#isola endless aurora

[thegreatfraud]

@firstgreatmagician

Looters are found hanging upside down in the street lamps as a rumor giant bird of pray is hunting them. Slash marks....not enough to kill but wound. But whoever doing this know a thing or two as Huey escorted the last of his staff to one of their safe houses to survive the winter. He examine his hands in the flickering lights.

"Stage 2 huh?"

Huey fingers nails have becoming more and more owl like as he find his hand if unfocus automatically go into a claw like stance. The cold isn't as bad with the guardian protection as his back now have a layer of feather that allow him to fly to a limited degree.

But none of the electronics are working. No phones, No...

A foot step. Faint and careful not to make to much noise. But Huey owl sense give him the heads up.

By instinct Huey throw his wooden sword hard enough it break though concrete as he turn around to see Lyney. The wooden sword missing Lyney head by at least ten inches.

"Hoot to see you just doing fine. Ain't ya a little cold still wearing the shorts?"

Huey motion him to come closer. Unlike the valentine event this feel more....like wrestling with one animal instincts.

[bakerstreetdetective]

"Hmmm....wolf?"

No no. You wanna retraumatize Ritsuka by showing up looking like Patxi?

"Mammoth?"

Being a knock off Ivan not any better?

.....The coat not getting warmer. Holmes.

"It gotten be this instead then."

YOU HAVE CHOOSEN PENGUIN.

Holmes prefer something with more ability and traits but....ability to slide with increase speed not half bad.

[bakerstreetdetective]

It could all be a lie. Children can be cruel. The child can go for his throat the minute Holmes shut his eyes. But....Holmes also a hero.

He refuse to be a monster who abandon his humanity because it's hard. Even if this is all a trick he gonna help the boy....because it's the right thing to do.

"You have my word as a british gentleman i wouldn't touch you nor have you be harmed.....you missing on any other supplies? You do have more then just the supplies you hidden right there right? Long range or a short range man? Most of the weapons here iether be stolen from raiders or make shift of course."

Oh he sherlock holmes alright. But he willingly to grab a weapon for the boy.

Well, this is interesting. This man is... not quite friendly, he thinks, but probably not a threat. Kokichi doesn't notice any sign of ill intent - if anything, it feels like he's being underestimated. Have his small stature and young face tricked yet another old man?

He looks down at the hot pack. His fur keeps him pretty warm, but he won't complain about any extra heat. He takes it and looks back up at the man. He doesn't say thanks, but...

"Yeah, this place is pretty safe."

"You can stay here for the night, but if you're not out by noon I'll claw ya!" He flexes his claws in his free hand.

[isolaradiale]

"The subject of humanity has been a hotly debated one for a long time, in fact. For example: Ofiuco is not "human" but she had developed "humanity". One doesn't simply need to be a human to exhibit it. So under what circumstances might that "humanity" be tested? Perhaps... an event that must be survived at all costs? And can this humanity be retained if one's container is changed?"

It finally seemed like the cold winter's grasp was finally beginning to loosen its hold over the city. How was it that an island that had to be so relatively close to the equator even experienced winter in the way that it did? A question that plenty had asked themselves who lived in the city and yet the only answer was just to not worry about an answer.

At the stroke of midnight on that Friday night things began to seem odd. Had a new chill set in? Things became very cold very quickly, with frost gathering on windows and a terrible blizzard raging. But to make matters worse? Power across the entire city flickered and immediately shut off and communications were powered down. It became concerning because how would they brave the cold if it continued? Maybe things would look better in the morning?

It might have. If the morning ever came.

6am came and went. Then 8am. And 10am. And while the blizzard had finally calmed and opened up the sky, the Northern Lights that had emerged merely continued to dance across the starry sky. The city was frozen over and blanketed in an excess of snow. Everyone's lives were clearly at risk.

CHOOSE ONE... A GUARDIAN.

Everyone's phones should have been drained of their power and yet a voice called out from the phone's speaker. The screen would flicker to life it taken out, and options were displayed. Creatures. Animals. Were these supposed to be the "Guardians"? What did they do? Could they help? Who had sent them? With little other option, many began to make their choices and were rewarded with a warmth that allowed them to go on.

But with time? More than mere warmth would be provided to them. Accepting the help of a Guardian came with an undisclosed cost.

How much of your humanity are you willing to shed to survive?

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BRR... WHAT'S GOING ON?

Haunted by an eternal night, the entire island has fallen to a deep, dangerous cold overnight while simultaneously being buried in a heavy snow. The city's power and communications systems have also gone down with no signs of being restored anytime soon, making things rather dicey since temperatures are dropping as low as -37F (-35C). Adding to all of this? Abilities don't seem to be working. Needless to say this is a matter of survival.

But the city and the surrounding branches have become a proper arctic biome. While powerless buildings still tower high above, wildlife typical of a frozen climate that couldn't have even existed before thrives. And the night sky is filled with stars and the Northern Lights when not covered with snowy clouds.

And so it's a good thing that a mysterious benefactor has prepared a way for the citizens to survive. Taking temporary control of the otherwise inactive cellphones, they offer the people a choice. Choose a Guardian. And beneath that text? A list of animals that thrive in cold climates.

Upon selecting one of these animals you'll receive a number of benefits:

the extreme cold feels significantly less taxing, making surviving easier

you'll be able to sense others who have chosen a guardian nearby, making it easier to find and collaborate with others

you'll be able to sense sources of food, although in some cases it will need to be hunted

This all sounds convenient. Maybe a little too convenient for there not to be a trade off and, typical of the antics of the Stars, there is. As the minutes, hours, and days tick on it becomes difficult to ignore the signs. Perhaps your ears become similar to those of the Guardian you have selected, or maybe you grow similar fur at first. But with time these traits spread and worsen. And some instincts begin to develop that could hardly be considered "human". Seemingly you have borrowed the power of your guardian...

...But at the risk of becoming the very same critter you've selected. Because what can survive better in the extreme cold than a creature who evolved to thrive within it?

FAQ

Which animals can be chosen for our characters? You can select any animal so long as they survive in cold climates normally! Things like arctic foxes, snowy owls, seals, whales, penguins... You aren't limited to mammals alone so long as you abide by that rule when picking them! However they must be real animals that actually exist, not things like dragons or yetis.

How quickly do the side effects occur? It's up to you! You could have them onset immediately, or have them develop gradually over the event's course. There's no timeline beyond what you personally would like to do with them!

Can we choose more than one animal? Can we switch them mid-event? You cannot select more than one animal at a time. However you can swap your Guardian one time during the event if you aren't feeling it, or if you want to try something else.

What if my animal is already not a human and aren't affected by the cold enough to select a Guardian? The cold is so deep that it should be enough to bring about substantial risk for most citizens even if they aren't made uncomfortable by the cold itself. Machine lifeforms would function less efficiently, and even the more adept to the cold might struggle with all of the snow. If you need a reason to make your character select one, you can always speak with some friends or contact the masterlist for an idea in a worst case!

Do I need to select a Guardian for event participation? You don't! You could have your character not pick one at all. That said, you could also have them pick one and not show any side effects, as...

What is the minimum and maximum amount of side effects we can inflict on our characters? As mentioned previously side effects aren't required and you could leave your character unaltered! On the opposite end, you could completely shift your character into their Guardian animal if you'd like. Anything in between is fine too, so go as little or as hard as you would like!

"Instincts" are also mentioned. What would those entail? Essentially these would be things that would make them act more like the animal they are becoming. Like burying food in the snow to keep it safe, or hunting using certain methods if their animal is a born hunter. Again, these are optional and you could shift your character into an animal's form while retaining their human sense.

So powers aren't working during this event? Nope! But any weapons your character has retained are still available!

Would characters who are non-biological in nature gradually become biological? That's up to you! If that's an angle you'd like to explore with your character becoming flesh and blood then feel free!

Will the event have a part 2? No! However we will be posting "weather events" over the event's course that will change the conditions in the city in extreme ways temporarily, be it a blizzard or an even deeper chill. It isn't necessary to acknowledge these if you don't want to though!

When does the event end? The event ends at 11:59:59PM on Friday, March 29th.

[plantamagicae]

[ ❄️ ] it had now been a full day since the witch had began to display these strange vulpine physical traits. they were supposed to grand her some semblance of warmth, but, unfortunately it was still not enough.

plush tail remained wrapped around her dear palisman as she carefully studied the two branches that were gripped in each hand; she was completely lost as to how to manually start a flame... she didn't have any access to her magic although what good would plant magic do her in this situation except make her a warm cocoon of sorts.

ears slicked back against her skull as she just stood there. do you say a spell or something to make them catch on fire?

she gave clover a confused look who simply tilted her head to the side in response; she was as lost as willow.

[hcrpyiia]

@nicawlette

Even if her instinct screamed at every part of her being, Yumine wasn't about to just let some giant bear tear apart and maul another person. While the lady seemed to have things under control, it didn't sit right to just sit idly and watch. Especially when Yumuine knew she did have an upper advantage!

The half-avian swoops down, sharp talons pierce into the bear's skin, though with all its fur it proves difficult to do some serious damage. Instead, the bear sinks its own teeth right into Yumine's wing and throws her a few feet. At that moment, the bear's attention is no longer on the cougar lady but on the bird.

[daxned]

@kleinstar

"Eiden." If he thought he could sneak up on her, he's got another thing coming. Though, she doubts that he was doing it on purpose. "you're a snow leopard," she muses. Somehow it's pretty fitting actually.

Dam-bi herself looks relatively the same. Though perhaps the only difference currently is the color of her eyes. It being a yellow-like shade.

[nicawlette]

Everybody look at her... she's so darling pookie little meow meow princess There's lore in these... ramattra's cowl and fern's purple knit gloves... 😳🥺❤️

Commission by tumiexoxo

[amoirsetpacis]

Endless Aurora Info;

Also going with a raven for Vash's guardian! Birds that survive and thrive even in harsh environments despite odds, etc etc.

Vash's usual white feathers will be slowly swapped for black ones, and become more prominent/not be hidden away like his own usually are.

He'll have proper wings as well-- but given his track record with flying is "trying desperately not to eat shit and become a splatter on the ground" and only barely succeeding, he probably won't be very good at using them.

"Bird who's name is associated with death." HM. WELL.

howl movingcastle transformation type beat. Just. A ball of feathers.

[hanabisays]

@learnspells

"This way! You gotta go this way!" And too far behind, Hanabi is rushing over toward the violet-ish-haired woman. Something about her is certainly giving Hanabi a strong URGE to protect. Maybe that's why she's trying to get this girl into safety.

"It's much safer in here."

[thegreatfraud]

Wanna play survival games with a conman who gradually losing his humanity in the cold as his animal instinct become harder and harder to control? You don't know which part is Huey and which part the Owl that getting hungier and hungier?

CAN YOU SURVIVE THE NIGHT?

NO CAP EVENT AD FOR ENDLESS AURORA BABYYYY. Huey can fly, got sharp claws and night vision. SNOW MOUSE GUARDIAN CHARACTER BEWARE. HE WILL SWALLOW YOU IN YOUR SLEEP IF NOT CAREFUL.

[bakerstreetdetective]

"Please tell me a certain someone wearing warmer clothes then last time."

LOSTBELT 1: ANTASIA PT2 ELETRIC BUGALLO IT IS.

[unrequitedhero]

".. oh dear."

"Is this.. normal for the island?"

[ultimatelifefcrm]

@psychicwave

So, this seemed to be the caveat to this strange dimension. Being thrown into some dangerous scenarios like someone's guinea pig...Well, actually, he wasn't going to think about that, now wasn't the time to get existential when he stuck out in the total whiteout.

While another certain hedgehog blended in, too well, actually. Before Shadow could really get lost in his thoughts and devise a plan, he faceplanted right into the fresh snow.

"You're napping?" They were kidding, right? Whatever the case, the annoyance was palpable from the black hedgehog as he helped himself back up.

While he didn't say anything else, the stare that Shadow was giving him oh so clearly said, 'explain yourself.'

[isolaradiale]

As the others shuffle out, the three of them remain. 'Humanity' was not something that they were born with. And so the three watched with particular interest at the latest trial as the scientists around them buzzed and took their notes. The light of the screen casts them all in a shade of blue.

"...One need not be human to exhibit humanity. That's what she said at the beginning." [ Indeed! It's been fun to watch, hasn't it? ]

Taygeta rolls their body in Ofiuco's direction to face her.

[ Would changing your form make you feel any less 'human?' ] "I can't say. It was the collective experiences I observed over the years that made me who I am now. Their resourcefulness, their thinking and compassion... It's hard to replicate in a code, huh?" [ Quite! Even their animalistic natures did not change their personalities too much. Personally, I would have prioritized survival over familiarity. But perhaps that's the code talking. ] They snicker, turning on a wheel to exit the observation deck and follow the other scientists, leaving Ofiuco and Janus behind.

"Something on your mind?" "...Not anything relevant, Miss Ofiuco." "And the irrelevant somethings?"

His eyes pull from the screen of the city back to the other, studying her intently for a moment.

"...Our companions are human too, aside from Taygeta. If this project takes off in time, our world will keep going. You and the others will come and go, but we will remain. Perhaps the idea of 'humanity' is the idea of an end, eventually."

At first, she smiles and pats Janus on the shoulder with an empathetic hand... and then gives him a pinch.

"Ow!" "Maybe. Or maybe you spend too much time in that creepy museum with all the respawns. Next time we go into the city, I'm bringing you to the party side of humanity."

...

"...Why are you going back to the terminal?" "We, erm. Have to turn the daylight cycle back on, Ofiuco." "Oh. Yeah, that'd probably be a good idea."

. . . . .

Thank you for participating in our latest event, Endless Aurora! Please make sure to add your Stars to your trackers for joining in, per usual!

In addition, everyone will receive a little charm on your Island Issued Phone of your arctic animal guardian to remember the experience.

[plantamagicae]

[ ❄️ ] a shiver ran down the young witch's spine as she sat rather uncomfortably in the small store she had discovered; the weather had become much more hazardous and she decided that clover and herself would be safer in the shelter of the building. olive eyes scanned the outside carefully in search of any strangers that would require assistance.

if anyone were to be venturing alone in this weather, they could easily catch frostbite or quite possibly their death -- willow wouldn't allow it. the young woman wouldn't hesitate to open the door and allow them some sense of warmth... although, there wasn't much in this empty store aside from the shoddy fire she had made.

" don't worry, clover. everyone's alright... "

at least... she hoped so.