Session 120 Report

General Summary

Swift's Log

Before we left Kaffe’s Corner, I brought up to Fortuna that the mysterious clock she’d given me rang out to tell me ‘Happy Birthday’ last night at The Succubus. She paired that by giving me a cupcake to go with it, and told me Happy Birthday in that same robotic, deep, almost demonic voice she gave me that bad fortune with. I did not like that one bit, or the fact that she immediately denied it after her voice changed back. Something is definitely up with this steelheart. She is playing dumb and playing oblivious and it’s pissing me off!! I’ll get to the bottom of it AND this birthday prank… I immediately pulled Fortuna out of the restaurant and through the grapevine found that The Kirin of the High Rollers branch had knowledge of Clockwork technology. He took a look at Fortuna, and the chip, and determined there was nothing wrong with the chip, or the way it integrated into her system. The chip came from Goldenport and aligned with Crucible theories. I got no answer as to why her voice went deep and eyes went black. Frustrated, I decided to go for a walk. On my walk I learned some gossip of Nettlekiss and Magnifique having a bit of a rivalry as designers, and Misty getting her outfits from Nettlekiss. Elsewhere in session, Triple Sevens found a scrap of clothing on a bush in the park that he sensed came from Lisa. He brought it to Belle Hop as his concerns and suspicions of not having been able to find her continued to rise. Belle Hop could ascertain that it was a clean cut, no signs of struggle. Ophie sent a sending to Thumbtack to ask him for information, which he wasn’t willing to give up. He mentioned that Lisa was hiding, and we could meet them at the auction. Triple let the issue go for now, thinking there was a plan he was yet to know about. They decided to take an early trip to the auction where they found a pre-arrangement of various objects for auction, including one of Tangent’s own paintings: Tangent Nights. The auction master on the plaque read ‘Pushpin’. From there the party decided to finally go to the ballroom to face the lone Mirrorer. I caught up with them right before and re-aired my grievances for Fortuna. Ophie and Electra helped calm me down and we went on. We realized that the ball room had an infinity mirror for the floor ceiling, hence the Mirrorer repeating itself. He was sad that we destroyed all the other mirrorers, that’s what he was singing about. Electra and Belle Hop go out to find a smoke machine and find Magnifique who points them in the right direction. Tangent decided to start pulling me, and Jinx, over towards the Mirrorer playing the piano. We start talking, and he starts weeping about missing all his friends that we had destroyed on the first day. He identifies himself as Translucence. His mirror looks to be more see-through. Closer to glass. Part of his tantrum was wanting the Mirror of Sorshen, and being upset that Koh-I-Noor wasn’t giving it up to him. He was essentially being a crybaby brat, and I had little patience for his kind. Electra thinks we should talk with Koh-I-Noor again after this Mirrorer mentions something of someone being in the mirror. Belle Hop took the opportunity to question Translucence about the robots, and missing ponies. She learned that those who chose to do away with their flesh and become Mirrorers had their fur put over the robots. Translucence suggests that they attempted to frame Old Bird Baxterson. Meanwhile there’s still ponies that have been going missing since the start of the ball, but he doesn’t know where they are. I don’t know. I was getting annoyed by his crying, and it wasn’t helping my bad mood so I left early. I at least had Jinx, and she was trying to help me get over my annoyances, bless her. This shit really has ruined my party, especially when I know I only have a limited time with Jinx before we have to split off so she can watch over our egg. Tangent turned on the smoke machine, and all but 4 of the Mirrorers faded away. We decided it was time to take Translucence to see Koh-I-Noor with us. Outside of the ballroom we saw Magnifique who asked Jinx and I to join her in an hour or so to meet an expected arrival. Meanwhile Ophie noticed Cammy the kirin hiding in a bush, taking her picture. She waltzed right up and got a blinding camera flash right in her face for her troubles, deepening her rivalry with Cammy in the process. We get to the castle, and Koh-I-Noor is not there unfortunately. Translucence continued to mope, and I decided to pull Jinx back to the hotel to blow off some steam before we’d meet Magnifique. The party sent a Sending to Koh-I-Noor who confirmed she was not at the castle, and instead they go to the CIA to drop Translucence off. Jinx and I eventually found Magnifique, meeting up with her at the entrance to the ball. She explains that we’re meeting Nettlekiss, the designer that we had met when we first arrived to Kalidai after our heroics in Wati. It was revealed that her sending me to Magnifique was a gesture of bad faith, as bad PR for Magnifique. As if I wasn’t good enough for her own fashion?? We watch her carriage pull up, Nettlekiss step out, and is immediately looking for me…

Anon's Log

Bannermanes Save the Ball!

The Krystal Ball, the most prestigious and luxurious ball in all of Kalidai was on the brink of ruin due to a shortage of service workers. Guests were leaving in droves, and the once-vibrant establishment was on the verge of collapse. But fear not, dear readers, for salvation has arrived in the form of the Bannermanes! Our sources have revealed that the Bannermanes stepped in to save the day by introducing Bellmares of all workers from the illustrious Crescent Wing Hotel. These mythical workers, known for their impeccable service and attention to detail, have taken the Krystal Ball by storm and revitalized the entire ball. But who could have orchestrated such a brilliant move? None other than the legendary Koh-I-Noor, a crystal dragon rumored to possess unrivaled intelligence and cunning. Our insiders suggest that it was Koh-I-Noor who invited the enigmatic character known as Belle Hop to broker the deal with the Bellmares for the Krystal Ball ahead of any speak of its service workers up and quitting altogether! It seems that our Diamond and the Bannermanes have once again proven their commitment to the community, and the Krystal Ball is back to its former glory thanks to their timely intervention. The guests are raving about the Bellmares, and the ball looks brighter than ever. We reached out to the Bannermanes for comment, but they declined to speak on the matter. However, sources close to the party suggest that this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, dear readers. ~Kammy

The Kirin Katfights: Drama at the Succubbus

It was a night of high society, glitz, and glamor at the prestigious five-star restaurant known as The Succubus. But the evening quickly turned sour when four prominent Kirin characters were spotted in a heated altercation. Misty, the beloved princess known for her charm and grace, was seen engaging in a verbal tussle with Electra and Ophie, two Kirin who have a history of stirring up trouble in the press. The cause of their argument? The sudden revelation that Misty may be an aunt. As the argument escalated, the Bellmares working at The Succubus quickly stepped in to calm things down, but tensions were still high. It wasn't long before Jinx, Misty's own sister, entered the restaurant and added fuel to the fire. Sources close to the situation report that Jinx was clearly harboring resentment towards her sister, and that the two had been at odds for some time. Witnesses describe a shocking scene where Jinx stood up and slapped Misty across the room before calmly sitting back down to sip her drink, as if nothing had happened. The media has been abuzz with speculation about the events that unfolded at The Succubus. Many are left wondering what could have possibly caused such a dramatic scene among these usually well-mannered and highly respected Kirin. In an exclusive interview, Misty had this to say: "I am literally heartbroken right now... What the fuck is wrong with her? She was never that much of a b-[bleep sound] to me in the past... You know, I blame Ophie. Yeah, I said it..." Meanwhile, Electra and Ophie have remained tight-lipped about the incident, leaving many to wonder if they were somehow involved in the altercation. Despite the drama, one thing is clear - the Kirin community will never be the same after the events that unfolded at The Succubus. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.

Confessional thoughts from the characters:

Misty: "I have never in my life felt so fucking betrayed.... UGH... You know, if this is how she wants to play it, then fine. I hope she fucking flops on the runway tomorrow!" Electra: "I always knew there was something off about those two. I wouldn't be surprised if they were behind this whole thing." Ophie: "I don't know why Misty is so surprised. She's always been a spoiled little princess who gets whatever she wants." Jinx: "She had it coming. Misty has been living in her own little world for too long, and it's time for her to face the consequences of her actions."

Campaign

The Bannermanes

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