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February 2023 Trial Event Plotting
Trial 10 Plotting Post
Welcome to our plotting post for this month's event! This plotting page doubles as our monthly CR meme. If you have questions about the trial, ask them below.
Mid February, the weather remains much the same as it has for a while now: Wintermute is frozen, Willow covered in snowdrifts, Epiphany a mess of slush, Cruel Summer dangerously cold at night, and Exile wrapped in a numbing fog. Still, slowly the sun is beginning to rise a little earlier, and the sun to set a little later. The weather may still be wintry, but it’s more the pretty-postcard sort.
A definite improvement is that the blackouts that plagued Folkmore have ceased completely. The wells leading to the dragon’s lairs in Wintermute have closed up once again, vanishing under fresh snow. Hopefully enough information was collected that those at Thoth Academy can map out the underground caverns a little better. And hopefully nobody is still trapped down there!
The Naturmechs are still available for use, although the same process of establishing a mental link must be utilized every time. There’s still plenty of snow you can shovel with them so it might be worth it!
The Fears stalking the Star Children can still be encountered, and can still be defeated.
Of course, older residents of Folkmore know that things are always likely to change on the thirteenth...
Reminders:
🦊 JAEGER TIME and FEAR ITSELF prompts from last month's trial are still in effect. Read more here.
🦊 February is a low intensity month.
🦊 February is a low intensity month.
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN★
You wake up. Checking your Relic will reveal two things: it is February thirteenth, and you cannot access the Network. Hm.
Maybe you get up and have breakfast, or do your morning workout, or just slam a bunch of coffee and shower. You go about your day however you like, finally tucking yourself into bed after the sun has set, falling into a restful slumber...
You wake up. Checking your Relic will reveal two things: it is February thirteenth, and you cannot access the Network. Hm.
Maybe you get up and have breakfast, or do your morning workout, or just slam a bunch of coffee and shower. This seems awfully familiar, doesn’t it?
You go about your day, and you realise that you know what’s going to happen before it does because it happened yesterday. Except it’s today. Again. It stays the same day until you fall asleep again and…
You wake up. Checking your Relic will reveal two things: it is February thirteenth, and you cannot access the Network. Hm.
The thirteenth of February is, for some, stuck on an endless loop. All those affected will be aware of what is going on; people NOT affected will be pretty clueless if someone tells them "the day has been repeating" and are likely to think you’ve maybe had a bit to drink or something.
Unusual events are not uncommon in Folkmore, but there is always a point to made. Stuck on repeat, you may begin to notice all the things that aggravate you, but you can’t stay angry forever and once you move past that you may begin to consider what good you can do with an endless day. You still have your free will even if the day seems predetermined, after all, and beings with free will always have the choice to choose kindness.
That of course is the key: Star Children must perform a genuine act of kindness that will affect another person to break the spell. What form will that act of kindness take? It’s different for everyone. For some people, helping an old lady cross the stress is enough, while others seem to need to do something a little more extreme, like building a Children's Hospital.
Once an act of genuine kindness has been performed, the day will stop repeating. Events will change, and you can move on with your life.
MOST FUN I EVER HAD★
Content Warnings: mood influencing events, NSFW prompts
Why's it feel so good?
Although it may not feel like it, spring is on its way. The spirits of Folkmore set candles and lanterns everywhere as a celebration of the return of the light after winter’s darkness.
In Wintermute, the ground floor of Cutting Edge has been turned into a trader’s market where spirits and Star Children are encouraged to exchange goods and services. The spirits are offering everything from foodstuffs to artisanal crafts to home appliances. Yes, there might be a rock creature who wants to trade you a toaster. If one has no physical goods to trade, a story is considered acceptable payment.
Over at the hot springs there is a nonstop party going on. It is a celebration of reversals and indulgence! There are heat lamps set up near food and beverage stations so you don’t freeze while enjoying your cakes and drinks of both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic variety. The springs themselves are open to all as usual.
Star Children are invited to build their own costumes and join the festivities. The costumes do not have to be serious or even that glamorous. Satire is welcomed (mockery of the Fox!) and so is depravity (dress up with a phallus if you want). Star Children who can't build their own costumes can ask someone else to do so, or have the Spirits paint their faces and bodies upon arrival.
What’s a party without a dance floor? There’s a large building serving as the hot spring’s own private club. It’s warm inside from all the moving bodies, so come on in and avoid the chill!
Thirteen figured Star Children might need a little bit of inspiration at this party, so she invited a friend of hers to provide some: Euterpe, the Muse of flutes and music! She has a stage to command, and command it she does. Her voice influences the Star Children, and different styles of music cause different effects.
They say I did something bad
If you’re not much of a dancer but still want to get physical, there is another building available. Inside is a roller skating rink, but one with a twist.
This particular rink is a fetish party.
That’s right - bring your sexy primal energy, and leave your inhibitions at home! Step into the kinky Rolla Lair to sample devious delights!
There are poles in the middle of the rink upon which spirits and Star Children can show off their athletic prowess. Go-go cages line the perimeter, with space to dance around them as well. Of course there’s a bar set to one side of the room, while the other side a full fledged dungeon is set up, complete with demonstrations! There are several private rooms down a short hall as well, each filled with all the toys and equipment anybody could possibly dream of.
Maybe you’ll meet someone to experiment with. Or maybe you just really want to rollerskate in vinyl hotpants.
Why's it feel so good?
Although it may not feel like it, spring is on its way. The spirits of Folkmore set candles and lanterns everywhere as a celebration of the return of the light after winter’s darkness.
In Wintermute, the ground floor of Cutting Edge has been turned into a trader’s market where spirits and Star Children are encouraged to exchange goods and services. The spirits are offering everything from foodstuffs to artisanal crafts to home appliances. Yes, there might be a rock creature who wants to trade you a toaster. If one has no physical goods to trade, a story is considered acceptable payment.
Over at the hot springs there is a nonstop party going on. It is a celebration of reversals and indulgence! There are heat lamps set up near food and beverage stations so you don’t freeze while enjoying your cakes and drinks of both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic variety. The springs themselves are open to all as usual.
Star Children are invited to build their own costumes and join the festivities. The costumes do not have to be serious or even that glamorous. Satire is welcomed (mockery of the Fox!) and so is depravity (dress up with a phallus if you want). Star Children who can't build their own costumes can ask someone else to do so, or have the Spirits paint their faces and bodies upon arrival.
What’s a party without a dance floor? There’s a large building serving as the hot spring’s own private club. It’s warm inside from all the moving bodies, so come on in and avoid the chill!
Thirteen figured Star Children might need a little bit of inspiration at this party, so she invited a friend of hers to provide some: Euterpe, the Muse of flutes and music! She has a stage to command, and command it she does. Her voice influences the Star Children, and different styles of music cause different effects.
🦊 Pop: Whatever emotions one has been feeling most lately will suddenly appear above your head. Words like "happy" or "sad" suddenly just floating above you, possibly revealing more than you’d like! These emotional signs will disappear after talking about said emotion with someone else.
🦊 Country: inspires a deep and urgent horniness, often with the urge to engage in exhibitionism and voyeurism. This urge only abates after indulging. What a fun group project that could be!
🦊 Classical: Hanahaki Disease in which victim coughs up flower petals when they suffer from one-sided feelings. It ends when they confess their feelings. These feelings do not have to be romantic - perhaps you’ve been hiding your disdain for someone, or your anger at something they’ve done.
🦊 Rock: The very first creature you lay your eyes on will be the most charming and irresistible thing you’ve ever seen. You will be temporarily infatuated with this person... or spirit... or walking bunny... Yes, you can become enchanted by NPCs. (You can of course play out any of Folkmore’s spirit people or animals - major NPCs such as Thirteen’s iterations are off limits so you’d have to obsess from afar.) This enchantment simply wears off over a period of time.
🦊 Jazz: Red string which temporarily attaches two people together. Physically! They can't cut the string and move away from each other. They must to share something physical (a kiss, a hug, etc) in order to break the string.
🦊 Metal: Temporary telepathy! You and someone else will be able to hear one another’s thoughts and feel one another’s feelings. This link wears off over time - embracing it speeds up the process. The more you resist this and try to deny or suppress the link the longer it will last.
🦊 Rap and Hip-Hop: You feel the urge to compliment a stranger… with some sick rhymes. It’s impossible to resist! If you’re lucky you might already know some songs whose lyrics you can borrow. If not, well, someone might be subjected to your personal attempts...
🦊 Electronic: Floating on a euphoric high, you are compelled to disclose a hope or dream to someone nearby. The urge passes once you have done so.
🦊 Country: inspires a deep and urgent horniness, often with the urge to engage in exhibitionism and voyeurism. This urge only abates after indulging. What a fun group project that could be!
🦊 Classical: Hanahaki Disease in which victim coughs up flower petals when they suffer from one-sided feelings. It ends when they confess their feelings. These feelings do not have to be romantic - perhaps you’ve been hiding your disdain for someone, or your anger at something they’ve done.
🦊 Rock: The very first creature you lay your eyes on will be the most charming and irresistible thing you’ve ever seen. You will be temporarily infatuated with this person... or spirit... or walking bunny... Yes, you can become enchanted by NPCs. (You can of course play out any of Folkmore’s spirit people or animals - major NPCs such as Thirteen’s iterations are off limits so you’d have to obsess from afar.) This enchantment simply wears off over a period of time.
🦊 Jazz: Red string which temporarily attaches two people together. Physically! They can't cut the string and move away from each other. They must to share something physical (a kiss, a hug, etc) in order to break the string.
🦊 Metal: Temporary telepathy! You and someone else will be able to hear one another’s thoughts and feel one another’s feelings. This link wears off over time - embracing it speeds up the process. The more you resist this and try to deny or suppress the link the longer it will last.
🦊 Rap and Hip-Hop: You feel the urge to compliment a stranger… with some sick rhymes. It’s impossible to resist! If you’re lucky you might already know some songs whose lyrics you can borrow. If not, well, someone might be subjected to your personal attempts...
🦊 Electronic: Floating on a euphoric high, you are compelled to disclose a hope or dream to someone nearby. The urge passes once you have done so.
They say I did something bad
If you’re not much of a dancer but still want to get physical, there is another building available. Inside is a roller skating rink, but one with a twist.
This particular rink is a fetish party.
That’s right - bring your sexy primal energy, and leave your inhibitions at home! Step into the kinky Rolla Lair to sample devious delights!
There are poles in the middle of the rink upon which spirits and Star Children can show off their athletic prowess. Go-go cages line the perimeter, with space to dance around them as well. Of course there’s a bar set to one side of the room, while the other side a full fledged dungeon is set up, complete with demonstrations! There are several private rooms down a short hall as well, each filled with all the toys and equipment anybody could possibly dream of.
Maybe you’ll meet someone to experiment with. Or maybe you just really want to rollerskate in vinyl hotpants.
HOW THE WORLD WORKS★
Content Warnings: interdimensional kidnapping, enforced sharing time.
Many Star Children will have experienced the 'safe space' memories of the Naturmechs already; they manifest in your mind's eye as a memory place, someplace they remember fondly. This is not a living memory or a scene playing out, it is only the location.
The safe space pocket dimension works by separating the mind/soul from the body - this is why being stuck there can kill the flesh. Now they can be accessed by the entire person - soul and body.
The entry to the safe space works thusly: one must realise that they need help, and then accept help from another person. The two things may be entirely unrelated; one may realise they feel depressed and need to talk it out, and then someone just happens to hold the door for you because you’re struggling with your groceries. As with many things in Folkmore, it’s not an exact science.
Once this helping connection is made, you and your helpful fellow will be sucked into the safe space. Inside, you are meant to connect, heal, bond, and of course help each other. If you happened to go to your best friend for advice on a situation, this is likely to be a pretty good experience. If someone just picked up your scarf for you, it could be significantly more awkward.
In order to leave the safe space, one must experience some emotional change and improvement. You may not be able to solve a problem completely, but achieving a state of calm or acceptance can do the trick. A door will appear somewhere in your safe space through which you can return to the real world.
Are you the stubborn sort? Or is your helper not helping? Then this comforting location will begin to twist and warp, becoming frightening and threatening before you are both rudely ejected.
For those who bond very deeply through this process, they can become soulmates temporarily for a week. (Players may convert this link to a permanent one through a spoons purchase, but if you link to the thread in which you become bonded for a week you get a half-off discount!)
Many Star Children will have experienced the 'safe space' memories of the Naturmechs already; they manifest in your mind's eye as a memory place, someplace they remember fondly. This is not a living memory or a scene playing out, it is only the location.
The safe space pocket dimension works by separating the mind/soul from the body - this is why being stuck there can kill the flesh. Now they can be accessed by the entire person - soul and body.
The entry to the safe space works thusly: one must realise that they need help, and then accept help from another person. The two things may be entirely unrelated; one may realise they feel depressed and need to talk it out, and then someone just happens to hold the door for you because you’re struggling with your groceries. As with many things in Folkmore, it’s not an exact science.
Once this helping connection is made, you and your helpful fellow will be sucked into the safe space. Inside, you are meant to connect, heal, bond, and of course help each other. If you happened to go to your best friend for advice on a situation, this is likely to be a pretty good experience. If someone just picked up your scarf for you, it could be significantly more awkward.
In order to leave the safe space, one must experience some emotional change and improvement. You may not be able to solve a problem completely, but achieving a state of calm or acceptance can do the trick. A door will appear somewhere in your safe space through which you can return to the real world.
Are you the stubborn sort? Or is your helper not helping? Then this comforting location will begin to twist and warp, becoming frightening and threatening before you are both rudely ejected.
For those who bond very deeply through this process, they can become soulmates temporarily for a week. (Players may convert this link to a permanent one through a spoons purchase, but if you link to the thread in which you become bonded for a week you get a half-off discount!)
edward teach | our flag means death | myth
Player Name: Qi
Player Pronouns: she/her
Player Contact:
Preferred Tag Style: I'm not picky! tbh either way I'll probably be shitposting my way through the tags :')
Monthly Pacing: A bit better than January!
OOC Limitations/Disinterests: Have at me!
General character information
Character Name: Edward "Blackbeard" Teach
Permissions: 🦊 Permissions
Character Role: Myth.
🦊 Manifested Traits ➟ He's spent his life literally cultivating this wild and violent aesthetic that already fits, but now he's got narwal horns (pointed back like a goat's do) and a few rows of radula teeth as well.
🦊 Exploring ➟ Also he's spent his life literally cultivating "being the villain" and was just recently confronted with Other Options while simultaneously having the person who started his Other Options journey with, so living in that struggle is delicious to me. He just got his biffle bestie spouse plopped back into his life to be the worst influence about it, but I'm very here for his other CR to keep dragging him kicking and screaming toward growth.
Public Knowledge:
🦊 Name ➟ He's historically been very sloppy about introducing himself as "Blackbeard" or "Edward" on sort of whatever whim strikes him whenever, so folks definitely call him either/both. Side note: he specifically doesn't introduce himself as "Ed." Anyone who remembers Stede probably has heard him referred to as "Ed," but he will not be pleased by most people calling him that to his face.
🦊 Fit & Vibes ➟ He's wearing all the leather all of the time, and he's wearing black on black on black. Other important trademarks are big ol' beard, big ol' hair, and big ol' covered in tattoos.
🦊 Adaptivity ➟ Now that it's cold, he'll probably be walking a little awkwardly (the brace on his bad knee is visible but also black on black), although less so than before because folks are maybe helping get in a new one and other folks are probably actually taking care of it now. Also "new" (post-1718) tech is baffling to him, but he's learning in fits and starts because of all his modern friends, and because a kind soul helped set up his relic so he can just yell at it and it'll do reading/writing for him.
🦊 Usual Haunts ➟ He lives alone in a cabin out in Gram, and he's just recently acquired a big ol' boat to sit in the lake nears his cabin. It hasn't sailed around much yet, but it's definitely there. Looming. Looming while Edward specifically jumps around on it laughing loudly and gleefully.
🦊 Usual Activities ➟ He's often chilling at the fight pits, because he's been hemorrhaging people who will punch him in the face and enjoy being punched in the face by him. He also haunts around food and tends to be randomly lounging in high places (particularly his own roof). As mentioned above, he's also jumping around on his new ship very often, despite the winter of it all.
General CR information
Wanted CR: Buddies to punch and be punched by. Buddies to drink with. Not-quite-buddies who want to be in a pirate crew! Not-at-all-buddies who think he's a bad dude and will tell him to his face (and then there's probably punching)! Misc mentees he can impart his ancient wisdoms to!! Honestly particularly mentees and folks he can bully into being in a gang of thugs with him. The hole in his heart is mostly "his crew" shaped, so he's really looking for folks to boss around and maybe do a bit of light casual crime with.
Unwanted CR: Nothing really, but let's be good and ooc-communication-y about negative nonsense.
Goals For Your Character:
🦊 Goal/Arc ➟ Confronting his own narrative! Edward has carefully curated himself into an idea that's bigger than a person. Time with his new canon bestie was beginning to make him question how much he actually is the idea vs a distinct human person and what all that even means for his life. Coming here has upped that ante because it's like! a key PvE question!! Now that his other canon bestie is here, he's regressing, but I'd like to keep pushing him into situations where he keeps grappling with who he's made himself into vs who he actually is vs who he could be vs who he wants to be. It'll require a lot of soft CR growth and also a lot of really ugly CR growth for his backsliding.
Trial+ information
🦊 Trial ➟ There's just been a big clean, so he doesn't need anything for himself, but if anyone needs stories for the trader's market? He's got 10000000. He has so many. He genuinely likes telling them. They're fun. Come ask him to buy you things via story it'll probably go well.
🦊 Trial ➟ He probably won't head to the party on his own, but if any of his CR wants to drag him because he's deep in his grumping now, I'd love for him to have a bit of silliness and dancing in his life.
🦊 Non-Trial ➟ At the beginning of the month, Izzy showed up! It's great! As he announced to whomever, they made a big fire as part of reunioning! Anyone who wants to inquire, have a bonfire, or get into a pirate brawl is welcome to come bother them about it. It's already going super well and full of violence because of course it is. :')
Esteban | OC │ Legend
He is not here for the punching, though. He doesn't like it. If Blackbeard swings, he'd retaliate, but he'll hate it.
I don't think Esteban will be very helpful for Blackbeard's growth, he might be too soft for that, but we could get surprised by it! If that sounds like fun to you, let me know!
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If not; I can include a specific tag for him when the event goes up, and I write my TL? And I'll post the link here? Which option would you prefer?
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Sorry for the delay!
Re: edward teach | our flag means death | myth
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gently catapult launches the tiny myth in this direction,
But more seriously the idea of some soft CR here is honestly really appealing since Teach....Genuinely represents the type of person Emporio's more comfortable around. His only real social connections were criminals (comes with growing up in a hidden prison room), and because of that, the way Teach naturally is just feels a lot more familiar to him!
And on the flipside, it gives a neat possible route to drag him into some character growth, hehehe.
On the trials and possible threads end, the market seems a pretty solid spot for anything and for that matter Emporio would genuinely adore hearing the stories. Also he'd immediately go 'wait...blackbeard??? you are in books???' and possibly make a comment on how he's more neat than the books have it down.
Truly the best kind of fourthwalling is...cloudy fourth walling....(emporio bud, your standards,)
ANYWAY uh, Emporio's got a spoiler opt-in if ye need at all over here on that note-
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Well it's Something at least!
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This poor child??
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These two canonically hung out in the secret hidden room he grew up in within a prison there, and we....have no idea when they got there, or how, or why, but at least it's prepared every ounce of this lad for the future??? Yeah,
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(I know it's not okay; it's set in Florida. :'|)
Are you throwing up a TL for kiddo?
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Ahem, back on topic though I am yes! And I have- Just over here!