{ACRO!!} Good League of Good LIV: Sleeping with the Lights On

[Lex-Kat]

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING IN THIS THREAD!

If you're new to GLoG:

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The Good League of Good is an ACRONYM organization devoted to the redemption of evildoers and the care and support of those in need. If you are looking to smite evil, please check out HALO.

If you are new to Acro or ffrp, please come to the Acro OOC thread and introduce yourself first.

Our IC leaders:
President: Happyturtle Amakirr (player: Happyturtle)
Vice President: Daisuke Hayashi (player: Horngeek)
Treasurer: Jazirian (player: KidKris)
Chief Warden/of Security: Susan (player: Billtodamax) and Judy (player: Lex-kat)
Heads of Pastoral Care: positions open

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OOC: All players are welcome to make a character to join GLoG. The post-in-ooc-thread-first request is only so we know who is around. We aren't running auditions or anything.
IC: Your character may be refused entry to the premises or asked to leave if they cause trouble in-character.
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Membership form:

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Name:
Current Moral or Ethical Leanings (Good/Evil):
Desired Moral or Ethical Leanings (Good/Evil):
Profession:
Race:
Age:
Why do you want to join GLoG?
How can you contribute to help support this organization's goals?
Any other important information:
Preferred room assignment:

((see room list and choose))

Character room assignments:

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Location	Character	Player	Room	Notes
Main Lodge	Happy Amakirr, President	Happyturtle
	Charity Evans	Happyturtle
	Otaso	Hyozo
	Phoenix	KidKris
	Anshu	Iames
	Nimai	Iames
	Tomris Nafisim	Je dit Viola
Cabin 1	Jazirian, Khiansa	KidKris	A
	Susan, Head of Security	billtodamax	C
Cabin 2	Amadeus	Happy Days Falgorn	A
Cabin 3	Crodelus	Hyozo	A
Cabin 4	Shania	Lex-Kat	D	broken windows
Cabin 5	Coplantor	Coplantor	A	Visitors Cabin
Cabin 6	Marley	ThePhantom	A
Cabin 7	Helykaan	Je dit Viola	A
Cabin 8	Koyuki	Piggyebil	A
	Krysta	Lex-kat	B
Cabin 9	Coma Nothing	Beans	A
	Vashal	Quinsar	A
	Yamako	iElf	B
Cabin 10	Brendan, Ashna	Bushranger, Recaiden	A
Infirmary	Eko	Earl of Purple

Each cabin has rooms A-D. The main lodge has plenty of bunk space, but there are no separate rooms.

Cabin 5 is reserved for visitors who do not want to stay at the lodge. They are requested to check in at the main lodge, where any member can give them permission to stay for a few days. Longer than that, and unless they are in need, they would be requested to either join or move to their own place or one of the local inns.

Description of the new GLoG setting:

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After the original GLoG building was destroyed by an army of catpeople, the survivors took out a mortgage and purchased Phoenix Lake Campground. Facilities include the main lodge house, a bathhouse with separate male and female sections, a stable (no horses present), various picnic shelters, and a few scattered cabins. It's set in the foothills of the Acro mountains, and mainly surrounded by woods. There are many hiking trails nearby leading to mountaintop vistas, waterfalls, seacoves, and various other locations, both within this thread, and in the Outside thread. The campground is also within easy walking distance of the Taverna Generica and the city of Inside.

At the lake, there is a small dock with a little shed nearby where a few canoes and paddleboats are stored. (They probably should be inspected first before trying to put them in the water.) The swimming area has a GIANT slide and a rope swing. Because GIANT slides and rope swings are awesome. There is also a playground under the trees, set back from the lake somewhat, and a set of horseshoe pits.

Having been built on a Generic Ancient Burial Ground, Phoenix Lake Campground is haunted by various ghosts. They are generally harmless, and for the most part glad to have some company, though pranks and hijinks may occur. Ghosts, like the drones of old, can be NPC'd by anyone. They tend to speak in Gray.

Speaking of drones, there are very few remaining, all of which are the basic hospitality drones rather than the war-ready Security drones. They can still be NPC'd by anyone, but there should never be more than one per player in the area. No more drone swarming.

Surroundings:

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South, by Neon Knight:

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[Lake, Southern Shores]

Our descriptive tour starts here, because NK has jurisdiction here.

The southern shore is a gentle slope descending into the waters of the lake, sandy here and there, and perfect for waders and swimmers. There are no high banks along the water, which is normally quite pleasant. Being winter, of course, it is rather chilly. The foliage around the lake isn't prickly or harsh at all, and a free trees provide shade for those inclined to lounge nearby.

[South Meadow]

Immediately south of the central shoreline is a rather nice meadow. Although winter has robbed it of some joy and vitality, [South Meadow] will be a lovely spot for picnics when warmth returns, with soft grass, pretty blooms, and an arrangement of surrounding trees that lets in just enough wind to cool you off in the summer but blocks enough so that the windchill doesn't freeze you.

[South Forest]

As the tree line thickens, conifers and deciduous trees grow in thick clumps, making a patchy canopy overhead. Hiking trails wind through it here and there, but it is mostly overgrown; the southern woods are a more remote and neglected part of the campground.

The bare wooden limbs of the deciduous trees contrast sharply with the continued vitality and life of the firs and other conifers. The elevation gently slopes up the deeper south you go, wit forested hills rising and eventually the great peaks of the mountains forming the southern part of the valley.

North, by EleventhHour:

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[Once in a lifetime, you get a new beginning]

GLoG, was blown apart and torn down, those who visited it mourned the loss of such an extravagant building, and for the loss of a landmark they grew up with. When they heard word of it being rebuilt, from almost the ground, people came to see, and to work. The following is an excerpt from a journal of a woman who came to see the new place...

On the northern shores of the lake, 'tis easy to see why they pick such a place. To the south it one range of mountains, sandy beaches and old forgotten trails, on the north side, things are rockier. For example, even as I write this, I stand on the head of a short cliffside some six feet above the glistening blue waters, well they are frozen over with ice at the moment, glittering in the sun, but I can imagine the summer view...

To look around, turning in an eastward fasion, it's easiest to notice the grey mountain peak of the beginning of the northern range, the massive waterfall feeding the lake shining white even from here, there are the forested groves and the low growing holly bushes, some dead for the winter, others still a vibrant green as thier sort dictates. To the north, I will have to travel through the woods, to be looking upon the sights. Coming back 'round to the west, you can see the battered place of old, where a graveyard must have stood, some pitted old pillars and laystones of granite grown over with moss, and pushed aside by saplings.

Upon starting the climb up the hillsides about the mountainous locale, I noticed that where some rockslides had taken the face away from the lower mountain revealing black, midnight cracks into the roots of the world, leading who knows where, and sealed for who knows how long. Ah! I have reached a merry pinnacle, about halfway up those imposing peaks. Oh, 'tis cold, certainly, but any who dare venture up this far are surely in for a treat of wonder. Looking down across the forest, you can see the blackened trees to the west, and the breaks in the treeline where the cabins and lodges stand empty, with the little cleared roads drawing snaked pathes between them.

Up here, you can taste the frigid air, and only the lowest growing bushes are able to grow at all. Miraculously, when I stopped in a little enclave on the side of the hill, heading back down now, there were blueberries growing! In the middle of winter, no less! Unfortunately, there was a storm brewing, and I had no time to stop and wait. One thing did catch my eye though, on the way down, that somehow I couldn't see from the peak, and I have yet to drop by the main lodge itself to see, but from here I could see a tree, massive beyond reason of twisted branches and a trunk easily as large as a house, I would say it was a blue ash, but they couldn't possibly grow so tall...

Island: (by Rebonack)

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In the midst of the lake there is a small island. Getting here is a bit of a swim unless other means of transportation are available.

It's generally sandy with more than a few alder trees quite happy to take advantage of the water. Everything is powdered with a light application of snow, disturbed by only the occasional bird footprints. Isn't exactly the sort of location large animals come to.

The place is largely wooded with the occasional granite boulder sticking out of the snow, strange swirling petroglyphs etched into them. And in the middle of the island is a structure of decent size. A low, squat building of stacked stones. Looks to be a crypt of some kind.

Should one step into the barrow...

It's dark inside. And kinda wet. The walls are carved with the same odd swirling sigils that were found on several of the stones outside. In the middle of the ruin lies a huge stone table, ancient glyphs ringing the edge. The slab appears to have broken ages ago, split right down the middle. Several windows allow sunlight to filter in, causing the various stone to cast long shadows.

Or at least they do when the skylights aren't covered in snow.

Buildings:

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Main Lodge: This large building contains an industrial kitchen with a cafeteria style serving area, and an open space that was once used as the dining hall. The space is warmed by a massive fireplace. Bunk beds are lined up on one end of the hall, opposite the kitchen, and a few comfy chairs and sofas are beginning to appear around the fireplace as they are procured. The building itself is made of stone.

Bathhouse: This building is divided into the men's and women's bathhouses, with entrances at either end. It has shower stalls, a line of sinks, and toilet stalls in each. By now, the shower curtains have been replaced and the whole area has been scrubbed to cleanliness and usability.

Cabins: Each cabin has 4 rooms, each with shelves and space for three bunk beds. The ones nearest to the lodge have been cleaned out and are habitable, though they lack furniture and any source of heat.

Infirmary:

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The outside of the infirmary looks just like all the rest of the buildings. Nothing distinguishes it at all.

But inside, everything is white, with silver highlighting. Even though it doesn't seem possible, when looking from outside, sunlight filters inside. Giving the place a warm feeling with natural light.

A soft, soothing music filters through the whole building and words can barely be heard saying words of healing and comfort, like: "You are going to be okay." "We'll take care of you." "You are dear to us." and so on.

Each room is walled off for a limited amount of privacy, because the pixies know that humans seem to need this. Strange. But it is limited. There are no doors.

Kinda looks like this:
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|___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___|
|__/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/|
|__________________________________---|
|_\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\_|
|__\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\___\|


Except the angles are more severe, so that people on the other side of the hall can't see into anyone's room. Only someone intentionally looking in, can see you.

Ghosts:

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Ghost	Player	Notes
Teenage Prankster	Hyozo	Seems to enjoy tormenting Charity
Bloody gentleman	Hyozo
Ironbeard	Happyturtle	A dwarven gentleman rake
Lady Anastasia Miranda Ophelia Stuart	Happyturtle	former royal courtesan
Nurse Piper	NPC	Former camp nurse, thinks of the GLoG infirmary as her domain
Lady Phoenix	ThePhantom	the lady in the faded red dress
Vidalia	Lex-kat	Former member of old GLoG
Heather	Happyturtle	Drowned teenage girl
Jase	Happyturtle	teenage boy

Attention villains:

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Conflict is great! It's the heart of any story, and there isn't much to roleplay without it. However, as a player to player courtesy, please check in with the players who are active at any given time before launching an attack. Not everyone wants to roleplay combat scenes, and sometimes there are other things going on that players don't want to interrupt for a random fight. Either a PM/IM to players, a short post in thread to say ((Mind if I introduce a villain here?)) or a longer post in the OOC thread if it's a larger plot is appreciated.

Also, please don't plan any villainy that will result in destroying the base or having the same effect (poisoning the lake, burning down the forest, etc.)

Base Defences:

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So Khiansa goes around the grounds, casting alarm spells around the surrounding woods, and wards against the weaker classes of undead, devil or demon (eg. Those least likely to be PCs ), weak wards to limit the strength of destructive magic, and other such weak fields of protection, in order to make things a bit safer in general, before he can eventually go back over and make stronger, more selective wards.
After setting up the wards, he'll start the considerably harder work of magically fortifying the buildings themselves, especially the lodge, weaving spells of protection and strength in between and through the building materials, so that they may better withstand attack.

NB: As part of a continuing effort to move away from DnD and become more freeform, there is no longer any inbuilt organizational capability of 'alignment detection'. Individual PCs may or may not have this ability.

Reference images:

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Main lodge:

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GIANT slide:

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The lake:

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***When this thread reaches 50 pages, anyone can make a new GLoG thread, which grants them the right to choose the title and (optional) theme song. Please be willing to keep the cabin list updated, and check that the link to the Acro OOC thread is current. If you anticipate being away from the forums much during the lifetime of the thread (each thread usually lasts a few weeks) then please let someone else do it.***

[Lex-Kat]

Originally Posted by Boo

Nothing happens when she touches the feather, and Shania is able to carry it/keep it wherever she likes.

Shania goes to sleep in her room.

It's been a long day.

[Lord Iames Osari]

Originally Posted by The Bushranger

"Having a fight at a party is no fun!" Jamie declares, before, spotting an oak tree with a low-hanging branch near the lake, running over to it and hopping up onto the branch!

"Yeah!" Nimai hops up after her. "Have you seen Holly or Abigail?"

[McBish]

Sophia, a young women of about 16 walks around the camp ground looking around.

[Lex-Kat]

An onion will begin following Sophia around. It tries hard not to be noticed.

[McBish]

For awhile Sophia doesn't notice it, then she glances back and smiles a bit. A onion, following her. Oh that is just silly.

[Lex-Kat]

The onion, seeing her glance back, tries to hide behind some tall grass.

[McBish]

Sophia sits down looking at the long grass the onion went and hid behind. Hey there little guy it's OK you don't need to hide.

[Lex-Kat]

The onion rolls out a little. He seems nervous. You... you won't eat me?

[McBish]

Of course not. Never been a big fan of vegetables, and I would never eat anything that can talk. I'm Sophia. She says smiling at the onion.

[Lex-Kat]

I'm... The Onion. If it could smile, it would. My mistress sent me to spy on you. What are you doing here? It rolls closer to Sophia.

[McBish]

I heard about a place that had a mission to help people. I figured I could come and check it out. Who is your mistress, does she live around here?

She says starting to reach out to pet the onion.

[Lex-Kat]

The onion flinches away from the hand, still not 100% sure of her motives. Vidalia. She lives here in GLoG. But she doesn't want to be seen by those she's watching.

The onion rolls back, deciding to chance the pet. She wonders, do you wish to join GLoG? What can you do, other than pet onions?

[McBish]

Sophia will let it take it's time to get comfortable with getting petted, just gently rubbing and scratching, making sure not to tear off any skin.

I see, well I am sort of interested in joining. And I am a pretty good fighter, and a decent musician. Plus I do like helping people when I can.

[Lex-Kat]

Well, let me show you around then. The onion, rolls past Sophia. First thing you may have noticed was the watchtower, built for us by HALO. A vine springs out of the onion, somehow staying stationary even as it rolls.

And over here are the cabins. You can choose to either take a room in one of the smaller ones, or the Main Lodge. Another vine points toward the Main Lodge.

[McBish]

Very nice. You guys have a nice little rustic thing going on here. She says looking around. She seems to be enjoying the tour from an onion.

[Lex-Kat]

Yeah. It's not as good as our previous home. There was a magical training arena below. The infirmary was second to none, or so I hear. But this place is nice.

They begin to pass the only white building. That is the new infirmary. Built by the Amazonian Pixies as a gift. I've heard rumors that it is imbued with magical healing properties. The onion whispers conspiratorially.

[McBish]

I see, what happened to the old place. She says sounding interested in the history of this place.

[Lex-Kat]

It was destroyed during the invasion of catpeople. And then, when the catpeople were cleared out, It was over-run by some spacebugs.

The Onion rolls on. And over here is Lake Phoenix. Note the Giant Slide and Rope Swing. Also, there are ghosts that seem attracted to this place. Most of them seem to be teens. And I haven't seen any malicious ones yet.

And back here are the shower rooms. One for each gender. We do have children running about also. So if you plan any curtain pulling, do it someplace private, please.

Halfway through this last paragraph, Sophia may note that the voice becomes more feminine. The Onion begins to shift into a beautiful woman with long black hair, and bright green eyes. So, what do you think? She's wearing a white halter top and jean skirt.

[McBish]

It seems very nice. And don't worry I think if I start to pull any curtains my dad will break his word and come kick the butt of whoever I did it with. So are you the onion's mistress? Sophia says smiling but blushing a bit.

[Lex-Kat]

That I am. Vidalia smiles. And it's too bad. You are such a cute young thing. Vidalia gives her a wink. So, do you have any questions? More specifics?

[McBish]

Don't think you are the first to tell me that.

Well what is it that you guys do? I mean I heard you like helping people, that is about it.

Sophia doesn't seem uncomfortable with being called cute by Vidalia.

[Lex-Kat]

Well, on occasion we hear about a village being harrassed and we send help. Or if someone comes here, looking to change their.... wicked ways, we will attempt to redeam them. Some are more successful than others.

I used to be a very bad little onion-girl. But with the help of a couple of people I loved and cared for, I changed. And now I'm here helping those who helped me.

Vidalia will begin walking toward the Main Lodge. Are you hungry? We have some good food here as well.

[McBish]

Sophia stands up and starts to follow her.

Yeah that sounds like something I would be interested in helping out with. And not just for the promise of good food.

She says chuckling a bit.

[Lex-Kat]

Vidalia smiles. The food isn't that good. Vidalia leads Sophia to the Main Lodge, and then to the kitchen. What would you like? We don't have anything gourmet.

[McBish]

Oh I just enjoy a good meal. How about some hamburger or hotdogs. She says thinking about good camp food.

[Lex-Kat]

Coming right up. Vidalia goes into the kitchen and begins to prepare some hamburgers.

A moment later, she comes back out. How do you like them?

[McBish]

Medium rare please and thank you. Sophia answers looking for a place to sit down.

[Lex-Kat]

There's benches and tables in the dining hall. There are likely other characters there. Characters whose players haven't posted since, oh I don't know, the third thread? But they are chatting among themselves, protected in a perma-deadtime that no one else can penetrate, until they pull themselves out.

With a nod, Vidalia goes back into the kitchen. Moments later, she emerges with a plate of four hamburger patties, a second plate with buns, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, green peppers, mayonnaise, relish, and pickles. No onions.

There are tendrils holding all the different condiments. Here we go. She sits down across from Sophia.

[McBish]

Sophia sits down to eat. Thank you so much, this looks great. She takes one of the hamburgers and starts to put on all sorts of fixings on it. So you've been here for a while then. Is this place fairly busy. I imagine living so close to the Nexus would provide all sorts of situations to be dealt with.