a bulletin board

[laevateinns]

Who: any and everyone who wants to use it!
When: now
Where: the dorms
What: a board on the wall with paper tacked to it
Warnings: general game discussion

[ overnight a bulletin board appears in the dorms on the wall.

there’s a little table in front of it with a collection of writing utensils, paper, and tacks to attach things to it.

there’s already a few messages on it. ]

Comments

ATTENTION

[laevateinns]

[ in nice but cramped handwriting, as if the writer is used to taking lots of notes: ]

ATTENTION:

Please feel free to use this bulletin board to spread any messages amongst the student body that you feel important.

Keep it useful, please.

[ yeah, right. ]

[selfportraiture]

[heheh.

good job, naoto-kun]

REGARDING OMAMORIS

[laevateinns]

Please be sure to keep your omamori on you.

Without one you may fall prey to:

- illness
- paranoia
- feeling as though you need to defend yourself against imaginary threats

This will not go away until you receive yours back.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

REGARDING THE BATHROOMS

[isdf]

[In neat handwriting:]

There are two ghosts in the public bathrooms.

One is a girl who weeps blood in the mirror. She will break through in an attempt to pull you in, which can cause lacerations, but will let go if the size of the mirror is insufficient.

The other is cloaked in red. When encountered in the stall, it will ask for your favorite color. Answering blue will provoke it into strangling you before vanishing.

Please keep your distance from the bathrooms at this time.

[suplexer]

[ Written in small text beneath this, trying not to take up too much room: ]

Do you know what happens if you answer with any other color?

[ratiocinations]

[At some point, tacked onto the corner of the bulletin board is a little note that reads:]

Pm fvb hyl jslcly luvbno av mpnbyl aopz vba, aolu fvb zovbsk il puclzapnhapun, uva kljpwolypun uvalz.

[ordimame]

[stares at this]

[. . . . . . .]

[. . . grabs a pice of paper, scribbles something on it, then tacks it to the board next to the cipher]

"DON'T PURPOSEFULLY BAIT PEOPLE IT'S MEAN."

[beathollow]

To those who know, the Fox Window works here, but you WILL be punished.

[presgarddihellis]

[... oh dear.

adding a note to this when he reads this a few hours later:]

It is generally advisable that one should avoid looking directly at entities more powerful than yourself without proper ritualistic barriers in place.

It is a bit late to advise on for this incident, but please seek out people with mysticism or ritualistic knowledge before making attempts.

Is the person who used the Fox Window alright?

[bowtiedbones]

[In cheerful round purple gel pen:

Hi! If you find a dead animal*, please save the carcass for the blonde girl on Kai-un

* vertebrates only
** but live centipedes are ok too

Thanks so much 💜!

[suplexer]

[ Tifa at least knows why now, even if the whole necromancy thing is still kind of a lot to take in. But...

In small text below the note: ]

Why live centipedes?

REGARDING SWAPPING DORMS

[suplexer]

[ In neat and slightly bubbly handwriting: ]

If you want to sleep in a dorm that isn't your assigned one, you can get away with doing that for one night without any negative effects. If you try to sleep elsewhere for any longer than that, there will be side effects:

- Strange dreams (the contents vary) that worsen in intensity as the nights go on
- Never feeling fully rested no matter how much you sleep
- Fatigue and exhaustion

Please be careful! ❤︎

REGARDING SWAPPING DORMS

[frostfight]

[ Added onto the bottom of the note in different, but still quite neat handwriting: ]

The dreams seem to be connected to more notable and powerful ghosts that have some sort of control over the school. So far, the dreams themselves have not been dangerous.

Several Key Things Of Note

[presgarddihellis]

[someone only scrounging up a dark green pen to match with group color because why not.]

On Injuries:
If anyone should become injured to the point where getting to the nurse's office is risky, please either find someone with healing powers or contact me, Miskatonic Smith, who can move the wound to a less lethal location on the body (it can only moved the one time, however).

On Powers and Abilities:
There are several people here who are either not human or are used to having more power than we are currently allowed to utilize here. There has been either a power or item returned to each of us, so it's possible that we may obtain more at a later time.

On Mysticism and Ritualistic Arts:
I have formal education and worked in a profession dealing with these matters, including with the Spiritual World and god-like entities. However, I have a bit of a blind spot when it comes to Japanese Lore which this place seems to center around. If anyone would like to collaborate on this front, do let me know.

I can also assist anyone who would like to try their hand at rituals and the like. Because of the power issue, however, I cannot yet make any charms and possibly any seals or barriers. Hopefully, that will change at some point.

On Theories:
When I've spoken of my expertise, I've been asked what I think may be going on here, so I'll post it here so people don't have to ask and can, instead, form their own theories or dig into the ones that may already exist.

The possibilities are:
1. This is a ritual of some currently unknown purpose.
2. This is a way of sustaining or even feeding whatever entity or entities brought us here.
3. There are more than one entity at play who is responsible for this.
4. The "Homeroom" entities are our patrons and are protecting us from certain influences (the entity or entities that brought us here). The trade-off is that we hold their curses.
5. The Tattoos are seals or brands--unique to the individual and possibly what are keeping people's powers locked. I do not recommend trying to remove them, however.
6. This is an iteration of Earth of the 21st century, located in the Northern Hemisphere--or an illusion of it. If you are not familiar with Earth, there are books in the library on the matter. In particular, the country of Japan would be of interest.
7. Whatever this place is has been influenced by forces far older than how the school appears. It is even possible that the school was built atop something that has a tragic or terrible history, resulting in the hauntings.

Remember: These are only theories. There's still not enough information to be completely certain at this point in time.

Feel free to add any notes and do let me know if you have any questions.

—Miskatonic Smith, Katsumori

Re: Several Key Things Of Note

[bowtiedbones]

[under the ritualistic arts section:]

+1 Éowyn @ Kai-un

REGARDING USE OF A TRUE NAME

[candlestick]

[ In fairly neat but otherwise unremarkable handwriting: ]

I believe many of you are already aware of this fact, but if you do slip up and utter your true name out loud in front of one of the entities here, it seems they have the ability to issue you commands you will be unable to refuse.

[ordimame]

[staring at this note]

[his reply is a scribbled]

"BAD"

HELP WANTED

[tempeyeture]

[ Immediately below the above notice regarding names: ]

ISO A CUTE GIRL TO GIVE ME A CUTE CODE NAME PLZ XP

[ He doodles a picture of himself since he can't sign his name. He's a genius! ]

Re: HELP WANTED

[bowtiedbones]

Gareth

BIRTHDAY

[praiseful]

August 20th is Lyric's birthday!

[parttimesoldier]

Sounds like it's party time!!!

TO YAKUYOKE AND KATSUMORI

[ratiocinations]

[A single note (of actual inquisitive value this time), written in bold capital letters:]

TO YAKUYOKE AND KATSUMORI:
PLEASE CLARIFY THE NATURE OF YOUR HOMEROOM'S CURSES

THANK YOU

[He is still missing this data from the complete set and it bothers him.]

[candlestick]

[ Oops suddenly he can't read? Weird. ]

REGARDING THE WOODS

[parttimesoldier]

[In quick but legible handwriting:]

It's inadvisable to venture into the woods at this time, especially unarmed. There's some kind of big animal or monster out there, best not to mess with it.

Furthermore, it doesn't seem like there's a way out through there. If you travel out far enough you can find a stone grave marker, but it's impossible to get a closer look at it. It's a surefire recipe to pass out and find yourself back at the school entrance if you try. If anyone's got ideas on how to counteract that, please advise.

Re: REGARDING THE WOODS

[presgarddihellis]

[oh? interesting.]

It sounds like it's a barrier. We won't be able to cross it without the proper methods, which would require people to have access to the correct magics, I'd assume.

AUDITORIUM

[darkholder]

[written in neat handwriting]

Regarding the auditorium:

Please be careful when visiting this room. It seems there's a spirit within who can both hear and see us, but remains invisible to our eyes. When investigating this room, several questions were asked by writing on the walls, and answers to the questions were gouged into the wall with what seems to be blood. Marionettes bearing the likeness of those asking the questions also appeared at the scene shortly afterwards, but those investigating were unharmed.

[suplexer]

[ every single room in this school is haunted, huh... ]

THE PREVIOUS STUDENTS

[tailsofwoe]

[ Written in insufferably gorgeous penmanship: ]

The original Anzen, Yakuyoke, Shiawase, Kin'un, Kai-un, Katsumori, and Kenkou were "transfer students" brought to this school the same way as us, all of whom presumably passed away prior to our arrival. This information was obtained from the ghost in the nurse's office.

Seek out Foxglove on Anzen with any follow-up questions.

P.S. The nurse also left us with the advice: "Names are important. Remember them. Always."

Re: THE PREVIOUS STUDENTS

[presgarddihellis]

[MMMMM DON'T LIKE THAT POST SCRIPT.

THAT'S 100% PRESUMING NAMES/IDENTITIES CAN BE TAKEN. HATE THAT?]

FWB

[inexorableiron]

Interested in adult company.

Can promise excellent stress relief.

Look for 🌟Magus

[laevateinns]

[ okay, he's been silent so far, but after this one he can't anymore. ]

I believe I said to keep this for useful information only.

REGARDING THE MUSIC ROOM

[laevateinns]

I’m not the only one who’s dealt with it, but my experience revealed someone- or something- asking for help.

It could be a trick. Or it could be a helpful spirit, like the one in the nurse’s office.

Thoughts?

[titlecard]

[ in somewhat sloppy handwriting: ]

This place has messed with us a lot already, but if it's someone really asking for help it doesn't feel right to just leave them there.

It's possible we aren't the only ones who have been kidnapped here, but I don't know how we can help.

WARNING

[memori3s]

[ There's a note with a drawing attached to it.

Below the drawing reads: ]

WARNING: Do not approach. Do not touch.

- Koromaru (Shiawase)

WARNING

[mogger]

[ there is an adorable drawing of angry-looking wolves in a forest here ]

Run away from any wolves you see IMMEDIATELY. Extremely dangerous!

Don't ask me questions about it.

[ it's unsigned but the drawing looks like yuffie's handiwork ]

Re: WARNING

[bowtiedbones]

I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WOLVES

[also unsigned but it’s in Eowyn’s purple ballpoint]

[selfportraiture]

[Good morning.

A poster has been put up on the bulletin board today. The mugshot of Minato has been lovingly drawn by someone.

There is an additional sticky note tacked onto the poster that says HE HASN'T GRADUATED SO DON'T BRING THAT UP.

If you are there early enough, maybe you catch Ena putting it up.]

[praiseful]

[ Nei is probably there early enough; she wakes up at the morning bell every day to train, after all. (Also, she has two (two?!) swords now!) ]

Morning, Botan. What're you working on?

[ Only then does she glance at the poster. ]

HELP WANTED

[titlecard]

HELP US... TO HELP YOU

Do you have any special talents? Useful abilities? Medical knowledge?

We're looking to put together a team of first responders who can help anyone in case of emergency. Contact Éowyn (Kai-un) or Hiro (Shiawase) to know more, or list what you can do below!

[ and, with plenty of room to write below: ]

Éowyn - bone magic (setting only, no healing)
Hiro - flight (your personal ambulance!)

[threadling]

[Somebody just wrote:]

you forgot to write what it pays

[On one of the lines for a name.]

BALL WANTED

[threadling]

has anybody found a ball
or a hoop
or a net
or anything of that vicinity

[velluminous]

[ mid-September, there comes a warning in large, clumsy writing: ]

Rooftop access from outside hindered by spirit birds. Will swoop and peck those attempting to scale building.

Despite this, appearances are of compassionate creatures. Warnings to beware, of danger, awaiting above.

UNTIL MORE IS LEARNED, DO NOT ATTEMPT CLIMB.

For more information, find Mister Adair or Ms Fairplay on Kin'un.

REGARDING CAMERAS

[isdf]

[In neat handwriting:]

Taking digital photographs of the entities yields hidden images.

Capturing the likeness of a hostile party like the woman in the mirror, however, will result in a direct attack from within the photograph. It will also damage the device on which it is being viewed, so it is inadvisable to use cameras at this time.

- Botan and Mamoru (Shiawase)

[Attached are two sketches:

• The hazy and almost imperceptible figure of a school-aged girl with a saihai and a determined expression overlaid atop a ghost lantern
• These friends overlaid on the photogenic, purring nekomata rolled on their backs]

[inexorableiron]

[It does not take long for a note to be pinned up on this]

What do any of these words mean?

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

[tempeyeture]

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BADDIE?

[ Beneath that, there is a very, very rough stick figure drawing of one Rin-tan. If not for the pink hair and the long, vaguely katana-shaped stick she holds, it would be difficult to identify. ]

Contact Yakuyoke or King Kazu in Kin'un with any info!
P.S. she didn't graduate and she might be stuck in the shed lol

Re: HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

[threadling]

[Written underneath "stuck in the shed":]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH