jigokulogs | June 2022 Event

June 2022 Event

1. SWIMSUIT TROUBLES (1 POINT)

As the city goes through its daily motions, the heat bears down harder and harder while bringing out some increasingly overheated behavior from the local population. Summer is here and the natives are flocking to the shopping district: both as a respite from the scorching temperatures and to stock up on the needed supplies to beat the heat.

That means one noticeable problem: the bathing suits left on the racks aren’t the most fashionable at this point! Suits are scarce and what is left over are the skimpy, the oddly-patterned, a size too small, or all of the above. Then again, you are probably just feeling lucky you aren’t in the Shuten Clan, who have been provided their own precious supply of freshly laundered tiger stripe bikinis. And nothing else.

You may be able to borrow around within your own faction, where the pickings might not be so slim, but are still unlikely to match your personal style. Better hope you ran out to buy something nice when the Daitengu first announced the party.

2. BEACH GAMES (1 POINT)

The indoor beach facility that the Alliance has provided is extraordinary. It’s massive! It seems to extend to the size of an entire soccer field. With the combinations of Kappa tech and Tengu magic, the experience has been made as close to a natural one as anyone could ask for. The heat of the beach feels true to the real world, the sand is white and pure, and the waves rolling in and out are just like the mortal realm. Even the palm trees and beach scrub seem entirely authentic. The vibe is immaculate.

Each faction has their own area set up for meeting and mingling but everyone is welcome to let loose and interact among all the groups.

SHUTEN CLAN

The Shuten Clan has set up their beach fort with food and drinks. The drinks on offer are a particularly strong Oni beer and a few spirits (especially sake). These drinks have been mixed so that anyone who imbibes them will feel a heightened sense of competition and the need to prove themselves!

There are plenty of opportunities to show off:
Learning surfing with a few knowledgeable Oni.
Volleyball matches.
Shoulder chicken tournaments.
Beer pong.
Drinking contests that never seem to stop.
And friendly scuffles with some of the Shuten who are feeling more rowdy than usual.
In particular, the volleyball matches appear to be the Shuten Clan’s sport of choice. They’re taking these matches deathly serious. With all powers allowed in play, the game is truly deadly with how powerful, how fast, and how fierce those spikes and volleys are. Hold nothing back and leave it all in the ring!

Toraguma himself is here in his tiger striped best! He’s observing the games and taking note of which Shutens do well and which ones shame the clan with their defeat. He’ll give out rewards to those he thinks are exemplifying the pride of the clan. Don’t worry though, if you’re not up to snuff you won’t be punished; except with Toraguma’s obvious disappointment.

TAMAMO CLAN

The Tamamo Clan doesn't disappoint either. Their tiki bar is set up with a far greater variety in stock than the Shutens. Every drink seems to be made to that Lost Soul’s exact tastes. Watch out, this may compel you to pound them back more quickly than normal. The drinks will make you feel much closer to those around you — either in camaraderie, or something more intimate. The Tamamos have arranged a number of floats, inner tubes, and water wings lounging in the water. Enjoy your time together!

When you aren’t relaxing, the Tamamo Clan has also arranged huge buckets of water balloons and have filled their water guns. The instructions are clear: whether sniping from afar or going in on a full assault, go nuts. Especially against the Shutens. Lady Tenkohime herself has a high-caliber, sniper-grade water rifle with her at her lounge chair. She will occasionally pick some unlucky soul to fire off devastating rounds against. She is not soaking them in just water, of course. This is the Tamamo clan’s patented ‘perfume’, which inspires the most amorous feelings.

Finally, the Tamamo have also inspired a spicy wet t-shirt contest. It’s essentially a sexy beauty contest, but given the variety of bodies and hidden ‘talents’ tucked away under everyone’s clothes, it should prove interesting! Tenkohime has described the simple rules:
One must wear the provided white shirt and only that shirt.
The crowd will soak them down.
And the crowd will judge how well they pull it off.

SUTOKU CLAN

The Sutoku Clan has been given free reign on a fleet of jet skis and paddle boats; perfect for two. There are boogie boards and larger inner tubes ready to be attached to different jet skis. Just be careful, ok?

A large snack bar has been provided with cheerful yokai behind the counter ready and willing to serve up your heart’s desire. There are some strange candies towards the end of the bar, they taste a bit funny but once you eat one you’re compelled to have a few more. These sweets will give you the power to breathe underwater. What is the meaning of this power? Well, you’re in the Alliance, after all, you figure out what’s under the waves.

Sutoku games include things like kan jam and frisbees, but Sutoku Souls are also very much encouraged to participate in the Shuten Clan’s volleyball tournament. Much to Toraguma’s frustration, the Alliance has planted a Tengu referee who seems to really favor the Alliance players over his own. Use your powers liberally.

The Daitengu is in attendance with sunscreen marks on their mask, for some reason. They’re being a total busybody, as usual. They’re really taking the time to chat up Tenkohime and Toraguma, even if the two want to rip each other’s throats out. Could a resolution to the turf war be on the way? One can only hope!

ENMA DEPARTMENT

The Enma is instructing the members of the Department to volunteer (aka voluntold) for lifeguard duty. The shifts are short — it is ultimately a party — and participation will net you both free food and drink from any of the vendors, as well as license to let loose for the rest of the party! The fare provided by the Enma vendors is pretty staid, but it does fill you with the odd need to run down the beach shallows in slow motion. Not sure what that’s about.

There is one further task that is expected of the Enma Department: suikawari. It is a big deal and to be taken seriously! This is the Enma’s favorite beach activity and the only diversion that he cares about. Your guess is as good as anyone’s, but it’s probably because the game resembles a form of execution. Regardless! Every officer is expected to do at least one round of the game as a form of initiation to the Department itself. Captain Shiki hosts the game in the absence of the Enma. Someone should tell her to chill out with that whistle, though.

3. BONFIRE (1 POINT)

As the hosts of the event, the Sutoku Alliance has set up a massive bonfire as the sun begins to set and stars light up the magical sky. There’s a romantic feeling in the air. Things seem as chill as they ever could be, there are no Haniwa in sight! Things feel peaceful for the first time in a while.

A final happy hour is declared, with free libations for everyone to close out the night. It’s time to finish this party in style. For anyone particularly watchful, they may spy the extraordinary sight of Toraguma and Tenkohime together. Off in the shadows while the party rages on, they are sitting together and watching the waves roll in. What could they be discussing? It will remain a mystery, getting any closer to them would be a deadly mistake.

The evening closes without any major incidents. Nothing seems like it could spoil the mood. It almost feels too good to be true.

4. AND THEN... (2 POINTS)

As all the party goers change back into their clothes and exit the facility, there is a rumble of thunder over Jigokucho. The stars are quickly swallowed by a darkening sky and the ground shakes. A minor earthquake? That’s not unheard of but the sky above is looking threatening. Evil. Darkness washes out over the entire city, none of its many bright lights able to cut through. Something is wrong. Something is happening.

A warm rain begins to fall, spattering across you and your surroundings. It becomes quickly apparent that you are not doused with water, but with blood.

The silence is shattered suddenly when a scream cuts across the whole of Jigokucho. An accursed miasma pours out from every direction. Then you see them: the Haniwa. They are everywhere, gazing from every direction, pressing in. Something has gone terribly wrong.

Captain Shiki is the first to act. She makes a call to Kaigo no Bou, but what she hears is enough to freeze her in her tracks.

The containment center deep beneath the tower where the Haniwa were being stored has been compromised. All of the cursed energy that was stored there has leaked out into the city from below. The guards below are dead. No one is answering their radio. It is not just the containment center that has been compromised, but all of Kaigo no Bou.

Captain Shiki struggles to remain calm as she gives out orders. Her entire command structure has been decimated, but she has to keep these people safe. She urges everyone to seek shelter, immediately. Everyone needs to partner up and stick together.

None of the faction leaders present arguments and they enforce this ruling with their Souls. They direct everyone to make their way back to their home base. Shuten to the Arena, Tamamo to Mizukume, and Sutoku to Konoha. There, their faction leaders can protect them.

As for the Enma officers: they are on rescue duty. You will be heading out into the city to rescue as many people as possible from the nightmarish effects of the cursed energy on the city. Captain Shiki will act as their point of command at the indoor beach.

Good luck, everyone.

5. IN THE CURSED NIGHT (2 POINTS)

A rain of blood is sprinkling all around you. It pings off sign posts and garbage bins, it splatters wetly onto the concrete and your face. The scent is pungent and thick; spoiling. It is soaking in to your hair, your clothes, your skin. It is driving you mad: your pulse spinning, breathing short.

There are noises in the impenetrable darkness. Fox feet on the pavement, crow wings shifting on a perch, a stranger's cruel laughter. The dark energy that has swallowed you is bemused by your smallness, is lurking at the edges and waiting for the moment to strike. Hold tight to your fellows, lest in the darkness another hand be placed in yours. Do you know who you walk with? What you walk with?

The Haniwa are watching you from every surface; crowded together as one with their empty eye sockets and open mouths. Their dark eyes turn to follow where you go as you stumble through your nightmares and your delusions. They breathe in your suffering on the air.

Beware the onibi, they will lead you astray.
Beware the grasping hands in the trees.
Beware the whispers in the distance.
Beware the slope to the river.
Beware. Beware.

Welcome to the June event!

Art by astrono77153462
Special shoutout to vandalisto for coming up with the meat of this event; the beach party. They approached us with this as a player plot, and it was good enough that we made it into the full event for the month. Excellent work, Vandal!
If you have any questions about event content, please ask them here!
If your character participated in the volleyball games, see here! If they participated in the wet t-shirt contest, see here!
If you have questions about the game itself, please check out the premise, FAQ, and rules pages.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

i. Beach Games
[Ydris, most fortunately, had prepared their beach look well in advanced. Having dodged the last minute run on summer wear, they're quite comfortable with how fashionable they're presenting at such an event. While they take issue with making the Daitengu look good by extension, they were promoted recently and intend to not muck that up right away.

With their promotion money, they spent frankly an inordinate amount of money and time on bringing along an extravagant, "properly Springtide" picnic. They have three of those classic, red carts in tow, each practically overflowing with baskets of goodies. Ydris pulls one themself and drags the other two along after with their extra pair of ghostly hands.]

-a. Setting up!

The correct spot is of utmost important, for a picnic.

[a proclamation they make firmly! Perhaps to a largely empty beach, because they've arrived as early as possible to get said spot. Scanning the area, they determine the absolute best of the best is... lets be real, already set aside by leadership. Oh well, that just lets Ydris be sure to not be too close to any of them. So, where...

Ydris sees it, the ideal spot still left open. There's a manmade rocky cliffside, where people are sure to be diving off from into the ocean below. It casts a pleasing shadow, easy to set up the picnic near to escape the heat and enjoy a meal... well, escape the harsh light, more than the heat. Ydris will be there, after all, they cannot be escaped. They trudge to the spot, begin setting out their blankets to sit on with the best view triangulated of divers, beach, and water-

Trouble being, some Oni have decided this is also the best spot.]

Lost souls, only! Move along! [A brave stance, but there's more of said Oni than there is of Ydris... This could be trouble, they are not invited to the picnic!]

-b. Feast Feast Feast
[After clearing out unwanted guests, the picnic is finally laid out. There's cute wicker baskets full of all manners of high quality snacks, all hand picked by Ydris. All manner of picnic fair is available; honey, crackers, baked breads, seasoned butters and preserves, cheeses of every flavor- one might call it a tasting menu, but there's more than enough for full meals. Bottles of wine and champagne sit with plastic cocktail "glasses" to go with them. Everything is even above "budget brand"!

This is the dragon's own bougie corner of the party, that's for certain. Lost Souls are welcome to sit, get out of the sun, watch the nice view, and chatter here. Ydris is spending most of the event doing just those things, when not floating around being a good host. Feel free to laugh at how much they mirror the Daitengu's own busybody habits at the same event...]

Picnics are are a Springtide passion, this is as close as I can get with my resources... but it will have do.

-c. Kite Revengeance
[So, there are kites. Kites flying upon Myddvai make for a bad omen.

Obviously, Ydris needs to continue this tradition. They have been gifted a kite and promptly outfitting it... with duct tape and razorblades. Peace was never an option. Their kite aims for any who get near... and some that don't, seeking out lines to cut or battle with for supremacy of the sky.

And they look delighted to do so.]

-d. Barbeque (CW: whole dead animal, cooking prep)
[rummaging through the various baskets and carts will result in various treats and delights! Aside from the third cart, which is covered in a blanket, seems to be something set over ice...

Lifting that up curiously will be met with... a butchered, whole pig. And Ydris' scolding!]

Cover that back up! That's for later! Actually... I need to season that, soon. Want to help my prepare it?

ii. Bonfire (same CW as above!)
[As the evening winds down, they condense whatever is left of their picnic and cart it over to the bonfire. They step up to help set it, sure stoke it up tall and impressive as possible. Satisfied with it once it's roaring... they stand all too close to it to set up a spit for the pig they had prepped during the day.

They leave a floating hand to evenly turn it in place to roast, filling the air with delicious smell of roast, spiced meat. Stepping away, anybody who approaches will get chat with and, eventually, handed pieces of the roast if they like.]

Eat your fill. Anything left is going home with me as left overs! [which should still be plenty, the breakfasts they prepare for the week are going to have some nice sausage and bacon add ons.]

iii. Wildcard
[OOC: Feel free to reach out to me through the game discord (Myddvai#7120) or at my plurk

danceintoastruggle for plotting or wildcard prompts!]

[ Izō is still drunk and is more than happy to get some fresh cooked meat in his hands. He plops down in the sand with a grin. ]

Well, shit, best thing anyone's said t' me all day. [ A beat. ] ...'S free, right?

Really, all day? Have you been getting in trouble-? [Ydris asks as they're plating some of the fresh pulled pork from a well cooked cut. Absolutely fall off the bone stuff, just enough spice and char, while being juicy.

Trust the fire god of a world where magic is flavored to know how to barbeque!]

And no, it is a favor. Count that as valuable as you like. [Ydris does plenty of favors, but it's a matter of others to gauge how they pay those back]

Eh, I'll get ya a gift or somethin'. Gotta be somethin' ya like, right?

[ Because he's got the drunchies and is not turning down food. ]

I mean...Yeah, 'course I been gettin' in trouble. I'm real good at gettin' in trouble. 'S been fun, but it ain't "free food" fun.

There's not much I want for. I much prefer favors to gifts. [very straight forward, that! They hand over the plate of fresh meat to the man, steam and scent rising from it in the cooler night air]

... unless it's attractive high heels. Turns out I do want for those. [they've started a collection, Junpei is not yet concerned for closet space, but he should be]

Ydris | Original | Sutoku (All OTA)

Bonfire

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c, Kite Revengeance is such a better name than i ever could have come up with

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dragon mom help prompt

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BBQ

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d. barbeque

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b

glad Barton gets the first use of catnobanana icon

LMFF

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