EVENT INFO: LOSE YOUR SOUL

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EVENT INFO: LOSE YOUR SOUL

the basics

It's almost Halloween, the night when ghouls and goblins pass through the veil and the restless dead walk the earth. Or whatever planet Beacon is on. Actually, the restless dead are kind of always walking around here, aren't they? Whatever, the point is, it's almost Halloween! And it seems like the forest spirits might know that, because as the fateful day approaches, they're definitely Up To Something.

On the 30th, All Hallow's Eve Eve, this mischievous plotting culminates in the appearance of a crudely built theater in the town square. Looks like the spirits have even made some makeshift benches (or... did they maybe steal those off your porches?) for you to sit on! Clearly, they're expecting an audience.

As midnight nears, some of the more friendly spirits gather to perform a strange play in pantomime, a story about fire and thieves. It's an odd narrative, given that it's been written by spirits, but it appears to be a cautionary tale about mysterious beings known only as the Fire Snatchers. Surely it's something made up by the creatures, or some local urban legend meant to frighten you. Tis the season, after all. But then Halloween itself arrives, and things start to go missing.

It's clear that the spirits are behind the thefts, but it's not clear why. Whatever the reason, nothing is sacred. They won't go so far as to steal lanterns, but the clothes you're wearing? The food you're eating? The tablet you were just texting with? All fair game. The spirits will snatch anything they can get their dirty little paws, claws, and other appendages on, so watch your stuff!

After All Saint's Day is over, the pilfered possessions will reappear— in the church, of all places. But nothing's labelled, so have fun sorting through the piles for the things you lost. If someone else hasn't taken them already.

the details

Characters are not required to witness the play, though it might give them more context once their things start vanishing. As stated, the spirits have no limits in what they steal (or how much you were using it when it gets stolen), except that they won't take anything that's keeping you alive. Like your lantern, for instance. They're here to educate you on the dangers of burglary, not murder you!

In addition to your things being stolen, you're also free to play out the aftermath; someone else finding your item, someone else finding your item and saying "finders keepers" before pocketing it, begging others on the network for information as to its whereabouts, etc..

Players are free to create their own spirit NPCs for this event, so if you want a little critter to steal from your character, or for your character to chase down after the theft, feel free! As this is a small event for Halloween, mods will not be playing the spirits here. If you have any questions about this, or how the spirits might behave during the event, you are welcome to ask below!

Additionally, players are welcome to use this post for OOC event plotting! In fact, please do, as not everyone in the game has access to each other's plurks! If you'd like, you can use the small form below to kickstart your plotting plans:

<b>player:</b> (feel free to put your contact info here if you like!) <b>character(s):</b> <b>plans:</b> (have any plans already? or do you have plans you'd like to make? let the world know!) <b>notes:</b> (anything else worth mentioning, like permissions/opt-outs/hiatuses/etc.?)

the tl;dr

• October 30th: The spirits set up a makeshift theater and perform a play about the Fire Snatchers


• October 31st: Items begin disappearing


• November 1st: Items reappear in the church

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Comments

[mind_blown]

I don't know that Jay has anything precious except his notebook. But-- he also has things like guns, bullets, a crowbar, mask...

You know. Useful things.

If anyone wants to pilfer those and/or have Jason pilfer their stuff!

[mellowyellow]

Mask as in that shiny superhero mask? Because Masaomi wouldn't necessarily steal it, but he would draw on it.

[mind_blown]

This lovely official art makes it more clear! His mask is essentially two pieces— the standard bat fam eye mask and the mouth guard. HAD TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT I DIDNT USE A HELMET ICON since that’s officially retired now

If he draws on it and it’s not cool Jason’s gonna have a word or two

[mellowyellow]

I mean, Masaomi is a very spur of the moment guy. He could draw literally anything depending on his mood at the time from his own signature to something as innocuous as cute hearts to something as gross and dumb as a dick. Maybe even something like the fancy Chinese character for "cheese."

[mind_blown]

i'm down!!!

[mellowyellow]

Cheese it is!

[mellowyellow]

If you're still interested, would you prefer I hit up your inbox or can I include it in a network post?

[mind_blown]

Hey! Could you please hit up my inbox? I’m sorry I’m slow. This happens to be a week of working 12 days straight for me. _@ and this event is in that very short window of time! I can prioritize it tomorrow when I get off work.

[mellowyellow]

Oh man, no worries. That is a frightening work schedule. I have no problems with taking things slow or even waiting outright. I'm admittedly a sporadic tagger myself, so never feel bad about that with me.

edit: Let me know if that's not an okay start whenever you have the time.