#aevum charms

[aevummarket]

╰┈➤ AEVUM ISLES :: JUNE FESTIVAL ❂

The following items are eligible for redemption. All Items and Charms require verification for processing! Please be sure to review the redemption examples prior to submission. All requests will be processed from June 22nd - July 3rd.

NOW INTRODUCING: CHARMS

Aevum Charms are an experimental form of group participation! No charm is ever mandatory, but they are a fun way to decorate a member's statistics page! (Or, for the collector types, having a designated charms page is perfectly viable!)

To redeem a charm, please provide the following information to the Aevum Marketplace:

Character’s Full Name and Series

Name of Charm or Charm Activity

Working link to Stats Page

Working link to Threads Page (if applicable)

Proof of activity participation

EXAMPLE: Hello! I'd like to redeem a [name of charm] for [Character Name] from [Series Name]! My Stats Page can be found at [Stats Link], my Thread Page can be found at [Thread Page Link], and my participation in [Link to Thread or Drabble]. Thank you!

This charms form can be found on the forms page, and a charms FAQ is now available!

To kick off charms, the following seven activities are available for redemption! You may not submit the same thread for multiple charm redemptions.

Charms are not time sensitive and can be submitted at any time with valid proof of participation!

Available Charms:

The Lunar Tournament Charm

Provide proof of participation in the Lunar Tournament, Sunflower Festival 2024.

The Lunar Tournament Charm

Provide proof of participation in the Fish Spy Activity, Sunflower Festival 2024.

Tossup Team Charms (please choose one of the four teams.)

Provide proof of allegiance to one of the four Tossup Teams, available all year round.

Observatory Charms (available: June 16th!)

Participate in the grand opening of the Vildernox Observatory, Sunflower Festival 2024.

*the final charm designs are subject to revision !

SUNFLOWER VOUCHER REDEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS.

To redeem a Sunflower Festival Item, please provide the following information to the Aevum Marketplace:

Muse Name and Series

Date of submission

Sunflower Festival Voucher Usage

Links to: Stats Page, Threads Page (which must link to overall event participation.)

Proof of activity participation.

EXAMPLE: Hello! I'd like to redeem a Sunflower Voucher for [Muse Name] from [Muse Series], please! This is for the [item name] . My [activity/thread participation] can be found here, and my [stats] and [threads] pages can be found [location and/or link]. Today's date is [mm/dd]. Thank you!

Due to the nature of item redemption items, you may utilize a Sunflower Voucher once per submitted thread. You may not submit the same thread for multiple item redemptions.

ITEMS.

Shimmer and Glows Sprinkler | ITEM LIMIT: 1 (available only with participation in Nighttime Shimmers and Glows.)

An endless sprinkler that sparks and changes color! They are non-flammable, but are still pretty all the same.

Lunar Rod | ITEM LIMIT: 1 (available only with participation in the Lunar Tournament.)

A gold-flaked fishing rod with a special tackle that is highly attractive to the local aevum fish.

Fish Charm (available only with participation in Fish Spy)

a small charm in the shape of any fish, made from stones, shells, or wood.

Olympic Flag (available only with participation in the Aevum Olympics)

A one-of-a-kind flag with the icon of the sport participated in.

Garden Bracelet (available only with participation in Charms of the Garden Activity)

A custom bracelet made with several unique charms and beads of flowers.

Keepers of the Land, Sky, and Sea Shirt (available only with participation in the KLSS)

A cool, breathable t-shirt displaying the logo of the volunteer organization.

Homeworld Wares | ITEM LIIMIT: 3 (available only with participation in the Gateway Flea Market)

These items are custom to each Echo, and are subject to the rules detailed below.

HOMEWORLD WARES RULES AND REGULATIONS:

NOTE: Aevum Isles Staff reserves the right to decline any Homeworld Ware submitted for verification should the item fail to abide by the below restrictions and regulations. Failure to abide by or adhere to the following regulations will result in the prospective item being permanently suspended for the member in question, including for later Tier Four redemption.

The following restrictions apply: The Items can:

Be items that exist in an Echo's native world

Be pulled from any point in time in the Echo's world, regardless of an Echo's current or potential canon points.

Be minor canon items, background items, and major canon items.

The items cannot:

Be any belongings found on an Echo's application, current or future.

Be weapons or magical in any way.

Be eligible for the Tier Four Homeworld Redemption item.

Be larger than a two-foot cube.

Be items that canonically belong to another character or from a world separate to their own.

All items redeemed must not serve a largely important purpose.

e.g., Bilbo Baggins could not find one of the Ten Rings.

These items must be found in either thread or drabble form in order to keep them. In which, a brief description of what the item is, and may be used is required.

The thread or drabble must be submitted to the Aevum Marketplace as proof for approval to put on one's Stats page inventory.

[shxrry-blossom]

You can really tell that the author took great care in choosing the names of the characters carefully and not randomly. I love how they include the character names with the plot of the story. Especially Jennette's! and Lucas's!! isn't that also the meaning of Lucifer? lmaooo

At the moment this is all I've been able to find, I don't think any other character's name is mentioned afterwards but I'll include it anyway if I find it.

Her name was Lilian. It was the perfect name for someone whose looks went far beyond pure elegance and loveliness, resembling a gorgeous bouquet of delicate flowers. I decided to call her Lily, for short (in my head, at least)

— Who made me a princess, chapter 1

Oh yeah. Come to think of it, had I mentioned what my name was now? In my past life, the director of the orphanage just picked a random name out of the phone book, Lee Ji-hye. But in this life, my mother chose my name herself

My name was Athanasia.

It meant "immortality"--quite grandiose.

I learned of this because Lily had told me the previous night. It seemed like a fairly extravagant name for a reject princess like me.

— Who made me a princess, chapter 1

Furthermore, the emperor was the only one allowed to bestow that moniker on their successor. Therefore, Jennette's name only meant "the grace of god" and had nothing to do with "immortality" or "eternity."

— Who made me a princess, chapter 7

Claude's older brother, the former emperor, was named "Anastacius,' and their father's name was "Aevum." As direct heirs to the throne, their names meant "eternity" and "immortality" The same was true for "Ambrose," the first empress of the Obelian Empire

— Who made me a princess, chapter 8

Meanwhile, Claude was rumored to have been suffering a miserable childhood at the hands of both his half-brother Crown Prince Anastacius, and their father, Aevum, who was the emperor at the time. Emperor Aevum had even gone so far as to call his younger son "the one who limps."

— Who made me a princess, chapter 41

"Lucas, the Lone Black Wolf!" Watching him look like he wanted to kill me only riled me up even more. "But of course your heart burns with more fire than anyone, a heart where you hide your dazzling light, just like your name!"

"Hey."

"A rising star in the world of magic! Oh! Everyone is blinded by your lethal charm... mmph!

— Who made me a princess, chapter 70

[aevumisles]

╰┈➤ AEVUM ISLES :: 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY ❂

Hello, All! It is with absolute pleasure that Aevum Isles Staff can finally announce Aevum Isle's first year anniversary! To celebrate, Staff has compiled a few OOC Goodies for members of the Isles, ranging from exclusive charms to a full Marketplace Sale! In-universe, the Guardians may be spotted around the Temporal Gardens. Echoes may ask them any question during any Inbox Run throughout the month!

A Foreword, from the Mods .

Even just one year ago, it could not be said that multi-fandom roleplay groups had much of a place in Tumblr's larger ecosystem. The larger roleplay community has seen plenty of fandoms rise and fall. New and old faces come and go, and as life goes on, things change within the larger RP scene, and Tumblr at large. When it comes to tumblr-based MFRPs, most often, groups start with great ambition, and grand ideas, only to find themselves doomed to fade out within four to six months of opening, if not less.

Aevum Isles is not that group. Nor will we be.

As the first year anniversary comes and goes, Nov. 13th marks a monumental occasion, not just for the Isles and our community, but for Tumblr MFRP as a whole. Despite everything, Aevum has made it through a year, and continues to go strong. It is not lost to us that it is entirely thanks to each and every one our members that Aevum Isles has been able to grow and thrive as a roleplay community.

Some of you have been with us from the beginning. Others have only joined recently. Some have passed through and gone again, and others have appeared from seemingly out of thin air! Regardless of how, when, or why, each and every member who has been a part of Aevum, past, present, and future is a big part of something wonderful. Our community wouldn't be what it is today (or here at all!) without all of you to be a part of it.

So from us to you: thank you.

— 🏵️ Creo & Leillis  🌸

NOTE: While this is not an event and will not count towards event participation, that does not mean that the Isles should not celebrate! All of the following are available for redemption and/or application from November 13th - November 30th!

Anniversary Charms.

The following charms are available for redemption at the Marketplace! To redeem one off the below charms, please send the following message to the Marketplace Inbox:

Hello! I'd like to redeem the [charm name here] for [muse name] [muse series]. Today's date is [date]. Thank you!

First Year Anniversary Charm

For every member who is present for the First Year Anniversary of Aevum Isles!

Ebenos and Ivurie Stats Page Charm

Light and Dark. Stillness and Motion. Energy and Mass. If you have ranked up, participated in an Festival or Blue Moon or redeemed an item or ability, this charm is for you!

Voucher User Charm

Sales! Sales! Sales! We see you coupon clippers out there. Decorate your Stats/Charms Page to let everyone know you're a shameless voucher user during our seasonal festivals!

Amity Celebration Charm

If you have participated in the Amity Celebration (April Festival), you are eligible to redeem this charm!

Hearth's Rising Charm

If you have participated in Hearths Rising (December Festival), you are eligible to redeem this charm!

Sunflower Festival Charm

If you have participated in the the Sunflower Festival (June Festival), you are eligible to redeem this charm!

Yestereve Harvest Charm

If you have participated in the Yestereve Harvest (October Festival), you are eligible to redeem this charm!

FIRST DAY FOUNDING MEMBERS will receive an exclusive pin from the Aevum Isles Masterlist Blog. Please be on the lookout for a private ask/submission from Staff with the pin by 8PM EST 11/16/2024. If you are a founding member and do not receive your pin by 8pm EST on 11/16, please send the Masterlist an ask to let us know that Tumblr ate it!

Marketplace Wares.

Marketplace Sweep!

For the month of November, every item (including ability and item unlocks) in the Aevum Marketplace is 50% off!

This does not need to be specified to be redeemed!

The normal Marketplace Item Form is still required to buy items from the Marketplace.

Aevum Isles Anniversary Voucher! | ITEM LIMIT: 1

The Anniversary Voucher may be used on ONE applicable item up to ONE MARKET TIER ABOVE your current rank!

The Anniversary Voucher CANNOT be used for:

Extra Character Slots

Homeworld Items

Ability Bulk Buy

Anniversary Exclusive Charms

Hello! I'd like to redeem the [marketplace item here] for [muse name] from [muse series]. using the Anniversary Voucher! Today's date is [date]. Thank you!

Aevum Magical Items | ITEM LIMIT: 3

The following items can be claimed throughout the Anniversary.

These items are FREE, and can be redeemed through the ask format below.

Aether Staves

Curved staves that, when used together, can locate pools of Ebenos (silver) and Ivurie (gold) Aether.

A specialty craft by the Ebenos Metal Arts Council, who once used them to siphon Aether into ancient magical tools and weapons.

The practice is no longer as prominent, but they are cool collectibles!

M.I.M.I. Hologram

M.I.M.I. is the well-known virtual assistant of all Kiwi Electronics. While she typically can only be heard, East Tower Company has manufactured a holographic version of the beloved A.I. Now anyone can have a mini M.I.M.I. of their own!

M.I.M.I. typically takes the appearance of a teal cat that follows nearby when she is activated. She cannot directly interact with the real world, but can interface with technology when instructed.

Aether Terrarium

A single-plant terrarium that will constantly monitor and maintain its environment in accordance to your plant's needs.

A glass cloche surrounds the plant, ensuring the correct amount of sunlight and moisture is maintained.

Designed by the West Tower Society for plant lovers who struggle with care... or have a finicky house plant!

Illusional Toys

These toys can be found at Buster Barns Toys in the Crystal Heights Mall. While these toys may seem ordinary, each of them is enchanted with minor effects to give them some extra pizzaz.

The toy can be anything, with one of the following effects:

Elemental Rune - This toy always matches the day and night cycles of the Isles.

Emotion Rune - This toy's color matches the mood of the owner.

Animation Rune - This toy can move on its own, or create minor effects such as sparkles or smoke clouds.

Illumination Rune- This toy can glow, and does not require charge from sunlight.

Deception Rune - This toy (typically game pieces) will always let you win.

Never-Ending Rune - When attached to a small container, will produce an infant amount of the item inside of the container. (e.g., if put on a cookie jar, it will always be full but not overflowing with cookies.)

Hello! I'd like to redeem the [item name here] with 'rune here (if applicable)] for [muse name] from [muse series]. Today's date is [date]. Thank you!

Coming Soon...!

Aevum Daily Updates

Aevum NPCs

Member-Run Events

Arcanus News Updates

EXPECTED: 11/20/2024

Aevum Isles Rules, Regulations, and Policies Updates

Challenge Submission Procedures and Policies

General Aevum Isles Guidelines (Update!)

Acceptable Characters (Update!)

EXPECTED: 11/16/2024

[epilvgue]

2024 Sunflower Fesitval Details / starter call (uncapped for now)

please reply with your preferred event

Vash can be found:

Charms of the Garden

Nighttime Shimmers and Glows

Aevum Olympics (accidental participant - track and field, gymnastics)

The Golden Harvests (working)

Sunflower Feast (eating)

Gateway Flea Market

[liightaga]

"I've been having these weird thoughts lately... Like is any of this for real or not?"

The weeks have been flying by during Sora's time in Aevum. The friends he made here have been incredible. With all the connections he had, it was difficult to know if this was a trick by the Organization, or it this truly was a world that he needed to save. To be honest though, everything seemed peaceful and he's been helpful to so many people.

Sora made it to bed one night after a long day with his friends. Three to be exact in the same day, all different times, all different locations but he made it work! Even if he was a bit tired. Without hesitation, the spikey haired kid fell onto his bed after pulling off the belts and hoodie.

He always kept his bedroom window open to feel the sea breeze at night and to smell the sweet and salty ocean that was only a walk from his room. With the new charm he had, it truly did feel like home.

Sora pulled the covers up to his neck and stared up at the ceiling that was painted with stars from his lamp. He smiled.

"I'll be back before you know it Riku... Kairi..."

"And Donald? Goofy? Wherever you are, I hope you're both okay. I miss you guys."

Sora turned over in his bed and before he closed his eyes, he saw a flash of white light. He instantly flipped over to see his keyblade sitting against his nightstand, shimmering with the leftover light magic used to manifest itself.

Sora scrambled to pick it up, but as he went to grab it he nudged it and it fell over, disappearing as it hit the floor. With that, Sora stood up and walked to the center of the room and held out his hand.

He slowly closed his hand and as he did, the leather grip appeared. His fingers wrapped gently around the hilt and the rest of the blade appeared with its crown shaped teeth and mouse head chain.

Sora couldn't help but stare at the Keyblade before his lips curled into a comforted smile.

[pclitesse]

bold what applies. italicize what sometimes applies. repost don’t reblog.

FLAWS

moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny | controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | liar | impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry | greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive | spiteful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky | absent-minded | abusive | addict | aggressive | childish | callous | clingy | delusional | cocky | competitive | corrupt | cynical | cruel | depressed | deranged | egotistical | envious | insecure | insensitive | lustful | delinquent | guilt complex | reclusive | reckless | nervous | oversensitive

STRENGTHS

honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave | patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky | intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous | merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming | cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | protective | proud | diligent | considerate | compassionate | good sportsmanship | friendly | empathetic | passionate | reliable | resourceful | sensible | sincere | witty | funny

SKILLS & HOBBIES

art | acting | astronomy | animals | archery | sports | bird watching | blacksmithing | boating | calligraphy | camping | candle making | casino gambling | ceramics | racing | chess | music | cooking | crochet | weaving | exercise | swordplay | fishing | hunting | gardening | ghost hunting | ice skating | magic | engineering | building | inventing | leather-working | martial arts | meditation | origami | parkour | people watching | swimming | puppetry | pyrotechnics | quilting | reading | collecting | shopping | socializing | storytelling | writing | traveling | exotic dancing | singing | whittling

tagged by : @fellstcr and @cagcdlxve

tagging: anyone in aevum who hasn't done it yet!

[drunkelreporter]

" Noman's Land is cruel beyond belief, Dog-eat-dog at its finest. This world will eat you alive. "

Aevum Isles affiliated ask/rp blog for Roberto De Niro of Trigun Stampede, 18+, penned by Numu

STATS // APP // RULES

Usually mobile based, 30+ mun

Group Charm Collection below the cut!

[aevum-india]

In Indian fashion, sarees have always been a symbol of elegance, grace, and timeless beauty. However, not all sarees are reserved for grand occasions and festive gatherings. Some, like linen and cotton sarees, embody a simpler, more relaxed elegance that makes them perfect for everyday wear while still exuding sophistication. At Aevum, we understand the modern woman’s need for versatility, comfort, and style, which is why our collection features pure linen sarees, mulmul cotton sarees, and Bengal cotton sarees—each crafted to enhance your daily look with effortless charm.

Read more: https://www.aevum.in/blogs/news/discover-the-grace-of-linen-and-cotton-sarees-for-a-casual-yet-elegant-look

[aevumdaily]

HUMMINGBIRD

ARCANUS SPORTS NETWORK ( @ ASN_official )

The highly anticipated finally has arrived! Martin Bridges expressed nervousness, but excitement for his first big game of the season. While Neveah Christler was, as ever composed and confident about the win for the White Tigers. The game was well played by both teams. They were neck and neck for every around. But one miss hit from Martin lead the speedy Neveah to take the lead for the White Tigers! 20-17 Congratulations to the White Tigers! And thanks for tuning in with us during the Sunflower Festivals, Aevum Olympics

( ooc: If there is a team you would like to support - make sure to send a request to the marketplace a charm! You do not need a proof of thread to select your team, and one may be requested per Echo. See here for info about each of the competitors. You may also request them, even after the conclusion of the festival. )

[magiccuco]

٠ ࣪⭑ Hello there! Finally putting this together, but !! I've got a little guide on what Cucu is gonna be doing during the festival - put it below the cut for reference

But fn, like for a starter from Cucu for the Festival! Gonna cap it at 2, but if you have a specific idea feel free to reach out

Cucumber Festival Guide

​​☆ Sunflower Parade

I think he'll have a great time watching the floats go by and enjoying the atmosphere. That being said, if he did spot any sabotaging, he'd probably want to get involved just to make sure people don't get hurt. But knowing him he'd probably find himself getting involved in things that he shouldn't, but this one would prolly take plotting.

​​☆ Charms of the Garden

Oh, he'd LOVE to just sit down in a quiet place and make a little bracelet. He'd probably get really invested in the lore and what the beads mean too.

​​☆ Fish Spy

Cucumber I don't think is a fisher, however, he would absolutely love to find fish in the reef and fill out the card to get a charm!! I think he's currently in the process of learning about Aevum's flora/fauna so being able to share his knowledge would be fun.

​​☆ Nighttime Shimmers and Glows

I think Cucu would also have fun watching the fireworks... from a distance, LOL I actually don't think he'd enjoy the loud noises or the crowds at all, but also he'd be all over the fair food.

​​☆ The Golden Harvests

Cucu is not the strongest person in the world, however he does actually have a plant growth spell back so he'd absolutely want to be out in the farmlands helping out the locals with their crops. I also think the studious side of him would just want to learn more about how the aether phenomena works to begin with.

He'd also adore the sunflowers!!!

​​☆ Keepers of the Lands, Skies, and Seas

Going in tandem with the harvest, he'd for sure be volunteering to help clean up Arcanus and such. He's just that kind of kid.

​​☆ Gateway Flea Market 

Honestly, this would also be an easy spot to find Cucu! Though he probably wouldn't go without an adult, but I think he'd love looking for cool books and funny little things here and there. He'd just have fun doing the trades or talking to locals about their stuff.

[teamlarl]

“What a lovely ending. It had everything. Heartbreak, drama, mourning, and yet the resolve to move on, knowing that their loved one is in a better place...”

“Well, enough of that nonsense, time to start all over.”

*snap*

[aevummarket]

Hello! I’d like to redeem the Healing Stones for Millions Knives of Trigun Maximum using the Anniversary Voucher! Today’s date is 17th November. Thank you!

The following item can be added to your Muse's Stats Page!

Healing Stones 300 Emblems Free! | USE LIMIT: 1-5             The bell above the door of Juniper’s Charms and Remedies chimes above your head. You are greeted by the smell of herbs and the cheerful bubbling of brewing concoctions as you are greeted from the front desk. Walking through the rows and shelves you find a small collection of velveteen bags no larger than the palm of your hand. Within which are five smooth grey stones.             This pouch contains five small stones that vibrate softly in your hand. It’s said that when you crush them, they’re able to heal small to medium wounds, and crushing all 5 can even save a soul from fatal damage. NOTE: This is a PERISHABLE ITEM. It can be used at any time, but only 1-5 times per purchase.

ORIGINAL EMBLEM BALANCE: 1725  TRANSACTION: FREE! *(AEVUM ISLES ANNIVERSARY VOUCHER)  CURRENT EMBLEM BALANCE: 1725

Thank you for being part of Aevum Isle's first year anniversary! :)

— 🏵️ Creo

[puresilkbanarasisaree]

The Best Bag Types to Pair with Your Ethnic Outfit

5 Gorgeous Bags to Pair with Ethnic Outfits

Classic Flap Wallets

A classic flap wallet is a perfect addition to any outfit. Different styles of flap wallets have one thing in common: they are classy, easy to carry, and have enough space to hold your essentials. It is a convenient way to carry cash, credit cards, ID, and other small items in one place.

You will find them in various colors, materials, and designs to suit your ethnic wear. Colorful woven fabric flap wallets complement ethnic wear well.

Everyday Envelop Sling Bags

If you are looking for a cross-body bag that can go with your ethnic outfit, look no further than an everyday envelop sling bag. These bags are stylish and versatile, making them the perfect accessory for any outfit.

Envelop Sling Bags come in various colors and styles, so you can pick a piece that suits your style. The material is also quite durable, and it will last for years. 

If you like to travel light and like the freedom that comes with a sling bag, this is the bag for you!

Cute Duffle Sling Bags

Duffle sling bags come in assorted styles and patterns, including polka dots, stripes, lace, and more. They are appropriate for a casual outfit because they are easy to pair with jeans or leggings and a kurti.

The most comfortable kinds of duffle bags are the ones with padded straps that make carrying them on your shoulder easier. Duffle sling bags can hold everything you need without feeling heavy or uncomfortable when carrying all day long.

Unique Box Sling Bags

Box sling bags are for women who want to make a bold fashion statement. They are a smart match for ethnic attire as they aren’t conventional and have elaborate patterns and designs. The stylish design of the box sling bag ensures you stand out wherever you go.

Functional Conductor Sling Bag

Conductor sling bags are the most practical for everyday use. They are big enough to carry all your essentials while not being too bulky that you cannot comfortably wear them. The bag features a wide detachable shoulder strap with an adjustable length. You can wear this woven sling bag over your shoulder or across your body, depending on how you want to carry it.

You can also add charms to customize this bag with some personal touches.

Picking the right bag to match an outfit is essential for completing your ethnic look. Now you know the different bag options, you can make expert fashion choices every day.

The good news is that there are a variety of bags with varied options and designs at the online ethnic store Aevum, so you can find something that matches your style. Explore our online shop now!

[aevumisles]

╰┈➤ AEVUM ISLES :: JUNE FESTIVAL ❂

Throughout the beginning of the summer season, Isle residents gather in multitudes during the day and the night to celebrate the natural world and the communities that share in it. Many traditions find the Aercon and Echoes alike visiting the sandy shores of the Lunar Coast, cleaning up the environment, and showing goodwill to their neighbors with plenty of gifts. Please refer to the ARCANUS ISLE COMPENDIUM for creature and plant references.

OVERVIEW.

The Sunflower Festival

The Sunflower Festival is a month long event taking place from the beginning to the end of June. While the festivities do not last for the entirety of the summer season, residents of Arcanus Isle take great care to enjoy the warmer weather.

Festivities take place during the night and the day. In the daytime, events like the Sunflower Parade or the Lunar Tournament can be enjoyed in the Lunar Coast and Downtown Arcanus Districts.

During the early evening, the celebrations continue with bright fireworks that light up the night sky. 

The Solstice Ball

Takes place during the 16th - 30th of June.

The festival concludes with The Solstice Ball, a spectacular event where everyone dresses in their best to dance under the glorious Golden Moon. (see: Notable Legends down below.)

This year, residents will also partake in the grand reveal of a new location: the Viderenox Observatory.

ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: Other activities such as sea shell collecting, beach parties, garden parties and so on are all celebrated during the Sunflower Festival. While you may create member-run mini parties and events during the festival, only interactions with the listed activities/areas will be considered valid forms of festival participation.

For a limited time, a number of Sunflower Festival wares can be purchased (for free!) from the Aevum Marketplace using the Sunflower Festival Voucher.

Some of these wares include:

Shimmer and Glows Sprinkler - (available only with participation in Nighttime Shimmers and Glows.) An endless sprinkler that sparks and changes color! They are also non-flammable. Lunar Rod - (available only with participation in the Lunar Tournament.) A gold-flaked fishing rod with a special tackle that is highly attractive to the local aevum fish. Fish Charm - (available only with participation in Fish Spy) a small charm in the shape of any fish, made from stones, shells, or wood. Olympic Flag - (available only with participation in the Aevum Olympics) A one-of-a-kind flag with the icon of the sport participated in. Garden Bracelet (available only with participation in Charms of the Garden Activity) A custom bracelet made with several unique charms and beads of flowers. Keepers of the Land, Sky, and Sea Shirt (available only with participation in the KLSS) A cool, breathable t-shirt displaying the logo of the volunteer organization. Homeworld Wares (available only with participation in the Gateway Flea Market) These items are custom to each Echo, and are subject to the rules detailed in the event below.

Requests will be processed from June 22nd - May 3rd. All requests should include a link to the thread or drabble that shows the participation in said event, in addition to the stats, and thread pages.

Downtown Arcanus.

Sunflower Parade

One of the many highlights of the Sunflower Festival is the Sunflower Parade! It is a warm welcome to the summer sun and the influx of Ivurie Aether that comes with it. Downtown Arcanus will be decorated with balloons, sunflower petals, and more. Music will be heard during the day throughout the streets. Especially along the Arcanus University campus.

During the cooler hours of the late afternoon and early evening, a float parade is conducted by residents who choose to participate. These floats range from large and small, elaborate and simple.

Notably, the East Tower Company and the West Tower Society are known to be highly competitive during the parade. Each year, they create more and more elaborate floats each year. The not-so-rumour has it that they may even be trying to outdo each other.... While the other rumour has it that they've even gone so far as to try and sabotage each other's floats!

While many floats are crafted by the various notable figures and local businesses of Arcanus Isle (Echoes will find a representation of almost every Aercon-owned business!), the Echoes are equally encouraged to create floats of their own for the parade. Or join in other floats to assist their performances (or sabotage other performances) in an effort to join in the celebration!

Announcing the event on her very own float is is Arcanus’ own Opal Luminous, where you can watch the parade from your home.

Charms of the Garden

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

A favorite activity amongst festival-goers is to create unique garden bracelet for their friends and family members. There are dozens of different ornaments to choose from, each with their own meaning. All ornaments for Charms of the Garden are created by students at Arcanus University, and the proceeds return to the school's funding.

The charms provided are as follows:

Echo Tree Nut ( peace in change ) 

Field Fish Feather ( brings good people into your life ) 

Sapeng Wool ( aid with memories ) 

Moonview Spring Stones ( rejuvenation )

Lunar Coast Shells ( wealth in the summer ) 

Heavens Mirror Bead ( mourning lost loved ones ) 

May Flower Bead ( protection ) 

Zephyr Lilly Bead ( guidance in dark times ) 

Orb Flower Bead ( good wishes ) 

Sunflower Bead ( happiness ) 

Aether Rose Bead ( balance ) 

There are multiple locations for bracelets to be created along campus grounds.

THE LUNAR COAST.

The Lunar Tournament

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The Trawler Docks are open and bustling with activity! During this time of year, the ocean is flourishing with many forms of sea life.

Some locals offer scuba diving tours of Arcus Cove's coral reefs, while others will gladly rent out boats for other residents to enjoy the clear blue waters.

Of course, the docks are also host to the largest fishing competition of the year: The Lunar Tournament.

There are three main categories that one could enter into: Biggest Fish (measured by weight and length), Most Fish (measured by total weight), and Rarest Fish (judged by leading Marine Biologists of Arcanus Isle). The competition also has a catch-and-release policy, which dictates that all fish caught should be released upon completion of the final scoring.

The winners of each category will receive a cash prize of 1,000 keys, a trophy representing their category, and a brand-new fishing rod!

Fish Spy

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Primarily marketed towards families with younger children, Fish Spy is an event taking place in Arcus Cove. Participants are given a bingo card and taken out the coral reefs. There, they can snorkel in the waters while looking for many breeds of fish on their cards. (The cards are water proof!)

Some fish to find that are native to the Arcanus Isle include:

Comet Fish

Gem Fish

Illumenoctopi

Ripple Kelpies

Successfully filled-out cards can be exchanged for a variety of fish charms.

Nighttime Shimmers and Glows

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In brilliant displays of wonder and light, a fireworks show is held every Sunday evening along Halycon Beach. Many gather all across the Lunar Coast just to watch the astonishing display. The firework shows change almost every night, with each display being more even grand than the last.

The show is hosted by Vander Bard of the Comet Promenade. Many enjoy watching the show on the Comets Ferris Wheel, especially with friends and loved ones.

Along the Comet Piers and Comet Promenade many shops offer great selections of fireworks, sprinklers, poppers, and plenty of fantastically sweet and savory treats the likes of fair foods.

The Clearview District.

Aevum Olympics 

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Attention all sports fans! Coming to the Clearview Stadium is one of the most highly anticipated events of the Isle! The Aevum Olympics is the time when Aercon from all over Aevum come to compete in various sporting events. These include but are not limited to:

Track and Field (split between marathon and half-marathon sprints)

Swimming

Wrestling and Boxing

Various sports (e.g., soccer, football, baseball, tennis, etc.)

Pole Vaulting

Gymnastics

Ice Skating

Ping Pong

and many others!

Note: The Olympics can also include sports from an Echoes' homeworld.

All are welcome to come and spectate or participate! There’s just one rule:

No Cheating.

Cheaters will be forced to repeat their event against an Olympian Android. (Specifically, one designed by the event's biggest sponsor, the East Tower Company)

It never loses.

Of course, Aevum’s Tossup is one of the most popular sports. Over the spring, the four teams have been preparing near-endlessly for the playoffs that occur during this event. Now, it is finally time for the four biggest teams to compete for the championship title.

See here for information on the local sport.

Make sure to follow Aevum Daily for updates!

Fanalea District.

The Golden Harvests

No people are more excited about the Sunflower Festival than the residents of the Fanalean Farmlands, and Echoes are encouraged to join in! Beneath the Golden Moon, the Fanalean community ensures that their fields are fully revitalized for the coming crops to grow.

Plenty of help is wanted in the fields to help cultivate and care for the land. Fanalean farmers employ any volunteers to pick up a trowel to clear the fields of Whisper Thistles, care for livestock, harvest the last spring produce, sow summer seeds, and prepare some fields to lie fallow for the season.

Up to 500 keys per day will be offered to participating echoes.

At night, the workers watch in awe as fields of sunflowers begin to glow brightly across the fields, matching the Zephyr Lillies around them. The sunflowers absorb sunlight in their petals, and then under the golden moon, they glow a bright golden color.

Sunflower Feast

During Sunflower Festival, the locals will often spend time experimenting with new dishes and flavors. When new recipes have been concocted, the chefs gather around the bonfire at the center of Fanalea to share them. In fact, the whole community comes together to create new traditions and delights!

Sunflower is a key ingredient in many of the foods found. A glowing, golden tea - called Golden Cortania - is made from the petals of the sunflower. It is especially a fan-favorite. Tins can of Golden Cortania be bought from select shops in the Vesper Town Trading Post.

Some of the foods that can be enjoyed include:

Sunflower Seed Muffins

Pumpkin Sauce Pizza

Eben Root Stew, and many others!

Honeyglow Meadery is also offering Sunflower Wine, which is only available during this festival.

The Aether Reserve.

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Keepers of the Lands, Skies, and Seas

As nature is the focal point of the Sunflower Festival, the Padedue Temple, Whisperwind Hacienda, and West Tower Society have combined efforts to create volunteer programs to help clean up and protect the natural world of Arcanus Isle. As this is a joint effort, the Hacienda is focused on education, the Padedue Temple is focused on volunteer work, and the WTS is responsible for funding and advertisements.

Information booths with petitions written by the West Tower Society will be posted all throughout Arcanus. Signers will pledge to protect the environment and spread awareness about ways residents can keep Arcanus Isle spick and span.

Those who sign on to the petition pledge will be made automatic volunteers, where they will be assigned a location to clear up any trash and resident-made debris. These trips involve waking up early, and are often an all-day event. Supplies are provided to the volunteers by the West Tower Society, and Willow Westson has designer a cool shirt with “Keepers of the Lands, Skies, and Seas” written on it. —They're tie-dye!

Most volunteer work will be found along the Lunar Coast. Primarily: Halycon Beach, Arcus Cove and Arcus Reef. But Downtown Arcanus' Quill Pillar Shores, the Aether Reserve's Moonview Springs, and any of the parks across Arcanus are all available volunteer locations.

Merchant Town.

Gateway Flea Market 

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

In the center plaza of Merchant Town, a giant, mysterious tent has appeared seemingly overnight! Instead of the various food stalls and market shops, there now sits a wondrous pavilion called the Gateway Flea Market.

This tent houses brand new stalls full of Aercon selling or trading their random assortment of goods to anyone who may find a home for them. 

While many of of the prices come cheap, many other items may only be acquired through trading specific items that may take hours to find. An Echo dead set on a ware may find themselves embarking on a long and arduous Exchange Quest.

Curiously, in some of these stalls Echoes may come upon strange wares. Instead of the usual bits and bobbles however, what makes these wares so strange is that they may be familiar to the Echoes themselves.

These items range from books and journals, to trinkets, toys, jewelry and clothes, tools, decorations, and other such similar items. As with any item, these come at a price, and some merchants drive a harder bargain than others.

The rule of the game? One man's trash is another man's treasure. 

Be warned if you see one of the Pyrite Pawners triplets! They are all ruthless in their pursuit of unique items to sell in their shop.

Note: The following restrictions apply: The Items can: - Be items that exist in an Echo's native world - Be pulled from any point in time in the Echo's world, regardless of an Echo's current or potential canon points. - Be minor canon items, background items, and major canon items. The items cannot: - Be any belongings found on an Echo's application, current or future. - be weapons or magical in any way. - be eligible for the Tier Four Homeworld Redemption item. - Be larger than a two-foot cube. - Be items that canonically belong to another character or from a world separate to their own. All items redeemed must not serve a largely important purpose. e.g., Bilbo Baggins could not find one of the Ten Rings. These items must be found in either thread or drabble form in order to keep them. In which, a brief description of what the item is, and may be used is required. The thread or drabble must be submitted to the Aevum Marketplace as proof for approval to put on one's Stats page inventory. Requests will be processed from June 22rd - May 3rd.

Notable Legends.

The Golden Moon

The two moons of the Aevum Isles have always held a certain air of mystery to them. Most scholars agree that the moons are a symbol of Ebenos, while the sun represents Ivurie's qualities. As the understanding of the Aether grows, studies have shown that during select periods of time, one Aether may influx so greatly that it reflects upon the other.

One of these select periods is the beginning of summer, in which the Ivurie Aether burgeons so greatly, it reflects in the largest of the two moons, turning it bright golden color. As the light of the golden moon bathes Arcanus in its glow, it can be noted that plants grow much faster than usual, and the wildlife become more active and present in day-to-day lives.

Many speculate that this phenomena is the Aether replenishing itself in all forms of life. There is, after all, no other time of year where Aevum sunflowers glow as they do during the summer nights. Now, residents of Aevum Isles look to the glowing, golden moon and her many stars for glad tidings, good luck, and rejuvenation.

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Rocket Report: Another Chinese launch failure, Minotaur IV soars

Enlarge / Northrop Grumman successfully launched its Minotaur IV Rocket into orbit on Wednesday morning.

Welcome to Edition 3.08 of the Rocket Report! We are now approaching the middle of the 2020 Mars launch window, and it appears as though we will see the UAE, China, and United States all launch missions to the red planet during the last 10 days of the month. Exciting times ahead!

As always, we welcome reader submissions, and if you don’t want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on AMP-enabled versions of the site). Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.

Chinese Kuaizhou-11 launch ends in failure. The launch of a new Chinese Kuaizhou-11 commercial solid rocket ended in failure last Friday, resulting in the loss of two satellites, SpaceNews reports. Terse reports from Chinese media state that the specific cause of the failure is “under further analysis and investigation.”

China’s third launch failure of 2020 … The Kuaizhou-11 is a larger version of the Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket, operated by Expace, a commercial spin-off from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp., a state-owned missile maker. The rocket has a diameter of 2.2 meters and a mass at liftoff of 78 tons. It is capable of delivering 1,000 kilograms to a 700km Sun-synchronous orbit. (submitted by Ken the Bin, JohnCarter17, and platykurtic)

Small-launch contracts diverted to small-business loans. The $116 million that the US Department of Defense set aside for small-launch contracts under the Defense Production Act have been redirected to other priorities, SpaceNews reports. The Pentagon had approved funding the small-launch contracts but, at the last minute, decided to shift the money to small-business loan programs that were considered a more urgent priority. It is unlikely that those contracts will be awarded any time soon, the US Air Force’s top procurement official Will Roper said.

DoD says of the funds: You can’t aevum … About a month ago, the military announced it intended to award contracts to six small-launch providers financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. On July 1 DoD withdrew the contracts that would have been awarded to Aevum, Astra, X-Bow, Rocket Lab, Space Vector, and VOX Space to launch two rideshare missions over the next 24 months. Awarding the launch contracts now will require additional funding from Congress. (submitted by Ken the Bin)

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Next frontier for small rockets: Deep space? In a feature, Ars explores the potential for small satellites (and the new low-cost rockets that launch them) to transform planetary science. Instead of spending a decade or longer planning and developing a mission before spending hundreds of millions (to billions!) of dollars bringing it off, perhaps we can fly a mission within a couple of years for a few tens of millions of dollars.

The Moon, Mars, and beyond … In recent years, a new generation of companies is developing new rockets for small satellites that cost roughly $10 million for a launch. Already, Rocket Lab has announced a lunar program for its small Electron rocket. “I think this is a huge, disruptive program for the scientific community,” Rocket Lab’s chief said. And Virgin Orbit has teamed up with a group of Polish universities to launch up to three missions to Mars with its LauncherOne vehicle.

Minotaur IV rocket launches NRO mission. A Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV solid-propellant rocket launched the NROL-129 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office on July 15 from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, SpaceNews reports. The classified NROL-129 mission carried four remote-sensing payloads.

Putting old missiles to good use … This was the Minotaur IV’s first flight from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Island Facility. It was the NRO’s first launch on a Minotaur IV, a four-stage vehicle made with three government-furnished solid-rocket motors from decommissioned Peacekeeper intercontinental ballistic missiles. (submitted by JohnCarter17 and Ken the Bin)

Korean satellite launch postponed. The planned launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Tuesday from Cape Canaveral of a South Korean military communications satellite has been delayed in order to address an issue on the launcher’s second stage and potentially replace the hardware if necessary, Spaceflight Now reports.

Being extra paranoid … This is the second SpaceX mission to be postponed indefinitely in recent days as the company tries to cut turnaround times for reused rockets and produce new upper stages at a rapid rate to to meet a fast-paced launch schedule in the coming weeks. “We’re being extra paranoid,” tweeted Elon Musk, SpaceX’s founder and CEO. “Maximizing probability of successful launch is paramount.” Launch is now set for no earlier than July 19. (submitted by JohnCarter17)

Spaceflight to debut Sherpa-FX on Falcon 9 mission. The Seattle-based rideshare-management company said this week it will be flying its next-generation orbital-transfer vehicle, Sherpa-FX, on a dedicated rideshare mission with SpaceX. This mission is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 no earlier than December 2020. This is another step toward big rockets offering customizable satellite delivery.

Last-mile delivery … “In-space transportation is essential to meeting our customer’s specific needs to get their spacecraft delivered to orbit exactly when and where they want it,” said Grant Bonin, senior vice president of business development for Spaceflight Inc. “If you think of typical rideshare as sharing a seat on a train headed to a popular destination, our next-generation Sherpa program enables us to provide a more complete ‘door-to-door transportation service’.” (submitted by Ken the Bin)

Hope Mars probe launch delayed by weather. After two previous weather delays, a Mars orbiter financed by the United Arab Emirates will be launched between July 20 and 22, the Khaleej Times reports. The new launch time will be announced depending on the weather conditions.

Third time’s the charm? … A Japanese H-2A rocket was originally due to launch on July 15. But the “persistence of thunderstorms, cumulative clouds and unstable weather conditions in the coming days on Tanegashima Island” have now delayed the launch twice. The rocket and spacecraft are both said to be in good condition. (submitted by JohnCarter17)

Arianespace will phase out Ariane 5 in 2022. Program delays have forced EUMETSAT to reserve a pair of Ariane 6 rockets for two European weather satellites originally anticipated to launch on Ariane 5 rockets, SpaceNews reports. Only one of three planned satellites, MTG-I1, will be completed before Arianespace switches completely to Ariane 6 rockets.

Two more years of Ariane 5 … MTG-I1, an imaging satellite, will launch on an Ariane 5 rocket in 2022, the last year Ariane 5 will be available, said Paul Counet, EUMETSAT’s head of strategy. The sounding satellite MTG-S1, for which EUMETSAT had a firm Ariane 5 launch contract, is now scheduled to launch in 2023 on an Ariane 6, as well as another bird launching in 2025. (submitted by JohnCarter17)

Rocket for next crew mission arrives in Florida. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will launch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program has arrived in Florida, the space agency said. This mission will carry NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Michael Hopkins, Shannon Walker, and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the International Space Station for a full-duration mission.

Taking flight in a couple of months … A launch date will be determined after the completion of SpaceX’s crew-demonstration mission, which is likely to return to Earth in early August. This suggests the flight will take place no earlier than late September. The rocket will now undergo prelaunch processing in the company’s facility on nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. (submitted by Ken the Bin)

No big rockets in 2020, but seven are coming. 2020 was supposed to be the year of the big rocket. At one point, as many as four large, powerful boosters were slated to take flight this year. Alas, we now know for sure that none of them is going to make it this year, because Arianespace’s Ariane 6, NASA’s Space Launch System, Blue Origin’s New Glenn, and United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur will all slip to 2021 at the very least.

Seven deadly predictions … However, all of those rockets and three more—Japan’s H3, Northrop Grumman’s Omega booster, and SpaceX’s Super Heavy first stage—are coming at some point in the next couple of years. In a new article, Ars makes wild guesses as to when each of these seven new rockets may ultimately make its debut. Spoiler alert: we think H3 probably will be first and New Glenn last.

SLS static-fire test may occur in October. NASA and Boeing say they are on track to perform a major static-fire test of the core stage of the Space Launch System in October, a key milestone ahead of a first launch in late 2021, SpaceNews reports. Crews working on testing the SLS core stage at the Stennis Space Center have run into “no issues” so far during a series of tests collectively known as the Green Run, said John Shannon, Boeing vice president and program manager for the rocket.

Up to test number four … Three of eight Green Run tests have been completed. These include applying forces to the core stage to simulate launch conditions, powering on the stage’s avionics, and testing the systems that would shut down the stage if there’s a problem during testing. Shannon said work is underway on the fourth test: checking components of the rocket’s main propulsion system. If the test firing does occur in October, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, that would be a positive step forward for the program. (submitted by Ken the Bin and JohnCarter17)

ESA confirms Ariane 6 delay to late 2021. Of the big four rockets that once had debuts set for this year, Ariane 6 was the last to announce a delay. “While we know that the maiden flight will not take place before the second semester of 2021, we cannot at this moment precisely quantify the delay, and we cannot provide an exact launch date,” Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA’s director of space transportation, said.

The pandemic played a big role … SpaceNews reports that pandemic-induced delays with Ariane 6’s launch pad construction, solid-rocket-booster testing, and productivity losses at Ariane 6 industrial sites had compromised the rocket’s original schedule. Neuenschwander also said problems with the cryogenic arms at the Ariane 6 launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana, were contributing to the delay. (submitted by Ken the Bin and JohnCarter17)

SLS rocket replaces Saturn V on Alabama tags. Alabama has traded the glory of a past Moon rocket for the promise of a new launch vehicle on the latest version of its space-exploration-themed, specialty license plate, Collect Space reports. The redesigned “Alabama Space Tag” replaces the depiction of the historic Saturn V booster with NASA’s new Space Launch System rocket. The new plate marks the first time that the Saturn V has not appeared on an Alabama plate in 15 years.

Funds go to a good cause … The Alabama Department of Revenue began issuing the new Space Tag in May. Like the “Save the Saturn V” plate that it replaced, sales benefit the state’s home for one of the three remaining Apollo-era rockets. Net proceeds will be distributed to the US Space and Rocket Center Foundation to be used toward the Davidson Saturn V Center in Huntsville where the Saturn V is located. It’s a good cause, at least. (submitted by JohnCarter17)

Next three launches

July 19: Falcon 9 | Anasis-2 | Cape Canaveral, Fla. | 21:00 UTC

July 19: H-2A | Emirates Mars Mission “Hope” | Tanegashima, Japan | TBD

July 23: Long March 5 | Tianwen-1 Mars mission | Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, China | TBD

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