spellgrinders | [WEEKLY UPDATE

OOC NOTES

▢ Hello Spellbind, again! Some network issues and lingering sickness have pushed this post to the nth degree of lateness, but tech support has been called and medication has been taken...all systems are go! Again, thank you for all well wishes and I'm extremely apologetic for the frustration I know many players have gone through because of all this. Also, comments, PMs, questions, etc. will be responded to tomorrow and the backlog will be cleared!

▢ As a reminder, applications are going to be open through the 7th, instead of the 5th! They can also contain written samples since the TDM was so late. These notes are on the application page and the last update post, but just in case, here's a note here!

▢ You have until the 6th of March hits to reply to AC and it's just a check-in. Again, you can definitely post AC if you have it! But if not, don't be afraid to just check in. The AC page for March will be added when applications are processed, so sometime shortly after the 7th.

▢ Also, to touch base on this again, any characters dropped between February 15th and March 1st can be reclaimed on the application page! Again, it's definitely understandable that people dropped due to lack of communication or word on where the game was going. If any changes mentioned have led you to change your mind, you can take back your character, no questions asked and you'll be welcomed back with open arms!

▢ The calendar for March will be updated sometime tonight or tomorrow. March should be back on track with scheduling and such, so expect AC, reserves, the TDM and etc. to be normal unless stated otherwise later on down the line!

▢ As discussed in the update post, there are now applications open for helper mods! If you'd like to help out with game upkeep, posting and potentially NPC driving, click here and fill out an app! Please get your app in by Wednesday and you'll know if you were selected by Friday of the same week.

IC EVENTS

▢ The eviction process has been completed -- if you read the TDM/log post, you saw a tiny glimpse of this. Of course, you're no doubt looking for something a bit more detailed.

The topography is varied in that there's certainly more than flat spaces of land. One thing that's uniform about the area, though, is that it's certainly untamed. There are flat areas of land that feature weeds and a shrub here and there, as well as more wooded areas that still feature a hell of a lot of foliage. There are also areas that are more mountainous, although they cap out into flat plateaus -- not really anything to tall around here. However, if you're close to the hills, you're also close to the main river bed.

Those magical voids aren't just around the exit of Shehui, either. While they do become more sporadic as you venture out into the wilderness, that doesn't mean they aren't totally absent. There's also a chance that the essence of magic has leaked into any water supply, though there are clean sources out there if you look hard enough.

For those survivalists out there, yes -- it's possible to live outside of Shehui, but the going isn't exactly smooth. The Hub island at least has some training wheels on it, but this space is all nature, all the time. If someone decides to venture far enough, they'd be able to find another one of those cities like Shehui, but the journey is days long.

Animals and edible plants/fruits/etc. are similar to what you know in this world, though there are some strange variants. Bananas are blue, squirrels are a very shocking mossy green colour. Characters aren't the only ones who have been kicked out of Shehui, either, and this is evident by the proof some may find if they stumble upon it -- old campsites, maybe a backpack here and there, some bones....but any other life source seems to be limited to animals.

PROMPTS

▢ The magic voids in the world are still active and can be utilized whenever you would like! However, know that the more characters are exposed to this raw magic, the more it will affect them. This can lead to lingering after-effects, which can include hallucinations and/or strange effects on their given magic. This can mean their magic becomes uncontrollable, suddenly stops working, has the opposite effect as intended -- you do have some wiggle room in this area! This is also something that no character can avoid with prolonged exposure. At this point, characters won't have dramatic changes unless they consistently fall into these voids or ingest this magic.

▢ So the results of that hacking...while the revealed information is certainly related to the history of Shehui (and the greater world), it certainly doesn't paint a full picture:

ATTN: SHG PERSONNEL

It is imperative that proper maintenance is given to magical containment manifolds. A routine investigation of the outside has led to the discovery of leaks, and the mechanisms for maintenance can hardly be found. This is unacceptable. You all understand how important it is to contain latent magic and maintain order. This may be why certain levels of magic have been reported within certain modules, including Shehui.

I needn't remind you where we end up when this sort of thing isn't contained. The job of maintenance is one of the most important in our government structure -- and one of the highest paid. There will certainly be consequences if this isn't rectified ASAP.

- Gyn Hoag, Captain of Government Manned Projects

Things that can be inferred from this memo: the magical voids are the result of leaks from some structure, and this type of instance may have something to do with Shehui's past. Something else: the overgrown foliage may hide the mechanisms responsible for keeping this structure in check!

▢ On March 8th, the IC intro log will double as a mingle post for the world and contain backdated prompts, as well as a search for said mechanisms! Characters will be divided into three teams who will be tasked (by Brie) for searching for whatever these mechanisms may be. If you want to sign up for a team, you can do so here. Please note! Sign-ups won't be randomized; you'll reply to whichever team you'd like to be on. There will be different prompts related to the location you're exploring on the intro mingle. Also, new characters will be randomized to different groups!

▢ As alluded to, Genette and Brie have indeed made the trek with everyone, and that also means Qri has been lugged along as well. Genette has had the brilliant idea that this raw magic can potentially be beneficial to Qri -- not a bad plan, eh? Except it's not really a plan, outside of thrusting Qri into a void and having to pull her out with no changes. This means there's a 4th group in the above thread that is dedicated to trying to contain the raw magic, or somehow utilize it. While your efforts may not be too fruitful, it also means interacting with the raw magic a lot, which can mean a lot for controlling your powers.

▢ As a note, some of those supplies characters gathered for the Hub Island may be better utilized in this rugged terrain. There's no internet or electricity, but those familiar with camping or roughing it will know what it takes to survive. Consider what traits, talents and supplies your character may have that can help out the coven as a whole. If you feel like your character has something to offer that you'd like to share, feel free to do so here!

IMPORTANT DATES

▢ Keep track of the calendar here! At least, you can once it's updated!

[WEEKLY UPDATE | MARCH 3RD]

MINGLE EXPLORATION GROUPS

TEAM RED

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TEAM PINK

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TEAM GRAY

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TEAM "STAYING HOME AND PLAYING WITH MAGIC"

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