Millie's Christmas Festival
Winter had come once again to The Lands of Evelon, and the Town of Nabias was as lively as ever; the town square, which usually remained rather lifeless during the cold, harsh winter, was now decorated and alive with lights and tinsel and the smell of fresh food. There is smoke wafting from a cheery little bakery, and the scent of hot cocoa and roasting chestnuts hangs heavy in the air. Above the din of the crowd, you can hear the excited chattering of children, and off to your side, a bonfire crackles merrily near the edge of the square, warming all those weary folk who get a bit overwhelmed by the festivities. There are street vendors, and people doing tricks, or handing out little gifts.
A reindeer snorts but remains still as children clamber over his back and pet his velvety nose. The little torken, draculi, Tali and sahound that litter the petting zoo romp and play in the warm hay, the glow from the lamps that hang above their mangers echoing that of the starlight above. A huge Christmas tree has been placed at the head of the square, just beyond a burbling fountain filled with honking geese. It's massive branches reach higher than you can see, but at the tip-top, there is a brightly glowing star, it's light shining down on the festivities. Presents, of course, litter the ground at it's trunk, and excited children shake them with wide grins, hoping to discover what is inside.
And yet, despite all the merriment, there is one soul who stands off to the side. It is a sweet looking little Ursice, hat askew atop her furry white head as she watches the around her with a gleeful smile. Normally, you’d expect someone who looks like her to join in, but though she does seem to be part of what is going on, and she manages to look distant, as if she is far removed from her surroundings. As you gaze at her, she seems to sense your stare with the unerring canniness of someone who knows what it is liked to be looked at often. She turns her head, and the light bounces off her shimmering white fur.
“Hello,” she greets in a voice like sweetened honey, and had you been here last year, you would think that she seems kin to the gentle, placid Alluria who greeted you before. Her eyes are no less welcoming, and her voice no less kind, but there is a relaxed, almost serene look about her, and her eyes sparkle with a twinkling kindness that puts your mind at ease, making you feel far more welcome than before. “Welcome to the holiday event, dear friend. My name is Snowflake; sorry I’m not dressed up as nicely as everyone else. I couldn’t find my good hat.” She gives a bashful dip of her head. “Please, go and have fun! This event is hosted by my Mistress, Millie. She has done this every year for nearly five years now. This time, she has some help from some most wonderful people who want to make it an extra special event. I do hope you'll partake in our festivities; they are catered especially towards you during this most lovely time of the season.” She gives a little nod towards the town square.
“Go, have fun! Enjoy the winter festivities. And Merry Christmas!”
Winter had come once again to The Lands of Evelon, and the Town of Nabias was as lively as ever; the town square, which usually remained rather lifeless during the cold, harsh winter, was now decorated and alive with lights and tinsel and the smell of fresh food. There is smoke wafting from a cheery little bakery, and the scent of hot cocoa and roasting chestnuts hangs heavy in the air. Above the din of the crowd, you can hear the excited chattering of children, and off to your side, a bonfire crackles merrily near the edge of the square, warming all those weary folk who get a bit overwhelmed by the festivities. There are street vendors, and people doing tricks, or handing out little gifts.
A reindeer snorts but remains still as children clamber over his back and pet his velvety nose. The little torken, draculi, Tali and sahound that litter the petting zoo romp and play in the warm hay, the glow from the lamps that hang above their mangers echoing that of the starlight above. A huge Christmas tree has been placed at the head of the square, just beyond a burbling fountain filled with honking geese. It's massive branches reach higher than you can see, but at the tip-top, there is a brightly glowing star, it's light shining down on the festivities. Presents, of course, litter the ground at it's trunk, and excited children shake them with wide grins, hoping to discover what is inside.
And yet, despite all the merriment, there is one soul who stands off to the side. It is a sweet looking little Ursice, hat askew atop her furry white head as she watches the around her with a gleeful smile. Normally, you’d expect someone who looks like her to join in, but though she does seem to be part of what is going on, and she manages to look distant, as if she is far removed from her surroundings. As you gaze at her, she seems to sense your stare with the unerring canniness of someone who knows what it is liked to be looked at often. She turns her head, and the light bounces off her shimmering white fur.
“Hello,” she greets in a voice like sweetened honey, and had you been here last year, you would think that she seems kin to the gentle, placid Alluria who greeted you before. Her eyes are no less welcoming, and her voice no less kind, but there is a relaxed, almost serene look about her, and her eyes sparkle with a twinkling kindness that puts your mind at ease, making you feel far more welcome than before. “Welcome to the holiday event, dear friend. My name is Snowflake; sorry I’m not dressed up as nicely as everyone else. I couldn’t find my good hat.” She gives a bashful dip of her head. “Please, go and have fun! This event is hosted by my Mistress, Millie. She has done this every year for nearly five years now. This time, she has some help from some most wonderful people who want to make it an extra special event. I do hope you'll partake in our festivities; they are catered especially towards you during this most lovely time of the season.” She gives a little nod towards the town square.
“Go, have fun! Enjoy the winter festivities. And Merry Christmas!”