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hythlodaeus ([personal profile] hythlodaeus) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2021-10-24 06:01 pm

Harvest Festival - Open to All - Prizes to Win

Who: Hythlodaeus, Emet-Selch, Ghosts & You
Where: Egglysium Lodge & Ranch (South of Goldenrod)
When: Mid-October to Mid-November
Summary: Festivities abound! There are games to play, frights to have, shiny applin to win, and ghosts to catch.



Hythlodaeus' sprawling ranch has been all done up for the spooky harvest season- including himself. He's dressed as a Grim Reaper, face paint and all. The premises consists of a large lodge, a couple barns, a stable, and a sizeable lake all positioned on the hilly fields. Bales of hay dot the land. Should you show up as the sun sets, dozens of jack-o-lanterns light the path up to the main area where lights and decorations are strung around. The main decor theme seems to be "skeleton", and the visitors may enjoy the projected interpretation of such pokemon skeletons as spinaraks, gengars, and grimers.

There is food aplenty on the tables, mostly consisting of hot stews, fresh pies, doughnuts, and ciders. For the adults, Hythlodaeus will spike the cider with some spiced rum if asked. There is a modest price tag on these items, though there is a sign stating that wearing a costume earns free food. You did remember to wear a costume, right? Or perhaps there is something in your bag or around you could cobble to convince the proprietor?



Haunted Hay Ride

Once the sun sets, you may queue up with a buddy or dare to ride alone with only the cart driver as your company. The cart driver is, of course, Hythlodaeus. His cart horses are none other than his shiny Rapidash done up quite appropriately in their own skeleton paint. As you ride, ghost pokemon will come up to spook you... And only some of them are trained for the event! There are a rather lot of wild ghosts out here in no small part by Hythlodaeus' own breeding efforts. Hythlodaeus may have befriended them, but he cannot guarantee that one might not attack!

... Not that he warns you of this specifically. Well, in any case, if they're wild, they can be caught, too, right? There are Yamask, Drifloon, Sandyghast, Shuppets, Sinistea, and Ghastly, not to mention the wild swaming Pumpkaboo! There are some Pokemon actors, of course. Will you be harangued by a roaring Zoroark? Perhaps the Gyarados in the lake might jump out to surprise you as the cart slows by the water and the sandyghast form from the sandy banks.

((ooc: Players can ride solo or with a friend. If you would like to ride solo, I can work all the various spooks, otherwise feel free to take control of the ride!))

Bobbing for Applin

((ooc: So, I have a stock of shiny applin that can actually be won here. Please reply to the post below this one letting me know that your character is trying this out so I can keep it all tidy. I will roll a die for you. Depending on how this goes, I'll allow extra tries. Great rewards may follow. Feel free to react to others' fortune or misfortune.))

By the lake, there are four enormous wooden tubs filled with water and by the looks of it, green apples. Hythlodaeus has strung a banner across two trees reading TRICK OR TREAT. Should you try to simply reach for one, they will seemingly just float away... But if you bob for one properly, try not to bite down too hard! As you take the Pokemon from your mouth, you might or might not notice the green coming away slightly.

Only some of these are the genuine article, but they will let you know in short order... in the shape of a Sucker Punch. What has he been breeding these things with?! Well... He might let you keep it for your trouble.

Hay Maze

As you approach the maze built with bales of hay, you realize that all the food tables are on the other size of it, and it looks like the quickest way might actually be to go straight through. I mean, c'mon, it was made for kids, right? It can't be that hard...

Well. That's what you thought twenty minutes ago. You were following your nose to the feast, but that seems to have led you astray. Will you take the right turns to get out, or will the different scents confuse you? As you look up and see all the cutiefly, you note that there might be some foul play at work. Should you take enough wrong turns, you will find yourself in the center, greeted by an enormous Tropius costumed like a pumpkin just eating stacks of pumpkin pies. And by its engorged belly are some pokemon eggs painted like pumpkins... Do you dare approach?

((ooc: those are some pretty special Tropius eggs there! Feel free to play with each other or engage with the Tropius. He will see if you are worthy of one of his kin. Or perhaps a half eaten pie.))

Cutiefly Races

There really is something for everyone, huh? As you approach the little race track, you note the Cutieflies dressed and ready to race. What must this all be about? There are nine cutieflies altogether, and aren't they darling?

1- Werewolf
2- Vampire
3- Mummy
4- Ghost
5- Witch
6- Skeleton
7- Devil
8- Zombie
9- Spider

Who will win, for all the marbles? The marbles being a bag of candycorn, that is. You can buy a bag of candycorn for just 50p or make your own bets amongst one another. Well, until the end.

On 11/15, everyone who has participated in the races will be entered into the final race. The winner will obtain their very own shiny cutiefly.


This is not a mod run event. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to post below, DM me or message me at horsechiffon on plurk or Horse#8008 on Discord. Zorn is also helping with it, and he's Zornsable on plurk!

Please feel free to use this as a backdrop for your own purposes as well! The pumpkaboo and gourgeist swarm should be overlapping with part of this.
heartofalioness: (Bemused)

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2021-11-01 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)

... Still sounds like a better time than Arus.

"Ah, that's right; your major holidays are set in winter. Our deca-phoebs began in summer with the juniberry harvest. What does New Years here entail?"

bestswordmaster: (postskip facepalm)

Hay maze!

[personal profile] bestswordmaster 2021-11-01 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Felix let Claude convince him to come to this festival, and even let Claude convince him to wear a skintight literal catsuit, complete with cat ears on a headband that's quite effectively hidden under his hair.

And then he let Claude convince him to go into this stupid maze with him, because it didn't look difficult to navigate and Claude's the smart one, and plus the food is on the other side.

Now, he is regretting at least one of these decisions.

He looks at Claude, incredulous.


You didn't ask before you dragged me in here??
wrappedwarm: (pic#14917228)

[personal profile] wrappedwarm 2021-11-02 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
You came from that way..? [But that had been one of the places she'd checked. Hadn't it? This was confusing.]

Okay...How long have you been here? [She'd lost count.]
wrappedwarm: (pic#14917229)

[personal profile] wrappedwarm 2021-11-02 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[She was learning so much about food. Like how they could make coloured shapes of sugar. It really was amazing.]

I like them... [They were good eating when she'd lived in the mountains. Though it'd been awhile since she could collect them, they didn't grow as well near the city. But, she pointed at a random apple.] I'll have a sprinkle one. [Like he'd mentioned. That seemed the safest.]
chirpier: (pic#14243311)

[personal profile] chirpier 2021-11-02 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ yachi covers her mouth as her hands form a little tent around he lips— she’s chuckling, but all in good meaning. mikasa really was the cutest right now, and . . . yachi was having a good time, herself. they both were. ]

You can try the rest if you want!

[ right here, mismagius dress and all! and now with better form, she takes the mimikyu hood and dress squares it in front of her. ]

What about me? Is it cute?
chirpier: (pic#14240891)

[personal profile] chirpier 2021-11-02 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ the slap earns a certain eep! from yachi, but it was at least gentler than the earlier sucker punch? she’s left with the top applin, lifting it between her lips as the rest of her drenched hair wets her closed vicinity. despite everything, she did it—!

making sure the applin can fall with care into her hands, yachi pushes back her hair with one hand and rubs her thumb against the pokemon with another. just to comfort it, really— ]


A shiny—? [ the paint isn’t coming off like the others— this one is green! ] I-It’s mine, then? I won?
chirpier: (pic#14243304)

[personal profile] chirpier 2021-11-02 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
Oh—!

[ oh, god he’s gorgeous. yachi continues to silently fawn and take pictures with her gear— until split went it’s pie! some of the drink and . . Z ]

O-oh, Ume, [ not at all judging, but it does carry an “oh no” tone. the meganium’s flowers flatten along with his antennae, but at least happy to have gotten her attention first. yachi looks between the tropius’ pie and her own pokemon, trying to think of something. ] Why don’t we clean that up for him? Ah, here, Mister Tropius—

[ yachi starts cleaning the strays on the floor by hand, with a little wipe. diligent thing, she is! now, to the pie . . . she can’t use a wipe on that. ]

Ume— can you use Sweet Scent, please?

[ and how can he deny such a sweet request to begin with? his flower petals shake until they give off a lovely aroma that’s perfect to remain calm and pleasant with. while yachi tries to dry up any wetness on the pie crest to the best of her ability, now with a dry napkin. ]

How does that look?
shiro2hero: (aw lookit the kids suplex each other)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2021-11-02 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Okay then. Sprinkles it is!

[A brief order later, he's handed a big candy apple, smothered in sprinkles. Shiro steps back, and, with a silly little flourish, holds it out to her.]

There you go. If you don't like it, you can try mine. [Because he's gonna get his own, with the peanuts.]
shiro2hero: (incoming dad jokes hold on)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2021-11-02 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah? You know, sometime, when you feel up to it, I'd like to hear about your holidays..."

Maybe they could arrange something. Definitely won't be the same, but they can try. He's sure the others would help. And... doesn't she deserve it?

"Fireworks, parties. A lot of people enjoy alcohol, everyone yells at midnight..." His shoulder rolls in a shrug. "It's pretty much stay up all night and party."
heartofalioness: (YES now you've got it!)

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2021-11-02 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)

Awww, Shiro. She gives him a soft smile before he starts talking about New Year's. Back at home, the pain of losing everything but her advisor, four mice, and the roof over her head had been too raw to share with five humans she'd just met and dragged into this war, and when she tried, they were either too busy or- with Arus- it blew up in her face. Knowing that she can have that closeness with the others here, that they want it too... that hole in her heart feels a little smaller, healing instead of just scarring over.

"Ooh, that does sound fun!"

And she means it! Humans sure love their alcohol (for as lightweight as they are compared to Alteans), but pyrotechnics sound fascinating!

"Let's see... there was Grogory Day, in honor of Grogory the Infirm who created a peace treaty between Altea and Krithacia, one of the neighboring planets in our solar system. The main tradition was complimenting strangers, but hosting parties and inviting them was also common." Not to mention the EXTREMELY blue punch. "It was a fixed date, but I would have to run some calculations on when it would be on the Earth calendar..."

Edited 2021-11-02 22:15 (UTC)
shiro2hero: (which selfie filter do i use)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2021-11-03 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
He'll listen - no matter how much or how little she ever wishes to share of her home. Her people. There's no reason to push, not for something that big, something that has to be so raw, to this day. He still remembers the loss of her father's AI, of how badly that had hurt. Even through his own problems that day, he remembers.

"I'm glad. We'll have to make sure we see some fireworks."

Maybe find her some pokemon themed drinks, too. Let her have fun for once.

"Compliments and parties sound like a good idea," he says, sincerely. "House party, maybe. We've got the space."
cyan_maid: (Aw shucks)

[personal profile] cyan_maid 2021-11-03 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe twenty minutes? A half hour? I've been trying to do this thoroughly, though. Make sure I don't double back again and again. I think I've made progress?

[personal profile] rollstoseduce 2021-11-03 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yachi isn't the only one dressing up as a Pokémon, Jaskier himself is here as a Primarina, because he and his not!husband and not!daughter are doing a group costume as the Alolan starters. The fuzzy scarf he's wearing doesn't stop Hina from climbing on his shoulders, though, and honestly, Jaskier doesn't mind. Such an adorable little Pokémon! And if Yachi needs encouragement, well, encouragement she shall get!

So Jaskier sings a little something for her.]
♫ If you keep going, and never stop, you can keep on going, you can make it to the top. Life is full of mountains, some are big and some are small, but if you don't give up, you can overcome them all. So keep on going, try not to stop, when you keep on going, you can make it to the top. ♫

Cutiefly Races

[personal profile] rollstoseduce 2021-11-03 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[The way Legosi stares at the Cutifly reminds Jaskier of Geralt looking at horses. So can he not come closer to meet the man? Don't mind his very extra outfit, his family is doing a group costume and they've come as the Alolan starters.]

They're truly adorable, are they not? If I had known about them, I would've brought my own Bequa to meet them.

[personal profile] rollstoseduce 2021-11-03 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Look, is it truly heat leeching when his costume has a freaking scarf? ...alright, maybe. But that's not the point. Hopefully, Geralt won't mind the fuzziness of the scarf or the feather of his hat occasionally getting on his face! Oops, sorry about that. better start training for s2

"Mostly, you say." Does he sound amused? He definitely sounds amused. A bit skeptical, too. "What could that possibly say about her friends, like for example, I don't know, Pyrite--"

His complaining about Geralt's Sableye rant #548 is interrupted when Jaskier is suddenly startled by something wet and cold on his neck, making him squeal and jump a little.

"Motherfucker--"

The almost-transparent form of a Ghastly disappears into the hay as it laughs at its successful prank. Considering Ghastly's tongue and its passion for the move Lick, this can only mean one thing, can't it? Jaskier confirms his suspicions when he touches the back of his neck and his hand returns covered in-- spit? Plasma?

"Yuck. I take it back, your Jenny is a saint."
bigsadwolf: (85)

sorry for the lateness aaa

[personal profile] bigsadwolf 2021-11-04 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm...well, alright.

[A worm inside of a magicked apple...now that's not something you see every day. But at this point, Legosi has few things that surprise him in this world anymore. Sure, worms inside apples can be Pokemon too, he totally is willing to accept this.

He finds himself scrunching up his face for a moment, twisting his nose a bit before he tries to go in for a second attempt. Maybe a bit less...aggressive and boistrous with all the excitement of a canine going after a round thing, this time. It's frustrating not having the length of his snout, but at least he can still use his teeth, right?

Assuming he can actually snag one of the apples this time.]
bigsadwolf: (57)

[personal profile] bigsadwolf 2021-11-04 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Hm...?

[Legosi hadn't noticed that he was being watched exactly, so when he hears someone near his elbow speaking he'll turn his attention that way. Well...more that way and down, since the one thing he didn't lose in this world was his height.]

Ah...yes, I do. I am very fond of bugs...which I know must probably sound strange.
Edited 2021-11-04 00:38 (UTC)
bigsadwolf: (66)

[personal profile] bigsadwolf 2021-11-04 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Eventually...perhaps. Of course, it isn't long before he hears the sound of the hacking and slashing and ends up approaching solely due to what he hears. He's not sure what he's expecting when he pushes his way through to the little clearing that Mikasa and her Pawniard are in, but this is definitely...

Bless him, he's trying.]


Oh...hello. You must be going through the maze too.
bigsadwolf: (86)

[personal profile] bigsadwolf 2021-11-04 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not far off in that comparison, though maybe little bugs like these aren't quite one-to-one with horses. But hey, they're having races with them like horses, so who is he to judge?

Legosi of course doesn't mind the costume. If anything, it does make him wonder if he should have maybe made a better attempt at dressing up himself. He just had come on short notice, so if anything he's more dressed in spooky colors than in any actual costume.]


They are. I haven't seen so many in one place before...let alone did I know that you could race them.
chirpier: (pic#14240865)

[personal profile] chirpier 2021-11-04 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh, hina. yachi sees the little rodent from the corner of her eyes, on someone else’s shoulders no less! the dedenne is quite cute indeed, waving her tail and whiskers to the tune of the man’s song. confident and overly comfortable already, hina even takes the liberty of using the primarina scarf as a hanging curtain for their cheering.

cheering that feels an awful lot like school cheers somehow. yachi’s cheeks were burning deep fed up to her ears, clearly poking out of the water as she looked for an applin— got sucker punched by one, smacked by another— until, at last, during her second pull she managed to win her prize: the cutest shiny, green-apple applin.

she’s wet all around her face and bangs, and luckily the fabric of her costume weren’t caught in the crossfire of her stepping back from her dripping— quickly grabbing a towel to dry off, yachi keeps her face into the fabric in hiding for a moment. she’s embarrassed, as any shy one would be, but also? she’s flattered. she’s flattered that someone, even in fun, would sing a little tune of encouragement for her to begin with.

it’s not long until she finds her voice, turns to the bard her dedenne is perched on, and shouts with her face at this point eggplant purple: ]


Thank you for the support!!

[ cupped in her hands after drying her new friend as well, was the green, paint free applin. ]
chirpier: (pic#14240896)

[personal profile] chirpier 2021-11-04 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh, he's huge— and luckily, that's no news for yachi any longer! being a volleyball manager means you get to meet the tallest giants. ]

Oh—? Why strange? I mean, some of them look scary to me, but— not all of them.
wrappedwarm: (pic#14917251)

[personal profile] wrappedwarm 2021-11-05 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
I only find dead ends. [It was suffering, especially when her help was... currently mushing his face into a hay bale. Taking the straightest path...] I'm not getting out.

[Bluntly, no hope.]
wrappedwarm: (pic#14917232)

[personal profile] wrappedwarm 2021-11-05 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Don't say that Shiro, she might actually just take a bite out of it. But she took the stick carefully, dipping her slightly.]

Thank you. I'll like it... [She was from a place where not liking food wasn't an option. But she really did like her fruits. Mainly berries, but apples were food too.

With that, she tried to take a bite. Tried was the keyword. She'd not used enough force and her teeth just kinda left little indents in the chocolate where they'd scraped it.]
It's hard...
wrappedwarm: (pic#14917227)

[personal profile] wrappedwarm 2021-11-05 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
[But how could she look when all she could see was the inside of her hat? Yachi was blessed though, for she peeked out, most of her face still hidden by the scarf.

Thinking about the cape. Thinking about it...









Was her silence reassuring..?

Then completely serious.]


I think so.
shiro2hero: get it (lemme give you a hand)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2021-11-05 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
We can trade, too...

[He trails off, watching her try her best with the sticky, hard caramel. He grimaces, and looks over to the counter again.]

Hey, can we get a knife-?

[Or can they cut it up for her - ? Or? He looks back down at Mikasa.] We can have them cut it up for you. It might be easier.

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