🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑 [ Moon Seance ]

[mooninthewater]

Who: Moon Gang + idk other haters ig-
What: Moon Seance
When: Full Moon (May 23rd)
Where: Yeah-
Warnings: none immediately, but will be in post titles as they appear


[ Perhaps one might notice that Mizuki's started taking public notes in the netbook. He's dedicated a couple of pages to the cycles of the moon, and which moon was appearing in the sky that night, before the moon even rises. On the backside of the page he tries everyday to dot a black page with spots that are probably supposed to be stars. It doesn't seem random, but it's also hard to make out what it might be for initially.

The morning before the full moon, however, Mizuki circles the date. It's not as if it's a rare event or anything like that, happening roughly once a month and all that, but he does want to try to make a note of this. In the journal, on a new page, he writes: ]

It's a good night to contact the moon goddess, if that's something we still wanted to try! I can get some things to set us up. I recommend napping so you can be awake for later tonight!

[ No information beyond that, like a meeting place or anything like that, though it's likely Mizuki doesn't actually know where a good place to meet is. He doesn't know anything about trying to talk to gods that aren't already in your head, after all.

But he'll be outside by the well when night falls all the same, and he'll patiently wait for everyone to gather, too. ]

Comments

netbook

[amethystic]

do we want to try and go to the giant statue on the beach? the connection may be stronger.

[purevanillacookie]

I believe it would be wise but may be far more dangerous. The Grove is the safer option.

[amethystic]

we can ask sinann for help i think! or moder. maybe both?

[purevanillacookie]

It would not hurt to ask both, even a small bit of protection would be beneficial.

[mooninthewater]

That, or the moon church that was on the map Father Wolfwood and I found…

[amethystic]

i DO want to go there but i think right now we should stick to places we've confirmed!!



we should go to the moon church after this mizuki

( note: this is not a mod advocacy. live your dreams. )

why do those moons like cookies. chocolate chip moon. half mingle half establishing?

[purevanillacookie]

Pure Vanilla will, of course, be there. Well, uh, there being the statue because he has to sort of wander with Mizuki not giving a clear indication where he will be. With him he will bring his remaining Moonstones, four of them, empowered over time to store energy, tucked into a little pouch. Placing them in the cardinal directions should help strengthen whatever they plan to do. Beside the gems is his Souljam. He's placed marks on it that divide it into four, and he keeps touching the bag with a faint look of consternation on his face. It's still whole but-

He also brought snacks. Listen, it might be a long night.

When they've all established where they're going, whether to the large statue or remain safely in the Grove, he will draw a sigil on the ground, incorporating the phases of the moon, with the full moon front and center. Some basic channeling symbols, then lodge the moonstones in the ground in the appropriate directions.

Whoever wants to be the one to start the seance can take their place in the middle.

It should be fine.

Until a connection is established he will just loiter otherwise.

[selenokinesis]

[Happily helping Pure Vanilla draw out the sigil because he, too, uses sigil magic.

Harque is just thrilled to be here don't worry about it—]

[purevanillacookie]

[ And he gladly accepts the help! He will let Harque modify as he sees fit, interested in seeing the unique unification that will come out of the different magics. His tail wiggles excitedly as he studies what Harque has done, pointing to a few things. ]

What do these do?

[selenokinesis]

These are made to amplify the energies, Sir.

[He points to a few ornate lines stretching outwards from a crescent moon.]

The light of the full moon will shine down upon it, and the magic will be trapped within the main part of the sigil here, [taps with stick,] and amplified at the caster's discretion. Think of it as a... hm, a conduit?

Re: why do those moons like cookies. chocolate chip moon. half mingle half establishing?

[amethystic]

Since we have multiple people with strong moon magic, I think one of us should act as... like, a focus, or something like that? The center to call her forth. What do you think?

[purevanillacookie]

Exactly what I had in mind. While the rest focus on keeping everything stable, as well as empowering the connection.

[amethystic]

I think we've got multiple candidates- me, you, Mizuki ate the moon shard so he's also valid, and then Harque...

[amethystic]

( while pv and harque are doing the sigils, felicity is sitting on the knee of ourania's statue with a mortar and pestle. it's a bit harder to do this with one hand but she's worked it out via magic, do not worry. sea salt, lilies, and mint are all being ground up to a fine powder, and once things are ready she'll line the outermost circle with the concoction. )

[winterfrosting]

[ Cacao is Here, but staying out of the way of the mages. He knows what Vanilla intends to do, and it's ramped up his anxiety to a fever pitch. Even if he was skilled in witchcraft he knows it would be unwise for him to be nearby while he feels like this, his Lightning aligned elemental magicks apt to cause interference if he can't control his emotions.

And he can not control them right now.

Even Oreo can feel it, leaning against Cacao's leg and occasionally mouthing his hand if the cookie gets too in his own head for too long]

Hm.

[ pet pet doggo. But even with the animal trying to distract him, he only stares at either Vanilla or the woods, as if expecting attack from one or the other at any time]

[mooninthewater]

[ Before they get down to the actual seance itself (and after he slips away from Pure’s dad-ing with the sigils), Mizuki will just kinda pop into existence next to Cacao. Rather literally, maybe, as he comes out of his camouflage. Something he has yet to realize scares people, actually. ]

‘Scuse me? [ If he’s not too startled, he’ll even reach up a hand to grab onto Cacao’s sleeve. ] Did you want someone to talk to?

[ You know instead of mouthing to yourself and staring off into the aether— ]

[winterfrosting]

[he startles slightly, touching his sword hilt but thankfully not pulling it. Oreo just wags his tail, making Cacao glare down at the wolf]

You are very bad at your job.

[ hahaha dad is talking to him!!! His tal wags harder. Cacao sighs and turns to Mizuki]

I... do not know if I would be good company right now.

[sticksandbonesmods]

As Harque channels the magic and the others call to the moon, it's quiet.

Incredibly quiet. Even the ebb and flow of the tide meeting the shore stops, and the ocean waters still. Any clouds in the sky have vanished, and the moonlight shines brighter than ever. Is it larger? It might be larger.

The light shines so very brightly, and eventually it seems to veil the seance grounds like a curtain of a silvery purple and blue aurora. From the outside, all they can see is the light.

From the inside is a completely different story. Although their bodies are on the beach still, everyone within the circle will find themselves in a white marble room with sheer curtains and many wide windows showing an empty night sky. At the center of the wall of windows is a raised platform with stairs, holding a bed with matching canopies. A familiar woman lays in it, shifting ever so slightly to look at her guests.

"My dear children... I cannot stand right now. But please, come closer. You must have much to say, and I am here to listen and answer."

[oleaeuropaea]

[Vash has been... unusually quiet, this evening. While he's stepped into the circle, his eyes continue to dart toward the lighthouse. Unconsciously, he shifts so that his back is to it, shoulders as broad as they'll go despite his newly narrowed form. His new wings are fanned out to broaden his silhouette all the more.

If the worst should happen, then let him be the first victim. There isn't much more that can be done to him, after all.

But that facade drops the moment the world shifts around them. He knows Ourania's vague appears by her statues, but he still can't be certain about the woman in the bed. It's only once she speaks that he moves forward. He takes a few uncertain steps, before sinking beside her bed.]

You protected me, yeah? Can't... thank you enough for it. I was able to go home to the people that mattered because of you. [One deep, quivering breath.] If there's anything that I can do for you...

[selenokinesis]

[Harque is channelling, so he's a little spaced out when they enter, but rest assured his dead ass has Never Seen God Before and so he just starts fucking crying.

He's fine, let him do this, he is very small.

It's taking most of his focus to maintain the connection, of course, but during a small fluctuation all he says is,]

Thank you for allowing my companions to speak with you, My Lady.

[He'd like to say more, but... he's in the brainzone right now. Is he glowing from magic, he's probably glowing, Elrians glow for some fucking reason they're like flashlights.]

[purevanillacookie]

Pure Vanilla will wait until the very end, until everyone has gotten their desire to talk to Ourania out. Asked their questions, given Her their blessings and well wishes. Offers of aid. Only when everyone has fallen silent, and he can sense their time is nearing the end, does he speak up.

"I have a gift for you, My Lady. Please, accept it with my love and desire to see you strong again."

Reaching into his bag, he pulls his Souljam out. It glows with it's own inner light, a brilliant powerful life. It is nothing but, after all. Life of a God, gathered and gifted. It's Him and He's It, but if he cannot use it to help, he does not want it. It slowly lifts from his hand, the lines he drew on it darkening in pulses, like the beat of a heart.

When it finally shatters, he somehow manages to hide the indescribable pain of it from his face, though the tremble of his fingers speaks volumes. It's like if the very identity of himself has fractured, something deep inside irreparably broken. The cracks grow in pulses, until finally the middle globe splits off. The rest of the Jam returns to his hand, and his fingers curl around the pieces like a lifeline, while the blue globe disintegrates into sparkles of light to circle Ourania before drifting into her.

Life. Power. Energy. The Gift of a God, given to him, and in return, given back to a God.

Pure Vanilla's voice shakes as he bows his head, curling the hand with the pieces to his chest, over his heart. "I hope it aids you."

[sticksandbonesmods]

Ourania watches with a muted curiosity, at first.

And then he breaks his heart, his soul, his being. ...For her.

It breaks, and so does hers with a soft gasp. She moves to gently take one of his hands in hers, cold and comforting, and lets her magic ease the pain.

"... This will help greatly, my dear, dear Sweet Sun. But it will not fix my illness, I must warn you. Nor will it help the ever shifting night sky. I am sorry. I will use it well. I promise."

near the end

[winterfrosting]

Things are winding down, and thankfully no attacks have happened (yet??? Cacao is paranoid enough to still not feel completely safe) so Cacao takes a moment to check on the others. Especially knowing what Vanilla was going to do.

Don't mind him peaking his head in the circle, squinting as the light he was seeing changes to the bedroom.

"Is... everything well?"

He was getting worried.

[purevanillacookie]

The sudden Cacao head startles Pure Vanilla for a moment, and he opens his mouth to ask if everything is all right - only to get preempted by Cacao asking the very same thing.

Affection fills him like a sudden rushing river, and the ache of the new void in him fills with it, eases away. Usually he keeps moments of love private, but right now, he doesn't care who sees it as he moves over to lightly touch Cacao's face with his hand, shifting up the best he can on his hooves to press a kiss to his cheek.

"Everything is all right, my heart. We are almost finished, I believe. We have learned much. Is everything all right out there?"

[sticksandbonesmods]

Ourania is reclining a bit more at this point- as tiring as the more draining aspects of tonight's talks have been, she still loves having guests but it's immensely exhausting. She still smiles warmly, despite her exhaustion showing.

"My bitter moon. Welcome. We've had some enlightening talks."