Moon Cycle 35 9/13/10 - 9/20/10
❖ MOON CYCLE 35 ❂ 9/13/10 - 9/20/10
Phase: Three-quarters waxing; the stars are twinkling brightly in the sky, even if the missing silhouette of the floating castle makes Somarium just a tad bit lonelier.
Weather: Clear, some puffy bright clouds in the sky, with the temperatures drifting cooler, and a pleasant, crisp breeziness settling into the village and city. Nighttime temperatures will fall into jacket-wearing weather. The leaves are certainly beginning to change colors now, some a bright yellow, others a gorgeous red or orange; but there is still plenty of green left to go around.
Effects: Whatever anxiety caused by the appearance of the mysterious statue or the sink-hole will feel somewhat distant. In fact, worries don't matter much at all this week. It's been so calm in Somarium that, perhaps, even with the disappearance of the castle, things may brighten up in the future. As a result, some characters may be dreaming of their own idyllic, perfect fantasy world, as strange and magical as it may be. Any dreams of this nature will emit a Purple colored light.
Notes: Just a few quick notes that your characters may notice this cycle!
Phase: Three-quarters waxing; the stars are twinkling brightly in the sky, even if the missing silhouette of the floating castle makes Somarium just a tad bit lonelier.
Weather: Clear, some puffy bright clouds in the sky, with the temperatures drifting cooler, and a pleasant, crisp breeziness settling into the village and city. Nighttime temperatures will fall into jacket-wearing weather. The leaves are certainly beginning to change colors now, some a bright yellow, others a gorgeous red or orange; but there is still plenty of green left to go around.
Effects: Whatever anxiety caused by the appearance of the mysterious statue or the sink-hole will feel somewhat distant. In fact, worries don't matter much at all this week. It's been so calm in Somarium that, perhaps, even with the disappearance of the castle, things may brighten up in the future. As a result, some characters may be dreaming of their own idyllic, perfect fantasy world, as strange and magical as it may be. Any dreams of this nature will emit a Purple colored light.
Notes: Just a few quick notes that your characters may notice this cycle!
- Festive decorations are appearing throughout the village and city. Autumnal banners and flags advertising a celebration full of fun, games, and recreational activities next week are being posted around the town and city. In addition, characters may notice the NPCs posting a lot of apple or autumn-themed decorations around the city. The Espoir village square will be decked out in pretty pink and white lights, and decorative lanterns will be lit during the evening and night hours.
- NPCs Acting with Excitement and Energy. A lot of buzz is happening around town in regards to a celebration next week. There will also be mention of the "yearly apple harvest." Yearly Autumn Discounts are being posted in all major stores and outlets, so perhaps your character will be interested in a shopping spree! Any detailed inquiry into the celebration next week will elicit mysterious smiles from the NPCs, or they will simply speak about how it's a surprise and scurry off to their work.
- Fall Fruits and Vegetables! Farms in Espoir and wild orchards throughout Somarium are yielding their autumnal fruits. Characters may find fresh apples, pumpkins, squash, eggplant, and other delicious farm-fresh goods for the picking. But watch out - if the farmland belongs to an NPC or a player, and you take without paying, you could pay the price for it. Some pick-your-own fields are also opening up for a nominal fee.
- School's starting! That's right. School is now in session should your character choose to attend. As stated in last week's moon cycle, this can all be handwaved or assumed. Characters interested in enrolling as a student or working as a teacher are free to do so.
Edit: There is now a general interest sign-up post, and we just want to reiterate that the school is completely optional. Even if your character could technically attend school, they are not required to attend. This is up to your discretion as a player. - NPC population grown. Throughout the week, more of the "younger" NPC population will start appearing around Somarium. Children and teenagers will just suddenly arrive and will behave as if they had always existed in Somarium. Their main "purpose" is to fill in the schools, but just like the adult NPCs, they can be used in whatever way you may need. Just remember that no relationships can be formed with the NPCs.
Have fun, and if you have any questions or concerns about anything mentioned in this post, feel free to comment below!