End of an Era

[sinfulmods]

EVENT: END OF AN ERA

Late on the night of the 29th, the peace of 2 am is broken with a low, ominous whine that hangs in the air for moments before a thunderous crack resounds throughout the streets, shaking the city's foundation and rattling windows so violently that anything not firmly attached on the walls is vaulted off. Followed by the stomach churning high whine of steel and magic breaking, the sound held steady for what people would inaccurately call 'forever', fading out minutes later to the screaming din of jolted car alarms and sirens as first responders headed out. The night sky is marred, missing it's moon and stars but hosting something much more troubling; a fracture that crawled halfway up the barrier like a gnarled, fragmented finger. Be it from power or another light source, the fragment was emanating enough light for people to see clearly and judging by the sounds coming up from the street, the local populace was rightly concerned.

A busy, almost-panic sets into the people of the city over the next several days, some screaming about it being the end of days, some threatening to pack their things and hide, while others hotly debating how this has been allowed to happen in the first place. Over the next several weeks, surges of demons will be penetrating the City, with intent to loot and pillage. Power and City Services will get spotty and intermittent, getting worse as the attacks progress.

The Magistrates, being forced to flee their beds at the first strike, stay out on the bay and can be seen working as faint pillars of light that wavers with their efforts. Only the Empress and Temperance are left behind to tend to the citizens and answer questions.

Sinners, grab your swords and hardhats.

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Assumed Questions:

Q: What's going on?
A: The barrier around the City is getting attacked.

Q: Can the Chosen help fight the demons or repair the barrier?
A: Yes. With demon attacks all over the city, the chosen will have a pleathera of opperunity to fight, and those magically inclined can contact The Empress.

Q: How long will this last?
A: This is starting on the 29th, and will last until the City of Sin isn't just the City and the bay. This is part of the efforts to widen the setting world.

Q: Can I opt out of this?
A: You can have your character hide, yes. IC avenues for this option have already been created in game.

S: I have a question you didn't already answer.
A: Leave it in a comment below!

- This will be addressed in the coming prominence as well, as it's starting that morning.