ooc: Blackout Repercussions

[neriumoleander]

Hi Everyone!

This is just a post to plot out potential repercussions between your characters and Nerium from the blackout. I'm open to anything, particularly if this calls from some use of the Magical Regulations/SCPD/Coven of Twelve as it would help move those plots forward all around :)

Or anything else at all!

For the sake of context, it is Grimhilde tradition to create utter havoc on Halloween, and the blackout is tame in comparison to most. Nerium would also not likely recognize any attempt at enforcement by authorities, should they try to assert it. 

Additionally, to answer a few inquiries, the shadow creatures that will be coming from the dark are just that - shadow creatures. Shadows come to life in illusion - from unicorns to skeletons to spirits, to whatever fantastical thing you want. They will believe they are alive and act as such, but they cannot cause harm to your character (besides scaring them, or maybe even delighting them, its your call). 

Comments

[fairywren]

Contextually, would those who've always lived in Siren Cove be pretty used to things going anywhere from awry to possibly serious-damage-caused on Halloween then, in a Devil's Night sort of way and also pretty much assume it's the Grimhildes? Might affect how Mira reacts, but also good to know in general.

(Wren otoh is naturally anti-authoritarian, not particularly into capitalism, and not attached to his cell phone, so he's just legit gonna be delighted.)

[neriumoleander]

Those who live in Siren Cove would likely have experienced curses and bewitching on Halloween by the Grimhildes (likely much more cruel spells by Nerium's grandmother). I'm going to say it only happens on random Halloweens of their choosing, to add to the chaos and unexpected nature, but they would definitely know it came from her.

And Wren can be as delighted as he wants :) Nerium isn't actually seeing this as a bad thing. To her, the town should be utterly delighted to be removed from technology and plunged into magic. And don't people want to be scared on Halloween?

[toooldforthisshit]

Clint will be seeking to prosecute Nerium to the full extent of the law, including coming to her house to arrest her, which he would have warned her of. He probably would have done the same to her family in years past.

[neriumoleander]

I had a feeling this might be the case. I'm interested how he would have pursued her family in the past, because her grandmother would not have played well with authorities. I wonder if his ability might have protected him from her wrath somehow?

Nerium a) feels like she did something delightful for the town, and b) does not recognize the town's authority, so it should make for an interesting conflict. Which is exactly what I've been hoping would happen :)

[toooldforthisshit]

I'm sure that it would have protected him from direct curses and all that sort of thing so it would make him considerably less easy to attack.

If it really is less severe than her ancestors he might try and go "light" on her. Maybe push for monetary reparations and then volunteers hours or something? Make her work at the hospital, cleaning out bedpans or something fun.