A 1-day rp event.
This event has been held nearly annually, ever since its first execution in December 2020, with the exception of 2024. The event is advertised days in advance via News posts, and when it begins, the chat thread is linked in a News announcement post on the day of. It usually runs from between 6-12 hours. The event is timed by a magical rose, whose petals fall every hour.
The Winter Masquerade frequently takes place in an enchanted glade next to a shining manor, on the bluffs overlooking the Bay of Ice; however, the absence of the manor in 2023 was noted as not unusual. Guests are encouraged to remain anonymous 'til the end of the event, or until they wish to leave, whereupon they unmask themselves as part of the revelry. Anonymity is not actually required; however, masks are part of the dress code for the event (this does not refer to the |Masquerade Mask|.)
Other kinds of the revelry known to happen at the ball have included such delightful things as a visit from the Mari Lwyd; a cloud that grows heavier with snow as it asks for poetry; and a magical snowball fight.
The Winter Masquerade is a roleplay gala hosted by a character called "The Duchess", who maintains anonymity all the year long.
She has been described as "the Grand Duchess de L'hiver", and signs her letters "La grande-duchesse de L'hiver" (L'hiver is French for Winter, but considering that the Duchess also sends invitations frequently, perhaps there's meant to be a pun somewhere in there, too).
The Duchess is a gracious hostess who seems to be actually magical or miraculous, as well as lively, attentive, and shrewd. She is elegant and stylish. She has radiant brown skin, multi-toned golden eyes behind a wintry masquerade mask, and deep, almost-black auburn curls pulled back in a soft regal style. She is garbed in a sparkling dress, with a white snowflake pattern on ice-pale blue and deep winter blue. Even the ruffled blue bodice trimmings sparkle. The Duchess seems to wear shimmering blue lip gloss, and has been spotted wearing at least one pearl earring in a pointed ear. She also wears white gloves. The masquerade mask she holds matches her dress, different hues of blue with snowflake print and some mysterious curliques; and the mask and the Duchess' hair each have a large blue snowflake ornamentation.
This event has been held nearly annually, ever since its first execution in December 2020, with the exception of 2024. The event is advertised days in advance via News posts, and when it begins, the chat thread is linked in a News announcement post on the day of. It usually runs from between 6-12 hours. The event is timed by a magical rose, whose petals fall every hour.
The Winter Masquerade frequently takes place in an enchanted glade next to a shining manor, on the bluffs overlooking the Bay of Ice; however, the absence of the manor in 2023 was noted as not unusual. Guests are encouraged to remain anonymous 'til the end of the event, or until they wish to leave, whereupon they unmask themselves as part of the revelry. Anonymity is not actually required; however, masks are part of the dress code for the event (this does not refer to the |Masquerade Mask|.)
Other kinds of the revelry known to happen at the ball have included such delightful things as a visit from the Mari Lwyd; a cloud that grows heavier with snow as it asks for poetry; and a magical snowball fight.
The Winter Masquerade is a roleplay gala hosted by a character called "The Duchess", who maintains anonymity all the year long.
She has been described as "the Grand Duchess de L'hiver", and signs her letters "La grande-duchesse de L'hiver" (L'hiver is French for Winter, but considering that the Duchess also sends invitations frequently, perhaps there's meant to be a pun somewhere in there, too).
The Duchess is a gracious hostess who seems to be actually magical or miraculous, as well as lively, attentive, and shrewd. She is elegant and stylish. She has radiant brown skin, multi-toned golden eyes behind a wintry masquerade mask, and deep, almost-black auburn curls pulled back in a soft regal style. She is garbed in a sparkling dress, with a white snowflake pattern on ice-pale blue and deep winter blue. Even the ruffled blue bodice trimmings sparkle. The Duchess seems to wear shimmering blue lip gloss, and has been spotted wearing at least one pearl earring in a pointed ear. She also wears white gloves. The masquerade mask she holds matches her dress, different hues of blue with snowflake print and some mysterious curliques; and the mask and the Duchess' hair each have a large blue snowflake ornamentation.
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