Topic: Holiday Market & Festival of Lights Dec1-Jan5

The Christmas Spirit

Date: 2018-10-31 16:41 EST
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Flyers went out around the city to announce the upcoming Holiday Market taking over the marketplace. Special vendors have been invited in (as well as many familiar) to sell their goods in a special pop-up village perfect for yuletide shopping.

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The plexiglass structures are of a simple, but sturdy construction with ample space for wares and services and easily heated if necessary. Restaurants, bars, and other establishments are dotted between shops and artists, making sure that any need can be met here.

Looking for someplace to just relax and warm up"

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At one end of the market, a long building is set up with ample space for people to take a load off and relax. Couches are set up for groups and families and comfortable chairs for those seeking a little solace. One section is designated for adults only, situated on the opposite end from the children's play space. Each separate space has sound dampening wards to ensure all can find the peace they are looking for. Blankets and seating is cleaned regularly to make sure none of the free hot cocoa or coffee that spills or cookie crumbs dropped sticks around for the next patron to worry about.

Vendor List: (Anyone who posts a market space will be linked here)

Event list: Ugly Sweater Contest December 7th 9pm EST

—OOC— Inspired by Detroit Holiday Market.

This is a board/vapored event that may have some small associated live (or board) events as a part of the Christmas/Yule season. Anyone who would like to add vendors/shops, including bars, restaurant, etc, are welcome to post in this thread (even if you link to your own folder). A master list will be compiled in this post for easy navigating.

I ask for separate posts for any vendors and participation just to keep things organized. Players are more than welcome to include generic things they think the market would have. Please do not use any specific RDI businesses not listed without permission from their owners.

If you have an event (live or board) you would like listed, please send me a message or contact me online. Current events that may be in the works: TBA

The Christmas Spirit

Date: 2018-11-27 23:45 EST
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At the north side of the market, people will be enticed to take a short horse-drawn carriage ride (or may walk if they wish!) to pass through the city walls and into…

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The Festival of Lights. If you're wondering who is footing the massive electricity bill for the billions of lights that make up just the tunnel alone, rumor has it Governor Pharlen is being rather generous.

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Whether or not the weather is actually cooperating, the illuminated trail has a generous dusting of fresh powder snow, but not a single patch of ice, to dazzle as folks wander through the wonderland of light.

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Different paths ensure that the scenery will dazzle for several passes through. The intrepid might try to find them all in a single evening, but why not make a few different visits?

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No matter the chosen path, they all lead back to the start without too much trouble, where hot cocoa is offered out to those who need a quick warm up. Carriages will bring patrons back to the marketplace when they are ready.

—OOC— This is a board/vapored event. Inspired by the GoodWill Fantasy of Lights held yearly, New Haven CT. Images from various sources.

More visual inspiration:

A Cascade of Lights

Skyfull of Lanterns

Icy Path

River of Lights

Sail Away

Alea

Date: 2018-11-30 18:46 EST
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As a part of Blush's winter offerings, Alea will be running special yoga classes!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

7am-8am Santa Salutations

3pm-4pm Shopping Asanas

8pm-9pm Twinkle light flow

Mats provided. Loose, comfortable clothing recommended. All classes are beginner level. Children are welcome for the morning class.

Cost: $10/session, size limited to 10 people. First come first serve.

The Christmas Spirit

Date: 2018-11-30 20:04 EST

Calena

Date: 2018-12-08 14:06 EST
While Edge of the Wood Herb Shop + Tea Bar set up a small booth to showcase its winter special, Juniper Berry.

They also have a full compliment of herbs to ease cold weather ails, and their most popular teas for sale and sampling.

The Christmas Spirit

Date: 2018-12-12 14:07 EST
Calamity and destruction in the market!

Between the fires and looting, more than two thirds of the market has been destroyed.

Efforts to mend what is possible are being made, but at this time the market is closed until further notice.

Vendors effected by the attack are encouraged to engage with the Watch.

Josette Wheeler

Date: 2018-12-13 23:30 EST
Music Amidst the Ashes - Hope Cadenza

As ash fell like snow, the sound of a single cello played on...