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Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2017 1:00 AM

12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

Finding yourself outside of the curious tavern of the Quest Master, it was a place that many were beginning to become familiar with, either from visiting it, themselves, or hearing all the many rumors about it. It seemed it might have very well been true that it could always be found by those that were looking for it or by those that needed to find it.

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The front door of the tavern suddenly burst open, the Quest Master not shrouded in a very discreet cloak this time, but, instead, in one that was an almost garish red with white faux fur lining all around the edges, even on the hood. They were certainly in the festive spirit, at least in appearance. And, from inside, a delicious scent of fresh baked sweets wafted out.

"Welcome! Come in, come in for our holiday celebration!" They said enthusiastically, grinning, and ushering you inside.

Upon walking in, it was evident that it wasn't just the Quest Master's clothing that was festive. From ceiling to floor, the entire tavern was decorated in colorful garlands, twinkling lights, stockings, and more. There was even a fully decorated Christmas tree somehow suspended from the ceiling, although with several others nestled nicely in the corners on the floor. They were offering a variety of wintery and holiday themed food and drink, from gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa to fried chicken and adults-only eggnog. Even the staff was dressed up, donning santa hats, reindeer antlers, and more.

One wall was decorated with giant giftboxes somehow fastened securely there, all numbered one through twelve, and had a display banner reading Advent Calendar. "Oh! Yes, once  day, we're giving out prizes to every guest that shows up to our holiday party!" The Quest Master explains. "Would you care to claim today's prize?"


Rules and Information


+ For every day from the 14th to the 25th (Evelon calendar days), users may post here and earn a secret prize for each day that they post. If you miss a day, sorry, you miss out on the prize for that day.

+ Posts for one day may be made up to 11:59 PM (23:59) EST. If it is made after that, it counts for the following day.

+ Posts MUST be roleplayed here and, since this is a minor event, there is a 75 word count minimum for each post. If you don't meet the minimum, sorry, your post wont be counted for that day.

+ The prizes will be revealed and sent out after the day is over.


Advent Calendar Days

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+ Raffle Ticket

11
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Random Retired Pet

10
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+ Raffle Ticket

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Elixir of Choice

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Random Toy

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+ Raffle Ticket

 6
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Specimen Jar

 5
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Charcoal Tonic

 4
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+ Raffle Ticket

 3
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Chaos Draught

 2
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Plastic Candycane

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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2017 1:00 AM

Raffle Information


+ The ONLY way to obtain raffle tickets for this raffle is to receive them as a prize from the advent calendar. Hint: More than one day gives out a raffle ticket, in addition to the regular prize, so there are chances to get more than one ticket!

+ ALL tickets will put into the same pool for drawing; users don't actually have to do anything, as tickets will be adding in for you. All you have to do is wait for the results!

+ Prizes will be drawn for in order as they appear on the list.

+ Each user may only win once, so there wont be any repeat winners.


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Custom Frosty Deserthorn Paragon
Winner: FrostWynd

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Mysterious Egg
Winner: Adelie

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Choice of ONE KS Giftbox from Seasonal Specialties
Winner: FieldsofIris




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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Kyrit » 12/14/2017 1:10 AM

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For once, she was all alone. Well, she's told Estebanito about the event, but it seemed like he hadn't showed up yet. Perhaps he was busy trying to find gifts himself? Kyrit wasn't disappointed in the least that at least she had decided to come after seeing a flyer for it. Free stuff? She was always down for free stuff. And the hot chocolate was pretty dang good.

"Oh. uh. Yeah! Sure, I'd totally like whatever is today's gift," she responded upon being addressed.
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Jaden Wolf » 12/14/2017 1:10 AM

Albany was not particularly festive, but nor did she particularly mind festivities either. No one ever seemed to know what she was doing anywhere, so it hardly seemed any more surprising that she was here. She wandered into the tavern, hair wisping out of her barely-tied hair as she looked around. "Oh," she said, "It seems I am one of the first? How lovely, I suppose." Her voice was light and airy, and her eyes seemed to look right through you. It was very disconcerting.

She wandered over to the board, looking the details over with vague interest. She smiled airily at the Quest Master. "Yes, I would like to claim today's prize - the 12th day?" she replied sweetly.
You can pretend that when you hear my voice, darling, it's your choice not to fall in.

But it's all an act, 'cause I know exactly what you're wanting. You know it's what I'm wanting

Boy I know what you desire, oh, you're such a bad, bad liar

This could be perfection, or venom dripping in your mouth

Singing like a Siren, love me while your wrists are bound


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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby RiDragon » 12/14/2017 1:23 AM

OhgodIjustwantedtogetadrinkwhyisthishappening

Null barely had time to think as he was ushered into the tavern.  The air was full of sickly sweet smells, which would of been lovely if he had a proper stomach to digest actual food.  But he didn't.  So instead, the smells were more annoying than anything.  Someone plopped a red and white hat on him, which he didn't really know the significance of.  Oh god get me out of here.

He turned to try to make for the door, but he was being blocked by The Quest Master ushering in even more guests.  It looks like he was trapped here for the time being. I mean..  The party can't last that long, can it?  Oh, how delightfully horribly wrong he was.



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I feel their heat
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby crow » 12/14/2017 1:24 AM

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The whole ride down, Leo had stared at their reflections in the door of the elevator, washed in gold. Mostly his own reflection. Apparently even sneaking glances at Oliver's had been too awkward. He didn't know what had come over him, answering the door with just his pants on.

But then, he also didn't normally care about that sort of thing. Really... It was turning out to be sort of a strange day. Though, then again, collateral strangeness seemed to be a fixture of spending any amount of time with Oliver.

Out on the streets, it felt easier to breathe, and he had something else to draw his focus. They were looking for someplace to eat--- not in a rush to find it, but at least he had the excuse of doing that looking, or taking in the scenery, for why he suddenly wasn't able to make eye contact with Oliver. The entire city was decked out, not to mention the snow. It was early enough in the year that it had only been churned to a brown slush on the roads, and not anywhere else.

"Hey, how about that tavern over there?" he said, inclining his head in that general direction. "It looks like they're having some sort of event." He'd never been, but this close to his home, gentrification was in full swing, and it was almost definitely going to be clean and respectable.
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby SpringsSong » 12/14/2017 1:27 AM

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The dragon-blooded Catfolk did not look like she knew where she was, but when she saw the other people gathering, and heard mention of an "Advent calendar", she decided that she would at least see what it was all about.  After all, there was no harm in that, right?"

When she finally reached the Quest Master, she cleared her throat and dipped her head in respect.

"Pardon.  I... I would like to claim the gift for today?  The twelfth day?" she asked, looking around at everything.
Maybe I'm foolish, maybe I'm blind
Thinking I can see through this to see what's behind
Got no way to prove it, so maybe I'm lying
Take a look in the mirror, what do you see
Can you see it clearer, or are you deceived in what you believe?
Don't ask my opinion, don't ask me to lie
Then beg for forgiveness for making you cry
'cause I'm no prophet or Messiah
You should go looking somewhere higher

I'm only human, I make mistakes
I'm only human, I do what I can
I'm only human, that's all it takes to put the blame on me

Don't put the blame on me

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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby MillietheWarrior » 12/14/2017 1:31 AM

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Deco lived for this time of the year. The lights, the songs, the fun times, and most importantly, the presents! Well, maybe not most importantly. Presents weren’t the only good thing about holidays after all, especially Christmas. Spending time with her dear friends and family was the best part of it, but this year, she was having a hard time finding gifts for them. She’s heard about the advent calendar, and wondered if t might be of some help in her current predicament. Eager to see what the event was all about, she trotted through the crowds, making her way up to the front.

I love adventurous tales like that. That uplifting feeling that comes from seeing unknown lands and the knowledge that you came across—nothing can replace it! It opens a path from which self-confidence, experience, and important friendships—from the sharing of life or death situations—are born! But hearing it just isn’t the same. I want to create my own magnificent story!



A great adventure!


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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby ToxicShadow » 12/14/2017 1:32 AM

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The Quest Master may have been brimming with excitement and holiday cheer, but not everyone was as thrilled as they were. Sure, he was definitely used to all of his boss' shenanigans by now, but this was the first time he had been asked to dress up for some sort of party that they were hosting. Really? A santa hat? Did they have to be so matchy-matchy? He would have much preferred Faceless' new reindeer mask over wearing a bright red hat that practically matched the Quest Master. Though, at least his had a black pom-pom and faux fur lining, instead of white.

"Here woman, here's your hot chocolate," he said as he handed over a mug with an unimpressed expression, only being able to take out his annoyance when speaking to the Quest Master. He wouldn't do that to their guests, after all. They had nothing to do with why he was stuck wearing his silly hat.
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Flame » 12/14/2017 1:35 AM

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Halloween, like every year, had been so much fun, but just like last year, Atlas felt as if he didn't have the patience within him to wait a full year for the holiday to come around again. After all, how often did you get to go to peoples' houses and just be given free, delicious stuff? (Well, being who he was, it actually happened surprisingly often, but still, it was the pretense that he particularly enjoyed) That was when he'd caught wind of this 'Advent Calendar' event (and the fact that free food and drink came with it), and he'd wasted no time in getting down to the tavern to see what all the fuss was about. Naturally, he was all about the edibles, but he knew that Flame would be interested in whatever prizes were being doled out, so of course he'd volunteered himself to go fetch said prizes. For the greater good, of course.
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Freezair » 12/14/2017 1:35 AM

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Once upon a time, Kelly hadn't know what Christmas was, and he had been happy. They didn't have anything like it in the place he was from--no funny hats, no Christmas carols, no bright lights blinking in his face every which way he turned. Those? Those had been good days. Mama had always said it was no good to pretend to be something you weren't, and Kelly was happy oblige: he felt free to be as grumpy and antisocial a cuss as he wanted to be.

Those days were gone now.

Now everyone was in his face about brotherly spirits and holiday cheer and good will towards man and he wanted to Kick the next person he saw in a pom-pommed red hat. He would've holed himself up the whole holiday season were it not for one thing: His baby sister. She liked this Christmas thing. And that meant he felt the need to participate.

So he found himself dragged by her to this... "Advent Calendar" thing. Apparently they were prizes. Solid Coral had better be among them considering all the... shudder... Christmas spirit he had to endure.

I'm so cool (too bad I'm a loser).
I'm so smart (too bad I can't get anything figured out)!
I'm so brave (too bad I'm a baby).
I'm so fly
That's probably why it feels just like I'm falling for the first time!

I'm so green (it's really amazing).
I'm so clean (too bad I can't get all the dirt off of me)!
I'm so sane (It's driving me crazy)!
It's so strange
I can't believe I'm falling for the first time!

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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Mojave » 12/14/2017 1:36 AM

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Despite how busy she was delivering packages (Nico had quite vanished, leaving her flying solo), Chisa had managed to hear about the Advent Calendar. Naturally, the event being right up her alley, she'd come straight over to see it for herself. Upon entering the shop, she chirped excitedly at the sight of the decorations, especially enamored of the suspended tree. Resisting the urge to fly up and investigate, she made her way to the enigmatic figure that seemed to be running the place. "Excuse me, I'd like to claim the prize for the Twelfth day, please!" Once she'd been given her ticket, she beamed before leaving to make her next delivery.
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Indigo » 12/14/2017 1:55 AM

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Generally speaking, Steed and Trevelyan didn't go in for parties where they hadn't seen the guest list. Too much potential for a threat to show up. But it was the season for festivity and cheer and goodwill, even if neither of them was really inclined toward such things; it seemed appropriate. And Steed, at least, doubted the famed Quest Master would allow her guests to come to harm.

They had just collected some hot beverages, and Trevelyan was chatting relentlessly with a nearby server, when someone across the room caught Steed's eye. He grabbed Trevelyan's arm. "We have to leave."

"What?"

"That's her." He pointed at Albany. There was no point in disguising the gesture—for all he knew she'd recognized him the moment he walked in the door. "The one I met in the woods, before."

"So? I thought you said she seemed harmless."

"I don't presume to know your intentions, but I am not in the mood to have my thoughts and feelings read and toyed with by—"

"Oh, why don't you just let it go? You said yourself she didn't bother you all that much. I don't want to leave yet. We only just got here." Trevelyan turned back to see that the server had slipped away while she was distracted, and quickly moved in on the next closest person in her line of sight, leaving Steed alone.

He sipped his hot chocolate, radiating resignation even a normal person would be able to detect. Well, at least he was prepared this time, and given that, he might even enjoy a little odd conversation. Might being the operative word.



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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Thunder » 12/14/2017 2:19 AM

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Now this was something different! Though Tori had celebrated Christmas in Evelon for many years now, this was the first she'd heard of an Advent Calendar. And not only that, but there was some kind of raffle to go along with it too! She excitedly made her way down to the tavern and stopped to marvel at its festive decorations. There was such a divine smell wafting from the inside as well.

She had to wriggle through masses of people in order to get inside, but eventually she got there. It was hard to miss the giant gifts adorning the wall; Tori supposed this must be the calendar itself. She looked around for the Quest Master and quite easily spotted them in their holiday attire. "Hey!" she greeted. "Could I have today's prize?"
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Re: Twelve Days of Christmas [Advent Calendar Event!]

Postby Adelie » 12/14/2017 2:25 AM

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Not this again, Chi thought, as maliciously as possible. Not that thinking would do her any good - far greater thinkers than her had petitioned to remove these holidays from the calendar as an abject waste of time, and yet here she still was, irritably nibbling on a cookie someone with far more holiday spirit than her had offered and listening to Christmas music. If she claimed she vehemently hated Christmas music, that would be an understatement.

Still, they had free food. No self-respecting college student would turn down free food, especially with finals coming up.

In fact, if they still had more of that adults-only eggnog, she was going to go drown her sorrows in it. Maybe after a few glasses, all this holiday spirit would seem slightly more palatable.
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