Tuah hadn’t thought about Halloween that much until he received the text message blast from Iann about the bonfire and Fane Savin’s lavish party invitation. Remembering the promise that he made to Iann - because he never breaks his promises, no matter how small it is - he decided to tag along and play dress up for the evening.
As promised, Tuah wore his black suede bell-bottomed pants and paired it with floral printed shirt tucked in, daring himself to unbutton the top three buttons of his shirt, revealing a little bit of his chest hair. is a penchant for leather jacket made him decide to wear an old fringed leather jacket that he bought a long time ago. Tuah decided to grow his facial hair, fashioning it to a horseshoe styled mustache, and finishing his costume with a pair of old-fashioned sunglasses that he wore at the tip of the bridge of his nose.
And of course, for Tuah, his dress up wouldn’t be complete without his motorbike, a 1971 Harley Davidson Sportster with customised two-seaters that he bought in the 70s, still maintained as if it was new. With it, He was sure he and Iann would make quite an entrance at the party.
This year she’s going to dress up as Beetlejuice. Shivonne goes fully ride or die with Halloween costumes. There are never been a Halloween where she has gone as a sexy cat, sexy devil, sexy witch, or a sexy mouse. She is such a huge fan of horror movies, so she tends to pick a character and make sure she has the best costume. She also never picks the same costume more than once. Her favorite costume so far has been her Reagan McNeil costume. She had to go to two different Halloween parties in one night, so she was pre-possession Reagan for the first one, and possessed Reagan for the second one.
Hello Sumnerites! As a little treat we’ll be taking a minor diversion from the Keepers at the Gate game plot for some Halloween celebrations in Sumner! This won’t distract from the main plot, but is mostly here to give us (and our characters) a well-deserved bit of fun. Here are some ideas for you and your character to explore:
Sanctum Academy will be holding a Bonfire Gathering on the beach! There’ll be booze, a marshmallows-blood sausage-weenie roast, booze, magical naked cavorting, booze, merfolk watershow and more booze.
Halloween costumes! If your character was donning a costume, what would they dress up as? Pic-sets, gif-sets and other creative posts encouraged!
The pumpkin field is pick-your own! Your characters can design their own pumpkin and win a prize! Judges will be Sheriff Coriander, the Mayor and Headmistress Bailey.
Halloween celebrations! How will your character celebrate Halloween? Dress up for a house party? Go bar-hopping in the Crossroads? Hand out candy? Go trick-or-treating? Sacrifice a lamb to their blood-god? Stalk that guy Samhain? Spend a night in a cemetery? Conduct a seance? Shut the doors, turn off the lights and associate with nothing and no one? Let us know in a self-para, creative post, thread, texts, whatever you like!
Below the cut is an ask box meme tailored just to Sumner! Post it for asks in your inbox and have fun!
Vampire: One of the vampires in town (Bellamy, Otto, Tuah, Fane, Lina, Iddy) offers you a chance at immortality. Who might you say yes to? If you’re a vampire, would you rather be anything else?
Werewolf: If you had to spend your life with just one (JUST ONE, POLY PEOPLE) person, who would it be?
Witch: Which witch in Sumner do you think can change the world? For better or for worse?
Ghost: What dead person from your past would you like a visit from? What would you say to them?
Frankenstein: Do you think you’re a monster inside? What have you done in Sumner that could demonstrate why or why not?
Mummy: Do you have mommy issues or daddy issues or no parental issues at all nope, you’re a nymph.
Zombie: Who do you think is the most brainy person in Sumner and how do you think you compare to that person?
Faerie: What would you do with fairy-dust if you had the chance? Fairies: what WOULDN’T you do with your fairy-dust?
Nymph: Which nymph (Rein, Perl, Teddy) do you dislike the most and why? Do you think that nymph also dislikes you?
Mermaid: Make up a rhyme about mermaids. Do it.
Shapeshifter: What would you change about yourself? Waht would you change about one other person in Sumner?
Banshee: What karaoke song would you choose to sing in order to save your life and/or the life of your loved ones?
Siren: If you could make anyone in Sumner do anything, what would you make them do?
Genie: Name three people you’d make wishes for and what the wishes would be. If it’s three wishes for yourself the wishes will be null and void.
Fury: What is a location in Sumner you dread or dislike intensely and why?
Incubus: Who is one (or more) people in Sumner you might consider sleeping with, no questions, no regrets, no holds barred, no restrictions?
Succubus: Who in Sumner do you think would make a good succubus and why?
You’re captured, and you don’t even realize how. And when you’re finally able to see your surroundings, it’s dark and you’re unable to move. In front of you, a rather chubby man dressed all in black prances in front of you, wearing a terrifying mask. He giggles when he sees you’re bleary but awake, and starts to speak.
“Welcome to the battle! If you want to live, you must fight your way out. Make it exciting, and don’t play dirty - you’re being broadcast by hidden cameras, for the enjoyment of a live audience!! After all what’s more entertaining than people fighting? People have been battling each other since the beginning of time, and it is always, always entertaining. Now it’s your turn, my brave fighter. It’s up to you to live, and you’ll be greatly rewarded for your efforts. Don’t tamper with the cameras though, or that’ll result in your immediate termination.” The mask gets closer to your face.
“And if you die? Well, we all know how the saying goes. Survival! Of! The! Fittest!!!”
With that, you pass out again, and when you wake up, you are alert and aware in a chamber of Sumner’s underground catacombs. Rules and equipment are placed in the chamber for you to play by.
Also? You’re not alone.
Mr. Raw is kidnapping townmembers and trapping them in the catacombs to fight their way out or die! Mr. Raw has not snatched up the whole town, he just takes randoms. Like other plots, if you don’t wish to participate in this, you don’t have to. However, participation is always encouraged!
OOC information about the event and chamber choices are under the cut.
OOC Info:
Your character does not have to actually kill another character to escape the chambers. Some rooms are puzzles that open when you solve it, other are escapable, but it is up to your characters to figure it out.
All of this takes place underground in the catacombs. So while the designs might be different, keep in mind that the setting is all tunnels and caverns. It can be under water or under land.
Make sure to discuss the thread you have with the other mun! Thread with preparation and a plan.
You can have multiple threads in the catacombs! Mr. Raw most likely would not let your character get away so easily!
While you can make up your own chamber, it’s encouraged that you pick from the list below. If you do make your own, make sure to run it by the mods beforehand, just in case!
Chamber Options:
The Pillars - Your characters are forced into a large room of pillars, whoever gets knocked off and into the water below first, loses.
The Podium - Your characters must take opposing views on a subject they both feel passionate about, and then debate it. The winner is declared when someone simply can’t refute the other persons point.
The Dungeon Hack - Your characters are outfitted with costumes a la Dungeons & Dragons class types, and must fight their way out. Monsters include: Eye of the Beholder, Gelatinous Cube, Bug Bear, Kobolds. Bonus points if dice are somehow used.
The Coliseum - Your characters are outfitted with sexy gladiator outfits and must battle raging animals, other gladiators, anything the fickle audience throws at you.
The Takeshi Castle - Your characters are outfitted in thick padded outfits and must run through an oversized obstacle course. The audience will mock you, as will the bakemono who judge you.
The Maze - Your characters are placed in a classical maze, with minotaurs and seductive beauties and other Classical Greek monsters, to confound you at every turn.
The Battleship - Your characters, one boardgame. Nuff said.
The Re-Creation - Your characters are in a war game, take no prisoners, and grab the flag. Choice of being opponents or working together.
The Contest - Your characters must perform a talent to win over the audience. Judges will be three hobgoblins with decades of experience in The Biz. Eliminate the competition and win the hearts of your adoring fans!
The Cardboard Box - Your characters must escape using only methods of stealth to dodge guards, patrols, alarms and cameras. Everything must be done on the quiet and detection will result in repeating the platformer - we mean, the task from the start again and again, and again...
Miss Lli had had her fun - and now it was time for Mr Tae’s special touch. And one quiet, cold night, he stood on the monadnock overlooking Sumner. He licked each of his fingers as if sucking fried grease off each digit, then softly blew the saliva particles out, towards the town. With a high pitched giggle, Mr Tae clapped his hands and returned to headquarters of the People’s Pioneers.
And then came the Gobblers.
OOC Info:
The Gobblers will happen in phases, and Players are free to roll out plots and threads however they choose, based on the phases!
PHASE ONE: Sumnerites start noticing things missing! Small or seemingly minor things at first: a photo on the mantle, or a pair of reading glasses. Eventually the missing items become more and more frequent, and people start finding infestations of tiny little beasties squirreled in various parts of their homes and workplaces and everywhere. They are the culprits behind the missing items, eating or ‘gobbling’ up anything they can find!
What are Phase One Gobblers? These little sentient critters are tiny little balls of black fluffiness. As reference think of a blend of the little coal sprites from Spirited Away, or adorable purring tribbles from Star Trek. They seem very cute and very affectionate.
PHASE TWO: The beasties, with every new thing they consume, start to grow. They are a bit slower than before, but still have the ability to roll around and get into everything they can. And now they work together and swallow things up whole. At first it doesn’t seem too bad - things like books, or microwaves. But when one Gobbler swallows a small pet terrier, things get serious.
What are Phase Two Gobblers? They are still fluffy balls, but have grown bigger, more demanding, and are able to consume more things. Think of gremlins from Gremlins or Nibbler from Futurama.
PHASE THREE: Many of the medium-sized Gobblers die or are killed, but a few grow to immense sizes, and their aggression grows greater. They are insatiable, eating everything in sight - even people. If you want your character to be eaten, they will exist inside the Gobbler, alive but literally in the belly of the beast. Inside the Gobbler, they will find an object from their past (recent or distant) that will have some sort of special memory for them. Characters can ‘exit’ the Gobbler however you see fit: magic, killing the Gobbler, being...passed naturally.
By this point, the Mayor has announced Gobbler Hunting Season: anyone who wants to kill a Gobbler, may do so. And the treasures it gobbled in its belly will be fair game to acquire, should the Gobbler-hunter want it.
What are Phase Three Gobblers? Think of No-Face from Spirited Away at his most aggressive, or grown Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors. Nothing cute about them now.
And now the Pairs-Matching! Characters can use any Phase of the Gobblers Invasion to use for this paired interaction. Players can also of course plot on their own!
Welcome to the Summer Kore Festival! On the same Town Hall grounds where Ned Nartley’s execution happened, the Festival now occupies - filled with booths, stages, tents and more. From midday to late night, the festival will remain open, providing a variety of activities for locals and tourists alike.
The Sheriff candidates should all be out in full force, trying to gather any last minute votes for guarantee their election!
There are three spaces designated along the expansive lawn: the Vendor Space, the Food Court and the Main Stage. All the IC info is under the cut!
OOC info: There is no set end date to the festival. Because of this, we suggest you post starter calls instead of starters! It will also give you a chance to have closed threads with lots of different plotlines! You can post starters/starter calls, beginning today!
Arts & Crafts Vendor Space: stalls and tables set up for people to sell their knick-knacks and skills! Characters are welcome to sell their crafts or anything else they would like to offer. If you’re unsure if your character can set up a vendor stall, just message the main to find out. Stall themes include:
artwork
potions
enchanted items
craft items
antiques and knick knacks
books
plants
other services (ie. pet grooming, fortune telling, fae face painting, live balloon animals, fairy dust sampling, siren song experience, etc.)
Food Court: these booths will provide all the treats and specialties from all species. Interested in Lime Rock Tarts? Check out the gargoyle food stall. Jonesing for some deep fried whale blubber? The selkie booth’s got your stash. Not everything will be edible to all, but hey - no one will stop your character from buying what they want.
Main Stage: performances day and night. If your character has some sort of performance skill they’d like to show off on stage, this would be their venue. If you’re unsure if your character can perform their act, just message the main to find out. Performance acts include:
singing
dancing
spoken word
pantomime
skits
music
stand-up
magic acts
anything else!
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HOWEVER!
All is not as it seems. Some of the items for sale in the vendor space, and certain foods in the food court will provide some adverse effects. Players are free to browse the list below of strange items bought or acquired, and use them for plotting during the festival. Food items are infinite, and the enchanted items will be limited. Message the main if you want to use an enchanted item! Items that have reached their max claims will be crossed out. Make sure to refresh to see the claims!
Items:
A white gold ring that will make you bold and want to get in fights with everyone. (0/ 2)
A novelty cup that makes you extremely flirtatious with everyone you meet when you drink from it (note: does NOT make you horny, just flirty) (2/2)
A 'dragon egg’ that if activated turns you into a different supernatural being for 24 hours (after 24 hours the item destroys itself) (2/2)
A leather bracelet that turns you into an animal for 4 hours (after 4 hours the bracelet destroys itself) (1/2)
A dragonfly brooch that makes you take on the mannerisms of the person you are talking to (1/2)
A pink pearl necklace that makes you shapeshift into any person you are subconsciously thinking of (2/2)
A red handled sword with the word ‘wampus’ inscribed in it that slowly turns its owner into stone (0/2)
A mysterious skin-bound journal that records ALL of the thoughts of its owner automatically (2/2)
A paper blue parasol that makes you think you’re in 1915 (1/2)
A brass crown that makes you utterly shameless (2/2)
A magic mirror that pulls you (and anyone you’re with) into one of your memories, making you relive that memory (2/2)
Sable paintbrushes that practically paint themselves, but only the owners darkest thoughts and secrets. (2/2)
Food:
Windgrass cookies - makes you weightless and float into the air. Take care you don’t float away! Wears off after an hour.
Bloodgrass choco-bars - makes you invisible, even to yourself for 2 hours!
Carmine Conch tea - you will reveal whatever’s on your mind, no matter what for 24 hours.
Trabea smoothie - makes your hair change colors and move on its own, depending on your mood. Wears off when you stop drinking it.
Leprechaun lemonade - shrinks you (the amount of shrinkage depends on the person ingesting the food). Wears off after two hours.
Morrigan’s Moon Cakes - gives you a doppelganger of yourself temporarily
Fairy dust cupcakes - gives you the ability to converse with animals for 24 hours.
Cactus juice - makes you forget who you are for 24 hours.
Deep fried dough - makes you spill black bubbles from your mouth when you talk as you eat it.
Malitia macaroons - make you fall a little bit in love with the person you’re with temporarily.
Seemingly overnight, a massive amount more of the Lions Rising posters, flyers, and graffiti have appeared around town in the less patrolled parts...
@sumnersanctumrpg @sumnernewspaper
SFL:
Between the ads for most channels, even ones that don’t originate in Sumner, there’s now flashes of static with a familiar symbol that’s been cropping up around town. The ad seems to disappear and take breaks in areas heavily concentrated with Ned’s Boys. In a voice that’s obviously heavily altered through some means repeat the lines below, the last line of which is more of a suggestive whisper than anything...
SPREAD THE WORD.
GO TO THE ACADEMY.
JOIN LIONS RISING.
