livinglot | ⇨ POLARIS AFTERMATH POLL

WHAT NOW: THE POLL↴
The carnival has emerged victorious after a heated and exhausting battle with the Mother of Invention. Her soul has been torn asunder, and her body destroyed. Gild and a team of allies have arrived via airship, and will reveal that they have been camping outside of the base for days, aiding in the planning and execution of an escape plan. In total, there is Gild, Samyaza, Alyss, Reyna, Shimmer, Scald, Moss, Kerubi the fox, and Brauni piloting the ship itself. How they all got here is a long story. They were intending on breaking in with it and grabbing everyone if it came down to it, but now it seems that they have the opportunity to do more good here than that.

There are several issues that will arrive in the immediate aftermath of the struggle, and the characters will have to make some decisions on how to handle things going forward. Gild and Ignatius can provide some direction if needed, but ultimately neither of them want to force a decision in regards to any of this. (They most likely have some personal issues to work out between themselves, also.)

► WHERE TO STAY?
At the very least the carnival will have to spend the next day and night resting, so that people can get back on their feet and so that Gild and Ignatius can recover their strength enough to go anywhere. This can either be done by staying inside the section of Polaris they've overtaken, or by going down to the Wyld Lands (which are apparently below where Polaris is floating) and camping out there. The Wyld Lands are potentially dangerous, but the two fae are confident they can defend an area long enough to camp.

► WHAT TO DO ABOUT POLARIS?
In the aftermath of the Mother's death, the staff and prisoners of Polaris will be in a state of disruption and chaos. For staff, it will be really hard for them to accept that the Mother is actually gone and that this isn't some kind of test or trick, and for the prisoners, they are more or less still at the mercy of the staff overseeing them. The carnival has the choice to stick around for a few days and ease the process of liberating the station, by helping to overtake the Alphas and Betas clinging to power, and by basically spreading the news of the Mother defeat. They can also make sure the other test groups are actually released. Of course, they are not obligated to do this. They are free to just leave, as well, and hope that Polaris sorts itself out. If they do stay to deal with Polaris, most of this will be handwaved. Characters can simply declare what they are doing to help, and it will be done without challenge.

► WHAT DIRECTION TO TAKE?
Gild's immediate impression is that people will want to help the Ringmaster (though this may not be true) and based on that her recommendations are that they could either write to the Summerlands and ask for help in doing so, or they can go there themselves and be a bit more forceful. The Summer Maiden is notoriously passive, so Gild believes that she will be reluctant to help her own girlfriend, which is annoying. If they head straight through the Wyld Lands they may gain the element of surprise, of course, and go in there stealthily... but going it on their own could be difficult. Gild is willing to help either way. Ignatius doesn't seem to want to go to the Summerlands for various awkward reasons, but ultimately he will bend to the public opinion. People need a break, he thinks, and they probably won't find it in the Wyld Lands. For those not interested in dealing with the Hunt at all, the fae will recommend going to the Summerlands, because at least they can have a break there until everyone figures out what to do.

► WANT A FAERIE CONTRACT?
Once they are fully free of Polaris, Ignatius will consider the danger over and his contract with people will end. However, he will be open to offering protection for an extended period to anyone who wants it. The specifics are flexible - he really just wants the ability to look out for people in a patron sense. The Gilded Mark will also offer to be your patron, to take some of the burden off of Ignatius. Maybe this is a weird competition thing? Don't worry about it, it's there problem. Either way, both contracts will be flexible and mostly so that they can more easily lend you their power if necessary.

Given that information, here are some poll questions. This is an IC poll, so please vote once for each character. If you don't reply, you'll be assumed to be 'undecided' or 'ambivalent'.

Poll #20710 Where now?

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 28

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While doing other things, where do you want to stay for the next night or three?

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Stay in the secured section of Polaris.
19 (67.9%)

Camp out in the Wyld Lands.
7 (25.0%)

Either's fine.
2 (7.1%)

How do you want to handle the Polaris situation?

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Stick around to dethrone the Alphas, spread the news, and make sure prisoners are released.
19 (70.4%)

Leave these guys to their own devices for now and come back later.
2 (7.4%)

Abandon ship and never come back/leave them all to die.
4 (14.8%)

Undecided.
2 (7.4%)

What direction do you want to take?

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Head straight for the Wyld Hunt and send a letter to the Summerlands asking for back up.
0 (0.0%)

Go to the Summerlands and ask the Summer Maiden for help directly/hang out.
23 (82.1%)

Something else? (Suggest in comments)
2 (7.1%)

Undecided.
3 (10.7%)

Do you want to take any fae protection?

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Sign on with Ignatius.
10 (35.7%)

Sign on with Gilded Mark.
11 (39.3%)

Undecided/Do not.
7 (25.0%)

⇨ POLARIS AFTERMATH POLL

Re: ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION: START A FUCKIN FIGHT