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⏴

Comments

[knightowl]

Have you? How interesting. What were they like?

[ He sounds sincere, but he's already trying to figure out how hostile they were to Kirk. And if Damian's involved? Very hostile. ]

[godsandbats]

[At that question, very slightly furrows his brow underneath his helmet]

Unfortunately, aggressive. The other Batman called me a copycat. And a kid threatened someone from my world with a knife.

[knightowl]

[ Bruce spares Kirk only a brief glance. ]

That sounds dreadful. I hope your friend wasn't hurt.

[ Probably that unhinged Superman on the network and if Damian's attacked him, he must have had a good reason. ]

[godsandbats]

No permanent damage but it's made me wary of most other Gothamites here.

[Though at least this conversation has been civil so far]

Are you familiar with a Dr. Crane?

[knightowl]

[ Very. But Bruce isn't going to mention that of course. ]

Somewhat. He was a professor at my son's university.

[godsandbats]

Psychology I presume? He seems quite intelligent. It’s been amicable with him so far.

[Also interesting the doctor doesn’t sound like a fan of bats]

[knightowl]

I believe so.

[ Bruce glances at Kirk, but doesn't say anything else. He must not have a Scarecrow in his world. Bruce doesn't feel obligated to warn him just yet. ]

[godsandbats]

[Kirk sees that glance but keeps his expression neutral. Again, he senses there's more to these alternate Gothams than he knows so far]

Would you happen to be related to a Damian Wayne?

[knightowl]

Not before I came here.

[ The answer sounds light, as if he doesn't take it particularly seriously. He doesn't joke, but this is about close as he gets to it. ]

[godsandbats]

The multiverse does seem to have a way of complicating family trees.

[For all Kirk knows, Bruce could be telling the truth. The multiverse has a way of complicating a lot of things]

Unfortunately, he was the one who tried to attack my friend. He was in an unusual costume too.

[Kirk is aware he's in an unusual outfit too but it's the middle of the night and most people seem to be asleep. It's as good of a time as any to talk about something more sensitive]

[knightowl]

[ Bruce doesn't react. ]

That's too bad. Damian seemed like such an...interesting young man.

[ he's not going to say polite. Not even Bruce could keep a straight face with that lie. ]

[godsandbats]

[Kirk noticed that hesitation and phrasing. He nods]

Well trained and unusually experienced for someone his age.

[knightowl]

[ Kirk is obviously alluding to something and that finally gets Bruce to stop. They're near the fire anyway and eases himself down onto one of the logs. ]

What are you implying, Dr. Langstrom?

[godsandbats]

[Calmly and still keeping his body language neutral]

By my world's standards, it seems very unusual for there to be a child involved in vigilantism. But we both agree, Gotham has a way of attracting unique characters.

[knightowl]

[ Bruce reaches a hand out and pets Ace's head. ]

I agree. A child has no place being involved in that life.

[ Even though there's no change in his voice, it's a regret he feels deeply. ]

[godsandbats]

[Over the last few months, Kirk had been quietly filing away information and trying to put pieces together. It was in case they became relevant later on. Plus, there was just an inane curiosity Kirk had to these other Gothamites. What did he and they have in common? What were all the connections?

Something about this particular conversation is making the picture clearer]

Dangerous work, an alarming lack of caution, and excessive confidence. The moniker seems unusual too.

[knightowl]

[ Kirk is putting the pieces together and Bruce isn't necessarily concerned about it. He's been figured out before and he isn't under any illusions that his secret will stay secret in a place as small as Etraya. It doesn't seem that hard to figure out for anyone who spent more than two seconds thinking about it.

He continues to pet Ace. ]

What did he call himself?

[godsandbats]

[Still in that monotone voice]

He didn't use it the last time we encountered each other but I've seen the name "Robin" attached to him on the network.

[Perhaps it's part of the joke of why Kirk was given a literal robin as a pet. Batman and Robin? It's an odd combination]

[knightowl]

[ This is why he doesn't use the network. ]

What else have you seen?

[godsandbats]

I’ve also seen on the network Nightwing, Red Robin, and a… R Hood?

Quite the eclectic group it seems.

[knightowl]

Yes, it would seem so.

[ He finally stops petting Ace and rests his hands on his cane. ]

There's something you want to say. You might as well say it.

[godsandbats]

I'm curious to know what your connection is to the other Gothamite vigilantes. Or is it more accurate to say "was?"

[For a man of his age, Bruce looks like he used to be in considerable athletic shape. Plus, of all the countless amount of people to pull from into Etraya, why Bruce? There had to be something unique about him. Then there was how the other Gothamites seem to have their own special skills]

I already met one Batman.

[knightowl]

[ He has a chance here to shape exactly what Kirk believes. His being friendly with Crane doesn't make Bruce want to be honest about anything. He's not concerned about himself. The others...well they can take care of themselves, but still. ]

I have no idea what that is.

[ lmao, sorry, Kirk. ]

[godsandbats]

[Kirk does not believe that for one second. There are too many coincidences and connections floating around. But Bruce has clearly been cagey about what he actually knows. It might be a while before Kirk can work out the full picture]

Apologies. My mistake. It just would be interesting to know everyone's connections since some of us come from similar worlds. Especially if there's a mission that'll force some of us to work together. And I'd rather not have another incident like what happened with Damian and my friend. Misunderstandings complicates things more than they need to.

[knightowl]

That they do. I'll talk with Damian and see where the disconnect is.

[ Bruce has no real intention of doing any such thing. He did trust Damian enough to think he wouldn't needlessly endanger any of them. So he's is comfortable with Kirk's suspicions for the moment. At least, he doesn't feel like he needs to deny them any further. Besides any vehement denial might only make them worse. ]

We should have coffee some time, Dr. Langstrom. I'd like to get to know you a little better. [ A pause. ] You still drink coffee, don't you?

[ he's being a little bit facetious, ignore him. ]