EVENT #16: WINTERTIDE - OOC POST

[abraxasmods]

Event #16 - OOC Plotting

wintertide event log | island investigation log

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While the previous year saw the Summoned brought to Nocwich for a formal event, this year, there will be no singular event to attend. Instead, the winter holidays will be a local affair that takes place beginning from December 14 to the end of the month in each territory. The main celebrations will occur around DECEMBER 20-21, but festivities will be held in the week before and after.

Additionally, on DECEMBER 29, characters who wish to visit the island where the Lost were held captive during last year's Invocation event may do so. This will be posted separately from the main festivities for players to participate in.

Activities will include local parties, decorations, street celebrations, and more. You can also host or attend player-created opportunities. For more details, see the Festivities section.

Nocwich will open during set dates to allow visitors (and shoppers!) to Oleuni Square. Characters can visit at any point and meet other Summoned across country borders.

Festivities

The main winter occasion in each nation (The Dimming, Festival of Enlightenment, and Winter Solstice) coincides with the Dimming of the Singularity, a brief period where its observable activity diminishes. Beginning on the 14th, the background level of magic across Abraxas dips significantly as the Singularity begins to dim, reaching its nadir on the 21st before stirring back to full strength by the dawn of the 28th.

Only the native Abraxans are affected by this phenomenon. The Dimming has no impact on the Summoned's magic.

Primary Features

The IC Event Log will include the following features for you to engage in regardless of faction. While the flavor of how and where it happens will be written to fit the specific celebration, the overall effect will be the same.

◎ INSPIRATION. One of the festival prompts will include something that allows a character to gain the courage or inspiration they need to say or do something important. You (or the character) can decide whether it involves a friend or a stranger, but the key factor is that it is their choice. Characters will not feel forced to act against their will. The act should be something they've wanted to do but either didn't have the chance or they've been hesitant. Examples are: sharing a personal artwork, asking someone on a date, seeking reassurance over feelings of guilt, or finally making an apology they've been putting off.

◎ MEET & GREET. One of the festival prompts will include the chance to ask an NPC a short question or to pass a message onto them. Characters might get a quick answer or introduction before the NPC moves on. Think of it as similar to a meeting a politician at a large function where they've made an appearance to engage with the community. There will be no Influence requirement, so it's a good way for new arrivals to get noticed even if it's just as a face or a name. Players can simply comment to the thread with their question or message.

◎ INFLUENCE IMPACT. Gaining influence might open doors, but it can be a nuisance during the excitement of the holiday season. Notably, characters at Rank 4 or above have a high probability of being approached or noticed by locals. Natives might insist they attend parties, request blessings for the new year, discuss them as a subject of gossip, and more. The greater a Summoned's influence, the more interference they'll come across. Characters who are Rank 3 or below have the opportunity to avoid notice, though this isn't a guarantee - it just means players of those characters can decide whether their character will attract a bit of attention or if they can go about their day unbothered.

The Celebrations

Below is a summary of the type of activities characters might find in their nation's major areas, including a key event in each city or settlement. While the IC Event Log will give more details and specific prompts, you can use the information below to begin planning. The dates for key events are staggered so that characters have the opportunity to attend all of them if they want.

In addition to the prompts provided, players can organize and host small open events such as charity drives, potlucks, door-to-door caroling, puppet shows, or anything you like.

To seek player involvement in your event, fill out the form and reply here.

◎ For open mingle logs that have already been posted earlier this month and which contain a similar festive theme, players are welcome to incorporate elements from the event into those threads.

◎ If you have any questions about the resources required or the feasibility of the event you have in mind, please check in with us! Being involved with a player-organized event that impacts the locals can help boost your character's influence rank.

Thorne: The Dimming

In Thorne, the mood is generally somber and reflective in the days leading to the Dimming itself, with the promise of light and renewal waiting on the other side. Prompts for Thorne on the IC Event Log will include some ways to earn a little money for characters who need something extra to buy gifts for friends.

Castle Thorne ◎

With the ground covered in a thick layer of snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides are a popular activity among the nobles. Mulled wine is served as the horses lead riders around the beautiful city. The Summoned can ride for free as important guests of the Castle. Workers have also transformed one of the castle's many gardens into an enchanted forest for this year's main event: the Awakening of Magicks on December 21. As the sun sets, the Summoned will be taught a firelight spell and asked to symbolically release the light towards a unique tree, illuminating it with a magic only they can access.

Borrel ◎

Throughout Borrel, a single long cord is wound around poles and homes. Colorful ribbons are then tied along the cord's length, each one containing a wish. Anyone who vows to make that wish come true can take the ribbon as a promise. Characters can hang a wish of their own or take one to fulfill - whether from a resident or a fellow Summoned. Additionally, the Light of Many Moons takes place on December 18-20, where moon jellies rise near the surface and cause the ocean to glow softly at night. Characters can bundle up to witness the event, which includes a meal served afterwards in one of Borrel's many spacious (and warm) inns. They might also glimpse a special sea jelly that gives them some INSPIRATION.

Nott ◎

A frozen pond has been smoothed over for skating throughout the month. Locals are available to teach if characters want to learn, and merchants nearby sell fish pies and hot cider. At other ponds, ice fishing is an equally delightful activity. This year, Nott has volunteered to host the Feast of the New Dawn, taking place on December 27, the eve of the Singularity regaining its full strength. To thank the Summoned for their efforts over the previous difficult winters, the residents of Nott have come together with humble offerings of food, gifts, and entertainment. Lyle Vela will be attending for a MEET & GREET.

The Free Cities: Festival of Enlightenment

The Free Cities thrives in this time of literal and metaphorical darkness. Extravagant parties, grand inventions, and appearances from local celebrities bring a great buzz everywhere. Outfits often emphasize the concept of illumination, using reflective fabrics and gems.

Cadens ◎

The Circus of The Sciences is the main event in Cadens on December 17-19. Aleksander G. Klingel is back as judge, and he's brought with him once more his infamous experiments involving some tingling rods. There are also carriage rides involving light-up carriages, decorated and sponsored by various establishments and benefactors including the Academies, Fort Wilbridge, and the Free City Theater Company. This year, the Summoned are offered their own carriage to join the circuit! Characters can work together to make it theirs for the event. One of the inventors will also present a soothing tool that helps characters reflect on themselves and discover some INSPIRATION.

Aquila ◎

The most exclusive parties are in Aquila, the fashion capital. Usually accessible only to the upper class, the Summoned have an open invitation. Hosts are eager to entice characters to their party, considering it a great distinction to have one of the Summoned attend their event. Parties are held throughout the entire two-week celebration, so characters will have their pick of when and where, but the most famous is the Gala of Illumination on December 20. Any Summoned attending the Gala will receive offers from dressmakers, jewelers, and stylists who want to show off their work by having a Summoned wear it to one of the year's most public events. Fallon Marsh will be attending for a MEET & GREET.

Libertas ◎

In Libertas, gatherings often spill out into the streets. Characters visiting Libertas throughout the two weeks will be swept up into the joyous occasion. Performances take place on outdoor stages so any Summoned with artistic inclinations can put on a performance to celebrate Enlightenment. The most popular event is the Liberty Charity Auction on December 22 where well-known artists donate their work to raise money. This year, proceeds will go to the Free Cities' orphanages. Characters can volunteer to be auctioned off for anything of their choosing, such as an hour of conversation, dancing lessons, poetry readings, or whatever players decide. Other characters can bid on their friends for CR purposes or players have an NPC "win" the bid.

Solvunn: Winter Solstice

The mood is light and cheerful in Solvunn. The Winter Solstice is a time of celebrating one's relationship with a higher power during the darkest nights of the year. Locals often mingle and partake in spiced cider and warm mead. Offerings and altars to the Gods are common. The Summoned will also receive bounties from the natives, including money, which they can use to purchase gifts for their friends.

Primary Settlement ◎

Potlucks are common in the days leading up to the Solstice. Locals will spontaneously usher characters in for a meal or to come out of the cold for some mead. Summoned who have a home of their own can open their doors, too. To celebrate coming together in darkness, the Blessing of Light occurs on December 20. Each household puts out a decorated candle in offering to The Light. This year, the Summoned are to be the ones to grant their blessing to homes by lighting the candles. Locals are hoping to receive a Summoned's light. Turning down this crucial role will be met with disappointment and anxiousness, and leave the natives concerned that they have offended the Gods' chosen ones.

Secondary Settlement ◎

At the start of the festivities, a black goat dressed in patchwork tapestries is released. The goal is to lay a kiss upon the Goat of All Tidings before the sun sets on the final day of the year for good luck. The goat runs freely about the Secondary Settlement. The Snowdrop Exchange is also a popular event taking place on December 18-22. Unmarried locals commonly court each other, though powerful friendships or familial bonds play an equally important role. The purpose is to affirm your two most important relationships: your snowdrop partner and the Gods. Characters will be nudged to find someone to pledge their dedication to...and may feel a touch of Xeimer's presence that gives them INSPIRATION.

Tertiary Settlement ◎

This year's main event will take place in the Tertiary Settlement on December 21, thanks to Isar Hart's initiative: Xeimer's Plunge, in which brave souls strip down to their smalls (or strip entirely) and dive into the frozen Hydra Gulf. The act is meant to bring good tidings in the coming spring. Participants receive free mead for the night. The Summoned will also be asked to place offerings of pickled herring onto Xeimer's altar. Rowan March will be there alongside the festivities for a MEET & GREET.

Nocwich: Oleuni Square

To take advantage of the holiday season and people's heavy coin purses, Nocwhich is allowing visitors to Oleuni Square only between December 14-20 and December 23-28, with the portals closed on the 21st and 22nd due to the Singularity's waning magic. Although there are no grand parties this year to attend, characters have plenty of small activities to indulge in while meeting with their friends across borders.

The Market

Shopkeepers and merchants in Nocwich are selling all types of wares for the holidays. If you need a gift, you might find something unique in one of the stalls from glowing flower bouquets, handcrafted jewelry, and knitted socks from wool spun from a werewolf's fur. Spa packages are popular while all sorts of performances are held on the main stage for characters to attend with a friend or two.

The Arcanis

Luna has docked The Arcanis at the port in Oleuni Square. All amenities are available on it as the previous winter, including Admiral Chuck, the ancient turtle who may or may not be secretly very fast. Characters can also find the music and gambling lounge, a tavern and eatery, and an art expression hall. Additionally, the annual migration of the wondrous creatures of the deep sea, including a golden serpent, can once again be viewed from the Arcanis' deck. Mulled cider and thick blankets are available!

The Island

By Conclave request, nation leaders have coordinated with each other and Nocwich to allow the Summoned to return to the island that was the site of some horrific events nearly a a year ago. The visit to the island will be posted as a separate IC Investigation Log. In-game, characters will travel there on DECEMBER 29, so they'll have plenty of time to enjoy the holidays before making the trip. A portal will be provided, and characters will return within 48 hours.

Purifying the Island

None of the three nations trust each other to get the job done, so purifying the island will require three individual steps: a ritual from Solvunn, a spell from Thorne, and a special device from the Free Cities. Once characters are satisfied with the answers they've sought, they'll be tasked with ensuring the dangerous magicks and biohazards are properly dispelled or contained. They can choose to aid only with their faction's method or all three.

After the island is purified, characters will be presented with the choice to raze it or restore it. The choice is available for all characters who participated in Event #12, whether or not they've revisited the island. Neither choice will lead to any catastrophic outcome, but it will alter what happens on the island in the future.

This decision does not need to be made until the end of the event to give players time to choose. A vote will be posted on the IC Island Investigation Log. Results will be in the Wrap-Up.

Dangers and Exploration

There aren't many threats left on the island, but wild animals and previously trapped monsters must be dealt with. Characters should keep their eyes peeled. Personal weapons are permissible.

The island will have three main sections to explore: the surface, the portion of the pit not collapsed, and the flooded underwater area. Characters will have enchantments for diving for the underwater portions.

There will be 3 investigation points around the island, based on what each Conclave stated their goals are. Characters can interact with these points, similar to the Invocation event.

Recovering the Bodies

Many of the victims continue to be on record as "missing." To help their loved ones find closure, officials are requesting the Summoned help recover as many of the bodies as possible. This includes bones, teeth, jewelry, or personal possessions. Nocwich will be stepping in as neutral territory to facilitate the identification process and ensure any remains or items are returned to their families.

January's quests will involve delivering the news to various families, so if you have any questions regarding the aftermath of recovering the bodies, please hold until then!

Event Schedule

Since the format of this event is fairly loose, the IC Event Log will go up a few days after the official "start" of the event. However, the festivities will run throughout the last half of December, and characters won't need to be in any particular place. Everyone is free to participate as much or as little as they want!

The IN-GAME EVENT will ICly take place December 14 - December 29
The EVENT POST will go up December 17 for players to participate in.
The WRAP-UP POST will go up December 31 for players to view.

Plotting Form

You can use the plotting form below to make plans.

<b>Character Name:</b> <b>Faction:</b> <b>Activities:</b> (What will your character be doing? Do they want help shopping for gifts? Are they interested in finding a date for a party?) <b>Events:</b> (Is your character hosting any type of event? Or, conversely, are they looking for a certain type of event to attend? This can open to all or for close CR only, and can range from a family dinner, large parties, caroling, or even a charity drive.) <b>The Island:</b> (Will your character be going? What will they be interested in investigating? Or, if your character isn't going, would they like to hear any news or information from those who are?) <b>General plans:</b> (Anything else!)

Questions and Answers

If after reading these you're still unsure about anything, or your question wasn't covered, please feel free to hit up our Questions thread below!

Are portals still open between cities within each nation during the Dimming?

Yes, the permanent portals will remain open. Although the Singularity's magic weakens, it's not gone altogether. What this means, however, is that more effort or manpower is required to use magic, so only the essentials will be maintained.

What if my character would like to request a longer meeting with an NPC for another time?

You can make a Plot Engagement submission if you want your character to have a private meeting with an NPC.

Will my character need Influence to host an open event?

They won't, but having a certain rank might help them get resources they wouldn't receive otherwise. They can also just ask another character with a higher rank to open those doors for them! Collaboration is encouraged.

Can I put on an event without posting to the Open Player Events comment?

Certainly. There's no need to submit your event. The comment is there to help players connect with each other and plot, but you're not required to use it.

Will events closed to the Summoned gain any attention for Influence?

No, as with most Influence items, a character's actions should be something that'll be noticed by the local population in their faction. Note that this doesn't mean the activity isn't important! It just won't get the character public attention.

Will characters feel anything strange or unsettling about the inspiration aspect?

No, the idea behind the inspiration effect is that the interaction will help nudge their thoughts and give them the strength or courage they need to move forward if they want. The choice to act on that desire will be entirely theirs.

So characters of all rank have the option to attract attention?

Yes, all characters may receive some attention for being the Summoned. Influence rank in this case will measure how likely it is that your character can avoid attention, as well as what that attention will look like. The lower your character's rank, the better their chances of going unnoticed.

Is the attention positive or negative?

This depends on the character! As players, you can choose what feels reasonable. For example, if a Summoned gained their influence with a mix of positive and negative actions, they might attract some less savory rumors. However, if they've been an outgoing and friendly member of the community, the attention will be more positive. Location also plays a role. Solvunn will not speak ill of their Summoned whereas reception in Thorne or the Free Cities can be more varied.

How much attention are they getting? What might it look like?

Details will be available on the IC Event Log, but you can also determine additional flavor based on your character. For instance, if they've made a name for themselves as a scientist, they might get asked to help with a new invention for the festival. Generally speaking, the atmosphere will be one of curiosity and intrigue.

Do characters need to have participated in Event #12 to visit the island?

Not at all! Anyone can go, but they should have a reason to tell officials when making the request. It can be as simple as "I want to help my friends."

Comments

Questions

[abraxasmods]

[itookashot]

Can Hilda and Jesper debut some of their fashion designs in Aquila's Gala of Illumination? Other Summoned would be wearing them!

OPEN PLAYER EVENTS

[abraxasmods]

If you'd like attendees, volunteers, or any type of character involvement with your event, reply under the corresponding faction heading using the form below.

An event can be as simple as a big dinner or more complex like a secret Santa sign-up, but it must be an open event. If you're hosting something limited to your CR, please use the standard plotting form to do so!

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Location:</b> (Which city is this taking place in?) <b>Event Details:</b> (List all the details here) <b>Wanted Roles:</b> (List any roles you're looking for such as bakers, florists, or if you're simply seeking guests to attend) <b>Notes:</b> (Any additional notes you have)

Hilda & Jesper Fashion Event!

[itookashot]

Player Name: Dee & Terra
Character Name: Jesper & Hilda

Location: Aquila fancy parties and the Gala of Illumination
Event Details: Jesper and Hilda have been working on creating a fashion line and this is the perfect opportunity for them to make it happen! They will be asking friends to have things tailored to them and request they go around Aquila, and possibly go to the ball if they'd be up for it.
Wanted Roles: The two of them will be putting up a network requesting models. They already have Julie and Altair (?) who agreed to it, but they'd appreciate anyone helping out.
Notes: Your character will get a special fancy outfit out of it they can use at later dates. Inspiration Pinterest although it's not 1:1 but look anyway. This will only be open to the Free Cities, sorry! Maybe some day they can make something for everyone.

Dee's People!

[magicalarchaeologist]

Istredd | Thorne

[magicalarchaeologist]

Character Name: Istredd
Faction: Thorne

Activities: Istredd is mostly busy this month with other things but he may show up to a few things. He will be noticeably absent during the Awakening of Magicks on the 21st because he's going to the Singularity again in person and it likes to fuck up magic people. He may pop up at the Light of Many Moons to look at the animals, because he always thinks that's cool.

Events: Istredd will not be hosting any, but feel free to ask him to take part in yours in Thorne because he has a decent influence level and would be willing to help people get some attention.

The Island: Istredd will be going to the island. He was a part of the process to get this approved and this is incredibly important to him considering what they went through there. He needs to look into the woman in the shrine, the shrines themselves, and the shrine monster wherever it is.

Once he is confident that everything has been explored and investigated, and every body that they could find is safely taken back, he will probably vote to raze it to the ground. Normally he would prefer to restore it, but that's his brain talking, and his heart wants it to burn, baby, burn.

General plans: Come at me, I'll be mostly focusing him on the island, but I'm open to other things!

Jonathan Crane | Free Cities

[restingstitchface]

Character Name: Jonathan Crane
Faction: Free Cities

Activities: Crane will be spending time in Nocwich to repatriate the dead. I would love him to meet friends from other factions!

Events: There will be a memorial walk for the local community to bring people together in memory of their loved ones. The Summoned are welcome to attend but might garner a mixed reception.

The Island: Crane will be visiting the island! He is willing to assist investigations and all forms of cleansing. His involvement will focus upon supporting those who were imprisoned and he will notice if people are feeling troubled. Others can learn his reason for visiting is to repatriate the deceased and help their loved ones. He is happy to lend his expertise and intends to abstain on the vote.

General plans:

Crane is a therapist to several families who lost loved ones. This is his motivation for visiting the island and he has told officials he wants to “help the local community and of course my patients”.

terra's two

[theidlemaiden]

cassian andor | thorne

[diametrically]

Character Name: Cassian Andor
Faction: Thorne

Activities:

Cassian will probably be participating in:

→ Fulfilling wishes in Borrel, or at least doing so to the best of his ability when a man is Broke. I'd love some folks to tag team that with him if that's of interest to anyone!
→ Trying to learn the firelight spell during the Awakening of Magicks and probably failing spectacularly.
→ He'll likely spend most of his time in Nott trying to get more acquainted with the city. He'll be skating and trying his hand at ice fishing.
→ In terms of Nocwich, he'll probably be around marveling at the sights! The Arcanis is of interest to him and he'll probably be scamming some locals out of hard earned money in the gambling lounge to make some extra cash. If someone wants to get him out of trouble (or into trouble with him), I'd be absolutely game!

Events:

He's not the sort to host big bashes, but he'll participate if someone needs a hand setting things up or delivering things places! Make him your errand boy.

The Island:

N/A! He wasn't here for the event but he'd be curious to find out more about what happened. If it's allowed, he'll probably volunteer to help deliver the effects of the missing to their loved ones in January. Seeing as he wasn't around then, he's several steps removed and might be more emotionally equipped to do that.

General plans:

Since Cassian is still very much new, I'm happy to throw him into any scenarios that we can cook up even if that means getting him into a little festive trouble. He's recently picked up a courier job thanks to Kyle so he'll be around hauling around presents and packages like some haggard Santa Claus.

Andie | Wrench 🔧

[wwrench]

Character Name: Wrench
Faction: Solvunn

Activities: As a newcomer to Solvunn but an old hand at survivalism, Wrench has spent a generous portion of his time these last several months anticipating the impending winter. He’s received some information from more tenured characters about what that generally looks like, but since he’s presently-unhoused, he’s not taking any chances.

That means that he’s built up quite a personal arsenal of supplies that might help a person survive a frigid famine: smoked and pickled fish, canned meats, various kinds of jerkies, and more than a few warm furs and hides. These aren’t exactly up to the standards of an artisan, but they’ll keep people’s bellies full and their shoulders warm in a pinch, and he’s more than happy to trade what he’s accumulated for other resources. (Especially weaponry.) If asked to give freely, he’ll probably do that too, though if your character has something they can teach him in return, he’ll be very open to learning all sorts of new skills.

Selfishly, I’d love to see something happen that might push him into seeking permanent housing. He’s pretty good at building temporary structures and knows how to survive the elements, but that’s sort of been his modus operandi since arrival: surviving. I’m not saying I expect that I can push him into thriving all of a sudden, but if he were to accept the fact that permanent housing might be a good idea for him, he might start to feel more connected to this place and the idea of forming a life for himself here.

Events: Wrench won’t be hosting, but I can see him attending with a little bit of cajoling. This could be as forthright as a character asking him to attend, or as small as someone needing help getting their own event set up and him doing some grunt work and then sticking around for a drink afterwards. He’d be more than happy to chop down a nice-looking tree for someone to decorate or help weatherproof against the elements so folks can enjoy their festivities warm and dry.

He doesn’t really have a strong set of beliefs that he’d be wanting to associate with the holidays, but his partner was Jewish and canon shows them being close as children, so my imagination tells me that Wrench might’ve grown up having been a close observer of some of his partner’s traditions. Also speaking of Numbers — this is around the time of year when Wrench lost him. Lost everyone in the Fargo syndicate, in fact. His associates, the man who raised him… they all met their end around this time of year. So he might be having some Feelings about things, and might be a little more inclined towards actually sharing things about himself and his past than he normally would be.

The Island: Wrench is fine to go and I might throw him in there just to give him more presence with more characters, but he wasn’t around for whatever took place and he’s pretty much in the dark when it comes to the particulars of what went down. If anyone wants to share their experience with him as a way of swaying him to either go or stay away, he’d be open to that. Otherwise he’ll do what he does best and be helpful wherever he can. That’s likely to be on a physical level, so I imagine if he’s in attendance he’ll be pitching in with retrieval of some of the lost. Might even call it a penance. He’s had a lot of experience dealing with bodies.

General plans: I’m noodling around with the idea of this inspiration boon causing Wrench to realize that he wants to contribute in a manner that’s more meaningful. That doesn’t necessarily mean anything big or important; just that I’d like to see him start to view himself as useful for more than killing at other people’s behest. In canon he’s never had the opportunity to explore what he’s good at apart from being muscle, and heaven forbid he even start to imagine what he might like to do. With the inspiration flowing through him, though, maybe he can start to consider those things?

Preliminary ideas of course include ASL lessons (which I’ve already started to establish), making garments from some of those leathers and furs he’s collected, or maybe even barbering? (Look I know he’s not stylish but he’s seen to his own grooming for, like, 30 years, and it’s not totally godawful.)

Re: Andie | Wrench 🔧

[beautifullies]

If Wrench does go to the island, Claire's gonna need info on his return and would super want to get with him for that. But Absolutely yes to the ASL lessons, and maybe bouncing around how he might want to be more active in the community?

Ami's menace squad

[takeatrip]

Norman Jayden | Free Cities

[takeatrip]

Character Name: Norman Jayden
Faction: Free Cities

Activities: Jayden really isn't interested in festivities, and will be trying to avoid notice most of the time, but will get dragged into one or two smaller things by people he's met while doing his detective work. He'll also be found in Nocwich and markets at the Free Cities late in the event as he realizes belatedly that he really should get people gifts.

Events: Nothing in particular! He could be dragged into an event by close CR but will also not be offended to be left out, so totally open there.

The Island: The island is going to be the main thing for Jayden this month, and he's going to be focused almost entirely on the recovering of missing people. Not only is the cause something he cares about, his experience from home is actually useful here for once, and so are some of his new powers. I definitely want to plot some potential CR with anyone else interested in this part of things!

General plans: I have nothing and am entirely willing to improvise ways to make things happen, so if you have other plans or ideas please feel free and hit me with them.

noa's old men

[gynvael]

geralt of rivia | free cities

[gynvael]

Character Name: Geralt of Rivia
Faction: The Free Cities

Activities: Geralt will be keeping things intimate, spending time with his Cadens family and Witcherfam. He's made a lot of connections throughout his time here, and I'd like him to catch up with everyone important to him! Technically he doesn't do holidays, but he does do them for the sake of his loved ones, so. Big fancy parties he won't attend unless certain people (Jaskier and/or Julie, or Ciri) are also going and are bringing him along.

Things I'll probably have him do include:

— ◈ Peeking in on the kids at the mines and orphanages to bring them gifts. He will not do this in any formal capacity, but if your character is on their way/could use a hand, he'll pitch in if he happens to be there
— ◈ Hanging out in Nocwich for any cross-faction CR things
— ◈ Being annoyed by the attention he's getting because Geralt is, against his best efforts, currently sitting at a 5
— ◈ Jaskier will be volunteering Geralt as a bid for the charity auction so...if you want to bid on Geralt (he's cheap, probably) and use it to jump start some CR lmk!!
— ◈ Possibly looking out of place at any fancy parties if he ends up going (pending)

Events: Nope, but Geralt is easy to rope into helping you do stuff like carry boxes, pick up heavy things, search for lost puppies - I'm game for anything!

The Island: Geralt will not be going since Yennefer, Istredd, and Ciri will all be there. He's sending his daughter on his behalf and trusting her with the task like a good dad :') But also Yennefer is there to keep an eye on Ciri just in case. He will be interested in any information people have for him, though

General plans: Geralt's been away since the start of November, and he's pretty much returned maybe like. 3 or 4 days before all this festive shit kicks off. He'll want to take it easy. I'm interested in forging/developing new CR since this is a good opportunity for it! He's a little easier to talk to when he's relaxed and there's food and beer involved.

ammay's two in desperate need of therapy

[durge]

jill warrick | thorne | death

[glaciare]

Character Name: Jill Warrick
Faction: Thorne

Activities: She'll be participating in most events in each main city, including shopping for gifts! Please help her she's never shopped for gifts before. If anyone is throwing a party she could be convinced to attend, but her dance card is punched. ALSO... she's going to be proposed to and will have absolutely no idea what to do about that beyond saying yes. This woman gave up having any hope of getting married when she was 12 please...... help her.

Events: Jill will be hosting an event of some type specifically for the kids of Thorne -- watch the event space for details -- but if that's something your character would be interested in helping with she'll welcome all help. Furthermore she will be getting involved in some events to participate and help with, specifically regarding the citizens of Thorne b/c that's who she cares about most in the faction. Close CR will be getting gifts, and her castmates ARE going to be invited to a fancy dinner.

The Island: She will be going! She wants to find out more about the cult if possible, and what drove them to do the things they did/find out more about the people who potentially feel likewise in order to perhaps prevent it from getting this far again.

General plans: Jill is the Warden of Ice, so she'll absolutely be in her element this season. If anyone needs a little ice magic for their event (like making it snow or some never-melting ice decorations) she will gladly offer her services for open events only -- this particular brand of magic comes at a great personal cost for herself, so she would be hesitant to use it in a manner that isn't in some way for Thorne's people.

Alucard / Free Cities / Hierophant

[cryptsleeper]

Character Name: Dia
Faction: Alucard

Activities: Al will probably attend the gala of Illumination if asked, although he will prefer to keep it on the downlow. He's happier to be a part of someone's larger entourage and lurk. He'll definitely be in Libertas attending street performances. Otherwise he'll probably spend his time in Nocwich

Events: Al will not be hosting any events himself. Attending will be at the request of very close CR.

The Island: Hi Al is so here.
-Explore everything with an eye towards the ritual workings of the cult.
-He's here to help move remains, as he knows it is not the most enjoyable of tasks. He can carry that emotional weight.
-If anyone wants a second set of hands for anything, Al's willing to help.

General plans: (Anything else!)
-Overall, Al's here to just act as a support for larger ambitions of others. He's fairly neutral about winter holidays.
-He'll have some strong initial reactions to the island being opened, so I'm happy to delve into that as well.
-Personally I'll be available a little bit more so if you want to try and get threads done before your holidays start in earnest, let me know!

[ushiri]

I already got you with Astarion BUT Kyle will be at the island, maybe a good reason to have them catch up after their clandestine agreement the mystery npcs? He'll be focused on recovering identifiable remains and stuff.

jay's stuff and things

[ushiri]

Kyle | Thorne

[ushiri]

Character Name: Kyle
Faction: Thorne

Activities: Kyle will be around Borrel to see the jellies. He's Rank 7 so he may be employing his Disguise Self to avoid attention at times. He'll also be roaming around Oleuni Square to check on crossfaction buddies.

Events: He will not be hosting events but he is happy to help friends set things up if needed.

The Island: He will be going for retrieval. Plans for this are open!

General plans: Kyle will be strangely missing on December 21st!

viktor | free cities

[techmaturgy]

Character Name: Viktor
Faction: Free Cities

Activities:
Viktor possibly has some new inventions to debut, so stay tuned. He’ll probably participate in the Circus of the Sciences with said new invention even though he hates that stuff but secretly he kind of wants to win a contest. Otherwise he’s not much of a party/gala guy but could be persuaded (and may need to make an appearance here or there given his general influence level, rip). Outside of that, he’ll be presenting his new work as its own separate thing and assisting with whatever the Grand Academy of General Science has going on.

Also open to Nocwich stuff as he'll probably be visiting to deliver some gifts to cross-faction friends.

Events:
In addition to his own projects, he’ll be assisting with listening parties for Jaskier’s album in Cadens, Libertas, Aquila, and Nocwich (!!), so he will be found setting up audio equipment in all three locations. Despite the fact that he is a little iffy on the prospect of receiving attention

Less formally, he’ll also be holding a workshop open house in both Cadens and Aquila for the duration of the festivities if you want to swing by his business and look at weird gadgets or maybe ask for something of your own.

If anyone needs any assistance hosting their own events or needs particular equipment or resources, Viktor is happy to provide if asked! Just throw a pitch his way.

The Island:
He’s not going because he doesn’t travel well but he’d absolutely be interested in any relevant findings or just samples of things. If you choose to raze it instead of restore he’s going to be VERY UPSET

General plans:
Going with the flow and inventing some cool stuff. Feel free to hit me up on plurk at whitticus or on discord at whitticus for anything else!

[cryptsleeper]

okay but these two having a friendly discussion about the island's fate could be fun while setting up the audio equipment. Because he's here to help.

claude von riegan | free cities

[godshattering]

Character Name: Claude von Riegan
Faction: Free Cities

Activities: For the sake of organization, breaking this out by place and with some general ideas since there's a lot he'd like to do:

Cadens: teaming up for carriage design! His art skills are a work in progress but if you need someone who will help pull off your vision with great enthusiasm, here's Claude to help do that.

Aquila: The exclusive parties! He'll never say no to any sort of celebration and ones that they're special guests at? Even better. Probably, just don't look too closely at why that might be (or let him do that in the background). He's also not going to miss a chance to dress up!

Libertas: The orphanages are close to Claude's heart and particularly the one in Libertas he's been volunteering and assisting at for over a year now, so he'll also be volunteering to be part of the auction! I'm still thinking about what he might offer, but if there's something specific that would work for CR I'm up to add it to the list. Silly or chaotic requests are always welcome here! Also, if someone wants to bid on something but isn't in a position to or is outbid, in the spirit of being helpful he'd offer them some money to put towards it.

Nocwich: Claude still needs to get his holiday things in order so he'll be shopping for gifts in the Square and would gladly team up with someone else doing the same. He'll also be checking out the performances as usual and can be found in the spa on Very Important Breaks from his tasks. He enjoyed his time on the Arcanis and will be present for the migration to watch while extremely bundled up.

Events: He likely won't be hosting anything but would be happy to attend anything someone asks him to. He's currently rank 5 in influence so if anyone needs someone to help advertise or bring attention to theirs he could help with that! Or at the very least, he likes to talk A Lot so he'd be glad to spread the word through that way. Aside from that, his only real plan here right now is to be part of the models for Jesper and Hilda's fashion event but there's more to come, I'm sure!

The Island: Claude will be going! It's something he feels he has to do, and the need to know as much as they can about what happened, what's left, etc has to be satisfied. Since he didn't see it thanks to escaping through the water tunnel his first curiosity is investigating the surface but thanks to those enchantments offered going underwater is a close second place. He'll have a bow and a sword with him so dealing with monsters is another thing he can do. Recovering bodies will also be something important to him and so when it comes to looking ahead a bit those quests in January will also appeal.

For any of those, he'd like to team up with anyone who was also part of The Pit in investigating if they're going, or if they aren't then he'll gladly pass on information learned should they want to know it without going themselves. Those who either weren't kidnapped or are new to Abraxas since it happened and seeing it for the first time are always welcome to ask him questions (or use this as a handwave of getting that info) since he'll answer them.

When it comes to what happens after the island is purified, his first instinct will be to raze it so there's nothing left to draw anyone back but I'm open to him being convinced otherwise. Beyond that, he'll respect the decision made to restore it if the vote goes that way.

General plans: I definitely want Claude to catch up with existing CR and build new CR through this! I'm uncertain about top leveling just yet pending the log setups, but I'm always happy to either tag into open prompts or write closed starters for whatever we want to do. Looking forward to setting up some plans, and please feel free to ask about anything not mentioned here too!

[ordinar]

I'd love for Claude and Wille to reconnect on the island. Get some closure and all that stuff.

exxie's one lil nugget

[eikonology]

Character Name: Joshua Rosfield
Faction: Thorne

Activities: Joshua's new and still finding his footing, but he had an entire network of spies at home and likes to be very well-informed, and also likes to look harmless and easy to dismiss.. so he'll be attending like ALL the Thorne public events. He'll be at the treelighting, he'll he checking out the jellies, and he'll be ice-skating and attending the meet-and-greet in Nott. I don't know if I'll create TLs for all of these activities bc he's not going to be actively interacting with any important NPCs, but if you want to do a thing with him there, please let me know. He'll also be in Nocwich! I know some folks playing characters in other factions hit his CR meme up (sorry if I haven't gotten back to you, but rest assured I want the CR!!!), so I feel like this would be a good opportunity to smash our Barbies together if you're interested.

Events: He obviously won't be hosting anything, but he'll attend anything his fellow dominants host, probably, and he might jump on other things.. Again, please lmk if you're interested in having Joshua around.. I guess..

The Island: He'll also.. be going to the Island, because he's Nosy and wants to learn more about what happened here. He'll help with body recovery, and will also want to poke his nose into things and take notes.

General plans: Idk I guess my bottom line here is that Joshua will slow down when he's dead and he probably needs his cult back.

[gynvael]

I can slide Geralt Joshua's way in Nocwich if you're interested!

steve rogers | free cities

[assembles]

Character Name: Steve Rogers
Faction: Free Cities

Activities: Steve will spend a good chunk of his time in Libertas, attending the various performances and participating in the auction. He might even contribute a piece of artwork to be auctioned off, and will most likely buy a few pieces as gifts, wanting to support the orphanage as much as he can. If someone wants to convince him to put himself up for auction, please do so, as I think it would be hilarious.

Normally he wouldn't really have much interest in the fancy balls and galas in Aquila, but if he's voted in as a Conclave representative, I think that he could be convinced to go. So that will probably happen, and he'll conduct himself accordingly and wear a nice outfit.

He will probably visit Nocwich and buy some gifts there too!

Events: He won't host, but he'd be happy to attend events put on by others, particularly friends and people he knows from the inn.

The Island: Steve will be going, as he feels that he needs to tie up any loose ends as he was one of the people abducted during that time. He'll want to investigate as much as he can to see if there were any stones they didn't turn over in the chaos of escape.

He will definitely help with recovering all of the remains that he can as well, and will be willing to go through some dangerous situations to recover them.

Once it's been cleared and thoroughly searched, he'll lean toward razing the island in case someone has a good argument for not doing so.

General plans: I think that about covers it! I think he's going to be voted in as Conclave representative at this point, so if you want any threads/interactions to do with that, or want to discuss possible motions (he's probably going to suggest something to do with the minor miners at Farmhill), feel free to reach out.

[techmaturgy]

I want to see steve in a nice outfit

aloy | solvunn

[lightkeeping]

Character Name: Aloy
Faction: Solvunn

Activities:
Not a party person but will certainly lend a hand in all three settlements for solstice activities. She doesn’t really like the attention but has become a little more understanding of various superstitions and rituals so will begrudgingly participate if it makes the locals happy. If you need a partner to help catch a goat, she could be convinced.

She was made for Xeimer’s Plunge she will do it 10 times

Events:
Aloy won’t be hosting anything of her own (having everyone over at her compound was ENOUGH thank you), but depending on what’s around and available, she might poke around. And, of course, she is always available to be dragged into things.

The Island:
Yeah she’s going both for some closure for herself and to make sure nobody gets into trouble. Aloy is a seasoned explorer/investigator/outdoorsperson so she’ll be particularly suited to poking around and digging up whatever is left to find. If you want to get into some danger I am happy to provide her as a partner in crime.

She’ll be choosing to restore the island.

General plans:
Pretty open! You can grab me at whitticus or on discord at whitticus.

[pathologise]

i need adrienne and aloy to finally bump into each other at nocwich!!!!

adrienne peters ★ free cities

[pathologise]

Character Name: adrienne peters
Faction: free cities

Activities:

in cadens adrienne would be willing to help decorate the carriage. she's far from an inventor but would try and be a useful pair of hands? (or first aid if something went wrong). and be thoroughly enthusiastic at what people come up with

in libertas she would volunteer herself for the charity auction (poetry reading/conversation/skill teaching depending on what is oocly preferred for a winner!)

Events: adrienne would attend something but no hosting! she'll 100% get involved in charity-related things, or even attend a party (a dinner at a push).

The Island: adrienne would go to help recover and identify bodies where she could from a pathologist's point of view. she probably wouldn't be allowed to help identify but she'll be there for recovery.

General plans: i'm still very slowly tapping things from my log and looking at the free cities mingle (i've had some big brain bleh lately). i'm also looking at ways of building adrienne'smedical in the community activities (outside of things in the event) if anyone ever would want a little ic patching up/discussion/something.

thancred waters | thorne

[funbreaker]

Character Name: Thancred Waters
Faction: Thorne

Activities: Thancred won't say no to a sleigh ride with some wine in tow. He might attend the Awakening of Magicks, but won't actually do the spell, ~mysterious~. In Borrel, he might try to fulfill some wishes (and could definitely take on a partner for this!). He'll be curious to see the jellyfish as well! He will probably spend the most time in Nott, skating and ice fishing and attending the Feast of the New Dawn. He will probably also speak with Lyle while there.

He will take the chance to go to Nocwich, buy some gifts, and probably revisit the Arcanis.

Events: He isn't likely to host his own, but he'll attend those put on by others!

The Island: He'll be going as he'll want to dig up anything that might have been missed, as he's curious to know if there's stuff that was overlooked when everyone was escaping. He'll also help to recover the remains/effects of those who were lost, and he's pretty good at maneuvering around difficult terrain and is a great swimmer, so he's perfect for this. He'll probably stick with Himeka and Urianger for a lot of it, but I'm also happy to have him team up with others as well!

General plans: I think that's about it, but let me know if there's anything else you might be interested in with him! I'm going to attempt to do an open top level for him.

[cryptsleeper]

I feel like these two very much need to touch base and explore together during island time, especially since they were so heavily involved in the combat way back when.

Sylvain Gautier | Free Cities

[philancer]

Character Name: Sylvain Gautier
Faction: Free Cities

Activities:
- He definitely wants to visit the Arcanis again, especially under much better circumstances now.
- He has a lot of shopping to do in Nocwich, anyone wanna come help him?
- all the festivities might spawn a holiday baking spree, maybe he'll do it at the inn so other Summoned can hop in and help if they're so inclined? Someone tell him that Christmas cookies are a thing.

Events:
- Sylvain will likely get yoinked into helping model of Hilda and Jesper's fashion shows in Aquila, so he'll be around for that and likely at the ball to help them out!
- he loves parties and festivals in general so he'll probably be hopping around to see as much of as many of them as he can
- there's a chance he might put himself up for the charity auction if i can think of what he'd offer for it. >.>

The Island:
- i'm still a little undecided on this, but if Claude chooses to go, he likely will, too.
- he'd probably stick to exploring/searching the surface if he can get away with it, and venture down into the uncollapsed part of the pit of he has to. No one will be able to convince him to go back into the underwater sections, nope, not happening.
- he'd also want to help with recovering the possessions of the fallen for identification

General plans: I'm probably mostly going to be focusing on the festivities for Sylvain this month. If he does some island threads, i'd prefer to keep that with close cr or people he experienced the place with!

[gynvael]

Geralt is not going to the island, but if you wanted Sylvain and Geralt to talk about the upcoming trip/past pit times during baking at the inn maybe? Or the ball? We could do something with that!

Urianger Augurelt ✨ Thorne

[soothsighs]

Character Name: Urianger Augurelt
Faction: Thorne

Activities:

✨ Would really love to pal up with someone for wine and a sleigh ride
✨ Will be attending the Awakening of Magic
✨ I'd love for Urianger to commit to fulfilling someone's wish in Borrel; lemme know if you'd like to plot something out there!
✨ He'll definitely try out the skating, come watch Thorne's Tallest Elf slip and fall flat on his ass
✨ I'd like him to have a date for the Feast of the New Dawn in Nott! If he doesn't end up with one he'll still be there, so also very happy to have him build on or make new CR there as well 8)

Events:

✨ Hosting a Starlight Storytelling in Thorne!

The Island:

✨ Definitely investigating the island
✨ Will likely opt for purifying the island and will assist in any magical dispelling efforts
✨ Extremely reluctant to revisit any flooded or underwater areas; will instead to be on hand to assist as a medic of some kind for anyone who returns to the surface in need of healing!

General plans:

That's it so far, feel free to hit me up here or at horrology if you'd like to plot more!

wilhelm | thorne

[ordinar]

Character Name: Wilhelm
Faction: Thorne

Activities: He'll want to participate in as many festivities as possible! As long as he has someone to tag along with. Ice skating and moon jelly viewing are probably the top two. Come do cute winter things with him. :)

Events: You think this depressed loser knows how to put together a social event of any kind? But you could probably cajole him into going to pretty much anything.

The Island: He's going! With some reluctance, but Lucifer is going to persuade him. He'll help recover bodies and be on the verge of an emotional breakdown the whole time, thanks for asking. Said emotional breakdown might involve lighting things on fire. It's cathartic? He'll for sure vote to raze it, because fuck that place.

General plans: I'm open! :)

[magicalarchaeologist]

Definitely want a Wilhelm/Istredd on the Island please.

sansa stark | thorne

[theladyofwinterfell]

Character Name: Sansa Stark
Faction: Thorne

Activities:

Sansa will look at the shopping because in spite of trying to change everything frivolous about herself, she's been living in lean wartime and she hasn't seen a lot of pretty things lately. She may not buy anything (she hasn't really had a chance to establish herself since she just arrived) but she'll definitely be looking around and meeting people.

She will go to both of the celebrations in Nott and Borrel because she wants to learn more about the culture of Thorne and she will take place in these traditions. It'll be a good time to meet her!

Sansa will also be going to Nocwich both times since the only other person from Westeros is from Solvunn so it's a good time to meet her there if you're not from Thorne!

Events:

Honestly, I'm sending Sansa everywhere but the Island and she'll not be hosting any events since she just arrived. If you're interested in her coming to a player event, let me know, but I'll be reading through those myself to see if any of the open ones will tickle her fancy.

The Island: Sansa will not be going.

General plans:

I'm out of town from 12/20 to 12/27 so I'll be slow during that time but otherwise I'm looking forward to everything! If you want to hash out further details, you can PP me at tessituras.

[glaciare]

i kept meaning to tag sansa on the mingle log (and still can, if you'd like a late tag-in) but i think the two of them would have some very interesting cr! jill's originally from a very cold country and was a political hostage at the age of six, so she understands court behavior/expectations well!

jill will be bouncing around most of thorne, too, so they can run into each other easily!

wanda maximoff • solvunn

[carmesi]

Character Name: wanda maximoff
Faction: solvunn

Activities: wanda will be happy to participate in most of the activities. after being in solvunn for almost two years, she's grown extremely fond of the place and its locals, and would be loathe to let any of them down by not participating. she'll definitely be participating in the potlucks and going about lighting candles. in the secondary settlement, she is going to enjoy witnessing people trying to catch the goat of all tidings, but might not otherwise participate in this herself other than maybe using her magic to help catch said goat. i'd love for her to have a reason to say 'fuck it' and take a plunge. maybe 'inspiration' can give her the courage to not be so introverted and just go for it.

likewise, there will be gift giving from her behalf, so any close cr should expect something... lmk if there's anything in specific your character might have mentioned them wanting something and she may (or may not) have transmuted it with her magic. otherwise, you can also ask to be surprised and i'll come up with something personalized. ❤ this also includes cross-faction cr! as she'll definitely be going to nocwich to meet people. i'm open to her hopping onto the arcanis for more cross-faction cr prompts.

Events: wanda as of recently changed her horizon so it's joint with matt's. they "moved in" etcetc... so trace and i wanted to have them host a house-warming kind of get-together for their close cr and for any usual visitors of wanda's domain to now know it's... different... it doesn't have to just be super close cr though! it could be open to people who happen to wander in. it'll be full-on white christmas wonderland in new york vibes.

The Island: yep! i'm open to doing pretty much whatever is appealing when the event drops regarding the island, from dealing with the monsters to investigating. the underwater sounds like fun...

General plans: open for pretty much anything. coming out of a rut and wanting to throw wanda more actively @ situations and characters.

[ordinar]

I feel terrible that I dropped the ball on our last thread. :( I'd love for Wanda and Wille to reconnect, either over holiday festivities in Nocwich or investigating the island? He'll have A Lot of Feelings there and all of them are bad.

Lena | Ciri & Rhy

[londonbound]

I do most of my plotting and RP chatting on plurk at belleteyn! Please feel free to add me if you like. :)

Cirilla of Cintra | The Witcher 3 | The Devil

[wiedzminka]

Character Name: Ciri
Faction: Free Cities

Activities:
+ CADENS: Ciri could be roped into decorating a carriage, no promises on how good the decorations are... do you want animal skins and mounted monster heads on your carriage? how about a bunch of knives? no?!!
+ AQUILA: Ciri might just agree to be a model for Jesper and Hilda's fashion event...!
+ LIBERTAS: she's gonna be there to support Jaskier! I don't think she knows what a charity auction is, so it would just be extremely funny if she accidentally (tipsy bad decisions?) got auctioned off for something. Probably How To Sharpen Your Knife 101, or how to skin a deer, or maybe even self defense lessons?? Conversely she could buy someone else!!
+ NOCWICH: hanging out on the Arcanis and watching the cool fish again. that was fun.

Events: just participating in Hilda and Jesper's event!

The Island:
YEP IT'S ISLAND TIME!!!
+ exploring, especially the pit. she wants to check on the shrines...
+ fighting animals/monsters and maybe rescuing your character from them??
+ seriously, what happened to that giant pillar-leg monster........ oops

General plans: idk, come build a snowman or have a snowball fight with Ciri in Nocwich. she misses snow.

Harley Quinn ❖ DCEU ❖ Free Cities ❖ Wheel of Fortune

[krazed]

Character Name: Harley Quinn
Faction: Free Cities

Activities: Harley will be taking part in the vast majority of this! She's bound to be just about anywhere there's action taking place or something interesting going on and given that she's new and clueless about the way it all works she'll be diving right in and skipping past the whole "get your toes wet," type of scenario. Sink or swim baby!

❖ She may try to pick pocket people shopping for their holiday gifts. She's fine with being caught, even berated, but will disappear before someone tries to turn her into authorities.
❖ Harley is open to put together a carriage or go on a carriage-ride with any other summoned. It's dreamy and interesting. She'll be all for it.
❖ Harley will be attending the gala abnd will gladly allow herself to be dolled up for it. like a Barbie! while there she will dish, flirt, and dance.
❖ In Libertas Harley will watch the shows on the outdoor stages and put on a performance of her own of aerial silk work when it comes time she'll auction herself off for lessons in the aerial arts and for knife throwing.
❖ For her inspiration work she'll be influenced to spill some of her own guilt with regards to her past looking for some reassurance for her get-out-of-jail free card right into the Free Cities.
❖ Her influence is null so she's likely not to get much attention either way and it works for her because too much attention is a burden.

Events: Harley will want to attend any and all events taking place in the Free Cities and in Nochwich that are player thrown, provided there's an open-invite system and maybe even if there isn't. Party crasher?

Nochwich:

❖ Harley will be a happy purveyor of the performances in Oleuni Square and will chatter to anyone who is nearby about how interesting something is from superficial to complex.
❖ Window Shopping is always a must and Harley will enjoy her time inspecting baubles and cracking jokes at the expense of the locals, but in good nature, of course.
❖ The Arcanis is right up her alley and she will be gambling, spending a lot of time in the tavern and at the artistic expression hall. When it comes to the migration Harley will be bundled up with some cider enthralled and enamored with all the sea-dwelling creatures.

The Island:

❖ Dealing with monsters is a great way to help her blow off steam so she'll hop right into handle business and team up with whoever is willing.
❖ Recovering Bodies is going to be something she'll sign up for after the Corto Maltese debacle. She got over her fear of water/swimming during all that and will gladly take the potion and drag lifeless bodies back up for the loved ones they left behind. Happy to team up for this or for someone to just come across Harley trying to unearth anyone / anything left behind.

General plans: This is a great opportunity to drum up and establish CR so come at me! I want all of it: the awkward, amazing, and antagonistic. Less go.

[restingstitchface]

Crane is putting together a memorial walk for locals who lost their loved ones! I think this matches nicely with her being inspired to spill some of her own guilt about her past? Crane is probably an interesting person to share that with given his expertise and own history. It will kick off their CR nicely! It's also an open event so if she wants to crash that's all good.