⇨ 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

[pipers_son]

Well, that sort of thing isn't unusual... We've done repeat stops before, and I've heard of ones before my time.

[You know, that time when there were more people in the carnival and it wasn't as much of a clusterfuck.]

Well... We'll have ta see. Or maybe she'd listen ta requests.

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya hums thoughtfully, rolling his eyes up as he thinks about that.] I don't know where I'd ask to go, there's too many worlds out there...

[Personally, he'd like to visit his home... but he also doesn't want to bring the carnival and everything that's after it down on its head, or put it on Arcadia's radar. One invasion was enough.] You've been here a long time, right? Which one was your favorite?

[pipers_son]

Me? Well...

[That's a hard thing to ask of a guy. Joker thinks or a long moment, watching the performance currently going on with his fingers tapping idly.]

I think in the end... Atlantis was pretty nice. A bit strange havin' a different lower half, but it wasn't bad, at least if only for a short spell.

[hippocarnival]

Atlantis... [Yuya doesn't know anything about that world, but he's already familiar with glamours making them match the stranger, inhuman populations.] What was your lower half?

[pipers_son]

Ha- some sorta water bug, or crab, I think? I couldn't rightly tell ya the name! [Laughing quietly, he leans back.] But it was colorful as a rainbow. Rather fetchin', in my opinion.

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya rubs his chin as he tries to envision that.] So you were half crab...?

[Yuya's mental image is probably much more ridiculous than the actual thing was.] Was that normal there?

[pipers_son]

Somethin' like that, but a little longer and a lot more colorful.

[Don't ask, alright?]

Most folks were half fish, or whales- things like that. Anythin' that could live underwater.

[hippocarnival]

Oh, like a mermaid? [That he's familiar with!] Did you have to perform underwater, too? That sounds hard.

[pipers_son]

Yeah! Just not with fish, all the time. More like crabs, or sharks- [Joker, sharks are fish-] That kinda thing!

It was a bit tricky, but the carnival has always been full of great performers and stubborn folks, ha ha! Lapis was a blessin' durin' that time, honestly.