{ dream notes: #05.5 - january mini event details }

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DREAM NOTES #05.5: JANUARY MINI EVENT DETAILS

Although it's a mini event, we're throwing out the deets so players can plot ahead! Everyone get their hoot hoot game on.

✵ MINI EVENT TIMELINE ✵

This is a mini event that will take place in Songerein and is not a dreamscape. Although the beginning will catch everyone's attention, participation is optional. It is entirely possible for characters to stay out of it and let others take care of the issue. There will only be one log and it will go up on January 15. However it will be forward dated to last during the last week of the month. It will run through the rest of the month with the conclusion posted in the beginning of February. The aim is during the Game Notes, but depending on things we may need an extra day or two.

✵ OWL EGG HUNT ✵

As briefly described in this month's Game Notes, not only is Santa Claus coming to town, he's bringing in some information about the Story Eater. But he's also come to warn about a large owl, so that will have to take precedence.

This owl is large, fiery, and a mother looking for some lost eggs. She's managed to track down the culprits to the town, but everyone would prefer if she didn't raze Reverein to the ground in her search. With Santa as the interpreter, the objectives are simple:

• Find the lost eggs;
  
• Eliminate the snoyotes that stole them

However, those who volunteer to help will discover an objective that neither Santa nor Mama Owl expected:

• Help take care of the owl hatchlings

Some eggs will either have hatched or will hatch not long after being found. And one saving grace is these eggs are tough. They are not impervious, but they will be difficult to break, so it's okay if they're dropped accidentally. However, the eggs will be sensitive to emotions and magic around them, so care should still be taken. They are also rather…special, and finding—and catching—them will not be as straightforward as one might think.

For flexibility, there is no set number of eggs or owlets that can be found, however there is a minimum of 5 eggs/owlets that need to be counted to be considered a success. The town won't be destroyed if it fails, but it will affect something else.

For a large bonus reward and scene, minimum of 5 snoyotes must be killed or dealt with somehow. Though one has to wonder how those snoyotes managed to get those owl eggs…or where it even came from.

Participating players will need to submit their threads to this survey. And this time we'll display the results to be a little fancier and more accessible for players to see how progress is.

Here is a brief summary of the prompts that will be going up on the log:

• Owl Egg Hunt. The eggs are scattered throughout the town Reverein, the nearby forests, and the lake. As if sensing their danger, the eggs have hidden themselves in various nooks and crannies, which can make it quite difficult to find. Hopefully no one accidentally tries to cook one. However, there are some clues. They will sparkle and will sometimes wiggle and roll out of their hiding place. They can also be "lured" out by friendly, positive emotions, or towards anyone that might exude a feeling of safety, security, and protection. However, if they're frightened the eggs will start to hatch. They sprout wings, legs, or even the beak to try and either escape or protect themselves. The eggs may also take on elemental characteristics, such as turning into a fireball, a block of ice, a giant rock, or a mini cyclone. Another threat will be the snoyotes as the sly buggers will follow would be rescuers to find the egg and try to snatch them and run off.
  
  
• Owlet Panic. For the eggs that have already hatched, the owlets will be panicking and very emotional, causing a great environmental disruption around them. From fire storms to massive blizzards, the babies are out of control. Fortunately they're easy to spot—as well as hear. Their high pitched screeches can be heard from long distances. Calming emotions will be key in trying to soothe them, though dremoation abilities may be needed to get to them first.
  
  
• Snoyotes. The snoyotes are a cross between snake and coyote and they rely on their stealth skills rather than offensive power. They will stick to the shadows and can camouflage themselves well. When they do need to fight, they are tenacious and will try to sink their venomous fangs into their assailant. The venom is paralytic and is potent and fast acting. Although not always enough to kill, if enough venom makes its way to the heart then there might be trouble. As mentioned they will follow those looking for eggs to try and snatch them first, but some may be hunting other eggs. It's not necessary to kill them, driving them off to the Wild Canyons will do. Bonus: collect the fangs for anti-venom remedies.
  
  
• Owlsitter. Whether already hatched or bursting out after returning to mother owl, the little owlets can be quite the handful. They're born already large enough to fly and while they aren't skilled, they will flutter about here and there. Essentially toddlers, they will get into anything that might interest them and cause mischief. With the owlets capable of casting elemental magic, that can pose a problem as sometimes it can go awry.

In addition, we'll have a subthread for Questions For Santa that characters can ask. However, because we want to stay sane and be able to answer questions promptly without going off tangent in unnecessary dialogue, it won't be an IC thread. Instead, players can just comment with their questions that their character can ask. In addition, it can be assumed that other characters can hear or learn of other questions and answers so players can piggyback off each other. While any question can be asked, Santa will be most concerned about the current state of affairs with the Story Eater and how it's wrecking up things. Perhaps he might know something about the missing moon…

Contents may change slightly at the time of posting.

✵ PLOTTING ✵

You are free to use this post for plotting! Just use the form and comment directly to the entry:

<b>Player:</b> Name | additional contact <b>Character:</b> Name <b>Plotting:</b> List out which prompts you're thinking of including any bonuses you might be interested! If you have other ideas or parts of your character you'd like to work on developing during the event, mention those too! <b>Extra:</b> Anything else you want to mention.

✵ END NOTES ✵

And that's it! If you have any questions, use the Questions subthread.