MISSION 009

[etrayamods]

⏵ CAMP ETRAYA ⏴ On May 16th, Aurora and the companion bots direct those not heading off to Solmara to make their way to Camp Etraya. Nestled away from everything else in a large clearing full of wildflowers and redwoods, Camp Etraya is a nostalgic summer camp experience put together just for it's residents! Cabins are assigned, scary stories are told around campfires, gossiping happens among friends on the trails surrounding the cabins - and don't be surprised when something goes awry. After all, this is still Etraya. While the rest of Etraya is still accessible and will not be blocked off, characters are discouraged from venturing far from camp for too long: Aurora will specify that they are on a mission, and that missions do require participation, but she has intentionally left them the freedom to wander. Not sleeping in their assigned cabins, not participating in events, and staying away from Camp Etraya will end with her having to take more extensive security measures, so please be on your best behavior! The last thing she wants to do is start enforcing boundaries, but she will if she has to. Camp is set up much like your generic summer camp! Each cabin is named, housing is assigned to characters as they arrive, there are camp counselors, and rotating daily tasks and chores. There are also multiple activities that characters are expected to participate in, and each activity is worth points that goes toward their camp graduation score. This score will be visible on their earpiece, and follows the A-F grading system. We are not be monitoring this, and are leaving character scores up to players. We do, however, ask that you please report your characters' camp grade HERE for rewards and demerits to be handed out after the mission itself. Cabin assignments can be found here, which also has their roles, and chores assigned to that cabin. Those who are participating in Solmara have received an assigned cabin, too, but their absence toward the beginning will not harm the cabin's ability to compete given how spread out their assignments are. ⏵ WELCOME TO CAMP ⏴ Camp life is meant to instill a sense of belonging, connection with nature, encouragement towards the creative, all on top of a firm foundation of responsibility. Upon arriving, campers will be escorted towards a table of white t-shirts and countless buckets of dye! Each Etrayan will be invited to make three Tie-Dyed shirts- as well as required to wear one as part of their summer uniform. Camp counselors must wear 80s basketball shorts or cut-off jeans. Campers may wear cargo shorts or a skort. For those with physical limitations to what they can wear, accommodations will be provided. Here, bonding is the camp runners' priority. They will be pushed into various ice-breaker activities, such as trust falls, two truths and a lie, and Never have I Ever. As the sun goes down, there will be weenies roasting over the bonfire, followed by s’mores and a sing-a-long! With the stars well-visible, it’s off to bed with campers. Each day after will start much the same: with the ringing of the bell and raising of the flag (Aurora, while unfamiliar with flag designs but an understanding of the concept, has chosen a rainbow flag for the camp. Rainbows make people happy, right?), followed by a meal at the Great Hall, morning assembly, activities with counselors, chores, free time, and then an evening winding down by the great fire. An hour after sun down, campers will be escorted back to their cabins for curfew. Camp Counselors are expected to keep track of their campers, and ensure they're all within their cabins for bedtime. This is part of their grade, too! Curfew lifts an hour before the first bell. ⏵ CAMP ACTIVITIES ⏴ As with most summer camps, Camp Etraya offers a wide variety of activities to participate in. While some of these activities may be mandatory, others are optional. We'll be leaving this up to individual player discretion: perhaps Viktor is mandated to report to arts and crafts, whilst it's optional for Silco to show. Silco, on the other hand, may be mandated to report to the archery contest. Characters are encouraged to participate in a minimum of one camp activity per day. Below is a non-exhaustive list of camp activities. Three-Legged Race - You and a partner are tied together at your ankles, and you must race others to the finish line. Those with abilities that would give them an advantage will find that the rope that ties them together hinders those abilities from functioning. Archery - This can be more traditional, magical, or include moving targets! If you're particularly unlucky, your target may even shoot back. Softball - What instills a sense of camaraderie better than a bit of team sports? Games will be held on Wednesdays, the field is otherwise available for practice. Dodge Ball - Standing diametrically opposed to Softball is dodge ball, the bully’s sport. This is a great opportunity to claim dominance or be sent to the Nurse’s Office. Obstacle Course - You are directed into a large maze with multiple obstacles for them to overcome, such as rock climbing walls, ramps, tires, and nets. Capture the Flag - Small teams are put together in order to take the flag from a particular bot, whose entire goal is to avoid being caught. Canoe Race - Canoes are placed into the rivers just off of the camp, and characters must race to the finish line. Chocobo Riding - Learn how to care for and ride these magnificent birds! Newbies will be taken around the corral, whereas more experienced riders can take the trail around the lake. Arts and Crafts - Make friendship bracelets, bead lizards, paint rocks, learn origami! Or perhaps you're tasked with putting together an enchanted necklace. Don't know how to do enchantments? Now is as good of a time as any to learn. Campfire stories - Share scary stories amongst yourselves around the campfire late into the night. If you're particularly unlucky, you may just hear the thing you were just warning others about.. ⏵ NIGHT TIME ⏴ Once campers have been put to bed, the counselors can still stay up. Unwind with hidden beers and the strumming of a guitar. Don’t get too comfortable, though, since without supervision, no one is keeping the campers in bed. After dark, should campers evade their counselors, they can go exploring in the dark. Eerie lights glimmer from the lake. There’s rumors of a headless spectre walking from the archery field to the edge of the forest. Should you behave, you still might hear a scratching at your bunk house window. And on the very last night of camp, there will be a talent show. Show off your hidden talent and bask in the excitement of wowing your fellow campers! ⏵ NOTES ⏴ Welcome to Camp Etraya! Please enjoy the s'mores and campfire songs. :) Camp will last approximately two weeks, going from May 16th to May 30th. For all questions relating to this mission, please refer to the plotting post. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ. ⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

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[abit_ofboth]

When he first arrived, all that had been on Loki’s mind was getting back. Now though, due in large part to Hob, Loki feels like he wants to experience more of the everyday happenings around Etraya. He still doesn’t like that they’ve all been dragged here and he doesn’t quite believe that Echo and Aurora really know what they are doing, but while he’s stuck here, he might as well get the most out of life. And that means experiencing these things.

As Hob demonstrates, Loki follows along, taking the stick from him and placing the marshmallow on the end, allowing him to help. It’s not that he needs it, but he’s never about to turn down an opportunity for Hob to touch him.

”These marshmallows are quite an interesting substance. What are they made from?” He turns to look at Hob as he speaks, making sure they are as close as possible without being fully pressed against him. It’s a near thing though. It’s just so hard to stay away from him when they are together.

[oblige]

[ The flames may have brought something else to mind, but the low chorus of voices does not. Dion narrows his eyes as he watches them, waiting for some sign of hostility or danger.

But they merely float there, at least for the time being. ]

How odd.

[ He keeps his words short, not trusting that these flames won't herald something more or worse. ]

Jayce Talis | Arcane | OTA

[hexcope]

CAMP ETRAYA

[He’s not an “outdoorsy” kind of guy. One of his few trips out of Piltover wasn’t exactly camping either- the heat of the Shuriman desert made that impossible for someone unaccustomed to the climate, and it’s not like there’s even a nearby forest to pretend to camp at in Piltover. The closest one could get is if they slept overnight in one of the local city parks— highly frowned upon by the Enforcers.

Between that one trip to the desert and that one time when he was a child, the idea of not living in a building with running water was pretty foreign to him. But if this is the mission… then it’s the mission. That doesn’t mean he isn’t overpacking for this. Like, three cases of luggage level of overpacking. There’s sixteen sets of clothes, all his facial and haircare products along with all hygiene products, extra tools (just in case), several notepads and writing supplies along with multiple books he is “definitely going to read” (he won’t be).

As they arrive and he drops his backs to the ground- within seconds, he closes his eyes and shakes his head.]

I forgot bug spray.

JAGUAR CABIN

[Having to share a room with someone isn’t something he’s actually ever had to do, let alone with four other people. He’s now regretting not also bringing ear plugs because what if one of them snores? There’d be no way he could sleep here through that.

As Jayce is trying to slide all of his suitcases underneath the bed and make potential escape plans for sleeping in another quieter cabin if need be, he’s also taking a list at the “tasks” they have to accomplish while here. Compared to ‘survive’ and ‘find the king,’ these are easy.]

Run chess club? Capture the flag strategy?

[He snorts a laugh and raises an eyebrow at that one, given his last experience with capture the flag.]

Mood board— what’s a mood board? Design obstacle route, lead “fun fact of the day…” 

[Children’s games, essentially. He can do that. “Fun fact of the day” doesn’t seem too bad.]

FUN FACT OF THE DAY

[Overnight, there on some large notice board near the center of camp is a new chart, with each day squared off neatly calendar-style, and within each square is a similarly neatly written “Fun Fact.” They’re all science themed, and if you’ve caught a glimpse of who’s putting up those facts, it’d be pretty obvious why. At around 10AM every morning, Jayce arrives with pen in hand, and writes in a new fact of the day, as the chart he leaves behind looking like this:]



[As he stands back and looks at his work, he might turn to look over his shoulder if he notices he’s being watched.]

Pretty good ones, right?

WILDCARD

[IDK WE DO WHATEVER IM LITERALLY EIGHT YEARS LATE]

[snapp_crackle]

[ He watches her hands, a little fascinated. Not that he expects to see magic sparkling right off the cards, but it's always neat to see something in action that he can't do. ]

I know it's a long way off, but you won't know if it's too much if you don't ask, right? I'm Popp.

b. shooting practice

[hexcope]

[Jayce with a hand on his chin, looking over that oversized crossbow (at least in comparison to Riz’s own size), seems to be weighing the pros and cons of being pedantic about this, versus just admitting that’s a cool crossbow. Being not-a-stick-in-the-mud wins, this time.]

No rule against it, I guess, but you’re just carrying that around all day? That’s what’s in your briefcase?

FUN FACT OF THE DAY

[godsandbats]

[At least one of them is making the best out of this mission. Kirk isn't too pleased by all the force socialization this mission wants them all to do.

But Kirk noticed Jayce putting up notes on the board and was curious enough to stop and watch]

All facts most people wouldn't know. This is part of your job?

Jaguar cabin

[hexcope]

[Jayce isn’t one for sleeping much either, often times just because he can’t get his brain to shut off. But tonight, he tries. And tonight, he’s awakened by this unshakable sense of dread, only to see Shigeru’s… whatever is going on there. Jayce panics, hits his head on the bunk above him, rolls off the bed, and gets to his feet in a matter of seconds.]

What the fuck?

[Even in his shock, it’s still barely above a whisper. He doesn’t like to swear too noisily. Without a second thought, Jayce slowly raises his foot, slides his slipper off, and… throws it at Shigeru.]

[hexcope]

One of them. "Lead fun fact of the day." Easier than running Chess Club. I'm going to let Harold handle that one...

[Seems more like his type of thing than Jayce's.]

[godsandbats]

[Kirk looks again at the board through his red goggles]

Agreed, especially if you already come from a scholarly background.

TEXTS; @jaycetalis

[hexcope]

Give me a break. I'm not a counselor, but I'm still an adult.

Night shift (also if this is too late you can ignore this!!)

[hexcope]

[A curfew is ridiculous. He's over thirty years old. It's one thing to treat the kids like this, but he pays taxes! He can drink alcohol! He does not need to be in bed before 10pm.]

Would you have guessed I forgot to bring my pocketwatch?

[Clear sarcasm.]

[hexcope]

Well, hey, I also come from a scholarly background, I'm just not a professor.

[Which Harold will deny being, but Jayce knows teacher material when he sees one.]

What are your tasks?

[godsandbats]

Find recycled items for building materials, help out with conducting bottle rocket experiments, and do daily supply checks for the shed.

Nothing particularly exciting but I remember doing bottle rocket experiments when I was a kid.

BUGS

[hexcope]

[Pretty unsurprisingly, but Jayce isn't a big "bug" guy. Some are kind of cute- like butterflies, ladybugs. But anything that big, with that many legs- no way.]

Hey Viktor, what do you haaaaaaAAAA-

[The question turns into a disgusted yelp, as he backs up so fast he almost trips.]

No!

[hexcope]

The ones with the foam, right? About chemical reactions between reactive materials? I did those too. I think I was... maybe six years old?

[heavensnight]

[there's a laugh and she bumps her arm in what is meant to be a friendly gesture.] I appreciate it. I can't say I'm nearly that strong or have any powers but I did get a gun. So if you need something, let me know? I'm good for chatting if the gun isn't needed. [the gun is not always needed.]

Now that you mention it, you're right. I'm usually just thinking about what I need to do for my day. Not that interesting. You've probably heard it all by now anyway. Even the dirty stuff. Probably stops being fun.

music therapy (also if this is too late you can ignore it!)

[hexcope]

Not a clue.

[Unsurprisingly, 'therapy' is probably something that's completely unexplored in the entire Arcane universe.]

Do we listen to music and feel good about it? Maybe the kind of songs that are supposed to promote higher thinking?

[godsandbats]

[Kirk nods]

Usually by using common items that can be found in most households. It's an easy way to make a memorable basic chemistry lesson.

[hexcope]

Simpler times.

[Which maybe that's what this camp is for. A visitation of nostalgia, for a time when things weren't so complicated.]

I'm guessing you never went to camp as a kid either.

[devota]

At the very least, it's a far less stressful mission than the first one she went on. So she can't complain, even if the situation is... strained. "What chores have we been assigned?"

She hopes it's something at least relatively normal, though she has no real concept of what camp is.

Yeah these dudes suck in general, be warned

[levindicated]

Really? And you call yourself a doctor.

[He chuckles as he brings the bottle up to his mouth and calmly uses his own teeth as a fulcrum to pop the cap off. He spits the cap onto the table and takes a long drink. He is an exceptionally noisy drinker.]

Well, you don’t see me screaming and ripping my own face off, do you? [As he looks over and taps the corresponding image.]

But it doesn’t end well for most people with the crystal’s curse. Flesh and stone tend not to move the same way.

[godsandbats]

My parents sent me to camp a couple of times when I was a kid.

[He shrugs. Evidently, he wasn't particularly impressed by his experiences]

But I was more interested in studying chemical reactions and wildlife than crafting or share campfire stories with other campers.

campfire horror hour!! (if this is too late you can ignore this 🫡)

[hexcope]

[Jayce gives the slightest look of disbelief as Dean insists his stories will be true, since isn’t the point of a ghost story to be a fake but entertaining tale? But he’ll play along, not going to ‘um, actually’ someone’s attempt at entertainment, and worst of all, derail the story for all those also sitting around the campfire and looking for something fun. Dean also seems pretty invested in whatever he’s about to tell, and that in itself is at least interesting.]

Go on.

[He’ll pluck a marshmallow off his stick and chew it as he listens in.]

[sophielicious]

No worries. I can handle it.

(If anything, protect people from her--

But, hey, she's laughing at the friendliness. At least Maria didn't get creeped out or had herself a little 'I hate telepaths' moment in her brain.

Works for Sophie.)

Depends on who's having the thought. Most of the time, though? Nah. I'm trying this new thing in which I'm not as nosy, though.

[badlydisarmed]

You should know I'm storing rock hard jokes as we speak.

[ They're too obvious, he has to. ]

Incurable and progressive?