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WHO: Edward Kenway and you!
WHERE: on the network (both Gemini and Libra apps)
WHEN: early to mid-August
WHAT: happy two-year anniversary, Edward Kenway!
WARNINGS: aside from blanket Assassin's Creed warnings (possible discussions of murder and historical events), nothing I can think of!

Got a couple questions for you lot! First of all: is there anything at the county fair I can try that's not pickle cheesecake on a stick? Because I've tried it, and you could not pay me enough, in gold or in weapons or anything else, to taste it again.

[In the immortal words of B. Dylan Hollis: demon quiche.]

Second, this month I'll have been here for two years now—well, two years if you don't count the time I spent back home. Time flies, don't it? [A huff.] I've found, recently, that things that would've sent my head spinning two years back don't faze me all that much anymore. Two days back someone asked me why Google Maps sent them toward the harbor instead of the water park and I told them to turn off the option for fuel efficiency—two years ago I wouldn't have even known you could get directions from a phone that way.

Anyway, what I mean to ask is, what's the moment that you realized you were used to this city and this time by now? Doesn't have to be a big moment, though I can name a few.

WHO: Harumasa and close CR
WHERE: Fortress of Meropide
WHEN: Beginning of August
WHAT: Harumasa has to share bad news with his close friends and family.
WARNINGS: Terminal illness

( And there you'll always be (CW: TERMINAL ILLNESS) )

WHO: Space Danmeis and y'all!
WHERE: Gemini Network
WHEN: End of July
WHAT: Dan Heng has an exciting announcement to make!
WARNINGS: Blade. No I'm kidding no warnings here~

[Dan Heng is making a very rare post on the Gemini network today. He's aware that the timing could be better, but he's hoping that the news can do something to lift some spirits. Give them something new to focus on other than everything that happened during those cursed games.

Blade and Jing Yuan are... somewhere off camera. However, Cirrus the Altaria is cheerfully humming right behind him and Qinglong the Dragonair is casually acting like a scarf around Dan Heng's shoulders.]

Hello. I... have something of an announcement to make.

[He's a little nervous, but he's trying. Dan Heng doesn't really do big personal updates like this so publicly. However... he's the only normal one of the trio. So this is how it has to be.]

A lot of friends and family are on this app, and this is just more... expedient. [A beat.] Blade, Jing Yuan, and I are currently engaged.

[Dan Heng then holds up his hand to show the ring with a diamond moon on his finger. Although it's shy, there's a smile on his face.]

We haven't decided on a date for the wedding yet. We're just enjoying the engagement at the moment. Ah... all three of us are here to answer questions.

[Yes, he's involving both of his fiances in this. He's not doing this entirely alone, damn it!]

WHO: Mollymauk Tealeaf, Hugo Vlad, Lyacon & Calebo Widogast
WHERE: Mollymauk's apartment.
WHEN: The morning after two of the Mighty Nein reunited.
WHAT: Don't mention the b word around Lycaon and Hugo, you'll get thrown under the bus and invite the guy you had a mild breakdown over to breakfast the next day.
WARNINGS: none currently, will update if needed!

( sing to me, i am not doing well )

WHO: Residents and Visitors to the Fortress
WHERE: Fortress of Meropide
WHEN: August
WHAT: Mingle Log!
WARNINGS: Nothing so far but we'll see.

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WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: Libra App
WHEN: August 1st
WHAT: Zodiac Network Post
WARNINGS: None!

[The heavy storms of July give away to a hotter yet dryer heat as August rolls in. The sky itself is ablaze with the spirit vein taking on brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow as the fire element comes into effect. Everyone's devices will emit a soothing wind chime sound as a new Zodiac post appears. The chime will sound even if you have your phone turned off or on silent, and will not stop until you read their message and comment to it.]



Arjuna has joined the app. Say hi everyone!

[The post then continues on.]

Hello and thank you for using the Libra app.

Happy August everyone! The summer continues on, but at least we're done with the humidity! It's really such a nuisance. We'd also like to send our condolences to everyone who was also trapped in the Jumanji games. It truly was terrible wasn't it? Fortunately, the Black Order has stated that they will be looking into the matter personally. We at Zodiac just hope they are able to compensate everyone for all the emotional and physical turmoil it caused.

[Yeah they're already laying in the ground work to get something out of the Order. ]

In other news, a couple announcements! First this month is the annual Kaisou County Fair! It'll be taking place during the weekends at the fairgrounds! Zodiac has a booth there, so please check us out! It'll be next to the stall selling the fair famous Pickle Cheesecake on a stick! You can't miss it!

Our second announcement is Zodiac has detected some unusual spirit realm readings outside the gate. After investigation, we discovered that 차원의 문, translated in English as "Dungeon Gates", have appeared outside the city. Normally, these types of gates are only found in Korea, so it's rather noteworthy that they appeared here!

What is also noteworthy about them is that one of the "quirks" of these Dungeon Gates is that they have to be cleared out in a week from when they first manifest, or all the monsters within will break out into the city. But don't worry! The Seoul Branch of Zodiac has developed a rating system of their danger system (E, D, and C-ranks being the weakest, and S-rank being the strongest) - and so far all of the gates we've detected haven't gone above a C-rank! So I'm sure as long as you go about it carefully, you'll clear them out with no trouble!

Also, if you happen upon any special crystals from the monsters... Zodiac would be more than happy to pay money for them. They're excellent crafting materials after all!

That's all for now! Finally, our ever popular icebreaker question:


This post is sponsored by the Lazuzu! Collect all six elemental varieties (and a secret seventh one)! Available in blind boxes at the Seven Star Mall!

[Users will have the option to choose their own display names and userpics if they haven't already. If nothing is chosen, the app will use their real name and a quick photo taken of them from their camera's phone.

As of now, Dungeon Gates can be found outside of Kaisou's barrier! They appear as Blue vortexes. Notably, there is a D-Rank one in front of Big Donut, blocking entry. Otherwise, these can be anywhere outside the barrier, and will appear sporadically throughout the month (aka whenever players want to thread one out or handwave it). The gates will disappear about an hour after the boss monster is defeated within the gate.

Please note that there will be no city log this month, with the next event log being posted on the 15th. As such, players are free to make their own posts and mingles regarding city events. If you want more details on what's happening the city this month, it can be found here. ]