EVENT ★ WELCOME TO TERRA FELIS

[futurologists]

WELCOME TO TERRA FELIS Characters leave Woodhurst suddenly and without notice, but once they come out the other side of the rift, they aren't in Oska. Instead, they'll find themselves in the middle of a springtime meadow. Flowers are in bloom, the bright blue sky is above, and birds chirp overhead. And then there are the cats. From all sides of the meadow come housecats of all shapes and sizes, indistinguishable from mundane felines in every way until one of them speaks: "You're the third team today," it says in the calm, clear voice of a man. "Come along." CENTRUM COLONIAM Centrum Coloniam is the primary city of Terra Felis and is where the government, a constitutional monarchy, is located. Situated high above the ground, the city is accessible via teleportation pads located at guarded entrances all around its base; the teleportation pads to return to the ground are not guarded at all, and anyone may travel freely whenever they wish. Terra Felis operates on magitek, a complex combination of magic and technology that recruits should be familiar with: it's the same technology that runs Oska and the jewelcomms. Centrum Coloniam is lit by glowing, floating orbs that turn on automatically in the darkness, and its machinery seems to run itself, with only a few technicians scurrying about every now and then. The buildings all have tall, vaulted ceilings, as the cats prefer to walk along raised platforms rather than the floor, though furniture and utensils might give larger species (that's you) some difficulty. However, the cats receive enough visitors where most buildings (except private residences) have been situated with human-sized doorways, though if you're very tall, you may have to stoop a bit. All in all, characters ought to be relatively comfortable here if they have a good sense of humor -- though dogs or other canine companions will be met with suspicion if not outright hostility. Even enlightened sapient felines are not without their prejudices. The city of Centrum Coloniam is shaped like a circle, with the government in the center and four districts located to the north, east, south, and west. Radiating out from the city are four long spokes of parkland, separating each district. AREAS OF NOTE: ROYAL SQUARE. Where the Queen's opulent palace is located. She is much too busy to see visitors right now, but the Prime Minister, a plump persian, will greet anyone in her stead and answer any questions. Surrounding the palace in a circle are the parliamentary buildings and other governmental structures. ACADEMY SQUARE. To the north of the Royal Square is Academy Square, Terra Felis's university district and home to the Royal University. The cats focus mainly on scientific, mathematical, and magical pursuits, though there are smaller colleges for history and law. This is also where the library is located, though it is all nonfiction (and written in Latin), as the cats don't seem to have much use for entertainment. Also located within the Academy Square is the Royal Magitekkery, where the magitek specialists are hard at work developing new spells and technology. This is where the interdimensional rift machines are located, and where scientists and wizards are monitoring for news from Oska. If characters would like to ask more about magitek or inquire about Oska, they may speak to the Royal Scientist, a rather snobby sphynx. GROOMING DISTRICT. Home to many spas, salons, and other businesses focusing on individual pampering, the Grooming District is located to the east of the Royal Square and is where the majority of the locals are employed if they are not involved in politics or magitek. Though their primary clientele are, naturally, feline, they are largely excited to work on aliens and will do their best to provide whatever services they can. Of particular note are the Terra Felis spas, where soothing mud baths and shi-miatsu massage are very popular with their regular alien visitors. They also have natural hot springs available, though you'll have to wait for a Turkish Van to assist you, as all other spa attendants refuse to risk getting wet. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Unless you are going to be roughing it down on the ground, your lodgings will be here at a hotel especially outfitted for human-sized visitors. The proprietress, a friendly tabby, will give you directions if you need them. Hotel rooms are outfitted with private bathrooms, a table and chairs, a vanity, and a television -- though the programming is primarily educational and news, except for the channel that plays nothing but endless videos of birds and fish, and the "alien station" which plays what appears to be soap operas starring bloblike creatures. The beds are probably the most unusual thing here for visitors -- although they're big enough for humanoids, they're just gigantic, fluffy cat beds. The houses here are not built for alien visitors larger than a cat, so if you make a friend, you'll have to visit them elsewhere. This district is also home to a number of shops and restaurants, though you might have trouble finding something to eat at the latter unless you live on a purely carnivorous diet. If you would like a little more variation in your meal, you will be offered a tray of wheatgrass; the kitchen at the hotel is staffed with cooks more accustomed to a human diet, so you might have better luck there. As cats are allergic to alcohol, there is no liquor in Terra Felis, but locals will offer you catnip on the sly if you mention you want something to help you loosen up. MUSEUM CAMPUS. The pride of Centrum Coloniam, the Museum Campus is located to the west of the Royal Square and home to museums covering everything from history to astronomy. (There is no art museum. If you were interested in seeing what cats consider art, the answer is nothing.) There is also a rather large and rather popular aquarium, as well as a zoo which features both native animals and animals from all across the galaxy. The zoo is home to an extremely complex breeding program, and the Royal Zookeeper, a scatterbrained black longhaired cat, is happy to explain their methods. Outside the city, the ground is home to meadows and forests, plus smaller villages for more rural cats. Characters are welcome to spend their time exploring the wilds if the city life isn't for them, where they may run into animals that one may expect to find in medieval Europe (deer, bears, wolves, etc). Apart from the cats, there is no other sapient species on the planet. OOC NOTES Welcome to Terra Felis! Contact with ALASTAIR NPCs remains mysteriously closed, and the native cat population has no idea what's going on with Oska either. Please use this post to plot amongst yourselves! The two other ALASTAIR teams in Terra Felis are Team Unicorn, an elite team of six (five humanoids and one talking kangaroo), and Team Ambrosia, a 20-recruit magic-focused team that consists of elves, humans, and satyrs. Unicorn had just begun their mission when they were suddenly rifted to Terra Felis, and Ambrosia was in the middle of what was apparently a very epic battle. Questions about Terra Felis can be directed here. You may also use this comment to ask (brief!) handwaved questions with cat NPCs. Questions about the game in general should be directed to the FAQ. You may also submit mission ideas or player plots at any time.

Comments

[skelepun]

[It's an odd thing to say, and Sans can't help letting a little curiosity slip forward.]

Someone such as myself, huh? [His sockets squint, not sure how he should take that, though his tone remains affably unchanged.] Whaddya mean?

[fourscores]

Well, being a skeleton for one.

[He'd say not being human, but there are plenty of non-humans that don't look as though they've just come from the Shadow Isles or a particularly nasty part of the spirit realm ready to take your soul.]

Of the many magical beings in my world any looking like you... would be far more hostile.

[skelepun]

Maybe you just haven't gotten to know 'em? [The suggestion is aided by a quick wink, giving the appearance of amused detachment more than anything. Whether that's a cover or not isn't clear.] Lotta that goes around, in my experience.

[fourscores]

Perhaps.

[He lets out a small chuckle. Getting to know any he's encountered has never really been on his list of things to do. Of course back home who he gets to know is far more based upon those that interest him or are a requirement for a piece.]

I cannot say I've ever gotten the chance, but I'll certainly keep it in mind should I ever encounter any that don't immediately try and kill me.

[skelepun]

That's big of you. [And he means it, settling back into the water with a lungless sigh.] I mean, not to rattle my own bones or anything, but it looks like you got your opportunity right here pal.

[fourscores]

[Jhin offers a small shrug, Sans has a point. This is his first proper meeting with whatever kind of magical being the skeleton is. He's part of some team now, might as well make the best of things while he's stuck away from Runeterra.]

You aren't from my world, but I suppose you're right. It's definitely a start.

Are there many like you, in your world?

[skelepun]

At least two. [Sans holds up two fingers, just to hammer the point home.] Though right now, there might not be any. Me n' my brother are both here.

[Granted, he believed there were probably countless iterations of himself, but hey. Why over complicate things when you're sharing a tub with a stranger?]

Though from what I've been told, I think skeletons outnumber just about everyone around here. We've got people on the inside, y'see. [Wink.]

[fourscores]

[Two certainly wasn't the biggest number, but it was more than some magical beings had that was certain. However two is potentially too many on the team.]

Rather unique no matter the world then, I see.

[The joke manages to get an amused chuckle from Jhin.]

Oh we're terribly outnumbered in that case. One can only hope they're all as friendly as you.

[skelepun]

Remains to be seen. [Sans offer, voice friendly despite the darker implication of his words.] How about you, are ya friendly?

[fourscores]

I certainly try to be.

[As much of a lie the friendliness is, it's usually the better act to go with.]

I would hope I don't come off as unfriendly.

[skelepun]

Not at all, but y'know. [He leans back, skeletal arms folded behind his skull.] Thought I'd clarify, while we're on the subject.

[How much he actually bought remained to be seen. His smile was unwavering either way.]

Nice to meetcha, Jhin.