the circus arrives without warning. no announcements precede it. it is simply there, when yesterday, it was not. overnight while the town slept, large tents were put up all across hillston memorial park, the black and white stripes a stark contrast to the colourful exterior of the town. the night circus is one of the most famous touring acts of the country, and is incomparable to any other circus you may know. the acrobats fly high above the ground without fear, the illusionist is easily the best in the country, and the maze of clouds overshadows even the hall of mirrors. the popcorn is always the perfect mix of salt and butter, the hot chocolate known to warm one from the inside out, and the caramel apples would be a crime to pass up. the only catch is the circus is only open from sunset to sunrise, and once you’ve stepped foot into the first tent, tenants often spend their night wanting to explore every single one.
in character details:
where: hillston memorial park.
when: monday 20th, april to monday 27h, april ( est )
who can attend: there are shows and tents for all age groups, so it’s got something for everyone !
ooc details:
when: it will last both a week for our characters and for us. this will give you all plenty of time to whip up some fun threads with plenty of characters, and get to fully enjoy all that the night circus has to offer.
interactions: as usual, for events we always recommend shorter, quick-fire replies purely for the purpose of being able to get more done in the shorter amount of time for the event. we do recommend putting your regular threads on pause for the week, though you can continue them if you wish. if you’re doing both though, please tag your event threads as such so that no one gets confused.
notes: events are always a great way to start threads with new people, so consider this your weekly challenge to start a thread with a mun or character you’ve never interacted with before, or haven’t talked to as much. it’s a great time to break free of the usual dynamics and delve into some new ones !
the last of the green custard tarts is sold, and the ever flowing tap of green beer has run dry. while the stalls had started to close up earlier, the end of the night always concludes with the guinness drinking competition. it’s no surprise to anyone when isaac rhodes wins the title, the prize money, and the bragging rights until the next year. he’s presented with a sash and his own case of guinness to commemorate his win, and that’s when the crowd knows that the night is done, even as they laugh and smile at both the memories they’ve made, and the drunken losers making their way off the stage. there’s talks of small after parties among some, a longing for nothing but their own bed by others, and that’s when the crowd begins to move away from memorial park. they don’t get far before everyone pauses at the sound of hundreds of phones buzzing and pinging, all of them receiving the same text message: you better watch your back. i know all your secrets.
the message is followed by a link to a blog, the title causing confusion and concern among all, and one question rises above all others as it’s whispered through the crowd. who is the enmity?
ooc info:
that concludes our first event of the rp, and also introduces our first little plot twist ! it’s probably obvious, but the enmity is going to be the name of our gossip blog that you can now follow HERE ! they will function much like gossip girl in the sense that you can send in tips and spotted posts about your characters, as well as functioning as a normal rp gossip blog. this will also be how your characters secrets will be exposed ! only you can decide when they get exposed though, it won’t just be posted at any random time by the enmity. this is also a little reminder that gossip blogs are only as effective as the content you give them, so make sure you’re sending things in from time to time to help us stir the pot !
the st. patrick’s day event is now over, which means we won’t be allowing any new starters to continue. you’re more than welcome to continue your threads, and the pause on regular threads is now lifted. i hope you all enjoyed this first event, and if you have any questions about it or the gossip blog, feel free to ask !
in true hillston fashion, they make their own rules and traditions. one of the most well known ones in the town is the annual st patrick’s day festival ! always set the weekend after the day itself, the town never fails to go all out for it’s occupants. showing their support for the irish, they’ve hired the best irish dancers in chicago for entertainment. there’s a live band down one end of the festival, and a dj and dance floor down the other to cater for everyone. guinness flows freely at the pop-up bars, and all of the food stalls are selling various types of irish foods. the dessert stand is constantly anticipated every year, known by everyone by their innovative dessert ideas while keeping to the green theme of the festival itself. there are games, a petting zoo for the kids, and we can’t forget the guinness drinking competition.
in character details:
where: hillston memorial park.
when: saturday 21st, march.
who can attend: there are activities and stalls for all age groups, so it’s got something for everyone !
ooc details:
when: while it takes up the entirety of saturday for our characters, we’ll have a bit more leeway. the even will begin at 1pm est on saturday, and end at 6pm est on tuesday.
interactions: i recommend doing shorter replies and starter for this event purely so that threads can move faster than usual ! it’s recommended that while the event is going on, you put your regular threads on pause so that we can all make the most of the event.
please try and interact with as many people as you can handle ! i’d love to see you guys making new connections and having a lot of fun with the event !
alright guys, it’s time ! our st patrick’s event has now officially begun. make sure you’re tagging your event starters with hillston.event01 as well as the regular starter tag, and tag @hillstonreblog so we can ensure no starter gets lost ! happy roleplaying, everybody !
