Masque of Wintertime

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Kansan said:

"Rather, I was told to speak with you. That you had some plan for me?"

He nodded. “Indeed. I am afraid that the Nobles and the Masks are growing in power… recklessly. I will soon free us from this manor, and I wish you to be on my side when we get out. Neither Noble nor Mask, but rather…”

He frowned. “I should think of a name for our little group. But we will combat the destructive influences pulling the strings of both organizations.”

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Indeed. I am afraid that the Nobles and the Masks are growing in power… recklessly. I will soon free us from this manor, and I wish you to be on my side when we get out. Neither Noble nor Mask, but rather…”

He frowned. “I should think of a name for our little group. But we will combat the destructive influences pulling the strings of both organizations.”

"I am willing. I do not much like those who have too much power."

[Through the Living Hope]

7 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Indeed. I am afraid that the Nobles and the Masks are growing in power… recklessly. I will soon free us from this manor, and I wish you to be on my side when we get out. Neither Noble nor Mask, but rather…”

He frowned. “I should think of a name for our little group. But we will combat the destructive influences pulling the strings of both organizations.”

“Combat? Why do we not just let them kill each other?”

[Mystic Syn she/her]

2 hours ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

“A guard, for the Masks. This town is under our control now. If you are with the Nobles, I’d suggest you change that. Quickly.”

She rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath. “Not with the Nobles,” she finally answered. “Happy?”

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Mystic Syn said:

She rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath. “Not with the Nobles,” she finally answered. “Happy?”

He nodded. “Anyone not with them is fine with us. There’s just… a small fee for our protection. You’ll need to take that up with the Mask up in charge of the tavern.”

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

”Because they’re killing everyone else in the process. Noble’s stockpiling of coal, the beginning of this, is what lead to these people becoming trapped here.”

@Ookla the Kansan

He nodded. “I think you might like talking to the actual Death. He thought so too…”

“But he rejects his own power.”

Edited December 1, 2025 by Ookla the Ansible

[Through the Living Hope]

7 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Anyone not with them is fine with us. There’s just… a small fee for our protection. You’ll need to take that up with the Mask up in charge of the tavern.”

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

”Because they’re killing everyone else in the process. Noble’s stockpiling of coal, the beginning of this, is what lead to these people becoming trapped here.”

@Ookla the Kansan

He nodded. “I think you might like talking to the actual Death. He thought so too…”

“But he rejects his own power.”

“I… suppose… Though I am not a fighter.”

[Mystic Syn she/her]

12 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Anyone not with them is fine with us. There’s just… a small fee for our protection. You’ll need to take that up with the Mask up in charge of the tavern.”

She grumbled some more things quietly, then nodded. “Fine. Tavern, you said? That’s where I pay this chilln’ fee?”

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 hour ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Anyone not with them is fine with us. There’s just… a small fee for our protection. You’ll need to take that up with the Mask up in charge of the tavern.”

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

”Because they’re killing everyone else in the process. Noble’s stockpiling of coal, the beginning of this, is what lead to these people becoming trapped here.”

@Ookla the Kansan

He nodded. “I think you might like talking to the actual Death. He thought so too…”

“But he rejects his own power.”

"He- he can do that?"

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

18 hours ago, Ookla the Rubber Duck said:

“I… suppose… Though I am not a fighter.”

He nodded. “Physical combat… it has its place, but I really just need people I can trust.”

18 hours ago, Mystic Syn said:

She grumbled some more things quietly, then nodded. “Fine. Tavern, you said? That’s where I pay this chilln’ fee?”

He nodded. “You can pay it through currency, or you can run a job. But again, to the tavern.”

The guard calls back, and the stiff, frozen doors begin to open.

”Don’t freeze.”

The guard waved her on.

16 hours ago, Ookla the Kansan said:

"He- he can do that?"

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???

Do what? (Talk?)

 

[Through the Living Hope]

19 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Physical combat… it has its place, but I really just need people I can trust.”

He nodded. “You can pay it through currency, or you can run a job. But again, to the tavern.”

The guard calls back, and the stiff, frozen doors begin to open.

”Don’t freeze.”

The guard waved her on.

 

She nodded. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 hours ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He nodded. “Physical combat… it has its place, but I really just need people I can trust.”

He nodded. “You can pay it through currency, or you can run a job. But again, to the tavern.”

The guard calls back, and the stiff, frozen doors begin to open.

”Don’t freeze.”

The guard waved her on.

 

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Ignore his power

I mean, he's literally Death

 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, Ookla the Kansan said:

 

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Oh yeah

he can

He's Death... but he isn't... Death. He got the name and the powers separately.

Also your character does not recognize the term "Twins-cursed"

The Wind nodded. "That's our problem, actually. It's what is causing this Twins-cursed winter."

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 hours ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

The Wind nodded. "That's our problem, actually. It's what is causing this Twins-cursed winter."

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Huh

"This...what?"

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

18 hours ago, Ookla the Kansan said:

"This...what?"

He smiled. “Sorry. Twins-Cursed is a term from… another time.”

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Oh crap

guys

The Still Wind would have been the first person to EVER curse like that

and now he’s the last

Anyways I’ll move this rp forward in a bit, I’ll prolly wait for tmr for the major event.

 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He smiled. “Sorry. Twins-Cursed is a term from… another time.”

 

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What?

How's he the last?

"Huh. How...long ago, exactly?"

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Kansan said:

"Huh. How...long ago, exactly?"

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It’s no longer a relevant expression.

“Millennia.” The Wind smiled faintly. “Since before Death was born.”

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

5 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

“Millennia.” The Wind smiled faintly. “Since before Death was born.”

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Ah

Alym pauses for a moment. "That's quite a lot of time."

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Kansan said:

Alym pauses for a moment. "That's quite a lot of time."

He chuckled. “I used to think so. I’ve seen more years than anyone… ever, even given the fact I was comatose. But the more I thought about it, the more that the history that hurt seemed to jump at me. There was a time I resented my years. A time I refused to… do anything.

“I think, if I learned anything from that time, it’s confidence. So many times, people don’t do things because they’re afraid of the consequences, afraid of the negative effects. But, I realize this sounds pessimistic, because of my age, I’ve come to see that no matter what I will do, there are consequences. I used to think of that negatively, but now I’ve also come to see that if I do the right thing, there are many, many more positive effects.”

[Through the Living Hope]

1 hour ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He smiled. “Sorry. Twins-Cursed is a term from… another time.”

 

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Would Mirth have cursed like that too? Or was it before her time?

Because it’d be funny if Lissy picked up on it from Mirth and the bard picked it up from her

 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

13 minutes ago, Ookla the Rubber Duck said:

 

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Oooh yeah

probably

 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

6 hours ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

He chuckled. “I used to think so. I’ve seen more years than anyone… ever, even given the fact I was comatose. But the more I thought about it, the more that the history that hurt seemed to jump at me. There was a time I resented my years. A time I refused to… do anything.

“I think, if I learned anything from that time, it’s confidence. So many times, people don’t do things because they’re afraid of the consequences, afraid of the negative effects. But, I realize this sounds pessimistic, because of my age, I’ve come to see that no matter what I will do, there are consequences. I used to think of that negatively, but now I’ve also come to see that if I do the right thing, there are many, many more positive effects.”

"I like that way of looking at it. I wish I could see it that way. The bad consequences have a way of adding up until...well, now there are no more consequences I care about." He looked down. "I'd like to balance it out."

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

On 12/2/2025 at 11:02 PM, Ookla the Kansan said:

"I like that way of looking at it. I wish I could see it that way. The bad consequences have a way of adding up until...well, now there are no more consequences I care about." He looked down. "I'd like to balance it out."

The Wind nodded. "I understand."

I am also here, to help you in your struggles. I want what the Wind wants.

@Ookla the Kansan

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

The noble folded his arms, glaring up at the Still Wind. "Fine. We'll go. How many trips do you reckon it will take?"

The Still Wind looked around, frowning. "I'd say three. You ready?" 

The noble nodded.

"Alright!" The Wind's voice projected to the crowd, and they stopped to listen to him. "I have decided to spare your people of this Winter! I will escort you, in three groups, to safety. As long as you don't stray far from me, you will not freeze. Now line up!"

Get in the first group, please.

Edited December 4, 2025 by Ookla the Ansible

[Through the Living Hope]

15 minutes ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

The Wind nodded. "I understand."

I am also here, to help you in your struggles. I want what the Wind wants.

@Ookla the Kansan

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

The noble folded his arms, glaring up at the Still Wind. "Fine. We'll go. How many trips do you reckon it will take?"

The Still Wind looked around, frowning. "I'd say three. You ready?" 

The noble nodded.

"Alright!" The Wind's voice projected to the crowd, and they stopped to listen to him. "I have decided to spare your people of this Winter! I will escort you, in three groups, to safety. As long as you don't stray far from me, you will not freeze. Now line up!"

Get in the first group, please.

The bard stood and helped Nikolas up.

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 hour ago, Ookla the Ansible said:

The Wind nodded. "I understand."

I am also here, to help you in your struggles. I want what the Wind wants.

@Ookla the Kansan

@Ookla the Rubber Duck

The noble folded his arms, glaring up at the Still Wind. "Fine. We'll go. How many trips do you reckon it will take?"

The Still Wind looked around, frowning. "I'd say three. You ready?" 

The noble nodded.

"Alright!" The Wind's voice projected to the crowd, and they stopped to listen to him. "I have decided to spare your people of this Winter! I will escort you, in three groups, to safety. As long as you don't stray far from me, you will not freeze. Now line up!"

Get in the first group, please.

Alym moved to join the bard and Nikolas

[Born of Mist He/Him]

On 11/26/2025 at 9:54 AM, Ookla the Ansible said:

You’re not mad. I’m able to communicate with those who resonate. This universe was crafted with my powers, so when parts of it embody them, a bridge is created.

"I... alright" he thinks "What do you want umm God?"