EVENT #17: EPULUM - COORDINATION POST

[abraxasmods]

Event #17 - Coordination

OOC Plotting Post ⦁ IC Event Log ⦁ Nocwich

This post is for coordination while the event is ongoing, to prevent the IC Event Log from being overrun by OOC mod and player communications. The comments section will contain applicable comments and forms for you to reply to as needed.

Use this post to:

◎ Contact the mods
◎ Submit your suspected culprit
◎ Investigate the crime or track ongoing investigations
◎ Submit noticeable actions
◎ Write rapid IC exchanges

Available Forms

For details on each form, see the sections below.
Be sure to reply under the applicable category as required.

Mod Communications

If you have any questions about the limits or scope of what you can do before you formalize it in an investigation, you can go over the details with us here. You can also submit the suspect to Celeste under the appropriate heading. Submitting the name of the suspect is not required to complete the mystery, but doing so may contribute to whether the suspect is caught or escapes.

If you have questions about non-investigative aspects of the event, see the Questions thread on the OOC Plotting Post.

Contact Us

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Submission:</b> (Describe your question OR write the name of the Witness your character will accuse as the suspect)

Investigations

To leave opportunities for others, please limit the scope of your actions per submission. For example, if you'd like to test a key, you must specify a narrow set of locks in a particular section. Additionally, while there are no strict limits on how many investigations you can be involved in, we do ask that you try to stagger them a little to help us keep pace.

You can investigate something multiple times as long as it makes sense for your character to try again. This includes following up with witnesses if characters learn new information. To investigate, fill out the form, then comment under the item you're investigating.

Investigate a witness, scene, or evidence

<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Other characters involved:</b> <b>Witness/Scene/Evidence:</b> (What is the witness, scene, or evidence your character is exploring?) <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> (If applicable. Linking a thread is NOT required, but can help us tailor our responses) <b>Notes:</b> (Anything else)

IC Exchanges

Use this option if you have an interaction you'd like to play out, but setting up a standard IC thread would be impracticable. For example, if your character wants to speak to several people about a piece of evidence, you might want to do an IC exchange. IC exchanges can take place in the real world or the Horizon.

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)

Notable Actions

Submit any 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.)

Comments

[oversight]

Player Name: Karen
Character Name: John Blake
Other characters involved: N/A

Witness/Scene/Evidence: Marcellus Ver's Vault
Action: After hearing about the on-going investigation from Dean Winchester, and catching Castiel's message to the Summoned, Blake has been using his presence as an honored guest (his Arcana is the Tower) to mingle closely with anyone lingering nearby to the vault. If he receives no resistance to his presence (as a Summoned with no influence), he will attempt to enter the vault with the appropriate escorts, if necessary. He will explain that investigation is his expertise and he doesn't intend to alter or displace any items within the vault during his search of the location.

Thread: N/A
Notes: He's taken part in some of the festivities but has not made a scene. Those celebrating his Arcana have been generous and kind, and in return Blake has been notably gracious, albeit overwhelmed by the attention, as evidenced by his array of decorations and gifts. He has partaken in some of the food, so he's technically under the influence.

Additionally, he does have the ability to "leach/leech" emotions. I'm not sure if it's relevant here, but if there's anyone around experiencing any particularly strong emotions, it could be something that could effect Blake (as well as the other person/s).

[theidlemaiden]

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬?

to all summoned but mostly so kyle can be Alerted

[cointosser]

I am very close, my friends. My regret that none other of you shall be able to sample such a rare vintage.

However, I could earnestly use company. You know, in case I nearly blow up again, or Marcellus decides he'd like to wear my skin.

[cointosser]

You have to admit, it was quite the new opportunity. And you know I can't say no to those!

Also, I was drunk.

He seems... well, not nice, and Istredd was quite firm about the fact he isn't nice, but he's sort of funny, and not bad on the eyes. He has these little handsome lines around his mouth, you know... very stately.

[durge]

That's right. Can't imagine why it was kept there, but it seemed to be for safe keeping. Pity about the leech.

[cointosser]

Not for long.

[cointosser]

You're certainly telling me. The pictographs, this seed situation, thievery, the fake skulls, the spaghettified rabbit, a woman's disappearance... this all reeks of some sort of, delightfully fun-loving god with slightly nefarious tendencies.

[cointosser]

Jaskier will happily take that offer, owing it all to Marcellus's generous nature -- and the generous nature of those naturally drawn to cuisine, he finds.

Jaskier makes no attempt to interfere, and lets him pour it, as clearly he should know how.

He also sends out an SOS to the Summoned.

Kyle will be the one answering it, and will be attempting to Grey Space himself to where Marcellus and Jaskier are, or at least nearby, and will be knocking over bottles (or whatever makes sense for where this takes place) to cause a distraction as Jaskier is handed his sample.

He will then allow his raven a quick sip from the glass and order it to hold the wine as he takes a sip of the rest -- or pretends to, if there's not enough -- and offers to help pick up whatever has been knocked over, all while complimenting him on its flavour. The raven will fly off, "startled" by the commotion.

[ushiri]

I can keep close and hidden, in case there's trouble.

Or if he bolts.

[ And if there's an actual threat, he can dispatch it. ]

[cointosser]

That's very ominous and a bit creepy, if I'm being honest, but I'll take it at this point. It sounds quite helpful!

And I will absolutely not help you, er, grab him. I'm not attempting to make an enemy of anyone, and also I'm very uncoordinated and unhelpful in any physical terms.

[cointosser]

Oh, you don't get to have an opinion about this, Ser Maggot Man.

[cointosser]

Gods' sake, have you not heard of hand soap?

I'm still going to put that man under. I have him to blame for other things.

[ushiri]

That's fine. I'll handle that part if it happens.

[ No comment on being creepy. ]

[thedevilwhorose]

[cointosser]

Wonderful news! Jaskier will offer his aid, if he can give it, as he has some mild healing magic himself, but he can also produce a food that will purify any toxicants in one's system. He would be glad to offer this to Retha to take to Cassia, or he can present them himself.

Considering they're speaking of Cassia and Umber, he will take assumption that this does have to do with the cracked tank and its sabotage. The raven will question if Firewing knows who, or what, broke the tank.

[cointosser]

[unwings]

Got it! I've put it up on the ic interactions, and we'll put in a submission on the vault header - thank you!

[cryptsleeper]

...Then I would have been sick.

[he didn't think it through okay]

[cryptsleeper]

Again: absolutely everyone else is making this into a bigger deal than it is.

Very well.

[cryptsleeper]

Obliged, thank you.

[look one day he'll figure out who said that and want to curl up in on himself but today's not that day, he will accept all defenses of Lik The Florr]

[cryptsleeper]

Player Name: Dia
Character Name: Alucard
Other characters involved: Geralt; Clive

Witness/Scene/Evidence: Marcellus Ver's vault
Action: - All three will simply want to see what is in there
- Geralt and Clive will have an eye out for the botanist's missing notebook
-Alucard will also be curious if there are any personal notebooks, memos, or records that contain information regarding the Dusk Wine. He has a deep suspicion that Marcy's adding his own blood to the mixture.
Thread: following the announcement that it's open for investigation, Clive, Geralt, and Al are going to take a look

[magicalarchaeologist]

I have not seen a god in the pantheon that seems right for this. I wonder if it may be more tied to Ikorr and the artifact itself.

[divinityfrompain]

If you could get it, that would be amazing!

[parce]

it's impossible for him to not ask about that so he presses on who 'everyone' is that might not want that.

it seems mportant to know since he himself is a summoned and many people he cares about are as well.

[gynvael]