( april update - invitations & commendations )

[natha]

With the chaos of the past few weeks left behind, royal couriers are sent throughout both cities, delivering letters along with small packages directly to the hands of — and only to the hands of — the characters involved in the recent kidnappings and rescues.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED...

to the first assembly of the

Coalition of Refugees

April 21st, Southern Outpost

Having proven their great spirit and worth, we wish to to uplift the voices of our refugees. Too long have we let these voices go unheard, to our cities' detriment. Today, we are proud to announce the formation of a great Coalition, a joining of voices, old and new. We therefore extend this invitation to you, honored citizen, in the hopes that you will lend your experience to the betterment of our two cities with the voice we offer you in matters of their governance.

Invitees are permitted to bring guests to this momentous occasion, but those you bring with you are your responsibility. Bring only those whose honor you will personally vouch for.

Along with the invitation, each package contains a gold piece and a small token from Olympia or Wyver, serving as a commendation of their bravery and loyalty to the cities during the recent kidnapping crisis, along with a personal note from the respective city's ruler.

IN OLYMPIA    

That is quite enough of that, don't you agree? Those gormless fools who thought to take you all shan't find safe harbor in Olympia again. You, on the other hand... You have suffered much for the sake of our city and our people, and fought valiantly to return the victims of this senseless scheming safely home. We are proud to call you Olympians. From the bottoms of our hearts, we thank you and we honor you.

Atsushi Nakajima Brock Rumlow Cain Cam Buckland Cayde-6 Cheryl Blossom Clair Claire Fraser Dorian Pavus Dylas

Eggsy Unwin Emma Swan Jamie Fraser Jean Valjean John Watson Justice Linneus Mephisto Pheles Miles Edgeworth Mipha

Nash Latkje Olivier Armstrong Ozymandias Percival Percy Jackson Peter Parker Prior Walter Reign Fear Revolver Ocelot Richie Tozier

Rosalind Lutece Sandra the Unseeing Slaine Troyard Steve Rogers Steve Trevor Wanda Maximoff Yona Yusuke Kitagawa

Characters who were in Olympia during the event will receive a golden brooch, enchanted to conjure a pearlescent magical shield. The cloak clasp's spell will only last for one charge, but it will protect from any attack, magical or physical, no matter how strong.

IN WYVER    

Hah! Kidnap our people, will they? It looks like you all taught them a lesson that they won't soon forget. You have all proven yourselves as Wyverns, through and through. Refugees? Bah. You may have come from elsewhere, but we are glad to call you ours. Your strength and bravery in the face of adversity is an inspiration to us all.

Alisaie Leveilleur Ana Amari Daenerys Targaryen Duo Maxwell Dutch

Genjo Sanzo Grantaire Isabela James Kirk Jessica Jones

Kale Loras Mai Mantis Prompto Argentum

Reinhardt Wilhelm Riku Solas Soldier: 76

Those who were in Wyver will receive an iron ring bespelled with the essence of a dragon's protective scales. Like the brooch, it will only protect from a single attack before the spell is spent, but the wearer will find their body transformed, sprouting scales, their skin briefly impenetrable.

CELEBRATION    

Even after these tokens' spells have been spent, wearing them will still confer great benefits while out and about in their respective cities. Bearing one is the symbol of a great hero, and entitles its wearer to the best medical care from each city's royal physicians, free of charge. Walking through the streets wearing a royal medal or ring elicits cheers, with businesses eager to usher you inside and offer a sample; merely having such a hero patronizing any establishment is an honor and sure to bring a rush of sales through the door.

It may be difficult to walk unharried through the streets, with everyone eager to catch a glimpse of the cities' new heroes and to offer their own tokens of thanks: flowers, hand-knit garments, home baked treats, and even, in Wyver, a fresh-caught kill. Even the Royal Guard and the Knightryders might be inclined to look the other way if they see someone wearing a royal token; if you find yourself in a spot of trouble, you might be lucky enough to get off with only a slap on the wrist rather than suffering a cold night in jail.

Enjoy your newfound fame, heroes!

Comments

QUESTIONS

[natha]

[panzersoldat]

How will having the ring effect someone who's been considered a problem in the recent past. In previous months, I've been playing it that Reinhardt's outspoken nature as to the treatment of Olympians/Refugees/people who don't want war has earned him little affection in some places. As was indicated in the past, certain businesses/individuals treated him unfairly for his defense of there chosen enemies as this animosity has been going on for some months.

Would this treatment still hold true?

[panzersoldat]

Additionally would he be able to use his new hero status to levy aide for those that might still be out in the Wilds because they left to avoid the poor treatment/coming conflict?

[natha]

Reinhardt would be able to share the gifts he receives and his own possessions with those out in the Wilds, but he won't be able to convince Wyvern citizens to give extra resources or join him in aid work. While his efforts would be regarded as noble, the Wyverns regard those who've left the city as having made their choice to forego their loyalties.

[panzersoldat]

thank you doubly for your quick replies

[natha]

You can choose how you'd like to play this out, depending on what's going to be best for your plans! In general, sentiment among citizens is warming towards refugees after the kidnappings, so it's reasonable to have this be an all past sins forgiven sort of thing. However, if you're enjoying having some tension between citizens and your character, you can continue to play out some lingering animosity, as it could still remain a more personal sort of grudge.

[willrevile]

Are the letters delivered to folks both in Olympia and Wyver exactly the same, as pictured? And is there any included information about what the tokens do?

[natha]

Characters in both cities receive the same letter, yes! And information is included about what the tokens do - the courier who delivers them will explain so that the recipient knows just how great an honor he or she is receiving.

[ukase]

Not a question, but Peggy Carter was missed from the 'In Olympia' list.

[natha]

Thank you for pointing this out. However, only characters who reported their activities during the event are on these lists and eligible to receive the rewards from them.

[phykios]

does the shielding magic on the brooch only work for the wearer, or can they cast the shield on/for someone else?

[natha]

The shield can be cast on someone else so long as the person wearing the brooch is touching the shielding spell's target.

[punshots]

Hey mods! Not a question, but I think Prompto's event submission might have been missed. It's over here.

[natha]

Thank you for pointing this out, and sorry about that. The lists are corrected to include him now!

[punshots]

No problem, thank you!!

[sullenstallion]

I hate to be That Guy, but if someone is a grumpy horse who really doesn't want to be recognized for all this (basically, dying) and attempted to either throw the courier out (possibly with violence) or throw it away in their presence, what would happen?

[natha]

The courier would be very displeased, but the rewards are Dylas's to do with as he wishes. If he wants to refuse them or throw them away, that's his choice, and the courier won't stop him.

[assholic]

Does the party have to be wearing it for it to be effective? Like, if Jess kept the ring in her pocket, would it still be effective in keeping her safe, or does she/someone have to be wearing it for it to be 'on'?

[natha]

The item has to be on their person, but they don't have to be wearing it, no. So in her pocket would still be enough to activate the spell!

[assholic]

Thanks! =)

[inaurare]

Late, and Linneus would be careful about this but since it came up - what would the reaction be to a token from one faction being worn in another? The Olympia brooch in Wyver, for example - would the wearer be just left alone with people knowing what the token represents, or would it be cause for discrimination, being a clear indication of Olympia?

Understandably the all-out hero-worship isn't going to be universal...!

[natha]

While people of the opposing city may shoot your character a dirty look, they wouldn't be given much trouble about it; both cities have been burned recently by the rash of kidnappings, and are less inclined to seek fights. Characters may even be approached enthusiastically by members of the other faction in an attempt to convert them to the other side!