The Great Pumpkin & Grand Halloween Festival
The Great Pumpkin has arrived! 🎃
For the next month, until Sunday, November 9th, players will have access to the Great Pumpkin -- a massive (cabin-sized), sentient jack-o-lantern with a very special forge in its mouth. There are four ways for players to interact with the Great Pumpkin! You may also request Great Pumpkin/Halloween-themed mini-games for the duration of the event!
REQUEST A REWARD (Player Control: High)
- Post in the channel below with your request.
- You can request just about anything, including but not limited to: level or devotion progression; upgraded or brand new items, talents, pets, companions, or characters; special permissions (ex: Ancestry Tokens, Support Favor, etc.); coppers; missed or extra prizes from previous events; etc.
- Support will provide you with a list of three "sacrifices". You can request a re-roll of sacrifices one time for 500c.
- These might include a request for a post of a certain word count or the use of a word in a post; participating in a mini-game; sacrificing a talent, item, or pet in your inventory; etc. Difficulty level / extent of sacrifice will relate to the size of the request made.
- Select one option, complete any necessary tasks (if applicable), and return to this channel to complete the exchange.
- You may also elect not to complete the sacrifice/exchange if you change your mind!
REQUEST A RECIPE (Player Control: Medium)
- Post in the channel below with a list of any three things in your inventory.
- Possible options could include level or devotion progression, coppers, crafting materials, items, pets, Talents, companions, or even characters!
- Support will reply with a list of 3 recipes that can be crafted from your offerings. You can request a re-roll of recipes up to 3x for 250c each.
- Recipes provided will typically be themed after the three things you offered. Recipes may use any number of offered things (ex: some will include all three, some will only take 2, etc.)
- Select one recipe to move forward with.
- Offerings will be consumed in the creation of the new reward. Recipes may also drop "byproducts" (small extra goodies).
- You may also elect not to complete the recipe if you change your mind!
- Notes: Recipe requests take some time to put together, your patience is appreciated! Also, if you have something in particular you'd like to do with a combination, please don't hesitate to ask.
MEET THE GREAT PUMPKIN (Player Control: Medium)
- Post a new thread on the Events board featuring your character approaching the Great Pumpkin; you may post alone or with others. The Great Pumpkin usually hangs out near Pyronmouth's northern gate, but may wander in to other areas so posts may be set in any location. There is no limit on the number of characters, or times per character, that you can interact with the pumpkin!
- Tag @signe and set to "To Character: Great Pumpkin"
- The Pumpkin will respond directly until the thread is completed or until Saturday, November 9th (whichever comes first).
- At the end of the thread, each participant will receive three possible prizes, shaped by their thread’s tone and choices, along with any potential bonuses the Pumpkin deems fitting; you may choose one to keep. How your character behaves, bargains, or reacts will directly influence their outcomes.
- If a thread isn’t finished by the deadline, rewards will still be granted based on whatever interaction was completed at that point.
TRICK OR TREAT (Player Control: Low)
- Post in the channel below with any two things from your inventory.
- Possible options could include level or devotion progression, coppers, crafting materials, items, pets, Talents, companions, or even characters!
- Support will take both offerings in exchange for one random outcome.
- This may include upgrades, downgrades, curses, blessings, or something entirely new.
- Results are final and automatic. You cannot re-roll, request changes, or choose to withdraw once your offerings are submitted.
The Grand Halloween Festival (Hosted by the Academy)
The Academy is thrilled to throw open its doors to the public for a spectacular Halloween celebration! This is a weekend-long Open House-style festival culminating in a Masquerade Ball on Halloween night.
Imagine sprawling, enchanted fairgrounds woven through the halls and gardens. Each club and classroom has poured their hearts into creating unique attractions for your enjoyment. Stroll through the grounds and discover haunted houses, food stalls, courage challenges, and performances around every corner. It's a vibrant, bustling tapestry of fun and frights, all leading to the main event.
The Grand Masquerade Ball
As the moon rises on Halloween night, the heart of the festival beats within the Grand Ballroom. There is the main dancing space, where enchanted chandeliers cast a soft glow upon revelers, but the magic doesn't stop there. For those seeking a quiet moment, or a more private conversation, the ballroom is flanked by smaller antechambers, numerous private balconies, and secluded gardens, perfect for pairing off.
The Legend of the Fated Mask
A legend circulates among the students: if you can recognize your partner in the crowd amidst the sea of masks and costumes and dance together under the main chandelier, you are destined to be together forever. Will you discover your fated match?
OOC Details
Duration: This event is open-ended, but you will need to post at least once before November 9th to claim a reward!
Costume Requirement: A costume is required for festival attendance! Formal attire and a mask, elegant or eerie or both, is strongly encouraged to partake in the ball.
To Join the Event:
- Head over to the Events Board and create a new post with [Halloween] in the subject line.
- To ensure board formatting remains consistent, each pair/group should start a separate thread.
- Claim your reward in the #the-great-pumpkin🎃channel. All participants who make their first post before the 9th will receive a special participation prize from the Great Pumpkin! There is no limit on the number of characters per player that can claim a reward!