⇨ THE SUMMERLANDS

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: Day 138 - Day 152
Where: The Summerlands
What: The Ringmaster brings the carnival to the Summerlands immediately after being freed from Portland so that everyone can take a fucking nap. Her included.
Warnings: Individually marked! Most likely discussion of torture and trauma in here.

DAYS OF SUMMER↴ You made it! And things are back to normal... more or less. Upon waking, you will be greeted with a clear blue sky and gentle breeze – the carnival has found itself situated between a pair of mountain peaks, with great fields of flowers extending in the distance. In the other direction, you’ll see mountain-top cities and tall waterfalls accenting vast swaths of forest. Some of you will already know this place. It’s the Summerlands. You game here once to rest in safety nearly a year ago, and now you’ve come to rest once again. ► WAKING UP: Shortly after the carnival arrives, the Ringmaster will send out a somewhat cryptic radio message - but her immediate location won't be clear. Whatever items you had on your person at the time the Severing was broken will still be on your person, including whatever clothing. All of the animals and pets of the carnival will have returned to the grounds as well, though they are currently free from their designated living spaces. Things in the carnival will appeared to have naturally aged a month, as if the carnival was been sitting here empty and waiting while everyone was in Portland. The lawn needs mowing. ► SUMMER CITY: After the Summer Fae become aware of everyone's presence, they will welcome you into their city. There are stairs that lead up the sides of the mountains, but thankfully there are also magical means of getting up there as well. The Summer Fae will be willing to help workers with the injured as needed, offering herbal remedies and healing magic to those that want it. You'll also be invited to join them for dinner, but they will not be particularly offended if they are turned down, for now. ► SUMMER PEOPLE: The fae here will mostly enjoy the company of any carnival members that offer it - it doesn't seem that much happens here besides day after day of peaceful meditation and relaxation. It is not uncommon to see Summer Fae spent days doing exactly the same thing, whether that be enjoying the weather, listening to music, or dancing - the day and night periods may be similar to earth, but when you don't need rest it can all blur together just the same. Some of the fae work on feats of agriculture or craftsmanship, and while there is no particularly need to work in this place, they take pride in the fact that they do. ► NEW ARRIVALS: Though the Ringmaster will not be offering much guidance for the first week or so, eventually the carnival will begin running for a few small performance sessions, off and on, as a thank you to their fae hosts. The carnival will also be open to receiving new arrivals during that period, and so there will likely be some newbies to train and get orientated as well.

Comments

[lionson]

It can be an exchange of talents too, I'm sure I know a trick or two you don't.

[The layout is different, but the purpose is familiar to him. Besides that, Shiro is one of the more tolerant people in his line of work, he wouldn't have made a big deal out of it even if it was nothing like he was expecting.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I have no doubt.
We will find out.

[Zecora motions to the back shelf, over which her accouterments and paraphernalia are sprawled.]

Would you like a place
To make your own space?

[lionson]

Sure. If it's not too much of a bother, that is. I don't wanna take up too much of your space if it's a bother or anything.

[His own space would be nice, but Shiro is pretty good at adapting to whatever is thrown his way. He'll just invade Zecora's spaces if he has none of his own, though that might be annoying to deal with.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

There is plenty and to spare.
Take a space if you care!

[Most of one end of the back area is underutilized at best, with only a few things spread out onto a counter that Zecora just hasn't gotten around to putting on the rack. She waves to that area with a hoof, all encouragement.]

We must get you resources
From our provisioning forces.

[lionson]

[Well good news Zecora: that area isn't going to be underutilized for long.]

Hmm, yeah, talking to them would be best. There's quite a bit I'll need. Where can I find 'em?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Right now I confess
We're a bit of a mess.
But there is no reason why
You should not talk to the Foreman, Psi.