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simpathis

— FLOWER FESTIVAL 2020: DETAILS —

GENERAL INFORMATION

It's here at last, our final Flower Festival for the game /wipes tear. Fortunately Elios isn't aware that people could be leaving soon or we'd have another yandere event on our hands. Instead this is filled with our usual festival fluff and a big surprise.

WE ARE OPENING THE FLOWER FESTIVAL EVENT FOR ANOTHER FOURTH WALL OPPORTUNITY.
Yep, you read that right. This is a sudden decision so not as rigidly organized as our previous fourth wall, but the same basics apply:

Anyone from anywhere can come into the game without any proper registration or application, tag into the event or other in-game posts, and the only posting limitation is players can only create toplevels within the Flower Festival event posts.
4th wallers can vote on the King and Queen nominations, but cannot make their own nominations.
Official explanation of arrival will be given post-event, but for now people can assume it's the usual "the world suddenly pulled them in" shenanigans.
How long 4th wall characters will stay will be officially announced post-event, but no one will have to leave immediately after. Players can assume they'll have at least until the end of April. Otherwise players are free to stick around for the event only and assume their character disappears after.
4th wall characters do not have to participate in the event, this is just the timeframe when they can pop in. They are free to tag anywhere else if players have different plans.

Because of this sudden decision, we're a little delayed on the event, but only by one day. So here is our new schedule along with other general information about the event:

Open logs: We will have two open logs. The main log will be posted Saturday, April 18th with a finale log posted a week later, Saturday, April 25th. This of course does not mean everyone is limited to a week to thread things, we just need to post up the finale in a timely manner and people can tag at their convenience.
IC-OOC schedule: The festival ICly lasts for 3 days while OOCly we're designating an official week.
Opt-in: This event is NOT mandatory, so characters can come and go as they please or flat out ignore it. The festival is set outside of Verens, and while the city itself will have its own decorations and festivities, it's not as robust as the official one.
Flower King and Queen: Nominations and voting are to be done in this post and deadline for voting is Thursday, April 23rd. As mentioned, 4th wall characters will be able to vote, but not nominate. Results will be posted with the finale.

And that should be it for the quick overview. Further details can be read below!

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If you have any questions regarding this portion of the mini event, please comment here

simpathis

— INVINESTATION: DETAILS —

All right guys, this is Part 1 of our mini event that crosses over between September and October. Part 2 will go up October 5th, replacing the usual scheduled intro logs. For the rest of the month and into October, vines are sprouting up throughout the city, coming in pretty much everywhere. The source? Well that's for characters to figure out (hint: it's the giant vine pillars currently rooting the island). They can be hacked and cut away, but as mentioned in the post itself, they grow back quickly.

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If you have any questions regarding this portion of the mini event, please comment to this post.

simpathis

ZEPHYRAS FLOWER FESTIVAL 2019

Hello everybody! As we've mentioned in the April Mod Announcement, this month's event is the Flower Festival. It marks the new year in Empatheias, and it just so happens to be one of the bigger events we have in the game.

For everyone's convenience and so everyone can plot prior to the event, we have put together a brief outline of what to expect with regards to prompts. OOC details regarding the event will be mentioned in this post, as well. Please make sure you read through this announcement thoroughly!

For any questions, please don't hesitate to comment and ask them!

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If you guys have any questions or concerns regarding any of the above, please don’t hesitate to comment here.

simpathis

The Flower Festival, also called the Zephyras Festival, is what marks the new year in the world of Empatheias. It also happens to be a tribute to Elios, Arehtei of Love and Hate. It's one of our larger scale events, where there are some staple activities, but we will be introducing some new things and spicing up some old ones this year. Here is last year's info post for the event, should you wish to read up on what to expect.

One important attraction of the Flower Festival are the King and Queen of the festival. This is basically your Prom King and Queen where voting will be IC-ly done via vote come the 1st of April. To vote, characters can grab the nomination cards (YES, same as last year's) which are literally flying all over Verens; they're all shades of pink and will glitter bomb those unsuspecting. Once a character has voted, the card will fly away and be considered a vote! How easy!

As a note, the titles are just in name only. Characters and players can nominate anybody for either role regardless of gender.

OOC-ly, voting will be done through this post! Check out the examples in the comments. Each vote will count as 1 point.

We'll also have another awarding for the Bee King and Queen! These are awarded by the natives as a means of thanking the Otherworlders for helping heal their world. There's some more special criteria to it that the natives will not reveal IC-ly, but OOCly, this will be a randomised thing!

Our Flower Royalty last year are Steven Universe and Allura. They will not be allowed to run for King and Queen respectively, as they will be the ones to crown the next Flower King and Queen! If anyone nominates Steven for Flower Queen and Allura for Flower King, then the votes will count.

That's it for now! More details to come some time this week or the next!

NOMINATIONS :
King
Queen

simpathis

Hello, everyone! With the Flower Festival nearing, we'd like to request for your assistance in a couple prompts.

We always try to include new things with each Flower Festival. This year, we need to know the IC gossip. Who's best friends with who? Who's dating who? Who hates Zamasu and Gilgamesh the most? That kind of stuff! Basically, if you haven't had a chance to gush about your CR, now would be the best time to do so!

You may comment to this post with the below format. Please feel free to write as mention as little or as many characters as possible. You may submit more than one CR! All comments will be screened. Sample!

For the newer players, here is last year's Flower Festival info post, so you have an idea what to expect.

simpathis

— STONE SHEATHS: OVERVIEW & PLOTTING —

As noted in Lindsy Cartwright’s address, the time to venture forth to Piphron’s lands has arrived, but there have been some complications regarding direction. Previous discoveries related to Piphron’s lands and artifact are covered in the aforementioned post, and the words inscribed on the hilt of the dagger that had been recovered from Usaldr need a bit of deciphering. Those who would like to examine or interact with the dagger itself are more than welcome to, and any potential interactions or attempts to solve the riddle can be submitted below. There are still a few short days to try and solve it before the expedition sets out, but whether or not it’s solved in that time, those who are willing to travel will be arriving in Piphron’s domain before the week is out.

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simpathis

— MIXED MESSAGES: OVERVIEW & PLOTTING —

Use of the crystal amulets as a telepathic network has always been reliable, but starting on the 22nd of the month, that will no longer be so. Thoughts that your character may have intended to direct to one person could reach another entirely, or perhaps thoughts that you meant to be private are suddenly being broadcast to countless strangers— communication through the amulets has suddenly become a complete gamble. It’s bad enough that it’s near impossible to reliably contact a specific recipient, but the amulets are also starting to pick up on thoughts that aren’t meant to be shared. You could always take your amulet off for a bit of a reprieve, but given how vital they are to Otherworlders’ survival in this world, it’s not recommended. In addition to the crystal network going haywire, the compass that’s been in Chief Ledwika’s care since the excursion to Lavieti is reportedly spinning out of control, and some people will start experiencing visions that appear to be glimpses of Empatheias’ history, all with one common thread— Simpathis.

These are problems better off solved than ignored, and fortunately, there will be an opportunity to do exactly that. The first order of business will be stabilizing the network, and whatever has caused the compass to start moving is clearly trying to communicate something.

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— NIGHT OF SELENIUM 2019: DETAILS —

This year’s Selenium will bring both traditions new and old to life: the rediscovery of traditions upheld by Piphron’s people in the past have not been forgotten, and will be an important part of the annual occasion for years to come. The usual candles and lanterns will also be present, and while the greater part of the celebration will be in Theasthai, those who would prefer to remain in Verens will also have festivities to attend. Of course, those who would prefer to observe the Night of Selenium in their own way are welcome to do so, as well. Most of the event log will be self-explanatory, but here’s a quick rundown on what to expect this year!

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Time Frame: ICly, this happens during the last two days of the month. OOCly, it runs from January 25th through January 31st. As always, you are free to tag in late and tag for as long as you need to. Because this event will be taking place during the last week of the month, threads from this log can be used for either January or February’s AC period. As usual, threads started during the last three days of the month cannot be used for the current month’s AC.

Location: Similar to the last two years, there will be a small festival in Verens, but the larger celebration will be in Theasthai, which has been decked out for the occasion. People are welcome to use either the teleporter or the provided hot air balloons, and those who choose the latter will be treated to a scenic view of Euda Mountain as they descend.

Opt-In: As always, this is an opt-in event. It's also true for locals, as some may stay behind to do their own private observance of Selenium.

Activities: While there will be an overall festive atmosphere, there will be certain items and activities that characters can focus on.

Candles of Remembrance. These candles are freely handed out to those who may want one and are for personal use, not the lanterns. They are made with the petals from the Tree of Memories, and what makes them unique is that when lit, both the flame and the smoke will create a reflection of either a deceased or sorely missed but alive individual. It's tuned to draw in good memories of the departed, but it is possible for a negative image to appear instead, especially if the person lighting the candle has mixed or complicated feelings about the person they’re honoring. This image is viewable to all near it. The only real effect this will have is to evoke emotions regarding the individual, but the act of lighting a candle in honor of those who have gone is one of the core Selenium traditions. Stronger emotions may cause these images to manifest as spectres, so that people may visit with those they have lost for a short time.
Floating Lanterns. As always, lanterns will still be lit and released. As in years past, everyone writes the names of their deceased or deeply missed loved ones, attach it to the lantern, light the candle, and release it. While some pre-made lanterns will be readily available, people will also have the opportunity to make their own paper lanterns, as well, for those who would like the process to be a bit more personal.
Honoring Bonds. As they were last year, the ancient Selenium traditions of Piphron’s people are being incorporated into the festivities, courtesy of Daimonia. Those attending the celebration in Theasthai will be encouraged to bear torches up to the top of Euda Mountain, adding them to the brightly burning bonfire that serves to commemorate the bonds of trust and affection that connect us all, including the bonds shared with those who are no longer with us. Glasses of spiced juice (or wine, depending on your preference) will be provided, and just as ordinary crystal glasses, when filled with liquid, will sing out beautiful notes when tapped, these glasses will release the voices of those who are missing, so that the conversation around the fire might also include echoes of those who are gone.
Crystal Mirrors. On the way to the top of Euda Mountain, characters may come across structures composed of mirrors that have been infused with nostalgia and grief, and if they make their way inside they'll re-experience a strong memory, reflected in the crystal for others to see. Though illusory, these memories will be vivid and incredibly realistic. However, these rooms are unlike the candles in that they're not designed to pull forth only good memories— unpleasant ones may very well make an appearance, as well, giving grief its due.
Vigil at the Wall of Names. Selenium has long been an occasion for upholding old traditions, but in the wake of how this world has changed over the last few years, it seems high time to institute a new one. It’s not unusual for Otherworlders to honor those who have come and gone from this world using the Candles of Remembrance, but given what an integral part of this world Otherworlders have become, it’s time to give them their due. A vigil will be held at the Wall of Names, with candles lit to honor all of those who have left Empatheias behind. Those who choose to visit it will be encouraged to light candles of their own, but also to share stories or well wishes for the friends they find themselves separated from. Otherworlders are as much a part of this world as the natives now, and those who have left Empatheias behind ought to be remembered.

The bonfire atop the mountain will burn strong throughout the evening, and only when it becomes a pile of glowing embers will the festivities truly begin to wind down. As the night comes to an end, the sky will be filled with the glow of lanterns that have been released by natives and Otherworlders alike.

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That's it for now! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here. You are free to use this post for plotting.

simpathis

— POWER PLAY: OVERVIEW & PLOTTING —

The weeks following Thras’ death have been chaotic in Shaarnath, and for the first time, native citizens are finding it easier to trust those from outside the city than their own. With Thras’ own insistence that Otherworlders be trusted and that their presence is the key to this world’s salvation, Shaarnath natives will give them a much warmer welcome than they may have in the past. Shaarnath currently lives in fear of collapsing in on itself, but there’s one definitive way to solve that: stopping these rebels before their influence can be spread any further within the city. If the city is to heal itself, then this sickness must be purged.

Though the rebels have largely vacated the city and chosen to lay low for the time being, it seems unwise to give them much more time to get back on their feet. The time to strike is now, and Rajaad will send out the call for aid, a follow-up of his previous call to arms. Thanks to the assistance of Otherworlders and their thorough investigation, as well as the efforts of a few dedicated Shaarnath citizens, the rebels have been tracked to a stronghold in the desert beyond the city. While engaging the rebels on their home turf might be dangerous, taking the fight to them seems like the best way to protect Shaarnath, and to stop this organization before it can do any further damage.

Characters who have already been meeting and coming up with their own action plans are welcome and encouraged to put them into effect during this event! Though prompts will be provided, as usual, there is a freeform element to this event in that players are encouraged to let their characters get involved however best suits them. Overall, this event will encourage capture over killing, and the fate of the rebels will be decided by the players when the event comes to a close.

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That’s it for now! Feel free to use this post for plotting and coordination purposes, or if you have any questions, you can ask them here. The log for the event itself will go up on the 24th!

simpathis

— THE MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL: OVERVIEW & PLOTTING —

With the entire month of Empta having been declared Harvest Month, the grounds outside the city previously used for the Boreas Harvest Festival have been unoccupied since the start of the season— until now. Starting on the 25th, the festival grounds will be home to a lively but somewhat unusual carnival, courtesy of a traveling group of entertainers that call themselves the Intercontinental Circus. The recently-formed troupe is made up of performers assembled from all cities, though their use of dunamis suggests strong roots in Shaarnath. These masked performers will invite anyone and everyone to come and see what the carnival has to offer, but immediately upon arrival, visitors will find that the carnival is quite unlike any festival Verens has seen before.

The Midnight Carnival, so named because it’s open until the pre-dawn hours each morning, has a very distinct theme: fear and bravery, cowardice and courage. Two sides of the same coin, continually at odds. The carnival itself is a veritable feast of both fun, family-friendly frights and nightmarish attractions, with something for every taste. Whether you simply want to get your adrenaline rushing or face your fears head-on, there’s something here for you. The carnival grounds are bright and colorful, seeming to come alive at night when the lights go up, the smell of fair food and sound of organ music hanging in the air, and its gates are open to all— come as you are or don a costume to get in the spirit of things. You might even find an opportunity to volunteer and help produce a few scares of your own, if you’re so inclined.

Are you a thrill-seeker, looking for a good scare? Or maybe you’d like to use your courage as your shield, keeping the things that go bump in the night at bay and helping to bolster others. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up for a ghastly concoction of delight! Horror! Fantasy and terror! Your every wish is our command, your every whimsical desire brought to life— but we’re warning you, there’s always a price.

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simpathis

— BENEATH THE WAVES: OVERVIEW & PLOTTING —

On the 20th, the topography of the island will undergo a slight but sudden change— cracks appearing in the lakebed of Lake Niras will cause the water levels to drop noticeably. While part of the lake remains unseasonably frozen, the temporary drop in the water levels will reveal the entrance to a series of underground caverns with what appear to be man-made barriers intended to keep both water and intruders out. With Sosyne having vacated the lake for the time being, there’s nothing to stop characters from investigating, though they may have to clear some of the debris from the recent airship wreckage to do so.

The emotion-fueled tech used to seal off these caverns will resemble the security measures seen in both Verati and Brinndosi earlier this year, and once it has been bypassed, the characters will find what appears to be a storage facility of sorts— one that houses a number of devices that seem to have suffered little from years of neglect. Beyond some rust, much of the technology here seems like it might be functional enough to study, and so safely retrieving and investigating the devices themselves will be a priority. Though Verens researchers will be adamant that they be given the opportunity to study this technology at length, characters will be free to take their time to both study and explore as they see fit, and should they choose to do so, their efforts will not be in vain.

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And that’s it! Please feel free to comment here if you have any questions. Please feel free to use this as a plotting/coordination post for anything involving the changes at Lake Niras!

simpathis

— LIGHT OF HELISIUM 2018: DETAILS —

As the end of the month of Tessa draws near, Helisium is once again upon us! Everyone in Verens is encouraged to take the day to enjoy the festivities, so leave work and your other responsibilities behind and come have some fun in the sun! If sunshine and festival food aren’t your thing, perhaps the evening masquerade and refreshments will be more your style. We hope you enjoy this year’s festival, and be sure to stay hydrated!

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simpathis

—BRINNDOSI, LAND OF HUBRIS: MAIN DETAILS & PLOTTING—

Along with Peromei's announcement, it's time to release the details of this month's event! The event will be separated into two major parts and a finale, with the excursion's first log posted on Wednesday, June 20th. Thanks to everyone for their patience, and we hope you enjoy!

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More information will be revealed as the event progresses, but that should be everything for now! Any questions regarding the event can be asked here, and please use this comment for your plotting needs!

simpathis

— NIGHT OF SELENIUM 2018: DETAILS —

This year’s Selenium will bring new traditions to light- or rather, very old traditions that have recently been rediscovered. The usual candles and lanterns will also be present, and while the greater part of the celebration will be in Theasthai, those who would prefer to remain in Verens will also have festivities to attend. Of course, those who would prefer to observe the Night of Selenium in their own way are welcome to do so, as well. Most of the event log is self-explanatory, but here’s a quick rundown on what to expect this year!

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And that's it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here. You are free to use this post for plotting.

deathboss

❤ CROSS CR FRIENDSHIP BLIND DATES❣

Hello all! It's been over a year, and you know what this means...BLIND DATES! Well sort of. It's BLIND FRIENDSHIP DATES, where friendship and new CR will bloom! A more wintery theme with hot chocolate, cookies, maybe some snow, maybe some swimming (??) and meeting others for fun and exciting new CR purposes!

The IC date for this event is NOVEMBER 15TH (coincidentally, Eikichi's canon birthday)

❤ THE IN-GAME SETUP

IC, Eikichi has a lost a lot of friends recently and that's made him sad, but grateful since he got to meet them. He's also suggested such an idea before during one of the council meetings. In the endm it is a setup for Eikichi to help the 'Visitors' know each other a little more. He's had great experience with the spa and the friends he made before his 'world' friends showed up - he wants to extend that to others and hopefully create lasting friendships.

He'll be posting a network post announcing his intentions. There will be a box left at the spa's entrance that characters will be able to submit names to. This time it's a little hard to leave the names of others - after last year's fiasco he is making sure people say yes before the event happens - however this time there's no date persay - it will clearly be explained as a way to meet people from other words and just talk and meet friends. If the two characters involved want it to turn into a date, then by all means, that's up to you, but it's not the goal of this log.

On the day of the event, Eikichi will send out invitations, along with a picnic table number that he'll set up close to the spa. He'll have NPC helpers from the spa along with some of his workers aiding him. There will be some hot chocolate and coffee passed around and small food baskets containing questions will be provided, if the people involved aren't sure how to start conversations (since they are written by Eikichi they will be uh...interesting).

I'm sure it will go well and nothing bad will happen for anyone! This time for real real.

What happens after the initial setup is entirely up to you! Eikichi's goal this time isn't just helping the Arehtei, but making sure that the people who arrive have stronger bonds despite not coming from the same places.

❤ WHAT WILL HAPPEN (OOC)

The event is for players to gain new CR. Note that for this event, cross canon CR is the main goal, so the 'dates' will never end up be with fellow cast members.

The signup is 100% randomized!
For randomization, I still want players to still get something meaningful and fun for them. You'll be able to input what type of character you want to be paired up with. Say, for example, that your character would get into a fight with a character from another canon or you already have some negative CR, MENTION THIS TO US! You'll also be able to tell me if you want to AVOID certain characters, for example, if you know interacting with character X would end up in a battle/they already hate each other/it would be a bad time for you as a player, let me know! Additionally, if you have any other issues regarding situations that can't be mentioned (we can't all 100% get along, so if you absolutely need to avoid a player, for example), please make sure to send me a PM via this account to let me know.

All comments will be screened to keep up the surprise of who signed up, but you will be free to talk about it on plurk or discord if you like! The mystery will be kept until the second arrival to the date so please look forward to it!

❤ SIGN UPS LIMITS

You can sign up all of your characters, and mix and match if you want to do randomized or setups, and the cutoff day will be NOVEMBER 14TH 11:59PM EST and the event will start the next day.

Note that if we hit an uneven number in a category, I'll set up a few tables of three. If that happens to your group, you'll be warned.

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Flower Festival 2020

Invinestation: Details

Flower Festival 2019

Flower Festival 2019: Nominations

Flower Festival 2019: ???

Event Overview: Stone Sheaths/Cleft of Angels

Event Overview: Mixed Messages

Night of Selenium 2019: Details & Plotting

Event Overview: Power Play

Event Overview: The Midnight Carnival

Event Overview: Beneath the Waves

Light of Helisium 2018: Details

Brinndosi, Land of Hubris

Night of Selenium 2018: Details & Plotting

Player Event: Randomized Friendship Dates!