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∎ ETRAYA MODS ∎ ([personal profile] etrayamods) wrote in [community profile] etrayalogs2025-05-16 08:18 am

MISSION 009




⏵ 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.


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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-05-26 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[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]
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-05-26 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This is why he doesn't use the network. ]

What else have you seen?
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-05-26 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I’ve also seen on the network Nightwing, Red Robin, and a… R Hood?

Quite the eclectic group it seems.
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-05-26 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
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.
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-05-26 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
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.
Edited 2025-05-26 20:09 (UTC)
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-05-26 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ 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. ]
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-05-26 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[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.
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-05-31 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
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. ]
Edited 2025-05-31 20:29 (UTC)
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-05-31 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kirk hears that facetiousness. He also doubts if Bruce will actually do anything about Damian. Kirk will just have to keep navigating around these other Gothamites. He would like to get to know Bruce too so he keeps playing along. At least Bruce is addressing him as "doctor," the title that he had studied so long to have but so rarely gets called]

I can still have it.

[Though coffee would never again be his first choice of drink for as long as he's a vampire]

Coffee would be nice.

[A beat before adding dryly another comment]

I won't burst into flames if we do this during the day.
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-06-02 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Bruce couldn't do much with Damian even if he wanted to. He doubted the boy would listen and Bruce didn't necessarily disagree with his actions. ]

Maybe once this is all over then.

[ He told Damian he would stop trying to leave. He...would keep his word. ]

I didn't suspect you would. But if you prefer after dark, I can work with that. Who sleeps anymore anyway?
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-06-02 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
I'm fine with either way. You're more of a night owl?

[Or.... bat he suppose]
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-06-02 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
I am. My sleep schedule has been odd for a very long time.

[ not untrue. ]

I'm sure you know what that's like.
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-06-02 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Kirk nods]

I'm more naturally inclined to be more active at night.
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[personal profile] knightowl 2025-06-08 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
Coffee at night then. I'll reach out to you when I have some time available.

[ Seriously, Bruce, what are you doing that's so valuable? ]
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-06-08 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[That’s also Kirk’s question but he’ll leave that be for now. Interacting with a suspected retired Batman is tricky]

I look forward to it.