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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?


thekittenqueen: ([Margaery] Rose)

Rachel

[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-06 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Handle. Rachel
Preferred Contact. [plurk.com profile] la_fille_en_histoire
Friending Policy. Sure thing! If a muselist or the games you're in aren't listed, give me the heads up before you friend me.
Interests. I tend to talk about games or certain shows on my timeline, though I haven't been as active on it. I like Game of Thrones and it's the fandom I talk about more than anything.
Tagging Habits. CST, I'm every few days because of health reasons. I always alert when I'm going to be slower than normal.
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Margaery Tyrell

[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-06 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Character Name & Series. Margaery Tyrell (Game of Thrones)
Character Age. Around 24
Photo Reference. Link
Permissions. Link
Personality Blurb. Margaery is whoever she needs to be. She is a woman born and bred to play the game of thrones. She understands men and public perception, presenting the image that she needs to survive and to influence those around her. She is determined and focused on her goal, never deviating from what she feels needs to be done to help her family thrive and to bring down her enemies. She's close to her family in particular. While she is a good friend, she is not above using someone for her own gains. It's not out of malicious intent, but a desire to succeed and to get further in rank and power. She's a flirtatious woman and fully aware of her allures, using them to her advantage. She's full of life and vibrant like the rose that is the sigil of her House.
Desired CR. Any and all. Marg will need some friends and acquaintances. I'm up for casual lovers or anything else. She's not going to be committed to anything, not in the beginning. Negative CR is also welcome.
Offered CR. I can offer a number of things listed above. Just hit me up!
Rooming Plans. She'll be staying with her brother Loras, likely in Wyver.
Game Plans. Without the throne, Margaery is going to be a bit aimless in trying to find her place. She's had some of her trauma from her death removed by the Natha, but the fact she was defeated doesn't sit well with her. She is going to focus on other things and channel her anger into more amusements as she tries to find a place for herself. For the first month, she will be trying to settle in and just forgetting everything about Westeros. So this is a CR month where she starts to expand her circle and find flirtation buddies.
Event Plans. Margaery has so many ghosts to deal with but refuses to face them. This will be angsty for her.

Anything Else?
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[personal profile] winecasks 2018-09-06 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
OKAY SO this started out on accident, but grantaire has had a lot of friends here who were monarchs in their homelands. by this point, he might purposefully be befriending as many monarchs as he can. partially to prove a point to enjolras, but you know, HE'LL BE YOUR PAL, MARG. he's already friends with loras and he was friends with renly.

and he'll 100% get along with her better than theon will
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-06 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Then their paths will definitely cross! I really would like for these two to meet. I'm sure they'll get along pretty well. Definitely more than she would with Theon. Sorry Theon, you're not going to be her favorite person.
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[personal profile] winecasks 2018-09-07 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
then they will! grantaire can either be extremely gloomy or very good company depending on the day. i think there's some potential for good CR somewhere in there.

and that's fair enough. theon is no one's favorite person.
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Jon seemed to like him there at the end.
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[personal profile] winecasks 2018-09-09 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
yeah but could jon really say he was his favorite person? IT'S A STRETCH.
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[personal profile] shikomizue 2018-09-07 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
Margaery is one of my fav chars from game of thrones, I'd love to catch some CR with her! Takasugi has played the political game quite a bit back home, and he's also really drawn to people who are feeling aimless, so I think there could be some good foundations for them to build up from!
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd love that. She'd be interested in meeting someone else who has played the game and see what they've made of themselves since losing their home. It would give her some perspective.
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[personal profile] shikomizue 2018-09-09 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds awesome! I look forward to them getting to know each other and... maybe working together in the future, depending on how the plot goes!
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[personal profile] firetouched 2018-09-07 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
LORAS IS EXCITED FOR HIS SISTER!!!!!!!!
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
HE BETTER BE! HE'S GETTING HER FOR A ROOMMATE!
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[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-09-07 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
I LOVE MARGIE SO MUCH OKAY I definitely want CR with her. Either with my polite young witch from nobility or an energetic school idol who loves fancy clothes and the sea?
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Either would be perfect choices! I'd very much love them to talk!
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[personal profile] fiendennor 2018-09-08 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Wonderful! I'd like that lots. Perhaps Diana can help her with her ghost issues? She's a very accomplished witch and also just has a good head on her shoulders.
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[personal profile] redweb 2018-09-08 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
I desperately want Nat and Margery to be friends, I can't even tell you. Natasha very much used to be a similar sort of person, in that sort of charming and flirtatious paired to a certain sort of ruthless-for-a-cause kind of way, so I'd love to see how they get along. Natasha could also use some lady friends, and I'd love to see how the different era thing goes. :D
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Red heads hold a special place in her heart, so this should be great. I'm definitely up for them to work towards a friendship.
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Re: Margaery Tyrell

[personal profile] learntthehardway 2018-09-08 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yaaay! I also play Inara here and think Margaery and her would make good frands.
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
They would have so much in common!
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[personal profile] companioning 2018-09-09 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
They really would!
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[personal profile] nineteenfortyfive 2018-09-08 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
time to dump loras for the better model
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[personal profile] thekittenqueen 2018-09-08 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
She would disagree. Her brother can be more natural and free.