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untilLove is in the air -- or so they claim. At the Wayfarer's Rest, romance is not everything, and sometimes relationships and events that revolve around them should be about appreciating the friendships and bonds that you have created with others. On February 24th, from 7PM - 10PM CST, join us at the Wayfarer's Rest to partake in a small Valentoine's Exchange. Unlike the Secret Gift Exchange that happens for Starlight Celebration, this exchange is meant to be smaller gifts of appreciation for those that you have spent time at the Rest with and have developed bonds that you cherish with your fellow residents. Whether that happens to be an in-character reason or even an out-of-character reason, we implore you to give the gift of sweets or flowers to those you care for, or even simply everyone that you share the Rest with. There is no obligation to come to this event, though if you would like to participate, but cannot for some reason, I (@FreeJayFly) am willing to hold onto your gifts and pass them out on your behalf. On that, I will also return any leftovers that I end up having in my inventory unless directed otherwise! Need ideas on what to give out? There are some nice in-game items that I've sniffed out meanings for as a cheat sheet. As a note, some flower colours cannot happen naturally in real life, and so do not have a meaning associated with them. These flowers will be noted in the lists below. Similarly, there are some flowers that have more negative connotations and will also be pointed out. Sweets meanings seem to come in many different meanings, so I won't be including meanings for things like different chocolates, pastries, or fruits. In short, if you choose to gift any of those items, it's because you appreciate them and think they're sweet. For the sake of brevity: black and blue flowers do not often occur naturally in nature. Both colours rely on chemical called anthocyanin, which is not generally found in certain flowers. There there are some cases of breeding where this is possible, but a lot of these crossbred flowers don't have any deep meaning behind them. Similarly, green flowers are also quite rare (though do exist!), though the reasoning is actually speculation that flowers are meant to attract pollinators, and if they're all green from petals to root, they would not be doing that. As a general thing, however: Black typically represents mourning, death, and even new beginnings -- for the people in mourning or affected, or perhaps even the departed soul. Blue has long been used symbolically in art and writing, and blue flowers of any kind are often used to symbolize peace, tranquillity, truth and spirituality. Green, in a lot of places, is recognised as a colour that is deeply tied to health and wealth.
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untilOn February 12th, the Wayfarer's Rest will be celebrating the Heavensturn Celebration in tandem with Chinese New Year -- seems appropriate given that this should be when we celebrate the Year of the Ox! In the myth, the Jade Emperor had called for the animals to arrive to his party, and the order that they arrived in would be the order that they would come in a twelve year cycle. The Ox, being a dependable and trustworthy individual was tricked by the Rat, who had told the Ox that because they were so small, they would like to have a ride to arrive on time. Where the Ox was meant to be first in the twelve year cycle, the Rat had taken the spot by jumping off the Ox and arriving first. This year, those born with the Ox Zodiac are born with the Metal element. There are to be many obstacles and hardships that come to bar one's way, and while they might feel like they are alone on some days, they can seek solace and comfort in those around them. In the end, fortune favours the Oxen born here, foreseeing that even after all the hardship, the Oxen will see a comfortable life. Lucky colours for this year are: Yellow; A colour corresponding with the element of earth, yellow is considered the most beautiful and prestigious colour. Yellow is the colour of balance, the centre of everything as it generates both Yin and Yang. Yellow also represents freedom from worldly cares or bonds, and is such used by Buddhists. White; A colour corresponding with metal, white oddly represents gold and symbolises brightness, purity, and fulfilment. In astrology, white also represents the White Tiger of the West -- one of the Four Symbols in the Chinese constellations. In game, Byakko would be our best representative of this colour. Green; Sometimes considered the same symbolic colour with blue, green is associated with health, posterity, and harmony. This colour, along with celadon, would often be used for roof tiles to represent heaven. Jade is often considered a good gem to wear to be closer to these things. ----- Our minigames and prizes on this day will be as such:
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untilCasual RP nights at the Wayfarer's Rest from 4 PM - 7 PM CST! -
untilCasual RP night at the Wayfarer's Rest from 7 PM - 10 PM CST!
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untilOn Friday, December 18th from 7 PM - 10 PM CST, we will have a Starlight Celebration themed casual RP event within the Rest! This will help kick off more of the Domestic side of Wayfarer's Rest roleplay that will hopefully happen weekly! The plan is to have these Domestic, casual events where people can get to know one another, tour the Rest, or make use of its different facilities (the new dojo!, the bathhouse, library, tea room, kitchen, or lounge!).
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untilWith the Starlight Celebration right around the corner at this point, the Wayfarer's Rest is opening up its doors to have its second Secret Gift Exchange! We are opening sign ups for our Winter Exchange event on November 19th, and they will remain open till November 30th! When signing up for this event, you are required to send @FreeJayFly a list of three items that you can get in-game. These items can vary in needed crafting material or Market Board price, but they must be obtainable and tradeable in some fashion. When writing up your list, we ask that you do what you can to not make all of your items unreasonably priced (i.e. putting all items on the list that cost over a million gil each). You can put one item up that is one of those "god, I would really love to have that, but it's super expensive for me to get" on there, and hope for the best, but remember that item is not guaranteed by the person that will end up being your gifter. We recommend putting two affordable items on your wishlist, and one expensive one just in case the gifter cannot fulfil certain items due to their own reserves of money or crafting items! On December 1st, all participants will be given a random person and their created wishlist to fulfil by January 2nd. You do not have to get everything on the list that is given to you, but you do have to get at least one of the requested items. By signing up, you agree that you will have your character participate in this event in some fashion -- the very minimum of participation being that all you do is give your recipient their gift(s) via Moogle Delivery, or trading them directly. Failure to meet the criteria by the end date will unfortunately mean denial into future events similar to this one. If items on your recipient's list need to be crafted, please know that you can go to @FreeJayFly and ask for assistance in getting it crafted; all masterwork books have been obtained and all things should be craftable on their end. This ensures that your gift remains secret between you and the event organiser. If your gift needs some farming, please let Jay know to organise something before the RP event begins. On January 3rd, we will be having an in-character session starting at 2PM CST at the Rest where characters can exchange their gifts with one another, and comment or converse on it if you simply want to partake in it for fun, further character growth and development, and / or as a means for creating better connections.
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It's always obvious when All Saint's Wake is close. The leaves have fully turned and mostly fallen, leaving the trees perfectly suited for dressing up, or making even creepier. Pumpkins are carved, cider is brewed, apples are dipped in chocolate or caramel... many a fun thing is prepared for people of all ages. Whether you're a child, an adult, or even and elder, many still enjoy the art of crafting their costumes and dressing up. Likewise, many also love the idea of visiting something haunted or spooky to feel the rush of adrenaline as fear grips the body in that moment. When it comes to your character, how do they remember their first All Saint's Wake? What made them love (or hate) the holiday?
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WELL... I think it was discussed way beforehand that if this prompt were to ever be plopped down at my feet, I would have to also provide a Source Primam, especially considering the fact that she wasn't actually born on the Source, nor the First. SO... On the Source, Primam and her brother would have been born Highlanders within the lands of Gyr Abania. Let's take that lie and make it a truth. Primam would have been born Petra (meaning 'stone' or 'rock'), and she would don the nickname Storme, as earned through her showmanship over the mastery of magic, and 'conjuring up a storm' if push came to shove. Tandem would have instead been Trygve (meaning 'trustworthy') Swiftstrike, and his nickname would have been earned through his display of martial prowess. Both siblings would become refugees to Ul'dah at young ages, working their way to scrimp and save what they could whilst probably living on the outskirts of the grand Jewel of the Desert. Eventually, Petra would use her magic to alleviate sickness that spread through other refugees that were not getting the care that they needed, while Trygve would seek out the Miner's Guild and any shops along the Sapphire Avenue Exchange for any work that could have been done that way, through more laborious means. On the First, Primam and Tandem would become Pru Corra (short for 'Prudence'; meaning 'good judgement') and Terell Corra (meaning 'stubborn'). Their surname, 'Corra', means 'a spear'. Their family would have worked as miners and lived in Twine, and the white wall would serve as a reminder to what was lost and what could have been. Though their life on Norvrandt would mean that light were to shine on, through day and through night, each day would be fought through, thanking whatever powers may be that they would see another day through without being attacked by sin eaters. Though life would prove itself tough, often would Pru rise to the occasion to see any injured workers to being on the mend.
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“How long’s Tandem been out there?” a pristine white-scaled Au Ra woman with a straightlaced expression asked as she took a sip from her tea cup. She and a Hyuran woman were standing at a window, looking outside where one of their training dummies had been set up outside in the back of the Starry Garden. A man -- Tandem -- was currently blowing some steam off from the look of things. Where the Au Ra had raven black hair and a pale complexion, the Hyuran woman that stood just a couple of ilms taller had a tan indicative of life in Thanalan, and short cut brown hair. Both had their own concerns, as the man that they were keeping an eye on from the top floor of the Garden had been out for hours at this point. “Since after getting back from his jog around the Lavender Beds…” the Hyuran woman replied. Tandem had been passing kicks and punches to the training dummy to the point that his knuckles had gone red and purple from constant punching. He was obviously tired. Sweat dripped down his face, and stained his tanktop. His breath ran ragged, but each time he felt like even remotely giving up, a growl of frustration came from him before pressing himself onward. Finally, as Tandem rose his leg up for another swift kick to the training dummy, the fatigue finally got to him. His ankle twisted, and he went down, stumbling over into one of the ponds with a loud curse: “Ifrit’s fiery piss! Goddammit!” An audible gasp came from the Hyuran woman as her hands flew up to her mouth, while the Auri girl took another sip from her teacup with an unimpressed expression. The Hyuran woman quickly started to run downstairs to exit the building in order to check on Tandem. Meanwhile, the Auri girl sighed, put her cup down, and calmly followed after. Punching his fist into the water and the gravel down below, Tandem gave a frustrated sigh. When he saw one of the owners of the Starry Garden run out, he tried pushing himself back up onto his feet only to find his body not wanting to cooperate with what he wanted. Again, another curse came out of his mouth, though it was lower and more drawn out. “Astrals… Shiva’s frozen tits, I’m fine, Jaydin…” Tandem said, not raising his voice to the Knight Captain even though he was clearly frustrated. “You’re not,” Jaydin replied, frowning as she walked to the pond’s edge and held her hand out to Tandem. Tandem looked at the proffered hand and gave another frustrated noise. Slowly, he lifted his hand to meet hers. It was then that Jaydin could see how messed up his hands looked. From a distance, they seemed obviously bloody… but now that there was a closer look, Jaydin could see the marbling of red, green, and purple mixed with the browns of his skin tone. “It would be nice for our Garden bartender to actually keep the articulation of his fingers,” the Auri woman said, finally exiting the house just as Tandem was getting back up onto his feet. “What’s wrong with you, anyway? You’re usually more responsible about your morning workout.” Of course, the question and the fact that the two women could read him like a book after the months he had spent with them as an employee of the Garden and a member of the Knights was a blow to his ego. But… there was a part of him that appreciated the fact that they at least cared enough to make sure that he was alright. “You don’t need to tell us, I guess…” the Auri woman spoke after a moment, placing a hand on her hip. She turned to leave, though not before saying: “but at least come in to get your damn hands cleaned and dressed.” Sighing, Tandem was helped back to the Garden interior before he stopped at the steps of the restaurant and home. Pursing his lips as he struggled to talk, he finally said, “I just… I don’t know why the damn Astrals or why whatever’s out there decided that we needed to be here. Over the years dealing with our Starscourge back home, we learned how to look at what we had and what we lost… and now that we’re here, all of that… just… how do you cope with leaving behind your other life and not knowing if you’ll go back or not?” Both women paused and looked to Tandem before exchanging uneasy glances between one another. It was Jaydin that attempted to offer a reassuring smile to Tandem. Gently placing her other hand on the back of Tandem’s arm, she said to him, “Manaka and I might not have the answers for you, Tandem… but… I do know that many of us do at least care about you in this life that you have here. As is our wont as Knights, we will help you find a way back home. Just… please know that you have a home here among us as well, and that you can rely on us, too.” Emotions were something that Tandem was terrible with handling. He could only nod, breaking any eye contact with either of the women there. His heart felt tight in his chest. There were a lot of words that wanted to come out, but just could not. Even though his mind ran a million miles a minute, he mustered a “thanks… both you and Manaka, Jaydin.” Tandem supposed that perhaps… well, that perhaps this birthday was not as bleak and depressing as he perceived it would have been for months before it finally came around.
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The soft pitter patter of light rain was heard throughout the Rest as Primam walked down the hall that led to the varying rooms that housed both guests and residents. There was something soothing about the sound, especially when the Rest was so empty at this current time. It offered some comfort in feeling like there were actually people here, creating some form of bustle around the Rest while Prim wallowed on certain thoughts. Over the last few days, she had been keeping a close eye on a calendar that she had bought at the Kogane Dori Markets. It was the month of the Fourth Astral Moon, or the Month of Rhalgr -- on Eos, she would have called this month ‘August’. As for the day… well, it was the 15th, not that Primam was quite certain what that meant wholly to her, given that each month on Hydaelyn had thirty-two days instead of varying numbers of days. It seemed more convenient in her mind, though. Either way, it was Primam’s birthday. Nameday. It was the first year she found herself celebrating alone. Even when night took hold over Eos, she had her brother, Canem, Felis, and other people she had made friends with among the Kingsglaive. The Starscourge made it much more important to them all to go out of their way to celebrate among one another -- not to celebrate just their birth… but to celebrate being alive long enough to see another day with those you hold dear… and to cherish what they had lost. A sigh escaped Primam’s lips, and she found herself soon in the tea room of the Rest. Closing the door behind her, she took a seat on one of the cushions after dragging it closer to the window. The more that Primam stared out the window, watching the rain ever pouring, her mind wandered. She wondered how people were doing back on Eos. She wondered if they missed her or any of the others that found themselves on Hydaelyn. She wondered if she was being remembered on the assumption that she died that day. A warm feeling pulsed in her breast, and Primam withdrew the Red Mage Soul Crystal that had been given to her by her mentor, Cynemund Blacke. The concept of the Soul Crystals as he had explained them to her was not lost on her. While she felt the influence of many over the years that were in there, there was also Cynemund in there, somewhere. Though she held onto the hope that he was actually still alive, she appreciated the thought that it could have very well been him that was approaching her in this fashion… just to wish her a Happy Nameday. Holding it close and closing her eyes, a small smile appeared. Quietly, she said: “thank you for everything, and being here for me, even now.” Even if it was just a small notion… it was enough to soothe the ache in her heart.
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Art by FC members or commissioned by FC members. All artists will be credited appropriately.
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Starlight Celebration 2019
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untilThere are a number of events for February and the Valentione's Day that is to come! Since it's been a while for a lot of the members coming into the FC as a whole, and we would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you that has stuck with us. It makes us very happy to see that you've all come into your own and made yourselves at home with all of our members. We are more than heartened to see that many of you have come together to help one another and support one another -- be it through role play or assisting one another through dungeon and raid runs to get past difficulties in the game itself. Thank you, and we hope that we can see more of the same in the days to come! Without further ado, the events we have for February start on the 1st, and will end on the 23rd! There are a number of events to take part in, and they're all absolutely optional! Please don't feel pressured into doing any one of the following events. Starting on February 1st, the Valentione's Screenshot contest will take place all the way till the 23rd! This contest promotes not just love and romance, but healthy friendships as well! While the theme might be an overall of Valenti(o)ne's, you are free to also take screenshots of your character and a friend engaging in fun activities with one another. Due to the nature of this contest, only two characters should be present in a screenshot. You are free to submit up to three different entries with three different people. Keep in mind, only one screenshot will win, and both people that are in that screenshot will get their choice of $30 worth of items from the Mog Station each! The winning pair will be chosen on February 29th! Best of luck to all participants! Some things to note: Make sure both characters are visible! Use lighting tools to help make your screenshots readable, and make sure there are no obstructions! There are no location restrictions! Just be sure to work with your partner(s) and take screenshots that the two of you are happy with! Make sure that you and your partner(s) don't submit roughly the same images just so that we have variety to look over and judge! GShade and Concept Matrix are okay to use to help enhance your screenshots if you have them! Just make sure that you still have your image(s) readable! "Singles" shots will not be accepted this time around! Upload your images to the #events-hall so that we know you are specifically entering the contest! All images will then be uploaded to a Valentione's Screenshot Contest 2020 folder here on the club page! Examples of shots to inspire you!: On February 12th, there will be a small trade event in-game where your character can buy or create small or affordable things for other members of the Free Company! This is meant to be a small and cute RP exchange for anyone that is interested that is not as intensive as the Winter Exchange was at the end of December. Do not feel pressured over what to give other members! Just make sure that it's not completely useless. If you know that it will take up unnecessary space inventory, it will probably be best not to give that item to them! Ideal items to give out are probably going to be more like housing items, glamour items, and even as small as food items that will help during raids or other kinds of dungeon runs! This is not a Secret Santa type event where you should be expecting something you would like to have! Again, this is just a small event, and can even be treated as a canonical event if you so desire! If you would like, and have an artistic side, you can also cast a vote using the emoticon to react to the Discord announcement post letting me know that you would be interested in art trade events in the future so that I can start planning for those as well! From the 12th all the way to the 22nd, we encourage our FC members to role play with members of the FC that they have not really RP'd with in full, or really even have their characters know one another all that well! This event is to help foster IC-relations and create more for your personal canon that you can use down the line. We haven't had the chance to really curate a lot of "canon" stories for the FC as of yet, though there's certainly nothing stopping us from facilitating the meeting of people in a character sense and developing a friendship or even a rivalship between one another! Please use the #character-plothooks channel in the Discord server to pitch your meet-cutes, and do your best to invite only the amount of people you would be comfortable with! I also invite the FC Officers to take this time and chance to role play with the members, and share in that development! 'Valentine's at the Rest' were the words that adorned the flyers that were drawn up and handed out to those that stayed or swung by. Was it a typo? Everyone and their grandparents on Hydaelyn knew that it was 'Valentione's', not 'Valentine's'. Well, missing one letter wasn't that big of an offence -- an easily forgivable mistake more than anything. The Rest itself had some minimal decorations of reds and pinks, but what stood out the most was the scent of chocolate and other sweets that hung thick in the air -- it was like walking into a patisserie at the peak of their production hours. Sunu, the Keeper cook that helped out at the Rest had been hard at work making the table presentable for all that was to come; a large Valentione's cake was the centrepiece of the layout of delicious treats. Not long after Sunu had finished up getting things straightened out and presentable did Primam come out with dessert style sandwiches -- the last thing that would have been added to the table of sweets. However, the two women seemed to look proud of themselves, and that was when Primam thanked Sunu for all her hard work before unlocking the door to the Rest so that anyone interested could swing by for the event. -- On February 23rd, the Rest will be open to all to participate in a small Valentione's RP event. The event will start at 2 PM CST! If you are so inclined, you are also welcome to invite any guests or friends that might not be a part of the FC to partake in our event!
