nexus_crossings | Bringing in Spring with a worthy revel

Bringing in Spring with a worthy revel

[With the changing of seasons, many Nexus visitors are very happy to see the snow melt away and life returning to their beloved home. Spring is here!

It appears overnight: a large pantheon in the center of the Nexus forum, and once can only guess how such a great building was erected without anyone noticing. Atop the Patheon are two golden thrones, adorned with gemstones of great value. No one seems to be sitting there, but they seem to hold a great deal of importance to the cloaked humans who guard the Pantheon entrance.

The land in front of the Pantheon is paved with smooth, old stones in the shape of a large circle. Lush flowers and grass grown along the outskirts of the cropping, full of beautiful and exotic plants. Truly the host of this revel wants even nature to bend before their whim.

On the left and right sides of the sides of the circle are two long marble tables, where different food and drink await those who enter. Freshly cooked meat. Ripe fruits and unsullied wine. Whatever your heart desires, be it simple or sweet, you will be hard pressed to not find it on one of the tables. Near the tables is also a large group of tents, adorned with many plush chairs and sofas for those who like to relax while indulging.

The center of the circle has a large bonfire pit, carved of fine stone, lit with a brilliant (almost unearthly) red fire. Comforting to those seeking warmth or invigorating to the souls of the weary: it carries an important symbol for the revel: let your soul burn as hot as the flames inside. Which, to the satyr, it means that everyone present should be partying and indulging with one another. There seems to be plenty of space for dancing and socializing alike, whatever your preference may be.

The entrance into this festivity is monitored by a group of half-human, half-goat satyr. They don’t seem to be picky about who gets let in, assuming you’re not here to ruin the fun, but it would be wise to check it with them first. This is a masquerade-style party, so all of the guests need masks.

But there can’t be anything possible wrong with such a wonderful party, right? Perhaps things are not all as they seem….]

((Here's your OOC guide guide to this event. Post when you can as you like, no worries. Have fun!))

((The second half of the event is live link here Please read the OOC thread so you know the details!))

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Aal has draws up short as she catches sight of the spot. Her sneakers squeaking a little as she comes to a stop. Looking up and around in awe and feels both a bit of longing, thrilled and homesick at the sight. Wooow. It looked utterly spectacular. She'd wondered if there would be something nice going on once the cold had started to pass.

She scans the area taking things in and debating what to do and figuring how much time she had. Well, she could always find out some info before going to met Dor. Cause she had no doubt her beloved husband would like to join in such an event. She puts a friendly, somewhat shy and curious smile and look on her face. As she tentatively and respectively pads forward a mite more. Looking for someone who looks like they were in charge or at least approachable.

There seems to a man dressed in a red robe, along with Greek attire underneath, near the entrance to the festival. The satyr are all busy at the moment, so the human is passing out different colored masks to people entering. He spots Aal near the entrance and motions for her to come close.

"Hello! Are you here for the party?"

Her eyebrows go up in a curious but pleasantly surprised sort of look. It has been a while since she'd seen anyone dressed up like that. Or be too a really good big bash she didn't have to organise. (or try to and have some unexpected event happen. ) herself.

She pads over, with a friendly smile. "oh hello..um well I'd like to..is it going on for a while?" She asks warmly, wondering if it's like some of the others that have been hosted in the nexus or if there are any special..erm requirements. Though the masks seem to be. She thinks glancing at them for a moment, a bit wistful and curious.

{Man, Gran would love this. } She thought to herself as she tries to take everything in. maybe she could sketch something or take photos in a while. It's been a while since she got to do much concerning her roots. Or got to hang out with Satyrs and the like. Though there were a few Nymphs back in StoryBrooke who worked with a Vinter freidn of hers.

The man is relatively surprised by Aal's shy demeanor, but many people have been nervous or curious like her about the event. He gives her a friendly smile. "As long as we're allowed to keep the party going, I'd say we'll be celebrating until the early morning." He points to the table of masks. "Everyone is welcome. The only thing we're asking is that you that a mask for the evening festivities."

He gives her a curious look. "Do you have other questions? I'm here to help run the festival as smoothly as possible."

She smiles warmly in return and almost automatically in mirroring response. She chuckles softly, "ah so most Satyrs aren't that different eh?" She half asks good-naturedly with a small bemused twinkle in her eyes. Naturally, creatures and beings varied from realm to realm but there were some universal patterns.

Her eyes brows go up and her nose twitches rather intrigued and slightly excited. "um.." She hums trying to figure how best to word a few. "oh ah, is there any fees to say things within the party area? And I'm sure there are some rules, er guide-lines yes?" She asks half states softly.

"If by normal, you mean watching them drink, eat and dance...then no, they aren't very different at all." He laughs a little, then shakes his head no to her questions. "There is no cost to participate, the host of the party has provided everything for free. The only thing I advise you to do is to not say anything negative about the event. Satyr are very passionate about their parties, after all."

He shifts nervously for a split second, but his friendly demeanor returns in at instant. "What kind of activities do you enjoy? I can direct you to something that you might like."

She chuckles her eyes twinkling, bemused as her ears wiggle a little. "Aye, tis." She replies warmly. She didn't mind fun within reason. So long as it didn't turn into a frat party or worse. She was usually the one who had to clean up the mess made by bad decisions as a result of such. But she didn't mind blowing off some steam now and again.

She brightened a bit at that, "oh that's very nice of them." She remarks geniunely. She hums in the affirmative and knowingly as she nods. "hmmh, naturally." A good rule of thumb that. After all Dionysus/Bacchus wasn't just the god of wine and theatre but madness as well. And Satyr's where oft depicted as being among his close companions.

Her left ear twitches a little at that, hmm best keep an eye out she thought as she kept her face friendly but neutral. "oh quite a few, but typically dancing, eating doodling..that sort of thing, and thank ya kindly. " She murmurs warmly. What she did not like at big parties was making speeches and having people staring at her. Or politic related things blech though she highly doubted that would be a problem at a Satyr party.

Well, don't jinx it with those thoughts, Aal. You never know what could happen with the party-crazy satyr. It seems like they've been influenced to be less destructive due to other Nexus people and gods. The cloak-wearing man gestures for Aal to come closer, to pick out a mask so she can enter the festival grounds as well.

He smiles as she speaks about her interests. "We have all of those things. Lots of food. An artist in the back who can paint your picture. And it also seems like you would be welcomed greatly by the satyr. What do you say? Will you come in and join us for a while?"

She slightly twitches her nose, hopefully, things will stay simpatico but one can't be too careful especially the way parties have been going with parties of late. She softly pads along and looks over the masks looking for something with green and or blue perhaps.

She smiles warmly, "ooh lovely. " She murmurs and rubs her chin and checks her watch. "I think I have some time." She could always text Dor if he doesn't show up soon on his own She reasons. It had been a while since they had a date night at a festival.

Upon first glance, the party look normal, but one can never be certain when satyr are involved...As for the masks, there seems to be many selections in green and blue, ranging from flower designs to feathery abominations. It all depends on if Aal likes something simple or complex.

"Of course. You should make time to enjoy yourself. You never know when things will change and having fun becomes impossible." That isn't meant sound ominous, but it seems like the man is a bit forlorn upon seeing some of the happy couples. "Might I suggest checking out some of the festival before sunset? That is when the bonfire celebration will start."

She hums in thought and glances at the more simple sort first, ooh feathers..or hmm what was she in the mood for today?

She smiles softly and softly chuckles, "Aye tis true. " She murmurs in agreement and raises a slight eyebrow. Her eyes soften, was that loneliness or something else she sensed? "oh I think so..and a bonfire? " She asks curiously. Slightly tilting her head toward the right.

"Yes. We will light the bonfire to pay tribute to the Gods of the Revel. It will be a beautiful sight to see the fire and night sky light up." He smiles, looking forward at the bonfire monument. "It reminds me of when I'd go hiking or camping in the summer, but that was so long along. Before everything came to an end."

He finally reaches down and offers Aal a mask, one that he thinks she'll like. Hopefully. "Your remind me of a silver river, flowing through the urban landscape, pure and clean."

She listens raptly. "ooh sounds lovely." She remark sincernly. Her faces softens and looks sad and understanding. "oh I'am osrry to hear that my condolences." Her tone soft and sincern.

She blinks and looks between him and the mask a small smile twitching at the corner of her right sided lips. As her fingers gently move toward it. "well ah ahem thank you." She murmurs a little taken backm that was some compliment.

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