Sunday, September 28, 2014

Further Information



Information on the “Spatial and Topographical Anomalies” see in the field.

...thus we come to the conclusion that the observed anomalies most likely came from multiple sources. Due to the “Circus” phenomenon we believed that either the events that occurred in the “Circus” or the mere presence of the “Circus” cause reality in that area to thin. The spatial fracturing around the object referred to as the “hornet's nest”, would indicate that the “nest” had somehow pierced the S-Brane of that locality. Finally, given that our universe is so large, either there had to be an active force looking for “soft-spots”, a constant expansion pressure from that other Brane, or a mere accident of ideal circumstances. I, and my colleagues, believe that what occurred in your field was what might be called a “perfect-storm”. Multiple factors, that at least were marginally unrelated, combined to create the phenomena you observed. If you wish for further assistance in this matter, we would have to send out an observation team with measuring equipment in order to give you a more accurate interpretation of past events.

Sincerely,
Patricia Sinnat
Head Researcher – Spatial Mechanics Studies
UWCS Institute of Science

Beware children for I tell you true. Grandmother lurks in all the dark places of the world. She is the infinite maw, and is looking for anything to eat that might go unnoticed. Keep an eye on yourself, know who you are at all times. For if you forget yourself, even for a moment, Grandmother will see you and then the world itself will forget you had ever existed. She finds and eats everything forgotten or lost, and what is not forgotten or lost, she will make it so. Whole kingdoms have been eaten because someone forgot to put them on a map for the world to remember.
- Traditional Unseelie Fae bedtime warning to children.

The world we live in is really just a physical extension of the mass-consciousness. There are meanings beneath all objects that we may interpret on a personal level, but there are also meanings that the world interprets for itself through the mass-consciousness. This is especially true in instances of spontaneous object generation, when the universe is forced to give physicality to an object or concept. The mass-consciousness is responsible for the creation and designations of spontaneous objects. So, while the universe gives the object or concept matter to exist in, the mass-conscious gives it meaning and form. In the case of the “Hornet's Nest”, there can be much meaning derived from its form and presence. The form of the “Hornet's Nest” indicates a lingering threat, and a possibility of violence or area theft. We recommend that you keep a close eye on the object.
- Communication sent by Corwin Falstol, a prominent Dreamspeaker Sorcerer.

The Hornet is a sub-sub-form of the Weaver. The Weaver is triune being who can be broke into threes almost infinitely. The Hornet is a sub-form of the Patriarch, the one who brings order through action and belief. The Hornet specifically is the form that is responsible for forcing out all beings that are not like itself. If the Weaver has manifested in the form of the Hornet, beware. The Hornet means that the Weaver is determined to completely control an area and force out all others that are nearby. The Hornet is opposed to the Bumblebee that seeks to enter an area as assistance to itself and others. If you wish to fight the Weaver with the Weaver, call on the Bumblebee. If you wish to call on the Wyld, I suggest seeking the assistance of the Buzzard. The Buzzard and the Hornet have an ancient enmity between them.
- Jarred Speaks with Water, Children of Gaea Elder

Moreover, the LORD your God will send the hornet against them, until those who are left and hide themselves from you perish
-Deuteronomy 7:20

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Return of Veddartha


Reports from the south persist that Veddartha, child of Ventru himself, has returned from beyond the great veil. He travels with a 'retinue' of over 700 kindred as well as 10,000 warriors he refers to as his Lacunas.

According to reports from Enoch, Veddartha has taken residence in the city of Carthage, having successfully creating a personality cult among the caitiff and neonates. His popularity and the power of his retinue has virtually pushed out the major elders of the area. Veddartha states that he is acting as a vanguard for the other children of Caine who were embraced, and have come from, 'outside'. While information has been limited from escaping Carthage, there are rumors of some sort of 'sacrament' being administered by Veddartha. Current sources are unsure what this 'sacrament' is, but it seems to cement loyalty between Veddartha and the participant.

The Lacunas appear to be highly resilient semi-intelligent zombies that are somehow bonded to Veddartha. Lacunas are capable of basic thought and improvisation when situations change; however, they appear to need guidance if a situation changes drastically beyond their orders.

The Strange Field


The field to the north of town, the one the circus once stood upon, has been the site of numerous strange occurrences. People who have traveled through the field have claimed that time doesn't work correctly in it. Those that traveled through the field state that it felt as if days had passed trying to cross it, or mere moments that should have taken a hour. Others claim that objects taken through the field become indefinably 'different', through the object has not outwardly changed.

As of yesterday two children have disappeared in the field, having been beside their parents or friends only moments before. The sheriff has cordoned the area off until the situation has been resolved. 

 Such silence has an actual sound, the sound of disappearance.
- Suzanne  Finnamore

Five Years Later



Prosperity and a time of ease came over the town after the departure of the Midnight Circus one cool September night. Under the guidance of the Baron and his advisers, the town was able to expand its economy. The secondary docks began to be used again, while the marketplaces expanded to make room for more traveling merchants stopping in the city.

Child slavery has been completely eliminated from the economy of the city. The expansion of the House of the Setting Sun has created a thriving gambling industry, as well as expansion of narcotics production. House Dumas has changed their business model to cater to highly involved sexual experiences that last longer than the one-night-stand.

To the west, the town of Castelon had been rendered a crater soon after the departure of the circus. The next night a gigantic cement wall topped with razor wire surrounded the crater. The garou and other were-folk state that a strengthening taint lurks behind the wall, but does not spill beyond it. Only two have attempted to explore the area beyond the wall, neither returned. It has been ruled off-limits by the chief of the tribe in the north.

But things always have a way of becoming more difficult...

Pushing thru the market square
So many mothers sighing
News had just come over,
We had five years left to cry in
- David Bowie "Five Years"

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Time Marches On



Time Roll
After the conclusion of the Midnight Circus story, there will be a 5 year time roll. I will award 5 maturation points to all players to improve their characters, I will also award bonus maturation or automatic background increases to those who provide me with a written out account of what they do over the time roll. We will be following the background increasing rules outlined previously in the blog. This is also a period where if you would like to start a new character, you may and will be given all your previous character's xp and maturation points as well as the upcoming maturation points. If anyone has any questions, please let me know.

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it
- Omar Khayyam

Book Magic


Bibliomancy
Bibliomancy is the art of using books and scrolls to create magical effects. The power allows the user to unlock key passages within various works to unleash the powers within. There are currently six known works listed in the Liber De Vera found in 's tent. The books are split into three categories: The Divine Triad, Books of the Father and Mother, Tome of the Outcast. Each book is said to contain an incredible power within, and those that possess the book can easily master the world around them. Each tome is incredibly rare, only having a certain number of copies in existence. When a new copy is made of a tome, the copied version destroys itself, ensuring that only the prescribed number remains in existence. The Divine Triad only allows 3 copies of each book, the Books of the Father and Mother only allow 2, and the Tome of the outcast only adds 1.

GM Note: Those that take dots in this power will not immediately get a hold of a tome, but will be given the chance to search one out. Each book contains an incredible power, and will require much sacrifice to get a hold of. The search for a tome will be considered a story unto itself with a hard struggle, and a rich reward.