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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[dyingtohealyou]

[He watches the lil snowman with mild curiosity.]

Even making some little friends to come with us this time? You must be in a really good mood.

[leewards]

It's best to keep my skills sharp. If I wanted to make true companions, I;d spend my time building a proper beast.

[dyingtohealyou]

...Have you tried that here?

[He'll summon his broom so they can get going while they chat.]

[leewards]

With what time? We've been kept busy elsewhere, have we not?

[He didn't even get a change to try when they were here, with all of the work placed on them, and his personal preparations for whatever venture the sage had for them-- which ended up useless given what happened.]

Perhaps later, I shall. [The snowman, unfortunately, can't keep up with them, and finds a spot for it to sit for eternity by the steps of a house, losing the magic that kept it animated when Ithaqua is far enough from it.]

[dyingtohealyou]

We're done with our mission, so all that's left is to wait and see what happens when the West finishes theirs... we should have some time, in theory.

[leewards]

And how can you be so sure of that. [Ithaqua tilts his head.]

How can we be sure that we still have time once they are done?

[Just another one of those things that have been nagging at Ithaqua, not knowing the future and wanting to fill the time with what he can do.]

[dyingtohealyou]

We have time up until the Western mission, I suppose I should say. After that... well, who knows?

None of the Wizards have been returned awake so far. For all we know, next we'll need to find a way to rouse them from their sleep.

[leewards]

[Ithaqua makes a disgusted noise in his throat, but he can't lie-- if the previous wizards need to be wakened before they're all sent home, that means he has more time to find a way to bend things his way. And, if he fails in that, then wrap up his business and begin mentally preparing himself for the future.]

We had better search for smelling salts, then.

[dyingtohealyou]

Why, are you in a hurry for them to wake up and take over again?

[Ahito is, tbh.]

[leewards]

How do you wake sleeping wizards from something like the influence of a rock from the moon? [Ithaqua has to shake his head.] If the solution were as simple as slapping them, the humans would have been successful already.

No, if it falls to us to wake them after rescuing them, then it will take... a while.

[Because there are a lot of idiots here!

But he's also neatly sidestepping the question.]

[dyingtohealyou]

Maybe Tatara learned something about it...

[He doesn't sound like he believes his own words, though.]

[leewards]

Doubtful. We're better off asking G'raha.

<small.[Of the two, who can use magic? The latter, of course.]

[dyingtohealyou]

He's just been trying to catch up as far as I can tell.

[Understandably, but still...]

[leewards]

We are still better off asking the one who is designated the mentor.

[dyingtohealyou]

I know, I know... Just sucks to think that there's still a long way to go before we're done here.

[leewards]

[Meanwhile, it potentially gives Ithaqua time.]

We have been here for a while, what's another month or so?

[dyingtohealyou]

I have stuff to do in my own world, and it's not like I have infinite time for all of it, either.

[Plus...

...]

[leewards]

[No one has infinite time, Ithaqua thinks-- save for the ones who actually do. Like... Well. Himself, Robin, Solomon, perhaps Jing Yuan, Malice, Mikaela, and Ginger... And yet Ithaqua is feeling the pressure of time (or the lack of it) anyway.

Sigh.]

Might I remind you that you are a wizard now. You can make time, should you attempt to.

[dyingtohealyou]

Maybe for myself, I guess. [Though he still sounds doubtful.]

Not for the people I left behind, though.

[leewards]

[That, Ithaqua cannot argue for... or even against. So he merely shrugs.

As they go, he moves things aside, out of the way of the streets just so he can navigate better. He's still walking, after all, but his strides are long as they head towards the location that they're supposed to be erecting a barrier in-- wait, this feels like deja vu...]

[dyingtohealyou]

What, you don't agree?

[It sure does, doesn't it? Ahito follows close behind, but as Ithaqua's had plenty of time to note - physical prowess is not his forte, so he'll leave all that stuff to the taller of the two.]

[leewards]

My circumstances are entirely different, thus I mustn't agree nor disagree.

[dyingtohealyou]

How different?

[leewards]

I do not care to return to the world I came from. Perhaps a short visit to put all my affairs together, but certainly, I shan't stay. This is where I will live. Barring that? I will follow Urianger.

[That's said as casually as possible.]

[dyingtohealyou]

-Oh? Do you find this world that charming?

...Or is it Urianger who's most charming of all?

[Abominable snowman... cute, actually??]