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Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2018 1:00 AM

12 Days Advent Calendar

The seasons had come and gone and, once more for some, many found themselves standing outside the curious tavern of the Quest Master, snow lightly falling all around them. As always, it was found not only by those seeking it out, but by those that needed to find it, according to the Quest Master. And, at this very moment, it was welcoming everyone. You were not an exception, as you soon found yourself standing just outside the door.

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Without warning, the door to the tavern burst open with a wave of warm air, revealing the Quest Master in a cloak that did not seem all that different from usual, but the black material was somewhat see-through, suggesting a lighter material, being drastically different from the bright red worn last year, to the date. From inside, the scent of citrus and tropical fruits wafted out, being a strange mixture with the other, sweeter scents that came out, too.

"Welcome! Welcome! Come in, out of the cold, for our tropical holiday celebration!" They said enthusiastically, grinning, and ushering you inside.

Upon entering, it was as if you stepped into a tropical paradise or, at least, a convincing tropical resort. Palm trees decorated with twinkling, color changing lights were aplenty, as were tropical flowers in all colors of the rainbow, some even strung into colorful garlands or fashioned as table center pieces. Even the floor was covered in a layer of soft, pink sand and a large in door pool took up space on the far side from the door. Mixed in were some familiar holiday pieces, including decorative gift boxes and stockings hung on the wall. They were serving not only a variety of wintery and holiday themed food and drink, but more tropical dishes were among the menu, as well, including barbecued meats, seafood, and many fruity drinks, with or without choice of liquor for adults.

Just as before, one wall was decorated with giant giftboxes somehow fastened securely there, all numbered one through twelve, and had a display banner reading Advent Calendar. "Oh! Once a day, we're giving out prizes to every guest that shows up to our party!" The Quest Master explains. "Would you care to claim today's prize?"

Rules and Information


+ For every day from the 14th to the 25th (Evelon calendar days), users may post here and earn a secret prize for each day that they post. If you miss a day, sorry, you miss out on the prize for that day.

+ Posts for one day may be made up to 11:59 PM (23:59) EST. If it is made after that, it counts for the following day.

+ Posts MUST be roleplayed here and, since this is a minor event, there is a 75 word count minimum for each post. If you don't meet the minimum, sorry, your post wont be counted for that day.

+ The prizes will be revealed and sent out after the day is over.


Advent Calendar Days

12
[12/14]
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25 KS + Raffle Ticket

11
[12/15]
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Random Lost Pet

10
[12/16]
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25 KS + Raffle Ticket

 9
[12/17]
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Random Birthday Cake

 8
[12/18]
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Chaos Draught

 7
[12/19]
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25 KS + Raffle Ticket

 6
[12/20]
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Random Toy

 5
[12/21]
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Random Retired Pet

 4
[12/22]
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25 KS + Raffle Ticket

 3
[12/23]
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Palette Potion

 2
[12/24]
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Plastic Candycane

 1
[12/25]
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Mango Mahool
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2018 1:00 AM

Raffle Information


+ The ONLY way to obtain raffle tickets for this raffle is to receive them as a prize from the advent calendar. Hint: More than one day gives out a raffle ticket, in addition to the regular prize, so there are chances to get more than one ticket!

+ ALL tickets will put into the same pool for drawing; users don't actually have to do anything, as tickets will be adding in for you. All you have to do is wait for the results!

+ Prizes will be drawn for in order as they appear on the list.

+ Each user may only win once, so there wont be any repeat winners.


Prizes


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One custom Lucain/Paragon/Soveris of the winner's design!

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One Premium Event Token

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One Giftbox #7

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One Giftbox #7




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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2018 1:10 AM

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Tropical.

That was theme that the Quest Master had decided to go with this year, to make the celebration different from the last. The bartender and server still wasn't all that enthusiastic about the big celebration, that was set to last a whole twelve days without stopping, but he'd prepared many new mixed and blended drinks, just for the occasion. And, besides, if he could do this once, he could do it again. That is what he had to keep telling himself.

Still, he actually seemed a bit excited when he shouted out, "Would anyone care to try our new mango mahool drink? No Mahools were warmed in its making!"
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Sarah » 12/14/2018 1:19 AM

      Well this was a pleasant, if strange turn of events. The tavern was a welcome reprieve from the cold weather outside. The promise of prizes was more than enough to get Kail in the door. He'd almost forgotten about the event that had been held last year. "I'll claim the prize for today," he said. Admittedly he was not certain what to expect from an advent calendar, wasn't it usually chocolates? The more he explored the tavern the clearer it became that the prizes would be quite interesting.
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby ToxxicRenegadeAngel » 12/14/2018 2:00 AM

Rheese squealed in delight at the sight that greeted her; a tropical paradise was just what she needed after a long day out in the cold - she loves Christmas, but the weather outside had been miserable and she was very glad that this place had popped up.

At the sound of the Advent calendar event, she smiled; maybe that could be her present to herself this year? And what fun it would be to receive a surprise gift each day!
"I remember who I was, who I've always been. Sometimes I forget I'm not that person any more."

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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Jaden Wolf » 12/14/2018 2:49 AM


The Advent Calendar event was always popular among the residents of the Beach. So much so, that the Mistresses and Jaden decided to start a random draw as to who could go to pick up the prize for any given day. Of course, others were free to attend in their own time, it's not like the tavern was off-limits!

For today, Clarabel was the lucky winner. She got to start the season off. She weaved her way around the tavern, searching for an empty seat where she could await the day's prize. Her sisters said they may be able to join her at some point, but for now the blind girl was on her own.

Although her eyes seemed to look the wrong way, she easily avoided collusions without the use of a stick. She gave a light laugh at the call about some kind of 'Mahool' drink. Perhaps she would try it. In a moment, she found an empty table and with a peaceful smile, slid herself in to wait.
You can pretend that when you hear my voice, darling, it's your choice not to fall in.

But it's all an act, 'cause I know exactly what you're wanting. You know it's what I'm wanting

Boy I know what you desire, oh, you're such a bad, bad liar

This could be perfection, or venom dripping in your mouth

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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby crow » 12/14/2018 6:13 AM

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"I'm telling you, that drink is to die for!" said Soda as he walked through the door. Behind him, Alex was laughing gently, bracing his hand along the side of it so that it didn't swing closed on him as he walked in. Soda was already walking further in, apparently so eager to have more of this 'Mango Mahool' he'd been raving about that he didn't have the presence of mind to hold open the door... But then Soda wasn't really the type to hold open doors for people anyway.

"Xinyi isn't going to be happy when they find out you came here," Alex said. "Isn't it kind of like betraying your employer, drinking at a rival bar on your time off?"

"What Gin doesn't know won't hurt them," said Soda, though a guilty look flitted across his face. It didn't stop him from grabbing two drinks off a tray and handing one to Alex though. "Plus you're unaffiliated, so it doesn't matter to you, right?"

"I'm not worried about me," said Alex. He took a sip, and hummed appreciatively. "You're right about the drink though. I could get used to something like this."

"See?" said Soda. "Man, can't you just imagine kicking back at a beach or something with this? Man, I want a vacation..."

"Better work harder at your day job then," said Alex.
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Silver » 12/14/2018 7:59 AM


Squelp, splorth, splonk...

A little squid flopped around on the dry ground making some really strange noises as she flickered between being a solid and a liquid. It was typical for her people to travel this way (well... under different circumstances, perhaps), but it was no doubt quite strange for an outside. She was far from home, but she was finding it quite enjoyable.

A small human-like girl appeared from out of a puddle outside of the tavern's front door. Her fangs showed through in her beaming smile. "This is the place!" she said in a squeaky, chipper voice. She popped into the tavern and looked around. "Merry Squidmas, everyone!" she said with an enthusiastic wave. Now, about that prize...



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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Adelie » 12/14/2018 8:17 AM

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Another year, another Christmas season.

Chi would like to make the argument that winter is her least favorite season - and she certainly had plenty of reasons to support her argument, from the budget strain of having to get everyone Christmas gifts, to the cultural labyrinth of which seasonal greeting was appropriate for the person being greeted, to the eternal struggle of having to attend party after party out of social obligation. That argument, however, was one she made every season; it just so happened that it was currently winter.

And here, she has a prime example of why she hates the season. The only part of this party she's looking forward to are the drinks.
and if you ask how i regret that parting:
it is like the flowers falling at spring's end
confused, whirled in a tangle.

what is the use of talking, and there is no end of talking,
there is no end of things in the heart.

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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Freezair » 12/14/2018 2:20 PM

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Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say, on a bright, Hawaiian Christmas Day...

Kasey hummmed her favorite Christmas song to herself as she approached the Advent Calendar. Tropical-themed! It was like the designers knew her personally! She absolutely loved tropical Christmas, especially when it was accompanied by--and she let herself shudder with just a LITTLE delight--a luau! And she could smell the wonderful Hawaiian barbecue from here. And while the grilled meat was good, truth be told, her favorite part was just grilled pineapple. The tart sweetness combined with the smoky heat of the grill--Mmmm-mmm! Heavenly!

She hoped today's prize was the ability to sample some of that food, because her lips were watering.

I'm so cool (too bad I'm a loser).
I'm so smart (too bad I can't get anything figured out)!
I'm so brave (too bad I'm a baby).
I'm so fly
That's probably why it feels just like I'm falling for the first time!

I'm so green (it's really amazing).
I'm so clean (too bad I can't get all the dirt off of me)!
I'm so sane (It's driving me crazy)!
It's so strange
I can't believe I'm falling for the first time!

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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Kylo » 12/14/2018 6:06 PM

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A tiny fenling wandered into the festive place wearing a crude straw hat, a bough of holly around his neck, and carrying a strange green velvet bag that made odd clanking sounds. The bag smelled of musty earth with a hint of decay. Then again the decay could be the fenling himself.

"Season's greetings! I have arrived to spread blessings and good cheer!" He shouted gleefully. "Now where is the feast? It's been a long trek here and I am starving. Need me some food and drink."


Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could've changed it all from the start
I can't breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could've changed it all from the start
I can't breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby RiDragon » 12/14/2018 6:50 PM

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Oh yes, it was him again, and like always he seemed to have appeared reclining in just the right spot when all eyes were conveniently not looking at an empty pool-side chair.  In his hand was some sort of sparkling piña colada-esque drink (meaning it had a pineapple slice on the corner of the glass) and wearing a delightfully gaudy hawai'ian shirt and a red and green flower lei hanging from his neck.  And socks with flip flops, either because he didn't care about odd looks or because of them.



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Drifting aimless
I feel their heat
warming, selfless
I will give... I will take



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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby zapdragon555 » 12/14/2018 7:47 PM

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It wouldn't be unlikely that the Quest Master might recognize the man who walked into the bar. Even then, though, there was something about him that was equally unfamiliar, something that might make the air in the room, instead of hostile, completely unchanged. Pressed suit forgone in favor of soft black turtleneck, wild curls untamed by any sort of product, the disarming aura around the boy was only interrupted by those sharp, intimidating blue eyes. While his physical appearance was rather identical to a certain previous patron, it was the way he carried himself that would prove different. Some time ago, the individual who had entered the bar was cold, smooth, conniving, even ill-intentioned. But this one carried himself with a giddy, almost boyish excitement as he walked inside, his nose in his phone screen, no knowledge of stuttering blonde boys or freckled redheads to be seen in his mind.

Cyril wrote:Just got here! I'll be waiting at the bar for you. <3


He was slowly getting used to the idea of allowing himself to be affectionate, to be just a little silly, to be what he might've thought at one time to be vapid and embarrassing. And it was that way, until he got used to the practice of waking up to a good morning text on his phone, something he'd never experienced before in his life. Such a simple act. Imagine the fluttering in his chest to know that they had the whole day sectioned off just to be together. His father had given him that much, at least, an early Christmas present to have the entire day to himself with no texts or calls. 'Unless he felt the need to,' his dad had said, and, well... Cyril was sure he'd feel the need to at some point. But until then... he would enjoy himself.

Cyril stepped over to one of the barstools and gave the bartender a smile. Here, he didn't need to fake it. No practiced smiles or polite nods. Just genuine happiness, nervousness, excitement, that threatened to roll his stomach into knots.

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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby Isalynne » 12/14/2018 8:23 PM

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The prospect of being left to his own devices with Cyril was, to Cecil, a heavenly thing.

It was out of character for him to be so innocent about it. Twenty-four hours of uninterrupted time with the object of his affections would typically only give him one idea, and that didn't involve either of them leaving bed. However, Cyril was different - as much fun as it was to spend a day between the sheets, he yearned for more. Dinner, movies, the wholesome things that other couples did. If they couldn't always have it, he would at least seize the opportunities to play at normalcy.

Even more remarkably, there wasn't a scrap of silk in sight. Cecil had opted to play to the season, and was thus outfitted in a hideous sweater, complete with pompoms. Seeing Cyril's text had made him beam with the excitement of knowing he would imminently get to embarrass him. The bar being tropical themed did not help, though.. he looked out of place, and was quickly heating up, to boot. Oh well.

"Hello, pet," He purred, sidling behind Cyril to rest his hands on the boy's shoulders. "Fancy seein' you here."
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Re: Twelve Days Advent Calendar [Event!]

Postby FrostWynd » 12/14/2018 10:24 PM

She had been here before, once upon a time. She knew it from the bottom of her heart. After a year passing by plenty of details and memories can get a little jumbled up, or even outright forgotten entirely, but one moment to take in the familiar scents coming through this vaguely familiar door in front of her was all it took for it to start coming back to her in a rush.

Amala did not know how she found herself to be here again after all this time, though in a way it did not even really matter to her. The excitement of participating in another one of their celebrations here was all she needed to fully enjoy herself without worry. Getting home was something she could save for figuring out later after she'd had some fun.

Oh Raven won't you sing me a happy song

You don't want me to stay alone
That's why you gotta sing your song
You keep tapping at my door
Nevermore, nevermore, nevermore
But can I ask you something
A favor from you my friend
This song you keep singin'
Nevermore, nevermore, nevermore




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