The third idea sounds a bit too dramatic. I vote for the second idea. We van easily mix some of idea 1 into it.

@Moon: So, like, Order vs. Some Witches vs. Other Witches, with renegade hunters making alliances with Some Witches or Other Witches as a mean to an end? I think that would be a lot of fun! But I'm still good with whatever gets decided upon c:

ToskaO said *Psst*... she look's unhealthy because she has a drug problem... Not that she won't take your food... and repay you with a sharp tongue.Adelaide isn't likely a common patron of any cafe's, but is probably a regular at more than one bar. If that's the how Paz know's her, she probably wouldn't recognise him (but she'd act like she did if it meant a free drink!) If you want it to be a two way relationship, the apprentice thing is the only one I see working with both Paz and Adelaide's personalities.Sound's like a plan :) You can count on your new tattoo having some... interesting properties

Ah, well, it doesn't mean Paz knows about Adelaide's drug problem. He'd still want to feed her :) However after much debate, I think I'll just have Paz working at the cafe that turns into a bar at night place. Adelaide doesn't need to recognize him, but Pazel will remember her as the zombie chick... and want to feed her XD Adelaide can be one of the many victims of Pazel's cooking!

Moon said Something to think about: How do you guys want this party to end? I have a few thoughts of my own.1. It could end peacefully, with our characters leaving the occasion with at least one new connection in the magical world (as in, another player character/family). This offers a lot of time for dialogues between characters during the event and a chance to write as the leader of your family (during the actual peace meeting part of the party), but it lacks proper action and deception, which everyone loves.2. It could end with a fight between two or more families (maybe even started by player characters themselves). The peace treaty breaks down as blood is spilled, sides are chosen, and fancy mansions get trashed. This plays more into the families and would allow alliances between player families as they pick sides, eventually evolving into a kind of mini war between them. For the hunters among us, this option presents a chance to hit the witches while they are weak and divided and maybe even join forces with a family or two with the intent of wiping both sides out. The enemy of your enemy is your friend... until your enemy is dead.3. It could end with a fight between the witches and the hunters right now. A massive raid led by the Order (which could sweep up a few outcasts working the place as well) against this concentrated group of higher ups in the witch world. This gets us into the most action quickly. People will die, a lot of people. This could lead to the survivors of the party (our characters and maybe some stragglers) working towards revenge or even just to survive as the hunters seek to wipe the remnants of the even off the face of the earth.These are just a few options I came up with on the spot. If you guys like any of these, or any parts of these, let me know. And of course, if you have your own ideas don't hold back (do I say this enough?). Up to you guys what direction this story takes.

Fight! Fight! Fight!

I think I like them all, but prefer a mix of 2 and 3 or a mix of 1 and 2. I would like there to be time for dialogues between characters/leaders during the event.

If I remember correctly, didn't the idea of assassinating a witch leader come up previously? Is that idea out the window?

I would put forth my vote for a mixture of #2 and #3. Family ties break down, followed by the Order making an even larger scene because they are the prima-est of prima donnas.
(I may be further absent until the weekend - minor family crisis. Then again, I probably won't be posting until I find out what the Order will be doing in this particular case, anyway!)

Alright for votes so far we've got:

dreaming - 1 + 2
upscale - 2 + 3
JJ - 2 + 3 or 1 + 2
Tekno - 2 + 3
Doc - All
Toska - 2 or 3

Majority favors 2 and 3, so conflict. I think this is a good way to go. But just because we go the conflict route doesn't mean we won't have interaction at the party/meetings right now. It won't be instantly crashed with death all around, the Order will wait for them all to arrive and get properly intoxicated/tired.

So really what we'll most likely have is: interaction between families, characters, and leaders --> conflict between families, characters, and leaders (could be brought on by many things, which someone can come up with in one of their posts. Maybe they assassinate another family's leader (though this would have to be agreed upon by the player whose leader is killed, or you could use an NPC family) or maybe the conflict is more subtle and political) --> then the Order shows up with outcasts maybe or outcasts are already there and get pulled into it, they proceed to fuck things up while the witches try to defend themselves from the hunters and each other.

Does that make sense/sound good? It doesn't have to be overly dramatic, but should be intense.

Sounds good to me!

I am prepared to ride the drama llama into pitched combat.

I feel as if we now have a bond that cannot be expressed through mere mortal communication.
Or perhaps I am having a stroke.

Realised I still hadn't taken Sebastian to the ball, and his fairy godmother was giving me evils so I gave him a prod. Thrown a few little things in; mostly affects JJ Doe - feel free to use Sebastian as a means to justify Pazel's unusual relationship with the witching community, and, equally, feel free to have him be involved in whatever Beauregard is plotting - if Beauregard is after an unscrupulous asshole to plot with, Sebastian's a pretty good bet. Hopefully it was okay to give Beauregard that little cameo. I know it's probably technically godmodding but hopefully I was roundabouty enough to get away with it? Give me a shout if you want me to edit/delete/apologise/sacrifice a goat to our great lord Babylios'chuaschuagha.

Other stuff: there's almost certainly something fun to be done with bewitched students, so go crazy. I'm guessing most of the students at the university will recognise some of the new serving staff/band members, probably even more so than Sebastian. It also gives Hunters some collateral damage/hostage risk/people to rescue, so you guys can go wild, too.

Adjectives, any time you want to drop the Matthew-bomb into Sebastian's world, go for it. I'm sure there's something to be done with Graham and Katerina to get you guys in on some action, too :) (I'm just not sure what it is)

OhmygodhowcouldyoudosuchaunspeakableandterriblethingtomeIwillneverforgiveyou!IdemandthatyousacrificeagoattoourgreatlordBabylios'chuaschuaghathisneverysinstant!

... I kid, of course :)

I personally did not think it was godmodding, so no worries at all!

Apologies for my extended absence, will have a post up by tomorrow night.

@ToskaO: If you want we could make it so that Graham and Addy are pretty close friends, having met at her tattoo shop. He could call her over to save him from the awful party. Just an idea. Gets her mind off of all the shit that just went down for her.

Damn internet.

Sorry for my absence too, I'm on vacation in Madrid for a couple weeks. Will try and post soon.

@Moon: That sounds like a believable solution.

Alright I'm gonna give Adjectives a bit of time to get his post up before I continue on.

Okay done. I'm a little high, I hope it makes sense.. I'm not entirely sure. Sorry for the delay. :D

Alright, I'll have my post up midday night time tomorrow at the latest and we can get back on truckin'.

In more unfortunate news, we've lost dreamingflowers for the time being. Her character and family will just be moved aside, should she return.

Alright, we're moving again! The treaty talks will start this round (anyone is welcome to control Gloria, as well as their leader, should they desire to get the talks in a particular direction). Action is coming soon!

Sound. Adjectives, if I post a response to Matthew, are you gonna be around to reply? If not, rather than completely tie myself up waiting for you, I can have Sebastian whisk Matthew off to a bedroom to sober up.