july mingle

[stellafortunamods]

July Mingle
Welcome to Teyvat - a vast magical world of adventure.
It's time. For the sake of its future, Liyue must face unrest and a trial from the divine.

The Rite of Descension goes horribly awry, plunging the bustling harbour city into unrest and apprehension. You, Traveler, already know of the plan - but the people don't, and a good portion of them are unable to envision a world without their god. However, there are also those in Liyue who see this as an opportunity to show mortal strength. Give them your support, and the city will realize that they can move forward into the era of humanity.

While the Liyue Qixing scramble to investigate Rex Lapis' assassination, the funerary rites still have to be prepared. For this purpose Wangsheng Funeral Parlour is seeking the help of Travelers and locals alike - ritual implements, flowers, and peripherals all have to be gathered for the ceremony, and the Lord of Geo would expect only the best materials to be used. As for who's footing the bill... well, it's a good thing that you've got divine backing this time.

For those who mingle with the Fatui, they would find out that the Snezhayan 'diplomats' have begun to make a move on Guyun Stone Forest. The islands are a place where the remains of old gods have come to rest, and they are under the order of the Cryo Archon to unseal a demon god from where it had been pinned beneath the waves. As for how... it's a closely guarded secret, but travelers would be told that it is a blessing from the Tsaritsa that allows them to do so. There's no way for you to prevent it, only to prepare for battle when the inevitable comes. Such is the rules in a chess game that pits gods against each other, and against Celestia.

What will you do?

State of the World

The majority of activities for the first two weeks of July are set in Liyue and surrounding areas to gather rare historic materials for a god's funeral. Each of the special items needed for the Rite of Parting require hard work to be obtained. Characters will also be forewarned that they will need to face the Lord of the Vortex, Osial, very soon. Forneus' intention is for humanity to triumph against the god by joining forces with the Adepti and fighting together. As for what happens to Osial - should it be defeated, Forneus will ensure that it will never rise to menace Liyue again by erasing it from existence.

The success of this operation hinges on you all. Good luck.

Please direct all questions to July's OOC post!

Comments

[crimsonpoppy]

Mhm, I suppose.

[It’s been quite a long time-- too long, even-- since she’s heard such compliments. On one hand, it’s nice buuut on the other hand, he is a human...hence, she turns to look at him again, though she’ll be keeping a watchful eye.]

Are you searching for these lilies too?

[fiddlestick]

[That...certainly is a watchful look. He doesn't think much of it. Erebonians weren't the most trusting folk in the world, so he's pretty used to getting that reaction from new folks]

Yeah. I don't know how much help I can be with everything going on, but as a musician - I figured I could at least managed to gather some flowers that like the sound of music.

[crimsonpoppy]

[She makes a small, non-committal hum. Huh, no wonder he had such a good ear.]

Well…

[Yu moves aside to make some room, though she does also try to keep her distance.]

Why don’t you give it a shot, then? You’ll probably do a lot better than me.

[It’s a mere excuse, of course. She’s not comfortable fully singing with a human, yet.]

[fiddlestick]

Haha, oh I wouldn't go that far. You were doing a good job too! But I guess I could sing something

[He'll step up to the spot that she opened for him. Clearing his throat, he'll sing a few verses from a well known song back in his world.

Which while the violin is his preferred method for his music, there's no mistaking his musical talent is one of a professional even with singing. The flowers respond well, blooming at his voice]

[crimsonpoppy]

[She closes her eyes throughout the song, taking in each note and and every beat while her mind drifts for a bit. Though she won't admit it, the melody was nice...soothing to the soul, even.

She gets a little sad once it's done, but as she opens her eyes and glances down at the flower? The corners of her lips tug into a faint, yet tiny smile.]

Not bad. If I have to say, it was excellent, even.

[She stands up, gesturing to the lily once more.]

You can have it, by the way. Don't worry about me, I don't mind looking for another one.

[fiddlestick]

[He smiles at the compliment, scratching his jaw]

Haha, thanks. It's a popular song back home.

[So not something he wrote!]

You sure? You were the one who tracked it down. How about I help you find the next one? This can be a team effort, after all.