IT'S TIME FOR A FAMILY MEETING!

[simplicitas]

Who: All y'all. Yes, you there. You're included.
What: It's a town FAMILY MEETING
When: After the mini-event
Where: The Inn
Warnings: Blanket CWs from TDM & Mini-Event apply, others warned in post headers


[Elsword will round up everybody he sees (that includes you!) to meet in the inn lobby "in half an hour", and despite the fact that it's pretty clear he has memory issues... if you don't show up as appointed, he will Go Find You and carry you out. That, or his lion will do it. You have two options for being dragged to this if you flake, pick your poison. Neither of them forgot about you because you're his Friends. :)

Anyway, he'll get right to the point as soon as everyone's gathered.]

I thought it was a good idea to introduce ourselves and share information. We haven't been here long, but most of us have been investigating. We should put our heads together on how to get out of here.

[Notice how he says "introduce ourselves" and doesn't do that, don't worry about it, he has no intro to give.]

Does anyone want to start?



[[ooc: hello friends it is your information-sharing and introductions post conducted by the guy with half a brain! don't sweat if you've never done something like this before because I come bearing an example of how these are normally formatted. ignore the comment count yogen was insane.

typical minglepost rules apply including threadjacks, & please only share information your character discovered ICly to avoid metagaming.]]

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[lostpsalm]

_{[ knee bouncing. he pointedly held his tongue until someone else spoke first, because Rennuid is frankly petrified of the idea of being too, uh... forward, in a group. bad things happen when Rennuid becomes too loud of a voice in the room. ]}

Hello! I think we've mostly all met? _{It's no mind if you've forgot.} To introduce myself formally... My name is Rennuid. I am a Delunthel! Or... you probably know this better, you can call me an 'elf.'

I know a little about... living lonely, like we are, far away from most people. So I'm here to talk, if you're having trouble.

...Now, about this place...
I'm sure everyone has noticed this inn has a sense of the familiar where there shouldn't be. I decided I didn't much like it, and tried... doing something a little different from what was 'right.' I swapped my key for a different room.

...Ever since then, the whole inn has felt completely different. The... anticipation, is wrong. I don't fit with it, anymore, since I did that. Of interest, yes?

[amethystic]

( you know what? can't have a family meeting without snacks. so felicity, while being politely fetched, asked for a bit ahead of time so she can bring some fresh bread, with some butter and honey comb from the shopkeeper because hell yeah. if only she had goat cheese.

anyways she brought snacks. )

Felicity Morais, I'm a witch. I'm also a herbalist, so... there's that. And a cook and a baker.

( and an artist, jewelry maker, and child soldier. )

I'm afraid I don't have much this time around, but... ... no, actually. The general store- the shopkeeper knew my name before I even thought to tell him. And... some of the medicines in the cabinet. They're mine.

[lostpsalm]

<sub>[ oh my GOD if only she had goat cheese
fresh bread is the good shit. delicious yeast protein. he notably passed on the honey, but rennuid is waiting with anticipation for her to finish her introduction before stuffing the piece of bread he snagged in his mouth, because that feels slightly more polite than not.

...but the mystery of the medicine distracts him from the warm slice in his hands. Hmm... ]</sub>

Pardon if it sounds a strange question, but... Do you normally sell what you make?

[amethystic]

No, I give it to friends. And... while a lot of this place is weirdly familiar, I don't know any of you.

... No offense.

MID-TALK WITH RENNUID, CRYING (me not her)

[amethystic]

... So I forgot to mention I also am an architect. As in, I have a degree. I'm really hoping we don't need to use that though.

[lostpsalm]

<sub>a-at eighteen...?

[ ...


his big brother's entire magical cartography degree definitely took longer than eighteen years to get. ]</sub>

[amhran]

Arch... Ee... Tech?

[manyloops]

[ There are so many people here who are anything but ordinary for him to the point that it's almost funny...

Not that he's one to talk, in spite of being human--after all, his right eye is a deep red color in contrast to his not-so-bright black eye. ]

Unfortunately, I haven't found anything of particular to note besides what Felicity-san mentioned regarding some places feeling familiar.

[ And while he could mention the whole thing with Ushio, his situation and feelings regarding her are a bit messy and he doesn't want to explain in full what that all could possibly mean just yet. ]

Anyway, my name is Ajiro Shinpei. I'm just a normal human.

[ "Normal" is overselling it, though. ]

I know how to use a gun if we ever find one [ don't ask ] and I went to a culinary school in Tokyo, so I'll be helping out with the cooking and gathering ingredients.

[lostpsalm]

<sub>[ a whole school for cooking... how cool and urbane...

Also he has no idea what a gun is but nobody else looks SUPER confused at the word so he'sjust gonna assume this is one of those things he missed in his reading. ]</sub>

I will keep an eye out. For the gun, that is. What do you think of the things you've seen around here so far? For... food, finding, I mean.

[manyloops]

It's fine if we don't find one. It might be better that we don't, in fact.

[ Especially given how dangerous those things are.

But as for the question... ]

Fish has been the most viable option, it looks like...?

[harmacy]

[Add is probably one of the first to arrive—if his amnesiac friend wants to hold a meeting then someone has to make sure he doesn't forget anything important from it. Please pay no mind to the array of six hovering syringe-bots positioned around the room, they're just here to record and take notes.]

For those of you I haven't spoken to yet, you can call me Add. I'm a doctor, surgeon, pharmaceutical scientist and mechanical engineer, among other talents. If you ever have a medical concern, please come to me first. Details like preexisting conditions and injuries are critical to ensuring I can provide the best possible treatments, so I also ask that you tell me about such things in advance. Otherwise, there's a chance I may prescribe something that will cause a negative reaction. I take patient confidentiality seriously, of course, so I promise that anything you share with me in private will remain that way.

Ah, I should also mention that these drones here are mine. [hello, it's the syringes, they bob in the air a little because they have no arms to wave with] This my assistant, Dynamo. They're capable of contacting me remotely, so feel free to use them to reach out to me at any time.

[and...... thats an introduction! no he is not going to share any info, YOU share info with HIM]

[lostpsalm]

<sub>[ the Dynamo-bees can speak to him from wherever, huh...


...Rennuid slightly, slightly regrets trying to swat one that got too close to his hairpin yesterday. ]</sub>

[harmacy]

... They're also capable of understanding speech, as well as self-defense. So for the sake of avoiding unnecessary repairs, please consider using words first if there's an issue with their presence.

[he's not Not looking at Rennuid as he says that]

[amethystic]

... Yeahhh, I'll agree to that. But I'd prefer to share my medical history in private. ( which is more for agreement since he's already said he takes this thing seriously. besides, she's sure he has questions. ) Anyways, uh... the medicine cabinet in the general store is pretty well stocked, but given that it's had things I've made, it might have something of yours, too. Might be worth looking into.

[harmacy]

Oh, certainly. I'd never ask you to share such details in public. [it's a MEdical file not a WEdical file] I'll put you down for an appointment later today, then.

My own medicines are currently in limited supplies, so that would be useful if so. I'll be sure to check it again when I have the chance. What of yours has turned up so far?

[simplicitas]

[Whenever the discussion has kind of died down... Elsword will approach, holding a familiar-looking blue gem. It's clearly from Elesis's sword, but he has no idea about this, because of the things he remembers specifically about his sibling it is not the decorations on her blade.]

Do you know what this is? I get a weird feeling looking at it. It feels sort of... uh. [Hm.] ...it just feels important, I guess. Like a good luck charm?

[harmacy]

Let me see...

[He takes the gem in hand, and... it takes a moment for him to realize what it's from. Who doesn't have a few blue gems decorating their outfit in Elrios, really? But considering its unusual readings, an aura that he's examined many times during Elesis' checkups...

He only shows the barest hint of a frown, a quiet hmm under his breath.]

... It doesn't appear to be dangerous. I'll look at it in closer detail, if that's fine. [like he's asking for permission except he's already pocketing the gem]

cw live burial mentions on the last section

[simplicitas]

[Once everyone has spoken... Elsword will go next. Thank you all for putting up with him.]

My name is Elsword. [Today is a good day, he knows his name probably because Add mentioned it at some point here.] But if those of you who gave me nicknames want to keep calling me by those, that's fine too. I'm Add's friend, and a swordsman. I have amnesia, too, so I'm sorry if I forget anything. I'll try not to.

[His lion is also sitting at his side dutifully, which Elsword motions to next.]

This is Leon. He's pretty affectionate, so I'm sorry in advance if he tries to sit on you. He just wants to cuddle.

[He also has horns so watch out if you pet him.

With that out of the way.]

I have a couple things I found out. I'm not sure if anyone else noticed, but you can't travel higher than twenty feet in the air. I tried flying and hit some sort of invisible barrier. I can still scout from the air if anyone needs me to, but it's limited.

The forest itself doesn't like to "lose", but I think we figured all of that out. Just be careful playing games with it. [His next statement is grumbled:] A vine managed to crush the bones in my wrist pretty easily, and I don't want anyone getting hurt as bad as I did.

[...]

Next... Nines and I went to several places and checked them out. We found something in the well, but... I'll let him bring it up if he wants to. Whatever it is needs to be kept away from me specifically.

Otherwise, we found a rusty key that's for Aldric's office, in the manor, but we can't get into it right now. It's where... [help he forgot Rusty's name] ...it's where the dog is trying to get into constantly. You can't break into the manor because it repairs itself. The Shopkeeper said if anyone finds a way in to let him know, but I can't remember why.

The last thing is the river, which is... [Elsword makes a face, kind of like a cat that's smelled something bad,] ...full of skeletons from different species. Some of them are missing pieces, but all of them look like they were buried alive.

[That last bit he says with vitriol creeping into his usually-toneless voice. Who just does that. For why.]

Re: cw live burial mentions on the last section

[amethystic]

( felicity is listening, i swear, she is just also immediately beside leon to pet and dote-

though her expression does turn grim. )

... So the manor, and the river... We can barely access the river, but the manor is almost completely cut off. Any idea what's inside?

[simplicitas]

[Leon puffs up like yesssssssss affectionnnnn.]

No. Other than the room that's Aldric's office. Sorry. I haven't actually gone to look at it, since we can't get into it.

A Proper Introduction...

[amhran]

Uh... H-Hello... [ As she musters the courage to speak up, a wave of dizziness washes over her, causing her hands to tremble ever so slightly. It is obvious it's taxing on her to speak, but she reminds herself how important it is to do so. Memories of the last month comes to mind, reminding her that she has spoken with continent-renowned leaders. A memory of when she sang in front of hundreds of orcs, and spoken to a King in front of a court of people. Drawing upon these memories, she tries to adopt the persona of someone else, altering her voice slightly. Her expression takes on a hardened demeanor, yet her trembling hands betray the underlying nerves that still persist. ]

M-My name is Caoimhe. I recently came from a plane, where our people were under threat of a Primordial being, I do not know if that has... Any purpose or relation to this realm or plane here. However, I think it is important to note and take that to mind.

That... That said, I did learn some things. The kindly Shopkeeper told me he gave his name to the woods a long time ago. I believe... When the people of this forest lived in harmony with it.

The forest was once much like any other Forest that we know. This was long ago though. Then a fog came, and the forest changed with it.

He... Had told me, a sad tale as well. Of a woman who tried to help the forest, and fell under its magics.... I am burdened with much sadness, knowing from what he had told me, that she is still out there. Controlled by the Forest.. Being... Being eaten alive, from the inside out.

[ She takes a slight ease of breath, and asks. ] I am unsure if anyone knows or has seen this poor woman?

I... I can conduct myself well with magic, and had hoped to cast a spell to speak with
the Plants here. Perhaps... To ask them to release her, or attempt to find a living flora willing to tell us more about what it is, going on.

A-Asides from this, there are many things I can do with the power of song and my instrument. I am able to heal wounds, make others invisible, mend broken things, and send messages to one another in the mind... I can even do so across planes.. However, I have tried many times here to my own friends - and have been unable to speak to them whatsoever.

[ A slight bow. ] P-Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

[lostpsalm]

_{[ that isn't just some things, that's a lot. Rennuid straightens up in his seat, just another pair of attentive eyes until she takes her bow. ]}

That's... that's a lot. _{[ where to even get STARTED??? there's a few words that seemed important he missed, too, but he resolves to follow up with her about that... later. ]}

You have-- something that can reach far, that isn't, anymore? It's the same for me.

Seeing what the forest has to say for itself sounds like a great idea. Is there anything you would need? I'd like to help.

[amhran]

I-Is it? [ Caoimhe blinks a bit dumbfounded, and feeling mildly bad for having said so much. ] T-Thankfully no, I merely just need to meditate for a moment and connect with the flora around me.

What... Do you mean though, when you said you can reach for something far?

[simplicitas]

We have a lot of healers here. That's good.

[Add is going to be jealous.]

A woman being eaten alive, though, is concerning. Do you know if we can save her?

[amhran]

He... The Shopkeeper.... He spoke with such sadness when he told me he was uncertain if any of herself remained... Then... Warned me that, if I tried to help the forest. I would end up like her - he seemed truly saddened by it all.