Scriptor Bay

The Disappearing Act - the museum plot where a small group of individuals try to steal an exhibit. Will it be for the good of the city or will it only do damage?

This plot is an open thread where anyone can join. If you’re human you’re limited to just having fun at the party, or even spotting the thieves. If you’re not human then you have the chance to join in on the heist. 

February 18, 2012 - 7:26 p.m.

The Scriptor Bay Museum was known to host several banquets throughout the year in order to keep it funded. Although they made money through the tax payer’s hard earned dollars and tickets that they sold for certain exhibits, it was hardly enough to keep the museum funded alone. Not with the staff that they had on hand, the outside company that they hired to move out old displays and bring in new ones. And of course, can’t forget the cost of storage for the old displays before they were shipped elsewhere!

So the museum held banquets and always sent invitations to their most valuable clientele. Of course they didn’t have to pay to attend these parties, but those who didn’t receive a formal invite had to purchase a ticket for $60! Of course all the proceeds went to the museum directly and not a third party, which made it much more of a bearable price to the working man or woman.

Giant lights shone and rotated, illuminating the museum like some sort of flashy advertisement. It was to draw everyone’s attention to it and it worked well. The pillars that held the up the front of the building were decorated elegantly, another thing to make it aesthetically pleasing and inviting.

Around the perimeter of the building was security as a precautionary procedure just like every other banquet that was hosted there. They didn’t want someone to sneak in and steal anything of value. Not to mention it made those with money feel much safer knowing that they wouldn’t be pick pocketed while they were enjoying a glass of champagne over cool conversation.

Cars were pulling up to the front of the building as a valet service that was hired just for the night would take the keys and park the vehicles in a parking structure that was just across the street. They outdid themselves like they did every time. They knew they’d get enough donations to pay for the cost of it all from the guests of the banquet. And if not? Then they’d hold another in less than a month’s time.

The banquet didn’t start until eight but the building was already filling up quickly with guests.

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We’ve made it to March! I hope everyone is doing well and had a wonderful February! This year is a leap year so there was 29 days in the month of February making the month a little longer. (Although it was still quite short if you ask me!)

We’re in a brand new month however and I’m here to bring you brand spankin’ new news! So sit back and give your fingers a break and see what’s in store!

The Welcoming Crew:

Unfortunately we haven’t gained any new members in the last month. But we have gained a few new characters! So if you haven’t had the opportunity to check out their bios yet I’ll gladly point you in the right direction!

Prestine Davenport: Gargoyle

Although Prestine may appear young and cute don’t let her looks deceive you. Because she is a Gargoyle she looks late twenties but she’s actually 88. Not only does her looks lead you on but so does her sweet act. She eats men for dinner. She loves all of the men who are in her life for a short period of time, giving them the nickname of “kitten” and using them in whatever way she pleases.

Sebastian Davenport: Gargoyle

Similar to his sister Prestine, Sebastian too sports good looks and a charming smile when it’s convenient for him. However, he’s different from his sister with the way he treats the women (and sometimes men) in his life. He can be cruel and abusive, feeling a sense of power over those who aren’t of the Gargoyle species. 

Zoey Clark: Blurr

The bubbly blonde can most likely be seen all around the city supporting different community benefits. She holds a job as a Professor at the University teaching both Paleontology and Creative Writing. Although she appears young, because she’s a Blurr she ages slower and is actually 46. 

The Story Thus Far:

The Scriptor Bay Museum banquet is being hosted! Will the McLeester sisters, Griffin and Flynn pull off the heist or will they run into trouble? 

The formal black tie event is open for anyone as long as you show your ticket at the door. Enjoy a night of art, music and class. Or if you’ve heard through the grapevine about the exhibit and feel that it shouldn’t be revealed to the public then join in on the mission at hand!*

*NOTE: In order to get involved with the heist the character cannot be Human.

New Features and Updates:

I’m going to be working on a new advertising video. I’m hoping that it will bring more members to the forum! If there’s anything you might want to suggest for the advertisement video whether it be video clips, a song or just a general theme then feel free to let me know!

Riddle Of The Month:

So the answer to last month’s riddle was: The Letter E

New Riddle: 

Whoever makes it, tells it not.

Whoever takes it, knows it not.

Think you know the answer? Reply and see!

We’ve added a new section to our forum - Scrapbooking & Photo Albums. Where you can put pictures for visuals of anything that is character related! 

Our first entry is Griffin’s Condo.

Living Room

Kitchen/Dining:

Bedroom:

Bathroom:

So the board has had the same skin and format for the last three months. It’s been decided that it’s time for a change! We’re saying our farewells to long gone members and saying hello to a new and better layout! Of course, it’s still in the making. But do expect a beautiful new look by mid March. Followed by new plots, characters, and even a brand new species!

We’re hoping our new look and species will attract more new members to come and play. We’re very excited and welcome everyone to check it out once it’s done.

The Mystery Plot has begun! What’s it about? Why, it’s a mystery! You have to come and check it out yourself!

RULES:

• There will be rounds. You may only post once per round. A round consists of all players having posted. When this happens the moderator (Cupcake or Whiskey) will post the next sequence of events.
  
  
• You may not make up items. You cannot grab the stapler off the desk if the moderator did not say there was one there. You may only use what is written, unless, of course, your character happens to have a stapler in their pocket. Don’t be too cheesy.
  
  
• If you are doing something that involves someone else, you must leave it open for interpretation. If you are throwing a stapler at Bob, you cannot say it hit him in the chest. You can say you were aiming for his chest, and then allow Bob to decide if he is hit. This rule applies to players and to people the moderator is adding.
  
  
• You have two days to reply. If you are unable to get on the moderator will continue to the next round. this is solely so the thread doesn’t die for those that are active. We understand life sometimes gets in the way. You can jump back in when you’re ready.

It was a cold windy afternoon there in Scriptor Bay, Oregon. The waves were crashing angrily on the shoreline, the wind was blowing through the trees making what few leaves remain fly off, the branches bowing angrily. The temperature was in the high 30’s, just cold enough to make it uncomfortable as you walked from place to place. Fortunately the tall buildings help to keep some areas free of the heavy winds. Pine Wood Bank was in one of those areas.

There was nothing different about the day. It was a typical early February morning. The bank was slow with two tellers working the windows and two sitting at desks waiting to help any patron that came in. Tuesday afternoons were always slow. Most people got paid Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and any gifts that came in over the weekend were deposited on Mondays, leaving Tuesday to be the loneliest bank day of the week. This suited the tellers just fine. They sat and texted under the desk as they waited for the stragglers to come in.

The bank management had recently brought in a K-cup coffee machine for the cold patrons, which sat to the right of the building just by the tables where they could get assistance from the staff. The vault was locked in the back and the cameras were on; one pointed at each tellers station, two in the main lobby pointing left and right, and two in the tabled area. In the middle of the large waiting area was an island with deposit slips and pens where the patrons could do any last minute checking or writing.

Currently, the place was empty.

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