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[Her apartment was near the gardens, chosen partly due to her past friend and his love of nature, so it was a perfect place to watch the proceedings. Anani shrieked right before the sound rose from the ships, and the sound rattled her bones and screamed in her ears. She backed away from the window, half crazed from the sound. The explosion struck the city without warning, rippling outward and over every living thing, sucking the energy from the world around it before springing back into nothing. The release left her grasping for breath. She knew that power far too well. Wiping the blood from her nose and ignoring the sting in her ears, she grabbed her yimo and closed her call to the Dreamfolk.]

Is everyone alive?

[She didn't feel anyone die, but something had died. She glanced over to the table where the fresh roses sat in their vase. The water had turned murky, the red blooms dry and crumbling. But there were souls still, sentient souls. Thank the gods.]

The Death plane just reacted to something. I don't know if the sounds were a warning, or a trigger.

[Blood still dripped from her nose, and she was well aware that she sounded a bit frantic.]

There's something wrong.

[She switched to private, dialing a few different people.]

(Closed to the Fool)

You need to check on Devin, now.

(closed to Gene)

Please tell me you have the rings.

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ninjainviolet

[ Sheena looks thoughtful for a moment before she speaks. ]

I have a question for those who are from Keeliai: Did any of the destruction from the storms look familiar to you? [ Like in the visions they had been shown? ] I couldn't help feeling more than a sense of deja vu--especially when I asked Gnome to help with the farming again.

[ She pauses, and it's clear she's a little hesitant to continue, but does anyway. ]

Okay, another question: Did anyone find anything odd during the cleanup? I don't mean those trees, but something else? Like maybe a book that acts weird?

[ Yes, she said "book". ]

[ ooc: Though people from Keeliai know about the visions, anyone is free to jump on the first question. :) ]

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necrocabbage

[Trahearne doesn't normally use the video option on these devices, but he is now, and he looks troubled.]

I have discovered a brewing situation, and I believe I'll need help facing it.

Let me explain. I had a conversation with the Fool last month that lead me to think that something from my world might soon pass through to Aifaran. While I haven't found any proof of that yet, I've been keeping an eye on the news ever since, and there's reports coming in of some strange events happening outside the city. In one region, there's been sightings of aphaufa wandering away from their herds and curamjija going out of their way to attack people.

[There's a rustling sound as Trahearne lifts a paper map off of his lap, obscuring his face as he holds it up for the camera. There's a lot of little red 'x' marks, mostly congregating near a forested area on the archipelago.]

I don't know if this is related to my problem, but I have a feeling that I shouldn't ignore this. [He lowers the map just enough to see the camera again,] So, who's interested in taking a day trip with me?

(OOC: Consider this post an unofficial sign-up for a log I'll be doing soon! I'm only looking to take a handful of people, but don't worry about missing out, there'll be a game-wide portion of this plot in December for everyone.)

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shivvymetimbers

Gah! I'm soaked to the bone!

[Are yimos waterproof? Hopefully. It would suck if Bastien already broke his. Then again, this pesky pirate always been a tad reckless. It's simply how he is. The accused pirate is back in town and today he looks like a drowned rat or rather...a drowned fish considering the blue scales and fins.]

Ahoy, mateys!

[He grins goofily into the camera looking all bright eyed and bushy-tailed. It seems the pirate is in a good mood despite the slight bruising around his nose. Someone socked him good, very good.]

Didya miss me? Of course ya did! I'm Captain Bastien Courbis, after all.

[The haughty laugh that follows is indeed quite haughty. Bastien is being a pompous arse but he's having fun. Let him have fun, folks.]

Now where's my gang of merry troublemakers? Where's my pretty fern, Trahearne?

[He peers into the screen curiously as if waiting for a reply. This usually soulful brown eyes look amber in the sunlight like a cat's eye. Bastien is hanging out by the pier it seems.]

Also, who made off with me squid?! Little Oswald is nowhere to be found, you thieven landlubbers!

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redlightgreenlight

[The room is mostly dark, but there's enough light to see that Valdis is sketching and almost not even paying attention to the camera.]

Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.

[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]

Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.

[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]

With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.

[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]

I just want to know which one.

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annihilist

anonymous text; public to the network

If you see this woman, avoid her at all cost. She is to be presumed extremely dangerous.

That does not mean attack her. Do not engage.

private text to Valdis, Aly, Leo, Klaus, the Fool, and Kit; marked from Devin

[Devin doesn't trust himself to speak calmly, or to appear calm. He is nowhere in the realm of calm. Ever since X informed him about Bobby's presence, he has been flooded with adrenalized panic and trying to get a hold on himself. Getting close enough to her to snap a photo demanded marshalling an enormous amount of control, and his hands haven't stopped shaking for hours.]

This woman is a demon. Stay away from her. I do not know the full extent of her powers, but I do know she takes a great deal of pleasure in torturing others. If she learns I know any of you, she will not hesitate to harm you. And for all the gods' sakes, do not engage with her in any way just because I've told you not to. Even if she cannot hurt you, she will start hurting innocent people.

Please. Let me deal with her.

(OOC: Feel free to respond to the anonymous text! He will respond just as anonymously.)

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ilda

[ Hello, Aifaran! Someone’s puppy found photos of her hero modeling for a designer and... well, she went ahead and put this together. Because why not, right? The city could use some beauty and cheer after the creepy visions. Photos in the comments because ~~Kazie~~ Ilda can’t make the code work lol LET’S MAKE THIS VIRAL Y’ALL! ]

valdistas

The official unofficial Xa Xa fan account of Valdis, coolest and awesomest of the Dreamfolk!!! OUR QUEEN 👑👑👑

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[There are books and papers all over the table, clearly Valds has been doing some research on what they've seen in the visions. She doesn't look tired, though she certainly feels it. Just because she didn't need to sleep, didn't mean it isn't better for her than drawing on soul energy. She's spent days just going over everything she could find, cross referencing every mention, careful to avoid certain parties who might demand she take some breaks every now and then]

I've been combing over the histories and legends for information on what I've seen. The shadows and monster I saw aren't in any of them, thought mentions exist in incidents related to the Dreaming. There's at least one mention of a dark pyramid, but I'm not well versed enough to really figure out what it means.

[Not mentioned: The involvement of the Death Plane]

There's several references to scientific papers by people at the Aisling Tower, and I've found a few of the texts that might prove helpful but haven't gone over them in depth yet. I could use some help if anyone has time.

[Hopefully someone does, she would really like to feel as if she were actually getting somewhere.]

I've also had another vision. Nerrin again, except he's older than before. There's also some kind of beast...I think. He was examining claw marks in their temporary shelter.

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ninjainviolet

[ Sorry, everyone for this early wake up call, but Sheena's just had another nightmare, and is reacting without thinking.

And hitting the "video" button without realizing, revealing her shaken and disheveled state. ]

Okay. Just what the hell is going on with these dreams?!

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powertotearer

[When Eiji speaks, he sounds breathless and worried.]

Hey. So, did anyone else have a second dream?

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redlightgreenlight

[Valdis woke in a panic, to emotions not her own and she wondered briefly if this was what X had felt once the shock had worn off. But she didn't make any moves until she was sure of herself again, taking time to pick apart the dream and remove herself from it.

That hadn't been easy. The turmoil of the crew, the black, oily shadows that twisted with their own life. Far too reminiscent of darker things. Had some creature from the Death Plane managed to reach through a breach? And if so, was this some kind of warning? As someone who could not dream without some power at work, she had long since stopped discounting them.

It was still dark outside when she turned on her video stream.]

Has anyone else had strange visions tonight?

[Her voice is steady, more certain than she feels, but Valdis refuses to allow dread to overwhelm her.]

I tried to sketch what I remember, but it's more the feeling of it that I can grasp. A sense of fear and...a black, oiled shadow that seems to move on its own.

[It was that oily shadow that bothered her the most.]

And a name...Nerrin.

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bestofthevein

So, uh, I could use some help.

[The video is clearly being filmed outside, and the camera is focused on a little white bibiru with a crooked wing and patch of brown fur over one eye. It is doing what bibirus do best: look cute and eat grass. Kit's voice is audible before he turns the yimo around so he can be seen by the camera.]

Help me name this damn thing.

[he points the camera back at the bibiru and whistles once to get its attention. It perks up cutely, ears and nose a-wiggle. It squeaks.]

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psituational

[In the early twilight hours of a very hot and muggy morning, there's video on the network showing nothing but a dark wall. It might be some kind of misdial, except misdials on the network in Aifaran aren't possible. A prank, maybe, but X's name is attached to the video. What kind of prankster doesn't remain anonymous?]

Can we --

[He cuts off, with a pained yelp like he just stubbed his toe on something. He's still not in frame.]

-- go to hell.

[For anyone who's known X longer than a couple of minutes, the fury in his voice, the ragged scream, even the phrasing -- all of it is so incredibly uncharacteristic that X seems to frighten even himself.]

No. No. You're all wrong. Your family was wrong, you're -- you are better than you think you are. It can't be over. Nothing is ever over, not even when -- you think you're safe, you know, you think you know what life is all about, and then you look up and there's fire in the sky over your home and you never see it again. But let's face it, who am I to lecture upon what is reality and what is myth?

[If it sounds like the haggard and broken rambling of someone who's insane, that's because it is.]

No, wait -- sorry. Sorry, I'm… I don't. I don't know.

[The camera finally moves, slowly, and X appears. He looks terrible. He looks like a child who's woken up from a night terror, drawn in and crying, desperate for help. The sight of his own face on the camera makes him stare.]

Oh.

I'm sorry. I'm -- I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to. I swear, I didn't mean to.

[The video cuts off there. Whether on purpose or by accident is anyone's guess.]

(OOC: It might take X a bit to respond to anyone, so please feel free to threadjack each other in the meantime!)

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necrocabbage

I encountered something quite strange recently.

[Trahearne's normally calm tone has a stressed edge to it. This seems to be bothering him more than the otherwise measured voice post might let on.]

Has anyone else noticed spots of magical activity? Ones dealing with negative energy in particular. Those I observed seemed to have mild effects, such as floating lights or inexplicable patches of dead grass. I found it curious enough to spend some time investigating one of these areas.

The effects were quite interesting. It felt much like my necromantic magic was given a boost of energy. It was easier, and faster, to cast spells. [Here, he pauses before continuing,] The problem came when my summoned minions stopped responding to my commands. I destroyed them once I realized what was happening, but I am concerned by that fact that it happened at all.

I'm going to ask at the Aisling Tower about this phenomenon, but in the meantime, I would advise other spellcasters to avoid using their skills near any areas of strange activity.

[OOC: This is specifically dealing with this month's Metaphysics 5 activity in case you're wondering!]

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minorgod

Turtles? I'm not entirely sold on what was described when I got here by the people at the Dreaming Bridge, although there are turtle gods back in Japan. Gen-bu, Oto-hime, Mino-game... so it's not unheard of.

But what I can't figure out is, where are all the shrines around here? You've got tons of different peoples all living in the same place, but no one thought to set up proper shrines??

[ And then he flashes the camera a grin, because he's got just the solution! ]

What you all need is a new god to take care of those prayers of yours that have probably been going unanswered!

So here I am: the Yato God at your service! 24/7 wish-granting, fast, reliable and affordable!

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darkwingsofkilvas

[The video shows Naesala casually lounging against the side of a stone building, in his usual dark outfit. It's a wide enough shot to show his wings resting against the wall behind him; he seems to be holding his yimo out at arm's length while he's recording.]

Well then. It's a festival dedicated to tying knots. Makes you wonder what form of the festivities happens in private, doesn't it?

Don't bother scolding me for saying it. I know that's been the question on everyone's mind.

At any rate, I met a most interesting group of people at one of the bars here. They invited me to a Erol'an poetry reading at a place near the docks. I don't know what to expect from it, but it ought to make for an interesting night.

[Naesala seems pretty satisfied with the turn of events, too. Look at him, making friends with hipsters.]

If only all my interactions with the locals were like that. Do yourselves a favor and don't walk close to the colleges if you have any extra appendages. You might not escape with all your feathers intact.

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highprofilerichkid

[backdated to uhhh..... /waves hands vaguely/]

[Locked to Leo]

I'm trying to figure out what happened to that kin'nal girl who disappeared. I think it has to do with the Dreaming or some other kind of magic and I heard you're able to see stuff like that. can I ask you a few questions the next time you're free?

[Locked to Conan]

hey. I have a job that might need some detective-ing. you in?

[Locked to Valdis]

have you been looking into the disappearance of that kin'nal girl?

I know we're not technically the police anymore [Tony was technically never the police at all - maybe a "consultant" at most. Details, details.] but it still seems like we should try to help people if we can. I have some ideas that I'm working on, I was wondering if you'd come up with anything.

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denyamenti

I'm starting to think these World Turtles have a fascination with using people's souls as cosmic currency in some way or another.

[ Someone's grouchier than usual today. And apparently uncaring about the hypocrisy of him presenting this particular argument. ]

That's the only reason I can think of for why they're continually attaching ours to some kind of tangible reminder: first lanterns, then jewels, now being marked like a gods-damned heifer at market.

At least no one should be able to swallow these tattoos, unlike the gems-- and before anyone asks, yes, that's a thing someone tried once.

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highprofilerichkid

So, about that trip home... Do giant magic turtles offer refunds? I think this counts as false advertising.

Hey, everybody. Tony Stark. Again. [Tony smiles wryly and waves at the camera.] Supergenius, inventor, dude with the flying power armor. If you need to upgrade your phone so it plays nice with the local magitech or rescue a kitten out of a tree, I'm your guy. Hit me up.

[Locked to Klaus, Danny, Bucky, Brigid, Valdis, Sheena, Jackie and Bakura]

I'm really glad you guys are here. And it absolutely sucks that we're stuck here again. How long did everyone go home for? I was only back for two and a half weeks.

Though I guess some of us really did go home for good. Has anyone seen Raine or Aya around? I didn't see them on the housing list.

[He knows that probably means they went home for real. He should be happy for them, but it hurts to lose them. ]

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priforprince

ALL OF YOU, STOP BROADCASTING!!!!!!

[ The screen is filled with. A face. And just a face. But it is an extremely important face, as it belongs to Shikyoin Hibiki. Those who do not understand the importance of this fact....should. And shall, soon.

Hibiki draws back from the screen to continue her fit of pique. In her usual environment she'd just tell the room of people she keeps on hire in her house to call complaint hotlines to do something about this, but deprived of that resource, she'll just. Vent. ]

This is a public venue! Whatever it is you haven't received a respite from, spew your frustration in private where it doesn't clutter up other people's lives!!

[ She heaves a stoic and long-suffering sigh. ] To have attracted such a discordant medley of visitors.....this puniverse is even more inscrutable than I'd thought.

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