this is Salem, a land filled with magic and maladies. It is a place where witches and their elemental familiars gather, a home to legend and
lore that predates time itself. Yet of all the wicked and wonderful stories the past can tell us of, the most magical are the ones yet to happen.
This is Salem - this is the start of your very own journey. Welcome to starfall
Starfall is an animaga witch roleplay set in mostly modern times. Members play as witches in a world plagued by monsters, where the only safe spots are walled cities. Starfall strives to be a character-driven roleplay with expansive lore and a highly interactive plotline. We want to allow members to
create and look back on a magical journey, and mold the site and its plot as their characters grow.
Welcome to Starfall's very first open-media art event! Here, you can submit artwork, writings, or other creations based around the current theme:
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the lands of Salem & the beasts which reside there
[break]There will be no voting or judging of submissions -- this is just to get some creative juices flowing & to let our members show off their talents. There will, however, be a reward of 150g and 1 mystery item (with the former given immediately & the latter given at the end of the event) to everyone who makes a submission. You're free, of course, to make multiple submissions, but will only be rewarded for the first. Please remember that anything posted here still needs to abide by the pg-13 rules -- if you have something that you're fairly sure doesn't fall in this rating, you can PM it to the @deputies on Discord.
[break][break]Acceptable forms of media include, but are not limited to:
illustrations
poetry
music / spoken word
textbook excepts
architectural / fashion / anatomy designs
web templates
[break]If you give us permission, staff may use your submission somewhere on the site, but frankly we're just happy to see your creations ;u;
[break][break]This event will end the midnight after August 31, PST. Edit! this deadline has been extended to the end of September 30!
[break][break]Please include in your submission:
the writing/art/music itself, or a link to it
whether or not we have permission to use it on the site (it's ok if the answer is no!)
if we do have permission to use it, where you would like the credit to link to (for example: your gallery, commissions website, or simply your starfall account)
which character account(s) you'd like the gold reward to go to
it's not...... done yet....... but i've already used it for the fantastic beasts event, so might as well post it up here 8')
permission:use it wherever credit: i don't have anything fancy ;; link to starfall staff account is fine rewards: give 'em to raziel of the autumn court
Outside those walls There are mysterious lands Where other creatures Roam and divide
Hear them roar! Hear them scream! Hear them shout to the world! Hear them lure away the creatures From their shelter and domain!
They are all different Different from the rest of us They are called monsters, divine and wonderful They are the creatures that live outside the walls
The beasts from outside should not be tampered with They can throw you away in an instant
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okay so I just thought of this piece for a few minutes and decided to cram it all in one poem... besides I'm not really good at drawing and I consider writing as my specialty XD as if I'm good at writing too
permission: use it anywhere you like! credit: link to the starfall account is fine rewards: give them to @emery
Post by Tsubaki Kokeshi on Sept 19, 2018 4:48:04 GMT
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Tsubaki Kokeshi
It is not death that I fear, but never living.
[break][break] This is a Cento I wrote using lyrics to Hatsune Miku songs. The original goal was to take songs that were normally positive and to corrupt them into something sad. I think I did pretty alright, considering the sad songs I did end up having to borrow from.[break][break] You have permission to use the poem on the site. Credit and rewards to Tsubaki Kokeshi [break][break]
Edit: Upon further study, This poem very much feels like a witch's final words to her familiar. I'll leave your souls crushed for the day.
Post by maddox rothscus ✨ on Sept 29, 2018 13:00:03 GMT
today on lav is the worst at deadlines:
lazy sketches from tonight: miscellaneous animals that reside in salem, ft some familiars ( partially made up of old pencil sketches so excuse the inconsistency lmao )
you can use them on the site but i don't see why you would since they're just,, lazy sketches :'D idk just link one of my lads for credit if necessary and uhhhhh throw the rewards at maddox i guess
Post by Charani Petrov on Sept 30, 2018 4:55:57 GMT
No Soul, Pale Face
How can you be, so cold All these tears just keep, getting old I’m so over this Why can’t I escape this...
Soft lips pressed tight Sharp inhale ready for this coming fight I wonder what lie you’ll hurt me with tonight Or will I believe it I always believe it
I’ll just lie to myself, tonight Can’t I just believe my own sight? Maybe I should fight? But I won’t. I know I won’t. I never will.
permission: use it wherever! credit: link to the starfall account is fine rewards: give them to Charani Petrov
Post by lynnelia arnett on Oct 1, 2018 2:30:17 GMT
Behold, the poetry collection / massive choreopoem I've been working on for months now; this is character specific to astartia zamóre and related mythos, however there are some more mythical themes in there and some snippets that can be applied to different situations/themes/scenes/etc. It's available here! [break][break]I feel like some of this material I might reuse for performance pieces or eventual publications, so I'm fine with it being used as long as I get a heads up on what it might be, since some parts I would rather remain untouched! I can just be credited to my Starfall account(s) if it's used, or by using the name provided in the document! [break][break]I'd also like the gold to go to lynnelia arnett, very ironically, considering she is not the character who makes an appearance in this piece. Anyway I love u guys with my WHOLE SOUL and ur art and general extraordinary capabilities continues to astound and inspire me <3
AAAA, this is amazing! Thank you all for gracing us with your talents \ ;u; / [break][break] Please find the item rewards below -- and note that even though I'm tagging the character mentioned in your submission above the item you've received, you can give this item to any one of your characters. Enjoy!
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ALL-WEATHER JACKET This jacket's inner lining is constructed primarily from the cloud-like fluff of sky narwhals, one of the softest materials known to witchkind. Despite this luxury, the jacket was actually intended for travelers; various enchantments make it wind resistant, waterproof, and temperature-controlled, meaning it will keep its wearer warm in the coldest tundra, or cool in the hottest desert. All components of this jacket have been ethically sourced and assembled.
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[attr="class","stafftempitem"]HORN OF THE WILDS With a bit of practice, this horn can replicate the call of nearly any creature of Salem. It is equally useful in attracting valuable creatures as it is in deterring violent ones. The item works best when the witch has heard the call they're attempting to replicate before, and has a general idea of what the call means (is it a call for help? to warn? to threaten?). Unfortunately, most wraiths often immediately recognize the horn's call as a fabrication.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]SEER'S EYE Though frowned upon, it is technically not illegal to acquire charms from the body parts of deceased witches. This magically preserved eye is said to have come from the socket of a genuine seer, and allows the wearer to see the ghostly image of unmaterialized familiars, thus providing insight to the familiar's element and chosen shape. Furthermore, this eye can detect the presence of wraiths and ruptures, even if they're hidden from normal view. Unfortunately, this item does not see past regular illusion magic.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]OBSIDIAN MARE This small, horse-shaped statue can turn into a life-sized black Friesian. Being made of more magical-infused stone than flesh, it does not tire, nor does it seem to be affected by extreme climates. Its high density, however, makes it quite impossible to swim. If damaged, it will return to its inanimate statue state, and cannot be transformed again until physically repaired and sufficient time has passed for the magic of the statue to recover.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]PET: ARCTIC STRIX This owl-like creature has reflective plumage, giving it a white appearance in its native environment of the Northern Wilds. The species as a whole has begun to be domesticated, and the subjects of these domestication attempts have proven themselves skilled hunters in the art of falconry. Don't let the de-venomed talons fool you -- the tips of its talons and beak are still dangerously sharp.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]TEAR OF THE MAMI WATA A magically frozen tear, suspended on the length of a chain. If it makes contact with the skin of another witch or creature, thereby smearing a bit of its liquid onto them, the creature will feel temporarily attracted to this item's wearer. The attraction can take a variety of forms, from a compulsion to protect, to simple curiosity, to a physical or romantic attraction. The tear will also heal the surface flesh where it makes contact, though the healing properties are always accompanied by the attraction effect, whether it's desired or not.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]LAWYER'S SPECTACLES These glasses have been encoded with tomes worth of Salem law by a very eccentric athenian. Though they're too small to fit on a human, a smaller familiar or normal animal might be able to wear them, granting the creature access to the glasses' information as if it were in their own memories.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]SERPENTVINE BOW Any wooden arrow shot from this bow will sprout large vines which coil and constrict around the arrow's target when it makes contact. There are some command words which can instruct the vines to bind themselves to nearby objects as well, or to cease movement entirely, making them a useful utility when navigating wooded areas; they can become hanging ropes or vine bridges depending on the needs of the wielder. The vines remain active for a few minutes, so they best be utilized as quickly as possible after they're created.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]TEMPORARY INK RUNEWARD This black liquid, when dripped onto a witch's skin, will automatically shape itself into a runic array. The array wards away malicious creatures, and dampens (but does not eliminate) the blow from magical attacks. Though it will prevent most creatures from bothering the wearer, creatures with a strong hatred or fear of the wearer may be able to overcome the effect. When the mouth of its container is pressed against the skin, the ink will obediently return.
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