Possession Event

[lucetimods]

Who: People in Luceti
What: Spiritual possession
When: The 26th to the 1st
Where: Luceti!
Summary: Check out the previous mod post.
Rating: If it gets smutty, move it somewhere private.


Starting at midnight on the 26th, Luceti and its inhabitants will find itself the focus of the Filial spirits, usually quiet and reclusive, now stepping out to deal with one of their own.

As promised, here is some additional information to help figure out how to play around with the spirits and interacting with similarly possessed people.

First off, each spirit has a certain time or place when they are at their most powerful. Consequently, characters possessed by them will enjoy these boosts and this in itself can be a deciding factor in what would otherwise be a stalemate. Here’s a quick run down:

Sona - She’s most powerful around lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Mostly this is concentrated at the southern lake.

Kipinn - He’s most powerful in high places, like mountain tops and the roofs of community buildings.

Faeren - She’s most powerful in the farmlands alongside things that grow.

Tsinku - He’s most powerful in the village itself, where technology thrives.

Eferin - He’s most powerful in the center of the forest where his heat may cause trees to burn. In fact, the upcoming forest fire may cause some trouble if his followers get too rowdy.

Hyt - It’s most powerful during the daytime under a bright sky.

Twila - It’s most powerful during the night time.

Nala- She has no domain and is generally welcome wherever she goes.

How possessed characters will deal with other possessed characters will depend on the interactions of the spirits themselves. A useful spreadsheet sums up these relationships. Those that have a friendly attitude to one another will generally allow ‘trespassers’ into their domain, but those they are not so friendly with may cause conflict.

Finally, to elaborate on Twila-possessed characters. Those with a natural affinity for darkness are likely to be possessed first. Once they have, they can try to recruit others less-compatible candidates to ‘join the cause’. Their goal is numbers. The more who are working with Twila, the better. Once they do, they’ll be inclined to act in their own self interest and if necessary, deal with others who try to get in their way. In the long term, the spirit Twila wants to stay this way, bonded to the Lucetians as hybrids, that way it cannot be imprisoned again. Think of it as pure survival instinct of an animal that’s spent way too long in a cage.

All isn’t lost. The other spirits may not be able to cage it again, but they won’t accept Twila reacting in this manner. Though it’s hard to tell what their beef with Twila is, they have an instinctive familiarity with the dark spirit and seem to act as its jail keepers.

They have the power to free people from Twila, but given their poor communication skills, figuring that out might just be a challenge. After all, the spirits can only communicate in shades of feeling and intentions, but not actually verbalize directions or marching orders. However, there will be a Malnosso post mid-event that will give everyone, possessed or otherwise, the info they need to turn things around.

Comments

[teenwonder]

Yeah, what's weird about that? I used to be happy like this all the time! It's way more fun.

[He carelessly grabs at her wrist, pulling her close.] I'll have you know I'm an excellent flier.

[noitatnacni]

No kidding! [Zatanna's already having a good time, and they've only been talking for a few minutes.

And then there's another surprise. Zatanna looks shocked for a moment when she's pulled close, but that quickly fades into a grin.]

Yeah? Then prove it.

[teenwonder]

Does the lady have anything in particular she'd like to see? I take requests.

[noitatnacni]

How generous. [Yeah, Zatanna's definitely liking this a lot better than the first time they met.]

I want your best moves, Boy Wonder. The lady wants to be impressed.

[teenwonder]

Then I hope I don't disappoint.

[And then he's off, speeding away to perform for his new audience. There's a natural showmanship in his flight, the subtle twists and turns of someone who knows how to show off the green of his wings and the contrast created with the yellow in his cape. There might also be some "WOO"ing as he flits around as well. It's crazy fun to be working without a net.]

[noitatnacni]

[Okay, so this is definitely cool. Zatanna hovers in her front row seat, smile bright as Robin shows off. It's not just about how good his moves are, either. It's seeing him actually having fun, something she pretty much decided was impossible after they spoke before.

And yeah, it's probably because of the wings, but she's definitely not complaining.

She's also not going to be sitting still for very long. Yeah, what he's doing just looks like too much fun. So Zatanna will fly over to join him, laughing as she goes. She doesn't have his acrobatic skill, but she's got a thing for showmanship. Maybe it'll make up some ground.]

[teenwonder]

[It's obvious that she's not as skilled as she flies, but that shouldn't have to stop her from enjoying the ride. He'll offer his hand to her when she's close enough. If she wants to learn to take it to the next level, the offer's there.]

[noitatnacni]

[There's no question; Zatanna definitely wants to learn. So she beams at Robin as she takes his hand, letting her movements fall in line with his.]

[teenwonder]

[And so he guides her along more complicated flight patterns than she was using before. The turns are tighter, the danger heightened, but his guidance is always there to ensure she makes it through without a scratch.

Cheating death is awesome.]

[noitatnacni]

[Funny thing; it's a lot easier to go along with it now that he's acting that way. Sure, part of it's letting go, but a lot of it? Is just how much more right it seems to have him acting this way. And Zatanna trusts him not to let her be hurt.

So she laughs right along with him, following his lead, cutting those same tight corners and racing next to him.

Safe to say, the lady's impressed.]

[teenwonder]

[In time, he brings her down to a rooftop to rest. He's been pushing her fairly hard and doesn't want to overwhelm her all at once.]

You've been doing great, Zatanna. Like a natural.

[noitatnacni]

[She's a bit breathless by the time her feet touch the surface, but her enthusiasm hasn't dimmed at all. Over all, she's still whelmed.]

Thanks. But you're the incredible one here. Those moves were amazing.

I never would've guessed you had anything like that in you.

[teenwonder]

Doesn't your Robin train enough? I've been doing things like that all my life.

[He leans over the railing, staring down at the people milling around below.]

[noitatnacni]

I didn't mean the acrobatics part of it.

[Zatanna brushes her hair back as she leans against the railing next to him. It feels pretty fantastic to be up so high, and she's not at all afraid looking down.]

You were completely free out there.

[teenwonder]

There's no reason not to be. Why should we be worried?

[noitatnacni]

...Definitely has to be the wings.

[This part is murmured mostly to herself. Yeah, she knows this isn't like Robin, but that doesn't mean Zatanna's against the change.]

You said you used to be like this all the time, though. What happened?

[teenwonder]

Probably. No need to worry about it. If it's an experiment it'll be over in a week.

[He lets one of his hands rest on top of hers.]

I guess I just grew up.

[noitatnacni]

[Which he says like it's a good thing.]

Is that all it takes? [It's a sobering thought. But since that's pretty much the last thing she wants right now, Zatanna works up a grin.] Well we've still got a week, right? So s'tel ynoje ti.

[And not just the flying, although that's great. But she might kind of like how warm his hand feels on hers, too.]

[teenwonder]

Usually. I'll probably be upset I let things go. [Probably is more like definitely, but that's future-Robin's problem.]

But it'll fix itself on its own. There are more important things right here. [He gives her hand a squeeze.]

[noitatnacni]

If it helps, I can try and magic some sense into you. [Present-Robin is doing a lot to make her want to help out future-Robin.] You're pretty stubborn when you want to be, though.

[Hey, look at that. He just got her to smile a bit wider.] I'm really glad you see it that way. [She turns her hand under his so she can intertwine their fingers.] Especially since I happen to agree.

[teenwonder]

Maybe I don't feel like having sense right now.

[He turns to face her, combing hair away from her face with his free hand. In time, the combing turns to stroking, fingers working against the lovely green of her wings. It's a dumb thing to do, and he knows it's dumb, but she's wonderful and everything's so right. It can't hurt to spend a little more time here.]

[noitatnacni]

I can work with that.

[She can also turn when he does, and enjoy the way his fingers feel moving through her hair, then over her feathers. It's really nice, and good, and hey, things making sense? Completely overrated.

So she doesn't stop to think about how crazy this all is. Instead Zatanna moves a little closer, bracing her free hand on Robin's shoulder. She leans up, maybe a little nervous, but also excited as she presses her lips against his.]

1/2

[teenwonder]

[His first instinct is to grow tense, cheeks flaming red. what is this

and she's

and girls

hfdsjklghdfl;gjkljfs]

2/2

[teenwonder]

[But then instinct recedes into the spirit guiding his mood. It becomes easier to let it go and flow along with the moment. He'll even kiss her back when he thinks to do it.]

[noitatnacni]

[That's right Robin. She's a girl. And she's kissing you.

And the world isn't ending. How about that?

Zatanna's definitely got a content little grin on her face when she pulls back. And yes, maybe a little color on her cheeks, but nothing like the fire truck red Robin had been sporting. Lucky for him her eyes were closed.]