SOTG JANUARY 2024

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AC RESULTS


HAAAAAAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here are the AC results:

DROPS: NO ONE... beautiful!!

And these characters are eligible for a free small item regain! Go ahead and comment below and claim your prize, should you want it:

REGAINS: izanagis orphne laserguy beshackled whatsamada bulleting conflictresolution drugsnotclubs heir_conditioned

WHAT'S NEW?

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CALENDAR IS UPDATED HERE.

THIS MONTH IN ALDRIP

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Around the beginning of the month, characters will begin to notice the same corruption that was affecting the soil in Rumpitur seems to have made its way into Aldrip. At first, it seems only to be affecting the land where crops are grown, but over the course of a few days, it begins to affect more things, too. Chosen will notice that the monsters surrounding the town become more aggressive, their extremities blackened by this same corruption. Plants and even some building foundations seem susceptible to it, too, becoming weaker at points where this mysterious rot has seeped in.

Some characters may find themselves affected as well. What does this look like? Affected characters will find dark black streaks lacing their arms, beginning at the tips of their fingers and toes, but growing over time. This rot may weaken powers somewhat, but what it does more prominently is cause rot within their minds, making them excessively aggressive, breaking down their inhibitions, or even causing excessive sadness.

Those who took glowing rocks from the caves will notice that any corruption those rocks comes into contact with seems to subside, at least temporarily.

The aurora borealis, or something similar to it, appears above the caves at night. Some of the Aldrip natives even mention that it looks like it's beckoning people towards the caves...

Aldrip locals stand watch day and night at the paths leading to Rumpitur, and warn both Chosen and locals alike that those paths are closed for the forseeable future. In Rumpitur, Aldrip locals ensure that the Rumpiturians are not allowed out of town, out of an abundance of caution and suspicion. They attempt to turn people away unless they're really stubborn about it, and even Silco gets a cold re-welcome if he comes back after being taken to Aldrip himself...

As for holding them accountable for their actions beyond that, opinions are still split between punishment and leniency. This thread may be interesting to those who weren't involved in the original question!

As if all of this isn't enough, the weather takes a turn for the worst. It's not quite blizzard conditions, but snow showers are pretty much a constant throughout the month with ranging intensity. The snow flakes are even tainted with that blackened rot that's been taking over the ground too. Make sure you can get out of your house before the snowdrift gets too high, if you have one!

LOOKING AHEAD

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HELLO HELLO 2024!!! Things will be starting off on a slightly quieter note to wrap up the current story arc, but after that we have another exciting arc coming up!

If anyone would like to contribute to a player plot this month, or wants to take any initiative in investigating things further, drop us a line! Nothing else really new to take note of, for now!

SO MUCH LOVE,


This month marks a whole year since Expiation has been open!! We'd like to thank everyone who's kept it going and helped the modteam with their momentum and enthusiasm. As we keep going down the line, we wanna always encourage you guys to talk to us, pass along anything we can do better or what you'd like to see more of! We wouldn't be here without you!

PLOT WITH ME/INTRO MEME JANUARY 2024

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INTRO MEME

Welcome to Expiation and come on down! We're thrilled to have you here! This intro entry serves additionally as a CR meme, so you are free to use it to say hello, tell us a bit about yourself, talk about your character, and potential plans for the game.

The SOTG for January is here, with changes and where the game is going for the month. Feel free to browse around if you haven't already, and here's a handy dandy directory below so everyone can check out the info pages:

EXPIATION

ooc | network | logs | memes | mod contact
rules | taken | reserve | applications
hiatus / drop | canon updates | activity | rewards

faq | world | player plots | flora | fauna
aldrip | calendar | npc contact

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JANUARY HAPPENINGS

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JANUARY EVENT QUEST IN THE CAVES Concerned by the corruption and what it could mean in the spring if it’s left unchecked, Aldrip’s blacksmiths and miners offer their help more freely than they would if not for impending catastrophe. They offer to attach those glowing rocks to weapons, farming equipment, and other tools. They may even make cuffs, anklets, or other adornments that can keep the corruption at bay within a person’s body. So get to the caves and grab some! Once characters have these upgraded tools in hand, they’ll find that when working together, they seem to remove the corruption quickly enough that it doesn’t come back. The sky is the limit for what artisans and blacksmiths are willing to make, in this case, so please feel free to get creative when coming up with solutions. FROM THE SEA Stay around this corruption long enough and characters will notice that it seems like these wispy lines of corruption seem to lead somewhere. Those Chosen who follow the path will find themselves at the coast. This trip is not without its perils: the monsters that have been affected around town continue to be aggressive, attacking characters and, unfortunately, spreading more of this problem affliction with the slightest bite or scratch. Arriving at the coast, characters will find that the monster from November’s event is back and ready for its next meal. This close to land, it seems slightly less dangerous, but what’s more interesting is that the weapons infused with gems from the cave seem to do extra damage to it. Upon closer inspection, this creature, too, is affected by the corruption, its body streaked with it. As characters make contact using the gems, this corruption once again subsides DAMAGE CONTROL Aldrip has its own share of troubles during this time. Characters who prefer to stay close to home could find themselves charged with creating barriers to keep out octopus monsters that come closer and closer to town, seeking to take people to their giant hungry sea monster friend. With buildings and structures in danger from the rot, characters may also want to collect and use more of the gems from the cave in order to prevent further structural decay–or they might quickly need to help someone evacuate from a building too far gone and crumbling. There will also be plenty of people and crops that need healing from this corruption.aw

Player:
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Anything Else?: Anything you might want us to know? What kinds of things interest you? What's your current favourite fandom? Put it here.

Character:
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Crime: The crime your character was accused of when they arrived.

Background: A brief insight into your character's history is fine here. You can talk about their personality as well.

Abilities: Any abilities that you feel is important to note about your character. Bullet points and concise descriptions are okay.

Plans: What kinds of things do you want to do in the game? Any kind of CR you want to specifically pursue? Any special character discovery or exploration you want to do? This is the place to put all of that.

???: Questions? Comments? Memes? Put them here.

<b>Player:</b> <b>Contact:</b> <b>Anything Else?:</b> Anything you might want us to know? What kinds of things interest you? What's your current favourite fandom? Put it here. <b>Character:</b> <b>Canon:</b> <b>Canon Point:</b> <b>Crime:</b> The crime your character was accused of when they arrived. <b>Background:</b> A brief insight into your character's history is fine here. You can talk about their personality, as well. <b>Abilities:</b> Any abilities that you feel is important to note about your character. Bullet points and concise descriptions are okay. <b>Plans:</b> What kinds of things do you want to do in the game? Any kind of CR you want to specifically pursue? Any special character discovery or exploration you want to do? This is the place to put all of that. <b>???:</b> Questions? Comments? Memes? Put them here.