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Antumbra Mods ([personal profile] umbralant) wrote in [community profile] antumbrac2020-01-26 02:21 pm
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WEEK 4

WEEK 4


Last week could probably only be summed up as a mess. Three people died, one was turned to currency and the hotel pool remains in a general state of unusability unless swimming in pulpy mush is someone’s idea of a good time. And that’s not even counting the haunted morse code T-Rex. At least the greenhouse is as relaxing as ever, even if someone seems to have made off with a number of succulents and cacti.

But with the new week comes a new set of locations to explore as the fog retreats to reveal another portion of the city. The half moon wanes to a new moon this week, leaving streets even dimmer this week -- hopefully you have some other portable sources of light available if you plan on straying too far beyond the reach of the lampposts in the new areas.

[[Welcome to Week 4! Note that new areas have been added, and can be found under the Week 4 tab on our Locations page. Once again, feel free to make top levels at your discretion, and remember to note it in your header if you plan on investigating any locations. You can also privately contact The Lady or Rembrandt.]]
pr159: (and you know what? fuck them)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, he doesn't know anything about this either and suspects it's bullshit anyway, so. WHY NOT. ]

Go for it.
notbymyside: (16)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
Got a question in mind? Or just a general reading?
pr159: (you can't change the system)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Just a general one.

[ Most of the things he'd want answers to -- if this wasn't bullshit, that is -- aren't things he wants anyone to know he worries about, so. ]
notbymyside: (12)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Fair enough. After shuffling the deck, Ango is going to draw three cards and lay them face down.]

Now, these cards won't give you just a cut-and-dry answer. It's not like asking a yes-or-no question. Each card represents a general idea, and it takes three to paint a decent picture of what your future holds for you. The first card represents who you are now, the second is what you must do, and the third is how you will do it.

[#bullshitting so much right now.

The first card he flips is the king of pentacles. And we'll say the cards also have the name on them so Ango doesn't fuck up his con.
]

This one here doesn't necessarily mean a literal 'king', though it can represent someone with quite a bit of power, be it literal, social, or economical power. See how he is covered in plants? This shows that his power is 'natural' to him, and he was likely born into it or inherited it based on his own merits. Likewise, that is who you are: someone with power, and that power came to you naturally.
pr159: (as if you've never caused a scene)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Squints... If they're talking about literal power, it's not wrong, exactly. ]

Go on.
notbymyside: (23)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[THE CARDS ARE MYSTERIOUS etc.

Anyway his next card is four of swords.
]

Ah. A battle you have been fighting will be drawing to an end soon. I imagine this is referring to our 'battle' here in this city. It seems like you're going to help us find an end to it. Though it might not be the end we want- notice how this is clearly a mausoleum in the image- it will come soon and you will find 'rest' in some way.
pr159: (why you never saw it coming)

1/2

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ WOW okay just fuck this actually ]
pr159: (but i will always have a drink)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
And the last one?
notbymyside: (23)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh look, it's the queen of swords!]

It's another ruler, as you can see. She carries a sword, ready to cast judgement on others, but her hand is also held up as if to welcome someone to her. The queen of swords represents the ability to judge clearly, and to pick the proper path for the outcome she wants.

So in order to end this fight, you'll be forced to choose wisely. Both 'punishment' and 'forgiveness' are valid options, but it's up to you to know which one is right for your particular situation.
pr159: (spite and rage will age you girl)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ That seems... better. ]

Well. I suppose showing some of these people the path to the mausoleum would be an acceptable conclusion, if I were to believe in this.
notbymyside: (23)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
Please don't do that in a way that would force us to vote for your execution.
pr159: (it's hard to care what they do)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, of course not. I'm just showing the path, right? It's up to them whether they take it.
notbymyside: (10)

[personal profile] notbymyside 2020-01-29 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
Why do I feel like this is going to end in you leading a mob against the Lady?
pr159: (i'm still breathing)

[personal profile] pr159 2020-01-29 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't the slightest idea.