In this world, Magic is Everything. All people, all races, are granted with the power to perform mystical and magical feats via grimories, mystical tomes granted to each and every child on their 15th birthday. Those blessed by the mana can have their names written down in legend.
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This social event is going to be a little different to what is normally held here this will be explained in the rules below.
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You may have every one of your characters enter this thread but they can only post once.
Once you have made your post here you go off and make your own threads.
Threads must be left open as people who are taking part are allowed to wander from one thread to another if they desire to socialize.
When you leave a thread you must link the thread you are coming from in the new one under your post and the one your going to in the one you came from as it will make it easier to grade and to track for your tracker.
You put this thread in your tracker when you are taking your stats (This is another reason we are asking you to link the thread you are going to after leaving).
All characters taking part will get 50% off word count in regards to SP and stats and this will follow them if they decide to move threads.
After this thread no, two characters you own can be in the same thread.
Rewards will be given in the thread you ended in not in any other.
For every task you do you'll be rewarded with a giftbag.
Games will not be GM'ed other than staff handing out roles
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[attr="class","feteSTORYtitle"]Backstory
The bitter winter months had come and gone, and though the weather itself was starting to warm slightly there was still a chill within the early morning spring air that covered the town of Raque. This did nothing to stifle the excitement that the town overall felt, as there had been rumours running rampant that for the first time since the archdaemoness Serena had attacked the town, the Blue Rose Squad were intending on hosting the Flower Blossom Fete. It had been a tradition for as long as anyone in the town could remember and it had been stolen from them due to foul selfish creatures deciding that because the town was on the ocean it was to be their domain.
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Those dark times were behind them as they had worked together to build back everything that had been taken from them with their own hands. It had helped that there were a few families that helped with the financial backing to undertake such a task even using their homes to give shelter to those who had lost everything. Chief among them were the Lilygate who had also lost and mourned alongside the others within the town. Now, was the time to let a renewal flourish and bring new hope even through the uncertain times that they, as a kingdom were facing. Even now, it was hard to get the announcement of the Wizard King out of people's minds but the Blue Rose's hoped that this would be enough of a distraction to help.
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The tradition actually hadn't started within the town of Raque or even within the Blue Roses but within the common region town of Kiten where the Lilygate originated. It was believed that by the town coming together to sing, dance, cook and help each other when they had little it would make the flowers bloom in unusual colours giving good fortune for that year. Over the years people in Kiten forgot about the tradition as they lost interest but the Lilygate had kept it alive even when they ascended from more humble means to their current status. With the change in title, they moved from Kiten to Raque and began sharing this same tradition there.
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It had grown from a custom of a single family to one that an entire town now took pride in, decorating with garlands, cooking, playing music, singing amongst other things to make the miscoloured blossoms bloom from the trees around the area. From the colours it is said that the town would know what kind of year they would have, whether this is superstition or not isn't up for debate as it brings people comfort regardless.
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[attr="class","feteLTTRtitle"]Alyssa's Greeting
Greetings and welcome to this years Flower Blossom Fete. [break]
This was a tradition that my family has celebrated since its origins, what many may not know is it was a tradition that had almost died out, as just like the seasons change with time so do people's interests and beliefs. My family held onto its humble roots and even as we changed from being commoners to nobles we continued to hold this festival each and every year. It allowed us to never forget were we came from and to make us stronger as we continue to move forward. It was soon adopted by the town of Raque as it's own tradition and has only grown more elaborate and joyful each and every time it has been held.
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Those that we love, those that we have lost wouldn't want us to mourn on this the day of a new seasonal cycle where rebirth and renewal are at their strongest, so come, enjoy yourselves with the many festivities that the Flower Blossom Fete and Raque has to offer.
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Easter Egg Hunt[break]
One of the many joys of children and adults a like is to look around the town in search of the small colourful eggs that have toys, sweets or other things within. At the end of the hunt you bring your bounty to one of the many egg hunting stations to garner egg blossom bags. The more eggs you've collected the more bag you gain. Please bear in mind that where there some easy eggs to find it is frown upon for adults to take them as those were left for young children, so if you take the easy to spot eggs you will receive less prizes but going for difficult ones will give more. (1 - 3 blossom bags)
Cooking Competition[break]
Exactly what you'd expect, you sign-up are given a dozen random ingredients and are expected to make something in the time alotted. You'll be against at least four other npcs as well as any other characters that decide to take part. Judges will then critique each dish on appearance, how many ingredients were used and taste. (if you are going against other people can't decide who wins roll a dice ooc.) 1 - 2 blossom bags.
Easter Egg Painting[break]
This is a simple one that everyone has done at least once as a kid except this is around the size of a goose egg rather than a chicken egg. Sit down and let the time fade away as you paint on the egg. As much as we'd love to just paint it one colour and be done with it, it won't reap any reward to do so put some thought into what you're going to do with the egg before handing it in. 1 blossom bag.
Herding Animals
Uh, oh! Some little trickster wanted to get up close with the petting zoo but because they couldn't get their way decided to release them instead. Now, you might be thinking what's the problem it's just a few goats, sheep etc... well... not exactly. This 'petting zoo' is on loan from a highly respectable nobleman's daughter and consists of different types of cute and cuddly mana beasts that are now running rampant across Raque. They will attack if they feel threatened and you need to get them back into their pen without harming them in any way. Bear in mind these mana beasts are all at least senior in rank and shouldn't be taken as a joke especially when they're near each other. There will be x3 mana beast per person in the thread. 3 blossom bags (Only if all are unharmed) 1 blossom bag (If even one of them is harmed).
Food Eating Competition
Walking around can make people feel a bit peckish as everyone is well aware, but, this competition takes it to the extreme. There are many different foods placed in front of each person taking place and they need to eat as much as they can within a ten minute window without overextending them self. (If they do they'll be knocked out of the competition) you will be up against at least five npcs as well as any other characters that decide to take part and if you can't decide who is going to win then you can roll a dice ooc to do so. 1 - 2 blossom bags.
Flower Arranging
Not exactly everyone's cup of tea that is for sure, but what would a flower blossom fete be without some traditional flower arranging. Along several large banquet tables lay flowers of all kinds as well as vases and baskets. This one is quite simple, take a seat and arrange flowers into something that would be pleasing to the eye, the reward for this can depend on how many flowers are used and if they blend well with each other. 1 - ? Blossom bags
Scavenger Hunt
This is a something that will be needed to be done if you hope to take part in decorating a tree. There will be a person that will offer you a small book with a clue inside it and a basket. Follow the clue to the next destination collect the decoration for the next clue to turn up in your book. There are 12 decorations to be picked up all in all and though they don't all need to be collected the more you get the better rewards in the long run. Each person taking part in the group will be given a basket though only one book will be given to prevent people from dividing and conquering this task. Beware, however, other groups have tried to loophole and so lost their book but want the rewards so they are going after others. The group you will encounter will have four people within it and will have the average rank of those within the group. 1 - 2 blossom bags.
Tree Decorating
Now that you got all the decorations needed you'll notice a lot of the trees around you have many different kinds of decorations on them, find a tree that hasn't been decorated and using the twelve items you have found on your scavenger hunt to decorate the tree. There will be others with you and as always at least one of them is going to be arrogant and try to take control of how things are placed, even moving things that you have placed already to where they think it should be if they don't agree. Try and find a middle ground with this/these person/people because the last thing anyone wants is for a scene to be caused at such a happy event. 1 - 2 blossom bags.
Post by Amaya Ravencrest✾ on Apr 22, 2023 7:45:15 GMT -5
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❝ If they say who cares when someone's time runs out,
If a moment is all we are?[break]
Well I do.❞
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Amaya sat in a carriage with a yawn rubbing her eyes, the last few days have been a crazy roller coaster, working day in and day out on training and preparing herself for the hell that was going to be dealing with the witch queen. While she was at home with her skills of the armlet and her rapier. Her staff was the thing that was calling to her. It was alive and very needy. It wanted growth just like her and man did it demand attention.
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She took a deep breath as she stretched feeling the carriage stop as she could hear the sounds of laughter and small feet running around the crowds. Amaya got out of the carriage accepting the help down as she straightened her kimono looking around as she smiled "It is a very lovely event for spring. No more is nature hiding in hibernation of the harsh winter's clasp." She slowly pulled her hair behind her ears as as she had decided today to allow her hair down with a braid down either side tied underneath her hair allowing its length to reach to her waist. She had a simple light pink and purple kimono on. Usually kimonos were not a style she wore as well there is the multiple layers and the restrictive movement of the cloth. However she found this to be the best opportunity to being able to wear one even if she did request help in getting it on properly.
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She smile as she stretched her hands above her head. She was going to try enjoying this wonderful event. She needed this event and whatever good memories she could with it. She saw the issues these daemons have caused to this kingdom and still years after their downfall their kingdom was still in pain, it was still bleeding. She could only imagine what she was going to face. She had prepared for not having Sol for a few months. She had plans to pray as much as she could to hopefully have some god listen to her pleas and hopes for his safe return to her as she knew Kikka was still fresh to Sol. She knew his darkness and inner anger grew and under tight restraints. she mostly feared that she might lose the man she had grown to love to that malice and that anger. If anything scared her most it was losing someone else to their inner darkness. She saw that with taiyo and that damn dagger. Then in the office. She saw someone that wasn't who she thought he was. She felt something she never thought she would. She felt angry. for the first time ever, she actually yelled out how she felt. Still to this day, she feels sick to her stomach in acknowledgement of being able to feel that way and not ever wanting to feel that again even if she knew such things were in the cards to play possibly sometime in her future. After all she was capable of destroying a possibly future by simply setting it free to grow by saying goodbye. who knows what other souls could be harmed by her actions.
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She looked at the announcement and list of events before looking around "I don't see anyone I know so Hm." She spoke in thought "I will do something very simple. " She said to herself with a smile nodding in silent agreement to herself Heading off to the Easter egg painting. That seemed the easiest to handle while she awaited for company to finally arrive.
Post by Taiyō Vermillion on Apr 22, 2023 15:50:37 GMT -5
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Like the Phoenix I rise from the Ashes
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[attr="class","luthorscroll"] The time had come again for the Blue Rose’s Annual Flower Blossom Fete. Taiyo was going to go for sure. After all, keeping up appearances was necessary to uphold the facade he had going for years. His sister was planning to go. He may be jealous of her and pissed about the fact that she got what was promised to him. He was to be the heir of the family as she was away but still his father went back on his word and gave the title to her, bringing her back. It may have been the past but the boy still held onto that. If he couldn’t trust his father then how could he trust anyone? The thing that pissed him off more was how much his sister didn’t even want the position. She didn’t care to be the heiress. She didn’t want to do the paperwork nor did she want the responsibility that came with it but she still carried on with a complaining spirit. She was well respected among the family though so that was going in her favor unlike him. He would have his day in the sun though but it would take its cool time before that day would show its face. [break][break] Leaving before anyone else, he put on the face of the Taiyo Vermillion that the public knew. He was of course expected to act in a sort of way in front of everyone. Some of them were undeserving of his mercy and should be instead given wrath but it was not time to reveal what he wanted to do. With a smile on his face, he made his way to Raque. He did enjoy being in the presence of the captain of the Blue Rose knights. Alyssa didn’t look down on him like most did and that was a welcoming experience for the boy. Even if it was only his facade, she showed that she was a kind and caring person and thus he liked her. He arrived in a good enough time to hear the captain’s opening speech. Her welcome was graceful as always. He had to admit, it took guts to get up and speak to the many in such a way especially if she had to do it every year and use that opportunity to remind others on why the event existed. It was a tie of history and the hope for what the event could bring out. It was what it was though. Whether she said a lot or little, there were going to be others who didn’t hear a single word that left her mouth and were more interested in the activities of the day. [break][break] Speaking about the activities, Taiyo had a few activities he wanted to tackle this time around. He didn’t have Amaya with him so he had no reason to think about the things she wanted to do and he could use the time to do whatever he wanted. Even so, he knew she was around as it was customary that she showed her face at these kinds of events. Their last meeting wasn’t fun for her and the facade he wore that day would admit how painful it may have been. Well, he had to make time to see his ‘friend’. That was what she wanted to be called, right? Well, if that were true would she have left by referring to him by the name or title of Lord Vermillion? She claimed that she wanted to hear his roar again but he was sure that that wasn’t what she really wanted but if that was what she was asking for, who was he to hold that back from her. [break][break] He closed his eyes and he could tell exactly where she was. She was near and he was going to go pay her a little visit. The time had come again for the Blue Rose’s Annual Flower Blossom Fete. Taiyo was going to go for sure. After all, keeping up appearances was necessary to uphold the facade he had going for years. His sister was planning to go. He may be jealous of her and pissed about the fact that she got what was promised to him. He was to be the heir of the family as she was away but still his father went back on his word and gave the title to her, bringing her back. It may have been the past but the boy still held onto that. If he couldn’t trust his father then how could he trust anyone? The thing that pissed him off more was how much his sister didn’t even want the position. She didn’t care to be the heiress. She didn’t want to do the paperwork nor did she want the responsibility that came with it but she still carried on with a complaining spirit. She was well respected among the family though so that was going in her favor unlike him. He would have his day in the sun though but it would take its cool time before that day would show its face. [break][break] Leaving before anyone else, he put on the face of the Taiyo Vermillion that the public knew. He was of course expected to act in a sort of way in front of everyone. Some of them were undeserving of his mercy and should be instead given wrath but it was not time to reveal what he wanted to do. With a smile on his face, he made his way to Raque. He did enjoy being in the presence of the captain of the Blue Rose knights. Alyssa didn’t look down on him like most did and that was a welcoming experience for the boy. Even if it was only his facade, she showed that she was a kind and caring person and thus he liked her. He arrived in a good enough time to hear the captain’s opening speech. Her welcome was graceful as always. He had to admit, it took guts to get up and speak to the many in such a way especially if she had to do it every year and use that opportunity to remind others on why the event existed. It was a tie of history and the hope for what the event could bring out. It was what it was though. Whether she said a lot or little, there were going to be others who didn’t hear a single word that left her mouth and were more interested in the activities of the day. [break][break] Speaking about the activities, Taiyo had a few activities he wanted to tackle this time around. He didn’t have Amaya with him so he had no reason to think about the things she wanted to do and he could use the time to do whatever he wanted. Even so, he knew she was around as it was customary that she showed her face at these kinds of events. Their last meeting wasn’t fun for her and the facade he wore that day would admit how painful it may have been. Well, he had to make time to see his ‘friend’. That was what she wanted to be called, right? Well, if that were true would she have left by referring to him by the name or title of Lord Vermillion? She claimed that she wanted to hear his roar again but he was sure that that wasn’t what she really wanted but if that was what she was asking for, who was he to hold that back from her. [break][break] He closed his eyes and he could tell exactly where she was. She was near and he was going to go pay her a little visit.
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Combat Summary
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POW150
DUR 50
SEN 60
STA 76
CON75
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MANA SKIN
HEALTH
MANA REGEN
MANA POOL
Archmage
Grand
55 IC // 60 OOC
185/185
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[attr="class","luthorscroll2"] Stats & SP earned: 1[break][break] TL;DR Traveling to The painting of goose eggs
Post by Ostanda Vermilion on Apr 23, 2023 0:59:34 GMT -5
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If I break the glass, then I'll have to Fly. There is no one to catch me, if I take a Dive.
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Leonora finally made it to the Flower blossom fete after managing to get a small nap after finishing a mission. She yawned scratching as she decided to not wear her usual get up as a magic knight. She didn't need her multiple cloaks or uniform as this was a very activate festival of sorts. She needed to be free to move as needed. Today she sported a simple deep red archer's tunic, fastening her grimoire holster around her waist as she tied her hair up into a tight high ponytail She adjusted a few clips into her hair as she headed out the door taking ahold of a broom before taking off to the fete. [break][break] She was meant to go with taiyo but she figured he went ahead of her. always seeming eager for this event. she didn't know if it was because it was the start of spring all or if that ex of his was going to be attending as that girl seemed to be at any and all social events but what is expected of a social butterfly that had managed to keep her wings intact through the whole relationship? [break][break] She nodded to folks greeting them as she walked through the crowds looking for taiyo as she needed to ensure he wasn't going to be moving backwards to that ex of his. he was just getting back to the way he was, why allow him to go back to how he acted? No that chapter closed she was going to ensure he didn't go back even if she needed to beat it into him. [break][break] "Where is that dang kid?' she asked hearing a communication towards the petting zoo as she sighed "my job is never done" she muttered putting her broom off to the side as she walked towards the petting zoo to see what the chatter was. [break][break]
Post by Sol Delothosin✾ on Apr 23, 2023 2:55:39 GMT -5
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Measure twice[break] cut once
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119
DUR
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SEN
12
STA
110
CON
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HEALTH
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MANA REGEN
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MANA POOL
405/405
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TOTAL WORDS 243
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[attr="class","julienglass2scroll"] Sol walked up to the meeting ground of the Flower blossom fete, he had decided to come and visit since he needed a bit of time off before the battle with lilith that was rapidly approaching, he hoped that he might encounter amaya here since he knew she enjoyed social events and most likely would appear but for now he just listened the the captain of blue rose give her speech.Sol did remember his knight exams when she had congratulated him after his disastrous spar with Echo and he had always been proud of the praise that he had received and strived to prove himself worthy of that praise. The mantis was dressed in his usual attire with his black chinese shirt with no sleeves and his black pants with combat boots on his feet, his mantle was around his shoulders showing his pride in his squad. Glancing around he saw that there were many different things to do and as he would turn he would move towards where people were painting and decorating various eggs. [break][break] “hmm that seemed interesting and perhaps I might see a familier face or two” he thought as he would spare a glance back at the meeting place before he would move towards his destination he hoped there was no trouble in the area but just in case he had his grimoire and katana on him like usual so he was armed and ready for any situation. [break][break]
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COMBAT SUMMARY
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[attr="class","julienglass2scroll2"] MANA: [break][break] TL;DR moving from the Fete to Egg Painting
[break][break] Rank & Element: Junior ¦ Shadow[break] Class & Type: Relic ¦ Weapon (Sword)[break] Magic Specializations: Attack Creation ¦ Sensory[break] Appearance & Lore:[break] [break][break] An ornate katana with a twenty-four-inch (60 cm) blade. the sheath is made of what seems to be made of marble which has been carefully carved into and engraved with what looks like ruby, the base of the sheath has a gold kojiri. Just above the midway point, there seems to be a piece of onyx that has been set around the sheath, the top and bottom of the onyx seems to have the same white marble though it has been fashioned to look almost like fur or feathers. Connected to the onyx there seems to be additional ruby fastenings with ruby chains connecting one part to the next, near the top there is a ruby set in gold that leads off to three carmine red tassels. The handguard seems to be made out of gold leading into the hilt a hilt that is just under half the size of the blade that covered in lackered red marble before being surrounded in black ribbon with gold helm and small ruby beads at each crossing pattern of the ribbon. [break][break] The corrupting shadow was made using an unknown method outside of a certain noble family within Clover. This family has been shunned by many other noble houses because of their appearances and they macabre magic that they are born with so choose to remain in the forsaken region instead of the noble. Not a lot is known about this secretive family, it's hierarchy or its family mechanics and they aim to keep it that way, it allows them to continue doing what they are without too many questions being asked. One thing people will notice of this family is that when they pass their trial of adulthood they start wielding a weapon of some sort and how the dynamics of the family will change to that person. [break][break] Abilities: [break][break]
Type & Uses: Trigger ¦ 4 uses[break] Rank & Specialization: Junior ¦ Attack Creation ¦ Sensory ¦ Homing[break] Mana Cost: 8 per trigger ¦ 15 recharge[break] Range & Speed: 25m ¦ 10 m/s[break] Stats Affected: +4 Power (self)[break] Description:[break] The blade itself gets covered in what can only be described as flames made of shadow, swiping the blade towards the enemy releases a two meter wide shadow arc, the arc would only be around one centimeter tall until it neared something were it would become three meters tall and almost forming a disk making it harder to dodge. When deaing damage the attack deals Junior rank damage. With the use of ammo rules additional shadow arcs can be created per trigger in addition to this with the use of the homing rules the shadow arc is able to follow a designated target.
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Type & Uses:Flow ¦ 3 turns ¦ 2 Overheat[break] Rank & Specialization: Junior ¦ Attack Creation ¦ Sensory ¦ Homing[break] Mana Cost: 8 ¦ 4[break] Range & Speed: 25m ¦ 10 m/s[break] Stats Affected: +4 control (self)[break] Description:[break] Pointing the blade straight forward quickly is the way that this ability activates. The moment that it is a dual spiral around one meter long by half a meter wide flies free towards its intended target. The spirals deal junior rank damage when they hit a target. With the use of ammo rules, additional spirals can be made per round in addition to this with the use of the homing rules the shadow arc is able to follow a designated target.
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Type & Uses: Flow ¦ 3 turns ¦ 2 Overheat[break] Rank & Specialization: Junior ¦ Attack Creation ¦ Sensory[break] Mana Cost: 8 ¦ 4[break] Range & Speed: 10m aoe ¦ 10 m/s[break] Stats Affected: n/a[break] Description:[break] Moving their hand up the blade turning it from it's silver and red colour to being pure darkened shadow, flicking the blade makes the shadow leave the blade and start to creep to the max range it can go to dealing junior rank damage to everyone within the range of the spell, with the use of ammo rules the wielder can avoid allies if they so wish.
Post by Ryoshi Miten on Apr 23, 2023 3:58:13 GMT -5
Ryoshi moved into the meeting area of the Flower blossom Fete and he glanced around with eyes that are were rather bored, his aqua eyes were on the hunt for something to entertain him and hopefully this time he would find more fun things to do since the cooking compitition had been a bit of a let down and thankfully there was no sign of that muscle bound brute from before who had more brawn then brains, the rogue was garbed in his normal travel attire which was white pants and black combat boots and a white coat that was buckled to keep his shirtless chest covered. Hidden on his person near his back was his grimoire and his sickles incase he needed to engage in combat but at this moment he didnt see much of a reason to worry about that, as the captain gave her speech the aura mage merely sighed a bit in exasperation since while in public he had to listen to such people give things.
It didnt matter who it was wither it was a public speaker or a captain at these events he found it rather tedious and a waste of time but he knew that some liked to grand stand and bolster forces during war time, in those moments he understood rallying the troops but in these moments he thought it was a waste of breath, glancing over to where the animals were kept he wondered if perhaps he might find something of interest there at the very least he might see some fool get the horns from a mad cattle.As he snickered he would walk towards the area to find something to amuse himself with.
Post by Sumire Honoka on Apr 24, 2023 2:40:40 GMT -5
Sumire smiled stepping out of her carriage as she stretched wearing a deep navy blue kimono with white lotus flowers running down it with golden wind markings. She always loved the flower blossom fete. It was a great way to find out various trends for the spring and summer months, from patterns, to colors, to markings. Everyone had a style and showing off styles from her home land often was a conversation starter and a great way to advertise.
She listened to the blue rose captain and she speech as she smile nodding to the speech along her words to ring true. Spring was a start of a cycle of life. from plants to animals to even beings like them. Spring was all about bringing forth life and beauty. Once Alyssa was done with her speech Sumire looked around before finding one of the few events she always loved dealing with, the Flower arrangement contest.
Post by Leonard Vermillion on Apr 27, 2023 11:48:58 GMT -5
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"The man who gets down isn't the loser.[break][break]The guy who can't tought it out to the end. He's the one who lost!"[break][break]
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[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Leonard was in his room getting ready for the day ahead. It was his day off and he had decided to spend it by checking up the big festival the Blue Roses have been cooking up for a while. He almost forgot about it, but thankfully it was a hard thing to miss when most people talked about it. Shame everyone he could ask to go with him was probably already booked, but he did not mind enjoying things alone. [break][break]
"Alright...where did I put..." He mumbled to himself, running around his room trying to find his open toed boots. He was not going to leave the estated without them. Outside of being his favourite and comfiest wear, he couldn't exactly run around barefoot. That was just asking to get cut.Not to mention the possibility of infection. Eventually, he found them laying down under his bed and was quick to slide the pair on, watching the leather stretch lightly to fit his legs. [break][break]
Hopping off with a light squeak, he quickly scuttled for the exit, grabbing his grimoire in the same motions. Better be on the safe side and keep it on him just in case something happened. There's not a large probability he would encounter problems, but as people always said: Odds may be low, but never zero. "Better make sure I don't get swarmed in the middle of the place by other people or I'll never reach the main area in time for the opening ceremony. Probably not even lunch. There are a lot of people in such a small town..." [break][break]
Running as fast as he could, the young Vermillion noble was able to get to witness the opening speech my the event organizers juuuust in time. From the looks of it, there were alot of things for him to do. Lotsa things to do in general. He would probably not have much of a problem finding a place that would appeal to him. [break][break]
He took note of a couple familiar faces around the place before he was set off the leash together with the rest of the guests. Not wishing to waste time, Leonard quickly beelined for a higher up place that could give him a better view of the venue. He was bound to spot something interesting... [break][break]
"The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful."
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Ai awoke with a start, his eyes opening wide as the man shot up out of his bed with an urgency fiercely within him though it was at this very moment his head reminded him just how rough his sleep was and shook his mind with an immediate headache. "Ugh, not again." A deep breath, that is what he must accomplish and with such a task he continued to breath slowly and at the same time carefully to clear his lungs of old and bring in fresh air. The knight's small cubby hole of a sleeping spot was filled with a myriad of flowers, none of which were dangerous though that was of course a condition to his coming here. Unfortunate as it was, he didn't need to awake to some of the more gnarly flora he cared for; rather he was going to awaken to the more feather-like ones though they didn't save him from the nightmares that plague his dreams.
Maintain that image, care for his body and soul and ensure a peaceful life is what he aimed to accomplish and today with festivities being on the horizon he was bound and determined to appreciate some peace for the duties that were bound to be ahead in his life. Wearing a yukata of simple make, Ai was dressed in relax wear today while adorned over the shoulders was the coral mantle of his new found duties he was grateful to be partaking in. The mage painted his face in the white paint though there was no markings of red, there was no combat to his knowledge and he didn't plan to instigate anything here either. Hopefully no one would try and defame him in public but he was going to try and enjoy himself and not worry about the past for at least a couple hours. Ai had made his way to the festivities, in time to see a myriad of activities in full swing and a rather gracious host having wrapped up their speech as well.
Seemingly this was an event put on by the Blue Rose, he probably didn't need to wear his mantle or even bring his grimoire with that information now on his mind but oh well. What's done is done and he merely continues to maintain decorum while looking around, the six foot two inch man gazed around the crowd, a hood covering his head to hide his ears for the most part while his blue eyes opened to gaze out for a better look. Hopefully not scaring anyone's children while he looked out over the crowd to see what he was going to experience first at this festival. In times of great sorrow, moments of peace like this were always the better choice to utilize, keeps the people's moral high and the citizens entirely engaged in what is going on, or at the very least that was the goal in what little he knew of politics in his past dealings of the nobility.
Ozma walked into the Flower Blossom Fete with a look of intrest on his face, he was dressed in a lighter jacket then he usually wore while on duty and a pair of combat boots and black slacks and around his shoulders was his crimson lion mantle, resting on his shoulder as well was his personal spirit Iris who seemed very pleased to be out and about especially given the time of year, while winter was ok in her mind she loved the colors that Spring opened up when it finally got rid of the ice and snow and dotted the lands with all kinds of pinks and blues and yellows.Iris just stayed on Ozmas shoulder and had her eyes closed in content as he glanced around the grounds while the captain of Blue Rose gave her speech, this event was always an important one even more so given what had recently plagued the kingdom recently and now more then ever people needed something to take their minds off of the current issues.
Ozma thought to the current issues with the town of Kikka, while he had not been involved in the reclamation efforts at all he was well aware of what had transpired there from the word that went thru the public and it was rather worrisome.while the daemons had used trickery to cause chaos it still looked terrible for the knights who had fought so hard now only to be treated like a scourge and not just them most every knight were looked at with mistrust, the thought made the lion sigh as he turned to find something to entertain himself with at the fete knowing the blue rose squad there would be plenty to keep him entertained
Post by Saeka Zhongli on Apr 28, 2023 8:23:47 GMT -5
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[attr="class","withoutyouquote1"]Fee-fi-fo-fum, you better run and hide
[attr="class","withoutyouquote2"]I smell the blood of a petty little coward
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[attr="class","withoutyouscroll"] Saeka bounced as she walked Into the flower blossom fete grounds. This place was teeming in magic knights civilians and plenty of warm bodies to possibly drop if the itch called for it. Not that she would. The teenager might enjoy killing a bit too much but she wasn't exactly stupid about it. Sure she had a sort of scare with a stalker of sorts that had followed her and David around Aries Garse. She still was salty about that and so far had managed to ghost the Sword user that had escorted her all the way to the capital. [break] [break] She stood in the crowd hopping some to hopefully see over the crowd. Following the various kids her age trying to get a good view, while enjoying herself. She listened to the captain and her speech. She seen how the citizens acted in kikka. They were right to hate who they hate and feel the hurt they feel. She stretched waiting for the end of the speech before looking around, knowing she was going to have fun in some sort of way. [break] [break]
Post by Xue Zhongli on Apr 29, 2023 4:45:06 GMT -5
While the flower blossom fete was going on and people were gathering to see what was going on and what events would be hosted this year one person was looking over the scene with disintrest, Xue had arrived in his usual outfit that made him look like a simple commoner though he did have his karmabits and his grimoire hidden on him like usual incase he had need of them but he had a feeling that he wouldnt have any troubles today, he was originally going to remain and home and rest up a bit but it seemed his youngest sister had been ranting and raving about this predator bugging her the last time she had gone out on an excursion and between that or this festival the dark mage figured this was the better of two options for the time being,Xue knew he would be able to pacify his sister easily with sweets as well from here once he had passed enough time and entertained himself.
Glancing around the rogue saw that there were quite a few people gathered around and spotted quite a few magic knights moving around the area as well though this didnt bother him too much since he was not one for being in the spot light so no one would need to get knifed thankfully, turning his attention to the area where mana beasts were being held so people could pet and interact with them he turned and started to walk over there,'perhaps they might have an interesting specimen or two if I am lucky' he though to himself as he hoped this would be more entertaining then the last festival he was at
Post by Renard Godspell on Apr 30, 2023 14:59:12 GMT -5
Another year, another Flower Blossom Festival curtecy of the ladies of the Blue Rose Knight squad. As Renard walked the courful and vibrant streets full of vendors, games and performers, he had to admit to himself that, amoung all of the magic knight squads, the Blue Rose Knights had a fabulous sense of style and fashion. Yet, as he heard the echoes of his footfalls over the sounds and smells of the event, his mind kept wondering to his family back home, wishing his siblings could be here to enjoy the festivities. He recalled the small celebration the village organised after the youths received their grimoires and the smile of his siblings face. He had loved seeing the care free expressions as the littles ones enjoyed their time and he wished he could have brought them with him, however he knew that his family wouldn't have the money to travel this far south just for a fete.
As he explored the streets of vendors and merchants, selling everything street food to drinks to trinkets and toys, he overheard a few worried mutterings amoungst the people, murmurs about an archdaemonese attacking the town not too long ago. Although he was not present for the attack, he found a weird comfort in the festive environment and seeing that, despite the attack and the talks about the aforementioned attack, the overall morale seem to be elevated.
Before long, Renard laid his eyes on a beautiful sight. Standing in front of the populus, upon an elevated platform, stood the captain of the Blue Rose Magic Knight squad, the beautiful and elegant Alyssa Lilygate. It had been a few months since Renard partook in the Magic Knight's Exam, a few months since he saw the Blue Rose Captain and her beauty is has breathtaking as that fateful day, drawing the attention of the crowd. Her speech was short and sweet focusing on her family's duty concerning the Flower Blossom Fete and the reasons for moving the Fete from Kitten to Raque and, although the captain didn't mention it directly, Renard suspected that it was referring to the archdaemoness that attcked the town that he overheard.
After the greeting speech from the captain of the Blue Rose was over and she left the public eye, a small reminder of the events taking place. Renard took note of a few of the events such as the cooking competitions, scavenger huts, egg painting and egg hunting. Each of these, Renard thought he could handle a few of the activities and believe he could had the very least give others a run for their money do to his poor and humble upbringing in the common realm of the Clover Kingdom. As the crowd spreads out, Renard hangs back for a few minutes to consider where he should start and opted to start with the cooking competion, assuming that the ingredients that would be used for the competion might be freshest the earlier he participates.
Post by Joseph Ravencrest✾ on Apr 30, 2023 20:59:46 GMT -5
This was an event that Joseph would never skip. Helping save Raque from that deamon had been his first mission. Nobody that had gone to the blue rose base that day were told anything until after arrival. It was confusing back then, but in hind sight he could understand why it was done. That is the sort of being that haunts ones mythology as well as the nightmares children have. He never thought deamons were real until that day years ago. A sane person would have run, so maybe that was why nobody was told what the mission was until after they had entered the blue rose base. Water had been everywhere, but survivors had been scarce for their group to find. They ended up on hang mans hill, an area that looked like an island when so much had been under water. Thanks to Hinota there was at least one survivor from that well sized pile of mangled corpses. There had been another 'person' there, but she hadn't been as human as she looked. The deamon couldn't act human properly, but it was convincing enough to fool the magic knights nearby that were ranked higher than himself and Hinota. Back then he had felt so frustrated with himself. The fear had stopped him from being able to speak verbally much, if at all. Any verbalization from the once azure deer had been far and few between.
He had to find his voice, no matter how fearful they were. When everyone was fighting the deamon next to the blue rose base, he had been the only person to run inside to grab survivors out before the explosion could bury and kill everyone. Nobody could get out on their own, so the ones who had been outside the base and the ones he could pull out of the base had been the only survivors of those who had been brought to that location for treatment and to save them. It was doubtful anyone expected that the deamon would turn the haven into a death trap, but it was what happened. The last flower blossom fete had Joseph at a very awkward position. Hinota didn't remember him in any way what so ever, like what the two of them had gone through had never happened at all. Maybe it was better if that was how it was left as for her. Maybe going to the flower arrangements was a bad idea, as she might end up there as well. In the end, Joseph couldn't fight the natural pull plants had on him, even if that wasn't within his magic.
Deceit, deception and disillusion. These three devices of desire teetered and tottered back and forth, smuggling Connor's lucidity and grace away. His shoulders were taut and nervous knots were forming in his stomach despite having reason to relax. The armour he acquired from the black market was light-weight, inconspicuous, and around his frame. Although few existed that would recognise it, it certainly was grim to behold in such a colourful place. Self-consciously Connor tucked his head into the hood and ventured into the Flower Blossom Fete, sticking to the shade of the crowds present as he didn't want to attract the wrong kind of attention. By this time last year, Connor had been doing small jobs. Connor accrued a satisfactory amount of Yul and infamy in a short amount of time. A few strange occlusions led Connor to meet many peculiar individuals in a shorter time. Having returned to the main continent, he felt safer, incongruously more vilified, but safer. His magic allowed him to fashion golems, which he was getting pretty good at. The authorities were dubiously aware of his misdemeanours, but Connor knew they had their hands full. Often, Connor exercised restraint when committing nefarious deeds. But he served himself more loyally than any other might their king.
