Welcome to Gaia! ::

The foyer is lavish and serves only to stun and wow those who enter the manor. With a high ceiling, crystal chandelier glittering white light, the dark wooden panels stand tall and proud, welcoming you to the home. Stairs lead to the second floor, but a simple ribbon of white marks it as off limits. On the walls, portraits of faces look down, and a few stand out with a haunting familiarity. They almost look like aristocratic versions of past... it is strange, but just coincidence.


Down the hall from the foyer is the dinning hall, for room does not do it justice. The room is long and wide, the oak table one solid piece of wood, likely hand carved. Tall windows offer a spectacular view of the gardens, and each place at the table unset, and rather plates of ornate Hors d'oeuvre and other delicacies sit ready to be plundered. Wine is offered liberally by a man in a crisp black suit and says nothing other than asking which bottle you'd prefer.

The entertainment room is spacious as it is welcoming. A high vaulted ceiling allows voices to carry and the various couches and chairs are comfortable and inviting. A pool table along with a table set up for some modest gambling has been set up, and music plays from hidden speakers. Granted the 8ball is cracked but it still is fine to play with. A large rug covers the floor and shows little use, as if it is brand new just bought for the occasion.


The kitchen is impeccable, clean and bright and utterly premier in the state of the art appliances. The hallway leads back to the gardens, and the main door leads to the dining area. It's any chef's dream and the smell of slow roasted meats and breads fill the air. Food is waiting for later to be served and the few 'staff' hired move in and out with alarming swiftness. There is no reason to be here, as there are better areas to entertain ones self. There are a surplus of knives along the far wall and a wood stove also sits next to the more modern ovens.




As you open the door, you feel it stick and have to force it open, a loud scrape of wood on wood echoing down the hall. The room itself is covered in a fine layer of dust, and cobwebs decorate the corners. A queen sized bed takes up most of the room, a small dresser and vanity sit unassumingly on the side, drawers closed and the trinkets atop them untouched in so long. The windows overlook the garden, where you can see nearly everything. Everything is decorated in whites and golds, and the plush carpet gives to your weight. Opulent even in it's minimal decor, you can tell the room was at one, time, important. A painting hangs covered at the foot of the bet.


The door swings open easily, and immediately you're struck by the disarray in the room. Clothes lay scattered everywhere, and things are knocked over. A queen sized bed in unmade, and you see rips and tears in the sheets. Stains can be seen on the walls, and on the floor, in varying stages of opacity. The walls have what look like a rushed paint job on them, and the curtains are drawn shut on the window.


As you try to open the door, it refuses to budge. Forcing it open, you find that the room is neat, tidy, and picture perfect. A queen bed sits in the corner and a desk faces the window, which looks out to the front of the manor. The desk itself is newer, and the drawers are slightly open, papers shoved into them. The closet it closed, as it the bathroom. The only item that hints that it is lived is in a photo of the young black haired woman Kyrstal, with a much older, unknown woman.

Locked:

As you enter the attic dust fills the air in grey clouds, glittering against the few paths of light. It is near empty, only cobwebs and a few items fill the space. A threadbare blood stained bed sits in a corner, no blanket or pillow to be found. A book rests beside it. There is no sign that anyone has been here in a while. Yet- under the central beam of the ceiling is a large metal hook with a short frayed rope attached to it. Directly under, faint scuff marks can be made in the wood. The darkness makes it hard to tell, but something was carved at one point into the wall facing away from the stairwell, and the lone window is blacked out with old paint.


The basement door is old wood, small chips and gouges making it stand out from all others in their refinery and it's lack of. It feels out of place, yet not. It has a deadbolt lock and- why would you want to go there anyway?

Current Prompt:

Current Status Effects:

Rules and Mechanics

gaia_star The Manor Room List will be updated accordingly and will be updated with newly discovered details and statuses as the game is played. If a room is locked, it requires a key which must be found in a different room.

gaia_star Each room has key items and events that help uncover the mysterious circumstances that are going on. Some events will prompt choices, which must be taken as soon as possible. Some events will lead to new locations or interactions. Items, even not key items, can help progress your exploration, hinder others, or be giving you an advantage when dealing with NPCs and events.

gaia_star Investigating a room or item is simple, post in BOLD RED, stating what action your character is doing.

gaia_star There is a limit of one action per post, and you must wait to get a response before taking another action.

gaia_star Keep your eyes on this post! When the game reaches certain points, the rules and mechanics will change to reflect in game actions and events!

gaia_star Please keep watch on the NPC list, as well as the current prompt list, as they will contain the last major event prompt and help guide the overall story.

Things to know:
Keep your character name, location and any objects in heir hold in Bold at the top of your post. this will help those wishing to interact.
-Items are singular. This means if X grabs the brush, person Y cannot also grab the brush or investigate the brush without interacting with X. Please pay attention to your fellow players actions!
-Your character only knows what they encounter or are told. If X gets a private interaction with an NPC, your character cannot suddenly also know that information unless otherwise stated. IC information is to be shared ICly.
Timed prompts will require a response in 12 hours or the 'default/bad' choice will automatically be selected. Player will be quoted when this occurs. If an extension is needed Please reach out- do not assume one will be given if I am not notified!
All event prompts will have a minimum 24hr response period unless otherwise stated.
No one can power up. Nothing happens if attempted, and only the symptoms described above at the initial sealing post hint to the current magic at play.
Timed prompts will require a response in 12 hours or the 'default/bad' choice will automatically be selected. Player will be quoted when this occurs. Nothing permanent with effect your character but it WILL decide what following events occur.
Actions have consequences. While certain actions might be heavily hinted to take, taking actions that are otherwise 'non-linear' will still gain a reaction. Some good, some bad. Do not be afraid to branch out.
Do not assume you know the reaction to your action. The same action might not gain the same result each time.
Please do not god mode or power play the prompts. If a posts has information in it such as 'The door is locked', do not ignore it or dismiss that information. If you have an inquiry if an action or such is possible, please just ask.