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Jan. 31st, 2023


[info]littlemoon
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[info]littlemoon
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[info]littlemoon
[info]valloic
Good morning, Vallo. Things are weird right now, but just wanted to give a head's up that Zeph'aeratam (or sword yoga, as I've heard it also be affectionately called) sessions are still going on mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and afternoons on Thursdays at the training grounds. I thought about canceling, but it's something that brings a lot of peace to me, so I wanted to keep it going in case it was something others would still benefit from. Today's session is done and over with, but I'll be here Thursday, probably with cronuts.

If you're new and this is the first time you're hearing about this and might be interested, please know you're welcome. You don't need a sword or any weapon at all to take part.

DORIAN
You don't have to I've noticed that You've been

I appreciate you, in case you forgot.

[info]idealises
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[info]idealises
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[info]idealises
[info]valloic
Well hell.

Loch Laggen etc
Is everyone ok? I haven't heard that any of us are missing yet...

Nov. 21st, 2022


[info]shadowhand
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[info]shadowhand
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[info]shadowhand
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Good morning. I do not mean to speak out of turn, but I also wanted to--well, speak and share some details about our current situation as part of the group that has the most experience about it, particularly in preparation for today. Some of this was already shared by Caleb, so I apologize for redundancy; my husband is far better at speaking than myself, so feel free to appreciate him here and elsewhere as you see fit.

Given all that has happened since the snow began to fall, we feel reasonably sure that a city--or a part of it--from the world myself and several others hail from has been brought to Vallo somehow. The city is called Aeor, which was an ancient magocracy that floated in the skies. It fell for literal divine reasons and landed in the frozen north of our world. Because of how unique the city is, the area it fell in creates magical anomalies, which many have had the luxury of experiencing in the last days.

The creatures that we have been seeing are called Aeorian Hunters. They were created by Aeor to be particularly resilient against magic users and each sort has their own specialty, more or less. The catlike ones can return damage done to it via magic back to the attacker. The ones with mouths can fully stun you while also being able to dispel or counter magic cast. The large green ones will negate any healing done near it, instead reversing the healing to cause harm. All of them are particularly resilient and difficult to kill, but they can be killed.

The creatures were experiments and the current thought is that whatever was brought here to Vallo has a chamber filled with said experiments and they are escaping from it. The hope is to clear everything out, while also finding the chamber and shutting it down.

That being said, a bit of advice to those that will be going into the ruins themselves: do be vigilant and careful. Stick to groups and try your best not to wander alone; this has potential to be a very large area and it is easy to get lost, so a system of buddies is wise. The hunters may not be the only things down there. If you have access to healing potions or the like, take them with you. While exploring, take care while touching anything, as there will likely be artifacts and objects down there. If you see anything that may seem to have potential, use this network to report back to the group as a whole.

Ah, I have gone on too much and I apologize. If you have any questions, now is a good time to ask? Either I or one of the others can attempt to clear anything up, bearing in mind that we cannot easily predict how Vallo might be meddling with what we know from home.

Nov. 1st, 2022


[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
[info]valloic

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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
The salon is going to be closed for the time being this week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Oct. 27th, 2022


[info]hedgemage
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[info]hedgemage
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[info]hedgemage
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Some journals I've been eagerly awaiting appeared earlier this month, and evidently, I've spent far too much time with them lately, as I was only made aware of all of... this when one of Briar's friends ran into the library looking about ten years too young.

Oct. 23rd, 2022


[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
Well, we're reaching into the last few days of October, coming up to Halloween very quickly, which means celebrations all around.

With that, I'd like to remind people of my hair and makeup salon and my ability to do some super realistic effects that do require Grisha magic but are completely temporary if you so wish. I can do hair of any colors without requiring hair dye if you don't wish to go that way and any style you want. I even have my own little online portfolio.

Oh, and for those of you who are time-displaced, I'll make things a little easier for you at these parties and do it free of cost!

Oct. 12th, 2022


[info]gentlemanly
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[info]gentlemanly
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[info]gentlemanly
[info]valloic
[Texts to Promoto]
[Sent at some terribly early hour in the morning]
» To Mister Prompto Argentum,

I will be keeping Lan Huan home from work today, and perhaps, if he is willing, tomorrow as well. I hope you will be able to arrange matters so that he need not worry about anything; please handle that which you can and reschedule anything that needs his personal attention.

If you encounter any difficulties, please contact me directly.

My thanks,
Wm Laurence

[Message to Genya]
To Miss Genya Safin,

Please excuse me if I overstep, and do not hesitate to tell me if I have crossed a line.

Temeraire has recently suffered a grevious injury, and I thought it might cheer his spirits to give him something nice; I was wondering if you might have any recommendations for where one might order a custom eyepatch.


If this is a matter of some delicacy which I've fumbled badly, please do let me know. I hope I've not which to offend or cause you any grief.

Your friend,
Wm. Laurence

Sep. 13th, 2022


[info]ruination
[info]valloic

[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
This whole situation is giving me flashbacks to situations in my world that I never thought I'd see again, and I'm not having a good time.

The salon will, obviously, be staying closed until we see daylight again.

Filter: Nikolai and David
It would be really great if Alina Starkov decided to show up in this universe right about now. Nikolai, how goes that beacon for the forest?

Sep. 9th, 2022


[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
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I have spent the last seventy-two hours1 refining additional elements2 on the car3, and I am now comfortable in saying this: Viktor4, I trash talk you5.


1. This exceeds my usual limits of going without sleep. I find I'm uncertain where I live now6
2. Finding a balance of burst speed and sustained speed is exciting work. I've done similar before, but only for extremely utilitarian reasons and life-or-death stakes. Playing with it, knowing that even should I fail, the only lasting consequence will be to my pride
7, is fun I've not gotten to have previously. I like it.
3. For the Great Vallo Race
4. Others may also consider themselves trash-talked if they wish. My confidence in my work is absolute.
5. I have read about the trash talk and I understand it is meant to be a good-natured sort of adversarial communication between friends. If I am doing it incorrectly, please advise so I may adjust my approach accordingly. These things do not come easily for me, but I do find that with study and occasional corrections from those who understand people, I can improve.
6. Genya, my love, if you would be so kind as to give me a hand at the shop, I would appreciate it.
7. Everyone should applaud my wife for being as brave and gracious as she is beautiful, because after considering the matter she has elected to withhold any objection to my taking the passenger seat while Nikolai drives our creation.

Aug. 31st, 2022


[info]impsychicnow
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[info]impsychicnow
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[info]impsychicnow
[info]valloic
The twins have declared they are now dogs 'like daddy' and won't stop crawling around, barking, or trying to eat the dogs food. I can't convince them this won't change them into dogs. The actual dogs think this is great, and Isis is two seconds from slapping everyone. So now I'm pretending we have two 'new' dogs. I'm hoping if I keep talking about how it's doggy bath day, and how dogs don't get snacks or mac and cheese, they'll give this up by supper time.

Follow me for more ways to deceive your kids.


Zayna wants to be a dog for Halloween now too, though Seren is convinced he wants to be 'pants.'

Aug. 28th, 2022


[info]briarmoss
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[info]briarmoss
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Briar #6


[info]briarmoss
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If someone wants to cover scars with tattoos I can give you some advice in what not to do. Start with fresh needles, for one thing.

Those looking for the best gardens in Vallo should come and tour Sutton cottage.
And also there’s no such thing as too many plants, so long as you have the time and space to take care of them.

Jul. 30th, 2022


[info]ruination
[info]valloic

[info]ruination
[info]valloic

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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
Filter: The Hargreeves
I meant to write this sooner but it seems like Vallo was going a bit crazy.

You should know that Allison's salon was left to me to run. I would really like to run it and keep it going for her, if that's alright with you.

Filter: David and Nik
If things pan out, I may become one who runs her own business very soon. If.

Jul. 22nd, 2022


[info]vanirgoddess
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[info]vanirgoddess
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[info]vanirgoddess
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Well, I certainly picked an interesting week to arrive in.

kratos.
I will be leaving for a few hours if you'd like to check in on Atreus and his friend. I would prefer you were gone by the time I return.

Jun. 24th, 2022


[info]ofravka
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[info]ofravka
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[info]ofravka
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[ Filtered to Edwin ]

I want you to know how very close I came to getting one of those brass bands to follow you about playing the birthday song.

[ /Filter ]

[ Filtered to David & Genya ]

Genya, I apologize in advance but I have a need of your husband: I've got an idea for a project, and delightfully enough, it's not something that will end in horrors and accusations of war crimes!

[ /Filter ]

Jun. 3rd, 2022


[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
[info]valloic
Genya told me I need to write a proper introduction. So
1. Give name and origin
2. Apologize for previous entry
3. Explain relations/establish self
4. Announce desire for employment
5. Establish experience
6. Salutation
7. Insert footnotes


Hello. I am David Kostyk, and I have learned that "where is your nitroglycerine?" is not a traditional greeting in this world. I've also learned that the problem I needed nitroglycerine to solve is no longer a problem1.

I'm Genya Safin2's husband, a friend and colleague of Nikolai Lantsov3, a Grisha Fabrikator4, and a recent transplant to Vallo. Since everyone with power isn't automatically drafted into an army here, I'm now looking for a lab position. I've been employed as a scientist, engineer, and general problem solver since childhood. My previous experience is primarily in weapons development, but I would prefer to turn my skills toward something that will actually improve the world rather than destroy it. I would appreciate any help that can be offered in seeking such employment. Thank you.



1I would still like to be able to explode things for testing purposes. Where one problem is solved, another tends to appear.
2Grisha Tailor5, most beautiful woman in any universe, titanium spine, much more likeable than me
3engineer
4Grisha Fabrikators, also called Materialki, come in two types: Durasts and Alkemi. Durasts are capable of manipulating solid matter down to its tiniest forms, using the mind and often aided by gestures for focus
5Tailors are Grisha capable of manipulating living matter who use their gifts to change people's appearances. Genya is the best of them.

May. 29th, 2022


[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
GENYA SAFIN AND DAVID KOSTYK
MAY 18 2022 | A REUNION OUTSIDE OF DOA

“You’re really here.”.
Spoilers for Rule of Wolves



Read more... )

May. 27th, 2022


[info]shadowhand
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[info]shadowhand
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[info]shadowhand
[info]valloic
I have been working on a spell for several weeks and it is beginning to dawn on me that should I ever want to cast it, I am going to need so very many diamonds.

XHORHAUS FOLKS
Caleb and I will be away this weekend. Try not to create any emergencies.

That being said, would someone in the house be willing to feed Frostbite while we are gone? She needs a scoop of food during the morning at around 7AM and then another come evening by no later than 6PM. If it is beyond either time, she will find someone in the house and create a demanding fuss. It involves an escalation of yowling, putting paws on faces, and shredding silk shirts.

She has also grown used to receiving treats when either of us return from school or the shop in the afternoon, so she may grow demanding then, too.

Also, Yasha, would you be willing to check on and water my plants, if needed?

May. 22nd, 2022


[info]housetrevelyan
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[info]housetrevelyan
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[info]housetrevelyan
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I read somewhere that you should practice gratitude as a way to counteract anxiety, so in that spirit: this time of year, I start to reflect on all the places I've been, and all the wonderful people I've met. As the days get longer and hotter, what continues to cross my mind is none other than the sheer fact that I'm so fucking glad to not be back traipsing through the neverending sand bog that is the Hissing Wastes.

I'm also grateful for ♡♡ my wonderful husband Richie and the amazing intelligent whirlwhind El, whose hair is recovering so nicely ♡♡ (Did you like the hearts? Did they embarrass you, El? Good.)

What are you grateful for?

May. 18th, 2022


[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
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[info]iknowmetal
[info]valloic
This is all very nice, but I need a pound of titanium, a pound of aluminum, a cup of nitroglycerin, paper, and a pencil before this idea slips my mind. I didn't leave my wedding reception to not get this alloy figured out. A little assistance, please?

May. 17th, 2022


[info]ruination
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[info]ruination
[info]valloic

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[info]ruination
[info]valloic
Alright, since its been a couple of months, I'm sure there are new people who have come and gone, I think re-introductions are in order.

My name is Genya. I'm a tailor... though not for clothes but for your looks. I can alter the human body, any minute little details. When I lived in Texas for some time, I was using it for hair and makeup. In my world, I was basically royalty's personal plastic surgeon without the surgery part (I believe that's what you'd refer to it as in other worlds). Also the effects are temporary.

And therefore, I'll be helping with the Calendar project with hair and makeup. You can see how you look with hair matching the fur and feathers of your animal without dealing with hair dye!

I guess I'm also looking for a job here again too, but I think that'll come later when I'm settled again.