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Renegade Regalia Inc. Presents:

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Renegade Regalia Inc., known for some of the most fascinating jewelry and enchants available within Rhy'Din, has launched a new collection to celebrate China's Lunar New Year!

Though not of the earthen realm, the Vogue family has prided themselves on researching traditions upheld since the dawn of time to communicate with those all over of the beauty that strange lands often hold. Rich red and glorious gold dominate a fantastic line of gaudy yet intricate rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more which have all been born out of inspiration found through Shanghai, the Yellow Mountains, Tibet, and Wuyuan.

To launch this limited line of pieces, proprietor Una Vogue has decorated the typically pearl white shop with a dramatic shade of cardinal and invites all to acquire a glimpse of such stunning items and perhaps find themselves leaving with one, too!

As with all of Renegade Regalia's events, a special raffle shall be held for all who find themselves coaxed to join with many others for a single night of dazzling entertainment, a long with parting gifts that have so generously been crafted by Una's own daughter, Ana Vogue, and enchanted by the ever handsome Oxyn Jager.

Items up for auction are:

Year of the Rooster Pocket Watch http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Year%20of%20the%20Rooster%20Pocket%20Watch.gif

Painted Abalone Jewelry Box http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Painted%20Abalone%20Jewelry%20Box.jpg

Matriarch Opal Ring http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Matriarch%20Opal%20Ring.jpg

Gifts:

Titansteel Jade Ring http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Titansteel%20Jade%20Ring.jpg

Men's Gold Twin Dragon Watch http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Gold%20Twin%20Dragon.gif

Outside, given the persistence of her only daughter, would be served a multi-tiered vanilla bean cake ribboned with marinated strawberries and almond macaroons. If one attempts to enter the actual shop with any of these items they will be promptly shoo'ed out and handed a wet nap for when they are done!

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However, one can acquire a glass of cherry blossom champagne and browse as they wish!

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The entire street (and almost all of the block of shops) will be closed off for the performance art of lion dancers that interact with the crowd while startling many with the acrobatic element of their routines! These lions shall be present through out the entirety of the evening, well into the night that would boast the ending of this one of a kind event with a flourish of fireworks to crackle in the cool sky!

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OOC: A little late but, Happy Lunar New Year! To celebrate the Year of the Red Rooster, we have put together this event for all to participate. Those that respond to this thread will be given a very special 2017 Lunar New Year Icon (http://rdi.dragonsmark.com/forums/shop/images/Lunar%20New%20Year%202017.jpg)! All participants who respond to this thread on their own character will be able to choose one of the icons listed in the above thread! Please make an OOC note within your post if you would like the Jade Ring or the Twin Dragon Watch! All other icons that are up for the raffle will be done via RNG between Ana's writer and myself! Raffle will be drawn on February 12th. As always, happy gaming!

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Seeing the add, Lee decided to check out the event. Wearing a black 1940s style dress with black heels and hair done up in an elaborate hairstyle to compliment her ensemble. Acquiring a glass of cherry blossom champagne she surveyed the finery. Quite impressed with the jewelry. The painted Abalone Jewelry box and the matriarch opal ring definitely caught her eye in the raffle. After her participation was complete she went outside to watch and enjoy the lion dance and the magnificent fireworks.

((I would very much like the Jade ring, thank you. :) ))

He'd been a boy the last time he'd witnessed a tried and true Lunar New Year celebration. Those that he'd attended in New York came very close and he was remiss to admit that he'd fallen out of the habit of celebrating the holiday since he'd moved. Died. Et cetera.

Cris comes for the festivities more than the launch and can be found at each display of acrobatic dexterity, each eruption of fireworks, and each lion dance.



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The twinkle of jewelry and promise of street performances were enough to stir the beast named curiosity and summon Nana away from her garden. She is shadowed by two of the Mori household and spoke only with them whilst studying the many pieces on display. Much of her time is spent clapping along with the beat as she watches the dancing lions perform.

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It was the commotion in the street that drew them. Her own little shop wasn't all that far from the high end jewelry store, and as the barricades went up and people continued to stream down the street, Layla peeked outside to see what was going on, her curiosity piqued. Realizing it was some kind of spectacle, she called Jeremy and urged him to come over immediately so they could check it out together.

Once the blacksmith arrived, the two of them locked up her little store and trailed on down the street to join the crowd. Holding hands to keep from getting separated, the couple watched the lion parade in wonder and delight. Some of the elaborate acrobatic displays drew a gasp from Layla's lips, and she applauded for them every time they passed.

Venturing closer still, the pair sampled some of the sweets on offer. Reminiscent of one of her favorite desserts from back home, Layla absolutely loved the almond macarons. The slice of cake she shared with Jeremy was positively indulgent, and she was glad they'd chosen to share one. Full of sugar and feeling festive, they bumped into Ana, who graciously explained the purpose of the event to them and was very patient as Layla admired the exquisite craftsmanship of that stunning opal ring at length.

Lured inside by Ana's description of the other items up for auction, the couple browsed the jewelry store's displays while they sipped champagne, their conversation drifting back and forth between the details and intricacies of the metalwork and teasing each other about virtually everything. They slipped back outside in time for the fireworks, finding a good vantage point to watch them from, grinning brightly up at the sky. When the display was over, the pair would eventually made their way back up the street the way they'd come, hand in hand, laughing in shocked surprise as they admired their lovely parting gifts.

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OOC— (written with the player of Jeremy Owens. I would like the jade ring, please, and the gold watch for him. Thank you!)

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Saila appeared, drawn by the noise and the promise of shiny things. She wasn't sure what a Lunar New Year was—the girl barely had a handle on a New Year in general—but she was positively delighted by the spectacle she found.

Although she did not partake of any of the confections available, she did drink a glass or three of the champagne, intrigued by the way the bubbles tickled her nose. She spent some time chatting with the people she knew - Charlie, Sabine, and Duci, among others - stared at Cris a little, and maybe have been eavesdropping when Ana explained the holiday to Jeremy and Layla.

Admiring both the opal ring and the painted box on offer, Saila may have gotten herself a little distracted asking about the various pieces in the new line, the stories and symbolism in each design, the way they were made, the kinds of enchantments that had been used on some of them.

She was startled, then, by the loud boom from outside, the electric sizzling sound that accompanied it. Given recent events, the teen was temporarily concerned, but as nobody was running and no one looked scared, she ventured back outside out of curiosity. She stared in wonder —and zero comprehension— as the fireworks sparkled overhead, her attention fully rapt until the last cascade of embers faded.

Shaking herself out of her trancelike state, Saila made her way back inside, purchased a couple of small things to hopefully make up for how she'd monopolized the shop keeper's time, and ultimately disappeared into the night with a smile on her face.

(jade ring, please!)

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Oh hey, another street festival! These seemed to be cropping up more and more, something the hunter attributed to the growing tensions as of late but hey, who was he to complain about more festivities!"

Deciding to once again drag along the poor woman from the last event he of course had to buy something for them to wear (which was akin in difficulty to brushing Sir Lemon's teeth Mach found.) Inevitably after a lot of hem-hawing (and a little trauma as of course it would have to be a cheongsam that she'd like) they'd finally pick out the perfect number for the red head to wear. As for him, well, no one wanted to see him in so much silk so yeah, he just wore some casual attire.

Perusing the street festival that built up around the jewelry store celebration the duo would take in the sights and sounds of the dragon dancers among the various other vendors that would invariably pop up around the cordoned off city block. This, of course, included stopping in at Renegade Regalia to check out their swanky collection of enchanted jewelry (a few pieces inquired over for potential return purchase), enjoy some company of known folks, and partake of the fancy champagne (and cake....outside....after perhaps a little shooing) found there with a jade ring picked up on the sly as they left. Well, okay, not that advertisement gifts given out at the door were exactly things you grabbed 'on the sly' but they were if it wasn't going to be for you!

But perhaps more important than all the shopping was checking out all the food vendors that would invariably set up in or around such an event since you couldn't have a street festival without food after all! Mach did love him some Chinese food after all and his partner, well, they could keep pace with even the likes of him which invariably ended in quite the payday for those vendors willing to make the trip!

And as the day wore into evening and invariably to night the two headed off to find a great viewing spot for the fireworks display (as the man was still enamored with such and he ventured the woman would enjoy all the sparkles.) All in all a fine time to be had.

(Jade Ring por favor and arigato! X3)

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Arriving alone, the redhead likely wouldn't stay that way for long as she mingled among the other revelers, striking up conversations here and there. Her demeanor warm and friendly, she would likely seem approachable and perhaps even charming to whomever she spoke with, her presence often considered soothing, like a roaring fire in the hearth on a frosty winter night. If hugged, her skin would be surprisingly hot to the touch despite the fact that her outfit wasn't entirely weather appropriate.

Frequently seen with a glass of champagne in one hand, she would indulge in one or two of the macarons on offer as she watched the spectacle of the lion parade, an easy smile on her face. Taking a moment to greet and thank both of the hosts for their hospitality, she was enchanted with the jade ring so generously offered as a parting gift, and spent quite some time poring over the new collection on display.

Admiring the items that were up for auction at some length, the woman couldn't help but grin. Having so recently won the stunning necklace door prize at the Hangman Distillery grand opening, Jezebel was curious to see whether her good fortune would hold tonight as she drifted outside again to watch the fireworks.

Whether she won or not, she'd had a wonderful time and perhaps made a few new friends. At the very least, she'd made a list of things she wanted to buy in the future.

(the ring please, and thank you!)

Needle thin heeled boots ticked and clicked in time with the willowy sway and merry chime of belled rings as the redneck danced her way here and there. A vision in red she flitted to and fro in a ripple of silk, a glimmer of silver and gold.

She hugged those that wanted to be hugged, smiled and waved at those who shied away from hugs, nodded and winked at the rest. With a drink in hand she spun out and around for the simple pleasure of it, and stood absolutely still, mesmerized by the dance of fire in the air, sparks on the wink, the dance of illusion where dragons walked.

And most definitely she enjoyed the offerings inside as well.



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Peaches arrived during the thick of it, bleeding through the crowd with a starstalker in hand. She had used feminine wiles to convince him to hang up his sincere costume and just breathe a little life into himself. Being within the deep-dark, surrounded by your own echoing mind, could be a stressful venture and the city siren was there to cure his ailment of stoicism by thrusting him into the loud festivities.

They were neither a couple nor acquaintances. Looks shared between them during a progression of people spoke of the confusing and unspoken truths that they couldn't admit to themselves. A term used loosely would be friends, an easy cover to get behind to save face when any heart stopping topics might bubble up from their own mouths. Renegade Regalia became a safe haven for them to browse apart (sneaking glimpses that were warranted by oh-so-subtle) where Peaches seemed to find a trinket or two that she purchased with out a care about the money spent. A careless creature who would be ankle deep in debt had she stayed any longer.

Her partner in crime didn't seem too interested in any of the dazzling pieces; he had already found himself the most imperfect cut of a diamond in the rough.

Sure to greet any familiar faces, even unfamiliar ones that she was eager to pimp out EgoTrip to, only to skip a step in their boundaries by murmuring a too-sweet-nothing against her comrades jawline. They edged through the crowd just as the fireworks heralded the gods from the sky.

(Jade Ring!)

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Lola arrived sans any other shadows. She cast the greatest one, after all. The blackbird proved, once again, that she could toe-to-toe with the tall anomaly that was the proprietress of Renegade Regalia.

A carrion like her only stayed for a purchase or two, and did not linger for any grand displays of festivity. Though, she did pause briefly to cast a thin humored smile at the lion dancers.

(Ring, please!)

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The very instant that she heard Renegade Regalia was throwing an event for the lunar new year, Minoko was already thrilled to be attending it. This time she would even insist on dragging her husband along. The outfit she donned had way more thought put into than one of her usual ensembles, with everything, from her dress to her shoes to her purse, having a touch of gold on it so she could gladly pair it all with the beautiful Spirit of Summer necklace she had been fortunate enough to win at the grand opening. The piece had spent months being admired in her bedroom, and now it would finally be worn.

A good amount of time at the beginning of the event was spent watching the lion dancers. Her face displayed a silly smirk while observing, not because she was overly amused by their spectacular performance but because she knew Emlen wouldn't be able to take it seriously. From there it was straight into the shop while still empty handed. Minoko recalled the shooing that took place last time. She didn't want to be handed a wet nap from the opaline titan herself, so the food was sadly skipped for now. Speaking of Una, Minoko was a little better this time at keeping herself from staring at the stately woman. This was most likely due to a fear of her husband's teasing, though if Emlen did decide to call her out on her creepy behavior she'd be blushing and laughing just as always. Several glasses of the cherry blossom champagne were downed without a second thought. It was a combination of her two favorite things, after all, and there was no helping that.

After circling the shop countless times and still not feeling that she had admired the Chinese inspired jewelry collection enough, Minoko exited the building to turn her gaze to the food. A slice of the cake was thoroughly enjoyed, along with a few of the almost-too-pretty-to-eat macarons. The fireworks began while she was in the middle of stuffing her face, and once she had finished eating a comfortable lean was taken against Emlen's frame while she watched the brilliant lights illuminate the sky.

((I'd like the jade ring, please and thanks!))

Emlen had spent most of the day following Minoko wherever she wanted to go. There was a big part of him that was confused about the whole event, and he might haven even blew Minoko's mind a bit when he asked why she was here in the first place being Japanese. Considering he called her Chinese for the first half of their entire relationship. He's a good husband, he swears!

No, he couldn't take the Lion's dance very seriously at all, which is why he was completely relieved that she hadn't expected that of him. It was during that dance that he spotted one of his sisters, (Speck) but didn't call out to her since she seemed to be on a date with her very own, Jap-person.

Reluctantly, he ate some sweets, mumbled about how chicken was better. The highlight of the night for him was the fireworks. He liked explosions, okay' Not to mention that he got to sling his arm over her and relax some. Dragging himself around while a woman shopped was not ideal! Though he didn't complain too much. Maybe due to the fact that he didn't want to get punched in the head, or chained to a wall later.

It had been more than five years since the last time Rhys had partaken in a Lunar New Year celebration, so when he came across the festivities while out running errands, he had to stop and watch the lion dancers for a little while. During the course of his understated mingling, he caught the scent of the pastries and his sweet tooth demanded he partake; he had a slice of cake and a couple of the macarons.

Unfortunately, he had to move on before night fell, but later that evening he paused in a different part of the city to watch what he could see of the fireworks.

(Jade ring, please.)

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OOC:

Winners have been rolled! They are:

Addie Alcar - Rooster Pocket Watch

Ducii - Painted Abalone Jewelry Box

Nana - Matriarch Opal Ring

All other icons have been sent out to all that participated in the thread! Thank you and we hope you had fun!