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Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/51 (No Timeout) Posted Author Reploid Christmas Gifts Dec 11 2014 Ferham
All of the presents are delivered by red & green-colored 'Christmas' themed Pararoids, which look alot like this. ( http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/Pararoid )
Faruja: A pound of fresh mozzarella cheese along with a 'Troyer's trail Bologna' ring, courtesy of 'Shisler's cheese' located in a version of Ohio from the Strait of Americas. Along with the meat and cheese is a small package of chocolate 'turtles', those being chocolate and caramel covered peanuts that resemble little turtles.
Dr. Wily: A skull! Well, not really, it's actually a glossy white porcelain coffee mug in the shape of one, with rounded matte black embossed eyes and nose. Along the base are a few vertical grooves for the teeth, making it look much like the facade of one of his famous fortresses. Will likely go well with his skull-patterned bathmat and shower curtain.
Black Arachnia: A form of novelty energon-based candy cubes that come in a small metal sealed canister. Tasty, if you're a cybertronian. (Or descended from thereof!)
Finna: A velvety plush metroid, with christmas-ey green and red making up it's outer membrane and red felt for the veiny inner-nucleus. It looks like it could be worn as a hat! Included is a note that reads: 'This reminded me of you~ <3 Ferham.'
Xau'ra Tayuun: A human-sized round piece of furniture resembling a cat bed, apparently made out of carpet just like a real one. This one was likely her sense of humor at work.
Lute: A hardcover book with the title "The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People" by David P. Barash. Tongue firmly in cheek.
E18-A Orion: Turtle wax. Lots and lots of turtle wax, enough to give the majority of his outer hull a mirror-like sheen.
Eric Bane: A hooded sweatshirt, however this one is much heavier than normal, as it's lined with interwoven kevlar plating. Because everyone knows the best way to kill a vampire from Eric's world is with /bullets/. Thankfully, Eric's somewhat enhanced strength should allow him to wear it comfortably.
Dracula Vlad Tepes: A DVD copy of "Dracula: Dead and Loving it" starring Leslie Nielson! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Dogj5c9pg
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/52 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from the Wolf Lord Dec 11 2014 Karian Icefang
It seems even Karian is getting into the spirit. Those who are lucky enough to find themselves amongst the ranks of Karian's friends find a card sent to them. While the message is written in the runic language of the Space wolves, a handy book of runes is sent with. The message reads 'May you all have a joyous and glorious Holiday. From Karian Icefang.'
Mortimer Balman recieves a massive amount of meat, venison, and mammoth bones. "Split the bones between Falstaff and Ulbrecht."
Kirito: Once more, the wolf lord sends Kirito a finely crafted weapon. It's a modified bolt pistol, designed to be both light in weight, and easy on recoil. "Your place within legends amongst the Fang is sealed, my friend. A black wolf must have a bite to match his bark."
All the other personal friends recieve drinking horns made from Ice Troll teeth, and with runes of friendship and glory carved in them. Faruja: The Rat Priest will find a book of translated Imperial prayers and hymns. "May the Allfather find you well and guide you, my friend."
Serori: The confederate Colonel recieves a LARGE keg of Ale. "Train up. Next time we meet I'm drinking you under the table."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/53 (No Timeout) Posted Author Priestly Gifts Finale Dec 11 2014 Faruja
Kirika: A pair of mithril sword and shield, with a stylized Ajoran cross upon each.
"Every sanctified blade is needed in such dark times. Stay to the path of righteousness, and the Lord shall save thee!"
The Union-affiliated Students of Alexander Academy: An Ajoran Holy Tract and a package of potions.
"May the Lord bless thee, and may ye find friends and companions within this most august Order. I look forward to seeing the fruits of thine labors."
Karian Icefang: A Space Wolf sized stein, with the logo of Faruja's favorite bar in Lindblum, Ivalice.
"May ye ever know warmth, valor, and a good bloody mug of ale! Blessings, mine friend."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/54 (No Timeout) Posted Author Christmas Gifts (Volume One) Dec 11 2014 Laer
As ever, Laer is sending out a variety of gifts to her contacts in all of the factions! Included with each of these is a copy of her most recent book, on Sburb and bearing only the most passing resemblence to what actually happened, signed.
First up: The Union.
Amalthea: A first aid kit consisting of nothing but potions and remedies for acid.
Nathan Hall: Volumes one and two of an epic trilogy, to which all known copies of the third book have been lost.
Psyber: A minor bag of holding, enchanted to hold ten percent more than the actual size of the bag.
Raven: A framed picture of Laer in dress uniform, and a sincere note of thanks for her assistance in Laer's last few promotions.
Ariel: A note reading 'IOU 1 Cartridge whenever I get around to it' and an invitation to come be a Princess* in the Kingdom of Words sometime.
(*May not be recognized by those not Laer as actual princess unless she convinces them)
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/55 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from the Wolf Lord: Part 2 Dec 11 2014 Karian Icefang
More gifts.
Elise Leroy: The XCOM commander finds a new rifle waiting on her desk. It's a modified slug-based rifle, made to handle heavy rounds. "Every shot, a vindication. Every Kill, absolution. Many deaths lie on the heads of Xenos you and I hunt. Make them remember every name."
XCOM: The wolf lord is feeling generous, and has arranged to have a damaged Hellhound donated to XCOM, complete with Inferno cannon. "If we walk into the mouth of hell, we can at least introduce the Xenos to the flames of purgation."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/56 (No Timeout) Posted Author Most Holy Presents Dec 12 2014 Jeanne d'Arc
Shizune did not actually have to explain much about Christmas to Jeanne. The exception is the fact that it is now a huge commerical project, and more about giving gifts. Thusly, she's had to think about this - and think about this, and -- well, some of these are a little weird. Also, the handwriting is a bit awful and there are some typos. She's learning.
SHIZUNE NAKAMURA: First and only to Shizune is a simple letter from Jeanne, thanking her Master for stepping in when she did not have to in her Holy Grail War. It is deeply touching, and written with care, as she has been taught. Jeanne does not know how else to express her thanks to Shizune.
JACK: Jack gets a fluffy, silver/white-colored scarf that matches her hair color. Instead of tassels, the edges are hemmed with tiny little knives. It's strangely cute, if not a little weird.
SIR BEDIVERE: Bedivere gets a simple token - a wooden cross, colored in the white of winter, with blooming vines wrapping around it. Attached is a note: 'You have long given your all to serve your King, your fellow Knights, the Union, and all those that come to you. Your life has started to bloom again. Remember your faith, Sir Bedivere, and that if you need assistance, I will come. - Jeanne'
SABER: What do you get the poor belagured king who has a lot of things but no time? An offer of assistance and Jeannes' time. 'Let me know when you need it. - Jeanne'
SIR GAWAIN: Gawain gets a fancy sword sharpening and maintenance kit.
FARUJA: All things considered, Faruja gets a copy of the Holy Bible. The attached note reads; 'We have had our differences, in terms of theology and other things. Please take this as not an offense, but as a invitation to learn where I stand, and why my faith is what it is. - Jeanne d'Arc, Saber of Black'
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/57 (No Timeout) Posted Author DigiMas: Digital Christmas Dec 12 2014 Tatsuto Satou
Tatsuto isn't rich, so no one's getting anything hugely impressive. Still, he tries to be generous! It's the Kindness thing, once supposes.
DR. VIOLET HUNTER is sent a set of four Digimon figurines: Tinkmon, Witchmon, LadyDevimon and Bastemon. Along with the package is a card, with the Crest of Kindness prominently displayed: "I have no idea what she's going to evolve into, so I just guessed two of Witchmon's Perfect forms."
ALEXIS receives a figurine of Andromon, along with a card with the Crest of Kindness drawn on it: "I have no idea if you'd like this one or not, but, hey. ou had that 'machine' Pokemon, right?"
TOPH BEIFONG receives a figurine of the drill-mole Digimon, Drimogemon! Along with a card, helpfully printed with braille: "It's Drimogemon - a drill-mole Digimon. I heard you liked moles!"
ALLYN is given jerky. A LOT of jerky. Along with a figurine of the wolf Digimon Garurumon. There's no card, because Tatsuto isn't sure Allyn can read, but the gift is bundled up in a warm blanket that has Tatsuto's scent on it.
RIVA BANARI receives a figurine of HoneyBeemon, a Digimon that, well, resembles a slightly humanoid bee. There's a card, with the Crest of Kindness on it, but no real personalised message. He doesn't know Riva well.
WUYIN TSAI receives a figurine of FanBeemon, another Digimon that resembles a bee! This, too, has no personalised message on the Crest of Kindness card.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/58 (No Timeout) Posted Author Grumpy SOLDIER Christmas (1) Dec 12 2014 Raven DeVanos
Union - Alexis - 'Cosplay Pikachu', Matching Costume Dress and accessories, a box of pokeblocks (Beauty) for Spikes, and a box of homemade Pokepuffs, all the super fancy kind. As well as a note saying 'Merry Christmas to my Best Friend', which is kind of weird.
Nathan Hall - Around 100 tupperwaresof frozen soups, stews, and other meals; a box of 20 kinds of hand-made cookies; a fruit cake that actually TASTES GOOD, and a large thermos of (hard) hot apple cider. As well, a note: 'You're still not eating enough, and you still make Nine worry about you too much, but I guess you're not as big a pain in the ass as I thought you were at first. Merry Christmas.'
Fayt Ravus - A -very- large box, around 50lbs worth, of homemade cakes, breads, pies, cookies, brownies, and other assorted baked goods, all for him, as well as a thank-you note listing off all the things he's gotten for Raven that she appriciates. As well, an offer to hire him as her official shipping company for the Ranch's mailed goods.
Rarity - A bunch of very fancy looking silk scarves that match her mane and fur and cutie markcolors rather well while offsetting them nicely. She also receives a 'beginner's guide to cooking' for Sweetie Bell, and several skeins of very lovely yarn and a pattern for crocheting a set of booties.
Rainbow Dash - A box of assorted holiday hard candies in a rainbow of colors, all hand-made. A pair of very warm wing warmers for those really chilly nights when she has to work weather duty. Also, she receives a sort of poorly hand-made pony plushie, floppy and made of fuzzy cloth that is obviously meant to be her. This comes with a note: 'To my hero, Rainbow Dash, from Malkuth DeVanos'.
Vinyl Scratch - A bunch of books from Afterus detailing the 'History of The Pantheon And Creation', with passages highlighted about The Composer. A note inside the cover of one of the books reads: 'Still feels really weird to be a demi-god, doesn't it? - RKD' She also receives a small music box that plays Beethoofen's 5th.
Psyber - a chintzy Christmas Card with the Coca-Cola Santa on it, inside wishing him Merry Christmas. There's also a letter thanking him again for 'that thing that happened in SBurb'. A few days after this arrives, an official looking document would come from the Order of the Raven, saying that a donation of over 100 children's sweaters, jackets, mittens, hats, gloves, boots, and winter leggings as well as 5000 credits has been made in his name by their Patron Saint.
Amalthea - 5 2-Gal jugs of Antifreeze, and a recipe book of 'Robot's Favorite Mixed Drinks'. As well as a few cards copying down some of Raven's home recipes for cookies for Ariel to try making herself if she likes, and a decorative bottle of Pixie Wine.
Unaffiliated - Mortimer Balman - (4) Roasting Chocobo (2) Dragon Leg Bones (3) Knit Mittens (4) boxes of home-made dog biscuts (4) boxes of homemade holiday cookies. A few days before Christmas, a bunch of carolers for Hearthswarming are sent to his house as well, paid for an hour of time spent singing to him or just spending time with him, the money going to a charity of their specification.
Pinkie - A deck of clown-themed tarot cards, a book of jokes and riddles and limericks, and a hand-made clown-pony plush that almost looks like Pinkie herself.
Snow White - A hand-sewn plush dragon that accompanies a hand-crafted dragon scale gorget. A book on Afterus Legends. A book about Kanto Legends. A hand-knit scarf of royal blue with white trim.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/59 (No Timeout) Posted Author Grumpy SOLDIER Christmas (2) Dec 12 2014 Raven DeVanos
Confederates - No. 9 - Hand-Knit gloves, hats, and scarves for him and his brothers; a huge box full of Halloween cookies (homemade, and FRESH,) and a teeny tiny amigurami Nine plushie.
Lute - Three tons of clumps of cat litter are delivered to Lute's house around Dec. 25th in large barrels (labled 'Dragon Wine') packaged in small paper bags. When the barrels are opened, they each burst into flames because of the added bonus of dragon stomach fluids saturating the bottom of the barrels. Amazingly though if he manages to sift through the ashen remains of all of that, he WILL find a hand-crafted dragon-scale gorget for protecting his throat from various attacks. The next day a note comes: 'Challenge accepted: checkmate.'
Jinxel & Bramble Patch - A combined gift, knowing the two ponies live together in Everfree:
Jinxel receives a box os home-made cat treats for her black cat and a cute and adorable hand-made Nightmare Night 'Witch' pony plushie.
Bramble Patch receives a small mandragora hydra (about the size of a housecat) with three flytrap heads with a note on it's care that says at this stage it will feed on insects and small fish, but as it grows larger, frogs and chickens will likelysuit it's needs better. It also says it this species will never grow bigger than an adolescent filly.
Both ponies also receive a LARGE tin of assorted cookies and chocolates, as well as a box of home-made hot cocoa mix, and a tin of cinnamon cider mix.
Serori - Five LARGE roasting chocobos, a large box of frozen Dragon Roasts, and a gift card for $100 worth of Tim Horton's Coffee and food. As well, a note - 'Thanks for still being a mostly reasonable person. -RKD'
Syndicate - Arthur Lowell - A **REALLY** ugly Christmas Kevlar Vest (Think: Kevlar Vest with a Christmas Sweater glued onto it), a set of hand-knit Gloves, Hat, Scarf all in Arthur's token colors, and a large box of assorted homemade Christmas cookie tins.
Summer Powers - A **REALLY** ugly Christmas Battle Mail Skirt (Think: battle mail skirt with a Christmas sweater cut into peices and nailed down to the mail slats), a hat and scarf in matching colors (hand knit) and a book detailing female warriors throughout history.
Bigby Wolf - Bigby receives three large roasting chocobo, two bottles of Midgar Stout, and a box of hand-made, canine-friendly carob substitute 'fudge' treats that have none of the things dangerous to animals in them but still taste like actual chocolate. For 'humor' sake, she made them in the shape of a human body, and he can fit them together to build one if he likes.
EVERYONE ELSE - Anyone else Ravn has worked with, done dealings with, or is vaguely 'social' with receives a Christmas Card, hand-made, signed by Raven and all 12 of her kids, as well as a note saying $25 has been donated in their name to the Order of the Raven in Afterus.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/60 (No Timeout) Posted Author Additional Gifts Dec 12 2014 D
TOPH BEIFONG -- "Miss Beifong," the package states -- is given her very own basic straight sword, and an invitation to be taught. It may not be an ice cream party, but by D's standards, maybe it's an equally "fun time".
The sword's hilt is wrapped in green leather, and decorated with a pair of cream-and-gold tassles that will have to be described to Toph. The crossguard is scratched in a few places, suggesting this sword has been used before by someone else.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/61 (No Timeout) Posted Author Skull Presents? Dec 14 2014 Dr. Wily
Despite being a grump with a grudge against someone who looks suspiciously similar to a certain jolly old elf, even Dr. Wily can find a scrap of holiday spirit somewhere. Each present is delivered by a festive candy-cane striped metool with adorable reindeer antlers - each of which will explode in a harmless but messy puff of confetti if kept around until midnight, New Year's Eve.
DR. VIOLET HUNTER and NOX each receive components to assemble and install a pair of material transport capsules, and a note: "Wish I could have made it to the fortress-raising. Keep me in mind when some twerp wrecks the place and you need to build a new one."
LUTE receives an anime-schoolgirl body pillow which, if squeezed in just the right spot, shouts "Pervert!". The note attached simply reads, "This counts."
ROLL and the family at Light Labs receive several surprisingly harmless, if not necessarily welcome, gifts: A stack of assorted karaoke CDs addressed to Guts Man, a year's subscription to Evil Genius Quarterly for Dr. Light ("This is the year I'll make the cover!"), and a... questionably charming stuffed bunny for Roll (Image). The delivery met looks a little confused though - maybe this isn't exactly the Light Labs it was looking for. Close enough?
FERHAM gets... a card, with "Open immediately" printed on the envelope. "Of course you'd give me something, and make me go to the trouble of finding a gift for you. Fine." Below that is a date and time, along with world and GPS coordinates, and no explanation whatsoever.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/62 (No Timeout) Posted Author Post Scarcity Gifts (1/3) Dec 14 2014 Zwei
Zwei seems to be in the mood of Christmas giving. Of course, it is trivially easy to actually procure/manufacture the presents, but the thought exercise is too tempting to resist, despite mostly being of practical nature.
PSYBER: A series of barrels, bolts, hammers, pins, etc. designed to the specifications of most common 21st century military and police firearms, made of reinforced carbon nanomaterials. The parts are light enough to significant reduce the gun's weight, and machined to an incredibly precise standard that will marginally improve accuracy. They also won't wear out from use, and can stand much higher temperatures from sustained fire. "I'd tell you to get with the times, but I like your sense of style!"
NATHAN HALL: A device small enough to fit into a pocket that can be tuned like a parabolic microphone over a short distance. By sampling brainwave activity, vocal stress patterns, blood flow, thermal patterns, and even minute pheremone differences, it will give him a very accurate indicator of how truthful someone is being when they speak to him in person, unless they are a very good liar. There are several possible implications of this gift, and the note only explains its use.
MORTIMER BALMAN: A small case of .50 caliber self propelled gyroc rounds almost exactly the same as the ammunition he uses for his bolter. Unlike the imperial design, no charge is needed to fire the projectile from the barrel, reducing the recoil to almost zero. The bolt itself is a tiny warhead with heat seeking capabilities and a microgram of antimatter set to detonate when the velocity of the bolt decellerates over a certain threshold. "For that silly gun of yours. Stand well back. These will blow up a house!"
KIRITO: A semi-liquid crystal chip with a microscopic processor that can read and write 21st century computer drives without needing to be plugged in. The electronic data is converted to and from light, meaning an insane level of speed, and so much memory there's no way he can fill it up. "I'm sure you know what to do with this!"
STAREN, MAYA & TESLA ARMADIA: A pair of pieozelectric graphene supercapacitors sized for their individual mecha. They can store an utterly enormous amount of electricity, and discharge as much of it as needed in an instant, but they still need to be recharged by conventional means, limiting their utility mostly to enhancing systems that may have power demands too high to ordinarily consider. "I'm curious to see what else you can come up with on your own!"
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/63 (No Timeout) Posted Author Post Scarcity Gifts (2/3) Dec 14 2014 Zwei
AYAKO HASEKAWA, WUYIN TSAI, RIVA BANARI & INGA: Individual pieces of artwork of craftsmanship that could be called inhuman, if it wasn't for the fact that Zwei cheated by building it molecule by molecule.
Ayako recieves a rendition of herself in her 'goddess' form, rising from an intricate, whirling vortex of water. The entire thing is composed of solid diamond with calculated flaws that make it sparkle in just about any kind of light. "Not as beautiful as the real thing, but maybe it'll help you appreciate yourself more!"
Wuyin and Riva recieve miniature golden replicas of their jack'o'lanterns, complete with holographic interiors that project convincing renditions of the infamous ghostly ember. "All those pumkins have rotted away by now, but I think that month was interesting enough that we'd all want to remember it!"
Inga recieves a statuette of the norse god Odin, borrowing from artwork as close to her period of history as possible. Every detail of his mythos is present. The allfather is pictures down to the threads in his clothes swirling about him, made of steel and silver, and using bronze for skin. Sleipnir beneath him is pure platinum, as are Geri and Freki following alongside. The Gungnir wielded in his heroic pose is tipped in iridescent bismuth, and the head of Mimir in his other. Draupnir on his right hand is actual gold. Huginn and Muninn are perched in the picture as well, carved out of glassy onyx. The valknut has been prominently etched into the base. Altogether, it would sell for an absolute fortune to any collector or museum, but Zwei clearly means it as a veneration of her religion rather than something to be pawned off. "Odin as I think you would see him, rather than the others by the same name in the multiverse."
ALEXIS MAAKA: A series of electromagnets using toroidal accelerators decades outside of her world's level of technology. Replacing her weapons internal components with these will dramatically increase their overall firepower with a slight increase in recoil. They're discrete enough that nobody should be able to tell her weapons apart from the standard model. "Stay ahead of the curve! Expand your target selection!"
EMIYA SHIROU: A ballistic vest made of similar more flexible carbon materials than Psyber's present. It'll still leave bruises underneath like a normal ballistic vest, but it's essentially impossible to penetrate with mundane personal weaponry. It comes with a matching set of forearm, elbow, shin and knee guards of the more rigid stuff. All of it is so absurdly light that he will barely notice he's wearing it at all, and in matte tactical black. "Just because you have good weapons doesn't mean you should skimp on protecting yourself!"
KIRIKA: A handheld device with a slot in it a centimeter across. It is intended to be slid along the length of swords, wherein it will grind the edge down to a microscopic width and then reinforce it with nanodiamond to hold its sharpness during forceful strikes. There is a reciever in the bottom for slivers of metal, meant to be broken down and reapplied to the edge every few uses to prevent the usual wear and tear of repeated sharpenings. "I'm not even sure if this will work on yours, but it can't hurt to experiment with some others if it doesn't, right?"
ARTHUR LOWELL: A compressed canister of positron 'soup', held in a vacuum by electromagnets. There's basically no way anyone could generate this much of the stuff without an enormous particle accelerator, unless they happened to have an alchemiter. It can essentially be used as rocket fuel, squirted out of the tank into open air where it will annihilate and propel the hypothetical broom at velocities varying from 0 to "yes". "You see, I happen to be a rocket powered jerk enabler!"
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/64 (No Timeout) Posted Author Post Scarcity Gifts (3/3) Dec 14 2014 Zwei
FLINT HAWKE: Large blocks of pure iridium, osmium, platinum, ruthenium, rubidium, and other metals that are both rare in most worlds, and exceptionally useful for use in electronics, engines, and robotics. "Money should be used for enjoyable things! Forget about the routine for a while!"
LUTE & SARRACENIA: Each recieve a chess set featuring various Collective ship classes as pieces, made of white and black diamond, but a jeweller can determine that they're obviously synthesized, so Lute won't be able to sell them. "I know you wanted to fly one, but for now you can just appreciate their aesthetic beauty." It's a little cheeky.
MEGATRON: A game-console sized interface designed to be used as a full-immersion simulator compatible with what Zwei could scan of cybertronian senses. It's a scaled down, copypasted version of Zwei's own combat simulator, using settings and controls that don't require a supercomputer to operate. A large selection of battlegrounds and Arma types are available, including the Earth setting from the schwarzchild facility, with total customization over placing, timing, handicaps, respawns, and even the most minute details of gravity and atmosphere. "Because you seemed like you were having so much fun!"
JONOTHAN STARSMORE: A pin meant to be affixed to clothes that can interpret brainwaves into perfectly synthesized speech. Conveniently, just about any human language can be used. "I guess at some point you might need to pretend you can talk without the telepathy?"
SIGNUM & SHAMAL: A portable device that is specifically attuned to pick up on the energy readings Zwei had recorded from the mariage from a great distance with enough precison to accurate estimate their numbers and positions. "I don't know how much longer they'll still be around, but hopefully not long!"
YUNA KAGURAZAKA: A conventional memory chip containing what seems to be a music playlist a few hundred songs long. All of it is utterly incomprehensible and impossible for the human brain to recognize as any kind of music whatsoever. "I heard you're a singer!"
JOHN CONNOR: A slightly cheesy shooter game about killer robots invading from the future. It's a little jarringly close to home, with the enemy robots being very similar to terminators in almost every aspect, but it's mostly meant to blow off steam rather than as training. He could probably believe it was store bought were it not for the fact that it has a nuclear power plant level exactly like the one they had met at. "Work out and get a minigun!"
FINNA: A flexible scroll that serves as a digital touch screen display, filled with an utterly enormous encyclopedia of alien animal species. "Ideas?"
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/65 (No Timeout) Posted Author Extremely Responsible Gifts Dec 14 2014 Aoko Aozaki
Anyone who personally knows (and vaguely interacts with) Aoko, as well as HoH and Dun Realtai members, receive a gift-wrapped box that emits ominous blue light. Opening it reveals a dome-shaped glass case, obviously decorative, about half a foot wide and a foot tall. It is sealed, and for all intents and purposes indestructible and unopenable without a great deal of magical footwork to get it unenchanted.
Contained within is a blue explosion, seemingly state-locked or otherwise frozen in time. There are dozens of shades of blue in the fire and it doesn't seem to emit any heat. A note attached vaguely wishes Merry Christmas and warns not to try to tamper with the gift.
The Mage's Association receives a bill for about a hundred glass cases, a new table and miscellaneous explosion-related renovations.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/66 (No Timeout) Posted Author Reminder Dec 15 2014 Santa Claus
OOC: Only 8 days left to mail Santa! Anything @mailed after December 23rd is guaranteed to get lost.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/67 (No Timeout) Posted Author Totally-Not-Stolen Gifts Dec 15 2014 Ms. Fortune
Totally not stolen, guys. Promise. Especially not the ones from Minette.
From Nadia, KIRIKOU recieves a punching bag! The kind designed to bolt to the floor so it won't get knocked over by a superhuman punch. It's made of pretty durable materials - apparently designed to even stand up to 'Gigan' punches, whatever those are! Fire and Thunder are each given a matching set of reversible outfits that resemble casual 'school uniforms' - pink and girly in one configuration, and blue and boyish in the other.
From Minette, Kirikou is given clothes, too! Apparently it's traditional Dragon Empire garb - it looks like something a protagonist in a wire-fu movie would wear. Fire and Thunder are given hand-made Dagonian candies.
Also attached is a card, from the both of them, depicting Nadia and Minette wearing Santa outfits and blowing kisses to the camera.
From Nadia, STAREN recieves a catnip plant. In a novelty 'sciencey' plant pot. The dials even turn! Although they don't do anything. "Merry Christmas, Science Cat. I got you some Science Catnip! - Nadia"
From Nadia, ARTHUR LOWELL is given a volleyball. It's quite sturdy, and claw-resistant! Enclosed is a note: "Consider this a FORMAL CHALLENGE. Nerd. - Nadia", along with a little tongue-out kitty face.
Minette has given Arthur... a broom! Reinforced with metal, with sturdy bristles... man, is this a cleaning implement, or a weapon? "I don't really know how your item-making stuff works, but... This might be nice? Maybe? - Minette"
From Nadia, PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM receives packs of several hundred different bubblegum and chewing gum brands. "Keep being sweet, Princess Double-Mint! - Nadia"
From Nadia and Minette jointly, SABER receives a a -crate- of meats, breads, cheeses, vegetables, herbs and spices, all of which are (mostly) traditionally Chinese foods, although there are a few oddities that Saber may not recognise. "Don't eat it all at once. - Nadia and Minette"
Additionally, anyone who has eaten at Yu-Wan's restaurant in the past year receives a coupon for 20% off their next meal, from the fish-man himself.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/68 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Bishop Engineer's gifts (1) Dec 15 2014 Taro
Dracula Vlad Tepes - An elegant (in gothic style) eversharp ceramisteel dagger with matching sheath.
Serori - A hand-written certificate redeemable for one customized weapon and one gadget of choice from his workshop.
Tesla Armadia - Two industrial-sized spools of myomer fiber suitable for creating artificial muscles.
No. 9 - A barrel of sake and a gift basket. Inside the basket are a sake cup of traditional design (though of Golem proportions) and tea tins containing his favorite blends of tea. The rest will be presented in person.
Sir Integra - Her gift will be presented in person. The other members of her iteration of Hellsing receive hand-signed cards wishing them a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year.
Fuki - The first shinki-compatible Ride Armor from the fabrication line, painted in a color scheme that matches her fubuki armor. At time of delivery, it's festooned with a decorative red bow.
Kari Wolf - A set of Shinki-proportioned gardening tools that have been guaranteed not to break, along with a e-book on balcony gardening. Zarenna receives a 50-credit gift card from a seed & garden catalogue.
Ferham - A hand-written certificate redeemable for one customized weapon or gadget of choice from his workshop.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/69 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Bishop Engineer's gifts (2) Dec 15 2014 Taro
Medusa Gorgon - A gift basket containing several varieties of (non-medicinal) herbal teas, along with an assurance that he has in fact read the book that she gave to him last year.
Metal Man - A hand-written certificate redeemable for one customized weapon or gadget of choice from his workshop.
Dr. Wily - A copy of one of his research papers on 21XX-era Earth robotic design, translated into British English and with illustrations included.
Allan Bodily & the Red Union - A map of the Desert Mountains sector, on which is noted the coordinates of ruins that they may find worth picking over.
Gaius Van Baelsar - An elegantly designed laspistol with matching holster, along with a spare energy clip and a recharger.
Alpha Centauri & Moderator Rex - An engraved invitation to visit Neo Arcadia (the iteration under his control) at their leisure.
Lute - A fruitcake. Aside from the fact that it is a very cheap fruitcake from a discount grocery chain, it is perfectly edible.
Mandy Rose - A 50-credit gift card from a well known toy store. The holiday card that accompanies it is unsigned.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/70 (No Timeout) Posted Author Tomoyo's Gifts Dec 15 2014 Tomoyo Daidouji
Tomoyo's getting into the gift-giving season! First of all, every Elite gets sent a voucher for a free 'consultation' at Tomoyo's Boutique. When redeemed, they can get their measurements taken and discuss a potential outfit that would work with their power set.
SAKURA KINOMOTO receives quite a large gift! The main gift is a replication of the Pink Flower costume she wore when capturing The Twin card (Image), adjusted to fit her now that she's grown. However, as per her request, buttons have been added to the skirts of the dress so it can be buttoned up all the way. She also receives a prototype Daidouji-brand multiversal radio, coloured pink with her magic circle on it in yellow. There is also a gift basket full of homemade sweets and a coupon for ONE (1) FREE OUTFIT FROM TOMOYO'S BOUTIQUE. Written in the enclosed card is "Of course, I'll still be making outfits for you otherwise! The coupon just gets you one made entirely to your specifications. Merry Christmas Sakura <3."
FAYT RAVUS is sent a set of footie pyjamas with a hood. They are... clearly modelled after how he looked when he was a pseudodragon. But the worst part is that they are clearly well made, and would be comfy to sleep in. His card reads, "Kind of jumping on the bandwagon here, but I do hope you like these anyway. <3"
YUNOMI STADLER receives an outfit too! But hers is just some winter wear. First, a forest green waterproof jacket with a hood. The hood contains slits for her ears to poke out. It is zipped up at the front with a lapel with clip-on buttons that covers the zip. Brown draw strings are attached to the hood, the wrists and the hem to tighten it. On the back is a gold emblem depicting a naginata with vines wrapped around it and a sake bottle hanging from the shaft just below the blade. There is also a pair of thermal pants, black with green ivy designs creeping up the legs. There is a zip at the back that can be opened up to let her tail out, but if she decides against it, the back has been made roomier so it isn't uncomfortable. Last is some knee-high snow boots, brown with fake white fur lining the insides and the mouth. They are secured with a series of thin, built-in belts with silver buckles. She also receives some homemade candy and a fountain pen with some high-quality ink. Her card reads, "I just wanted to thank you for looking out for Sakura all these years. Merry Christmas! <3"
MATERIAL-S receives a dress! Not a dark imposing one like she usually wears, but a light airy one, with billowing skirts and thin straps that go over the shoulder. The top part of the dress is inky dark blues and purples, with a few bits of white, like the night sky. Around the waist, the darker colours start to shift to a lighter, sky blue, a few errant wispy clouds here and there. Around the skirts, the clouds become thicker, the white overpowering the sky blue. There is also a pair of white sandals with straps that wrap around the leg to secure them, and a white sunhat with a wide brim and a blue band around the crown, tied up in a big bow. She also recieves some homemade sweets. Her card reads, "You always look so intimidating! You should wear stuff like this more, with a smile too~ Thank you for being a friend to Sakura. Merry Christmas! <3"
More presents may be coming!
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/71 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from Kotone Dec 15 2014 Kotone Yamakawa
Mizuki - Mizuki gets a number of collected essays, and two books about the nature of the mind and the term for what makes someone human in Ko's world called the Ghost. She also gets a note from Kotone,
Riva - A sleek form fitting clubbing outfit of the sort that is found in her world along with a note wishing her well and a promise to take her out clubbing in Vancouver or Tokyo at her choice. She also gets a I <3 Tokyo shirt.
Wu - A computer program that's a simulation of a barrier maze scrutiny program once Wu solves the maze he'll find another maze with in the first maze with a message from Kotone at the end. I hope you enjoyed the little adventure as you seem to be the sort that likes a riddle hidden in a riddle. I also hope you enjoyed the mental workout. - Kotone Also he gets a I <3 Tokyo T-shirt.
Staren - A Book on Cyberziation Ethics, with several heavy chapters on the ethics involved in the related technologies.
Inga - Gingerbread cookies, some sugar cookies, a very nice pair of modern fingered winter gloves
Faruja - A chess set the pieces are simple material from the looks it but it's hard to tell how they were made. The pieces look like stylized versions of the common military and nobility of Faruja's world with a note. - Merry Christmas perhaps you and someone might enjoy a few games with this. It's amazing what a 3d Printer Can do!
Ayoko - A necklace with a small clear sphere which contains water and sand with a note. This is a bit of the ocean near where I grew up. I couldn't think of anything better to give a Water Elemental like yourself.
Shirou - Shirou gets a very nice winter jacket along with a toque.
Ainsley - Ainsley A trio of history books about the last 100 years or so On Kotone's earth, each one has been picked from different major nation's view point to try and give a better overview of what actually had happened and there's a Card with a message inside. It's a typical holiday card with a snow scape
N6 - Kotone not quite certain what to get Noble Six chose to opt on a gift card for a every good and well known fish and chips place known a s Trolls. The place does both eat in and pick up take out and is located on bay near a old ferry terminal with quite a view of the water and mountains.
Taylita - A Book on modern motorcycle mechanics and specs copies of several designs Kotone her self has made but has yet to build any of with a note. Could be a fun project if your interested.
Quentyn Westwind - Two boots and a card the first book is on general, cyborg and android first aid. The second is a more detailed medical book on the treatment of injuries for Cyborgs from Kotone's world. Aside from a standard holiday card.
Everyone else involved in Kingsmouth
Gets a Christmas Card featuring a snow scape and Kotone wishing them well over the Holidays. Also they get a small bag of sugar cookies.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/72 (No Timeout) Posted Author Metal Man Gifts Dec 15 2014 Metal Man
Skitter - A pass to one of Monsteropilis most happening clubs it's good for a year. Also a book about a super Villain from a world called Primal Earth a Gang leader who was mutant who went by Fury and how eventually she turned her life around.
Taro - A sniper joe with a blank OS and seems to be ready to be customized with a note. I figured you'd enjoy a project for the new years.
Dr. Wily - A fine bottle of Rum.
Sword Man - Sword Man just gets a greeting card with a picture of the Wily Numbers outside a snowy Skull castle, wishing him happy holidays.
All active Elites in the Feds get an E-Card from Metal picturing a Sniper Joe making a snow man wishing them a happy holiday
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/73 (No Timeout) Posted Author BattleGifts Dec 16 2014 Elasaid Hood
Being a metal worker means some people get odd gifts.
YAMATO: Receives an armoured chestplate, not one that's fitted though. It's been built to resemble the Yamato's bow as seen from the front, and comes with a back-plate that resembles the stern. The card accompanying the pieces reads: Strong Steel for a stronger woman. Merry Christmas.
ALBACORE: Receives a mini-torpedo. It's still a fair size, about the woman's forearm in length and width. It holds inside, however, a fully built scale model of the Mako-class submarine, and it's got all of Albacore's markings. The card reads: I've not seen you around much. Lets catch up sometime.
FARUJA receives not one thing, but many. It seems over the course of the year, Elasaid has been crafting a set of armour from good solid Glasgow Steel. It's not a full plate suit, but a pair of bracers, gauntlets, greaves and a chest plate. They're unadorned, but could easily be embelished/sanctified with Agoran glyphs or whatever. The note accompanying the armour reads: Your faith burns hotter than my furnace. I only hope this can guard that flame.
WO receives a gift too. It's a model, a store bought thing, of the HMS Hood, as well as a Figma of Hood in her Deployment. She also receives a written coupon for 'One Free Craft' Douglas Hood's forge, this being the woman's father. The note accompanying it reads: We've had our differences but I still think we can be friends. Elasaid.
EVERYONE ELSE that Elasaid's met, or talked to, receives a card with generic seasonal greetings inside.
(There may be more specific gifts later, but my brain refuses to think right now.)
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/74 (No Timeout) Posted Author Drow Gifts (1/2) Dec 19 2014 Na`Sabal-Une Fang
Every member of Heaven or Hell and a few people Nasa knows outside of it recieve a home-made card, carefully drawn upon, each person recieves a unique card that depicts Nasa and the person recieving it, in different poses depending on their relationship. Those Nasa don't know are standing neutrally beside Nasa, friends are depicted doing some form of activity they have done together in the past, and Fuki gets a depiction of Nasa and herself battling using peppermint sticks. All members of Heaven or Hell that Nasa doesn't know well recieve a small package of candy and fruitcakes. The note reads as follows for all but the ones that get personalized gifts: "Many of you, I don't know. But you are my allies nonetheless. I will do my best to help each of you if you need me. - Nasa."
Psyber recieves a pair of rather nice boots! Actually, they were a pair of /his/ boots that mysteriously disappeared briefly. They have been returned to him, and they are now enchanted to repel all forms of dirtiness and never wear down. The card Psyber recieves reads as follows: "Figured you got enough weapons... so I decided to get you something useful! I'm sorry if you missed your boots while I was enchanting them, but I wanted it to be a surprise. - Nasa"
Nathan Hall receives a ...book! While it has several thousand pages, it's enchanted to only weigh as if it had ~200 pages or so, with a similar thickness. In addition to this, the book is enchanted to record anything that he wishes it to, as well as perfectly copy any writing or spell he sees in a text or inscription, as well as translating any foreign writings. It also will automatically open to whatever Nathan wants it to when he opens the book. Nathan's note reads as follows: "I know you love knowledge... now you can carry it with you easier. - Nasa."
Vervi recieves a small enchanted shield, roughly her size for a standard metal kite shield. It's enchanted to float around her and protect her from attacks, while keeping her arms free so as not to impede her usual combat style. Vervi recieves a small pack of holiday-themed jellycans. Vervi's notes read as follow: "I don't know you well, but a little extra protection always goes a long way! - Nasa"
Eleanor Lamb and the Little Sisters all recieve a nice set of clothing. Eleanor herself ends up with something in the Drow style, so lending towards function over beauty, as well as being a bit ... skimpy, as per the Drow style of non-combat wear. The little sisters each recieve a nice spidersilk dress, dyed in their favorite color. Hank's present is gifted in the form of Nasa spending a good hour or two carefully shining and treating his diving suit to ensure it is in a proper state of repair. Because defenders need to be taken care of. The note on this reads: "I am hesitent to let anyone close enough to be 'family', but yours has snuck into my mind as such. - Nasa"
Addie, wherever she is, would find a new set of tools, and a few relatively nice, but cheap guns. "Your explodey-sticks are fun, but hurt my ears... here are a few more to torture me with, sister. - Nasa."
Faruja recieves a new robe, red and specially enchanted to never fade or be stained. The robe itself is made of spidersilk, and alongside it are a couple of teas from the Underdark that Nasa carefully made sure wouldn't be poisonous to surfacers. His note reads, "I appreciate you. You have sheltered and welcomed two who are in a similar situation to what mine once was. It will not be forgotten. - Nasa."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/75 (No Timeout) Posted Author Drow Gifts (2/2) Dec 19 2014 Na`Sabal-Une Fang
Priscilla recieves a small magical device, scavenged from Nasa's world. When inactive, it takes the form of a small crystalline sphere that can work as a crystal ball should one with those skills use it for such. When activated, the sphere morphs to the shape of a small animal of Priscilla's choosing, and will serve as companion. While it is only semi-intelligent, it can help with simple tasks and is very enduring, and not particularly combat-capable beyond a distraction. Her card reads, "We are similar in some ways. Both considered accursed beings... and both defying those that call us that. Hopefully, this will reduce your loneliness. Activate it by pressing the center of it, and stating a type of animal. - Nasa."
Lizbet gets several moderately good and compatible equipment additions from a shinki magazine, a total of 3, which will be detailed privately. Her note reads: "Being alone is painful. Do not forget there are those that care for you. - Nasa."
Erel'Avin, Nasa's Abstractum... recieves a morning of careful pampering, oiling, cleaning, and maintenance, making sure to use the /good/ oils so that her abstractum is hopefully nice and happy. Not that she doesn't normally take good care of it, but she takes EXTRA care on Christmas! As it's delivered in person, there is no card or note. Just a vague show of affection. Also, Erel'Avin recieves a bow tied upon it. Wether this is a gift to herself or to Erel'Avin is questionable though.
Fuki recieves the armor that Nasa tore off of her so long ago, or at least half of it, at any rate! It has been carefully recrafted to something akin to a trophy, and mounted on a piece of wood. It also arrives with a small set of 'Holiday-flavored' jellycans, and the note: "A memento of our past battle, made into art. It seemed fitting. - Nasa."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/76 (No Timeout) Posted Author Mutant Gifts! (1) Dec 19 2014 Jonothon Starsmore
(OOC NOTE: No mutants have been given as gifts sorry. Maybe next year.)
KARI WOLF: Kari's gift has no note but it comes in a festive box! It's a home video on DVD! Jono opens his gift from Kari. Seems transfixed by the mask. Sloooooowly lifts it to his face... Suddenly the picture changes-- fast enough to qualify as a jumpscare. Deep, loud, creepy laughter! A closeup of Jono wearing the mask. His face isn't wrapped up in this shot since his fire frames and backlights the mask. It looks DAMN CREEPY by human standards. Finally the word "Boo!" appears on the screen in fiery orange letters. More creepy laughter. Fade to black.
QUENTYN WESTWIND: Jono has only met Quentyn once so he really doesn't know what to get for the fellow. So he's opted for... a handful of notebooks like the one he'd seen Quentyn writing in when they met and a couple packages of pencils. The note with them says, "Sorry. Didn't know what you might like."
ERYL FAIRFAX: A mostly empty MP3 player. There are a few songs on it though. They're all acoustic treatments of songs he knows. One in particular is an extremely complex one that requires a lot of intricate pickwork. There aren't any lyrics (of course) because Jono can't sing. But he's a skilled guitarist. The note accompanying it reads, "I didn't know what to get you but I thought that you might like to know your gift wasn't going to waste."
GARLEMALD: Jono didn't actually get anything from the nation of Garlemald! But considering he almost blew up one of their cities an apology was at least in order. Along with several gallons of metal cleaner is a note that reads, "Sorry again for the trouble."
ZWEI: What do you get for the futuristic alien weapon that has everything? Apparently a tin of butter cookies! They come in various shapes, and are sorted by shape into little paper cups inside the tin. A note along with them reads, "There's not a whole lot in my world that I can offer you that would be useful. I don't know if you two eat or not. But I hope you can and that you like these. I used to."
ADMIRAL MERLWYB: Stereotypes ahoy-- it's A KEG OF BEER! Where he found eisbock is anybody's guess. But that's what it is. The note reads, "I'm sure you can handle it but be careful with this lot. I was told it'll creep up on you."
NOIELA: A box of Christmas chocolates-- the ones with the fondant. With a twist (announced on the inside of the box). There are six candies. One grape, one orange, one strawberry, one cherry, one lemon. One however... is filled with a swee fondant... that's made from HABANERO PEPPER! And all the pieces look the same. The note reads simply, "Care to take a chance?"
(May be more later)
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/77 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Very Saiyan Christmas Dec 19 2014 Serori
Gifts dispensed in no particular order.
DRACULA VLAD TEPES receives a few trophies for his vaults. An especially old tome bound and embossed with rich materials, an over-decorated sword supposedly used for royal coronation ceremonies, and a heavy chalice carved from semiprecious stone are among the various items Serori sends to appease the hoarder side of this 'son of the dragon'. He also gets a palm-sized hemisphere of polished stone that shines with genuine moonlight in a way which reflects the current phase of the moon in whatever part of the world he visits. It seems to defy the whole 'constantly full red moon' thing he's got going on outside his window.
Other significant residents at Castlevania receive the gift of mistletoe hung at random throughout the halls, just in case this provokes amusing conflict.
LAER receives multiple gifts. A few tins of uncommon teas; several books that have been collected from various parts of the Multiverse, which mostly feature more interesting cover art than actual content; an otamatone; a pair of pretty earrings which match her eye color, enchanted to reduce headaches; and several pairs of leggings purporting to lift and contour one's rear end into a more pleasing shape (though these are not magical so there's only so much they can do).
GOHAN receives a suit of redesigned armor adjusted for weight and durability. The dense armor is far, far heavier than usual, but just as flexible as it needs to be, and meant to improve the challenge of his training sessions. He'll also receive a less functional but more personal gift in the form of an ugly Christmas sweater. His mother is sent a nice cashmere shawl, and a pair of earrings bearing the saiyan royal sigil.
TAYLITA receives one of those 'smart watch' gadgets, since she likes that kind of thing, and a few specialist tools designed for specific engineering tasks. She also gets a box which magically generates a fresh-from-the-oven donut every morning. The flavor varies from day to day.
PEPPER POTTS receives a set of kitchen knives, in case she ever feels like stabbing Stark.
TOPH BEIFONG receives one of Roko's scales polished and cut down to form the beads on a necklace. The necklace is always warm to the touch.
YSABEL THIBAULT receives the usual shed materials Roko can provide -- scales, a lost claw or two, things like that. What she does with them is her business. Serori has also had one of Roko's lost teeth shaped and polished into the handle of a very nice knife.
FUKI receives holiday-themed armor accessories. These aren't particularly good in a fight, but look thematic for this time of year, so they're probably meant as party wear. Jelly cans also abound.
NEO ROANOKE and the GIRTY LUE CREW receive their annual funding for shore leave, and a few bottles of bubbly for celebrating over New Year's Eve.
CRIMSON SEA and CREW receive similar funding, though this mostly arrives in the form of old gold coins and a few barrels of well-aged rum, and a cask or two of whisky. There is also an accordion and a few other simple instruments.
VEGETA and his SAIYAN ARMY receive a feast to welcome their arrival, and whatever is needed to make their accommodations more comfortable. They are also invited to utilize the PTO gravity training facility located at one of the organization's many galactic stations.
LANCE BENSON receives a knife similar to the one sent to Ysabel. He also gets several throwing daggers made from the bone spurs Kabu has shed, and a few of Kabu's more interesting feathers. 'Kabu' also sends a card that says 'I miss you', but since he can neither read nor write, Lance may be skeptical as to this card's true origins.
BELI KLUM receives a collection of hot chocolates, and her own holly bush for planting in Purgatorio.
TRUNKS receives armor like Gohan's, but gets an ugly Christmas hat and scarf instead of a sweater. Serori also sends him a collection of holiday music to brighten his spirit.
PRISCILLA receives simple silver earrings and a matching pendant.
RADITZ receives gifts for MERRA and GINE. A gift certificate for a night out at a nice restaurant overlooking East City, and clothing, toys, and other supplies for the baby, including nutritional supplements and some cautionary notes about teething.
GENGHIS REX and his TYRANNOS receive passes to visit a relaxing spa which specializes in reptilian comforts. Scales will be buffed, claws sharpened, heat rocks basked upon, and gourmet foods enjoyed.
ELLIANA FAIRCHILD is sent a nice pinot grigio.
MEDUSA GORGON, on the other hand, is sent a nice pinot noir.
CRONA receives suitably androgynous clothing to his/her liking. Two outfits are sent, and another pair of shoes, as well as matching accessories.
THUNDER and FIRE receive deluxe water guns -- the kind that can be pumped up with air to increase the pressure of the water released, and with extra 'backpack'-like tanks so that the main tanks can be easily refilled. KILIK receives a very nice rain slicker and galoshes.
NINE receives frozen pizzas and passes to see 'Action Movie 13: Mars Explodes', and also a scarf.
NATHAN HALL receives alcohol-free sparkling cider flavored with holiday spices.
PAARTHURNAX is sent a very large mincemeat pie.
LUTE receives discount coupons for Hooters. Also, various supplies for Pokemon care, including holiday treats the Pokemon may enjoy.
TAKAMACHI NANOHA and TESTAROSSA FATE receive the supplies needed to make a gingerbread house together.
JOHN-117 receives a collection of Christmas music designed to be accessed via whatever fancy port thing enables him to plug in his AI stuff. Embedded in the music is a subroutine which may or may not give Cortana a 'Christmas Elf' outfit, though its success likely depends on Cortana's mood.
SARAH receives a glass orb with a silver stand. The orb contains countless unmelting snowflakes suspended in the air, each one delicate and unique. Moving the orb creates a blizzard-like effect. It's essentially a very fancy magical snow globe.
ARTHUR LOWELL receives GRASSHOPPER PIE and various NOISEMAKERS and other LOUD PARTY SUPPLIES for NEW YEAR'S EVE.
PSALM receives liquor-filled chocolates, and a pair of gold earrings which are similar to some of her tattoo designs, though not exactly alike. It's easy to see why Serori thought of Psalm when she saw them, though.
GAIUS VAN BAELSAR is sent matching Christmas sweaters for himself and his daughter. This highly unmilitary garb is intended to be fairly embarrassing to his sensibilities, but perhaps the liquor-filled chocolates will help unwind him enough to consider the sweater in a more positive light.
MANDY ROSE receives an anonymous gift of candy, chocolate, and girly clothing.
Recent allies collected from ALEXANDER ACADEMY receive small innocuous gift packages mostly containing typical holiday fare, like chocolates and cookies. Only the enclosed card links these gifts to Serori at all, and the ink fades soon after it's read. Better safe than sorry, right?
OTHER CONFEDERATES receive their annual pay bonus, and personal thanks for their service.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/78 (No Timeout) Posted Author The Ultimate Gift Dec 19 2014 Vegeta
Vegeta offers the gift of -himself-, to the entire Multiverse. Some nerd was told to post a listing on the internet saying that in the spirit of the season, Vegeta is offering the privilege of fighting him to any insolent clown with a death wish. He is also offering the gift of putting up with foolish nonsense, and will not cause any extinction events until the 26th.
Merry Christmas.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/79 (No Timeout) Posted Author Toph's Gifts part 3 Dec 19 2014 Toph Beifong
DEFIANT will have something fun to read. As a matter of fact, Toph has added a Braille note: You need this unless you want to be completely ridiculed. http://tinyurl.com/ofxc4d2
SIR BEDIVERE receives a delicate tea set made of iridescent crystal, complete with six cups.
SERORI gets obviously homemade rock candy of different colours.
THOR gets a small figure of himself made in metal, just like the other Avengers.
INGA will hopefully appreciate a heavy kettle.
QUENTYN WESTWIND... gets a book in Braille.
ELASAID HOOD will have more fun bath times with a series of silly rubber duckies shaped as ships.
ARTYOM W. VALODJN receives a piece of metal ore, as well as a sketchbook and some coloring pencils.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/80 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from the Giant Dec 19 2014 Freya
Natasha gets a box of chocolate covered coal.
Shir get a box with a bunch of chains with locks on it and inside is another box with chains and locks and inside that is a another box with a complex lock on it and inside that is a note saying 'I thought you would enjoy opening the present more that receiving one. Thank you for being my friend.
Fayt get a red knitted toque with two dragon styled ears on it. As well as a day pass to a spa with an note saying 'You better use this after the holidays are done! I will know if you don't!'
Also in the Njorun Station cafateria there is one to one scaled Gingerbread house, with a frosting covered roof in green and red colours apporate to the season. Yes it is quite edible too! Who put it there and how it got there is a mystery..
Mabye more gifts to come if my player can think of stuff to give to people..
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/81 (No Timeout) Posted Author Autochthonian Allotments Dec 19 2014 Bitter Medicine
Christmas is a new one on Bitter Medicine, as is 'friend.' There are many people in the Multiverse whom he can reasonably expect to predict. A few amuse him. He likes a few. But there's only one person who he considers a friend. That friend is Defiant.
DEFIANT receives an orichalcum timepiece, requisitioned from the Nation of Gulak for the express purpose of providing a friend with a gift. It's a pretty thing of brass and ivory, looking like it would be at home on the desk of a sea captain. There's a sticky note and a sealed letter, the latter of which Defiant may share if he chooses. The sticky note reads: pain in the ass to get. tells time to the second regardless of location. can be dis/reassembled. runs on essence, other power sources likely viable.
FINNA is, perhaps to her own surprise, well-liked by Bitter Medicine, despite her penchant for trickery and mischief. She receives a small sculpture, perhaps the size of a paperweight. It's a painted pewter microcosm of Creation. 'Never Surrender,' reads the base.
HARRY DRESDEN receives a box. In this box is a piece of graph paper. Drawn on the graph paper is a perfectly symmetrical mandala which describes in perfectly Autochthonian fashion the cosmology of Bitter Medicine's world. Red dots surround the contained sphere on all sides, as if trying to get in. The key marks them as 'gremlins.' A note attached to the paper reads "Been meaning to send you this. Apologize for delay."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/82 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts of Water Dec 19 2014 Sarah
Sarah's gifts come from the Toran Republic, but the return address is obfuscated through intermediaries and almost impossible to find out. Each has a handwritten note in Harmonian, translated to relevant languages. None of them actually say "Merry Christmas," since Harmonia doesn't actually celebrate it.
LUC: It's a secret to everyone.
SURVIVORS OF ANNU: Gift certificates to what appears to be a luxurious multiversal day spa, sent individually to each survivor of the Annu mission. Some of them receive other things, too, but every Annu survivor receives at least one of these with a note. "We may never forgive ourselves for what was done, but perhaps this may find you a few moments' peace. --Sarah."
PSYBER: A nice coat. It's not as nice as his coat, but it's warm, lined in wool, and obviously made to endure a lot of punishment. It's made in the Harmonian style, which is to say it has subtle but somewhat geometric design elements. Think of something like what Luc wears, only in black. "This is not nearly as nice as yours, but it will keep you warm if you should choose to visit. --Sarah."
SAKURA HARUNO: Wrapped in a nice velvet-lined wooden box is a lesser Earth Rune. Tucked inside is a note. "I thought that you might have more appreciation for this than I do. If you require inscription, then we will speak further. Its abilities are limited, but I believe you could coax quite a bit from it. Do not feel obligated to speak to me on this, though; I would welcome your company at any time. --Sarah."
LOROS: An envelope. Inside is a gift card to a nice, upscale shop that sells fine tea somewhere in the multiverse. "I hope this provides you with at least some measure of amusement. --Sarah."
TOPH BEIFONG: A nice variety of books written in Braille, mostly cool action-packed adventure stories and the kind of thing she might think a boisterous person like Toph would enjoy, notable in that they're all from Sarah's world, mostly Harmonian in origin. (Think something like Rome and it wouldn't be too far off.) The note included is translated into Braille. "Keep up your practise in reading. It will serve you well. Also, be certain to speak to me any time you would like to practise your earthbending. --Sarah."
SERORI: Tucked into an envelope is a lavish gift card to an expensive multiversal eatery famous for its broad variety of dishes, and its generous portions. Also included is a simple holiday card, the kind that can be bought in any stationery store. "I still owe you dinner. I have been occupied by matters of state. Please accept this as a token of apology; I will visit soon."
More to come at some indeterminate time later, because I've been OOCly slammed by work lately and I'm not remembering everybody I should be remembering!
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/83 (No Timeout) Posted Author Confederate Gifts Dec 20 2014 Gaius Van Baelsar
For those who could not make the Garlean Party, the gifts were sent out to the members of the Confederacy and arrived with care. These gifts are...
Serori: Combat Gauntlets - Made of leather and cermet, these black gauntlets have sharp knife blade edges that can retract at the flick of a wrist and can be modified slightly to also use magitek crystals in order to cast some spells. There is a note written for her, "May these serve you well in your future battles."
Fuki & Co: Cermet blueprint - For Fuki's masters use, these are blue prints on how to create cermet. A very light, but very strong form of metal alloy that is good at not only handling extreme heat, but can resist electrical current. Perhaps something that can be used for them in future upgrades. There is a note written: "For the future of your continued evolution and prosperity."
Genghis Rex: Ceruleum Detonators - In a box is two boxes of 25 Ceruleum Detonators. They are orbs that have a button on the top of them and are slightly larger then a grown man's hand. There is a note along side them: "May these serve you well in battle should it find you or for pure amusement when you are bored. They have a large detonation radius and a timer adjustment for how quickly you may want one to go off after thrown. Do enjoy."
Psalm: Ivory Gold Hand Harp - This Ivory Gold Hand Harp can be easily transported and can be held while played on. It is made of beautifully crafted Ivory, with gold design elegantly wrapped around it. It has already been turned to perfection, but it comes with a key just encase it ever needs to be tuned again. There is a letter with it: "I hope you enjoy this musical instrument and it may serve you well in your songs to reaching many in the years to come."
Mihk Lihzeh: Adjustable Cermet Book Cover -This black cermet book cover has the ability to adjust to any book size placed within it. It even come with a royal blue silk bookmaker. The designs along it have silver sheen and it mostly weaved patterns, like one would fine in celtic culture. There is a note along side it: "I know you may never trust me nor can I erase what has been done, but know this. My attentions for Eorzea are of its best interests and I will never allow the blight that fell upon her to happen again. So long as I live."
Garen: Set of Reinforced Cermet Knives - Though maybe not the most useful for a sniper, but perhaps useful for an assassin. This case set has 5 different knives with different styles to choose from, including an adjustable throwing weight at the handle. Their is also a tool to change out the blades encase he likes a handle, but not the blade on it. There is a note that reads: "May these knives serve you well in the shadows."
Zod: Miniature Vanguard Drone - This miniature vanguard drone is automated and can be turned on and off by vocal command. Though it is easy to see it is not designed for combat, but it may bring some amusement for those long boring days. There is a note that goes along with it: "A team of techs wanted me to give this to you as a gift. Something about continued thanks for helping them work out a few bugs and being willing to show them how much they still have yet to go."
Dracula: An unmarked wine bottle - This unmarked wine bottle seems to have a type of red liquid within it. It also has a slightly iron smell when the cork is off and one takes a whiff of it. The note has the following to say: "I was at odds at what to give to you, Field Marshall, and so I hope this gift comes to your liking. Spending time with another vampiric individual has taught me a few things about your race. My hope is that this form of custom wine will be up to your taste and desire."
Vi'Sharra: Fire Tender Box - Perhaps at first a good ol' ha-ha from Gaius Van Baelsar proving he still has quiet the humor. It is what is inside that is far different. Inside the tender box is actually a neatly place jade and gold necklace with a wolf head design. It has an adjustable strap on it so she can either wear it at her collarbone or as a choker. There is not letter to be found however, perhaps cause nothing needs to be said.
Samar & Co: Missile & Anti-Air Attachment File - Though perhaps not physically here, the envelope has several documents to approve for Missile and Anti-Air missiles to be equipped onto them if they desire. The missiles are Ceruleum-based war-heads designed for the purpose. Though by the number, it may be an older model, but by the specs ever as perhaps lethal as the ones Garlemald is currently running. There is also a letter attachment to include at least 500 missiles for all who us the attachment. The letter reads as followed: "I was not sure what to give as a gift to you all, so I do hope these weapons are to your liking. I hope they serve you well in the future battles to come and they also aid in protecting what is yours. May you and your sisters sail and fly safely."
For Those Van Baelsar May Or May Not Know: Gift Box - Its a black steel box that holds inside a bottle of Garlean aged red wine, two Garlean crystal wine glasses with the emblem engraved elegantly into the glass work, some assorted candies, simple leather bound book with the Garlean emblem that holds blank pages for writing or drawing pleasure. Included a hand written letter for Van Baelsar himself: "May the confederacy continue to strive forward and may your future ever be stronger."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/84 (No Timeout) Posted Author Potentially The Nerdiest Gifts Dec 20 2014 Theo Morrison
Theo once heard that the most precious gifts are the ones you made yourself. So he made a bunch of Magic: the Gathering decks for some people he knows! It counts, right? (More may crop up in the future. Give it time.)
AINSLEY - DOVESPLOSION!!: http://deckbox.org/sets/850103 DOVESPLOSION!! has one win condition and one alone: get Guile on the field at the same time as Dovescape, and then have you or an opponent cast any non-creature spell. BAM. INFINITE BIRDS. A note attached: "I was going to build you a library-manipulation deck, but I was afraid an evil monkey would blow it up."
CONOR - 1V1 ME SCRUB: http://deckbox.org/sets/854677 Fight your own battles, by way of fire and brimstone. A sticky note: "u w0t m8? fite me irl scrub, do u even lift?? get rekd nub"
KAIBA - DUEL MONSTERS: http://deckbox.org/sets/848459 Theo made a Duel Monsters deck. It's even got blue and white dragons! It's totally legit. Toootally. A plain card reads: "Game Masters must be able to wield any weapon presented to them. Merry Christmas!"
NEVA - BETTER LUCKY THAN GOOD: http://deckbox.org/sets/858265 Better have some coins on-hand, because there is no situation in which you will not need them. An attached note: "I don't really know you, but Planeswalker solidarity, yo."
PSYBER - MOSTLY HEAVEN: http://deckbox.org/sets/854956 A pretty straightforward Ally deck, featuring the power of teamwork and swarms of friends. A note: "I was going to make an Angel/Demon deck, but the high mana curve offended me. Hit me up and I'll show you how to shot deck sometime!"
RHAPSODY - MEANWHILE, AT THE HALL OF SCIENCE: http://deckbox.org/sets/850108 Built around Gelectrode and Nivmagus Elemental, the Hall of Science is populated entirely by cheap, easily-replicated spells that you can use to supercharge your creatures. SCIENCE!! A note: "I threw in something extra the Izzet shouldn't be without. Merry Christmas."
STAREN - GOLEMANCY 101: http://deckbox.org/sets/850102 Every good science hero needs a trusty robot army. Golem Foundry and Surge Node help facilitate that. The note: "Learn to love mass production. We'll test it out next time we get together."
YUMI - SNOW DAY: http://deckbox.org/sets/848460 While actual snow is only tangentally involved, Coldsnap is heavily included in this particular deck. Braid of Fire is essential; that extra mana will get out of control, AND it can warm you up on a chilly winter day! A hastily-written note: "DO NOT BURN THE HOUSE DOWN."
YUNOMI - COVERED IN BEES: http://deckbox.org/sets/850106 IT'S BEES. BEES, ALL THE WAY DOWN. (Well, okay, insects... but still.) Get out a Hornet Nest, buff it, and then hit it with a stick yourself to get an ARMY OF BEES. The note: "I included a Crown of Fury so you could have flaming bees. You know EXACTLY why."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/85 (No Timeout) Posted Author Shinki Gifts Mark 2! Dec 20 2014 Fuki
A few more gifts get sent out from the Confederate Shinki once more though some might take 'longer' to actually be recieved.
Na`Sabal-Une Fang: This gift is more personalized towards the tiny form that she fought against. It's a lightweight set of clothing and leathers aimed to not protect the one wearing it but only to let them look good. White, long sleeved tunic with ruffles around the collar and sleeve exits made from a cotton-like cloth that both breathes and is quite light along with a leather vest, black in color with various designs upon it: dragons, flames and the like. Inscribed on the leather itself inside the vest is what looks to be written in the drow language: "Oloth zhah tuth abbil lueth ogglin." (Translation: Darkness is both friend and enemy.) A note is attached: "Do you know how hard it was to find someone to teach me that?! Enjoy it and don't wear it to a fight, it won't protect you at all.") (Delivered in one weeks time)
Taro: To be delivered in person.
Serori: A book: 1001 ways to cook meat: A Multiverse's Barbeque by Chef Greydon Reamsanewone. A note is included: "I've heard what battles do for you and figured this might help some!"
Gaius Van Baelsar: A scarf with various magitek designs on it from foot soldiers to his Vanguards. A note is also included "It's cold there. I made this myself."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/86 (No Timeout) Posted Author Ninjagifts. Dec 20 2014 Miaka
In no paticular order:
NINE: Several packs of gourmet coffee and chocolates, a fruit basket loaded with fresh citrus.
Serori: A perfectly serviceable but rather plain looking kimono in gray silk with a print of falling leaves in a darker gray, with a white obi. There are several pockets hidden inside the obi, holding cash, and a personalized invitation to Miaka's apartment for coffee.
Medusa: A fine set of steel, hollow needles, and an invitation for a lesson.
Madara Uchiha: A twig. It's very dead. "I'm afraid I cannot do anything with the donated cells; whatever jutsu is animating you is beyond my capabilities to imitate at this time."
Dracula: A grammaphone with several classical tracts of the 'dark classical' type. It's wind-up, and very ornate.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/87 (No Timeout) Posted Author Gifts from an Agent Dec 21 2014 Garen
It seems that even the mysterious Garen is getting into the spirit. He sends gifts to only a few people though.
Confederate Ranking Officers: Aged Csillan Brandy. "A refined drink for refined people."
Gaius Van Baelsar: A vibro-blade with cortosis weave. "You've been a good friend to me. I never forget my friends. This blade can block even those bothersome lightsabers I've seen used. Enjoy."
Fuki: Shinki-sized Imperial Uniform. "My thanks for aiding me as a spotter. Please feel free to wear this as you deem fit."
Zod: Gamorean Axes. "My thanks again for you assistance. May these axes help you to...cut through any issues you come across."
Madara Uchiha: A vibro-sword. "I...really didn't know what to give you. I hope this will be useful."
Bain: Information leaks from the Watcher network. "You've aided my cover with the Hutts immensely. The Watchers will leak any items of value to you, and provide any intel or information you need to form a heist."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/88 (No Timeout) Posted Author Homunculus's Gifts Dec 21 2014 Sieg
Emiya Shirou: A Christmas card with a complex mathematical rundown of Gradation Air and the most efficient usage and implementation thereof. This is barely (if at all) useful because it can't account for his reality marble, and is less efficient than his existing projection anyway. Might be useful for somebody else, though.
Mordred: A multitool/knife with a nice leather holster, and a note that states it probably can't hold up to superhuman abuse without modification.
Psyber: A Christmas card with a general explanation of Samael refilling one of his command spells, leading to his insane rampage.
Rider of Blue: A windowsill planter filled with violets.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/89 (No Timeout) Posted Author Grumpy Gifts Dec 21 2014 Zero
D: A signed thank you note enclosed in a firearm storage box, which also contains an FN Five-seven handgun. An additional note states that it is not a supernatural weapon, as any Zero could give D would hurt him if he tried to use it. Personal details are not disclosed, but this is (or so the note explains) because Zero doesn't have elaborate secrets like D does (at least that he doesn't already know), and can be killed much more easily.
Toph: Four, thick bronze bracelets and a matching but less bulky torc. They're shined but not particularly elaborate, and would be fairly good for metalbending. The package includes a thank you note, which states that although Zero is ill-suited to wearing the gift that she sent, he will doubtlessly find some way to enjoy it regardless.
Yuuki: A box full of random objects that have been cushioned inbetween socks to make it feel like there's something in there even though there isn't. A note on the top instructs her that her real present is in the refrigerator. This real present is quite a lot of blood portioned out into meal-sized packets, all of it Zero's. An additional note that is essentially an I.O.U if she doesn't want the blood anymore appears to have been added hastily relatively recently.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/90 (No Timeout) Posted Author Troll Gifts Dec 21 2014 Vruasa Telash
Arthur: One of those giant metal shipping crates filled with crap that Vruasa obviously picked from the trash or got from garage sales all over Afterus. While there's a lot of semi-useless stuff, it's excellent alchemy fodder and there are a few things of genuine worth. Old pocket watches, weapons and medals from service in the military, etc. More prominent is DUMB TOYS like Hemospectrum Rangers playsets and weapons. Also included is a hefty grist torrent transfer of grist.
Fiora: All across Afterus and beyond, a change is wrought in the temples great and small where the Witch of Void is worshipped or otherwise acknowledged. Where before they dared only to display at most a shadowy figure or the swirl of nothingness, they have now been replaced by something more substantial. Stained glass windows replace sections of the temple walls or old windows which used to be perfectly ordinary. Each of them depict Fiora, clad in her God tier outfit. A few of them have small additions, such as Hecate being present, or Dullahan sitting underfoot. Like Arthur, she also gets a hefty transfer of grist.
Homura: A Seadweller-built handgun that fires high-velocity darts. It's optimized for underwater usage.
Psalm: A copy of the American Journal of Inaccurate Genetics and a belt buckle that can store a single outfit and morph the user into it from whatever they're currently wearing. The buckle currently contains a Hemospectrum Rangers costume for Fuschia. It is gaudy as shit.
Psyber: A pet ROCKADILE and a MYSTERIOUS PAD OF PAPER. It's a picture of a Nakkadile alchemized with a pet rock. It doesn't need to be taken care of and doesn't move when observed, but talks like a nakkadile at all hours. The MYSTERIOUS PAD OF PAPER appears to write a prescription for random medication signed by a local doctor every day, like some sort of bizarre calendar.
Summer: A copy of the American Journal of Inaccurate Genetics, subscriptions to several fashion magazines across the Multiverse, and grist.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/91 (No Timeout) Posted Author OOC: Last Call! Dec 21 2014 Reliant
Just a reminder that Santa's mailbox closes on the 23rd. If you want to write him, you've only got a couple of days left.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/92 (No Timeout) Posted Author Tales of Christmas! Dec 22 2014 Lloyd Irving
Union Elites - Gel Assortment - Lloyd's standard mass gift, a case containing an assortment of flavored and medicinal Gels from his homeworld. Each Elite recieves twenty in their case, as well as a small note. "Another year has passed. I hope the season finds you all well, and I look forward to working with you all into the future!"
Himei - Star Brooch - A small necklace charm shaped like a twinkling star. Depending on lighting, it can shine any of ten different colors: red, dark blue, light blue, lavender, violet, brown, yellow, green, silver, and black. This is due to the star's composition, which is explained in the accompanying note. Set into a golden disc, it has an adjustable matching chain to wear it as a necklace or a bracelet. "This Star Brooch is a combination of all eight elemental gems, as well as a rare Silver Diamond and a special Black Diamond core that Origin provided for me. The light hits it in interesting ways, so I hope it will find a light that you find appealling. Merry Christmas! Lloyd."
Psyber - Gloves of the Seraph - A pair of black, fingerless gloves made of dragon's leather. The backs of each contain a plate of Black Silver, which is polished to a mirror sheen and engraved carefully with Lloyd's symbol, an angel's wing, in gold. Wearing them and holding them out together would show a complete pair of wings, the image on each the reverse of its counterpart. "I'm trying a different gift this year," the note reads that accompanies, "So I hope these Gloves of the Seraph can be of some use. The plating shouldn't be overly heavy, but it packs a punch. Merry Christmas! Lloyd."
Sarah - Undine's Tears - A glittering pair of aquamarine earrings, carefully carved into the shape of teardrops. The core of each tear seems to be lighter than the rest, giving the pair a very distinct look. "I started out working on a pendant of some sort, but I accidentally split it into two pieces. When I started polishing them, though, I had the idea for these instead, the Undine's Tears. I don't know if they're your style or not, but they might make a decent decorative piece nonetheless. Merry Christmas! Lloyd."
Toph Beifong - Gnome's Pet Stone - A gift not actually from Lloyd himself, but from his world's version of Gnome. A stone the size of a small boulder, shaped into a mini-Gnome. It's made from Gnome's own magic, and is thus a pure form of earth. It comes with a note, likely dictated to Lloyd by the spirit. "Hey hey! I've heard you've met a past me, huh? That's pretty cool! You sound like a really cool person, so I want you to have this! If you decide to turn it into something else, come and show me sometime, yeah? Looking forward to it! Gnome." Aside from this is a smaller package from Lloyd, which contains a sphere of ruby, the gemstone that represents earth. "I've been meaning to send you this for awhile. Think you can bend it? Merry Christmas!"
Tony Stark - Hot Rod Plate - A set of plate armor, colored in the style of the Iron Man armor, on a stand. It even has a large circular diamond set in the center where the reactor would normally be. "Well, I'm making very little headway with the blueprints you sent me. It's pretty advanced stuff; I don't know how long it'll take me to grasp it. But I thought I could send you a sentimental piece in the meantime. Merry Christmas! Lloyd." Also included is a dozen bottles of Altamira Potion.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/93 (No Timeout) Posted Author Tales of Christmas 2! Dec 22 2014 Lloyd Irving
Nathan Hall - Irving Style Manual - A compilation of all of Lloyd's techniques, handwritten in a leather-bound tome. This book is bundled with a pair of wooden training swords, as well as a pair of swords not unlike Lloyd's Material Blades. However, instead of fire and ice, the elemental strengths of these blades are drawn from water and electricity. "You're a strong guy, Nathan, and you have a lot of connections and tools at your disposal. So consider this my contribution. This is a book containing the details of my fighting style, the only written record so far. It's up to you if you want to use them, but if you do, I look forward to seeing what you can do with these sword, the Storm Blades. Merry Christmas! Lloyd."
Dracula Vlad Tepes - Bloodstone Chalice - A chalice made of an odd, shining, blood red stone. It seems Lloyd has combined onyx with the red gems of his world to come up with this piece. Embedded around the bottom are alternating rubies and garnets. "Though we are on opposing sides, I respect your ability to lead. I hope this Bloodstone Chalice proves suitable enough to find a place in your cupboard. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! Lloyd."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/94 (No Timeout) Posted Author Troll Gifts Addendum Dec 22 2014 Vruasa Telash
Bain: Reliable information on the time and method by which a PHILOSOPHER'S STONE is being transported to a secure facility. It is not of the immortality-granting type and has limited usages, but can transmute objects into different substances. For instance, garbage into gold. Or gold into garbage, as the case may be. It might be more useful used to transmute walls into weak materials for future heists, rather than consuming its charges on low-yield precious metal transmutations.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/95 (No Timeout) Posted Author Princely Gifts from Fassad Dec 22 2014 Fassad
The active Elites of the Union and Confederacy all get a gift from Prince Fassad of Arcadia! The wrapping paper on all of these is in fact /quite/ fine, and looks like he spent a fortune on it alone. They have some gold-flake designs on it. The boxes are fairly small, though.
And inside, the gift is based on faction.
Those in the Union and Syndicate get Christmas Tree ornaments of Fassad. They come in a variety of styles and poses, based on what he is guessing people would appreciate the most in style. For example, younger children will recieve super-deformed chibi Fassad. The more mature people would recieve more realistic figures, generally of him on a horse with his sword and Mirror Shield out, or in some other dramatic pose. All of them have their mouths open, smiling and showing his perfect teeth. The teeth sparkle a bit. All of them seem to be picked from a handful of designs, so that each person could be happy with them. Or at least, as happy as one can be with a Christmas Ornament of Fassad.
The Confederates get basically the same exact thing, except Fassad is making more menacing poses to try and /strike fear/ into the hearts of the Confederates who open them. The younger minded people still get super deformed chibi Fassad ornaments though.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/96 (No Timeout) Posted Author From Deelel Dec 22 2014 Deelel
Deelel Kirito, Staren, Zephyr Windstar, Auron, Aqua and Reker - They all get the following from Deelel
A note that reads. To each and every one of you my deepest thanks without your help I'd have never found my world, or the lost part of my soul. I can not put into words what it means to know my user did not absconded me like trash, and that I have an actual function that I was intended for. They also each get a small seemingly featureless disc which is about ten CM across when they touch the center it will protect a holo statue of themselves which is about a 30 CM high and it's very detailed too from the looks of it.
Sona: Sona gets a small device which when she touches it will play music it has a number of hours of music all of it by Deelel or a pair of DJjays refereed to as the Twins. It's very much techno like for the most part and oddly there's no vocals save for one song she's titled Endless Sky without a Sun.
Faruja: Gets what seems to be a black bar with instructions once he reads them it will indicate it's actually an energy blade which handles a lot like long sword and is very good cutting things. He also gets some of Deelel's music as well.
Arthur: A New Broom, it's slick it's black and it's made from some heavy duty materials that would make it hella hard to break. It's also got powered edges on the lower portion of the bristles a light broom if you will.
Fiora: She gets what seems to be a small tablet which when powered up will project a wide digital space for Fiora to work on art of various sorts and it comes with digital counterparts to most material world painting and drawing supplies, which can all pack down into a tablet sized package when not in use. Summer Powers: A data pad loaded with the programing languages used in day to day life on the Gird, it might be somewhat old school but it's a look at the languages from the inside of the system.
Active Elites: A E-card of Deelel in a Mrs Clause themed light suit making a snowman somewhere wishing them well and a copy of one of her songs the aforementioned Endless Sky without a sun.
OOC the aforementioned song http://youtu.be/FZ0FFiaF-8I
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/97 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Rephaite's Gifts Dec 22 2014 Beli Klum
Psyber - A small tree sapling with a blue ribbon tied around its trunk is sent to Psyber. It looks pretty normal, all things considered, though if planted it would grow remarkably quickly and enter a permanent state of bloom. The fruits grown from it resemble pomegranates, and the meat of the fruit tastes extremely sweet to start with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The initial rush of sweetness provides a brief, yet powerful clarity of mind. "This is one of the trees in the garden of Purgatorio. The fruit of knowledge grows from it, as I have learned; while it does not exactly seem to provide knowledge, I thought the symbolism would be nice to have around the office. Think of it as an apology for my absence, and a way for me to share a part of what I have gained with those who helped me get there."
Cecily - A set of decorative tail rings, three for each of Cecily's nine tails. Made of white gold and shaped with patterns of elegant foxes with gleaming gems for eyes, they're also enchanted with the same comforting warmth of Beli's seraphic fire and clasp on like bracelets. Nine of them, likely to be placed closer to the end of each tail, also come with a dangling string of dark beads near the clasps, terminating in a small feather of dark metal. "While they are already beautiful, I thought you might appreciate these as well. I tried to make sure they would be comfortable so that you could wear them as much as you please and feel as though I am always there with you."
D - A package of various items, beginning with a photograph that seems to have been taken in Purgatorio's lush and vibrant garden. It's Beli sitting with the three girls that had been rescued from Castlevania, cleansed of their vampirism and wearing robes of bright white. All of them are smiling with an honest happiness. Also included in the package are several eternally warm gingerbread cookies, a few black roses, and a single large, black feather. "It has been a long time since I saw you last. I hope your road is not a lonely one, and that it will bring you back to Purgatorio soon. You will always be welcome here."
Yunomi Stadler - A small, red-flowered bonsai tree in a simple, yet elegant black stand. The trunk of the tree is tied with a red ribbon. "Even if I could not help get your home back, at least have this as a reminder of it. It has grown well since you gave it to me; I thought I should return the favor and give part of it back."
Serori - A basket of assorted fancy holiday treats, ranging from cookies and mince pies to meats and cheeses. Inside the basket is also a ticket to an island resort in the Great Ocean with a range of relaxing services, private beaches with clear waters, lush forest paths, and volcanic baths, all arranged for a particular day during the holiday truce. Beli's wrapped it in a large orange scarf that seems big enough to drape around Roko's neck, though she hasn't made it fireproof. "I thought you could use a chance to go somewhere warm and quiet for the holiday. It is a nice place, and Roko can probably enjoy the volcano baths. I guess they get some odd visitors sometimes. I am sure it will be pleasant for you both."
No. 9 - A set of fitting sweaters is given to Nine and friends, colored differently for each: red for Nine, dark green for Seven, light blue for Ten, and light green for Thirteen. The sweaters each hold the warmth of Beli's seraphic flames, no doubt enchanted by that same fire: a warmth that makes each one feel like a gentle, kind embrace, soothing and peaceful. "I hope things are going well for all of you. It has been some time since I last heard from you. We should go out for dinner again sometime, if you find yourself free."
Kimiko Shinobu - Perhaps as a compliment to her previous gift, Beli sends Kimiko a suit of armor that seems themed after Inferno's demons. While not as graceful as the heavenly suit of armor, it's no less sturdy: black plates of armor made of some kind of volcanic, infernal stone form most of the suit, shaping jagged edges along the arms, shoulders, and back. A red bodysuit lies under it, showing here and there through gaps and cracks in the black armor, and the helmet comes in the shape of a fanged skull with the eye sockets serving as holes for Kimiko to see out of. It lacks a lower jaw, leaving Kimiko's mouth exposed. Much like the other suit, it extends burning horns from the side of the head and flames along the cracks in the body when worn by a magical being, like Kimiko herself. "I thought it would be prudent to make you a counterpart to the other set. Thank you again for all of your efforts to help me and my world. If there is ever anything I can do for you, do not hesitate to ask.
Mizuki - A dark, elegantly engraved pot containing soil and a variety of flowers that are made of a strangely organic glass. While slightly fragile, the assorted glass flowers bend as if they were real plants, and if even a gentle wind passes through them it creates a musical sound not unlike a flute. "If you put these in a breezy place, it should create some nice ambience for your library. Thank you for the chance to speak with you, and the welcome you gave me to your home. It is a wonderful place, and you are certainly a wonderful person. I hope to share many more interesting conversations in the future."
Faruja - The ratpriest is given a large halo, likely taken from an angel in Paradiso. It's a beautifully elaborate thing apparently made of a metal like white gold, forming a ring engraved with flowing, vine-like designs and surrounded by floating pieces of metal that are arranged like a pair of angelic wings. Strangely, no piece comes into contact with another. If placed on the head, the halo instead floats permanently behind the wearer's head unless moved out of the way. "Just in case you need some help with your image. I am sorry I did not make it to the mass this year, but I will always be willing to visit your church again." She's also packed a couple more canisters of seraphic flame for his holy flamethrower.
Tony Stark and Pepper Potts - Two tickets to the Heavenly Chorus, a choral group formed entirely of angels that seem to travel the Multiverse. Their current concert is Christmas themed, and reviews all claim that it's a magnificent experience to hear an otherworldly, angelic choir singing these songs. "These are not from my world, though that should not be too surprising. You two should take a few days off to be alone together. Hopefully this will be a pleasant addition to one of those days."
Toph Beifong - A variety of stones and minerals gathered from Inferno and Paradiso. Grey stones that split, move, and reassemble of their own accord, brittle opalescent crystals that regenerate perfectly if broken, gold coins that melt and flow out of a person's hand when held before reforming wherever they land, and a volcanic black rock that almost seems to 'breathe'. "I hope this is an interesting enough variety for you. They should all be safe to mess around with, even if some are more strange than others. I left out a few of the more dangerous ones, however."
Sir Gawain - It's an NES! Packaged with a variety of classic games to get Gawain started, too. It seems pretty normal, though Gawain would obviously notice something amiss upon starting to play: at sporadic points during gameplay, sprites of enemies will burst out from the screen as pixelated 3D entities and speak with threatening, synthesized voices, usually shouting such things as 'YOU CANNOT BEAT US'. Fortunately, they don't harm Gawain when they attack him and are easily defeated: any damage caused to either is translated to the game, so it may serve to make bosses slightly easier. Or harder, depending. "The store owner I got this from said it had 'special immersion technology'. I did not really know what that meant, but it sounded impressive, so I hope it is to your liking."
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/98 (No Timeout) Posted Author Stark cards Dec 22 2014 Tony Stark
Most people who know Tony or Pepper (on good terms) receive the usual Christmas card this year. Instead of having commissioned stylized artwork of Iron Man doing something Christmassy this time, though, you get the traditional family photo:
...No wait, that's not traditional at ALL, and in fact Pepper DID make them all sit for a proper 'nice' photo, but this is mysteriously the one that got sent to the printers. Tony denies any responsibility. While smirking into his drink.
Enclosed is the usual note that Tony has donated his Union wages for the year to the Children of Annu fund, in everyone's name.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/99 (No Timeout) Posted Author Tomoe Gifts Dec 22 2014 Tomoe
Kirito and Asuna: A traditional Western Christmas Meal made for them by Sheena and her father James. It's all neatly packed and kept fresh buy some sort of food hamper they picked up in the multiverse with a note from both. KFC did some sneaky marketing but this is a closer to a traditional Christmas Meal, We hope you enjoy it! In GGO Asuna and Kirito would get a very solid pair of Combat Knives from Tomoe.
Frederica: A GGO gift Frederica would get two in game crates, one full of incendiary ammo, which thankfully would concert to the type of gun equipped when first opened and a crate of Napalm grenades. Fred also get flame themed gloves with matching hat and scarf in the real world.
Pris: Tomoe seems to have come through with something interesting for Pris in ALO she gets a contract from one of the more notable weapon crafters in the game for any sort of weapon of her choice.
Arthur: Given The god's love of game nerdy he gets one of those epic classic game packs which he should be able to play on any computer has has the games are oldies from Tomoe's world from about 2000 to 2012ish or so and there's quite a few.
Staren: Given he's making an avatar from scratch? He gets a newbie survival kit a near end game energy shield, good quality armour, related kit, and a pretty nice 9mm Pistol given Staren's seeming love of small arms. Also he's get a couple of auto doc med kits as well.
Faruja: A reproduction of Kite Shield used in ALO, which is actually not digital it's fairly durable and has Templar's coat of arms upon it.
Reker: Reker would get a customization kit for his SR-47 which is often found in higher level content, he'd also get a pair or good night vision goggles that also have a thermal option to them.
Fayt: A bottle of Captain Morgan and a demand he actually take a break to try some.
Ryuko Matoi and Mako: Ryuko, Mako and her family get a Gift card for a really nice restaurant located in Union Territory which is known for it's epic buffets that can even handle Sayains. Both also get a very nice Winter Jacket, as does Ryuko both jackets have the fight club logo on the back.
Sir Gawin, Saber, Sir Bedi: A hard back copy of one of the more popular iterations of the stories of the Knights of the Round Table on her world. It's not accurate to them, but it's still got the Gist of things and each one is signed on the inside of the cover. Thank you for proving Legends like your self exist and live up to the stories. Know stories of you have helped inspired many who came after to stick to a higher path in whatever walk of life are in. - Sheena "Tomoe" Armstrong.
Agil: A reservation for him and his wife at a very high class restaurant, no idea about how Tomoe pulled this one off.
Rest of GU
Anyone involved with the GU gets a Christmas hat in game for ALO and some cookies within. Anyone else involved in GGO as well also gets a scarf suitable for GGO and the holiday outfit, the male one's a standard Santa suit but combative and the female outfits more ahem typical MMORPG fair but both seem to protect from a debuff that the upcoming event boss for the holiday can dish out. Also all get an E-card oddly with both Eisen and Tomoe posing in it making snow angels.
Multiverse Crisis MUSH BBS - Christmas 2014 Message: 33/100 (No Timeout) Posted Author A Riva Christmas (Union 1) Dec 22 2014 Riva Banari
The Elites in the Union gets small cards with some Christmas sweets, except for the Shinki who get an assortment of flavored Jelly (including Nitro!). The cards are all hand-painted with watercolors with various whimsical Christmas images. Anyone depicted is almost guaranteed to be doing something Christmassy or is chibified because that's just how she rolls.
SPECIFIC PRESENTS:
Nathan Hall - He recieves a CD simply labeled 'Hallstep'. Within it is about a hundred variations of the Nathan Hall Worried Noise remixed with electronic accompaniment into songs.
Paarthurnax - A dragon-sized Stetson. How she got the measurements for it are a Mystery.
Lloyd Irving - A couple pounds of coffee, as well as a hairstyling set.
Psyber - Several bottles of high-class liquor, some nice black coffee, her rent check, and a classic noir-style leather trenchcoat and fedora.
Amalthea - A box of 100 of Dante's Tacos from the Haitian Quarter of Ealdwic, London, along with several bottles of Dante's Hot Sauce. Comes with a note: "Do not drink hot sauce directly."
Beli Klum - A decorative hourglass with white sand. Flipping it makes it look like the sand changes color to black on the other side. Flipping it back makes it look white again. Examination shows some shenanigans involving hidden sand containers going on, it's not actually magic or crazy tech. OH WELL.
Eleanor Lamb - a #1 Mom mug, as well as an additional watercolor rendition of her house (and featuring Eleanor and her wards).
Fayt Ravus - A vacation. And she's going to make him take it.
Homura Akemi - 10 pounds of C4 from the Templar armory with standard-issue detonators. Note: "Use in your good health and their bad health."
Dex Alurin - A watercolor of Dex doing a badass action roll in his battle gear while taking aim with his bow. Lasers are everywhere, but they're just barely missing him. It's clearly based on the recent throwdown he had to do with his doppleganger.
Frederica - A grill set with appropriate tools, but no propane or charcoal. Also, a book entitled 'Zen and the Art of Grilling'.
Toph Beifong - A giant block of toffee, a shuffleboard puck (AKA a biscuit), and a selection of rock and roll and metal CDs with braille inserts for the covers.
Ainsley - BOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKS. Ainsley gets a big old stack of books featuring mostly fictional Earth literature, both modern and classic. Also, a variety set of popular London teas.
Aoko Aozaki - A disco ball and white leisure suit Also, a set of custom letterhead, reading: - AOKO AOZAKI -, the next line reading: "I Didn't Do It".
Ayako Hasekawa - A set of snowglobes, all featuring little hand-painted Happy Ayako In Snow figures in various situations. Yes, the snowglobes are filled with water.
Bitter Medicine - A selection of Modern Earth male clothing of his size (pants, slacks, jeans, shoes, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts). Once again, how she found the size is a Mystery.
Elasaid Hood - A sports jersey with the number 51 in the Hood's colors. The name on it is, of course, Hood. The 'team logo' area has the ship's badge.
Emiya Shirou - Metal sword-shaped sandwich picks, as well as historical books on legendary swords.
Eryl Fairfax - A stylish cape meant to keep off dust and blowing sand.
Faruja - A suite of London teas to match Ainsley's, as well as handmade peanut butter and homemade jellies, Additionally, a book on the history of the Knights Templar in her world.
Finna - A stylized silver moon pendant.
