estoria | - « INTRO ⇢ WINTERBALL.EXE

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: overflow of intro log + winter ball!
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | possibly nsfw (please let me know if you need this rating changed, or you are welcome to continue any naughty shenanigans in a private log)

//winterball.EXE

Pimp My Party -- Royalty Style

A few weeks prior to December 26th, an invitation went out to all whom already reside in Cerealia. In delicate, curling script, it read: You are cordially invited by Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear to a Winter Ball to be held on the Eve of December 26th in the Gardens. Dress in your best attire and enjoy a magical evening of dance and fine cuisine. What do you mean we should fuss about worlds being destroyed? Get into the holiday spirit, you scrooge!

And in regards to the new-comers: whether you have been wandering Cerealia over the course of the past few days and managed to receive one of the later waves of invitations or have simply suddenly appeared in the gardens with nothing but the (hopefully…. appropriate….) clothes on your back, welcome. The gardens have been transformed through the work of ~~slave labor condoned by royalty~~ incredibly talented volunteers. A buffet line possibly a mile long, a sprawling dance floor with temporary wood placement to cover the grass, a lovely orchestra with scheduled interruptions of magic shows on the stage, and the entire thing lit gently with lights stretch the span of the main area of the garden. Not too far off, there are ponds and pathways that take you elsewhere into the foliage, but why would you go that way? The party’s right here!

"Good evening, everyone!! Whether you are new to Tellus or old, I hope to find you in good spirits.

Mind you, I do not intend to ignore the blunders of CERES nor the grave situation that new-comers have found themselves faced with. However I assure you that at this time, surrounded by these people, you are in good company. Please, dine and be merry - I believe some worlds celebrated a holiday yesterday! Get to know one another so we may strengthen our ties and stand firm against whatever this world may throw against us!

Also try the salmon, it's absolutely divine. . . . How do I turn this off...? Should I just walk away?"

//SCENARIOS.EXE

PHASE I

[ xxxx ] Like any respectable ball, your entrance is announced as you walk right into the party! What do you mean you wanted to slip in unnoticed? That simply won’t do. Natalia managed to rope in someone – is that a Tellus native? – to do the honor of acknowledging your character as they make their debut to the ball. This guy is under strict orders to not miss a single soul. If your character doesn’t give him a name and title ahead of time, then he’ll just make something up. Think along the lines of Broseidon McSnootyname, Duke of Erectile Dysfunction-- What do you mean that’s not your name?

PHASE II

[ xxxx ] Absolutely no expense was spared when it came to making sure that the food here was the best that money could buy (or threats could extort). Guests can select from a menagerie of main dishes from all sorts of cultures, adorable desserts that look like woodland creatures alongside towering cakes, and even those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas on them. Pig out, you animals – but there’s also a wide selection of fine wine if your tastes and curiosities wander off in that direction…. What even is the drinking age in Tellus? Remember, folks, drink (ir)responsibly.

PHASE III

[ xxxx ] Well, it is a ball. If you’re interested in proper, classical styles of dance, there’s certainly an orchestra that’s dominating most of the night. One of their songs may or may not sound familiar. Spin around in your flurry of skirts and do the fairy tale thing if that’s what you came here for. Romance, or whatever. Waltz your heart out and don’t forget to point your toes!

… that said, there’s also a separate sound system not too far, prepared in case the orchestra might want a break. It’s also not being watched too closely. Maybe put on something to liven up the dance floor? Or did someone ruin your fantasy by putting on something unbearably inappropriate?

PHASE IV

[ xxxx ] The gardens really are beautiful. Spread throughout the area and more toward the outskirts of the party, there are plenty of beautiful fountains with glittering, crystal clear water. In fact, it’s so clear that you can spot the occasional alien life form flitting through it amidst the lily pads and gently sweeping foliage. It’s so graceful, what beauty! Look at how it rises to the water and gently opens its mouth into a yawn and—tries to chomp anything within range right off with razor sharp teeth what the fuck, whatthefuck.

It would appear that's not all, though. Whether you're ready to fight the creature or run screaming, you feel something slowly slide and curl around your arm or your ankle. Look on in horror as you turn your head and realize that it seems that the nearby tree has grown rather fond of you very quickly, to the extent that it will reach out and lovingly wrap its ~~hentai~~ tentacles around you.... Brings a whole 'nother meaning to 'tree hugger', doesn't it?

BONUS

[ whyo'clock ] Are you lost? Did you try to catch your breath away from the party and start to wander off despite all the cautioning not to? Or maybe you were trying to leave and took a wrong turn? Either way, you seem to have only found yourself deeper in the gardens now. Try not to breathe too deeply or… at all. If you can’t manage that though, it appears that you’ve stumbled upon the hallucinogenic plants of the garden. You start to see things that aren’t there – though whether you suddenly find yourself in a den of ~~cougars~~ lions or think that the person standing next to you is the biggest, cuddliest pile of adorable puppies in the world depends on the person. Hope you have a good trip, bruh.

[ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let me know (through FAQ comment or PM preferably!) if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so I can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE

Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post overflow! It's a bit early but just to make sure the transition for everyone over here was captcha-free. This one is player-run and all the basics have been laid out for you here. Absolutely feel free to come up with your own prompts and post new intros! For your convenience, I whole-heartedly welcome questions and inquiries being directed to my attention here and I'll answer them to the best of my ability! ~~Have a ball!~~ Enjoy!!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Gosh it's almost like she's not from Japan or something!!

Kashuu's quick to explain, at least. He makes a gesture toward the sword at his hip...]

That's me. Tsukumogami are spirits of things that have been around for a looong time. Usually they just kinda pop out on their own if the circumstances are right, but in my case, someone summoned me. Make sense?

...

You're the spirit of that sword.

[ meaning, no, it does not make sense. ]

Right! [He says it like he just expects that to be that...] This is my first time away from the front lines.

[ .........................

she really shouldn't even be surprised anymore tbh ]

Okay... Sure.

Are you enjoying it? [ sMALL TALK??? ]

[WEISS SURE IS TRYING.]

Being away or being here? I mean, both are neat! It's kind of weird not having to fight, though. [He may be a prissy princess but he also belongs on the battlefield, okay...

Also wow how timely, right before Cerealia gets its collective ass handed to it for Christmas by santa and his elves.]

[ SOMEONE GIVE HER A MEDAL

also thanks for jinxing them, buddy. ]

Well I wouldn't get too comfortable, anyway. I get the feeling peace and quiet are two things this place is not well known for.

Oooh? Not bad, not bad - that means it doesn't get boring, right?

[IF HE ONLY KNEW. ...Well, he will soon enough because he's a dang jinxing fool.]

I can keep my skills polished that way!

If that's what you're worried about, there are a number of different training options for you here.

[ she pauses. ]

How exactly do you fight...? Do you — go back into your sword, or—?

Training and fighting are different! [There's a lot more bloodshed in one than the other, for instance...

But she's hilariously the first person to ask that question! He looks vaguely amused and shakes his head.]

Nope, I wield my vessel in battle like my old owners used to.

I... see.

[ she's so confused.... you guys are so confusing... how can you be the sword and wield the sword???????// ]

[JUST GIVE UP TRYING TO UNDERSTAND it'll save a lot of headache...]

Even if you don't, that's okay! I think a lot of humans are confused by us. There are a bunch around now though, so you'll get used to it eventually!

[Will she really, though. Will anyone.]

[ YOU WIN FOR NOW, SIR.......... ]

A bunch? Are you all one family or something?

[ yeah, because that makes sense. ]

Uhh... maybe! [Wow, what a half-hearted agreement... He'll move on to explain a little more, at least.]

Some of us are related because they come from the same school of forging, but since we all serve Haruji now, I guess that kinda makes us like a family.

You mean to tell me one person is all your master?

Yep! Haruji's the one who gave us life, after all. He fixes us when we need repairs and takes really good care of us even when we don't.

Does he wield some sort of special power to breathe life into swords?

[Nodding!! Heck yes he does, that's their saniwa sage.]

He's one of the only people in our whole world who can do the kinda thing he does. Pretty impressive, right?

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