the night of wonders.

[acatamods]

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The people of Mirabar are celebrating the continued survival of their home, the success of taming the Giant Rebellions across Faerun, and their resident adventurers! You are all thanked, profusely, for helping reinvigorate Mirabar with your hard work, and the people of Mirabar want to celebrate with you! Booths have sprung up everywhere, full of food, music, laughter, and joy. Take a trip around the city over the next few weeks or so, and see what you find: there is no shortage of things to do in the riverside city of Mirabar. Especially, it seems, because there are a plethora of new people. Not members of the Circle, but others? It seems that Astoria's grip on the Rift has slipped and other Travelers have found their way to Mirabar, just in time for the festival in question. You have no idea how they got here, but hey -- they're here, right? We may as well enjoy the party. YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT. Like any good festival, there are a ton of street games and vendors to choose from! Try your hand at an archery contest, where a bullseye nets you 1 GP, but playing at all gets you a weird-looking stuffed rabbit. There are also your classic "throw a ball at a bottle" games where they seem awfully rigged. Are those bottles glued down? What a rip-off! There is also a jousting tournament, which really means sticking a broom between your legs and running at someone with a padded sword. Whoever gets hit first loses! It's mostly meant for children, but the local children will definitely encourage adult Travelers to give it a shot. Finally, there's no shortage of food to buy -- turkey legs, meat pies, popcorn, sweet cakes, and cotton candy are abound throughout the festival. And of course, plenty of mead. Explore, have fun, and have a blast! ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT; PUNCH, PUNCH, PUNCH YOUR THROAT One of the highlights of the festival is the infamous kayak race -- a hallmark of Mirabar culture and sport. The leather kayaks, handmade by the locals in Mirabar, are beloved and much bragged about, and after a month or so of testing, they are finally ready for the tournament. Many sign up -- locals, members of the Circle, travelers that have wandered from distant lands . . . but only one team can conquer! So, congratulations to TEAM 1! You have won 100 GP each, a set of three trophies, and and all-you-can-drink voucher at the Dusty Coffer for the duration of the festival! Cheers! Alternatively, you can also enter in the fighting tournament, set up by a local bunch of rowdy Guild members that just like to punch each other. The fighting tournament is a bit less prestigious than the kayak tournament, but you've still got a bunch of folk who turn up to see who is the best around. Are you a winner, or a loser? Either way, much praise to RUBY ROSE who winds up winning the whole lot! You win 300 GP, and a championship belt that looks like it is made out of gold, but it is definitely not. Feel free to play out races, match-ups, scuffles, or observation! The winners may be set in stone, but you can feel free to thread out whatever rows or punches to your heart's content. 🡆 Prior to the tournament, you might hear what some of the betting rings have to say...who has their eyes on you? Or is it a friend of yours, by any chance? Looks like word goes around, it could go in any direction. 🡆 The crowd around you is roaring with passion and excitement. They may even get as heated as you do, so try not to let their zealous reactions get the better of you. 🡆 The most you'll get after the tournament is a towel to wipe off your blood, sweat, and potentially tears. If you've been injured, it could be in your best interest to seek medical hel and rest. Or not. THE CEREMONY OF LIGHTS. Every night of the festival, the people of Mirabar go down to the river's edge with paper lanterns. You can get them by the boatload, for free, provided to every single person who wishes to have one. On these lanterns are tags which you can write whatever you would like. Should you ask the locals, they say that they write down their hopes, their dreams, and their wishes. Once they do that, they set out into the boats and push them out into the air, to send them to the gods, and pray for proper fortune. You may take out a boat (which are on the river a plenty) if you wish to do so, and participate in the ceremony to your heart's content. But there is something almost solemn, about the ceremony. These people, clearly, are hoping for an end to conflict, and a continued prosperity to their city. What do you wish for? PAPER FACES ON PARADE. Finally, at the end of the Festival, there is a massive masquerade in the Guild hall. Everyone is wearing a mask, ranging from basic black to brightly colored with a lot of feathers and jewels. It seems everyone has gotten into the spirit of the Festival, and the locals are intent on partying until the sun comes up. There is a live band, a lot of dancing, laughter, and joy. There is a massive table of food of every type you can think of, a plethora of wine and ale, and endless merrymaking to be had. Feel free to dance, eat, drink, and celebrate for as long as you desire! But be sure to go outside at around 11:00 PM, to watch the beautiful fireworks display over the river. You can run out to grab a boat, to watch it on the river proper, or you can watch it from outside the Guild hall. It's a lovely, romantic end to your hard work in Faerun . . . enjoy it, and each other. 🡆 In the heat of the dance, it's likely that you'll be passed from one partner to another. Try to make do with the foreign — or perhaps unexpectedly familiar face that will be greeting you. And try not to get caught in the middle of a slow dance... 🡆 Some of the food and drink offered will serve as a bit of a pick-me-up: the people of Faerun have decided to use their magic to ensure that the party is as enjoyable as can be. So for those who are a bit more on the antisocial, troubled or moodier side, perhaps an enchanted dinner will make the night easier on you? 🡆 Take the boat a tad too far out and you run the risk of getting stranded in the river. The current grows stronger the further down along you go, so do be careful. MOD NOTES. 🡆 This is a fourth wall event! Please feel free to tag around and have fun in the festival log! We have a list of reference links at the top of the event post for your reference, if you need help. This log is free for everyone to play on, even characters who are currently not in game. 🡆 A separate log for those investigating the fires referenced in the OOC post will be posted. This log is purely for entertainment and fun for the fourth wall! The fire investigation will be limited to those who showed interest. 🡆 If you have any questions, please ask them on the original OOC post here! This includes fourth wall participants!

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Ruby Rose | RWBY | She's a Sorcerer for this Event.

[clickclickbloom]

[Tournament Battle]

[Ruby Rose. Huntress-in-Training, Silver Eyed Warrior and Devourer of Cookies has stepped into the ring. This world hop has changed her fighting style to something she's not particularly used to but that's not going to stop her from giving it her all.

She readies the staff that has replaced her a lovely Crescent Rose, a long shaft of dark wood with a red rose shaped gem at the top of it, then stares down her next opponent with a confident but friendly smirk.]

Hey! Don't go easy on me over the next couple minutes, alright?

[Who dares challenge this terrifying foe?]

[After Tournament Party.]

[Ruby has emerged Queen Victorious of the tournament! She is proudly wearing her championship belt and has invited everyone back to the Dusty Coffer for food and drinks. She's standing atop a table in the middle of the bar, staff in one hand and a glass of milk in the other. Regaling everyone in over the top renditions of how each of her matches went.]

Then I blocked his blade with my staff like -Woah-!

[She spun her staff between her fingers and then held it out in a block.]

Then I charged up a shocking grasp went all zap-crackle-pop right in face! Knocking the seven foot tall, white haired demon assassin down to the ground!

[She thrusts her hand holding the glass of milk to demonstrate which then proceeds to spill all over the table and anyone nearby.]

Uhm-oh-Sorry!

[Ceremony of Lights]

[After what the lanterns represented Ruby couldn't help but grab one. It was a wonderful way to let your dreams and wishes literally take flight. The mood of this event reminded her of when she first arrived in the circle and of one person in particular who she knew had been struggling to find their way again.

Once she had her wish jotted down she clutched the tag tightly in one hand. Clearly if she held it tight that was show this was really important to her, right?]

[Paper Faces on Parade.]

[...And somehow Ruby managed to get dragged out to the one place that she didn't want to make an appearance at this festival. The dumb lousy no good masquerade dance. She had a cute black dress with numerous red rose patterns sewn into it with a matching mask. But she wasn't allowed to bring her cape or her championship belt so she's a little miserable, instead she's waddling around like a duck in her heels awkwardly trying to find a place to hide. ...Or at least some food to eat.]

[Wildcard]

[OOC: Feel free to hit me up with any other ideas.]

After Tourney Party

[moneytwin]

You know, if you keep throwing things my way, I might start to get the idea you don't like me very much.

[ The tone is dry, but too amused to be angry; besides, Vex sidestepped the milk shower easily, escaping its reach unscathed, and Trinket is there to start lapping up the mess. See? Clean up crew has arrived! ]

Congratulations, by the way.

[clickclickbloom]

[Seriously!? Why does this keep happening to her. She covers her eyes when she sees the milk going towards Vex, her fingers open up slightly to survey the damage and she's relieved to see that the floor was only the victim.

She lets out a sigh of relief.]

It's nothing personal, I promise! I happen to think you're very VERY cool! You and... Is that your bear? I just want to be sure.

[She decides to take this chance to climb down off the table.]

Thank you! There was really tough, I want to get a chance to go a round with them with all of our normal powers sometime.

[moneytwin]

[ What can Vex say? She is very, very cool.

She does allow herself a laugh, however, raising the hand that doesn't have a drink in it in a placating motion. Not unlike the first time they met, for that matter. It really is okay, Ruby! She's no reason to be mad at you. ]

Yes, that's Trinket. He's been with me since he was a baby.

I think that could be quite fun. I know Roy's placed the option of training on the table when we're back 'home', a bit of sparring to familiarize each other with our skills probably wouldn't go amiss.

[clickclickbloom]

[Ruby is quicker to calm down this time around. She just doesn't want to spoil a good friendship so soon, especially over spilled milk.

She makes her way over to the bear and starts to pet him. He's awfully friendly looking compared to bear creatures she ran into on her world.]

Awww, He's a cutie. Nice to meet you Trinket!

[Her eyes lighten up when Vex mentions sparring back at the circle.]

Ohhhh~! I think I saw that before we got here, I signed up for a couple lessons. Sparring just sounds more fun though. Sometimes you have to let loose, right?

[moneytwin]

[ She's glad that Ruby relaxes so quickly, and certainly seems unafraid of her bear!

There's usually at least a little hesitation on first meeting Trinket for Circle members, but he looks across curiously at her, and snuffs at her in a friendly manner before accepting the offered pets. He tips his head to one side, too; just behind his ear, where the armor doesn't overlap. That's a good scratching point! ]

Right. I'm not a hand to hand person myself, but I have a few tricks I can show others. And while I'm here, I get to play with these. [she pats one of her holstered pistols] I'll be curious to see if any of the knowledge we were given here carries over on our return.

What about you?

milk milk milk milk

[decisions]

Seven feet tall? Assassin demon?

[ the dryest of the dry. percy, personally, is enjoying a stein of whatever they have on tap and it's the best thing he's had during his stay here. mostly because it's reminiscent of the shitty bars and dives vox machina used to inhabit at the very start. he takes a short sip from it, a faint smile on the edges of his lips. he can't say he's upset at having lost. the tournament was a good show. ]

I must have missed it when I blinked —

[ she's allowed to gloat... except when, you know, the milk goes flying and smacks him square in the face. the white owl that's perched up in the rafters seems to cackle loudly down at percy's plight below. sure she's loyal, but she's also allowed to have a good time at percy's expense... now covered in milk and sputtering a bit and letting out a shout. ]

Drink milk love life!

[clickclickbloom]

What you didn't see him?

[Ruby seems a little offended. Okay. Maybe Killua wasn't quite seven feet tall, but she is pretty sure he was some sort of assassin.]

That's why you don't blink in the middle of a fight! You missed the best on-

[And she cuts herself off when she looks at Percy's milk covered face. She has to stifle a mix of a scream and laugh as she frantically starts to wave her staff around.]

Oh no, no, no! I'm sorry!

[She casts mage hand at a nearby cloth and quickly flings it in Percy's face.]

Let me help, Let me help!

[The spectral hand is doing it's best to clean up the mess.]

[decisions]

[ percy grumbles a bit, setting down his stein and feeling the mage hand making its attempts to clean up the milk. he shakes out his cloak just a bit, his tunic, letting out a long sigh as he tries to pat himself dry just as well. a good prestidigitation would do it, but he'll stand on the table later and ask if there's a good one of those in the house. ]

Enough, enough, I'm—call it off, I can! I can get the rest myself, please!

[ pls... ]

Your excitement might benefit from keeping your drink on the table next time.

[clickclickbloom]

[She knows that spell too, but she's in too much of a fluster to actually think about how her spells work. This is doing the trick. ...Kind of?

She frowns slightly when he asks her to stop and the hand just kind of floats there for a second before it disappears. The milk soak cloth that was holding it landing right back on Percy's shoulder.]

I-Okay. I was just trying to help.

[She rubs the back of her head a little embarrassed with herself.]

Maybe. It would probably help keep the mood up. ...But can you blame me? It was such a fun set of matches! And did you see the belt?

[She proudly gestures over behind her to where it sits on the table. Glistening in all it's fake gold splendor.]

[decisions]

[ darn it, ruby...... but he merely breathes in quick through the nose, slow through the mouth. he lifts up a finger and flicks off a bit of milk crawling down the lens. his mouth only slightly curls into a smile as he shakes his head. ]

That is quite a magnificent belt. Are you going to be wearing that around? Or perhaps the metal could be forged into a weapon of some kind.

[ (that's not real gold, it can't possibly be.)

as he chats, cordelia finally decides to show him some mercy. she swoops in and snatches the cloth with frighteningly quick accuracy. she turns around and drops it instead onto the table in front of him, returning just to touch down on his pauldron and preen.

as percy... moves to wipe his glasses, he sighs. ]

Oh what, you want me to congratulate you for that, Cordelia? Really?

[ piss off. ]

throws another tourney party into the mix

[mollymocked]

[Honestly, it's the fact that she has milk in that tankard on top of her general attitude that makes him stop and clap and then trade seats with the man who just got a face full of dairy delight and has grumpily wandered off to wash.]

Oh that's brilliant. Are you sure you don't want to give us an encore? I bet there's someone around here who'd be up for a fight.

[It might sound facetious because he generally always sounds facetious, but the prospect sounds funny. He could probably get some gold off that, and make a new friend that Jester would adore.]

Yesss! Bring me all the Crit Roles.

[clickclickbloom]

[Ruby has just finished apologizing profusely to the dairy victim when Molly takes his seat. Needless to say the ideas does catch her interest.

She's mostly tapped out of spells from the tournament but that's never stopped her before.]

I mean, I wasn't planning on it but I guess I could go one more round. Did you want to challenge the grand champion? Or did you have someone else in mind?

[mollymocked]

Me? Oh gods no. Not me. I've already been thoroughly humiliated once today by Inej and her group.

[Now he's being genuinely facetious.] But if you yell loudly enough, someone usually decides to call you out. It's inevitable. I've seen it happen a dozen times.

[clickclickbloom]

Awww, that's no fun! I can always go easy on if you're that worried.

[There is a hint of interest in her eyes at the idea of taking on some new challengers, but she's completely convinced this is a good idea.]

Things could get a little out of control in here, this isn't quite as open as a tournament arena.

paper faces on parade

[schneeflakes]

Weiss was also wondering how she had gotten here. she thought she was on her way to one of her father's tedious gatherings, but this didn't look like anything the elder Schnee would have come up with. She smoothed out her white dress. Black snow flake beads adorned the sleeveless, silver top while the white chiffon flared around her legs like snow dust. She wasn't out of her element and if she was at a party where her every move wouldn't be spied on all the better. She looked around for something to drink when a familiar shade of red caught her eyes.

"It can't be....." she whispered, her thoughts trailing as she tried to push through the crowd to get a closer look.

[clickclickbloom]

[Ruby had managed to waddle her way over to table to get some snacks. She was stuffing her face like a fiend when she realized there was a familiar face in the crowd.]

W-Weimmph!?

[Crumbs and bits of food fell out of her mouth as she stared dumbfounded that another one of her friends had managed to find their way here during this party.]

Whem di- -ou geh hermmmph?

[Okay. Now she's actually going to swallow her food.

She's a classy lady.]

[schneeflakes]

Almost as though she had summoned it from magic, Weiss whipped out a handkerchief. She passed it to Ruby with a prim look of disappointed.

"I can't believe that no matter where I run into you you have no refinement!" she snapped. "It's like you were raised by Beowolves. Didn't anyone teach you how to be a respectable young woman?"

Not that Weiss was one to talk. Her mother had checked out for years. Luckily Winter had been around to pick up the slack.

"Winter needs to start a bootcamp," she declared, crossing her arms. "Id pay for you and Yang's tuition."

[clickclickbloom]

Ruby gratefully accepts the handkerchief and starts to clean herself off. It was amazing just how many crumbs one girl could produce.

"I'm plenty refined, The only problem is I'm way more refined on the battlefield than in situations like this!" Ruby will shoot right back, she knows where she shines and it's not at parties.

"I mean my dad tried, but I had Yang and Uncle Qrow as influences. He could only do so much." She said with a playful shrug. She did shudder at the thought of a Winter run boot camp.

Ceremony of Lights

[dadandgone]

[Maes knew it was silly to even bother wishing for what he had, but what else was he supposed to do? Clearly there was magic in these worlds out here and it would be foolish not to see what might come of something like this. He looked at it this way, he was 99% certain this would result in nothing...but in the off chance he could get his wish then wasn't it better to put that 1% out into the world?

He's almost lost in thought, but not so distracted that he doesn't make out a familiar red cloak weaving through the crowd and towards the boats. Maes carefully pockets his own wish and tucks the lantern under his arm as he moves ahead to fall into step alongside her.]

Evening, Ruby. Would you mind some company this evening?

[He holds up his lantern, indicating that he's planning to paricipate too.]

[clickclickbloom]

[Ruby had been slightly preoccupied with her own thoughts, so there was the slightest jump when she heard Maes' voice. It passed quick and she turned around to to face him, she smiled warmly when she caught sight of the lantern he was holding.]

Hey, sure thing! I'm warning you now any boat I'm in has like a fifteen percent chance of tipping at some point.

[She's mostly kidding but she is clumsy.]

[dadandgone]

Well, I can swim and it's not cold out...so I suppose as long as the boat tipping happens after we release the lanterns it isn't that big of a deal.

[He chuckles, there are worse things that could happen.]

Why don't you leave the boat operation to me then and I think as long as you don't move around too much we should be fine.

[clickclickbloom]

Alright! That's fair! I just thought you deserved a disclaimer so you knew what you were signing up for.

[There's a smile as takes a look around and manages to catch sight of a free boat.]

Sounds like a plan. I'll man the cannons in case another boat tries to board us.

[She's well aware there are no cannons. She can pretend, okay?]

Paper Faces

[summonere]

[ He is patently surprised she's not wearing that belt, ]

Shouldn't they let you show off for the ball?

[ His outfit has not changed even slightly, and even with the little bat-winged mask his panther and cane gives away his identity quickly enough. ]

[clickclickbloom]

[She was told it did not go with her outfit. It's a shame.]

You'd think. Instead I got stuck in all this weird stuff that I can hardly move in. It's ridiculous!

[The shoes mainly. the rest is just plain old not her style.]

Ugh-Any idea how long this is supposed to be?