the month of october brings a thinning of reality. among the logical, modern planes of ansan, one might call it a cosmic force that humans have simply yet to explain.
but other times, other worlds, might call it MAGIC.
welcome to our official halloween event ! this event will run from 01. october to 31. october. it’s a bit different from previous events, because instead of a plot drop, we are creating an alternate fantasy / supernatural version of ansan called THE HALLOWS, in which the canonical hypermodern city of ansan is transforming into a troubled village at the borders between the real plane and the monstrous plane. ridden with mysterious disappearances, blighted creatures, and supernatural beings wandering in plain sight, the hallows ultimately shares ansan's fate: the world has left it behind.
participation in this event is optional. all posts pertaining to this au should be tagged as #rmnt:hallows to keep them distinct from canon. if you’d like to participate, reply to this post with the following information below the cut, and read on for more details!
OOC DETAILS.
as this event is considered an AU, anything that occurs in this alternate universe will not be considered "canon" in the rp's canon plot.
you can of course take inspiration from either versions of your muse or even carry over plots, but to avoid godmodding, please make sure to respect each other's characterizations. ex: if Muse A knows something about Muse B in this au that they don't know in canon, then Muse A's mun should respect that distinction (unless both muns plot it beforehand).
plots in this au can match / mirror plots in canon verse, but they do not have to.
there are no restrictions on what supernatural creatures or abilities your muse can have, but given the nature of some powers, please communicate with your writing partners to avoid godmodding! if your muse has supernatural powers that affect another muse's physicality, emotions, memories, dreams, anything outside of your own muse, please discuss it with the other mun first.
you can continue writing regular threads while the event runs. tag all posts related to this event as #rmnt:hallows.
continue to tag any triggers as needed.
PARTICIPATION.
if you'd like to participate, please reply to this post with the names of your participating muses, their species (can be human), and their occupation (if applicable).
additionally, we encourage everyone to make a mini intro post for this alternate version of your muse and more about their species, any distinguishing features, powers, or notable differences from their canon! you can tag this post as #rmnt:hallows. an example format you can follow:
species. either human or a supernatural species.
occupation. if applicable.
details. more about this version of your muse.
this is meant to be a fun seasonal event, so please don't feel pressured to structure it like a brand new intro for a new muse. you can give as much / as little detail as you'd like.
THE WORLD.
for this event, ansan will be a small village called the hallows. it is situated at the end of a dying continent, right at the edge of the sea. a magical, corrupting force called the blight has begun encroaching into the physical world, bringing monsters, demons, and other infernal creatures upon the lands.
much like with ansan, many residents of the hallows have fled to escape the approaching danger. the blight has already spread nearby and people have been disappearing for the last several years due to monster attacks . . . or worse.
although humans and supernatural creatures used to live in peace and mutual cooperation, the monster attacks have driven a wedge between them. supernatural creatures aren't compelled to hide and humans know that they exist, but with recent tensions, they've begun to look at each other with fear and distrust.
in place of the enforcer division, a mayor and a small council of elders oversees the village. a lack of a centralized law enforcement means that citizens rely primarily on each other to uphold the peace, for better or worse.
in place of kawi-makgi, there is a small fairgrounds where an autumn fair has blown in for the season, hosting small feasts and village dances.
in place of the nightrunners, there are drifters and adventurers, all with their own individual aims. some purely adventure for the thrill, while others seek fame and fortune. all kinds of adventuring jobs ( think mini quests ) are posted at the village bulletin.
in place of orbital, a tavern sits at the heart of the village, where one can find just about any kind of person, human or creature.
in place of mise-en-scène, a modest stage theater provides a variety of live entertainment, from performers to marionettists to illusionists.
in place of the old ansan observatory is a lighthouse that guides ships home…even though more of them leave every day rather than arrive.
to the west, across a vast ocean, is a new land known as astra, where many have fled for a better life.
to the east is a forest and an approaching thicket of magical darkness that blots out the sun and corrupts all life in its path. it is said that the darkness thins the barriers of reality, and that, shrouded long enough, a place can suddenly burst as a gateway for infernal creatures. this darkness hasn't reached the hallows yet, but there have already been monster sightings in the eastern forest.
feel free to take creative liberties with other locations not mentioned or even create your own. as a general blanket statement, this is a non-modern, fantasy, and supernatural verse, so flavor your locations accordingly!
for any questions, please feel free to contact the main. otherwise, have fun & i can't wait to see what you all do with your muses!
[02:07KST]. ATTENTION. the ANSAN-ASTRA BROADCASTING CENTER is hereby issuing a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM and FLASH FLOOD WARNING beginning today to the end of the week. various areas around the city will be RESTRICTED for safety. enforcers urge all citizens to EVACUATE from any ground floor residencies, AVOID low-altitude and coastal areas, and SHELTER in high ground with food and clean water supplies. power outages are to be expected. numerous public buildings have been asked to act as temporary shelters in case of any affecte . . .
. . . BREAKING: FEARS OF A KILLER-AT-LARGE AMIDST FL . . .
. . . se read below for a timeline of events. while rainfall is expected to begin sporadically, thursday-friday will see the heaviest downpours. however, any sudden rainfall should be taken with extreme precaution, and we urge citizens to immediately seek high ground to avoid stranding and/or injuries . . .
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IN-CHARACTER TIMELINE.
the calm. ~tuesday to wednesday (ic).
tuesday, 2am kst: the above alert is issued ahead of an incoming storm cell. by 5am, every major news outlet is calling this the storm of the decade.
tuesday, 8am kst: many awaken to the news. individuals in coastal or low-ground areas are urged to temporarily evacuate. some are skeptical of the real severity of the storm while others tentatively begin to stock up supplies.
tuesday, 12pm kst: temporary shelters become open to the public. notable public areas are apollo medical, the ansan-astra broadcasting center, la mariposa, and world diner. in addition, several cyberclinics and individual homes are opening their doors to small numbers of individuals. flood preparation measures (extra drainage, emergency response teams, flood reservoirs) are activated. panic buying ramps up, with hotspots of looting.
tuesday, 6pm kst: the canals and floodstreets are closed down. the street-level exits of jindallae and black stone apartments are barricaded. entrances to seonjaedo and daebudo are closed down; all residences and businesses on the islands are urged to either evacuate or find high ground to shelter in place.
tuesday night & all day wednesday: on and off rainfall, ranging from light showers to downpours that can cause flash flooding. a brief calm period is expected around late wednesday afternoon, allowing resupplies or relocation before the brunt of the storm.
the storm. ~thursday to friday (ic).
all day thursday: the worst of the storm arrives. power outages are expected, but should be quickly mitigated with power from ansan's emergency city generators. canals are more than likely to flood and damages to buildings and any exposed structures on street level are expected, especially closer to the coast.
thursday evening: [ ? ]
friday, 1am kst: stormclouds begin to thin and rainfall begins to slow. the emergency alert remains in place for until water levels recede.
friday, 6am kst: dawn breaks. the city assesses the damage.
OOC INFORMATION.
welcome to our first event! ic, event 001 will run through the four in-character days of the storm (tuesday - friday) ; ooc, it will run from 11. july to 28. july to allow enough time for threads.
you can tag both open/closed starters as #rmnt:event001!
expect a small mid-event update around week 2. this will involve an informal OOC, choose-your-own-adventure style voting that will affect the ending of the event, so stay tuned!
threads can take place at any point during the IC event days.
existing threads can continue if they take place before the storm; existing threads can also be transitioned into event threads. event threads will be allowed to continued past the OOC ending date, if they were started during the event.
feel free to headcanon details that weren't specified in this post! you can assume that the city and everyone involved (enforcers, medical responders, etc) are under emergency response mode before the storm.
if you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to ask! we hope you have fun and stay safe !
TWO WEEKS SINCE THE STORM. day and night and day and night after, it seems that the city has decided to pick up after itself as best as it can, brush it off, and push onwards. time, it doesn't stop. the world turns on. although a strange, solemn silence has blanketed ansan's waterlogged landscape, this city has learned long ago to keep turning with the world, or else risk being forgotten in its gutters.
this morning, you awaken to an uneasy headline: CITY-WIDE MURDER INVESTIGATION BEGINS.
it unfolds into an article . . .
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❝ [09:00 KST]. the enforcer division has officially proclaimed an ONGOING MURDER INVESTIGATION. this morning, enforcers called for a press release, where it was revealed that a body had been found near the OLD ANSAN OBSERVATORY approximately two weeks ago, following the storm. more details have since been released: the publicized autopsy report reveals an inconclusive time of death, but it is suspected to have occurred during the storm. precise and fatal bodily injuries suggest foul play, rather than an accident.
these details are only now being released in the wake of a third body found this morning, between a laundromat and jindallae apartments. the victim has not yet been publicly identified.
ENFORCER TRUONG gave the debriefing. when asked why these details were not revealed to the public sooner, enforcer truong responded, "the division strives to establish peace in the city, not panic. we ensured that we had all of the necessary details before relaying this news to our citizens. our enforcers have been working tirelessly and will continue to do so to bring this criminal to justice."
according to the debriefing, ENFORCER TRUONG and ENFORCER BAEK will be conducting ' civilian interviews ' to gather evidence. these notices have been sent out to the appropriate parties, with the case is being overseen by lead detective ahn sangwon. evidence and materials are being safeguarded in the division archives, overseen by data archivist seo irin.
temporary enforcers have been posted at OLD ANSAN OBSERVATORY. parts of the block where the body was discovered have also been shut down for the investigation, notably parts of JINDALLAE APARTMENTS and BLACKSTONE APARTMENTS. enforcers have been stationed in nearby streets for additional surveillance, affecting the areas surrounding KAWI-MAKGI, WORLD DINER, and GUGUS.
enforcers urge all to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior, which should be reported to @aedivision immediately. ❞
comments. ( < showing 5 of 113 > )
17_yhy:
they should have reported this sooner. now i have to find somewhere else to stay because apparently my apartment window is part of a CRIME SCENE??
chxxrry:
THE KILLER HUMS BEFORE THEY KILL. I heard it and my neighbor heard it too during the storm. if you hear a lullaby just run, TRUST ME!! everyone be Careful and Safe, out there...
dhyn:
wtf (@)chxxrry i heard something too a few weeks ago. it sounded like that old astran lullaby? i thought i was going crazy but then a few days later they found the first body. 👻
x_minnie_x:
(@)chxxrry "heard it during the storm" sureee. over all that thunder?
r3dsun:
their name is the STARLIGHT KILLER! GET IT RIGHT or you're NEXT!
IN-CHARACTER TIMELINE.
PART I. INTERVIEWS
12. august, 6am kst. summons are sent out to persons of interest, with directions to appear at the enforcer division to conduct an interview regarding their whereabouts during the storm. individuals are instructed to come alone, promising that more details will be disclosed at the division.
12. august, 9am kst. news breaks of the murder investigation. a tip line is opened for anonymous informants. numerous tips pour in within the first few hours, ranging from promising leads to pranks from impersonators. several entities online also claim to be the killer, sowing more confusion.
PART II. DESPERATE MEASURES
a city-wide water advisory is issued. foul play is suspected, but by whom, it remains unclear.
ansan's water sources have been contaminated with an unknown substance that causes anyone who drinks it to experience a hazy, fever-like condition that makes them feel and act more . . . HONEST.
[READ FULL UPDATE]
PART III. ?
results of the investigation are announced.
given that enough evidence is gathered, an arrest will be made.
OOC INFORMATION.
this event is being divided into two parts. PART I will consist of the interviews that take place over the course of a few days IC.
non-interview event threads can be written while PART I takes place. any threads made during this IC timeline can be tagged with #rmnt:event002.
interview threads will run starting today, until sunday, 27. august. * it may end sooner if all threads are concluded sooner.
to participate in the interview portion, post a thread reply to the OPEN STARTER found on our NPC blog @aedivision. this will initiate an interview thread for the muse.
if you have multiple muses, you should reply once per muse, so that they each have their own thread.
these replies count towards the activity check.
you will continue to receive replies from @aedivision with more interview questions. there will be around 5-6 official questions before the interview ends and the thread is concluded.
PART I participation is OPTIONAL. muses who do not initiate an interview thread will not be factored into the conclusion of PART I. however, if you would like your muse to be factored into the conclusion but want it on record that they did not answer their summons (either deliberately or not), let us know either through the main or at @aedivision of their decision! you may give an IC reason why your muse did not or could not fulfill their interview, or state that they did not give a reason. note: this choice may cast suspicion on the muse ( in good fun ! ) depending on the reason you provide.
in order to better keep up with threads, our NPC writers will be replying gifless with shorter lengths, but you are unrestricted in terms of length, format, etc for your own replies! we highly encourage you to write your muse the way they would respond to being asked such questions. any statements, behaviors, and reactions observed on record will be noted and cross-referenced with any involved parties.
it is recommended that you come up with an ALIBI for your muse on their whereabouts during the last day of the storm. feel free to work with other muses to get your stories straight. or not.
as the investigation evolves, muses may be questioned about specific details regarding their alibi. if muses mention other muses in their interrogation, they will subsequently be asked to confirm each other's stories. any discrepancies will surely be noted, so honesty is in your best interest . . . or, if not, then at least consistency.
have fun, contact the main with any questions . . . and stay out of suspicion!
