⇨ THE LUNAR SOLSTICE

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: Winter Breaks: Day 6 - Day 25
Where: THE MOON
What: The carnival journeys to one of its moons to celebrate the Lunar Solstice. More information here.
Warnings: Winter fun.

MOON WALKING↴ The journey to the moon only takes a blink of an eye, but it leaves the carnival far away beneath you. The second moon can be seen on the peripheral, massive compared to its usual view. At least when the holidays start out, there will be no notable wildlife on the moon, though this is something you can talk to the Ringmaster about if you think it needs a change. It sounds like this is the first time she's used it in quite a while - it probably needs some dusting off! Claim your cabins, and proceed to... well, do whatever you want! There is no rush and little obligation, besides to enjoy yourself. For real, this time. She promises there will be no vampires. Or, at least, none that don't already work for the carnival. ► CABINS: Living arrangements are character choice for this event, and there are a variety of cabins of various sizes, mostly built to house 2-6 people, though you can fit more in if you squish. They are all made of wood and of a rustic design - no fancy modern furniture, here! Each building is housed with a fireplace and the needed amenities. You can pick up materials to cook with the private kitchens if you like. Theoretically, you could spend the whole holiday sequestered away, watching the snow fall. Some of them also have outdoor hot tubs available! ► ACTIVITIES: Activities are mostly going to be character driven, though there will be some large group games like bingo and maybe a poker tournament happening at some point in one of the festival halls. Otherwise, there is a lot to offer: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, ice sculpting, snowball fights - it goes on! If you'd like to run a winter activity, just let the mods know, and we will get the word out there for you. ► FEASTING: Every day isn't a full-out feast because that would get a bit unhealthy, but there will be a number of specific feast events over the holidays where everyone is encouraged to let out their inner hedonist and stuff themselves. There will be one big feast per week, with smaller but also delicious meals offered in between. The feast dates will be B12, B18, and B24. There's also plenty of alcohol available for anyone who wants it. ► SHOPPING: As mentioned in the planning post, there is a massive market being run by the World Walker Caravan! The Ringmaster has given everyone 1250 credits to spend on items, but there is a caveat - must spend at least 500 of those credits on gifts for other people. And it better be a good one, if you only buy one! (She will ask that you do not buy her presents, however. She appreciates the sentiment, but it seems sort of silly buying her things with her own money! If you'd like to gift her, please have it be something more personal or handmade, but you are not obligated to get her anything at all.) ► TREATMENTS: The beginning of the holidays will also be about the time that the emergency Medical Team will have finalized their treatments for the Prince's poisoning. Watch out for further information on that - and make sure to get treated if you are suffering from petrification or poison induced illness! The holidays will be a lot more fun that way.

Comments

[whattaprick]

"Sounds right up her alley," Lambert says, even though he's only got a shaky concept of what a camera actually is -- Portland Lambert wasn't much of a picture-taker. He hasn't decided yet what to give Rita, but he's sure it'll be easy enough. Fire and magic are two relatively easy things to shop for.

As they head back to his cabin, though, he does cut 9S a sharp little smirk. "Couldn't have come cheap. Trying to suck up to her?"

You know, to make up for that little matter of killing her.

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

Unfortunately, the Cloak of Spiderclimb was sold out.

891 credits spent in total.

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

Noted!

652 credits spent in total.

[motivenotfound]

Item Purchased: Nebula Gem x1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 225
Credits Spent: Mari (225)
Additional Notes:

TOTAL SPENT: 675 + 225 = 900 total now!

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

592 credits spent in total.

Re: ⇨ HOLIDAY MARKET

[chronosynthesis]

Item Purchased: all seeing shield x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 270
Credits Spent: syrlya (270)
Additional Notes: nope.

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

1242 credits spent.

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

900 credits spent in total!

[lonesomewanderer]

He waves off her amusement. "A year and a day is not enough time to tell the sordid stories of my youth." Which isn't a real answer. There was much he had done when he was younger, of all kinds of foolish and arrogant. They were stories he would consider sharing over a drink to pass the time here, depending on the company. Normally she would be that company, but--

"We have to face each other when we return," he says and watches her out of the corner of his eyes. Was it truly wise for them to behave so friendly? Exchange stories as if nothing else mattered?

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

770 credits spent in total.

[pipers_son]

Item Purchased: Ruvian (1)
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 270
Credits Spent: Joker (he now has 130 left)
Additional Notes: Can he get a nice collar with that, or does it cost extra...

NOPE, SORRY

[ringleaders]

There is no Camp Pining Hearts to be found in the caravan. This might be something specific to her version of Earth.

APPROVED!

[ringleaders]

1,120 credits spent in total.

[lonesomewanderer]

"I will make an effort to get to know her better." For both an exchange in magical practices and to keep an eye on those Cole considered close. "Was there anyone else of note here?"

That Cole thought worth mentioning, in any case.

Re: ⇨ HOLIDAY MARKET

[periphrasing]

Item Purchased: Crafting Goggles x 1
Gift?: No
Total Item Cost: 150
Credits Spent: Peridot (150 Credits Spent)
Additional Notes: nah

[fourthscribe]

Item Purchased: Sunlight Ambrosia x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 45
Credits Spent: Tanyuu Karibusa (45)

regular + custom order

[dirthena]

Item Purchased: Elven Armor x 1
Gift?: No
Total Item Cost: 300
Credits Spent: Lavellan (300)

Item Purchased: Paint Pack (Mundane) x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 90
Credits Spent: Lavellan (90)

Item Purchased: Paint Pack (Magical) x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 180
Credits Spent: Lavellan (180)

Item Purchased: Feather Blade x 2
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 270
Credits Spent: Lavellan (270)

CUSTOM ORDER
Item Purchased: Magical Canvases x 2
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: ???
Credits Spent: Lavellan (???)
Additional Notes: She would be looking for canvases for painting in various sizes, presumably with the ability to be cleared and reused if the painter desired. If there is another option that would allow for unlimited panting surfaces, she'd go for that.

Total Credits Spent: Lavellan (300+540=840)

[whattaprick]

At the very least, thanks to being the one who got Strange hammered in the first place, Lambert probably also considerately held his hair out of the way. While laughing at him, because he's a jerk.

"Or you could learn to pace yourself instead of knocking it all back at once," he'll add onto what Childermass says, because it's apparently ganging up on Strange time. But he won't let Strange pout too long, having spotted the presents he's added to the pile. He picks up his own drink, though he isn't going to knock it back just yet...

"Guess it doesn't matter, either way. We are on vacation." He smirks at the very idea of it. Witchers on vacation, hah... if Vesemir could see him now, he'd probably have a conniption.

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[dontpokethat]

Why the fuck does Foster van Denend have a sword.

That's pretty much Ginko's first thought, though perhaps not in those exact words. The sentiment remains, though, because that is just... such a bad idea.

He walks over, though, hands in his pockets, casting a glance over the... array of knives that Foster is examining. That is also concerning.

"Uh... hey. You looking for something specific?"

[criticallyfucked]

Foster is starting to feel his intoxication. In more ways than one, actually. What Herbert means, he realises with the kind of hazy, thick-fought feeling of brilliance that comes from alcohol, is that he wants to craft Foster into a tool, an opportunity, a resource. This is all he's waited for--no, all he is. A lower being whose feelings, wants, needs, and thoughts do not matter. His sole purpose is to suffer and die, and to be of use. Is it any surprise that when it finally appeared, it took the form of that which he most abhors--?

He regards Herbert in a way that's almost animal, his eyes glistening, his head tilted just so.

[dirthena]

"Enough to make a fair start," she counters, but it's his second statement that causes her to sober, amusement flooding from her face. He's right, of course. They will have to face each other one day. Sooner, with their contracts, rather than later. Lavellan falls silent, focusing on her steps in the snow even as her face betrays the way her heart twists -- emotions flickering across it as soon as they register.

Eventually she speaks again -- from the heart, as she always has done. "You act as if that can be made more difficult than it already is, Solas. Believe me when I tell you it cannot, for what more is there for you to do?" He is already going to destroy the world, and she will have to stop him or die trying. Whatever fleeting moments of casual encounters they have here won't change that.

[criticallyfucked]

Foster certainly does have a sword. He got it from a teenage girl who subsequently compared him to a supervillain. Ginko probably would have seen it sooner, but he only just figured out how to carry it on his person. It was sort of challenging because while it's not especially long as swords go, its complexity leaves it somewhat oddly shaped. And it's heavy--while he has some muscle mass, it isn't really coupled with the physical health that is generally associated with things like swords.

So it's good that most swords can be carried on your back.

Though it makes him feel somewhat like a weaponised turtle.

Ginko's question gets him a thin, evasive smile.

"A knife."

[dontpokethat]

The closer he gets, the more evident it becomes that not only does Foster have a sword, he has a weirdly complex sword. Why is it like that. Who made this thing. What the hell.

He raises his eyebrows slightly. "I could guess that much. Do you not have anything more specific in mind, or are you just not going to tell me?"

CUSTOMS WITHIN

[soft_focus]

SHE'S SO CLOSE BUT YUUGO STILL FREAKING ELUDES HER-

Item Purchased: CUSTOM: Hoodie that Zips All The Way Up/Scarves
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: ????
Credits Spent: Reira
Additional Notes: Reira will ask for a hoodie for Sans that zips All The Way (thanks for the. Advice. Flowey.), as well as three Dog Scarves; if it costs extra to have them printed with something, she won't do it, but IF NOT-All four articles should say '#1 BONE MAKER' with a bone instead of the word bone.

Item Purchased: CUSTOM: EAR SOCKS
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: ????
Credits Spent: Reira
Additional Notes: Reira will ask if a pair of EAR SOCKS could be made for Cole's poor frigid ears.

Item Purchased: Snufflewomp x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 100 -> 90
Credits Spent: Reira (90)
Additional Notes: it is soft and smol, just like the recipien- (It's for Yuuya, Go Figure)

Item Purchased: Bargain Sword
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 50 -> 45
Credits Spent: Reira (45)
Additional Notes: Reira will ask if you can still Cut with these; not in a fight, but just like. If you push the blade into something soft and meaty. ALSO it's going to be a garbage Dagger more than anything I WONDER WHO THIS COULD BE FOR...

Item Purchased: Craft Pack x 1
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: 25 -> 22
Credits Spent: Reira (22)
Additional Notes: She'll use a few materials toward other gifts, but after that ALL OF IT GOES TO ANGHEL enjoy your. Perceived chest of whatever.

Item Purchased: Books x 4
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: (10 x 4) 40 -> 36
Credits Spent: Reira (36)
Additional Notes: We got some poems 'n fiction for Strange, A BOOK OF FANCY BUGS???for Ginko, and an ENORMOUS COOKBOOK for Taako

Item Purchased: T-Shirt x 8
Gift?: Yes
Total Item Cost: (15 x 8) 120 -> 108
Credits Spent: Reira (108)
Additional Notes: Two of these shirts are the SAME SHIRT but sized for different bodies. Also, she will wonder how a bird can wear t-shirts, while still buying t-shirts bc WHATEVER.

Another pair are both striped. KNOW YOUR AESTHETIC, FRISK.

TOTAL CREDITS SPENT: 563 - 301 = 262 Remaining Pre-Customs

[fusionactuallysuitsher]

"Ah, for me?" Yuzu said, surprised as she took Reira's gift. "Ah, let me get yours and Yuya's, alright?"

With that, she went off to get some of the presents.