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 botanist will be curious about Alucard's retractable fangs since Ikorran vampires cannot retract theirs.

He will show Alucard a few options, though the first thing he asks is what Alucard can afford. There are some extremely rare herbs that are beyond the common cook, but he's aware some of the Summoned are known to have a bit of wealth themselves.

Being from the Free Cities, Alucard may lie to him about how much money he possesses. Their reputation is as such that the botanist would've heard that Free Cities Summoned in particular like to spend.

[cryptsleeper]

Alucard will happily explain that it's natural for vampires back home, and be surprised that the retractable angle isn't true here before observing that he's found that Ikorr's vampires differ in quite a few surprising (but delightful) ways.

His response about spending will be that he's willing to explore the price points so he can have a range of culinary options, adding that even if he can't afford the most expensive of the herbs right now, he'll at least know what to save up for in the future. Buuuut he'll hint he is towards the upper end of spending and shamelessly drop being an in demand architect. Just to get himself to where he needs to be.

[abraxasmods]

The vampire concedes that's a convenient feature. He asks Alucard to show him again out of sincere interest.

Alucard receives a variety of herbs to look at. The botanist only has small amounts on him since he hasn't brought his entire stock to this one night. Most of what he was expecting to sell were flowers, not culinary herbs, though he's quite pleased Alucard's expressed interest.

Sampling each one, Alucard will recognize some. They're used in a variety of foods and wines across Ikorr. Ones that are lower cost will be used more commonly. If Alucard attended the Nightbloom party the summer that Nocwich opened and recalls those flavors, he would be able to place the more expensive herbs, too. These are used in higher end dishes.

The botanist explains he can't sell Alucard any large batches right now, but he's been petitioning the Ikorran Pact to open a stall in Oleuni Square. If he makes it there, or if Ikorr decides to open its doors fully, he would like to see Alucard again.

[cryptsleeper]

Alucard is absolutely happy to do so. And offer to illustrate what the skull looks like in order to allow such a feature. thanks, belmont hold and your various vampire skulls!

In tasting through all of the herbs, ALucard will rattle off what dishes he recalls them being used in, trying to nail down natural pairings such as dairy, certain meats, and so on, asking about substitutions, especially with regards to higher end herbs. He'll admit to having tasted a few tonight that were wholly new.

He'll absolutely understand that the stock is what it is and that there was no reason to anticipate an amateur but enthusiastic cook in this sort of environment. Speaking of Oleuni Square though, he pauses because he's heard that not everyone is quite on board. In doing so, he'll offer an out to the botanist to not be overheard discussing such things on a night of celebration, but admit that he doesn't understand the resistance. If Ikorr is overall closed to outsiders, isn't the chance to trade with the other territories worth it?

If nothing else, he'll offer to keep in touch with the botanist through mail if possible. And to loop in his business partner who is very much a plant person.

[abraxasmods]

The botanist agrees with Alucard that he sees nothing wrong with Oleuni Square even though he's one of the businesses whose applications have been denied in the past. He understands Ikorr's desires to promote smaller businesses and doesn't have any concerns about this himself, but others don't feel the same. They believe that their commercial success means they should have priority in the Square, and are unhappy that the Ikorran Pact gets to dictate who's allowed to be in the Square.

[cryptsleeper]

Alucard will nod and admit he understands why there might be ruffled feathers by those already used to commercial success wanting the same trade space in the Square with other, smaller start ups. He'll admit that he hopes it'll encourage Ikorr to open their gates a bit more, but that it is a very biased thought as he wants to continue to learn more about how vampires here are compared to those back home.

He'll likewise acknowledge that he has perhaps monopolized the botanist's time, but that is is so very grateful to have learned even a fraction of Ikorr's rich cultural heritage. As he pays for a few of the samples, he'll include an address card for his and Jaskier's business office, and a note on the back about where he can usually be found when the Square is open. If the botanist is willing to meet up, or just exchange letters, Alucard will readily express his gratitude. He feels like he's made a real connection tonight.

[abraxasmods]

The botanist says he hopes so, too, and thinks the peace between Ikorr and Luna is a good thing. He hopes the other business owners come around and adapt instead of finding fault with the situation. He worries the controversy will harm all of them in the long run.

He gives a card in return and will be happy to meet if the opportunity arises.