⇨ 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

[lonesomewanderer]

Solas wondered what the others would make if they could hear this bird speak. They had thought he and Cole spoke cryptically, this was on another level.

"It is, yes. Are you another worker of the carnival?" A fae in a different form or perhaps another that's signed a contract? The Ringmaster appeared fond of collecting the odd.

[crimsonfallenangel]

Anghel nods. "The Purveyor of Dreams has indeed agreed to aid me and has set a task before me. Though..." he adds sheepishly, "... the time to do as the Purveyor instructed has not yet come."

He signed his contract very recently.

[lonesomewanderer]

Ah. So that is what the Ringmaster is to him. Strange, but at least he could follow that much of the bird's words. They had arrived at an odd time, in one of peace and relaxation. Though he has to wonder--

"And what task has she assigned you to?" Surely this is some sort of mage taking on a different form or someone that wields magic in some fashion.

[crimsonfallenangel]

"To bring the events of the Forbidden Epics throughout the lands." Angel says in a serious tone.

While Anghel does not use magic, Solas might notice that Anghel's body release hallucinogenic pheromones should he chose to examine Anghel.

[lonesomewanderer]

He notices there's something off about the bird, something strange and not-quite magical. An attempt at illusion in a way that many spirits and demons were of his own world.

"Forbidden Epics? I am afraid you are the first to mention such a thing," he says, eyes sharp as he watches Anghel.

[crimsonfallenangel]

"The tale of the Crimson Fallen Angel of Judecca," Anghel elaborates. It's his way of saying that he's supposed to entertain people. He moves as though to show Solas something only to realize that it isn't there. His face falls.

Solas might also notice that Anghel isn't controlling the hallucinogens; his body releases them automatically and Anghel himself is not immune to them.