⇨ WISMUTH

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: S2:D6-D11
Where: Wismuth and the Carnival Grounds
What: The carnival enjoys a few days in Wismuth, a coastal city on this planet's version of the American east. However, there are a few things very unique about this version of the planet...
Warnings: The usual, wholesome fun.

PILLAR OF CREATION↴ Upon arriving, things in Wismuth will seem pretty peaceful. It's a massive city, with no shortage of things going on, but things like violent crime and homelessness are at an all time low. You can wander the streets without much scrutiny, presumed to just be tourists, and most people here come across as helpful and friendly. ► VIBRANCY: The main thing that sets this planet apart is its vibrancy - AKA, the raw creative energy its filled with, flowing from its status as a Pillar of Creation. There is no literal pillar, but Wismuth and its planet is a place where Creation's energy comes through strongest. As a result, everything here feels somehow more real, more intense in a way that's hard to put a finger on. Life is abundant, and its bleeds through in every sensation. ► ATTRACTIONS: There are plenty of things to see while going around the city. First and foremost, there is a lovely beach area bordering the ocean, and a number of tourist aimed attractions built around it. There are giant malls, movie theaters, live stage performances, museums and all kinds of other points of cultural interest. Anything you can do in a big city you can do here, but better. ► ALLOWANCES: The Ringmaster will be giving everyone a reasonable amount of local currency for a few days on the town. You can't make any massive acquisitions with it, but it's more than enough to eat out, see some shows, go to the beach, and whatever you like. You can feel free to pick up some casual supplies, like mundane clothing and souvenirs. There will be more given out later, after the performance week. ► PERFORMANCE: Performance week is starting early this time, after only a couple days of exploration. When the carnival has already been on vacation for a month, the Ringmaster figures they may as well get right to it, and then do more touring afterwards. Members of the local populace will find themselves in the carnival once performances begin, dazzled by the other worldly sights. Magic doesn't seem to exist here, despite the fact that it will flow easier for people bringing it from other worlds.

Comments

[magicsprice]

Did he want to be stalked? No. Was he being stalked? Unfortunately, yes.

It might not have been bad, and he might have been capable of ignoring it, had his current stalker not been a three-foot tall bird. It was simply ridiculous. He does manage to at least pretend as if he doesn't notice his avian tail until he gets off the fairgrounds and into the back area.

Once there is no chance of patrons surrounding them, he turns to face the bird and folds his arms across his chest as he gives it a 'really now?' look.

"Is there something you want from me?"

[crimsonfallenangel]

"Gnck!" That is the only proper response to bring discovered. Angel quickly recovers from his shock and waves a pen - ballpoint rather than his usual mapping pen - in the air. "Godfather of Darkness! I sense the taint of the Demon Spores on you. Have you allied with the Dark Sorcerer, Wallenstein?"

[magicsprice]

He needs a moment to deal with the sheer amount of ridiculousness in that statement and question. A few moments actually, especially given he knows of no 'dark sorcerer' by that name. There are two routes he suspects he can take here.

One, he can play along with the question and see where it goes or he can treat it with the mocking disdain it deserves.

Well, it isn't as if he really has anything better to do right now. He might as well entertain his stalker. If this went badly, he'd just deal with the fallout then.

"Can't say that I have, no."

[crimsonfallenangel]

Anghel looks relieved. Wallenstein isn't currently in this world, but Anghel wouldn't put it past his nemesis to make this man his friend. Even so, he carefully keeps his pen between himself and the Godfather of Darkness, lest he find himself under an evil spell. Even if he isn't allied with Wallenstein, the demon spores that cling to the Godfather of Darkness is still worrisome.

"What is your purpose here?"

[magicsprice]

Well, at least that was an easy enough question to answer. Though given the way the prior questions had been delivered and his prior decision to attempt playing along with whatever strange skit was being performed currently; he decided to be creative in his answer to it.

"I've come to work with the Ringmaster in the hope she might aid me in saving a certain Beautiful Light from the curse that she lies under. Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in trying to break its hold upon her alone."

It was an honest answer in a sense. His wife was the light in his life despite the hardships they've been through, not to mention all that they'd done to each other, thus waking her in this manner from the sleeping curse she was under was worth the year and a day he'd have to spend here to achieve it.