ic notes and random gab

Did everyone else receive the same pitch that I did? If so, this place must be filled to the brim with inherently sad people. Who else would accept such an invitation to leave behind everything and everyone they know? Or is it populated by hopeful individuals? I should think I fall somewhere in between. Half agony, half hope. Only Preya can say how it will all unfold.

I'm Molly Hooper, by the way.

After careful consideration, I have decided to accept your proposition to become a council member. Thank you for your confidence in me and I shall try to execute the position to the best of my abilities.

Steven Grant Rogers

[Private to council members]

[OOC notes - despite the formatting, this is sent as a network message, not a paper letter. It's visible to all council members but it's up to you if you want yours to reply or not!]

December 1848 July 20??

Dear Sirs,

I write to you with a particular request. My name is Arcturus Black and I arrived in Preya recently, through a spell which had been sent to me. It saved me from a terribly perilous situation and I shall be ever grateful for that. However, it is completely horrid awfully concerning to learn that I am now not permitted to leave. If that was the bargain that I was making, I was quite unaware of it.

My father is Licorus Black, of London, and should there be any expense incurred in returning me home, I assure you that I shall be able to meet it. Further, I give you my word of honour that I will say nothing of this place. I understand the importance of secrecy. Instead, I might tell my father that I left home without permission, to visit a friend, and while he may be furious quite irate about that, it seems preferable to the alternatives. He is the best wizard in Britain an extremely powerful wizard and if I am not returned home, I daresay he will stop at nothing to find me. I should also not like to cause any upset to my dear mother, and I cannot imagine what she will make of my disappearance.

I am given to understand that it is not within your power to send me home, but perhaps you might mention my case to those who can? There is also my education to think of, as I had been doing rather well at Quidditch in my magical studies at school and any prolonged interruption may jeopardise my future success.

Yours faithfully,
Arcturus C. Black

After some initial training, thanks to an old friend, I have found that this confounded device is quite useful. However, I do have a question or two of a very different nature. Namely, how does one procure the skills of employment if, previously, one's employment revolved around saving the world from dragons and/or theft? Asking for a friend, obviously. He has sticky little fingers.

After a short shock, and being helped to my new home, in Summerbridge, I feel I am more at ease now. Since I am new to these areas. My name is Margaret Carter.

I'm a new arrival around here, so I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone - I'm Natasha Romanoff, and at the moment, I'm residing in Summerbridge. In the meantime: a woman can only spend so many idle hours getting the lay of the land before she's itching to do something slightly more productive with her life, so to that end - what's the job situation like around here? I'm a fast learner and am fairly capable in a pretty wide-ranging variety, and I'd be very grateful to hear about any openings if you know of any interesting ones.

It has been too long since I last competed in a faire. Who will be joining us in Everdale this weekend for a bit of fun competition?

As we bid a fond farewell to my former colleagues, Loki and Micheal Bluth, we look forward to the working along side whomever is selected to as new Council members in their stead. We ought to know for certain a week from Tuesday.

( Private to Councilmen Gilmore and Arthur Pendragon )


( Private to Faora Ul )


( Private to Caroline Forbes )


( Private to Rhys )

Fabulous citizens of Preya! In celebration of the heart of summer, I am immensely pleased to announce that Gilmore's Glorious Goods will be offering fifteen percent off on a selection of our hottest summer enchantments! Lounging at the beach or by the pool and need some refreshment from the heat? Our prestidigifans are bewitched to fan you at the snap of your fingers so you can stay cool while keeping your hands free for your favorite drink, your favorite book, or your favorite someone! Work not letting up on dress code or stressed preparing for a meeting where you simply must dress to impress? No reason to suffer in a stifling suit! Put in your order today for a customized cooling enchantment in your favorite garment! Stay cool and look fabulous.

This glorious deal is only available for the next week, so make sure to come on down to Gilmore's Glorious Goods, the jewel of Circuit Circle for all your arcane needs!

[Message to Gilmore]
Alright, I really mean it this time. I have an actual request to make that involves exchanging gold or platinum or however much it's worth here. Is my discount still active? You know what, ignore that part. Here's my query.

You know those earrings Vox Machina all have? Tiberius crafted them for short range communication, so they've got a distance of 500 feet or so. They've saved our asses countless times and I know it's a bit silly since we've got this insane magic technology to actually phone each other, but do you think you would be able to extend the range a bit? Like, a lot. Well, whatever's doable. But a lot.

So, I'm all settled and fully moved in. Now for the most important part...

Anyone hiring?

[Because someone is getting used to phones, here comes that dreaded inadvertent posting. A feed of a dark haired half-elf shows, her brow furrowed as she slides her fingers across the screen. She's jostled by something off screen, and the phone tumbles out of her hands. Over the sound of plastic hitting floor, her voice rings clear:]

Shit! Shit! Shit!

[The phone comes to a stop and the black snout of something brown furred creeps across the corner of the phone. The woman's voice rings in warning:]

Trinket...

[Trinket, however, does not heed the warning, and the screen goes black with the sound of plastic jostling about for several long moments before bright light breaks through. The phone has been thrown and skids to a stop, the screen wet. From its place on the floor, it give a perfect shot of the woman crouching down and giving an incredibly large armored bear a good scratching and petting on his scruff.]

Awww, buddyyyy, I've told you. You can't just keep putting these things in your mouth. [She continues to make cooing noises at the creature while he gives her low, but happy, growls in return. He practically looks like he's smiling. Finally, she reaches for the phone and, with a very obvious grimace at the wet state of things, runs her fingers over the screen and the feed stops.]

Anyone else bored? I'm in need of a bit of a rough and tumble, and rumour has it there's monsters in the sewers of Ravenmoore!

Now, I know we're not meant to be going vigilante, but I think in a case like this, a bit of an angry mob is justified. Those monsters could come up through the loos! They could eat children, and puppies! Cut off the power supply to our traffic lights! We must put a stop to this. For the children and puppies!

Any residents of Ravenmore, Brightford, and Summerbridge are more than welcome to join me. Just grab your guns, axes, pitchforks, crossbows, and/or your weapon of choice, and we'll pick a meeting place for sundown. Just no swords! We've been specifically told that swords are the weapons of brainless yokels.

Speaking of, sorry those of you from Everdale. I've heard the lot of you are all sodding barbarians with fluff for brains, and that you use swords. As I've said, swords are a very distinct 'no no'. You'll just have to pummel each other at ye olden time tavern to get your kicks. Besides, we've got cars here. Can't have you showing up and thinking they're big metal dragons. I'm sure you all understand.

Hi. I'm Steve.

Who knows how to use a computer?

Hello? My name is Diana Prince. I have just arrived here. It is very beautiful, much more than Earth. I hope everyone here is wonderful. I'm looking forward to knowing you all.