EVENT: Iksay Harvest Festival

[1000_npcs]

The day of the Harvest Festival has fallen upon Iksay, and the atmosphere has never felt more cheery for such an early noon. As one would expect of the traditional festival, extensive preparations have been made, and it's the first time in a long while that anyone has seen Iksay brimming with such energy ever since it got raided in that fateful surprise attack.

Upon entering the small village, one would immediately notice the colourful decorations, as well as the banquet in the town center. The sound of upbeat music can be heard louder with each step taken towards the festivities. The townspeople are friendly to outsiders, but watch out, you might get whisked away in an impromptu dance -- traditional Iksay folk dancers are known to swap partners on several occasions mid-song!

Comments

[falenas_fop]

Ah Miss Moana. It has been awhile has it not.

While I be glad to take such praise from you again these would appear to be the villagers own handiwork.

[miss_matchmaker]

Well, it is a little bit low-key in terms of appearance compared to the last one, I guess! It's lacking that fresh smell of wet paint atmosphere, right? Hehe~

[falenas_fop]

[Low blow, woman. Low blow]

I am certain I don't know what you mean. It seems to me most peasant villages could do with some paint. Though the decorations for the event may be pleasing it can't completely hide the tatterdemallion truth.

[upset and taking pot shots?...maybe]

[miss_matchmaker]

[ Nods along with what she's hearing. ] I see... so you're saying you're on a mission to paint every peasant town into a glorious work of art! Why didn't you just say so? I can get you in touch with a million peasant towns! No, tatterdemalions of them!!

[falenas_fop]

...

No!

I mean...Haha, what a noble sounding cause. And quite a large undertaking. I'm certain a woman of your talents could find someone more suitable to the task. Much, abundantly, immeasurably more suitable

[miss_matchmaker]

[ Too late, already taking notes! ] You're right, one man isn't enough for this kind of task, we're going to need volunteers!

In the meantime, why not blow off a little steam at the festival? You look so stressed, Mr. Euram!

[falenas_fop]

W..We? ...

That was my intention, however I find the type of festivities to be be a bit...odd.

[miss_matchmaker]

Odd? In what way?

[falenas_fop]

It is unlike any festival I have ever attended.

Any festivals I attended would have taken place Rainwall or Haud, the larger cities of the area. The farmers would make themselves presentable for those, not the other way around.

I am...uncertain what to expect.

[miss_matchmaker]

[ Even though she's smiling and nodding, her expression still appears blank as she has no idea what he's talking about. Rainwall? ]

Mr. Euram, parties are all about the unexpected! Just think of it as a surprise birthday party! What's there to be worried about?

[falenas_fop]

[sheepish smile]

The parties I am familiar with were quite the opposite. A standard formula, and explicit expectations.

If there are truly no such rules here, then I am more out of depth than I previously thought.

[miss_matchmaker]

Hehe, perhaps you need a guide! ♥ I've never fancied myself for one, but I could teach you how to blend in with the lowborns!! It'll be great!