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treasuremap) wrote2021-09-17 12:45 pm
treasuremap) wrote2021-09-17 12:45 pm
COTERIE INTERACTIONS (IC) - CHAPTER I
COTERIE INTERACTIONS
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The leader of each coterie, all colloquially known by the same name as their group—Jaguar, Eagle, Viper, and Salamander—will play a major role in the story, oftentimes appearing in events and even, during major plots, accompanying the player characters on their quests. While having constant access to them in threads would be difficult to keep track of and may lead to unfair advantages for some characters, and they will never directly comment to any network or log posts made in
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incensed or incenselogs, we do want to offer the opportunity for characters to interact with them. Therefore, with the exception of the aforementioned event posts where the NPCs might appear, all direct interactions with the coterie leaders can be done here. Simply comment below with the leader you'd like to interact with and whether it is in person or via medallion/journal in the subject line.Note that it is fine to handwave minor interactions with the NPCs, such as in the case of exposition or receiving their quest orders, and you do not need to thread that out here nor ask permission from the mods. Relationships beyond passing familiarity as leader/subordinate cannot be handwaved however—in general, characters will not "build CR" with their leader to the degree they might with other characters in the game. They will still get to know them well over the course of the story, though.
Please also note that the NPCs are played by the mod team and are subject to the same tagging speed or question-answering expectations. We will respond as soon as we can!
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[ He is bowing irl. He's that far gone. ]
Why, I saved the best for last, of course. 'Tis most fitting, no? That I would be bewitched by a cruel mistress. At times I think fate couldn't have been better prepared with a punchline, the setup was so very perfect.
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[ Are they going to have to tie you to a mast so you don't throw yourself overboard trying to reach a siren in future, Eagle. ]
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[ As if they aren't typically pointless these days, too. ]
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And how would you describe things since then?
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[ There's something so odd about the wistful way he sighs that. ]
But now I must ask you: did my little tale shed any light on the mystery you've been puzzling over?
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[ That's a good question, and there's a thoughtful pause, a shift of fabric and paper audible. ]
I think it's raised questions I hadn't considered asking. But I suspect it'd be greedy of me to monopolise your time with more song requests.
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[ Oh no you don't. He's already keying up another song. ]
Don't be silly! I've all the time in the world for you. It just so happens I've been working on another one...
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[ Sophia settles herself in her chair. Since he's happy to oblige her.. ]
Is that so? And what would this particular ditty be called?
I hate myself
[ He couldn't possibly sound more delighted. With a giddy little hum, Eagle strikes up a new chord, beginning with yet another "prelude" as he introduces the song before he begins to play in earnest. ]
Wonderful! This one isn't finished yet, but I've been laboring over it day and night—when I'm not busy at work looking after my beloved citizens, of course. It hasn't got a title just yet, but just as a placeholder, let's call it... Ode to the Lizard Lady. A-HEM...
There once lived a maiden of untold power
Though rather than use it, she'd rather cower
With a wave of her hand
Could've razed all the land
But instead, a monster's lunch, be devoured.
(And that's hardly the worst thing about 'er!)
She'll cry and carry on for hours
A detestable wilting flower
Try as you may
You'll never get her to say
She's sorry for the constant tear showers.
(But aren't we ever so fortunate she's ours~?)
[ And cue outro... to this diss track. ]
That's all I've got so far! Thoughts? Comments, concerns, critiques... applause~?
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[ This song is...unkind, to put it mildly, and there's a hint of not-quite-disapproval in the noise she makes before forming words. ]
I can't tell if you're punching up or down in regards to the, ah, subject of your work. Nor what sort of response you expect to it once it's done. Unless it's simply for your own private amusement?
[ ...It's no 'Burn, Butcher, Burn', basically. ]
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The subject~? I'm not sure what you mean. It's a relatively undefined topic, just like the ancient deities I just sang to you about a moment ago! That is, it could mean anything, about anyone. It sounds like you didn't care for it much!
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[ Absolute bullshit, Eagle. Absolute. Bull. Shit.
There's a sigh. ]
Your other song was stronger.
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Ah, well, I suppose it would be. I've had quite a long time to perfect it! Sometimes I find it quite comforting that I'll evidently have all of eternity to master my craft and write some of the greatest ballads the world will ever know. Perhaps even Ode to the Lizard Lady will be a smash hit someday!