We hope you have been adjusting to life on the Ark. According to our research, many of you will soon be celebrating the completed revolution of a planet around a star. How charming! We have taken the initiative to design appropriate activities for you in each of the Seas.
Participation in the event will grant you a reward. Please list the threads on your page and include them in the following activity check. Minimum requirement is 10 posts or 1,000 words. Solo threads will be counted.
The event will run until January 2nd, 9pm PDT.
Glad tidings from the Candle Celebration!
Frolic and play in this winter wonderland! Streets and walkways are decorated with a variety of artisan candles that stay lit despite the steady fall of snow for this warm and inviting festival. But, wait, what is that in the trees...?
In Tranquility, you will find…
A snow sculpture event
Leave your (temporary) mark on the landscape!
A variety of avenues to participate in winter sports
Equipment will be provided for your convenience.
Candle-making
Make your own candle to add to the celebration.
S-s-snow monsters?!
Look out! The snowmen have banded together and are attacking the citizenry!
Welcome to the Feast of Lanterns!
Gas lamps and fireworks light the streets of Crises for this lively and explosive end-of-year celebration. Take care not to walk in the path of a denizen throwing a piece of old furniture out a window and into the street.
In Crises, you will find…
A lantern parade
Join the dancing and celebration winding through the city in an endless line of light.
Nightly fireworks show
Starting at dusk, fireworks will light up the skyline of Crises. Sparklers and smaller fireworks will also be available for residents to set off.
Burning of effigies
Hold on, some of these look familiar?
Best Wishes from the Pyre Festival!
Not to be outdone, the islands of Nectar are alight for the winter revels, with open-air buffets of delicious food and beaches dotted with bonfires at night. The beach is the perfect place to warm up, and what better way than by a pyre with your new friends?
In Nectar, you will find…
Beach bonfires
Don’t forget your marshmallows!
Barbecues and campfire songs
Try not to sing with your mouth full!
Water slides
Located in the Forest of Masts, this ship graveyard is getting in the spirit too!
Finally…
It looks like Mercy is feeling charitable this month! At any time during December, any character may send a request to the Commerce Protocol ask box to receive a spectacular, fabulous, amazing surprise gift! Be nice, Mercy worked hard on them.
We hope you are enjoying your stay. In an effort to make everyone feel more at ease, we have done very thorough research into a variety of topics. While the solar calendar of a planet revolving a star light years away is of no consequence to us, your comfort is of the utmost importance here on the Ark. With that in mind, we are delighted to present the Ark’s first annual… Halloween Festival!
Participation in the festival will grant you a reward. You must send an ask informing us of your participation in the form of one thread of 5 posts or 500 words. Solo threads will be counted.
The festival will run until November 1st, 9pm PDT.
You may have already noticed the changes to the Ark’s appearance. Various decorations (banners, balloons, pumpkins, skeletons) have been placed around and inside your living quarters. As you exit, you will be please to notice more…
In the Sea of Tranquility…
Mare Tranquillitatis is known for its artisanal goods, so it is only right that this Sea be the location for a variety of showrooms displaying the goods of the local populous. You can also be witness to the creation and judging of these goods, and participate yourself if you have the gumption! Arts and crafts tables are laid out for your enjoyment. In addition, local wildlife handlers have brought a menagerie of fauna to display at the festival.
Make sure not to miss out on the barn dance!
In Tranquility, you will find…
Showrooms for displaying and judging handcrafted goods
Petting zoos, horseback riding areas
A nightly barn dance
In the Sea of Nectar…
As they say, rest and relaxation abound in Mare Nectaris! The central hub of the Sea has been transformed into a large concert stage, where performers will be showing their stuff throughout the festival. Watch the performances as you test your luck at the fair games along the boardwalk.
Don’t forget to take a walk through the large Flower Show located to the right of the Flats.
In Nectar, you will find…
A concert stage with ongoing live music performances
Typical carnival games with accompanying prizes
A flower show with rare and exotic flora
In the Sea of Crises...
If you find yourself in need of an energy boost after the attractions in the Seas, look no further than the food court located in the Mare Crisium. Though, that may have to wait until after you experience the excitement and adventure of the rides.
You’ll regret not having your fortune told by Madame Mossforest!
In Crises, you will find…
Typical county fair carnival rides
Food court with an… Unusual selection
A fortune telling booth (fortune inquiries may be sent here)
