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[July] State of the City
STATE OF THE CITY
July 2016
July 2016
GENERAL OOC INFO:
It’s July! Half way through the year already. Last month saw a lot of movement for us and though things have slowed as far as what is visible, please don’t think that we are finished with our mission to make this game the best that it can be! June was a little rough on everybody, but our aims are still very much present.
Please note that we are always open to suggestions on how we can make this game better for you. Comments here are screened, so there need not be any concerns about raising something that another player may not agree with and we will address anything that you feel needs to be brought up. There is also a plot submissions page with a new addition to make it easier for everyone to submit the kinds of events that they would like to see.
We missed the general CR meme, so we have posted it again this month! We hope that we will see people making use of it and starting/continuing the awesome CR that we see happening here every day. Additionally, we also offer plotting with the NPCs, but please send a message to the mod account if you wish to do that!
Finally, the test drive is up for anyone wishing to make use of it.
GAME INFO:
NPC Profiles
WHAT'S NEW
☆ Though it is still very much a work in progress, a Game History page has been added to the game. At the moment, it only contains recent developments, but should quickly encompass the entire development of the game.
☆The Bestiary has had a small update.
In June’s activity check, Kindness was a clear winner for deeds recorded and there is an almost imperceptible shift in the city as a result. In consideration for the people living within the city walls, food supplies finally see a boost beyond that of ‘just enough to live on’, but at the cost of all firearms not already owned by residents.
Since the events of May, Chassie appears to have completely vanished, while the other overseers have grown strangely quiet. While they may be settling into their new states of being, the increase in intensity of the city’s events (often termed ‘experiments’ by those more familiar with the overseers themselves) can’t possibly speak of anything good.
EVENT LIST FOR THE MONTH:
July 07 - July 14 Stand by Me
Some people are naturally gifted with supernatural gifts, giving them an inherent advantage over others. This being the case, whatever powers that be that control Ruby City have decided to temporarily level the playing field, so to speak, by granting some citizens powers: powers that some might call Stands. Well, somewhat useless Stands, but still more than anything they already had.
However, not everybody is cut out for these kinds of things. Reversed cards indicate people who are generally at the mercy of the world or their peers: whether they let their emotions get the better of them, they simply aren’t very aggressive, or tend to be on the shyer side, they’re simply unable to handle the stress of having these kinds of abilities, resulting in adverse effects. Upright cards represent those who can handle it: natural leaders, calm heads, or simply just people who handle day-to-day life with an adequate amount of aggression and tenacity that it requires.
You, the player, get to make the call on whether your character will exhibit the Upright or Reversed traits, but whatever you choose will affect the character for the entire duration of the event, and will not change midway, so choose wisely! For those who chose not to opt in to the event, your characters will be unaffected by any of the tarot traits themselves, but they will see and experience the effects on other people.
For those characters already possessing powers of their own this will not change them, rather acting as an addition which may or may not conflict with what they are currently able to do.
When the event ends on July 14th, the more serious effects will be almost immediately removed. However, some may linger for several days afterwards.
THE FOOL - 0UPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Fool card will find themselves with the sudden ability to control small stones and sand--moving them across the ground, namely, or perhaps even suspending them into the air with enough practice. Maybe skipping rocks will become easier…? In addition to this, at player discretion, they may gain a sudden taste for caffeine, particularly coffee.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Fool card will discover that, for the duration of the event, if they stand still outside for too long, their feet will start to sink into the surface of whatever they’re standing on: be it sand, dirt, or even solid stone, as if they suddenly weigh tons. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may gain a sudden aversion to caffeine, particularly coffee.
THE MAGICIAN - IUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Magician card will be able to set fire to anything they touch, the only condition being that it is...well, burnable. They can control when this ability is used. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience frequent chills commonly felt during a flu.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Magician card will be able to set fire to anything they touch, the only condition being that it is...well, burnable. They cannot control when this ability is used. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a low-grade fever commonly felt during a flu.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS - IIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright High Priestess card will gain the ability to literally change the material of their hands to any kind of metal or stone, as long as they maintain contact with the desired material. For example, if they touched a metal spoon, they could choose to make their hands that precise metal texture, as long as they were holding the spoon. You know...for whatever good that does them. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a profoundly bad toothache for the duration of the event.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the upright High Priestess card will gain the effect of literally changing the material of their hands to any kind of metal or stone, as long as they maintain contact with the desired material. For example, if they touched a metal spoon, they would find that their hands were formed of that precise metal texture, as long as they were holding the spoon. It’s like a particularly awful rash, think of it that way. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a profoundly bad toothache for the duration of the event.
THE EMPRESS - IIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Empress card will find that their blood, upon contact with another person’s skin, will burn like a strong acid. This, however, will not affect the person themselves, nor any other person of the same card. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may find that their joints are a bit more stiff than usual: perhaps the result of some bad weather?
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Empress card will find that any other person’s blood--with the exception of other Empresses, naturally--will burn their skin like a strong acid upon contact. If they get in a fight...well. Better watch out, Empresses. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may find that their joints are a bit more stiff than usual: perhaps the result of some bad weather?
THE EMPEROR - IVUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Emperor card will find themselves with a supernaturally good aim: in fact, if they attempted it, they could hit a single tree with a rock at fifty feet or more with ease. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a profoundly strong surge of aggression towards other people, often unwarranted.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Emperor card will find themselves with a supernaturally bad aim: in fact, if they attempted it, they couldn’t sit a single tree with a rock at ten feet or less. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a general lack of coordination, not necessarily limited to throwing projectiles at targets.
THE HIEROPHANT - VUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Hierophant card will gain an incredibly enhanced vision, able to see things nobody else sees. This new sight will be comparable to a hawk, or perhaps a supernaturally good art student. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might smell like freshwater for the duration of the event, strangely enough.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Hierophant card will gain an incredibly bad vision. This new sight will be comparable to a mole, or perhaps an old man with supernaturally bad cataracts. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might smell like saltwater for the duration of the event, strangely enough.
THE LOVERS - VIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Lovers card will find that any physical attack made against them will be deflected onto their assailant. For example, if someone punched a Lover, they would find that they had suffered the exact same punch. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might suffer from a mild migraine for the duration of the event.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Lovers card will find that any physical attack they make against another person will be deflected back onto them. For example, if a Lover punched someone, they would find that they suffered the exact same punch. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might suffer from a mild migraine for the duration of the event.
THE CHARIOT - VIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Chariot card will find themselves with an unusual dexterity previously not present in them. For instance, they might be able to very precisely pick the seeds off a strawberry without damaging the fruit itself. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a sort of hypervigilance, as if someone were about to attack at any moment.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Chariot card will find themselves with an unusual clumsiness previously not present in them. For instance, they might be able to absolutely crush a strawberry on accident when simply trying to remove a single seed from the exterior. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a sort of hypervigilance, as if someone were about to attack at any moment.
STRENGTH - VIIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Strength card will discover that they can, under their specific control, pass straight through objects, as if they weren’t there at all. However, this ability is limited to about ten seconds of use at one time, and the person will feel utterly exhausted after using it. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a profound affinity for the water.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Strength card will discover that they can, outside of their control, pass straight through objects, as if they weren’t there at all. This ability can trigger at any time, even particularly inconvenient ones--when sleeping, perhaps, or maybe just on an upper floor of a house. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a profound distaste for the water.
THE HERMIT - IXUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Hermit card will find themselves experiencing visions--often just occasional images of current events around the city, sometimes with accompanying sound. While they do come at random, they bear no ill effects, and are always true to actual things happening at that time. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a higher than usual level of static energy. Better watch out for shocks.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Hermit card will find themselves experiencing visions--often just occasional images, sometimes with accompanying sound. While they come at random, they come with a migraine-like headache, and aren’t always real-life events: something seen in a vision may not be an actual thing happening. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a higher than usual level of static energy. Better watch out for shocks.
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE - XUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Wheel of Fortune card will discover that they can talk “through” other people’s watches--as easily as just thinking about it. This is limited to voice and video, though, but the messages bear the tag of whoever’s watch it’s coming from. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a craving for adrenaline and danger: a need for speed, if you will.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Wheel of Fortune card will discover that any message they try to send out will automatically be tagged as anonymous, even when it’s very clearly them. This is more inconvenient than anything, really. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience an aversion to adrenaline and danger: a need to be freed from speed, if you will.
JUSTICE - XIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Justice card will find that any wound they make on another person will widen into an alarming hole in their skin, strangely bloodless, and about the circumference of a quarter. If you don’t know how large a quarter is: slightly under an inch, or...about a centimeter and a half. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a strange aversion to the fog around the city.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the upright Justice card will find that any wound another person makes on them will widen into an alarming hole in their skin, strangely bloodless, and about the circumference of a quarter. If you don’t know how large a quarter is: slightly under an inch, or...about a centimeter and a half. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a strange draw to the fog around the city.
THE HANGED MAN - XIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Hanged Man card will find that their reflection in a mirror--or any other reflective surface--appears...strange. It may move independently of their actual movements, almost imperceptibly, as if it’s its own person. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience an extreme sensitivity to light on the eyes. Better bring your sunglasses to this one, boys.
REVERSED:Those possessing the reversed Hanged Man card will find that their reflection in mirrors and other reflective surfaces...simply isn’t there. Their clothes will show up, sure, as well as anything they’re holding, but it’s as if they themselves don’t exist. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience an extreme sensitivity to light on the eyes. Better bring your sunglasses to this one, boys.
DEATH - XIIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Death card will find themselves waking up from sleep supernaturally refreshed and feeling happy, as if they had some good dreams--however, they can’t remember anything about the content of any of them. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a strange new fondness for young children, parental in nature. Bizarre.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Death card will find themselves waking up from sleep supernaturally drained and terrified, as if they had some awful nightmares--however, they can’t remember anything about the content of any of them. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a strange new distaste for young children. Bizarre.
TEMPERANCE - XIVUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Temperance card will find themselves with a sudden proficiency for doing uncannily good voice impressions of other people, no matter age or gender. One could swear they sound exactly like the person they’re mimicking. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may exhibit a peculiar fondness for cherries, of all things.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Temperance card will find that they simply...no longer sound like themselves. Whether their voice is higher or lower, sweeter or rougher, they will be almost unrecognizable by voice alone. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may exhibit a peculiar disgust for cherries, of all things.
THE DEVIL - XVUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Devil card will be struck with a sudden chain of good luck. Have you been carrying around a rabbit’s foot? This can manifest in a myriad of ways: lucky hands when playing card games, finding an abundance of resources on the outskirts of the city...et cetera. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a fondness for dolls and other...effigies.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Devil card will be struck with a sudden chain of bad luck. Have you broken any mirrors, lately?This can manifest in a myriad of ways: unlucky hands when playing card games, being unable to find any resources...et cetera. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a distaste for dolls and other...effigies.
THE TOWER - XVIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Tower card will discover that they are able to literally mute the voices of other people, as if they were suddenly struck with laryngitis. This is limited to one person at a time, and they have to be in the immediate vicinity. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a peculiar claustrophobia that might not have been present previously.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Tower card will discover that they are literally struck mute, as if with a particularly bad bout of laryngitis. It comes and goes, but is accompanied by a soreness of the mouth and tongue. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a peculiar agoraphobia that might not have been present previously.
THE STAR - XVIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Star card will find that they are now several times physically stronger than they were previously, being able to at hold at least three times more than the weight of their previous threshold. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience heightened aggression towards other people.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Star card will find that they are now several times physically weaker than they were previously, being able to hold at least three times less than the weight of their previous threshold. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience a heightened non-confrontational attitude to other people.
THE MOON - XVIIIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Moon card will find that they are able to hold their breath for extended periods of time, enabling them (if they so choose) to stay underwater for at least an additional five minutes. Impressive. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience an unpleasant rash on random parts of their body--something resembling...are those scales?
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Moon card will find that they cannot hold their breath for as long as they used to--their current time will be halved at the start of the event, decreasing even more as the week wears on until they’re very short of breath indeed. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may experience an unpleasant rash on random parts of their body--something resembling...are those scales?
THE SUN - XIXUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Sun card will find that they are able to make objects hotter just by touching them, though they themselves are unaffected by this ability. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may become more fond of sunny weather, spending more time outside...without getting a sunburn, of course.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Sun card will find that their overall body temperature has become stiflingly hot, as if they had a fever of around 104°, accompanied by a profound deliriousness associated with the flu. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may become less fond of sunny weather, spending less time outside...but if they choose to venture out, they might get a pretty gnarly sunburn.
JUDGEMENT - XXUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright Judgement card will discover that they have gained a sudden talent for visual art, and an urge to make it. Paintings, drawings, even sculpture--everything will turn out beautifully, as if a master made it. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may find themselves oddly resistant to damage: they could fall down a stairway and only suffer some bruises.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed Judgement card will find that any visual art they make will turn out...horribly, as if a third grader made it. However, they still have the profound desire to produce content, regardless of its quality. In addition to this, at player discretion, they may find themselves oddly susceptible to damage: they could fall down a single stair and suffer bruises.
THE WORLD - XXIUPRIGHT:
Those possessing the upright World card will find themselves with the ability to literally stop time, with only themselves able to move. However, from the person’s point of view, this ability only lasts about 3 seconds at a time, and exerts a great deal of energy. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a sharp pain around the neck, as if wearing a red-hot choker.
REVERSED:
Those possessing the reversed World card will find that they occasionally black out for short periods of time--never more than a mere ten seconds. It will seem to them as though they simply passed out for that time, though they will stay standing, as if nothing happened at all. In addition to this, at player discretion, they might experience a sharp pain around the neck, as if wearing a red-hot choker.
July 19 Buck MoonBide by the moon, follow her glow,
By the light of the new we renew and grow.
By the waxing quarter our determination shows,
By the full moon’s light our desires we know.
By the waning quarter we ebb and flow,
By the dark moon’s presence we return what we’ve sown.
Bide by the moon,
Follow her glow.
The full moon has a long-standing mythology about it, relating to the way that it can affect the minds of animals and humans alike. This particular full moon comes hand in hand with some unpleasant effects, including sleeplessness, irritability and minor visual hallucinations of a silvery and semi-translucent rabbit. Animals both in and outside of the city, pets included, will exhibit some peculiar behaviours to the complete opposite of their usual habits.
Nothing to worry about.
July 29 - July 31 A StrangerOn the 29th of July, Ruby City residents may notice a small number of Strangers - no more than five - standing about the city. They have eyes darker than some people’s eyes, but lighter than other people’s eyes. The same could be said of their hair, skin colour… in fact they have no particular defining features at all.
As they stand, sometimes in the middle of the road, sometimes outside houses, their blank eyes fixing on nothing, they breathe with a faintly audible sound that is neither panting nor rasping, but simply the soft in-out of inhaled and exhaled air. They do not speak and do not seem to move, save for the slow movement of their chests.
Close observation, however, will show that they do move - they do move - but with the slow imperceptibility of movement that goes entirely unnoticed until you find them suddenly in front of you, one arm outstretched towards you, eyes staring not at you or past you, but only staring.
But why would you want to stay close by? Everything about these Strangers screams ‘run’ in the creeping chill up your back and the raised hairs on your arms when you see one. Run, and don’t stop.
On July 31st, the Strangers have gone. They did not hurt anyone, they did not speak to anyone, but nor did they say what they want. They left because they wanted to, and they’ll be back when they want to...
STATE OF THE CITY:Weather Report
WEATHER:Summer is drawing in, hot and humid as it usually does in the city. Thunderstorms and brief though sudden downpours of rain leave little evidence once they are over, with the sunlight quickly drying any moisture left behind. Temperatures are creeping up towards the low 90s and rarely dropping below 80 during the day, though the nights are cooler and may offer some relief to those unused to hotter temperatures. Unfortunately, leaving windows open in this kind of weather invariably results in insects deciding they would much prefer to be inside your home, unless you have already devised a way to stop them.
Along with the usual flower blooms, the plants that grew during the June event can still be found around the walls and watchtowers. They have not lost any of their potency, however, so be careful - the park creatures will take a napping individual as an easy snack.
FLORA AND FAUNA:While the fire lizards have been breeding in small numbers since the middle of May, the start of July prompts a flurry of nesting. Anyone who wishes to brave the anger of the golden queen lizards may try to attract a hatchling to impress upon them, or they might prefer to try their luck with the abandoned nests of the green lizards (who, unfortunately, make poor mothers).
There is also an increase in the activity of thestrals in any wooded area. They can occasionally be seen with foals, should you have the misfortune of being able to see them at all. While it isn’t wise to provoke a thestral, they are not aggressive even when attracted with the scent of blood.
A white dragon can be seen circling slowly over the mountains near the waterfall to the north of the lake in the early mornings. While it isn’t easy to approach such a creature, it can be done! Please let a moderator know if you wish to have an encounter with this dragon, as they are intelligent creatures capable of speech.
Otherwise, all behaviours of the various creatures around the city appear to have returned to normal. Creatures which should be aggressive have reverted to their usual state, and are now far likely to run towards an aggressor rather than away from them. If anyone has made sport of chasing wargs around for the past couple of months, they are about to face an unpleasant surprise.
STORES AND SUPPLIES:The supply situation appears to be improving, and though what is on offer is still very basic, searching to the backs of the shelves will turn up a few boxes of herbs and spices. The most notable addition to the grocery options is the watermelon, with not a single correctly shaped one amongst them.
They still taste perfectly fine, though.
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CLOSING STATEMENT:Another short finisher! We are thrilled to still have you all with us and if you got this far, you get to know that the final event this month is a foreshadowing event for something that will happen next month. We hope that you like it. There was an App This Plz put up earlier this month, though it was slightly mistimed! Fi-mod now has a reminder in her calendar for the next one, and we hope that we will see you there. In the meantime, the Wanted Characters list is always open!
The activity check will go up as usual on the 5th of the month, but do remember that as long as your post or thread was started before the 5th, you can use the activity period to get it up to the length that you need it to be.
Thank you for sticking with us, we appreciate each and every one of you. Until next time!
QUESTIONS
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but no for real i just wanna say this is a+ good stuffcw for eye injury in link
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Also do people count as objects.
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People do definitely count as objects. :~)
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Would the person need to have heard the voice they're mimicking in order to copy it perfectly, or is it possible to do impressions even of voices they've never personally come into contact with?
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