EVENT #12: INVOCATION - COORDINATION POST (PART 1)

[abraxasmods]

Event #12 - COORDINATION (1)

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This post is for coordination to prevent the IC Event Log from being overrun by OOC mod and player communications. Forms and instructions are available in this post.

Use this post to:

◎ Coordinate event plots with the mods
◎ Request a mod dice roll
◎ Submit noticeable actions
◎ Write rapid IC exchanges
◎ Investigate a plot point or track ongoing investigations

If you have any questions, see the Questions thread on the OOC Plotting Post.

Available Forms

For details on each form, see the sections below.
Be sure to reply under your assigned category if applicable.

Mod Communications

If you have an idea related to the event plot, communicate and coordinate with us here. This includes NPC meetings, requesting resources, destroying the environment, or anything else that may require mod permission. If we can't accommodate a request for any reason, we'll do our best to offer an alternative!

Contact Us

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Request:</b> (Describe what you'd like to do)

Randomization Request

Request a mod dice roll at any time for outcomes and consequences. Some actions require a dice roll to proceed, such as attacking an acolyte NPC or attempting to break anything major in the environment (chains, doors, walls). If you aren't sure, you can check with us.

Request here

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Action:</b> (Describe what your character is attempting to do and how) <b>Thread:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (Link to the thread where this is taking place) <b>Notes:</b> (Anything else)

Notable Actions

Submit notable actions that are likely to gain attention from other players, such as fights or disturbances.

Submit a notable action

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>When:</b> (Approximately when is this incident taking place?) <b>Where:</b> (Where is this incident taking place?) <b>What:</b> (Describe the incident) <b>Link:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (If applicable. Actions can be submitted without a thread if they're minor, such as if your character snores loudly every night.)

IC Exchanges

Use this option for interactions you'd like to play out, but setting up a standard IC thread would be impracticable. For instance, if your character wants to speak to several people about an event they witnessed together, you might want to do an IC exchange.

Treat this like an informal IC network thread done in person, where character reactions, snippets of dialogue, and other details can be quickly played out and concluded in-game without committing to a full log thread. Exchanges are game canon and can count towards Activity Check under the category of a Network thread.

Start an IC exchange

Using the provided form is optional. Begin a thread freeform if you prefer.

<b>Where & when:</b> (Where and when is this exchange taking place?) <b>Purpose:</b> (What's the reason for this exchange?) <b>THREAD START</b> (Write the scenario, your character's actions, and any dialogue as usual)

Investigations

Several investigation paths are available for characters to interact with. Each assignment group will have their own set of investigation paths. You can investigate something as many times as you want, as long as there's a reasonable explanation for your character making their second attempt. Interacting with investigations might carry IC consequences. We'll try to telegraph when characters are at high risk of triggering something major. To investigate, fill out the form, then comment under the item you're investigating.

Interact with an Investigation

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Other characters involved:</b> <b>Action:</b> (Describe what your character is attempting to do and how. If multiple characters are taking action, include their actions.) <b>Thread:</b> <a href="urlhere">Thread</a> (Link to a top level or any other relevant threads. This is so we can review what the characters involved have been doing to best flavor the investigation outcome for you!) <b>Notes:</b> (Anything else)

Comments

UNKNOWN STRANGER

[abraxasmods]

[stepping]

Player Name: Chris
Character Name: Laura Hawley
Other characters involved: n/a

Action: Once Laura notices that the stranger seems frightened she'll approach him with a view of attempting comfort. She'll ask general get-to-know type questions to get him talking more than anything, 'what's your name' 'tell me about your family' 'where were you before this' type inquiries, and will be willing to share little bits about herself in return if he asks anything in return. Her approach is largely about helping, information gleaned will be appreciated but not her primary focus.
Thread: Her general post-ascension demeanour is covered towards the end here, but she'll approach alone so there isn't a relevant thread yet!
Notes: Laura would have had violent outbursts during the worst of the ascension symptoms if that would affect the stranger's perception of her, though by the time she approaches those will have passed and she will remain gentle and friendly even if their interaction doesn't go well.

[abraxasmods]

She learns his name is Esmond. He is hesitant to say a lot, but he watches the Mysterious Acolyte often when she appears. Eventually, if Laura continues to befriend him, he will share with her some of his food. He admits that he is worried about the Mysterious Acolyte, who he calls Hydnellia, and that he fears she doesn't belong here. It appears he knows her personally though he will not say how yet.

[stations]

Player Name: Em
Character Name: Jack Townsend
Other characters involved: None, yet!

Action: Jack's going to try to step up and help people stay calm considering he's extremely used to crazy ass shit hitting the fan. When he sees the stranger, it won't occur to him that the guy is new, he'll just see that the guy is scared. He'll approach holding a conjured solo cup of some pretty gross Four Lokos-inspired beverage, one of the only (extremely useless) things he's managed to create with his powers since he arrived. He intends to offer it over as a gesture of comfort.
Thread: None yet, as he'll be approaching the stranger alone!
Notes: Most specifically, I was wondering if his flickering and inconsistent powers would pick anything up from the guy on accident? Either his Aura of TMI to compel the guy to start rambling about something he might not want to talk about, or a flash of a memory Jack can absorb!

[abraxasmods]

The stranger will accept the strange beverage, though he doesn't appear to enjoy drinking it.

He will tell Jack out of nowhere of an embarrassing childhood story involving a ferocious duck that chased him into the swamp and trapped him there by preventing him from leaving. He explains that his sister had to come rescue him. He admits quietly that she has often been there for him and that he would like the chance to return the favor. It is unclear if he means he wishes to return home so that he can see her again or something else. However, Jack may notice that the stranger frequently watches the Mysterious Acolyte when she appears.

[stations]

Well, there's no accounting for taste, okay. Some people just don't appreciate a fine gas station hooch.

Jack will agree solemnly that ducks and geese are fucking horrifying, then ask the probably obvious clarification question of "Is that your sister?"

[abraxasmods]

The question seems to bring the stranger to alert. He then mumbles something about not knowing why he said any of that and hurries to leave. Approaching him again will make him nervous, but it's possible to regain some of his trust with further conversation depending on how he's approached.

[stations]

Jack will use his best Unfathomably Chill Vibes to try and calm the stranger, and say it's okay. He gets it. He understands wanting to protect people who usually protect him, and he'll offer to help. He'll ask if the guy's sister is in danger right now, and if there's anything they can do about it. Maybe helping her get the hell out of here?

[abraxasmods]

The stranger makes Jack promise not to tell anyone. He fears that if the others discover the truth, they'll believe he's a spy, but he insists that he's been removed from the "flock" for trying to help her. This could explain why he was not present during the first week. He says if they find an escape, he wants Jack to take the Mysterious Acolyte along.

Jack may choose to believe the stranger or not. If he chooses to take the Mysterious Acolyte during their escape, he might need to convince some of the other characters if they mistrust her since she'll be difficult to disguise or hide. Despite the stranger's request, Jack can involve other characters he trusts with this secret in an effort to help, or he may betray the stranger if he wishes.

[stations]

Jack is going to promise to take her with him, and he will 100% follow through! He'll be talking to the people he knows and even somewhat trusts in the pit to back him up in case it becomes a fight, but he will Throw Elbows to get her out.

He'll ask the stranger if they know of any way out, or anything that might help him get her out.

[abraxasmods]

The stranger seems uncertain but somewhat hopeful. He tells Jack his name is Esmond.

He answers that although he was not allowed to leave like some of the others, the Acolytes have a sealed opening hidden behind one of the walls. Jack may realize this to be true if he can see the cracked wall that a small group has been investigating. They've currently managed to create an opening to see inside.

[stations]

Very cool!

Jack will give his own name in return, and will be rallying the following folks to help make sure Esmond's sister escapes: Inej, Claude, Sylvain, Gideon, Istredd, and Nero.

If there's a similar style quick exchange or the like in part 2 I'll be posting an open top level in there for folks to squabble but ultimately Jack will be fulfilling his promise and getting her out.

Thanks, fellas.