Catastrophe!

[Uthaniel]

So, the event idea started as a joke.

Nexi transformed one of my characters, Callahan, in a cat on GMI. The nickname Cattahan was born.

Then, others became cats. And we discussed talking cats.

And then it struck me. Turns out, it's possible!

Now, before you pull off your "Lolnos", hear me out. There's a multitude of ways a mage could achieve a talking cat, assuming they were human in the first place.

First, by failing the polymorph spell on purpose - Polymorphing everything except the brain and the vocal chords, making the brain size diminish, but not it's characteristics. This way, the cats would be able to think, and speak, like their former selves.

Second, by first polymorphing the cat, and then transmutating their body so they can be capable of both speaking and thinking.

Third, using an enchantment to make the cat think and speak through magical means - arcane itself can fuel that.

Now, method. A polymorph spell usually doesn't last long. -Unless-.

An inscriber makes runic marks in each and every subject, making it so the runes gather the arcane energy from whichever source, allowing them to stay in their cat-forms semi-permanently; Removing the runes would turn them back into their previous race.

What's the point of this event? It's a two-part thing, really. First a closed event to the cats (You can apply to be one of the polymorphees, if you wish. There's no restriction). Second, an open event where people would aid the cats in their escape. The story behind the event will all be revealed as it goes ICly, but people may be briefed before the event happens if they wish.

So... That's it!
Shoot away with your questions and suggestions. And feel free to reply here if you're interested.

[Djura]

You have Azul'won's tusks, fish and a beatstick.

That is all.

[muhaha8]

I'm down for this. The cats can use Wand of Ghost Speak, however, to speak. No fancy runic inscriptions or anything. Just... Touch the Wand, and they can speak Common.

[Uthaniel]

The fancy runic stuff is due to the storyline that'll be explained on the event.

EDIT: Always good to note the mage will an NPC played by a GM, and he'll be an inscriber. I already got someone down for this, so I won't be playing anything I shouldn't. Don't arrest me, cops!

[muhaha8]

[c0rzilla]

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[Avitz]

...Yes.

Sign me up. Avints shall join the horde of cats...

[Uthaniel]

So, so far we have three people. Four with me, five with the other that spoke to me in-game.

...This filled up faster than I thought. I don't want to make this event -too- big, since it'll be too hard to manage this way.

So, let's do it like this.

I'll be leaving this thread open untill I log in tomorrow. Then, it'll be closed, and the list of cats will be limited to the people that've spoke to me in this timeframe. The others can take part in the second event, that'll be open.

If a lot of people join, it's no issue. Say joke's on me and leave it at that.

EDIT: Obviously, by "talking to me", I mean both the people that post in this thread and the people that speak to me in-game.

[Errata]

Miauw miauw..!

I like the idea and I might want to participate! If I have the time to spare.

[dastmo]

Good idea, I think. Unfortunately, most of my characters are occupied with something else. I won't be joining this time, but I am down for the next!

[Delta]

What's new pussycat. Woo-OOO-oooh~woah.

I'm in.

[Avitz]

Just as a note, since I am going to be unable to be on during this weekend, what time do you intend to do this event?