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OOC INTROS + PLOTTING
Intros & Plotting
NEW PLAYERS
Welcome to Aion Teleos! This is our CR meme, for old and new players alike to introduce themselves and to begin plotting for the month ahead. As you're settling into the game, here are a few things you should note:
❖ NEW PLAYER NOTES:
❖ NEW PLAYER NOTES:
◆ SECT ATTUNEMENT: New characters will have to declare their sect attunements on the Attunement page. Those who are starting in the Kenoma will be attuned as of the start of their introduction, but those who have been taken by the Pleroma may take up until the end of the month to do so. Alternatively, they can attune almost immediately if they are unconflicted about their desire to fight the Regent. The main restriction caused by not attuning to the Pleroma right away will be that unattuned characters cannot travel to the Greentruth rebellion stronghold.
◆ NETWORK (COMMUNION): As soon as a character is attuned to either the Pleroma or the Kenoma, they will be able to access Communion, Aion Teleos's network system. This is written about in the game's info pages, but more details can be found here. This skill can be found by accident or taught by another character.
◆ AION GLAMORS: To help ease gameplay for characters who will stick out like a sore thumb in the setting, we want to make it known that there will be a relatively weak 'glamor' type spell available to learn in Greentruth for new Pleroma. This will have to be pursued ICly, but it is out there, and will be achievable by Tier 1 attunement.
◆ NETWORK (COMMUNION): As soon as a character is attuned to either the Pleroma or the Kenoma, they will be able to access Communion, Aion Teleos's network system. This is written about in the game's info pages, but more details can be found here. This skill can be found by accident or taught by another character.
◆ AION GLAMORS: To help ease gameplay for characters who will stick out like a sore thumb in the setting, we want to make it known that there will be a relatively weak 'glamor' type spell available to learn in Greentruth for new Pleroma. This will have to be pursued ICly, but it is out there, and will be achievable by Tier 1 attunement.
CHARACTER INTRO MINGLES
There will be no mod posted mingle log set up for new players; instead, we are encouraging veteran characters to set up mingles in the various game locations. Our reasoning for this is that, at least on the Pleroma side, there is no set mingle point that will be, by default, accessible to all characters, meaning that some IC thought and proactivity will have to go into how best to accommodate them. Additionally, this will be an opportunity for characters to ICly flex their leadership skills and receive IC reputation (and a small IC gift) for doing so. If you make a mingle log, makes sure to include it in your notable actions on your AC!
We won't leave you entirely without direction, though! Below are some ideas to get people started, and to give an idea of what the environment in each location will be. We will be happy to answer any questions and help with logistics where needed. Alongside this, new players are welcome to make their own open posts on the logs comm.
We won't leave you entirely without direction, though! Below are some ideas to get people started, and to give an idea of what the environment in each location will be. We will be happy to answer any questions and help with logistics where needed. Alongside this, new players are welcome to make their own open posts on the logs comm.
◆ ACHAMOTH: Once new arrivals have accepted the Kenoma, they will be welcomed into the Citadel along with the rest of their kindred. Most things in the "A Deity's Welcome" and "Exploration" prompts of this log will still apply (we will be converting all of this into a separate info page ASAP but we haven't had the time this month) and so it can be referenced to get an idea of accommodations. The major difference is the lack of dinner time with the Regent; according to their apparent second in command (Xishen, for those that know her), they are preoccupied at the moment, and have asked for the other Kenoma to take charge when it comes to catching up the new recruits. All of Achamoth's facilities and resources are at their disposal to do so.
Achamoth's citizens are as excited as ever to see fresh Aion faces, and will be quick to prostrate themselves before their new gods. They will be eager to offer places for the Kenoma Aions to meet in. Though it is now the Innocent's Moon, it largely goes unremarked on by the residents here, and if it is, only scornfully.
◆ GODSBLOOD: Once the shrines have stopped producing hatchlings, Godsblood will be the first stop for most Pleroma newcomers. By either swimming up through the ocean waters or taking a series of narrow tunnels to the surface, they will find themselves on this edge of this coastal city. It is much the same as it is in this linked post, though the Lover's Festival is now over. While most Aions are capable of blending in thanks to Horos's highly diverse biology, those that are taurs or completely non-mammalian may need some help from other Pleroma to get around without arousing suspicion. Godsblood resists the Regent's control, but it is far from completely safe. Characters may have to work together to find a place to house these new arrivals, whether that be in a safe part of the city or the nearby mountains.
There are seemingly no large festivals planned for the month of Inoseri, but in contrast with the Moon of the Innocent, there does seem to be a sense of unrest. Word of the conflicts at the shrines is spreading around, along with the realization that both Aion sects are now active. It's an ill portent for those old enough to remember the last Aion war. Regardless of the Pleroma's intent, there are those among the people here that resent the fact that their resistance may bring about another era of suffering, and will be suspicious of any new faces they see. At the same time, there are those that are enticed by this new chance to hope, and may be willing to put themselves on the line to see it flourish.
◆ GREENTRUTH: Only those that have officially attuned to the Pleroma will be able to take the portal to Greentruth, a magical passage hidden in a secure location beneath the city streets. They can be shown the way by those that know it, but discretion is of the utmost concern. Upon arriving in the heart of this rebellion stronghold, they will find the atmosphere is more lively and hopeful than it has been for decades. The resurgence of Kenoma has revitalized the Resistance and travel between Greentruth and the smaller settlements is at an all time high as materials and specialists move where needed. Aions are sought after by locals for insight and advice on larger projects as well as smaller personal notes of interest ranging from disputes between neighbors and what kind of wood would be best for this bow. Aions may not have all the answers, but will be encouraged to engage so they can better establish their presence and gain insight to the inner workings of the forest.
Inoseri is known as a time of peace and serenity, but not for the local wildlife. It's mating season for a species of forest dinosaur that is known for it's loud distinct call. This trumpeting sound can be heard for miles and will be nearly constant at the beginning of the month. This is equally frustrating for Greentruth residents as it is for other fauna. Aions will find that animals are more unruly than usual and hunting will be difficult, so any assistance provided to the Greentruth hunters will be appreciated. They will just have to hope they do not cross paths with a would be dinosaurian suitor.
There will be a mission styled event happening later in the month which will call both sects towards the city of Venera. ICly characters will not become aware of this until the plotting post goes up. Meanwhile, as the month of Inoseri begins, all Innocents will feel a strange sense of presence... almost as if there is someone standing with them, even when they are alone.Achamoth's citizens are as excited as ever to see fresh Aion faces, and will be quick to prostrate themselves before their new gods. They will be eager to offer places for the Kenoma Aions to meet in. Though it is now the Innocent's Moon, it largely goes unremarked on by the residents here, and if it is, only scornfully.
◆ GODSBLOOD: Once the shrines have stopped producing hatchlings, Godsblood will be the first stop for most Pleroma newcomers. By either swimming up through the ocean waters or taking a series of narrow tunnels to the surface, they will find themselves on this edge of this coastal city. It is much the same as it is in this linked post, though the Lover's Festival is now over. While most Aions are capable of blending in thanks to Horos's highly diverse biology, those that are taurs or completely non-mammalian may need some help from other Pleroma to get around without arousing suspicion. Godsblood resists the Regent's control, but it is far from completely safe. Characters may have to work together to find a place to house these new arrivals, whether that be in a safe part of the city or the nearby mountains.
There are seemingly no large festivals planned for the month of Inoseri, but in contrast with the Moon of the Innocent, there does seem to be a sense of unrest. Word of the conflicts at the shrines is spreading around, along with the realization that both Aion sects are now active. It's an ill portent for those old enough to remember the last Aion war. Regardless of the Pleroma's intent, there are those among the people here that resent the fact that their resistance may bring about another era of suffering, and will be suspicious of any new faces they see. At the same time, there are those that are enticed by this new chance to hope, and may be willing to put themselves on the line to see it flourish.
◆ GREENTRUTH: Only those that have officially attuned to the Pleroma will be able to take the portal to Greentruth, a magical passage hidden in a secure location beneath the city streets. They can be shown the way by those that know it, but discretion is of the utmost concern. Upon arriving in the heart of this rebellion stronghold, they will find the atmosphere is more lively and hopeful than it has been for decades. The resurgence of Kenoma has revitalized the Resistance and travel between Greentruth and the smaller settlements is at an all time high as materials and specialists move where needed. Aions are sought after by locals for insight and advice on larger projects as well as smaller personal notes of interest ranging from disputes between neighbors and what kind of wood would be best for this bow. Aions may not have all the answers, but will be encouraged to engage so they can better establish their presence and gain insight to the inner workings of the forest.
Inoseri is known as a time of peace and serenity, but not for the local wildlife. It's mating season for a species of forest dinosaur that is known for it's loud distinct call. This trumpeting sound can be heard for miles and will be nearly constant at the beginning of the month. This is equally frustrating for Greentruth residents as it is for other fauna. Aions will find that animals are more unruly than usual and hunting will be difficult, so any assistance provided to the Greentruth hunters will be appreciated. They will just have to hope they do not cross paths with a would be dinosaurian suitor.
INTROS & PLOTTING
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CHARACTER PITCH: Give people an idea of what your character is like!
DESIRED CR: What kind of CR are you looking for?
OFFERED CR: What CR could your character offer to others?
PLOT HOOKS: List some general plots you are particularly interested in exploring in the Aion Teleos setting.
EVENT PLANS: What are your plans for this event in particular?
ANYTHING ELSE? You know what to do.
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NAME: Ari
CONTACT: arii#6412 |
FUN FACTS: I work in news so you'll probably catch me at weird hours all the time. I love sports and ohhhh boy hockey playoffs... Also, I'm canonblind to just about everything! Please hit me with that cross-canon CR, I love it.
Feel free to add me on socials for any plotting or CR purposes!
NAME: Amos Burton
CANON: The Expanse
LEGACY: Lover
SECT: Kenoma
CHARACTER PITCH: Amos is a spaceship mechanic from the 2350s who is a fundamentally broken person due to an incredibly traumatic childhood. He wishes he wasn't, but he knows he'll always be this way, so the only thing he can do is try to mitigate the damage he knows he's capable of — usually by attaching himself to and following the lead of those he thinks are genuinely good people, turning them into his external, aftermarket conscience. Which, here, would be the Regent. He's completely cut off from his emotions, loyal to a fault, and honestly doing about as well as could be expected, all things considered.
DESIRED CR: Amos groups people into three different categories: bad ones (mostly the Pleroma, at this point), ones to follow (mostly the Regent, at this point) and ones to protect (mostly his fellow Kenoma).
I love all three — I love messy conflicts and betrayals. He's pretty dang loyal to the Regent, but if there's someone else poking around that he thinks has a real good head on their shoulders he might want to take their lead on some things, too. And as long as you're on his side, he's very loyal and protective and will help you out/go to bat for you.
Based on his groupings of people, Amos would consider himself a bad person — but there is something of a desire there to be someone for others to follow. Let him take you under his wing, he's clearly been through some fucked up shit but he's also a pretty chill guy in general.
OFFERED CR: I offer you one (1) Kenoma simp. Amos has been pretty quick to adopt the Regent as his new moral compass and turns out he actually believes in the Kenoma's goal, too — call it a combination of traumatic childhood, nihilism, and a genuine desire to do good from a person who isn't exactly capable of discerning what good is. So basically, anything and everything you might want from someone who believes in the Kenoma/the Regent and isn't gonna be a dick about it — he's right here for any of that. Need help adjusting? Want to call him out on it? Please.
I will say there's a limit to how much he can really debate and he's also the kind of guy to turn to brute force rather quickly, so for the next few weeks, there's only so much I can thread the former and the latter probably shouldn't come up (but if it does then that's very cool, too!).
PLOT HOOKS: He does sincerely believe the Kenoma is in the right/the Pleroma is in the wrong! So he'll want to help out any new Kenoma, get them adjusted, prepare for war kinda thing. Or just vibe around Achamoth if that's what they need to do; he's spent enough time wandering the city to get a decent lay of the land. (Also it just feels more natural slumming it than being in a fancy citadel... not that he minds the citadel but, you know...) He's also a normie who's picked up a couple of powers in his time here so he'll be more than happy to talk about that with fellow Kenoma.
On the flip side, there are a couple of people on the Pleroma he thinks he likes but... that's getting increasingly gray... Also I believe he started off with a decent rep among some of the Pleroma due to his non-activity during the first event but TDM events might have changed that. Look, it's complicated. But he's a perfectly reasonable guy as long as he doesn't think murder is the best solution at the moment. Even then, it's nothing personal, you know?
EVENT PLANS: Planning to be around for whatever gets set up in Achamoth! I can't see him setting anything up himself since he isn't exactly personable; he doesn't have great social skills and on first impression it should be pretty clear that there's something very off about him. That said, he will genuinely want to help new Kenomas, so he will be around, and I anticipate that being his/my focus the next couple of weeks.
ANYTHING ELSE?
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also reading your TL please absolutely feel free to side eye Amos for being 100% onboard with the Regent's plans... but maybe Amos doesn't need to know about Eustace's lack of total faith just yet because the longer we go the more it will genuinely hurt him if Eustace defects. 80k slowburn friendship that ends in betrayal y/n >>
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But also if the timing works for you, then we can deffo do gun things this month! 👀 I didn't know Amos exhausted himself using his magic either, damn I gotta catch up. I hope that comes up somehow so that if/when Eustace ever gets magic powers he can learn from Amos and Gen and try not to go overboard. (He will still go overboard.)
I'm game for something that branches off sparring! Either Amos can catch him doing target practice one day or just see him walking around with it strapped to his back, because unfortunately the gun is his baby and he does not leave home without it. :/
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Hahaha no worries on catching up, I... missed the whole thing with Gen and Dokja and Ciel... we're all behind it's fine. But yeah he got into a scuffle with Moiraine and while it's not like he was hurt from it it did let her get away with Rand as a result so he's maybe a little salty from that. surely if he'd had a gun on him to just shoot her he would have won, right (also please go overboard, overexerting yourself is a top tier trope for a reason)
But ooooohh yes okay perfect, let's get the ball rolling on gun stuff this month. If I gotta put Godsblood on the backburner due to the upcoming event then things should still be in place to commit to it later so no time like the present! Do we wanna maybe do something on the mingle log or an inbox thread? Honestly I love the idea of Amos catching him with it strapped to his back because it's true, sometimes gun is your baby and he would find this completely understandable.
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Soooo... when word gets to Amos that Emet actually had a productive meeting with the Regent he'll lighten up a whole lot more towards him, but there's still gonna be that undercurrent of suspicion. Like, you tried to show up their boss bro, wtf. But combine that with both of them sincerely believing in the cause and I feel like a situation where they gotta team up (exploring? Helping this baby magic user figure out how to use his new powers efficiently/effectively, especially in combat? idk) could be perfectly suited for some hijinks!
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Exploring would be great when they get the chance to do that. Emet can complain the entire time about how tired he is. And he would be fussy enough to help Amos with magic if he saw him doing something wrong that could potentially go awry. I think this would be great~
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But oh man, seeing Amos practising and immediately getting fussy is perfect stage-setting to get these two back together after The Incident. I'm all for it; we'll figure out a spot to do this soon.
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Amos hasn't met Dextera so it's a totally clean slate to start off these two... and oh they sound like they could really hit it off, what with the common goal, Amos rarely exhibiting self-centred behaviour, and all. And the fact that he is both very open and prone to manipulation... but as soon as Archangel attempts to step on the Regent's toes Amos will shut that down so that could be interesting too... especially if he ends up reminding him of Murtry in some capacity, oh man.
but. but!! Yes they're gonna have to get acquainted soon, Amos'll definitely wanna make sure he gets acclimated and comfortable ASAP, since they're very much on the same team and that's important to him. welcome, buddy~~
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Time to get manipulated by someone who seems very forgiving and willing to offer salvation for the kind of sins that Amos may have committed in the past....!! Archie actually greatly believes in the Regent, but also someone mentioned, "hey, what if we're being lied to?" and he's like, "welp, time to make a contingency plan 'cause we all deserve a better world and i will burn this motherfucker to the ground to get it." (laughs)
\o/ BUDDIES!!!
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But also, wow, don't question the Regent maybe? They're not being lied to?? Why would you even think that???? Terrible!!
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i do also have yuuta, who shares his legacy but is on the pleroma's side! they might be fun to throw together ... and by "fun" i mean "heart-wrenching," because yuuta is all about following one's heart and he will struggle to understand why amos is doing what he's doing when im sure amos might feel the same way abt him! but that is an option as well ☺️
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I am all for this Makoto CR, especially since he genuinely is a very chill person so all of his... everything... might result in a raised eyebrow but not a whole lot more. He'd still offer his general support since they're on the same team and that's important! That and I'm still thinking about that brief communion chat about powers :')
And ohhhh I'm so interested in cross-faction Lover CR so yes... Yes that has the potential to be so so good, we'll have to find a way to make it work (fortunately whenever they get going communion won't be so hard for them but until then...!). I love when people can understand each other on one level but are still at direct odds with one another. And maybe it's not reconcilable. And where do you go from there. (Especially when Yuuta is a Youth which Amos is Weak for.) Eyes the next event... may it bring us opportunity...
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yes, that's true! when i have enough tokens to buy a power for him it might be interesting to poll the Kenomas who have developed abilities to see if they can use them against one another a lil bit and try to discover what all their capabilities are. that, and we can see what the event later this month holds!
yes... i'm sorry to saddle amos with yet another emotional burden of a Lover teenager who is not going to listen to him, but!! sometimes the heartache is the best part
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Honestly I feel like the two of them being wallflowers might be a good way to get things rolling, that might actually get him to be a little proactive... Like, she's on his side, so Amos will already automatically be very nice to her (and ramp that up further whenever he learns about/detects trauma because he's just like that!).
He doesn't speak vengeance and isn't so sure if that'll help her feel better but hey if that's what she really wants he supports her... also anger being the only emotion he really understands... god they're gonna be so good together
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It would be super cute if they're just kind of awkwardly off to the side looking like they kind of want to get involved but aren't sure how to, YES. I love this.
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Also since he's so chill Amos can absolutely work as a sounding board for bitchiness... unless it's against the Regent, but of course that would never happen!!
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unless...?But yes! He will probably try for that with Amos as long as it isn't anti-regent. He's already got his pro-regent number after the dinner + their conversation!
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( Since he'd be much more okay with it if it really felt that's the path they wanted and not they caved to; Still not Right but not yknow... As bad.)
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