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!
