The Darkness Arrives

[sinfulmods]

Event: The Darkness Arrives



For the last little while, things in the City have been even. Ish. The curfew provided most individuals a vexing time, particularly those who wanted to partake in the nightlife for whatever reason. But as of late, the reason for exactly why the curfew was placed became slightly more obvious.

Whether you’ve noticed or not, the fog creeping into the City every evening, growing more and more thick until the City’s streets are hard to navigate thanks to the inability to see five feet in front of you, has brought with it some nasty little creatures. Some citizens may remember the influential demons that reside in dark corners of the City. These are not them. These are demons all their own, and they’re out for blood.

It’s true that they’re a little easier to kill than the influential demons, requiring only a well-placed blow, but they’re also a lot more determined to take chunks out of people. The murder rate is up lately, and this is why.

But that isn’t the only thing the fog’s bringing in.

The smaller demons are just a precursor, a way of easing citizens into what Big Bad is coming. And there is indeed something more coming.

In the late hours of September 27 (OOC: May 5), a rather large demonic creature (think this sort of thing) will crawl out from the depths of the waters next to the City and set about casually making itself at home. The citizens whisper hushed warnings about the Darkness; its goal is the Tower, and though it’s not making true attempts to kill anyone living in the City, it certainly doesn’t seem bothered by a little death. It seems to have another purpose in mind, though what that is, no one knows.

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This is a two-part event, and players are not obligated to participate in any part of it. The first part is the smaller demon attacks, taking place from now until May 4, OOCly. The second part is the large-scale battle, wherein a handful of characters will be needed to take the attacking demon out. Anyone keen on fighting back is able to sign up and coordinate with other players to figure out what’s going to happen. There will be a log for the second half of the plot, but involvement in the first half is up to players.

This is a mod-run plot, taking place from September 24 - 28 in game, and April 24 - May 8 OOCly. There will be reminders in the State of the Game, and a log will go up for players to fight the Darkness on May 4.

FAQ

- My character is a fighter! What can I do here?
Wonderful, we love fighters! Here, at least. All you need to do is comment below and do a little plotting with your fellow Sinners. A team isn’t necessary, but it is recommended, so that everyone can do a little threading against the Darkness without it just being by oneself. Of course, if it does turn out you’re threading by yourself, let us know, and we’ll make sure you have fun too.

- Are there any limits to what my character can do against the Darkness?
Absolutely not! Any limits set upon character powers are lifted for this, though some of the more important City buildings will still be impervious to damage. Most of the City isn’t, though, so do try to be careful. Try to aim for the Darkness instead.

- Will anyone be playing the Darkness, or will it all be godmoded?
Your lovely moderators will be playing it! Please give us a bit of leeway on this, though. We’ll do our best to stay on top of the threads, but if we’re slow, it’s probably because we have something else to do.

- Will the Magistrates be involved in this at all?
They will have some hand in the fight against the Darkness, yes! It will likely be largely handwaved, but players can ask moderators for details on what would happen.

- What happens if the players haven’t defeated the Darkness by the plot’s end?
It will be assumed that they have, with a bit of help from the Magistrates. They won’t be having a massive hand in it, so it will be mostly left up to the Chosen to manage!

- What happens to all the buildings that get destroyed in the meantime, and all the citizens who died as collateral damage?
The City’s going to be a very depressing looking place for a little while, isn’t it? Don’t worry, any Chosen-owned buildings (and other named businesses) will be safe from harm by the magic of Modliness.

- I don’t really want to participate in that. What should I do?
Feel free to have your character do as they normally would! Just make sure to watch out for the districts that might get destroyed. We’ll try to keep it relatively limited.

- Which districts is the Darkness going to be in?
It will start near the docks, between Shantytown and Leisurebrook, and gradually move inwards towards the Tower. This means that it will cut near or through those districts, and the Gardens of Pleasure.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Feel free to ask us below! Additionally, please use this as a plotting post!

Comments

QUESTIONS

[sinfulmods]

Anything we haven't answered above? Ask it here!

Re: QUESTIONS

[an_openbook]

Any chance that this whole event would exacerbate/influence other dark things, or people in the City?

[thekittenqueen]

Can we get an idea about the strength of the Darkness and demons? I play a vampire with major potence (meaning strength) and I want to know how much of a fight the demons can put up.

Re: QUESTIONS

[magneticxman]

So NPC murders are up, yeah? And they look like they've been killed by something not human, correct?

Re: QUESTIONS

[magicsprice]

Since it says limits on characters have been lifted, would that mean Gold could use his transfiguration on the demons? Depending on the demonic power levels, I doubt it'd stick on the more wily/powerful ones, but it could provide some amusing fun for the muse and perhaps help others if he can turn the demons (especially the weaker ones) into less harmful critters.

[seekingcrocodile]

Both Joneses are in on this! (Anything that allows them to channel their wrathful tendencies is a good thing.) Both parts of it, but definitely the part that involves fighting off the creature.

Killian lives in the Coliseum district, so hopefully his home will be fine, but his about-to-open business is in Leisurebrook, so he'll be stepping up to defend it. He knows how to use a sword, and a gun.

Jessica has super strength and as such does not need a weapon (and probably can do more damage without one). She lives in the Coliseum district, but she'll show up to fight things somewhere else too.

[youcantfixme]

Unless something goes horribly wrong between them, I think Luke would want to keep an eye on Jessica / have her back.

[magicsprice]

Gold will be stepping up to defend the tower district since that is where Belle lives, also he has his apartment in the Coliseum district. Last but not least, he's rather fond of the Gardens of Pleasure, so he'll want to defend them. He's got his magic, and is rather capable with sword, gun and quarterstaff.

In addition, Gold is capable of healing and establishing protective barriers (though given enough of a pounding the latter can be broken).

edit due to updating, Gold will only be around during the first day and the last (when the big bad happens) and he will be most active when he returns. If anyone wants to see a P.O'd Dark One, the 27th is your chance.

[thekittenqueen]

Margaery: Margaery will be defending the shelter, as well as any citizens (pc or npc) that are on the streets. She'll be specifically ushering those that are finding themselves without homes to the shelter. This means she'll often find herself navigating through the streets at night. That's never a good thing. When the Darkness comes, she'll be showing a bit more of her warrior spirit, trying to protect those in her care.

This can only lead to good things.

Belle: Belle will be trying to research the Darkness and trying to find ways to stop its progress. She'll end up getting caught outside and cornered by a demon, as well as injured. She'll survive the event, thanks to Gold. I'm down for her to work alongside anyone or get trapped outside with someone.

Selene: Selene was made for this event. She's going to be trying to protect the city, defending the citizens and fighting back against the demons. She's a warrior, so she'll try to rally those who can fight. She might also try to organize training to help those that need to learn defense. She'd love to have some others fight at her side or the chance to rescue someone.

I'm up for anything with these three!

[queenofbooks]

Belle and Hermione should research together. They could crack the mystery fast


Steve could also help Selene with the training if you want.

[alphaophiuchi]

Dammit, Margaery.

[magneticxman]

Lorna's going to fight. She might try to organize the metas she knows, but they absolutely don't have to listen to her. She's still used to being a leader.

[prefers_magneto]

Listen, young lady, he's in charge here! :P This is going to be amaze.

[artistwithasickness]

Devi: First half: Bouncing between Ohm, her apartment, maybe Erik's apartment kicking ass because she isn't afraid of this bullshit. Open to allll kinds of fight/running/ trapped in the night somewhere scenarios.

Second half: Teaming up with Team CSPD and Co for Meta badassary.

Matthew: First half: Trapped in the night half of all of this, Matthew still has to feed, and that will take place down in the Red Light District. Once there, he'll park himself, but he's open to everything, including rescuing pretty women with his sword.

Second half: ???

Hit me up.

[prefers_magneto]

Jack 4 feeding?

He was friends with Damon Salvatore in the old city and allowed feeding now and then. He also allowed Some to feed on him. He was a grue who required human flesh to live. Diana was like a daughter to him. He covered for her needs when necessary. He's cool with the lyfe.

[a_chipped_cup]

Belle is going to get cornered by some demons and have to be taken to the hospital. Would Matt be able to help?

[queenofbooks]

Hermione: Is going to be all about the research, but I wouldn't be opposed to something happening to her though. I welcome all the plots.

Steve: is an Avenger so he will be defending and trying to keep people safe.

I would love to expand my cr in this event, so I am going to work to try and do that.

[alphaophiuchi]

All of ours should touch base after the fact, because I said so.

[theycalledmeacurse]

For the most part, Rogue will be tagging along with Kate to help heal people during the big fight! (Via borrowing Kate's power.) She's not physically up to actual fighting at this point, and that's going to really bother her.

However, if any powered fighters need some quick power backup, that's her jam. She doesn't need training to use someone's borrowed power/skills well, in fact canonically she's sometimes had better control than the original owner. Anyone she touches to borrow powers will also end up in her head, though. Dirty secrets, hidden desires, the whole shebang. Since it would be short contact, though, she wouldn't have access to memories/etc for very long. Likewise, her power borrowing lasts about a 1:60 second ratio.

[youcantfixme]

I hope Luke gets to meet with Rogue ahead of the event but even if that shouldn't happen, I'm open to her 'using' him.

[wearebothangry]

Bruce is going to be where an Avenger should be and smashing the Darkness and its demons to bits. No holds barred here just some good old Hulk smashing.

[waypastasking]

Hulk smash!

[youcantfixme]

Luke isn't usually rushing to help the average citizen but things are different for him in CoS. He'd want to keep an eye on / look out for Jessica Jones, and he was intrigued by others on arrival that I think will have him look out for them.

[alphaophiuchi]

So I dropped the ball and forgot to tag your intro. Cry.

Do you want to have ours meet at all during this? Tiny little banshee thing runs into a giant unbreakable man?

[pythianwoman]

Zoey will be all up in this. She will be battling demons and doing what she can to protect those who can't fight/innocents/injured folks. As well as researching the Darkness. Mostly fighting, probably using her gift of sight to try and do something useful.

She will ALSO be getting one hell of a vision heralding the Darkness' arrival. Tears of blood, writhing in agony, the whole nine yards. So there's that, too. People are welcome to see it, if they want.

[alphaophiuchi]

Bonus points for Lydia and Zoey connecting at some point? What with Zoey's vision and Lydia's screaming for it.

5000 years late....

[prefers_magneto]

Thanks, life.

Erik: Open for Things during small demon time. One day, though, is dedicated to tracking down some muggers with Claire. Big Bad time, he will call Devi, Wanda, Lorna, Claire and Kate for the battle and end up getting a bonus Rogue.

Jack: Jack will witness Zoey's vision, but no plans otherwise if anyone wants him for something.

Aramis: No plans at the moment, if anyone wants him for something!

Update!

[prefers_magneto]

Aramis will have a demon encounter with Draco, one with Devi and one with Narcissa.

[santa_muerte]

Ashe will be going in to help with fighting, being cursed immortal and having empathy will make him both useful and in terrible pain if people are getting hurt around him. It will both hurt him and heal him at the same time. He's around to help fight anything they can fight though.

[a_chipped_cup]

Selene and Ashe team up again? He can feed on more of her pain.

[alphaophiuchi]

Draco will largely be avoiding the drama here, save a few encounters with smaller demons. He will be opting out of fighting the Big Bad, in favour of protecting things (like his own ass). His bloodlust will come in the form of viciously defending his people.

Lydia will be putting some of her hand to hand skills to work, and will have one encounter with enough demons to realise that her scream can be weaponised with a bit of work. She will also be screaming for the beginning of the event, and helping to protect Caius' club later on. She may be more affected by this week's prominence in the form of finally wanting to prove her worth.