Apr. 1st, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Sender: 76
To: Everyone
Subject: That Wasn't A Joke
Sorry to those that knew Reaper and I were planning to get married soon, we got to talking and ended up eloping rather than having a public ceremony. It's official as of this morning though, as official as it can get in this place anyhow.
We're still going to be throwing an after party at The Wild Harvest, but we figure that will be better done tomorrow so we've got time to cook up food. Whoever shows up is also welcome to bring a dish or two themselves.[Sorry about that one Tifa- and Eustace, too. Could face crowds for others, but something quieter for them felt more fitting.
Don't... don't mind the itty-bitty kitty paw prints slowly decorating the page, even as 76 wrote. He was currently at the Wild Harvest, sitting in his break room.]Reason that banner is hung up there at the Wild Harvest- for those of you that noticed it and know what today is. Definitely not a joke. Reaper picked it out.
There will be party favors, by the way.
We're also open today, so feel free to stop by.
Jan. 23rd, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Sender: Zack Fair
To: Everyone!
Subject: this is a hypothetical
are there any medical professionals that live here? i need some advice
for a friend
or i guess anyone if you know what to do.
so what if like my friend ate a lot of glitter? like a lot of glitter. people don't die from stuff like that do they?
just lemme know im a little worried about them
Jan. 18th, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Sender: 76
To: Everyone
Subject: Sleep & Nightmares
If there's anyone having trouble sleeping due to nightmares, or anything else, feel free to swing by The Wild Harvest.
We've got a lemonade-like drink that will guarantee a peaceful night's sleep; can also make it a tea if you're more the type for that.
For those who might prefer a dreamless night sleep, I've got a strong homemade honey moonshine on offer as well. I'm willing to part with a few jars of it.
That's all.
Aug. 3rd, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Sender: Lyria
To: Everyone
Subject: A little practice...
I have been working REALLY hard on my drawings lately!
With so many new friends and faces I want to be able to practice more! So... do you think I could draw you?
It's okay if we don't know each other yet! Maybe you could tell me a little about yourself, and I can try my best!
Thank you so much for your time ♡ Oh! And if you would like an example of what I've been drawing recently, please take a look at this...!!( Peer inside for a masterpiece!! )
Jul. 8th, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: Successful Use of Baubles to Return Home
For those who may not have noticed, recently the baubles used for the Wishing can be used to return to our home worlds and still be able to return. It was a risk, but given the prospect of this for the ongoing research of staying in this world permanently, I tried it myself.
It works.
I departed on the first of the month and according to Tifa, returned after three days here. As before, the time passed in my world was several months and as expected, I still did not retain any memories of my time in Songerein while in my world.
I had the researchers at the Observatory study the dreamotion energy during this process to see if they can learn more about our connection between this world and our world. If there are any who wish to try or plan to return to their home world through the use of the baubles, I would like to request if they could study your trip as well.
It does appear that the more common "random connections" is still occurring. Regardless, I hope this message eases some concerns others might have in wanting to temporarily revisit their world on their own will.
Jun. 5th, 2023 at 12:44 AM
Sender: Beat
To: Everyone
Subject: WE WON YO!
aight i know everyones all down about what happened coupla weeks ago and i dont blame ya
all sorts of shit was going on
but i aint seen no one hyped about what happened either
we just gave the story eater a FREAKING beatdown yo!
i dunno about yall but thats gotta be worth celebrating right?
so i was thinking about how we can do that and i been looking at this big ass wall around the markets
its like a huge canvas cause there aint nothing on it so we can totally do something with that
like write or draw or paint something to remember that we kicked that story eaters ass big time!
yea that sounds like a good idea right?
imma bring the paint sprays brushes and all sorts of stuff so we can do that
yall just gotta get your ass there and show up[Then there's a quick pause before Beat comes back to messily scrawl something at the bottom of the page.]friday! we doing this this friday
imma make a huge sign so no one misses it![ooc: And this is the IC invitation for the commemoration wall going up during the TDM. There's no need to interact with this to be able to participate then!]
Jun. 3rd, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Sender: Zack Fair
To: Everyone
Subject: N/A
[
Zack is beyond stressed. Fueled with anxiety and the dread of what occurred in the aftermath of the Story Eater had him all but riled up and restless. It was through some coaxing, despite his initial refusal, that the former SOLDIER takes to the journal for a much needed break.
So here he comes with his horrible handwriting again. At least this time he actually knows who he is addressing . ]
looks like all those baddies are gone for good... hopefully.
everyone holding up okay?
if yor lookin to blow off some steam im open to go out for a run with ya
or squats
you pick but i promise the exercise will help[
as much as he wants to stay in the house he's literally losing his mind and all the worry is getting to his head.
there's a bit of a pause but suddenly more words start to appear on the page. Typical Zack behavior ahead: ]
... ooor if your looking for someone to hang out with for a strong shoulder to cry on i got you covered
May. 7th, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Sender: Cloud Strife
To: Everyone
Subject: Passive Dream Recording
Warnings: Death, human experimentation, deteriorating mental state
( how do you look for the signs when nothing is there )
Apr. 3rd, 2023 at 12:52 PM
Sender: Baldr
To: Everyone
Subject: Dreamotion Research Assistance Request
Many of you may already be aware of the ongoing effort to ensure that those who wish to remain in this world may do so. Eustace-san has suggested a logical first step: we need to better understand the nature of the connections between our present selves and our original worlds. While it appears that observing the connection directly is beyond their current instruments, the researchers at the Observatory are hopeful that progressing their understanding of dreamotion could prove helpful.
What we now need are volunteer dreamers who would not object to the study of their dreamwalking and dreamotion. For those willing, if you could reply here or contact myself or Eustace-san, it would be a considerable help. Of course those who have no intention of staying here permanently are also very welcome to assist. I believe learning more about this could be beneficial to all of us.
Finally, the tapirs have suggested that those who no longer exist in their original world may not be tethered to those worlds as tightly. From comparison to the magic of my own world, I believe volunteers with unusual circumstances such as these might be able to provide the researchers with additional clues. Those who have died in their own worlds, who otherwise experienced a separation from their physical bodies, or who may have complex connections as a result of something such as cloning could be particularly helpful. I understand that a number of these subjects may be sensitive. If you don't wish to discuss them in public, you are more than welcome to contact us privately, or to disclose this information only to the researchers themselves.
Thank you all for your time,
Baldr
Mar. 9th, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Sender: Zack Fair
To: All
Subject: No Subject (Backdated to the first week)
[
Words that begin to appear in the journals are written slowly, as if with intent. The handwriting is... coherent at best at this slower pace, but every word is coming in gradually and seemingly with more frustration.
Guess who thinks this is just a plain ol' journal to use? ]
Dear Aeir
What's up!?
Hello! Hey th———
Hey Aerith.
Hope things are going well?? good for you[
UGH ]
Sorry it's taken so long for me to write back... I know youve been waiting a long time
I can't call right now but soon, okay?
how are the flowers? you swimming in gil yet?
Theirs theres lots of weird stuff going on that I'll explain when I get back.
So... yeah. See you soon
Regard [
No that was SO STUPID ]
bye[
The words at the bottom of the page are suddenly cut out, as if completely disregarded or tossed away.
But seconds later another one appears: ]
Hello![
Nope that one is gone, too. ]
Feb. 11th, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Senders: Eustace & Tifa Lockhart
To: All
Subject: A couple special announcements!
[The message will come across the journals in the morning of the 11th, and before Tifa already begins writing, there will be inky, smudged, and noticeably small paw prints decorating the corners of the page.] Hey Reverein. Tifa here! Eustace and I have another announcement to make. Two this time, actually.
First, some of you might already know this, but I've been wanting to open up my own place here in town. Been something of a goal of mine for a while, and now that the wedding's over, Eustace and I have been working on making it a reality.
Next month, we'll be opening up a bar and café just off the main plaza, and I'll be serving drinks, coffees, and food, but this isn't just going to be any café. Our plan is to turn this into a sanctuary for stray animals around town that might need a home, some food, or someplace to keep warm. Everyone will be free to meet the animals, and who knows... Maybe one of them will catch your love and attention, and they can find a more permanent, stable home.
Or, if you just like animals, feel free to come play and spend some time with them.
Look for a notice in your journals around this time next month! Hoping to have a grand opening when the time comes and see you all there, so be sure to stop by the Starflower Sanctuary and Café when we do![And last but not least...]We have some new additions to the family.( Surprise!!! Warning: Critical Levels of Cute )[
OOC: both are available to respond, but Tifa will mainly focus on inquiries about the café and Eustace will field comments on the puppies.]
Feb. 7th, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Sender(s): Madhuri Qalli & G'raha Tia
To: All
Subject: A cordial invitation~
( Spring, it hath sprung! )
Jan. 15th, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: A Method to Stay in This World
As everyone should know, the version of ourselves in this world is wholly separate from our originals that remain awake in our home worlds. What we do here has no effect there, and vice versa. Most won't care whether they are here for a temporary stay, however there are those like me and Tifa who have formed relationships that would be impossible if not for this world.
And I am determined to make it last.
When the Halloween Carnival arrived last October, we had the opportunity to speak to the tapirs and inquire about the nature of our existence here. In short, we are tethered to our home world which allows us to return, currently at random. However, the fae, creatures, and every other being that is not a dreamer like ourselves do not have such tethers. They either traversed into this world or were directly taken through other means.
This leads to the conclusion that if we want to stay in this world, we need to somehow break the connection, either by completely severing it or changing the tether to connect to this world instead. Perhaps we need to completely change the nature of our current "dream self." As the risk of being sent back is high if the tether is cut, I aim to focus on other means.
However, there is of course no known knowledge or means to do this, and the tapirs do not know, either. Thus I am sending this inquiry to:
1) ask if there are any others who would be interested either to help or in the results;
2) if there is anyone who is familiar with dimensional travel or strong magic that could give some clue as to what to look for.
Currently I am looking through the Tree of Stories to find any text or story that could be of use. My current suspicion is dreamotion will be the main component, however manipulating it for such a use will be difficult.
If you are interested, you can respond here or contact me privately.
— Eustace[ooc: AND THUS MARKS THE BEGINNINGS OF A VERY LONG QUEST but yeah Eustace is trying to find a way to stay permanently in this world and is looking for anyone who wants to help, wants to benefit, or has ideas that they can look into and be possibly incorporated in the actual method. An additional sign-up post has gone up for an official head count. Those who sign-up will be able to play a significant role in finding a clue and/or piece that will lead to the final result. More details there!]
Jan. 9th, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Sender: Susato Mikotoba
To: Everyone
Subject: Passive dream recording
Warning: Descriptions of death (specifically: falling/burning, stabbing, freezing, drowning) and the crippling fear that comes with that.
( like is any of this for real–or not? )[ Back in the comparative comforts of her home, Susato awakes with a start. She gasps for breath like she's just been held underwater, sitting up and gripping at her blankets. For all she knows, they are her lifeline. She is shaking, the faded memories of dreamscapes past rushing back to her, and she feels her arm knock something off the bed she's on.
......All she can do is breathe. ]
(( ooc: tl;dr, just a fun throwback to the fun deaths i've been able to put her through this past year. <3 please assume delayed responses where appropriate/etc. ))
Nov. 6th, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Sender: Tifa Lockhart & Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: A wedding!
( Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... )Hi everyone! Tifa and Eustace here.
Some of you already know that Eustace and I are getting married this winter but consider this our official announcement. And an invitation!The wedding ceremony will be at the Corgi Tree at 2PM and will be closed to friends only. However, we will be holding the reception at 5PM along the Riverside and will be open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if just to grab a free meal. Directions are provided.So, I've been wondering what kind of traditions you all have in your own worlds? I've never been to one before myself, so I'd love to hear about things you've all seen or done! Maybe even borrow a few to start out a few new Reverein traditions.OOC NOTE: ALL characters are welcome to the reception regardless of whether or not they have CR with Tifa and/or Eustace! There will be a log will be going up on
December 3 for this, so please look forward to it! Both Tifa and Eustace will be responding.
Jul. 21st, 2022 at 8:50 PM
Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: Passive Dream Recording
Warnings: Death makes for a sad ending to an otherwise happy dream (no violent acts but there is a lot of heavy grief)
Notes: A dream depicting glimpses of a lone wolf at various stages of his life and eventually forming his own family until...
( til death do us part )
Jul. 3rd, 2022 at 8:05 PM
[ It might be tempting fate to send out another invite to the network after what happened in May, but Phantom believes that he can truly put the castle incident behind him. This time, he's sending this invite not just for himself, but for the whole studio. The message is written in a neat, careful handwriting, starkly different from the dramatic flourishes of his previous public message. ]Songs Beneath The Stars
The music studio will be hosting a summer-themed concert on July 18 at 8pm by the riverside.
All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in performing with us, or assisting with the event, please let me know.[ OOC: There will be a log posted on July 18 for characters to mingle and enjoy the music! Most of the performers will be NPCs, but player characters are welcome to play alongside them or showcase their own songs. Any questions pre-event can be asked here. ]
May. 4th, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Sender: Hans Westergaard
Hello, this is Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. I've been informed that I've been asleep for the past month in something known as a 'sleep coma.' As such, I hope that explains my absence lately and I apologize for any missed dates I've had.
[Should he also apologize for worrying anyone? It's not something he feels accustomed to, especially not in a genuine manner. But apparently, there's been a couple of people that actually cared and. He doesn't know what to do with that right now, so he'll just continue writing.] I'm not entirely sure how common such an incident is, but if anyone's curious, I'll do my best to provide details about the long sleep I was in. I'm just grateful that my body nor mind didn't degrade at all while in such a state.
[ooc: Also, if anyone wants to visit him in person, I'm cool with it!]
Mar. 18th, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Sender: Venti
To: Everyone!
Subject: A rose by any other name is still a rose!
Hello there! It appears that this world is entering its Spring Solstice and with such a season brings new life and new flowers to everything the sun touches! I'd like to share with you a tradition during this time of year from my homeland, the beautiful and free city of Mondstadt. And that is the Windblume festival.
During this time of year, many will offer flowers in tribute to the god of freedom! Yet, what is more important is the tradition of gifting flowers to those you love and hold dear. The choice of flowers can say a lot about a person's feelings! When gifting precious flowers to those you love and adore the carefully picked flower should be one that means something to you and that precious relationship.
While this time of year doesn't necessarily have to mean these gestures are romantic there is another tradition of sending your most adored one a love poem. A perfect time to be confessing your heart's song to the one who holds your heart! Ehe, isn't that lovely?
I, as a travelling bard, have spent many years seeing the Windblume season! And with it, I have written hundreds of poems and know exactly how to weave love's verse. I would like to offer my assistance in helping you find the words to write your own love letter or poem to the one you hold dear or wish to confess to! Do tell me all about the one you hold in your heart and allow me to help you craft the words to express your heart's feelings.
Please, it would be my pleasure![Spill the tea on your love lives and in return Venti will help you confess in a love letter! Come on, get spilling! He loves the gossip!]
Mar. 12th, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Sender: Oriphi
To: All
Subject: S'mores! And a Request
Hello, everyone!
Since there are so many new dreamwalkers who've just arrived, I thought it might be nice to encourage everyone to get together and meet! There is a communal firepit in a clearing just outside of the residential area where I've got a fire going, and I have plenty of supplies to make "s'mores," which I only just learned about recently. (Thank you, Miss Tifa!) If you haven't had this before, please come and try it, it's delicious!
Additionally, I have a request for everyone to please keep an eye out for a few individuals... I realize that this may be in vain since their names did not appear in the directory, but just in case...
Colin
He is a tall, half-elven man with long, dark hair. He is very charismatic and funny and likely to be found busking with his lute somewhere or telling stories!
Aerie
Also tall, but fully an elf, very pretty and intelligent, also with dark hair (but not related to Colin!). She usually has three wolves with her. Extremely competent hunter!
Mellon
Also tall, also fully an elf, he usually does not wear a shirt. He loves to drink and might try to clear out any supply of alcohol... Please do not get into a tavern brawl with him.
Dae
Also tall, and also fully an elf, with white hair and red eyes. He is very good at magic and possibly would want to spar with you! Would likely have an owl familiar with him.
Cibark
Even taller and very very strong! He is a half-orc with green skin and usually wears armor and wields large weapons. He has a very dashing and heroic aura about him!
Sian
Not tall! They usually wear a cloak and a mask. Usually quiet but very sassy. They might be flying around, but they also don't usually remember that they can do that.
[ Ori why are you always surrounded by tall people ]If at any point in the future you come across anybody who seems to fit these descriptions, please let me know!(( ooc: Naturally open to these moving into or starting as an action thread! Come get s'mores! Or not. I can't tell you what to do. ))
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