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April Newsletter
APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Deer Country's Newsletter! This is a half IC, half OOC informational post. We strongly urge our player base to read all Newsletters posted to the community as they contain important information about that month's weather, environmental changes, other plot-important information, important dates, and any important mod announcements. Newsletters will allow a chance for players to post about the impact their characters may have made in the setting using the form down below.
You can always feel free to ask questions on newsletters. Of course, we may sometimes suggest you wait until the event for certain questions, but for the most part, we should be able to help you out! Players are welcome to engage with the prompts/elements from Newsletter as soon as they are accepted into the game. Players may also use newsletter prompts as a basis for writing samples in applications.
You can always feel free to ask questions on newsletters. Of course, we may sometimes suggest you wait until the event for certain questions, but for the most part, we should be able to help you out! Players are welcome to engage with the prompts/elements from Newsletter as soon as they are accepted into the game. Players may also use newsletter prompts as a basis for writing samples in applications.
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Enviormental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
ENVIORMENTAL CHANGES (IC)
Enviormental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
CURRENT SEASON:: The Season of Tears continues on into April. The vitality of March ebs away, leaving Trench muddy and wet, the sound of water trickling all throughout the city.
THE MOON:: April is in a permanent nocturnal state meaning there is NO DAYLIGHT during April. The moon will remain full throughout the entire month and fill the city and surrounding areas with a hazy green glow. The sun will rise once again the morning of May 1st.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Argonaut is the patron of April and will be seen floating throughout the city and woods. Most people have likely seen Argonaut flying around Trench as he's the most common Pthumerian to see, but this month he is bolder than usual and may randomly rest on Sleeper's. You might have a moth friend clinging to your back, but don't worry! He has a very comforting aura. If you're kind or receptive to his presence, he will even physically heal wounds. He is quite cuddly this month and who would say no to that face? Protect him at all costs. Despite April being Argonaut's month, he will be especially vulnerable this month, dying easily, made delicate by how much magic he is sacrificing to the city and the Sleepers.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On your Blessed Day this month, your Patron Pthumerian will bless you with the Phial of Argonaut. This phial is unbreakable and cannot be opened. The contents within is the pure essence of Argonaut and serves as a beacon of hope when times are dark...Literally! When you feel hopeless and lost, take out this phial and not only will it provide a pale white light, it will also chase away doubt and anxiety in the moment. Many heroes have carried this phial with them into battlefields. It is said to work more effectively with those who are physically weaker or worse fighters than others - though it's far from useless for a seasoned warrior. The more hopeful an individual, the more powerful the light in the phial will be to the point where its light may scorch nearby beasts and burn away corruption from a mind.
THE WEATHER:: The plantlife from March remains intact. A thick fog will shroud Trench throughout April, made green by the moonlight above. Periodically specks of white light can be seen floating all throughout the city. They vanish before falling to the ground, but if you manage to catch the light, they will linger a moment later before melting out of existence. Lights have been known to cling to people's hair and clothes before melting away like snow. Every now and then, the fog throughout the city gushes around, like something massive has just flown through, but you can't actually see anything...Yet.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: None currently.
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Characters may still be suffering from allergies from March.
MONTHLY INFLUENCE ON BLOOD TYPES (IC)
THE MOON:: April is in a permanent nocturnal state meaning there is NO DAYLIGHT during April. The moon will remain full throughout the entire month and fill the city and surrounding areas with a hazy green glow. The sun will rise once again the morning of May 1st.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Argonaut is the patron of April and will be seen floating throughout the city and woods. Most people have likely seen Argonaut flying around Trench as he's the most common Pthumerian to see, but this month he is bolder than usual and may randomly rest on Sleeper's. You might have a moth friend clinging to your back, but don't worry! He has a very comforting aura. If you're kind or receptive to his presence, he will even physically heal wounds. He is quite cuddly this month and who would say no to that face? Protect him at all costs. Despite April being Argonaut's month, he will be especially vulnerable this month, dying easily, made delicate by how much magic he is sacrificing to the city and the Sleepers.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On your Blessed Day this month, your Patron Pthumerian will bless you with the Phial of Argonaut. This phial is unbreakable and cannot be opened. The contents within is the pure essence of Argonaut and serves as a beacon of hope when times are dark...Literally! When you feel hopeless and lost, take out this phial and not only will it provide a pale white light, it will also chase away doubt and anxiety in the moment. Many heroes have carried this phial with them into battlefields. It is said to work more effectively with those who are physically weaker or worse fighters than others - though it's far from useless for a seasoned warrior. The more hopeful an individual, the more powerful the light in the phial will be to the point where its light may scorch nearby beasts and burn away corruption from a mind.
THE WEATHER:: The plantlife from March remains intact. A thick fog will shroud Trench throughout April, made green by the moonlight above. Periodically specks of white light can be seen floating all throughout the city. They vanish before falling to the ground, but if you manage to catch the light, they will linger a moment later before melting out of existence. Lights have been known to cling to people's hair and clothes before melting away like snow. Every now and then, the fog throughout the city gushes around, like something massive has just flown through, but you can't actually see anything...Yet.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: None currently.
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Characters may still be suffering from allergies from March.
Each month, blood types will be impacted differently depending on events, Pthumerians, and moon cycles. These changes will vary significantly. These changes are meant to represent the intricate relationship between Sleeper blood and the world around them.
Players are always welcome to opt-out of anything in this section, but we do strongly encourage participants to help create a consistent atmosphere for the game. To those who opt-out OOCly, characters cannot ICly contradict these events.
NO EFFECTS THIS MONTH FOR ANY BLOOD TYPE: No blood type will experience unique effects this month. However, most Sleepers will feel as though they were walking through a dream. Characters may feel foggy, absent-minded, forgetful. It may become increasingly difficult to tell the difference between reality and dreams. There will also be reoccurring themes of the Mandala Effect where people's memories of recent events or known concepts don't quite line up. Many people may see random portals into other worlds or times in doorways, windows, tears in the fog. These "portals" cannot be accessed - they serve as a visual distortion only...But who knows...Maybe things can come out of the portals...
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Extremely high. This month's events will have an enemy that can cause rapid corruption.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Similarly, this month will contain circumstances that can cause rapid beasthood.
MONTHLY CALENDAR (OOC)
Players are always welcome to opt-out of anything in this section, but we do strongly encourage participants to help create a consistent atmosphere for the game. To those who opt-out OOCly, characters cannot ICly contradict these events.
NO EFFECTS THIS MONTH FOR ANY BLOOD TYPE: No blood type will experience unique effects this month. However, most Sleepers will feel as though they were walking through a dream. Characters may feel foggy, absent-minded, forgetful. It may become increasingly difficult to tell the difference between reality and dreams. There will also be reoccurring themes of the Mandala Effect where people's memories of recent events or known concepts don't quite line up. Many people may see random portals into other worlds or times in doorways, windows, tears in the fog. These "portals" cannot be accessed - they serve as a visual distortion only...But who knows...Maybe things can come out of the portals...
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Extremely high. This month's events will have an enemy that can cause rapid corruption.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Similarly, this month will contain circumstances that can cause rapid beasthood.
All Newsletters will be posted around the end of each month.
1st:
MOD ANNOUNCEMENTS (OOC)
1st:
Activity Check opens at 12:00 am.Rolling 2-5th::
Reserves close at 12:00 am.
Application Cycle opens at 12:00 am.
OOC Introduction Post made for new players. Will be posted upon first batch of replies sent to applicants.5th:
Application cycle close at 12:00 am.Rolling 5-10th::
Activity Check closes at 12:00 am.
Event Plotting Post incountryclub
Activity Check results posted including allowances for error correction.8th:
House keeping post included with Activity Check Results.
Game Event goes live in15th:
Character Relationship Meme posted toRolling LAST FIVE DAYS::
Test Drive Meme goes live inApril 26th:
Reserves open.
If we have anything to say, you'll be the first to know.
IMPACT SUMMARIES (OOC/IC)
Did your character start a new business last month? Did they have a massive fight? Solve some mysteries? Then this is the place to summarize the impact they have had on the setting! We hope this makes it easier for everyone to collectively stay in the loop about what other players are doing. This is not required but we feel it will help provide a sense of community among the characters. All impacts summarized should be incidents that could be publically discovered or referenced. Impacts can be from player plots, mod events, TDMs, character-created businesses, or other such concepts.
This will also serve as a light plotting post for those who are interested in bringing on more people for whatever they have done/how they plan to continue with their personal plots. Please fill out the following form and post it as a comment on this page!
Impact summaries are more or less meant to keep characters and/or players in the loop. This does not take the place of proper CR memes or plotting posts for events.
There will be a OOC Impact Top Level comment players can use to discuss OOC impacts in a more formal, OOC manner where players can discuss the nitty-gritty details and ask questions or plot. This is where you can use the form:
This will also serve as a light plotting post for those who are interested in bringing on more people for whatever they have done/how they plan to continue with their personal plots. Please fill out the following form and post it as a comment on this page!
Impact summaries are more or less meant to keep characters and/or players in the loop. This does not take the place of proper CR memes or plotting posts for events.
There will be a OOC Impact Top Level comment players can use to discuss OOC impacts in a more formal, OOC manner where players can discuss the nitty-gritty details and ask questions or plot. This is where you can use the form:
OOC Impact Summaries
The Raccoon Room
IC/OOC Limits: Don't destroy the Raccoon Room, please
Content Warnings: N/A
Character Name(s): Wu & You?!
When the impact happened: On-going indefinitely
Nature of Impact: Character business
Impact Summary: The Raccoon Room is still open for business! The Room is a performance venue where any Sleeper can perform their special skill or talent.
Future Impact Plans: I finally wrote up a summary of how the business works, including hours of operation, staff openings, and how your character can perform at the Room. Tl;dr: If you want your character to have a job at the Room, let me know! If you want your character to perform at the Room, feel free to assume they do, and let me know if you want them to be on the regulars list.
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Tinya's nineteenth birthday is on April 21st, and I'd like them to do something where she asks if she can have her party there and gets permission or doesn't. It could easily be an inbox thread since it would be something worked out between the two of them. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Serenity Garden
IC/OOC Limits: Please don't destroy the garden. Some of the trees are unkillable anyway.
Content Warnings: N/A
Character Name(s): Ariadne
When the impact happened: Starting April 1. Ironically a day of darkness, so it's a good April Fool's Day joke?
Nature of Impact: Opening a business!
Impact Summary: Starting in April, Ariadne's garden, Serenity Garden, is going to be open for business. It's just a gathering place and shop where people can have a date or a private place to think or the opportunity to convene with nature. Like a small botanic garden, with a little herb shop attached.
Future Impact Plans: There are no real concrete plans, although Airy will probably be willing and eager to take on employees. Want to work in the shop? Want to teach lessons on plants? Want to do experiments on the soil? Want to gather fruit in the fall? She's pretty open to anything, and so am I!
the rookery
IC/OOC Limits: don't wreck her stuff, don't hurt the weirwood tree, direwolf on premises
Content Warnings: n/a
Character Name(s): Sansa Stark, customers and roommates
When the impact happened: from 3/7 onward
Nature of Impact: character business
Impact Summary: location post for the rookery. Sansa has acquired an old lady townhouse with a weirwood in it and is using it as studio for custom couture.
Future Impact Plans: eventually she will let people live in her many spare bedrooms. mabel is probably going to be doing some machine work and selling little crafties in the front room at some point!! if sansa's agreed to make something for your character, feel free to assume it's been handed off one to two weeks later. if you want to handwave a business interaction just let me know and we'll work something out!!!
Corrupted dragon battle in Crenshaw (ongoing new game dragon)
IC/OOC Limits: Going forward, no trying to hunt the peaceful fisher dragon! Unless you want a righteously furious dragon-bonded exorcist showing up... do it.
Content Warnings: N/A
Character Name(s): Allen Walker and (on the initial day) anyone in Crenshaw/who can see the Watch Tower in Trench (aka most people).
When the impact happened: During the April event/Wonderkind
Nature of Impact: A very obvious dragon fight in Crenshaw, and then going forward random possible sightings along the ocean/The Rocks.
Impact Summary: In this thread with Sansa, the (large, adult) dragon Grey Ghost from ASOIAF is coming through one of the Wonderkind portals, already wounded and becoming corrupted soon after it does. Mild damage to structures on the outskirts of Crenshaw will happen, scorch marks and a building or two burnt out. Maybe some deep claw marks left along the Watch Tower like something really big perched there... The fight isn't terribly protracted, though for a short while after there might be a bleeding dragon some people are attempting to patch up and a wide scale of corruption to cleanse from spilled blood.
Future Impact Plans: If your character is out by the ocean, including the Forgotten Shore, or near The Rocks... there is a chance they may see a misty white dragon fishing like an osprey, though he tends to blend in with the mists and is elusive. If they're lucky they might see him wrestle one of the smaller sea monsters before carrying it back off to whatever cave it's hiding in. Some fishermen mutter they've seen some white-cloaked figure riding on it... but at least the beast only seems to eat larger fish and sea predators than they take in.