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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2017-06-19 10:10 am

⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 2

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.
moonfang: (let's have some real fun!)

HELL ON EARTH - OTA with several prompts!

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-06-27 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Zangetsu may have exactly zero of Marmaroth's memories, but luckily for him, his alternate self kept a very detailed diary. He kept all his receipts. Actually, he was kind of a packrat. The apartment was spotless, sure. But that didn't mean the weird angel didn't keep everything. He just kept it super organized. The journal was probably the oddest, though. He kept records of his meetings, what he drinks, who he sees -- and had apparently been doing this for a long time, judging by the backlog of filled journals Zangetsu has found.

For the sake of... whatever counted for normalcy in this place, and to try and find the Ringmaster and find out what in nine hells is going on here, Zangetsu takes up Marmaroth's routine. Mostly involving the CAT CAFE and CROSSROADS.

A] At the cat cafe... he's... well. Playing with the cats. Most of the normal patrons are staring at him because this is NOT what Marms usually does. He sits there, stoic, and sometimes pets the cats. But no. Zangetsu is all about these furry assholes and he can usually be found with a smile fit to split his face. ... Isn't he supposed to be doing actual recon?

B] At Crossroads, he's more likely to actually snoop around. Get drunk, yes, because that's Marmaroth's second favorite activity after smiting, but also asking around if anyone had heard about a "Ringmaster" or other strange happenings in Portland.

C] But his favorite new occurrence, by far, is these trouble-making demons that have started showing up. He's supposed to be an angel, right? And angels and demons are not friends. Angels are supposed to smite demons! So smite demons he does, all over town. Whether they've got a mortal, a fellow angel, a demon, or whoever cornered, Zangetsu is there with a disturbing smile and a bright blade made of light in his hand. Above his head is a glowing halo seeming to drip pure light upwards, and two pairs of brilliant wings with black and gold eyes, constantly rolling to and fro.

"Need a hand?"

insidescoop: credit - haptisms @ lj (>3>)

A-team!!

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-06-30 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Cats are cute. Cats are Super Duper Cute. And the Cat Cafe over all is a good place for her to set up laptop and.... Slowly...peer over every now and then because what IS 'Marmaroth' doing, she might not know the guy personally but this is just bizarre.

Aslla Piscu for his part, merely stares from the shadow. People acting not like themselves isn't a good sign.

It tells him they might have another 'Shima' case, and with everything else going on, he's not in the mood.
]
moonfang: (sneer)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-06-30 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[cats ARE cute and zangetsu will fight anyone who says otherwise. He adores them, from their fierce fangs to their precious little claws. Claws! In sheaths! So they're always sharp and ready to kill! What brilliance!

so... yes. This is a grown-ass man with long white hair in a ponytail and golden eyes, lying with his back on the floor of the cafe and swinging a teaser toy back and forth
]

Hahaha! yeah! Follow those instincts, Tinkerbell, you're a natural born killer!!

[her name was sort of unfortunate, but he could see it in her eyes. She was a fierce predator.

While he's doing that, though, he catches Carly looking at him... and senses something within her shadow. He felt like he was blinded here, being unable to sense every soul around him. But demons, at least... he could tell when they were lurking around
]

Can I help you.
insidescoop: (GIMME A SEC I SWEAR)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-06-30 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
HEH!? [Yipe! She quickly jumps from where she was staring, and immediately does the best thing that comes to mind.

She Lies.
] I-I was just looking at the cat..!!

[The shadow chuckles.]
moonfang: (almost human)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-07-04 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh huh. Sure you were. Your friend there looking at the cat, too?

[Zangetsu looks directly at the shadow, eyes flashing]
fortuneglass: (=A= ...)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2017-07-05 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[She stiffens quite quickly, before hissing.] I don't control where he looks! And I'm not starting a fight in here either..! [She adds dangerously, the shadow merely rolling his eyes before chuckling.]
moonfang: (blood)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-07-22 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh huh. Well then. What are you lookin at? Me, right? Why? Ya recognize me or something?
insidescoop: (MMMMMM...)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-07-22 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Definitely not..!!!

[She's pretty sure she's never seen you EVER!!] And you better not say you recognize me either!!
moonfang: (oh REALLY?)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-07-25 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Hahah! I don't! [He brings one of the cats into his lap and pets it with a mild grin] You heard of anything like a carnival, sweetheart?
insidescoop: (MMMMMM...)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-07-25 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Errrrrrrrrrrr...She frowns.] ...I don't think Portland has one coming up.... [The woman mutters, blinking confusedly.]

Why are you even asking..?
moonfang: (smug smile!)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-07-26 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[he frowns. She genuinely doesn't seem to have a clue -- not even the a hint of recognition] Damn. Thought I was getting good at this. [he shakes his head] Never mind, then. [Zangetsu forms a ball of reddish light in his hand, threatening the creature in Carly's shadow] What about you?
insidescoop: (MMMMMM...)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-07-26 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorry Zan! Her memories are coming after a ~murder~.

The shadow however seems to squint.
] As my host is, so am I, [He hisses, his partner growing white as the ball forms in the meantime.]

H-Hey..! This is public space..!! [THEY'LL BE KICKED OUT-]

There are no carnivals to speak of...at the moment...
moonfang: (blah blah blah)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-07-26 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[GOD CARLY YOU"RE MAKING HIM LOOK LIKE A CRAZY ASSHOLE.

Not hard to do, to be fair, but come on
]

Hm.

[he chooses not to vaporize the demon and dispels the ball of light]

At the moment? You don't mean that stupid Animal Fair thing, do you?
insidescoop: (MMMMMM...)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-07-27 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Is a fair truly a carnival..?

I thought that Animal Fair thing was just supposed to be a party..?
moonfang: (uurrrgggh)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-08-06 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Fairs, carnivals, circuses, what's the damn difference?
insidescoop: credit - haptisms @ lj (>3>)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-08-07 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Well some are more established, others are just one time things..

[Stop her.]