Topic: Beltane Booths and Entertainment

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-04-17 00:53 EST
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Several booths had been set up in a very wide circle within the glen, centered by the May Pole. The booths have been decorated lightly with ribbons and flowers, able to be discarded by those who fill them if they so wish it.

A few booths, it seemed, were already spoken for. One was covered with colorful scarves and marked with a hanging sign etched with musical instruments. Another was covered in fine silk of fiery hues. And the last, mysteriously was covered with nothing more than a black tarp.

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Please be reminded that the booths will be set up in the Glen so plan accordingly!

If you want to donate something anonymously or have any questions please feel free to PM Katt. ))

PiperMac

Date: 2012-04-17 14:05 EST
At the end of the area set aside for booths closest to the lake, a simple white sailcloth-covered canopy appeared, stretched over three tables joined in a U shape. The tables were covered with plain light blue cloth, which had been edged in turquoise, green, white, darker blue, and even purple stitches that looked like ocean waves. A simple sign that read "Llyr's Healing Arts" hung off the front table, and in the centre of the U sat two young women. One was blonde and green eyed, the other had black hair and brown eyes. Both had calm, strong demeanours and were more than willing and capable of explaining what each product on their tables were used for.

Upon the tables were strewn a variety of plant-based materials. One entire table was filled with small wooden boxes, hand scoops, and a large stack of muslin bags. The boxes contained dried herbs and flowers, leaves and tree bark and were labelled with the name of the plant and its various uses.

Another table was covered with bottles of all shapes and sizes, containing thick syrupy elixirs, or light fragrance oils, or even liquids that appeared to be nothing more than coloured water. Each of the bottles was also labelled clearly with its contents and applications.

The table that sat at the front of the booth held a variety of potted plants, bunches of whole dried or fresh herbs, small cardstock envelopes filled with muslin tea bags, and parchment paper scrolls, each of which had been sealed with a blob of wax that had a dolphin pressed firmly into it.

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Ander Northlander

Date: 2012-04-21 09:31 EST
ConColor Inc.'s booth for Beltane is what appears to be an ancient circular standing stone monument (think Stonehenge) consisting of a main circle of 10 ft. high and thirty ft. across, and another circle on either side, just as high but 20ft across, slightly over lapping the main center one.

Spanning the top of all three circle is a tight weave of branches, thickly interlaced with flowering orchid vines, that form a solid roof that keeps out both rain and sun (and hides an energy force field to protect the inside of the booth from above), the outside base of each upright is thick with clusters of fern fronds of varying heights in different shades of green, all but the front arch, that served as the entrance, and the arch where the side circles meet the main one were fill with a gentle perpetual waterfalls that started at the cross beam and ended in a circle of pebble that marked the edge of the booth (the water hiding an energy force field to protect the inside of the booth). On both sides of the entrance is a life size crystal peacock in life like colors, which at a gentle pat on the head will fully raise and open its tail as its head moves side to side, a faint inner glow intensifying its brilliant colors,(the glow also gives off an energy that nullifies most energy weapons and locks moving parts of standard ones) above the entrance a sign the reads ConColor Inc.

Within the circles the floor is a thick carpet of multi-shades and tones of green that looks like moss on a forest floor. At the main circles center is a four ft. across and 1ft deep fire pit, within it is a 8ft high and 3 ft. wide cluster of raw crystals that serve as a fire not only give brightly flickering light but non burning warmth as well. ., Inside the main circle to the right of the entrance stands a three feet high and wide tree stump on it sit a sign that reads "Magical Delights" and several carved wooden bowls, one holds an assortment of 6inch long 1inch across honey sticks (rock candy) in different fruit and berry flavors each labeled and wrapped in near transparent crys-silk, in another ivory-like cylinders both ends rounded (one end that can be removed is sealed shut with wax), the size and general shape of a man's finger, a sign stating that in these is NuTerrain dragon honey, a third bowl piles high with inch high crystal figurines of pollinator dragons in all different colors, a small sign explaining that pollinator dragons are an AmTamir symbol of happiness and well-wishing, are given to each person who enters the booth.

A stride inward (4ft) of the waterfall blocked arches of the main, is a clear crystal spirals, with dozens of branches under arching off, ending in slightly cupped display platforms, rotating very slowly, from some inner light, they sparkle like dew at sunrise, are they solid or magical energy of Beltane.

The spirals are indeed solid for on, the first four on the left, are tulips, daffodils, iris and other spring flowers crafted in crystals of bright jewel tones and soft pastels in an array of colors, some cut others in pots also floor vases of clear crystal decorated with emerald colored inlays of fern fronds hold three ft. cut twigs of blooming fruit trees, forsythias, and pussy willows. The only way to know that the flowers are not real is to touch them the eyes of most would be fooled. Behind and between the center two spirals is the entrance to the left secondary circle

The four spirals across the back hold crystal musical instruments, clear and shades of greens, self-playing and manually played, singing crystals, flutes, hand held harps, and reed pipes. Crystal wind chimes in natural colors, shaped like birds butterflies and flowers hang from above.

The final four are, in natural colors and size for their species, are crystals skillfully crafted and animated, nest of chirping baby birds little mouths opening and closing and their singing parents, single, and double adult birds heads bobbing bodies swaying and wings flapping singing the song of their kind, and eggs that hatch into chirping chicks. Crystal wind chimes in natural colors, shaped like birds butterflies and flowers hang from above. Behind and between the middle two is the entrance to the right secondary circle

The four spirals across the back were crystal musical instruments, clear and shades of greens, self-playing and manually played, singing crystals, flutes, hand held harps, and reed pipes,

The final four are, in natural colors and size for their species, are crystals skillfully crafted and animated, nest of chirping baby birds little mouths opening and closing and their singing parents, single, and double adult birds heads bobbing bodies swaying and wings flapping singing the song of their kind, and eggs that hatch into chirping chicks.

Above the entrance to the circle on the left is a sign that reads ConColor in the Marketplace and on the Plaza a person entering will find 5floating tables a stride from the waterfalls edging the circle displaying a large selection of both hot and cold foods native to NuTerra.

The first has thin breads square; mixed grains, acorn, hickory nut, hazelnut, corn apples and pears, chesses aged from 6months to two years and thin sliced apples, peaches, star fruit, kiwi, quartered strawberries, assorted melon balls)

The second fern fiddlehead salad (six different kinds of ferns), shelled and sliced walnuts cashews, almonds; and a complimenting mixture or spring herbs. With smaller bowls of dressing on the side, a joining of sweet dragon honey and tangy fruit vinegar

The third table Silverfin white chowder base thick with curled slivers of silverfin tail and claw meat and thin sliced potatoes chopped onion, celery sharp, Cheddar cheese, and an assortment of complementing herbs and spices Stuffed mushroom ;Large mushroom cap (portabella like) stuffed high with fine slices of sweet peppers, onions, and black olives and topped with a drizzle of light ember wine sauce

Butterflied shrimp with bacon jumbo; shrimp caressed by thin sliced bacon coated with fine nut flour then pan fried

The forth table Candied fruit mini-orange segments, pear wedges, peach wedges, medium ember grapes, halved strawberries pineapple rings rolled in powdered crystallized honey crystals

And finally on table five acorn tarts (4inches high and 4across shell of nut flour pastry filled with mixed berries that are covered with a thick nearly frozen cream this is topped with a cap 2inches high and 6inches across the whole thing is then drizzled with both white and dark chocolate topped and garnished with chocolate shavings and mint leafs.)

At the center of the circle is a clear crystal cylinder filled with water with a half dozen two foot long butterfly koi swimming inside, a slender crystal up the center glowing brightly giving the area light.

Above the entrance to the circle on the right is a sign that reads AmTamiress Fashions a person entering finds models on raised platforms, a stride inside each arch, wearing an outfit from Veronicas clothing line, with the cut and style and earth tone colors of traditional AmTamir clothing merged with the cut and style and bolder colors of Veronica's oriental heritage, a cluster of brightly glowing crystals hanging above them. Between the models are racks of clothing and tables of accessories.

In the center of this circle is a model wearing a traditional AmTamir wedding gown of multi layers of reflective crystals on a slowly rotating platform the light of the glowing clusters above the others reflecting off her gown.

Within the stone circles move, with feline grace, twin maidens of 19 yrs., slender of built and pleasing to the eye, with light golden ember skin and ember eyes flecks with emerald, these are Anders younger sisters Terra and Ginger will be operating the booth. (N.P.C. they will be friendly but not flirtatious, feel free to interact with them in a respectful manner do not harm or abuse them) they wear modestly deep V-neck crys-silk blouse with full slightly flared sleeves (folded in and up and gathered tight at the elbow) of pale yellow, marbled with sprigs of flowering fruit trees twigs, a spring green gossamer hood draped their upper backs mostly covered by their loose wavy light golden amber hair that reached their mid backs, it is inter woven with fragment spring herbs and grasses. Each wears on both arms what looks like plain light ember crysleather wrist to elbow arm bands but are really AmTamir wrist bows, crystal "arrows",(crystals 1/8 inch across and 6inch long) line up wrist to elbow all the way around, the only 'decoration' a " inch crystal disc of ember on the elbow end of the right wrist bow, a communication crystal direct to Ander in case of trouble on both hands light green crysleather fingerless gloves (cats claw gloves, 8inch crystal claws can be extended from the top of the glove over each finger)

Ander brought in additional security to what was already there, there was nothing wrong with the existing security but in these times, with this many people in one place no amount was to much.

10 AmTamir /Tamir pairs (the warriors are dressed similar to Ander) that will be moving move among the crowd ten more crystain energy warriors in their silver white robes one at each entrance and exits and one staying with high volume areas and four dragon knight steed dragon pairs patrolling from above both knight and dragon wearing illumination crystals so that they could be more easily seen from the ground.


Edward Batten

Date: 2012-04-26 17:57 EST
Among the booths set up at the Beltane festivities will be one that is a simple booth with a tent, marked with the Batten Industries logo, along with the word 'SECURITY' in large, bold letters and manned by four personnel at all times, as well as six others wandering the grounds where the festivities will be taking place. The men and women providing the security for the festivities will be decked out in white pants and green shirts, also sporting the Batten Industries shield logo on the front and the word 'SECURITY' in white, block letters on the back for all to see.

No, it's not subtle, but then again, it's not supposed to be.

The men and women of the Batten Industries security force will be in attendance to provide for a variety of functions: to keep the public safe, to eject any unruly partygoers, to help any children that may get separated from their parents, etc. The booth will also provide a 'lost-and-found' area for any lost possessions.

(Note: The following is OOC info provided for gameplay purposes only, and will only be known ICly to the coordinator for the event, as well as those assigning the personnel to the security force. This is not meant for general public knowledge.)

All personnel assigned to the security force will be equipped with concealed sidearms, concealed OmniProof body armor, and communications devices as standard equipment. The booth will also contain several OmniPulse Active Deterrent Weapons should they be needed.

Elisa Clarke

Date: 2012-04-28 13:09 EST
Tsuzuki Mayu's Booth of Tea and Rituals

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Following last year's success, Tsuzuki Mayu has issued a decree to her spiritual crew to reconstruct the booth for Beltane.

RhyDin's residential shrine maiden was hard at work (and by that, her crew of youkai did everything) building a booth for the coming Beltane celebrations in the form of a sturdy wooden shrine plated in thin gold. Paper streamers and paper lights fall in endless rows around the booth's canopy, blessing those that choose to stop off for a helping of green tea and/or a ritual that is served by none other than the shrine maiden herself*.

Mayu takes great pride in blending her own tea throughout the year, often carrying several bags with her at all times to stave a craving should it come calling. For the season of spring, she's taken delight in harvesting a large quantity of Mecha, a sharp, bitter green tea with a rich flavor, specifically for Beltane. Not considered the best harvester, she fails at producing the familiar golden hue the liquid otherwise produces. Still, she does her best and doesn't skimp to accomplish seizing that sought after deep flavor that nips the tongue with bitterness at the first sip. Preferred as an after-dinner drink to cleanse the palate, it doubles as a delicious treat that'll warm the soul during this cool spring season.

Along with providing the single tea choice, Mayu's profession has granted her the ability to bless with her trusty gohei and ritual dances. She chooses to do so by providing old talisman carved from oak and decorated with paper streamers, and any number of charms, either your own or those that she provides in flimsy metal alloy bracelets, granting the hosts good fortune and good health. She also performs rites to promote good hygiene, immortality, and the ability to succeed in love. Whatever you may need, the residential shrine maiden shall perform a ritual celebration to get you what you wish**!

Payment for the tea, talisman and charms comes to a mere ten crowns. Mayu, however, accepts additional donations for her faith and God, and welcomes any extra offering you may be willing to part with!

*Should the shrine maiden be too lazy to tend to her booth (or distracted, as is usually the case), her lunar rabbit guardian, Tracy, will be tending in a mock miko hakama. Tracy has no supernatural power to provide maiden blessings, and her tea skills are nonexistent. We do not offer refunds should your hygiene fail or your girlfriend/boyfriend dump you because of an improper ritual.

**Success rates vary. No two cases are identical. You should not expect these results. Tsuzuki Mayu does not condone jumping in front of a bus to test your immortality talisman after receiving it.

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2012-05-02 08:09 EST
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As in years past, someone will be on hand to perform weddings and handfastings. Bring your own rings and finery.

((If you would like a wedding or handfasting for your characters during the Beltane festivities, please drop me a PM and we'll work out the details! ))