⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 4

[ringleaders]

Who: Anyone, anywhere in Portland.
When: October 22nd - 31st, 2017
Where: In Portland, for the last time.
What: The seasons change as the Winter Court seizes a surprise victory, claiming both the Tree of Life's pendant and the blood catalyst needed to take control of the Severing Ritual. Meanwhile, interdimensional problems are about to get more weird. Check out the conflict results for the attack on the Circle as well as the Beast's attack on the Summer Court here.
Warnings: Individually marked!

DAYS OF WINTER↴ As the end of October nears, so does the grasp of winter. On the night of the 22nd, it will freeze overnight, and the temperature will drop for the following days. As the night grow long, world-wide magic slowly reaches it apex, set to reach it on the night of Halloween. With so many factors at play, knowing what to do with that moment of power may be a challenge. ► FULL CIRCLE: The Angels succeed in their planned attack on the Circle, managing to get to the living quarters of the Council members with the help of Ashleigh Mischief. The plan goes without much resistance from the mages or from the demons attempting to claim the ritual object for their own. Of course, when the fae make a surprise attack on the Angels after they flee the scene, it has the surprise result of the Winter Court ended up with the pendant in their talons. Threads for this attack can be done in this log. If you need mod direction at all, let us know, but otherwise feel free to NPC demons, angels, or random Circle members as you require. ► THE QUEEN'S GARDEN: Realizing that the Rose Queen is distracted with attempting to claim the pendant, the Beast will summon her co-conspirators to raid the Queen's gardens. The ultimate plan seems to be to get the Beast far enough into the gardens to kill the Queen, while also rescuing as many changelings as possible along the way. As it turns out, this doesn't go well. While they do manage to penetrate the gardens with Childermass's help, the Rose Queen, Ignatius, and Nightshade happen to all be there. Seriously outnumbered, even by the Beast's terms, it will take everything the group has to just make it out alive, sustaining heavy injuries as they go. In the end they will manage to rescue Greg universe and four additional changelings that were imprisoned there, but any damage done to the Summer Court itself will be negligible. Threads for this can also be played out here! ► REFLECTIONS: As the ritual draws closer, the line between this reality and the one you came from will also be becoming less clear. Regaining memories is not required, but it will naturally become easier to occur, especially if you're already started receiving them. It's a good time to start making connections, while you still have the chance. ► THE SEVERING: One way or another, the Severing is going to make an impact on both this world and the lives of those trapped inside of it. The Angels are going to be making an attempt to interrupt the Winter Court's ritual, as will the Summer Court and Anath's forces. Whoever comes up on top will be the ones to decide what to be done with it. Yet, with news that the Severing continuing could cause irreversible damage to the planet's spirit, it could feel like there are no perfect options. There will be an event header put up for this by the mods closer to the end of July. (NOTE: canon powers will returning while the ritual is in progress, so keep that in mind for planning - both sets of powers will be active.)

Comments

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

No more than my profession requires. [So in other words yes, but that's what being a doctor means. She waves off his concerns, though she closes the door with all due alacrity.] What brings you here to me?

[otoko]

Ahhhh... [...He swears he had more of an answer for that, but it seems that his potential to make a better impression than last time has fallen from grasp.

Except this bit.] ...There is...something I wanted to ask. ...There is something...very dangerous about to happen-and at this point, I fear for what could come as a result.

[In other words...] ...Would you be able to help us, at least for medical care?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Zecora arches one fine eyebrow.]

I would like some more details, first. I know something has been happening, has been building, for some time now.

[otoko]

Ahh.... [Well. He looks around at where they are, coughing.] It...may be best in private, in that case...

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

If you're not in immediate danger yourself, perhaps you should come over to my clinic? [Still no lead walls, but she'd never leaked information conveyed to her in confidence yet.]

[otoko]

Ahh-

[Oh actually..] That would work wonderfully, thank you.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Then come. Let's not delay.

[Quick and decisive, Zecora heads right back out the door, pausing only to hold it for him. Luckily, the clinic is quite close, only a few minutes' walk.]

[otoko]

Right! [He'll follow, keeping close behind as he walks. He just hopes half of what he tells her makes sense, honestly.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Mounting the ramp to the clinic, Zecora unlocks the doors swiftly, wondering to herself if she'll ever get a night off. Not that she has anything to do, so no big loss...]

All right. Let's hear it?

[She motions him in.]

[otoko]

Aaah. ...first, however, I must ask... ...have you heard of an incident known as 'the severing'?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I have heard it referenced once or twice, but as for what it means? [Zecora shrugs slightly.]

[otoko]

Hmnnn...

To explain simply, it was a spell which divided our realm from all others-heaven, hell, faerie...

...the spell itself is one that must be broken... However, most attempting as much for now intend to open it only for themselves...

...the group which intends to open it for all, however...intends to conduct a raid...

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I see.

[That raises a hell of a lot of questions.]

And what happens when it's opened? Do all these creatures come rushing back in?

[betheman]

...They go home, [he answers seriously.]

When the spell came into effect...many of their residents were stranded here.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[She can't imagine it's that simple, but...]

And you want me to help treat injuries, after all this is over?

[otoko]

[He grimaces.] ...I know it seems like a lot...

...But if you could, I'm sure so many would be relieved.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

And they will be showing up on my doorstep if I don't come. [Zecora shrugs, an amused and resigned smile crossing her face.] Very well, I will help.

[otoko]

Ahhh...Th-that is one way to look at it...

[There is quite the awkward cough, but he smiles.] ...Thank you for this, Zecora. It offers considerable relief.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Zecora shakes her head slightly.] I can't say I approve of everyone rushing off to endanger their lives... or existences. But I understand the reasoning at least.

thread end you think?

[otoko]

N-Naturally...

[He'll do his best to nervously laugh that off-don't judge them too much, Zecora...]