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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2017-03-17 02:58 pm

⇨ HOME AGAIN

Who: Anyone!
When: Day 68 - Day 72
Where: Carnival grounds.
What: Everyone makes it back to the carnival after their adventure in hell. The Ringmaster makes a new lake to celebrate, apparently.
Warnings: A notable absence of torture.

TO HELL AND BACK

The rescuers and the liberated captives will emerge from the portal like bats out of hell. Much like their previous return, this arrival will be met with a flurry of medical activity as everyone gets their injuries seen to, particularly those that had been held prisoner within Morningstar's hell fortress. It will still be night when they arrive, and the rest of Day 68 will be clouded over completely, for the benefit of the new vampires as they get settled in. After the immediate panic is dealt with, the Ringmaster will disappear into the forest until the morning of Day 69. It will be raining off and on during her absence.

► RECOVERY: Unlike the last time, the Ringmaster will be supplying the carnival workers with some healing potions from her private hoard, given that most of the healers are already wounded or spent. Damage caused by iron poisoning will not be cured by healing magic or healing items though, unfortunately, and those who have spent a lot of time in contact with iron will take at least a week to fully recover. However, regular healing remedies like bandages and herbs may help speed things along if the patient is suited to them.

► A BRAND NEW LAKE: On the morning of Day 69, the Ringmaster will return the forest to announce that she's built a new lake into the carnival grounds, only a short trail's distance from the backyard. Unlike most of the forest, this area won't just lead you in circles when explored, meaning that it can actually be modified and developed as the workers see fit. The water is always clean and just the right temperature for swimming, though it gets a bit cooler the deeper you swim. At the far side of the lake, there is a warm, stone pathway leading up the side of the mountain, that will eventually take you to some bangin' hot springs. Brought to you mostly because the Ringmaster doesn't know how to say sorry with actual words. At least it gives you something to play with while you try to shake off the trauma.

► FRUITS OF VICTORY: On Day 70, all the workers who came to hell for the rescue mission will be given a gift from the Ringmaster. Each of them will receive a bright green, glowing seed, about the size of your thumbnail. She will tell you that, when planted, the seeds will swiftly grow into a small citrus tree, which will grow fruits with regenerative properties. More details about these plants will be written up in a separate post, but for now your characters can ogle them and decide if they are going to plant them or not.

► TAKE ME TO CHURCH: Staring on Day 71, the Ringmaster will be starting to work on removing the vampirism from those infected with it, which apparently involves a lot of... meditation? She will take the newbie vampires out into a shady area of the forest and encourage them to look inside themselves and attempt to separate themselves spiritually from their demonic beasts. How well you character masters her teachings over time will determine whether or not she is ultimately capable of stripping out your demon soul and returning you to life. Of course, not all demons are made equal, and some will be more difficult to separate than others...
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-03-22 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, it's hard to get the texture on those right," he muses. "The time I tried it, they were more like hockey pucks than light fluffy cakes..."

Rin peeks at the book, blinking confusedly at the color. Red bean paste? ... Beets?

"Ah... I'm not sure, actually? Can they even eat normal food the way they are? And uh... I'm... not so sure about baking with... blood. I think it would get all...." he trails off and waves his hands vaguely.
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[personal profile] cuckooed 2017-03-22 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"I will admit that I have experience cooking with it." Koel can't help but smile. "That part, at least, is not the problem. I'm more interested in ensuring that I am giving those who have been turned a good meal, like I would any other worker."
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-03-22 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"E...eh? You do?"

This sweet old grandma looking lady? Rin is a little pale at the thought.

But... making sure that everyone got fed well, regardless of their diet, was a really nice thought, and Rin thinks on it a bit.

"Well, we'll need more than sweets, too. What else can you make out of blood?"
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[personal profile] cuckooed 2017-03-22 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh yes. Even before I arrived here, I was well aware of vampires. More than well aware."

If you got her drift.

"There are many foods that could be made, and passed off as normal to outsiders." She motioned to the books. "Cuisines from different countries and times. And here, different dimensions. I've even found a few alcoholic drinks."
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-03-22 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I... I see..."

He doesn't see. He's not the brightest bulb in the box. One day he'll realize that Koel is, indeed, a vampire, though of a different sort than those they just rescued. Today is not that day.

"Drinks?! That's just... I mean it's crazy! Blood has such a strong metallic flavor!"
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[personal profile] cuckooed 2017-03-22 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"You'd be quite surprised," Koel replied smoothly. "The tastebuds of a vampire aren't quite what a human's is, after all. The blood's taste is hardly a problem."
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-03-23 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Mmmmmm..." Rin frowns, moving to perch on the stool instead of sitting like a normal human being. He seems to be weighing the idea in his mind. "Well, I can't say I've ever cooked with blood, but I'm willing to try anything once!"
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[personal profile] cuckooed 2017-03-23 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
"I admit having an advantage with the magic given to me from my service here." Well, at least Rin seems interested. "But if you are interested in learning a few tricks, I'm certainly able to help you, if you wish."
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-03-23 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
A friendly tail wag from Rin and a smile! "I'm always looking to get better at cooking! It's like... definitely one of my favorite things to do."
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[personal profile] cuckooed 2017-03-23 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"I can certainly teach you." Ah, excellent! "Not right now, I'm still recovering. But soon enough, I'll let you in on a few old cooking secrets."
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[personal profile] flashover 2017-04-04 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Dude, awesome! Like no offense meant but no one knows how to cook better than granny-types! Or so I hear. I don't really have grandparents." Another little tail wiggle, then Rin holds out his hand for a shake. "By the way, I think in all the craziness I never really got to introduce myself! I'm Okumura Rin, the newest line cook around these parts."