CHAPTER 001 / EVENT 001: The Winds of Change.
As yet another month passes by, the changes within Starlight Bay have only become more evident. With the cooling weather, beachgoers retreat earlier and earlier. Boardwalk shops, if they haven’t already, see a significant decline of tourist business as the last of them board the bus out of town. By this point, anyone who remains in Starlight Bay are those who’ve lived here all their lives, or those who may very well join them soon.
Yet Starlight Bay - or Geojin Bay, as you may hear more frequently now - has always stood for hope and idealism, and the month of October is known as the Month of Harvest. With the annual Harvest Festival, Geojin Market Square is transformed into a festival hub rife with locally sourced dishes, live music, and ample space for locals to set up their own stalls.
At the dawn of the Harvest Festival, however, it becomes apparent that this year will be like no other. There are stories of a specter being spotted at Haneul’s Lookout, one that supposedly grants your heart’s truest wish…if you are brave enough to approach. (see TASK 001: MEET ME AT TWILIGHT.)
Others might find different thrills at the carnival that breezes into town and settles on the sands of Starlight Beach. The boardwalk is transformed into a lively street of ( very fair, very balanced ) carnival games with prizes to be coveted, such as giant stuffed animals, candy, and discount coupons De-Lite and Starlight Arcade, along with a Ferris wheel that’s been set up overnight, free to ride.
Although not an officially-recognized event, Halloween and particularly trick or treating has gained popularity over the last few decades. It’s extremely popular among children, but many older residents choose to join in on the fun too, either donning costumes for the night or waiting at home to greet trick-or-treaters with a scare or two. This year, however, meteorologists warn against some cold weather arriving early, accompanied by some turbulent winds. Trick-or-treaters are advised to stay warm on the night of Halloween and to return home safely by the next day, as the first of November is predicted to be the start of some turbulent storms.
welcome to our first official event! below the cut, you will find a series of happenings around town for october 8 - november 1, which will also be the duration of this event. event threads can take place during any part of the event at any time, regardless of irl times/dates ( so, technically, you could have a halloween thread now! ). event starters can be tagged with str:event001. as always, please message the main if you have any questions, and don’t forget to have fun!
