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

[abraxasmods]

The seal is non-magical. The envelope contains two things:

1. A shiny powder that will make anyone caught in its cloud glitter very brightly for the next little while. You're welcome to choose how long you want it to last!

2. A collection of little notes and drawings addressed to Miss Cassia or Auntie Cassia, the woman to whom the empty dressing room belongs. The drawings are childlike, and contain imagery and depictions of the Nether: dragons, volcanic scenery, and Draconae children themselves playing. They wish her luck on her upcoming Epulum performance this year.

Between the painting on the wall and these notes, one can surmise the Drowning Maiden this year and the previous years was a Draconum woman named Cassia. Depending on what information they already know, they can either return to where the parade broke down to see if they can find Cassia OR if they've already seen the Drowning Woman during this year's parade, they would know that the woman who took the role this year is Ikorran, not Draconae like the letters suggest it would be - so someone has clearly taken Cassia's place.

[familysucks]

- We're going with them being aware that Cassia did not play the part of the Drowning Woman this year. If they head back that way, would there be anyone lingering in the area of the parade that they might overhear make mention of Cassia?

- Can they make out the names of the children who sent the letters, particularly the one(s) calling her Auntie Cassia?

- If they'd like to approach one of the witnesses to ask about Cassia, is it best to make a new thread under that witness?

[abraxasmods]

1. They'll hear some mentions of Cassia, but more significantly, the Ikorran performer who took over the role of the Drowning Maiden or Drowning Woman is mysteriously absent. No one has seen her since early in the night shortly after the parade broke down and her float fell apart. A few are looking for her. They're concerned for her wellbeing since she was so upset about the failed show.

2. Yes, their names would be similar to other Draconae names, simple and without a family name attached.

3. Yes, please choose which Witness you'd like to question about Cassia! Retha currently has the most logical connection to her given the dressing room and her role as a performer, but you're welcome to try the others, too.