[center][h1]It is about time I got some recognition![/h1][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/uTjcEI9.png [/img] [/center] [h1][center][b][color=e7cd90]Overview[/color][/b][/center][/h1] [color=e7cd90]Location:[/color]Château de La Lune [color=e7cd90]Time Frame:[/color] Summer 2025 [color=e7cd90]Rp Tags:[/color] Casual, Advanced, Large Group, Adventure, Slice-of-Life, Romance, Drama, Politics, Mystery, Horror [color=e7cd90]Type Of RP:[/color] Slice-of-life, Mystery [color=e7cd90]The goal of the Current Arc:[/color] Figure out who the killer is and win the nomination for the La Lune Award of Achievement. [color=e7cd90]Character Age Requirements:[/color] 25-45 (note that your character should be an up-and-coming member of their field) [color=e7cd90]Max character limit:[/color] One [color=e7cd90]Triggers:[/color] Cheating, eating disorder, murder, homophobia, sexism, and racism. There will be horror elements that may be gruesome. [hr] [h1][center][b][color=e7cd90]Premise[/color][/b][/center][/h1] You’ve received a nomination for an award! Upon arriving at the Château, you get settled in and meet the other nominees. All seems fairly normal. Though, it is strange all of the nominees are in radically different fields than your own. Some are scientists, others are teachers, two apparently are rival YouTube ghost hunters. There is no consistency. Most awards are for specific fields, but who is to complain? Being nominated for such a prestigious award is worth a little strangeness. The next morning it is discovered, one of your number was killed. A preschool teacher named Renee Tanner. You had met her, she was very sweet. Who would kill her? Why would they kill her? Will the awards still happen? Will you win? [hr][hr] [hider=Nomination Letter text] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Title] [Recipient's Company/Organization] [Recipient's Address] Dear [Recipient's Name], It is with immense honor and pleasure that you have been nominated for the highly prestigious Vorace La Lune Award of Achievement. Your outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership, and unwavering dedication to [Field/Industry] make you an ideal candidate for this esteemed award. Your unwavering commitment to excellence has inspired your peers, empowered your team, and propelled your organization to new heights of success. Your innovative ideas, groundbreaking research, and visionary leadership have revolutionized [Field/Industry]. Your pioneering work in [Specific Achievements] has garnered widespread acclaim and established you as a thought leader in your field. The Vorace La Lune Award of Achievement seeks to honor individuals who embody the highest ideals of [Field/Industry]. Your unwavering commitment to innovation, your tireless pursuit of excellence, and your unwavering dedication to the betterment of our community make you the epitome of these ideals. The awards ceremony will take place at Château de La Lune on July, 18th 2025. Your presence is required. We understand hardships abound while traveling so you will find round-trip tickets for your flight, as well as $2,000 (or equivalent) stipend for the required time off. The stipend is in the included Visa Card, the code for it is [pin]. The winner of the award will win $1,000,000 USD, and a trip to anywhere in the world. A limo will be waiting for you at the airport. We look forward to seeing you. Sincerely, Elenore La Lune [/hider] [hr] [h1][center][b][color=e7cd90]Location[/color][/b][/center][/h1] The grounds of Château de La Lune are a sprawling and varied estate, located on a hill, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding island and the distant horizon. The area is dotted with places of beauty, mystery, and quiet contemplation. To approach the house, you drive through a picturesque vineyard on the southern edge of the property, with rows of vines stretching across the hills, reaching their peak in the summer months. As you wind your way to the entrance, the atmosphere becomes calm and serene, setting the tone for the grandeur of the estate. The main entrance sits on the southern side of the house, with elegant stone pillars and an ornate gate that opens to the drive. To the east, lush gardens sprawl outwards, leading to the edge of the property where colorful flowers bloom throughout the year. The air is thick with the fragrance of fresh blooms, creating an enchanting atmosphere. To the west, more vineyards continue, their grapes ripe for the harvest, while to the north, the estate gradually slopes down toward a tranquil lake that mirrors the sky. The lake provides a serene backdrop to the property, its waters calm and reflective, framed by gentle shores. A small boat is tied to a nearby dock, ready for a peaceful row or to simply enjoy the quiet. There is also a small boathouse, which contains an old canoe, a nod to the estate's past. The grounds also feature a well-maintained pétanque field, where guests can enjoy an afternoon game of this traditional French pastime. The gentle slope of the lawn offers a fantastic view of the surrounding natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for leisure. Further into the grounds, a mysterious graveyard lies nestled among ancient mausoleums and weathered headstones. Many of the stones are so old that the names and dates are unreadable, with only faint marks remaining. The graveyard is quiet, peaceful, and strangely beautiful, a silent testimony to the generations that once lived here. A lone, old church stands at the edge of the grounds, its weathered stone structure serving as a relic of the original monks who settled on the island. The church is seldom used, but its architecture adds a sense of solemnity and history to the grounds. The vineyard, the garden, and the expansive grounds themselves are not only for beauty but also serve practical purposes. The estate’s vineyard yields its harvest annually, shipping its grapes off to the nearby winery, contributing to the island's agricultural wealth. The garden, with its twisting paths and hidden corners, offers moments of solitude and reflection, though it’s easy to get lost within its labyrinthine design. In all, the grounds of the Château de La Lune are a blend of mystery, beauty, history, and quiet repose, offering an escape from the world in its own special way. More details to be revealed. Keep an eye on the character tab.