⇨ HOME AGAIN

[ringleaders]

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...

Comments

Pretty much yep XD

[thevictoriandetective]

Sora wasn't fooling Sherlock Holmes, most certainly.

But Sherlock wasn't going to call him out on it, of course. Sora was clearly trying so very hard. And he could only imagine what actually being a vampire must have done to him. And what he'd done, perhaps even killed.

He was just a kid.

Sherlock's hatred for Xabat burned brighter, coiling in his stomach and making him want to lash out at something, anything, to just destroy to get rid of this awful emotion. He settled for clenching his fists underwater and shaking slightly. He was used to suppressing his emotions, but he'd also learned to accept them as well.

He hoped Xabat suffered horribly before he died.

Another fake smile. "Well. You won't need that silly umbrella for much longer then, and you can enjoy this place," he nodded towards the lake. His voice was artificially bright and cheery.

[destiny_key]

"Yeah!" Sora chirps in reply, relieved for the change in subject. "I wanna go swimming as soon as I can. And the umbrella keeps almost flying away."

Sora's smile widens, showing off his fangs. At least Sherlock seems cool with everything.

[thevictoriandetective]

"That's the spirit," Sherlock said, trying to match his enthusiasm. "You'll be swimming in no time. The lake looks quite inviting."

He patted the edge of the rocks he was leaning on. "And these hot springs are good for relaxation."

Definitely good to change the subject.