Mallow Hallow

[In the early morning hours of Mallow Hallow, the country is suddenly rocked by a massive explosion emanating from the very heart of Lochwell. A few minutes later, the communications platforms flicker to life, revealing a stressed – and frightened-looking? – Tronctor.]

All right, everyone, we have a potential emergency here. Please stay calm and listen closely. The portal generation mechanism has just suffered a massive thaumic overload, which has led to the stability matrix partially failing – and I think the wards against the openly hostile have broken entirely, so much for “magic is capable of wonders beyond creation." Also, the temporal recalibration conduit is flickering dangerously, and -- oh damn. My overload circuits have malfunctioned, and rather than the whole system shutting down, it’s going into overdrive!

[He flails his arms, looking ready to dissolve into pure technobabble at any moment, then forces himself to calm down.]

Right, right - bottom line, the portals that should just be opening in Lochwell to allow humans into the country are now opening everywhere. And they’re bringing in just about everything but humans! Or comparable species, given that I know some of you aren’t of the human persuasion. At any rate, be careful, and be alert! Just about ANYTHING can invade the country right now, in any district. I'll be working around the clock to fix the problem, but it's going to take some time. So if you can, stay indoors! . . .Though, actually, the portals can probably open indoors too – but they’re designed to open in empty areas, so it’s still a better idea than going out! Are we clear? Good. Orion, GET YOUR FAE ASS OVER HERE!

((OOC: So! Our portal system has gone crazy for a bit! What does this mean to your characters? Anything you want it to! Your muses can dodge pianos falling from the sky, find themselves having to run from or fight random monsters, or even be fortunate enough to pick up an item they thought they’d never see again. (And don’t limit yourself to items strictly from your character’s canonpoint if you don’t want. I’m planning on giving Victor something that’s technically from his future.) The portals are spitting out anything and everything, so be creative! Although, as Tronctor said, the portals invading the other districts can't spit out player characters -- they'll still be arriving in Lochwell. They'll just be arriving at a very crazy time.))

[As the various citizens of Mallow Hallow wake up, their devices flicker to life with a mass video communication. It's Queenie, sitting on her throne -- and looking quite grumpy. Tronctor-level grumpy, almost. She drums her fingers on the arm of her seat, frowning into the camera.]

Hello, my dears. Recently, I find myself continually hounded by a group calling itself the Native Population Coalition. Seems that my policy of allowing all our distinguished guests -- that would be all of you -- a "free ride" in our country is immensely unpopular. There has been a lot of complaining about how everyone should be treated the same, regardless of their country or universe of origin.

[Cue deep, put-upon sigh.]

I had hoped you could all settle this among yourselves, but it appears I must step up in and clean up this mess.

[She scowls for a moment, then plasters on a very fake smile.]

So! Starting today, dear hearts, you're going to be using the same currency as the rest of us! Isn't that exciting? They're called Queen's Notes -- though you can shorten that to Notes if you like -- and they're good all across Mallow Hallow! They come in denominations ranging from 1 to 100. Everything is paid for with paper bills -- no coins. I don't like coins. You can never find the ones you need when you need them.

Anyway, darlings, each of you is going to get a special one-time stipend from myself and my husband of 1,000 Notes. This should give you enough money to support yourselves for a bit while you find ways of earning more. I wouldn't worry much about it -- there's always plenty of jobs to go around, if only you'll look! We've also set up a special bank in Lochwell: Mallow Hallow First Monarchial, with saving accounts for all of you. Tronctor's done something to the communication devices to allow you to view your banking information with a special "app" -- and those of you in Crystalden should be able to pay for things using your phones! Isn't that something?

I know this is a bit of a shock, dears, but it's all in the interest of fairness! I'm sure you'll get used to it in time. And besides, now you have a way of keeping yourselves occupied that you didn't before! So really it's a positive development! Anyway, you should all be receiving your money by the end of the day. The rest is up to you, darlings!

[She lets her smile flicker a little.]

Don't let me down.

Have a lovely day!

( the ooc stuff )