Me, unhappy to be here - OTA

Jan. 5th, 2026 02:54 am
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Me was not pleased to find herself here. She had been offered a room but had refused. Her home, all the home she needed, was shrunk down and in her pocket. Along with all her most important belongings. Save the one she wore around her neck hidden by her shirt.

For those who had not yet met her, she was a bit... interesting to see. Or, rather, her clothing was. Me herself just looked like a short young woman. But the way she was dressed...

It wasn't just the black silk button down with the silver buttons carved in Gallifreyan. The neck of the shirt went up just shy of her chin and down to be tucked into her pleated skirt. The skirt was jet black with silver pleats and two silver buttons at one hip. No, it was mostly the leggings. They were black, darker even than vantablack somehow. It was as though the black was an absence. Over that void black were dots of silver that seemed almost to glow against the darkness of her leggings. They were in a pattern that few would recognize. They were the constellations, the stars and planets that could be seen from Gallifrey in the last years of reality. One by one, slowly, each light went out, in the order the stars and worlds went out as everything ended. The whole thing would take about an hour then the lights would all reappear at once, then the cycle would start again.

The leggings were tucked into silver and black slouch socks. She also had black sneakers with silver laces and rubber. Her hair was in a tight braid down her back held closed with a silver and black scrunchie. She had a small silver and diamond nose stud and diamond earrings, because why not.

She rested a hand over the pocket in her skirt on the far side from the buttons. The Tardis was there, thankfully. She just needed to figure out where to place it until she could leave.

She strode down the road, looking for an empty place to settle, hoping not to see or talk to anyone.

Sadly, she knew what her luck was like...

Monthly Plotting Post | January

Jan. 4th, 2026 04:08 pm
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Monthly Plotting Post | January
Happy New Year, all!

We've had a super busy beginning of the year here in Pumpkin Hollow, doing a number of housekeeping things already and making some changes that we think will benefit the game, with some tidying of mod pages and a very exciting Calloway's refresh on the way. The team is working really hard to bring you guys a fresh and shiny 2026!

We've had some time off from major plot developments, but with the fall of Eligos just around the bend, we only have a few more months before shit starts getting real again. And now that we've had a pretty chill November and December, it's time for things to get meaningfully spooky again! Buckle in--- January's going to be a wild ride!

WINTER TDM
December - February
Since the amount of characters TDMing/apping in has been pretty reduced these past few months, we've elected to spare ourselves a little trouble and stop reprinting the TDM on a monthly basis. We can always bring back the practice if it feels necessary later, but for the moment we're putting a pause on it and just posting each quarterly TDM once!

We have another two months with the Winter TDM, so if you'd like to check out any of those prompts, you still have time! We also have LOTS of new friends with toplevels this time around, so make sure to say hi! (Right after I say we've had more sparse new prospective players, of course. We'll see if the trend continues!)
JANUARY EVENT - Escape from Unknown Kadath
January 17th
For three years running now, our January event has been dream themed in some capacity. Our first year featured a dream of an alternate timeline where everyone was native to the planet of Concorde and transported to Pumpkin Hollow's past to see the island as it was before the Barrier. Our second year, last year, featured the extremely popular "Nightmare in Dreamland" event that trapped all the residents in a bubble of endless dreaming sleep, blending memory and nightmare. And this year, we get a sneak preview of Nyarlathotep's world--- and the kind of dangers we'll face down during Pumpkin Hollow's Endgame.

Deep within the Dreamlands, a mysterious realm that can only be accessed by the sleeping mind, there exists a hidden city buried deep within the impossible mountains housing a towering palace that is believed to be home to the gods of dreams. In whispers exchanged between cats, the name of this forbidden citadel has been spoken across space and time. Kadath. And it also just so happens to be where our own Nyarlathotep occasionally makes his home. And he thinks you all could use a little vacation. After all, it's been so long since you've been off the island. A little travel would do you some good, wouldn't it?

The specifics of the event are still a work in progress, but currently the intended vibe is a Labyrinth-esque eldritch castle maze exploration with dream logic, nightmare visions, Lovecraftian monsters, and a little bit of that Scooby-Doo chase scene nonsense. We're also plotting for a major reveal to at last come to fruition. It's about time someone had a word with Dr. West.
CURRENT METAPLOT
July 19th
There haven't been any major developments as of late, but we have a bit of a heavy one on the way--- the death of Eligos is intended to be a two-month event taking place over March and April, due to launch on the Ides of March in true treasonous fashion. However, there is a small snag there. Unlike with Mendel and Jean or Efrain and Nimona, there's no clear-cut individual that we can think of off-hand to lead the charge against Eligos. We have until March, but if anyone would like to put forward their character for this or help us decide on a direction for it, we'd appreciate it!

State of the Game

Dec. 31st, 2025 11:59 pm
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State of the Game
THE START OF A MAGICAL NEW YEAR!

✨ Current Character Count: 35
✨ Applications for December: 7
✨ Drops for December: 1

✨ A minimum word count of 500 words has been added to the personality section of the application.
✨ Quests are now being rolled into TDM and Events rather than being a separate entity.
✨ The FAQ has been updated and now includes sections about Media Guidelines, Crime & Punishment, as well as what happens with character Death in Iyashikei.
✨ The Rewards page has been updated to include a new business partnership option and several other new rewards, more explained below.
✨ Magic Pathways have been added to Yadah University. See more below.
✨ There are more changes underway, but we're not quite ready to announce them just yet.
New Magic Learning System
✨ This is something we’ve talked about and teased a few times in the past—including in our last State of the Game—and we’re excited to finally roll it out: the new magic learning system! With this update, characters who previously had no magic and characters who already possess magical abilities will now be able to learn new forms of magic in Iyashikei.

How will learning new magic work?
A new option has been added to the Rewards list, allowing characters to enroll in one of the magical study programs at Yadah University. Characters may also choose to enroll in two programs by selecting the Arcane Synthesis Track. Upon enrollment, characters will start off as beginners and progress through their studies over time, based on a combination of in-game activity and length of participation.

What are the schools of magic?
There are currently six different schools (or pathways) of magic available to choose from: Alchemy, Conjuration, Elemental Magic, Psionic/Mental Magic, Transformation, and Transmutation. Additional schools may be introduced in the future, but these will serve as our starting foundations.

How many schools can my character enroll in?
Most characters may enroll in one pathway at a time. The exception is for those on the Arcane Synthesis Track, who may select two pathways. The first pathway must be chosen from Conjuration, Elemental Magic, or Transformation, while the second must be chosen from Alchemy, Psionic/Mental Magic, or Transmutation.

When do I choose which school they will enter?
When submitting the reward request to enroll and begin as a novice, you will be prompted to select a school of magic from the available options at that time. There will not be any additional forms to fill out or a formal record of enrollment.

What about characters who have been in the game already?
For characters who have already been active in-game and may have been studying magic at Yadah University, we are allowing players to retroactively apply that time toward their character’s progression within their chosen pathway. All other advancement requirements, however, must still be fulfilled as normal.

What are the advancement requirements?
These specifics to advancing can be found on the Advancement tab of the Magic School page. But it will be a combination of time in-game, proof of activity, and specific threads involving the study of the magic being learned. With the requirements becoming greater for each step up the pathway.

A Word from the Mods
Jax:
Hello, everyone!
A whole year! Can you believe it? I cannot express my genuine awe and gratitude at how this has turned out. I had a tiny, little dream about a Slice of Life game with chill vibes and a pastel, solar punk setting. A place of low stress overall, where characters could focus on aspects of found family and kindness. On my part, there have been ups and downs, mistakes made, lessons learned, and hopefully, I will continue to grow and learn so that I can be the best co-head mod for all of you. I truly want what is best for the game, and I will continue to strive to provide a fun, safe, and welcoming game for all. Everyone, both former and current players, have left their mark on Iyashikei and made it what it is today.

I want to thank each and every one of you for joining me through all of this, for all of your understanding of the mistakes I have made, your continued enthusiasm for the events I've created, or player-run events, and the ways you have helped grow and shape this game! I hope we can continue growing as a game and as a community. Iyashikei would not exist if it weren't for all of you and all of your passion you pour into this little space on Dreamwidth. I hope that going into 2026, we will see a bright future with more adventures that await our characters and the continued connection of our community as a whole. Thank you so much for your support, whether you've only been here for a few days or since the game opened. I truly am so thankful for all of you.
Love,
Jax

Tilt: Hello, Iyashikei!
It’s hard to believe that a full year has passed since our very first test drive, when the council began drawing individuals from across worlds to help spread kindness and generosity in the face of darkness and horror throughout the multiverse. Back then, I was simply here with Iroh, who was trying to do what good he could. At that time, I didn't really know where the road would lead.

Over the course of this year, Iyashikei has changed in ways I never expected. Being here, writing with all of you, and watching this space take shape has been a pleasure. I’m deeply honored to have had the chance to step up and join the mod team as co-mod alongside Jax, and I’m excited to keep supporting Iyashikei as it continues to grow and evolve in 2026.

While the journey hasn’t always been smooth, the purpose of Iyashikei has never wavered: to create a welcoming space where people can come together to rediscover a little light, warmth, and joy through roleplay. As a personal New Year’s resolution, I’m aiming not only to be more active in logs, but also to spend more time getting to know everyone here and threading with as many of you as I can.

Until the next,
Tilt

Meowzy: Hi everyone! First of all, I hope everyone who celebrates any kind of December holiday had a lovely time, full of warm moments and delicious food. If you didn't celebrate anything, I hope you also still had a lovely time full of warm moments and delicious food! 2026 is upon us, and I for one am determined to make it a very good year. I hope you all are too!

It took a few months of backseat app modding, but I've finally joined the game with a character of my own! Maybe another character will slip into that roster in the future, who knows? Either way, I'm excited to play in Iyashikei and get interaction going with all you lovely folks. But just like the other mods, I'll also be doing my part behind the scenes to help the game grow and evolve where needed. ... Or just give you more of the stuff that we know you all love to play around with. If you have feedback, please don't hesitate to let the team know, as player involvement and satisfaction will always be a vital component to a healthy game. And if not, hope to see you all out there for some delicious threading!

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Привет and welcome to our new Russian friends from LiveJournal! We are happy to offer you a new home. We will not require identification for you to post or comment. We also do not cooperate with Russian government requests for any information about your account unless they go through a United States court first. (And it hasn't happened in 16 years!)

Importing your journal from ЖЖ may be slow. There are a lot of you, with many posts and comments, and we have to limit how fast we download your information from ЖЖ so they don't block us. Please be patient! We have been watching and fixing errors, and we will go back to doing that after the holiday is over.

I am very sorry that we can't translate the site into Russian or offer support in Russian. We are a much, much smaller company than LiveJournal is, and my high school Russian classes were a very long time ago :) But at least we aren't owned by Sberbank!

С Новым Годом, and welcome home!

EDIT: Большое спасибо всем за помощь друг другу в комментариях! Я ценю каждого, кто предоставляет нашим новым соседям информацию, понятную им без необходимости искать её в Google. :) И спасибо вам за терпение к моему русскому переводу с помощью Google Translate! Прошло уже много-много лет со школьных времен!

Thank you also to everyone who's been giving our new neighbors a warm welcome. I love you all ❤️

December Check-in Waived

Dec. 25th, 2025 10:25 pm
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December Activity Announcement
✨ Dear Iyashikei players,✨

As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, we want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes to each and every one of you. We hope this time of year finds you happy, healthy, and well. Even as a small game, the care, creativity, and kindness you bring into this world make it feel vibrant and welcoming, and we’re deeply grateful to share this space, these stories, and this collective passion with such a wonderful community.

In the spirit of the holidays, we hope this season brings you warmth, rest, and moments of joy—whether you’re spending time with friends and family or taking some well-deserved time for yourself. To help lighten things during this often busy time of year, the December check-in will be waived. So pour some hot cocoa, enjoy the season, and remember that even a small act of kindness can ripple outward and brighten someone’s world. Our monthly Check-ins will resume in January!

A State of the Game is on the way, featuring some exciting announcements and an event launching on New Year’s Day to kick off 2026 together. Keep your eyes peeled, and as always, we wish you all the best.

Thank you for being part of our story. We’re so glad to have you here.

With gratitude,
The Iyashikei Mod Team
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