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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] livinglot2017-11-16 03:11 pm

⇨ New Location: THE MOON

PREPARATION
On Day 6 of Winter Break (aka B6) the carnival will be... well, mostly staying where it is. Technically speaking, at least. While other times they've left the Ringmaster's realm for vacations, this time they are going to do something a bit differently. They don't have the best personal safety record when it comes to travelling for outside entertainment, so this time the carnival is staying home! Or, at least, it's staying in the same realm. The actual location they are going to is one of the carnival's two moons.

As it turns out, the moon is not actually moon sized. Instead of being a moon sized orb very far away, it is actually a much smaller orb unreasonably close to the surface of the earth - surely this would wreak absolutely havoc on the environment if magic wasn't responsible for it. According to Ringmaster, it's actually possible to fly to the moon by wing, if you're prepared to fly straight upwards for over an hour. Weird.

Lucky for you, she'll be creating a portal for everyone to go through instead. Workers will be allowed to visit the carnival grounds at any point during the vacation, but are asked to try to spend most of their time on the moon, in order to better encourage the spirit of celebration. What are they celebrating, exactly? Well, it's a bit hard to define, since everyone in the carnival comes from completely different seasons and universes, but according to the Ringmaster they are approximately celebrating the Fae holiday called the Lunar Solstice. However, you're also welcome to see it as Christmas or Hanukkah or New Years or whatever you prefer.

It's the Lunar Solstice, though, so they're doing it on the moon. Get it? Like, there are other reasons, but that's the best one.

SETTING

The Moon apparently has some kind of ski resort built on it now, so that's neat. Apparently it is a relatively new addition, made entirely for the occasion - practically speaking, it is frosty mountains with various cozy looking cabins scattered across them. Towards the center, there is a more densely populated area, with a number of larger buildings and living spaces built together like a little vacation town.

The temperatures are just low enough to keep snow on the ground, and never get oppressively cold. Day or night, it always feels like a perfect winter afternoon, good for a stroll as long as you have a coat or heavy sweater on. The small size of the moon is apparent from the horizon by its heavy curve, but thankfully the area the cabins are built in is facing up towards the sky, and not facing the carnival grounds down below, which would probably cause most a fair bit of vertigo. Of course, you can take a hike to the other side of the moon if that's your jam.

For most of this vacation, no work will be necessary, besides any voluntary training or practice. Food and cleaning are being temporarily handled by a commissioned group of allies called the World Walker Caravan, a merchant group whom the Ringmaster has helped out on a few different occasions. For once, the party is coming to the carnival, and not vice versa.


PATRONS

► THE WORLD WALKERS: A group similar to the carnival, except for the part where they don't have a faerie patron. Instead, it is a group of individuals who travel the multiverse, crossing between worlds for the sake of trade and exploration. They visit new universe, trade goods, and carry on, similar to the carnival's performance patterns. However, as most of them are only mortal, this has sometimes become a dangerous affair without protection. As such, the Ringmaster has stepped in to aid them on a few occasions, which has resulted in stable partnership and plenty of World Walker veterans who are very friendly with her.

There are various sellers in the caravan, each of which specialize in particular items, such as armor, or weapons, or magical items. These sellers will be set up in store fronts around the winter village, where the caravan will be staying until the holiday is over. There are about thirty World Walkers, and their demographics are similar to that of the carnival: mostly humanoid, abundantly human, with a few exceptions. Notable exceptions include two escaped Winter Court changelings, one escaped Summer Court changeling, a family of dwarves, a golem, and a couple others that will be mentioned later.

Overall, the World Walkers are a gregarious and forthright group. They'll be happy to celebrate along with the carnival members when they aren't on duty, but will also keep to themselves if their patrons prefer it. They've been known to take on lost souls similar to the way that the Ringmaster does, though they notably have never done it by trickery. Of course, the caravan always comes first.


DANGERS

► WINTER FUN: Nothing too notable! This holiday is designed to be safe family fun, so most of the danger lies in your own stupid decisions, such as drinking too much or attempting that totally rad snowboard trick you are ill equipped to pull off. The Ringmaster is putting a considerable amount of effort into making this a pleasant experience, and she isn't leaving things up to the chaos of the multiverse. Enjoy yourselves damnit!

► THIEVERY: The Ringmaster will state very explicitly that there is to be no theft or misconduct when it comes to trading with the caravan. Any crimes committed against them she will consider a personal insult, and will punish accordingly. Don't do it!


REWARDS

Along with catering and other activity, the Caravan brings with it a full fledged market - they're merchants first and foremost, after all! The Ringmaster has traded them a bunch of goods in advance for a significant quantity of credits towards purchases, which she will be giving out to members of the carnival to go shopping with. Each workers will start out with 1250 credits (500 of which must be spent on gifts!) and there will be a couple opportunities to gain more through games or gambling. The market itself will have a diverse inventory, and a more specific shop list will be posted along with the opening log.

It's the holiday season, of course, so buying gifts for others is encouraged above simply buying items for yourself, though you can do a mixture of both! Items that are being bought as gifts will receive a discount of 10%, but don't try to game the system. The merchants will see your deception!


CHANGES
There are no basic changes associated with the plot, though there may be some things available in the market. Only time will tell.


Beyond that, this is a PLOTTING POST, which means you can use it to make plans! The game chat is also a great place to discuss plots, so we welcome you to pop on in if you haven't already! The holidays will be starting sometime next week!
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RINGMASTER PARTY CABIN

[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
The Ringmaster is actually going to be staying in the one of the 6 man cabins and will welcome up to 5 other people to share it with her. As long as she doesn't hate you, she's down to room with you over the holidays!

She doesn't sleep and will probably be in your grill to the point of being a bit annoying, but she will basically just announce where she's staying and say that its first come first serve to room with her and you can come if you want.

Obviously she wants the attention.
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[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-11-17 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
D-DEAR RINGMASTER THIS DOESN'T MAKE THE DAY OUT CONTRACT ANY LESS AMAZING RIGHT-

which is to say -cue carly running face first into the snow on the way there-
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Lol Carly that's so gay.

But Carly is honestly on the list of people she'll be especially jacked to see show up so YAY GOOD CALL.
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[personal profile] criticallyfucked 2017-11-17 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
MARI WANTS IN.

She missed RM, okay.

Also, she doesn't know a lot of these other people.

I couldn't get DW to load Mari's account so pretend this isn't Foster's nasty face as an icon.
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
I WAS SCARED FOR A SECOND, but yes, Mari is definitely VIP list. we're going to have a cabin full of babes.
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[personal profile] criticallyfucked 2017-11-17 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
LOL GOD SORRY no Foster would require a personal fucking invite from RM to even think of that as being possible. We're all safe.

MARI THOUGH.

Mari is bringing the eyeball gun, and also the Lance. Don't ask why she's bringing the Lance, she just thinks she looks cooler when she has it.
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
that's objectively true and Ringmaster endorses the aesthetic.
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[personal profile] brightspot 2017-11-17 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
Can Five get in on this even though she's a total newbie? IF NOT, she's still so grateful to the RM at the moment she legit wants to get her a present, so there's that.
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
YEP! RM will just relish the attention, honestly, so Five is most welcome! (Also she's totally cute.)
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[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-11-17 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
I mean I'm up for making party cabin a goddamn terror if you are.
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
OH MY GOD YES please. WHAT A NIGHTMARE.
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[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-11-17 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
at least RM means he's marginally less likely to purchased cursed nonsense so honestly, this is a win/win situation for the carnival as a whole, what do you mean they're going to drive the rest of party cabin insane with their combined inability to shut the hell up.
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
look this is not a cabin one enters if they want to shut the hell up or have anyone else shut the fuck up.

this is a cabin for the STRONG.
Edited 2017-11-17 06:08 (UTC)
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[personal profile] motivenotfound 2017-11-17 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
I think this is basically a cabin made entirely of people who never shut the hell up, it's fine.
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[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2017-11-17 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
YOU KNOW, IF HE WELCOMES HIM he doesn't have anywhere else in particular to room he might as well get to know RM better (little does he realize, the party never stops. But at least it's indoors).
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
YES PLANT MAN she owes you a favour because of the Rose business, and that favour is gracing you with her presence.
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[personal profile] disjunct 2017-11-17 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
Junko is probably the best at things like slumberparties, talking about boys, girls, and hot monsters, sharing ghost stories or tales of old GFs and BFs. She'll chatter openly a lot about herself!
Edited 2017-11-17 05:49 (UTC)
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[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Junko honestly sounds like prime sleepover material. and RM actually loves gossiping.
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Re: RINGMASTER PARTY CABIN

[personal profile] stompadour 2017-11-17 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
jasper doesn't trust anybody except the ringmaster. please keep her in the cabin's closet, where she will stand upright behind the door while everyone else sleeps
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Re: RINGMASTER PARTY CABIN

[personal profile] lordofthering 2017-11-17 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
okay
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[personal profile] motivenotfound 2017-11-17 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
Well that's kind of frightening, but also Mari might drag Jasper out to challenge her to arm wrestling.
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[personal profile] disjunct 2017-11-17 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
why won't you let junko make you beautiful
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[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-11-17 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
periphrasing: ((gay excited giggling))

[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-11-17 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I want Peridot to room with Steven but she will also definitely want to crash the RM's cabin now and then or w/e