hadriel_ooc | Event Post: Memories Past

THE RUNDOWN

You know that embarrassing moment you can't seem to forget? Or maybe your saddest moment, or your most fond memory? The things you hold close, the things that keep you going or possibly just contribute to the kind of trauma you should be talking to a therapist about? Well, it's time to share them, whether you like it or not. Starting November 14th, even the most casual physical contact can transmit memories.

A handshake, a hug, a kiss on the cheek - even just an accidental brush past. When skin touches skin, you might get a glimpse at someone's most precious memory. Or they might see yours... and you might have no control over what they see. So start wearing gloves, or don't. Maybe it's a weight off your shoulders to share these things. Maybe this will finally let you understand your loved ones (and your enemies) better.

THE DETAILS

An accidental touch means any memory could be shared (including the most embarrassing ones) but if the character is thinking about something specific at the time, that will be what they're most likely to share. However, it's also possible to share memories deliberately, and in that case they'll get to choose what they share. All the character needs to do is focus on the memory they want to transmit and touch someone - easy!

If two characters brush against one another, then it's up to the players whose memory is transferred - or it could be that both characters get memories from one another. The effects of the memory sharing are instantaneous, with the character 'viewing' the memory experiencing it in its full duration in their mind throughout the course of several seconds in real life. They cannot affect the memory, only watch it play out, and whether it's from the perspective of the person whose memory it is or from the perspective of an outside observer is up to you.

Characters will only be able to deliberately transmit memories that they actually remember, but accidental transmission could unearth forgotten or even deliberately suppressed memories. Of course, the person who's memory it is won't remember - so enjoy that awkward moment where you try to convince them that really did happen to them!

THE OVERVIEW

► November 14th: It begins
► November 20th: It's safe to touch people again - for now

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UHHHHH a lot of these are probably gonna be a good way to get some of his darker side

Carrah

-His tender moments with Gennar, his old lover and a royal guard, who may not necessarily have reciprocated it.

*May also include him asking Gen to choke him (Possible CW for a potentially coercive relationship? )

-Times with Kay and Dini, his younger siblings. The former was around 8 or 9 and adored Ianchus, the latter was dealing with rough teenage stuff.

-Taking the piss out of Jebel, his older brother with a bad leg and a chip on his shoulder, or hanging with Sehale, the older sister who is probably responsible for at least part of his morbid fascinations.

-Fencing match with Olivantus, his eldest brother, where he drops his sword and punches him in front of a huge crowd cause he's just that bitter lmao

-Travel; Convincing mercenaries to take him along, and working to prove himself as more than just a rich boy with money.

After Carrah

-Being told that his family's dead and he's the crown prince now, and the ensuing lashing out at Aetna that follows.

*His growing violent tendencies against Aetna in general, based both on stress and unvented grief. (CW: abuse, family death)

-Bacchanalia: Told you he was an old hat at this! Of course, at this point he'd be more and more likely to try to drown himself in alcohol and pleasure to forget how torn up he is inside lmao (CW: sex, alcohol/drug abuse, misuse of both)

-Royal: Traveling with one of the explorer mercenaries he eventually falls into a one-sided love with, AKA enjoy Ianchus being super schmoopy

*Could also include the time they both fall down a cliff and Ianchus takes care of him in a cave.

-Castration: What it says on the tin; Makes a mistake late at night, ends up paying for it. (CW: violence)

Hadriel

-Hey kids wanna watch him get gutted by Caedra (CW: gore, somewhat horny)

I'm...thinking about other things but this is MOSTLY what i have. Shoot me a line and we can talk about other things, too!

Edited 2018-11-13 14:56 (UTC)

.......I want Drake to see something terrible. HMMM.

Actually I don't think he knows Yanki is a prince yet, maybe the announcement/lashing out at whoever Aetna is? That might work!

Ooooh, that'd be great! Drake already has those instincts about Yanki, so that def helps

Aetna was a servant of the royal family who got way more ire from Ianchus than he deserved (but also he pushed Ianchus when he clearly did not want to get pushed), he's a good boy who tries hard