Event run time is from 9/2/24-9/30/24

To participate in this event you will need to complete the main prompt in the first half of the event Festival of Stars.

The night sky has darkened and Rora is setting up a small stage next to the boardwalk that looks over the rolling hills. She has a set up small props and items that she will be using to tell her stories. A crowd has gathered around her and soon loud gasps and cheers can be heard as the first few meteors begin to dash across the sky. Not just in one color but a rainbow of colors starting to streak through the atmosphere.

Rora smiles and continues to set up her stage. It was clear she loved seeing the joy of those getting to watch the meteor shower for the first time.

Some of the activities around the festival have changed and people are rushing to get the best spots to see the meteors while they fill up on snacks and carry around the prizes they have won from the booths.

She catches sight of you out of the corner of her eye and waves you over to her excitedly.

Rora: “I hope you have been enjoying the festival! The real fun is about to begin. With this many Alfien's here Jalis will bless us with a night sky lit up with colors. These meteors are a beacon of hope and inspiration for my people. Tonight there is a magic tournament happening. You can watch some powerful Alfien's indulge in magical combat. Our magic style is a bit different….a bit like a dance? You will see for yourself. She purred. If you want more feathers you can always enter the asteroid race. It's a race through town where some air magic users will try and blow you off course and toss beach balls painted like asteroids at you to distract you. Good luck! OH! Speaking of hope, I was hoping I could ask a favor of you?” Her expression seems a bit embarrassed at this point.

Rora: “I have still had no luck with finding those Stickits that made off with my banner! It is important to the stories I will be telling during the meteor showers, do you think I could trouble you to help me find the missing pieces?” She smiles and pats you on the shoulder before you have a chance to answer.

Rora: “I knew I could count on you! I think they managed to tear it into four pieces. If you can bring them all back to me I can make it worth your while!” She pats the pouch that is under her shirt and you can here the distinct hum and clinking of potion bottles. “

Rora: “You would think they would have been more grateful. I was practicing my story telling while we were setting up the festival and they had all gathered around me. So cute and content just purring and listening to me. I thought they were going to be new friends for me but the next thing I knew my banner was being pulled apart and they had each run off in different directions with a piece in their mouth.” She sighed and scratched behind her ear with her large paw.

Rora: “Anyhow, let me know if you can find them. For now I need to keep setting up and practicing my stories.” She continued to set up her stage and began to recite a story. Her voice low but you could just make out what she was saying.

Rora: “Long ago when 'The Great Mother' Jalis flew through the cosmos she was approached by a World Eater that wished to claim Jalis's joy and colors as their own. A World Eater's appetite is rarely satisfied and while they seem chaotic in nature they crave order. Wishing to contain and organize her colorful soul magic a great battle began between the two Gods. Jalis could not be tamed and after their power shook the stars around them the two gods took shelter in a solar system to try and heal. Jalis took refuge on Armondis while 'The World Eater' Vistol came to rest on Karoxza. After resting Jalis made the First Alfiens. To celebrate this we have a ceremony to reenact this each year and the group that does the best is given a snazzy trophy.” Rora is completely focused on her story and does not notice you staying to listen.

Rora: “Jalis spread her great wINGS and shielded us from 'The World Eater's' gaze. Having been born from her tears, our kind is often bright and colorful. It is said the brighter an Alfien is, the more spirit of Jalis they have in their hearts. Our protector blessed us with these pointed tails to protect our backs from the darkness, though some cultures see these spades as signs of evil, we have only ever seen them as a reminders that we can be both kind and fierce. Rora spread out one of her arms and flexed the feathers on it, showing how they spread into a full wing that she used to fly. One of the most obvious gifts we have are these large feathErS! We use them in a lot of our decorating and often times families will save the feathers shed by the leader of the clans to better honor them and preserve part of the past.

Rora: “Apart from our feathers, some of our greatest pride happens to come from our magic! Alfiens are natural FiRe breathers and are able to learn beginner level fire magic without the need of a Grimoire. It is a common belief that the strength of the fire we breathe matches the strength of our hearts and passion. Thankfully these feathers we have also give us an advantage in the air and wind magic is something many Alfien learn with relative ease. The greatest of our mages are able to create large storms and they often lead our military forces.”

Rora: “Now I know I have you EnchanTed with my tale but sadly it is coming to an end. Soon the meteors will be streaming across the sky faster than you can count and I would hate for you to miss it. Make sure to spend your Crystal CluSTers at some of the local booths! Everyone worked hard to be here today and bring you the best food and games we had to offer. Please enjoy the show the meteors will be putting on for you tonight!” Rora had finished reciting her speech to herself and leaned back a bit to stretch. As she did her eye became wide after realizing that you were still there and listening to her.

Rora: “Come on, your supposed to be helping me find those tricky Stickits, not eavesdropping me while I practice my stories. It is rare to meet such kind and welcoming people so I want to thank you for your time. And I have to give this planet some credit, some people look at me like I have four heads but this is the best crowd I have had in the past 244 years!! She smiled big at this. With a small smile she shoos you off into the crowd to enjoy the rest of the festival and meteor shower.

Now the question is, what to do first?

These prompt can be completed to earn the listed prizes.

Rules:

-You must have an account on the Https://Cheshirespecies.com website.

-All submissions must follow Section:5 Art Rules

-All submissions must follow Section:6 Activity Rules

-If doing an art piece for your entry please the corresponding number for the prompt you are entering for in the bottom right hand corner of your piece.

Prompt 1

-Draw/Write your Shirefolk experiencing one of the rainbow meteor showers that is said to come from the tears of joy Jalis cries every few hundred years. They light up the sky with beautiful streaks of colorful light and a fun element to the festivities.

Art Requirements: Full body Shirefolk, lined, clean colored, with a background. No shading required. Or 800 words if written.

Rewards: Rare Potion, Rainbow Meteor Stickit, Crystal Cluster, Uncommon potion, 5 feathers.

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Can be entered: Once

Prompt 2

-Draw/write your Shirefolk catching or playing with the Rainbow Meteor Stickit.

Requirements: Fullbody, lined, clean color. No shading or BG required. Or 500 words if written

Reward: 3 feathers and Jalis Feather Cookies

x3

Can be entered: Once

Prompt 3

-Draw/Write your Shirefolk participating in the 'Asteroid Race' that Rora told you about.

Requirements: Half body, lined, clean color, BG, No shading required Or 500 words if written

Reward: 3 feathers

x3

Can be entered: Twice

Prompt 4

-Draw/write your Shirefolk watching the 'Magic Competition' that Rora told you about.

Requirements: Half Body, lined, clean color. No shading or BG required. Or 500 words if written

Reward: 3 feathers

x3

Can be entered: Twice

Treasure hunt

You will need to carefully look at Rora's story to find what you need and uncover the hidden Banner pieces for her. Make sure to read all of her dialogue on this page! You will miss something otherwise.

You can start your search here - https://ch"eshirespecies.com/

You will also need this https://www.deviantart.com/stash/

Please do not give away banner piece locations to other members, this is considered cheating and will result in consequences as listed in the rules.

Once you have all 4 pieces of the Banner you will need to Craft the Banner on https://cheshirespecies.com/ using the 'Crafting station' Under the ARPG tab.

Once that is done you can submit a request to get the following items. x3 x1 x2

Feather Merchant

The merchant’s stall had been closed for most of the event but now has a large crowd forming in front of it.

You manage to catch a glimpse of the wares on the table and notice the shiny glass of a trait potions and some sort of purple tickets… what could they be for?

The merchant has a large smile on his face and welcomes you over to browse what he has to offer.

“Only the finest potions being offered here today for any feathers you managed to gather. Think of this as my way of saying ‘thank you’ for being so kind and welcoming at this festival. These raffle tickets are special and will give you a chance to go an adventures with two amazing Alfiens, don’t forget to put some feathers towards them.”

Uncommon potions cost x5 feathers

Rare potions cost x 10 feathers

Unique potions cot x 15 feathers

X1 feather per ticket

Each ticket counts as one entry to the raffle designs. You can choose how many tickets you would like to go to which design!

The Designs can be seen here

https://www.cheshirespecies.com/Masterlist/Character?id=20&species=Alfien&myo=False https://www.cheshirespecies.com/Masterlist/Character?id=19&species=Alfien&myo=False

To turn in feathers for a potions or raffle tickets go to the https://cheshirespecies.com/ website and once logged into your account click your username in the top right corner. Then select 'requests' and choose 'other requests' and detail how many feathers you would like to spend.

If you want to buy raffle tickets but don’t know how many you would like to put towards either design you can get purchase the tickets and decide later.

If you already know which designs you would like to put tickets towards you can specify in your request when spending your feathers.

Please specify the design you want the tickets to go towards by using the designs theme name on the ML.

The designs will be raffled off one week after this event officially ends.