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Monthly Plotting Post | November
Monthly Plotting Post | November
HAPPY NOVEMBER, GANG!
So I know for a lot of us, life has been pretty stressful. It seems like October really kicked a lot of our butts, and it doesn't seem like this month is off to a particularly strong start either. For me, this is compounded by a 2 week gap in employment/income and the financial stress that comes with that, and I know a lot of you are in similar boats with stressful life events. So as a result, along with holidays on the horizon, for this month I've decided to keep things nice and light and fun!
I also want to take this chance to inform everyone that AC is on your honor this month. You do not have to turn in your AC if you haven't done it already--- just go ahead and add your stipend an a rough estimate of your bonus based on how active you believe you were with the character. I won't check your math, just be honest. And if you already turn your AC in, take an extra 100B on me! You're able to spend your Brass at the casino until the next event comes out on the 16th, so use that money sink. Tomorrow is my birthday, and I'm sharing it with all of you, so happy birthday, everyone <3
Also, speaking of the holidays, some conversation in the Discord server has led me to the conclusion that at least until the end of the year, we'd be better off on a one-event-per-month schedule. This may change and might incorporate a few mini-events here and there, but honestly I'd prefer to give you guys this time to do some catching up and to focus on player plots. So enjoy!
As we all grapple with real-life horrors, let's make Pumpkin Hollow a place of comfort, joy, and friends that we can all escape to together. (Even if our characters might not feel the same way sometimes ;P ) I'm really happy to share this space with all of you and I'm excited to continue having fun with you all!
Last call for TDM #8! That includes opportunities to become a Balverine, if you're into that, as well as Dark and Ghost type Pokemon friends! You'll have until the beginning of December before the next three months belong to a cute wintery TDM and the autumnal spookies move along, so get 'em while they're hot!
Speaking of next TDM, we already have a general overview of our plans for next month, but please feel free to put ideas for non-holiday winter prompts into our little questions/comments/concerns box below! Specifically we are looking for non-holiday things because our December event will include Pumpkin Hollow's holiday schedule, but also because this TDM will need to fit for December, January, and February. A little festive flair for the various holidays during that time won't hurt, but we're really hoping for some more general winter-themed nonsense. Thanks in advance!
some alcohol use
Last year, the Dance of Celestine was a disaster, but not this year.
While the train is still available and thoroughly warded with magic, for those who wish to take it, there will also be some helpful wagons and an organized hiking group for those who wish to hike up to Crane's Ridge on foot!
For those unaware, the Dance of Celestine is a nationally recognized festival in the Emerald Isles--- religious for some, community based for others--- which is a celebration of fall and of the blessings of the sky as well as the end of the harvest. It is celebrated by going to the highest accessible point to get as close to the sky as possible, which in this case is the peak of Crane's Ridge. There, delicious autumnal foods and things cooked over an open flame will be served, a dance performance will be enjoyed before the dance floor is opened to everyone, and weather-themed kites will be flown above the island. Tie prayers to Celestine and wishes for the future to the kite strings or burn offerings or things to leave in the past in the fire, and dance the night away. A lot of work has gone into ensuring that last year's interruptions are not repeated, but that won't stop a few lighthearted surprises from slipping through.
The first is that Celestine herself will be using the Dance as her opportunity to make her in-person appearance for the season. Take the opportunity to meet the Goddess of Autumn and Sky face to face! Priority will be given to existing CR and her favored, but anyone will be welcome to say hello!
The second is a little surprise from Linette Brenning, a local ghost who has been helped immensely by the offworld population over the last year. With her body found and her cause of death uncovered, she no longer curses the graveyard with the hostile walking dead, but that hasn't stopped her from making skeletons move. She'll be exercising this ability for the first time since the well she died in was sealed with anti-magic wards--- which means that both train-riders and hikers alike will run into these skeletons on parade, who mean to attend to the dance! Don't worry, though, they're just here to party!
The bones of those who died in Pumpkin Hollow before the barrier went up will be in attendance at the Dance of Celestine, as dance partners, for family reunions, and for shenanigans. They aren't able to speak, but they can absolutely play music, dance, hug, fly kites, cook, and make mischief!
Since this is not intended as a plot-revealing event, I currently have no plans to make the skeletons available for questioning nor to play them directly. Again, the focus of this event is shenanigans and fun. While I'm not completely opposed to plot stuff coming up, it's really not my focus, and so you can generally assume that the skeletons don't know much more than any other locals do or aren't feeling up to trying to share. They're just here to have fun!
Additionally, CitrusQuest to the crack in the universe continues!
And lastly, Neil West is still seeking assistance in translating his ill-gotten copies of a few pages of the Necronomicon, which is definitely a good idea and will have no negative repercussions whatsoever.
So I know for a lot of us, life has been pretty stressful. It seems like October really kicked a lot of our butts, and it doesn't seem like this month is off to a particularly strong start either. For me, this is compounded by a 2 week gap in employment/income and the financial stress that comes with that, and I know a lot of you are in similar boats with stressful life events. So as a result, along with holidays on the horizon, for this month I've decided to keep things nice and light and fun!
I also want to take this chance to inform everyone that AC is on your honor this month. You do not have to turn in your AC if you haven't done it already--- just go ahead and add your stipend an a rough estimate of your bonus based on how active you believe you were with the character. I won't check your math, just be honest. And if you already turn your AC in, take an extra 100B on me! You're able to spend your Brass at the casino until the next event comes out on the 16th, so use that money sink. Tomorrow is my birthday, and I'm sharing it with all of you, so happy birthday, everyone <3
Also, speaking of the holidays, some conversation in the Discord server has led me to the conclusion that at least until the end of the year, we'd be better off on a one-event-per-month schedule. This may change and might incorporate a few mini-events here and there, but honestly I'd prefer to give you guys this time to do some catching up and to focus on player plots. So enjoy!
As we all grapple with real-life horrors, let's make Pumpkin Hollow a place of comfort, joy, and friends that we can all escape to together. (Even if our characters might not feel the same way sometimes ;P ) I'm really happy to share this space with all of you and I'm excited to continue having fun with you all!
TDM
All Month
Last call for TDM #8! That includes opportunities to become a Balverine, if you're into that, as well as Dark and Ghost type Pokemon friends! You'll have until the beginning of December before the next three months belong to a cute wintery TDM and the autumnal spookies move along, so get 'em while they're hot!
Speaking of next TDM, we already have a general overview of our plans for next month, but please feel free to put ideas for non-holiday winter prompts into our little questions/comments/concerns box below! Specifically we are looking for non-holiday things because our December event will include Pumpkin Hollow's holiday schedule, but also because this TDM will need to fit for December, January, and February. A little festive flair for the various holidays during that time won't hurt, but we're really hoping for some more general winter-themed nonsense. Thanks in advance!
DANCE OF THE DECAYED
Main Event - November 16th
Content Warnings:some alcohol use
Last year, the Dance of Celestine was a disaster, but not this year.
While the train is still available and thoroughly warded with magic, for those who wish to take it, there will also be some helpful wagons and an organized hiking group for those who wish to hike up to Crane's Ridge on foot!
For those unaware, the Dance of Celestine is a nationally recognized festival in the Emerald Isles--- religious for some, community based for others--- which is a celebration of fall and of the blessings of the sky as well as the end of the harvest. It is celebrated by going to the highest accessible point to get as close to the sky as possible, which in this case is the peak of Crane's Ridge. There, delicious autumnal foods and things cooked over an open flame will be served, a dance performance will be enjoyed before the dance floor is opened to everyone, and weather-themed kites will be flown above the island. Tie prayers to Celestine and wishes for the future to the kite strings or burn offerings or things to leave in the past in the fire, and dance the night away. A lot of work has gone into ensuring that last year's interruptions are not repeated, but that won't stop a few lighthearted surprises from slipping through.
The first is that Celestine herself will be using the Dance as her opportunity to make her in-person appearance for the season. Take the opportunity to meet the Goddess of Autumn and Sky face to face! Priority will be given to existing CR and her favored, but anyone will be welcome to say hello!
The second is a little surprise from Linette Brenning, a local ghost who has been helped immensely by the offworld population over the last year. With her body found and her cause of death uncovered, she no longer curses the graveyard with the hostile walking dead, but that hasn't stopped her from making skeletons move. She'll be exercising this ability for the first time since the well she died in was sealed with anti-magic wards--- which means that both train-riders and hikers alike will run into these skeletons on parade, who mean to attend to the dance! Don't worry, though, they're just here to party!
The bones of those who died in Pumpkin Hollow before the barrier went up will be in attendance at the Dance of Celestine, as dance partners, for family reunions, and for shenanigans. They aren't able to speak, but they can absolutely play music, dance, hug, fly kites, cook, and make mischief!
Since this is not intended as a plot-revealing event, I currently have no plans to make the skeletons available for questioning nor to play them directly. Again, the focus of this event is shenanigans and fun. While I'm not completely opposed to plot stuff coming up, it's really not my focus, and so you can generally assume that the skeletons don't know much more than any other locals do or aren't feeling up to trying to share. They're just here to have fun!
CURRENT METAPLOT
Last month, Aster's casino event (which is still technically ongoing until the new event goes up) has revealed and will continue to reveal the nuances of Aster's personality and domain, and will be providing opportunities for guest villains to potentially be onboarded as Infernal Servants to make occasional appearances. If you'd like to do this with your guest villain, please let me know! All three remaining courts are available and some details will be below. Additionally, CitrusQuest to the crack in the universe continues!
And lastly, Neil West is still seeking assistance in translating his ill-gotten copies of a few pages of the Necronomicon, which is definitely a good idea and will have no negative repercussions whatsoever.
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