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Entry tags:
- !event,
- ace attorney: barok van zieks,
- ace attorney: herlock sholmes,
- bloodborne: anna (oc),
- disco elysium: harrier du bois,
- disco elysium: jean-heron vicquemare,
- disco elysium: kim kitsuragi,
- fate: jack the ripper (berserker),
- fate: miyamoto musashi,
- fate: okada izo,
- fate: shuten-douji,
- final fantasy: aerith gainsborough,
- final fantasy: azem,
- final fantasy: cloud strife,
- fire emblem: felix hugo fraldarius,
- genshin impact: xingqiu,
- jujutsu kaisen: fushiguro megumi,
- jujutsu kaisen: itadori yuuji,
- legend of drizzt: kimmuriel oblodra,
- my hero academia: fumikage tokoyami,
- my hero academia: midoriya izuku,
- original: marianna "monts" medina,
- promare: lio fotia,
- saiyuki: sha gojyo,
- the old guard: andromache of scythia,
- touken ranbu: hizen tadahiro,
- yakuza: majima goro
June 2022 Event
MAIN NAVIGATION
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: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!
- 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.
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.
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You can tell, can you? [ She can swim, but playing like this... is completely new to her. It had seemed like something fun to do, but... ]
Does that mean you've done it before?
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she sits down next to aerith on the sandy ground. ]
I live near a lake myself. Though admittedly it has been a while since I last made a sandcastle...
[ or rather, she hadn't had a lot of chances in life compared to most kids. the lawrence family would've thought of it as juvenile and unbecoming of a girl of eula's stature, but at least amber was there to sneak her away and build some with her in secret. ]
What kind of structure are you envisioning, first of all? If it is your first time, you should probably start with something simple.
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But a question begs answering. ] Simple? Awww... I was trying to build a whole court. Hmm, how about a happy little cottage for now, then?
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[ a sand cottage. hm, this girl is a little odd, isn't she? not that eula minds. maybe aerith hadn't had the chance to play in the sand either. ]
We could also add in a whole court. But first, we need a establish a foundation and map out which goes where.
[ grabbing a nearby stick, eula draws a rectangle in the sand. ]
Like this. The castle should be in the middle [ taptap ], then the cottage would be right over there. [ taptap ] If possible we could add in a river, which shouldn't be hard to make...
[ can you tell that she wants this to be Perfect right away, ]
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It may be clear that this mysterious beauty is a perfectionist, but Aerith is a realist. ]
Just like your map. I think the little people would love to live there. Hmm, but maybe we should try just one structure before we get ahead of ourselves. What do you say? [ She's half convinced that the sand is working against her here, artificial as it is. Maybe Eula has the secret, though. ]
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[ fine, one structure at a time. she's getting way too ahead of herself anyway. let's see, how would amber do it in this situation... ]
I suppose there is a recipe for the right amount of sand and water to keep it from crumbling... I would say that equal parts water to sand is just right if the latter is too dry to work with.
[ why is she treating this like a cooking sesh, though. but anyway. ]
To keep the structure from getting drenched, we should make an elevated platform of sand. About six inches tall should do it. Are you with me so far?
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Yeah, but...
[ She pauses for a moment, before continue, leaning a little closer to her sand castle building buddy. ]
You don't actually do this, do you? Not with other people, I mean.
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[ she falls silent at that. is she that easy to read? this place is good at making her feel at ease, which is dangerous. it's hell, after all.
she fiddles with her hair, managing a small, sheepish smile. ]
...You're right. I haven't had the chance to frolic like this very often. Even they're making us work tirelessly in the Department when we're all supposed to be relaxing.
[ a sigh. ]
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You're from Enma... is that right? Well, how about you relax with me, then? Could say you're keeping me from drowning, if you like.
[ Is it tempting? Aerith wonders if this will work at all, but it's worth a shot in her mind. ]
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Would you really? Don't tell me you don't know how to swim as well.
[ like why... it's useful to have as a skill......... ]
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But maybe you should just... relax for a bit. They're always working you guys. I doubt any of us need adult supervision to swim in a pool.
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[ turns to look at the sea's horizon. hmmmmmm. ]
Well, if you insist. While keeping the pretense of keeping an eye on you for the meantime, I'll do my best to relax. [ a pause. ] My name's Eula.
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It's not your "best"! Just do it. [ Loosen up, Eula!! She nearly forgets to introduce herself, as wrapped up in the conversation as she is. ] I'm Aerith. It's really nice to meet you, Eula.
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[ ah, she said that it's really nice to meet her... ]
And all right, I'll relax. Making sandcastles should be relaxing enough, shouldn't it?
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Hmm, nope. Actually, I've got a better idea.
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Hm? Such as?