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 Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:47 am
 Table of ContentsTable of Contents A Brief History Meta Information Shop NPCs and RP Requests RP Log and Event Summary Meta Glossary The Celestial Theatre FAQ Information Updates Reserved
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:48 am
Once Upon a Time…Quote: In January of 2016, there was a shift, deep within the Rift. Something--or someone, rather--that had long been imprisoned finally managed to escape. His name was Caedus, and he reached out to the Senshi and Knights of Destiny City, asking them for help and offering them a door into Negaspace itself. However, his plan required that they collect energy from willing donors, harvested into crystals that Caedus provided. In the time that followed, many Order Senshi and Knights were able to gather information on Caedus, which was collected in a database of knowledge about their extraterrestrial ally. Finally, he called them to him again, and took the crystals, using them to open a portal into the heart of the Negaverse. Some chose to stay behind with Caedus, but most of the Order force charged into the breach. When they arrived, they were presented with three paths. The first led to the Castle itself, where the invaders rapidly found themselves in a pitched battle against the Negaverse's forces. They were able to successfully slay General-Queen Apatite, a massive blow. The second path led to the Negaverse's barracks. Although a small group of officers attempted to stop them, they were able to make their way to a storehouse of starseeds and rescue them from the Negaverse's clutches. The third path led to somewhere strange and unexpected: the ruins of the old Knight Academy. After defeating a massive ancient youma, the Senshi and Knights there were able to recover an ancient piece of the Code itself. All three paths finally led back to the portal--but in their way stood a wall of youma, Negaverse agents, and the surviving General-Queen Laurelite. In the final, climactic battle, the forces of Order were able to slay the massive Greater Youma Laurelite called forth, sending it crashing down on her and seemingly leaving her dead. However, there were far too many monsters to destroy in time, and the portal closed before it could be reached. When all hope seemed lost, Cosmos herself arrived to teleport the forces of Order to safety on the Moon. A few weeks later, the Knights were called to Olympus, where they were able to purify the corrupted piece of the Code recovered from the Academy and leave it safe on the Moon. With the Negaverse in shambles, Metallia herself called a meeting of her officers. She sent them on a quest--to gather materials from the Rift that she required. The first path had them hunting through a graveyard to find a crystallized youma bone. The second sent them deep into a labyrinth to recover a small, locked box. The third sent them into a dark cave to recover a strange crystal. When all three materials were delivered to her, Metallia revealed their purpose: a ritual that allowed her to imbue General-Queen Laurelite with the powers of the long-deceased Beryl, creating a new Queen of the Negaverse. She also introduced three new General-Sovereigns recruited from around the world: Axinite, the new head of Intelligence; Hessonite, the new head of Special Operations; and Lepidolite, new head of Infiltration and headmaster of Romano's Constitutional Haven, a new school in Destiny City created to be a recruiting ground for the Negaverse. In April 2018, after a long recovery, Caedus finally left Earth--but has promised to return.
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:48 am
InformationSomething big is happening in Destiny City, and this time they’ve got some otherworldly things to focus on. The arrival of Caedus and his elite group of alien associates means something in Destiny City is going to change--for better or for worse.
The Meta will take place in Destiny City and will happen in real time; when a large ORP is starting, information about the date it occurs on and how long it ICly lasts will be included in the introduction post! All factions can participate in this meta and there are a few major releases for a few factions tied to the conclusion of this meta. All meta threads should be started in the Mini-Event subforum! Any RP that is related to meta happenings or uses an NPC should be done here to keep track of things.
The meta will take place between September 13th and will end mid-November.
This meta will utilize NPCs so if you’re interested, please check out the NPC Information and Signup Thread!
This meta will overlap the shop’s Halloween Event; there will be a small Halloween event that ties into the meta. This Halloween Event will be very different from previous Halloween Events and will not detract from meta participation!
More information about Halloween will be released on October 4th!
We've made a lot of shop updates in the past year or so, so players who want to catch up with things can start with the Introduction [Rules, Information, Guidelines] thread, or can review our Shop Updates and Announcements thread. All major shop changes begin with the linked September 6th announcement!
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:48 am
Meta NPCsWhile players can create their own NPCs to participate in this event alongside their official shop characters, players will also have the opportunity to roleplay with a few Meta specific shop characters! To request RP with an NPC, please send a PM to The Space Cauldron and include your character’s name (and the name of any participating characters if it is a group RP), a link to their profile/s, the requested NPC, and a general idea of what you’d like for the roleplay; if the roleplay is general conversation with an NPC Velencian or an Order Character and a Shop NPC, please start the RP and quote the mule. Order characters cannot come into the Velencian base, but Vanguardians can roleplay with Caedus and Lyndin here. Order characters can find them on the outskirts of the barrier or in the general area; if they are not around, touching the barrier will summon one or both of them depending on RP request. You can include a link to a started RP in your PM to make sure we don't miss it. Any RP that is a battle with the NPCs, or might involve Chaos, may not be approved but the shop will work to accommodate all requests and will try to have a response to every RP within 48 hours; this timeline is subject to change based on availability and demand. Players can request as many RPs as they like and can do group roleplays. While some requests may need to be adjusted for plot purposes, the shop will generally work to meet every request! Available NPCs:Caedus
Caedus made a lasting impression amongst the forces of Order, but he didn’t earn everyone’s favor. Caedus has changed since he last left; he is the last member of their royal bloodline and, per their customs, their King. He has been reinstated in his position upon returning to his homeworld, however this has been met with general disapproval. He is eccentric by their standards, and gone for so long that the vast majority of his people have little recollection or closeness to him. His only friend and major supporter is Commodore Lyndin, the leader of the Vanguard, who has encouraged the Vanguard to pull together to return to Earth. Caedus is looking to meet old allies and revitalize the efforts to destroy the Negaverse. For the time being, only Order characters and Velencian NPCs can roleplay with Caedus. He is staying in an encampment on the outskirts of Destiny City with the rest of his alien fleet. Caedus can be met with hostility, but he can defend himself--and the Vanguard is sworn to protect him as well.
Commodore Lyndin
Commodore Lyndin stands an impressive seven foot, two inches tall, and is in peak physical condition. His size is impressive but his strength even more so. He is muscular and has an imposing presence tempered only by his kind smile and respectful nature. He has turquoise eyes and pale, purple skin. His hair is silvery, cut short in the back but his bangs fall to his cheeks and are parted in the middle, swept to the sides of his face. He is a role model to everyone on his homeworld, and has been for nearly nine hundred years. Lyndin was part of the original Vanguard that traveled with Caedus to Earth to meet with Queen Beryl a thousand years ago. He escaped the attack that left Caedus stranded in the Rift, and upon his return to his homeworld the people came to trust him. He is friendly, wise, dependable, and a team-player. He is always looking at what’s best for Velencya, and the Vanguard is his life’s work. He wants it to succeed and he strongly wants to reclaim their original homeworld. Lyndin is one of an incredibly small number of Velencians who lived on their organic world, and he hopes to see his people returned to it in his lifetime. He is seen as a hero to his people, and is revered almost as a deity figure. He works excessively and is incredibly intelligent and brave; he has made many trips to secure resources to see his people succeed, and hasn’t ever lost anyone on a mission. He has been involved in the training of every member of the Vanguard and gives patient, supportive advice and leadership. He is diplomatic, but can be assertive when needed, and is an expert at making fast, necessary decisions. For the time being, only Order characters and Velencian NPCs can roleplay with Lyndin. He is staying in an encampment on the outskirts of Destiny City with the rest of his alien fleet. Lyndin can be met with hostility, but he is incredibly well-equipped to defend himself--and he has the full support of the Vanguard.
NPC Commanders
Commanders are a high rank of Vanguardians. These Commanders are available for roleplay and can provide direction for others during the meta. These are played by individual members of staff and you can reach out to them directly to request RP!
Commander Cydfae
Uniform: Bodysuit Activewear; Lavender piping
Appearance: Black hair always kept in a tight braid down the back. It reaches about mid-back. Cydfaealso has powder blue skin and silver eyes. Appears most like F38, but with a scowl.
Weapon: Laser bladed sword that causes tingling and numbness.
Personality: Devoted, Focused, Goal Oriented, Stick in the Mud, Blind to Self-Flaws, Overly Critical
History: Cydfae was assigned to Commodore Lyndin as a Cadet very early in her life and he has been a major influence in her life ever since. Lyndin earned her trust and devotion early on, and now no matter what he does or says, she has unshakable conviction in him. She can and has followed him into dangerous missions and is determined to see him succeed in all his goals. She has been known to be strict in how others speak of him and will reprimand even the most innocuous of comments, believing that any ill word, even in jest, breeds dissension. She is known throughout the ranks as someone who expects and demands perfection, and anything less was a choice to fail. Mistakes are not acceptable. Failure must be met with a desire to improve and she will stack on punishments and tasks to force improvement. No one knows when she last said a kind word or praised anyone. Other than Lyndin, that is.
Played by: Sweenys_Revenge
Commander Velyria
Uniform: Ceremonial military with skirt; primary color amaranth purple, secondary color copper rose
Appearance: Long dark purple hair with lavender tips, usually worn in a half-braid, pastel blue skin; teal eyes; glasses; F38 body type
Weapon: A sci-fi scythe
Personality: Thoughtful; Decisive; Insightful // Overly Analytical; Secretive; Distant
History: Velyria is well known as one of the foremost experts in tactics and strategy that Velencya has to offer. She is well known as a planner and a leader, and having been around for nearly a thousand years, she has had plenty of time to gain knowledge on her chosen subject. She is especially interested in the differences in tactical approaches between different species and cultures; Velyria is known to insist that every strategy has something to teach, even the ones that fail.
Played by: Noir Songbird
Unavailable NPCs:
Cosmos
If an Order character attempts to contact Cosmos for guidance or purification, they will feel a strange tugging sensation on their starseed. Cosmos has always attempted to appear when requested, but recently it feels as though there is a haze of energy surrounding the connection and making it difficult to reach her. If a character continues to try and push through the connection, they will find themselves inexplicably teleported to a previously locked area within the Moon Palace.
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:48 am
RP LogImportant RPs will be logged and summarized here; any ORP or important IC Announcement can be easily reached here! When a new thread goes up, we will post in the main thread and the Discord, as well as update this post. If you want to make sure you don’t miss anything, please check back often!
RP Events
[META ORP] Contact [Order]
Caedus has returned after a few years' absence; he has arrived with The Vanguard and their leader, Commodore Lyndin. Order characters were invited to a special meeting the night of their arrival, where they outlined their plans to use a special weapon to siphon energy from a comet that will pass nearby in the upcoming weeks and direct a concentrated blast of energy into Negaspace. Caedus has clarified their intention is to directly target and destroy Metallia; they believe that if she is destroyed, those affected by her Chaos will be freed from it. The Vanguard needs to gather energy to power the weapon their weapon. While some Order characters are open minded, others have voiced skepticism. Lyndin has invited everyone to speak with him directly so he can address concerns or alternatives. Order Characters can be handwaved attending this ORP and can have access to everything discussed in this thread.
[META ORP] The Mission [The Vanguard]
Lyndin has a conversation with The Vanguard to address mission objectives and answer questions; they are tasked with gathering energy wherever they can, gathering information about Earth, the war, and Order characters, and avoiding any interaction with Chaos characters. As of this RP, approved NPC Meta characters can be played. Approved NPC Meta Characters can be handwaved attending this ORP and can have access to everything discussed in this thread.
[META ORP] The Chosen [Negaverse]
A group of elite Negaverse Agents were chosen to meet in secrecy with their Queen, where it was revealed to them that the Negaverse knew the Velencians had arrived on Earth. An undisclosed but 'trusted source' was feeding them information, and these agents were expected to keep quiet about this discovery while also gathering more energy and starseeds to prepare.
Negaverse Announcement [October 11th]
The Negaverse knows that something weird is going on and has taken extra measures to ensure the safety of their agents. All members of the Negaverse who are going out and actively patrolling are told to be extra careful. In addition to warnings being issued over the tablet and in person, the Negaverse has distributed a special pin to all members. This pin must be worn at all times while powered up. The technology inside the pin is designed to pick up and report abnormal energy signatures to a database in the Dark Kingdom. They do not actively alert the wearer of strange signatures and are instead meant to be an information collection tool.
Quote: If you have a Negaverse character, they must wear this pin while powered up for the foreseeable future. It is a small, diamond shaped pin roughly an inch in size. It can be pinned to clothes or worn as a keychain of some sort. All Negaverse characters should utilize this device, including Negaverse Agents, Corrupted Senshi, Mauvians, and Youma.
[META ORP] Necessity
Open and ongoing as of October 15th
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:48 am
Meta GlossaryThis meta uses a lot of new terms, so for easy reference they are logged here!
Velencya - The synthetic world that was built after their original homeworld fell. Information on Velencya can be found here.
Velencians - the race of people that live on Velencya.
Velenia - the original homeworld of the Velencians. This world was taken from them and the resources were depleted. They had to flee and build Velencya. While old Velencians (1200+ years of age) might have been born on Velenia, all new Velencians were born on Velencya. Anyone born on Velenia might consider themselves Velenians as well as Velencians.
The Vanguard - an elite force of Velencians who have come together to help Caedus on his quest to destroy the Negaverse. They are a space-themed military.
Cadets - the lowest ranking members of the Vanguard. All NPCs created for the meta will be playable as cadets.
Corporals - the second lowest ranking members of the Vanguard. None are on Earth.
Commanders - the highest ranking members of the Vanguard. Only a select few have arrived on Earth to help lead Caedus’ mission.
Commodore - a supreme position within the Vanguard; these rare few are considered extensions of their synthetic world and are considered ‘chosen’ to represent it. There is presently only one.
Source Stone - This stone is the source of all gathered Velencian energy; it is a pretty white crystal no larger than palm-sized. Unrefined crystals are typically used as a sleeping aid on Velencya but these processed crystals are capable of draining energy rapidly. The Velencians need to harness this excess energy to power their technology, and they can also use it to heal themselves. More information can be found here.
ComTech - “Comprehensive Technology” ; members of the Vanguard wear a wristband with multiple features that can be outlined here. The wristband, and all of its features, are referred to as ‘ComTech’. It is used to communicate, access information, wield a glamour, and access the warp pad at the Velencian base. ComTech must use energy gathered by Source Stones to function.
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:49 am
The Celestial TheatreDuring the meta, if anyone attempts to contact Cosmos they may feel a strange tugging sensation on the starseed. If they continue to try and push through to create a connection, a magical force will physically tug them, and any Order companions in their immediate vicinity, to a previously locked room within the Moon Palace.
The Celestial Theatre is a large, domed room. Once, there might have been seats to accommodate guests, but the floor is currently empty. White marble walls give a timeless, ethereal look to the room, but it shows the telltale sign of age and disrepair. There are large cracks in the walls, and stained glass windows by the door have been broken out. At some point in time, a marble statue was completely blocking the door, but it seems as though it lost its battle with time and crumbled in such a way that the door is now passable.
Celestial images are painted all over the white ceiling, and the whole thing is reminiscent of a living star map--only, it is impossible to tell what anything is supposed to be. The shapes on the ceiling move slowly, as if in real time; it is not a complete image of the sky, and sometimes shapes appear and disappear from view as they move to the edges of the map.
Except, in the center of the ceiling, is a bright white star that seems to be constantly illuminated. Something about it seems strained, and though you cannot put your finger on it, you know it is the Galaxy Cauldron, and you know Cosmos is there.
Looking at the image of the Galaxy Cauldron fills you with warmth, but it does not answer why you are here. Or why a five pointed star brooch has appeared on your uniform. It shimmers with the blessing of Cosmos, and while you do not know it, you are under her protection for as long as you are on the Moon. While you are here, you will find you have access to some information that was previously off limits--most notably, a console in the corner of the room. While it is badly damaged, when anyone wearing the brooch approaches, it powers up. While text appears on the console’s screen, it is illegible.
However, the console responds to verbal inquiries as though it is an automated information kiosk.
There is only one door leading out of the room and it leads into a long, empty hallway. While there appear to be arches and doorways, they have since crumbled and appear otherwise impassable--except for a small, open room at the other end of the hallway.
The room shares similar architecture to the rest of the Moon Palace but the purpose of this room is difficult to imagine.
There are no decorations. No furniture. No windows or doors.
And yet, in the middle of the room, on a single pedestal, the piece of the Code recovered from the fallen Knight Academy waits.
Quote: Players can interact with the information Kiosk in the Celestial Theatre and/or may speak to the Cornerstone Code Piece if they choose to! While some information may be off limits, these resources may be utilized to gather meta-relevant information. Players who want to access these features should either start a roleplay and quote the mule when they are interacting with the kiosk or the Code, or if they are writing a solo, they should PM The Space Cauldron with a list of questions they intend for their character to ask so we can give them a list of answers they can incorporate as they write. Only Order characters and Order-allied Phenomenal Cosmic Powers can arrive in the Celestial Theatre; civilians, Chaos characters, and Velencians are automatically rejected. Characters can visit as often as they need to during the course of the Meta; there is no cooldown between visits. If you have any questions, please PM the mule or use the Meta MQ&A Thread!
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:09 am
FAQCan Order characters tell Chaos characters about the arrival of the Velencians?
Preferably, no; if there is a situation where this is absolutely unavoidable or would be very OOC not to, please contact The Space Cauldron and we will work with you. For the time being, Chaos should not be contacted about the arrival of the Vanguard. Any Chaos character (associated with either the Negaverse or the Dark Mirror Court) should not be contacted about their arrival unless you have specific mule permission. While some civilians may be able to learn about their arrival, they should be unpowered and would also need plot approval.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:03 am
Information UpdatesSeptember 17th Added information on trying to contact Cosmos, as well as opened access to the Celestial Theatre
Added information about Order characters having limitations on telling Chaos characters about the Velencian arrival to the FAQ section September 20thOctober 11th Negaverse Update: News Flash Prompt added to RP Log October 15th New Meta ORP: Necessity was started and added to RP Log October 21stNew Meta ORP: The Chosen [Negaverse] was added to RP Log; this was a special RP and is backdated.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:04 am
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