⇨ 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.

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[npcarnival]

"You could get me into her domain," she says, simply, looking at her claws. "She trusts you, does she not?"

[atouts]

There's a drawn out silence from Childermass as he considers how to answer that. He leans back on a heel, looking away, across the rest of the fair for a moment.

"Trust isn't a word I would use, but yes, I could," he admits that much, looking back again. "But you need to realize she's what's keeping the Count at bay."

[npcarnival]

"And if I destroy her," she says simply, "then I'll be the one keeping the Count at bay. The fae here are not prepared for my ferocity."

[atouts]

Good. That's what he needed to hear. True, the Beast could still fail and then both the Rose Queen and the Count would be after him (assuming he survived at all), but some risks are worth taking.

"In that case, I believe we should be able to work something out."

[npcarnival]

Her lazy posture will take a turn at that, tightening with interest as he expresses his willingness to work with her. It isn't malicious in nature, but it's filled with intent - she can see a beautiful future in bringing down monarchs together.

"Excellent," she says. "Where shall we begin?"

[atouts]

"Preparation," he answers, very matter-of-fact about it. "Let's find somewhere quieter to discuss this. I can tell you about her realm and what she's capable of, then we can talk about the best route in."

Whatever that might be. Through the hedge, some bush, some garden. Maybe find something to bait the Queen out into the open. Who knows?