Events
There are a few events in the Wood that will repeat periodically - or randomly. They'll be added to this page when they first come up.
the carnival.
One night of every month - when the moon is full, because that’s when magic is at its strongest, you know - if you go into the wood, you’ll hear the tinkling of bells and a children’s chorus singing a haunting melody. Fairy lights guide your way through the forest, beckoning you forward, and if you choose to follow the path, you’ll find yourself at the Carnival.
It’s an ordinary carnival, at first glance - though very old-fashioned and archaic. The more modern types might look on in nervousness at the giant wooden ferris wheel and old-fashioned rides, including a beautiful carousel with mythical creatures instead of horses. There are games, tents where performers will treat you to great feats of magic, treats, an area for dancing, and even a bar, and while you might be wary of the beauty and gaiety of it all, the longer the stay, the more you lose yourself to the fun and mischief.
The Carnival’s Mistress is The Kitsune Girl, otherwise known as Kitsune. A very powerful Fae, she can give you what you most desire... but her prices are unimaginably high, and the more you study the Carnival, the more you might notice what those prices might be. Maybe it’s the fact that the barmaid smiles a little too much and can’t seem to recall a thing about herself... Maybe it’s the fact that the carnies all seem to be a little too preoccupied to answer questions and brush you off with a grin and a wave towards the next booth. Or maybe it’s the fact that any direct questions about the Wood itself, directed at Kitsune, turn the fun-loving, flamboyant Fae into a raging force of nature. Be wary around Kitsune - she’s full of mischief and laughter, but once she has her claws in you, you may find yourself in her thrall, and it’s very hard to get out of once you’re in it. She has a connection to the Wood that she won’t speak of, and anyone who tries to force it out of her will incur her wrath.
But oh, it might take several months before you catch onto the darkness within the Carnival - after all, Kitsune only comes to town once a month, and after she’s gone, you find your memories of the Carnival are fuzzy at best. You only know that the next time you hear those bells, you’ll want to go again until the lure is irresistible. Only the strongest will resist the lure and get to the heart of the matter and even then, the Kitsune Girl is well protected.
Enter The Man With the White Eyes. When the Carnival is in full swing, he’s a flamboyant blind gypsy man - a conjurer, a fortuneteller, and a showman of the highest caliber. When he gets onstage, your eyes are all on him. He’s Kitsune’s right hand and her enforcer, and while not nearly as powerful as she is, he’s still powerful in his own right, and getting on his bad side might result in a few nasty curses thrown your way. Oh, he’s more than willing to release you from them.... when the Carnival comes to town next time.
Just under those two are the Mockingbird Choir, a trio of three children (two girls and a boy) - identical down to their matching Harlequin outfits. They’re Vaudeville performers, and while cute little pixies at first glance, they, like everything else at the Carnival, suggest darker things. Plus, they’re creepy identical children. There’s always something wrong with creepy children.
Keep on your guard when the Carnival rolls in - they can save you from your story, if you’ll let them, but their price is much more than you’ll ever want to pay.
the winter gala.
Hosted by the enigmatic Princess of Storms, the Winter Gala only happens once a year, when the whole of the Wood goes cold and snow fills every corner, however briefly. It's one of the grandest events that the fae indulge in, greater and lesser beings mingling freely with enough food (and drink) to make even the most miserly a little bit sociable. The Gala goes on for two weeks, with balls, feasts, contests, parties, and... other events.
Catch the Princess's eye, and you might even earn a place in her Court. Should you be inclined to accept.
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the carnival.
One night of every month - when the moon is full, because that’s when magic is at its strongest, you know - if you go into the wood, you’ll hear the tinkling of bells and a children’s chorus singing a haunting melody. Fairy lights guide your way through the forest, beckoning you forward, and if you choose to follow the path, you’ll find yourself at the Carnival.
It’s an ordinary carnival, at first glance - though very old-fashioned and archaic. The more modern types might look on in nervousness at the giant wooden ferris wheel and old-fashioned rides, including a beautiful carousel with mythical creatures instead of horses. There are games, tents where performers will treat you to great feats of magic, treats, an area for dancing, and even a bar, and while you might be wary of the beauty and gaiety of it all, the longer the stay, the more you lose yourself to the fun and mischief.
The Carnival’s Mistress is The Kitsune Girl, otherwise known as Kitsune. A very powerful Fae, she can give you what you most desire... but her prices are unimaginably high, and the more you study the Carnival, the more you might notice what those prices might be. Maybe it’s the fact that the barmaid smiles a little too much and can’t seem to recall a thing about herself... Maybe it’s the fact that the carnies all seem to be a little too preoccupied to answer questions and brush you off with a grin and a wave towards the next booth. Or maybe it’s the fact that any direct questions about the Wood itself, directed at Kitsune, turn the fun-loving, flamboyant Fae into a raging force of nature. Be wary around Kitsune - she’s full of mischief and laughter, but once she has her claws in you, you may find yourself in her thrall, and it’s very hard to get out of once you’re in it. She has a connection to the Wood that she won’t speak of, and anyone who tries to force it out of her will incur her wrath.
But oh, it might take several months before you catch onto the darkness within the Carnival - after all, Kitsune only comes to town once a month, and after she’s gone, you find your memories of the Carnival are fuzzy at best. You only know that the next time you hear those bells, you’ll want to go again until the lure is irresistible. Only the strongest will resist the lure and get to the heart of the matter and even then, the Kitsune Girl is well protected.
Enter The Man With the White Eyes. When the Carnival is in full swing, he’s a flamboyant blind gypsy man - a conjurer, a fortuneteller, and a showman of the highest caliber. When he gets onstage, your eyes are all on him. He’s Kitsune’s right hand and her enforcer, and while not nearly as powerful as she is, he’s still powerful in his own right, and getting on his bad side might result in a few nasty curses thrown your way. Oh, he’s more than willing to release you from them.... when the Carnival comes to town next time.
Just under those two are the Mockingbird Choir, a trio of three children (two girls and a boy) - identical down to their matching Harlequin outfits. They’re Vaudeville performers, and while cute little pixies at first glance, they, like everything else at the Carnival, suggest darker things. Plus, they’re creepy identical children. There’s always something wrong with creepy children.
Keep on your guard when the Carnival rolls in - they can save you from your story, if you’ll let them, but their price is much more than you’ll ever want to pay.
the winter gala.
Hosted by the enigmatic Princess of Storms, the Winter Gala only happens once a year, when the whole of the Wood goes cold and snow fills every corner, however briefly. It's one of the grandest events that the fae indulge in, greater and lesser beings mingling freely with enough food (and drink) to make even the most miserly a little bit sociable. The Gala goes on for two weeks, with balls, feasts, contests, parties, and... other events.
Catch the Princess's eye, and you might even earn a place in her Court. Should you be inclined to accept.
back to navigation