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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
PLAYER
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CONTACT:
FUN FACTS:
CHARACTER
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CANON:
LEGACY:
SECT:
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.
YUUTA
NAME: Yuuta Okkotsu
CANON: Jujutsu Kaisen
LEGACY: Lover
SECT: Pleroma
CHARACTER PITCH: Upon first meeting him, Yuuta might give an odd impression — as a distant descendant of his universe's Sugawara no Michizane, he's a prodigious young jujutsu sorcerer with an immense well of cursed energy at his disposal, so that can make him come off as... unsettling. Despite both that and having been incredibly haunted by his dead girlfriend for six years of his life, he's a really sweet and well-meaning young man. Very much lending to his Legacy, he values the people closest to him above all else, and he will do pretty much anything to defend them...! Which is actually quite a lot, because even though he's a beansprout of a teenager, he's also the second-strongest jujutsu sorcerer in the world back where he comes from, so... 😶 He can be very scary when he wants to be.
DESIRED CR: I'm going to be really annoying and say "anything" here... I will say the biggest "want" I have for Yuuta in general anywhere (and this can be more of a long-term goal, given the nature of it), but I crave found family for him. 🥺 He estranged himself from his biological family when he was being haunted by Rika, and his classmates and teachers at Jujutsu High were essentially his second family, and now he's (mostly) separated from them too...! It's going to make him feel really sad and isolated, so I want to surround him with a new squad of friends and people to care about. But I also would love to get him some tasty negative CR as well. (:<
OFFERED CR:
▶️ (LATENT) SHOUNEN PROTAGONIST: Yuuta was actually only the protagonist of the prologue of Jujutsu Kaisen (he is now here to support and appreciate Yuuji! go get 'em, Yuuji!!), but he's still got that vibe about him, even if it's somewhat more refined (he's figured roughly 80% of his shit out). While he can struggle to understand the big picture of a lot of the somewhat-less-cosmic-than-this conflicts he's been a part of in the past, he is the type to immediately and unswervingly listen to his heart. If he gets the sense that you're a good person, he's going to be in your corner (and if you're a Kenoma, that's whether you like it or not!!). Conversely, if you threaten or harm any of the people he's chosen to call his friends and allies... Well, he actually has no qualms with straight-up murdering you if that's the case, so this can be a double-edged sword of CR! Friends, enemies... I'm up for all of it!
▶️ SPARRING PARTNER: He's going to need a weapon first, but Yuuta is a very accomplished swordsman! Because he reinforces both his body and his blade with cursed energy, he is inhumanly strong, fast, and agile, so wherever you happen to fall on the sliding scale of "total rookie" to "kinda OP badass," he can and will offer to help keep your skills sharp!
▶️ HEALING: Yuuta is one of the few jujutsu sorcerers skilled with reverse cursed energy technique, which is basically a complicated way of saying that he can help stabilize and heal wounds. This ability is by no means instantaneous, but it will drastically speed up the body's own healing process. It's a taxing ability for him to use, so he wouldn't be able to do too much at any given time, but he will have a vested interest in helping keep his new allies healthy! Please count on him to be one of the Healer Squad™️.
▶️ TEENAGER: At the end of the day, Yuuta is still 17 years old — though he's learned to process (or compartmentalize, whichever works) a lot of his own stress and trauma to stand as a strong pillar for those around him, he can still get worn down and overwhelmed in his quieter hours. If your character is the type to want to keep an eye on the kiddos and make sure they aren't pushing themselves too hard, please do so! He really benefits from something like that. 🥺
PLOT HOOKS: I am playing Yuuta pretty much directly oppositely to how I'm playing Makoto, so he is going to be a lot more proactive as a combative force for the Pleroma. Really, I miss fight threads and I thirst for them, so. /: I'm going to be doing a lot more PVP with him, but he is also a huge bleeding-heart despite that. I want all of the messiness of empathizing with his enemies! I want the drama of trying to win them over to his side with the power of friendship! That's my general plan, anyway.
EVENT PLANS: I plan for Yuuta to attune to the Pleroma relatively quickly this month (there is, of course, an "evil overlord" to fight). I'm interested in getting him mingling with his fellow Pleromies and also maybe get an idea of how the resistance is shaping up at Greentruth!
ANYTHING ELSE? This is (unfortunately) the method by which Yuuta would try to understand anyone fighting for the Kenoma (because he can't understand why anyone would fight for that if you have people you care about???? explain):
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but also he's so cute and sad, holds him close, I hope we can continue this cr... jae ha works really well for found family considering his entire backstory and his ability to be a big bro type so. places his hand on yuuta's head.
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please feel free to take your time... if it's any inspiration, maki calls him "beansprout"
yes please???? he's never really had a big bro before but 🥺🥺🥺 i would LOVE that for them...
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ALSO THAT'S ADORABLE, I WANT IT EVEN MORE. he's gonna aggressively care about him bc he comes off as so depressed. I want him to learn he's strong too at some point...
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it's extremely cute IM SURE WHATEVER U AND JAE HA DECIDE ON WILL BE CUTE
yeah... yuuta is like a guy 75% of the way through his personal journey of learning how to cope with his depression, but everything that's happened is kind of going to throw a monkey wrench into that whole thing HAHA. he'd be a little sheepish, but he'd appreciate someone caring about him 🥺 big bro jae ha
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but ugh. precious. ok great, deal sealed, jae ha will be That Guy for the job, whether yuuta likes it or is awkward or anything else. literally jumps out of nowhere and lands in front of him like hey bud did you eat today whats your happiness on a scale of 1 to 10
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Re: YUUTA
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he's not going to hold back just because you're cute, dogboy!!
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can't wait for him to translate for toge, AND ialso love the idea of them working together... using their powers for good. or "good". idk
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they will always be using their powers for what they believe in their hearts is right! so it will always be good!! obviously
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anyway hope you don't mind if i keep our tdm thread so it can be a lil spicier whenever these two encounter each other again!
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yes, i would love to! i want to continue to futz around with these two... makoto needling for gen's secret pain and losses so he can make it worse, but yuuta would want to do the same bc he feels sympathy with him and wants to help 🥺
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and he can probably help with some(?) sparring since hand-to-hand combat training was actually a thing on berk!! even if he preferred a sword... or not fighting at all...
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he wouldn't have to spar if he didn't want to 🥺 yuuta just likes to practice to keep his skills sharp, but hes pretty OP... tbh i would be more interested in him helping hiccup out with his forging! yuuta may look like a green bean but he's mad stronk so he could help gather materials or what have you!!
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he's not got a problem with sparring! surprisingly we get a fair amount of it through the series tho he is just a normal guy :'( he's always happy for more people to take interest in creating things! and they're gonna need to supply a lot of people and he wants to learn to create these things people keep talking about.
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OH NO....... the idea of hiccup making a gun....... it's fun but also terrifying
yes! yuuta is ridiculously humble about his abilities but he's pretty op in his source canon... he will think it's mutually beneficial to spar so they can both stay sharp! hiccup's gotta be able to defend himself!! and i think he would also be super interested in hiccup's crafting, so count him in to help however he can!
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SO UM hi jujutsu sorcerer who is different than a magical calculus sorceress, I am just putting forward that i would love CR with you!
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wowee im reading akua's info now and gosh i kinda wish i was still playing harrow from the locked tomb so i could toss her at her, they would be so interesting
magical calculus...! gosh, what is this, limitless technique??? i really love the idea of akua trying to get an idea of how jujutsu works from yuuta and he, a B student at best who is just kind of good at things without thinking about them, is desperately attempting to explain his way through it all without just relying on gestures and onomatopoeia
her villainess inclination is so interesting, too... i get the feeling that he would want to try to help her do good now, since she's with the pleroma and all! time to put the unrelenting power of a shounen protagonist to work
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But yes!! I think she would love to get to know how jujutsu sorcery works! It will be interesting bc Akua is normally either teaching cat (who is an F magic student lbr) or talking to Masego "Figured out how to make himself a god and made a pig a god as an experiment" the Hierophant so she will...have to work very hard to figure out how this works by talking to him
and yes use your protagonist powers yuuta.... she's ON HER REDEMPTION Road even tho she's Quite Convinced she'll never get there :') she's on it anyway
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HAHA now i'm just imagining her talking to yuuta and toge and yuuta is trying (and failing) to explain how he mostly manipulates cursed energy via instinct at this point and toge is just telling her onigiri ingredients...... i'm sorry she's been saddled with the second-years they're almost useless for this sort of thing
;~; he knows it never really feels like it's in reach, but he will be there to help cheerlead her as best as he can! it's more about the journey and not the destination, after all...! that's the worst thing about being a Good Guy... your work is never over
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BUT for game things, I would absolutely love the two of them it would be a TRIAL and I would love her patience to be tested as she tries to learn between Yuutas "idk I just do it" and "Salmon"
pls someone send panda to make sense of it
and yes pls help cheer her on she's GETTING THERE it is Happening slowly :')