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With the death of Khaos and our godlings' lives changed one last time, Mythopoeics is over. We managed just near two years and whether you have been here for the whole run or just a couple of months you have helped make this game get that far.

As we noted before, this place will remain open for freeplay. This means plots amongst yourselves and development you'd like to go for will be allowed. We ask that for freeplay you please use the !aftermath tag. We know that there are many desired or wanted characters still for your characters but, for now, we are not going to allow in new characters. Old players are free to come back with their characters as long as they give us a nudge over at the modbox. We will say something if and when we feel people can app in casually played myth characters.

We do have a strange perk for you: the characters who fell during these last couple of months can still be played! However, they can only be played as ghosts. They will also need the !ghost tag to avoid confusion. They are able to post as a minor ability in death but that's about it. And, yes, they can be exorcised or move on if you like. But once that happens, that is it. If you character also dies during freeplay, the !ghost tag will be an option to them.

Finally, we thank you all for playing here and hanging in until the end. We've gone through a number of mods, changes, have hit road bumps and more but managed to get this far. We are sorry that we couldn't push the game further but this game always had an end game planned and now was the right time for it. Feel free to talk about what happens to your characters now in the ooc if you like.

Take care everyone and if you have questions, comments or anything else, feel free to place them here.

♥

PLOT POST

This is as mandatory as the HMD (which means it's not). This is just to discuss and flesh out your characters or any plot plans you have. Maybe to get some help with those difficult characters that need to get involved more.

( Here are some things to keep in mind: )

Have fun! ♥

The activity check is now over. The list below contains the characters that have been cut because they did not pass or failed to respond. If something doesn't seem right, you have until November 5th (11:59 PM EST) to contact us about it. After that time, they will be officially stricken from the game.

As always, you may contact us here, by AIM or PM to discuss things. If they below simply want to axe their characters, they can. If anyone else would like to drop or kill off a character, you'll have that chance in the next two events or even in between.

( Cut Characters )

We are attaching on the announcement that we know a great deal of people are either very busy this month or have gone on hiatus. We mods are even trying to work as hard as we can to but because of circumstances out of our control and the expected stress of the holidays approaching, we are going to try to wrap up within this month. There will be one more event and then the final event.

After that freeplay will be put into effect for personal storyline to be pushed through. We will also allow any former players to be able to pick up characters they dropped if they feel like coming back for this freeplay. Further details will come through when the final event is over.

If you have questions, comments and the like, you know how to reach us. We thank you for hanging in there with us as we try to end properly. ♥

ACTIVITY CHECK

You have from now until NOVEMBER 3RD @ 11:59 PM (EST) to comment here with links for each of your characters with:

►one journal post or log from the month of OCTOBER

We will check them all then and should they pass, you'll be given a "CHECK" (✓) to assure you all is well. If something appears wrong, you'll be notified so that it can be adjusted.

Once the cut-list has been made, it will be posted after the AC is over. Should something appear wrong, you have forty-eight hours from when we put the post up to notify us. After that point, everyone on that cut list will be removed from the game. Any corrections that need to be done to said list should be from those who replied to the activity check itself.

IMPORTANT DETAILS;

► You may only submit journal entries from OCTOBER 1ST to the time this check was posted on NOVEMBER 1ST. You may substitute a log for your journal entry. Please see the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for more details on log submissions.
► See our rules in the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for when you miss a post. Substitution is always case-by-case and requires previous mod approval.
► Nothing from the OOC or CRACK community will count here, whether the entries are IC or not. Only in-game entries (AKA in journals and logs).
► Any posts made by your character after this post was made will not be counted in your check.
► What counts towards your check:
1.A mini-log
2.A proper log.
3.A private or not-private post that is one paragraph at least.
4.A short post that has 15 comments from your character.
5.A short post AND 15 comments from your character from that month- whether in that short post or other entries.

EXEMPTED FROM AC (aka those who let us know they'd be away):

→ Annabel: ✓
→ Joana: ✓
→ Tea: ✓
→ Zero: ✓


POST IS NOW CLOSED.

SIGN-UP POST

We have an event coming up and need you to volunteer your characters! No need to volunteer them all if you don't wish. We may not use every single one as well but we'd like to have a good selection for what is going to be happening soon.

NOTE: in fairness, we will say this will cause a great deal of stress for those who may be selected among the volunteers. So PLEASE be sure of who you are offering. Again, there will be mental, physical and emotional stress placed on them if not more. It's up to you to decide if you think your character can handle it or if you want them to have certain traumas.

If you have no one you can volunteer, that is ok! There will be something for everyone to do.

So before 2:00 PM EST on 22nd, go ahead and reply. This isn't mandatory and also keep in mind that we will not do anything incredibly vile to any character, especially if you suddenly realize that something happening is just not ok at all. Player feelings matter to us. Just remember our events depend on you being absolute OK and ready to roll with whatever happens. Again, please only volunteer if you are OK with your characters being chosen for this. You will only be allowed to know what happens once the event begins and not beforehand.

All comments are screened.


POST IS NOW CLOSED.

Hey guys!

This post here is something you'll need to know about the next event and any that follow it. From now on, if your character dies, they stay dead. There is no coming back this time. However, characters will not know this until after the upcoming event. So be sure to pick this option carefully if you want to go down this route!

PBs and that character will not be applicable or be allowed to be used again as this is a true character death.

We also want to add that applications and reserves will close at the end of the month. So if you really, really want to get someone in for these last couple of months, do it now. We are working hard on wrapping up things in a unique and helpful way. Thank you for sticking with us for as long as you have and please enjoy what is to come. ♥

PLOT POST

This is as mandatory as the HMD (which means it's not). This is just to discuss and flesh out your characters or any plot plans you have. Maybe to get some help with those difficult characters that need to get involved more.

( Here are some things to keep in mind: )

Have fun! ♥

Hey Godlings!

A few of you might remember that a while back we mods began considering a closing date for Mythopoeics. As you all know we've been running for two years, and we closing in to what we feel would be a good ending for the overall game arc we've had. We have also taken into consideration that a lot of our players are busy and activity has been declining. So with those two things in mind, we feel that it is best to go out with a bang, wrap up our storylines and end this game neatly.

Therefore we have planned this end date to be early December. Before then, there will be events to urge forward the characters to reaching an end with Khaos. The spiral downwards has already started with our current fairy event, and at the end of this event we have something planned to help guide characters forward onto the next stage of the final act of Mythopoeics.

As always, we urge you all to speak up and give us any thoughts here, and yes we do have plans for an 'epilogue' comm where players will be able to spam to their hearts content after our end.

Thank you!

Comments are screened for privacy!

The activity check is now over. The list below contains the characters that will be cut because they did not pass or failed to respond. If something doesn't seem right, you have until October 5th (11:59 PM EST) to contact us about it. After that time, they will be officially stricken from the game.

As always, you may contact us here, by AIM or PM to discuss things.

NO CUT CHARACTERS THIS TIME. ♥ Good work, everyone!

Remember that you just need ONE of the following for your monthly check:

1. A mini-log
2. A proper log.
3. A private or not-private post that is one paragraph (three to five proper sentences at least) at the very least.
4. A short post that has 15 comments from your character.
5. A short post AND 15 comments from your character from that month whether in that short post or other entries.

Thank you! We are working on this month's first event so look forward to that!

ACTIVITY CHECK

You have from now until OCTOBER 3RD @ 11:59 PM (EST) to comment here with links for each of your characters with:

►one journal post or log from the month of SEPTEMBER

We will check them all then and should they pass, you'll be given a "CHECK" (✓) to assure you all is well. If something appears wrong, you'll be notified so that it can be adjusted.

Once the cut-list has been made, it will be posted after the AC is over. Should something appear wrong, you have forty-eight hours from when we put the post up to notify us. After that point, everyone on that cut list will be removed from the game. Any corrections that need to be done to said list should be from those who replied to the activity check itself.

IMPORTANT DETAILS;

► You may only submit journal entries from SEPTEMBER 1ST to the time this check was posted on OCTOBER 1ST. You may substitute a log for your journal entry. Please see the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for more details on log submissions.
► See our rules in the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for when you miss a post. Substitution is always case-by-case and requires previous mod approval.
► Nothing from the OOC or CRACK community will count here, whether the entries are IC or not. Only in-game entries (AKA in journals and logs).
► Any posts made by your character after this post was made will not be counted in your check.
► What counts towards your check:
1.A mini-log
2.A proper log.
3.A private or not-private post that is one paragraph at least.
4.A short post that has 15 comments from your character.
5.A short post AND 15 comments from your character from that month- whether in that short post or other entries.

EXEMPTED FROM AC:

→ Nye: ✓
→ Zero: ✓

THIS POST IS NOW CLOSED.

Hey godlings!

As the month approaches the end, we just want to let you know we are going to get back on track with events! We wanted to give folks a chance to adjust this month after Zurvan, to work out any details necessary and feel more comfortable. But October will be featuring two events, one earlier in the month and the other later. We think you'll find both to be very interesting and expect the second to be up there with things getting extra baffling and dangerous.

Khaos, who has been strangely silent, will return again in October as well. This will begin to push our game plot forward once more. Kala and the somewhat disenchanted but stuck Chiconahuiehecatl will also show up, of course.

Finally, we wish to remind all of our recent changes which can be read about again here. The activity check will go on as planned on October 1st.

We welcome all questions, suggestions and comments, dear players. Thank you for reading!

PLOT POST

This is as mandatory as the HMD (which means it's not). This is just to discuss and flesh out your characters or any plot plans you have. Maybe to get some help with those difficult characters that need to get involved more.

( Here are some things to keep in mind: )

Have fun! ♥

PLOT POST

Self-explanatory. This is just to discuss and flesh out your characters or any plot plans you have. Maybe to get some help with those difficult characters that need to get involved more.

( Here are some things to keep in mind: )

Have fun! ♥

Howdy folks!

With no more Zurvan we are going to bring in a few changes to the overall structure of the game. This is hopefully, to provide more playing times for all, more plotting goodness and such. So here:

First: Activity Check; Will change to one post per month. We do, however, expect the posts to be more substantial than one or two sentences please! See here for more. Also note that character application slots are open now all the time, so you're free to request whenever (begin, middle, end of the month) up to a total of three. There is one catch however: should you want to increase your character roster, your activity should be more than the one post/thread requirement. ie. If Tea wants an extra slot or two, she'd have to make sure most her characters have at least one post and ten comments at the time of her request. This will only apply next month and onward as we currently have given everyone (current or new) five slots so enjoy ♥

Second: Players who have more than two characters are also now exempt from character samples. We have discussed this and feel that you guys have done a wonderful job with your kidlets, as such we trust you. Should you want to do samples regardless, you're more than welcome to, but a lack of samples does not count against your application. However, should we be on the fence about your character we mods may request samples in order to make a final decision. This applies as of right now.

Third: Plot posts will now be done twice a month, once at the beginning, and the second towards the middle of the month.

As always, any thoughts are welcome, and can be directed here, to our email or our modbox.

Thank you lovelies!

Slightly belated but this is your official post to say that Zurvan has finally ended. See here for many details but in short:

→ The living will wake where they want in NYC.
→ They will remember all as they have since the 20th.
→ The deceased will return any time during this month, that is up to the player.
→ A strange mix of Zurvan and the real world has occurred.
→ Of course, no more use of the !zurvan tag. Just remember to keep tagging posts with your character!

Any questions or comments can be brought here. Happy adjusting, godlings!

Hey dearlings!

With the end of Zurvan upon us (the 31st, 11:59 PM EST), we thought we'd announce some things related to the end as well as next month and about the game overall. This will not be cut as we want to be sure no one misses it.

So let's tackle how Zurvan will be handled once people are back in NYC first:

ZURVAN END

→ People will all have their full memories of the place. As noted before, those not revealed purposefully or just unaware of themselves will be remembered by their mortal names. This should be a lot more simple than erasing memories or causing a blur. They can also wake up in NYC wherever they please. Whether in the beds of their (former) spouses or in stranger places.

→ We also thought to offer an option of what are calling transfer. It's the player's choice to take something back from Zurvan, like Pheme returning with her uncle's dog tags or Fuujin returning with his kimonos. This applies to the children or other family as well. How this might work depends on the players and we'll try to explain this as best we can:

• Siblings and children that are taken back with the godlings could be same relations as they were in Zurvan or find themselves in the position of being close relations somehow. Keep in mind that if there is more than one player involved that all players involved should agree on this. For example: Bastet who is mother to Amina as we understand, could return to be a single mother in NYC to her daughter (whose age could be fixed to suit the NYC life) or an elder sister to a younger sister named Amina. That player would have to modify things as she sees fit.
• Pregnancies, the few that we have, can also be transferred over. Keep in mind that if there is more than one player involved that both players involved should agree on this. However, the length of the pregnancy can shirt from eight months to two months if that suits someone. For example: Pasithea, who we understand to be rather hugely pregnant right now, could return with Hypnos' child while only at three weeks along. Or she could be minutes from giving birth. That player can modify it as she sees fit.

Overall, this is to show that the Zurvan world, while cruel and disruptive, has started to tangle itself in reality. Histories are being modified in the real world and these new beings or to-be new beings are involved as if they always had been there. It's getting chaotic, if you will. No one is under any pressure to do any of this. We simply thought it would be a fun option to jumble up some lives and introduce more elements of chaos.

→ Other chaotic elements will include:

• The sudden inclusion of places and names from both Zurvans in the real world. This is up to the players and depends on the roles they had in both Zurvans. For example: Galahad, who has always had a family business and was Czar of Iriy, would be head of Iriy Corporation in NYC. Heimdall, who had been king of Glastheim, might find his practice is named after that location and so forth. Percival, who had been part of the Niflheimian army, could be part of an organization against the Iriy Corporation.

• Some characters may even find that what they had been good at in Zurvan (aka that particular skill set) has taken over whatever they were good at in NYC. For example: Polyxena was a war nurse in Zurvan and a psychiatrist in NYC. However, she now remembers more about being a nurse than a psychiatrist. Or she may remember both. She can also not be affected at all by this. In the end, just be realistic and reasonable with their skill. Don't overdo it and remember no one is flawless.

→ The dead returning will be a gradual thing. We leave it up the players to decide when they want to bring back their deceased characters this month but all deceased characters should be back by 11:59 PM EST on September 30th. They will all have their own burdens from death to deal with, depending on who they are and what happened to them.

NEXT MONTH

Now, in relation to September, we are offering all players up to five slots without needing to asking for them. Everyone gets them regardless of how many characters you have. No hassle, no fuss, just go for it. Please remember, however, that we still expect applications to be held up to our usual standard.

This gorgeous guideline should be considered if find yourself unsure of what we mean. In short, though, we expect characters presented to us to have reasonable weaknesses that are not redeemed or can be brushed off. The personality should be well-balanced without being a mess or lack flow for sake of comprehension. We like to see characters be able to connect with their myths and be well-woven to reflect a reincarnate that could be a modern-day version of that myth character in a sense. The biggest thing is that we are a myth game and should never be mistaken for an OC game.

ABOUT THE GAME

Lastly, pleased be assured that we have NOT set an ending date yet. The December suggestion was strictly that - a suggestion. This especially if people feel that they still have much they can do in this game and wish to explore more characters. As you all know we aim to give you all the best we can and nothing will ever be set in stone unless we see a reason to do so or everyone feels satisfied.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please offer them at the mod thread in this post! We definitely want to make this ending experience different and give people something to deal with once they are back in NYC. Also, please feel free to use this post as a plot post for all that has been discussed above!

AWAKE IN ZURVAN II

As of this moment, characters will begin to remember themselves. For some, it may take a full day or two (maximum being three!). Others it might be more instantly, within minutes. It's now up to them how they want to handle the crazy as well as wonder why this happened when Khaos isn't even around. To deal with the strange relationships and the power they hold - or do not hold.

Remember, whatever state they would have remembered themselves in NYC they will remember themselves now. That means this:

→ Euterpe was aware of true self in NYC as were others around her and that is how she will remember her identity in Zurvan. People around her will comfortably call her Euterpe still. Uncomplicated and very straight-forward.
→ Demeter was not aware of true self in NYC and she would not remember her identity in Zurvan but think of herself as 'Brie' still. People in Zurvan will remember her as Brie when it comes to all events that have happened in this false world. As if calling her Demeter did not happen. Call it a 'memory edit'.
→ Asmodeus was aware of his true self but hadn't revealed this to anyone. While he will remember himself in Zurvan, people around him will only recall him as they know him (Tarek).

This is the major thing: any recall will be as your character knows someone. (Sigyn as Aubrey, Naamah as Chiara, Famine as Famine, Pheme as Pheme, etc). If that doesn't make sense, please feel free to ask. Any questions can be aimed at mod thread here.

Use this post as a plot post. ♥ Create your own threads and comment around.

Hey guys!

We have been thinking some things over since our last two mod posts and have decided that due to the disruptions of August, we will break open everyone's memories of their true selves on the 19th, 11:59 PM EST. Whatever state your character knew themselves in NYC they will remember now. There will be a plot post for this as well.

Zurvan is still set to end at the end of the month and there will be an end post for that about the consequences and so forth. Any current game plots are more than free to be continue or push forward as you see fit.

This post will have screened comments in case many of you feel this isn't the way you want things to go just yet. We will definitely hear you all out on this and we encourage you to please work with us to see this unfortunate pause through.

Your mod team. ♥

This is our third update post for Zurvan. We apologize for the delay and hope this helps anyone needing a quick update on things.

This has been happening since the last post on July 17th:

→ A body mutilated by Death and Famine was found on the 17th of July. It was the body of a Ryugunese woman, suspected to be Sigyn. Though this was quickly proven wrong, the body was still to be brought back to Ryugu-jo by Morpheus.
→ Morpheus, on his way to get the body, stops by to see Merlin who had been injured by a mysterious assailant (Jubokko). They are somewhat caught by Pheme, who is swift in spreading the rumors.
→ Merlin makes an announcement that put Igraine in his place.
→ Mordred took a trip to Iriy for pleasure reasons though this will later turn into true diplomatic reasons.
→ Fighting in Babylon between Niflheim and Iriy spill into Camelot when Niflheim invades first on the 20th and Iriy is forced to follow on the 21st.
→ Marshal Daphne issues an order of indiscriminate killing of Camelotians on the 25th if they spot Niflheimian soldiers. This does not settle with Cù Sìth who disobeys on the 29th and is brought in the next day to be punished and shipped back to Niflheim. The family he saved, however, carried with them a letter from him to be given to his family as well as the government. Pheme makes an important post on the 31st followed by a vital post by Mordred in reaction to a post by Samyaza.
→ In the meantime, the Sultan of Babylon is murdered on the 31st, pushing Anubis into the Sultan's place.
→ Hearing of what the Iriyian troops have done with invading Camelot, Lilith is sent to Camelot to sort matters, arriving the 1st of August. The conclusion of this is to be sorted.
→ Lastly, Sigyn and Heimdall have been tried and executed. This has been confirmed by the parties available and occurred early this week.
→ Shi would like to note that "Ryujin will have made it clear to all Ryugunese that this story will be told in truth, not in a romantic way. That it will be told this tale to serve as a warning, in particular to the royal household so they know that they cannot act selfishly and were born to serve the people, not themselves. That is the price of nobility, he would say. For the people, death is not the punishment for a relationship with a foreigner but it's, as before, strictly frowned upon and unfavourable because it appears to weaken the bloodlines. He will also continue to not use Sigyn or Heimdall's names but, for the purpose of the warning to carry forward, will not forbid the use of those names. The remains of Heimdall will be returned to Camelot in a simple but appropriate wooden box. There would be marks on him to show that he had been restrained (around his wrists and ankles) and then killed with a single, clean slice through his neck. Sigyn will be left at the bottom of the lake she was drowned in. It was not an open execution for the public but reporters from reputable papers would have been allowed to witness and write about it. High ranks, the emperor and his family (plus concubine) would have been there."
→ The funeral for the Sultan was had. Anubis wrote to the other regions about the change in leadership, with warnings to Iriy and Niflheim about their soldiers. Ryujin and Anubis will have exchanged messages about where they still stand.

We think we have covered everything that has been put into action and decided on but please notify us if we missed a major plot matter! Anything to do with regions' problems should be listed here for people to follow along and understand. If you have any doubts on what your character would or would not know, feel free to ask. As always, neutrals are welcome to come and aggravate situations wherever they want. Please also think of these posts as plot posts if that helps. If you have something you want to do and want others to participate, comment!

Thank you for your patience and we apologize again for the immense slow. We aim to pull ourselves out ASAP and welcome suggestions as always. You may them here or in our modbox. ♥

Hey lovelies.

We know that the game has come to a sudden halt due to personal matters as well as vacations. Your mods have been struggling with both those matters as well. We also know that many of you have been uneasy with how this Zurvan was handled and for that we apologize. We are hoping when it comes to NYC, that things will resume to their normal level. We acknowledge that the past couple of months did not go as planned but hope that the continuation of the normal game plot as well as any effects from Zurvan will help in what is to come.

July and August will not be held against anyone when it comes to reserves and slots in September. As stated before, no AC is expected for this month. If you are around, please continue as much as you can with plot and so forth, especially when people return. We will try to get an update post up soon.

Last but not least, as you all know mythopoeics is a game with an overarching plot. We mods have been discussing this and have been considering December 2012 as the ending date for the game. This is to tie in with the whole 2012 themes and to go out with a nice bang. Although this isn't set, we wanted to let you guys know this in advance so things can be tied up nicely with the final plot. Though this will be the end for mythopoeics, we will likely be opening up a second musebox to serve as a freeplay sandbox if you have any desire to play out events post the closure of the game.

As usual if you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them in the mod box/email.

Always yours,
The Mytho Mods

Hey guys!

So we have been talking and we have noticed that a lot of things have been going on to slow down things with the plot or overall gameplay. Taking that into consideration, we are excusing the AC for July and August. This does not mean that we expect people to stop playing, however. This means that those on necessary hiatus can relax and those in-game don't need to feel pressured in scrambling for posts and comments when things are so slow. But we do expect our players to do their best to keep up with plots and plot posts, please.

And we want to thank everyone hanging in there with us and everything. We know we have had a couple of rough months but we are going to seriously try to work this out. And if there is ever something you need to come to us about, please do (by email or our modbox. We want to try to do what we can for our players.

Thank you. ♥ Comments, questions and more can be tossed here.

This is our second update post for Zurvan. We know that some plots are still being handled and some are in the process of being discussed so this is more of a what's happened and happening post. We apologize for the delay on this as we wanted to let the peace talk matters get sorted.

This has been happening since the last post on June 23rd:

→ Discontentment was everywhere, from Babylon worrying about what Iriy and Niflheim would do to Ryugu-jo's problems with their runaways to Camelot worrying about what to do about the peace in the world.
→ Gwynevere comes to a decision and contacts Ryujin. The two arrive a peaceful agreement, one that results in the handing of Heimdall to be handled in Ryugu-jo.
→ Morpheus is allowed to stay in Camelot to handle the search operations.
→ Osiris is still in Niflheim.
→ After rumours of a sighting, Ryujin contacts the Babylonian Sultan to gain his permission to enter his country. They arrive an agreement as well, limiting the number of Ryugunese men as well as aid from the Babylonians themselves.
→ Hades is sent to Babylon to handle the search.
→ Heimdall and Sigyn take on disguises.
→ A post by the Ryugunese Emperor for all the public to see, made up of explanation and warnings.
→ The plan for holding peace talks is set into motion.
→ A royal kimono falls into the hands of the Babylonian ambassador's sister.
→ Pheme hears of scandalous news involving a sighting of Heimdall in Camelot and immediately tells Merlin and Samyaza. It hits the papers the very next day.
→ News of this reaches the Emperor's ears just as he is getting ready to leave. He reaches out to both the Queen and his Admiral to handle the situation. Things are calmed and Hades remains in Babylon.
→ Peace talks go forth.
→ By the end of the peace talks, it seems Iriy and Niflheim will go ahead with the war.

We think we have covered everything but please notify us if we missed a major plot matter! Anything to do with regions' problems should be listed here for people to follow along and understand. If you have any doubts on what your character would or would not know, feel free to ask.

As always, neutrals are welcome to come and aggravate situations wherever they want. Please also think of these posts as plot posts if that helps. If you have something you want to do and want others to participate, comment!

We also want to touch on proxy situations for the players who will be absent or very busy next month:

BABYLON:
At the peace talks, Horus gives Osiris full reign.
All administrative decisions, he gives Set full reign.
CAMELOT:
At the peace talks, Gwynevere gives Tecciztecatl full reign.
All other administrative decisions, she gives Merlin full reign.
NIFLHEIM:
All administrative decisions, Medb gives Tenjin full reign.
IRIY:
With military decisions Hera might not be around for, she gives Athena full reign.
RYUGU-JO:
With military decisions Hades might not be around for, he gives Hippolytus full reign.

If any character mentioned above might have a problem for that position, just please say so and we'll work it out! We thank you greatly for your patience. See you next post!

PEACE TALK OUTCOMES

We know a few of you have been very busy, that is why we hope this post will speed things up and get everyone on the same page. Region leaders, neutrals, everyone. What was the outcome of the peace talks? What did they walk away with, what are they planning now?

We will edit this to put the main points as they are discussed below. ♥

Have at it please.

The activity check is now over. The list below contains the characters that have been cut because they did not pass or failed to respond. If something doesn't seem right, you have until July 5th (11:59 PM EST) to contact us about it. After that time, they will be officially stricken from the game.

As always, you may contact us here, by AIM or PM to discuss things.

( Cut Characters )

Remember that this month you need one post plus ten comments per character. The comments can be from June and/or July.

ACTIVITY CHECK

You have from now until JULY 3RD @ 11:59 PM (EST) to comment here with links for each of your characters with:

►one journal post from the month of JUNE

We will check them all then and should they pass, you'll be given a "CHECK" (✓) to assure you all is well. If something appears wrong, you'll be notified so that it can be adjusted.

Once the cut-list has been made, it will be posted after the AC is over. Should something appear wrong, you have forty-eight hours from when we put the post up to notify us. After that point, everyone on that cut list will be removed from the game. Any corrections that need to be done to said list should be from those who replied to the activity check itself.

IMPORTANT DETAILS;

► You may only submit journal entries from JUNE 1ST to the time this check was posted on JULY 1ST. You may substitute a log for your journal entry. Please see the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for more details on log submissions.
► See our rules in the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for when you miss a post. Substitution is always case-by-case and requires previous mod approval.
► Nothing from the OOC or SPAM community will count here, whether the comments are IC or not. Only in-game comments and posts (AKA journals and logs).
► Any posts made by your character after this post was made will not be counted in your check.

EARLY PASS:

→ Odette: ✓



THIS POST IS NOW CLOSED.

Hey lovelies!

As you all know Zurvan is a time of proactive and plotting among yourselves, this is why we'd like you all to use the OOC for plots that are not one-on-one. This is for everyone's benefit so people can react, jump in, or what not. We've already nudged the rulers about this but think it might help to poke all of you as well! ♥ Of course you don't have to if you prefer not to but certainly for bigger plots it would be great and we'd really appreciate it!

We would also like to happily announce that all slots have been filled! However we do also encourage that positions are not for life. If you'd like your character knocked off a peg or what not, you're more than welcome to do so and even make a post about it here. Thanks, guys ♥!

Hey lovelies!

Just reminding you that our AC is creeping up. Remember that you only need one post for the month of June. Please make sure you get on that if you are still missing any posts for characters. ♥

That aside, we'll be doing another update post next week when more developments occur in the world of Zurvan. Comments, questions and suggestions can be aimed here or our e-mail. Thanks, guys!

This is our first update post for Zurvan. We know that some plots are still being handled and some are in the process of being discussed so this is more of a what's happened and happening post. Anything to come is not noted until full decisions are made.

→ We have Sigyn and Heimdall who are on the run from Ryugu-jo's wrath. They first went to Camelot where they were aided by Demeter, without her husband's knowledge. Public knowledge of their identities is speculated on but not known for sure. The officials involved or informed are the only ones who really know.
→ Ryujin sends Morpheus to Camelot to figure out just how Camelot will be supportive in this time. He also has Hades looking for the two.
→ Morpheus meets with Merlin a couple of times and is currently in talks with Gwynevere.
→ The results of his talks with Merlin have been handed over to Ryujin.
→ Just before this, Iriy and Niflheim are at a breaking point. War is approaching between them after the broken treaty but, again, nothing official has been thrown out. War should not be presumed but the the general busy nature of things can be commented on. Marshals and rulers must handle the announcements for war.
→ Lilith spotted the the couple in a pre-game moment, and informed Galahad and the other Iriyian officials. She was brought home before Galahad approached Ryujin.
→ Galahad approaches Ryujin for an alliance. Precious minerals, land and oil is offered. Ryujin brings this to his people and then approaches Niflheim to see if they are interested in an alliance. His final decision is unknown.
→ Ryujin is also waiting to hear from Camelot's queen before any official announcements about the runaway princess are made as well as decisions regarding Niflheim and Iriy.
→ With Babylon, of course, concerned about the two regions on either side of it and want to move across it, they are working on a plan to deal with the situation. Meanwhile, Osiris was sent to Niflheim where he has recently encountered the cousin of three rulers of Zurvan.

We think we have covered everything but please notify us if we missed a major plot matter! Anything to do with regions' problems should be listed here for people to follow along and understand. If you have any doubts on what your character would or would not know, feel free to ask.

Also, neutrals are welcome to come and aggravate situations wherever they want. Please also think of these posts as plot posts if that helps. If you have something you want to do and want others to participate, comment!

We thank you greatly for your patience. See you next post!

We apologize deeply for being behind on announcing this but our map is ready for viewing and we hope this helps! Thanks to Joana for taking the time to construct it. ♥

Yes, it is very similar to our previous map which is a hint that, while the times have clearly changed, it is still that mysterious place that exists to fool with the characters.

Questions, comments and more can be placed here. We'll have another Zurvan post again later this week as well.

Hello!

We are trying to keep things neat and tidy, and in order to do that we are going to be tossing up a weekly/bi-weekly post detailing two things:

1)What is going on behind the scenes.
2)What the neutrals would know.

Now, those in power are welcome to spread rumors/spill the beans,especially in order to get neutrals involved and what not. However, if you do so please note it down here so we can adjust next week's post accordingly in order for everyone to be on the same page. ♥

Region leaders, we know that you will be in charge of posting plot posts for the major war events. These are not going to be set in stone, and we encourage neutrals to get involved in these to push the plot/do their own personal plot within it.

Outside of these plot posts pertaining to war things, neutrals are welcome to aggravate the situation between the countries by doing certain things. However, again, do comment on these posts or make sure people are aware OOC so there can be lots of reactions! We want everyone involved and will do everything we can do, the rest is up to you guys. We trust you, now go forth and start a war. ♥

Some of you have asked, so for clarification: Zurvan days/times work just like on Earth, and yes they have the same months/weekday names we do.

On a bit of a side note, we apologize for application delays, as we've been busy setting up Zurvan. Applications and reserves are closed for now until September (except of course the ones already placed in). While we initially considered leaving them open, we feel that any new characters would find it difficult to weave into the setting and plots going on, and last thing we want is to feel anyone left out.

Thank you ♥

As we get further into things, we thought we would introduce some facts and details about the regions. Don't worry about this too much as we already have informed you of how each regions is influence by a place in our world. This is mostly for fun and some things have been mashed up a little just because we want to add in our own flavor.

We'll expand this more when we wriggle around and see what other fun things we can add in. Feel free to toss in region-appropriate suggestions or even inquiries! We know we didn't quite get everything we would have liked. Remember, no one has to perfectly fit a mold or an idea, but each region does have its own ways, beliefs and so forth.

( some facts about the regions )

Once more, Zurvan begins now.

Even if we just opened up app add-ons to be thrown in, don't hesitate to play with your Zurvan-version characters. Add-ons are mainly for new players or for reference and not having them turned in should not be an issue or even hinder.

We also would like to ask that you tag all IC posts (logs and main comm) and all OOC posts related to Zurvan with the tag !zurvan. This will keep things tidy for when things shake up again in the future. If you would also like to link here a list of your characters and their Zurvan CR, just toss the link here.

Questions, comments and more can be aimed here. ♥

In order to help everyone keep track, below here is that fantastic (we'll never get tired of saying it) list Cara made. The characters are divided by region and we'll be crossing out those who have their zurvan add-on in. If your character is missing from the list, comment below with their region and they shall be added.

If you have any questions, please direct them here; Zurvan add-ons can be found here

( click for the list, please! )

Hey guys! We are delaying the start of Zurvan by one day because we got a little delayed with tackling some things, namely this post and the add-on post. But don't worry, we are not going to postpone any further. There will be a beginning post at 11:59 PM EST on June 15th - which is tonight! So look forward to that.

Three ambassadors have filled in and we are assigning their posts now. This can be changed around in-game for plot reasons, however the rulers would like but try not to pile the ambassadors for too long in one region, please. Ambassadors can go home but often when called back or for short visits

Lilith of Iriy: stationed in Ryugu-jo
Morpheus of Ryugu-jo: stationed in Camelot
Osiris of Babylon: stationed in Niflheim

As there is no Camelot or Niflheim diplomat at this time and it is too early to place an NPC, we will say there is no Camelot or Niflheim diplomat anywhere for now.

We know a few have created tables of your character relations and such, if you want toss us the link here so we can have everyone being able to take a quick look when required. We do ask you to make sure all planning involves everyone who would be affected with it.

Region rulers, you have a lot of plot work to do, so please make sure to communicate with your other position people. Cristina and Tea brought up a good point about making sure the position people help give the neutrals some involvement, so we hope to have some developments there for everyone to jump in. We also want to take the time to remind you that Zurvan is a very proactive time, we encourage people to push for their character's goals and such!

There is an add-on post here. We'll be keeping a public list of those who have replied and those who have yet to so that people know if what they want can be found in that post.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about anything Zurvan-related, please post them here or e-mail us! ♥

We won't be adding these to the masterlist as it would be more tidy to just keep it all here and to link them from our masterlist. But please remember to do these. And remember to bounce off stuff of others who have relations and the like!

If you have ANY questions or comments, ask here, please. Mod approvals and screening will not be happening this time around. We will only reply if we absolutely need to.

<b>» Zurvan II:</b> <u>Region:</u> Babylon, Camelot, Iriy, Niflheim, Ryugu-jo <u>Position:</u> Ruler, chancellor, marshal/admiral, ambassador or OTHER (AKA soldier or civilian) <u>History:</u> Please describe your character's false life. It needs not to be too long but definitely not too short. Feel free to include who they are related to, where they hail from, etc. Also note what age your character is in this world if it differs from what they were when taken from NYC. Remember not to have your character differ greatly from who they truly are, please. Minor tweaks to the personality are acceptable.

Here is an example of what we are looking for (this is all false of course):

[subject line: Heiðrún]

» Zurvan II:
Region: Ryugu-jo
Position: Civilian
History: In NYC, she was a bar owner, her specialty being mead and her best patrons being soldiers. In Zurvan, she lives in the insular Ryugu-go, a region that prides itself on never relying on others or even marrying outsiders. But there is still a demand for alcohol and she runs what would be considered a 'jumak' in our world, a place for alcohol, food and lodging. It's popular enough with the locals traveling around the regions and some travelers. As a native of the region, she never encourages the travelers to linger too long.

This former goat is, of course, married to another Ryugu-jo native though has yet to have any children. She is related to Ma'at as a distant relation. Her age has changed from 23 to 30, which should not be too drastic for her PB.

There is no current deadline on this right now but, again, please get these done when you can! And please paste them in here. You can always delete and re-post as needed. Placing a copy in your character's journal is also helpful!

The activity check is now over. The list below contains the characters that have been cut because they did not pass or failed to respond. If something doesn't seem right, you have until June 5th (11:59 PM EST) to contact us about it. After that time, they will be officially stricken from the game.

As always, you may contact us here, by AIM or PM to discuss things.

( Cut Characters )

Remember that this month you need one post per character.

Please only apply for one position and region per character. Understand that others will be applying for this position as well. Please do not try to plot beforehand for absolute fairness and respect the decision the mods have come to. Later, you are free to discuss any arrangements with the other applicants.

If you do not get your desired position for a certain character, you are allowed to reapply with them for another open spot.

Also please remember to post one position per comment. Thank you!

<b>.the position;</b> <b>» Character:</b> <b>» Region:</b> <b>» Position desired:</b> [ruler, chancellor, general or ambassador] <b>» Why should your character have this position?:</b> [explain well and remember to read the Zurvan FAQ! also keep the following in mind: → What does your character's personality have that would make them suitable for this position? Do not change your characters personality for them to fit the position. The core personality of the character should remain despite the setting change or given position. → Take into account the background of the region you've selected and also note how this is adequate to your character. → Meeting both criteria is extremely important, characters which do not suit the region or position requirements will be declined.]

We will keep each position that is desired for open for three days from the time the first person comments here for that spot. Positions closed to be commented for here will be [bracketed & bolded]. The earliest any position can be closed could be TUESDAY, JUNE 5th. EDIT: reserves will last TWO days now that things are moving along.

We then will give each person who commented in time two days after closing to get in their application for it. That means the earliest applications for any position can be closed could be THURSDAY, June 7th. Players can turn in apps earlier than that of course. Positions that are closed for application will be stricken-through after that point and no further applications will be allowed. Extensions will not be allowed nor revisions.

Neutrals or regular soldiers of a country need not apply but these things should be noted in your future application add-on so we can note these things down. If we see a particular country filling more than others, we will have to close until things even out more (this does not apply to major positions you are applying for here - just regular members). This page will also tally which position is being applied for. When a position has been decided for, a red strike will indicate so and the position taken page will be updated.

Please remember to read this before commenting here and applying. And please do not apply two characters in the same region for sake of fairness.

BABYLON CLOSED!
→ ruler
→ chancellor
→ marshal
→ ambassador

CAMELOT CLOSED!
→ ruler
→ chancellor
→ marshal
→ ambassador

IRIY CLOSED!
→ ruler
→ chancellor
→ marshal
→ ambassador

NIFLHEIM CLOSED!
→ ruler
→ chancellor
→ marshal
→ ambassador

RYUGU-JO CLOSED!
→ ruler
→ chancellor
→ marshal
→ ambassador


<b>.the position;</b> <b>» Character:</b> <b>» Region:</b> <b>» Position desired:</b> [ruler, chancellor, marshal/admiral or ambassador]

All replies will be screened. Questions can be e-mailed or PMed to us.

By midnight EST, your characters will have returned home. The healthy, living ones anyway. Their injuries will have been patched up for the most part, any missing bits returned. They won't be spared much pain that they suffered. For example, Euterpe and Cù Sìth, both who were just barely saved, will still have pains from wounds that may not exist anymore. It will take a up to five days for them to be fully well again, longer than others who might only need one to three days.

For the deceased, they will return - in hospitals. Their reason for being there will vary and can be chosen by players. Car accidents, a fight gone badly, etc. No one in the hospital will suspect otherwise and these formerly deceased characters will be less patched up than the ones who lived. However, they can be released as soon as you think them capable or too impatient to stay though they will not fully recover until several days later (we estimate a week at least). Feel free to take this in any direction you see fitting.

Remember that dying should never be taken lightly. Naturally, depending on your character's personality and myth, they may handle it differently but that the effects of death should still be noted someway.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to ask. We hope you enjoyed this event. And now, something extra we hope you all might participate in: ( Please read )

This post will remained screened. We may not reply in detail to every comment but will answer any questions, and take any, and all suggestions under consideration. We will, of course, reply to any comments that definitely need our attention. Thank you, guys! ♥

Hey, darlings!

Hey everyone!

Just for the record, any minis you have planned for the twenty-third's battle and so forth can be posted freely now. ♥ Just keep in mind the timezone of EST for when posting battle scenes and such so that things can move along in an orderly fashion.

And don't hesitate to poke us mods when you need us! We will have announcements coming soon as well. Just quickly, though, remember this month requires one post and ten comments.

The battles have been decided with the dates.

Kala will have a post up some time today like this. Kala's post is up. In that post will be the order of the battles each day. Names of characters who have not been revealed in public will be hidden. Everyone else will be fair game.

If you have questions, comments or anything else, feel free to reply here! This is especially in the case we reveal a character by accident and need to make amends for it. You may also plot here further if you like.

This will eventually go into an IC post by the doctore (AKA Kala). But as things are not fully decided yet, it will remain here until all characters have been decided for.

PLEASE NOTE: this is your last chance to figure out battles amongst yourselves. If we find people are still undecided by the 19th, 11:59 PM EST, we will do coin flips and arrange the remaining. Please keep in mind that victories are VERY hard to obtain and also keep in mind your character's physical state (age, eating/smoking/drinking habits, how much exercise they normally get, health issues, etc versus the others), their LACK OF special abilities and whether they are really physical fighter types at all or not. And also consider bad luck, please. It happens to the best of fighters.

If among the decided battles they feel they can squeeze in a third to help accommodate some of the remaining characters and make a trio, please do so! We will not insist that the decided victors have to redecide anything as that is unfair to them. That is entirely up to the person with the victorious character if they feel they can change that. We just would like to see the strays be handled soon. ♥

Also, those who may be away and see they may have a battle a day they aren't around: we tried to work it out so that you may be around for reactions! We hope that the below is suitable. The order listed isn't necessary who goes out in the arena first, by the way.

( The Battles & Dates plus remaining characters )

Hey guys, quick news!

We've noticed that our app page seems to be rebelling against players and mods alike with a strange error about having exceeded the comment limit. For now, we can that you all use the modbox if you can't comment on the application page, please. If this continues into tomorrow, we will just recreate the app page and see if that helps the situation. ♥

That aside, please to go to our sign-up post for the upcoming event! Remember to read the note on it. We need volunteers to be in fighting condition. If you have offered anyone a little less, that is fine but remember that will have an effect on them. Be prepared for that.

Thank you~

SIGN UP POST



We have an event coming up and need you to volunteer your characters! No need to volunteer them all if you don't wish. We may not use every single one as well but we'd like to have a good selection for what is going to be happening soon.

NOTE: before volunteering anyone, please know that those volunteers MUST be healthy, of reasonable adult age and able to withstand physical exertion. They don't need to be the best of the best but the type of individual, man or woman, that can last at least a while in a confrontation that should not necessarily depend on the use of any weapons.

For example: Gabija would not be ideal but Daphne would be. Percival would ideal but Morpheus would not be. Considering your character's body-type as well as stamina and so forth. Keep in mind their strengths and weaknesses, please. What is coming up is dangerous.

If you have no one you can volunteer, that is ok! There will be something for everyone, we promise. ♥

So before 10:00 AM EST on 14th, go ahead and reply. This isn't mandatory. Also keep in mind that we will not do anything incredibly vile to any character but our events depend on you being absolute OK and ready to roll with whatever happens. Please only volunteer if you are OK with your characters being chosen. And you will only be allowed to know what happens once the event begins and not beforehand.

All replies will be screened.


POST NOW CLOSED. Thank you!

Special announcement!

We know that with two new pantheons (Chinese and Shinto) opening up very, very soon (11:59 PM EST tonight and we'll place a temporary comment on the reserve page to mark that) we wanted to do something for everyone apping or planning on it.

Due to the high interest, we'll allow everyone with seven characters or less to reserve up to four characters at a time. Those who requested at two slots can have one more (bringing them up to three). This is optional but we thought it would be nice so no one has to wait if they really would like to bring in more.

This also will be helpful when we have the planned world shift sometime next month and we know how much harder it is to introduce new characters then.

Have fun! ♥

The activity check is now over. The list below contains the characters that have been cut because they did not pass or failed to respond. If something doesn't seem right, you have until May 5th (11:59 PM EST) to contact us about it. After that time, they will be officially stricken from the game.

As always, you may contact us here, by AIM or PM to discuss things.

( Cut Characters )

Remember that this month you need one post plus ten comments per character. Comments can be from April and/or May.

Please remember to look here and respond if you have not. New players are encouraged to offer their input as well!

ACTIVITY CHECK

You have from now until MAY 3RD @ 11:59 PM (EST) to comment here with links for each of your characters with:

►one journal post from the month of APRIL

We will check them all then and should they pass, you'll be given a "CHECK" (✓) to assure you all is well. If something appears wrong, you'll be notified so that it can be adjusted.

Once the cut-list has been made, it will be posted after the AC is over. Should something appear wrong, you have forty-eight hours from when we put the post up to notify us. After that point, everyone on that cut list will be removed from the game. Any corrections that need to be done to said list should be from those who replied to the activity check itself.

IMPORTANT DETAILS;

► You may only submit journal entries from APRIL 1ST to the time this check was posted on MAY 1ST. You may substitute a log for your journal entry. Please see the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for more details on log submissions.
► See our rules in the FAQ (under GAME OOC) for when you miss a post. Substitution is always case-by-case and requires previous mod approval.
► Nothing from the OOC or SPAM community will count here, whether the comments are IC or not. Only in-game comments and posts (AKA journals and logs).
► Any posts made by your character after this post was made will not be counted in your check.

Exempted:

→ Geb
→ Loki
→ Marzanna
→ Tecciztecatl


THIS POST IS NOW CLOSED.

MAJOR NEWS BELOW. Please read.

( announcements; )

If you should have any questions and comments, they can be aimed here for now or sent to us privately. But, no matter what, PLEASE COMMENT HERE AFTER READING THIS so we know this has been understood. Comments are screened, thank you!

-The Mytho Mods