-Characters have arrived in Expiation, a seemingly idyllic fantasy world where they have been told they will be judged and sentenced for crimes they were charged with upon arrival.-Every two months, several characters are chosen for sentencing, where they’re brought to the Courthouse (formerly City Hall) and told to perform a task related to their assigned crime. Their only contact at the Courthouse is a mysterious and long-suffering man called Jerry.-Over time, characters have begun to realize that not all is as it seems in Expiation: as it turns out, the entire world is a simulation that seems to be run by an artificial intelligence. This AI claims that its purpose, and thus the purpose of Expiation, is rehabilitating the Chosen after their crimes.-In September 2024, that AI needed to be reset as a consequence of some catastrophic systems failures. So far, there has been no downside to this reset–but the AI has also been strangely absent since then.-In November 2024, a strange event overtook Aldrip and turned it into a week-long eternal night where technology ceased to work. During this time, the simulation that generates Expiation seemed to malfunction, causing a strange crack to appear in the surroundings. Through this crack, characters were able to see some sort of metal enclosure. They could reach a hand in, but little more than that. This crack has disappeared, for now. -A piece of the AI approached Fandaniel in April to bring a piece of itself to the island across from the Rumpitur town. He did it, inserting it and therefore restoring that piece back into itself. After a month and a half of a map update, new people have landed to Aldrip to investigate the Chosen there... coincidence? I think not.
Springy Boots: it's like normal boots, but with springs attached! Thanks to these, walking will soon become a thing of the past, and those pesky stairs will pose a threat no longer. Just put those bad boys on and leap to wherever you wanna go! Just, uh, try not to end up on the roof. Mastering the correct jump might take some time!GrubClub Deliveries: sometimes you crave restaurant-style food, prepared by the finest chefs… but you also don't want to leave the coziness of your room. Who you gonna call then? Why, the GrubClub, of course! A new, innovative way of delivering high quality cuisine straight to your home is taking the world by the storm (or will, as soon as they work out the kinks). The system is pretty simple: the freshly prepared meals are loaded into a catapult and launched to the coordinates of the delivery address! Fast and simple. The accuracy still leaves something to be desired, if you happen to be in the vicinity, watch out for flying rations above your head!Opposite Day: don't think Briorsea innovators are limited to engineer only, oh no! Some of the chemists have been studying the flora around Aldrip, and with juuust the right mix of ingredients, they've managed to crack the formula for a refreshing tonic that recharges a person like a brand-new set of batteries. The only downside is, it also causes some aspect of your personality to switch: if you're usually a grumpy jerk, you might find yourself in an unusually good mood. If you're a goody two-shoes, you might feel the compulsion to act a little naughty. If you're a liar, you might find yourself speaking truth for the first time in your life… you get the idea. Don't worry, the effects are temporary and won't last longer than a couple of hours! So that's not such a bad trade-off, huh?These are examples of what you might find at the fair, but we encourage the players to come up with their own inventions as well, whether created by the characters or NPCs! Go wild!
Please bring actual foodLetting two teenagers that share one single brain cell bring over food? Unfortunately, Scott and Kotone (mostly Kotone), only made baked goods for the remembrance. There’s cookies, cupcakes, and chocolate truffles lining the kitchen table, and while they all look rather tasty, there’s a notable lack of actual food. Hopefully you brought something that isn’t just sweets to share with everyone. You might be the savior of the day.Otherwise, well, at least the pastries are good.Remembrance BookOff to the side of the main lobby of the inn, there’s a hefty book resting on a table titled ‘Memories.’ Thumbing through it, you’ll notice that most of the pages are blank, but there might be a couple of names, along with brief descriptions, written there that might be familiar to some Chosen. Just of people that have long ‘disappeared’ from this place, or even just recently. Next to the book is a pen, along with a set of instructions that should make everything clear:‘Write down names of Chosen that went home. A description too. Or a good memory. Just don’t make it too stupid.’ Instant cameraOn another table are a couple of instant cameras, the kind where you take a picture and a polaroid comes out after a few seconds. Cute, right? A chance to take a picture with friends, or maybe you even just want to pull a random stranger over so that you can take a picture with them. As if to encourage the photo taking, there’s also some random objects on the table there too, like silly glasses and a few random hats to put on.Like the other station, there’s a note there:‘Don’t forget to make new memories too.’ Gift ExchangeWriting things is good, but you know what everyone likes? Presents. Whether it's something full of meaning or just something bought on a whim, a tangible reminder of those who may be missing one day in the future might be nice to have. While of course there are things to be purchased around town, Kotone's utilized her Sewing Club to put together a small area of the inn with most of the fabric, yarn, and other assorted craft materials she's been hoarding over the past two years, in case someone wants to make something with a more personal touch. Surely someone will be willing to teach you how to use the sewing machine?Another helpful note suggests:'Make something for someone you like! Or make a new friend by giving them something!'ToastNear the end of the celebration, everyone will be given a glass of alcohol (or water if the person is a little too young or just doesn’t want it), because now is the time for the toast. It’s encouraged that anyone speaks up now, whether it be talking about past Chosen or looking towards the future with new friends and goals. Maybe both! If one really wants to, they can even talk about what they plan to do to solve what’s going on.
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