001. CUREHQ’S FIRST EVENT ---------------------- STREET FESTIVAL !
In tragedy, unity is born. In the wake of the mass depowering, depowered individuals have found each other in a multitude of different ways. Some have started charities to find a cure and support their fellow depowered, while others reunite weekly in support groups. But time has passed and little has changed. Now they look to the public for support.
METACTION is a group created after the depowering by a like-minded group of mutants and metahumans impacted by the change. In a few months time, they've made a name for themselves and have caught government attention. Now that they feel they're fully established they've decided to host a STREET FESTIVAL to help eradicate the stigma around powered and depowered individuals. There's hope that with enough support the event may push the government to fully recognize the depowering crisis and aid the depowered to return to their original state.
And with the threat of Thanos looming overhead there is no better time to act than now.
Metaction has extended invites to all superheroes, however, it is stressed that no-one is to cause any trouble or jump into action ( that means no weapons/gadgets/tools allowed ). The event is to be peaceful and there is a strong police presence should anything not go according to plan. You are there only to show your support ( should you wish ) and enjoy the festivities. Though protesters lurk just outside the perimeter, brandishing signs and expressing their disgust - this should NOT be your concern ------ and neither should the rumors that an anti-mutant organization is planning to storm the event.
-------- Enjoy !!
This event is a street festival hosted by a well known Mutant/Meta organization that was created after the depowering. They are a peaceful organization and have stressed that they do not want any conflict during the event. Streets have been closed off and as part of the deal they have increased police presence to deal with any protesters. They've invited superheroes to show up to enjoy the festivities but also because they believe it will help their cause if they are backed by well-known individuals. Your character does not have to be a superhero to attend, villains could be lurking about looking to take advantage of the rumored attack, or citizens could be volunteering/working and running games/booths/shops. Your character also does not have to attend with their superhero persona, they are welcome to attend just as a civilian should they wish.
the street festival is pretty standard. it features booths for games, people running little shops, and an abundance of places for food (trucks, stands, etc) ! there are also street performers ( some powered who take the opportunity to show off their abilities in a harmless way --- think marvel’s dazzler who uses her powers for her shows ). it really should be a time to cut-loose but some characters may feel on-edge or nervous due to protesters and whispers of the event potentially facing an attack by an anti-mutant organization. it is also up to you whether or not your character abides by the no weapons/gadget/fighting/power rule - they may not believe the police are up to the task or that the risk is too great to be unprepared. however, they’ve been invited in good faith and so it could hurt the organization running the festival if super-powered individuals get caught doing anything but enjoying said event. It is a slippery slope but it is entirely up to you on how your character will react to what unfolds.
if you have any questions or concerns please take them to @curehqs to be answered
please HALT any non-event threads while the event is underway. you may return to your original threads once the event has reached its conclusion. the event begins at 8 PM EST today and a concluding time will be announced in our next update ( though we are aiming anywhere between friday-sunday depending on how things go ).
tags for the event; cure;eventstart & cure;eventstartcall . please do not post event related starters or calls in the regular starter call due to the fact they will expire once the event is completed.