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[Not a full day into the week]

Do you recall that game I found, the one about vampiric crime syndicates?

Do you remember anything about a little Discipline called “Dominate,” that allowed vampires a mesmerizing gaze?

Did you hear the tales of dazed innocents walking away from their lives and into the sewers or woods?

Then you might think it sensible to not go into the sewers or woods without a way to pierce illusions or counter magic.

I am working on brewing suitable potions and dusts and such to provide defenses agains hypnotic or psychic bullshit.

Ask for Lucas at the theatre or the Laurelthirst.

Now excuse me while I protect Nero from this. I expect he will want to investigate and I want to have my spirit sight, countermagic, and ability to set a vampire on fire with a word and a gesture at his call when he does.

- Hikaru Aozora
光青空

[ETA: Urgent update, 3 days in:]
One of ours is in the sewers. The Orlock are looking for something and Night Haunter's slowed but not stopped their search. Find what the Orlock seek and rescue the one who told us as soon as possible. I can provide one dose each of Khol of True Sight, will-boosting potions, dust of appearance, and Null Talismans.

If you're naturally resistant to mind control and illusions, we need your help.

- 光

[ETA: Update, 4 days in:]
I have two additional doses of Khol of True Sight, potions of Resolve to resist mental tampering, Dust Of Appearance, and twelve more enchantment-destroying Nullification Talismans, which can be stuck on a victims forehead in the worst case.

I've given similar to Nero for when House Umbra investigates, and have been handing out the formulae to local alchemists inclined to help.

- 光

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Who: Readers and Actors!
What: The aftermath of the Masquerade Night, the discovery of bad faith actors, and the repercussions of mischief. And the answer to a burning question: if all of Montica’s vampires were at the ball, who exactly was picking fights with werewolves out on the streets?
When: The week following the Masquerade, including the morning after the ball. [ooc timeline: 24th Feb - 13th March]
Where: The city of Montica, the sewers, and the woods on the outskirts of town.
Content warnings: Some bloodiness can be assumed, but please note specific content warnings in your tags. If your description of blood/violence will be more than a passing mention, give a heads up.

Due to the malleable nature of time, it will be the Waxing Gibbous Moon for a few days longer. The Full Moon has been postponed until Log 4.

( a plague o' both these houses )

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unfinishedooc

Hello everyone! It is time for our Activity Check!

Activity check runs from February 21st to March 5th.
Activity check period is from 1st February to 28th February.

Check-in AC is 5 comments. Please note that check-in AC is meant to be for those times where the month’s just gotten away from you. Due to the nature of this game being influenced by character actions and activity, if you are consistently only reaching check-in AC, the mods may reach out.

Base AC is:
10 comments in 1 thread, or
15 comments spread across a maximum of 4 threads.

Base AC will earn your character 1 skill point. Bonus AC will earn an additional 1 skill point.

Bonus AC is in addition to Base AC, and threads used to claim Base AC cannot be used to claim Bonus AC.

Bonus AC is:
10 comments in 1 thread that has not been used to claim Base AC, or
15 comments spread across a maximum of 4 threads that have not been used to claim Base AC.

So for example, if you submit:
Base AC - 10 comments in 1 thread
+
Bonus AC - 15 comments across 3 other threads
Then you will earn 2 skill points for the AC period.

TDM threads are acceptable for one proof (either Base or Bonus AC).

Having trouble meeting AC? Please let us know! Since we are still refining things we want to make it reasonable, and we are happy to help if you’re having difficulty.

If you are using an icon mule account for any of the threads, PLEASE let us know and supply the username!

Don’t forget to claim your skills!
Skill points can be banked and do not need to be used in the same AC period where they are earned.

libraryassistants posting in

unfinishedooc

We've officially passed the halfway mark of Moonlit Rivals. There are some exciting new plot developments to take us through Logs 3 and 4, and opportunity for those who haven't found their groove yet to get involved in some additional goings-on!

First of all, a few pieces of housekeeping:

AC for February will go up on the 20th and will stay open until the month ends.
Reminder to please note content warnings in the subject lines of relevant tags. The overall warnings of blood, biting, and minor violence can be assumed; but it's still polite to give the heads up if you're really leaning in to something!
There will be 2 more logs for Moonlit Rivals. Further details on this will be posted below the round-up!

So without further ado, our round-up of Log 2 events so far:
( You're quite the busy bunch! )

And now, plot updates!

We have integrated some player plots into the overarching story of the... well, Story! Thank you to all of those who have shared your plotting with us and who have put suggestions forward. Please use this post to continue to plot further and plan for Logs 3 and 4.

The updates to Story background:

Worldbuilding

On the outskirts of Montica are a couple of relatively young vampire clans. One (Brando) is focused on very bestial approaches to vampirism and want to see the return of hunting. The other (Orlock) is more slippery - they use hypnotism as easily as they lift their arm, and like the Brando, they're resentful of the rules set by Montica's vampires.

These rogue clans have been building for a while, unnoticed by Montica's vampires due to the politicking inside Montica itself. They're located on the outskirts that are nearest the werewolf side of town, so the Wolves are their first pick of meals - even though their blood is disgusting, something is better than nothing. Only recently have they become large enough to become more than just 'annoying'.

Montica's werewolves have suffered many ambushes by these clans, and they've attributed those attacks to Montica's population of vampires. Tensions have risen to boiling point recently, especially as the Brando and Orlock have become so bold as to begin slowly 'disappearing' people - whether to be food or converted to grow their clans. As they are located closest to the werewolves, it has been werewolf loyalists who have suffered the losses. And with all the distractions of Masquerade Night -- it seems a few more people than usual have vanished from Montica's streets.

Log 3 direction

The presence of a Nue in Montica is unusual enough to cause both the vampires and werewolves to investigate. Not only that, but there are rumours of something dark lurking in the sewers - and grisly tales of what might be going on down there. The rogue vampire attacks are getting more bold, and Montica's own vampires are now chomping at the bit to seek their own retribution for the damages caused to their homes on the masquerade night.

But hope shines over these concerns. There are now whispers of what people saw at the ball - those in know swear they saw the Umbra and Guildulf heirs sneaking away. Could this herald an alliance, and an end to the fighting?

Opportunities for plotting:

Those who haven't found a way to get involved yet - consider playing from the part of the Brando or Orlock!
Calling all Adventurers: Given the missing persons, the town will organise a search party that will lead to the discovery of the Brando and Orlock clans. Sign-ups in the plotting comments below.
Plan of Attack: due to the wibbly-wobbly nature of time, the Full Moon has been conveniently postponed to Log 4. This is to allow time in Log 3 for any IC treaties to be made and plans to be coordinated.

The questions to be answered by the Story are:
Will the Editors and the Heirs be successful in getting Montica to unite for the battle in Log 4?
Or will the Wolves be battling both the outsiders and Montica's own vampires, an outcome that will surely lead to Montica's downfall?

Please note - Log 3 may be delayed in posting by a day or two. We will put the link up on Discord and Plurk once Log 3 is live!

your life changed my world like magic

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Boost Core: Slit Eyes of Flamma [Grants: Spirit Sight, Ignore FX, Nullify]

rumour doth double, like the voice and echo, the numbers of the feared.

Activity Check - February 2026

Moonlit Rivals: Mid-Story Round-Up!

Worldbuilding

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