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State of the City
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Weather
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While the first half of the month seemed to hold promise of a crisp, snowy start to the winter months, it would seem that the weather has other ideas. Though the latter half of November begins much the same as the first, the colder temperatures are making way for a slightly milder, wetter finish. What snow has managed to lay itself down will quickly melt over the course of the days, while the nights still grow cold enough to form thin patches of ice. Watch your step!
The peculiar fog mentioned in the previous State of the City post is still appearing in small, isolated banks in the early morning. Though it isn't following anyone, as such, it doesn't appear to wish for anyone who walks through it to have an easy time getting out of the other side.
City News
With the weather not quite so cold as it has been in previous weeks, some of the creatures who are not yet in some kind of sleep or hibernation are becoming more visibly active. Winter makes hunting difficult and the wargs and nameless park monsters are finding themselves hungry, becoming all the bolder as a result. Although they aren't making themselves into a problem yet, those on patrol would be well advised to keep a close eye on the borders.
Thanks to the efforts of Noa Tasi, what remains of the path through the eastern woods is now being left alone. However, those who decide to traverse it will undoubtedly begin to feel as if they are being watched before long, especially if they happen to be carrying something flammable. Any attempt to pry into the identity of those watching them, or to locate them by normal, non-magical means will result in only the spying of shadows and the sound of rustling laughter.
The general store is still being sporadically stocked with winter fruits and vegetables, though the supplies are looking thin for the latter half of the month. It may be wise to find other avenues until whoever is responsible for the usually adequate restocks returns their full attention to the task.
Fairies, dryads, water nymphs and the like are currently much quieter, thanks to the colder weather, making the woods and forest to the north more dangerous places for the unprepared to venture. Those sentient beings who aren't bound to the seasons are less likely to regard strangers in their territories with any kind of friendliness.
OOC Information
Player News
Suggestions Post
Permanent Links
Phoenix Wright’s Records
Clinic Recruitment Post
Patrol Information Post
Spiral Training School Information
The Doctor (11) is currently offering rooms in the TARDIS for anyone who needs a place to stay and is willing to go through a short interview process.
Also, Zant has erected a large dome of Twilight around his house. In addition to this is the appearance of a small number of Twilit Messengers and Twilit Kargoroks, scattered around the city itself. If one Twilit Messenger is left alive, they will resurrect the others with an unearthly howl. Also, when fighting others, Twilit Messengers will trap their prey in Twilight Barriers to prevent escape. They attack in groups of three to five.
Dirk Strider is making attempts to revive the electrical grid plans placed down by Archie before her disappearance, and he certainly can't do something like that by himself no matter how smart he is.
Finally, Twilight Sparkle is showing a keen interest in getting the observatory back up and running. She's just one pony even if she's a very magical one, so if you don't stare at her too much she'd love to have your help.
Current and Upcoming Events
The poll for the type of event that you would all like to see for November came out with 'laid back' as a very clear winner and we hope that what we have provided in our latest Event Post is satisfactory! This event will come along with the introduction of another NPC, Ariel Slavkov, who has finally dragged himself into the mix and will no doubt find somewhere comfortable in due course. Upon his appearance, he'll deign to answer questions put to him by anyone who wants to ask, but his personality can be somewhat impish despite his lackadaisical demeanour.
In addition, Prudence is offering small trades to anyone who would be good enough to answer her call. These 'quests' from the Vices, who are currently unable to leave the city itself due to the nature of their creation, will be individual to the seven and offer rewards specific to each.
Miscellaneous
A couple of reminders! Please remember to tag your posts! This not only makes things easy for others, but also for yourselves when activity checks roll around. Pretty please, or Fii-mod will be sad, and that is a terrible thing indeed.
There are still a few new locations that have been mostly unexplored. The islands leading off the land mass itself and the sea and mountain caves are opportunities for adventure and discovery! If you believe your character would explore these places and you would like to find something unusual, give us a heads up and we will be happy to supply a few suggestions, or to discuss any that you might have. No one, yet, has noticed the odd hue that the river takes at very specific times...
Finally, we wholeheartedly encourage 'incidents' and run-ins with the more intelligent of the sentient life in the areas around the city! Creatures such as fairies may cause a nuisance when provoked, but those beings such as dryads, centaurs and merfolk are highly intelligent, with their own cultures and societal structure. Any requests for such interactions can be placed on the Bestiary post here, and things can certainly be arranged to turn sour.. if you don't object to the ensuing fallout.
Weather
Full Weather Report | Threat Report
While the first half of the month seemed to hold promise of a crisp, snowy start to the winter months, it would seem that the weather has other ideas. Though the latter half of November begins much the same as the first, the colder temperatures are making way for a slightly milder, wetter finish. What snow has managed to lay itself down will quickly melt over the course of the days, while the nights still grow cold enough to form thin patches of ice. Watch your step!
The peculiar fog mentioned in the previous State of the City post is still appearing in small, isolated banks in the early morning. Though it isn't following anyone, as such, it doesn't appear to wish for anyone who walks through it to have an easy time getting out of the other side.
City News
With the weather not quite so cold as it has been in previous weeks, some of the creatures who are not yet in some kind of sleep or hibernation are becoming more visibly active. Winter makes hunting difficult and the wargs and nameless park monsters are finding themselves hungry, becoming all the bolder as a result. Although they aren't making themselves into a problem yet, those on patrol would be well advised to keep a close eye on the borders.
Thanks to the efforts of Noa Tasi, what remains of the path through the eastern woods is now being left alone. However, those who decide to traverse it will undoubtedly begin to feel as if they are being watched before long, especially if they happen to be carrying something flammable. Any attempt to pry into the identity of those watching them, or to locate them by normal, non-magical means will result in only the spying of shadows and the sound of rustling laughter.
The general store is still being sporadically stocked with winter fruits and vegetables, though the supplies are looking thin for the latter half of the month. It may be wise to find other avenues until whoever is responsible for the usually adequate restocks returns their full attention to the task.
Fairies, dryads, water nymphs and the like are currently much quieter, thanks to the colder weather, making the woods and forest to the north more dangerous places for the unprepared to venture. Those sentient beings who aren't bound to the seasons are less likely to regard strangers in their territories with any kind of friendliness.
OOC Information
Player News
Suggestions Post
Permanent Links
Phoenix Wright’s Records
Clinic Recruitment Post
Patrol Information Post
Spiral Training School Information
The Doctor (11) is currently offering rooms in the TARDIS for anyone who needs a place to stay and is willing to go through a short interview process.
Also, Zant has erected a large dome of Twilight around his house. In addition to this is the appearance of a small number of Twilit Messengers and Twilit Kargoroks, scattered around the city itself. If one Twilit Messenger is left alive, they will resurrect the others with an unearthly howl. Also, when fighting others, Twilit Messengers will trap their prey in Twilight Barriers to prevent escape. They attack in groups of three to five.
Dirk Strider is making attempts to revive the electrical grid plans placed down by Archie before her disappearance, and he certainly can't do something like that by himself no matter how smart he is.
Finally, Twilight Sparkle is showing a keen interest in getting the observatory back up and running. She's just one pony even if she's a very magical one, so if you don't stare at her too much she'd love to have your help.
Current and Upcoming Events
The poll for the type of event that you would all like to see for November came out with 'laid back' as a very clear winner and we hope that what we have provided in our latest Event Post is satisfactory! This event will come along with the introduction of another NPC, Ariel Slavkov, who has finally dragged himself into the mix and will no doubt find somewhere comfortable in due course. Upon his appearance, he'll deign to answer questions put to him by anyone who wants to ask, but his personality can be somewhat impish despite his lackadaisical demeanour.
In addition, Prudence is offering small trades to anyone who would be good enough to answer her call. These 'quests' from the Vices, who are currently unable to leave the city itself due to the nature of their creation, will be individual to the seven and offer rewards specific to each.
Miscellaneous
A couple of reminders! Please remember to tag your posts! This not only makes things easy for others, but also for yourselves when activity checks roll around. Pretty please, or Fii-mod will be sad, and that is a terrible thing indeed.
There are still a few new locations that have been mostly unexplored. The islands leading off the land mass itself and the sea and mountain caves are opportunities for adventure and discovery! If you believe your character would explore these places and you would like to find something unusual, give us a heads up and we will be happy to supply a few suggestions, or to discuss any that you might have. No one, yet, has noticed the odd hue that the river takes at very specific times...
Finally, we wholeheartedly encourage 'incidents' and run-ins with the more intelligent of the sentient life in the areas around the city! Creatures such as fairies may cause a nuisance when provoked, but those beings such as dryads, centaurs and merfolk are highly intelligent, with their own cultures and societal structure. Any requests for such interactions can be placed on the Bestiary post here, and things can certainly be arranged to turn sour.. if you don't object to the ensuing fallout.