The Freak Show OOC
people are strange when you're a stranger...
The wind that blows into town smells like fried dough and kettle corn. In a distant field, skyscrapers of bright bulbs and churning machinery light the sky while tinny music and raucous shouts fill the air around the midway. The carnival's energy is contagious, but this isn't just any carnival that's come to town. This is the Freak Show.

To most patrons of the carnival, it appears to be fairly standard despite its old school flair-- but beneath the surface, the Freak Show is full of secrets. None of its workers have wound up there by accident. Many of them have gifts that simply cannot be explained-- eerie little affinities that have been passed down their family line, whether they are aware of this fact or not. Their talents have strengthened since joining the carnival, their strange skills almost impossible to ignore. They are bruja, rootworkers, strega, sorcières. Witches.

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Sep. 4th, 2012

[info]rainbowsgirl
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[info]rainbowsgirl
[info]freakshow_ooc

Sadness incoming.

[info]rainbowsgirl
[info]freakshow_ooc
I've given it a lot of thought, and as much as I don't want to, I'm losing grasp on Riley's muse.

So I'm dropping out of the game for now. I might return later on. But when I'm forgetting a game is here? It's time to bow out.

It's been fun y'all. Feel free to keep in contact with me though. I <3 y'all.

Aug. 23rd, 2012


[info]youngcurmudgeon
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[info]youngcurmudgeon
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Placeholder Round-up!


[info]youngcurmudgeon
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Placeholders are nifty, but they also suck in the sense that other people lose track of them and then forget they need to check whether they've been updated. So! Have you recently updated a placeholder into an actual scene? Comment here.

I'll start, with this one where Jay and John share breakfast.

Aug. 11th, 2012


[info]buried
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[info]buried
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[No Subject]


[info]buried
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Hay hookers, Codie here with a fourth because I have a death wish, clearly. I bring you Bailey Creedy, a 22 year old painter from New Jersey. Bailey enjoys collecting postage stamps, studying statistical data, and painting vague flashbulb memories of his own murder. Which occurred almost a year ago. Yes, Bailey is dead-- but he won't lie down! Though he was found stabbed to death in the Passaic River, autopsied, and buried, Bailey found his way back home. He has no idea who killed him or who raised him from the dead and he's on a mission for answers. You can read some tl;dr news articles about his death and undeath here.

Bailey JUST joined the carnival, a day or so ago. He'll be helping out his childhood friend, John, with his game-- Bailey is Dunk the Punk's assistant, in charge of collecting the cash and handing out the balls for folks to play. He's just about as pleasant as his ornery BFF, so characters approaching him can expect anything from chilly indifference to condescending remarks. He hasn't told anyone about his past, so no one in the carnival knows about his murder or resurrection. I'd love to throw him into threads with mediums or anyone intuitive who might tap into the fact that he hasn't come back entirely right!

Aug. 9th, 2012

[info]breeja
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[info]breeja
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Hi!

[info]breeja
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Hello, fellow Freaks!

My name is Michelle and I bring with me Breeja Dawson, the 18 year old juggling clown!

You can read her application here, but here is a synopsis:

Breeja barely graduated from high school in New Orleans, LA at the end of May. She was fully aware that college wasn't a viable option so decided she would track down her biological father: Marcus Caravahlo! Since Marcus has no idea he has a daughter, Bree is very curious about him and what he does. She does not plan on telling him or anyone else in the immediate future.

As a new employee, Bree is going to be trying to fit in the best she can. She thrives on being considered unique, but has not thought out the fact that there aren't many 'normal' people in the Freak Show. She's been able to juggle very well since she was a small child, as she grew up with ties to acrobats in a circus (her grandparents and mother). The clown part of the act was her way of trying to fit in without being only a juggler. She's inexperienced, but hopeful! People may have noticed that she's been hanging around the carnival for the last month or so and just officially started working as of the most recent plot post, so it's very likely she knows no one by name yet.


A bit about me: I'm 27 yrs old and live in Ohio. I work full time and I'm usually online between 6pm and 10pm Mon-Tues and on the weekends it varies depending on my plans. I like to log using google docs, but e-mail or journal is fine as well! All plots are very welcome! Besides Breeja being connected to Marcus, I have nothing planned! You can catch me on aim under the sn chellealistic!

Looking forward to playing with all of you! Ta!

Aug. 2nd, 2012


[info]freakmods
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[info]freakmods
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plot post for lake george, ny


[info]freakmods
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First off, we want to let you guys know that we're thrilled with all of the amazing characters we have in our cast now! You guys are amazing and have populated our little Freak Show with some fantastically dynamic characters. So now let's see them in action! Go nuts on this plot post guys, and don't be afraid to propose comment logs on the IC community if you keep missing folks online! Though AIM/GDoc logs are preferred by some, IC community logs are totally acceptable here too!

NOW, ON TO THE PLOT. )

[info]loboferoz
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[info]loboferoz
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One more time...

[info]loboferoz
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TS again, from Teagan's intro post of last night, with a second character. This probably could have been added onto Teagan's, but he felt like he deserved his own separate post.

Meet Marcus Caravahlo, El Lobo Feroz. He would have been with this show for a couple of years now, because every circus needs a strongman/savage, right? He's run with other crews as well, since he was about 13, so lifers might know him or of him. His reputation isn't great, and he prides himself on that. He would have had a lady partner in his savage man act until very recently (he ran her off; not the first time this has happened), so currently he's working solo doing the typical "feat of strength" stunts and whatnot. While he certainly possesses abnormal strength and size, it's in no way magical. He's human, just huge.

Everything else is in the journal. Backstory and the like is always very welcome! Marcus can be a divisive or even volatile character at times, but I promise that I am not. Feel free to hit me up on aim at "TheLonelyCannibal", or email (lonelycannibal@gmail.com).
[info]gypsymagicwoman
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[No Subject]

[info]gypsymagicwoman
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I swear I am alive. Mostly. Sonofacrap. I have to work Friday until Next Saturday opening shift. That means I Crawl out of bed at 5am and fall into work by 6am. and am stuck there until 3pm. Can someone just shoot me? *whimpers* if I'm on AIM kick me? I miss RP and ya'll! Work's been evil and it's so not worth $7.25 XD

Aug. 1st, 2012


[info]a_little_acidic
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[info]a_little_acidic
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GREETINGS


[info]a_little_acidic
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Hahahahaha you let me into your game! XD

Er, I mean, Hi! I'm TS, and I've brought Teagan Mitchell to you. She's also new, as in probably just started within the last week, so feel free to not know, trust, or like her, yet. Right now she's living out of her car, and is working the Horror House ride. Which means she might be covered in fake cuts, gashes, latex appliances, and blood when you see her. All of which she's fairly adept at creating (wannabe makeup/special fx artist).

She isn't aware that she has a power, and it's not a good one. Basically, she causes blight. Pestilence in the form of a short, bitter girl (who looks much younger than she is). Anything else can be found in her information page. Never ask her to plant or pet-sit for you.

As far as her player goes, I've been rping long enough to know what a MUD is (translate: over 30). I am very often on AIM (usually more during daytime hours, PST, not so much weekends and evenings), can be found under the username "TheLonelyCannibal," and I am quite chatty. I'm not very precious with my characters, and am open to any sort of plot or storylines. That's about it! I'm also working on an app for a giant strongman character who is not new to the carnival, but I haven't ironed out all my details for him just yet. Figured I'd say hi, first.

[info]would_not_die
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[info]would_not_die
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BACK!


[info]would_not_die
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Okay, now that I'm reasonably well tanned and ridiculously well-rested from the Cypriot beaches -- not to mention having incredibly sexy tousled hair that does everything I want thanks to the powers of sunblock and salt water (just don't touch it) -- CRIS IS BACK IN THE BUILDING! This means Mort and Jay are all available again! :D

I WANT ALL THE PLOTS!

Jul. 23rd, 2012


[info]would_not_die
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[info]would_not_die
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HIATUS!


[info]would_not_die
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Hello dudes and dudettes! Cris here, announcing that I'll be working on my tan on some island in the Mediterranean Sea! I will have no internet, so I will be incommunicado. :-( This means that, until August the 2nd, Jay and Mort will be about, in the background, but will get no play.

See y'all soon! Hope to see some scenes here when I get back. ;-)

Jul. 17th, 2012

[info]gypsymagicwoman
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[info]gypsymagicwoman
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[No Subject]

[info]gypsymagicwoman
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*crawls back from the land of the dead* I AM SORRY.

*flails* if I am on AIM do kick me. I may be just sitting here going Dead from the Heat. <3 I'm mostly back now. 12 hour days should be pretty much over with. I hope.

fir all new players, do kick me on AIM to plot? I have two here for your abusement! This chick here and [info]hitomikatsuri :)

AIM at ContessaStrange

again im sorry!

- Trin

Jul. 16th, 2012

[info]malleablemocchi
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[No Subject]

[info]malleablemocchi
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Hi everyone! I'm Jesse and I shall be joining you from here on out! You can reach me on AIM at masonjarmonster, on Raptr at masonjarmonster, or by email at childofrainbows@gmail.com. :)

I'll be playing your resident contortionist, Tomohisa Chikamatsu, known more colloquially as Mocchi. I suppose the first thing you should know is that he's mute due to a head injury as a small child. He's a fairly well-tempered person and very eager to please. As such, he works really hard without much question and I imagine most people would assume he's rather simple because he can't verbally prove otherwise.

Mocchi is pretty much brand-spanking-new at the carnival, but he's from a circus family--his parents were acrobats--and he knows some of the more basic circus skills: juggling, riding a unicycle, making balloon animals. But being only a few weeks into his employment, he probably doesn't know anyone too well. So I'm very open for him to make acquaintances and friends!

Oh, and he doesn't have any abilities. All normie here.

So hit me up for plotting and stuff! I'm really friendly, I promise! :D

[info]freakmods
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plot post


[info]freakmods
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This is a (...kind of delayed!) plot post for the Thorne Head camping trip. Characters will be setting up camp in a clearing deep in Thorne Head Preserve, with dense forest surrounding it and an offshoot of the river a nearby walk through the trees. Let us know who's going! Plan scenes and plot with other players! Let's have some spooky cannibal wendigo fun over the next few days!

Jul. 14th, 2012

[info]lepidopterum
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[info]lepidopterum
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Dr. Prizrakov

[info]lepidopterum
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Hello, all! I'm Dylan and I'll be playing the part of your carnival medic (this account serves as his). My AIM profile name is aceofclams, and my gmail is dylanseanrose@gmail.com, for anyone who wants to be in touch.

My character is Dr. Mikhail Aleksandrovich Prizrakov, but don't just call him Mikhail, he'll get angry. That sort of familiarity must be won with him, and, that being said, he's an intensely private person (which will happen when you've spent the better part of your life working for the mob). He tends to only confide in his wife, Masha, who also serves as a nurse to his medical practice.

He is a quiet, severe man. Most nights he can be found listening to an old Victrola he keeps in his trailer (that doubles as a mobile infirmary): Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Bizet, sometimes Billie Holiday or Nina Simone if he finds himself so moved. On weekends, when he thinks no one is looking, he catches butterflies with a small net he's had since his childhood.

As for his ability, Prizrakov realized early on in his medical career that he's largely incapable of killing someone, though the consequences of his surgeries may have...supernatural consequences. He once removed a boy's heart, and left him a sociopath. Or, say, he'll give you an extra finger or two that work perfectly well. While the consequences of these surgeries may be unintended at times, he does have a few tricks up his sleeve that he can control, and that he may actually use, if you can pay him properly...

Anyhow, that's about it. Hope to talk to you guys soon!

Jul. 12th, 2012


[info]hellonheels_
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[No Subject]


[info]hellonheels_
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So um... hi! I'm Heather. I'm 24 years old and really tired right now because I just got off work but whatever. Hey. Sup. So anyway. I'm a cashier at W*l-M*rt and I live in a small town in Iowa which sucks big donkey balls. I live with my mum who's having surgery next week to fuse her neck and I live with my five year old autistic brother. It's... fun fucking times. Lemme tell you what. -_- I'm not really used to the present tense writing but I'ma give it my best. On to the part you care about. The characters!

Annie Boleyn (this journal) is a 25 year old queen bitch type. She's the child of two treasure hunters and was born in Cairo, Egypt (though she's not Egyptian), spending most of her life traveling. Joining the carnival just seemed natural. After her parents split, she moved to Trenton, New Jersey and went to college for dance. On that note, she's part of the burlesque troupe and has been since December last year. On stage she's known as Succubus or Demon Woman depending on the day. Does she have a power? Why yes she does. She has the talent of remote viewing - if she has a specific address, she can look into that building with her mind's eye and get details about the layout, the things inside and juicy secrets about the inhabitants.

Oh, one more thing. On the side, she's kind of a prostitute. No, seriously. Sex acts for cash, bb.

---

Second and finally is Simon Bellamy ([info]simon_b). He was born in NYC to a whore of a mother who eventually abandoned him at a homeless shelter. He went into foster care, ran away, went to another family, ran away again and ended up a waif on the streets. He spent a couple of years on the streets, usually drugged out of his skull until one winter he slipped on a patch of ice on the run and broke his brain. Now he's blind. Sort of. He's always been able to See the timelines whether in the future, past or present. Now it was worse - it was on constantly which allowed him to see the world around him, yes but it also meant he was seeing multiple timelines at once so he was never sure exactly where the chair was or what was going to happen at that moment.

His act is The Last Oracle of Delphi. A patron pays and is allowed one question for which he will give one answer, as true as he can See it (although the future is a wibbly-wobbley timey-wimey thing and can change of course). He truly is descended from the Oracles but of course has no way of knowing that. And truthfully he could give as many answers as he damn well pleases but that would ruin the mystery of the thing. He's been with the carnival since the 7th of June, 2012 so he's rather new to the group.

Personality wise, he's a more serene type and tries to be a neutral party in all things. He does have a vicious temper and drug addiction problems though. Also, he's kinda gay.

---

So now that that's done, hey hit me up on NemesisKismet for AIM and Gmail. Fuck yeah. Does anyone else REALLY wanna watch Carnivale now? I wonder if it's on Netflix.
[info]gypsymagicwoman
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[info]gypsymagicwoman
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[No Subject]

[info]gypsymagicwoman
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Wanted to apologize for random disappearances! I've gotten wrangled into 12 hour shifts which the last day or two has sucked the soul right out of me. I get home, pass out, get up go to work and pass back out. I had a short shift FINALLY yesterday and couldn't get up the energy to sit at my computer :O I have a couple more days of hell - Friday through Sunday, so hopefully on Monday i'll be back

TRIN ♥

Jul. 10th, 2012

[info]rainbowsgirl
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[info]rainbowsgirl
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/whores self out for plots

[info]rainbowsgirl
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I'm off work tomorrow, and want me some more plots.

Anyone want some plots with a rainbow addicted extrovert?

Jul. 7th, 2012


[info]nevertell
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[info]nevertell
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[No Subject]


[info]nevertell
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Hey chicklets! So I'm sailing through the ocean currently, coming to you via crazy satellite internet that is tick-ticking away at me as we speak! I'm on the boat til Friday morning, so my plan is to write up tags or whatever when I'm disconnected from the webs, and then connect briefly to post them! So I'll be slow and mostly tag at night, but I'll be around a little. ILY <3

Jul. 6th, 2012


[info]badlucksoul
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[info]badlucksoul
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i'm a hard luck child, catch the devil everywhere i go...


[info]badlucksoul
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Sorry for my slowness the past couple days folks, but I was having a mini-vacation at a hotel/casino. THIS IS RELEVANT BECAUSE I made a joke to Jill before leaving that hopefully Lucky would give me good luck in gambling, and then this happened. )

[info]innervision
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[info]innervision
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Annnd another...


[info]innervision
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Yes. Number four for Kat because why not. This woman is small enough to chew through wirings in my brain Cutter couldn't reach so I didn't really have a choice. And I would like to mention that Jill is evil. YOU EVIL ENABLER YOU.

This is Esther Prynne, which isn't her real name and if it sounds familiar, look up Hester Prynne and you'll know why she picked the name. She grew up as the youngest of four on a secluded farm and her parents were deeply religious. She broke out of this after she got pregnant and decided to run away at 22 and she has been on the road ever since - with her daughter Lillith. She just arrived in Bath and, naturally, visited the show with her daughter and got stuck at the Toy Chest because toys and a 4-year-old are a lethal mix. She was offered a job and decided to give it a shot. Her detailed info is here.

I should probably also mention that she is a telepath but doesn't have a lot of practice, so there's that. There's fun to be had with that I'm sure.

And now: PLOT.


Imagine those kitties are little balls of plot.