#7deadlysins

Gowther and Escanor from Seven Deadly Sins cosplayed at Katsucon 2019

This is based on Vixannya's gallery opening/party held last Friday! You can find more info about the event ---> HERE

The theme was fitting the moment all of the portraits started coming together: An overdose, a failed robbery, an unfaithful husband, vengeance. The ‘seven deadly sins’ was such a classic topic, yet one Annya had never fully touched on before in a gallery theme. Perhaps it was because not many of these would be considered an honorable death, which made her wonder if any of her subjects would attempt to change their path and veer away from their current fate. Having an embarrassing death was almost worse than actually knowing you were going to die.

This evening wasn’t just about the art, but also how the attendees interpreted the theme into their fashion choices. Photographers and interviewers littered the red carpet, wanting to know who was wearing whom, with all the prominent designers always being put on full display. 

How appropriate it would be for her, the artist of death, to portray herself as Death itself. Her long, black gown was both regal yet menacing, but it was her crown and makeup that truly made the look. It was a statement that many of her more colorful critics had already claimed - that she openly embraced tonight; that she was ultimately the one who caused these deaths. If only that were the truth, but Vixannya knew that would be a power she would heavily abuse for her own gain. She only painted what she saw in her visions, it wasn’t her fault if they did not heed the very obvious warning now hanging on her gallery walls.

There was a level of discomfort, as there always was, throughout the gallery itself. These paintings were meant to be overly graphic and something of a warning to everyone. Indulgence in pride, gluttony, sloth, greed, wrath, envy, and lust should be kept in moderation, and never overdone. The sins themselves could and should be enjoyed, but self-restraint was key. Yet every painting was easily sold by the night’s end, the taboo nature of these were too good to pass up for those who could afford them.

The afterparty itself was an absolute spectacle, and the largest she had ever hosted in her career. Instead of her typical four sections, there were a grand total of seven; one to represent each sin. A little something for just about every taste, which would hopefully be kept in moderation lest someone end up like one of the muses in her portraits. She spent much of the evening moving equally about all seven, but in the end after she had finished her rounds and greeted and made small talk with all her guests, she found herself in the VIP booth of Envy, quietly celebrating with some of her closer friends until the sun came up.

She opted to wear something more revealing and easier to move about in, the party was less about fashion and more about gratification. While photographs from the red carpet of the gallery would plaster the covers and pages of newspaper and magazines, not a single photo would come out of the party. Any type of device that could take videos or photographs would have to be left at the door. There were always a few that managed to sneak something in, but the security team did their job well and were quite unforgiving about it. This was meant to be a safe space for anyone and everyone, including the rich and the famous, to do exactly as they pleased without judgement nor worry. 

After all, what happens at the afterparty stays at the afterparty, or you may end up suddenly missing.

Friday, November 24th

OoC Information: THIS IS NOT AN IN-GAME EVENT! This is meant as just something fun to headcanon for your character (and write about if you like - especially with @daily-writing-challenge starting on the 26th), if it is something they are able to attend! If you do choose to write any stories about this, please feel free to tag me - @vixannya - in the body of the post and use the tag #7deadlysins!

Vixannya owns an art gallery in Dalaran where she hosts various art exhibitions throughout the year. Two or three times a year, she will display her own work which is always accompanied by a massive grand opening and follow-up afterparty in another location.

Invitations are always given to those who make large contributions to the gallery and to the arts in general, as well as to prominent families from all over, friends, fellow Tarts, and those depicted in her work.

VIP access goes to the largest contributors, her muses, and anyone who purchases one of the pieces from the gallery on opening night. Even if your character cannot attend the grand opening and afterparty, the gallery is open to the public for a month! !Adults only!

Her final exhibition of the year is:

The red carpet treatment always marks the entrance of the gallery,  a place for the guests to show off and be photographed in their designer gowns and suits, or whatever else they choose to wear. The fashion seen here always rivals that of the city’s grandest galas, just don’t upstage the art!

A group of master illusionists have transformed both the inside of the gallery and the afterparty space, with the various rooms mirroring themes in their separate locations. The themes: Pride, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Wrath, Envy, and Lust. The gallery version of each space is a little more simplified than that of the afterparty, in order to feature the art over all else.

The art itself has a single or multiple subjects, each containing one of the sins in some manner. There are 45 pieces in total; most small or medium size with at least one larger piece in each section. All of the paintings fall within her main area of focus, the one she has become well-known for, Death. All paintings are premonitions of how her living muses will die, according to her. Many of which, in the past, have shockingly come true.

The After Party:

While most of her after parties consist of four very different spaces that match the theme of the gallery itself, this one has SEVEN different spaces to each represent one of the deadly sins.

Pride, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, and Wrath are the ‘safe’ areas! While drinking and drugs are acceptable everywhere, the lewd acts are reserved for the last two sets of locations.

Envy and Lust are the ‘anything goes WITH CONSENT’ areas.

PRIDE: Grand ballroom with a large dance floor, orchestra playing classical music, champagne towers, large chandeliers, waiters at your beck and call.

GLUTTONY: Massive buffets, fine sit down dining, bars with every type of alcohol (and drug) available.

@serazhen can be found working behind the bar!

SLOTH: Massages, saunas, facials, mani/pedis, large hot tubs, any other type of spa service, quiet and nap rooms.

GREED: High stakes poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, jazz musicians and singers.

WRATH: Various popular rock/metal bands and mosh pits to begin the party. DJs playing EDM, raving, neon lights to close out the party. 'Rage rooms' in the back for people to go ham breaking all variety of things!

@tristennedarkmorn can be found performing on lead guitar with one of the metal bands!

ENVY: Cabaret and burlesque performers, aerialists, body shots, live peep shows featuring singles, doubles, or more - with the opportunity to become a part of a peep show.

@rylandfalkov can be found performing in this area mostly on stage, occasionally in the peep show!

LUST: Escorts available, BDSM demonstrations and experiences, private or group rooms, open spaces where anything goes! Masks available for anonymity.

@dicenne can be found here for demonstrations and experiences!