storyevents ([personal profile] storyevents) wrote in [community profile] realmofstories2020-01-25 04:00 pm

Chapter 04: Act I

A MIDSUMMER ROSE: ACT I—





§ 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.





§ 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.


ricebird: (Whyyy...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-04 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh hi, mister elf! She can't tell if he's a story native or an Aspect she hasn't met before, but...]

A-ah, hello... um... it looks like the kitchen's... occupied already...
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-04 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
... Plants?

[She can say that, it's fine. They've been getting everywhere, but the kitchen too?]
ricebird: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-04 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gulp!] Y-yeah... lots of them, and big ones...
ashadowofhope: Screenshot (This battle is over)

[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-04 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[So, nothing new as the evening as been going.]

Very well. Wait here.
ricebird: (Sensei wait!)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-08 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, what?! A-are you sure?

[Don’t get her wrong, he looks confident and probably strong, but she’s not the type to let anyone walk into danger with a “go get 'em, tiger.”]
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-08 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[And though he doesn't have a questioning note at the end, he does raise an eyebrow at her... like what's wrong with that.]
ricebird: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-13 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Welp... very gingerly, Kotori moves away from the banging door.]

O-okay, just... be careful...
ashadowofhope: Screenshot (This battle is over)

[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-13 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nodding, he approaches the door and opens it. Immediately there are vines and hissing plants, but for him, he makes note of the darkness of the room itself. Entering fully, he closes the door behind him.]

[There's a beat before it sounds like the plants are screaming.]
ricebird: (... What the heck did I just taste...?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-18 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Uh. That sounds... pleasant. Kotori's just... gonna back up against the wall opposite the door, that's fiiiine.]
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-19 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[The weed whacking continues on for a while unseen behind the door, but it's not like anyone knows that Oswald knows how to handle fae plants. The small positives of being raised by that kind.]

[But for Kotori... the door suddenly begins to slowly creak open, leaving the dark elf to just glance out.]


It is done.
ricebird: (Whyyy...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-20 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
A-ah... Thank you so much...

[And she means it, even if she's already dreading what the aftermath looks like.]

Are you... alright, sir? No injuries?
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-21 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
... You are welcome.

[Yeah, being thanked for this... still weird.]

None.

[And he's fairly sure. Yup... no injuries.]
ricebird: (Default)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-23 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Phew, I'm glad. Oh! [Right, manners now that she's not terrified of plant monsters.] I'm Kotori Iida.
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-23 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
[What are manners and what is a surname? He has to consider a moment longer because he doesn't have that title here.]

... My name is Oswald.
ricebird: (Chatting While Cooking)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-23 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[She gives Oswald a light bow at the waist.]

Nice to meet you, Oswald-san. Have... you been an Aspect long?

[Is he familiar with awkward small talk, at least?]
ashadowofhope: Art by: Sakida Kiyu (...)

[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-23 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's still working on even awkward small talk... so this is amplified awkward. He doesn't even know why she bowed to him?? It's not like he's a-- no, he's kind of a king, but details.]

I cannot say I have.
ricebird: (Sheepish)

[personal profile] ricebird 2020-02-28 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, well... let us know if you need anything. I really appreciate you helping with this.
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[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2020-02-29 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods because she already thanked him and he doesn't really think he needed to repeat what he said. Also, he doesn't think he needs much help at this point... but thinking this results in him staring at Kotori.]

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