Closed Fall Ball 2023 Lanterns and Boat Rides

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Off onto the lake

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Interacting with @Rhys Read
Qrow | #064107

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Qrow had just gotten into the boat when their eyes landed on the unfamiliar form of a familiar face.

Rhys Read looked remarkable
Their hair had been plaited back neatly into two french braids and they were dressed in a long, sage green dress that hugged their waist and flowed down around their legs. Their matching green eyeshadow, with gold eyeliner that perfectly reflected the shimmering colour of their flower earrings and high heels looked particularly fancy on them, and the Slytherin was starkly reminded of how the wizard side of the Gryffindors family were all wealthy purebloods much like themself.
Rhys Read may have looked remarkable, but Qrow Beithir didn't like it. Not one bit.

Something had been off about their friend since their journey back after the summer and it made the metamorphmagus' skin crawl.
The metamorph pushed their grief aside as they subtly observed their friend.

They hadn't asked Rhys to come as their date, and they certainly hadn't expected the Gryffindor to come of their own accord after the events of last year's spring ball, (needless to say Qrowley would never be attending a ball at Hogwarts that had a maze, ever again) honestly it was a miracle that the red and white haired student had even decided to attend this one.

The Gryffindors' eyes landed on Qrow and very suddenly, they found themselves panicking as Rhys carefully made their way over to them; While they were obviously - at least to Qrow who had been walking in them for years - somewhat unbalanced on their heels, Rhys walked with a newfound grace that starkly contrasted the person that the Slytherin had known last year.

“Hey… Do you think you have room for one more?”

Qrow almost said no.

A horrible, awful, disgusting part of them wanted to be alone; to wallow in their own self pity. They did not want to spend their night with a stranger - and that's what the individual before them was because this was absolutely not Rhys Read - because they were struggling with change at the moment and while they were desperately grasping at any reminisce of ‘same’ it was quite difficult to not feel as if their entire world was being pulled out from beneath them.

Stepping out of the boat, the Slytherin plastered on a charming smile as they offered their hand to help the lion in.

"Always.”

When had they become so fake?

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As Delilah plunged into the cool, dark water, her immediate instinct was to search for Estelle. Panic set in, and her heart raced as she frantically scanned the water around her. The dim underwater world distorted her vision, and the ripples from the boat's movement created a disorienting dance of shadows.

"Estelle!" Delilah called out, her voice muffled by the water. She paddled desperately, her hands moving through the liquid in a frantic search for her friend. Her breath quickened as she realized that the water concealed Estelle's whereabouts, and a sense of helplessness washed over her.

Delilah's messy hair swirled around her face as she continued to dive, her eyes wide open in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Estelle's form. In the hazy underwater environment, , she pushed herself to search more fervently, propelled by the fear of losing her friend in the dark depths.

Holding her breath like that made the search even more challenging.. The realization that Estelle wasn't immediately visible filled Delilah with a rising sense of dread.

Delilah's courage wavered as she grappled with the uncertainty of the situation. The water seemed to play tricks on her, distorting her perceptions and making every passing second feel like an eternity.

As Delilah's attempts to locate Estelle became more desperate, the cold reality set in—her friend was nowhere to be found in the murky depths. Delilah's heart sank, and a wave of vulnerability washed over her.

Action: Dives into the water to find Es

Clair Smiled as Greebo and Colin showed up. She reached down and gave the cat a pat, and then greeted the boy with a smile, she tried to hold in a laugh at the fact that he really had managed to match her outfit pretty well. "You look dazzling tonight m'dear." She praised, She looked around a little wary for any stray murderous things. "None that I've seen so far, and I thought hair troubles were only a girl problem!" she laughed, tracing a finger over her own hairline absentmindedly.

When Colin kissed her, Clair held back the jump she knew came with kissing, it was not something that she was used to, yet.

She acted as if she had not heard him say what he had, instead she looked out towards the water, trying to hide the smirk that was attempting to push its way onto her lips, the water provided the distraction that she had been looking for. It looked so peaceful, she knew that it was a lie, the great lake was anything but peaceful, the giant squid was enough to make her nervous about going near the water, but a boat ride was harmless, right? And besides, boat rides were allowed as far as she was concerned.
"Care for a boat ride? we could play first years again." She teased, remembering her own boat ride before she had been sorted into the best house and joined a completely different universe from what she had ever been in before.
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@Colin McCoire

Action: Talking to Colin, maybe going for a boat ride

Marietta's night just seemed to get worse and worse, though she'd never admit it. She was a particular fan of loud things, even if she sometimes got a little loud. It just reminded her of how shouty her parents got, or use to get. Hoping he didn't notice Marietta would wince everytime... What had he called himself Pieraelugi? For moment she wondered if the name was fake. How dare you Marietta! For all you know it could be a common italian name! She would sigh in defeat of her own point she made.

When Pieraelugi stood up in the boat she almost chided him but then thought better. He was older and a-what had he called it? A gondelyre? Maybe it would be okay. She thought, as the boat began to wobble. Marietta would grab one side of the boat with one hand and fen with the other.

Fengel had been rather disgruntled by the whole thing. He had not enjoyed zooming through the air as his master carried him. He had not enjoyed being that close to the water. He had not enjoyed it when master squeezed him that hard. Above all else though, he did not enjoy how scared master was. So Fen would wiggle out of Marietta's grasp and start rubbing up against her to calm her down once the boat started wobbling. This was sadly short lived though.

Marietta couldn't help but let out an "awwwwe" as her cat attempted to calm her. However this 'awwwwe' Quickly became an "AAAAAH" as the boat tipped. Causing Marietta to accidentally drink a large gulp of the lake water. Wanted to gag but couldn't, seeing as how she was under water. She started to swim to the top but something grabbed her. Marietta jumped, well, she spasumed in an upward motion [its rather hard to jump underwater]. She'd look down and see a strange tentacley creature holding on to her. This was even harder to gag at.

In the rush and all the adrenaline she hadn't really felt the cold. Sure, it slammed into her when she fell in cause her to gasp and drink water [as well as that scream] but she didn't really feel it since her mind was elsewhere. Now though, with nothing but the weird ugly creature to look at, she felt the cold. This, she released some air in response to. With that, it felt even more doomed. It was cold, the creature was creepy, poor Fen was probably freaking out- and Pieraelugi! She looked round frantically for Pieraelugi. Was he okay?! What if he can't swim?! What if these creatures also found him?! Or-or something worse! Marietta thought frantically. A nice well meaning boy could die, all because she didn't stop him from standing up.

looking around frantically and trying to hold her breath as she sinks.
as well as mentioning:@Piérre Marchonné
Stamina:8 | Evasion:8 | Strength:3 | Wisdom:7 | Arcane power:7 | Accuracy:7

october 6th 2023
the great lake
19:00

The water was full of bodies, some trying to break themselves free, others trying to help them.

[quote]Pericles spell-spreads Aspira on him and Eunji; WDC 12 + 2 = 14
Peri wis [d20 : 9] + 11 = 20, success

@Pericles Dralt successfully extends his charm to cover @Eun-ji Lee Hunt, allowing her to breathe under the water.

Romeo casts Aspira
Romeo wis [d20 : 17] + 10 = 27, success

Romeo Marchonné @Piérre Marchonné successfully casts Aspira, allowing him to breathe under the water.

Estelle casts Jaculors @ the Grindylow on Pi
Es wis [d20 : 11] + 7 = 18, success
10% auto-hit (10) [d10 : 5], failed
Es acc [d20 : 4] + 7 - 2 = 9
Grindylow eva [d20 : 11] + 6 = 17, miss

@Estelle Nyx succesfully casts Jaculor, however the projectile misses the Grindylow.

Astra casts Periculum
Astra wis [d20 : 6] + 6 = 12, success

@Astra Norrick successfully casts Periculum and a blaze of red sparks shoots into the air. This is visible from the Candle-lit Banquet.

Valentin casts Petrificus Totalus @ the Grindylow on Madison
Valentin wis [d20 : 9] + 18 = 27, success
Valentin acc [d20 : 1] crit miss!
new target: redirect | into oblivion

Valentin Schnell @Aida Mòrsgor-Ama Ellwood successfully casts Petrificus Totalus, however in the chaos he misses and the spell whizzes harmlessly away in the water.

Eunji casts Relashio @ the Grindylow on Marietta
Eunji wis [d20 : 19] + 12 = 31, success
10% auto-hit (10) [d10 : 7], failed
Eunji acc [d20 : 10] + 13 - 2 = 21
Grindylow eva [d20 : 17] + 6 = 23, miss

@Eun-ji Lee Hunt successfully casts Relashio, however the spell misses the Grindylow.

Maila casts Jaculors @ the Grindylow on Landon
Maila wis [d20 : 14] + 9 = 23, success
10% auto-hit (10) [d10 : 4], failed
Maila acc [d20 : 7] + 10 - 2 = 15
Grindylow eva [d20 : 5] + 6 = 11, hit! - Grindylow takes 50+2*10 = 70 dmg
Grindylow HP: 530/600
50% chance to let go: let go | hang on
The Grindylow still holds onto Landon, disadvantage on his escape roll

Maila Aurora Lane Beatrice Dupont casts Jaculor, hitting and injuring the Grindylow. However, it doesn't let go of @Landon Matthews.

BOAT FALL CHECKS

Flynn, Harmony, Astra and Renelle (success on 1-4)
[4d20 : 18, 20, 15, 7], nobody falls in

Luckily, the water wasn't too rough and the remaining boats didn't tip and fall. @Astra Norrick and @Renelle Dalton were safe in their boat. The boat that carried @Harmony Hollins and @Flynn Montgomery made it to the shore.

GRINDYLOWS

50% chance for the final grindylow (for a total of 10 in the lake) to grab someone in the water, success on 50 and under
[d100 : 85], nobody is grabbed

Pi attempts to break free
Pi str [d20 : 13] + 5 = 18
Grindylow str [d20 : 6] + 4 = 10, Pi breaks free

@Piérre Marchonné manages to break free of the Grindylow's hold but is left floating in the water as he cannot swim.

Alyssea attempts to break free
Alys str [d20 : 3] + 6 = 9
Grindylow str [d20 : 9] + 4 = 13, Alyssea is dragged 2m

Rodney attempts to break free
Rodney str [d20 : 7] + 5 = 12
Grindylow str [d20 : 14] + 4 = 18, Rodney is dragged 2m

Landon attempts to break free
Landon str [2d20 : 8,10] + 6 = 14
Grindylow str [d20 : 17] + 4 = 21, Landon is dragged 2m

Madison attempts to break free
Madi str [d20 : 7] + 6 = 13
Grindylow str [d20 : 14] + 4 = 18, Madison is dragged 2m

Marietta attempts to break free
Marietta str [d20 : 7] + 3 = 10
Grindylow str [d20 : 7] + 4 = 11, Marietta is dragged 2m

However, @Alyssea Brown, @Rodney Hughes, @Landon Matthews and @Madison Bennett do not manage to break free of the Grindylows that are pulling them down and are pulled deeper into the murky water.

OOC Information
Welcome to the lake! Before you enter, please read the following:

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1. Your character must be indexed. If you are not yet indexed, please register here
2. There are two activities you can partake in this area — lantern-making and the boat ride
3. Moderation will occur once a week on Saturdays. Clarification is below
4. Your character is allowed one moderated action per round. Please specify these actions in your post
   
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   A moderated action is anything requiring rolls e.g. casting a spell (at someone), punching someone. If the action is only between PCs and is consensual, it will not require rolls e.g. asking someone to dance.
5. If your PC is moving between the banquet and the boat rides, please specify your movement in your post
6. Please follow all normal H.io site rules while participating in the ball.

ALERT
• @Alyssea Brown, @Rodney Hughes, @Landon Matthews and @Madison Bennett have all been grabbed by Grindylows
• Every round, they will be dragged 2m underwater and will slowly lose health
• The Grindylows have 600 HP

Note: please don't describe anything extra that hasn't been stated in the mod. If you're dragged under, your actions must be moderated.

october 6th 2023

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Alyssea kicked and kicked. She didn't dare look around and waste her time. She couldn't hold out hope that someone would be saving her because they were likely saving everyone else. Besides, she could do it, right? All it was was some kicking, strong arm thrusts, and calming down the heart.

She couldn't. The creature's grip on her arm only tightened as she sunk deeper into the depths. What did her choir teacher say to do when she was running out of breath? Recollecting memories took her away from the imminent panic. Expand the diaphragm and allow more of the air deeper in the lungs to surface. Right.

Alyssea didn't dare open her eyes as she thought of better memories. Distracting herself from the danger while kicking and trying to escape was better than facing it at full face value.

She thought about her lantern. Yes, the one she made earlier before getting into a boat. What was on it again? It was a badger on a broom with a blue sky that she changed with a spell. What was the spell again? The colour-changing charm from Transfiguration...

The sky certainly felt like a better place to be than where she was right now.

action: fighting off the grindylow

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❂《 ⌜ October 6, 2023 ▎ 19:00 ⌟

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And here they are, the lake. Nothing strange… on land at least. Boats were there, on the lake but some were already empty making Raizel tilt her head. She went closer to the shores in hopes to see what's going on but it was hard to do so. "Strange, did people fall off of their boats?" She wondered out loud, taking a quick glance at Zach. They wouldn't have fired two periculums if this wasn't an emergency situation.

She could hear splashes from whoever was swimming in those waters and the only reason they would be doing that would be to help out whoever had fallen into the cold lake. "Maybe we should do something to help out." As much as Raizel would like to jump in, that'd just be a suicide mission for the Gryffindor. She can't swim. How she wished she learned how to swim. She should definitely find a way to learn.

At this moment, she remembered the pool noodles that Elsian Cox had when they were trying to walk a tightrope tied at the end of two brooms. Those would've been useful in this situation right now. Are there any adults here? Maybe someone is watching the lake in case something like this happens? They agreed to let students ride boats on the lake so there should be at least a supervisor right? "Okay, what to do, what to do."

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INVENTORY

Outfit Reducio

Items Reducio Wand Enchanted Satchel Potions: Antidote to Uncommon Poisons, Muffling Draught

Action: Entering the thread and figuring out what to do

Date and Time: October 6th 2023 7pm

Interacting with: @Alyssea Brown,@Helena Rose,@Landon Matthews, @Valentin Schnell and@Rodney Hughes

Outfit: Dress Shoes Hairstyle

Madison knew that someone must be trying to save her, she had felt what felt like cold air rush past her, obviously with the intention of trying to hit the Grindylow that was now dragging her even further into the depths of the lake. However she also knew that others needed saving too, she had to try and get herself out of this creatures grip if she could.

Luckily, Madison knew not to panic and to use her body and anything else she had on her. Her dad and brother had taught her how to fight, however that was to fight humans, not scary water creatures. She kept taking slow deep breaths from her diaphragm, and even though she could feel her skin get cold and she knew her dress was soaked, Madison took one of her heels off, and started hitting the grindylows with it, along with using her elbows and her legs. She knew she had to get out of her, then she could be reunited with her friends, who were hopefully now safe and dry.

The lake was so murky that she couldn't see a thing, she just hoped that her friends were alright. Madison had scratches on her arms from the Grindylows claws and she'd also need to take a long hot bath once she was out of the grip of the Grindylow and back on dry land. Come on Madi, keep fighting, think of your family, friends, little Clover and all of the dreams you have she thought to herself. She kept elbowing the Grindylow, using her legs and her heel, twisting her body from side to side in order to try and wriggle free

Action: fighting off the grindylow