Chapter 04: Act I

[storyevents]

A MIDSUMMER ROSE: ACT I—

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§ instructions.

The first Act of our fourth campaign is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels.

Reminder that everyone is coming with a fairy form! Feel free to use and/or refer to the meme for what form your character takes. Characters will remain in these forms throughout the entire act, but will change to fit their role when in a scene. So if someone was originally looking like a centaur, they will revert back to their normal form with whatever extra touches needed.

Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to step into a designated fairy ring made of iridescent mushrooms and flowers and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.

Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.

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§ sub quests.

Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific top levels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level. As a reminder, the main setting for everyone not in a scene is within the fairy castle and everyone is in fairy forms.

¶ I. Fairy Pranks. Fairies are known to be mischievous, and the ones at the party are the worst. They will spice up people's foods, drop cake on others' heads, even inflict minor spells and curses on people! From changing skin colors to turning people into frogs or even bugs, these fairies are such a menace. Catch them in the act and stop them, else try and help those who are victims. (Any curses inflicted are temporary and should wear off naturally after an hour.)


¶ II. Stupid Cupids. A specific group of fairies called cupids are making their rounds. Completely drunk, they're firing their arrows willy nilly, and those who are struck will be enthralled with the first person they see. However, it's not always romantic. In fact some might just want some intense friendship, others are seeking some kind of familial connections, and then there are the few who just want to fight everyone.


¶ III. Weeding the Castle. While the main party hall is safe, the outside is definitely not. If they're not careful, some creepy crawlers may try to slip in. Take care of the hostile plants by either destroying them or by trying to restore them to their original forms. However, this can only be done singing or using special fairy dust acquired by one of the pranking fairies flying about in the party. Watch out for the Erasers, too—they are disguised as mandragoras, so if they're pulled out they will first try to deafen with their screams before attacking. Another form they take are snapdragons, but they will actually transform into a dragon-like beast with a lot of poisonous teeth.


¶ IV. Clearing out Spindles. To help the King and Queen, those not busy with scenes can help clear out the spindles littered about the castle. They could be in any room, closet, bathroom, or tower, so perhaps those taking care of the weeds can do this as well. However, be careful. Should anyone prick their finger they will fall into a deep sleep and must be awakened somehow (the method is left up to the players). Some spindles are Erasers in disguise, and but instead of falling asleep, getting pricked (or more accurately, stabbed), will paralyze and cause severe hallucinations. They also use razor sharp threads to attack and try to bind those they are fighting. But they're made of wood, so fire is a good way to get them.

¶ V. Wildcard. Make up your own prompt! Feel free to use the wildcard for general party prompts and castle exploration. Outside of the grand hall where the main festivities are held, the castle is run down and lifeless, overrun with withering, rotten, hostile plants. It's even worse outside.

Comments

[chippedsoul]

. . . [Ugggggh. He clicks his tongue, the illusion slowly giving away as twin cat tails curl up behind him.] A hug. [He says under his breath, gritting his teeth. He looked like he was struggling in pain to say that.]

[chatwithdeath]

[A hug, huh? Noticing the tails, she'll turn and draw him into a hug... but one hand will also start petting his head because she assumes a hug is not going to be enough with his nature in this story.]

[chippedsoul]

[He asked for it, and yet he still tenses up when she actually takes up on his request. The blue flames flare up as his twin tails stand on end. The cat ears even make their appearance.] . . . [He's been stunned stiff into the hug, overwhelmed by feelings he's never experienced. But it's not...bad, just uncomfortably different. His ears twitch when she also decides to add in some head pettings. For some reason that helped him to relax though. Or maybe her affinity to water helps. His ears fall back as he leans into the hug a little more, though still rather stiffly and not fully embracing it.]

[chatwithdeath]

... Are you sure you still want a hug?

[She can still tell he's a little tense, but her hand continues petting his head.]

[chippedsoul]

..It's fine if it's you. [He'd have a real hissy fit with a complete stranger. Her continuing to give him head pets was at least keeping him calm. Though he doesn't return the hug, his body will eventually loosen up being pressed against her. He turns his head slightly, so one of his ears touches her hand expectantly.]

[chatwithdeath]

Well, if you say so.

[She doesn't understand why she attracts cats, but she will blame the cupids at this time and how 'by chance' Kazuma's form is. Feeling the ear touch her hand, she'll focus some of her attention on scratching it.]

[chippedsoul]

[Yessss that's the spot. His tail swishes about, trying so hard not to look like he's enjoying this too much. But then he starts purring, and rubbing his head against hers and just helplessly accepts all the affection. He's staying inside forever after this is all over.]

[chatwithdeath]

[Kazuma, Kazuma... peace would never get to be an option since Hyde's in that body too. Also, she'll refrain from mention how his tails give him away... and the purring - goodness, the purring. Don't worry, she will at least not tell anyone else here.]

[chippedsoul]

[He is a very content catboy right now. He'll gradually even move his arms around her. But...there's a little voice whispering in his mind, getting louder. More. You could have so much more. His ears twitch, his tail curling up as he tries to ignore it.

There's no need to hold back. You got her where you want her. Tear her, break her! ] -!! [There's a poof sound and a second later, Kazuma was no longer sitting next to Naomi. If she's quick enough, she'll see twin tails slipping behind the nearby curtains.]

[chatwithdeath]

[One moment, there's a needy cat; and the next, just empty space. Naomi raises an eyebrow, but sees the twin tails disappearing into the curtains. So he could go full feline.... but that's not the point. Point was, he darted suddenly as though spooked. Whatever it was, she's up to giving him a moment.]

[chippedsoul]

[Ku ku ku, you're such a 'fraidy cat. Give in to your feral side! You'll feel great afterwards! He shakes his head.] Shut up. [He pouts quietly behind the curtain. He didn't need more, what he had just a moment ago already felt really nice....and incredibly embarrassing. He sighs irritably, ears drooping as he pokes his head out from the curtain.

Besides the twin tails and floating fireballs, he just looked like a typical black and white house cat. He sees Naomi and...doesn't immediately come over. He could still hear that bastard cackling.]

[chatwithdeath]

[Looking back when Kazuma speaks again, she's not talking, buuut if he's telling something to 'Shut up', again, she could probably guess. When he head pokes back out from the curtains (now fully cat), she speaks after a minute of staring.]

... Hyde?

[chippedsoul]

[He turns his head with a small "hmph"] Not today. [Or at least, not right now. He walks back over to her, sitting by her feet and trying to act inconspicuous.] I'm fine now. Sorry you had to see that display a moment ago.

[He says, but he kind of wants more pettings...]

[chatwithdeath]

[Staring at him by her feet, she nods.]

It's fine. I take it you encountered one of the cupids...

[chippedsoul]

. . .I thought I managed to stay out of their sight. [His ears droop as he glances off to the side.] Is it all right, if I stick with you for now?

[chatwithdeath]

They're not exactly aiming right now so it's not your fault. [She'll move in her seat and give him another headpat in his current form.] You can.

[chippedsoul]

[He let's out a sound between a squeak and a trill from receiving a headpat. He be hiding his face in his hand right now.] Thanks... [He's sure cupid's arrow still had an effect on him, but...something about getting patted on the head felt distantly nostalgic. He's not sure why, or it may just be nothing more than a cat liking attention.]