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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2018-04-23 01:38 pm

⇨ THE ATHENAEUM

Who: Everyone!
When: Day 47 - Day 58 ish
Where: The Athenaeum
What: The carnival arrives at book world. First week, they'll be performing for magical manifestations of book characters. Second week, it's time to hunt (for books, in the library.) Around Day 58 some stuff will occur.
Warnings: Reading is mandatory.

FAERIE TALES

Though the carnival will be performing for its guests in the first week, they are welcome to search the Athenaeum while they are off duty during that time. The manifestations of story characters will be out in full force during performance week, with animals, people, objects, and even locations growing out from various tales. Most are distracting at worst, and will be curious to check out the carnival. Some, however, can be as dangerous as they were in their stories of origin. You know what to do.

► IT'S TIME TO ROLEPLAY: The best way to deal with book ghosts is to follow their narrative to its logical conclusion - turn the tables, work the story so it ends in your favour! Naturalistic and narratively satisfying plotting will have the manifestations following your lead. However, push too hard and introduce too many plot holes, inconsistencies, or illogical plot twists, and they will reject your reality utterly, becoming quite aggressive in the process. You can also use your natural abilities and powers to fight them in a traditional sense, but in the Ringmaster's experience, it's best to fight reality benders by bending reality right back at them. If you aren't careful, it's possible to be dragged fully into a story's reality, and then things get really messed up.

► IT'S ALSO TIME TO READ: The carnival came here for a purpose, and that purpose is to research. Specifically, the Ringmaster is looking for information on the Queen's Miracles - the set of ancient fae artifacts that the Blue Rose is one of. The carnival needs these artifacts to defend itself, but nobody knows where they've been for thousands of years. That's what the books are for. However, nothing is stopping you from pursuing knowledge for personal reasons. The halls are open to your perusal, and only your heart can guide you to the book you truly seek. Check the plot post to see what's allowed, and sign up to find plot info or other important game information below.
fortuneglass: (o-o?)

im not sorry for this

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-05 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course-!

[And of course, no sooner does she say that and flit ahead, a book spirit dressed in a cloak comes rushing around the corner-]

'The mystery is only becoming clearer..! I have only one more thing- Ahah!'

Oooohhhhhgggg... [While Carly is dizzily swaying in the air, the man in the cloak immediately hones on Syrlya.]

'There you are Watson! I've been meaning to find you-there is something I need you to do!'

Hah? Watson? [Mutters the hummingbird, ignored by the spirit.]
chronosynthesis: (❖ Mental Defense)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-06 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Syrlya looks between the hummingbird and the man. And then narrows his eyes at Carly. Oh, he sees how this is going now.

Fine, he's Watson. Whoever that is.]
What is it you need me to do?
fortuneglass: credit - haptisms @ lj (OnO)

finally settled on the 'empty house' story aha

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-09 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
What are you looking at me for-! [Is Carly's hissed response, but the detective simply continues.]

It should be obvious, my dear Watson! We have a mystery to solve..! I know it's been a while but that shouldn't dull your senses so!

Hehh?? Why does he even think you're another book spirit!? [The bird is Still Ignored.]
chronosynthesis: (❖ Phantasmal Warden)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-11 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't--[Syrlya sighs, looking away from Carly to the detective. He's not even reacting to her hollering, so Syrlya's going to assume trying to talk to her in front of him is just going to come across as strange.]

Right... of course. But I still need you to tell me what you want me to do. [He says it dully. Maybe Watson is just in a bad mood.]
fortuneglass: (.A.)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-13 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent. [Not Excellent.] Follow me Watson- and keep Absolutely Quiet! We can't risk anything catching wind of our investigation!

[He's already a few feet ahead, allowing Carly room to get nearer to Syrlya.]

Is it alright if I perch here? [She whispers, before adding.] ...I guess we're in a detective book, at least...
chronosynthesis: (❖ Elusive Mind)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-18 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Syrlya snaps his mouth shut before following the book spirit. Fine, fine, since they must.

He raises a brow at Carly.]
Are you planning to remain a bird this entire time?
fortuneglass: (o-o?)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-18 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Only until he's gone, [she hisses.] I don't want to suddenly have him think I'm the antagonist or something...!

[That's fair. As it is, Sherlock is MOVING ON.]

Yes...mmm just a block away now...Watson! You've something to defend yourself with, yes?

[There is a pause, and Carly whispers-]

...If it comes to it, should I just set him on fire? Not the 'burning' one just...you know....
chronosynthesis: (❖ Well of Precognition)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-21 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Won't that certainly turn us into the villains of the story? [An outright attack seems more likely to trigger that then Carly just standing around.] These illusions area very resistant to being broken... that is why we have to play along, isn't it?

[He doesn't sound very enthusiastic.]
fortuneglass: (<o<)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-21 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahhhh... [Mrrrnn. She grimaces as much as she can with a beak.] Fine, fine...we'll-

Watson! Did you hear me? [Sherlock asks, turning briefly.] A weapon, Watson! [he whispers, half conspiratorially.] What have you to defend yourself, surely you have some sort of pistol, or...something!

[He says 'something' somewhat dismissively, as if he fully expects there to be a pistol, how could his 'friend' ever arm himself with anything else,]
chronosynthesis: (❖ Deceptive Evasion)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-24 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
What? [Syrlya leans back.] Oh, yes.

[He puts his hands behind his back and in one hand materializes an old-style revolver. It's, coincidentally, time period appropriate although the style is a little more ornate. Being an illusionist gives him a bit of an edge in an illusionary story.

He pulls his hands from behind his back and waves the pistol with a complete disregard for gun safety.]
Right here.

[He's not even asking why they're going to have to shoot something.]
fortuneglass: (<o<)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-05-24 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent! [He says, apparently remarkably excited about this. While Carly is whistling slightly in appreciation of it, Sherlock therefore continues on ahead.]

Just a few more blocks Watson- and be sure to keep ever quiet!

Yeesh, he's really leading us along... [Carly mutters, fluffing up her feathers.] That's really nice detailing by the way... [Compliments where they're due, see.]
chronosynthesis: (❖ Deja Vu)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-05-31 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you. [He glances aside to his illusion before lowering it.] It isn't my design, I was simply remembering one that I had seen before.

[Anyway, it looks like this investigation is going to involve some forceful entry so Syrlya continues to glance around, eyes on the shadows for any suspicious movement as they walk.]
fortuneglass: (o-o?)

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-06-01 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Very good now... [Sherlock appears to still be taking the lead, occasionally turning back to shush the other. Pulling out a roll of 'pins', he nods.] Watch my back Watson, I'll need to focus...

Man, this is not a good 'Sherlock', huh... [Carly mutters, puffing up with annoyance. She'd like to just turn back, thanks. So far no shadows at least- and Carly keeps her eyes open as well.] Maybe the story was a knock off...

Ah- A-Anyway, if that's what you got from memory, you did a great job either way, [She compliments.] Let's hope it fires as well as it looks....
chronosynthesis: (❖ Null Field)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-06-01 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Illusions do tend to be very effective against other illusions. [He mutters. Although Syrlya's magic specialty means he tends to make them more tangible to begin with... but ultimately that's really all this is, isn't it? And extremely detailed illusions. He's seen ones like this before, although their complexity usually makes them a poor use of exertion.

Syrlya leans over, trying to see just what Sherlock here is doing. Silently, since he keeps getting shushed.]
fortuneglass: credit - haptisms @ lj (owo'')

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-06-01 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmn, I see...

[Sherlock, for his part, isn't speaking at all now- merely working the pins at the lock of the door they're at, so that they can break in. After a few gos at it, he's done- the door clicks open, and he stands, pleased.

At least until he turns, in which case he just startles.
] What are you looking over here for then Watson? Weren't you keeping watch?

[Eep!] Eek- quick, lie-!
chronosynthesis: (❖ Continuum Split)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2018-06-01 06:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Syrlya leans back slightly, raising an eyebrow.] You don't think I can be alert of multiple things at once? I would be a poor guard if that were true.

[He just straight up ignores Carly's suggestion to lie, because he doesn't think he has to. If even 'Watson' is used to enough danger to be following this guy into breaking and entering, he's probably got a similar sense of his surroundings as Syrlya has developed. You learn to be very aware if something might come out to kill you.

Anyway, he tilts his head to the door.]
Shall you go in first, or me?
fortuneglass: credit - haptisms @ lj (:))

[personal profile] fortuneglass 2018-06-02 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, that seems to be enough for Sherlock anyway. He steps back, holding the door.] Very good Watson, very good- exactly as I'd hoped! I knew I could trust you with this...you'll need to find the uppermost floor, follow your instinct from there, [He insists, waiting for the other to go inside.]