⇨ 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

[whattaprick]

And as Lambert examines the ring when it vibrates, < See? Even a geezer like you can use it. > rapidly scroll across, earning an amused snort out of him before he lifts his own ring up to his face.

"Message to Rita: If you're planning to give your reports on this, better keep them short."

[anti_nonsense]

In response, Rita's ring vibrates. But she doesn't bother checking it, and just gives Lambert a look instead. "Yeah, I know," she says dismissively, waving a hand. "Short is what these do best, anyway." Rita might be a fast reader, but even she wouldn't want to read a novel off that tiny screen.

"It's more subtle than a radio, though, so it can be useful when you're trying not to draw too much attention to yourself." Or when a radio's just too cumbersome to bring along.

[whattaprick]

"Sounds like you're just trying to just skip out on work to me," Lambert grins, like the shithead he is, but he's genuinely curious about the ring, absently turning it around his finger.

"Really thought this through, huh? I didn't think you'd put that much effort into a gift."

Less because he thinks Rita isn't the type to think about that sort of thing (she is) and more because it's surprising she'd want to give him anything in the first place.

[anti_nonsense]

That throws her off a little, and Rita glances away as she tells him, "Don't read into it too much. I got it because it's useful, that's all." Who cares if it's a gift? Giving one to Lambert just makes part of her job more convenient.

"Besides, you gave me something too, so this makes us even, or whatever."

[whattaprick]

"Yeah, but this is a lot fancier than what I gave you." He did give her useful things to go along with that awful cat shirt, but the cat shirt was the main gift.

"You're right, though. This'll come in handy. Do you know if anyone else got them?"

[anti_nonsense]

It's fancier...? Well... compared to a weird cat shirt, maybe. The bombs seem like something she can get some use out of, though.

Rita shakes her head. "Don't know. Let me know if you find someone who did." Maybe the ring could turn out to have more uses beyond nightrunner reports.