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CB. Response to F11 submarine dock too please.

Sent you a private message Dev.

Great work wiki team. I think it looks ah-mazing!

Eastern Edge of South Jungle (F11)

Priest nodded at Tyran and proceeded into the dark caves to investigate. The further he flew the more he noticed that inside this cave, the movement of light and shadow were unnaturally distorted. The sound of crashing waves are odd too, as if noise was snuffed out by a blanket, coming in from behind closed doors.

With peaked intrigue, the Priest propelled himself deep into the hole and quickly hit a wall. "Some kind of clear, protective field in here Tyran" he yelled back, before peering in to study the barrier. "Come take a look at this. The composition of force here repels, quite strongly, like an elasticated build up of tension. The only way we're getting through this is to counteract that pressure. Go in hard and penetrate with force. Hopefully we can break the rubber."

(An excerpt from the Nighthunter's online blog, accessible in-character, where the Priest is talking about the Halloween Party in Dark Astoria)

Wednesday 20th October: Party at the Crossroads

Recognising the strain of monster-human relations since the Open Season bounties, which pitted monster hunters, mercenaries and undead against one another, and the year-long Demon War between the Nighthunters and the Countess, I decided something positive and light-hearted must come of it. Both the Countess Bathory and her Court, myself and my team have lost close friends and family members in the conflicts, and recently, the two of us have managed to put all of that behind us. So I arranged a video-based viral advertisement asking the peoples of Paragon City and the Rogue Isles to do the same and try to resolve their issues. After all, monsters are people too, and people too can be monsters. I asked that we all look beyond our differences and come together this Halloween to do what we love to do most; party. I asked that we embrace the beauty of these wondrous monsters and celebrate the horrors of the Living Dead.

The party went on from six in the evening until near on midnight and the turn out was spectacular. Some of the names and codenames picked up at the crossroads includes Charlie Donovan, Alena Corvas, Agent Buzzclaw, Claire, Lady Darkheart, Artemidos, Ghostwind, Dominic, Sarah Black, Maria Jones, Damzel, Colonel Reynolds, Konrad, Tyran Gar, Amy Zon and Amy who all arrived in time for the Monster Disco, Zombie Barbeque and Ghoul costume contest, to which Ghostwind was winner of. As more guests arrived, people helped themselves to 'zombie fluid' apple juice, 'vampire blood' fruit punch, 'ghostly' grape beverages and 'witch's potion' booze. On the barbeque was slimy duck, roast pork, chicken drumsticks, lamb chops and spare ribs.

Among the late arrivals were Powerstone, Nightmare Miror, Mirror Walker, Boundless Skies, Starjet (Mistress Rose), Captain Flair, Maiden of the Layline, Donna Lodge, Tyger, Lightning Kiss, Riotknight and Common Sense. As part of the theme, a Night Fever radiated from my Michael Jackson 'Thriller' costume and although it was heavily resisted by Alena Corvas, the dancing decease infected the giant Amy Zon, Agent Buzzclaw and one Sarah Black. The four of us promptly hit the Tomb of the Midnight Squad and gave the performance of our lives. Much fun was had and most importantly, the guests were well entertained.

However, shortly after the show, events took an interesting turn. The shamans local to Moth Cemetery show me a certain level of respect, brought about by their understanding of what would happen should they cross me. Earlier, we had entered a peace treaty where they promised to practise no ill-magic and even gave their word that the giant monster Adamastor would be kept at bay, unless provoked. They explained that he was being kept under control and should he have any reason to pass by our gathering, they would have him demonstrate for us, some fascinating cultural 'party tricks'. I took this to mean the usual funny dancing and beating of drums. Little did I know the beast would descend on my friends and allies and try to kill us all. Sadly some mild injuries were sustained but fortunately we were able to quickly neutralize the violent monstrosity and send his body into banishment. It certainly seems my trust in the Banished Pantheons has yet again been betrayed. However, something at the back of my mind suspects foul play. Somebody or something wicked may have angered the beast and lured it onto us. If not something recklessly done for the fun of it, then perhaps this is some kind of cruel political plot, hatched to undermine my reputation among peers and sabotage the respect I've worked so hard to salvage. All angles will be covered while myself and my team investigates.

No longer a safe area for fun and merriment, we retreated to Pocket D for a drink and some socialising. Here the remaining party was joined by Longier, the Countess Elizabeth Bathory, Eciffi, Xyn, Technomancer Tank (Alexia Morgan), Morrighan Spireside, Mobile Turret 219 and one Unforgiven Whisper. After a few drinks the Countess descended to some suspiciously inappropriate behaviour and that for me was the end of the night. In hindsight, I would say it was a most successful start to the Halloween season and tomorrow's events should prove challenging indeed. If last year's occurrences are anything to go by, we can expect zombie invasions, a deadly apocalypse, more giant monsters, an eternal night and door-to-door trick or treating. - Priest

For the second half of the evening;

Tomb of the Midnight Squad

+ Picnic in the Cemetery

+ Night Fever Danceshow

+ Finish-up in Pocket D

For the first half of the evening;

Party at the Crossroads

+ Costume Contest

+ Monster Disco

+ Zombie Barbeque

I'll leave it to CB, as it's his subplot, to have the final stand but I for one would like this debate to not continue solely because everybody has an opinion and if an arguement like this is allowed to go on, here and now, then it may overshadow and embitter the actual RP experience. Kill the fire, end the row and let's go on.

Old Insidium Mines (D5)

Altair was about to respond to the dragon-like creature when a team of vampires suddenly arrived. She watched on as two of them began mouthing off and then fight. The others then proceeded to magically phase through the wall of rubble and into the mines. "Okay" she said, staring at the wall. "That was random."

"Alright everyone, power the aspects of the pillar embedded in your amulets" Priest began. "We'll teleport to the other side of the blockade. We can't let those vampires find Tomb before we do." One by one the two teams disappeared in a yellow streak of light energy, reappearing again discarded all over the Island.

Edge of South Jungle (F11)

Priest appeared buried under some bushes in the jungle, still clutching at his amulet. He looked around and noticed he was all alone. "Oh no" he sighed, rising to his feet and regathering his bearings. Once reorientated, he headed a little further into the jungle. "Come on Tomb, where are you?" he asked out loud.

Anyway... godmodding aside, think I'll go move my play away from the mines since that's all gone awkward.