RESCUERS

I kept some of the healing potions aside for us. Most were donated to the larger pool, please do not lecture me, but I wanted to make sure we had some as well, just in case. Find me if you want to keep one on your person.

Oh. Ah-- Is everyone relatively all right for now?

CALEB

This is a terrible idea, but I
Caleb
Are you
I am here for

Caleb? I have been told you are here, but I do not know if you utilize this network.

(( posted early evening ))

FILTERED: REBELS AND TODAY'S ARRIVALS
So, what a day, right?

First off, food is out in the mess hall, please grab a bite to eat if you haven't yet. If you haven't been shown to a room let me know and I'll get you set up. If you need blankets or anything chime in, we'll get your sorted. We ask if you're going to get cleaned up to keep showers short. We have extra toothbrushes and other toiletries if anyone needs anything.

Onto the rest of it.

Yes, we are missing people. Yes, those are some of the people you were expecting to find. The list is as follows:

• Ashton Greymoore
• Dorian Storm
• Keith Kogane
• Luffy
• Nancy Wheeler
• Noctis Lucis Caelum

All have been missing for a few weeks. Yes, we have tried to get them back. For those who haven't had that conversation yet there's a few reasons it hasn't happened. The Council is strong, outguns us with heavy magic users, any violence also spawns echoes. The harder we fight the stronger they get. They take the form of those fighting, including skills and magic as they get stronger.

Because it seems like some of you maybe know other versions, or whatever we want to call this, of those we know as the Council here's the list of known Council members:

• Caleb Widogast
• William Laurence
• Henry Townshend
• Kellach Donnallen
• Ostyia Rabalska
• Theodore Kaplan-Altman
• William Kaplan-Altman
• Abigail Blyg
• Lan Xichen
• Lee Thompkins
• Joshua Rosfield
• Julian Blackthorn
• Ronan Lynch
• Serefin Meleski
• Silas

It can not be stressed enough that whatever you think you may know of these people they are not good news. At all. This is also just a list of those we know about. If you happen to run into someone you recognize outside of us you must make sure they are who you think they are. Assume nothing.

You want to stage a rescue and we get it, trust us, we more than get it. It needs to be planned though. So if that is something you are itching to do we will meet tomorrow, 7 am sharp in the mess hall, to go over strategy and how this might be doable with the extra numbers we now have.

It was also mentioned that a line of communication between this Vallo and the other Vallo is desired. None of us can guarantee that working, but we're willing to try if we can do it safely. Meet at 9 am, mess hall, if you have ideas on how to make that happen.

In the meantime, get some food, try to get some sleep. We'll start fresh in the morning. If you need anything ask.



ooc: if I missed someone on these lists assume I didn't lol, poke me and I'll edit.

Rebels + Vallo Outlander Arrivals

Okay this was all a lot today, but now that our [...] guests have been given the rundown, you all have your devices, we can answer some of your questions. I think we're all adjusting, so just bear with us. For some of us, it's been a long time since we've seen you. In some instances, if ever.

I'm also going to reiterate, please don't leave our location without bringing one of us with you. This isn't the Vallo you know and what we're dealing with is pretty shitty, so until we can figure out a larger plan, staying put is going to be safest. It's not just the Echoes. It's the people you think you know.

Alright, have your reunions and ask your questions.

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Essek

I don't want you to even feel as those there is one single, solitary question, of course I will watch Kiri. Nothing will so much as look at her without my say so, I swear that to you.

Vax

You have my blessing to go, my love. I would never keep you from protecting your family, and I would never hold it against you for doing so. The children will be safe with me.

We have over 30 missing Outlanders so far and more names are still coming in. The portal they went through is still open, and now protected by a barrier so we don't lose track of anyone else for now, but it does seem to be a working portal, but we cannot guarantee that it is a two-way street, given our friends and family have not stepped back through yet we have to assume the way may be blocked on their side.

We still plan to launch a rescue mission, but the group going through also needs to be aware of the risks and be able and willing to set up communications in the event that a return trip won't be immediate.

The DOA is going to be confirming the list of those missing so we have exact names and numbers, and studying the portal to ensure it's safe to travel through.

The current plan is that tomorrow we'll send a group through, if you wish to sign up to be on the rescue mission, put your name here and be at the DOA offices in the morning for a full briefing. Pack ONE bag, no larger than what you can carry and run with, and bring your weapons of choice.

This June will mark three years since we launched my podcast, which is a sentence that I would have never imagined stringing together four years ago, let alone knowing what many of those words meant. I have covered numerous magical and non-magical topics alike, as well as had several guests talk about their own brand of magic and overall it has been a good time and I am looking forward to continuing into 2024.

However, I am curious: does anyone who listens (or does not, but just has suggestions) have any specific magical topics or questions that they would like to hear a drow go on about for 45-60 minutes? And that said, do you have any non-magical topics that are not simply rooted in my soup preferences and fashion opinions? Because while I talk a lot about magic, it is a bit of a catch-all in that regard.

Very important business aside, after a lot of griping that my husband has to hear every night, I might just be having a minor success in the orchid department: ( Cut for image! )

After some initial coaching, I think I'm doing this right. Clever device, this. I'll take it over a Sending any day of the week.

Having been told that Tav and Astarion are here is good news as well. Sorry Astarion, I hear you only work nights or we would have already seen you.

I say we because Shadowheart is here with me, we're both marveling over Electri City. I'm also finding myself very fond of the lack of chamber pot smells.

Ah oh, yes, hello, Wyll Ravengard, formerly the Blade of Frontiers and more recently the Blade of Avernus. Perhaps you've heard a few stories?

ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO HAVE COME ACROSS KITTENS WITH MOUTH TENTACLES!

Some of you might remember when I introduced my cat (Goose) about two years ago. Goose is an alien in the shape of a cat known as Flerken. All of the info on Thor's post is true of her species back home. Here in Vallo, Goose's more toxic elements - both the claws and more extreme uses of tentacles - have been dulled, presumably by whatever kind of magic Vallo likes to use to keep us here. I'm pretty confident the same will hold true for any of the kittens' toxic elements, too, and they should be ultimately harmless.

After rounding up the 39 begging for attention from Thor, I've picked out enough familiar patterns to say these ARE Goose's kittens. I don't know how many are here, but at last count, I'm seeing mention of 48 - that includes 39 from Thor, 4 from Atreus, 1 from Orym, 1 from Wanda, 1 from Darlington, and 2 from Ty. There could be up to 69 more running around Vallo.

If you've found one (or one has found you) and you feel comfortable holding onto them for the time being, great, but please drop a line here to let me know where you have them, just in case. If you don't feel comfortable, that's fine, too. Again, drop a line here, and I'll come by to pick them up. We have a safe space to keep them until we figure out what's going on.

Please don't attempt to kill them.

Ever since New Year's Eve people have had ideas about what new "fun" toppings they can request on pizza like they did at the charity event. Too much warm fruit. And finally today someone said they wanted strawberries, peaches, and pickled radishes with scrambled eggs and I just

I no longer work at Nino's. I quit. It was that or jail. Find a new place to knife fight out back.

FRIENDS OF GANSEY (BUT GANSEY CAN ALSO SEE.)

A certain someone's birthday is next Wednesday. Now that I have oodles of free time, you're cordially invited to clear the evening. We're doing whatever Gansey wants.

Would anyone care to see a family cat picture before the kittens started sprouting their wings? Now they are learning to fly and every picture of them is a blur.

( I assume everyone will answer ja. )

[FILTERED TO ESSEK]

Are you feeling a little better now that you have stuck your hands in moist soil?

((posted laaaaate tonight/eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarly tomorrow morning))
((also this is a picspam and requires a lot of mental photoshop and theatre of the miiiind))

I went to that Critical Role Land with my moron friends and it is the best place I have ever been to in my entire life.

( I found Vax )

It's just an amazing likeness. Incredible. I'm looking at two Vaxs. Vaxes? Vaxii? Fuck.

WAIT I TAKE IT ALL BACK

( What the fuck is this nonsense )

WHO IS THAT REFERRING TO?

( Here are other pictures look at them or don't I don't care )

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Talon to Night

Kir to Essek and Caleb

Hello, I would like to present you with some observations, please.

1. You take excellent care of me not because you have to but because you really want to.
2. I try to take care of you too, even though I am a kid, but kids can do a lot and I worry about you when things are dangerous even though you are objectively the best wizards in Vallo.
3. You love me very much.
4. I love you very much.
5. We are a family.

My conclusion is that I would very much like for you two to adopt me and be my dads emotionally AND legally.





Okay! I'm going to school now! Can't wait to go! See you when I get back! But it might be awhile because you know I take it seriously! Bye!

Does anyone have any toddler-friendly ideas for Christmas or Solstice celebrations? We've only been able to do things at home or with Julian and Emma in the past few years, because we've had to keep a low profile, but that isn't as much of a problem here and I'd like to take the opportunity for us to go a little overboard this year as a family.

Also any tips to get a "cool" teenager to wear a matching "decidedly uncool" family sweater.

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Has anyone experienced having ah- two spouses, here, from two separate times?

To explain a little further; Will and Jem were connected and shadowhunter partners before I met them. I had a connection with both of them, and ultimately became engaged to Jem. Circumstances out of our control separated us, but with his blessing, I later married Will. This was a hundred and fifty years ago. We had a full and happy and wonderful marriage with him, until he passed.

I'm immortal, so I continued on as I am now, but grieving. It took decades, but Jem was healed and we were able to be together again, we married a few years ago and now we have Mina.

They are both here, and I am very lucky, make no mistake, to be lucky enough to have them. Will is from the early days of our marriage, and Jem is from our current time - they're both very happy to be with each other again, as we've always loved all of each other, bonded as family. But it is becoming a little awkward and I haven't figured out how to breach the "who am I married to" topic in terms of intimacy with them.

I know this place is strange so if anyone has any advice, I welcome it.

Now that I've returned to work and have caught up on many, many correspondences, our menu at Galdin Quay has been updated to reflect the holiday season. It might still be warm on the water, but we're happy to provide a holiday feast.

We will also be offering four-course experiences until the end of the year - limited availability each night and reservations are recommended.

After the new year, I plan on hosting another dinner party and tasting event at our house to help practice for the upcoming spring menu. New year, new ideas, and I am already crafting recipes to stretch the imagination - if you want to attend, you have to have an open mind, an empty stomach, and the ability to offer constructive feedback.

A question for the masses: What's the strangest thing you've eaten and enjoyed?

Dad

Are you mad at me?
Press A for yes
Press B for no

Mr. Essek

Hello, sir, I hope this finds you well. I am very sorry for locking you and my dad in the room. It was all my idea, it wasn't Kiri's, so if Kiri is in trouble she doesn't have to be.

The camera pans to the exterior of a charming, warm, and heavily decorated Christmas goods store

Text to: Vax
--Hello, darling, Velora's found her way to the shop. She's fine, don't worry. She's currently examining tinsel offerings and knows she should stay put for you.
--I didn't know you were in town
--Why are you
--Ah, wait perhaps you deleted


--This is Shaun Gilmore by the way.
--That sound that could be heard for miles was my pride promptly leaving my person, how droll.
--Let us just thrust salt upon the wound shall we
--Do you remember where the store is?

Group text to: Caleb and Essek
--Darlings, surely you are aware of the esteem I hold you both in. Brilliant scholars, superb fathers, tremendous friends.
--I am well aware that I am asking for a lot but I am hopeful that the esteem you in turn hold me in may be sufficient to rally you in my moment of need.
--When one's ex has made a reappearance after five years.


--It's fine, this is fine!
--I'm fine.
--Pretend as though this entire experience has been but a blip of humor for your day.

Calling all magical folks or those knowledgeable about:

Our team's patrol today spotted something that looks like a teleportation circle in the forest at [location]. Can't say how long it's been there but there are runes near the thing as well as objects that seem to be badly burned. Most of them were not distinguishable from ashes at all but the ones that were are: an apron, a grumpy frog t-shirt, and a mug with cacti on it that says "You Can't Touch This".

I can't get much information out of this but if anyone else wants to step in and take a look, that would help.

I have overused the indoor plumbing options in this flat, learned how to use the elevator by myself, and located where to make the letters capitals on this little phone thing. A feat, truly.

Tessa has shown me what a Kindle is but I have to admit I appreciate the physical heft of books. She has also given me her list of bodice rippers and I do trust her taste in reading material. Does anyone else have any recommendations? Bodices being ripped is not a necessary requirement, but I will judge you accordingly on a scale that is predetermined by me, and unbeknownst to you.