[F??] Information Broker Society

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Information Broker Society "Oh hello! Welcome to Pumpkin's Delight! This is the little coffee store I started up in conjunction with the Information Broker Society. This was always a little dream of mine. Standing here now is surreal, but it's thanks to retirement that I truly get to enjoy this. Anyways, enough about me, I'm sure you're here for the rumors, no doubt. Well, you can find them over on the wall. Those rumors are some of the best leads we have about floors. Our scouts are sent as soon as the boss of a floor is defeated to start searching for clues and leads for players such as yourself to go and explore. Although, we have no idea what you'll find on your adventures, so make sure to bring some supplies to sustain yourself for the treks ahead."

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Introduction
Every new floor, a list of rumors will be announced. These rumors will be short prompts that players can explore in PPs.

Effect on Site
This is two-fold.
Changing Site Lore: When the thread is completed, players will write a summary of what happened in the last post. Really unique/creative/well-done threads will be incorporated into canon lore.
Allowing Non-Frontliners to Help Clear Floors: If each rumor is explored by two different groups, Hikoru will reward the players with a hint about the upcoming boss battle. Even non-combatants and low-level players can contribute in a unique way.

Process

• Previous floor is cleared.
• Hikoru updates the rumor list.
• Interested players create a PP to explore the rumor.
  • Groups must include between two and four players. 
  • They must actually have an answer to the rumor - not just “we looked but found nothing.”
  • All threads must reach at least 20 posts.
• Players write a summary of what happened in the thread, and include it in their last post.
  • The summary should be between 50-150 words.
• The thread is submitted via standard closing procedure (submitting to PSTs). 
• When all rumors have been explored by two unique groups each, a hint is given regarding the approaching boss.
  • "Unique" is defined as different writers, not characters. Alts may participate, but they will not count toward the requirement.
• Thread summaries will be read, and the most creative ones will be made into actual lore.
• Threads chasing rumors will be given a small amount of additional EXP, so long as they meet the requirements and are deemed a “good effort.”
• Players may investigate as many rumors as they'd like.
  • The "two unique groups per quest" is a requirement for the bonus boss hint, but not a cap.

Example
This example pertains to a location on the ninth floor. For reference:

Spoiler

 

The Profaned Peak is a flat-topped mountain, whose peak is covered in a lake of lava. Sitting in the middle of the lake is a large stone platform, along with a massive throne carved from a meteor. A long stone walkway connects the platform to the northern edge of the mountain peak, allowing players to approach the throne. A massive jeweled crown made from gold and silver sits atop the throne, its edged burnt by an evil flame.

Rumor: “The crown at the Profaned Peak has begun to hum with power, and hover a few inches above the throne. Both NPCs and Players sense that something is about to happen, but they can only speculate as to what it is.”

One Possible Summary: “The crown released a burst of dark magic, afflicting all NPCs and monsters in the area. They became enraged, and attacked everything, including each other. The effect continued until the crown was thrown in the lake of lava. It reappeared almost instantly on the throne, no longer floating or humming. The monsters and NPCs went back to normal.”

Change to Lore: Should staff determine that summary is unique enough to be added to the site’s canon, we could add to the floor nine write-up. “From time to time, the crown emits a powerful dark aura that enrages NPCs and monsters. This can be corrected by throwing the crown in the lava lake before it reappears once again atop the throne.”

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Current Rumors

Floor	Rumor	Completions
3	A number of players have supposedly been kidnapped by the Fae, and are being held captive in the Cavern of Faeries. Should probably investigate, and see about getting them out.	0/2
6	Mysterious lights are appearing in the Ruins of Tsjericanth. They only appear at night, and all reports claim the lights are stationary (they don't move around).	0/2
7	NPCs keep talking about a new "threat" near The Eye. Not sure what it is, but it has them spooked.	0/2
8	The flowers at the Graveyard of the Willowed are starting to die. Since they're supposed to contain the souls of dead elves, that's an obvious problem.	0/2
9	The crown at the Profaned Peak has begun to hum with power, and hover a few inches above the throne. Both NPCs and Players sense that something is about to happen, but they can only speculate as to what it is.	0/2
27	The ghostly figure of a woman has reportedly been spotted in the Ming Garden. The sight has unnerved Players and NPCs alike. Who is she, why is she there, and can she be removed?	0/2