⇨ 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

[soft_focus]

Mnhhh... [Well, that didn't quite answer how she's thinking of it, but the head pat is Absolutely Reassuring. Even if she's a bit confused by that...last bit?]

...I did? ...What do most people start with..?

[Not Fucking Combat Spells, that's what.]

[tacosgay]

Uh, most people start with cantrips, like, you know... Mage Hand, or Prestidigitation. It's not often people jump right into the real stuff.

[Sure, it's impressive that she's decided to go so hard with this, but, uh... she's gotta have a little more patience with it, if she's gonna go hard. That's just how magic works.]

[soft_focus]

Prestidigi...

[ Okay. That's a word. Also.] ...what's a cantrip..?

[Come to think, it made sense jumping to shield to get away from that borderline airbody stuff she was talking about wanting to do, but they probably should have pressed a bit into how much magic Did Not Exist where she lived-]

[tacosgay]

It's like a baby spell, for babies. Sort of... level zero magic, you know what I mean? It's what little baby casters learn when they first pick up a wand. Uh, most of the time, I guess?

[He smiles weakly at her.]

But I guess that isn't a rule or anything, it's just that those spells are a little bit less, uh... intense.

[soft_focus]

[Well, she's NOT A BABY, so this is fine then, as far as she's concerned. She'll just nod, noting that sort of thing down. It makes...a bit of sense, really.] Mnh... ...and I'm not using a wand either, so...

[Well. She buffs herself up, the feeling surging when her own tiny companions chime in-a nice little 'peep' from that Sparrow from Foster, and a simple appearance from her Finally Visible and Solid Daemon...Presently a tiny momonga squirrel.

Both hide very well in her hair, go figure.] ...That just means it's definitely going to be different, I guess.

[Yeah, she can work with that...]

[tacosgay]

Yeah, uh, I was actually just thinking about that. I mean... not everybody uses wands-- some people use super sick glaives that they made and look cool as hell. Some people use... orbs, I guess. It takes all kinds.

[He... wasn't expecting her to have little animal companions hiding in her hair Disney Princess-style, but in hindsight, it honestly makes sense. Plus, it's adorable. He waves a little bit at them, smirking faintly.]

So, anyway, don't worry about it, kid. You're already way ahead of most people your age when they first start off. Just keep working at it, and you'll sort this thing out eventually, you know?

[soft_focus]

[To be fair, one is Her soul, the other is a zombie that Foster let her keep. Hoorayyyy.

She seems tempted to ask about what orbs is...But decides, for now at least, to be content with her 'ability', simply smiling.] Ah...ok..!!

And...if I get it right, I can learn to make it big enough for other people too, right?

[Welll....maybe don't start counting chickens just yet...]

[tacosgay]

... well... That's... not really how Shield works, pumpkin. Not the way we learned it back home, anyway, but, uh, you're kind of going about it weirdly right from the start, so...

[He shrugs, though he still seems unconvinced.]

Maybe?

[soft_focus]

[Bah, emotions or no emotions, it's enough. She just goes back to practicing, letting the weird NotMoonlight back into her hands.]

...Then I'll do it..!

[YEAAAAAAAAAH]

[tacosgay]

You do that, kid. If anybody could figure it out, it would probably be you.

[Or, uh, Angus McDonald, but they don't have him readily on hand at the moment. He and Reira would honestly get along pretty well, now that he thinks of it.]