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Deer Country Mod ([personal profile] reddosmod) wrote in [community profile] deercountry2022-01-08 12:48 am

Gain the weight of you then lose it

JANUARY 2022 EVENT
IMAGE DESCRIPTORS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Prompt One
[Image One: Woman in an elaborate blue dress with high collar staring at camera while people dance in background.]
[Image Two: Woman in pink dress touching chest and smiling at camera while people dance in background.]

Prompt Two
[Image One: Explicit gif of snake shedding its skin and a new viperlike snake coming out of the old skin.]
[Image Two: Gif of eyes gazing at camera and right eye turning yellow.]

Prompt Three
[Image One: Image of rock snake with fire glowing in its mouth.]
[Image Two: Gif of a snake made entirely out of flames hissing.]

SNAKE DEN
WHEN: Evenings throughout January
WHERE: The Red, Cellar Door
CONTENT WARNINGS: Alcohol/Drugs, possible NSFW scenarios, forced honesty, mood altering substances.


Around Trench, Sleepers will find a gold-edged flyer pinned to most doors, lamps, and posted around stores and throughout the market. Some may even find the flyer pinned to their front door:

MADAM GENEROSITY INVITES YOU TO THE SNAKE DEN
Hello darling and dearest Sleepers! Do not let the cold dampen your spirit or weaken your hope. Do not allow our differences to divide us; do not let the frigid drive you to isolation; do not hurt your soul by forgetting one another. They say snakes cannot thrive in the cold, yet here I am, defying it, thriving despite it. You can too. We must persist. We shall persist. Not with violence and bloodshed, not with pollution and corruption, but with unity! With compassion and fun.

I invite you all to join me at The Red every odd evening of January! Welcome to the Snake Den! A little Talent Show I throw occasionally to remind Sleepers of their profound potential for greatness and awe! Come be flashy on stage or to support your friends. After the Talent Show is our famed Fashion Show. Do you have eccentric outfits you would like to show off? Now is truly your time to shine!

The evening will be filled with plenty of food and drink for all. We shall dance, we shall show off, we shall persist and defy corruption together. Let my lovely Night Walkers shine and keep you company for the evening. Find some new friends, have an illicit affair, or just come so you don't have to be alone for a night. You are all welcome...And don't worry, I've enchanted the Red so that none of your powers can cause any damage while inside the building. Feel free to really make a light show with your fire! It won't hurt anyone.

I so look forward to seeing all of you there.

With Love,
Madam Generosity
The Red has been elaborately decorated for the Snake Den spectacle. Enormous golden statues of snakes have been placed throughout. Golden lights glitter above. Servers carry about golden flutes of champagne, soda, and sparkling water. You can order other drinks at the bar. While the invite has gone out to Sleepers, there are some regular Trenchies who have come to show their support. To perform in the Talent Show portion, one simply needs to go backstage to prepare with the rest.

A female Trenchie named Dorothea seems to be directing the acts. People can perform multiple times. Talents performed can include music, comedy, dance routines, or little skits. After the Talent Show concludes, a Fashion Show will be put on, and everyone is encouraged to join. You can get your hair and make-up done elaborately backstage and find eccentric outfits to try on if you're not so happy with the one you showed up in.

Going to the Snake Den at this time will cause incredible stress relief. Even those who are typically shy or introverted will find themselves soothed at the Snake Den. Giant pillows have been thrown about so people can puddle in together and snuggle up. Private rooms have been created out of silks for some private conversations or interactions.

There must be something in the drinks or the snacks going around because it becomes easy to become a much more outgoing version of yourself at the party. It may increase friendliness or touchiness and relax people's usual reservations. Who knows? It might encourage you to go up on stage and show off a bit or talk to that handsome stranger who has been eying you the whole night. Regular intoxication from alcohol/drugs is possible as well which means some people might not need the additional encouragement.

Regular dancing occurs after the Fashion Shows with various musicians performing on stage to fill the night up with plenty of mood melodies. As the evening prolongs, the lights dim and things become quiet and soothing. Since paleblood magic is exceptionally strong this month with honesty, attendants of the party may find themselves being more open and honest about themselves. Hopefully, you don't confess anything too vulnerable about yourself...

FAQ:
1. Characters with mental abilities may be able to resist the honesty sway if they consciously realize it is happening.

2. Any talent can be performed on the stage.

3. The flyer is magically enchanted so that people who touch it will feel unusually excited to go to the Snake Den.
THE SHEDDING CEREMONY
WHEN: Begins in January - Effects may be permanent. Players choose when the effects wear off.
WHERE: Everywhere
CONTENT WARNINGS: Forced modification of body, possible themes of body dysmorphia, shedding/peeling skin, burning/eating dead skin, alternate versions of characters, possible genderswapping, possible alteration of personality/memories.


[A passage from Rituals and Reality; Chapter 2: The Shedding Ceremony. Found exclusively in Gaze:]

"Worshippers of Madam Generosity believed that the shedding of snakeskin was symbolic to the shedding of an old life and the acceptance of a new life. The skin left behind was a reminder of past trials and tribulations, and the skin you walk away with is evidence of all that you have learned and experienced. In ancient times, Sleepers would ritualistically select one of their own to sacrifice to Madam Generosity. Eventually, Sleepers would come to learn that Madam Generosity did not appreciate blood sacrifices. Due to her gentle nature, she encouraged Sleepers to pay tribute to her in other ways.

Thus came the Shedding Ceremony. Sleepers would rub away chapped skin and set it afire in a bowl. They would reflect on lives left behind and the new life they had been given in Trench. Over time, this created a powerful magical experience that persisted beyond the original ceremony. The Shedding Ceremony is both a ritual and an enchantment.

As January begins, Sleepers may find that their skin has become dry and brittle. The generous application of lotions and oils may soothe the skin, but neglected skin can begin to peel off. Although it is a painless experience, it can be rather gross to look at and a bit itchy. Then one day, you simply fall asleep and when you awaken, you are an entirely different version of yourself. You will find a nearly perfect replica of your old self in a shed skin nearby. Your new body may be stronger, faster, more powerful. Old scars may be healed, lost limps replaced...Or you might be an entirely new gender. Some have even experienced becoming a different species. Some awaken as an older or younger variation of themselves while others find that they have become an alternate version of themselves.

These effects have been known to last for a few days up to months at a time. In some scenarios, the effects have become permanent. Some believe it to be a curse while others believe it is a gift. It may happen multiple times and take a few sheds to return to your original body. It is believed that ingesting your old skin or burning it alleviates the changes and brings you back to your original body faster. Generous application of lotion and oils can prevent the Shedding Ceremony altogether for some - or at the very least, slow it down."

FAQ

1. Characters can avoid this prompt altogether via the application of lotion.

2. If you decide to permanently change your character in a big way (ie; changing their species/gender/age) then we do ask that you update your character on the taken page to reflect that they are now an Alternate Version of a character. This would open up the original character to be applicable to new players.

3. This can change blood types for those interested in trying on a new blood type. You can either temporarily change a blood type or permanently. If you permanently change a blood type, let us know on the Blood Type page and update your information on the taken page.

4. You can play out the transformation as explicitly or non-explicitly as you want. Maybe characters see the changes happening under their peeling skin or just wake up in their new body. The peeling does not need to be any more graphic than what you would typically see on dry skin.

5. You can alter a character's gender, species, age, blood type, or switch to a general alternate version of a character (ie; Coffee Shop AU, an AU of your character but with different powers, an AU of your character if they came from a different canon or timeline.) Please have fun with this and explore the possibilities for as long as you like!

Unsnakely
WHEN: All of Bone Season
WHERE: Anywhere outside
CONTENT WARNINGS: Possible injuries or death from burns/fire.


[A journal entry from the Wayward Watcher that can be found in the Archaic Archives reads:]

"Do not trust the naked snake trails of January. They exist to trick you into a sense of Madam Generosity's comfort. The Good Pthumerian leaves snow tracks in her wake, but the Unsnakely leaves melted trails of snow. This creature has spent centuries cloaking itself to rope in those who devotedly follow Madam Generosity. The kind people of Trench look to snakes as a trustworthy, compassionate symbol filled with good intention.

There are many ways to anticipate the Unsnakely's presence. Besides its melted trails (that eventually turn to ice in the cold), you may notice pockets of comfortable heat. While many believe greenery is a good sign, do not be fooled by the melted patches of grass you find. These are not symbols of an early spring. They are symbols of incoming destruction.

The Unsnakely is not of blood or soul; it is a blood curse of the earth, a product of Blood Pollution. It's a creature made out of rock, with no pulse, no soul, no mind. Molten lava pours through its body. It moves in and out of the earth without disturbing the surface, transforming from rock into small beasts or a snake the size of your home. It looks to spill blood to freshen its own magic and its choice of weapon is its size and the fire it breathes. A furious Unsnakely will light up in flames and can bring great destruction to its surroundings. People have lost their homes to the Unsnakely and of course, people have lost their lives.

The Unsnakely, no matter the size it takes, is as fast and lethal as a typical snake. It cannot truly die, as it is a curse of the earth, but it can be physically destroyed by immense blunt strength or coldblood abilities whether fire or ice. Typical ice abilities will not work against the snake - they must come from a coldblood source. Enchanted coldblood items will be effective against the Unsnakely.

The Unsnakely can spit fire like venom and boil the air around it. It can be difficult to get physically close enough to land a blow due to the suffocatingly hot temperature rolling off its body. It traditionally hunts in the streets and in the woods, by the beach and among the cliffs. Once someone has slain the beast, it returns to the earth where it rebuilds itself over a period of 2-3 days. It primarily hunts during Bone Season, preferring to use the cloak of Madam Generosity to its advantage.

Since this is not a traditional snake, it has no desire to "eat" anyone. It will simply roast you alive - which is arguably worse for some. Its fire burns hotter and brighter than regular fire, and it is a slow, agonizing death that has caused absolute madness in some. People have claimed to see strange visions in the smoke that pours off of the Unsnakely, causing distortion in battle. Do not inhale too much of the Unsnakely's smoke as it will cause intense vertigo. Remember: this is a creature of deception.

Lastly, it would be beneficial to know that the Unsnakely cannot hear or see. It responds to the vibration around it. Some who stay still may get the upper hand, but the creature can feel the vibrations of your heartbeat if your pulse is unusually elevated. Good luck, fellow Hunters. Treat burns by the Unsnakely with vileblood. I know it sounds mad, but the vileblood seems to attack whatever cursed heat comes with burns from the Unsnakely.

Take care of yourself,
- The Wayward Watcher"

FAQ
1. Characters who can manipulate earth can contort/stop/fight against the Unsnakely's natural body. It will take great control to fully control or dismantle the body.

2. Coldbloods with fire abilities can similarly control the fire of the Unsnakely with great control.
CODING
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Luz)

Typing this while listening to "Sacrifice" by The Weeknd was FUN

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-10 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Start a fight? Pretty confrontational. Might piss off the locals. You sure you want that kind of a rep?"

Was she against it? Not really. It sounded like a hell of a time. She just wanted to eb sure she wasn't following someone who turned out to want a bloodbath or something crazy like that. That wasn't something she needed on Luz's conscience. But a good old club FIGHT? That was fair game.

"I thought so. You seem familiar. Name's Luz Noceda."
lightinside: (Siren 9)

Nice!

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-12 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"Honey, you have no idea what kind of rep I have."

Back home. Not in this place. She could probably make a lot of noise here. Make sure that her presence was known and that people should be careful around her. But there was always a chance there were some goody two-shoes around who would put a stop to Laurel's fun.

"Nice to meet you, Luz Noceda. Again." There's a smirk. "Laurel Lance." She nods ahead, down the street.

"Maybe we shouldn't start something too big. It's the smarter play."
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Luz)

Re: Nice!

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-13 12:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not a clue. Then again, I'm pretty sure I won't be here too long, so I'm just here for the ride."

She was fully aware she was not "real" Luz, but she knew she WAS one, and one that was simply sharing the time of the girl who was here. It didn't mean she wouldn't have fu, of course. She definitely intended to do that.

"Laurel Lance. I like that. Sounds a little dangerous."

And she was already suggesting a fight, so she was down for that.

"What'd you have in mind? Petty theft? Bar brawl?"
lightinside: (Siren 4)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-14 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Dangerous, huh? I guess it does."

Luz has no idea just how dangerous this Laurel Lance can be, but unless the girl gives her a reason to leave her behind, Laurel won't do a thing. Might be good to work with someone else for a change.

"Is there even anything worth stealing in this place? I don't mind lifting a few pockets or something from a liquor store, but it has to be good." Worth the effort put into it.

She's also reluctant to be caught by any kind of law enforcement and arrested.
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Luz)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-15 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Alliteration would always sound a little sinister.

"Maybe not. What I remember is that everyone trades for something, right? So we'd be better off sticking up a rich fart or something. There's always that bar brawl though."

Luz looked at her bat a moment. She was likely not going to be here long. She might as well enjoy herself, right?
lightinside: (Siren 3)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-19 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
She listens to Luz as she speaks, weighing up her options. The bat would come in handy, no matter what they ended up doing. As long as there was some kind of trouble was involved, Laurel was flexible.

"I'm leaning towards bar brawl myself. More people equals more chaos."

And a little chao sounds fun.
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Pose)

Can you tell she's new at this and less so at magic brawls?

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-19 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Now she was talking her language. Luz may not have had any real inclination toward hurting an innocent with her magic, but a good old bar fight sounded like an interesting time.

She could go back to being a goodie-goodie in a bit. This was her time, after all.

"I'll follow your lead, mi señora" Luz said, opening the bar door for her.

Look, she was still a kid, and bars were still something of a mystery.
lightinside: (Siren 7)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-23 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Wise choice." Laurel smirks. "Thanks." She's not always used to doors being opened for her, so she can show a little appreciation for Luz doing that for her.

Speaking of Luz, she isn't sure what to consider her as. Minion didn't sound right and sidekick might cause offence. Maybe partner? Laurel will see how this goes first before deciding upon a name.

The bar has about a dozen or so patrons inside. Not quite the numbers Laurel is expecting but hey, she can work with this.

"So, who should we target first?"
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Luz)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-23 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Lus shrugged but did as she intended. This woman, she seemed like she had a hair up her ass to do something, and she was definitely someone to watch. Luz, the girl that really WAS her, wouldn't have liked this at all: certainly not when it came to seeking out a person on the fly and provoking a fight.

But she wasn't THAT Luz. She was THIS one, a girl who knew time here was short, that she liked the rush of a dire situation, and if it just so happened she got beat up with a hot girl in tow? Why not do it?

"Let's go for that big and burly guy who's taking up space at the bar," Luz said. "He looks nice and excitable."
lightinside: (Siren 3)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-27 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
The real Laurel would never allow anything like this to happen. Leading someone into a fight, especially someone so young. But the real Laurel isn't around and this one is up for a fight and a bit of fun.

"Big and burly guy, huh?" Laurel repeats, looking over at the person Luz was talking about. She has taken on people bigger than her, people who were faster than her - Barry Allen was an example of that. He was a metahuman like Laurel, but his power was speed.

Sauntering over to the bar, she taps the guy on the shoulder and waits for him to turn around before socking him right in the jaw with her fist. He doesn't fall over, but he looks pissed. Glancing back at Luz, she grins.

"Think I should hit him again?"
imaglyphwitch: (F*** you)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-27 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Luz would never have ever done any of the things that were happening right now. More like she more likely would have accidentally tripped into some big burly guy by mistake and been so cute he would have known she would never do it on purpose. Honestly, she thought that Laurel was at least going to goad the guy first. Just hitting him first made them the aggressors, and clearly they were going to have to slip out at some point so they wouldn't face the ramifications of their actions.

For now, though?

"In for a penny," Luz whispered to herself, and before Laurel can answer Luz is leveling the red bat at the guy next. This wasn't going to involve magic glyphs: it was just Luz with a weapon. HER weapon.
lightinside: (Siren 6)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-01-30 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe she should have baited the guy first before hitting him. But, oh well. Laurel wanted chaos and starting a fight with some random person at the bar was the perfect way to instigate that chaos. Part of her didn't really care if she got into trouble either and she knows that she could do so much more damage with her metapowers.

"Go for it, Luz."

Stepping back, she gives the younger girl space to do as she pleases with the bat and the guy. Laurel's actions have already drawn the attention of the other patrons, but they haven't made any move yet. Maybe they were scared.

Awh. How cute.
imaglyphwitch: (beta bleed)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-01-30 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
It did look really cool, and Luz certainly looked pleased with herself.

Too bad the guy didn't go down. He did look more than a little annoyed now though, and gave Luz a backhand that sent the girls sprawling. There was a collective ooh as she went flying and hit the tables, and for a moment, the assumption was that Luz was down for the count. Instead, she got up, slapping a glyph on her bat and hitting it to the ground. An ice platform rose out from under her and launched her back to Laurel, and though Luz was dazed and bleeding now, she had her face framed in a weird smile.

"You're up. If he goes for a hit on you, I'm going to stop him."

It sounded a little ridiculous, but the look in Luz's eyes was enough to note that she was being very serious.
lightinside: (Siren 5)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-02-02 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"You asshole!" Laurel whips around to engage with him, giving the guy a death glare. He probably wouldn't want his ears to bleed, would he? But she would want it. All Laurel had to do was open her mouth and release her sonic powers.

Then Luz is at her side again in a flash and honestly? The ice powers were neat. She's picked a good one to fight with her. Despite how Luz looked, Laurel assumed that she was fine and gave her a wide grin.

"While part of me really wants to see you stop him, Luz, I don't take too kindly to people who hit my partner in crime." There, she has settled on what they could be. Laurel grabbed a hold of the guy's shoulders with both of her hands and pulled him off the stool, throwing him to the ground with ease. Then she pressed her boot hard against his back, scowling down at him.

"I could break you. So easily."

Apparently, he wasn't prepared to do that, reaching around to push at Laurel's leg with his hands, causing her to stumble back, falling against a table.
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Luz)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-02-02 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
It was really lucky that Luz in general could take a hit, although she was pretty sure the real Luz was going to have objections to having fights with a guy she had initiated a fight with.

Well. You can't please everyone.

For that matter, this Luz didn't mind looking bloodied in the slightest. If anything, it made her feel more ferocious and she was already flexing her fingers and getting a better grip.

However, it looked like her partner in crime was equally skilled and managed to drop the dude right off his stool! She made a sound of approval, only to have that guy still squirming and knocking Laurel off balance. Luz was there in an instant, boot coming down hard on his hand and her other arm catching Laurel to keep her from falling.

"Your chances ain't looking too good, my guy."
lightinside: (Siren 10)

sorry for the delay!

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-02-09 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Having someone to catch her was a new thing. Laurel could get used to that. She could also get used to watching Luz planting her boot down on the jerk's hand. If she applied just a little more pressure, she could break it.

"Not good at all." She echoes, smiling cruelly at the man before pinning down his other hand with her foot.

"What should we do with him, Luz? I don't think we have time to drag it out, but I kinda want to make him pay for what he did to us, y'know?"
imaglyphwitch: (beta bleed)

Re: sorry for the delay!

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-02-09 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Luz eyed the man, cruelly. Oh, she could be mean.

"All drinks on him tonight!" Luz hollered, and was met with cheers. She brought her foot back, her hand still on her bat. Look, Luz could be mean, but she wasn't into pointless fighting. Establish dominance, she was fine with.

She looked over at Laurel. "You know, that was fun. Could you get me a napkin?"

You know, for the blood.
lightinside: (Siren 7)

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-02-13 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
She is a little disappointed that they weren't going to deal more punishment to the guy, but maybe Laurel can make up for it later. Slowly, she lifts her foot away from him.

"Sure. I'll get you a napkin." Heading to the bar, she lifts up a couple of napkins and brings them back over to Luz. "Are you sure you've had enough fun?"

Come on, Luz. Just a little more fighting.
imaglyphwitch: (Beta Pose)

[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-02-14 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
No use kicking a guy in the balls when you've already made sure everyone knows it. Besides, this way she and Laurel get less flack from anyone in the bar that might be pissed about the mess.

Luz dabbed at her nose, wrinkling a bit at the pain. "Well, spunky is not going to like that when she comes to."

Small victories, really.

"I mean. That depends on the fun. We might not want to wear out our welcome with another fight. Next thing you know, the whole bar might want to take us on."

That would be bad, right? Right.
lightinside: (Default)

ooc

[personal profile] lightinside 2022-02-18 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
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