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Time stops for no man or beast and we march ever forward. The wheels of fate spin wildly.

Hello, my doves. It’s been some time since we last held correspondence, though my dearest and I have watched over you all for these past few months. Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder, but I’m not here to offer sentimentalities, rather I’m presenting you with several leads for your enjoyment…well, mine, but your consideration. 

001. Our children suffer for the avarice of others. The Black Market has wreaked havoc in your community for years, growing without limits, poisoning the minds of the disenfranchised humans among you and worst of all…turning my children and Hers into commodities. Those behind a velvet curtain have tapped into the inferiority complex of these beautifully mundane creatures, turning them against those twice blessed by yours truly. Some say they deserve empathy, but I cannot spare a single drop. Perhaps, you will approach the matter differently…all I ask is that you excise the Underground of this verdant tree and its poisoned roots. 

002. Be wary, children, of the snake in the grass. How I wish I was allowed to meddle just a little more into these affairs. Seeing as one after the other unfolds, has left us feeling both disappointed and impotent…to see the hatred in these hearts, to be unable to cut the threads being weaved before us…godhood is far more onerous than any of you would understand. Either way, Cicerone and I can only hope the breadcrumbs scattered around you prove fruitful. Goodwin is…a problem— I cannot and shall not reveal any more than that. But fret not, children, the answers stand right before you…you need only take a closer look. 

003. The eclipsed sun will hide behind the moon no more. I’m not sure if you’ve all noticed, but very strange things have been occurring lately; more than the mischievous doings of a wayward Faerie and her cursed companion. There’s something amiss in the air, a thorn in my side and a deadly parasite for others. Audacious creatures will always taint a God’s mercy, and this one child of a bygone era has polluted the well in its entirety. You must understand, they grow stronger with each passing day and if they’re able to remove their shackles, you will be the first to feel their wrath. It is in your best interest to stop this false God.

004. Checkmate, another false prophet has fallen. What a shame it is to watch this unfold. When a thread is woven, braided until it resembles rope and presented to one unlucky person; a thrall in this instance, flying too close to the sun. The former mayor now sits on the hand of a clock, disgraced, stripped of his prestige and soon, he will be stripped of his life. You should all be made aware that the hour draws near, he will become one of the departed and his secrets will be buried with him. Before then, you’re free to speak to this dead man walking, though there’s no guarantee that he would humor any chance at redemption. 

005. If you would like, lend me your sight. While the choices presented above are of utmost importance in my eyes, I sit on another plane and observe as one would an ant farm…if you feel I may have missed something of importance to you— summon me, if you dare…and please feel free to pull another from the pile.

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It’s Rush Week!!! This week marks McKinley’s annual RUSH WEEK FESTIVITIES! It’s an important time of the year for GREEK ROW and all of it’s residence. In addition to being rush week for Greek Row, it is also the first week of rehearsal for the school’s show choirs. Each choir meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays (relatively, though they are subject to changes), and focus on the theme each week.

This week’s theme is: NEW BEGINNINGS

If you are a member of one of the school’s show choirs you can feel free to participate by performing a song of your choice. To do so, simply post a video of a cover/song that you feel your character might perform to fit this theme. Be sure to add a title, and if you’d like a short explanation or even a self para and tag it has #muweekone

CAMPUS EVENTS TODAY

You can use these events has starters, plot points, etc. These are simple to help with world-building and forming connections and other plot development ideas.

SIGMA PHI DELTA hosts Music In The Quad - an open mic night in a unique atmosphere, walk ups welcome - come show off your talents and watch other talented students show off theirs. Cheap refreshments - all funds raise go towards Sigma Phi Delta’s philanthropic efforts for the Arts Access Fund.

WORKSHOP - Why your cover letter is losing you jobs. - hosted by Emma Pillsbury

ZETA PHI TAU hosts Welcome Back Game Night - join MU’s newest co-ed fraternity as they host their first annual game night, open to all students - encourages potential bids for fraternity to attend to meet the current members.

LECTURE - Why a career in recruitment might be right for you!! - hosted by Bryan Ryan.

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The Glamor Shifts...

As with all things that shift through the seasons, so must your benevolent Gods. Our essence has not changed, nor the ways in which you know us, but after millennial, you can imagine we grow rather bored of looking the same. Our exteriors are to protect you from a light which may blind anyone who gazes upon it. Take special care, my hearts.

Be on the watch for more shifts in the near future,

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Hm, this is quite peculiar...seems like one of our darlings have gone missing...this is most unsettling given the recent events.

@serpentaint​​ ( Beryl B; The Gorgon )​​

We’ll be sending out a search party, but, these things never look good after the first TWENTY-FOUR, right? Forty-eight, you say? Don’t know where you must’ve heard that one, love, I’m pretty sure it was half that.

Please contact the main within this timeframe, or we’ll have to set you loose, love.

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APP COUNT (+2)

ALFRED ENOCH as THE SWORN

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APP COUNT (+1)

JORDAN CONNOR as THE TAINTED

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Due to player request, please unfollow:

@eunxyeong​ ( Eun Yeong; The Vamp ) @fallingreborn ( Nathan Ok; The Phoenix )

The aforementioned roles have been reopened and the FCs of Lee Soo Hyuk and Kim Woo Bin are available for applications. 

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We do be coming at you guys with the surprise acceptances sometimes, but alas...here we are, another phantasm reeled in by the glimmering lights of the Midnight Underground!

A million congratulations, Mei! You’ve been accepted for the Specter. Please follow the checklist, and send your account in within 24 hours. Welcome welcome!

A ghost left behind in this world is such a pitiful thing, navigating a world that no longer serves them; while reading the application I couldn’t help but think of this theme of losing all that had been there prior, such success gone down the drain by the most malicious means.

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We’ve got a surprise...again! If you didn’t see an app count update on the dash, it’s because this little gift landed on our door step towards the end of our day, and life and times happened but we’re happy to roll out this acceptance and add one more to our roster!

A million congratulations, Dee! You’ve been accepted for the Phoenix. Please follow the checklist, and send your account in within 24 hours. Welcome welcome!

It is a horrible thing to be in love with death indeed, Nathan was truly quite an interesting read and suffice to say kept us enchanted through the length of your application. He’s funny, intriguing and will be a wonderful addition to our cast of lovely characters!

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Hm, this is quite peculiar...seems like one of our darlings have gone missing...this is most unsettling given the recent events.

@amarahaunts​ ( Amara Sutton; The Specter )​​

We’ll be sending out a search party, but, these things never look good after the first TWENTY-FOUR, right? Forty-eight, you say? Don’t know where you must’ve heard that one, love, I’m pretty sure it was half that.

Please contact the main within this timeframe, or we’ll have to set you loose, love.

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Hello hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday/Monday/Morning/Evening ( and everything in between ). We’re a mix of things here, loosely based off of the Urban Shadows TTRPG and as of yesterday, we’ve posted all of our skeletons and are open for applications! 

If you have any questions about what we’ve got going on here ( be it skeletons, NPCs, candidates, faceclaims, etc ), please feel free to send them our way. We’ll be around all afternoon and night for all your roleplay concerns!

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Plot Drop 002: The Most Dangerous Game

THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER....

Twenty-five years ago the Midnight Underground went silent. Students missed months of school, all claiming family deaths, prolonged sicknesses, or anything else parents could make up. Wizards worked tirelessly to ward homes at premium prices. Aware turned themselves into Thralls by the dozens in hopes of helping their unseen friends. Hotels were short staffed, backrooms were locked, and lights were turned off. The streets of Vegas seemed almost empty without it’s supernatural friends walking the streets and working to blend in with every crowd. For thirty days only the bravest in their safe houses would venture out for supplies. For thirty days the Midnight Underground did not move for fear of being hunted.

For Hunters, it’s the code of ethics that keeps them from crossing those poorly defined lines between good Samaritan and murderer. But there are those who prefer to hunt for sport. Their fellows look upon them in disgust and the rest of this second world shields themselves away in desperate prayers to never be caught by them. To Hunt for order is one thing. To Hunt for the thrill is another in it’s entirety.

Last night, at what was supposed to be a most blessed union, the Banshee Colden let off not one but sixty death rattles: one for each person in attendance. 

Lockdown protocol has been announced by the leaders of each circle. The rules for traditional lockdown are as follows:

You stay in your safehouse. You let no one in or out unless you would trust them with your life. Because you are.

Should you have to leave, you send one person out: the strongest, the fastest, the most clever, someone who you think will be able to return.

Due to the empty Orator seat, one has been chosen to act as Emergency Orator: Cam Kiskadden. For the time being, his word is law.

Hunter checkpoints will be placed throughout the city. Should you need to get in and move between neighborhoods, you will have to present your Underground Identification and a valid reason from your circle leader or the Orator as to why you’re leaving.

Teleportation is cut off. This is a strictly no fly zone. Everyone is required to cross access points.

There will be mandatory check in times.

THE FATES ARE CRUEL AND KIND....

When asked to roll for how well her vision was controlled:

Chloe rolled....6 (complete failure): Chloe was only able to complete 3 activities during her more lucid visions. Chloe was catatonic for 3 minutes.

When asked to roll perception during her vision:

Chloe rolled...20 (critical success): With the knowledge from Lilith, who’s body she was in during the vision, Chloe was able to make out the Mayan symbol tattooed on the hunters keeping Lilith and Juno captive.

When asked to roll for investigation:

Chloe rolled....13 (moderate success): Chloe was able to determine that Lilith at least knew of this symbol and who might be attached to it. With some digging in the archives, she could get information.

When asked to take a closer look at a car:

Cam rolled...19 (complete success): Cam saw the car that Juno was dragged away into and can describe it in perfect detail.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GAME....

EVERYONE will be given ID cards (created by Admins) that will give you your character access level. Should you be caught violating your access levels without written permission, there will be consquences.

Level One: High Priority: You are not to leave your safe house unless for expressly written permission from the Circle Leader or the Interim Orator

Level Two: Medium Priority: You may leave your safe house for supplies. Daily activities are not allowed. No work, no school.

Level Three: Low Priority: You are allowed to be doing normal activities but please be back at home before the 10 pm curfew.

Level Four: Free Walk: Continue activities as planned. You will be allowed to maintain normalcy. Be cautious and careful.

DASH THREADS from the wedding may continue as planned! Revel in your character’s happiness and excitement! All threads from here on out, until the crisis has been averted, will need to make sense given the current climate! 

JUNO IS MISSING! It would behoove you to try and work together to figure out how to get out of this mess. If nothing happens, admins won’t push plot forward and you’ll be stuck in 1984 forever!

SAFE HOUSES! Please let an admin know where you will be for your safe house. We might just have you roll to determine how safe that house is.

MU TIMES UPDATES! Throughout the lockdown, AT Jones at the MU Times will be offering updates on current situations.

THIRD EYE! Updates will also be offered through Third Eye, which acts as a place for identification cards.

INTERIM ORATOR! Cam Kiskadden is our Interim Orator. Let’s see how spicy this is about to get.

There are some things that even I am not privy to. Stay safe, my children, for I fear there is little I can do to aid you.

Sincerely

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EXTRA EXTRA! Idiot Throws Extravagant Birthday Bash

By J. Jones

What’s the word, baby birds? You guys are gonna wanna sit down for this one, trust. 

As you all must know, our resident bad bitch Orator went and kicked the bucket ( weird af, if you ask me ), so we’ve got a funeral on our hands. Shoutout to the Imp for hosting that one, I didn’t know the Cradle went and doubled as a funeral home but get the bag, demonic bestie. So we’ve got these flyers going around to whoever’s who, and lo and behold some dumbass goes through the really odd effort of handwriting a ton of little notes for some after party. Now, no one’s pointing fingers, but I am...allegedly— if you connect the dots and all that, it’s pretty obvious that the Talbot brat planned this bash. Ever the agent of chaos that one.

But the road to hell really is paved with good intentions, and he got his ass handed to him by the Wolf right outside the Fenrir. Ouch to the woes of sibling rivalry; I would’ve loved to be tagged in though. Anyways, it didn’t get all that far before the Veteran pulled the alpha off of the other. Boring! Not revolutionary! Whack! 

Did ya’ll see the Fae following after the Talbot brat though? Wonder what that one was about.

Faeries are Kinda Stupid, Am I Right? ( I Know I Am )

by A.T. Jones

For as old and powerful as they are, these faeries don’t have a lot going on between the ears do they? Not you though, Hollis, you’re my muy problematic fave. The other ones though? The brain buffer is so bad that everyone in the near vicinity loses some of those brain cells as well. 

So let me paint a picture: the Fae gets in her feelings ( can’t imagine why ), and next thing you know, she and the Wizard are running around Pixie Hollow like they own the place. But they don’t— and that’s as shocking as the Wolf’s poor taste. 

There’s more though, and stay with me now, it gets even funnier. Turns out the Fae’s been on probation this whole time? And this is the person collecting our debts? Catch me sending a strongly worded letter to the Better Business Bureau, that woman is all about the reckless endangerment and breaking the rules. And she sure as hell broke them bad this time. The Wizard is so lucky Karlha went and vouched for her, that would’ve been the biggest of yikes otherwise. 

Now, let’s get back to the losing of brain cells for everyone else in her sphere of influence; the Wolf really managed to get the Oracle, Veteran, Banshee and Siren to cross the veil for this girl? And they all came back? Sounds fake, but okay.

Our Mandatory Gossip Column

by J. Jones

Alright germs, I’m taking the torch from here! Do you guys hear wedding bells? You should be hearing wedding bells right about now because the Fae Queen is a weirdo. Sounds like the Wolf and the Fae are getting hitched due to royal decree, and like, yeah weddings are cute and all but the circumstances are whack as fuck. 

The quickest of Google searches says that half of those bad boys end in divorce, but I’m thinking its not so easy for faeries and wolves. Yikes squared. And they’ve been seen hanging by the Chameleon Club more than usual? Yikes cubed, besties. I know the Fae’s gotta be giving Lee Holloway a run for her money, right now, with the whole personal secretary to the Fae Heir spiel, but what’s the hubby gotta do with it?

Oh and speaking of the hubby, I’m finding it a little weird that the Oracle is willing to cross the veil with him, only to hit the road right after. I wonder what happened there, anybody wanna ask him about the whereabouts of his friend?

Boring Politics is Boring

by A.T. Jones

Dude, I kinda covered the politics with my magnificent little op-ed up there? I gotta write more about this? We gotta switch some time, JJ. 

Moira’s still dead, and now Pixie Hollow politics are bleeding into the Midnight Underground? This shit is weird. I’m thinking we should start writing in names on the Orator ballot— vote for your bestie, your worstie, your dog for all I care but gimme something to work with, because nothing much has changed in regards to the usual suspects.

Well, actually, Hollis has a new lapdog, Thaddeus has been doing the freak-out tango, Karlha’s got that far away look in her eyes, and I honestly haven’t seen Damian around in like forever. The man’s as mundane as they come, but he’s a hermit now too?

Can someone check in on the man. And can that someone not be me? Not in my job description. Wanna know what is though? Closing arguments...or statements, or whatever. So that’s all folks, we spilled all the tea, and I gotta go, I’m a busy faceless columnist.

See ya around! Me to you, not the other way around. 

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Plot Drop 001: And Icarus Fell

THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER....

My most dear puppets, I regret to inform you that something terrible has happened in our humble home. The night of the late Orator’s funeral, our Fae and Wizard absconded into the night and dared to cross into the Otherrealm of the faeries. Sweet Nora was none the wiser to her part as accomplice in such a treasonous action. You should never trust a traitor, young Wizard, especially when you do not know what actions they have committed to cause an exile such as this.

Time is nearly impossible to tell in the realm of the faeries, so how long they wandered before it all began is anyone’s guess. If only they had known off in the distance the bells were ringing, indicating a violation of parole. The Queen’s Guards were swiftly upon them after that. 

It was truly the fact that Nora was human (no matter how powered she may be) that saved her from imprisonment. The Queen called across the border to the young woman’s circle leader, Thaddeus, and threw the thin veil came forth Karlha, called upon to honor assistance to the Wizard after saving her from a terrible night of drinking. It was an unfair trade but the Night Candidate seemed unbothered to both leave Esmeray to rot and free Nora.

They were pulled apart quickly and Nora watched as the young faery raised her head in reverence (or perhaps a mock showing of it) and said, “I await my punishment, my Queen.”

I tell you, my most enthralling creatures, how beautiful it was to see that Wizard fight for her friend. How terrible spells can be though when cast in unknown lands - how heavy those consequences must weigh upon her brow. On her way out though, she was able to snag a small trinket; a fitting gift, and the last she would ever have, as Cerese, as part of her punishment in crossing borders without approval, banned her from ever returning, even if it meant aiding Esmeray.

And now we come to a cross roads. On one side sits the Wizard, unable to return, unable to help her friend. On the other the Fae, unable to return, unable to help herself.

But, perhaps, you could. Nora collects those she trusts or those who may be willing to aide in the young faery’s retrieval from the Otherrealm. Her sentencing will be taking place soon and you know neither why it is as extreme as it is nor how you are supposed to interfere. 

If you don’t, well, I suppose a headless faery can be just as good company.

THE FATES ARE CRUEL AND UNKIND....

When asked to roll to see if they arrived safely in the land of the faeries:

Esmeray rolled.....9 (mixed success): She was able to enter, however alarms bells were tripped.

Nora rolled......10 (complete success): She was able to enter undetected and unbothered.

When asked to roll to see if they could leave successfully:

Esmeray rolled.....5 (complete failure): She was captured by the Queen’s Guard with no hesitation.

Nora rolled......3 (complete failure): She was captured by the Queen’s Guard with no hesitation.

Friend of the past came to aide:

Nora called for help (complete success); The vampires and Karlha were called and saved her from being stuck in the faery realm, with the stipulation that she could never return.

When asked to roll to see if they procured anything of use:

Esmeray rolled.....4 (complete failure): She saw nothing of use and was forced to endure her fate.

Nora rolled......7 (mixed success): She was able to grab something of use, but at a terrible price.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GAME....

Esmeray, the Fae, has been captured by the High Court and is being held prisoner until her trial in TWO DAYS time. You must work together (or not, should you find yourself caring less) to help save her lest the Queen shout off with her head. You must:

Find a way to the realm of the fae

Figure out what exactly Esmeray did to deserve such a harsh punishment

Make a compelling argument to Queen Cerese Fiala as to why she should be spared

Any threads occurring from the running event are free to take place and be finished, but please note, no muses would know about what occurred until the following day November 4th.

This is a plot drop! While other actions in game effect how our story may progress these drops are the biggest way to influence the future of the Midnight Underground. One wrong move could send you, and everyone else around you, spiraling towards certain death.

THERE WILL BE ROLLING! Due to the important nature of this plot drop, any interactions with NPCs regarding Esmeray’s trial, as well as the trial itself, will result in having to roll. Esmeray’s fate is laid directly in your hands. Should you fail, the consequences for her could be extreme.

My most cherished angels, I live to revel in the horrors unfolding. As my darling always says you are such thrilling entertainment. Try not to get our girl beheaded like my dear Anne Boleyn, won’t you?

Sincerely,

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CHANGE OF FACE!

THE BANSHEE has mysteriously begun looking like one NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU…is anyone else seeing this?

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BREAKING NEWS! A Beloved (or not) Hunter Back!

By J. Jones

Once upon a time, the Midnight Underground was nearly united under the banner of the Mortalis due to the Veteran. Crazy to think about, right? Well the situation now is that our valiant would be hero has arrived back in Las Vegas. After the mysterious and frankly whack death of Kenneth Talbot and both his children, kind of weird to think this guy would be willing to show his face around with an angry pack of werewolves wanting a chance of a fight. Or a bite. It’s going to be a yikes from me. And probably my cowriter who’s not too keen on seeing this guy around. Neither was the Wolf who was spotted arguing with him outside Pete’s. Former family drama sucks. Probably going to be a messy Christmas. Biggest question though: do we think he’ll pay up and walk again or is he planning to fuck around and find out?

To Carve or Not to Carve (And Other Halloween Tragedies)

by A.T. Jones

Halloween is always a good time for everyone involved. With Filthy Fenrir closed for renovations, we have to look elsewhere to see what other wicked tricks were happening around to. We all know about the winners but let’s talk losers. Let’s talk horrible failures for the night.

Pumpkin Town didn’t have the worst showing but it looked to me like that Changeling was having a bad time. Let’s chalk it up to nerves - haven’t seen them around before so they might just be new in town. La Fortuna was even wilder though. How can you play so bad at a game of luck? I think even I could do better than our friendly neighborhood Wizard. The costume contest had Hollis giving out 9s like they lost the other numbers, but that Siren was nothing but très bad if you ask me. I’ll have to ask for some hair styling tips when I’m feeling generous. Practically everyone tried to poison Karlha at the Carmilla, but you almost have to show mad respect to the Tainted served what I have to assume was a cup of water. 

Speaking of that hottie though: any chance I could get your number?

Our Mandatory Gossip Column

by J. Jones

What kind of tabloid trash would we be if I didn’t offer a little more tea for you to enjoy over breakfast. Or lunch. Or your 3 pm cocktail. No judgements my dude, I’ve totally been there.

The Fae was up to nothing but trouble. She was seen disappearing with our Changeling early on in the evening and then later chasing after the Wolf into the super not a corn maze. This is suspect as fuck if you ask me. Do I sense a love triangle brewing off in the distance? This girl cannot stop getting herself into trouble because after her win at La Fortuna I saw her talking with her ex, the Oracle. 

Is it a love square at this point or are we moving into the sixth dimension with this fucked up confusion? On the other hand, who isn’t sleeping with each other in the Underground? I’ve always wanted to fuck like a fairy on acid.

Boring Politics is Boring

by A.T. Jones

Our last little bit of fun, or you know, like, not fun today is about the political situation of the Midnight Underground. Boo. Boring. Blah. But I respect my journalistic duty.

Moira is dead, we don’t know who’s going to take over. Damian freaks my shit out, Karlha is yawn, Hollis is hot, and Thaddeus is kind of hot too if I’m gonna be real with you guys.

That’s it on my news end! Thanks for hanging around at the MU Times. See you next time something exciting happens.

Which is probably tomorrow.