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[moonridge]

[PROFIT] ASTARION suggests selling the completed crown. (if they ever get to complete it, that's it ❤️)

( equinox event prompts. || accepting! )

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　　　❝ sell it? ❞ ozus regards astarion with a wide-eyed look and a slightly bewildered part of their lips. the deer-in-headlights look doesn't last for much longer before they relax a bit, a smile curling onto their lips. ❝ how much do you think we could get for it? a lot? ❞

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　　　　　　　　　　 —@charmsperson—

[swordcoasted-arc]

* 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 asked for a starter.  NESTA & RAPHAEL.  ( inspired by swordcoasted's nesta d'angelis playlist. )  HOLY WATER - THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT.

I TRADED MY NAME TO INDULGE A SNAKE.  to be a warlock means to know law, to know order, to know contract. to know patience, to know sin, to know blood oath. the creature in front of her is impressive, but not terrifying. not yet. but the young warlock knows, and the patron inside of her knows, that raphael of the house of hope is not a man to be trifled with. not a creature to try to charm. this is her story, though; and raphael's pact stands in front of achieving her immortality. nesta sits on one end of the table, raphael on another - stage left, and stage right. the final act of a tragedy.  ( the parasite wriggles in the back of her mind, like a wasp in her brain. )

" a being of your significance must already know i am bound to another, "  nesta smiles that evading grin, this ballroom dance of a conversation led by the devil yet accented by the priestess. heels on wooden floors strike in each syllable that leaves her scarred lips, that entreat raphael with some kind of... hope. " surely there must be something i can offer you in exchange, rather than my servitude. yog'sogoth is already sharing with another being, and my lord is not happy. what can i offer you, then, raphael? a favor? some of my magic? "  / @charmsperson

[countercharmda]

@charmsperson asked: what does your muse FEAR? & what does your muse WANT? >:3c

from this list!

i think, most of all, serendipity is terrified of being forgotten. the way he talks about it, he'd like you to think he's concerned with his legacy. but more importantly, he's scared of his own loved ones forgetting him. leaving him behind, maybe even replacing him. he's a shell of a person, anyways; it wouldn't be too hard to discard him for something better, right? ( a close second to this is being trapped somewhere, against his will, being someone he doesn't want to be, but. )

i think he wants to do something worth meaning. all his life he's been surrounded by stories, grand and golden and satisfying when they end. if he could live his life like that -- one proper, harrowing adventure that lands him in the gilded pages of history -- he'd be happy. ( a close second to this? a yearning for love, of course! )

[stxrmstained]

ღ for astarion 🤭😚💋

Romantic attraction: none | very low | low | medium | high | very high | extreme

Savior complex may or may not have something to do with it (it does, it always does), but I can see him developing a strong bond and protectiveness towards Astarion. He's proud when Astarion is nice and courageous, and wants to see him become a better person, and help him if he can.

Sexual attraction: none | very low | low | medium | high | very high | extreme

You'd think someone who's proficient in insight would be able, if not quick, to see through Astarion's façade, but the thing is... he is not, at least not until he gets to know him better. He's resistant to fire damage but vulnerable to hot people, and flirtation is his ultimate weakness that can totally blind him for a while.

Aesthetic attraction: none | very low | low | medium | high | very high | extreme

Astarion is not necessarily the kind of person that would make him turn his head if they just crossed paths in the street, he's more attracted to the whole vibe of him. What Seira is, is very intrigued by his manners, his way of speaking and sense of humor. Even when he's not being explicitly flirtatious, Seira would find himself staring because he's... a bit of an oddity compared to anyone he's met before. And funny.

Sensual attraction: none | very low | low | medium | high | very high | extreme

Here's where that insight comes into play, it's usually more of a gut feeling. And (after he's grown more comfortable around him) what he feels is that he really really wants to touch Astarion. Kiss his forehead, squeeze his hand, maybe even a hug? He thinks Astarion would appreciate those, but he doesn't know how to ask and he's very particular with that kind of affection.

[wvrlock]

❛ working together again, it’s just like old times. ❜ u got muse for bg3 fallahan?? have a lorelei then <3

"Hardly like old times, dear." It's been but a little longer than a decade, yet it feels like a lot longer. He is a different person, with different motivations — a Harper, a hero, depending on who you ask. A different type of celebrity, a different kind of powerful.

"Rummaging through potentially explosive toys has never been a hobby of mine. It still isn't, but— you know. Baldur's Gate has never been so kind to refugees as it prides itself to be, but this is unpleasantly new."

[lunarscaled]

Lord Dullanathri the Season Keeper requests the pleasure of your presence at the turning of the season in the city of Baldur’s Gate for a party of great splendor in celebration of the arriving fall season and Autumn Equinox. Guests are expected to arrive Saturday, the 9th or fashionably late.

Formal partywear will be provided. Further details are enclosed.

>Check the envelope contents?

A Dungeons & Dragons / Baldur's Gate RPC Event ( crafted w/ assistance from @charmsperson and @heincus ! )

Essentials:

THE SETUP

Hi Hello Hallo Bonjour Ciao! This section will contain a rudimentary breakdown of this event in plainspeak for muns, as I understand the google doc might seem intimidating at first glance.

Essentially: this is a big excuse for dnd + bg3 muses to be dressed in fancy formalwear and interact! I saw a lot of people on dash saying they wish there was a DA: I Winter Palace equivalent event in BG3, and several people seemed interested in having a form of open-fandom event taking place that gave them a reason to do that. That is the main goal of this event---to let muses have fun in fancy clothes.

Lord Dullanathri the Season Keeper is an Archfey who has brought his Domain of Delight to Baldur's Gate for his annual festivities celebrating the ushering in of Fall, which it is his duty to oversee. All of Baldur's Gate, including the Outer City areas and Duskhawk Hill, are encompassed by his domain at this time and subject to its rules and aesthetics to some degree. Namely: fall leaves and colors, Feywild plants, lots of fall harvests ( plants such as corn, kale, pumpkin, turnips, beets, etc. ), music, large feasts, and a good dose of fey whimsy. Dullanathri's presence, for those who are aware of him, is considered to be a blessing as his domain's arrival will ensure the successful harvest of all crops and forgeables in the surrounding area, leaving plenty to preserve for the upcoming Winter. Baldur's Gate also loves a good party, and though there is typical Fey mischief afoot, Dullanathri is a neutral party and will not intentionally harm others personally. While the party is going on, all individuals inside the domain will be automatically dressed in formal gala attire; feel free to choose any outfit you would like that you feel is suitable for your character and share it with others! Draw it! Make an image collage of references! Dress your character up in appropriately fancy clothes from the game! Write a drabble about it, Cinderella style! Approach this however you like, before or during the event.

🍂FAQ🍁

What is an RPC / Dash Event ?: Consider this the dashboard equivalent of an in-game event, such as the Lantern Rite Festival in Genshin Impact or special 7⭐ Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet+Violet, where many people can come together to participate.

Who is Playing the NPCs?: You are! Or your writing partner is. Feel free to fill in the gaps of the personalities of other party attendants and citizens of Baldur's Gate in a way that is interesting to you and use the skill checks as a guide for your interactions (if you wish). This includes any battle segments, such as Flower Wars---you are free to play this as true-to-form of a real campaign battle as you want, or to plot out things with your partner in advance. Do what suits you.

Is this Mutuals Exclusive?: No! Anyone is free to take the event information / set-up and post opens or write while also respecting the rules of individuals

( ie. you do not have to be mutuals with me to participate in this event, but you must still respect the rules of other writers ( such as being mutuals-exclusive ) unless they state otherwise. )

Do Characters Have to do Side Quests?: No! The Side Quests are merely additional scenario prompts to help flesh out the party, and to give various types and personalities of characters a reason to attend and interact. Not every muse is an extrovert but some are heroic, or power motivated, or curious. These quests exist to give writers material to interact with the party in a way beyond just attending, and to write with others. If you aren't interested, you don't need to focus on them.

TLDR;

If you have questions, feel free to send me an ask, and I'll do my best to answer them!

I hope this can be an event people have fun with, so I've left a large timeframe open to give people more of a chance to participate, as I know people have busy lives and different timezones.

When?: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 - Sunday, September 24th, 2023

Where (in game)?: Baldur’s Gate ( all city districts ); Dusthawk Hill

Who?: Dungeons & Dragons / Baldur’s Gate muses + OCs. ( mutual status is not required to participate. Anyone interested or with an affiliated verse may use this content to interact, write threads, create art, etc. )

Tags?: #EquinoxEvent_2023

please use this tag to track opens, prompt lists, interact with others, and so that non-fandom blogs make blacklist it if necessary (for those who are multi-fandom)

[wolfchosen]

@charmsperson gave me an idea and i had to draw it. anyway, meteor shower view from the lake

[moonridge]

✿ ik we started writing already but ur thoughts abt them n lore 😔🤲

( pre-established relationships. || accepting! )

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FRIENDSHIP.     childhood friends  /  work buddies or coworkers  /  family friends  /  friends with benefits  /  smoking buddies  /  adventure buddies /  fake friends  /  recently friends  /  party buddies  /  friendship of need  /  dying friendship  /  circumstantial friendship  /  partners in crime  /  old friendship  /  [ your muse ] is the good influence  /  [ your muse ] is the bad influence  /  [ my muse ] is the good influence  /  [ my muse ] is the bad influence  /  opposites attract  /  ride or die  /  frenemies  /  roommates or flatmates  /  penpals  /  exes to friends  /  enemies to friends  /  other [ bully him in a friend way. please. ]

ROMANCE.     childhood sweethearts  /  [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush  /  [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush  /  exes  /  exes to lovers  /  forbidden lovers  /  highschool sweethearts  /  secret relationship  /  opposites attract  /  long distance  /  unrequited [ from your muses side ]  /  unrequited [ from my muses side ]  /  unrequited [ from both sides ]  /  skinny love  /  friends to lovers  /  enemies to lovers  /  spurious relationship  /  power couple  /  newly entered  /  soulmates [ metaphorical ]  /  soulmates  [ literal ]  /  awkward  /  turning toxic  /  toxic love  /  cheating [ on your muse ]  /  cheating [ with your muse ]  /  other 

FAMILIAL.     siblings [ half ]  /  siblings [ step ]  /  [ my muse ] is an older sibling figure to your younger sibling figure  /  [ my muse ] is a younger sibling figure to your older sibling figure muse  /  [ my muse ] is a parental figure to yours  /  [ my muse ] is a child figure to your muse  /  guardian figure  /  legal guardian  /  adoptive child  /  foster child  /  [ your muse ] is taken under mines wing  /  [ my muse ] is taken under yours wing  /  other

ANTAGONISTIC.     dangerous to each other  /  dangerous to others  /  unpredictable  /  rivals  /  petty  /  developing into sexual or romantic tension  /  based off family matters  /  based of off circumstance  /  based of professional matters  /  based off misunderstanding or lies  /  conflict of ideology  /  betrayal  /  hero - villain dynamic  /  enemies  /  fight club  /  friends turned enemies  /  lovers turned enemies  /  exes turned enemies  /  other 

[countercharmda]

✿ for lorelei bc charlatan bard buddies???

FRIENDSHIP. childhood friends / work buddies or coworkers / family friends / friends with benefits / smoking buddies / adventure buddies / fake friends / recently friends / party buddies / friendship of need / dying friendship / circumstantial friendship / partners in crime / old friendship / [ your muse ] is the good influence / [ your muse ] is the bad influence / [ my muse ] is the good influence / [ my muse ] is the bad influence / opposites attract / ride or die / frenemies / roommates or flatmates / penpals / exes to friends / enemies to friends / other

ROMANCE. childhood sweethearts / [ your muse is mines ] childhood crush / [ my muse is yours ] childhood crush / exes / exes to lovers / forbidden lovers / highschool sweethearts / secret relationship / opposites attract / long distance / unrequited [ from your muses side ] / unrequited [ from my muses side ] / unrequited [ from both sides ] / skinny love / friends to lovers / enemies to lovers / spurious relationship / power couple / newly entered / soulmates [ metaphorical ] / soulmates [ literal ] / awkward / turning toxic / toxic love / cheating [ on your muse ] / cheating [ with your muse ] / other

FAMILIAL. siblings [ half ] / siblings [ step ] / [ my muse ] is an older sibling figure to your younger sibling figure / [ my muse ] is a younger sibling figure to your older sibling figure muse / [ my muse ] is a parental figure to yours / [ my muse ] is a child figure to your muse / guardian figure / legal guardian / adoptive child / foster child / [ your muse ] is taken under mines wing / [ my muse ] is taken under yours wing / other

ANTAGONISTIC. dangerous to each other / dangerous to others / unpredictable / rivals / petty / developing into sexual or romantic tension / based off family matters / based of off circumstance / based of professional matters / based off misunderstanding or lies / conflict of ideology / betrayal / hero - villain dynamic / enemies / fight club / friends turned enemies / lovers turned enemies / exes turned enemies / other

[stxrmstained]

[BLOOM] Flowers start to bloom around our muses. (from astarion hehe)

"Astarion!" Seira waves his hand with an excited laugh as he spots the elf in the distance. He hurries over to him, apologizing to a vine that hisses after he steps on it, and walking more carefully for the remaining distance. He carries a medium-sized box in his hands, carefully wrapped in a leaf... or fabric, hard to say, oblivious to the dahlias blooming at his feet as he reaches the other.

"I got you something." He can barely repress his smile as he hands over the package.

Yet, it isn't the flowers themselves that draw the most attention to the tiefling's feet, but his shadow. Or... lack of. The sun falls on his body, but doesn't cast darkness behind.

[stxrmstained]

"I mean, I can... try?" The tiefling still wears that expression, his innocent smile bordering on pitiful. He, too, knows the power his appearance commands, paired with the right words. Intimidating, sometimes. Charming, others. And when finally is given the bottle, he looks radiant. The first sip is delightful.

"Honestly, I think you're better at the whole hollow flattery thing than I can ever dream of being. For example, that thing you just said about... comparing your lips with roses— I don't know. I, for one, have never seen roses half as beautiful as you."

There it is. The slightest smile, a mischievous glint in his eye.

@charmsperson

" ... it's a start. you got the expression right, at least. " lorelei gives the tiefling a gentle consolation pat. she did hear worse from gentlemen just as handsome, but he could use some words of advice from a master of the craft. " you could always go with on how my eyes remind you of a sunset on the sea, or how my lips look like two petals plucked from the most beautiful of roses and yadda yadda. the art of hollow flattery can only be obtained with constant practise. " right when the bard is about to tease him yet again, she stops midway, lips curling in an amused smirk.

" you're lucky that i had already decided to share a bit with you, seira. " she winks, her hand reaches out to pass him the bottle so that both can enjoy its sweet, sweet wine. / @stxrmstained .

[ofavernus]

Surila stands, straight and solemn, unfazed by the blade at her throat as she tilts her head just-so. Her pale green eyes drift outwards towards where the others are, but only for a moment, before focusing back on Karlach, pupils narrowing to slits.

❛ killing surila isn't going to do you any good. ❜ She points out, as if she's pointing out the color of the weather or the color of the sea, ❛ i will simply regenerate her and send her back to this plane, and you will need to explain the body to your friends. ❜

She unsheathes one pointy claw and hooks it over the edge of the blade, though she makes no move to push it away. Karlach can do that on her own. Or not—her words are true, that killing Surila would provide her little more than a mild inconvenience. The long-dead paladin belongs to her in every way. They will play this role as vessel until time ended or Zariel released them.

❛ besides, ❜ She adds, and while she's been somewhat expressionless until now, her mouth finally cracks into a small, pointy-toothed smile, ❛ i'm here to offer you a chance to live. and no, not by returning permanently to avernus—it might serve you to hear me out. ❜

meeting new faces has become exciting again since she escaped from avernus. whether they are bound to perish by the mighty swings of her axe or share a warm meal and drink with her in a nearby tavern, karlach is experiencing the joys of both as a free woman. new people, new opportunities, new discoveries — the world marched on without her and now there is so much catch up to do thanks to her newfound freedom.

that's why ( at first ) upon hearing that an unknown adventurer was visiting the modest camp they set up, the intention was to offer them an enthusiastic welcome: not only she's eager to listen to their stories, but she wishes to contribute with her own to enrich their conversation, too. the idyllic yet fragile scenario the tiefling had crafted with care in her mind, however, was soon to be shattered. when the tabaxi opens her mouth, a chill runs down her spine. well, that is sure a voice impossible to forget.

" YOU — " growls karlach, her body temperature reaches new peaks in a matter of seconds. " we need to talk?? how about i let my fucking axe talk for me, huh!? " with the brutal swiftness and precision typical of the demonsbane, she presses the blade against surila's neck; it's deep enough to suggest she means business but not quite profound to draw blood.

[moonridge]

　　　ozus tuts their tongue and waggles their finger at astarion. ❝ aah, but that therein lies the problem, friend. that's if we manage to find them. that said! ❞ they clap their hands together before rubbing their palms against one another. ❝ i'm sure we can do it. and then once we sell the crown, we can split it. fifty-fifty! ❞

　　　the tiefling leans closer and raises a hand to cup over the corner of their mouth. ❝ and if it's all the same to you, i think we should keep it our little secret. when you come into lots of wealth, suddenly everyone else wants a piece. ❞ oh, they like all of their little friends, but ozus is nothing if incredibly greedy.

　　　❝ shall we go gem hunting? ❞

" it belongs to a godsdamned archfey. aren't they ... supposed to be a big deal where they come from or something? " astarion gestures vaguely, a heavy hint that suggests the lack of personal knowledge on the feywild and its dwellers. though, he remains positive. in fact, on his face there is still the same confident smile he donned when the bold idea was thrown into their conversation.

" if we manage to find all those little, shiny gems and sell the whole package, well, we might be set for a lifetime at least, my friend. "

[stxrmstained]

"What?" He follows the vampire's gaze to his own body. Oh, that is right. Astarion casts a shadow, he does not. It is a little weird to see now, and the tiefling lifts his foot of the ground, lowers it again. Nothing.

It is a little unsettling, to be fair.

"Ah, this. The fey at the market said they didn't accept gold, and asked if they could keep my shadow as payment. It's not like I... need it, I suppose." He has no idea why would a fey, or anyone, want a stranger's shadow, but it sounded like a good deal. Even... logical, considering what he was purchasing.

"Come on, open it! You don't necessarily need it now, but—"

In the future, when they get rid of the tadpoles, he could walk in the sun again.

"I thought you'd like it."

" if i didn't know you well enough, part of me would believe you staged this, darling. " astarion raises an eyebrow, but it's hard to keep a straight face. a smile ─ a genuine smile ─ creeps on his face: seira's image surrounded by enchancted and colorful flowers from the fey realms does add to his already high cuteness factor. " i do adore the grandiosity of the gesture, though, don't get me wrong. " he steps closer, hands gladly accept and carry the gift with care. the spawn begins to unwrap it, yet it's something else that catches his eye now; something ... unnatural.

" is that ... part of whatever this is? "