Wishing Pool

[thecastle]

So, what's this?

That pond in the courtyard? While it looks like a normal pond, if you throw coins into it (like the sign suggests) you'll get an item tossed back at you. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt the fish. IC'ly characters will find these coins around the castle; OOCly they're a reward for activity.

All kinds of items can be acquired this way, and don't worry about catching the items (you wouldn't want to catch a flying sword would you?), as characters will find that the item always winds up behind them somehow despite their best efforts.

How do we earn coins?

One coin is rewarded for every 20- comment thread (10 comments must come from you), comment-spam counts as one comment. Threads that take place in the investigations and trials are not eligible. Threads between the Sage and Teishu can be redeemed for coins if they're in public. If you're uncertain whether or not a thread qualifies, feel free to ask!

Threads that you use for AC are eligible for coins!

What does getting an extra item mean?

One of the deceased characters redeemed their coins. Since they're not around to receive their loot, you get something of theirs as a bonus!

One of the items I received is bolded! What does it mean?
This is a personal regain, not a generic item! Starting from 8/15 on all personal regains will be bolded to distinguish them from generic items to avoid confusion.

How should we turn coins in?

We'd appreciate it if you would post a new comment every time you wish to turn in coins! While a top-level offers more organization and may be used as a thread tracker, doing things this way increases the chances of your reply being be missed. Unfortunately, as the game wears on it becomes difficult to check each individual thread and tracking each one isn't viable.

What can we get out of this anyway?

Remember those regains you listed on your application? This is where you'll be able to get them! Unfortunately, the pond is rather fickle...so you might not get what's yours. In fact, you probably won't. Good thing everyone is friends here, right?

What if I throw a whole bunch of coins in at once?

It's not going to increase your luck any, if that's what your hoping for.

Do coins expire?

Nope! Feel free to turn in your threads whenever you want, they don't need to be from the current week.

When should we expect a response?

Coins will be rolled on Tuesdsay or Wednesday.

Can we use coins as bribe to opt-out of death rolls?

No, but that's because the Sage has too many shiny things already, sorry.

Comments

Week 2 round 2

[divertimento]

1. with Hiyono, who is The Worst
2. with Mako, who is a pretty cool dude
3. with Miyamura, who is Increasingly Questionable
4. with Sen, who is also pretty cool a horrible betraying monster why would you do this to us
5. with Natalia, who deserved none of this
6. with Hiyono again, who at least agreed to give the clothes back but STILL :|
7. with Ayumu, who needs to not nap on top of books

[thecastle]

Should Elliot ever make his way back to the pond, it will graciously spit something out in response to his offering! Be very grateful!

1. Ugly painting
   This sure is a painting of... something.


2. Brass knuckles
   Packs a wallop!


3. Earrings
   A set of three matching looped earrings for fashion.


4. Dakimakura
   A large body pillow with a life-size image of someone you know on it! Or someone you don't know, whichever you prefer.


5. Whip
   A vine whip. Whip it good!


6. Sheet music
   Simple sheet music. When play, you'll find it's a beautifully haunting melody!


7. Seven-Branched Sword
   A curious sword that looks like it belongs in a museum. The branch-like protrusions along the central blade are a little fragile and worn with age.

Huh! For some reason, the pond has "blessed" you with another item!

1. Photograph
   A picture of a close group of friends whose bonds were once thought to be unbreakable.