[Scalvoris] Calendar - Hot Cycle 722

Tue May 31, 2022 10:54 pm

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a festival or other recurring events.	a specific event for this season	a weather or natural phenomena event
Event Types
Reward	Moderated	Open
this thread offers some kind of reward for pcs. This might be training or items.	a thread run by a Scalv mod!	this is a plot point which is open for anyone to use.
Guest Storytelling
We really want to encourage Guest Storytelling on Scalvoris. Any of the "Open" or "Reward" plots can be used as a story prompt by a GST - please simply PM Peg and Avalon and be assured that we'll be VERY happy to help!

Specific Events

Ymiden: 83 Trials

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	Superstition	All season	It is believed hat wearing anything green will 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.
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	University Opportunities	All Season	There are a number of opportunities with the Univesity throughout the season
	Saoire!	All Season	The Immortal remains in residence this Cycle, and her school is functioning excellently. An enormous Oak Tree grows in the middle of the central courtyard of the school - known as the Naficula-Àdánù it becomes well known that it is the tree gifted to her by Kisaik, the tunawa Knight
	Desnind!	All Season	The ongoing agreement between Desnind and Scalvoris sees the flutterbus leaving all arc round and the exchange of goods and knowledge continue between these two locations. Specific Expeditions are maintained
	Bounties and Odd Jobs	All Season	The Odd Job, Bounty, Rumour & Expedition board is up to date!
	Ymiden's Dawn	1st Ymiden	This trial 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.
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	Augustin's Challenge!	1st Ymiden	The Institute has put out a call for innovators to brainstorm designs and innovations for the purposes of being used in Faith Augustin's proposed Mega-Hospital, which will be based in Rharne. Entries are due by the 83rd of Ymiden. Info here. Open
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	Something's Fishy!!	1st - 10th Ymiden	Throughout the first 10 trials of Ymiden the seas and waters of Scalvoris are unusually full of fish - population seems to have grown four or five fold. Fishermen all over the island celebrate. Rumours grow of strange, glowing fish and it soon becomes apparent that while some mundane fish have a temporary glow, there seem to be strange new varieties of fish with a permanent glow. Open ~ if you wish to find a permanently glowing fish from this event - please Dev one in our Development Forum - approved fishes only! Other than that, you may assume 5 x the catch if fishing and regular fish which glow for an hour or two!
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	Beacon Festival	3rd Ymiden	On 3rd Ymiden, Beacon throws a party celebrating the growth of the place, the bountiful harvest and so on. Mini-Mod Event: You'll get an opening post and maybe a few others along the way! Here's the post!
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	Who Is The Master (Chef?)!	5th Ymiden	On 5th Ymiden, Inns and Taverns across Scalvoris send their finest chefs to the "First Annual ScalvChef Competition" - this competition is open to professional and amateur chefs and is taken very seriously indeed. Reward Entry is open to all, and anyone who enters will get a Plot Tracker which details each of the 5 rounds. Please note that this competition starts on the 5th Ymiden, but has dates throughout Ymiden. These dates will be made clear on the Plot Tracker if anyone takes this up. Plot Tracker
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	Mysterious Deaths	11th Ymiden	On 11th Ymiden, the bodies of 2 of the competitors in the ScalvChef competition are discovered. Foul play is suspected but the organisers keep information very closely guarded. Open
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	Xiur's Dusk	12th Ymiden	This is Xiur's night, also known as "Star Night". There is a ritual amongst families that the youngest and oldest member of the family 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. Over the course of many arcs, it has become something of a sport in Almund to try and get back in the house by the most obscure means possible. This has led to a few accidents and the odd case of people being stuck in chimneys.
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	The Wandering Man!	14th - 30th Ymiden	A man in modest clothing with the soles cut off his boots has been traveling throughout Scalvoris. The man has been traveling village to village, beseeching plant-growers of all kinds to add a mix of one part manure, one part dirt, and one part Scalvoris sand to their plants. The man is frantic in his beseeching. "Different sands do different things!" he says. Sometimes he becomes so frantic about it that he gets hoarse, and has to have a long drink of water. "Oh," he says, "Those glowing eggs shells do it, too!" Open ~ if you wish to discover a permanent effect / combination from this event - please Dev one in our Development Forum! Other than that, you may assume quirky stuff, but it's temporary Massive thanks to Areia for this calendar idea!
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	University Challenge!	15th Ymiden	On 15th Ymiden, the university announces a second collaboration with Saorie's School. The two institutions will be working together and will be hosting a "University Challenge" - this will be an event which lasts over a ten-trial period. On the 15th, those who join up will meet at Saoire's School (transport will be provided if needed), and they will be given a "theme". Everyone then has ten trials to submit an artifact / display / item which pushes the boundaries of science or knowledge or skill in relation to that theme. On the 26th Ymiden, these entries will be displayed in the University as the first "Knowledge Fair" Reward - There are prizes for the best entries, etc. Thread here .
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	Cassion's Feast	24th Ymiden	This is a trial given over to Cassion. During the day, people congregate to predetermined locations in their town or village and they each bring a story. If they can write, they bring it in written form, but there are scribes there 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 each Ymiden, to sample the food and to read through the thousands of stories which are left out for him, then later stored in the library.
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	Apothecary!	32nd Ymiden	A lone gypsy woman in a brightly coloured cart travels Scalvoris for the next 10 trials. She offers tinctures and superstitions, remedies and solutions to problems. Some people swear that she is a psychic who knows and sees things other wouldn't, others believe she's a charlatan. Either way, she's happy to buy, sell or trade.Open - have fun.
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	Hunters Boast	39th Ymiden	The prelude to the Hunter's Moon celebration in Scalvoris is preceded this arc by a sort of competition between locales and cities. All over the island, in various towns, hamlets, and tribal settlements, a rare beast is identified and marked for hunting by the inhabitants. Those who bag the beast will surely earn glory and recognition as a feircesome hunter, if not a trophy worthy of a king.Open / Reward Feel free to Dev a beast for your own personal hunt, wherever your pc might be.Tanners and leatherworkers and jewelers across the island have offered to make a trophy worthy of your kill, should you return successful by the 40th. .Massive thanks to Woe for submitting this calendar event
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	Hunters Moon	40th Ymiden	This 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. This year, the feasts are all abuzz with the talk of what has happened
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	Harvest	41st Ymiden	On this trial 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 offence that her offering is not the first of the trial.
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	Merchants Guild Shake Up	42nd Ymiden	The Merchants Guild of Scalvoris announces that it is looking for new members! Specifically, it wants people who will be willing to be involved in the governance / leadership of the Guild. Open - Plot Tracker for any who wish to be involved. Thread here!
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	The Green Ribbon Field	45th Ymiden	A farmstead on the outskirts of Almund has been found to have had their plants and orchards wrapped with green ribbons around the stems and trunks of their plants. Oddly enough no bad luck has befallen these plants, and they produce an abundance of food. Which is a good thing, because the surrounding farms have been ravaged by locusts, and the soils dug in, burnt and spoiled by Boil Weevils. The farm that produced an excess therefore has enough food to make up for the lack, but can they be convinced to share with their neighbors? The people of Almund, even farmer types, aren't known for their charitable natures. Open - plot notes needed from a Scalv Mod.
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	Fairy Harvest	52nd Ymiden	On the 52nd of Ymiden, there are fairies spotted all over Scalvoris - they venture out from their usual places and are seen. Throughout the trial, fairies will suddenly appear in a burst of glitter and inform people that to-trial is the Fairy Harvest!! What that means, no one quite knows, but they seem very happy about it. Open - PM for plot notes if you investigate further, but otherwise, feel free to use in your threads!
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	Rumble in the Jungle	54th Ymiden	The Ishallr, Sweetwine and Faldrass Induks are seen entering the Scaltoh Jungle. No one knows why. Open -
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	Storms!	58th Ymiden	There are sudden, extreme storms on Ishallr, Faldrass and Sweetwine. They last for exactly 4 breaks from midday exactly. They damage buildings, fell trees, etc. Some injuries and deaths occur. Open: Mod Input Needed
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	Gratitude Festival	62nd Ymiden	This festival 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
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	Saoire's Gratitude	63rd Ymiden	The day after gratitiude trial, Saoire herself goes around Scalvoris giving small gifts to those in need. She visits orphanages, hostels, the Order of the Adunih, soup kitchens, etc - the people there speak of her kindness. Saoire appeals to people to give time, even just a little, to these causes and to look after the most needy in society. Donations increase. Open / Reward (all threads dealing with this should be posted in the Impact Tracker).
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	Heroes Trial	70th Ymiden	Across the island feasts and celebrations are held to give thanks for those who saved the island. The skies above Scalvoris are lit up with shooting stars and the star-turtle is seen by each and every one - it visits each of those who stood before the Scalv-Flame and Scalvoris delights in the sight. Open
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	Slags Deep	71st Ymiden	One arc on from the delivery of the papers declaring Slags Deep as a sovereign state (by a cat claiming to be a tiger), no further inviestigation has gotten underway. This season, boxes and exports start leaving Slags Deep.Open - Mod input needed.
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	The Vault	73rd Ymiden	Above the ruins of the Vault there are reports of large numbers of birds, circling around. Open - Mod input needed.
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	Badlands	76th Ymiden	One arc on from the last report, Air Troops are pleased to say that the Badlands seems to be in full retreat. Patches of green are reappering all over and the land is returning to normal! Open - Mod input needed.
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	Ghosts	78th Ymiden	Same as last arc, and on the same trial, too. Across Scalvoris there are ghostly sightings today - people report seeing loved ones, long since dead, standing and watching them. That's all the ghosts do. Stand and watch. Open
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	Flora Trial	80th Ymiden	This 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.

Weather, Nature & Trends

Ymiden: 83 Trials

Natural Phenomena

Ymiden sees a lot of spring flower growth - much more than in other years - it's like Mother Nature has gone in to overdriveOpen
There continues to be a significant increase in the nocturnal animals spotted throughout the season. Open
Throughout this season, Rainbow Sand remains unseen. Maybe its just stopped appearing in Ymiden?. Open
The animals in Ol' Tucks Run remain very active. There are a lot of animals, population has grown enormously. Open
Harvests this season are excellent, with an excess of food! Open

Weather

Ymiden on Scalvoris known for its hot weather and strong hurricanes.
Astronomers cherish this season, especially the beginning of it, for its clear skies, giving way to cool nights full of stars and moonlight.
Crops planted during Ashan will be harvested before the middle of Ymiden,
This season sees only one storm - the freak one which occuron the 58th. Other than that this is a very mild Ymiden season.

Skies

The night skies in the first 38 trials of Ymiden are abundant with stars -many new ones are discovered and it's believed that Xiur is showing Scalvoris his support.
There are shooting stars in the sky every night of the first 38 trials of Ymiden. They make for wonderful scenes and are visible with the naked eye.
During the day for the first 38 trials, the skies are clear and bright
From the 39th onwards, the skies remain bright and return to normal (with the exceptions noted in the calendar dates).

Knee length trousers and skirts: The weather's lovely - celebrate it! Knee length is in!
Floral hair accessories: There's so many flowers out there! Put them in your hair
Orange!: Anything orange is the rage this season!
Hats!: Wide brim, jaunty angled, floppy, however you like them. Got a head? Get a hat!

Location Specific

Ymiden: 83 Trials

Almund

This season, Almund has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The increased Element presence continues.
The Almund Bazaar has settled back into just being itself. There are rumours that a new underground market is providing more "outside the law" goods.....
There is a general feeling of distrust of the Council and the Elements.
The streets, despite the increased Elements presence, are not safe. Attacks happen often.

Almund Information

Council Representative: Jo'ne Tide
Elements Presence: Rand Bronson (Militant)
Bank Available: Yes
Sand: Red
Religious Presence: High (The Glass Tree)
Most known for: dodgy dealings, nefarious folks

Beacon

This season, Beacon has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Beacon is growing and they suffer the least shortages of food from good planning last season Plot Point
The festival is a real celebration of the place! Plot Point
One of the farmers in Beacon is developing a reputation for excellent quality livestock. There's a definite business opportunity, should anyone feel so inclined Plot Point
Beacon is more or less a village in its own right now - and they're seeking to make links and build relationships Plot Point

Beacon Information

Beacon Subforum
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: Yes. Earth & Water
Bank Available: As of this Cycle, yes.
Sand: None
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Being a village where ex slaves are taught a trade.

Darbyton

This season, Darbyton has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Elliot remains as Darbyonion, but is no longer Chief Ranger. He seems happier. Plot Point
The Ranger Headquarters is advertising. Plot Point
The Logging Consortium has suffered some losses last season. Now in the control of the Rangers, they really need more people! Plot Point
The Order of the Adunih Outpost was busy last season - and is even more so this one. Plot Point
The Sawbones Shack has become a very powerful presence in Darbyton. Order of the Adunih members report feeling intimidated by employees of the Shack. They, of course, deny anything of the sort. Plot Point

Darbyton Information

Darbyton Sub-Forum
Council Representative: Elliot
Elements Presence: None. Darbyton Rangers
Bank Available: No
Sand: Purple & Pink
Religious Presence: Moderate (for Scalvoris)
Most known for: Rangers, logging, self sufficiency.

Egilrun

This season, Egilrun has the following specific things for PCs to note:

A new Egg! What will happen Plot Point
Centipede is a strong force in Egilrun, and anti-mage sentiment is high.
Slag's Deep starts exporting items, shipping them out and off the island. Plot Point
The Glassblowers Guild report an unprecedented increase in foreign demand for their product. Plot Point

Egilrun Information

Egilrun Subforum
Council Representative: Woe Morandi
Elements Presence: Yes. Mostly Earth Troops
Bank Available: No
Sand: Blue
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: All crafts, esp. glassblowing.

Faldrass

This season, Faldrass has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Saoire's school is up and running - lots going on there.
The badlands remain largely unexplored Plot Point ~ but are more or less gone now. What secrets did they take with them?
Saoire's Dream works with the Univeristy.
The Spirits Rest Oasis announces that it seeks to expand into the former Badlands to re-make the Faldrass Resort.

Faldrass Information

Faldrass Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None specifc. Suggestions that there should be one
Elements Presence: Yes. All four branches
Bank Available: No
Sand: Orange
Religious Presence: Suddenly rather High
Most known for: Faldrass Eruption - now, Saoire is here

Gunvorton

This season, Gunvorton has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Shania continues to be very involved in Gunvorton, even though she is now the accountant.
The Consortium are now openly in charge of Gunvorton. Plot Point
The Home & Hearth is seeking a buyer Plot Point
The Docks continue to be very very busy. No one really knows why. No one asks, it's all good. Shania said so. Plot Point
Suddenly, the Warehouse District goes entirely back to normal. Wonder what that was all about? Plot Point

Gunvorton Information

The Village of Gunvorton Subforum
Council Representative: Vacancy
Elements Presence: Yes. Mostly Earth Troops
Bank Available: No
Sand: Green
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Boats, Trade, Whispered Nefarious Deeds.

Havardr

This season, Havardr has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The fishing off the shores is abundant. Incredibly so! Plot Point
The lack of a leader/ council member means that there are "cracks" in the organisation of the place. Things are getting missed, etc. Plot Point

Havardr Information

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Havardr Facts

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Havardr Subforum
Council Representative: None / Vacancy
Elements Presence: Yes. Earth & Water
Bank Available: No
Sand: Red & Yellow
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Fishing, Whaling

Immortals Tongue

This season, Immortals Tongue has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Bird activity on Immortals Tongue has finally returned to normal Plot Point
There are rumours that some of the shrines have been destroyed Plot Point
There are rumours that Tio Silver now lives on Immortals Tongue Plot Point
Rez'na lives there but is increasingly withdrawn. Plot Point

Immortals Tongue Information

Immortals' Tongue Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: None
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence: Total
Most known for: Shrines to the Immortals.

Ishallr

This season, Ishallr has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The Base Camp wake up on the 1st Ymiden and everything is gone. They are not happy.Plot Point
There are guided tours of the caves for those willing to brave them Plot Point
The Eclipse Portals seem to be fixed.Plot Point
There are rumours that there is great treasure in "Death Valley" on Ishallr. But no one goes...... Plot Point
Increased Ghost activity this Cycle.

Ishallr Information

Ishallr Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: The Academic
Elements Presence: Small, but all four branches
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence: None
Most known for: Ice Caves, Scientific Expeditions

Scaltoth Jungle

This season, the Scaltoth Jungles has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The meeting of the Induks causes some strangeness in plants throughout Scaltoth, but it's temporary. Plot Point
Those who watch such things report that during the storms of the 58th, lightning strikes hitting the Jungle were three times more common than strikes in any of the other places. Plot Point
Rumour has it that there are a tribe of Cannibals in the Jungle. Can't be true, can it?! Plot Point

Scaltoth Jungle Information

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Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: No
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence:Not known
Most known for: Not being known about!

Scalvoris Mountains

This Cycle, the Scalvoris Mountains have the following specific things for PCs to note:

The snows of last Cycle remain here. Plot Point
There are many and varied reports of animals around and on the mountains which should not be there - no one knows whyPlot Point
The rumour from last season grows stronger. The Vault has some strange noises coming from it. Plot Point
They say that there are tribes living in these mountains and that, if they accept you, the tribes have currently unknown magics. Plot Point

Scalvoris Mountains Information

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Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: Air Troops Visit
Bank Available: No
Sand: Rainbow
Religious Presence: Not known
Most known for: Enormowls

Scalvoris Town

This Cycle, Scalvoris Town has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The Menagerie reports a strange disease impacting Enormowls specifically. It causes them to molt and pine. Plot Point
The Knight's Rest is working with Saoire's School Plot Point
There is a continued and growing level of dissatisfaction with Leigh Birch - and calls for more representation from the University. This is reaching critical point.

Scalvoris Town Information

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Scalvoris Town Fast Facts

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The Town of Scalvoris Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: Leigh Birch
Elements Presence: Yes. All four branches
Bank Available: Yes
Sand: Green
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Academia, Viden Academy

Sweetwine

Sweetwine Woods

This Cycle, Sweetwine Woods has the following specific things for PCs to note:

An increase in the sightings of fairies in Ol'Tucks Run. Plot Point
An increase in the sightings of Grizzly Bees and Bumble Bears Plot Point
-Spring really hits here - the flowers are blooming enormously quickly and abundantly. It's beautiful - but it's very unusual! Plot Point.

OOC Info

Please note: All of the aspects of this calendar are plot points for players to enjoy. Feel free to claim one.

Tue May 31, 2022 10:55 pm

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a festival or other recurring events.	a specific event for this season	a weather or natural phenomena event
Event Types
Reward	Moderated	Open
this thread offers some kind of reward for pcs. This might be training or items.	a thread run by a Scalv mod!	this is a plot point which is open for anyone to use.
Guest Storytelling
We really want to encourage Guest Storytelling on Scalvoris. Any of the "Open" or "Reward" plots can be used as a story prompt by a GST - please simply PM Peg and Avalon and be assured that we'll be VERY happy to help!

Specific Events

Saun: 40 Trials

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	Glass Trial	1st Saun	This 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.
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	Saun Sun	1st Saun	On the 1st Saun, as the second sun appears in the sky, it seems that half of Scalvoris is watching. There is a collective sigh of relief as the "ring" around it of very bright stars which were first seen last season have returned. These impossibly bright stars are studied by astronomers, astro physicists and those with an interest in such thing. Open
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	Rainbow Sky	5th Saun	This trial 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. (See also event below)
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	Rainbow Dance	5th - 8th Saun	This year, the Rainbow Sky dance becomes a bit hysterical. Those who dance, notice that ~in dancing~ they're not able to stop. Those who witness the dance, too, even for a moment~ become lost to the dance. The dancers, though they're not able to stop dancing, notice that the more they dance, the better they dance, the better mood they have, the more they dance, the better they dance, and so on. Those who dance will not need to stop; they will not lose energy, despite dancing and dancing and dancing through day and night. On the contrary, the dancers will feel full of energy and good humor. When the last of the rainbow rays dim from the sky on the 6th, the dancers will ~at last~ stop dancing. Dancers will notice that, for days after the dance, they will feel energized~ and may, at times, feel like dancing. Open Those who write in the Rainbow Sky event will be able to dance up to GM level without need for XP or knowledge. On the 6th, their skill will be Master, then the 7th it's Expert and the 8th it's Competent (unless they have a higher skill). Please link to this calendar event in threads, to let peer reviewers know that your dancing skill level is impacted. Massive Thanks to Areia for this event
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	Ranger Danger!	6th Saun	In the heat of Saun, there are a lot of bush fires and forest fires across Scalvoris. People call on the Rangers to help them alleviate this danger! Open
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	Butterfly Invasion!	9th Saun	For reasons unknown, the 9th Saun sees an influx of butterflies across Scalvoris. In Sweetwine Woods, however, it's more than an influx, it's a swarm. There are hundreds of thousands of them. Open
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	Chrien's Night	10th Saun	This 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. Open
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	Tourists!	11th Saun	As last arc, there have been increasing visitors to Scalvoris - especially those of a religious persuasion. From the 11th onwards, though (after Chrien's Night!) there is an influx. Inns are stretched to capacity and there are tourists everywhere. This means that streets are packed out and people get a little tense - the heat is incredible, the beaches are full, and those bloody Rharnians always steal the towels first thing in the morning. There needs to be some way that this can be dealt with! Open
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	Tourist Tensions!	16th Saun	Fights break out all over the island, on beaches in shops, etc. On the surface, they're resident Scalvorians who have simply had enough of all these tourists / are overheated /etc, but it's happening all over the island and the instigators are often very reasonable people. Is there something else afoot? Open
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	Bluewater Dip	20th Saun	On this trial there is 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. Open
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	Robberies!	22nd Saun	Across Scalv shops are targetted for robberies. But each of these robberies is in broad daylight (well, it is Saun!) and they all take hostages, then hold up in the building, demanding to speak to the Council. The Elements will deal with these, but maybe other people get involved too? Open
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	Poorly Paws!	23rd Saun	Domestic animals and livestock across Scalvoris develop a strange disease which affects their respiratory system. Animals will die if no one does anything - and isn't it odd that all the affected creatures have cuts and abrasions all over their paws, too? Open
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	Soul's Meal	25th ~ 30th Saun	There is a common Scalvoris 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. Open
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	Migrating Rocks!	28th Saun	From the 28th Saun onwards, a strange phenomena occurs. The glowing rocks are no longer glowing. But people all over Scalvoris report that rocks ~maybe the same rocks as the glowing rocks~ are "migrating". These "migrating" rocks move up to one meter per day, though never when someone is looking. The rocks seem to "migrate" toward bodies of water~ though nobody knows how the rocks are "migrating", or why. Plot Notes Needed?: No. Consequences / Rewards?: If acquired as loot, the "migrating" rock will move toward water, up to one meter per day. May be used to locate water, though "migrating" rocks do not necessarily move toward the nearest body of water. Please note that "migrating" rocks do not make good paperweights. Open - have fun. Massive Thanks to Areia for this event
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	Soul Light Night	30th Saun	This trial marks the end of the Soul's Meal period and 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. Open
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	Hot & Cold	35th Saun	On the 35th of Saun, hot becomes cold and cold becomes hot. The temperature drops to as cold as it would have been hot, but ~oddly~ the cold is not affecting. People are able to be out in the cold as long as they would like without consequence. Likewise, cold foods ~like ice cream~ become hot, and hot foods ~like hot soups~ become cold. All other qualities remain the same ~ice cream is still ice cream, it still looks like ice cream, smells like ice cream, feels like ice cream in consistency~ but hots and colds are definitely odd. For this event, hots and colds lose their ability to affect~ to burn, or to freeze. Cold fires cook coldly, and hot ice cubes heat up drinks. But no amount of hot or cold is able to affect injury. People may swim in lava ~inadvisable because of lava's density~ and despite it being lava and despite it being very very bitterly cold, it will not freeze~ or burn. Theories abound as to why, but academics theorize it has something to do with the Ascension on the 35th last year. Open
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	Blackberry Picking	38th Saun	The 38th Saun is time for the Blackberry Picking. Of course, what that means no one really knows but random people across Scalvoris have a fairy appear in front of them and ask them if they'll help! Moderated Seasonal Thread - Sign Up Here!
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	Safety's Sake	39th Saun	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. Open

Weather, Nature & Trends

Saun: 40 Trials

Natural Phenomena

This Saun there is an abundance of flowers, insects and bees - much more than in other years - mostly, that's nice, but the Scalvfuffy's are a pain. Open
Previously nocturnal animals are seen wandering around, quite happily. Any hour of the day or night, they're there. Open
Throughout this season, Rainbow Sand suddenly reappears. It's all over the place, too - and is especially likely to appear in one of the four areas with Induks (Faldrass, Sweetwine, Scaltoth, Ishallr) - it appears apparently randomly.Open
The animals in Ol' Tucks Run remain very active. With Ol'Tuck being sighted and the fairy population now a regular occurance. There are a lot of animals, population has grown enormously. When animal life doubles, Sweetwine becomes very full indeed. Open
Harvests this season are very good - there's an abundance of food! Open

Weather

As the monsoons of Ymiden become a thing of memory, Saun begins, bringing with it another sun. There is no night time in Saun, the second sun is always in the sky. The first one still does the dawn - dusk thing, but that's largely unnecessary.
Saun is the hottest season in Idalos with high temperatures that can become unbearable to work in.
Somehow, even in Saun, Treid's Teeth do not melt, nor does the ice-island Ishallr, although those are the only two places on Scalvoris where snow and ice can be seen.
During this season, night time provides a small relief to the heat and though the temperatures aren't so excruciatingly hot in the evening (since there's only one sun), exposure to the sun without proper water and shade as well as rest can be fatal.
This Saun, there are lots of storms across Scalvoris.

Skies

There is no night sky - but the sun has a ring of stars around it!
Skies are bright and clear and largely cloudless

Up-dos and fancy hair!: Fancy hair is in fashion - the fancier and more outrageous the better!
Star Rings!: There are stars around the second sun! Stars in the sky! Stars are IN this season - star jewellry, star tattooes, stars on your shoes. Stars!
Pink!: Anything pink is the rage this season!
Window displays: Every window is a work of art - or should be!

Location Specific

Saun: 40 Trials

Almund

This season, Almund has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The increased Element presence continues.
There are increases in the number of brawls and more and more genuine try-to-kill-each-other fights.
Saun brings with it heat and the Skullgulls start to circle. There is a smell hanging in the air of rotten fish.
There is a general feeling of distrust of the Council and the Elements.
The streets, despite the increased Elements presence, are not safe. Attacks happen often.
The tourists bring with them a lot of opportunities for those who have such a mind. Muggings, robberies, etc skyrocket.

Almund Information

Council Representative: Jo'ne Tide
Elements Presence: Rand Bronson (Militant)
Bank Available: Yes
Sand: Red
Religious Presence: High (The Glass Tree)
Most known for: dodgy dealings, nefarious folks

Beacon

This season, Beacon has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Beacon helping out the poor is heralded as a way they can give opportunities such as they had. They begin to build a large barracks-style building where anyone who needs shelter can go. Plot Point
The fact that they have a lot of new people means that their size is growing! They should have a council member!!. This continues to build Plot Point
Their harvests are excellent - it's generally accepted that the Immortals are smilingon them. Plot Point
Beacon is more or less a village in its own right now - and they're seeking to make links and build relationships Plot Point

Beacon Information

Beacon Subforum
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: Yes. Earth & Water
Bank Available: As of this Cycle, yes.
Sand: None
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Being a village where ex slaves are taught a trade.

Darbyton

This season, Darbyton has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The Ranger Headquarters is advertising - and busy! Plot Point
The Logging Consortium has suffered some losses last season. Now in the control of the Rangers, they really need more people! Plot Point
The Order of the Adunih Outpost was busy last season - but this season the Sawbones Shack seems to be the go-to for Darbytonians. Wonder why. Plot Point

Darbyton Information

Darbyton Sub-Forum
Council Representative:
Elements Presence: None. Darbyton Rangers
Bank Available: No
Sand: Purple & Pink
Religious Presence: Moderate (for Scalvoris)
Most known for: Rangers, logging, self sufficiency.

Egilrun

This season, Egilrun has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The Order of the Adunih is thriving here. Plot Point
There are no mages in the village still, as far as anyone is aware - and anti-mage sentiment continues to grow.
There are many job opportunities and Egilrun is seeking to cement it's place as the crafting capital of Scalvoris. Jobs! Plot Point

Egilrun Information

Egilrun Subforum
Council Representative: Woe
Elements Presence: Yes. Mostly Earth Troops
Bank Available: No
Sand: Blue
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: All crafts, esp. glassblowing.

Faldrass

This season, Faldrass has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Saoire's school is up and running - lots going on there.
The badlands are more or less entirely in retreat now Plot Point
The two new settlements are more firmly established.
Saoire's Dream works with the University.
The Spirits Rest Oasis is seeking to start up a new "Faldrass Resort"

Faldrass Information

Faldrass Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None specific. Suggestions that there should be one
Elements Presence: Yes. All four branches
Bank Available: Usually yes, destroyed.
Sand: Orange
Religious Presence: Suddenly rather High
Most known for: Faldrass Eruption - now, Saoire is here

Gunvorton

This season, Gunvorton has the following specific things for PCs to note:

Shania continues to be very involved in Gunvorton, even though she is now the accountant.
The Consortium start actively working with business owners in Gunvorton to "maximise efficiency and provide support" Plot Point
The Home & Hearth is taken over by the Consortium and used as a central HQ Plot Point
The Docks continue to be very very busy. Plot Point
The Warehouse District is once again completely back to normal. Plot Point

Gunvorton Information

The Village of Gunvorton Subforum
Council Representative: Vacancy
Elements Presence: Yes. Mostly Earth Troops
Bank Available: No
Sand: Green
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Boats, Trade, Whispered Nefarious Deeds.

Havardr

This season, Havardr has the following specific things for PCs to note:

A number of fights break out throughout the season - these are usually related to fishing and territorial stuff - the stuff Linca used to deal with Plot Point
The fishing off the shores is abundant.Twice as much as before! Plot Point

Havardr Information

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Havardr Facts

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Havardr Subforum
Council Representative:
Elements Presence: Yes. Earth & Water
Bank Available: No
Sand: Red & Yellow
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Fishing, Whaling

Immortals Tongue

This season, Immortals Tongue has the following specific things for PCs to note:

There are rumours that some new ruins have appeared on Immortals Tongue Plot Point
There rumour about destroyed shrines expands to suggest that Syroa has gone on a rampage of destruction on Immortals Tongue Plot Point
There continue to be rumours that Tio Silver now lives on Immortals Tongue Plot Point
Rez'na lives there but is increasingly withdrawn. Plot Point

Immortals Tongue Information

Immortals' Tongue Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: None
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence: Total
Most known for: Shrines to the Immortals.

Ishallr

This season, Ishallr has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The Base Camp sets everything back up. Somewhat grumpily. Plot Point
There are guided tours of the caves for those willing to brave them Plot Point
The Eclipse Portals are fully functioning! Plot Point
There are rumours that there is great treasure in "Death Valley" on Ishallr. But no one goes...... Plot Point

Ishallr Information

Ishallr Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: The Academic
Elements Presence: Small, but all four branches
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence: None
Most known for: Ice Caves, Scientific Expeditions

Scaltoth Jungle

This season, the Scaltoth Jungles has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The weather in Scaltoth is more temperate than usual Plot Point
The ring of stars around the sun is seen as evidence of the well-being of the Death Spirit. That it is repeated means that some tribal fights break out and there's a power-struggle Plot Point
Rumour has it that there are a tribe of Cannibals in the Jungle. Can't be true, can it?! Plot Point

Scaltoth Jungle Information

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Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: No
Bank Available: No
Sand: None
Religious Presence:Not known
Most known for: Not being known about!

Scalvoris Mountains

This Cycle, the Scalvoris Mountains have the following specific things for PCs to note:

This is the only season where there's almost no snow on the mountains Plot Point
The animal population are growing. Plot Point
The Vault has collapsed, leaving ruins in its wake. Those noises, they're definitely there! Plot Point
A rumour grows that, whatever is coming out of the Vault is mutating the tribes. They're building an army of mutants! Plot Point

Scalvoris Mountains Information

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Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: None
Elements Presence: Air Troops Visit
Bank Available: No
Sand: Rainbow
Religious Presence: Not known
Most known for: Enormowls

Scalvoris Town

This Cycle, Scalvoris Town has the following specific things for PCs to note:

The university is bursting at the seams - it needs expansion! Plot Point
The library is rumoured to be haunted at night! Plot Point
There is a continued and growing level of dissatisfaction with Leigh Birch - and calls for more representation from the University.

Scalvoris Town Information

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Scalvoris Town Fast Facts

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The Town of Scalvoris Overview & Link Map
Council Representative: Leigh Birch
Elements Presence: Yes. All four branches
Bank Available: Yes
Sand: Green
Religious Presence: High
Most known for: Academia, Viden Academy

Sweetwine

Sweetwine Woods

This Cycle, Sweetwine Woods has the following specific things for PCs to note:

An increase in the sightings of turtles in Ol'Tucks Run. Plot Point
An increase in the sightings of Grizzly Bees and Bumble Bears Plot Point
Fairies! Plot Point.
Stupendous numbers of butterflies!

OOC Info

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