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Event: It Speaks of My Death, but I Am Unafraid
it speaks of my death,
but i am unafraid
but i am unafraid
all hallowed plays
Autumn Squashed
As the brisk autumn air bites and the sun reigns for less and less time each day, the farmworkers happily begin to share the fruits of their efforts. The group of gourds is bountiful this season, praise be to the Old Ones, and the offerings from the local cooks has adjusted accordingly. Hearty bowls of squash soup abound, creamy and loaded with heavy calories to facilitate hard labor outdoors. All these strapping novitiate lads can surely set their minds to rest and help out more than they have been
The children of the village also appear to be enjoying the season, grabbing the leftover vegetable shells and carving creatures into their skins. The result of their creativity is that the town has started to glow at night, lit by the ethereal radiance of dozens of candles filtered by the grinning shapes just barely shading them. It all seems to normal, as long as you aren't outdoors too late.
Just past midnight, when the moon has reached its height, the carvings seem to find their own cravings. Something about the moonlight seems to resonate with that of the lanterns and prompts them to sprout from the ground on gangly, misshapen bodies of their own. From then until dawn, they wandeer the town like sentries, hissing warnings in the incomprehensible tongue of the Old Ones. They aren't harmful if left unprovoked, but will retaliate if they encounter violence from those prone to beast-slaying. It is advised to stay indoors to avoid becoming gored by a gourd.
The children of the village also appear to be enjoying the season, grabbing the leftover vegetable shells and carving creatures into their skins. The result of their creativity is that the town has started to glow at night, lit by the ethereal radiance of dozens of candles filtered by the grinning shapes just barely shading them. It all seems to normal, as long as you aren't outdoors too late.
Just past midnight, when the moon has reached its height, the carvings seem to find their own cravings. Something about the moonlight seems to resonate with that of the lanterns and prompts them to sprout from the ground on gangly, misshapen bodies of their own. From then until dawn, they wandeer the town like sentries, hissing warnings in the incomprehensible tongue of the Old Ones. They aren't harmful if left unprovoked, but will retaliate if they encounter violence from those prone to beast-slaying. It is advised to stay indoors to avoid becoming gored by a gourd.
if we die tomorrow
Devotion
The day of Devotion sends a thrum of excitement around the town every time it happens. It is an honor to be allowed to show the Old Ones that the community accepts and cherishes the watchful eyes looking over them. It is a time to meet with their own wretchedness and come to terms with the insignificance of their lives. This month is intended to be a celebration of longevity and the centuries-long legacy both behind and ahead. Those who attend the Devotion receive an anonymizing mask to shield their identities from all but the eyes above. They are encouraged to ply themselves on food and drink before the start of the ritual itself.
The speeches are long and droning as ever, detailing the infinitesimal smallness of humanity and the thrumming wait for the end of all things. And once the elders begin to chant in more ancient words, the rhythm of the unpronounceable syllables feels safe somehow. There is protection in the ceremony, an assurance that these chosen few are the ones who will live to watch the end of everything else. Those who truly believe will see it in their minds' eye: a rain of fire consuming the home they remember best. Corpses left unburied while the survivors flee. A sky cracking open to reveal an indigo thunderstorm. Skeptics might only witness confusing flashes, but all will bear witness to some version of The End.
When the visions subside, the affected will feel an urge to behave as if the gathering is the last day of their lives. Throw caution to the wind. Live dangerously. Tell that special person they are loved. Carry out the vengeance that weighs on your spirit. It'll all be over soon. Make the evening count.
The speeches are long and droning as ever, detailing the infinitesimal smallness of humanity and the thrumming wait for the end of all things. And once the elders begin to chant in more ancient words, the rhythm of the unpronounceable syllables feels safe somehow. There is protection in the ceremony, an assurance that these chosen few are the ones who will live to watch the end of everything else. Those who truly believe will see it in their minds' eye: a rain of fire consuming the home they remember best. Corpses left unburied while the survivors flee. A sky cracking open to reveal an indigo thunderstorm. Skeptics might only witness confusing flashes, but all will bear witness to some version of The End.
When the visions subside, the affected will feel an urge to behave as if the gathering is the last day of their lives. Throw caution to the wind. Live dangerously. Tell that special person they are loved. Carry out the vengeance that weighs on your spirit. It'll all be over soon. Make the evening count.
the future refused to change
Clairvoyance
After the masque ends, participants are free to remove their veils and return to their everyday lives. It's something the townsfolk historically do with ease. They never seem to struggle when coming down from the emotional highs of the devotional acts. But the comedown is never quite as simple as they make it look.
Those who were present at Devotion will experience small aftershocks for days afterward. Without warning, they will see visions of doom about the people around them. It might be a simple precognition, like seeing someone fell into an open pit while there's still enough time to pull them out of harm's way. But other times, the visions are more graphic or disturbing, such as watching that same friend be mauled by a bear or stretched out on the rack until they are rent limb from limb. Each look into the future seems more grotesque and awful than the one before, but at least there's time to change things before the worst of it arrives. Surely there's time.
As they drop off clean laundry and fresh gossip, the washerwomen insist that these visions, varied and sometimes entirely untrue, are the latest gift from the Old ones. It is proof that the town remains blessed.
Those who were present at Devotion will experience small aftershocks for days afterward. Without warning, they will see visions of doom about the people around them. It might be a simple precognition, like seeing someone fell into an open pit while there's still enough time to pull them out of harm's way. But other times, the visions are more graphic or disturbing, such as watching that same friend be mauled by a bear or stretched out on the rack until they are rent limb from limb. Each look into the future seems more grotesque and awful than the one before, but at least there's time to change things before the worst of it arrives. Surely there's time.
As they drop off clean laundry and fresh gossip, the washerwomen insist that these visions, varied and sometimes entirely untrue, are the latest gift from the Old ones. It is proof that the town remains blessed.
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It's an event! Hopefully there's something to your liking.
Regarding the pumpkin monsters in particular, this seems like a group that likes to randomize battles. If you're in the mood to roll for initiative and see how things pan out, here are some stats for appropriate critters: Pumpkin King, Pumpkin Tendril, and some smaller chompy pumpkins.
With regard to the precognition side of things, there's a lot of room for visions. They can be "something that definitely will happen" regardless of what a character tries to change things, "something that could happen but is prevented by a quick-acting psychic," or "something that will never happen but sends a character into a panic anyway." People seeing a doomsday vision at Devotion are welcome to envision the worst possible bad ending their canon has to offer.
Have fun giving your characters a little spook during the appropriate season!
Regarding the pumpkin monsters in particular, this seems like a group that likes to randomize battles. If you're in the mood to roll for initiative and see how things pan out, here are some stats for appropriate critters: Pumpkin King, Pumpkin Tendril, and some smaller chompy pumpkins.
With regard to the precognition side of things, there's a lot of room for visions. They can be "something that definitely will happen" regardless of what a character tries to change things, "something that could happen but is prevented by a quick-acting psychic," or "something that will never happen but sends a character into a panic anyway." People seeing a doomsday vision at Devotion are welcome to envision the worst possible bad ending their canon has to offer.
Have fun giving your characters a little spook during the appropriate season!
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[Not nearly enough of it. But there was now, and that would be enough. It would have to be. He smiled against Gale's lips at those words, that permission. He would take him up on it as much as he could, leave the other man littered in bitemarks, evidence of his presence and passing.
Gods help him, he was finding himself weak to every touch and every word, and weakness should have been a terrible thing. But tonight? Here? He did not care.
His fingers relaxed their grip in Gale's hair, and instead ran through those dark locks. He deliberately caught Gale's lip in his teeth, a nip just sharp enough to draw the smallest drop of blood, flavoring the kiss with that smokey flavor of whiskey and copper that he had become so very fond of.]
Take me somewhere private, darling? Take me to your bed?
[They could let the world fall down around them from there.]
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That was a fluttering that was of arousal, not fear; and perhaps that blood would taste much sweeter mid-climax as they both came within each other's arms. That would be an experiment; their time after all was exceedingly limited and there was a wealth of things to do this night.
All of them were exclusive to the circle of each other's arms.
Gale's arm looked around Astarion's waist as he started to lead him away from the partying and toward the simple facade of their inn room where they'd first found lodging upon touching down onto this strange new world; was it a coincidence that Gale's arm drew Astarion closer in so that the vampire could be closer to the wizard who smelled of incense and books?
No coincidence at all, he was endeavoring to get Astarion back to his room so that they could find that bed that Astarion wanted. ] Your wish is my command..
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He could hear the way that heartbeat grew more rapid, and it echoed in his ears like music, a rhythm that he'd love to dance to. He wanted to know what it was like to have Gale in every way that they could have each other in the time they had left, wanted to know what he sounded like, tasted like, when he lost himself in pleasure.
The vampire leaned close, letting himself be led, draped close against Gale, his arm draped around him, fingers teasing at the end of his hair, unable to stop touching him even in this brief transit. He trusted Gale to navigate, his eyes fixed on the other man, leaning in even as they walked to touch kisses along his jawline, up to nibble at his ear.]
I do like the sound of that. Especially you saying it.
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And he had been a mess, he distantly recalled-- that first time. His body had wanted to read into it something sexual and he'd felt rather shameful because of that. But so mindful was he of consent that he had dared not broach the feeling of arousal that had passed over him.
Especially when Astarion had consumed him as if he was fine whiskey.
With the way that Astarion was acting, Gale rather was surprised that they made it back to his door so quickly; however before they could make it into the door-- he pulled Astarion close in for a kiss as his own back hit the door of the nearly deserted inn hallway. Likely everyone was dancing, eating and drinking-- and Gale, all Gale could do was pull shirt out of trousers, so that he could slip his hand underneath-- so that he could feel skin that he was sure would cool down his fevered state ]
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He only seemed to notice where they'd made it when Gale stopped and he was eagerly meeting that kiss. One hand pressed to the door on one side of him, bracing himself as he did his best to devour those lips that he had dreamed of kissing for too long.
His free hand moved to see about untucking Gale's shirt as well, moving to work fastenings free, so eager to touch that his cool fingers seemed to tremble with the anticipation.]
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There was no way to successfully hide arousal within the confines of linen pants, especially when Gale was highly aroused and right now Astarion was up against him and treating his mouth as some battleground that needed seizing.
His free hand was fumbling for the handle was perhaps was a bad idea considering that he was rather distracted with Astarion that and they were right now relying on the door for balance. Please, Astarion save this wizard from himself else he do something highly regrettable such as open the door and promptly fall backwards. Though arguably at the very least Astarion would be atop him as he did that. ]
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More the fool he. Why had he resisted this need? He couldn't remember, couldn't figure it out, because pressed against Gale, his own arousal an obvious presence as he felt the press of the wizard's against him. Gods he could kiss him forever, he thought, could eagerly spend hours learning the heat of him, the taste of him.
It was only a trick of luck and high dexterity that he could avert disaster. He heard the click of the doorknob and only just managed to move into Gale, turning the both of them so the wizard's weight would not be so fully leaned against the know opening door.]
Careful, darling. I very much want you to fall for me, but not that literally. Not before we've a soft bed to tumble on.
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His body shifted in tandem at Astarion'a words; he should've caught the 'fall for' in those words perhaps miscalculatingly spoken but the sad fact of the matter was that any affection right now would render him a bit of a fool; honestly, he had not thought he was so very touch starved and needy until Astarion had rendered his world completely upended with but a kiss and now he was ravenous-- the hunger only matched by his insatiability for magical artifacts. ]
Mmmmm, thank you. [ eeriely non-wordy, Gale's words came out breathlessly as he righted himself, and then once he righted his balance, the door was opened and he slipped inside-- pulling Astarion in with him. Normally Mage Hand would be summoned but as he was bereft of all of his powers at the moment, he was left to shut the door with his foot.
And here was the room of Astarion's first feeding of him, kept immaculate. The aforementioned soft bed was made, and a few books laying on the bedside table, little traces of Gale making this place home in as much as he possibly could, and once inside Gale leaned in for another kiss and it was a greedy thing even as his fingers struggled with the ties of that linen shirt between them, to divest Astarion of clothing so he could worship with his mouth the poetry of Astarion's skin ]
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Still on their feet, the vampire only moved closer to Gale, hanging on him like he'd be quite happy for the wizard to wear him like his favorite piece of clothing. The way he could feel his own hunger echoed in the wizard was intoxicating in its own right.]
Happy to help... [Really. Remarkable brevity for Gale Dekarios. He met that next kiss with a soft, contented sound of his own, here within this room that did hold comforting little touches that it was indeed Gale's. He felt those clever fingers start on his clothes, and broke away from that kiss with a slow, deliberately smile. He stepped out of the circle of those arms as he reached back to pull his shirt off, letting it fall forgotten to the floor before slowly backing towards the bed, holding a hand out to beckon Gale to follow him.]
Come, my love, I'm in need of someone to warm me up.
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But Astarion had a goal and he was backing up to the bed and beckoning him to follow; hypnotized, Gale followed at a close enough pace.. pressing forehead to forehead until he could feel where there was no more going for the back of Astarion's knees had hit the bed, and then it was Gale's turn to push Astarion lightly (he had a strength of 8, it was not very hard whatsoever) and then he slid very cleanly to his knees.
Between those thighs, pushing palms to knees and then parting them so that he could settle there. Of course he had to look up at Astarion with those gasoline and gold eyes, and the barest whisper of a smile there before he leaned in to press a kiss to the top of that abdomen, cool like crystal and rather in the need for warming, but all of that in time. He would let Astarion feast on his flesh as if it was the last time.
As he believed it would be. ]
If I do anything you do not like, you will let me know-- correct? [ He was once again checking in on Astarion, making sure that he had that acknowledgement that Astarion would let him know if he crossed over some boundary-- kissed a spot that held unpleasant memories or touched in a spot that he was not comfortable with. ]
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He watched with rapt attention as Gale sank to his knees so prettily for him. So very pretty. His fingers moved to run through Gale's hair, pushing it back before curling their, gripping. Almost gently. His stomach caved in a ticklish flutter beneath those lips, but it was the words that went the furthest in undoing him.
To know that even now, on this final night before every promised tomorrow ceased to be, Gale cared about Astarion and what he wanted. Not trusting his voice, he nodded.]
I will, yes. But I expect the same of you.
[He would see that Gale was not given anything but what he wished.]
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This was something, yes-- a relieving of steam but also a secret and hidden secondary option.
Those skilled fingers, used to conjuring up somatics in air was dancing lightly against clothed thighs, alternating between firm touches and fluttering ones; and then he was there at the edge of trousers and he could sense the length underneath waiting for his tongue, his mouth. He closed his eyes and arched his cheek into Astarion's hands while he worked the fastenings open, it was perhaps slower than patience dictated and their time was not infinite-- but he wanted the touch of Astarion against his hot skin, making it's home there.
As Gale nuzzled, the scratch of beard followed suit to leave it's indelible mark. ]
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He shivered, the frisson shaking loose a soft moan as Gale went kissing his way down, the warmth of those lips, the delicious prickle of that beard against his kin, the way those far too talented fingers moved along his thighs. He spread his legs wider, invitation and unspoken plea.
The wizard would find him aroused and straining for his touch, prick hard and eager to be set free from his trousers.]
Gale... please.
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But Gale did not have to worry about that right now; he wouldn't have to worry about that again likely.
After fastenings were undone, he reached into the trousers and his hand encircled the arousal that all but jumped and danced into his hand in a manner terribly like a sneak attack; how like the rogue to possess hidden magic with his cock. But he could not find it in his heart to deny Astarion and so once he had Astarion well in hand, the flat of his tongue dragged across the cockhead while he lathed sparkling beats of precome that tasted like spring water.
There was no heat but somehow that made his thirst quench all the more, as well as the innate desire to warm Astarion up from the inside, his tongue wrapping around the head and lightly pulling. This was the first time he'd ever sucked cock before and yet, he was only doing what he thought would feel good to him, using his tongue lightly and dancingly and proving without a shadow of a doubt that he was just as talented with his tongue in manners other than talking. ]
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He had to remind himself that this breathless feeling couldn't be real, that he had no need of air in his lungs to live, but Gale had stolen it all regardless, and oh he was happy for the theft.]
Your mouth is skilled at more than just words, darling... I should have guessed.
[He tried to keep his tone light, that usual sardonic lilt to his words, but desire roughened them, made the desire impossible to miss.]
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The rumble at the back of the throat that felt deceptively like a purr and his fingers casually stroking that thigh, leather clad and pliant under his fingers. If he attempted to speak, it was unintelligible with how much he wanted to continue his ministrations of cock in mouth; but still on the back of his tongue it was clear he could take more.
A wizard, after all, should always attempt to challenge themself on a day by day basis and he was resolved to be the very best; if this was the last blowjob that the pale elf would ever recieve, it would tear the world asunder. ]
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So good for me... you can take more for me, can't you? In that sweet, hot mouth. [Since Gale had seemed to respond to even that praise, seemed to need it if the way that those dark eyes looked up at him near pleading for it.] My good boy.
[His. He knew he had no right to make that claim, but he did anyway. The world would end, and for this final night he would have what he wanted, all he could have wanted.]
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Honestly, if Gale was not so focused on this last night-- he would call himself desperate, but there was no time for those thoughts. Perhaps in the morning when they both woke up and the world had not ended, and they realized how they managed to muddle everything else.
Likely, they would be more angry at the Old Ones; that would be a better direction of their frustrations.
The mouth was silky wet, and as he lowered his mouth back down until he was almost downward, and then he broke, but not in a way that mattered. No, the most subtle of choke with the slight glisten of tears at the corner of his eyes though he felt no pain. Astarion was actually recieving Gale's very first given blowjob, and was intent on making it a good one-- the nerd, wanting to surpass himself as if he was getting top marks at the consortium. ]
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Come the dawn, Astarion would eagerly aim his fury at the Old Ones, yes. It would be better than truly examining his own motivations, certainly simpler.
Another groan of sound, half sighed out as that hot mouth engulfed him further. He heard that choking sound, looked down to see the sheen gathering in those deep brown eyes and fuck if that didn't send another jolt of arousal through him.]
That's it, my sweet. Just like that.
[His hand slipped from the wizard's hair to cup at his cheek, thumb brushing along the corner of a teary eye.]
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Then his eyes opened again and he looked up at the other man, all living pulsing man with whiskey gasoline that poured through his veins, and for once complete silence-- though right now Astarion would see that the wizard was speaking more despite not using any words, communicated in the subtle furrow of his brows and the way that each movement seemed to ripple and cause that throat to grip.
How ready was he to lap up every praise that Astarion gave him, striving to do better-- to be better, to take that cock and consume it whole much like he did a pretty artefact. ]
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Fuck. Why had he waited so long for this?
His head fell forward fingers running through Gale's hair once more.]
Look at you... like your lips were made to be wrapped around my cock. So very pretty, my darling. You feel so perfect...
[So very perfect. Astarion couldn't tear his eyes away from the wizard, wanting to absorb every last detail of this moment, to make sure it was secure in his memory for whatever time was left to them.
He shifted one leg, careful not to do anything to dislodge that beautiful mouth, toes finding their way to press against the front of Gale's pants, to trace the outline of the bulge he found there, to feel if his lover was turned on by this.]
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The toes against the linen of his trousers had a very brief jump in that his cock twitched a the merest touch, an embarrassing reaction but one that Astarion would feel as a glaring signal flare that held no secrets from how aroused he was. No, it was clear that this had made him hard; there was no hiding it from the vampire with such high perception, or the way that he seemed to wear his heart on his tongue.
Thankfully that tongue was sucking, not talking-- and suck he did, his mouth starting to move up and down on that shaft, saliva sliding and painting the dick with such a pearlescent sheen ]
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His fingers curled into a fist in Gale's hair then, tight enough to pull as Gale began to move on him.]
Ah.... fuck. You'd be the death of me, darling, if death hadn't gotten to me first.
[And he may yet be the second death of him. He couldn't quite keep his hips still, a jerk towards that perfect wet heat, looking to bury himself inside once more as Gale's lips slide up and down the shaft, his grip in the wizard's hair guiding in something between demand and encouragement.]
It won't be long... will you swallow down every last drop of my seed? For me?
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A purr of pleasure like a cat, and that could be taken as assent. Of Gale's eagerness to have that bitter seed splashing against the back of his throat. For right now, Gale was perfectly obedient, and his entire world was focused around the man who was sitting on the bed like so, the feel of the arousal as it slid over his tongue-- could feel the tension in thighs underneath his fingers.
He became a creature that could only interpret the signs right before him as if Astarion's state of orgasm had become his own priority; when he opened his eyes-- it was to reveal those eyes and that furrowed brow-- a unspoken plead as he gave it a lavishly luscious suck. ]
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He did indeed take that purr -- that he could feel all through his entire prick -- as permission, if not outright plea. Good. He would give his pretty lover everything that he had. When Gale looked up at him with those damnable doe eyes, Astarion could not hope to last a moment more.
Another tight grip int hat hair and he urged Gale's head forward, to hilt himself further, burying himself deep as he could.]
Don't spill a drop now, pet... [And that was all he had, a groan tearing from him as he found his release, spilling thick rope after rope of spend into that waiting throat, his entire body trembling with the force of his pleasure. He could not remember ever feeling this good, and Gale had given this to him, an exquisite little treasure that he would not forget.]
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