[Metaplot] Regarding the city guard and the Festival of Scylla:

[citizensofariel]

There will be small groups of people wearing modest, full-length, white or grey robes with draping hoods in and amidst the festival attendees. Only their dark eyes and their discolored hands (red, blue, and purple skin, indicating thaumic contamination) will be visible. It wouldn't be wrong to imagine they're outsiders from the wastelands. They can be further differentiated by their heights, builds, and the number of metallic rings they're wearing on their fingers.

You may decide how vigilant and loyal your character is, and how many of these people your character will report during the festival. (Any number in between 0 and 40.) You should comment below with your character's findings, preferably before 9/13 in-game; comments are being screened. And, yes, these reports are meaningful to the metaplot.

If your character approaches these people, they will refuse to say anything. If your character wants to pursue more action against them, please speak to Asher (PM labyrinthos, PP oneirophobe, or comment below) as soon as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them as well.

This report can include Newcomer player characters inadvertently wearing pale colors, which is a noteworthy insult to the City. However, your character may only report them with OOC permission from the other player. There are no immediate damaging consequences for reported player characters, but they will be actively monitored during the festival by the city guard for signs of illegal activity.