The Cottoneye Witches of Monte Vista -- FAILED, Please move to Graveyard

[MarianT]

The Cottoneye Witches of Monte Vista

PROLOGUE

Dear Artemis,

   I’ve arrived in Monte Vista, and let me tell you, I’m so excited to be here! (Although I miss you and wish I could see my new niece Diana, etc., etc.) By the way, I'm singing "The hills are alive with the sound of magic."



   I spent my time on the way here trying to think of my rationale for starting an Immortal Dynasty. It’s not enough that the Watcher promised me one of my own in order to get me to help you achieve your requirements (and I do feel a bit embarrassed about that); it’s not enough that I get to be young again (okay, maybe it is enough).

   By the time I arrived, I still didn’t know my justification for being here. To teach people how to deal with zombies, yes, but I wanted something more. While I did more thinking, I flew around a bit. This place is gorgeous! In this picture you can see the fishery next door to my lot.



Here’s the bridge I cross to get to the mainland.



This is the theatre up in the walled part of town.



Here are the library and the police station.



And finally (for now, at least), here are the gates of the city.



   It’s such a magical place that I’m sure I’ll be very happy. Speaking of which, I think I’ve found my mission. When I was talking to one of the residents (Camillo Mancini, single, has a brother capable of painting portraits), I discovered there were no other witches in town, no vampires, fairies, or werewolves either.



   Anyway, I’ve decided to add a little magic to Monte Vista. Luckily, there’s an elixir shop here, so I can learn alchemy there until I get a station of my own. There is also a public market, and it sells life fruit, which means I don’t have to become an expert gardener. The prices at the stalls are high (I thought it was supposed to get cheaper when you eliminated the middleman?), so I’m starting a garden anyway.



   At the moment I have a huge lot and a tiny, pre-fab house. You can interpret that as “pre-fabricated” or “pre-fabulous”. It has a bathroom and a bedroom, so I won’t have to sleep in the rain. No kitchen as yet, and I have to put a fence around the garden before the next full moon.



   I’ve decided that my new favorite color is violet; grey just seems too drab for this beautiful place. Here’s my new formal. I think once I’ve met a few people, I might have a formal party just so I can see what people look like without their sunglasses.
 


   You’ve seen my everyday outfit already. Here’s nightwear, athletic, swimwear, and outerwear.









   The Summer Festival started this morning. It’s held at the Etruscan Ruins, quite a change from the Cannery in Riverview.



   Write and let me know how things are going with you, Diana, and Weston. I want pictures! Love, Mercy

[MarianT]

Generation One

Chapter One -- It's not Kidnapping if they're Friends
Chapter Two -- Two Birthdays
Chapter Three -- Spooky Day
Chapter Four -- A Birthday and Two Funerals
Chapter Five -- Just Another Sim
Chapter Six -- Spring's Arrival
Chapter Seven -- True Love?
Chapter Eight -- Ice and Music
Chapter Nine -- Rites of Passage
Chapter Ten -- Finding the Forum
Chapter Eleven -- What's Short and Sweet and Blue All Over?
Chapter Twelve -- New Clothes and Ambrosia
Chapter Thirteen -- Full Moon
Chapter Fourteen -- In the Kitchen

Generation Two

Chapter One -- Honeymoon
Chapter Two -- Around the House
Chapter Three -- University
Chapter Four -- Happy Birthday to...
Chapter Five -- Good-bye, Old Friend
Chapter Six -- Cold Spring
Chapter Seven -- Surprise!
Chapter Eight -- Young 'Uns
Chapter Nine -- Women of a Certain Age
Chapter Ten -- Two Birthdays

Generation Three

Chapter One -- It's All Happening in the Nursery
Chapter Two -- Ciao from Monte Vista
Chapter Three -- Two More Birthdays and a Prom
Chapter Four -- Arrivederci
Chapter Five -- Fan Letter
Chapter Six -- A Belated Thank-You
Chapter Seven -- A Diary Entry

[MarianT]

Founder -- Mercy Cottoneye

Traits: artistic, bookworm, loves the outdoors, family-oriented, heavy sleeper
Career: Alchemy Artisan (10)
Skill:Alchemy (supermaxed), Gardening (maxed), Painting (Maxed)
Lifetime Wish: Mystic Healer
Black Ops: Great Plums, Great Greens, Stomping Grapes, Bad Reception, Excellent Veggies, Absolutely Great Produce
Best Friends: Aurelia Cottoneye, Qusul Ayohod, Jalissa Rivers, Janet Stockton, Rosaria Stefani, Camillo Mancini
Lifetime Rewards: Food Replicator, Super Green Thumb, No Bills Ever
Property: Aleister's Elixirs and Sundries (3)
Building: Tasty Treats & Tomes
Portraits: YA, Adult, Elder
Sculptures:Adult, Elder
Photographs: Adult, Elder
Age: 80

Generation 2 -- Aurelia Cottoneye

Traits: loves the outdoors, friendly, angler, gatherer, eco-friendly, workaholic
Career: Science
Skill: Fishing (supermaxed), Gardening (maxed)
Lifetime Wish: Become a Creature-Robot Cross-Breeder
Black Ops: Work/School Learning Project, Outside Reading, Riddle Away, Senet Strategy, A Fish of Life and Death, Bring Back the Jams
Best Friends: Beppe Cottoneye, Dario deLuca, Kaela Bianchi, Emma Perry, Basil Stockton, Courtney Kenney
Lifetime Rewards: Motive Mobile, No Jealousy, Collection Helper
Property: Venice Beach (3)
Building: Coliseum
Portraits: Toddler, Child, Teen, YA, Adult, Elder
Sculptures: Teen, YA, Adult, Elder
Photographs: YA, Adult, Elder
Age: 70

Generation 3 -- Virgil Cottoneye

Traits: brave, athletic, family-oriented, charismatic, disciplined, adventurous
Career:
Skill: Martial Arts (maxed + 3 skill challenges). Athletic (maxed)
Lifetime Wish: Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium
Black Ops: Archeology Exhibit, A Fishy Science Project, The Muscle Hustle, Settle an Argument, A Fine Harvest, The Right Way to Riot
Best Friends: Mikel Winkler, Giovanna Costa, Cipriana Costa, Pepe Moretti, Claudia Cottoneye
Lifetime Rewards: Moodlet Manager, Prepared Traveller, Climatron Control Unit
Property:Little Gipper Fishing Park (level 3)
Building:
Portraits: Toddler, Child, Teen, YA, Adult
Sculptures: Toddler, Child, Teen, YA
Photographs: Toddler, Child, Teen, YA

Generation 4 -- Claudia Cottoneye

Traits: excitable, friendly, genius, charismatic
Career:
Skill:
Lifetime Wish:
Black Ops: Scavenger Hunt: Rare Elements,
Best Friends:
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Property:
Building:
Portraits: toddler, child, teen
Sculptures: toddler, child
Photographs: toddler, child

Generation 5 --

Traits: brave, athletic
Career:
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Generation 6

Traits: brave, athletic
Career:
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Property:
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Generation 7

Traits: brave, athletic
Career:
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Lifetime Wish:
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Best Friends:
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Property:
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Generation 8

Traits: brave, athletic
Career:
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[simfulicious]

Yeah, it's official...you get to join my club  .  Great start, Marian.

[Anna33]

Its nice to know mercy is off to a good start.

[Louise56]

Great start! I love all the pictures, I don't have Monte Vista, I enjoy the tour a lot.

[SimBlip]

Woah! Monte Vista is enchanting: the perfect place for a witchy dynasty. 
I'm a bit worried about her plan to buy life fruit, though. From what I understand, she'll still need to grow a plant from seed too.

[MarianT]

Yes, I discovered that when I looked at the rules again. But at least she can get a starter plant from the market.

[Lysita]

She could plant the life fruit she buys. Surely that would fulfill it being home grown, right?

[ratchie]

Great start Marian. So long as Mercy plants her bought life fruit at home and grows one of her own then she is fine.

Rachel

[MarianT]

Chapter One – It’s Not Kidnapping if They’re Friends

Dear Artemis,

   I had the strangest dream the other night. I dreamed that I went to the Elixir Shop, met Luigi Ricardo there, married him, and built a house for him, me, his sister Paola, and his nephew Orlando. It all seemed so real, but when I woke up, I was still in my shack.
 
   I must say that I do envy you having all the heavy work of your dynasty behind you with nothing left but to raise Diana in a happy and healthy environment. Before I get too old, I have to grow some life fruit (apparently, I can't just buy it), get my portraits painted, reach the top of my career and max a skill, catch some death fish, and fix ambrosia, not to mention completing black ops and making best friends, and buying a building and a property. Forgive my grousing; I realize you had some rough moments, too. Anyway, here’s the moon of Monte Vista.



   After the dream, I realized that I needed some help. I went and visited the Mancinis. Carlo was out, but Camillo was there, and I discovered that he enjoyed talking about cooking and art. After a fairly lengthy conversation, I asked if he wanted to move in, and he said yes. I suggested he bring his brother Carlo, too.

   When we reached the lot, my shack had disappeared.

   “What are we supposed to move in to?” Camillo asked.

         I decided this was not the time to tell them that I used to write horror novels.
 


   I didn’t miss the shack – the three of us wouldn’t have fit into it anyway – but there was a very sticky moment when I had to explain that we’d be moving into a house built with their money. They didn’t bring as many Simoleons with them as I’d hoped (I had it on good authority that they had $20,000 in cash), but we were able to build a bathroom and bedroom, and place them on a foundation so we wouldn’t get flooded every time it rains. 

   Carlo started painting my portrait, and Camillo promised to study cooking while he was at work. I put in a garden, and I’ve begun learning all about alchemy.



They do agree that the view is fantastic.



   I had expected to marry Camillo, but we just aren’t compatible (he’s a Libra; I’m Capricorn). To my surprise, I found myself drawn to Carlo, even though he’s much older than I am (almost an elder), a little overweight, and, well, evil. But we are both artistic and love the outdoors, and Carlo has a green thumb. We’re not the lovebirds you and Weston are, but when he suggested we get married, I agreed.



   And lately, I’ve been feeling nauseous. It could be that I ate a poison apple by mistake, but I try to be careful about that.

   Now you definitely owe me a letter, Mercy

[SimBlip]

Mercy's list of all the requirements just brought home how much needs to be done!
I so admire you for taking on two different dynasties at once, Marian. All those different rules to keep in mind, let alone devising strategies twice for every generation (and in between, I'm sure!)... I'd be utterly lost.
I love Mercy for reminding her sister of the moon. It links them even though they are far apart.
I hope Mercy's marriage will bring her the happiness she deserves. She has so much in common with Carlo, surely love will grow?
Wonderful update! 

[RainBeau]

I am very curious about this dream. Was that a previous attempt? Will it be explained later?

[Turoskel]

So nice to see Mercy again, I do love her 1920's fashion style, it suits her perfectly.

I had to come looking for this after Artemis' comment about the Mancini brothers, it got me intrigued. Evil isn't so bad if that's the only trait, they scare you occasionally and pick the odd fight with other sims, it's only when paired with another mean trait it gets a bit rough. I'm sure Mercy will be very happy with Carlo.

I'm surprised you haven't taken Carlo's shades off, all the sunglasses in Monte Vista are a little over the top, can't see anybody's eyes. I hope the baby isn't born wearing shades.

[Tilia]

I hope the baby isn't born wearing shades.

Speak for yourself!