Solstice in Glomdoring: Day 1, the Ugly Shirt Contest

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Oh no! We hope you are joining the Ugly Solstice Shirt contest coming up right now!"

Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at Kyalrhin.

Evette pats Reyqae in a friendly manner.

Primordial Scourge Evette D'Rose says to Reyqae, "Let's decorate Romaan!"

Kyalrhin tilts her head curiously.

"Oooooooooh!" Reyqae says to Evette, eyes wide with wonder.

**gave 15 CR to each participant <3! so happy with them**

Reyqae breathes a soft "Wahh!" with a wide-eyed look of surprise.

Sir Romaan D'Rose, Knight of the Paladins asks, "I must take my leave. May I steal my bride away for a few moments?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Only a half-day long contest!"

Irulan nods her head at Rancoura.

"Awwwww!" Evette says.

Reyqae waves at Evette and says "Goodbye!"

Romaan hugs Reyqae compassionately.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted exclaims, "Ugly? Sounds like your sort of contest, boss!"

Romaan gives the world a smart salute.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted grins mischievously at Alarin.

Romaan gives Unitos a respectful salute.

Unitos gives Romaan a respectful salute.

(The Crux): You say, "One contest left! Who can possibly design the ugliest solstice coat?!"

You nod your head at Reyqae.

(The Crux): Kalaneya says, "If decorating trees wasn't interesting to you, then perhaps you'll love the Ugly Solstice Shirt contest! Come meet us at the Master Ravenwood if you wish to participate!"

Reyqae blinks.

Reyqae nods her head in agreement.

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim to Reyqae, "Many thank yous for participating!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "That's right, the Ugly Solstice Shirt-or-Coat contest. Please send me a tell if you wish to participate!"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I already have an idea in mind."

You chirp happily.

Alarin thanks you profusely.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Primordial Scourge Evette D'Rose, "Come back!"

Reyqae gives a gold heart-shaped candy to you.

Reyqae chirps happily at you.

You beam broadly at Unitos.

Unitos thanks you profusely.

"Tada!" Evette says with a proud expression on her face.

You beam broadly.

Evette's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Clapping, you exclaim, "Thank you for joining!"

Primordial Scourge Evette D'Rose says to you, "Thank you for hosting!"

You nod your head emphatically.

Kalaneya places a hand over her heart, then bows to Evette in gratitude.

You beam broadly.

Reyqae thanks you profusely.

Evette's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Also -- only one participant so far?! For an Ugly Solstice Shirt contest?"

You give a horrified gasp.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "I had fun this was my first party ever!"

'Oh?' Reyqae exclaims quizzically at Kalaneya.

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Join!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Unacceptable."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "OOH! ME!"

Starknight Unitos says, "Do I have to flex tailoring for this?"

With a hopeful smile, Reyqae raises her hand high in the air.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Nope!"

Kalaneya nods her head emphatically.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Rancoura, "Lady Haruspex? Eh?"

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

(The Crux): You say, "Come design a horrendously ugly Solstice sweater, get gold! All designs will eventually be made!!"

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Rancoura's lips.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Rancoura, "Oh! Oh!"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Me me me me me! Me?"

With a hopeful smile, Reyqae raises her hand high in the air.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I'm in!"

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim to Rancoura, "Should sign up!"

Reyqae looks at Kalaneya hopefully.

Beloved Zacheah asks Kalaneya, "Is it alright if I go somewhere a little quieter to finish this?"

With a delicate, yet dismissive gesture, Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel whispers, "I am rather more interested in witnessing what others shall invent."

(The Crux): Kalaneya says, "And will be marked forevermore in the public catalogue as the WINNER of the Ugly Solstice Shirt contest!"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Aye, me too!"

Kalaneya nods her head emphatically.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life looks thoughtful and says, "Does this one have rules too?"

(The Crux): You say, "The -winner-!!"

(The Crux): You say, "Is an honor! Truly!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "A few."

You beam broadly.

(The Crux): You say, "Will have a little more time than last contest, do not worry!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "So we have...Alarin, Reyqae, Zacheah...anyone else?"

Kyalrhin stares implacably at you.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Wait...NO PARTICIPANTS FROM GLOMDORING?"

Kalaneya gives a horrified gasp.

With a hopeful smile, Kyalrhin raises her hand high in the air.

(The Crux): You say, "Also - congratulations to Unitos, who won first place in Solstice tree contest, followed closely by Zacheah, and then Alarin! Was wonderful fun!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "THANK YOU, KYALRHIN."

You have emoted: Gurashi lets out a sudden chittering laugh.

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "Kalaneya lmao."

Reyqae tugs urgently on your sleeve.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai asks, "Oi, you learning to talk from Gurashi?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "It is undeniable that he is rubbing off on us."

Evette nods her head in agreement.

You tilt your head curiously at Reyqae.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Thaldorn rubbed off on me."

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Cannot participate! Am a judge!"
You tilt your head curiously at Alarin.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life whispers to you, "You forgot to mention Reyqae and Evette won attendance place!"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I used to speak worse."

Alarin's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Primordial Scourge Evette D'Rose whispers, "I need to sit this one out."

Starknight Unitos says, "I was wondering about that."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "So we have...Alarin, Reyqae, Zacheah, Kyalrhin, and Unitos. Last chance, all! Plenty of gold, glory, and ugly Solstice cheer!"

(The Crux): You say, "Forgot! Most honorable mention for goodest of trees went to both Reyqae and Evette! Was a wonderful contest, yes."

Reyqae beams broadly at you.

Evette's eyes sparkle with amusement.

You beam broadly at Reyqae.

You beam broadly at Kalaneya.

You have emoted: Gurashi rubs his hands together, buzzing with excitement.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says to Unitos, "I cornered him in Lady Elohora's sanctuary and refused to let him leave."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "I like Thaldorn he's fun."

Alarin's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted grunts noncommitally.

You stare implacably at Kalaneya.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says to Razhril, "No participating?"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "When does the contest begin?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "A moment!"

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Very sooon."

You stare implacably at Kalaneya.

Alarin nods their head emphatically.

Primordial Scourge Evette D'Rose whispers, "I'll be right back."

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I have an idea for mine."

Alarin ponders Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "...don't you do it."

Alarin waggles their eyebrows suggestively at Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Don't worry you're not ugly."

Reyqae giggles happily at Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "He won't be able to."

Kalaneya clears her throat in an attempt to gain everyone's attention.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "...I actually like this one."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Now, let's begin our Ugly Winter Long-sleeved Shirt-or-Coat contest! Some may call them sweaters in another dimension. Yet others, 'jumpers'. But they are all the same here. Long-sleeved shirts or coats. Whatever you like."

You beam broadly.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Your design will need...well, everything a real design needs."

Reyqae flits about happily.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We want an eye-catching Appearance. A Dropped description worthy of the Gods. An Examined description, to fit the handiwork you put in! And yes, even Commodities."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "It must be festive. It must be bright. It must be very Solstice-appropriate."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "But ABOVE ALL!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia exclaims, "It must be ugly!"

Repeating Kalaneya with his hands raised, you exclaim, "Ugly!"

With a wild gesture, Kalaneya exclaims, "That's right, ugly! The ugliest winter long-sleeved shirt you can think of!" She clasps her hands together and narrows her gaze, her judgment passing over the gathered crowd.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Oi... commodities?"

Alarin ponders the situation.

Esei tells you, "Mm, I see. Thank you."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Don't worry about it!! Sketch! Design!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And you might be asking, how ugly? Very ugly. Uglier than the time Madame Tlexala Xith made it onto Page 6 of the Gaudiguch Gossip without her makeup on."

You give a horrified gasp.

Kalaneya hisses, "Even uglier than Mother Moon at the end of her -waning- phase. Ooh, yes. Ugly."

You boggle at Kalaneya.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "All right then!"

You have emoted: Gurashi gasps again, more dramatically.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Yes, and even! And even uglier than the name...'Snald'."

Kyalrhin blinks.

Kalaneya shudders violently.

You have emoted: Gurashi lets out a sudden chittering laugh.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We are talking U-G-L-Y."

Kyalrhin blinks.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Solstice puns! Excessive sparkliness! Complete disregard for anything fashionable!"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Aye, I have it."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "You have half a day, also known as 30 minutes, to make the ugliest Solstice shirt possible!"

Reyqae looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

Kalaneya nods her head at you.

You nod your head at Kalaneya.

Kalaneya says, "Okay, everyone! Then ready--!" She nods to Gurashi, who chimes in, "Set--!"

In unison, Kalaneya and Gurashi exclaim, "Sew!!"

Kalaneya urges her companions onwards.

You have emoted: Gurashi lets out a sudden chittering laugh.

You have emoted: Gurashi doubles over before he can join in the announcing of the contest.

Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at you.

Kyalrhin tilts her head curiously.

Midnight shadows coalesce around a new day, and Mother Night embraces the land in utter darkness.
It is now the 24th of Juliary, 548 years after the Coming of Estarra.
There are 24 days until the New Moon

Finger extended, Kyalrhin pokes you.

Kalaneya tells you, "I am!"

You chitter at Kyalrhin with energetic clicks of your mandibles.

You beam broadly at Kalaneya.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And at the end, so make sure to submit your entries! We care -a lot- about the designs, but...not so much about the commodities, so don't worry too much about that."

You nod your head emphatically.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Yes, have freedom in design!"

With several beats of her wings, Reyqae alights upon the Master Ravenwood Tree's shoulder.

You have emoted: Gurashi begins to look at those gathered, mostly familiar faces.

You beam broadly.

You see the following people here:
Rancoura, Zacheah, Kyalrhin, Kalaneya, Razhril, Unitos, Reyqae, Gurashi.

Reyqae scratches her head in confusion.

Reyqae tugs urgently on your sleeve.

Kalaneya murmurs a quiet 'Hm?', at Reyqae, tilting her head slightly with curiosity.

You have emoted: Gurashi casts a glance in Rancoura's direction before quickly looking at Reyqae, chittering excitedly. "What is it?"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Lady Rancoura ...!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "...it is going so well!!"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life whispers, "Um... what's ugly though?"

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.
Reyqae tilts her head curiously at you.

Faintly buzzing, you ask Reyqae, "Do ever look at something and think 'wow do not want to look at that thing'?"

Reyqae tilts her head and listens intently to Kalaneya.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Reyqae, "Think that is supposed to be 'ugly'"

You tilt your head curiously at Reyqae.

Comprehension flashes across Reyqae's face.

Rancoura tells you, "Aye, it is. You have done so exquisitely well with the preparation and hosting thusfar, little one."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Reyqae, "Think...extremely gaudy. Clashing colours. Overwhelming decorations."

Kalaneya nods her head at you.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Want peoples to see Glomdoring and think 'wowee' and fall in love with it like we have... ah - am just so glad."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Like everything up where you hunt until everyone starts drooling?"

Beloved Zacheah laughingly says, "This is quite hard."

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Want to wish it never existed!"

You beam broadly.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And that. Most importantly, it must be painful to look at on an aesthetic level."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "I don't want to look at that at all."

Rancoura tells you, "We are doing well in that regard, I believe."

Kalaneya grins mischievously at Zacheah.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Was telling Miss Kalaneya ... peoples are meeting each other and making friends. Is so wonderful to see so much positive interaction within our forest's borders. Makes happier beyond words."

Reyqae pets Bizirik, the leothin ingratiatingly.
Bizirik, the leothin stares blankly at Reyqae. After a moment its tail lifts once then thumps back against the ground with potential delight.

Proselyte Irulan, Sundered Shadow of Twilight says, "If you think it is too much, add more."

The corners of Irulan's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Zacheah, "Think of it as an exercise in extreme festiveness."

Comprehension flashes across Reyqae's face.

"Ooohhhhhhhhhh," says Reyqae.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Extreme festiveness!"

Reyqae claps her hands together merrily.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Okok!"

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Yeah!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Many thank yous for all your help, cannot... beGIN to thank enough!"

Rancoura tells you, "It has been my pleasure, little one. It has been too long since so communal an event occurred within our borders."

You have emoted: Gurashi drums his hands on his thighs, walking about those gathered while humming a merry tune. "Want to get put on Mister Ironbeard's naughty list for making such a thing."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "You are having fun..?"

Rancoura tells you, "I am enjoying the events, aye."

Kalaneya peers curiously at Unitos, watching him sketch. "So it appears we...won't be seeing a repeat of the intestine-spangled tree, hm?"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Am so very glad."

You beam broadly at Rancoura.

Absently, Beloved Zacheah says, "You might."

You have emoted: Gurashi looks in Zacheah's direction, letting out a chittering laugh.

Kalaneya's ears perk up as her attention turns towards Zacheah.

You see the following people here:
Kyalrhin, Razhril, Kreon, Rancoura, Zacheah, Irulan, Reyqae, Unitos, Kalaneya, Esei, Gurashi.

Starknight Unitos says to Kalaneya, "This shirt might cause such things."
Kalaneya nods her head sagely at Unitos.

Reyqae clicks her teeth absently, mimicking the noise while deep in thought.

You have emoted: Gurashi wanders over to Kyalrhin, leaning over her sketch with wide eyes. "Hooow'sitgoing?" He buzzes.

You peer at Kyalrhin unscrupulously.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Indeed, so bad one's intestines want to exit the body."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Zacheah, "...oh dear."

Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at Zacheah.

You have emoted: Gurashi leans heavily to the side, examining the sketch with raised antennae, eyes narrowed, scrutinizing...

Kalaneya hovers over Kyalrhin's furiously-sketching form, and waves you away. "Very focused, yes. Too focused, Kyalrhin."

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Beloved Zacheah says to Kalaneya, "Yes, that's about the right of it."

Leaning over the human and chittering excitedly, you ask Kyalrhin, "How goes? Do have any big wowee plans? A solid vision?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Zacheah, "Well, we are very much looking forward to it!"

Reyqae nibbles on her fingernails absentmindedly.

Starknight Unitos says, "Hmm, how much time is left?"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "And done!"

Kyalrhin blinks.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Ah, is it time already?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Oh no, go on!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We will let you know. We merely wish to check in. Have a nice chat about your inspirations."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "But...you appear very focused indeed."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Ah."

You click your mandibles together energetically, chittering to yourself.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "I am just thinking of trying to make it very awful."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Ooh, very good. Carry on, yes. Carry on."

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I hope mine wins."

Alarin's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Alarin, "Ah, that was quick! Your inspiration was...quite clear, we see."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Did Thaldorn help to sew it?"

Cheerfully, Beloved Zacheah exclaims, "Done!"

You have emoted: Gurashi stares at the sketch as its held up, blinking once.

Zacheah giggles happily at you.

Whispering, you say, "Truly awful... ahh wait! Do not show yet!"

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Wait until end!"

You have emoted: Gurashi lets out a sudden chittering laugh.

Zacheah gasps through a laugh, the drawing quickly pulled to her chest to hide it.

Kalaneya gasps, overcome with emotion as she looks at the sketch. She begins to tear up, exclaiming, "Ah, the great Solstice spirit is still alive!"

Kalaneya places a hand over her heart, then bows to Zacheah in gratitude.

Zacheah's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Ah, but we are halfway through for all of those who are not done!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "15 minutes remain!"

Unitos breaks apart a piece of coal and plucks a thick shard from the rubble. With a careful eye he ponders Kreon for a moment before making deft sketches upon a thin sheet. Looking up from his work he glances at his model and nods in satisfaction.

You have emoted: Gurashi chitters and chirps musically, repeating the time - "Fifteen minutes!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Unitos, "...we sense another ugly shirt coming."

You click your mandibles together energetically, chittering to yourself.

Zacheah gives Unitos a wild cheer!

Unitos pins the sketch to the shirt to create a masterpiece.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Probably with Ruiku's face on it."

Alarin snickers softly to themself.

Starknight Unitos says, "Luckily he just happened to be in the cave of chaos."

Reyqae ponders a sketch of Reyqae thoughtfully, looking it up and down.

Kalaneya walks over to stand next to Alarin, tugging her chin thoughtfully as she ponders the Ruiku shirt alongside them.

Reyqae ponders Unitos thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Reyqae puts her hands on her hips and goes "Hmmm!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Well, Gurashi. We're calling it here, nothing uglier than that."

Kalaneya throws up her hands and begins to exit the grove.

Zacheah gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

You stare implacably at Kalaneya.

In a low, soothing voice, Shadow Witch Kreon Zayah, the Blood Rose says to Unitos, "So you...."

In a low, soothing voice, Shadow Witch Kreon Zayah, the Blood Rose says to Unitos, "Were planning on using my sketch as an ugly sweater."

Flailing after his fellow judge, you exclaim to Kalaneya, "Wait! What!"

In a low, soothing voice, Shadow Witch Kreon Zayah, the Blood Rose says, "The audacity."

Kalaneya slowly walks backwards on seeing your angry stare.

Reyqae blinks.

Reyqae gives Unitos the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

You flail about helplessly.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I used Thaldorn's."

Kyalrhin blinks.

Starknight Unitos says, "Ha! I was planning on making you think that so you could feign offense."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted exclaims, "You did WHAT?!?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia laughingly says, "Right, folks. So ah. Just kidding."

Reyqae looks about herself suspiciously.

You have emoted: Gurashi circles behind Kalaneya and very firmly but gently pushes her back towards the contestants.

In a low, soothing voice, Shadow Witch Kreon Zayah, the Blood Rose says to Unitos, "I am genuinely flabbergasted that I have no proper response."

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai asks, "What, there's already a winner?"

Reyqae bends over a small sketch, tongue slightly poked out as she concentrates.

Starknight Unitos says to Kyalrhin, "Was joke."

Faintly buzzing, you say to Kyalrhin, "Is a joooke."

You flail about helplessly.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Is it over?"

Kalaneya shakes her head vigorously as she motions to Kyalrhin to keep sketching. "Go go go!"

Kyalrhin flaps her arms madly.

Kalaneya stands protectively over Kyalrhin with a bright smile -- yes, 10 minutes remaining in the contest, 10 minutes!

Evette peeks over Reyqae's shoulders whispering "Good job!".

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Ah."

Kyalrhin wipes the back of her hand across her forehead in relief.

Kalaneya coughs softly.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "10 minutes, in case that wasn't clear."

You have emoted: Gurashi quickly covers his eyes. "Do not want to see any more designs before finale!" He insists.

Evette glances wryly at you and hides a grin behind her hand.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says to Alarin, "Tell me you're jesting."

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "All right.... I'm jesting?"

Alarin peers about themself unscrupulously.

Kalaneya chuckles softly with a throaty growl.

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "...you actually did it..."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says to Kalaneya, "Did he give you the design?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Indeed, we have it."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted shouts "Oi!" at the top of his voice.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia laughingly says, "We are merely awaiting our other designers' heinous submissions."

Eyes still covered, slightly turned and talking to a sapling, you ask, "So, Zacheah, are having fun with these contests?"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And they are indeed up against some stiff competition. The ones that are in are --horrible--."

Kalaneya dances about in utter glee.

You beam broadly at Kalaneya.

Alarin utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

Zacheah giggles softly and then leans forward to answer you from the side, "Yes, I am. Than you for inviting everyone."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says to Alarin, "...I don't like you."

Gasping happily, you exclaim to Zacheah, "Of course! Hope will come to next month, and the month after too!"

Evette peers at Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted unscrupulously.
Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted grunts a half-hearted acknowledgement at Evette, muttering incoherently.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Zacheah, "Tell all of friends!"

Beloved Zacheah smiles and says to you, "Hopefully."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted exclaims to Evette, "He put me on an ugly shirt!"

Reyqae looks up and waves a sheet of parchment in the air.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Indeed, we wished to see more Gaudiguchian representation in the Ugly Solstice Shirt competition!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "I mean. Not saying, they're ugly or anything."

Kalaneya glances askance.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life looks surprised and says, "Who do I give it to?"

Evette sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Made of mammoth hair."

Zacheah's eyes sparkle with amusement at Kalaneya.

Alarin nods their head sagely.

You point accusingly at Kalaneya.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "If wrote it down, think."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "Made of... you little--."

"Oh?" Reyqae exclaims quizzically.

"Ok!" Reyqae exclaims.

You click your mandibles together energetically, chittering to yourself.

Reyqae bends over the sketch to put on some finishing touches.

You have emoted: Gurashi continues to cover his eyes ,scooting over to the next contestant. "Unitos! How is coming along?"

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted sputters in disbelief.

You have emoted: Gurashi stands awkwardly facing the wrong direction, hearing no reply.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to you, "I already told you, his Ruiku shirt is already the winner."

Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at you.

Voice high and uncertain, you ask, "...Unitos?"

You give a horrified gasp.

Evette hides a grin behind her hand.

You have emoted: Gurashi drops his hands, whipping around to face Kalaneya. "Wait! Can't pick winners yeeet!!"

You huff and puff in outrage.

Kalaneya waves her hands dismissively, "Fine, fine, fine."

Kyalrhin blinks.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia, "Oh - do you, or do you want me to tell Lady of Roses who won the design contest!"

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "You said there wasn't already a winner!"

Kyalrhin peers at Kalaneya unscrupulously.

Shaking Kalaneya gently, you exclaim to Kyalrhin, "Is joking!"

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says to you, "Is not."

You nod your head at Kyalrhin.

Kalaneya shushes Kyalrhin and urges her to get back to sketching. "Yes, is joke!"

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Still clinging to her arm, you exclaim to Kalaneya, "Judge! How much time is left!"

You see the following people here:
Rancoura, Zacheah, Alarin, Razhril, Kyalrhin, Kreon, Kalaneya, Sikris, Irulan, Reyqae, Gurashi.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "It'd be funny if Ruiku's head is actually on the shirt..."

You give a horrified gasp.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Two minutes! Two minutes remain!"

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "Come to think of it..."

Alarin ponders Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Dramatically, you exclaim, "Less than two minutes by now!"

You flail about helplessly.

Zacheah cheers wildly!

Evette sways back and forth.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "Psh. You wish."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And one minute remains! Exactly one single minute! Get those submissions in!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And let us know if you have an issue submitting. Since...that's very important in this whole process."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Will we or won't we regret having thrown this competition?!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We hope to regret it fully!"

Kalaneya nods her head emphatically.

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted says, "I already do."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted glares angrily at Alarin.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Ten seconds!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sikris, "Ahhhh!!!"

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Oh!"

A look of sweetest innocence overtakes Alarin.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Aaaaand we're done!"

You flail about helplessly.

You cheer wildly!

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Good job everyone!!"

Zacheah gives up a round of applause.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "All done."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Okay, quill off."

Beloved Zacheah smiles and says, "Good luck everyone."

You beam broadly.

Gathering near Kalaneya, you say, "Cannot -wait- to see designs."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "I mean, Unitos has already won."

Thaldorn, the Thorn-Fisted grabs Alarin's quill and eats it.

Kalaneya shuffles through the collected sketches with you, cringing visibly.

You have emoted: Gurashi nods to himself, his jaw open.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Truly, truly awful work, everyone."

Loudly, you whisper, "Is that -allowed-."

Beads of sweat break out on Reyqae's face.

You boggle at Kalaneya.

Zacheah gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We should have made more rules..."

Kyalrhin tilts her head curiously at you.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks at Kalaneya, then back at the sketches, scratching his head.

Reyqae glances askance.

Evette nods her head emphatically.

With a clear baritone voice, Faithful Supplicant, Alarin says, "I need to depart."

Alarin gives the world a smart salute.

"Oooooooooh!" Reyqae says to a pepper steak, eyes wide with wonder.

Kalaneya glides over to Rancoura and shows her a particularly eye-searing sketch. "I mean, really, Lady Haruspex..."

Esei blinks.

Zacheah claps her hands together merrily.

Evette sways back and forth.

Reyqae blinks.

You ponder Kalaneya thoughtfully, looking her up and down.

You have emoted: Gurashi mutters something to Kalaneya, then leans back, tilting his head.

**Cue 800 Ironbeard stops ahhhhhh**

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We have come to a decision."

You have emoted: Gurashi clears his throat, turning back to those gathered.

You nod your head sagely.

Evette's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Our sanity has been sacrificed for the Solstice."

Esei tilts their head and listens intently to Kalaneya.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks to Kalaneya, nodding as she speaks.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We cannot bear to look at any more Solstice shirts."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "...until maybe next year, of course."

You chitter at Kalaneya with energetic clicks of your mandibles.

Ilistala, an enormous leopard stares implacably at Kalaneya.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "That's pretty close."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Mine was mostly pretty though."

Rancoura nods her head at Kalaneya, showing her acceptance.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Next year is only a month or two away."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "In third place, with the extraordinarily punchable infuriating dancing gnome shirt - is Unitos!"

Starknight Unitos says, "It's more like a quarter-century."

Zacheah gives Unitos a wild cheer!

Evette gives Unitos a wild cheer!

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "What's the appearance of the shirts?"

You beam broadly at Unitos.

Sikris gives Unitos a wild cheer!

Kyalrhin gives Unitos a wild cheer!

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Oh yeah!"

Reyqae congratulates Unitos with some wild clapping.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Oooh, that's the... I see."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "It's not a descriptor, that's the actual shirt."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Right."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And we will post these in the Crux afterwards as well!"

Kalaneya clears her throat in an attempt to gain everyone's attention.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "In second place, having used enough sequins to sink Princess Marilynth's ship -- Kyalrhin, with 'a truly garish solstice coat besieged with sparkling sequins'. Apologies to our Celestians, no more Mantles ever again!"

Evette tilts her head and listens intently to Kalaneya.

Reyqae's ears perk up as her attention turns towards Kalaneya.

Kyalrhin's ears perk up as her attention turns towards Kalaneya.

You click your mandibles together energetically, chittering to yourself.

Evette gives Kyalrhin a wild cheer!

Zacheah gives Kyalrhin a wild cheer!

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Also a joke, thank you, I've been here all night. But congratulations Kyalrhin!"

Kyalrhin struts proudly about the room.

Sikris gives Kyalrhin a wild cheer!

Reyqae grins mischievously at Kyalrhin.

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim to Kyalrhin, "Good job!!"

You beam broadly.

Evette whistles appreciatively.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Rancoura's lips as she glances at Kalaneya.

You clap your hands together merrily.

Reyqae congratulates Kyalrhin with some wild clapping.

You see the following people here:
Xenthos, Zacheah, Kalaneya, Kyalrhin, Sikris, Unitos, Rancoura, Evette, Reyqae, Esei, Gurashi.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Where being bad at designing is actually a boon."

Starknight Unitos says, "Princess Marilynth doesn't have a ship. That's the ghoulish emperor."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And the grand prize winner, and the Ugliest and somehow simultaneously extremely festive Solstice shirt: Zacheah! Thank you for burning our eyes out with your use of puce pink in this 'puce-pink Solstice shirt festooned with bat entrails'!"

Evette gives Zacheah a wild cheer!

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We hate it, but also love it!"

Unitos shouts out a happy "Yay!"

Faintly buzzing, you say to Zacheah, "Have never seen anything more horrible."

Zacheah shouts out a happy "Yay!"

Reyqae giggles happily.

Kyalrhin rushes up to Zacheah and throws her hands into the air, giving a loud "WOO!"

Sikris gives Zacheah a wild cheer!

Reyqae congratulates Zacheah with some wild clapping.

Ilistala, an enormous leopard contemplates Zacheah and wrinkles her nose in distaste.

You have emoted: Gurashi stare at Zacheah, smiling, but gaze empty, if only for a few moments before he chirps and smiles big.

Beloved Zacheah exclaims, "Thank you!"

Visionary Esei of the Ascending Dusk asks, "...bat entrails?"

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Woo."

Faintly buzzing, you ask Kalaneya, "Are going to announce winners on Crux?"

Kalaneya nods her head at you.

You beam broadly.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist, "Xenthos!!!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist, "Is going so well... has gone so well!!"

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And you may announce the tree decorating winners on Crux too!"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "I want to seeeeeee them!"

The corners of Kalaneya's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Reyqae bounces up and down.

The corners of Evette's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

You peer at Kalaneya unscrupulously.

Ilistala, an enormous leopard rubs up against you, purring like a cat.

Faintly buzzing, you ask Kalaneya, "Me?"

Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at you.

You hug Ilistala, an enormous leopard compassionately.
A loud rumbling emanates from Ilistala as she rubs against you.

Reyqae blinks incredulously at Kalaneya.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Weren't the tree-decorations already announced?"

Happily, you say to Ilistala, an enormous leopard, "Hello there."

You nod your head at Xenthos.

Reyqae breathes a soft "Wahh!" with a wide-eyed look of surprise.

Kyalrhin nods her head at Xenthos.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life looks surprised and says, "What did I win?"

Reyqae blinks.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Reyqae, "You participated! We are very pleased with that."

"Oooooooooh!" Reyqae says, eyes wide with wonder.

Reyqae blinks incredulously at you.

You peer about yourself unscrupulously.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "But yours was...just too cute to place. We wanted to hug it, not throw it in a fire."

(The Crux): Xenthos says, "And what is the plan for the next month's events?"

You nod your head at Reyqae.

Zacheah's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "It wasn't cute though it was horrifying!"

Beloved Zacheah laughingly says, "What was Reyqae's??"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Except for the color that was nice."

You flail about helplessly.

Reyqae flits about happily.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "And the puppy. We love puppies."

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "Oh yeah and the puppy!"

Kalaneya chuckles softly with a throaty growl.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "It needed a puppy!"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "But did you see there was no cake?"

Reyqae looks at Kalaneya hopefully.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles big, then bows deeply to those gathered.

Faintly buzzing, you exclaim, "Many thank yous for coming to our woods and enjoying this time with us!"

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "That was really bad I almost cried making it but you said make something you can't look at so..."

'Oh?' Reyqae exclaims quizzically at you.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "We have to go home now?"

Gesturing to those gathered, you say, "Am so happy could all be here together."

You shake your head.

Beloved Zacheah smiles and says, "Thank you for hosting the contests."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "No! Are welcome to stay."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Will still have snacks and things."

Reyqae's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Kyalrhin pats you in a friendly manner.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Are welcome to gather and mingle, think, as long as are respectful of space."

You beam broadly.

You see the following people here:
Rancoura, Kalaneya, Xenthos, Zacheah, Evette, Kyalrhin, Reyqae, Unitos, Gurashi.

Swaying, you exclaim, "Kind of went so good ... went suspiciously good!"

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "You're that charismatic, Gurashi."

Unitos squints suspiciously at his surroundings.

Looking at Kalaneya, you say, "Expected more conflict, or chaos, or something to go wrong but... didn't..."

Zacheah smiles softly.

Starknight Unitos says, "You mean other than the timequake mid-contest?"

Your eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across your face.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Forgot about that."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "That was unfortunate."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Hope does not interrupt tomorrow's competition...."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "It was another victory."

You have emoted: Gurashi trails off, staring towards the east.

Reyqae's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "There's more party?"

Reyqae hugs a regal bird-of-paradise ball gown compassionately.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Reyqae, "If do not want to leave now, do not have to. Will probably also stay around for another day or so..."

You have emoted: Gurashi sways on his feet again, beaming.

The corners of Reyqae's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "I need to take my leave, however."

Starknight Unitos says, "My mental faculties are waning, so will take my leave."

Muttering in a barely audible whisper, Kyalrhin Ysav'rai says, "Thank you all for coming."

(Glomdoring): Rancoura says, "I shall be accepting raffle entries for the next half-day, Wyrdenkin, and that shall be the end."

Archon Reyqae Indara, Defender of Life says, "I like you, you're fun."

Beloved Zacheah smiles and says, "I think I need to rest as well, but thank you for hosting."

Starknight Unitos says, "Many thanks for the invite."

You see the following people here:
Xenthos, Rancoura, Reyqae, Gurashi.

Hands on either side of his face, you say, "WOwee..."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Am filled... with -bees-."

You have emoted: Gurashi stares off blankly into space, exhaustion creeping in.

In smooth, silken tones, Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel whispers to you, "Alas, one might expect the bees to have settled themselves by now."

You chitter at Rancoura with energetic clicks of your mandibles.