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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:20 pm
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tab Bit by bit, the frost on the trees was starting to thaw away. Flowers began to spring from the ground, buds making their way to surface to welcome the new season. Overseeing it all was Spira, casting a watchful eye onto Everchange to usher in the spring. The animals of the world were waking from their hibernation, and ponies of every breed were making their way to Drizzletown in glee. The arrival of the new year could only mean one thing:
tab The Spring Carnival.
tab Before the mass arrival of other ponies, Drizzletown had opened its doors to a peculiar set of ponies. They arrived but once a year, on the heels of winter’s departure to celebrate spring. The traveling band of ponies arrives with tambourines and ribbon dancers, setting up tents through the entirety of town. Booths and games line the streets of the quaint little town, turning it into a bustling cityscape of color and sound.
tab The carnival is one of the most enticing holidays in Spira’s domain. The celebration opens with a grand parade down Main Street, the dancers and entertainers heading the festivities. All sorts of ponies showcase their talents—sword swallowers, fire breathers, dancers and singers. Any pony in attendance of the parade is certain to leave with a flower crown or six, distributed gleefully by the arriving entertainment. The parade culminates with a show in town square, each performer having their moment of glory in front of the entire town.
tab That’s when the fun really begins!
tab For the following month, the carnival opens its booths to patrons of every kind. Artisans, crafters, merchants and traders all find a home in the Spring Carnival family. Unlike other carnivals, the Spring Carnival isn’t known for seedy merchandise and unfair deals. These ponies bring their best wares for show, eager to make sales and deals. Chances are, if you’ve dreamed of it, you can find it for sale at the carnival.
tab Nestled together are all sorts of games and rides—a great, towering ferris wheel, magic shows, every bit of entertainment you could ask for. Hoping to win a goldfish? Wanting to learn to juggle? It’s here in the entertainment alley of the carnival! Foals and adults alike find joy here in the carnival and its delights.
tab So come one, come all! Come down to the Spring Carnival, and see what wondrous delights await you! Mingle with the merchants, pal it up with the performers, talk with the traders! Whatever you do, be sure to enjoy it while you can! The Spring Carnival lasts but a month, and then it’s gone again! tab For the Writers: This stage of the META lasts seven days. It will end Feb 18th, at 5:30pm EST. We will be moving onto the next stage. The point of this stage is for ponies to meet one another and mingle. Get to know each other and experience the fun that is the market. Remember to read the rules; there are specific ponies you can and can't use for this META and specific rules.
You can only use the pony that was made for you for this META in the current stage of the event. Your pony will have been dropped here. If you lack one and wish to enter the META, please DM Nymphiea via Discord your favorite color, or PM your favorite color to Nymphiea. You will get your META pony asap. Your event pony does not need a cert to RP in the META. Due to the fact this is a timed event, you may RP your pony without a cert, but only in this META and the threads associated with them. Do not RP the META pony anywhere else yet. For very specific reasons pertaining to the story of the META, you may not use your META pony anywhere but in this event. That means they cannot breed, meet other ponies via RP, or be entered in the Heart and Hooves ORPs. They may be back plotted and RPed in the Discord! This takes place at the Spring Market. Please ensure your pony is RPing where everyone else is; The Spring Market! This is basically an ORP, so post your response here. If you have any questions, ask Moonstone Dazzle (So Long Gay Bowser) first. They're the creator of this META and the Head RP Manager! Please approach them first for questions, as they know more than Nym does about this META!
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:34 pm
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It was finally, finally time for the carnival again. For nearly a year, she had counted the days, the hours, the minutes until it was time. And now, here she was, able to sell her wares at last. Blown glass figurines of every shape and size- pegasi mid-twirl, unicorns casting spells, all sorts of beasts and birds and wondrous things. Creatures that did not even exist, brought to life by her delicate hoof. The thought had her giggly, setting up her stand with hanging birds to draw the eye. Delicate Trinket smiled to herself, then looked out to the open streets.
Tonight would be the grand parade. Then, it would be her time to shine. She simply couldn't wait to get started!
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:37 pm
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She was ignorant to think anyone would even be remotely interested in her wares, but she'd been told to take them and sell them. They were just things she'd done to pass her time in solitude after all, but since she'd used precious materials her family demanded she would not let them go to waste. The quality was apparently decent enough that she'd been given permission to sell at the Spring carnival, even though her booth was much smaller than most and also set farther away than the others.
Such things suited Shadowed Flower, as she sat herself beneath the shade cast down by the banner on her booth. The earth mare longed for more darkness, to hide herself from the throngs of ponies she knew would be here. Perhaps if she just left a note, a 'pay what you will' she wouldn't even need to be there and be seen. Someone such as her was too.....much to be viewed by such vibrant and energetic folk. She belonged in the background, away from sight and mind. But of course she had to be there to sell them, to make sure money was properly exchanged for goods that were more fit for a dumpster than a pony's mane or tail.
Wilting beneath the Spring sunshine, Shadowed Flower hoped no one would notice her.
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:30 pm
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Fizzy Lemonade pulled a cart piled high with small stones, which were haphazardly secured with bits of cloth woven together into a net of sorts. Baskets on the side of the cart were full to the brim with leaves, feathers, bits of cloth and paper, anything you'd do craft things with. And yes, even more small stones, put on top to keep the bits from fluttering away in the breeze. On the back of the cart was a sign that read "Fizz's Pet Rocks!" in still slightly wet paint.
Cursing herself for deciding to bring her entire collection of rocks, Fizz isn't paying too much attention to those around her. Only just enough that she won't run into anyone or knock anything down. Oh, and she should keep an eye on Cherry Limeade too, since the plan was to set up shop near the fruit stand, so Fizz can help out there too if needed. Puffing Fizz finally makes it to the fruit cart, grunting through the last few pulls to get out of the way, making sure the sign shows toward the market center. Unhitching herself from the cart, Fizz sets to work very carefully, it wouldn't do to send the pile of stones tumbling over.
Once it's all been set out, baskets of stones and decorative bits framing her cart, Fizz finally gives herself a moment to look out at the market. Some interesting wares for sale this year. Fizz wonders if anyone would be willing to trade for a pretty stone. Or even, if anyone would like her pet rocks at all. Well, even if they don't, Fizz can make even more and she at least would love them.
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:31 pm
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Near the very middle of the entire affair there seemed to be a large circle where ponies were giving one in particular a wide berth. Just as wide as they could possibly manage, for safety sake of course, which was needed given exactly what it was that she was doing. Fire spun around her, tethered to the end of chains around her hooves, following an intricate dance that held the attention of others. One she'd been doing for quite some time, which meant it was likely time for a little bit of a break for the sake of some water. If she got too dehydrated then her mouth would get burned to a crisp. With one final flourish she pulled the two spinning flames towards her and "swallowed" both of them, extinguishing the flames with a discreet breath just moments before they both entered into her mouth. Releasing both after only a second or so, Miss Bullseye spun the chains so they knotted together before her and bowed deeply to the crowd.
It wasn't that she lived for their cheers, though she did soak them in, but the little pony was intensely proud of her skills. That didn't mean she always wanted to be in the spotlight though. "Thank you for your attentions and applause! But now there are new places and beautiful stalls to draw your focus." Another bow as they began to disperse and Bullseye slung the still warm chains over her shoulders and gathered the rest of her belongings up. It didn't take long to get them all together and drop them at her cart, which gave her the opportunity she needed to look around at what she might be able to get in manner of a drink.
For certain there were numerous fruit stalls set up and still popping up all over, maybe one of them could even spare some for a good fruit smoothie? A neutral look settled firmly on her face as she looked around, shifting from foot to foot around the edges of the festival. There were quite a few places within quick walking distance and just ponies everywhere. Outside of her performances being around so many ponies gave her pause, not because she was shy but because she couldn't bring herself to be overly close. No, Miss Bullseye didn't let many close at all.
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:54 am
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Serene Seas made her way slowly through the crowds, going from one stall to another, trying to find what she could use for her decorations. She was a part of the new group that had been invited into Drizzeltown, but she wasn't one of the performers. No, the stage just wasn't where she belonged. Too much energy and attention. She left that up for the performers to soak up and receive, and she would quietly be in the background, praising them also while admiring her work.
Her work being making the costumes and any other decorative things that may have been needed for the various performances such as flower crowns, ribbons, headbands, etc. and of course helping out with some miscellaneous tasks. Of course, she wasn't the only one to do such a thing within the group and she certainly wasn't the leader of them, but still, it gave her a sense of purpose and a reason to belong in the group. Otherwise she would be spending her days quietly at some beach and living near the ocean. Maybe in a home of her own! But that was just a wistful dream that she had at times. She was perfectly happy being with the performers.
With that being said, she managed to spot one of them, and took her time getting over to them since they seemed to be lost in thought and she certainly didn't want to interrupt them if they were thinking about how their performance should go! "Miss Bullseye! Is there anything you need? I can get it for you if you want." Serene said as she made her way over, still pulling the small cart behind her. She was happy to help in any way. And if the pony didn't need her help, well that was that and she would continue on her way, seeing if any of the other performers needed something or finding materials for last minute things.
Hattaki If you have someone else in mind to rp with then this can be a short interaction!
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