[EVENT] Be careful what you wish for...

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You didn't really think that well was just going to sit there and remain well behaved quiet while the city moved on around it, did you?

Have you ever had an idle desire (wow, I'd really love a sandwich right now) or an argument with a friend in which you wished, just for a moment, that they could really understand how you felt? Both of these things and more besides might become a real possibility as small pockets of the magic supporting the well's existence begin to 'leak' into the surrounding city.

This is intended to be a minor, light-hearted event (because the next one we have lined up is a doozy!), in which small, usually thoughtless wishes (either thought or spoken aloud) will be spontaneously granted with uncertain reliability. The pockets of magic escaping from the well are  not able to work anything on a grand scale, so things that would affect the city itself or people in a major way (ie, conjuring up extra buildings, electricity systems, the return of people who have left, etc in regards to the city, or body/gender/species swapping, death, etc in regards to people) will not be something that can be done, though minor physical/mental modifications and the gaining of items are things which are definitely possible.

Of course, some people are likely to work out what's going on before the problem is finally cleared up. Figuring out what's happening doesn't stop the event from working! However, just as with those not in the know, each random occurrence isn't a guarantee. You can try to get something you want, but it might not work out for you and, of course, not being exact in your wording might lead to some amusing effects.

Each little 'problem' can last as long as you want it to. Maybe just a brief flash of being able to read someone's mind is enough to stop an argument. Maybe that perfect sandwich you really wanted actually lasts as long as it takes to eat it.

Or maybe it doesn't. Who knows?

This event will run from Monday, July 21st to Saturday, July 26th, after which the wishing well will disappear from its location in the city centre and the ruby obelisk will return. Where the well goes is something which is currently being discussed here, though it appears (for now) that it will be moved to a different location, to be announced, to facilitate the continuation of the plot surrounding it at the leisure of the players.

If you're not sure if something you'd like to get out of this is too big, please ask about it in the question thread below. Don't be shy! c: