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you opened your eyes, spreading it wide
THIRD QUARTER ALLEGRO
While our newly-arrived wizards have been settling in, learning their magic, and getting to know one another, the sage and their mentor have been busy with a different kind of work behind the scenes—bureaucratic work. It hasn't been particularly exciting, but it has paid off.
Because now, the world is ready to receive them.
Put on your finest clothes, because Granvelle Castle invites you to a welcome ball in your honor.
Didn't bring any fine clothes with you? No need to worry—specially chosen tailors from Central Capital have been commissioned to take care of you, and they will be visiting the manor to get you gussied up in the fashion of your choice for the day (by this, we mean feel free to pick whatever fancy clothes you want for the ball).
As the sun sets on the designated day, all the residents of the manor make their way to the castle. Granvelle Castle stands proud in Central Capital, its lights a beacon in the darkening city, and its doors open to outsiders for the first time in weeks. Upon arrival they're greeted by brightly lit halls, welcoming staff, and a grand ballroom, windows flung open to let in the spring breeze and pale moonlight. Everyone and everything seems determined to make this a cheerful affair, despite the underlying sense of dread and tension.
Live music fills the air, played the greatest musicians in the world. There are some larger ensembles, solo acts; some pieces are of more traditional folk dances, while some are slower, and some are upbeat and avant-garde. Regardless, the floor is open for dancing—grab a buddy and dance the night away!
Lining one wall is a long banquet table, filled with plenty of food and drink, both alcoholic and non to sate the new arrivals. The hors d'oeuvres and small plates comprise an array of delicacies from around the world, with everything from savory lobster bites to the sweetest portions of tres leches you have ever tasted. It seems someone has also put in a specific request for Japanese food—a part of the banquet table has been set aside specifically for Japanese dishes, and this includes small portions of ramen. There also seems to be a plate on the far end of the table filled with lovingly stacked pieces of charcoal... Is that meant to be food?
You aren't the only ones in attendance tonight. Representatives and dignitaries from around the world are also present—they have quite a lot to say about the unusual situation, and they are most curious about these otherworldly individuals tasked with fending off the moon under their national banners. The most dignitaries are from Central, West, and East, while there do seem to be a few representatives from the less populated North and South. Those from Central, West, and South in general seem to be the most social, while the rest are more reserved. There are also a few of the castle staff that seem (begrudgingly) willing to speak with the new wizards. Most are here to chat and mingle—lend them an ear, you may learn something new...
For those tired of socializing, the ballroom opens out onto a breezy, spacious balcony. It looks out over the main thoroughfare leading to the main castle entrance, and the nighttime lights of the Central capital twinkle in the near distance. For those that would rather take a breather, there is a small patio table and a couple of chairs. Despite the waxing moon in the sky, it is a very nice evening.
Because now, the world is ready to receive them.
Put on your finest clothes, because Granvelle Castle invites you to a welcome ball in your honor.
Didn't bring any fine clothes with you? No need to worry—specially chosen tailors from Central Capital have been commissioned to take care of you, and they will be visiting the manor to get you gussied up in the fashion of your choice for the day (by this, we mean feel free to pick whatever fancy clothes you want for the ball).
As the sun sets on the designated day, all the residents of the manor make their way to the castle. Granvelle Castle stands proud in Central Capital, its lights a beacon in the darkening city, and its doors open to outsiders for the first time in weeks. Upon arrival they're greeted by brightly lit halls, welcoming staff, and a grand ballroom, windows flung open to let in the spring breeze and pale moonlight. Everyone and everything seems determined to make this a cheerful affair, despite the underlying sense of dread and tension.
Live music fills the air, played the greatest musicians in the world. There are some larger ensembles, solo acts; some pieces are of more traditional folk dances, while some are slower, and some are upbeat and avant-garde. Regardless, the floor is open for dancing—grab a buddy and dance the night away!
Lining one wall is a long banquet table, filled with plenty of food and drink, both alcoholic and non to sate the new arrivals. The hors d'oeuvres and small plates comprise an array of delicacies from around the world, with everything from savory lobster bites to the sweetest portions of tres leches you have ever tasted. It seems someone has also put in a specific request for Japanese food—a part of the banquet table has been set aside specifically for Japanese dishes, and this includes small portions of ramen. There also seems to be a plate on the far end of the table filled with lovingly stacked pieces of charcoal... Is that meant to be food?
You aren't the only ones in attendance tonight. Representatives and dignitaries from around the world are also present—they have quite a lot to say about the unusual situation, and they are most curious about these otherworldly individuals tasked with fending off the moon under their national banners. The most dignitaries are from Central, West, and East, while there do seem to be a few representatives from the less populated North and South. Those from Central, West, and South in general seem to be the most social, while the rest are more reserved. There are also a few of the castle staff that seem (begrudgingly) willing to speak with the new wizards. Most are here to chat and mingle—lend them an ear, you may learn something new...
For those tired of socializing, the ballroom opens out onto a breezy, spacious balcony. It looks out over the main thoroughfare leading to the main castle entrance, and the nighttime lights of the Central capital twinkle in the near distance. For those that would rather take a breather, there is a small patio table and a couple of chairs. Despite the waxing moon in the sky, it is a very nice evening.
If you would like to have a chat with an NPC, then please respond to this comment. NPCs will be assigned randomly if no preference is given. While everyone has something valuable to say, they're not giving potentially sensitive info out for free—let's hope your diplomatic skills are up to snuff. We're doing our best to give everyone meaningful conversations, so please bear with us!
JOB BOARD
Rejuvenation. Thanks to your Southern friends' hard work, the South has been saved from a potentially devastating crop failure, and these fledgling towns can continue to grow as they're meant to! Give them a pat on the back and a round of applause.
But the South is not without its scars. While the root cause has been taken care of, the damage has been done. A town's wheat field has been partially destroyed—help them tear out the blackened, dead wheat, till and fertilize the soil, and replant what can be replanted. The City of Clouds, the most prosperous of the Southern settlements, have also offered extra tools, hands, and seeds to help set the town back on the path to recovery. Transport these supplies to the town. Let's hope your broom skills are up to snuff too, because it's a long ride.
But the South is not without its scars. While the root cause has been taken care of, the damage has been done. A town's wheat field has been partially destroyed—help them tear out the blackened, dead wheat, till and fertilize the soil, and replant what can be replanted. The City of Clouds, the most prosperous of the Southern settlements, have also offered extra tools, hands, and seeds to help set the town back on the path to recovery. Transport these supplies to the town. Let's hope your broom skills are up to snuff too, because it's a long ride.
Shadows in the night. The residents of the Central capital have recently been reporting eerie sightings after sundown: shadowy figures lurking in corners, the constant feeling of being watched, and, in some extreme cases, these shadowy figures attacking when traveling alone at night. Many reports seem to indicate an odd concentration of these creepy figures lurking around the Granvelle Castle moat, as though trying to find a way into the castle. Residents are understandably frightened and unnerved and cannot go about their nightly business—beat back what shadows you find and make the streets safer for the Central capital residents.
While physical attacks don't seem to do much against them, they dissipate rather easily under magic. Try not to wear yourself to the bone, though—there are a lot of them.
While physical attacks don't seem to do much against them, they dissipate rather easily under magic. Try not to wear yourself to the bone, though—there are a lot of them.
Escorting nobility. The Eastern Blanchett noble family have called an important meeting, inviting nobles and others of import from across the Eastern Country. However, their castle lies beyond Sherwood Forest, a very large, dense, and deep wood—while a fine natural defense for the Blanchett family, it's a bit of trouble for those looking to visit. While the Blanchett's own forest guard is absent, it is your job to safely escort these nobles to the Blanchett abode, and back out. But be careful: lurking in the shadows amongst the trees are all sorts of territorial predators like bears and wolves, not to mention the magical beasts that sneak up on unsuspecting prey. You may come across a brigand or bandit or two, since the forest is a near perfect hiding place for illegal activity. And please—try not to get lost.
Typical of any Easterner, the nobles are reluctant to make much small talk and are a bit suspicious of the new wizards, but they are otherwise pleasant and will generally comply with most requests.
Typical of any Easterner, the nobles are reluctant to make much small talk and are a bit suspicious of the new wizards, but they are otherwise pleasant and will generally comply with most requests.
WANDERER TASKS
Can you go a week without ruining food or the pots and pans? Stop being so wasteful and learn how to cook or stop trying.
Learn how to use magic to repair things. Again, if you're going to keep ruining the kitchen at least learn how to put it back together.
TATARA ACTIVITIES
I need milk. I'm trying to perfect latte foam art, but I haven't really gotten the hang of it yet... I used up all the milk (oops, sorry!), so I need more. Actually, could you grab me other kinds of milk while you're at it? I want to experiment! I'm sure other markets in the farther reaches of the world will have weirder milk... Please!
We should start a veggie garden! Or an herb garden? Doesn't matter! I found a nice sunny patch of grass in the training forest—we could dig up that spot, right? Help me get it set up! I need people to dig, and till... Oh! We need seeds to plant, too! Please and thank you~
OOC NOTES
🌙 Welcome to your second event post! Get out your snazzy outfits. It's time to party.
🌙 As you grow into your magic, your character might start realizing they can differentiate between everyone's magic. Everyone has a unique signature, and you may be able to start sensing who cast what, where. Someone put a magical seal on the kitchen door? Smells like Shinjiro's magic. Akira had some of Solomon's sugar? You can sense that, too!
🌙 As you start getting past the basics, your character might realize they have a much easier time with certain kinds of magic over others. For North, this will be offensive and attack spells; for East, this will be intricate seals and curses; for West, this will be manipulative magic like illusions and transformation; for South, this will be healing, purification, and protection. Central? A little bit of everything. Read up on your country if you need a refresher!
🌙 It's been peaceful at home in the manor thus far, hasn't it? Do you think that will last?
🌙 Your OOC plotting post is here! Remember to keep all wider plotting contained to the OOC post, since not everyone checks plurk or discord frequently.
🌙 Our next group to go on their mission is Central. Be ready, heroes...
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Where to go, though...]
I really want a drink.
[It'd be good to have some]
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[Maybe we should've grabbed you one before leaving... oh well.]
Well, I'm sure you can find somethin'. I'll come with you, though I can't drink anythin' but blood.
[Y'know. Vampire problems.]
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You handling that well?
[He has heard rumors about bites and blood! But just rumors, he hasn't gone and asked anyone directly about it. Malice isn't getting blamed for that all, but still, after having heard about that Kiryu has to wonder if Malice's needs are being covered]
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[The Mika-ing. Poor everyone involved tbqh.]
So I've got it covered for the foreseeable future. Won't have'ta worry 'bout anythin' like that on my end.
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Is it really right to be parading at you for that?
[Kiryu projecting a little, because he takes help begrudgingly. He's trying to improve on that, but, well, after 55 years of being like this it's difficult to change! If Kiryu was a vampire and a bunch came to offer their blood, he'd say no every time even if he needed it]
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[He says it affectionately, though.]
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[Kiryu sees plenty of reasons for people to go check on Malice. If anything, he was asking for how he was faring, more out of concern for him than because he thought Malice could one day go and bite three people]
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Well, nah, I try not to be! 'Least not to y'all, since none of you deserve it.
[He grins at that, like it's a joke, but it is definitely not a joke.]
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[It's not like he's any stranger to ragtag groups getting together as friends! But at the same time he also has witnessed the backstabbing and conflict that can arise from people who didn't plan to get together having to work along. It's a relief things are tilting more towards the former than the latter...for the most part]
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[It's a nice change of pace, as far as Malice is concerned.]
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[Were this a murdergame you'd have reasons to be alarmed, Kiryu. Thankfully for you, it isn't. Something happened to Akira but, well, he'll be fine. Probably]
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Yeah, to be honest, I'm kinda gettin' the same feelin'... When everythin's goin' well, then you know somethin's 'boutta go down.
[He's been trying not to think about it all that much but... yeah. The paranoia is pretty strong here despite acting like he's totally fine 24/7.]
I just hope that whatever it is, it's somethin' we can handle.
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[He knows that so well. Kiryu lost count of how many times in his life he felt he was finally alright and with a peaceful time ahead just for yakuza antics to affect him and his surroundings again. Ages ago he was calm and satisfied managing an orphanage in Okinawa, so far away from the metropolitan areas, and yet the yakuza and government organizations had to put their eyes specifically on the land the orphanage was at, of all places.
Peaceful times are just a prelude to something happening!]
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[After all, someone should be prepared for when things do go south.]
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Isn't that a sign of growing trouble?
[The sightings of shadows probably mean the situation is going to increasingly get more dangerous]
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Yep. Might be good to see if we can take 'em out before they become a problem... but I dunno if us usin' our magic out here's gonna 'cause 'em to panic.
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[You come from a world of vampires, Malice. Does it have shadowy entities hanging out in cities, too?]
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[It helps that they're actually visible so he can't be spooked by ghosts, but shadowy figures like this? Definitely not anything commonplace where he's from, unfortunately.]
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[As long as you, like, cover yourself with magic!
Only Kazuma Kiryu would see a shadowy thing and be all 'yeah i bet i can punch the daylights out of it]
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Yeah? Go on then, I wanna see what happens!
[And judging from the way he moves to crack his neck and limber up, he wants to jump in too!!]
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[Kiryu has to focus, but soon one of his fists takes a faint glow. So this is what magic has to offer...
Slowly, he approaches one of the shadowy entities. They didn't move away, they just stared impassively. It was a little unnerving, but he didn't move back. He squared up, and punched upwards in an uppercut, right to the solar plexus.
The entity disappeared, dispelled]
...it feels odd, but seems like it works.
[Probably was more effective because of the magic than because of the punch, but details, details]
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That was great! You look like you really know how'ta throw a punch! An' you imbued it with magic, that's real clever!
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[A brawler Kiryu might be, but he has a decently strategic mind, sharp enough to work out what needs to be done. Brute force with that added to it makes him pretty skillful, certainly! When it comes to magic he has been progressing far more than somebody inexperienced usually would]
Give it a try too. See if it's to your liking.
[Punch a weird shadow, Malice! It's cathartic!]
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[Given that Malice is right-handed and his right hand is currently a giant set of metal claws, it actually makes more sense to go for a stab. But stabbing a phantom on its own probably wouldn't work, so imbuing his claws with magic first - like Kiryu imbued his fist - would definitely be the way to go.
It takes him a moment to figure out exactly how to do it, but his claws crackle with electricity as he stabs a shadow straight through with a(n evil-sounding) laugh.]
Now that's fun!
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Nobody can say this doesn't bring results.
[The method in which shadows are eliminated probably won't matter much in the long run. What matters is that they're all taken out]
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