RUH ROH

[wooliefrand]

WHO: Everyone
WHERE: The Pasture
WHEN: Day 51, Morning

[GOOOOOD MORNING. It's still a bit chilly out, despite it being sunny, and there's still flurries here and there. All fairly normal and pleasant. Maybe you're out stretching, or collecting the morning milk delivery, or tending to your gardens and sheep. All is peaceful and quiet in the serene pasture.

Until, from the mist, something zips out. An arrow of sorts. It shoots through the air at lightning speed, its target suddenly obvious as it strikes a large landmark in the center of town--the eye of the fountain.

If you weren't awake already, the sudden painful howl from death might do the trick.

Its wail doesn't last, but the eye IS open now. . .by force? The eye seems to be being held open by strange, smokey claws. They are semi tangible, but probably you don't want to touch them.

But wait, that's not all! The ground rumbles a bit before settling? A minor quake? Who knows. But more importantly, in both the pasture within the fence and the meadow, strange mushrooms begin to pop up. Occasionally they shoot out pollen and spores, and drift through the air. They can be picked, but after a few hours, two seem to grow back in their place, so be careful with that.

DANG WONDER WHAT ALL IS GOING ON--oh hey there's Blossom? She's carrying a small basket of biscuits in her mouth along with. . .Bluebell's Shepherd Staff? wuh oh.]

Every~thing is gonna be okay~

. . .

[stares at the mushroom and the eye and]

WHAT IS HAPPENING???



[NOTES:
MUSHROOMS
If you get hit by by the spores, one of three effects are available:
-Level 1, minor effect - No outward effects but plagued with horrible, realistic nightmares to the point of preferring to try to stay awake
-Level 2, Fear Hallucinations; you suddenly see hallucinations of things you fear
-Level 3, Intense feelings of hatred for any particular person suddenly come to the surface/take over, making you prone to violence

Additionally If anyone eats, licks, or otherwise deliberately excessively inhales mushroom spores, let me know *immediately* as it will trigger something unskippable for you. ETA N/M THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS LMAO

Note that these can be avoided by just saying whoops ur character didn't get close to one golly. These effects can lessen over time at your convenience but won't disappear completely until you cure them--how? That's up to yall! MAKE UP A FEAR ANTIDOTE. Ping me if your character tries something and I will yay or nay it.

There is ALSO a source of the mushrooms, but to find it, Stuff will need to happen.

THE EYE
If you try to touch the creepy mist hands, you will instantly pass out unconscious, feel zapped, or feel your heart skip a beat. Don't push your luck for now, but they CAN be removed. How again? Characters will have to make up a way ICly; though in this case a solution won't be approved til oocly after the 15th.

SOME IC INFO ABOUT MUSHROOMS

STORMY ON THE EYE

BLOSSOM AND BLUEBELL

ping me with any questions!!]

Comments

[axingnicely]

[ hey guess what ]

[ melody's back, with her gardening gloves on and a pot of soil!! ]

Oh dear, it seems like I....


[ people unconscious. the meadow may or may not be on fire. the eye is being forced open by mist hands. mushrooms everywhere. etc. ]



W-What happened?!

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Perks up seeing her. He's missing Ananke's usual teenage slouch and southern drawl, speaking with crisp diction ]

Many things, but the current events are likely related to the recent discovery of a nightmare factory and Wolves.

[axingnicely]

[ yes, that is a bit strange.... but so much is happen ]

I suppose it was too hopeful to think things could be quiet and calm.....

May I ask for more details? And are you alright, Ananke-kun?

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Shakes his head and gestures to himself ]

Scarab. Ananke is capable of observation, but has been sealed away by Pandora.

In response to your query: We and Caesura were consumed by the Forever Snake who ultimately brought us to a defunct factory. Investigation showed that it was utilized by Wolves to intake and "process" nightmares from other realms in pursuit of otherworldly knowledge. Additionally: Sheep exclusively "processed" dreams: the safer variation.

We confirmed the nightmares appear with a physical form, suggesting Wolves were required to engage in regular combat to subdue them prior to research. We attempted a retreat and encountered 3 wolves who appeared as shadows and expressed murderous intent towards us and the pasture. They did not act on these intentions as they guessed we would be revived.

A short time ago, an arrow composed of unknown energy struck the eye on the fountain and has forced it open, and the mushrooms began to appear. I suspect the Wolves have located us, and this assault is intended to remove our ability to revive.

[wants_the_phd]

Something fun and exciting, no doubt.

[axingnicely]

Perhaps a bit too exciting.... knowing this place.

[wants_the_phd]

Between this and the fountain, I'm getting the distinct impression the wolves are getting tired of waiting for us to go away on our own. Good thing you guys have that morgue, huh?

[heavyliesthecrown]

We have arrived back in time for a disaster it seems.

[axingnicely]

It seems so....

[ does cres still look sick bc if so she will Fuss ]

How are you? I apologize for disappearing so suddenly...

[heavyliesthecrown]

[He probably looks a little tired, but seems well enough.]

Please do not apologize for that. It could not be helped? You are not the only Bluebell to have taken a sudden absence, either.

[Fantasia for instance.]

I am doing better than before. In fact, I have just come from the clinic.

[survivaltricks]

[NYOOMS]

Melody!

. . . welcome back?

[axingnicely]

Lupin!

[ looking him over to make sure he's not hurt or anything, fuss fuss ]

Are you alright?

[survivaltricks]

[he isn't!]

Mmm, I am. What about you?

[eyeing the gardening pot in her hands]

[chasseurdebeaute]

[APPEARS holding the shepherd staff]

Bon retour, dear Melody! Is that a souvenir?

[axingnicely]

Rubato-kun!

Hee hee. There is nothing in here but dirt... but I apologize for not bringing anything back.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Non non! There is no need for an apology! I was merely wondering what it was for. Did you enjoy your time away?

[apothekitty]

There are mushrooms and I'm not allowed to eat them.

[ is that really the most important thing ]

[axingnicely]

Ah..... Well, they do not look all that appetizing...

[ a lil sketch in fact. which probably makes her want to eat them more ]

[apothekitty]

But they're interesting. I've never seen any like them before.

[adorabrawler]

Nothing good is what.

[axingnicely]

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at this point....

What's been going on, Spinel-chan?

[adorabrawler]

Uh—something's messing with Death's eye.

[sweetsmarts]

Think the best answer is "a lot".

[ HE'S LOST. ]

[axingnicely]

Yes... I feel that's the case....

[ but a new face!! ]

You must be more confused than I...

[sweetsmarts]

Ya wouldn't be wrong to say so. I've read a lot of a book at the clinic, but it's all kinda crazy.