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PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY
POSTED ON Apr 29, 2024 9:26:45 GMT
[nospaces] [attr="class","omgen"] [attr="class","omgentop"]PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY  [attr="class","omgenmid"] RAID EVENT [player]https://file.garden/ZXZrnWMYuz15frfJ/HOENN%20MUSIC/LOYALTHREETHEME.mp3[/player] [break] Loyal Three Theme IN THE DREAM
IN THIS BEAUTIFUL DREAM, pain and poison lift from the body. Although some may choose to bring worldly suffering into their fantasies, most if not all, choose to liberate themselves from it. For only in dreams, fantasy, and imagination can people escape the ever-pressing heal of life on their soft necks.[break][break]
While Leon Settentrioné sits on a sleek black bench, believing there is little to be gained, others pursue answers...
Q&A
ABOUT OUR WHEREABOUTS:[break]
To Elaine Highland, Josh Devlin, & Greyson Connors: "What do you mean? This is clearly a dream. This is Ultra Megalopolis in a dream. Now let me enjoy it before I wake up!"[break][break]
"That I can not be too certain... where are we? I last remember the shining of crystal and the desire to return home. I remember hearing of relaunch of the Quaestor Lucis. Perhaps we've boarded one we've reimagined."[break][break]
To Cillian Quinn: "Does our universe have a number? 820? That's mega cool... but I'm certain we are all in the same dream in the same universe in the same prison..."
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ABOUT TOXIC CHAINS, MEMORY & TIME:[break]
To MAKI YUKIMURA & Michael Davis, Yuina Higashi, BARNABY FINCH: "The chains came upon us out of the blue. We don't know where or how it first came in contact with us. Then came the mutt. The monkey. The fowl. They led us. We've been infected for so long, we can not remember what it is to be waking. We can not remember what we have done, what we are doing when our eyes open to endless magenta!"[break][break]
About the events of Blood, Mud & Iron:[break]
"Around seven cycles ago did your people take our ship... my memory eludes me of much else apart from the trio of chain cretins. I believe we've boarded another ship... it must not have been too long ago."
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ABOUT THE FLESH TUBES[break]
As Cassandra Kubrick and Thea Naito navigated the hallway back to their cells, before their dreams, their observations of the morbid tubing reward them with an unnerving sight: a shape of a claw and/or even a tail pushing up against the tube wall as something is passed through it.[break][break]
In the dream:[break]
To Josh Devlin: "I don't know what you mean by tubes apart from the ones that choke us... But I think I recall... Printing? Breeding? Those words come to mind."
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ABOUT OUR POKEMON:[break]
To priam conrad & Kyrenai Black: "We have no idea about your Pokemon. If you're in a prison, then they must have been confiscated them for security reasons. Our Ultra Beasts... I can not remember much, but we must have been divested of them too."[break][break]
"The Pokemon floating in the glass of this dream... They do not wake up. I do not even know if they are alive. They look like science experiments, preserved specimens awaiting dissection. Have you banged the glass loud enough?"[break][break]
But the glass is stalwart and unmoving. Beau Fontaine and illeana reyes's endeavors to break through to their companions is a frustrating, futile exercise in textureless transgression. Even Elise Calcifet and Noel Parker's attempts are met with ominous silence.
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ABOUT THE MASK & ULTRA MEGALOPOLIS:[break]
To jayden cross & THEO BECKETT: "We've all seen through the mask... we remember little, but we remember the mask. Oh that mask. That beautiful, sad mask. That mask Cyllora stole... We can reclaim Ultra Megalopolis from the dark. We can return home. We have the power to now!" The Megalopolan who says this speaks through dribbling, dribbling tears.[break][break]
"This dream is an Ultra Megalopolis of the near future... Necrozma will not lay ruin to it again."
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ABOUT HELP:[break]
To Tempest Quinn: "Ever heard of the Dark Forest Theory? Cotillard spoke of it once. The other civilizations out there? There's no guarantee that they would be kind. That they would understand our cause. We've encountered others before. All black-clad and with floating eye. They sundered our attempts to rehome... no space would accommodate for us, be kind to us and above all else your home would not be enough to sustain us."
Through the city, and accompanied by jack wainwright and Aurelie Lefevre, DESIREE BLOOMS attempts to sift through the storefronts, the businesses, the homes. Yet, she finds nothing. Literally nothing. Every building, every box, when opened is void of lighting, floor, and furniture. There is a marked emptiness to this dream—and should she listen close enough, she can hear something crying.[break][break]
Eris Halla and Andrea Vaneau search for the creature they encountered in the FEEDING PIT they cleaned. However, they are unable to find the creature at all. The imitated cry Andrea Vaneau is able to remarkably mimic scares some Megalopolans and other dreamers—but the true purpose of her talent fails to bring her to the wood-footed Pokemon.[break][break]
Eventually, Shred in prime form eventually finds VELMOS, the Megalopolan in the Chamber of Desires, in the sea of alien dreamscape citizens. The Megalopolan recognizes him barely, eyes wide. Mouth open in awe, baring sharp teeth.[break][break]
 "i thought you'd still have the bandages, soup boy. see, because of you, i got curious. i was a curious delcatty as you people say. got hungry for answers and got into trouble by finding them in cyllora... now listen. listen to me." The Megalopolan grabs Shred's head, forehead pressed against the other, eyes boring holes into his face. "cyllora's gone crazy with whatever the never-rot is and they're convinced it will help them restore their home... that's where the masks come in. the masks, they're going to—"[break][break]
Suddenly, the Megalopolan head swings back as if he was jolting from bed. He disappears, but the dream remains.[break][break]
THE DREAM ENDS
SLOWLY, THE DREAM BEGINS TO FALL APART. Parts of the city begin to fade, neon signs and their unintelligible script begin to melt, and dead-ends to alleyways withdraw closer to their mouths.[break][break]
However, those who move toward Ultra Megalopolis' central tower will be able to see an unusual creature encased within it. The sleeping sprite is suspended within a tank of odd fluid. Two tails curl forlornly toward a small, gray-blue body crowned by a hooded head of light blue. On its forehead, a remnant of a red crystal.[break][break]
oscar clayton, Eris Halla, Cillian Quinn, Remiel Calcifet, Hideo Kino, Elisabeth Fiorelli, BARNABY FINCH, jayden cross, Lulu Flint, Greyson Connors, luka chêne, illeana reyes, and Tempest Quinn would recognize this creature to be AZELF, last sighted during Necrozma's attack on Sootopolis City. Others who know of this Pokemon may also recognize it through their adventures in the RKS SYSTEM—or other avenues of knowledge.[break][break]
It does not stir... and the dream begins to end.[break][break]
As the dreamers begin to disappear from this world, annalise henderson takes her time to warn others of the Chamber of Desires. Like a church's stained glass, to gaze at the mask is to behold the teachings of the toxic chain, of the Never-Rot. But viewing through the mask is to believe in that toxic faith. However, when Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki, fern delaney, jayden cross, BARNABY FINCH, annalise henderson, THEO BECKETT, Zev Harcourt, Neffatari Nzingha, John Sullivan, Yuina Higashi, priam conrad, Grigori Sokolov, freya morningstar, Aurelie Lefevre, oscar clayton, Navy, ameena abadi, Diana Cavendish, luka chêne, Elisabeth Fiorelli, and FERNANDO SILPH break their slumber, their tired eyes carry the key: Tears. Like jewels. In their tired eyes.[break][break]
When Yuina Higashi awakes to the familiar strangle of her TOXIC CHAIN, the sensation of some cyclical passage of time, fades.[break][break]
Everyone awakens in their cold, impartial cell. What freedoms, what pleasures, what comforts they had experienced in their dreams recedes into the background in subservience to the TOXIC CHAIN. The mask fastens tight onto your faces, and the overwhelming rush of toxin surges throughout your body. Your brain.[break][break]
Even still, you remember your dream.
LAUGHING HOUR
A FAMILIAR CLANG hits your cell. Your WARDENS are already here. They slam the trays onto your cell bars, emptying MOCHI through their gaps and forcing them to grace the floor. Though you may not want to eat them—the body hungers. You do not know how long this incarceration will last after all.[break][break]
Leftovers are collected. Uneaten mochi from the ungrateful are swiped back by the powers of the wardens and their TOXIC CHAIN. Cell bars turn into TOXIC CHAINS tethered to the floor and you, allowing you to leave your cell, but keeping you leashed like pathetic Poochyena.[break][break]
However, before the day of work begins, THE LOYAL THREE summon at least three prisoners from each ward.[break][break]
OKIDOGI wraps its chain around Kyrenai Black, zachary stellar and Lucia Aldrete to bring them to the center of its ward. Similarly, MUNKIDORI psychically pulls Knight Naito, jack wainwright and howard slayte close. Lastly, FEZANDIPITI lures Navy, fern delaney, and Grigori Sokolov to it as well.
The Designated Megalopolan speaker announces: "may the laughing hour now commence!"[break][break]
IN THE WEAKLING WARD, the OKIDOGI opens several large crates by striking them with its chain. From them, three gargantuan chunks of TERA CRYSTALS along with the day's usual fare are revealed; however, an odd orange-red boulder slides out too. The canine looks confused—but it must been accidentally mined alongside the occasional crumb of dynite ore.[break][break]
After all, there may be many undiscovered treasures to be found in AREA ZERO. [break][break]
 The OKIDOGI harrumphs, scratches its head, and randomly picks another prisoner to join it. Shred is summoned, pulled by the dog's chain. By way of TOXIC CHAIN Kyrenai Black, zachary stellar, and Lucia Aldrete are forced to try and hoist gargantuan chunks of TERA CRYSTALS: an impossible task. Shred is commanded to lift the orange-red boulder instead.[break][break]
The attempts to the lift the boulder must be earnest. Otherwise, the TOXIC CHAIN tightens; the threat of corporal punishment from the OKIDOGI looms. Grunts, strained necks, and exhausted huffs are demanded for the laughter of all.[break][break]
The Designated Megalopolan speaker announces to the Weaklings: "laugh at them! laugh at how weak they are! repeat after me! it's all okidogi! it's all okidogi! it's all okidogi!"[break][break]
The TOXIC CHAIN tickles or forces guffaws from the ward. The toxins that settle in your bodies force the chant to repeat between exasperating laughs: "It's all Okidogi! It's all Okidogi! It's all... Okey-dokey!"[break][break]
 IN THE DUMMY WARD, the MUNKIDORI places a TERA SHARD beneath three smaller boxes. In clear, slow, and obvious fashion, the simian shuffles them for all to see. It is clear where the TERA SHARD is even to the most gullible, most dull-eyed observer. With a shriek, the MUNKIDORI forces Knight Naito, jack wainwright, and howard slayte to guess which box the tera shard is under.[break][break]
However, no matter how hard Knight Naito, jack wainwright, and howard slayte attempt to point to the correct box, the TOXIC CHAIN forces them to point at an incorrect box. After the first trial, the MUNKIDORI hisses with laughter.[break][break]
The Designated Megalopolan speaker announces for the Dummies: "laugh at them! laugh at how stuuupid they are! repeat after me! it's all munkidori! it's all munkidori! it's all munkidori!"[break][break]
The TOXIC CHAIN tickles those in the DUMMY WARD too. Poison forces laughter to erupt from your bodies, and as the poor prisoners attempt to guess and guess and guess, you chant between pained chuckling: It's all Munkidori! It's all Munkidori! It's all... Hunkydory!"[break][break]
 IN THE UGLY WARD, the FEZANDIPITI showcases Navy, fern delaney and Grigori Sokolov. Their masks pop off briefly to show their faces. The chain keep the mask dangling around their collars; however, another branch sprouts from their magenta segments. The tendril of TOXIC CHAIN grabs at their faces, forcing them to make outrageous expressions in childish fashion.[break][break]
The Designated Megalopolan speaker declares for the Uglies: "laugh at them! laugh at how ugly they look! repeat after me! fezandipiti's the prettiest! fezandipiti's the prettiest!" fezandipiti's the prettiest![break][break]
The TOXIC CHAIN coerces chuckling from the UGLY WARD too. As the selected prisoners' faces contort and stretch, you chant between agonizing giggles: Fezandipiti's the prettiest! Fezandipiti's the prettiest! Fezandipiti's the prettiest!" But there is nothing serendipitous about this.[break][break]
By the end of this psychological torture, THE LOYAL THREE demonstrate their inherited strengths. The OKIDOGI pushes the weaklings aside and lifts a TERA CRYSTAL CHUNK using its chain. It drops it with a smug grunt and showboats with flexed biceps.[break][break]
The MUNKIDORI shuffles the boxes rapidly with its mind. The boxes become a blur, but finally, they stop. With immediacy, the monkey lifts the correct box containing the TERA SHARD and stares at Knight Naito, jack wainwright and howard slayte with lifted palms, shrugged shoulders, and an aghast look, as if to say, "this was so obvious."[break][break]
Lastly, the FEZANDIPITI displays its beauty. It soars into the sky with a graceful glitter of pheromones. With its spread wings, the bird is undoubtedly a gorgeous sight to behold, the golden feathers on its head like a royal crown.[break][break]
It is clear these are supposed to be demonstrations of what the TOXIC CHAIN can grant you all should you allow it to fully takeover. Inspired by strength, smarts, and splendor, your Megalopolan captors are struck by tears.
DISADVANTAGE[break]
& DESPAIR
AS A RESULT OF THE LAUGHING HOUR the following characters must roll with DESPAIRING DISADVANTAGE (roll three times; the lowest roll is used) until instructed otherwise. The disadvantage on rolls reflects their physical injuries and/or their despairing spirit.[break][break]
Cillian Quinn Shred PETRA MONROE Noel Parker Genevieve Cromwell Elaine Highland ever blackwell Naomi Sato Michael Davis Mimi Hirose MARISOL SIMONE zachary stellar Lucia Aldrete Kyrenai Black Isaac Merlo DESIREE BLOOMS jack wainwright Andrew Fisher Ettie Tempest Quinn Johanna Joy Andrea Vaneau Thea Naito Cassandra Kubrick Alba Evovae Laurence Whateley Melody Miro Roy Aker illeana reyes Sylvia Cousteau MAKI YUKIMURA Aubre McKenna-Settentrione Leon Settentrioné Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki fern delaney BARNABY FINCH annalise henderson THEO BECKETT Yuina Higashi priam conrad Grigori Sokolov freya morningstar oscar clayton Navy ameena abadi Diana Cavendish luka chêne FERNANDO SILPH Knight Naito[break][break]
HOWEVER, even characters NOT TAGGED/LISTED ABOVE must now ROLL WITH DISADVANTAGE. These characters only need to roll two times and take the lower roll until instructed otherwise. The disadvantage on rolls reflects their physical injuries and/or their despairing spirit.[break][break]
IN OTHER WORDS, everyone must roll with some form of disadvantage in this raid at this current time. If using a SALAC while disadvantaged, you must roll a new set of dice (e.g. roll two or three times) instead of changing one roll.
ROUTINE IS[break]
GOOD FOR THE SOUL
[player]https://file.garden/ZXZrnWMYuz15frfJ/HOENN%20MUSIC/crystalpool.mp3[/player]
Crystal Pool - Teal Mask OST [break][break]
AFTER THE LAUGHING HOUR, you are put to work. The Weakling Ward must break shards off TERA CRYSTAL CHUNKS, the Dummy Ward must organize and sift through TERA SHARDS, and the Ugly Ward must polish them.[break][break]
In the Weakling Ward, the orange-red boulder remains, able to be broken and fragmented should one attempt to.[break][break]
For what feels like seven days, your characters will face the following routine:[break][break]
*After seeing that the wards have chosen to TRUST EACH OTHER in the first instance, your captors have elected to send a ward to the feeding pit on a cycling basis. There, the characters will clean the floors and be beaten by the toxic-chained creature before being released.[break][break]
**The dream remains as a collective dream set within the grand cityscape of Ultra Megalopolis.[break][break]
By the end of these "seven days", those who pass by the mask room after working in the Chamber of Desires will see that another mask has been completed:
PROMPT
FOR THIS ROUND, you may write your character experiencing any of the events in the listed schedule/routine above or below:[break][break]
LAUGHING HOUR: endure ridicule by the Loyal Three in a demonstration of weakness, stupidity, or ugliness. you may be creative with what the demonstration may entail. during this time, you may attempt to gather intel about your pokemon wardens, the tera crystals in the ceiling, the platform, the megalopolan guards around you, etc.[break][break]
FEEDING PIT: endure the punishment of cleaning the feeding pit by while being beat by the wood-legged creature that has its head wrapped in toxic chain. you may notice that it is tiring over the "week".[break][break]
CHAMBER OF DESIRES: aided by the Loyal Three and Velmos, gaze into the Chamber of Desires' Wellspring Mask to grant you a vision of what you desire and a sensation that it is indeed able to obtain what you desire most in this life.[break][break]
those who have been able to retain some skepticism in their first visit (jayden cross, Zev Harcourt, Neffatari Nzingha, John Sullivan, Aurelie Lefevre, Elisabeth Fiorelli) will be able to view another being's desire on second view instead.[break][break]
DREAM/WAKE UP: they can not control you in this collective dream. liaison with others. share information. interact with your pokemon/azelf in the tank. ask a question to a megalopolan guard.[break][break]
after visiting the chamber of desires once, you will begin to wake up with tears in your eyes. collect your tears somehow, for you can sense something strange from them.[break][break]
Other things of note: Yuina Higashi will still feel an odd interference in time while in the dream. priam conrad will feel his special mark activating in the middle of the "week".[break][break]
WARDS
BELOW IS INFORMATION pertaining to each ward.
RULES
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Missing AT LEAST THREE ROUNDS will result in no rewards; however, due to the setting and scenario, characters will not be retconned from the event.[break][break]
Eva Morales has missed THREE ROUNDS and will not be eligible for rewards.[break][break]
Sylvia Cousteau and Laurence Whateley have missed ONE ROUND.
DEADLINE
MAY 3RD, 11:59PM PST.
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THE WEAKLING WARD[break][break]
THE DUMMY WARD[break][break]
THE UGLY WARD[break][break]
