Event | Landfall | Bresilyk | Aihsohlow

[ironwood]

Characters: Any and all!
Date: December 3 - 11, 2013
Location: Aihsohlow, Bresilyk (landfall)
Situation: Tu Vishan makes landfall at the winterbound republic of Bresilyk!
Warnings/Rating: Please include warnings in comment subject lines

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Aihsohlow | Phorezton | Markutte | Countryside

The starting point of landfall and the smallest port of importance in all the republic. All visitors will have a fish mark stamped on their tin visa if they are granted access here. The homes here are sturdy and built to withstand the harsh sea winds, though the dome has rendered their sturdiness largely irrelevant as the years pass. Fish represent the primary theme of food, with preserved and smoked renditions a commodity often sent for trade to others towns. Local authorities will ask for the tin card visa of each visitor upon first sight, verifying the information with some scrutiny before handing it back and allowing them to continue onwards. There are some auctions held here, with the items obtained often showing signs of recovery from the ocean floor by diving parties in search of fish to net.

Customs | Settlement | Auctions | Harvest Haul | Other

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HARVEST HAUL

[ironwood]

Citizens are happy to indulge in the Harvest Haul, giving out tidbits such as dried fish, repaired nets, and a variety of homemade ropes and ties. The nightly festivities are held on the docks, with metal floating barges anchored in the harbour and hosting the bonfires that receive offerings of dried seaweed and flowers. Dances are held in the presence of live musicians that play a variety of woodwind instruments at a medium pace that allows for simple dances without claiming all of one's energy within the first hour. The feasts are affordable and held in the streets, with admission paid for and promoted at each corner before giving access to roasted fish, boiled shellfish, and a variety of hearty broths designed to keep the body warm in the coolest night.

Peter Quill | Marvel-616 | OPEN

[explosivepenetrators]

[ Seeing as this was the most bustling place in sight, with everyone moving about and gathering together for all sorts of reasons, Pete figured it was as good a place as any to start his exploration off. Pete being Pete, though, he couldn't resist the prospect of a nice drink. Seeing as those were being vended among all the seafood and broths, he decided to indulge some.

He found some kind of drink being sold that looked like it was made from some fermented sea plant. He wasn't going to judge and at least give it a try.

Well, what resulted was the sourest expression he'd probably ever mustered as he looked away from the vendor. Pete was really trying not to be rude, and he shuddered as he swallowed it down. ]

E-Excellent. Top-notch stuff...

[trainwrecked]

Come on, if you wanna experiment, you've gotta see what others are going for, and only then move to the more rare stuff.

[ Beat, and Bucky looked about at the selection of booze. ]

Though it's been a while since I got the chance to try new booze. Hey. Name's Bucky Barnes.

[ Did he just imply that he'd tried all the kinds offered in Keeliai? Yes. Yes, he did. ]

Enjolras | Les Miserables| Open

[solo_patria]

[Aihsohlow, for all that it is foreign, speaks to Enjolras of Cassis, and of his childhood days exploring the cliffs of his home, or making his way through the ports, so the Haul here is particularly interesting, and the feast certainly of interest.

There was a point in his life when Enjolras swore off eating all fish because he was so tired of it, which lasted roughly until his first term in school,when he began to miss it, so at the moment, all of this brings a sense of nostalgia, even wrapped up in the newness of most of this. At the moment, there's an absent sort of smile on his face, and a cup of broth in his hand as he strolls the streets, content to lose himself for once. He'd become any company of course though!]

Éponine Thénardier | Les Misérables | OTA

[jondrette]

[Eponine had been all too excited to get off of the turtle and to go exploring. She dressed in a warmer dress than any she had ever had, wrapped tight in a shawl, she'd spent the day exploring what Aihsohlow had to offer.

Come evening, however, and she found herself at the Harvest Haul a few small gifts placed in a handbag at her side. She'd paid her way into Bresilyk with the buttons from the coat she'd arrived wrapped in, as she had little else to offer- her liquor was hers, after all- and now, at the feast, she was once more trying to eat as much as she could between dances with the locals and her fellow foreigners.]

[saisamour]

[Marius had purchased more dried fish than was necessary the moment the purpose of the Harvest Haul had been explained to him. It was better to own a constant supply, after all, so as not to appear rude due to lack of gifts, should he find himself in said exchange.

So of course his admirable effort has to be ruined by some unfortunate twist of fate. His pace slows down a fraction as he contemplates the food choices, and then a random elbow juts him in the back. A startled cry, and the dried fish jumps out of his arms and right onto Eponine's warm clothing.]

[andaway]

[And it's after one of said dances that Clark catches her, giving her a little bow before clapping a bit.]

Bravo. Does everyone in France move with such grace?

[bolthead]

[Where there is food, there is always a speedster. Barry doesn't do dancing - the only kind of quick on his feet he does is running - and loitering on the sides has gotten somewhat dull, even if he is pleased to see smiles all around, so he makes his way to the food tables, where he finds himself to one very hungry young lady.

The look he gives her is one of light amusement.]

The food won't disappear if you don't eat it all in the next ten minutes.

closed to Elizabeth;

[washitaway]

[Booker likes this place all right, actually. He likes the smell of the sea, and the food is good and much cheaper than in that other place, while being more festive than the one that burned down.

That's really what Booker's doing this evening - just enjoying the food, and falling into his now-habitual keeping an eye on Elizabeth as she flits around, dancing an chatting with folks.]

[beunbroken]

[Oh my gosh, everything smells like the sea, and the fish is fresh, and it's amazing! Everything is amazing, Booker! AMAZING! DANCING! MUSIC! FISH! PEOPLE WITH THREE SCALPS!

She'd given various knit goods as her entrance gift, and since then had been enjoying a multitude of foods and, of course, dancing.

When her latest partner bid her adieu, she marched over to Booker with a grin on her face.] Mr. DeWitt?

spock | star trek: aos | OTA

[dow]

[ Dec 6th, Day #4.

At a corner of one of the feasting tables, Spock sits with his over-sized gift basket with a half-eaten seaweed wrap on a discarded plate, far more interested in investigating the three-piece crystal globe. The stuffed animals are cheerily dotted around him and the candy is entirely untouched. Even though he isn't talking to any of the merry-makers, he appears more than content where he is, dissecting the puzzle-come-model. ]

[6collegecredits]

[Darcy wandered over with a plate of her own. Fish wasn't her first choice of food, but she was hungry and not very picky. She almost passed by Spock entirely, but the stuffed animals were hard to miss. She stopped and took a better look at them, and then saw who it was sitting with them. She snorted and looked at him with a smirk.]

Those are cute.

[andaway]

[There is very little food that isn't fish, so Clark has resigned himself to waiting until he gets back to the turtle for eating. It's not like he really needs it as long as there's sunlight every day, but it's always been more of a psychological thing for him.

Still, if anyone asked he would have to admit it was the candy that catches his attention at first, and not the puzzle.]

That looks interesting. [He motions towards the puzzle as he pushes his glasses up. He sits by Spock, a little bag full of ready-to-give gifts at his side.] Having any luck with it?

hope this is cool? tell me if i need to change anything!

[fotia]

So dude, I like, never got a straight answer whether you're cosplaying or for real that Star Trek guy.

[Yes, hello Spock, meet one Leo Valdez walking straight at you, ignoring how immersed you look, and just dumping that on you; you're welcome.

Leo's talked to the former Spock and while he's aware that that guy isn't around anymore, he never really did find out if he was actual Spock or, just, like, a super hard-core fan. He's actually beginning to think it's the former, which makes him feel like he's been kind of a jerk the whole time they conversed.

But since he's caught up with Spock again, he concludes that now is the best time to set the record straight once and for all. He stares at the other man with a serious, determined look, a streak of oil still visible on one cheek, bouncing slightly on the balls of his feet because he can't stay still for too long.]

sorry I'm just attacking you

[parallels]

[Clara grins when she sees the person she's been looking for. For a tall pointy-eared guy with a funny haircut, he was somehow rather difficult to spot. Even when surrounding by stuffed animals. She walks over and sits down next to one of the stuffed animals. There is a small box in her hands.]

Made some new friends I see. Very cute.

Elizabeth Comstock | BioShock: Infinite | OTA

[beunbroken]

[Elizabeth had now been to three places in her entire life. Columbia. Tu Vishan. And now, Bresilyk, in the city of Aihsohlow. For her entrance gift, she'd given a few knit items she'd had lying around the apartment, as well as some breads and cookies, and since then had been enjoying the smell of the sea, and all that there was to see.

Which meant going to the party. Her second party ever! Her second party ever where there was dancing.

She spent her time flitting about the place, occasionally stopping to harass Booker, but mostly exploring, finding people to teach her the dances of the Bresilykians.]

[denyamenti]

[ Bakura had gotten a mug of broth and some grilled fruit on skewers which he was actually quite enjoying, the saltiness of the broth and the sweetness of the citrus. He paused in his eating as he saw Elizabeth coming closer, all smiles and light steps. ]

Enjoying yourself?

[saisamour]

[So what is a certain Pontmercy even doing close to the dance floor? Who knows?

Certainly not Marius, who seemingly has been yanked from a daydream and has gathered his bearings in time, therefore only almost colliding into one of the nearby dancers. His face heats up from embarrassment and his eyes dart around for an escape path. He sidesteps several more people on their way to the dance floor, praying that no one fancies him being a dance partner.

So clearly this is the most appropriate moment for him to unknowingly position himself right before the eyes of a searching Elizabeth.]

Re: Elizabeth Comstock | BioShock: Infinite | OTA

[witchnotwarlock]

[Billy was having a very good time. The last one he had gone to, in Sinbrilee, it wasn't the best party for him. Sure, it was a nice party! But the dancing, the naked wrestling, and keeping Tommy away from the food...

That part did make his throat close up, a little. But this wasn't anything like that, so he was going all over the place as well. As is life, they were bound to run into each other.

Sometimes literally.] Oh, wow, uh. [He side steps her with a sheepish smile.] Sorry... making the rounds, right?

Teddy Altman | Marvel 616 | OTA

[hulkintraining]

[Teddy jumps into the celebration in amazement. There's always something so strange yet inviting about visiting a new place with it's own culture and personality. Teddy, who has rarely been out of the United States (if you don't count a couple of alternate universes or two) is a little blown away. He's never been much of a fan of fish, but in the spirit of celebration and embracing a different way of life, he indulges in whatever foods he comes across.

When he's neither eating nor hanging out with his friends, he can be found at the edge of the dance floor, trying not to embarrass himself too much but still having fun.]

Gabriel | OTA

[casaerotica13]

Nearly as soon as he arrived on the scene, Gabriel had been gifted a really old and dirty looking satchel... Though confused, the locals seemed pretty happy about it, so he was happy about it. They liked him being here, so why not give back to the community?

With the art of dance. These guys had a dance floor and were barely using it. Seriously.

So, with tight black pants that squeaked when he walked and a way too flowy, silk dress shirt exposing some chest hair, Gabriel did his little turn on the catwalk to the dance floor.

He is prepared to blow your mind, party goer.

Frank Zhang | Percy Jackson: HoH | OTA

[iguanasolution]

[Frank is sitting by one of the bonfires, but he isn't really paying attention to the dances or the music. He isn't even eating anything. Instead he's inspecting what looks to be a pair of leggings, slipping his fingers through them as if trying to test them out. They look somewhat militaristic, similar to an armor. As if they were meant to keep things out... but judging how his fingers slip through he doesn't think it will work.

But Frank is totally thorough... so next thing he tries is penetrating it with a knife. But to the outsider it probably looks like he's stabbing the leggings...]

closed to vanessa!

[fotia]

[Yep, he's still pissed off about not winning the Archimedes Sphere. Plus he just met Calypso again, so now he's pissed and confused.

But he's determined to have a good time, regardless, or at least for Vanessa, whom he agreed to meet here. Just thinking of her makes him feel excited and a little less annoyed, although now that feeling usually comes with some unexplainable tug at the back of his mind that's sort of synonymous with the name "Calypso."

Aargh. He never should have asked her to show him the ruins. But whatever, he'll just push that thought away until it hopefully deletes itself from his system. He observes the floating barges with great interest, already mentally calculating its weight and measurements, to pass the time.]

[wingedwarrior]

(Seafood is definitely one of Shayera's favorites, so she's mostly here for the nightly activities to sample the various foods available. It's nothing like Korschian oysters, but the boiled shellfish aren't half bad. And they won't give her heartburn later, so that's a plus. She'll occasionally wander out to dance for a bit, but she's really mostly there as a wallflower, more to watch the festivities than participate in them.

The bonfires fascinate her, like tall pillars of warmth to fight back the icy cold night. She spends most of her time there, nibbling on snacks. She'll stand up to go dance for a few minutes, to keep herself moving, but mostly staying near the food and familiar flavors. Oh yeah, she's enjoying herself.) Almost like Thanagarian food.

oopen

[redjay]

[It is really nice to get off the "homeland". Away from the same streets and same old creeps around the corner. Jason strolls, taking in the sight of the docks at night. He's tired, can't sleep, but this keeps his mind occupied and away from the fact that he is tired and he can't sleep, at least for a while.

He blends in with the crowd, wearing their grab and consuming their food and drinks. A couple glasses of the local drinks is all he needs to get him smiling a bit more casually when he's smiled at and dancing with the locals when asked.

He tries not to think that they're pickpocketing his money. And well, he tries.]