#hgvday

[lukasblackwells]

“Do you think we’ll have any repeats from last year to liven up the night a bit?”

[liviaxpereira]

“So put your filthy hands all over me--” Livia grinned as she danced along with Justin’s music, enjoying seeing one of her favourite musicians’ on the stage, and one of her favourite songs of the moment playing as she swayed her hips a little, before reaching out to a familiar face. “C’mon dance with me!”

[ryderxdaniels]

“I’m not going to get out of you dragging me onto the dance floor, am I?”

[allycatbishop]

Ally glanced back up to the burlesque stage, excitement coursing through her veins as she turned to the person beside her and asked, “Out of curiosity, how much would you pay me to get up there?”

[madelinexholt]

“Hey! Long time no-” Mads started to say when she slipped and fell on the floor. 

[danikasingh]

One of the biggest draws for the Charity Ball for Danika had been that just about the whole town would be there. There would be plenty of people for her to meet and socialize with. Of course, that was one of the drawbacks too. But Danika figured she had laid low long enough. And it was certainly better than sitting at home on Valentine’s Day, receiving text after text from her mother, and messages from friends saying they hoped she was doing all right. As if she was going to let Valentine’s Day get to her. Just because she hadn’t been proposed to at the end of Eligibility--just because Ty had broken her heart--didn’t mean she was pining for him. 

“What kind of a name is Ty anyway?” she muttered with a wrinkle of her nose as she surveyed the room.

[emeryxbrooks]

Chuck had wandered out of the burlesque room and made her way over to the poker table, drunkingly plopping herself into a seat. Normally, she would have been awkwardly bumbling and stuttering about, trying not to look people directly in the eyes. But the lightweight was pumped up with alcohol and happy as a clam, her anxiety almost completely at ease, despite her hunger beginning to grow slightly stronger. “Deal me in, Boys,” She said before turning to look at the person beside her and flashing them a smile.

[hollowgroverp]

The Founders’ Council is excited to presents....                             The Rose Cresswell Memorial                                Saint Valentine Charity Ball

In honor of his beloved daughter Rose Cresswell, who lost her life during the tragedies of the Bitter Ball last year, Mayor Cresswell is honored to announce this year's Valentine’s Day Event. After last year’s tragedy the Founders’ Council has made the decision to retire the annual Bitter Ball and in the spirit of starting fresh has decided to start a new tradition. Join us at Mayor Cresswell’s for an elegant night of charity and romance. 

Hello my loves! I am so very excited to announce our next event. While trying to put the past behind them the people of Hollow Grove are about to watch history repeat itself in some ways. This event is going to be a charity ball with a twist.  An unexpected snow storm is about to ravage Hollow Grove and chaos is bound to happen. With that in mind many will be stuck at the Cresswell Manor on the edge of the town near the harbor, others who may have chosen to leave or who decided not to attend at all may find themselves trapped else where. We’d like you to take this opportunity to plot with one another during the event. Whether that means a few characters are trapped in an elevator or maybe a fire breaks out at the location your character is, or flooding from the storm, there are a ton of possibilities. Below the cut you will find full details of the event, including details for the Charity Ball and timeline of events for the storm. The ball will take place in one night in game and the effects of the storm will carry out over the few days that follow and you will be able to play this out over one week. Don’t forget to tag your posts hgvday. The event will take place in game on February 17th through the 19th but will take place in the group over the course of a week starting February 16th at 5pm CST and running through til the 24th at midnight.

As always please make sure you run major plots by us, this is mostly to ensure we don’t have the same plot happening multiple times and will help us keep track of what’s going on. It will also make it easier for us to drop event updates if you keep us posted.

THE DETAILS

When will the event take place in game?: The  ball will take place the night of February 17th, 2018 and the storm over the next two days (see timeline below)

When will the event take place?: February 16th at 5pm CST through February 24th at midnight CST. Starters can take place at any point during this, we’d ask open starters start out at the ball and later starters can be during the storm. 

Where: The Charity Ball will take place at the Cresswell Manor located on the edge of town near the harbor.

Dress code: Formal attire

Tag to be used: hgvday (if you create a starter during the snow storm it may help to tag a location if they are not at the Cresswell manor)

WHAT’S THE TIMELINE?

Friday, January 17th

The event begins at 5 pm with cocktails and music

Dinner will be served at 6pm 

Musical Guest Justin Timberlake starts at 7 pm in the main ballroom

Musical Guest The Weekend starts at 9:30 pm in the main ballroom

10:15 pm the storm begins. It sweeps in through the harbor bringing rain. The temperature drops drastically and the rain begins to freeze, soon comes the freezing rain and its falling at an alarming pace. The winds pick up from the northeast and soon the snow begins. A mess of snow, lightning, and thunder its a storm like no other.  Before anyone realizes it there are complete whiteout conditions as the snow comes down at an alarming rate covering icy conditions that make travel impossible. The storm pushes the ocean tides into the shower causing serious flooding around the harbor.

At 11:15 pm the lights flicker and guest realize the storm has swept through.

By midnight almost 12 inches of snow has fallen.

Saturday, January 18th

8 am the snow finally stops. Having slowed overnight the accumulated amount is still drastic at 18 inches.

Around 11:30 am few people start making their way out into the world.

The plows are able to get up and running around 4 pm and begin work on the roads. The icy conditions prove to be difficult and the plows begin by clearing emergency routes. The flooding has caused concern.

Sunday, January 19th

5 pm all roads have been cleared

The snow has begun to melt but seems to be contributing to excessive flooding that was pushed into the harbor.

ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE DURING THE BALL

The night's festivities promise an array of activities throughout the Cresswell’s manor. The place is decked from floor to ceiling in roses of every color and the place I decorated in the very definition of elegance. Activities Hollow Grove townspeople can expect:

Photobooth 

In the study, you will find a full fledge photo studio. Grab a friend and some fun props and take some fun pictures to commemorate the night. 

Romance and Movies

In the theater room, you will find a series of old romantic movies playing. Curl up with your love and enjoy the show. 

Poker 

Take a slay ride through the snow from the Cresswell Manor out to the boathouse where you will find a casino layout that would make Vegas jealous. 

Burlesque Show

 In the east wing library, you’ll find a world of tantalizing entertainment. Enjoy the burlesque show amongst private cabanas and hooka pipe setups. 

Dinner

The dinner spread for the evening is just as luxurious as you could imagine. From decadent desserts to scrumptious entrees. You can find everything your heart could desire from sushi to sirloin steak. Eat to your heart's content. 

Live Music and DJ’s

Enjoy musical guest Justin Timberlake and the Weekend. You’ll also find a DJ spinning tracks and you can dance the night away. 

Sweets and Treats

Help yourself to the desserts station of your dreams, with a chocolate fountain and several dipping options to the cookie decorating station your sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied.