste imaginable. What's unique about these markets is that a large section of the markets are wizard-owned, which means there are plenty of magical trinkets for sale. And that also means the native wizards are quite curious about you, the alien wizards...

Alternatively, feel free to return to the mainland to visit the Nectar District, which is not that far, all things considered. This is the wizard-only pleasure district of the Western Country, for those who wish to indulge in a bit of depravity. And it is worth visiting at least once while you're here, if at least to connect with some native wizards and learn about wizard culture. But be careful, and do be home in time for dinner—it's hard to escape a Western wizard's charms once they decide they want to play with you.

As night falls, everyone is treated to a spectacular sight. Some may have heard whispers of its arrival, some may not. Either way, the Venator meteor shower darts across the sky as dusk falls.

The meteor shower has another name among wizards—the Lineal meteor shower. Wizards live for a very, very long time, yet their pasts and experiences live on in the teachings they hand down to their apprentices. The stars, too, live a very long time, and as the meteor shower comes by every year, they trace the slight differences in time and in these relationships.

In the past, shooting stars have been considered bad omens. And though the perception of them as simply natural phenomena has become more prevalent, the superstition remains. But some see them as travelers, foreign visitors who are here to usher in a new age of change. How do you see them?

Regardless, every wizard has a memory or two closely related to the meteor shower. Take a moment to look up to the shooting stars as they color the sky, and take in the life you have now—what sort of memory are you going to make on this night, and how will you pass it on?

JOB BOARD

Rekindling. Thanks to your Northern friends' hard work, the worst of the damages have been avoided for the City of Ice. But that doesn't mean they don't need your help still.

The earthquakes left by the chimera's rampage have rattled some buildings, and they need repair. The magical blizzards also seem to have injured some people and damaged some of the stained glass decorations the townsfolk value so highly. Collect crystals from the Forest of Ice to try and replicate them, and try to put in as much protective magic as you can—they need it.

They also request a barrier that blocks magical signatures, much like the one erected around Granvelle Castle. It seems their patrons are back and comatose, and they would like to avoid any attacks by other opportunistic Northern wizards...

Theatrical assistance and celebration. The West is a country of the arts, as well as science, which means there is always some sort of production going on that needs hands and talent. One of the largest theaters in the City of Affluence is in need of help with costuming, prop manufacturing, and is holding auditions for roles in their upcoming play. Maybe now's a good time to get some good publicity for wizards? Or the promise of remuneration and a share of the profits will be enough, as anyone who helps the theater or helps draw crowds to their new play will get quite the financial compensation. And free tickets!

Those more musically inclined or prone to stage fright can also help with the theater's upcoming parade through the city. Those with no marching band experiences can play the most important instrument of all, the cymbal. Or triangle, pick your poison.

If that's still too much, there's always passing out flyers to advertise the new production.

The advent of summer. The summer solstice nears, and the City of Clouds has asked for your assistance! Their yearly summer solstice celebration is coming up and they need help preparing for the festival. Their usual magical muscle is unfortunately still out of commission, so they've turned to the current sage's wizards for assistance. They need help building sets for their dances and music, setting up magical illusions and lights for the main event, and clearing the land where they'll have the food and activity stalls. This may not be as grand in caliber as your previous jobs, but at this point, it may be best to begin building regular goodwill among the natives of this world. Who knows if it may end up being your home...

G'RAHA TASKS

I've heard that some wizards have found that they're capable of a unique sort of spell with another wizard around them, and that those spells can be quite powerful. While I've yet to see any for myself, I've been doing some digging to see if I can understand where it comes from and how it might be replicable. To that end, I think it may be fun to host some sort of gathering where people can try out spells with their comrades and see what happens...?

(OOC Note: This is basically G'raha sanctioned speed-dating, so go wild with this!)

TATARA ACTIVITIES

You know what the best way to bond is? Food! We should have a huge potluck feast one day—everyone make one dish they consider to be their specialty, and we'll have them all out for dinner one day in the dining hall! Don't miss it! I expect all of you to be there!

I really want to fill out my sage tome. I haven't gotten everyone so far, so I'm relying on your trusty submissions! If you could please write down what you like, what you don't like, what you're good at, and what you're bad at and then leave your papers in a stack on a library table, I'd be ever grateful! Thank you~

OOC NOTES

🌙 Welcome to your fifth and final (?) event! Sick of sand yet? Have some more!
🌙 Everyone made AC and that's dope, actually. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!!! We're in the home stretch. Things may be low key right now, but do you think you're ready for what's to come?
🌙 A quick reminder of the deadline for submitting your pair guesses: Friday, June 14, 11:59 PM. There's still time to guess!
🌙 We'll also be closing the rewards page on Wednesday, June 19, 11:59 PM. That's your last chance to get your random items, and your last chance to get your mission rewards. Don't miss out!
🌙 Don't forget, your OOC plotting post is here! Please be sure to use this post, since not everyone checks plurk or discord frequently.
🌙 Our last group to go on their mission will be West. Don't fuck it up, Westies!

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[lighthaus]

Go Fish

[ On one of the quieter nooks of Borda Islands is Khun, set up on an outcropping of rocks that stretch into the ocean. He's relatively easy to spot by the umbrella he's set up for shade, along with the cooler and buckets he has next to him. You might think he's decided to have a beach party of his own, except this is all fishing gear and not refreshments. Going by the ease of which he casts the line into the sea, this is something he apparently has a lot of experience in too.

Who knew he had an actual normal hobby? ]

Spell Dating

Isn't there supposed to be some kind of guidance for this sort of thing? Well, I can't be blamed for improvising then.

[ Hello are you looking to try practicing your spells with someone else? Think fast because that sure is a spear of ice being thrown your way, though it might just be an illusion too. That depends on how much Khun likes you, or just his mood. It's fine.]

Wildcard

[ Anything else! He'll be around Western Country the most, and if you're up with the birds you might catch him with a spear in the early morning hours.]

Go Fish

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Is it working out well?

[Heyyyy, Khun, are the fishes biting? Got many catches? Fished a kraken already?]

[lighthaus]

[ hey there kiryu.

khun turns his head to greet him with a small smile. he has buckets around him, but he'll have to get closer to see if they're filled with fish. ]

Do you think I'd be doing something if I was bad at it?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Meaning you did well the first time ever too?

[Are you some kind of fishing prodigy that wasn't bad at it at all, at any point, Khun? People sometimes do things for fun without being good at it, anyway!]

[lighthaus]

[ a low almost chuckle. ]

I used to fish just as an excuse to cut class. [ so no he wasn't very good at it. ]

go fish

[1145pm]

[ It's midday by the time Tatara realizes he hasn't seen Khun anywhere, so with his guitar in its case, strapped to his back, he sets off to find him.

He may have gotten a little distracted along the way (ice cream) (also more trinkets), but he does eventually find the outcropping, and the shock of blue hair that he's grown to love. Even if Khun doesn't see him right away, he'll brighten and wave. ]

There you are!

[ He shouts this. Sorry if he scares the fish off!

He starts scrambling over the rocks. ] I've been looking all over for you!

[lighthaus]

[ he's honestly off in his own world (fishing bowl), but he snaps back to the present when he hears his boyfriend's voice, even over the waves.

he smiles momentarily but then sees and realizes that tatara has to scramble over the slick rocks to get to him. the fishing can wait, and he jams down the fishing rod into a cluster of rocks because now he's more worried about catching his boyfriend than the fish.

has tatara seen him move this fast before? probably only mikaela has, more of a blue blur or flash of lightning. ]

Hey! You caught me. Or I caught you? [ he says this regardless of whether he actually needs to save tatara from the menace that is wet moss. ]

[1145pm]

[ Tatara can't seem to find his footing (he's wearing flip flops?), and is about a second away from slipping and getting his foot caught between the rocks, but Khun catches him just in time. ]

Whoa—!

[ His hat almost flies off from the movement, but he presses it to his head just in time. Phew!

When the initial shock wears off, he laughs, and beams up at Khun. ]

You caught me! [ He grabs his arm to right himself. ] You're so fast... thank you!

[lighthaus]

Always. [ khun breathes out a sigh of relief, meeting that brightness with a small smile. he takes in the rest of his boyfriend, mostly to make sure he's uninjured but he definitely has at least one braincell that has other priorities and spots the flip flops. jetties are no place for those kind of kicks, and then there's the guitar... ]

Want a ride? [ turning to indicate what he means, he's carried tatara plenty before but never given him a piggyback ride! ]

Spell Dating;

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan has been practicing spells, sure.

Anyway, that sure is a spear of ice being thrown his way. He conjures immediately a thick wall of fire that is transformed into a larger size to cover his sight as he moves. If it is an illusion, ideally where he shifts can be hard to discern.

If not, either way that spear isn't hitting its mark. ]

Perhaps not. Though, I suppose I can't be either.

[ Then, he transforms the wall of fire into a series of flaming arrows that shoot towards Khun. These are, most definitely, not an illusion. ]

[lighthaus]

I guess the elderly are supposed to lead the young. [ this spear was made of actual ice, for a few reasons but mainly because khun assumes his fellow western wizard would be able to handle it.

so of course he's not too surprised by the return, a set of blue shields shining into existence which meet the arrows. ]

Fire's what you like, huh? [ he doesn't make his next move yet, seeming to consider if they really should be going all out here at this party(?). ]

[foresightis2020]

That they are.

[ Jing Yuan smiles slightly, in actual amusement.

...Aeons, he's been kind of itching for a real spar, but he knows how he gets when it comes to actual sparring (he can unfortunately go from 0 to 100 really quickly), so he is going to try to hold back for at least a little bit.

Emphasis on try. Them holding a bit of conversation might count as such. ]

Fire can be easy to call upon than certain elements. Though, not always the easiest.

You seem to prefer the cold on the other hand, no?

[lighthaus]

Yeah, it's not the only thing I'm trained in though.

[ he might not be willing to say more than that because he's stubborn. instead he offers something else: ]

Do you have any idea what we're supposed to be doing at this "party"? If you want to spar we can spar but I'd rather take it outside or someone's going to complain. But that catboy mentioned unique spells in his intro...

Spell Dating

[dyingtohealyou]

[Of course fucking Khun's here. And of course he's immediately going on the offensive, wow???

Ahito throws up a pretty strong barrier with surprising speed at least!]

Shit-!

[lighthaus]

Oooh, not bad.

[ the spear hits the barrier and then explodes in a shower of glitter. it was totally fake, oops. ]

You really think I'm going to turn around and kill you without warning, huh?

[dyingtohealyou]

What can I say, it's the Northern way, apparently.

[But he'll dismiss the barrier for now.]

That said, if it's supposed to be like the partner spells I've seen so far, wouldn't it make more sense to be collaborating than fighting?

[Not that he's super thrilled for... either version...]

[lighthaus]

[ blinks. ]

You've seen some?

w-w-wildcaaard

[fallingsand]

[ It's less that Bruno is an early bird than it is that he has a terrible habit of sleeping early in the day and then staying up late... real late... look, it's just a whole thing, it's fine. That does mean when he comes looking for Khun, he finds him with that spear, though. ]

Uh, Khun? What's the spear for?

[ Maybe it isn't necessary to default to Spanish around Khun but it feels right or, more like, feels nice to speak his actual language to someone. ]

[lighthaus]

[ it's fine the chances are good his schedule is also all over the place because he's taken to napping with tatara when they get the time for it.

khun flips the spear easily between his hands, clearly very familiar with it. ]

Hmm, what are spears usually used for?

[fallingsand]

I want to say spearfishing but I definitely know better.

[ Oh dear. Well, he already knew how capable of violence Khun was. It's regrettable but also kind of rubbish to assume everyone is from somewhere as peaceful as Bruno's little valley. ]

[lighthaus]

I can do that too, actually.

[ but fine he'll answer the question. ]

Western mission is coming up, and I don't want to look like Solomon when I come back.

fiiiiiiish

[revengier]

[ Lured in by the umbrella, cooler, and Khun's companionship, Kurapika doesn't think twice before sitting down next to him on the rocks.

It's obvious with the way he casts his line that he knows what he's doing. ]

I didn't know you knew how to fish.

[lighthaus]

[ khun smiles, amused. ]

I used to fish more than I went to school.

[revengier]

That you would cut classes doesn't surprise me. You don't seem like the type who would diligently attend lectures.

[ He envisions Khun deciding he already knows everything he needs to and just... dipping. ]

[lighthaus]

No? Why's that?

[ call him out! ]