⇨ 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

[worldlyafflictions]

[A scout, huh. Almost sounds like a wholesome use of his skills, except a scout's information can be used to a variety of effects and he's not sure yet from this encounter which way his former supervisor is likely to put it to use. Part of Shima can't help being curious what it was like, but it's an idle thought overshadowed by caution and the almost reflexive need to deflect examination.]

I'm just supposed ta man the rides, mostly! Ah, and help out acquisitions if needed?

[He says it casually, as if mundane labor is naturally all he's good for and any proficiency he might have in other areas is an afterthought and not worth questioning, whatever Lambert may know about his abilities.]

[whattaprick]

[ Lambert deadass looks Shima in the eye and says, enunciating like he thinks Shima might be hard of hearing: ]

You've been training to fight demons since you were six and you can summon a demon, and they've got you running rides and stealing shit. [ It's less a question and more like he just wants to be super clear he understood here, that is, in fact, what Shima is saying. Then he snorts. ]

Whatever. None of my business, I guess. [ Though idly, he wonders what Childermass would make of yet another weirdo being added to his team. Ah, well. ]

[worldlyafflictions]

[Okay, he figured this guy must know something, if he was responsible for his missions and whatnot, but he hadn't expected him to know details.]

Uuuuh, wow. I mean [recovers] just 'cause that's true doesn't mean my heart's actually in all that, right? So scouting or stealing, it should be about the same as far as demon involvement goes...?

Haha, I feel like ya know so much about me but I don't even know your name~!

[It's actually kind of embarrassing being continually thrown off like this.]

[whattaprick]

[ No, he really hadn't seemed all that enthusiastic about what he was and what he trained for, did he? Someday, Lambert might actually catch this Shima up on what he told the other. For now, though... ]

It's Lambert. [ He gives him a sharp, fang-filled smile that isn't really friendly so much as vaguely threatening. Shima wasn't entirely wrong to think of him as demon-possessed before. ] I'm the Nightrider, so I lead the closest thing to the army this Carnival's got.

[ 'Lead' is kind of a strong word, though. ]