⇨ 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.

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[espigeon]

By now it's not a surprise that children and drunk people from Wismuth converge on Julien, cooing about his feathers and their soft, lovely shine. He's gotten better at seeing it coming and getting away, but sometimes he finds it's too late and he'd have to knock people over to escape, which he's not really willing to do. This time, a pair of children ended up clinging to his legs, slowing him down. They'd been small enough that in a crowd of more polite people he hadn't seen them coming.

The man poorly balanced on his back flails and almost slides off, but saves himself by grabbing two handfuls of feathers. Julien winces - without facial expressions, this shows in his translucent inner eyelids flicking closed while his outer eyelids remain wide open - and raises his closed wings under him, so the pull isn't as bad.

"Uh. Yes. You know, when you go on the roller coaster, afterwards you can sort of fly," Julien says, a little strain in his voice. This sets up a murmuring, though his erstwhile rider, trying to haul himself into a more traditional riding position, doesn't respond.