This last month of winter hits the city like a punch. Frost-dusted, made a stunning painting. Enchanted snowfall glows in the sunlight, mystically warm at oneâs touch. Madam Artume watches idly over this city, drawing the strings of clouds to her will - the peopleâs will. A city desperate for the last moments of snow before time begs the seasonâs change. Citizens huddle for warmth, layered under enchanted clothing or walking around with tiny flames in their palms. Unfortunately for students, itâs not enough to put a halt to classes. Still, the spirit of winter runs rampant with joy with borrowed time from a bored magistrate.
For some, a second new year draws near. For others, February is just the stepping stone to spring. For most, they prepare to brave the storm of a human festivity - a day of love or loneliness.
Artume tugs not only the strings of clouds, but also those of a passionate heart. Named after the heart shaped flowers that grow in the caves of Volo, the Eriser festival brings merriment through the ice-painted streets of Iitaka. Profess your fondness to a loved one or take advantage of the many attractions and stalls that line the busy streets.
The Eriser Festival is Iitakaâs equivalentâs mirror of what humans call âValentineâs Day.â Dedicated to sharing love all around, Madam Artume wishes that the spirit of mercy and kindness lives through all in this special festival. For those wishing for something more, they may wish for the goddess Yrrena to aid in their endeavours of love.
OOC Info:
Welcome to Iitaka! For our opening, weâd like to kick things off with an optional Valentineâs mini-event. The city will be live with festivities - music and performance will run through the streets⌠the last days will have discounted chocolate if your muse ends up alone at the end of this.Â
The goddess Yrrena may also play matchmaker. If youâd like your muse to be cast with a love spell, they will fall in love with another character who has also been looking for love. The charm will end once the Eriser Festival does as well - it is up to the muns whether or not the spell has worked well enough to keep these muses together.
Weâll have other festivals and events in the future, that even you can decide to set up - so please donât hesitate to ask us about this event or one in the future in our inbox.
Dates:Â
Start: 14th February (9am)
End: 17th February (11pm)
All events run on GMT for now.
A closing post will be made on the 18th at midnight which will announce any significant events from this time.
Tagging/Plotting
Feel free to tag and plot with those in Iitaka. You may use the discord to find partners or go about things on tumblr as usual.
Please remember to tag â iitakacityrp â as usual, but also tag â iitakaevent1â
If youâd like the goddess Yrrena to play matchmaker, please send in a âprayerâ (ask) with âYrrenaâs Tiesâ.
Will your character find true love at the end of it all? Maybe. However, weâd like to make it known that this event does not have to define your characterâs complete canon. Significant events will be added to the finale announcement on the 18th.
Once youâve read this, please give it a like so we know that youâre aware of whatâs happening in Iitaka this February. That being said, weâd like to remind you that our asks are always open and weâd be happy to explain anything further.
A joyous February and the best of luck to you love-seekers this Eriser festival!














