⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 2

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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]

"No," she says, lazily. "My true form is impractically large. And, I suppose it is a token effort towards allowing the mortals to feel comfortable in my presence."

[whattaprick]

Yeah, well, it really isn't working, Lambert thinks, but doesn't say.

"When you say large," he says instead, warily. "How big are we talking about here?"

[npcarnival]

"I would most likely fell several trees simply by transforming," she says, gesturing vaguely. "It is not the best for going unseen, outside of the veils of shadow."

[whattaprick]

"Well, that'd be one way get their attention," Lambert mutters, before he can stop himself. No, don't give the fae any more ideas about how to make herself any more noticeable than she already is.

[npcarnival]

She grins at him.

"I would also probably crush you underfoot. An unfortunate accident!"

[whattaprick]

Lambert can't help himself, baring his teeth and wrinkling his nose at her. If he had cat ears like Goldberry's, they'd almost certainly be pinned back.

"I'd rather you didn't." All the same, he'll take a step back, huffing slightly.

[npcarnival]

She'll just laugh, and sound like she's going to leave it at that. Until, a few moments later.

"What will you do now, I wonder?" she muses, looking up at the sky.

[whattaprick]

"... Are you asking me, or is that a rhetorical question?" Lambert asks, warily.

[npcarnival]

Her eyes flick in his direction.

"Tell me. What is the future for this young human man?"

[whattaprick]

"Assuming I survive the next year?" Lambert snorts. He doesn't know why that thought amuses him so much, if in a twisted, unhappy way. He hasn't really given a thought to his life expectancy or his future before. It's odd.

"Finishing my thesis. Graduating. Getting a real job. The usual boring shit everyone does." But then he remembers Strange's predictions. The fortune he'd drawn for the Beast, and he shifts uncomfortably.

"I might know something about yours -- if you believe in human omens, anyway."

[npcarnival]

"How would you know anything about that?" she says, and its not totally clear whether its a real question or if she's just being dismissive. She apparently isn't going to stop him from going on, however."

[whattaprick]

"I asked a magician if he could read your fortune," he shrugs. "With tarot cards. Maybe you can make more sense of them than he could."

[npcarnival]

She snorts in a snotty kind of amusement. But still.

"Very well. Go on."

[whattaprick]

It'll take him a moment to recall it, but the memory of Strange's dusty, odd-smelling office is still fresh in his mind.

"Past, present, future. The World, Judgement, and the Wheel of Fortune -- but all reversed." He won't dwell on the past, but focus on the present and the future instead, adding what he'd picked up when he looked the meanings up after the fact. "Judgement reversed... means self-doubt, and... and making hasty decisions. The Wheel of Fortune reversed means you're in for bad luck, and forces outside your control might be influencing your future. It's a warning to be cautious, because things could change before you realize it."

He grimaces around his teeth again, folding his arms with a scowl. "That's all there is to it."