IC Info Seasonal Calendar and Almanac, Spring 514

[Elysium]

Many rejoice as the winter ebbs away, though the Spring is not without its trials. Shortly after the coronation of the first Radiant Councilor, a full-scale battle breaks out at the Tranquil Port. Witnesses attribute a rogue mage to being the source of the melee. Tension only continues to rise as Sousa Dawn calls a meeting of the Towers, suggesting a competition in the season to follow between the cities' mages, independent or otherwise. Many of the local organizations do their best to counteract the mounting fear, holding several colorful events throughout the season, but alas, things come to a head as the Vantha arrives, causing many to voice their concern outright. Still, as the season comes to an end, many breathe a sigh of relief as things return to normal.

Spring, 514

• 1st - First day of Spring! Throughout the day, citizens visit the Sharai, planting flowers in honor of the new year.
• 2nd - The very first Councilor of the Radiant Tower is sworn in - Councilor of Magic and Foreign Affairs, Alses.
• 4th - There is a disturbance at the Tranquil Port; a mysterious stranger arrives on a ship from Zeltiva and after some intense questioning by the Shinya, they attack. They manage to escape into the Misty Peaks.
• 10th - Ladies get free drinks all day at the Obsidian Club.
• 15th - The Alheas Crone is sighted, very briefly. Many take this as a bad omen.
• 19th - Sakana Dai holds a tour of the Iraltu Observatory, seeking prospective students.
• 26th - Try-outs at the Ethereal Opera House for the ballet, opera company and philharmonic.
• 29th - Corin Row is spotted leaving the Twuele, looking incensed. Rumors begin to spread, connecting him somehow with the incident at the port.
• 32nd - Sousa Dawn calls a meeting of the Towers, with Zintila and the Councilor of Magic in attendance. She proposes a contest between the three in the spirit of "healthy" competition.
• 38th - Local dressmakers put items on sale in anticipation for the upcoming celebration.
• 40th - The Star Festival! Everyone gathers in Surya Plaza to celebrate their Alvina.
• 55th - Both the Seekers and Alluvion Academy hold a conference at the Shooting Star Inn featuring speakers at the top of their academic field. Free refreshments and lodging for all in attendance. (10 kina per person)
• 58th - The bi-annual beer tasting takes place in Surya and Springwater Plaza! Local restaurants feature their craft brews. 4 kina cover, all-you-can-drink, starting at the 18th bell, 30th chime
• 63rd - A mysterious one-eyed Vantha appears in the city, seeking an audience with Zintila.
• 64th - Whispers prevade; many say they see the Vantha depart into the wilderness with a few of the locals in tow. [Quest]
• 72nd - All the local world mages hold workshops. (+30 kina to hold a workshop, -45 kina to attend a workshop; make-and-take your own creations!)
• 79th - In honor of Nikali, the Red Lantern provides discounts. Scheduled events, such as "scenes" are 2 kina plus the regular fee per courtesan, discounted by half.
• 85th - The Catholicon puts forth a call for herbalists and healers.
• 91st - Many visit their flowers on the Sharai to honor the end of Spring.

Seasonal Thread Goals

The Spring Season lasts through March, April and May of real time. For each real month there are four different goals, twelve goals total. Completing all twelve rewards a medal, while completing the thread goals for all four SEASONS awards an even cooler medal!

These thread goals may be combined into the same thread or may be done in twelve separate threads, but all twelve goals must be present in order to receive credit. Threads do not need to be completed in the month they are posted in - they simply need to be finished to count.

Now the fun part! Thread Goals were created to help give you a nudge should your inspiration be lacking. They can inspire a PC to do something they normally wouldn't, have them meet new and exciting people or even explore things that you as the writer might not even be aware of yet! These are supposed to be fun and creative. Just keep in mind the prompts listed below are just that: prompts. They can be applied anyway you choose. If a goal is to get your PC into a fight, but alas! Your PC doesn't fight? Perhaps they get into a fight with themselves over something they think they did wrong, or regretted not doing. It's really up to you how creative you get with it!

March

1. Encourage someone or something to grow.
2. Play in the rain!
3. Purchase a piece of artwork.
4. Do something silly.

April

1. Care for a child.
2. Defend yourself!
3. Learn about a new race.
4. Visit the Bharani Library.

May

1. Go to a bar.
2. Pet an Okomo.
3. Visit the Misty Peaks.
4. Get intimate!

Seasonal Almanac

Temperature 38° (2° below avg.); precipitation 3" (avg)

Average Sunrise & Sunset
Dawn Breaks - 5th Bell, 47th Chime
Sun Rises - 7th Bell, 11th Chime
Sun Sets - 19th Bell, 16th Chime
Dark Descends - 20th Bell, 46th Chime

• 1st - 9th Flurries, somewhat cold.
• 10th - 15th Scattered showers.
• 16th - 21st Light rain and then sunny, clear and cold.
• 21st - 26th Snowstorm and then flurries and cold.
• 27th - 28th Flurries to freezing rain.
• 29th - 35th Light rain and then sunny, clear and cold.
• 36th - 39th Sunny, cold and clear.
• 40th - 41st Sunny and mild.
• 42nd - 51st Scattered showers.
• 52nd - 63rd Sunny, cold and clear.
• 64th - 68th Scattered showers.
• 69th - 71st Sunny and mild.
• 72nd - 80th Sunny and mild, scattered showers.
• 81st - 86th Scattered showers, mild.
• 87th - 90th Sunny and mild.
• 91st - 92nd Scattered showers.

Lunar Calendar
New Moon - 1st, 30th, 59th, 88th
Full Moon - 16th, 45th, 74th
Solstice - 20th

Astrological Forecast
In the new year, the individual will strongly feel the pull between polarities of light and dark — between the old and new, independence and dependence, spirituality and materialism, honesty and deception. Consequently, they will face many choices. For stability, it will be important to hold ones' center and find a personal balance between polarities.

Advice: Exercise your discernment and good judgment to stay balanced between the pulls of light and dark. Choose that which is positive, life-affirming, and healing rather than pursuits that will make you feel confused, frenetic, or foggy in your thinking.

[Trickster]

Summer, 514

Many festivities crowd the streets, as a contagiously celebratory atmosphere passes throughout the Starry City. However, something is amiss, as an Okomo goes missing after the Okomo Day celebration. Rumours whisper of a cloaked figure entering the Misty Peaks, and there is a break-in at the Starry Chalice and Lucis and Lucis's. What plot is afoot? Who is behind these mysterious events? Could the strange red liquid in Spingwater Square be connect? Is it a prank... or a warning?
The city comes to a sweltering boil and some people pass out from the heat; but despite this, the Summer draws to an end on a relatively light note.

• 1st - Start of Summer! Many gather at the Tranquil Port to admire the setting sun and enjoy the gelid water.
  
  
• 5th - Okomo Day is celebrated. Children and their families flock to the Sharai in order to honor these sacred beasts.
  
  
• 6th - The Okomo are restless- one of their flock is missing!
  
  
• 8th - There is a report of a suspicious, cloaked figure, spotted disappearing into the Misty Peaks.
  
  
• 10th - The Shooting Star Inn Holds Annual Summer Banquet
  
  
• 14th - The Star's Shadow offers half-off drink specials all day.
  
  
• 15th - Break-in at the Starry Chalice!
  
  
• 22nd - Something is stolen from Lucis and Lucis's; their latest gadget!
  
  
• 35th - The Midsummer Festival
  
  
• 37th - A red liquid appears in the fountain of Springwater Square! Though not blood, could it be a prank? Or a warning?
  
  
• 58th - The streets are flooded with Summer rain.
  
  
• 66th - A drinking contest at the Scholar's Demise! Winner gets a free meal of their choice.
  
  
• 73rd - A meteor shower! A lovely display lights the sky in streaks.
  
  
• 76th - The Festival of Joy. Aysel and Talora's newly appointed holiday in honour the mysterious child and her Akalak guide who appeared last summer.
  
  
• 87th - Several people pass out from heatstroke.
  
  
• 91st - End of Summer

Quest: String of Unfortunate Events

ParticipantsAsha
Arcia
Sal Mander
Kaik Leyr
Brandon Blackwing
Alses
Una Tanta
Savos

Seasonal Goals

The Summer Season lasts through June, July and August of real time. For each real month there are four different goals, twelve goals total. Completing all twelve rewards a medal, while completing the thread goals for all four SEASONS awards an even cooler medal!

These thread goals may be combined into the same thread or may be done in twelve separate threads, but all twelve goals must be present in order to receive credit. Threads do not need to be completed in the month they are posted in - they simply need to be finished to count.

Now the fun part! Thread Goals were created to help give you a nudge should your inspiration be lacking. They can inspire a PC to do something they normally wouldn't, have them meet new and exciting people or even explore things that you as the writer might not even be aware of yet! These are supposed to be fun and creative. Just keep in mind the prompts listed below are just that: prompts. They can be applied anyway you choose. If a goal is to get your PC into a fight, but alas! Your PC doesn't fight? Perhaps they get into a fight with themselves over something they think they did wrong, or regretted not doing. It's really up to you how creative you get with it!

June

1. Paint an Okomo horn!
2. Find a new hobby.
3. Have a pint.
4. Kick somebody- drunkenly or otherwise.

July

1. Visit a park or Exotic location.
2. Interact with a stranger.
3. Sing! It doesn't have to be pretty.
4. Go on a date!

August

1. Challenge somebody.
2. Raise a skill to the next level.
3. Explore the Misty Peaks.
4. Go swimming- Hot Springs, Harbour or otherwise.