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MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER
MAY 2023 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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Environmental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
ENVIROMENTAL CHANGES (IC)
Environmental Changes • Influences on Blood Types • Monthly Calendar • Mod Announcements • Impact Summaries • Newsletter Questions
CURRENT SEASON:: Season of Tears. Spring has come to Trench, and light, warm rains continue to drizzle throughout the month. Stagnant pools can be found around Trench, breeding grounds for Mosquitos. Good thing incense repels these pests!
THE MOON:: The Flushed Moon emerges into view, warm and bright with the strength of the Moon Presence. She can be seen floating almost amiably in the sky at times around the moon, occasionally settling down by the Coastline, just out of reach in the high rocks, her presence guarding the waters.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Bausphomette is the patron of this month. Normally a figure shrouded in light mystery who is misunderstood, they are known for spending time in quiet reflection and aiding those who have identity issues. However, this month they seem to be more distant than usual. The natives comment on this, and the Disciples swear that there is a feeling of great power emanating around the city of Trench, a hum of potent blood magic at work in the region. The Pthumerian can still be found, and for those who are struggling with the feeling of where they belong, she is easier to find. However, there are some who seem nervous because of her lack of visible presence.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On your Blessed Day this month, your Patron Pthumerian will bless you with a bloodgem geode! At first, it looks like only a simple, egg-shaped black rock in the hand. But, if broken open, inside there is a supply of blood crystals already formed within. There are no instructions for its use, though if it is brought to Architects, they will reveal that the crystals are extremely pure samples of the person's blood type (so pure in fact that even vileblood appears a normal red instead of green tinged). The geode can be used in one of two ways. The crystals within could be harvested in the making of a bloodgem enchanted item, one that is more potent than the average of those enchanted by their type of blood. However, the daring might notice that the geode half makes a perfect vessel for water. If water is drunk out of the geode, it has a soothing effect under the light of the moon. Non-blood corruption based transformations that occur against a person's will can be reversed by drinking from this vessel, though the magic is only potent enough to do this once per week! However, once harvested for its crystals, the geode can no longer be used for this function.
THE WEATHER:: The weather in this month is warm and moist to the point of being almost a little unpleasantly humid. Light rains are frequent, and standing water is hard to avoid. Mosquitos frequent the wilds and even enter into the town, which leads to an increase of incense sticks being used as repellent. Natives mutter about the nuisance and seem a little concerned the more that they see it getting worse.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: Riteior is fully sealed. The sense of peace that fell on Trench last month is fading, and the cyclical nature of the region has returned. However, there is a sense of greater peace to the city that did not exist at any time since Sleepers' most recent arrivals. There is a murmur running around town about the appearance of the half-Pthumerian Hali, and the question that he posed to the Sleepers. It is known that, while Hali meditates upon their answer, the results of it will be felt in the coming months. It may take time for the ritual to be performed, after all.
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Nothing from the previous month holds over. The results of Hali's Question will be tabulated and finalized, and those results will have an impact in the month of June
MONTHLY INFLUENCE ON BLOOD TYPES (IC)
THE MOON:: The Flushed Moon emerges into view, warm and bright with the strength of the Moon Presence. She can be seen floating almost amiably in the sky at times around the moon, occasionally settling down by the Coastline, just out of reach in the high rocks, her presence guarding the waters.
PATRON PTHUMERIAN:: Bausphomette is the patron of this month. Normally a figure shrouded in light mystery who is misunderstood, they are known for spending time in quiet reflection and aiding those who have identity issues. However, this month they seem to be more distant than usual. The natives comment on this, and the Disciples swear that there is a feeling of great power emanating around the city of Trench, a hum of potent blood magic at work in the region. The Pthumerian can still be found, and for those who are struggling with the feeling of where they belong, she is easier to find. However, there are some who seem nervous because of her lack of visible presence.
MONTHLY BLESSINGS:: On your Blessed Day this month, your Patron Pthumerian will bless you with a bloodgem geode! At first, it looks like only a simple, egg-shaped black rock in the hand. But, if broken open, inside there is a supply of blood crystals already formed within. There are no instructions for its use, though if it is brought to Architects, they will reveal that the crystals are extremely pure samples of the person's blood type (so pure in fact that even vileblood appears a normal red instead of green tinged). The geode can be used in one of two ways. The crystals within could be harvested in the making of a bloodgem enchanted item, one that is more potent than the average of those enchanted by their type of blood. However, the daring might notice that the geode half makes a perfect vessel for water. If water is drunk out of the geode, it has a soothing effect under the light of the moon. Non-blood corruption based transformations that occur against a person's will can be reversed by drinking from this vessel, though the magic is only potent enough to do this once per week! However, once harvested for its crystals, the geode can no longer be used for this function.
THE WEATHER:: The weather in this month is warm and moist to the point of being almost a little unpleasantly humid. Light rains are frequent, and standing water is hard to avoid. Mosquitos frequent the wilds and even enter into the town, which leads to an increase of incense sticks being used as repellent. Natives mutter about the nuisance and seem a little concerned the more that they see it getting worse.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:: Riteior is fully sealed. The sense of peace that fell on Trench last month is fading, and the cyclical nature of the region has returned. However, there is a sense of greater peace to the city that did not exist at any time since Sleepers' most recent arrivals. There is a murmur running around town about the appearance of the half-Pthumerian Hali, and the question that he posed to the Sleepers. It is known that, while Hali meditates upon their answer, the results of it will be felt in the coming months. It may take time for the ritual to be performed, after all.
EFFECTS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH:: Nothing from the previous month holds over. The results of Hali's Question will be tabulated and finalized, and those results will have an impact in the month of June
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.
There will be some months where all blood types are impacted or only some blood types are impacted. Rarely will there be months where no blood types are impacted.
WARMBLOODS:: Warmbloods find themselves feeling like there is something lacking inside. It's not a particularly strong feeling, but it is very much present. Perhaps it is the fact that the mosquitos buzzing everywhere seem not at all interested in them? What gives? Is their blood not good enough for the bugs?
COLDBLOODS:: Coldbloods will feel particularly hot under their skin this month, their body heat rising much higher than normal. There's no negative effect to this near constant fever, but it does make concentration slightly harder and it makes wearing lots of clothing incredibly uncomfortable. A rare few coldbloods may have the opposite effect, however, and feel so bone-chilled all month that they'll find themselves wanting a parka in the middle of May!
PALEBLOODS:: Palebloods find themselves hearing whispers that they can never quite place. They seem important, and whatever is said, they always seem to miss because someone nearby made noise at just the right moment. It breeds an air of frustration as they struggle to find the meaning behind the words, but no matter how hard they try, they can't quite pick them out. Don't go crazy trying to hear the whispers!
VILEBLOODS:: Vilebloods find themselves ravenously hungry or thirsty this month. They can never seem to get enough sustenance, and no matter how much they devour they gain and lose no weight, and seem to always have this sense of hunger burning inside of them. It can get so bad that at times, they think about devouring normally inedible and even poisonous things, and may find that they can do so without harm. Can they really eat anything this month? Will they?
DARKBLOODS:: Darkbloods find themselves surprisingly delicious to the mosquitos that seem to be plaguing the city. It's an annoyance, really, but they appear to be much more attractive to them and so might want to invest in either a bunch of warmblooded buddies or some extra incense to bring around, so they can keep the bugs at bay. Bloody parasites.
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Moderate, which is rare for the month of May. They are not outlandishly high compared to other months, but they are definitely present.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Beasthood is no more common than a normal month in Trench, but this itself is rare for May. Cases of it sprouting up have made the people in Trench confused and nervous.
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.
There will be some months where all blood types are impacted or only some blood types are impacted. Rarely will there be months where no blood types are impacted.
WARMBLOODS:: Warmbloods find themselves feeling like there is something lacking inside. It's not a particularly strong feeling, but it is very much present. Perhaps it is the fact that the mosquitos buzzing everywhere seem not at all interested in them? What gives? Is their blood not good enough for the bugs?
COLDBLOODS:: Coldbloods will feel particularly hot under their skin this month, their body heat rising much higher than normal. There's no negative effect to this near constant fever, but it does make concentration slightly harder and it makes wearing lots of clothing incredibly uncomfortable. A rare few coldbloods may have the opposite effect, however, and feel so bone-chilled all month that they'll find themselves wanting a parka in the middle of May!
PALEBLOODS:: Palebloods find themselves hearing whispers that they can never quite place. They seem important, and whatever is said, they always seem to miss because someone nearby made noise at just the right moment. It breeds an air of frustration as they struggle to find the meaning behind the words, but no matter how hard they try, they can't quite pick them out. Don't go crazy trying to hear the whispers!
VILEBLOODS:: Vilebloods find themselves ravenously hungry or thirsty this month. They can never seem to get enough sustenance, and no matter how much they devour they gain and lose no weight, and seem to always have this sense of hunger burning inside of them. It can get so bad that at times, they think about devouring normally inedible and even poisonous things, and may find that they can do so without harm. Can they really eat anything this month? Will they?
DARKBLOODS:: Darkbloods find themselves surprisingly delicious to the mosquitos that seem to be plaguing the city. It's an annoyance, really, but they appear to be much more attractive to them and so might want to invest in either a bunch of warmblooded buddies or some extra incense to bring around, so they can keep the bugs at bay. Bloody parasites.
LEVELS OF CORRUPTION:: Moderate, which is rare for the month of May. They are not outlandishly high compared to other months, but they are definitely present.
LEVELS OF BEASTHOOD:: Beasthood is no more common than a normal month in Trench, but this itself is rare for May. Cases of it sprouting up have made the people in Trench confused and nervous.
All Newsletters will be posted around the end of each month.
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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 to22-25th::
Test Drive Meme goes live in25th:
Reserves open at midnight EST.
This Month, one of our Event Prompts will be making use of the "Outpost" location created over the last year as a player plot. So, stay tuned for the special opportunity!
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: