[Seasonal] The Pumpkin Festival [Open]

[Cachet]

The Annual Pumpkin Festival Fall had entered the White Isle once again. The needles on the trees changed to a deep crimson red, signaling the start of Fall officially for all of those on the Isle. This was a reminder that the all-important Pumpkin Festival was to be held shortly. The Konti had a generous harvest this season, more so than most seasons. And as such there was indeed much to be thankful for; an elaborate Pumpkin Festival was sure to be held. It was clear that the gods had granted and gifted them with this bountiful harvest. This was a harvest they needed to have in order to survive another winter on the Isle. Even though the winter wasn’t nearly as harsh as other places it was still not to be underestimated; nor underprepared for. And the Konti would surely not be underprepared for this upcoming winter. Not with the harvest the Gods had graced them with. Like clockwork a few pumpkins started showing up, maybe a few carved pumpkins here and there along with some hints of these orange vegetables in paintings and the like. The introduction started slowly at first but it was obvious that here shortly the festival would indeed be in full swing. And the eyes of the Gods turned to this most beautiful city. In honor of Laviku some dressed in wonderful colors of sapphire, turquoise, azurite and indigo. Also in honor of the sea the Konti tied colorful and sometimes ornate ribbons on the bows of their swan boats. But above all they wore their scales proudly; honoring the fact that part of them would always belong to the sea. In honor of Avalis young and old alike focused their extraordinary sixth sense for many uses. Many used it to help coordinate and decorate the city in wondrous and extraordinary colors and artwork. With relative ease and speed all kinds of elaborate artwork and decorations were hung all around the city; making a beautiful city breathtaking. This brought all of the Isle closer together. Rak’keli was praised most of all by the Opal Order. But instead of being praised in a more open fashion the healers took to doing her tasks. Healers studied reverently, classifying herbs and such from the nearly boundless harvest. They worked nearly countless hours studying and trying to cure the world of disease. Every mind full of medicines and knowledge. They focused on easing pain and suffering; sharing their nearly endless knowledge almost openly with those that could use it. They honored their goddess by working diligently. The many faces of the now appearing pumpkins warned off bad luck and negativity; reminding any and all that these things needed to stay away from the festivities. Numerous events were planned for the festivals. Shops had decorated and craftsman had spent extra hours crafting their elaborate crafts; to honor any that had gifted them with their abilities. Many specialists also offer classes at a reduced cost in honor of the festival and the god that gifted them with their skills. Special sightseeing tours were being conducted starting at the harbor and it was rumored if one wondered outside the city walls they may find a god wondering the earth. Or maybe an incarnation moving through the realm. ***Please Note*** I will be spawning threads from this thread. Meaning post an entry post here to take part in the pumpkin festival and I will create a thread for you. Let me know who you want to be involved in your thread, or if you want it open. Also let me know if you want it to be moderated by me or not. Also when I create your thread I will need to know when you want it to take place. Anytime this season works. Activities (this list is not all encompassing) Take a tour of Mura Carve a pumpkin Help decorate the city Help sort herbs and all in the Temple Take a stroll outside the city Go shopping Take lessons from a master at a reduced cost Prepare something for the festivals close Wonder the city and look at the art Join in some of the random storytelling going on Also if you want something random or a unique interaction just let me know and I will set something up ASAP.

[Kail D'Rea]

This looks like fun I want to do a thread with Taith about going to the festival, but earlier I want to help in the decorating, with my skills probably creating signing and directions. I'd be happy to have it open, if anyone else is interested in decorating. If not, would you mind moderating, Cachet?

[Nathan Longstride]

I'm all for doing decorating with you Kail. My current plans are random encounter, tour of Mura, and sorting the herbs. So from the 34th day to the 45th I'm free. But I leave after that, so I'm on a short leash. Pick a time if you would like to thread with me that I can work with and I'll decorate

31st day of Fall, 511 AV After living in Zeltiva for ninteen years, wandering Mura would seem like visiting a small fishing village. But the architecture of the buildings impressed the teenager, sending him down side streets into places where he didn't know where they led to. In fact, once leaving the harbor, Nathan was lost, not knowing his way around the city. It wasn't that he was shy, but all the Konti, which he noticed were all girls, were all beatiful with their silky blond hair, and he tensed up. So after walking past another clump of women talking, Nathan turned the corner. Walking down the street, Nathan stuck his hand in one of the twenty-four pockets of his robe, clutching the hilt of his father's old dagger. It was plain steel with nothing special, but he enjoyed his gift from his father, and it soothed him to just hold onto it. The robes hid his linen shirt and black breeches, with only his low cut boots visible. Along with the one dagger in her was holding, two more were in pockets. Not that he needed protection in Mura. Nathan found a nice little place to rest, sitting down on the ground. The white robe would probably get dirty, but if he was willing to get blood on it, he can do with some dirt. Shrinking into his own thoughts, Nathan wondered what he could do. So far he had wandered, admiring the city, but he wanted something, anything to do. He considered using his gnosis to have something happen, but decided not to. He needed it for more important. But he did ask from Kelwyn to provide something random. He was ready for anything to happen, but he wasn't ready for what would happen.

I believe that was what you wanted. Throw your best curveball Cachet

[Cachet]

Nathan, Kail and Taith continue Here. Kail please state a time for your first post as I left it open and for you to decide.

Nathan, I am working on another one for you. It shall be up sometime soon.

[Cachet]

Created a thread for you Nathan please continue here. This will be your first activity.