⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 2

[ringleaders]

Who: Anyone, anywhere in Portland.
When: October 7st - 14th, 2017
Where: Portland area, in the new reality.
What: The week begins as the time of the Animal Fair finally arrives! Meanwhile, the truth of this reality starts to be revealed, and forces both human and celestial alike attempt to take advantage of a rare opportunity.
Warnings: Individually marked!

BY ANY OTHER NAME↴ Tensions thicken as various supernaturally forces react to the events of the previous week. Something critical is afoot, and it's only a matter of time before things start coming to a head. It's time to find out more about what's happened to this world, and what will happen in its future. ► A NIGHT AT THE FAIR: From the night of the 7th to the morning of the 8th, the Animal Fair is officially in town. There is a top level down below with more information, though you can also RP content from this elsewhere if you wish. The host, who is very likely something called a Wyld Fae (if you discovered that ICly), will be present, but they will only be appearing to you of their own accord and attempting to track them down by force will be ineffective. Just kick back and relax! Fairs are supposed to be fun. ► THORNS IN YOUR SIDE: Culminating in a full fledged attack against the Sanctuary, it would seem that The Rose Queen is declaring war on the changeling population of Portland. Though the vicious attack of thorns against the safe house was eventually stopped, it wasn't without damage, and the black roses that caused it are still popping up around the city and threatening the places where homeless and lost changelings would be likely to congregate. It's obvious now that this is a serious threat - will it ever stop without an intervention? ► HELL ON EARTH: As Anath's march draws near, the first waves of her demons will be entering the city. Primarily acting as scouts and foot soldiers, these demons will be attempting to secure loyalty from the local demon populace, as well as taking out any angels they can manage to catch. It's a level of aggressiveness against heaven's forces that hasn't been seen for years, and it's a foreboding hint of things to come. These demons can be NPCed by anyone, and will mostly be thugs or manipulators who don't know much about Anath's plans but do know that you need to join their side. They are also rowdier than most of the demons in Portland, and are a threat to the innocent mortal populace as well, if they decide to try to get their kicks here. ► THE WIZARD POLICE: The Enlightenment Council seems to have demanded control of the local Circle chapter, and now backup has arrived. These mages are being sent out into the city as if they are a police force, and will be attempting to demand control of various common supernatural areas, as well as questioning community members that they run into. Whatever is going on, it seems to have resulted in the Council instituting what is essentially martial law... of course, not everyone sees any need to heed their demands. If you are a demon, warlock, or other rogue element, expect to be harassed or even attacked by them. These character can be NPCed, and if you need additional information you can ask the mods.

Comments

[spaghettimonster]

[The fair is still beautiful and wild, the food mesmerizing and tempting... But he knows better than to eat anything. So it's with fortunate timing that the dangerous but intense Psi shows up and begins offering a thorough distraction.]

Holy-- none of the posters mentioned this!

[You have an audience of at least one intriguied person watching the show. Unfortunately, Papyrus is definitely not a fae; if anything, he's got demonic connections.]

[dorkypantsuit]

[That's just fine, because if Papyrus is any good at seeing through glamours he'll notice this guy is demon through and through. Papyrus' comment gets his attention, and once he notices he has an audience he starts to shake his hips as though he's about to do some kind of strip tease.]

Hey Cutie. Like what ya see?

[spaghettimonster]

[Not yet, not yet. Maybe if Psi does something with his powers. For now Papyrus is struggling not to drop his jaw.]

I'm dazzled! And yet, a little frightened? If you hadn't called out in search of fae... I'd be sure you were one!

[dorkypantsuit]

[He laughs as he drops his shirt on the ground, hands moving to his jeans instead.]

You don't need magic to look this enchanting.

[But if you think he looks good now. He actually starts unbuttoning his pants as he talks, as though disrobing in the middle of a crowded clearing were the most natural thing in the world.]

The desire you're feeling right now is one hundred percent real.

[spaghettimonster]

[Crowded with animals and a few people. Maybe a few dozen, mostly adults. When in supernatural Rome, it's fine to do as the Romans do. Not all fae are infamous for their lax modesty standards, but there's more than enough stories and ancient stereotypes.

All in all, this is probably fine.]

Oh, well. If I won't be carried away to be someone's mortal lover...!

[Fishing for info, commence. Are they both mortals here, or...?]

[dorkypantsuit]

If I do carry you away I promise to let you go in the morning.

[And then he gives Papyrus a wink.]

Though you might not want to.

[He can be killed, but he's definitely not a normal mortal. Whether that's clear or not from his response though.]