#hc.2018fest

[halcyonkrp]

In celebration of the upcoming League season starting up soon, the 2018 Busan League Fest has started! Occurring every year towards the end of December and located both on Haeundae Beach and primarily in the nearby convention centers and music venues, the Busan League Festival is a huge celebration in Haeundae that lasts only on the last weekend of the year (which just so happens to perfectly line up with the last days of the year this time)! With musical and pokémon performances throughout the weekend, rides, vendors, food, and more, the festival attracts visitors from all over the region. 

So, how will you spend your last weekend of the year? 

OOC EVENT INFO

And there you have it, Halcyon’s first mini event! We didn’t want to drop any huge plot developments on you just yet since we barely opened, but we assure you more plot-heavy events will be coming in the near future. 

As such, to participate in this event is very simple -- just use the festival as your setting in a thread or solo! Things you can see or do are listed below. The catch-all tag for the event will be hc.2018fest, so feel free to use that for all your festival related posts.

If you participate in this mini event, reward yourselves 3 pokédollars! This is redeemable only one time, so say for example your first post for the festival is a starter, you would get: 3 for it being a thread post, 2 for it being a starter, and 3 for participating in the event. Any other festival post you make after your first one does not receive the extra 3 for participating in the event! As always, if you’re confused feel free to ask us to clarify.

In-character, this event only lasts 3 days (dated below), but out-of-character this event will last until the end of the year, Sunday December 31st. This just means you can’t post any new starters or obtain any points from it after that date, but you are more than welcome to continue unfinished threads past that date if you wish.

Otherwise, we hope this mini-event will tide you over until the League starts and until our first major plot development. Happy holidays, everyone!

THE FIRST DAY OF THE FESTIVAL: FRIDAY, DEC. 29

Typically the slowest date of the festival. So if you want to avoid the crowds, this may be your best bet as there are less people! 

THE MUSICAL ACTS — LOCATION :: A few small stages set up outside on a large field near the main convention center. — PERFORMERS :: Local talent, smaller indie bands, relatively lesser known idols and artists

THE VENDORS — LOCATION :: Inside the ‘Vendor Alley’ section of the convention center, a large ballroom lined with booths upon booths. Also, a couple vendors are set up outside on the beach sidewalk. — VENDORS :: It’s really up to your imagination! Some example booths: people selling pokémon clothes, league merch, their bred pokémon, their artisan pokésnacks, poffins, hand-made apricorn pokéballs, potions, advertising their company, etc. etc. — ETC. :: Your muse can have a booth set up if they wish!  — MUSE BOOTHS :: Rue and Jhene have set up a Pokémon Kissing Booth! If your pokémon wants a kiss from one of theirs (or you just want a hilariously adorable photo), be sure to drop by!

THE SPECIAL EVENTS — EVENT ONE :: RIBBON CUTTING

To kick off the opening, there is a ribbon cutting at the entrance of the convention center at noon. The building isn’t new or anything, of course, just drastically redecorated every year to fit a specific theme, so they cut a ribbon to symbolically usher in the new decorations and League season. This year’s theme is ice pokémon.

— EVENT TWO :: FIREWORKS DISPLAY

To celebrate a successful first day of the festival, the day closes with a beautiful fireworks show over Haeundae Beach. The best view is of course on the beach itself, anywhere along the sand, but depending on your elevation it can be seen from most buildings and streets that line the beach. 

THE SECOND DAY OF THE FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, DEC. 30

Typically the busiest day of the festival, this day is the most packed with entertainment throughout the entire day, in addition to all the vendors and mini talks inside the convention center. 

THE MUSICAL ACTS — LOCATION :: Inside a large concert hall next to the convention center, starts at 7PM and lasts until 11PM  — PERFORMERS :: The biggest idol groups and solo artists of the year, feel free to headcanon whoever you want

THE VENDORS Typically the same as the vendors on Friday, give or take a few. Same location as well!

THE FAIR — This is the only day there is a small fair of sorts, with ferris wheels and other fair rides, fair food, a bunch of more winter-things, like an ice-rink, an ice slide, places to meet-and-greet ice pokémon, etc. This is also where pokémon performers can show off their talents and their pokémon on a small stage at the center of the fair, from showing off their Kadabra’s talents, to showing off their team’s beautifully coordinated moves, and more! 

THE SPECIAL EVENTS — EVENT ONE :: PROFESSOR GO’S ADOPTION BOOTH

Less of an event but more of a special vendor only available on the Saturday date. Professor go sets up a special booth outside on the beach sidewalk and throughout the day he gives talks on simple things like how to properly care for your pokémon, how to train them, etc. But primarily, his booth is set up to show off the pets he has up for adoption and takes 50% off the adoption fee! So if you’re in the market for a new pokémon that’s been tamed and trained and nurtured by the Professor himself, this is the booth to go to! (The adoption center is empty as of right now, but some will be added over the event period)

— EVENT TWO :: THE SEALIFE AQUARIUM SHOW

A fan-favorite, the SeaLife Aquarium show is a staple to the festival since its conception years ago. The aquarium trainers put on a show with the aquarium’s trained water pokémon, from milotics and gyrados performing tricks to a group of blastoise putting on water shows using their cannons, and more. It’s a beautiful show put on in the middle of the day out on the beach. Be careful not to get wet in this chilly winter air!

THE LAST DAY OF THE FESTIVAL: SUNDAY, DEC. 31

The last day of the festival, but ironically enough the in-between as far as busyness goes. Whether it’s your first and only day or your third, however, it should be an enjoyable time.

THE MUSICAL ACTS — LOCATION :: Inside a large concert hall next to the convention center, starts at 7PM and lasts until 11PM — PERFORMERS :: The upcoming idol groups and solo artists of the year, feel free to headcanon whoever you want

THE VENDORS Typically the same as the vendors on Friday and Saturday, give or take a few. Same location as well! 

THE SPECIAL EVENTS

— EVENT ONE :: THE PRACTICE TOURNAMENT MAIN STAGE

In celebration of a new League season, the festival allows potential League participants or those who aren’t participating and just want to battle anyway to participate in a mini practice tournament! There are several rooms set up in the convention each with their own referee where participants can battle and try to move up the tournament ladder. People can freely participate in this tournament starting from Friday up until the cut-off time of 12PM Sunday. At that point, everyone still left in the tournament ladder continue battling until the top 10 are left. The top 10 then battle it out in a moderately sized outdoor stadium at around 5PM, allowing for many spectators. Whoever wins the tournament gets some prize money (in-character, not out of character pokédollars) and gets to be the first one to float a lantern during the closing ceremony.

— EVENT TWO :: THE LANTURN EVENT

To close out the festival and ring in the new year, at 9PM out on the beach, participants get to light up the night sky with floating lanterns. Simultaneously, the SeaLife Aquarium’s collection of Lanturn are out in the water lighting up the sea. Overall, it’s a beautiful closing ceremony you don’t want to miss!

[hcchaemi-blog]

missing diamonds | lhw + scm

@hchyunwoo ⁉

chaemi could have sworn she told diancie to stay close to her during the festival. the female sighed as she walked around, looking for a giant pink diamond floating around the festival. she knew it was dangerous for a mythical pokemon to be out in the public, but chaemi felt bad for keeping the diamond princess inside the house and away from the world. “diancie!” chaemi called out, looking around every dark corner of the festival.

somewhere on the festival grounds, the naive jewel pokemon was already pouncing around the stalls and eyeing the wonderful snacks that were laid out on the tables. diancie had gotten too distracted to even notice that they had been separated from their trainer. they were currently staring at a fellow pokemon with smiles and greetings. the pokemon continued on, greeting the pokemon around the festival and playing with them. after playing to what seems hours on end, diancie felt their stomach growl. they rubbed their stomach with both hands and looking around, only to find that their trainer was nowhere to be found.

diancie stood where they were at, mouth watering and looking at passing trainers eating. the pokemon slowly began to worry and on the verge of tears. they had faith in chaemi, but only feared on what would happen if chaemi found diancie. the jewel pokemon worryingly continued to find their trainer. with tears now shedding, diancie panicked, then found themselves bumping into a stranger. the pokemon looked up at the person, lost and wailing in tears.

[hcboyeon-blog]

♡ · . expressive

. · ♡ @hctatsuya ♡ · .

the final part of the tournament had already started and boyeon anxiously pounded her feet against the floor. she loved watching official battles with all her heart, and the fact she became a leader didn’t sound too foreign anymore. even if at first she was a little resentful for not taking part in the tournament, a few battles later and she was already feeling much better. it was too common for her to be one being watched, and actually getting to be one in the crowd felt so relaxing.

still, her fists couldn’t be tighter, vibrating while each pokémon down below used a different movement. “what?” the girl quickly stood up, a few other people around doing the same. “really? you chose headbutt? you disrespect breloom trainers like me!” while some agreed with her, others didn’t even bother showing a reaction. boyeon sat back down on her spot, crossing her arms over her chest. tatsuya sat right by her side yet his enthusiasm was in a completely different level. “don’t you agree?” she turned to him, trying to get him to express anything. “if i did that it’d be the same thing as just giving out a free badge.”

[hcboyeon-blog]

♡ · . the theft

. · ♡ @hcsanghyun ♡ · . 

boyeon had a lot of big pokémon so they’d often need to be kept inside their pokéballs. the ones who accompanied her were normally her three smallest, easy to hold or to let walk by her feet. while most people were busy with the festival, the girl went to the nearby beach. she had made a hole in her wallet with multiple stops at the festival booths and made sure to get a special treat to each of her friends. she sat down her bag of presents and reached for one of her pokéballs.

the first to get out was breloom, one of her oldest pokémons. she gave her a smile and the human gave one right back. when she looked down at her bag to get the special treat someone was already doing the job for her. a pachirisu had their head inside her bag, and boyeon quickly furrowed her eyebrows. “hey!” the pokémon looked up at her, poffin already in mouth, before it started running away. the sudden theft left her in a moment of shock, but once her breloom started her chase after the thief the girl had to grab the rest of her purchases and run after both. “don’t attack it!”

[hcrue-blog]

* tying knots.

@hcjaehoon​​​ 🌹

within rue’s step lies a certain flair. it is moulded into the curve of her posture, sketched into the lines of her slim calves. and when her feet kiss the floor, it is sure to leave its surface with grace radiating outwards like a beacon of light, in which her tread is the ivory tower atop a lonely hill.

( do you see it? come closer. )

it is said that within the pageant queen’s elegance lies a secret, and its secret is this: puppet strings.

oh, these thin strings seem to have come from the gods themselves, for none can tell from whence they have appeared, simply that its endings are tied around her dainty fingers in a pretty bow. there are some conjectures, though, and perhaps if you listened close to the whispers that blanket the crowd, you’d be able to discern that its mythical beginnings may be hidden somewhere in mother’s cruel grasp.

( closer still. do you see it now? )

so here she walks in front of her booth, with elegance etched into her every step even as she paces.

( three steps forth, three steps back. )

bottom lip curves in as her childhood habit of lip biting makes itself known, but it is always interrupted. a pause, the gritting of teeth, and here, her lips slide into an attractive pout.

( see? everything about rue is practised. synthetic. )

but i digress; today’s jitters are brought about by one park jaehoon, a man she has learnt to call friend. it takes her three minutes, and three more before she slips her phone from the back of her jeans pocket. the time that greets her invites a frown on her pretty features, and there is a falter in elegance as she slams her manicured nails against the phone’s glowing screen.

( * kkt to 재훈이 ) 😤😤😤

( * kkt to 재훈이 ) where are u!!!

( * kkt to 재훈이 ) ur late 😞

oh, but this falter lasts only but a moment, and it ends once she slides her phone back into her pocket.

( a pause, the gritting of teeth, and here, feet slips back into its elegant tread. )

[hcboyeon-blog]

♡ · . skatelaces

. · ♡ @hcrue ♡ · .

it was actually the truth. boyeon hadn’t ever tried ice skating for one reason or another, but that year she really wanted to try it out. she had turned twenty-three already and going through such experience should have already happened a long time ago. the girl, although not as young as before, still went looking for a partner to go on the adventure with her. if she was going to fall down on her first try or hold herself so tightly to the safety handrail that she’d start crying then having someone by her side would be much better.

rue wasn’t exactly a friend, but they had met each other previously. once she found out the other had never tried it either boyeon thought it’d be the perfect opportunity to embarrass themselves in front of each other. it was the best way to bond. “make sure to tie them properly. if we’re going to fall down it better be because of our lack of ice skating skills and not of... laces-tying skills.” her fingers did a quick job of tying her shoelaces - or skatelaces? she’d never know. her eyes were locked on watching the girl as she tied her own, hands hitting her own knees in anticipation. “i can’t believe this is happening!”

[hcboyeon-blog]

♡ · . unexpected guest

. · ♡ @hcsunhwa ♡ · .

a crowd was bound to be formed - and boyeon knew it was going to happen - but the girl still got annoyed at the sight. she wasn’t famously known for being tall, and being surrounded by people taller than her ( and sand ) didn’t sound like the greatest of plans. she still gave it a try, pushed herself in the middle of a group of strangers, but it just felt kind of terrible. so the leader made her way out of the beach once again, ready to bring her suffering to an end.

toni had been a close friend since she was ten, and his big build often turned useful. it was like having a tall friend during concerts who let you on top of his shoulders. ferrothorn would have been an option too, but he was made of metal thorns so that probably wasn’t as good of a plan. the torterra came out of his pokéball after her command, taking over a good space on the sidewalk. she felt bad having to keep him away most of the time, but she was sure her friend was able to understand.

without second thoughts boyeon climbed on his back. it wasn’t that hard but she was also already used to it. “excuse me!” the pokémon kept moving forward, and those who didn’t listen to the loud thuds of his steps moving their way the girl would be sure to warn them. they didn’t stop too close to the water. the center of the crowd sounded like the best spot, so that’s where they stayed. she had already started thinking where each of her pokémons would fit, planning on letting them all out for the show - but that was until they received an unexpected guest.

[hcboyeon-blog]

♡ · . drop it

. · ♡ @hcsoohan ♡ · .

boyeon was a fan of the friend ball and she didn’t try to hide it. pokémons were friends to her and that’s where she grabbed the meaning of her passion for that item in particular. even if only two of ten pokémons were kept in friend balls, she liked to count the tattoo she made of it as extra love points. a shirt with a huge stamp of it right on the center was always seen as a dream, but the festival was pure reality.

her eyes caught it from afar and her feet started picking up speed. thankfully she went for a more casual look that day, so the comfortable shoes allowed her to move around the crowd without a bother. “excuse me! move!” at that moment, buying that shirt was her biggest goal in her life. what would she even be knowing there was a friend ball shirt out there and that it wasn’t hers? “what?” it came out as a loud screech, boyeon furrowing her brows as soon as she reached the booth. a man held the shirt tightly and the only thing reflecting in her eyes was the fire of the sun. “drop that shirt right now.”