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NOVEMBER (FIRSTFALL)
OOC Calendar
Fallow Mire
Scouts sent to the Fallow Mire after the Herald's funeral are reporting back news of a plague and an infestation of undead, as well as several uncontrolled Rifts producing demons. The Inquisition is still struggling to reorganize, understand the new Rifters among them, and find a way forward--but in the meantime, it won't ignore an opportunity to help those who need it and extend its influence accordingly.
In preparation for a trip to the Mire, healers and surgeons will be asked to begin researching illnesses with symptoms similar to those described by the forward scouts, while mages and scholars may want to direct their attention toward the oddities of the bog and the prevalence of undead. Scouts will have access to information about the local terrain, wildlife, and people; soldiers' drills will include fighting in mud and waist-deep water. (Have fun.)
OOC: On November 7, we will post a log and an OOC post with more detailed information about the Fallow Mire. This will include "free-for-all" quests that all characters can participate in and sign-ups for more specific quests with limited character slots.
You are welcome to send any characters to the Mire, even those without a combat focus, but you are not required to do so. They may remain at Skyhold, arrive at the Mire late, leave early, etc. Like the Dragon Age games themselves, we're not going to fuss too much over travel time and distances, but do please avoid having your character teleport instantly between the two locations.
Applications & Test Drive
Our SECOND TEST DRIVE MEME is now up! Tell your friends.
We won't be doing an Enable Me/App Help meme this month, but we encourage anyone creating a native OC or AU adaptation to browse the questions asked on last month's meme if you need ideas or direction. If you have any questions that aren't answered by the Rules, App Guide, or FAQ, you're always welcome to contact us.
For any current players considering a new app this month, please note that we've added a 300-word minimum to personality sections. (Maximum word counts still apply.) We're also asking applicants to provide a brief summary of rifter characters' histories rather than only linking wikis.
IC News & Gossip
Skyhold is big, but it isn't that big. Word gets around. If your character has done something that other characters might have noticed or heard about--accidentally destroyed a room, gone streaking, gotten into a loud argument about mage rights in the middle of the courtyard, etc.--you can leave a comment below to let other players know what stories or gossip might be circulating.
Special Abilities
Since we're about to begin putting characters in more combative situations, just a reminder that we're "de-video-gaming" abilities for the sake of writing about them in a realistic-ish way. For example, there is no "Stealth" ability that turns characters literally invisible, but characters who are versed in stealth may be able to sneak past enemies by sticking to the shadows, using disguises, etc. The exception to this is (Cole, and) magic. Mages do use specific spells with names, although there is no universally agreed-upon system and names and methods may vary.
Addendum 1: Mages, Templars, Rifters & You
There has been a lot of discussion ICly this week about mages, templars, and rifters, and how each group fits into the Inquisition. Because this is a tricky but important issue and because we have players unfamiliar with the canon, we're going to attempt to provide some clarity about the current situation and the possibilities going forward.
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Addendum 2: Mod Contact
If you have a question, complaint, concern, idea, etc., the way to contact the mods is through a PM or comment on the Mod Contact page if it's a private matter, or on the FAQ if it's a public one that other players might benefit from knowing about. These are the only methods of contact that both mods monitor and that provide a consolidated record for our reference and yours, and they are the only places where we can guarantee you will get a response from us. We've added a note to the Mod Contact page to clarify this.
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