Hot Cycle 718
~~Ymiden (83 Trials) & Saun (40 Trials)~~
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Hot Cycle Information & Festivals
Festivals and "For Info" events here. Scroll through!
Info Only!
Throughout this season wearing anything green is believed to be detrimental to the harvest ~ this has led to stonings and killings in more violent times. Even after the harvest has taken place it is believed that anything green calls Lisirra's attention and so much be avoided for the entire 83 trials.
Ymiden's Dawn
1st Ymiden marks the beginning of the summer season on Scalvoris. At dawn on the first trial, Scalvorians go and stand by a body of water and pour a cupful over their heads, symbolising rebirth and the dawn of a new time. It is considered a time for making big decisions, perhaps affecting change in one's life.
Flutterbus Arrival!
The first flutterbus of the arc arrives in Scalvoris, bringing visitors from Desnind on
1st Ymiden!
Then
The first flutterbus of the arc departs from Scalvoris, ferrying citizens to Desnind on
5th Ymiden!
Xiur's Dusk
Also known as "Star Night" in on the 12th Ymiden. There is a ritual among families that the youngest and oldest must exit the house at dusk by one door, stand together until they see, and wish a blessing and dedication to Xiur upon, different stars and then must get back into the house by different means, climbing through the window if necessary. It is a sport in Almund to try and get back in the house by the most obscure means possible.
Cassion's Feast
During the day of the 24th Ymiden, people congregate to predetermined locations in their and each bring a story, either in written form, or there are scribes to write the stories down. That night there is feasting up and down the island with large groups coming together to sit around and share tales, always leaving a space for the Immortal and a meal in offering. It is believed that Cassion visits Scalvoris at this time, sampling food and reading through the thousands of stories.
Flutterbus Arrival!
Thet flutterbus arrives in Scalvoris, bringing visitors from Desnind on
32nd Ymiden!
Hunters Moon
The 40th Ymiden is a strange night on Scalvoris. It always has a "Hunters' Moon, where the moon is enormous in the sky and a deep blood red. Legend has it that animals hunted and killed that day and night in Karem's name earn her favour. On the night of the 39th, and often before, hunters go out and the night of the 40th there is a feast. It is traditional that only that which has been hunted or grown in the 3 trials before is eaten in that feast, which is usually a large affair in the middle of the town / village
First Harvest: On the 41st Ymiden the first harvest is collected and there is a strange tradition. The first of each type of produce is collected in a basket and offered to the Immortal Lisirra, that she might keep pestilence away from their island for another arc. Until this is finished, no one eats, in case Lisirra sees and takes offense that her offering is not the first of the trial.
Flutterbus Depature!
The flutterbus departs from Scalvoris, ferrying citizens to Desnind on
56th Ymiden!
Gratitude Festival
The festival on the
62nd Ymiden shows gratitude to the hunters and workers in the fields who have been tirelessly working to put food on everyone's plates. Therefore, one person in each street, or block of houses if the street is particularly long, opens their house so that everyone might welcome the rest for the field workers and have company during the almost inevitable downpour by this part of the season. If it isn't raining, it can be a garden party ~ but it always rains
Flora Trial:
The
80th Ymiden is a day where Scalvorians celebrate flowers. Females wear flowers in their hair, men wear flowers on their lapels. Each town and village decks itself out with floral displays and there is a carnival where wagons parade through the town or village, decked with flowers depicting stories or songs. It is a day of celebration for young and old alike.
Flutterbus Arrival!
Thet flutterbus arrives in Scalvoris, bringing visitors from Desnind on
83rd Ymiden!
The Glass Trial
The 1st Saun is an important one to Scalvoris. To greet the new sun, all Scalvorians leave an offering of glass for the Immortals. This ritual is carried out for protection and good luck. In an unsurprising Almund-like manner, the Scalvorians of that particular region do this by gathering together in an inn or other public space, drinking themselves senseless and smashing the glasses.
Flutterbus Depature!
The flutterbus departs from Scalvoris, ferrying citizens to Desnind on
4th Saun!
Rainbow Sky
The 5th Saun sees a very strange phenomena across the skies of Scalvoris. The alignment of the suns is such that the sky, for the entirety of the trial, is covered in rainbow clouds. In all of Scalvoris' recorded history, it has never rained on this trial. The residents of Scalvoris celebrate by holding dances on the beach from dawn until dawn the next trial.
Chrien's Night
The 10th Saun is a night dedicated to Chrien. People go and swim in the waters, the Mer and Biqaj especially tend to go all out on this evening. During the night, it is acceptable and even expected to play tricks on each other, although the severity and malice of these tricks is usually tempered. Offerings are places on small boats, just larger than the palm of a hand and put to the water in the hope that no spite befalls the residents of Scalvoris this arc.
Bluewater Dip
The 20th Saun marks a festival where, once again, natives of the island dive into the waters around Treid's teeth. This time, though, it is all of the residents and there is a swimming and boating gala, races and other frivolity.
Fancy Party
The 20th of Saun, in the evening, shows a spontaneous party held at a merchant's mansion. Only respectably dressed people will be admitted as this is a classy affair. Only the finest food and drink can be found here.
Soul's Meal
It is a strange superstition throughout this season that lost souls are commonplace over Scalvoris, moreso even than usual, and so it is considered appropriate to set an empty place setting on the 25th Saun ~ 30th Saun for the dead to sit. Not doing so might cause them to stay all arc, in the hope that someone notices they are there. Each meal is begun with a dedication to Vri during this time.
Ladies Night
The 27th of Saun, the relatively unknown bar called The Stormy Fish hosts a Ladies Night. Free drinks to women, double priced drinks for men.
Soul Light Night The end of the Soul's Meal period. On the night of the 30th Saun, the people of Scalvoris light lanterns, even though it is Saun and they take the lanterns to the local graveyard at 8pm. There, they sit together, young and old, in large groups and they have a picnic. In between each living person there is a place for one of the souls who have not yet passed over. They stay until the last lantern, which symbolises Famula's lantern, burns out. When the last candle flickers out, the living leave the graveyard, leaving the lanterns behind which are collected the next trial. The belief is that the souls then go to Famula and are given peace.
Flutterbus Arrival
The flutterbus arrives in Scalvoris, bringing visitors from Desnind on the
31st Saun
35th: Meeting of the Intelligentsia
The faction which meet together in order to pursue knowledge and knowing stuff. Everyone welcome!
Safety's Sake
A further, unspoken ritual is that those who have lived on the island a long time tend to stock up on supplies towards the end of this season. All of the really weird stuff starts 1st Vhalar, after all.
Events for the cycle here - scroll through!
The Elements
This season sees the Elements beginning to attempt to rebuild their numbers and their reputation. Everywhere, they are much more seen than previously and, rumour has it, those who were "rotten" have been weeded out. Some people are quick to forgive, some will not listen to anything good about the Elements no matter what. Most people are adopting a "wait and see" approach.
Please PM Peg or Aegis before undertaking any plot with the Elements this season.
Scalvoris Council: Docks Rebuilt
On the
1st Ymiden, the area of the docks which was destroyed on the last trial of Cylus is re-opened. There is a memorial service for those who died and a "Garden of Remembrance" at the middle of the rebuilt residential area is unveiled.
Open to all. Council members are required to attend Thread here!
Open Council
In a move which surprises many, on the
5th Ymiden Brandel, the head of the Scalvoris Council, calls a number of "open meetings" throughout the island. In those meetings he invites citizens to suggest changes they want to see, to put themselves forward if they are willing to work with the Council or any part of what they oversee - from Education to Welfare, from the Military to Magic - all opinions are welcome.
Open: ImpactPeg to co-ordinate. Watch for info!
Jake's Revenge!
Following the successful capture of "One-Eyed Jake", the scourge of Scalvoris, at the same time as last arc, the rumours spread like wildfire around Scalvoris Town. Looks like Jake's brother, Jack and their sister Jessie have been spotted in town on the
16th Ymiden and they are hungry for revenge! Will they be brought to justice or will you help them avenge their brother?
Open - Reward
Investigation
On the
20th and then again on the
26th Ymiden, a number of people are murdered over night. Three on the first night, another four on the second and both times the bodies are found with tongues and fingers removed. No one saw anything, no witnesses come forward but there are whispers about magic users being dangerous and "getting what's coming to them".
Open: Impact Peg will PM you when you claim this thread
Investigation
On the
32nd Ymiden the body of a six arc old child is found in Almund. It is becoming obvious that there is a serial killer in Scalvoris, currently falling under the notice of other, louder things. Are there any who will help?
Bounty #12
Meeting of the Council On the
40th Ymiden there is an Interim Meeting of the Council to discuss the feedback received from citizens of Scalvoris. Members of the public are welcome, but only council members may speak, unless invited.
Open to all. Council members are required to attend
Attack on the Scholars' Nook!
Scalvoris is shocked when, on the
45th Ymiden, the body of Caz, owner of the Scholar's Nook is found. She has been brutally assaulted and murdered. Her brother, Flea, is vocal and openly so about how there have been attacks on women for seasons now and nothing has been done. He begs for help.
Open: Reward Peg will PM you when you claim this thread.
One thread here ~ still open
Funeral
The
49th Ymiden marks the funeral of Caz. It is a public affair, breaking with Scalvoris traditions, but Flea insists. He is vocal and furious and is calling for justice for his sister. There is a high Element presence but they are there as an honour guard for her.
Open: Impact Peg will PM you when you claim this thread
The Lowest Kind of Thief
On the 50th Ymiden it becomes known that, during the funeral of the day before, someone robbed the Scholars' Nook. There is genuine concern among those who know him for just how much more Flea can take. Will anyone find this villain who preys on the most vulnerable?
Open
Dancing Troupe Arrive!
On the
75th Ymiden Blue Rose Dance Troupe, a start up dance troupe that has been earning its name loud and clear in the last arc or so across Scalvoris is setting up camp just outside ScalvTown. Rumors say they’re originally from ScalvTown and are coming back to help celebrate the Flora Festival on the 80th. Showings are at the 11th and 20th break of each trial until the 81st of Ymiden! Stalls for all sorts of food, great smells for at least a mile out from the tents. It’s a great chance to sell your wares and get your name out if you have any!
Open
Dancer in Distress!
On the
78th, one of the dancers, a female, one of their star performers in fact, is roaming the streets frantically trying to get some sort of help, it’s evident that most people think she’s just acting to get publicity for the events at the Blue Rose tents, but it’s also clear to the keen eye that she thinks otherwise.
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Meeting of the Council
On the
80th Ymiden there is the seasonal Meeting of the Council. Members of the public are welcome, but only council members may speak, unless invited. Decisions are made, laws are passed. That kind of thing.
Open to all. Council members are required to attend
Blood Water
The
1st Saun waters around Scalvoris turn blood-red, as happened previously. This lasts throughout the whole of the trial and a number of strange things happen, boats are overturned suddenly, whole schools of fish simply wash up dead on the shore and the volcano on Faldrass belches out bright green smoke! Scientists believe that the two phenomena are linked
Open
Notice!
On the
10th Saun advance notices go out and then, on the
11th a "Summer Fayre" comes to Scalvoris, remaining until the
17th. There are whispers of dark goings on there, and people are cautious following the party at the Docks in Cylus, but there are games, rides and stalls selling exotic wares. The Troupe are known as Tret's Tricksters and Tret himself is a tall, dark and swarthy man who seems to have some strange power over the women of Scalvoris. A number of dutiful wives stray into Tret's bed during that time and he is at once charming and entirely unapologetic about it. He does not deny it, nor does he say it is anything other than the woman's choice. Anger bubbles and this could turn nasty. But then, he's such a nice, charming chap.
Open
The Elements
There have been many changes in Scalvoris just lately, many challenges. Nowhere is that more true than in Element Hall. On the
20th Saun, in this announcement from the Elements, those player-led changes are made real.
Moderator Oversee This one depends on the players, so what it is will unfold as the seasons wear on
Castaways
A ship runs aground and is wrecked against Treid's Teeth, but there are survivors. It seems that the ship was a vessel carting people who had been kidnapped and contains no less than 30 children and 12 women. No other survivors are found and it becomes quite obvious that the captives have somehow overwhelmed their captors and the shipwreck was the result. All the crew are dead and there are children needing to be cared for. Will people investigate and attempt to bring the adults who killed the crew to justice or will they help the women and children?
Open:
Meeting of the Council
On the
40th Saun, decisions are made, laws are passed. That kind of thing. Citizens are welcome to attend if they wish, but only the council may speak
Open: Council Members Must Attend
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Zi'da rolls in, bringing with it the cold winds of death. On Scalvoris, Zi'da starts cold with a high likelihood of snow and this arc, it's a biting cold winter. Travel between areas on the island become more difficult, especially the more remote ones and the number of boats arriving drops. The first third of the season is full of snow storms and, from the first of the season there is a thick blanket of snow on the ground. Temperatures vary between freezing and absolutely freezing.
Hailstorms, ice and biting winds batter Scalvoris for these trials. The weather for the middle of Zi'da are awful. Travel is compromised, taking longer than it would and some of the smaller little villages around are cut off completely. People are stranded in their homes and flora, fauna and animals die if unprotected. There are hail storms which are shards of ice and a number of injuries happen across the island.
The final part of Zi'da is marked by snowstorms and blizzards. Sudden and deadly, they reduce visibility and mean that the majority of people just need to stay in. Travel is almost impossible, although there are breaks here and there, and there are a number of deaths. Snow is now inches deep and as Scalvoris bids goodbye to daylight, all residents agree ~ Cylus is going to be harder even than usual.
