Estylwen

Umbra: The Abyssal Connection

Nah, it's awesome. :) I will be updating Solen's sheet for this next round, so there's a little more writing than normal. And, I hope you're okay with it, but I would like a little extra time this round. I'll aim to have a new post up the 17th or 18th. :)

Nocturnal Memoirs: An Urban-Fantasy Mafia Epic

Isn't he though? :>

I have officially started working on the IC post. To ensure all the pieces fit together nicely, I am still looking for CSes from @Sanity43217, @Aeolian, @Jacobob The Kat. You still got time, I am just giving a dutiful heads up that we are three days away from Monday. If you need more time, let me know as soon as possible so I can adjust, as I want everyone to enjoy the first post and first round of Wealth distribution. :)

Nocturnal Memoirs: An Urban-Fantasy Mafia Epic

Cyrus Levine

Cyrus Levine

28 | He/him | The Broker/Mafia

Description: Growing up as a street urchin with a bad habit of sticking his nose in business where it didn't belong, it took a couple beatings for his Gyft to manifest. Portals allowed him to eavesdrop more secretly, and he learned all kinds of dirty secrets from the gangsters and mafias on the block. As he grew older, his secrets went from a dollar a hint to $10,000.

He tried selling secrets to the Badges, but found they simply didn't see his worth. As in, they simply were unwilling to pay scum like him top dollar to get info when they would rather sacrifice a cop as a mole to do it.

So, instead, he has specialized in marketing himself to the mafias within the city. If anyone knows anything, he does, and he's the first to know. There's a reason people pay him well for his secrets; it could mean the difference between knowing your enemy is about to strike, and walking into it blind.

He doesn't always demand cash for his information. Sometimes he asks for information in return, or a favour.

Yes, he does offer a ferry service. However, he tries to make it as expensive as possible to discourage people from seeing him as nothing but a ridiculously handsome ferryman.

Gyft: Water-Sourced Portal Creation

By spilling a water bottle's worth on a flat surface, he is able to move anywhere within Nocturnia. He can jump through the reflective surface, ending up on the other side of town in a matter of seconds. The only restriction is the spill has to be big enough for a person to jump through. He merely has to visualize where he wants to go, and he'll jump into that location through a mirroring puddle of water.

Electricity disturbs it. And it just so happens that the wall surrounding Nocturnia is electrically charged on its outermost layers. So, that does mean he is just as much trapped in the city as anyone else.

ArrowFell: The Wizard Queen's Court

@Click This No worries, thank you for letting me know! Looking forward to your responses.

Nocturnal Memoirs: An Urban-Fantasy Mafia Epic

Ezra Blackheart

Ezra Blackheart

Boss of the Dark Aces Mafia | 35 | He/him | 6’0 | 130 lbs

Goal: To blow away the competition. Terrorize Nocturnia into submission. Show that through fear, Gyfts can be controlled. And if the world fears him, all the better.

Secrets: Is afraid of Gyfts getting out of hand. Is afraid of being bested by another's Gyft, or being unable to control a person's Gyft through fear. Is afraid of having their source of power taken away.

Fears: Being caught in one of their ‘corrective measures’. Being cornered and having to face the consequences of their actions.

History: Ezra's powers made him known as the ‘Midnight Man’ of the Dark Aces. Though he had a fearsome reputation, his mafia was small, and he was constantly shoved from one district to another like a pebble. The wars were too frequent and dangerous, and the men were too a-plenty.

That was when he was stopped in an alley by a man dressed in rags, holding a small vial. The raggedy man had a problem. Because Ezra knew the issue of people with power, specifically people who misused Gyfts. Ezra had been on the receiving end far too long, and the raggedy man could change all that. He only asked for one thing in return.

A way to put an end to Gyfts permenantly.

As time passed, and Ezra's strength grew, he quickly became the torturer and inciter instead of the victim. He was struck with inspiration. Yes, it was so clear. The answer. There was one way to be rid of the insects for good.

Oh, but they would hate it, though.

When the raggedy man heard of Ezra's plans, he was furious, and withdrew. But Ezra was a man on a mission. The product was ready. Now, he just had to time himself right…

Meanwhile, as he waits for the right time, he sees which insects are worth ‘saving’. This has caused him to listen to his victims a bit more instead of squeezing their ribcages until they snap…

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Alliance: Mafia

District: Unknown

Ezra has a place all to himself within Nocturnia that has yet to be discovered…

Faction: Dark Aces Mafia

The Dark Aces Mafia prefers dancing around a topic instead of killing someone head on. They have a habit of using homemade devices that ‘solve all their problems’. As their secondary income stream, they sell a lot of these ‘homemade devices’ throughout the city. They also smuggle them out for quick cash.

However, their main income comes from their unknown district, where they inaudible into cash. By this way, they're never strapped for cash. They usually have enough left over to bribe their way into bullying smaller or less-profitable mafias into doing their bidding.

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Gyft: Yume

Ezra's Gyft transcended from simple sleight of hand tricks to full on illusions. It's rumored that Ezra's very appearance is a big illusion, but that may just be hearsay. He is able to affect anyone, as many people as are around him. He can affect sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste, as well as pain.

Ezra typically uses his Gyft to entrap someone during negotiations. If he feels the negotiation will go badly, he'll catch them in his Yume so they can't escape. Then he can toy with them as he pleases, unless they are atrong-willed enough to see through the illusion. He has used his Gyft during fights to temporarily blind his victims before mowing them down as well. Victims who are under his Yume influence become frozen still, unaware of themselves.

Limitations and Weaknesses:

He must roll a higher 1d12 to successfully entrap someone. If he rolls lower, he can try again the next turn. The victim can try to leave the Yume if they notice something out of place, like if their skin is melting or if they're vomiting crows. Then they can roll a 1d12, and if they are higher, they break free of the Yume.

He must see someone's eyes for the Gyft to work. If they are wearing shades, or refuse to meet his eyes, he is unable to attack them.

He can only simulate a few conversations at a time before he can no longer catch up, which can tip off his victim that they're in an illusion.

If he physically traumatizes them, they take -2 to be taken into the Yume, and -2 on their rolls to escape.

Magic in the Park

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Magic in the Park

I ended up having a bit of free time, and got a short post out early. :)

Magic in the Park

Within Yusei's Domain, The Labyrinth

_@Asuras

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“Chosen. Uncalled,"

"Master. Recovering,"

"Begone,”

The Guards

Reina gave the guards a fleeting look. It was good. Lord Yusei's followers were still here. They hadn't abandoned him, like other, weaker forces might. However, the fact that they hadn't responded to her call… They were focused on Lord Yusei. It betrayed anxiety.

She couldn't forget her manners though, before speaking. Regally, she faced the direction of the throne and gave a deep bow, mumbling softly, ”My Lord.”

She then gazed down at the shadow guardians of the throne, and spoke salutations to them before daring to speak her mind.

”Sapientia tenebrarum super vos. (The wisdom of the darkness be upon you.)”

A pause. Before her jaw set firmly. ”With all due respect, the flowers speak a different tale. The colors wane. He is not recovering. My lord is dying. I am not leaving until I am certain of his health.

“I sent a signal up when my party approached the threshold. No one watches the perimeter. You're in a dangerous position. If word catches that we are weak, the Labyrinth's inhabitants will not hesitate to converge upon us.”

Reina shifted her weight, chin lifting in the direction of Lord Yusei.

”Please inform me. What made my lord's condition to be like this? What caused this?”

All the while, she kept her spell up to detect Cygni and Erina's larger emotions. Though they were out of range now, they would surely return soon. She wanted not to be caught unawares when they did. Fates knew what would happen if she dared let her guard down around Cygni. And with the threat of a swift death from the Labyrinth's other denizens, reinforcements would be a boon until Lord Yusei was somewhat recovered.

ArrowFell: The Wizard Queen's Court

Oh maaaan. xD

I'll see about getting a post up here in the next 2-3 days, and push ahead the Athius and Hathforth scenes for Otter, ERode, and Psykers. I'll give Irradiant and Click This a bit more time, but will probably puppet them in about 5-7 days, depending.

Dark Beyond: Voices of the Past

The post looks awesome, Sporko. Especially the cheese bit!

That means it's Days turn!