there's plot afoot!

[houseofcardsmod]

So as you all might have noticed, there've been rumblings here and there about various factions of Deckians (I just made that word up) who don't particularly approve of so many Outsiders in positions of authority in the Deck. Not just the ones who are Faces, but in some cases any Outsiders who aren't 'in their place' performing menial jobs, for instance. Steadily, the tension is growing. Particularly since the last couple of years have been something of a roller-coaster with little chance for proper resolution (the murder of Andrew didn't entirely settle well with a lot of people, the Arcana came from Outside the Deck [so to speak] and jacked things up, the Deck starts doing the shimmy every night, more people disappear and are never heard from again, etc) and many people see these as a sign of the failure of those in charge to lead the Deck as it ought to be led. Because they aren't true Cards.

So basically, we figure there's a recipe in here of tension and a bunch of people with well-honed violent tendencies just waiting for the right impetus to set off a conflict. Probably in the next couple of days you will see a post go up regarding vandalism in Town that leads to businesses getting trashed and things getting stolen which sets off a chain reaction. Soon there will be Cards demanding answers, protests, graffiti, duels in the streets, et cetera et cetera. Lines drawn between those who think the Outsiders should be ousted, those who think the Old Blood are being ridiculously bigoted. Those who just wish things could go back to normal. You get the idea.

But a lot of it will be up to you. We want you guys to play with this too as this isn't going to go away overnight. So if you think you've got a character who might end up coming down on the "actually maybe we should put some proper Cards in charge to fix things" side or characters that want to preserve the current way of things, please feel free to volunteer. You can also volunteer up your characters' businesses, homes, or offices (or whatever) for vandalism/theft/whatever floats your boat. And of course the requisite payback.

And if you've got general suggests or other ideas, please toss those in too.

Comments

[hamelinic]

ANA YOU NEED TO BE LIKE 50 TIMES MORE SPECIFIC THAN THAT.

[theacethatmatters]

YES TO ALL OF THIS x50.

BETTER?













Okay, no really. All the Chives probably would get all assholey. And then remember their Queen is an Outsider. And technically also their Ace. And their former Ace who will fuck their shit up if they bitch at him.

D'aw Evan. But probably also about time? And I would not be surprised at someone Challenging Cadogan (probably someone would also try it with Säde, come to think of it. :|a). And Cynric at least is a Joker and thus people handwave at him but still you know, Issues abound.

And I want a Jerk McCartney. I do.

[hamelinic]

And Victor. There's Victor. How can it but VICTOR. VICTOR AND JULIEN AND KATYA AND THE BUTLER SOBBING INTO THE NIGHT.

It is. And he'll probably do his best to be evenhanded between Outsiders and Deckborns as he goes, to Jerk McCartney's chagrin.
Can we pool together about the Outsider Face Cards being Challenged?
Cynric and Simeon are superoldSpades, though. I imagine they're going to have to have Opinions.

Probably with a better name though. :|a

[theacethatmatters]

Poor Declan, so conflicted. <3333

Well, Evan is not a Jerk McCartney.

Yes. We probably should, yes.

Even more of a rift between the twins, then?

Earnest?

[piqued]

I can volunteer Max Eicheln to Challenge Elisha. o/

STORY OF THE INVORIANS LIFE. The question I'm pondering is whether this is the beginning of Cynric The Spade or just further 'fuck you all and your mothers' from him.

...I like it.

[theacethatmatters]

\o/

Don't be a Spade, Cynric. You might make Johnny sadface because he can never be a Spade. :<<<

I figured we could stay on the E-name roll. :)

[piqued]

Away with me to remember who the hell his PB was make an account. o/

The fact Johnny is a Heart is a constant sadface.

Earnest or Ernst? :|a

[theacethatmatters]

Cynric. Cynric. You're stuck with Hearts. In your heart. So there. (there's a Phil Collins song in here somewhere)

Ernst might be more suitable, I suppose.

[greatestmercy]

(DAMN IT ANA)

Consider it done.

[theacethatmatters]

(I love you you're welcome)

Wootwoot!

[greatestmercy]

I might need 'blonde smilebot with a good scowl' help, though. All I can think of is Derek and he's too perfect in every way to be Ernst.

[the_songbird]

Younger Brad Pitt? :|a

[the_songbird]

Muzy suggested David Anders

[lowtohigh]

DAVID ANDERS AND HIS STUPIDLY HANDSOME FACE YOU SAY


I'll think of a witty username tonight I say

Work is too busy today I say :|

[the_songbird]

Muzy says: \o/

And so do I. :)

[hamelinic]

Suggestions for a witty username also would be good. :|a

[the_songbird]

what's wrong with jerkmccartney?

Muzy said something about lyrics for Springtime for Hitler

[thecutdiamond]

/totally unhelpful MAAAAAAAAAAAAX this means Toby may show up gDIT QI)

/totally more helpful Aaron Stanford was his PB

[greatestmercy]

TOBY

TOBY NO




TOBY COME HERE

[thecutdiamond]

GDIT MAX I DO WHAT I WANT


SHUT STUCK IN A TREE AGAIN




HE WILL PROBABLY SHOW UP AFTER CLASS

[greatestmercy]

GDIT TOBY EVERYONE IS GETTING TOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT



/PTERODACTYL SCREECH

[thecutdiamond]

TO BE FAIR IT'S TO GET THE KIDDO OUT OF THE TREE THIS TIME EXCEPT WHOOPS

MAX HELP




:D

[greatestmercy]

TOBY IF YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE A KIDDO YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH NOT TO NEED HELP GETTING DOWN

...FUCK IT HOLD STILL BIG BROTHER IS COMING HUFF HUFF



♥ ♥ ♥

[thecutdiamond]

JUST BECAUSE ONE IS OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE A KIDDO DOES NOT BELIEVE ONE IS CAPABLE OF CLIMBING DOWN A TREE

YAY GOOD BROTHER



important question "theextra"/"the_extra" or "secondspare" for username :|a

[greatestmercy]

...HOW ARE YOU MORE THAN A TWO SIR IT IS NOT POSSIBLE.

SHH TELL NO ONE.



...oh my god I don't know they both break my heart. I vote a little bit for 'theextra' because it matches 'theless' but the double 'e' hurts my brain a little I don't know flip a coin?