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Re: Absence Thread

Terentia said:

I am not entirely gone, but the end of the semester means grading, last minute administrative work, and other things! Hopefully things will settle soon!

I only have two relatively small tasks left and then I am officially free! 😭

Terentia

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Magnagoran Bloodfaire Announcement with Times

Because converting IC dates to RL dates are hard, I'm posting the bloodfaire schedule (public post 1904) here with the actual planned times in EST/GMT.

This post will be edited or new posts made if there's any major schedule changes. If for some reason the IG date does not match the IRL date/time, you should assume that the EST/GMT time posted here is the actual event start time.

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Event: Opening Ceremonies

Time: Monday May 30 8:30 PM EST/ Tuesday 00:30 GMT

Time: Sunday May 30 8:30 PM EST/ Monday 00:30 GMT

Date: 14th of Juliary, year 590

Location: The Stairs of Fate (Silent Cathedral)

Hosted by: Kailanna n'Kylbar

The Warlady shall begin the Faire officially with opening ceremonies at the steps before the Silent Cathedral in Magnagora.

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Event: Wargames

Time: Monday May 31 8:30 PM EST/Tuesday 00:30 GMT

Date: 12th of Roarkian, year 590

Location: The Midnight Coliseum

Hosted by: Kalas Zagreus

With a chaotic twist, these aren't your everyday wargames. How many will it take to stop the mad Ascendant? What other dastardly war games will he have planned?

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Event: Play Premiere: The Constable Cases

Time: Tuesday June 1 8:30 PM EST/ Wednesday 00:30 GMT

Time: Tuesday June 1 7:00 PM EST/ 23:00 GMT

Date: 11th of Estar, year 591

Location: The Theatre of Bloody Threnodies

Hosted by: Uzriel d’Vanecu

Join us as we celebrate the Engine's cultural presence within the Basin with the stage premiere of the play "Constable Cases: The Chortling Cherubs". Enjoy the thrills and laughs in this story inspired by true events.

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Event: Mixed arena games

Time: Throughout the day June 2

Date Throughout Urlachmar, year 590

Location: Various

Hosted by: Netra and various hosts

Throughout the months games such as vengeance and other arena-based games will be hosted impromptu.

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Event: Japes and Jokes with Jatius

Time: Thursday June 3 at 9 PM EST/ Friday 1:00 GMT

Date: 10th of Kiani, year 591

Location: The Theatre of Bloody Threnodies

Hosted by: Jatius

Come and join Jatius in his inaugural cooking and comedy show, Jatius' Juicy Jamboree! There'll be nosh to nibble, drinks to drain, and a host of jokes that will make you groan with despair! Audience participation welcome, and will be solicited! Bring a poncho!

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Event: The Trail of Verses

Time: Friday June 4 at 7 PM EST/ 23:00 GMT

Date: 7th of Dioni, year 591

Location: The Necropolis Library Atrium

Hosted by: Uzriel d'Vanecu

Can you decipher the trail of Magnora Verses as their riddles lead you in a hunt across the Basin and beyond?

Find out in a test of history, geography, and perception.

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Event: Psychodrama Tournament

Time: Saturday June 5 at 5 PM EST/ 21:00 GMT

Date: 5th of Vestian, year 591

Location: The Theatre of Bloody Threnodies

Hosted by: Jatius

Do you have what it takes to be the very best, as no one ever was? Bring your strongest gestalts, your most hearty and hale characters, props the likes that shall make the Basin tremble, and battle it out for the title of Bloody Psychodramatist!

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Event: Masquerade ball

Time:Sunday June 6 at 7 PM EST // 23:00 GMT

Date: 6th of Avechary, year 591

Location: Ballroom in the theatre

Hosted by: Sapphira d'Vanecu

Join Magnagoran high society to celebrate the closing of the Bloodfaire at one of their renowned masquerade balls. Entry is by invitation only, and all guests must wear a mask, with full costume encouraged as prizes will be awarded in several categories. There will be food, drink, music, and a commemorative gift box of goodies for everyone who attends, as well as the announcement of auction winners. This final event is not to be missed!

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Uzriel

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Re: Economy Changes Overview

Quick update! We're a bit late on presenting 2.0 because we're introducing a big change and want to work out all the kinks first. You should see it in the coming days though.

Uilani

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Re: Avaris Doodles!

Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous! I love your take on the ampoule!

Lantra

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Getting Acquainted

Lantra summons Avaris and they have a little chat! He's getting to know Her, step by little step, and is much frustrated with himself for (in his view) misstepping so often.

Getting Acquainted

Avaris

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Re: Cloaking Gems (Again)

Will I be annoyed that I am more visible and thus more susceptible to being 'bothered' while out and about in the world? Yes.

Is that worth it to potentially increase the game's retention? Yes.

Synl

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Re: Lack of Raves VI: Rave Today, Tweet Tomorrow

Just a quick little rave to say thank you to the astral crew ( @Alarin @Mmellialleh @Azula @Steingrim @Ayisdra @Gyorn and co!) that helped me get to demi on my birthday and made me feel way better despite the flu

Super excited to play with all the shiny new toys! Demigod is so cool, gosh!

Avaris

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Re: Announce Post #3135: New Auction Artifacts

I officially have no idea what I want to focus my bids on anymore - I'll take one of everything pls

Jolanthe

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Re: Talk To Someone

Many years ago, when my main character was Adrienne, I had to step away for about a RL month, because my husband of a few years had taken his own life, in our bed, only a few days after an unsuccessful attempt while I was at work.

I promise you, there are always other around who you can talk to. Even if you don't know me, even if you think you hate me, even if you think I hate you, I am always ready and willing to be a lifeline for you. Nobody should ever feel there's nobody out there who understands, because the truth is, so many of us have reasons to understand at least a little. Enough. Just enough to help you find the strength you're tired of carrying.

Alexandria

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Talk To Someone

Tonight, I almost did the unthinkable. I had a knife in my hand and was fully ready to take my life. Why? Feelings of being unloved, unappreciated, even unwanted in the real world. I've been dealing with far more problems than I ever did let on in-game or even on OOC clans, though there is one that knows everything because I tell them.

For the last two years, I clung to Lusternia like a life raft, even when what I really wanted to do was scream my head off and just be done with it all. You all really have been the ones that kept me going and I sincerely thank you for it. All of you.

To tell you all the truth, I almost kept this private. Then I remembered two people. Vathael and Visaeris, real names Jason Wilkinson and Kate von Roeder.

The time for hiding is done.

Like me, I know there are others. If you are even thinking about doing what I almost did, please... talk to someone. Whether it be me, someone else in Lusternia, or someone in your life, let your intentions be known before it's too late. It is not worth it. Please trust me on this.

If there is no one else, contact me. I'm willing to help anyone else who feels this way. No one should ever feel that alone, not me, not anyone.

Alarin

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