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JUNE AFTERMATH: MAGIC LANTERN STRANGE

Who: Everyone!
What: A celebration!
When: Evening of June 21st, and well into morning
Where: Ensō, E3 and E4
Warnings: Mark as needed!

Slide the Light Off You
As promised, the evening of the 21st finds the Jormun hosting a party on Ensō's largest beachfront. Near immediately, it should be clear that they've spared absolutely no expense when it comes to showing their story-walker brethren a good time.

Of course, they may also be...showing off a little.

The stalls and comfortable seating supplied around multiple firepits appears to be a mishmash of Jormun built contraptions and items requested from the Storyteller- many may be delighted to see the variety of beach cushions and blankets, items the Jormun will be happy to let their story-walker friends take home at the end of the festivities. A veritable smorgasbord of food and drink is also readily available, from the kid-friendly options of brrshavak (a spicy drink with a taste akin to liquified chili pepper) and molkavarr (a rich chocolaty broth) to the alcoholic rakvrhak (a rich wine that tastes oddly plumlike). Do be warned, however, that the last is incredibly potent.

Large slabs of driftwood have been laid out to form impromptu tables, bristling with the Jormun's culinary expertise: fried squid, seaweed wraps, spicy pickled kelp, kebabs of roasted eel, hard-boiled snapling eggs, and so on. The vegetables and meats of the sea have been laid out for all to enjoy, so tuck in!

Throughout the evening the air will be filled with the sound of music, with multiple Jormun eager to show off their skill in instrumentation. Conch-shell horns, carved driftwood flutes, urchin-needle harps, and countless more contraptions engineered by a deep sea-dwelling people fill the air with the most peculiar but nonetheless not unpleasant sound. Most of the bands will be set up in the shallow waters, however, as their instruments are not made to be used in open air - try playing them above the surface of the water at your own risk.

Of course, there's plenty more to entertain even the most difficult of people.

You're Living the Strobe Light
Those interested in proving their strength and skill will be encouraged to enter one of the many tournaments across the shoreline. The tournaments vary, featuring such challenges as play fights with the schlacknorkcvic to prove who is the greatest warrior, timed events to see who can stay on a bucking tigershark for the longest, and even a tourney of brovonkosshk, a board game somewhat similar to chess. Don't see anything you're interested in? Make your own. If you can think it, the Jormun will happily accommodate it - impromptu challenges are the highlight of such evenings, after all, though the Jormun won't be taking any responsibility for the first poor soul that decides to usher in a drinking contest.

A small variety of walker games are also available. Jormun children are more than eager to play such games as hide-and-seek or red light, green light, while Connor Murphy will be bringing his Cards Against Humanity deck, for those ready to completely screw with the idea of a fourth wall. There's even a game of Spin the Bottle... except the bottle is being spun overhead like a mace. Being hit by said bottle requires you to do a stupidly ridiculous task, so perhaps it's best to avoid that particular adaptation...

And of course, there's the lightshow.

As mentioned previously, the main show of the evening is the show of brssticca: bursts of magical light beneath the water that will put any fireworks show to shame. The lights are safe to wade and swim through, do keep in mind that the phosphorescent algae tends to cling to the skin. And should you reach into those spiraling, fluorescent nebulae of patterns beneath the surface, some of the configurations of light may abruptly shatter like broken glass.

Additionally, skilled Jormun will be happy to assist those who care to dress up for the event with intricate applications of shellivthiss - a style of waterproof body paint that is not only bright, but luminescent. Something the Jormun may forget to mention, however, is how similar shellivthiss is to henna; should you decide to get all dolled up, except to shine bright light a diamond for weeks to come.

Lastly, those who wanted to bring their own adventures are welcome to as well! Supplying some dope roast? Bringing those sweet, sweet greens? Have some alcohol to supply? All is welcomed by the Jormun - and undoubtedly, your fellow adventurers as well.

You May Find Some Peace
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[There's a 200% chance she made that up on the spot, after finding a few choice sparkle shells with some drips of glowy paint on them. Nice.

And when they return, ESP is being the best boy, rolling over the deck of cards like the wonderful guardian he is. He's really just shuffling? Incredible. What a talented cat. She loves him so much.

And as much as it pains her to pull the cards out from under him, she does slowly, letting him keep most of the deck.]

Okay, now you can go all in and I'll give you the cards.

Alright. [Go all in, that meant to put all of his rocks in the middle. He remembered that from learning to play poker.] All in, deal the cards, Ren.

[She is gonna deal the shit out of these cards. Some for the cat, some for Shion, some for her. Cat goes first-that's law and he wants another card flipped.

Close. Looks like he's gonna win again, even with the extra human points in their favor. Her own hand is, hm, not great. She's not gonna reach that magic number, so she turns to Shion-]

You can say 'hit me' and I'll give you a card.

[But she doesn't have high hopes he'll beat ESP, the purring gambling menace in front of them.]

[Add up to 21, he has some cards that might do it? Does he have to use all his cards? What do the cards that are just pictures mean? Are they worthless?] Hit me, Ren.

[Incredible-

Shion loses. Just like that. A single flip with no explanation as to what means what and she's reaching over to gently squeeze the cat's face between her hands, whispering good boy good boy the whole while.]

ESP won again. He did it! Cats are good at this kind of thing.

They are. [How did he lose? Shion doesn't even understand? This game is complicated.] Well done ESP. Would you like another round.

[Maybe this time will make more sense.]

[It won't ever make sense and ESP gives a happy little trill, stretching his paws forward to bat at the rocks. Yeah, of course he does. He's rolling in bank right now!!

And of as long as this continues, the cat will win. Over and over, regardless of the cards or amount played. At least Ren will give him a seashell consolation prize, by the end of it.]

[ESP does win. Shion tries his best but no matter what cards he had, or how much he tried to figure out some kind of pattern or tactics it is no use. The cat wins.

He doesn't mind though, the cat is cute and Ren seems so happy. Soon Shion is out of rocks.] Well it seems like ESP is the champion.

That's right. He's a 'champion' and a good boy.

[The guy's a good sport though.]

You get second place.

Thank you Ren and ESP, that was a fun game.

June Aftermath: Magic Lantern Strange

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