See Discord discussion in posts below. Appreciation pulled out here.
Qistrel —
Thanks for the roadmap, I am going to sleep now cause it's past midnight, so won't participate in the Q&A but, I do want to say, the Listeners guild is in a good place as we have a lot of things other guilds don't, like a mini-epic guild honours quest filled with stacks of lore, some great coded ritual things, and a path system. So I will focus on making the best use of what we already have and maybe make up some educated guessing 'folklore' to fill out some less explained things, and if it gets contradicted later, well, folklore often end up being wrong so it's fine. Thank you for all the hard work the team does.
Tikki —
I'll chime in and say that, even when things are slow I appreciate the hard work that the team is putting in. Juggling real life and game work is a task and a half, so my thanks to all of them, you included of course, Uilani, for all that you do and are trying your best to get done.
Aeral (They/them) —
Not a question, just a thanks to all of you for continuing to work on Lusternia. I know I come and go at this point, playing a lot for a period and then going inactive, but the fact that I can always return to Lusternia is a very very important thing to me and warms a part of my heart that nothing else can.
I'm not sure what legacy mode means, but I assume that means that those games are no longer being worked on and all staff is effectively terminated. I would be heartbroken if the same were to happen to Lusternia but I know it is the reality of MUDs.
So much appreciation to you all.
Selia/Loretta —
Are you me? I popped in to say the same thing. I come and I go on a timescale measured in years. But each time I do return, I'm glad for a while, and appreciative of the sustained love that's poured into the Basin. That takes its toll on those who contribute; can't pour from an empty glass and all that. So chin up, y'all, and keep on truckin' -- within the bounds of your emotional capacity to. ❤️
Freja —
I feel like Grimr does a really great job at [interacting with players]. He's talked to me many times, when I don't panic and run away.
Yinuish —
Grimr is lovely and that's actually what prompted my question. I had a little interaction with him recently and it was enough to make me think FINE I'LL LOG IN MORE THIS WEEK THEN because it felt nice to have that effort there.
Uilani —
We'll forward the praise to Grimr.
Maylea (desc above) was missing her bracelet. I did not get a glance in time at Drocilla's bracelet (a 'gift' from Darvellan).
Drocilla, the Enchantress
She is a radiant immortal and is breathtaking to behold, radiating a painfully sublime and gentle beauty that inexplicably drains the vibrancy and colour from all else in the room. Shimmering with an eerie effulgence, Her almond-shaped eyes are a cruel, sharp lavender; sculpted with grey and violent shadows, they draw the onlooker with their mystical allure. Her tawny skin is creamy and flawless - the visage of utter beauty, elegance and perfection - and Her high cheekbones are touched by the gentle shade of a rose. The glossy scarlet red of Her lips stands out against these soft hues with a generous fullness that makes them deliriously tempting. Every subtle movement of Her perfectly poised figure exudes a raw confidence that dominates Her surroundings, Her superlatively shaped jawline held with regal posture. Intoxicating and addictive, an entrancing scent drifts in Her wake like a cloak of perfumed silk.
(in gold)
Her silken hair, a hundred shades of burnished gold, is pinned like a crown of
molten gold atop a visage of utter perfection. The thick, detailed braids wrap
about the head with nary a disobedient wisp in a polished updo that wreathes Her
face in a smouldering halo.
She is wearing:
sophisticated pants of pitch-black velvet
a set of armour rings of blackened silver over the knuckles of Her right hand
black slippers on white copper heels
a luxurious pitch-black corset trailing a tulle skirt and black mists
an exquisite smokesilver shoulder necklace
You look at sophisticated pants of pitch-black velvet that Drocilla is wearing:
Form-fitting and without a single crease, these pants have an air of
sophistication to them borne of the lushness of the velvet and the sleekness of
the cut. High-waisted and appearing to have no conventional closure at the top,
they taper off right below the ankles without any cuffs. The stretchable fabric
adopts well to every movement and hides no pockets or other adornments.
You look at a set of armour rings of blackened silver that Drocilla is wearing:
Worn on each of Her right hand's fingers, these unconventional rings fit snugly
over each second knuckle. Thin blackened bands over and under the knuckle keep
these accessories in place, while the fronts bear likeness to pieces of armour
with their overlapping plates of matte blackened silver. The armoured layers
have been securely fastened with minuscule onyx rivets on each side but permit a
full range of motion within their protective confines.
You look at black slippers on white copper heels that Drocilla is wearing:
Crafted from leather so unnaturally dark it appears to be absorbing the light,
these high-heeled slippers embrace the feet in comfort and luxury. Lined with
reflective golden silk, the slippers leave much of the feet exposed, swooping
forward to barely cover the toes. The soles and the heel are all white copper,
polished and eye-catching in contrast to the darkness of the shoe itself.
You look at a luxurious pitch-black corset trailing a tulle skirt that Drocilla
is wearing:
Soft and stretchable, the velvet comprising this superbly well-fitted overbust
corset is decadent lushes embracing a divine figure. The off-the-shoulder
neckline is enveloped on either side by plush straps that embrace the arms
loosely. Where the corset terminates, an open-front pleated skirt of sheer black
tulle cascades on either side and culminates in a sweeping train. The dramatic
tulle overlay has been sparsely embroidered with silhouettes of nighthawks
picked out in black thread, while the pitch-black opaque hems gleam with heavy
lace applique.
You look at an exquisite smokesilver shoulder necklace that Drocilla is wearing:
No more than a handful of whisper-thin chains in the front, the shoulder
necklace is made up of smokesilver strands that cascade and intersect upon the
neckline. In the back, however, a myriad chains of varying lengths make up the
necklace. Some hang at varying lengths while others meet at sharper angles. Some
are little more than shimmering wisps of black smoke, others are richly
ornamented chains with little charms made of the same metal.
Darvellan, the Navigator
He is a radiant immortal and is surrounded by a cloud of ethereal stars, each seemingly set in an orbit about Him. Drawn back into a shoulder-length ponytail from its widow's peak source, silky hair as dark as ebony offsets slightly the tanned, worn complexion of His face. With only the faintest hint of cragginess, His otherwise handsome face is somewhat marred by the jagged, white scar running across His right eye, starting from the temple and working its way to the base of His nose. Immediately surrounding the searing scar, grey flesh creeps around both the scar and the unseeing eye, creating a ghastly effect. While lithe and slender, toned muscles also grace His frame, seemingly dancing beneath His swarthy skin with each movement made.
(in dark grey/silver)
Grown out just long enough to be prickly without being annoying or abrasive to
the touch, this black-as-night beard graces the Navigator's face, running along
His cheeks and chin, but no lower than just below His jawbone. Seemingly lighter
than the rest of the stubble, though barely so, a strip runs beneath His nose,
joining on either side of the mouth.
He is wearing:
a pair of nearly knee-high, faded leather boots
a cloud of stars suspended in starlight
a starlit pearl pin
a pair of cuffed breeches
a canvas backpack
a jet-black tricorne covered with glowing lines of power sits jauntily atop his
head
You look at a pair of nearly knee-high, faded leather boots that Darvellan is
wearing:
Comprised entirely of worn, faded, leather-like material, these nearly knee-high
boots still manage to look impressive despite their apparent age. Even what
stains can be seen are barely visible, likely also having been worn away by time
and use. While the heels of the boots look to have been redone sometime in the
recent past, the rest of the boot, even the cuff at the top, looks remarkably
preserved.
l at star on darvellan
You look at a cloud of stars suspended in starlight that Darvellan is wearing:
Hanging amidst glimmering motes, a glowing star twinkles merrily away. Faint
flecks of light catch upon the motes, casting subtle yet dazzling patterns all
about. Thin lines of power shoot between the motes of dust, ephemeral
constellations forming in the moment.
look at pants on Darvellan
You look at a pair of cuffed breeches that Darvellan is wearing:
Comprised of some foreign, black-dyed material, these cuffed breeches start at
the waist and disappear into the wearer's boots, the material tucked in nicely
with an attention to detail. Leaving room for maneuverability, a bit of excess
material remains untucked, giving the breeches a slightly puffy look. Use and
wear has left the material mottled and partially stained, though these too are
faded and worn, having become more a part of the breeches and less a hindrance.
You look at a canvas backpack that Darvellan is wearing:
It is large enough to hold a considerable amount of goods. Grey and mottled
brown, it has been skillfully woven to keep out the majority of water in the
rain. Pockets of all shapes and sizes hang off of it, ready to store any number
of things.
I could not figure out the noun for the pin or the hat! May another unravel the mystery.
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