Game recap/Activity check - September 3 - 23, 2031
Mod note: As mentioned, apologies for the absence over the past fortnight. Ronnie and I spent a week in London, came back with fond memories and a nasty head cold, so we've both been out of action. That being said, we're back in and ready to go. This week, we have a catch up of where we are in the plot, moving ahead, and details of the upcoming wyrdstorm.
THE STORY SO FAR
While events continue to move towards a head, tensions rise in New York between humans and their Awoken cousins. Violence on both sides continues to spike, with events seeming to precipitate others. The DMS is stretched, particularly after the events of the last wyrdstorm, which took a physical and mental toll on many agents.
Alek, Caitlin and Liliana returned to Old Murphy, successful in their quest, and learned her true identity as the First Witch. They were warned that war was coming to the city, with the distinct enticement to choose a side before one is chosen for them. They were given amulets to help maintain their powers during wyrdstorms as a reward for their service, but left feeling distinctly uneasy - and feeling like they'd escaped by the skin of their teeth.
Meanwhile, at the DMS, Avery approached Locke with a problem. She'd potentially taken a life while defending herself, but now she was being leaned on to become a mole within the station. Locke, in his typical manner, decided to solve the situation by employing violence. Later on, Kieran had a visit from Morgan, seeking assistance, after Kieran had an uncomfortable meeting with Lena in a Manhattan bar. Greer, meanwhile, set herself up in one, ready to see how the night would go.
As tensions continue to brew, however, the DMS is finally ready to strike against the First Witch, and the Awoken who align themselves with her. While they think they may be eliminating a threat, however, they may be providing the first spark in the coming war.
JAMES’S PICK OF THE WEEK
Each week, I pick my favourite thread from the RP journal and award ten points to the author(s).
This week, I was particularly impressed with The last part of Downtown Dirty. All three players did an amazing job in that thread, which has become central to the story moving forward. Five points a piece to all involved.
POINTS EARNED THIS WEEK
Points will be calculated next week and this thread updated.
ACTIVITY CHECK
As it's been a while, here's the activity check. Just reply to this thread with the word next to your name. You have until next Saturday.
A - Tribeca C - Midtown Callie - FiDi Chris - Greenwich Christine - Chinatown Heather - Bronx Irish - Harlem Jasmine - Bushwick Jess - Hell's Kitchen JS - Williamsburg Key - Astoria Mandy - Long Island City Shelley - Staten Island Steph - Crown Heights Thirteen - Battery Park Willow - SoHo Yuki - Gramercy
Jill has departed the game, sadly, and Ember and Trudy have had their characters put on hold. Just message us to release them.
Also, a big congratulations to Key, who in recent weeks has become a father once again!
THE COMING STORM
The next wyrdstorm is on approach to New York, and will hit on Friday September 30.
The effects of this one will be MASS TELEPATHY. It will particularly affect Awoken, who may struggle to block out the thoughts of others. Normal humans will also be affected, but will catch the occasional strong thought or feeling, rather than directly reading somebody's mind.
The effects on technology will be minimal. Power systems will be disrupted but will still largely work. The storm is expected to last for two weeks, which will give everyone a chance to get uncomfortably familiar with other characters.