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▶ PLOTTING.002
This is a plotting post for our next event, which will also welcome our latest batch of arrivals! We've made this OOC post for all your plotting needs. As always, you are free to backdate and backlog event threads for as long as you need.
▶ What Happens in Obscuria Stays in Obscuria
One late and quiet evening, all Moonblessed will receive a secure email in their inboxes:
Captain Natela
Good evening.
This is Captain Natela. After observing your courageous deeds for the past four months, I brought it upon myself to send this missive and humbly request your aid in our upcoming mission. This is not mandatory. If you would rather not participate, please disregard this message.
After several incidents of violence within Level 4 (also known as the Lightless), the Moon Knights ran tests on all the criminals involved and discovered a strange substance in their bloodstream. The use of a dangerous, illegal drug called the Glow has become widespread throughout the Lightless. We suspect these drugs may have also been smuggled into Level 3.
Initial test results indicate that Glow is able to drastically enhance moonblessing traits to hazardous levels. As a side effect, it may theoretically cause an extreme increase in appetite for chroma. All evidence and samples for the case have been deposited at the Lunar Scientia Headquarters. Investigations are still ongoing. Attached is a a photo of Glow for your reference.
Reports conclude that Glow’s main distributor is in Obscuria, a luxury resort and casino in the Lightless, notorious for being the favored hangout of many syndicates especially Eclipse. Sources say that Eclipse’s leader, Janus, will soon be hosting the King of Crystal Fist Tournament, a lavish fighting tournament where we believe the use of Glow is featured most prominently.
Investigate the fighting tournament and report back to Moon Knights Headquarters. Should you choose to accept this mission, you will personally be given clearance to enter the Lightless.
We Moon Knights will provide all the support we can. Keep your wits about you and stay alert. I look forward to your continued success.
Yours truly,
Captain Natela of the Moon Knights
For the first time, the Moonblessed will be venturing to the underground criminal zone: Level 4, or the Lightless. The Lightless can be accessed via a secured elevator at the Outpost in Level 3 by using a special gold card on the panel. The Moon Knights stationed there will hand them out after confirming Captain Natela’s email.
A well-built, friendly, and handsome Moon Knight named Fahrouk enthusiastically steps forward to provide the necessary materials for your mission. His ursine ears perk up as he tells you the gold card has also been loaded with an all-access pass for Obscuria. After this mission, the card will be rendered void.
The luxury resort Obscuria is full of loud colors, the ringing of slot machines, the tinkling of wine glasses, the smoke of fancy cigars, and the buzz of the posh elite of the Lightless. There’s still time before the tournament so go ahead and enjoy what Obscuria has to offer!
Oh, but don’t get carried away. Your mission is to investigate the tournament. Participation is not required. While enjoying the facilities, try speaking to the spectators at the arena or the gamblers at the casino for info. Conversing with the tournament fighters will prove a little more difficult due to their busy schedules, but they’re more accessible to fellow participants. Prepare a pseudonym and have a fake backstory ready before approaching your targets.
All effects only last up to about an hour before they wear off. Thankfully, food isn’t done by roulette.
C Each try at the slot machines is surprisingly cheap. Why not give it a shot? Keep yourself in check; these machines are designed to subtly siphon all of your funds. Keep a friend or two close for emergency moonlacing in case you get hooked. There are also poker tables, mahjong, and other addicting games available for you and your friends to play around the game area.
▶ Obligatory Tournament Arc
Next to the hotel is the arena, one of the most infamous battlegrounds that attracts the strongest fighters in the Lightless and their many syndicates, such as Eclipse. During this year’s King of Crystal Fist Tournament, participants can test their strength against one another in an all-out fight.
There is only one rule: no magic allowed. All participants are given bracelets or anklets that will completely remove any extraordinary powers, superhuman feats, or any other supernatural abilities they have. This includes any permanent moonblessing traits.
In the ring, they must fight with only non-magical weapons if not their bare fists. To win, one fighter must either push their opponent out of the ring, knock them out, or kill them. In these lawless grounds, very little care about violence when they’re already in prison. And they love it! Violence, that is. Prison, not so much. The audience is full of thrill-seekers, as it isn’t unheard of for even spectators to die during the tournament.
Don’t expect an adjudicator to bail you out; do what you can to survive. There are no medical stations in the arena. Anyone injured will have to rely on others to moonlace with or call a medic in.
▶ This isn’t even his Final Form
Once they arrive, it becomes clear that the Moonblessed are the only ones invited. Bodyguards wearing suits surround the area, and Janus enters the scene with diabolical laughter, revealing a captured Fahrouk, one of the friendly knights from before. Fahrouk’s voice shakes with fear, sorrow and regret as he confesses how he was forced to hand over each and every one of their names. But why? His motives quickly become clear as Janus’s men reveal Fahrouk’s little daughter in their custody. It seems that Janus is aware of the Moon Knights’ plans to investigate Glow. Stupid Knights! Did you think you could fight him on his home turf?
Janus barks at his men to deliver Barbarus a few extra doses of Glow, which they inject directly into his bloodstream. The large, armored man cries out in agony as he grows grotesquely larger, muscles pulsing with fluorescent red veins. Humongous, bat-like wings as long as he is tall sprout from his back, and he screams. His eyes now filled with rage, he starts attacking everything that gets in his way. The Moonblessed must coordinate to stop his rampage and capture Janus before he escapes with the hostage.
A few days later, Fahrouk and his daughter will send a message via the device to the Moonblessed to ask how they are and thank them again for their help. They’re also here to tell them about the gift shops in Level 1. There are now colorful machines that dispense special edition bromides of the Moonblessed new and old, created by the Prismals in pure admiration and gratitude for everything they’ve done. Some of the Prismals are indeed big fans! With a wide grin, Fahrouk proudly says that he and his daughter already have bromides of every Moonblessed.
Bromides can be acquired by the Moonblessed for free so they can have a copy of themselves and each of their friends. To find out your character’s or any other character’s bromide, just type in their name here and voila!
▶ REMINDERS
▶ What Happens in Obscuria Stays in Obscuria
One late and quiet evening, all Moonblessed will receive a secure email in their inboxes:
Captain NatelaGood evening.
This is Captain Natela. After observing your courageous deeds for the past four months, I brought it upon myself to send this missive and humbly request your aid in our upcoming mission. This is not mandatory. If you would rather not participate, please disregard this message.
After several incidents of violence within Level 4 (also known as the Lightless), the Moon Knights ran tests on all the criminals involved and discovered a strange substance in their bloodstream. The use of a dangerous, illegal drug called the Glow has become widespread throughout the Lightless. We suspect these drugs may have also been smuggled into Level 3.
Initial test results indicate that Glow is able to drastically enhance moonblessing traits to hazardous levels. As a side effect, it may theoretically cause an extreme increase in appetite for chroma. All evidence and samples for the case have been deposited at the Lunar Scientia Headquarters. Investigations are still ongoing. Attached is a a photo of Glow for your reference.
Reports conclude that Glow’s main distributor is in Obscuria, a luxury resort and casino in the Lightless, notorious for being the favored hangout of many syndicates especially Eclipse. Sources say that Eclipse’s leader, Janus, will soon be hosting the King of Crystal Fist Tournament, a lavish fighting tournament where we believe the use of Glow is featured most prominently.
Investigate the fighting tournament and report back to Moon Knights Headquarters. Should you choose to accept this mission, you will personally be given clearance to enter the Lightless.
We Moon Knights will provide all the support we can. Keep your wits about you and stay alert. I look forward to your continued success.
Yours truly,
Captain Natela of the Moon Knights
For the first time, the Moonblessed will be venturing to the underground criminal zone: Level 4, or the Lightless. The Lightless can be accessed via a secured elevator at the Outpost in Level 3 by using a special gold card on the panel. The Moon Knights stationed there will hand them out after confirming Captain Natela’s email.
A well-built, friendly, and handsome Moon Knight named Fahrouk enthusiastically steps forward to provide the necessary materials for your mission. His ursine ears perk up as he tells you the gold card has also been loaded with an all-access pass for Obscuria. After this mission, the card will be rendered void.
- A Preparation is key, Fahrouk says — he will clear access to the Lightless database for the Moonblessed, allowing them to search official criminal records and map layouts of Level 4. Study your enemies and you’ll beat them at their own game.
Fahrouk also informs them that the event has a dress code. Put on your best cocktail dress or suit and be prepared to venture through an evening of glamorous and questionable activities! If you need help picking out an outfit or shopping for one, this is your chance.
Before the Moonblessed use the elevator, he says to not leave without a good luck hug! His daughter always gives him good luck bear hugs. Moonblessed generate chroma from moonlacing, so he earnestly encourages everyone to hug before the mission.
The luxury resort Obscuria is full of loud colors, the ringing of slot machines, the tinkling of wine glasses, the smoke of fancy cigars, and the buzz of the posh elite of the Lightless. There’s still time before the tournament so go ahead and enjoy what Obscuria has to offer!
Oh, but don’t get carried away. Your mission is to investigate the tournament. Participation is not required. While enjoying the facilities, try speaking to the spectators at the arena or the gamblers at the casino for info. Conversing with the tournament fighters will prove a little more difficult due to their busy schedules, but they’re more accessible to fellow participants. Prepare a pseudonym and have a fake backstory ready before approaching your targets.
- B You might find yourself drawn to the dining tables with built-in roulettes. The tables here have two drink menus: New Moon (non-alcoholic) and Full Moon (alcoholic). The roulette wheels have three colors: red (Odds), blue (Even), and purple (0 and 00). If the ball lands on the number you selected, the drink you win will depend on its color.
- RED
New Moon: Vermillion Sunset Juice: Carrot and a hint of chili pepper ground together in spiced ice. Causes you to burp flames at random and yell things you might have wanted to keep secret.
Full Moon: Inferno Direwolf Margarita: Causes an uncomfortably hot feeling and strikes you with the urge to undress. - BLUE
New Moon: Cotton Candy Dream: Bubblegum flavored ice cream topped with rainbow sprinkles and cotton candy. Makes you float in the air and feel giddy or flirty around the first person you see.
Full Moon: Queen's Ghost Chiller: Causes a terrible chill and the urge to closely huddle with your neighbors for warmth. - PURPLE
New Moon: Like You A Latte: Latte mixed with berry bits. Berries can be a choice between blueberries or raspberries. Can be served hot or cold. Gives you a sudden burst of energy. Somehow you can't stop doing things, no matter how much you want to!
Full Moon: Bangin' Belle Stunner: Causes attraction to anyone who looks upon your form. It’s difficult for others to look away from you.
- RED
All effects only last up to about an hour before they wear off. Thankfully, food isn’t done by roulette.
▶ Obligatory Tournament Arc
Next to the hotel is the arena, one of the most infamous battlegrounds that attracts the strongest fighters in the Lightless and their many syndicates, such as Eclipse. During this year’s King of Crystal Fist Tournament, participants can test their strength against one another in an all-out fight.
There is only one rule: no magic allowed. All participants are given bracelets or anklets that will completely remove any extraordinary powers, superhuman feats, or any other supernatural abilities they have. This includes any permanent moonblessing traits.
In the ring, they must fight with only non-magical weapons if not their bare fists. To win, one fighter must either push their opponent out of the ring, knock them out, or kill them. In these lawless grounds, very little care about violence when they’re already in prison. And they love it! Violence, that is. Prison, not so much. The audience is full of thrill-seekers, as it isn’t unheard of for even spectators to die during the tournament.
Don’t expect an adjudicator to bail you out; do what you can to survive. There are no medical stations in the arena. Anyone injured will have to rely on others to moonlace with or call a medic in.
- A There is a wide variety of participating fighters from all walks of life and moonblessings. Notable opponents include hyena or serpent-like Prismals. Many of these fighters use underhanded tactics, such as pulling hidden knives laced with poison and throwing dust in the eyes of their opponents. And the worst part is, the adjudicators turn a blind eye to it all. It is possible for Moonblessed to be matched with each other, so you may find yourself fighting a familiar face.
- B In one of the later rounds, the Moonblessed will encounter Barbarus, a top fighter from Eclipse. True to his name, this muscular man wields barbed weapons. He has been enhanced with a staggering amount of Glow, leaving him to be essentially unbeatable in the arena. All Moonblessed who happen to face him will find him impossible to overcome and will be driven to the brink of death for their attempts.
▶ This isn’t even his Final Form
Once they arrive, it becomes clear that the Moonblessed are the only ones invited. Bodyguards wearing suits surround the area, and Janus enters the scene with diabolical laughter, revealing a captured Fahrouk, one of the friendly knights from before. Fahrouk’s voice shakes with fear, sorrow and regret as he confesses how he was forced to hand over each and every one of their names. But why? His motives quickly become clear as Janus’s men reveal Fahrouk’s little daughter in their custody. It seems that Janus is aware of the Moon Knights’ plans to investigate Glow. Stupid Knights! Did you think you could fight him on his home turf?
Janus barks at his men to deliver Barbarus a few extra doses of Glow, which they inject directly into his bloodstream. The large, armored man cries out in agony as he grows grotesquely larger, muscles pulsing with fluorescent red veins. Humongous, bat-like wings as long as he is tall sprout from his back, and he screams. His eyes now filled with rage, he starts attacking everything that gets in his way. The Moonblessed must coordinate to stop his rampage and capture Janus before he escapes with the hostage.
- A Barbarus hovers above and around the rooftop for the fight, constantly hurling energy bombs from above. If a Moonblessed comes too close, his barbed chains will take hold of them, fling them off the roof, and lead them to their deaths. Make sure you don’t fall! To anyone out of his reach, he will shoot large flaming projectiles at them. However, his eyesight isn’t the best. You might want to use that to your advantage...
- B All of Barbarus’ weapons are now laced with Glow. Janus and his bodyguards are also shooting laced bullets. Those hit with the drug will end up the same way, forced into their transformations and ready to lose their minds. To release them from their transformations, you can either render them unconscious or give them a deep kiss to quickly overwhelm the Glow with new chroma.
A few days later, Fahrouk and his daughter will send a message via the device to the Moonblessed to ask how they are and thank them again for their help. They’re also here to tell them about the gift shops in Level 1. There are now colorful machines that dispense special edition bromides of the Moonblessed new and old, created by the Prismals in pure admiration and gratitude for everything they’ve done. Some of the Prismals are indeed big fans! With a wide grin, Fahrouk proudly says that he and his daughter already have bromides of every Moonblessed.
Bromides can be acquired by the Moonblessed for free so they can have a copy of themselves and each of their friends. To find out your character’s or any other character’s bromide, just type in their name here and voila!
▶ REMINDERS
- As a reminder, this mission is not mandatory. Moonblessed can disregard the email and move on with their daily lives. Likewise, participation in the tournament is not required to carry out the mission. All of these are already stated above.
- In Part II, Barbarus will be undefeatable regardless of the circumstances. Your character is free to win against every other opponent if you so desire. Barbarus will only become defeatable in Part III.
- This post is for plotting purposes only. A directory post will go up sometime on the 24th, GMT. What you see on this post will be the contents of the log. No changes will be made to the prompts, so feel free to plot to your heart’s content! You are free to use the template below for your OOC plotting needs:
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also please bet against him you'll win the jackpot every time--and that's a very good reason to sign up, you're right! he can run in and fight a few rounds and then have to back out due to poison or something because that sure would be his luck
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why this
LMASD okay if that works then SQQ is just as likely to say "okay, how about this. tell me what you bet on, i'll bet opposite, and split the profits" this would be one way of betting while... being in the whole tournament too............. cries and laughs. and yeah, SQQ will feel him, I'm having him get decimated by Mr Glow Up as his swan song for the tournament, high five... for ignoble tournament ends...
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let's both die miserably together, shizun....truly the best way for a tournament to go....
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they say, while in miserable pain but not likely to die
... once bracelets are off
...... at least not all the way
also was it just to me that it occurred if they're fighting, do they even have a spare outfit
or is XL going to fight in a dress and SQQ is going to be stripping off a suit jacket to fight in half a tux
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xie lian fighting in a ripped-up cocktail dress......he could probably sneak ruo ye in with him, nobody has to know it's alive
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it also occurs to me that with 2x2 battles possible, if you wanted, they could probably both be tossed at Barbarian Glowboy to get wreck't (what champion needs a second, none, that's the truth) though that's for max "this is our bad luck life: damage
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imagine them both already injured and trying to fight the glowbarb anyway...this seems ic honestly, i'm down for it
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can't help you with the pants friend, he needs those!!!
lakjdf im dying, that sounds entirely like them. would you want me to set up a starter for that scenario/or any of the things we've talked about, just let me know!
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and if you're willing to write up the starter then go for it, yeah! i'll run with whatever you've got o9
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excellent, I'll do so!
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let me know if you'd like anything changed/anything in there doesn't work for you! since i realise it's mostly just setting the stage