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Overview
The Hot Cycle of 719 sees a massive change in Desnind as the Fall of Emea has enormous repercussions on the City in the Trees. Other forces are at play, also, with the disappearance of Moseke, the death of the Iyo and a stirring of the Spirits in the Lori. On a more mundane level, there is growing unrest in Desnind as the lack of direction and leadership from the elders begins to be felt by those who live here. This is a time of change in Desnind but, as so often happens in the City in the Trees, change is slow and, invariably, not quite what it appears.
Weather
This cycle sees some very unusual weather in Desnind. This is likely to be something which is commented on a lot by the residents of our fair city. Please feel free to assume this in your writings.
Ymiden: 83 trials
General Weather
Ymiden is known for its hot, summer weather and strong hurricanes. Though this season isn't as unbearable as Saun, Ymiden provides more cloudless days than cloudy. Astronomers cherish this season for its clear skies, giving way to cool nights full of stars and moonlight. Ymiden is also the season where most festivals take place. Crops planted during Ashan will be harvested before the middle of Ymiden, allowing for enormous feasts, plenty of drink, and an unlimited supply of entertainment.
Ymiden lasts for a total of 83 trials (days). During this time, temperatures remain moderate while oceans and any other body of water become warm enough to swim in. The storms that occur throughout this season can be severe, ranging from hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, and monsoons. However, each region will experience the effects of this seasons differently.Desnind Specific
Throughout the whole of Ymiden, the temperatures in Desnind are as though it was Saun. There are no clouds in the skies and no wind in the air. It is hot and humid - animals suffer and mortals even moreso. There is, literally, no deviation in the weather and this is seen as just one more reason why bad, bad things are happening.
Saun: 40 Trials
General Weather
As Ymiden closes out, Saun begins, bringing with it another sun. Saun is known as the hottest season in Idalos with high temperatures that can become unbearable to work in. During this season, night time provides a small relief to the heat and though the temperatures aren't so excruciatingly hot, exposure to the sun without proper water and shade as well as rest can be fatal.
Saun lasts a total of 40 trials (days). It is recommended during this time to keep a close eye on all children, livestock, and crops. Because of the heat, water will need to be readily available and distributed frequently, as to avoid potential stroke or loss of life from overheating. Any storms experienced during this season are much more powerful than those produced during Ymiden.Desnind Specific
The second sun brings tortuous heat to Moseke's City. It is unbearably hot and, as night and day merge in to one, there is an enormous strain on the Medicine Tent and the Order of the Adunih as heatstroke and dehydration become commonplace. There are no storms, there is no wind - again, the weather seems simply 'stuck'
Seasonal Context
The Fall of Emea has brought with it some unwelcome consequences and, as such, Desnind finds itself in a time of uncertainty. A number of unnerving situations leads to uncertainty among the populace and there are a lot of anxious folks. There are also whispered words of discontent and a slowly growing feeling of something more sinister beginning to rise.
Will this cycle see that change? Is there a darkness which is beginning to seep into the leaves? Players will decide.
Festivals of Note
Ymiden
Although there are festivals planned for this season, the weather and the general feeling of panic and need to work together means that they are cancelled.
Ashan
Events
Ymiden
- 1st - Desnind awakes to the Fall of Emea. The events which took place here are known to everyone and there is a state of panic. Add in to this the strange weather and there is a quiet but noticeable feeling of panic. In the late afternoon, there is an emergency meeting held by the Mulki - trying to make sense of the situation PM Peg if you wish to interact with anyone from the The Oludibo Cikakken - the Five will not be out in force, but a large number of the members will be seen.
- 2nd - The Last Iyo - Self Mod. In the surprise of the trial before, no one really noticed. But it is found in the morning of this trial that all the iyo are dead. Like - all of them.
- 5th - Missing the Mother - Self Mod. It becomes apparent that Moseke has not been seen in Desnind since the Fall of Emea. Fear grows around where she might be and her absence adds to the general feeling of unrest.
- 19th - The First Sign - Moderator Input There are attacks on both the Order of the Adunih and the Medicine House. Medical supplies are stolen. It seems very likely that this is a group of panic-driven citizens, but it sends shockwaves throughout Desnind. Elders were harmed during these attacks and this is not the way that things are done here. PM Peg for Plotnotes if you are investigating. All threads must be submitted to the Thread Tracker
- 34th - The Lori Weeps - Moderator Input An enormous ether-storm erupts over the Lori it tears through many of the trees there, leaving them decimated. When it clears, a number of the trees are seen to "weep" - a soft amber liquid leaking from eyes in faces which appear in the tree bark. PM Peg for Plotnotes if you are investigating. All threads must be submitted to the Thread Tracker
- 58th - When Dreamers Die - Moderator Input -the Tsabar announces that Riq'al is in a sleep which has lasted now for trials. He is unable to be woken and they worry for his life. Are there any walkers in dreams who will care for him? PM Peg for Plotnotes if you are investigating. All threads must be submitted to the Thread Tracker
- 70th - End of an Era - Moderator Input - The Order of the Adunih and the Medicine House have been working together, of necessity, all season. Both have been inundated with cases of heat exhaustion, dehydration and many other illnesses. Therefore, a meeting is held between the two where the structure of this will be decided. PM Peg if you are going to take this up - this is an opportunity for PCs to have new roles / jobs / in Desnind. If PCs pick this up it will be a thread Peg starts with modbombs here and there. If not, the result will be announced in the Thread Tracker.
- 83rd - Preparations - Moderator Input Following the expedition into the Lori last cycle where a group of adventurers found and tracked how far the spread of the Bad Lands had gone, there have been continued observation and whatever was causing that spread seems to have stopped. However, over the course of the season, the Lori has changed - from weeping trees to sightings of spirits and ghosts. A group are put together to plan how to best catalogue and explore these phenomena. Peg will do an opening post with a number of "situations" which are occurring. PCs decide which they are going to explore and this leads into the seasonal event for this Cycle. There will be no time limit between posts, but the thread will have a shelf life date.
Saun
- 1st - Twisted Sister - Self Moderation Whispers in the underground tell of a growth in those worshipping Lisirra - people start to notice signs that maybe, this is true. Are you imagining the shadowy figures and decaying plants or, is there more going on?
- 5th - Disease on our doorstep - Moderator Input A hooded figure enters Desnind. She draws some attention as she stumbles around, heading to the Fire Pit. Once there, she collapses and a cry goes out. When one of the hunters at the pit helped her, he drew back her cloak and saw that she was covered in some kind of plague. This is an immediate and definite crisis and the outcome will be of vital importance to Desnind next Cycle. Peg will do an opening post and will modbomb throughout. Although there is no posting speed, the thread will have a "shelf life" when it begins and ends and the outcome will be determined by what has been done up to that point. Peg will update tracker.
- 15th - 20th - Infection - Moderator Input The heat and lack of rain means that conditions are very difficult in Desnind. During this period things seem to come to a head and there are a number of incidents of violence, aggression, people fighting for no apparent reason etc. Furthermore, food is scarce, as are healing supplies and there are thefts and claims of hoarding. Players may make as many threads about this as they wish, they may be self moderated. Any thread which picks up this plot point should be submitted to the Hot Cycle 719 Tracker
- 22nd - 38th - The Seeds of Hope - Self Mod The strange weather has led to a number of changes in the flora around Desnind. Players may make as many threads about this as they wish, they may be self moderated. Please submit flora development to the development thread for new flora types. Any thread which picks up this plot point should be submitted to the Hot Cycle 719 Tracker
- 30th - Ghost of a Chance - Moderator Input On the night of the 30th Saun, although there is no darkness due to the second sun, ghosts are visible throughout Desnind. Will anyone speak to them? What can be found out? PM Peg for plotnotes, but let me know how you're going to approach it, since there's a number of possible things to discover. Any thread which picks up this plot point should be submitted to the Hot Cycle 719 Tracker
- 39th - The Far Traveller - Seasonal Event A familiar face returns to Desnind. Moderated by Peg
Focus this Cycle: Flora
This season, we want to focus on the Flora here in Desnind. Our aim is to get more flora developed in Desnind this season. We'd love to see players helping out!