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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysaooc2018-09-06 05:33 pm
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September CR Meme & Outline

Welcome to the September outline! While outlines aren't exactly the newest thing we've done here, this one is particularly special because it's the first time we're combining the outline with the CR meme. We're hoping this will help alleviate problems with plotting and facilitating CR in the past, as now players know exactly what they're plotting for.

Outlines give players a general idea of what will be coming up in the month, and you're free to interpret it however you like. If you have any questions or would like to start threads early, please feel free to! There shouldn't be any gamewide plot that would restrict players from pursuing their own personal plots; if there were, we will mark it! The upcoming event/intro log will go into detail and have specific prompts and scenarios you may play out, but in general, we would like players to have freedom to play whatever they like. Please look forward to that!

Quests will be released on September 20th and will be the primary method to receive REP from any of the three major cities.

As a final note, CR Memes are open to all players!
SEPTEMBER OUTLINE    

Week One —
The red dwarf sun continues to rise and set as though the calamity had never happened, and the moons Thesa and Alria continue to shine brightly in the nights as though the Natha are still watching. To those that came from Thesa, this event had taken place two lengthy months ago; to the average native, whose time had stood still, it's a catastrophe that is still fresh on their minds.

And even still, life goes on. Olympia goes about their days humbled by Darma's frozen gaze, whereas Wyver is shamed by Ysverai's frozen wrath. It's no surprise that up in Thesa, the newly awakened are preparing to descend to this new El Nysa as well.

The Natha Orbiters are no longer watching, but it doesn't mean that you're out of allies. Nurray of Nadril has offered to utilize Natha technology to set a beacon in her colony. As the colony provides high-speed transportation to both Olympia and Wyver, you might find that it is an ideal location to start off with before venturing out into the once-warring cities. You'll be offered an opportunity to declare one of these cities, Olympia or Wyver, your home.


Week Two —
Event. An eerily still night settles over Nysa on the 8th. All over the isles, an otherworldly hum lilts from up above. Some may hear it in the sky, in the leaves of trees, or between stone edifices, filling the air around them. Most speculate it’s emanating from the still rotten battlegrounds, or the imposing statue of Ysverai. Travel to these locations, and the tone may resonate louder, but it will remain impossible to pinpoint. The sound waxes and wanes until sunlight crests on the horizon, severe orange light bringing an end to the disquieting night.

With the sunlight come the spirits of the dead, their souls restless in the wake of Ysverai’s destruction. They wander the battle fields and city streets alike, appearing anywhere the great dragon’s wail reached. The search for resolution is shared by all of the roaming spectres. Some yearn to see a lover once more, some toil to recover a lost family artifact. Others simply want their remains given a proper grave, or cry for vengeance.

Satisfying each ghost’s desire will put that soul to rest, though there are some who cannot be pacified in such a way. Exorcisms fill in where other techniques fall short, banishing spirits steeped in malaise or incapable of finding their own way. Of course, passages into other realms of existence are two way roads, and the myth of summoning creatures from the other side can be quite the temptation.


Week Three —
Quests. The spirits of the dead might be out and about, but life still goes on, regardless. As the dead in Olympia and Wyver continue to be laid to rest, communications from the north reveal that Magda has gone missing from Nadril. With the disappearance comes a reintroduction - Cree has returned to the Gilded Cage, resuming his position as a leader of the underground. Hard times for the layman are a criminal's most bountiful opportunity, and, as always, Cree is willing to share in his profits. When it comes down to it, there are always things that need doing, and who better than the refugees to handle it? After all, they’re blessed by Thesa. Surely they can help make things easier in these trying times.

The quest board will go live later this month. It will include opportunities for characters to earn REP from Olympia, Wyver, and Nadril, as well as the opportunity to earn money and other artifacts from the Gilded Cage.


Week Four —
Ysverai’s scourge is a tragedy that will go remembered for centuries, tales of the calamity already woven by song and ink alike. The great nations of Nysa, while looking to the future and working to restore their former glory, recognize the need to maintain their pasts - not as Olympians or Wyvers, but as Nysans. A great memorial has been proposed between Simwe and Shanrian, both leaders looking to their own people for contributions. Supplies, manpower, and creative direction are all sought after, an effort to create a monument that resonates with everyone who gazes upon it. The endeavor commemorates not only mutual loss, but a shared devotion to a future in which such catastrophe will never come to the people of Nysa again. The leaders will also be seeking suggestions as to where to put it.

With this memorial, the remaining souls that have been haunting all of El Nysa will be finally put to rest.
CR/INTRO MEME    
Handle. What do you go by?
Preferred Contact. Your Discord/Plurk/etc.
Friending Policy. Is it okay for players to add you? Would you prefer a heads up?
Interests. Talk about what you're into or what others should expect when they friend you on Plurk or elsewhere. Feel free to link to your Muselists.
Tagging Habits. Your timezones, tagging speed, etc.

Character Name & Series. Self-explanatory.
Character Age. Self-explanatory.
Photo Reference. Link
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. Briefly explain your character's personality. What kind of person are they?
Desired CR. What kind of CR are you seeking? Are you interested in negative or positive CR? What kind of CR would benefit your character and/or achieve or your RP goals?
Offered CR. Alternatively, what sort of CR would your character be able to offer? This is a good place to (briefly) talk about their abilities, too.
Rooming Plans. Starter housing is provided for newly displaced (essentially, newly accepted characters) for the first month of their time in game. However, you can use this space to speculate where you'd like your character to live, or secure some roommate shenanigans. Go wild!
Game Plans. El Nysa is full of endless possibilities. Sooner or later a decision of where their alliance will lie must be made... unless they decide to no sides. What are your plans with this setting? Will they start a business? Will they explore El Nysa, and discover more of their secrets? Will they choose sides? Are they more Wyver or Olympia (given your current knowledge)? What are your REP goals? This is big picture conversation.
Event Plans. Feel free to use this space to chat about your plans, potential top levels, and other ideas!

Anything Else? Obligatory gif?


hellzone: (GRIN ♪ i love this already)

[personal profile] hellzone 2018-09-07 01:21 pm (UTC)(link)
all of the decorations are shit they've made themselves with sharpie, construction paper, and glitter
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[personal profile] colorature 2018-09-07 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
DUMB CRUSHES ARE GREAT I'm all for it huehuehue...come and join Diva's weird vampire harem Yoshiko

JAHSHJSKFB maybe they can uh...actually end up running into ghosts after Diva bullshits and it's like oh Fuck wait?!
braidedwonder: (i'll spill this blood for you)

[personal profile] braidedwonder 2018-09-07 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)

Totally! I think at some point this month he's gonna try and get Mika to pilot Deathscythe a little so he'll deffo be around and doing maintenance and stuff like that!

Don't be jelly bro just get that rep!
rosebyanyother: (to be better than I could have ever been)

[personal profile] rosebyanyother 2018-09-07 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
hello would you like a criminal

I mean, a criminal who is pretending not to be one for now. But a criminal nonetheless.
rosebyanyother: (I'm your number two man in a fight)

[personal profile] rosebyanyother 2018-09-07 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It is true, ghosts are not Light Content. Still! We should definitely see what happens with the event that could get them chatting.
rosebyanyother: official art by mk buckley (I will remember the words that you said)

[personal profile] rosebyanyother 2018-09-07 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, tea, yes.

I'm not sure yet!! He's not....super altruistic, so stepping up to help ghosts find closure probably isn't his thing. I'm kind of waiting to see how the event prompts play out for that.
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Mipha | Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

[personal profile] fisherwife 2018-09-07 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Character Name & Series. Mipha | Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Character Age. 118...ish?? Zora ages are weird idk
Photo Reference. Link
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. Sweet, gentle, and kind, Mipha does her best with any situation to make sure everyone is comfortable and on the same page. She dislikes violence and fighting, but she's an expert spearswoman with few equals among her people. She tries her best to see the good in people and loves to help them out, and is fiercely loyal and protective of her friends. She'll defend your honor no matter what!!

Lately she's becoming a little more tired of everything happening, but she tries to remain optimistic and hopeful for everyone's sake.
Desired CR. Most of Mipha's CR has come and gone, so she's...lonely... She needs friends! She only has maybe 2 or 3 people she's close to now, and the loss of Urbosa is weighing heavily on her... She has Link and Sidon still, but I'd like for her to get another 'best friend' or two that she can hang out with besides them, Mephisto, and Duo. Maybe some girls?? She needs girl friends... They can have cute shopping trips that Mipha doesn't quite get bc she doesn't wear clothes but, you know. It's the thought that counts or something?
Offered CR. Sort of touched upon above but if your character needs someone to encourage and believe in them whole-heartedly hit me up i got u. ALso Mipha is a healer! With magic healing abilities and all, who works at the Sanctuary. So if your character ever gets injured, Mipha can hop in to heal them with few questions asked and without wanting anything in return. Also she's more than open to talking about her people and Hyrule, so I'm more than welcoming to people being like "what the fuck talking fish??" and poking at her. Since she's a healer along with a warrior, she's more than happy to tag along on excursions or missions or w/e to provide both healing and back-up/protection!

Also if anyone just needs a lap/shoulder to lay on and someone to vent to, Mipha's been through hell and back so she's ready to lend a sympathetic ear and play therapist.

Also someone to bounce ideas off of since she's starting to grow even more disillusioned w/the Natha and everything else. She'd been holding onto hope, and she's still going to be encouraging and wants to trust those in charge buutttt....
Rooming Plans. Pretty sure she still has her own little apartment place and probably spends a lot of time over at Mephisto's tbh....
Game Plans. While Mipha is typically on Olympia's side and also tends to be forgiving of/think favorably of the Natha, i'm up for that being tested and her mind being changed. Lets go have our own country, with blackjack, and hookers!!
Event Plans. Mipha's gonna be helping out the ghosts as best she can, though she has no idea how to fight one...These are different from the Poes from her world!!

She'll be quite pleased to see the two cities coming together though, since all she wants is peace lmao. She'll be helping out with preparations and also likely dragging along anyone else who looks like they need to get out a little more. So if you need someone to be gently nagged into volunteering...

Anything Else?
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[personal profile] impavid 2018-09-07 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
HE'S TRYING OKAY but also he came in just before apps were closed for a bit so there were no TDMs to get Natha rep on BUT HE'S TRYING.

(It's actually OOCly comical that this means he's taking longer to get things back because he's convinced the Natha think he's trouble and don't trust him.

John, you are trouble...
)
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[personal profile] enshrouded 2018-09-07 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I know we've got gay awakening with Diva and Yoshiko planned, but I also would love to have CR between her and Tanizaki here. He's 18, laid back and comes from a more normal world (Yokohama, Japan) except in his world there are people who were born with various special abilities. His essentially allows him to create crazy illusions/holograms, along with ones that are physical to the touch.

So basically, he could give her (useless) temporary angel wings if she wanted to truly larp.

He'll be missing his younger sister so he needs cute, wild girls in his life because he needs people to look out for. Push him around and bully him thanks.
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[personal profile] pullsheavendown 2018-09-07 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
whatever whatever OLD MAN
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[personal profile] pullsheavendown 2018-09-07 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Hot damn I love both those things! What's he up to these days?
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[personal profile] pullsheavendown 2018-09-07 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Y E S pls he needs them. Please do not be weirded out by his dumb key sword weapon medieval dude.
diamondize: (Dude I just feel great.)

Diamond | land of the lustrous

[personal profile] diamondize 2018-09-07 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Character Name & Series. Diamond | Land of the Lustrous/Houseki no Kuni
Character Age. Somewhere between 500 and 3000ish or something.
Photo Reference. a rainbow noodle rock in booty shorts
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. Curious and kind, Dia is pretty much everyone's favorite gem, but despite how smiley they are, Dia's secretly filled with a LOT of insecurity and self-worth issues. "A weak diamond is really no diamond at all." They have a love-hate with their partner Bortz, loving them very much and being genuinely proud of their (and everyone else's) accomplishments, while feeling like they're constantly trailing behind and unable to catch up. They long to be out of Bortz's shadow and be recognized in their own right.

Very stubborn, but genuinely means well even if they have nooo concept of death or anything like that or what might be an offensive subject since they've never encountered intelligent organic beings before. But they're learning! Slowly...but surely...
Desired CR. . I really just want Dia to meet as many new people as possible. They're an immortal space rock and the closest thing to organic things they've gotten close to has been like. Bugs and birds and a sea slug one time. I just want them to poke and prod and pick up people to hug them. They're gonna think all these humans and other creatures are absolutely adorable, they love everyone.

That said you know what I really want. I want complete gender confusion. Like Dia just assuming everyone is a "girl" whatever that means, or innocently questioning guys where their chest bags are bc they've been here long enough to realize there are differences but hasn't put any thought into WHY those differences exist. Someone corrects them that they're a GIRL, OBVIOUSLY, and then some other guy gets all splutter-y when Dia calls THEM a girl bc NO they're a GUY and Dia is just so confused. Why do you have to make this all so complicated.
Offered CR. idk Dia's literally a hunk of rock pushing probably 400+lbs and can deadlift at least 350lbs like it's nothing so if you need protection Dia's probably your rock. Idk man they're a cute rock and open to talking all about what they are and where they're from. If you want someone to talk philosophical "what value is there in life if you live forever??" things they're there. They're also pretty good at giving life advice and generally pretty helpful, so. Idk.

Because Diamond's capable of just breaking off huge chunks of their body, freaking people out with that could be fun too. What is bleeding or pain?? ???? Who knows.

Also their memories are kind of stored in them, so if they lose any parts they might lose some random memories, which could be fun in the future to play with, since they wouldn't see it as too big of a deal or traumatizing or anything to suddenly completely forget one of their CR but. it could also be fun to play with!
Rooming Plans. Dia'll be sticking close to Phos now that they're here. I imagine they've probably got a little like... one-room apartment where nothing gets used except the beds.
Game Plans. I don't have any big plans for Dia, they don't fully understand this rivalry between everyone or the stuff with the Natha or...any of it, bc this sort of stuff just doesn't exist for them where they're from. So a lot of it is just a lot of "why don't they just Stop That then" because they're all the same species for the most part why can't you all just get along??
Event Plans. what the FUCK is a ghost. Dia is going to be so confused, they were pretty sure once you humans had this whole "death" thing that you guys didn't come back?? what is this bullshit??

Anything Else?



Diamond is well-adjusted and Just Fine.
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[personal profile] torchwoodteaboy 2018-09-07 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
HAHAHAHA you and your priorities rodney, although ianto understands he had to go without his coffee for a few months it was Not Good

i am so pleased you like ianto! c: and oh man i'm not sure, it's like you said there's a lot of opportunity if they meet in a different sort of scenario, but reading through the tdm options it seemed like a given with their personalities haha. i'm so glad that i thought to have him bring a coffee GOOD JOB PAST ME

i always prefer to plot things out in as real time as i can so i would prefer this over dm's although if you'd like to have a chat in private plurk or over discord i'd be happy to switch to that too!!
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[personal profile] torchwoodteaboy 2018-09-07 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
and i added you back!! C:

HAHA then how about just the coffee then tj, stop by for a chat, check in with him, maybe a little gossip, and have some excellent coffee while you do :)
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[personal profile] breadmuffs 2018-09-07 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
sure do you want to learn to kill things with fire

(no but I want to see what shenanigans she'd get up to with Disguise Self)
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[personal profile] torchwoodteaboy 2018-09-07 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
hi there richie u know ianto's roommate john and you even work with him but you've never met ianto before maybe this is time to change??? i feel like maybe he fits into both "youguns" (being 24/25) but also "people with fun voices" being...welsh?? IT'S A LOVELY VOICE AND ACCENT OKAY maybe it would throw john off if nothing else lmfao
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[personal profile] torchwoodteaboy 2018-09-07 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
hey there! ianto here is used to putting up with difficult personalities, has the patience of a saint, and he's VERY interested in puzzle solving the mysteries of el nysa! it sounds like the pair of them might have some interesting cr together!
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[personal profile] deadthenred 2018-09-07 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes so did I!! I'd love to have them hunt ghosts together.

& I am definitely up for meeting Dutch and getting more sparring CR too!! More badass ladies in general imo. I am gonna friend you on plurk to facilitate this happening.
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[personal profile] motivation 2018-09-07 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
sweet sweet sweet I AM HERE FOR BOTH OF THESE THINGS pencils bucky and thor ghost hunting into my calendar already
and yes please do go ahead!
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[personal profile] particlebarrier 2018-09-07 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Mipha needs more friends you say :3

I feel like Lance and Mipha would get along pretty well? He's going to think she's such a cool looking alien/mermaid(?)
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[personal profile] particlebarrier 2018-09-07 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
THIS SOUNDS GOOD ALREADY, you're nailing the cr meme pfff.

I'd love to have these two meet/get to know each other!! I definitely plan on having a top level up for the intro log when that happens so maybe some shenanigans can ensue then?? And I can definitely keep an eye out for Dutch too :3 Another thought is if you plan on doing a quest thing, that could also be an option!
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[personal profile] motivation 2018-09-07 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
SWEET i am pleased you're interested!! and i'll definitely hit up your top level then. my plan for this month with dutch is not to top level but to tag around the mod log, and then post a log for her at some point bc she just got a baby dragon to raise, so i want dragon shenanigans.

not sure yet about quests, i'll see. dragon and hitting up your tl for sure, tho!
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[personal profile] givingback 2018-09-07 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Handle. Cloude
Preferred Contact. [plurk.com profile] babybokchoy which is probably the best way to reach me!
Friending Policy. Add away! Just give me a heads up if you don't have that you play in the game somewhere on your profile.
Interests. I talk mostly about game stuff with some work/real life things wound in. I'm not SUPER active when I don't have time to tag, but I'm still there!
Tagging Habits. I'm in the US, on central time. I try to return tags as fast as possible but lately it's been between a 3-5 day wait period as I try to find somewhere else to live. It's real stressful.

Character Name & Series. Brianna Randall | Outlander
Character Age. 20ish
Photo Reference. p. sure this is the same one I used last time lol.
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. From the wikia: With a combination of the Frasers' stubbornness and a feminist sense of independence, Brianna is a force to be reckoned with. Brianna likes to build things and work through problems logically, appreciating the hard and fast rules of mathematics for their calming influence during chaos. She also has a talent for drawing, and has worked on commissioned paintings.

Outside of the wiki: She's stubborn but kind, frustrating when she's arguing a point but willing to accept when she's wrong.
Desired CR. I love the CR that I've been getting so far and I'd like to build on some of the connections she made when she was first introed! She lives in Olympia with Claire, Jamie, Fergus and now Theon (I think that's it for now???) so I'd like CR that gets her out doing 20ish-year-old things, making friends, getting into trouble, etc. etc. She's a young lady who shouldn't be stuck indoors all the time! CR, where she can explore with others, would be great, too.
Offered CR. Bree likes being outside; she can fish and track somewhat decently. She is happy to sketch your portrait (gotta build them skills) and generally be pretty outdoorsy. Loves animals except for one (1) of Theon's dogs and some aspects of history. So, anyone to kind of be faux-intellectual with (she's not snooty just curious and knows Stuff) or adventure around with would be great!
Rooming Plans. As above referenced, she lives in a weird mixed family house.
Game Plans. I believe just due to where she lives and who she lives with, Olympia is where her loyalties lie. Maybe someone will convince her of Wyver's appeal and try to get her to move, though that'd take a lot. She will probably wind up helping someone in her family with anything they pursue, whatever it is that they do. As she progresses (both in game and via canon updates) there's a ton of potential, but right she'll piggy-back off of parents and siblings.

ALSO, I'm going to have an open post for her creeping on her dead dad in stasis if anyone's interested in catching her there. Once she works through that, I think over-all she'll have a less tense disposition with family (sorry fam) and finally be able to relax.
Event Plans. I would love to do something with the ghosts, since she spent some time burying the dead. Hit me up, let me know if you want to do something ~spooky~.

Anything Else?




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[personal profile] shipoftheseus 2018-09-07 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
hello shitty boy i have a rock for you who has never seen a real dog before
Edited 2018-09-07 16:22 (UTC)

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