Hugtopia Logs

January (Lasra) Final Event Log / World Status

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:27:56 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

❥ State of Havenwell & Aellyn

Lasra (January) brings with it the lightest winter yet; the temperate is mild, the snowfall light and fluffy, and the wind does not blow quite as hard as one might expect considering the time of year. This weather is consistent throughout the city limits, with the exception of one area: the central plaza, where the egg's nest is laid. That area is actually quite pleasant, heated by the cooperative effort of the residents who opted to cuddle with the egg and each other, creating something of a bubble, almost like an incubator. If the slight chill of the still-mild winter has you shivering, swing by the center of town to warm up.
Speaking of the egg, it has been a long time coming, but in early Lasra, cracks begin to appear across the surface! Days pass with little change, whatever is within the shell chipping slowly against its confines. It draws in an eager, anxious audience of locals, keeping a respectful distance but ever-hopeful that whatever hatches will bring good tidings. Eventually, though, the shell at last breaks apart, and what emerges is a pony-sized griffon, golden coloured and iridescent, wings damp and wilted, chirping curiously as he witnesses the world for the first time. Despite being newly born, the reincarnated Winged Lord carries within him a surprisingly wise look to his eyes, and as its body dries in the light of the sun, it begins to radiate a gentle glow, demonstrating to any detractors that this is, in fact, the final lost god. He remains in the center of town for a few days, meeting the people of Havenwell, accepting gifts and prayers and simple greetings, happy to experience both the world and the company of the people who helped bring it back from the dark. After some time he will venture underground to the tunnel from which his egg was originally rescued. Should anyone worry for him, his answer will be simple, calm, and to the point: "Don't worry, I am going to visit my friend. We have a lot to talk about." There is a subtle joy in his tone as he speaks. Once he enters the tunnel, he will vanish from the city and no longer be found, but the air continues to feel brighter, the city abuzz with warm energy. The world has changed for the better, and everyone can feel it.
By mid-month, the priests of all four temples have come forward to begin separating and reverently dismantling the nest in the center of town. What once were pillows, blankets, bits of string, and fluff are now fragments of the Winged Lord, blessed by his light, and they intend to save every piece. There are exceptions, however. To each and every offworlder, the priests send a message: come to the temple, we have a gift for you.

Should you go to the temple of your associated god, a priest will present to you a small, strange charm. It is a fragment of the Winged Lord's egg, bound and fastened with a string pulled from his nest. It looks fragile, but is astonishingly strong, seemingly unbreakable. Take care of it and do not lose it, you are told by the priests, for this is your way home.
After the eggshell charms have been distributed, news travels quickly that the underground tunnel has changed yet again. The Crawling One has devoured the earth surrounding the original gateway to its realm, and has encircled it tightly multiple times to create a new doorway, just as nebulous and wispy as before, but without the poisonous atmosphere of the prior portal. Its gate is lined with glimmering golden feathers, and it glows with a warm, inviting light. Should you venture close to it, you will be overwhelmed with the nostalgic feeling of familiar. It smells like your favourite recipe, it feels like an old blanket from your childhood bed. It gives you the distinct and unmistakable feeling of home, and very gently, it calls to you. You need only walk through.

1) Should you wish to forget Havenwell, Aellyn, and your time in this world, crush the eggshell after you cross the threshold of the Crawling One's doorway. This will send you back to your world as you were when you left, and everything will be as if it were a dream: fading into nothingness when you wake up. (Only within the doorway will the shell be fragile enough to break.)
2) Should you wish to remember, hold the eggshell charm gently, and carry it with you into your world. As long as it remains unbroken through the doorway, you will remember.
3) Should you wish to journey with someone else and reach the same destination, hold your eggshells together, hands entwined, as you cross through the doorway. Whoever's world is the intended destination MUST lead the way, taking the first step. This choice comes with a warning: you will be lost from your world, and might not be able to return. Choose this option carefully, as the consequences are your own. Those who arrive in that world may find themselves separated, in different locations, but the charm will help to guide you, magically drawn to others who carry a fragment.
4) Should you wish to stay in Aellyn, you need only refrain from crossing through the doorway. Your presence will be welcome wherever you go; the world still has a good deal of recovering to do, and many hands make light the work.
You will not be judged, for whatever option you take. The door will remain open until every offworlder has made their choice.

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❥ Current God Status & Effects

The final god power balance, from strongest to weakest, is:
1. Rawna
2. Diacht
3. Ainea
4. Ohma

Thanks to the awakening and reformation of the Crawling One and the revival of the Winged Lord, the gods have regained their ability to balance their own power. There still remains a long road towards true collaboration, but thanks to the hard work of everyone involved, they are well on their way to resolving their own issues. Collectively, Hugtopia netted a total of over 29,000 hugpoints! Well done, and thank you everyone!
And Thanks For All The Fish

In celebration of the rebirth of their god and revitalization, while the priests are carefully dismantling the nest the rest of the city's natives are hurriedly working to express their gratitude. By the time the offworlders receive their eggshell charms, there are eager residents wishing to see them off with charms and trinkets; some made with Havenwell's trademark fabrics and ribbons, some with seashells traded from Shoremere, and many with a mixture of both as a tangible mark of all that the world's visitors have aided in accomplishing. While they of course ask for nothing in return, if one should ask then the native residents can only think of one form of payment:

Leave nothing unsaid or unspoken. Share your secrets, confess your uncertainties, speak your thoughts and have them be heard by more than just yourself. Should you do so, in addition to a lovely charm and heartfelt well-wishes you may just feel a little warmth in your chest helping you onward in whatever decisions you should choose to make.

This prompt was suggested by Carrie (connectsthedots)!

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❥ A Final Message from the Mod Team

This is the final event log of the game, a farewell finale where characters can say their goodbyes and go on their way, or decide to stay if they wish. No further updates will be made, but the community is yours to do with as you please. All that said, if you have any comments or final questions (related to either this event or anything that came before!), things left unanswered, please use the mod comment below and we'll do our best to satisfy. Otherwise, our job is done.

Thank you so, so much for playing with us. It's been a joy. Thank you for sticking with us through ups and downs, through the slow periods and the fast-paced shenanigans. Many of you have stuck with us since the very beginning, and we know how rare that is! It's been an amazing journey. Wherever we end up going forward, may your stories always be joyful to tell.

Goodbye, and have one last hug for the road!

-Akai, Jade, Kaze, Nao

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sneakin in a birthday

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:27:04 GMT

Posted by: whenyouneedme

♥ Who: Trios
♥ Where: Shoremere
♥ When: 12/25
♥ What: shh its birthday
♥ Rating: Probably G

( everyone gets a picnic )

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she's gonna say yes y'all

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:34:45 GMT

Posted by: carbungle

♥ Who: Noctis and Pyra
♥ Where: In town
♥ When: Early December!
♥ What: Time to ask some very important questions
♥ Rating: S for Sugar

( this is gonna be sappy af and im not sorry at all )

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They say, "You clean up nice just like a dead man"

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:40:33 GMT

Posted by: ghoulserrand

♥ Who: Teo and you?
♥ Where: Around Havenwell
♥ When: After the apparitions have gone but before Eggs. (Very early November.)
♥ What: Going mask off. Doing a little dreaming.
♥ Rating: PG-13?

( Party's over, still on your couch, are you taking me in or are you kicking me out? )

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♥ November (Malom) Event Log

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:05:41 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

November (Malom) Event Log

Though the apparitions from the labyrinthine tunnels have been contained and sent past the once-sealed door, the question of what else lies beyond it still remains. Throughout the early days of a brisk late fall month, the native researchers work tirelessly to decipher the mysteries of what the portal might lead to.

And, perhaps more importantly, what to do about it.

( it's very eggciting )

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♥ October (Lasohm) Event Log

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:02:04 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

October (Lasohm) Event Log

Lasohm's chilly weather may encourage residents and off-worlders alike to stay indoors and make themselves cozy with blankets and warm drinks or adjust their internal cybernetic temperature in the locals' case. Shops bring in their outdoor seating and stands, and the researchers that maintain the botanical gardens prepare for a seasonal yield of bright vegetables and grains, hopeful to regain their original forms and celebrate the harvest. Cozying up and preparing for cooler weather is not all they do: with the train successfully established, the third option of simply booking passage to Shoremere for fairer weather becomes more popular on weekends. In short, the days that pass this month are mild and uneventful, quiet and homey aside from a little boost in economy and trade.

( But that all changed when... )

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those rebellious teenage years come a-calling

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:13:10 GMT

Posted by: carbungle

♥ Who: Noctis and Ardyn
♥ Where: Regis & Ardyn's place, woo
♥ When: /NONCOMMITTAL HAND WOBBLE, some time in September
♥ What: Some talking! About important things! AKA: "would you like to try a little blasphemy, as a treat"
♥ Rating: idk PG at least, probably

( he would also settle for giving god a very stern lecture at kenny crow's )

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♥ September (Ohnir) Event Log

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:04:40 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

September (Ohnir) Event Log

The integration of Shoremere and Havenwell throughout the late days of summer has so far gone swimmingly (to use the obvious water-based term) and enthusiasm in both cities appears to show no sign of slowing down. Natives of both locations as well as the offworlders of Havenwell have extended hands in friendship, and by all appearances relations between the two are continuing full steam ahead.

( it's a train pun )

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[Open] The Most Hearty of Welcomes

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:41:16 GMT

Posted by: kingkingcxiii

♥ Who: Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII and literally EVERYONE
♥ Where: The Lucis Caelum SR abode and nearby green areas.
♥ When: Afternoon/Evening of the 10th
♥ What: It's a big old party to celebrate reconnecting to Shoremere and to welcome its residents.
♥ Rating: PG (Please mark the subject line for any thread that goes beyond that. Thanks!)

( It's a party and EVERYONE is invited! )

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[closed] If in another life, my heart is beating fine

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:18:23 GMT

Posted by: relictus

♥ Who: Faust & Teo
♥ Where: Shoremere
♥ When: Sometime in late Achtom, sundown through the night
♥ What: Beach ~~date~~ night
♥ Rating: PG-13 for potential depressing topics & past trauma, also two idiots being bad at feelings

( And love is on my mind, you'll be the first in line )

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♥ August (Achtom) Event Log

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:12:03 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

August (Achtom) Event Log

The time and day are nothing special; while most native and offworlders may be expecting something strange to happen, a slurry of bizarre circumstances, transformations or adjustment of attitudes and behaviour... instead, what arrives is a rush of warm weather, clear skies, and a rallying cry from the southern part of town: All Aboard!

( summer days are less bummer days )

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♥ July (Lasdia) Event Log

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:31:26 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

July (Lasdia) Event Log

Ah, the height of summer! The days are long and sunny, and while the nights remain almost as hot as the daytime, the clear starry skies are a wonderful invitation for a stroll once the sun goes down. The bright days of summer are the perfect time to be out and about in town, even if the warmer weather makes being in close contact a little more impractical.

( summer days are less bummer days )

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don't stop coming and they don't stop coming [closed]

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:05:35 GMT

Posted by: daikonrose

♥ Who: Kaito, Shinji, and Kyoko
♥ Where: that shiny new hill
♥ When: Lasdia 7
♥ What: birthday camping!!
♥ Rating: let's go with PG for now

( and they don't stop coming )

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♥ June (Dianir) Event Log

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:02:00 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

June (Dianir) Event Log

There's a lot going on this month, plenty of work to be done. But as they say, many hands make light the work! And to make up for the grim and grey atmosphere awaiting those who decide to venture outside the barrier, the weather within the city limits is clean and clear, that perfect spot resting between hot and cold. The middle of Dianir brings to Havenwell the start of perfect summer weather. Be sure to give yourself a lovely break when you need to get away from the endless storm outside.

( summer days are less bummer days )

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the years start coming [semi-closed]

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:53:02 GMT

Posted by: daikonrose

♥ Who: Shinji, Kaito, and Kyoko and any friends wandering by
♥ Where: their house
♥ When: Dianir 6th
♥ What: birf
♥ Rating: PG in case Kai takes off his shirt or something??? I think this one's gonna be pretty wholesome

( and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they )

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♥ May (Ealom) Event Log

Sun, 15 May 2022 22:02:55 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

May (Ealom) Event Log

Despite the fact that spacetime has been a bit questionable in recent days, the seasons carry on as they should. Spring has begun to grow warmer, the scent of flourishing local flowers often in the air as they are set out to decorate native shops and homes with a burst of lively color. On a larger scale, the march of time flows as inexorable and steady as ever; the question is if that will remain the case for long.

( i'm pretty sure may flowers actually bring junebugs )

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♥ April (Lasai) Fourth Wall Log

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:19:18 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

April (Lasai) Fourth Wall Log

❥ PROMPT: Fourth Dimension

The usual peculiarities of Havenwell have in recent months tended towards the particularly odd; between the contrived coincidences and shifting stars of the prior month, one might begin to wonder if something was a little off about spacetime itself. But so far, it hasn't resulted in anything world-shattering, so maybe it's all reasonably harmless.

Until the rifts start opening. Small breaks in reality that glow around the edges, and though on average they seem about the size of a person, they're impossible to pass through…from this side. Because while they only tend to open briefly, they do so long enough to deposit someone from another place and time entirely before swiftly closing again. Perhaps someone from your own world, from someone else's, from somewhere unknown, maybe even yourself from another time entirely.

That's right, tell your friends because it's fourth wall time, Havenwell.

Timeline-wise, this shift will occur ONLY during the weekend of April 30th to May 2nd, after which point characters will either disappear or become permanent residents via the application process. This also means that the rest of the event effects will have worn off, and characters will be their normal selves through the duration of this prompt.

On this post, we've created a Toplevel thread (see below) for visiting players, so that anyone can track and see who's posted! When you've made a toplevel, feel free to comment HERE to let everyone know.

Some ground rules for the 4th Wall event:

For characters/accounts not in-game:

a character does not have to meet application qualifications to post to the 4th Wall Event, except in cases where there is an intent to apply when applications open. Duplicates, CRAU, AU, etc. are permitted for the event.
we do ask that crack shenanigans are reasonably limited, game rules are followed, and that the event involve characters only, not players or real people.
anyone can toplevel! It'll be a free for all. Go wild, have fun.
characters will be given a temporary, low-tech communicator for the duration of the event with limited network access, due to limited availability of the real deal.
you will not arrive with any items/companions beyond the clothes that you wear
check out the Setting or FAQ pages for location details!
Our World Status page gives extra information about the going-ons of the current month.
Feel free to use any of the prompts from the current event page!

For characters/accounts currently in-game:

players can decide for themselves at the event's conclusion whether or not memories of certain visitors remain, and to what extent; memories could become fuzzy, faces or communication obscured, they could disappear entirely, or they can remain fully intact whether the person apps into the game or not.
network communications with 4th Wall visitors that don't (or can't) app in will be wiped, with the locals citing a data error related to the older communicators being used. Technology can be unpredictable, huh!
any communication exchanges that you WANT to keep can remain with some discretion; for example, if a spouse visits and you happen to take a selfie with them, and they do not (or cannot) app but having that photo of them would give you comfort, feel free to keep it.

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♥ April (Lasai) Event Log

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:52:58 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

April (Lasai) Event Log

( now we're thinking with portals. )

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Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:49:17 GMT

Posted by: shroudedsecrets

♥ Who: Honerva [OPEN]
♥ Where: Various
♥ When: Early/Midmonth Lasai (April), can be purposed for later stuff too
♥ What: Stress while waiting for Lup to wake up.
♥ Rating: PG probably unless otherwise stated

[ It's not the first time that Affurgato would have up a simple "we're closed" sign and note with apologies for the inconvenience, though it's certainly the first time in a while. Someone might potentially notice Honerva on the few times she might go by to visit the cats, feed and make sure they have some attention, if they haven't been asked to help with that themselves.

Any inquiries sent directly to Lup will notably not be responded to (at least not until she awakens). If any are sent Honerva's way, she'll respond however.

Otherwise anyone looking for her directly isn't too likely to find her in her expected areas, unless they happen to be in the vicinity of Diacht's temple, where she might be found sometimes in the courtyard. Her ears have a noticeable downward tilt to them, while she mostly seeming distracted with either pursuing her tablets and probably working hard on something if only to keep her mind busy, or gazing skyward if it happens to be nightfall. Kova both hangs around with her and sometimes pursues a familiar out of habit.

Other locations are rarer but no less possible. ]

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catch-all log

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:31:26 GMT

Posted by: astralera

♥ Who: FFXIV Losers (& anyone who wants to hit up an XIV)
♥ Where: Wherever
♥ When: April - June
♥ What: Misc. In-Person Stuff
♥ Rating: S for Spoilers & Sensitive Content

( Read more... )

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[closed] stars were dancing in their light

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:57:52 GMT

Posted by: relictus

♥ Who: Faust & Teo
♥ Where: Their front steps
♥ When: The 18th, night of the full moon
♥ What: just Moon™ things and ~~moon~~stargazing
♥ Rating: probably PG-13 at most for potential depressing/past trauma talk

( a past that we could never right )

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♥ March (Ainir) Event Log

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:21:14 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

March (Ainir) Event Log

The weather is growing quite lovely, punctuated by a sweet scent in the air as local flowers begin to grow and bloom, signifying the start of what many argue is the brightest and most comforting of seasons. While not all bend the knee for Ainea, she is beloved and well known as the kindest of the local deities, so even denizens of other chapters appreciate the good will she presents when her season comes to play. Brace yourselves, residents of Havenwell: spring has officially sprung, and the mouse is in your house. (Theologically speaking, anyway.)

( i don't have a joke for march )

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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:17:49 GMT

Posted by: unnecessaryflourishes

♥ Who: Emet-Selch and various!
♥ Where: throughout Havenwell
♥ When: March 10th
♥ What: Emet-Selch returns from his update and refamiliarizes himself with Havenwell
♥ Rating: S for spoilers

( Closed to the FFXIV crew )

{OTA}
[Later, when his memories have (mostly) settled themselves back into their proper places and he's had time to reunite with the rest of those from his world, Emet-Selch can also be fond making his way through the city, stopping at some the places he had frequented before - Affurgato and the arena being among them, though he also turns up at the botanical gardens, even if the weather is such that there's not much growing.

For those who have met him previously, his sense of style is much the same as it had been before, though he's stopped to adjust his wardrobe to his new height. Very nearly everything else has changed, though, and he even seems to be slouching less, of all things.]

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♥ February (Nalom) Event Log

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:33:36 GMT

Posted by: hugtopiamods

February (Nalom) Event Log

Nalom is the end of Rawna’s reign over the year, but despite the cold weather that still has snow piling up in places, the citizens like to keep this month light and warm with fun. Ainean priests begin adding her colors to Rawna’s silver and rainbow throughout the city, dressing up windows with pink and purple ribbons to complement Rawna’s decorations. They know the Rawnan priests won’t mind as they generally take it easy at the end. And since the offworlders have arrived, this month has taken on a life - and love - of its own.

( february is barely even a month )

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Party /o/

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:48:50 GMT

Posted by: astralera

♥ Who: OTA Invitees/RSVPs
♥ Where: Main XIV House & Backyard
♥ When: February 12th, early evening before sundown
♥ What: PARTY
♥ Rating: PG-13 idk

( there's so much food plz eat all this food )

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