#aevum event

OVERVIEW:

The Sunflower Festival

The Sunflower Festival is a month long event taking place from the 1st till 30th of June. Although the festivities do not last for all of summer, residents of Arcanus Isle take great care to enjoy the welcoming of the warmer season.

Festivities take place during the daytime and nighttime. In the day, events like the Sunflower Parade or the Lunar Tournament are enjoyed in the Lunar Coast and Downtown Arcanus Districts. When the sun sets, the night comes to life with fireworks. The streets are bathed in the light of the Golden Moon, a phenomena that occurs during this month alone. (see: Notable Legends down below.)

The Solstice Ball

When the Golden Moon is full of light, the Solstice Ball begins. Taking place during the 17th - 30th of June, the ball is an glamorous party that all residents receive invitations to attend. Everyone is welcome to dress in their finest attire and enjoys the live music and provided refreshments.

While visiting the ball, it is encouraged to explore the Observatory and all that it has to offer. The parties begin when the sun sets and lasts until the next days dawn.

Like last year, the ball is hosted in the Viderenox Observatory. See HERE for details on the observatory.

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.

ACTIVITIES:

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 - An endless sprinkler that sparks and changes color! They are also non-flammable. (found in the Nighttime Shimmers and Glows activity.) Lunar Rod - A gold-flaked fishing rod with a special tackle that is highly attractive to the local aevum fish. (found in the Lunar Tournament activity.) Fish Charm - A small charm in the shape of any fish, made from stones, shells, or wood. (found in the Fish Spy activity.) Olympic Flag - A one-of-a-kind flag with the icon of the sport participated in. (found in the Nighttime Shimmers and Glows activity.) Garden Bracelet - A custom bracelet made with several unique charms and beads of flowers. (found in the Charms of the Garden activity.) Keepers of the Land, Sky, and Sea Shirt - A cool, breathable t-shirt displaying the logo of the volunteer organization. (found in the Keepers of the Land, Sky, and Sea activity.) Homeworld Wares - An item that is custom to each Echo, and are subject to the rules detailed in the event below. (found in the Gateway Flea Market activity.) (New!) Golden Mask - A beautifully decorated and ornate masquerade mask. (found in the Solstice Ball activity.) (New!) Flower Pop - A little popping toy that releases flower petals in a grand display. It resets after a minute, being mysteriously filled with new petals. (found in the Sunflower Parade activity.)

Requests will be processed from June 20th - July 4th. All requests should include a link to the thread, ask, or drabble that shows the participation in said event, in addition to the stats, and thread pages.

NOTE: with the exception of Garden Charms, these items cannot be gifted to other muses.

Downtown Arcanus.

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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 has been decorated with balloons, paper sunflower petals, and plenty of other party decor (that are all fully recyclable). Music can be heard throughout the streets during the day. Especially nearby the Arcanus University campus.

During the cooler hours of the early evening, a parade of decorated floats are conducted by residents who choose to participate. These floats range from large to small, elaborate to simple, representing the residents of Arcanus and their love for their home.

As usual, to announce the event on her very own float is is Arcanus’ own Opal Luminous.

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. The rumor has it that they may even be trying to outdo each other…. While the other rumor has it that they’ve even gone so far as to try and sabotage each other’s floats!

While many floats are crafted by various other notable figures and local businesses of Arcanus Isle, 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!)

Charms of the Garden

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

A favorite activity amongst festival-goers is creating 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.

NOTE: The charm bracelets may be gifted to other Echoes participating in the Summer Festival. Upon voucher redemption, a link to the thread or ask featuring it is required to put this item on your stats page.

The Lunar Coast.

The Lunar Tournament

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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)

Rarest Fish (judged by leading Marine Biologists of Arcanus Isle).

The competition has a catch-and-release policy upon completion of the final scoring.

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

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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 

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

Attention all sports fans! Hosted at the Clearview Stadium is the most highly anticipated events of the Isle! The Aevum Olympics. Aercon from all over Arcanus joing together to compete in various sporting events and prove their mettle. Sporting events 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 universal 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 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, and 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, locals will often spend time experimenting with new dishes and flavors. When new recipes have been concocted, chefs of all calibre gather around the bonfire at the center of Fanalea to share them. In fact, the whole community comes together!

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.

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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. 

Each of the participating groups has a specific focal point for what they bring to the organization. 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 designed 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. Downtown Arcanus’ Quill Pillar Shores, the Aether Reserve’s Moonview Springs, and any of the parks across Arcanus are also available as 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. However, as the marketeers love to say: 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 20th - July 5th.

Viderenox Observatory.

Solstice Ball

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

During the last two weeks of June, the main event held inside the observatory is the highly anticipated Solstice Ball. At the twin moon’s apex, the ceiling of the conservatory opens, allowing for the light of the Golden Moon to shine upon the dancers below.

In order to attend, the invited must present their golden letter to the attendants at the gate. Inside, arrivals will find the well-decorated room full of people dressed in their finest, fanciest attire.

Attendants walk between guests with trays of drinks and hors d'oeuvre, though larger portions may also be found at the open bar and snack tables. The food has been catered by the famous Chef Trop Chere, owner of the Casa Nova restaurant. The featured wine is, of course, Honeyglow Meadery’s Sunflower Wine.

The telescope is also open to those who may wish for a closer look at the stars. Janus Astrophel can be found assisting visitors with the equipment and teaching them about Aevum’s galaxy. The studies and offices are closed during the event. Echoes who prefer to explore will find these doors have been locked. Fortunately, other exhibits may be explored, creating quieter areas of rest during the party.

Of course, the main activity of the ball is the dance!

A live orchestra fills the hall with beautiful music, while the dancers pair and waltz under the stars. In some of the dance numbers, the floor of the observatory matches the night sky above. In tandem with the floating star lights around the hall, this creates the appearance of literally dancing among the stars.

NOTABLE LEGENDS:

The Golden Moon

The twin moons of the Aevum Isles have always held a certain air of mystery to them. Most scholars agree that these moons are a symbol of Ebenos, while the sun represents Ivurie’s qualities. As Aerconi understanding of the Aether grows, studies have shown that during select periods of time, one Aether may influx so greatly that its influence may even reflects upon its counterpart.

One of these select periods is in the beginning of summer. During this time, Ivurie Aether burgeons so greatly that 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.

Spirits Jubilee

Roberto will be out and about during the Jubilee celebrations, looking for anyone who'd like to have their photo featured in a series of small articles he'll be writing throughout the duration of the Jubilee. Catch him talking to aercons, taking pictures of families dressed up, or get your muse featured in his article if they're wearing a particularly interesting costume.

Twilight Screams

If your muse can sweet talk him into it (or bribe him) your muse might be able to get Roberto to come with them to a haunted house. He will absolutely pretend to be bored and untinterested, right up until he gets properly startled and screams. And then he'll never admit that he did.

Gladus Feast

Roberto will be both reporting and indulging at the feast, wandering around and sampling the various activities available to try. Primarily the Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze (he may be lost, be nice to the old man), Smore's Making, and the Bulb Beetle Gazing. Seriously, someone get him out of this maze.

Totem Poles 

Yule Log Hunting - While Legato would like to secure a Yule Log, he has very little combat ability without his powers. He'd like to secure some kind of escort or assistance.

Hearth Dolls - Legato can be found sitting outside with a bag of sewing supplies, meticulously creating several hearth dolls. They aren't just of himself but only those from his own world will recognize most of them. He may be willing to assist others in making their own if you ask very nicely.

Krystal Count - He's liable to amuse himself looking for the shooting stars in the mall, though this will probably not last long before he ends up with a migraine from the stress of too many people around. He could use a little help getting back out again, if someone is kind enough to lend him a hand.

Starlight Soirerre - Legato will be found wandering about downtown, mostly listening to the musicians playing and exploring the Museum. He could, potentially, be convinced to ice skate but he will absolutely fall on his ass.

Lunar Voyage - I'm doing this one with epilvgue but if someone else would like to encounter Legato on the boat or before/after his gem hunting I'm open to that too!

The following will detail a general overview of a new isle, the recommended Campaign plot lines for Echoes to partake in for the month of February, the Isles creatures, key NPCs, and a general FAQ.

The full information on Ocellus Isle can be accessed at the OCELLUS ISLE page, or by navigating to the Isle through the Aevum Isles Map.

Quick Reference Links.

MAP OF INSTAR LABS AND OCELLUS ISLES

NOTABLE NPCS OF INSTAR LABS AND OCELLUS ISLES

CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW.

All across Arcanus Isle, residents wake up to discover that Echoes have disappeared from their homes without a trace. The reasoning and methods of the abductions unknown, until the perpetrator reveals himself. Across screens everywhere he speaks, issuing a challenge to the Echoes that remain; come and get them.

While those left on Arcanus must prepare for a rescue, those who have been kidnapped begin to wake up. Trapped in a high tech facility, the Echoes must work together to escape with no abilities. The stakes are high, but their efforts will lead to the unveiling of a brand new threat to Aevum Isles.

For this campaign, you may choose to begin with Questline A or Questline B. Information regarding each is below:

QUESTLINE A.

Escape from your prison and gather your whereabouts. The Echoes wake up in a cell, their abilities suppressed and their weapons taken away. They must escape their prison and work together to discover where they are and how they might escape. They will face dangers and obstacles along the way. Their location: Instar Laboratories.

SIDE-QUESTS:

Investigate Instar Laboratories. This vast and highly advanced facilities posses countless secrets behind these streamlined walls. Why have the Echoes been taken? How do they escape? Who is responsible for all of this?

Recover Lost Weapons & Possessions. Every item and weapon the Echoes possessed has been stolen and locked away in an unknown location. They will have to explore the facility undetected to discover where their possessions have been taken.

Endure the Tests of the Facility. At nearly every corner is a mechanical threat that stands between the Echoes and freedom. However, the deeper into the facility, the more it seems as though there is someone watching their every move; perhaps for research, for science.

How Did Echoes Get to Instar Labs?

When the Echoes first wake up, they are contained to a fully encased, smooth, white room. One wall has been replaced with a blue, electrical shield that allows the prisoner to see into the hallway lined with cells similar to their own. Their powers are suppressed by mysterious means, and their possessions and weapons taken from them. Their clothes have been replaced with a plain white jumper, printed with their name and a block of scannable code.

The memories of the Echoes are blurry when they first wake up. All they remember was going to bed that night, and then waking up in a prison cell; the lingering affects of a suppressant in their veins.

How Do Echoes Escape The Cell?

Inside each of the cells is a bed, a toilet and sink, a panel table, a chair, and black dome on the ceiling that if watched closely, moves slowly on it's own. Every few hours, a machine with "Haulertron" written on the side delivers food, and occasionally scientists walk past while they conduct their business and ignore the Echoes. Attempting to touch the electric wall will send sharp, painful shocks across the body and prevent anyone from passing through.

Machines are unable to pass through these barriers without being destroyed themselves. Their bodies are able to pass through, however, the electricity of the wall collides with their power sources and creates fluctuations in the wall.

To escape, Echoes may:

Utilize the window where the Haulertron delivers food. The Haulertrons can open a small window in the barrier that is safe for them to pass through, like a doggy door.

Remove the camera from the ceiling, which, upon investigation reveals it is a machine called an "Eye Light". Placing it against the barrier will disrupt the electricity, although it will still hurt somewhat to pass through.

Those who possess a knack for the theatric may pretend to be in distress and summon a human guard to their cell, collecting a keycard to escape. The bed and chair are the only two objects that can be moved, and may have pieces that come apart.

If another Echo escapes their cell, they may press the release button on the outside of the cell to drop the shields for others. Echoes are able to communicate with one another through the shields, though perception is limited to those around each other.

Once the Echoes are out of the cell, they are free to explore the facility. However, do not mistake this for a leisurely stroll.

Even though the Echoes are no longer caged, there will still be scientists and machines roaming every hall and every room. Although the facility has not seemed to noticed the lack of containment, any machine or scientist that see's an Echo has escaped will immediately attempt to capture them. The codes printed on the jumpers is automatically scanned by the machines, allowing them to identify each Echo and adapt to counter them.

What Do Echoes Do?

Despite the Echoes having escaped, they will still need to find their stolen belongings and a way off of the Isle. There are several paths and locations that may be explored. Depending on the facilities that Echoes choose to explore. These may be mixed and matched or not touched at all.

Below are some suggestions that are not required but may be good starting points.

Discover the AROLIUM Wing is where the Echoes possessions have been taken. Break in and retrieve their items without detection or avoiding capture.

Enter the ELYTRA Wing and face a series of increasingly difficult tests that explore an Echoes physical strengths and weaknesses. They may prove their capabilities, or they will be captured once more and their data recorded.

Explore the PALPUS Wing, discovering plans, maps, and secrets behind the machines, including exploitable flaws. Over take the Control Tower and discover what is suppressing the Echoes powers.

Sabotage the TERGITE Wing and ruin production for weeks if not months. Or perhaps explore the Recycler Room and the connected sewer system under the facility.

Be taken in for physical experiments in the DORSUM Wing, and discover the volatile heart of the whole production. Escape with samples taken or be rescued by other Echoes in the nick of time.

Scope out the LITTORAL Wing and the vessels that come in and out of the cargo bay. Watch for the routines of the guards or investigate one of the crafts more closely.

NOTE: For a bird's eye view of the labs and where each wing is located, please see the Instar Labs Map Post or the Ocellus Isle Map Page!

Regardless of the path, the captured Echoes must band together in different teams across the facility, learning and sharing new pieces of information with each other as they attempt to create an escape plan.

However, as the Echoes become more aware of their surroundings, the facilities appears to be closing in around them. Every machine increasing in capabilities and every exit point growing further out of reach. The facility itself adapting to the Echoes to keep them here.

(for more information, please see the FAQ at the bottom of the event post.)

QUESTLINE B.

Break into Instar Laboratories and rescue the captured. The Echoes left behind on Arcanus Isle are tasked with accepting the challenge posed to them by the mysterious entity. With the AIPD and ETC, they must venture to new isle. Sneaking their way inside and locate the kidnapped Echoes, the rescue team must help them escape while facing unique dangers in the surroundings.

SIDE-QUESTS:

Travel to and Explore the Ocellus Isle. With help from the AIPD and ETC, the new isle is within your reach. Specialized tools and transportation are provided to brave the isle, however, the landscape may prove to be far more dangerous than anticipated.

Break into Instar Laboratories. Instar Laboratories has numerous defenses both inside and outside its steel walls. Mechanical threats swarm the skies, watching for those who may attempt to breech the walls. Stealth and cleverness will be the keys to entering this facility without becoming prisoners in the process.

Navigate the Facility and Avoid Capture. Once inside, the Echoes will have to continue their rescue mission, facing the same threats and the same tests as their kidnapped allies. Should the rescuers want to succeed, they will have to ensure their own presence isn't compromised and endure the ever adapting facility.

Discover the identity of the CEO of Instar Laboratories... Keep an eye out on @aevumdaily for more information!

How Do Echoes Get to Ocellus Isle?

The morning after the Echoes are kidnapped, every screen, television, and radio all begin to erupt into static. A symbol of cogs and an anvil appears. Soon the static fades and a silhouette of a man emerges behind the blue lights of TV screens. All Arcanus Residents are given the following message:

Greeting Arcanus. I come bearing a message for your Echoes. While you slept, I have taken the liberty of acquiring the finest among you to join my collection. I understand this is sudden and, perhaps, disturbing. However, I propose an invitation to those of you who remain. By now, your subpar tech giants have tracked the location of my signal granting you a lead on where the Echoes have gone. This is a generosity on my part. I advise that you act upon it. Come and get them back.

The AIPD and ETC have sent out a call to action: the signal of the message is located in a mysterious new isle, only known as Ocellus Isle. Barely any information exists about this place as few have ever explored it, but the taken Echoes need yout help.

The AIPD and ETC have begun preparations in earnest. Airships are prepared to set sail across the skies. The ETC informs those who have accepted the call that these enemies appear to have advanced technology. They have attempted to reach out communications but all signals have been blocked. The only thing they have are coordinates of where the first signal came from.

How Can Echoes Prepare?

The ETC has the Echoes covered once again. Due to the sensitive nature of this mission, the ETC is providing Echoes with specialized equipment that they may use for the rescue mission. These items will be returned to the ETC after the rescue has been completed.

The Echoes may choose as few or as many from the following list:

Ear Pieces: These are small, sleek devices that fit inside of the ear, allowing for communication over long distances. Because the facility has signal scramblers, the ear pieces have been enhanced with the Tether Runes to work inside the facility. Sentences can be any length, however, only two earpieces can be connected to each other instead of everyone.

Mic Device: A watch style device that has a built in microphone to record surroundings, and is capable of video recording for clips up to 30 seconds.

Laser Pen: What looks like an ordinary pen is actually a laser (woah!). You have to unscrew the cap and then click the pen portion to activate it. This laser can cut through up to 3 inches of metal for 10 seconds until it needs to recharge.

Multi-Sight Goggles: Specialized goggles that provide night vision, infrared vision, or magnifying vision depending on the settings selected.

Grappling Hook: A sleek, hand held gun device. The hook can be fitted with magnets to attach firmly to metal walls. The wire is strong enough to hold any weight, and may be climbed with or used to pull objects up or down.

Taze Disks: Small, throwable disks that attaches to skin and electrifies the receiver. This will cause the receiver to fall unconscious with a strong electric pulse and the disk falls off after one use.

Plate Barrier: A harness that when powered up is able to create a protective forcefield around the body. It is automatically triggered by an on coming attack and the shield lasts for 1 minute. After the time has passed, it takes 5 minutes to recharge.

Gravity Boots: These shoes are designed to allow those who wear it to walk on walls for up to 5 minutes at a time. The shoes are able to connect to any surface and vertically climb it.

Scramble Key: A sleek, clear card that is able to scan a real keys and make an identical copy of it. The scan must be uninterrupted for 30 seconds to make the perfect copy. These keys may also be reset and copy new keys but will not save the old copies.

Invisa-Blanket: A large blanket with high tech, reflective paneling that is able to hide whatever is underneath it by matching the surroundings. This only hides from visual scanners.

Bead Breaker: A case of 6 marble shaped devices that magnetically attach to metal surfaces. Once placed, it will begin to beep and glow. After 5 seconds, the bead explodes creating significant damage to whatever is around it.

Filter Mask: A face shield covering that not only hides facial features from recognition technology, but that are capable of diffusing chemicals from the air to breath in safely.

Tool Belt: A somewhat common device, however it will perfectly fit all of the gadgets you may choose and include additional tools such as: pocket knife, flashlight, and some smoke screens for a distraction.

Before you arrive, all rescue team Echoes are given a Flare Signal. Once an Echo has reached the outside perimeter Ocellus Isle, they must shoot off the signal. This will summon the airships to pick you up and return you back to Arcanus.

How Do Echoes Break Into the Lab?

Once in the vicinity of Ocellus Isle, the Echoes will be informed through the AIPD of ways they may be able to get into the lab. Once they pass the radio towers contact will be lost. It will be up to the Echoes to secure their way out once they enter. The Airships will remain on standby, waiting for a signal flare to alert them.

The Echoes will be able to survey the perimeter of the isle while on undetectable floating rafts, noticing the radio towers that stand on the surrounding small islands around the massive Laboratory in the center of it all.

As the Echoes get closer, the air around them hums with electrical currents, growing heavier with smoke that burns the lungs. The waters under them shift from beautiful blues to blackened shades layered with oil. The area seems totally destroyed, eradicated by the sheer amount of chemical waste from the laboratory. Despite the disgusting exterior, the Echoes must press on. Inside that lab is where the Echoes must be.

Note: As soon as Echoes pass through the barrier created by the Radio Towers, they will find their power and abilities are suppressed.

FINDING A WEAK SPOT.

Echoes may choose to observe the facility via the surrounding Islands, landing their small crafts on the shore lines. On the outer islands, they may encounter creatures such as the Ionips and find Gamma Flowers growing in the soil among the decay and garbage that persists everywhere.

On each of the outer islands are massive Radio Towers, with bright blue lights at the very top. Each tower may be more thoroughly investigated by the Echoes while they avoid detection from the machines flying in the air.

FROM THE WALLS.

On the north side of the main lab is a beach where Echoes may also land. Exploring from the ground will reveal the numerous outdoor walkways that lead to emergency exits leading inside. The rails are grimy and sticky but still climbable. All of the buildings except for the IMAGO Wing have entrances like these on the outside of them.

While on the outside, you will have to avoid the watchful Optic Snares and Fly Drones that patrol the skies looking for intruders. Being spotted by one of these would lead to capture.

THROUGH THE PIPES.

If an Echo does not want to go up, they may also choose to go down. Along the ground of the isle are large openings to a sewer system. Sludge and waste is constantly being poured out in rivers, the odor fowl and the fumes burning the skin. Although somewhat treacherous, the maze of pipes will all eventually lead inside.

However, within these pipes are hundreds of Aeroslimes, bouncing along and looking for anything to consume. Although they are harmless, their toxic bodies can still cause damage.

ABOARD A CARGO SHIP.

While in the ocean, Echoes may notice that a massive cargo ship is making its way to the Isle. Echoes can sneak aboard this ship and attempt to hide among the cargo as stowaways.

The Cargo ship goes right into the LITTORAL wing and passes through three different, intersecting barriers. The ship is then inspected by various machines while cargo is catalogued and unloaded. Echoes will have to make a quick get away so as not to get caught by all of the watchful eyes.

GETTING CAPTURED.

There is always a chance of getting caught when breaking into the facility (or maybe it was intentional). If an Echo is ever caught, they are immediately injected with a dose of the nuero-toxin. Once sedated, the Echoes are stripped of their items, placed inside a white jumper with their name printed on it and a scannable code, and placed inside of one of the cells.

Any and all items that were brought are taken to where all of the other confiscated belongings have gone, and the newly captured Echoes will have to find a way to escape without them.

Once inside the facility, the rescue teams are free to explore, locate the kidnapped Echoes and work together to escape the facility. However, the longer the Echoes are there, the more quickly it becomes apparent it is far more difficult to leave than it was to arrive. And something in your gut tells you it was designed that way.

(for more information, please see the FAQ at the bottom of the event post.)

Do all Muses have to Participate?

No! Campaigns, like their Blue Moon counterparts, are optional. But they are a fun introduction to new set pieces to Aevum Isle's setting.

Is there a Participation Bonus?

Yes! Aevum Isles awards 500 Emblems for participation in Campaigns. They can also be counted for rank ups requirements.

FAQ:

WHAT POWERS/ABILITIES ARE SUPPRESSED?

All of them! :) (Please see the SUPPRESSION TOWERS in the Isles Overview Post for more details.)

Whatever abilities that the Echo has had restored will not be accessible. Any possessions, weapons, and armor that have been restored are locked away in the AROLIUM wing. Your muse may have their passive abilities, and that is all.

Any items and weapons that the Echoes bring with abilities that are attached to the Echo will also be suppressed. However, items with aether originating abilities will still function. (Ex. Omnibags, Healing Stones, and items with Runes will function.)

CAN I ONLY INTERACT WITH OTHERS ON MY SAME QUESTLINE?

Yes and No! It depends on your threads.

If you start at the very beginning, then logically yes. If Echo A is coming to the isle on an airship, and Echo B is a prisoner, then they cannot interact yet.

However, once the Rescue Echoes begin to break into the facility, both of the quest lines will be able to engage with each other.

You can choose to begin threads inside of the facility as a Rescuer or a Lab Rat at any point in time. Your starting point is up to you and your partners, not by act.

However, once you enter the facility, Echoes will not be able to leave.

Note: Echoes who are accepted into Aevum for the duration of the event, may still chose to be on a Rescue Team or captured themselves on a night following their arrival.

WILL THERE BE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OCELLUS ISLE?

Yes! Keep an eye on @aevumdaily for updates!

CAN I COME UP WITH MY OWN NPCS?

Yes! This is highly encouraged throughout all of Aevum Isles.

The scientists of Instar, although somewhat small compared to a true population, are still a near constant presence. All of the scientists are highly intelligent and are incredibly loyal to Instar Labs.

Scientists can have one of three ranks: Associate, Specialist and Senior. Each of these ranks is subordinate to the Executive Rank, which is only held the leader of Instar Laboratories.

Each scientist has an access key related to their rank that only grants them access into certain facilities. Your NPC will need to be of one of these ranks, and likely associated with one of the wings where they work. For a more in-depth view of the laboratory ranks, see the Ocellus Isle Map Page.

HOW DO THE ECHOES FULLY ESCAPE?

Great question!

Stay tuned for Act II of the campaign to find out how to escape. The debut date will be FEBRUARY 15th.

WHO EXACTLY IS BEHIND ALL OF THIS?

Who knows!

During the campaign, he will only be playing observer. Watching the facility responding to the Echoes, testing their limits and collecting valuable data for him to use. He will not be visible, though every scientist speaks of the "Boss" with a high regard. Every machine is loyal to him, the one whom they call "Creator".

But until the right opportunity arises, the man known as "Boss" remains tucked away in the IMAGO Wing, watching and waiting.

I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION BUT IT’S NOT ON HERE.

Please let us know by asking your question in the Aevum Isles Masterlist’s Ask Box! 

Questions sent elsewhere (such as the Aevum Isles FAQ discord channel) will not be accepted, and instead Staff will ask to transfer your question to the Masterlist at this time.

OVERVIEW:

Logus Pocus Day.

During the month of APRIL, the Aercons of Arcanus Isle celebrate the coming of spring. Starting first with “LOGUS POCUS DAY”, residents make sure to engage in a full day of mischief and good-natured fun. After which, the preparations for spring are sure to follow. 

(see: Logus Pocus Day, cont.)

The Blossom Dance.

Taking place on the FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY of April (2025, April 4th-5th), the Blossom Dance is a large gathering hosted by Fanalean residents in the Fanalean Fields. Participants and onlookers are expected to wear their springtime finest and join locals through the weekend for locally-made foods such as the May Flower Honey and Zephyr Lily Wines. The farmlands host strawberry harvests, and during the White Nights, Star-Step Moonelopes and Sunbeam Ceredae are more common to spot in the wilds around this time of year.

Towards the far west of the fields, along the border of the Aether Reserve, Wyrd Fae leave small gold coins for curious children. Legends say that only those pure of heart can find the coins, though they can be gifted to others once in the individual's possession.

Taking significant others to the Blossom Dance is a popular date choice, especially during the White Nights.

The White Nights.

During the 28th of April to the 3rd of May, Aevum experiences a natural week-long phenomenon colloquially known as “THE WHITE NIGHTS”. During this time, the sun does not set, casting a perpetual twilight well into the midnight hours. Schools are closed and workplaces observe reduced hours. The White Nights are a signifier that spring has come, and is often reserved as a holiday for families to enjoy.

NOTE:

Known as THE AMITY VOUCHER, LIMIT: 1 PER CHARACTER.

For the month of April: the Aevum Marketplace will allow TIER 1 MARKETPLACE ITEMS to be discounted to 50% off its market price.

Tier 1 items can be BOUGHT AND GIFTED to other members for the duration of the month.

Purchases will be processed during April. 27th-May 3rd.

ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: Unless specified, ALL activities listed for the Amity Celebration are observed throughout the Arcanus Isles.

May Crownings

May Crownings are a small rite of passage between young people within Arcanus Isle. Youth will spend some time crafting flower crowns and garlands for their best friends. The flowers of choice, despite the name, are daisies, bluebells, and marigolds. Some eleven attempt to weave heaven’s mirror into their garlands for their crushes. Receiving a crown often is synonymous with “you are important to me”.

Adults who like to continue the tradition may instead weave wreaths to hang for their loved ones. The more colorful flowers that fill the wreath (as well as the size and volume of the wreath), the more of a point of pride it is between friends.

Occasionally, some choose to utilize the may crownings to deliver crowns, garlands, and wreaths that speak of not-so-pleasant feelings towards other individuals. It is not entirely uncommon for anonymous wreaths to be left at a doorstep that say, in no uncertain flower-speak terms, “I don't like you even one bit”.

Logus Pocus Day (cont.)

Logus Pocus Day marks the first day of the Amity Celebration season for many arcanus residents. Fishermen gather the logus fruit from the small islands scattered around the southern perimeter, and sell them at the piers throughout the day. Logus fruit is known for its playfully chaotic characteristics, and many residents who partake in the holiday craft all manner of pranks featuring the fruit.

Eating the fruit produces a random effect that lasts 1 hour per bite taken. There are six cataloged effects:

Your voice changes to sound operatic, higher or lower pitched, or, in rare cases, speaking backwards.

Randomly change the color of your skin, eyes, and/or hair with wildly different shades that slowly peels off.

Particles appear coming off your body, which take the form of flower petals. The petals are unique to the person.

Your body becomes elastic, making you unbreakable … However you will be unable to grip anything at all.

The gravity of your body changes, making you incredibly dense, or float.

You turn into a Luna Flock. (No, you cannot lay eggs.)

CLEARVIEW DISTRICT:

Tea-lip Party 

In the spirit of good fun, the Tea-Lip Party is hosted in Nourriture Avenue’s Gazebo. Teacups made of tulips line round tables for an afternoon tea party. Tea is served to guests who partake, all with the knowledge that drinking from the cup may mean a variety of random effects — for the tea poured into each cup is spiked with various alchemical potions courtesy of JUNIPER’S CHARMS AND REMEDIES. 

This year, when ingested, the following effects may occur:

Your body progressively starts to glow any singular color of the rainbow. This lasts 24 hours.

You feel your tongue begin to twist. You can only speak in rhyme for 4 hours.

Your dominant hand is switched from right to left, or left to right. If you are ambidextrous, you now have no dominant hand. This lasts 2 hours.

You cannot tell a lie for 24 hours.

You will be followed by a little cloud of personalized weather, good or bad, usually taking the form of a small cloud. This lasts 6 hours.

All of your inner thoughts are audibly heard for 4 hours. You’re convinced everyone else is a mind reader.

(Felix often lost his cats and brewed this potion to make them easier to find.) You leave glowing footsteps that persist for 1 hour.

Your thirst is perfectly quenched for 2 hours. This drink is the quenchiest. (Also subjects the drinker to vivid hallucinations for the same amount of time.)

Many of the neighboring restaurants partake in the Tea-lip Party, offering various hour-de-vours to go alongside the precariously enjoyable beverages.

DOWNTOWN ARCANUS.

Coating Colors Day

Downtown Arcanus celebrates the Amity Festival with various color based festivities in celebration of the spring. One such tradition is to gather residents for a full day of color dusting the old roads of the main street. Residents engage in fun banter with each other by throwing small balloons with colored water and powder at each other.

Very often, this activity turns the streets into a colorful labyrinth. The elderly will partake by creating the colored powder solutions using various ancient methods and plants that grow across the Fanalean Fields and Silverbrook Hollow. The most famous of these colors are the pale blue, phosphorescent powders that come from the Zephyr Lilies, and the bright orange powder that comes from May Flowers.

As the Amity Celebration is traditionally a festival revolving around the bonds of friendship, family and neighborhood, this is an especially popular event for most Arcanus Isle residents to spend with their loved ones. 

Luminescence Concerts

Sponsored by sweetheart idol Opal Luminescence, the Amphitheatre is fitted into a grand stage where the residents of Arcanus Isle can compete against one another to see who has the best, and most influential, musical talents. Those who partake can perform covers of their favorite songs, write and perform entirely original ones, or even simply join in as part of the judge table. 

Despite the competitive nature of the concerts, the end goal of the performances are to promote creativity, artistry, music, and having fun. Opal often mediates the shows, congratulating all participants and rewarding them with various small gifts of their choice. (Usually musical in nature.) The pop star meets and greets her fans, often ending the week with a large concert showcasing the most popular covers and original music voted on throughout the week, as well as her own songs.

A majority of the proceeds gained by merchandise sales, sponsorships and so on are given to the St. Azalea Foundation.

THE AETHER RESERVE.

Tapestry of Traditions (April 28 - May 3rd)

As the White Nights finally make their appearance, the residents of Arcanus Isles turn their attention from the coming of spring, to the celebration of families properly. At the Padedeu Temple, groups of acolytes gather to create tapestries for paying residents as part of a fundraising event. 

These tapestries are created from spun wool and silks - called Sovenance Threads - with both versions hailing from a long-lost region. The threads are used to create an image of an individual’s home (metaphorical or otherwise), and often depicts important subjects and people in their life. Sovenance threads draw on the memories and true feelings of an individual’s heart to create these depictions. One or more people can contribute to a tapestry to create the finished product, and they can be extended once a year.

These tapestries are some Aercons way of preserving family traditions, mottos, and other elements of livelihood, and often serve as heirlooms to be passed down and continued from one generation to the next.

A Sovenance Tapestry can depict (and be influenced by) the following things:

An individual’s family. The definition of a “family” will always reflect the Echo’s definition of what a ‘family’ may be. This can include biological families, found families, friendships, work-family, neighborhood communities, pets, and so on. People of significance may also appear here, but never wholly negative individuals, such as a mortal enemy or a deeply personal rival. (These individuals may be hinted at by motifs instead. See below.)

Memories, Emotions and Unique Relationships Due to the nature of the event, acolytes will ask Echoes to focus on a happy memory for the threads to depict. These positive memories will take precedence over negative ones. However: neutral and negative emotions can still influence the tapestry if the emotion (or lack thereof) is strong enough. Neutral (or lack of) emotions or memories will contribute nothing to the tapestry being created by the acolyte, causing the Sovenance threads to simply halt in place. If a negative emotion or memory influences the tapestry, the effect is more varied, creating anything from a wholly unclear or distorted image, to an image that simply contains small symbols that relate back to any unfinished business, hidden afflictions, or unresolved conflicts. In the case of both positive and negative influences, the tapestry’s symbols and motifs act very similarly to dream symbolism. (e.g., a backdrop of poison ivy may indicate hostile attitudes or scheming thoughts; jealousy, anger, and revenge. A lit candle may symbolize seeking hope, comfort or enlightenment.)

A birthplace or other Significant Location. A tapestry’s backdrop may depict elements of an Echo’s home, favorite place, or other objects that relate back to this location. (e.g., a star motif for characters related to, or greatly influenced by, space. Or an artistic rendition of a significant landmark that is important to the Echo.)

(More on) Influential Objects, Symbols, and Motifs Throughout the entire tapestry, symbols, objects, and motifs that tie in to the Echo will appear scattered throughout the piece. These typically depict elements of the Echo’s personality (or personalities, if more than one Echo is contributing to the tapestry). What motifs appear are directly influenced by the memory or relationship being depicted on the tapestry being woven. People who influence the memory of the Echo who are not directly involved (or are a deeply negative experience) will appear as symbols and motifs (see above) throughout the tapestry rather than as a significant focal point of it.

THE LUNAR COAST.

Candlelight Passing

Also spearheaded by the Padedeu Temple staff is the Candelight Passing ceremony. This ceremony takes place from 7PM - 4AM during the White Nights. When the Midnight Sun basks the land of Arcanus Isle into a perpetual twilight, denizens of the Isle gather at the shores of Arcus Reef to send off small wooden boats (often letter-sized boxes) filled with offerings to loved ones who have passed on. 

These wooden boats are specifically fitted to eventually sink underwater, as the Aercons believe that when a member of the community passes on to become one with the Aether, the moment that the boats sink and its contents make contact with the water, the deceased are briefly able to feel the love of their remaining friends and relatives.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Small stone statues have been spotted in liminal areas, secluded ruins, and overgrown wilds, each bearing an ornate lantern with a candle inside.

Meanwhile, the portal-like rifts that appear over Traverse Trove warp and writhe above the skies of the Merchant District. Multi-dimensional objects spew from the rifts in greater abundance than ever before! Before, suddenly, each and every rift blinks out of sight.

The rifts are not gone, however. Within days, hours, even minutes, the rifts appear again, but this time, they are no longer bound to the confines of the Trove. The rifts are far, far larger than before, each one appearing around the stone statues whose candle has been lit.

Through these rifts, fragments of the worlds beyond the Aevum Isles fall through, spilling out otherworldly threats, plants, animals, and even warping the areas around the rift to mirror the land it expels.

THE WICKIDS.

The Wickids are short statues that are said to bring good fortune and grant the innermost desires of anyone who lights the lantern in its hands.

When an Echo does so, a manifestation of their deepest desires, nostalgia, and homesickness become reality, often pulled through space-time by the Aether as a response to strong emotion, and each linked directly to a Wickid Rift. As more of the statues' lanterns are lit, the rifts grow larger and the effect grows stronger, allowing for the Echoes to regain pieces of their homeworlds that were otherwise lost to them.

WICKID APPEARANCES.

Wickids are a statue no larger than 3ft tall. The appear as simple carvings of a child-like figure wearing a large, witch hat. It sits with its knees drawn to its chest, holding a lantern in its hands.

Initially, the lantern’s door is held open. When approached, the candle inside of the lantern will light when approached within 5ft.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A LANTERN IS LIT?

When the candle is lit, the lantern’s door swings shut and a Rift tears open around the immediate area of the Wickid and whomever activated it. (See "The (Wickid) Rifts" below for more information.)

Once the Wickid's candle is lit, the lantern can no longer be opened except by the complete destruction of the Wickid. (See "Destroying A Wickid", below.)

THE (WICKID) RIFTS.

In appearance, the Wickid Rifts are identical to the rifts that open over the Traverse Trove. Unlike normal Rifts, the Wickid Rifts remain open indefinitely, causing the Aether in its vicinity (up to a mile in radius) to warp and conform to the world it is connected to.

Each Rift is directly connected to a WICKID (see "The Wickids", above), which is hidden somewhere central to the dimension area the Rift has opened.

The Rifts will grow in size depending on two factors: the strength of the desire keeping the lantern lit, and whether or not the Wickid is intact or destroyed.

If the Wickid incurs damage, the Rift will convulse and become increasingly unstable. It will attempt anything within the realm of the Echo’s home world rules to protect itself and the Wickid that has spawned it. This includes but is not limited to:

Manifesting dangerous creatures native to an Echo’s homeworld (monsters, animals, or other creatures that would not be applied by a current or future member may consider.)

Manifesting dangerous terrain, complete with all hazards native to the Echo’s homeworld.

Turning the desire fueling the lantern against the Echo who is attempting to put out the lantern, regardless of this desire’s previous alignment, if the desire was sentient. (See “What Counts As A Desire”, below.)

When the Wickid is destroyed, the portal will grow unstable and collapse, causing a visible scarring in the part of Arcanus Isle where the Rift had manifested.

EXAMPLES: completely damaged or deceased plants and fauna native to Arcanus Isle, mutations of native flora and fauna to echo the homeworld’s flora and fauna, and/or pristine buildings turned into dilapidated ruins or ruins becoming pristine.

WHAT ARE THE RIFTS?

The Rifts are tears in space-time, and are direct mirrors of the Echoes' deepest desires. If the desire is strong enough, the Rift can even create a fragment of the Echo's homeworld — exactly the way the Echo remembers (or desires) it to have been.

WHAT COUNTS AS "DESIRE"?

An Echo's "desire" is up to interpretation! But for some places to start, we recommend some of the following ideas:

Consider your muse’s heart’s desire. How would that manifest in the physical world?

A memory that your muse treasures most. The Rift could recreate this memory, allowing the Echo (and any visitors) to "walk through memory lane".

A physical place that was often frequented by your muse. The Rift can cause the Aether to recreate the area (up to a mile in radius), as if it has been transported directly from the Echo's homeworld and ripped out of any point in time that the Echo most favors. [1]

An object or distorted fragments of a significant person or thing that your Echo would like to interact with in some capacity. [2]

[1] If the Desire is a physical place, the area in Arcanus Isle that the space takes up is distorted and "overwritten" by the Echoes' homeworld. This will cause unstable Aether in this area, and destroy everything and everyone native to Arcanus Isle within its radius, although this may not be immediately discernible. These areas can be places in any pre-established areas on the map EXCEPT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT. Take your pick!

[2] If the desire is an object, then the object manifests within the Rift, although it cannot be removed from the Rift's vicinity. If the desire is a person, then this "person" is considered a RIFT FRAGMENT (Shortened to "Fragment", see "Rift Fragments", below.)

RIFT FRAGMENTS:

Echoes may spot fragments of a desired person as their heart's desire. They are created out of Ebenos and Ivurie, and are reflections of an Echo's heart's desire. They are not real, and may act as "in character" or "out of character" as an Echo's will may impose.

These Fragments can appear as many times as desired, but may only have an extremely limited ability to interact with the Echoes who encounter them. This ability will deteriorate over time.

A deteriorating Fragment may:

Begin to stutter or “glitch out” as it tries to communicate.

Phase out of existence.

Speak in riddles or other such gibberish.

Or be spotted repeating actions and conversations as if in a time loop within the radius of the Rift.

The Fragment may grow more stable the closer it and the Echo are to finding the Wickid that has spawned the Rift.

Fragments may try to assist or oppose an Echo’s pursuit of a Wickid (or avoidance of it!) at the leisure of each member.

The only way for the Fragment to fully stabilize is to keep the Wickid in pristine condition, which includes keeping the Rift stable.

AS A GENERAL RULE OF THUMB: Fragments may not be a character already established in Aevum Isles unless this has been pre-plotted between yourself and the respective character's Mun. Please note if you have had this permission on the first post of any threads, and any other relevant starters or drabbles. If a character that you are using as a Fragment gets applied, the Fragment will distort and disappear. (Meaning you will have to get permission from the applying mun to continue using the Fragment.) The Fragments are not the real character, and so will not share any memories, experiences, or other development native to the applicant character.

FINDING A WICKID.

As a rule of thumb, Wickids can be found by braving the Rifts that they create based off of an Echo’s deepest desires.

To find a Wickid, all participating characters must complete the following event tasks:

Scope out the Rift

Track the oddities in the Aether towards the center of the Rifts

Find the Wickid within the Rift.

All participants must complete these tasks in the order stated above: Scope → Track → Find. (See "Roll Results" for more direction on how to 'complete a task'.)

Once a task is complete, move on to the next task until all three tasks until all three have been accomplished.

The directions for the results for these rolls are described below, but exactly how your character succeeds or fails this result, as well as what setbacks they encounter, is up to writer interpretation.

ROLL RESULTS:

The die you will be rolling for each task is a 1d6, or a standard, six-sided die.

Your goal is to complete each task.

1-2 : The character who made this check gets lost, distracted, or otherwise comes across a major setback, roadblock or other difficulty that makes things harder for all thread participants. REMAIN ON YOUR CURRENT TASK and roll for this same task again for every 1-2 result. 3-4 : The character who made this check encounters a minor setback, roadblock or other such difficulty that threatens the forward progress towards finding the Wickid. Take your following replies to work together to overcome this difficulty (the progress of this is up to writer interpretation). Once this setback is resolved, all thread participants complete their current task. 5-6 : The character who made this check is able to make forward progress by working together and/or using the powers and other resources available to them. This series of events occurs with little to no difficulty. All thread participants complete their current task.

Each participant in a thread takes a turn following their partner. The order of this is up to writer agreement, but Staff recommends whoever INITIATES the thread takes the SECOND turn.

The writer who made the roll attempting to complete a task must post their roll result number at the TOP or BOTTOM of their reply, OR within their tags.

This result must be visible for your partner and Aevum moderators to view on-site. These results may NOT be privately rolled in discord or tumblr private messages.

Staff recommends using Roll A Die for your rolls. (You can roll real dice if you have them.)

DESTROYING A WICKID.

Destroying a Wickid can be done, but only with immense effort on the part of the Echoes. The endurance of the Wickid’s stone body will scale to the relative strength of any Echo who attempts to damage it.

To successfully destroy a Wickid, the participating characters will need to PASS a succession of AT LEAST FIVE ROLLS, the results for these rolls are described below.

1-2 : The character who made this check gets seriously injured by a Fragment or the surrounding unstable Aether. Roll again for every 1-2 result. 3-4 : The character who made this check gets blasted back by the sheer force of the surrounding, unstable Aether. They get hurt, but this is a minor injury. They also manage to do some damage to the Wickid, and/or make the lantern holding the burning candle unstable. 5-6 : The character who made this check successfully damaged the Wickid and its lantern. If the cumulative results are a 5-6 THREE TIMES in a row, the Wickid is destroyed in a total of those three successful rolls instead of the minimum of five.

The die you will be rolling for each task is a 1d6, or a standard, six-sided die.

Your goal is to get at least 5 successful results throughout the thread.

A success CAN be done by either thread participant in any combination, so long as the total of successes in the thread is equal to FIVE. (The only exception being 3 critical successes (5-6) in a row.)

Successes DO NOT have to be consecutive.

Staff recommends using Roll A Die for your rolls. (You can roll real dice if you have them.)

DO ALL MUSES HAVE TO PARTICIPATE?

It is recommended that you do! However, should your choose not to participate, your may start your threads taking place in-universe before the Blue Moon's arrival (During the month of July).

WHAT’S THE PARTICIPATION BONUS?

Aevum Isles awards 500 Emblems for participation in Blue Moon Events. 

WILL THERE BE AN ACT II?

No, but keep your eyes peeled for @aevumdaily Blue Moon news reports, Hums from Arcanus natives, and event polls scheduled by Staff that will go live from 08/17/2026 - 08/31/2026!

I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION BUT IT’S NOT ON HERE.

Please let us know by asking your question in the Aevum Isles Masterlist’s Ask Box! 

Questions sent elsewhere (such as the Aevum Isles FAQ discord channel) will not be accepted, and instead Staff will ask to transfer your question to the Masterlist at this time.

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.

Each night, in the early evening, Arcanus residents end off the day's festivities with bright fireworks that light up the night sky. 

The Solstice Ball

Takes place during the 18th - 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.)

Like last year, the ball will be hosted in the Viderenox Observatory. See HERE for details on the 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. Garden Bracelets may be gifted.) 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, ask, or drabble that shows the participation in said event, in addition to the stats, and thread pages.

(NOTE: with the exception of Garden Charms, these items cannot be gifted to other muses.)

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 has been decorated with balloons, paper sunflower petals, and plenty of other party decor. Music can be heard throughout the streets during the day. Especially nearby 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 to small, elaborate to simple.

As usual, to announce the event on her very own float is is Arcanus’ own Opal Luminous.

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. 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!

It seems that the director of the WTS has been making massive steps in pushing a positive image for her company after recent events.

While many floats are crafted by various other notable figures and local businesses of Arcanus Isle (Echoes will find a representation of almost every Aerconi-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!)

Charms of the Garden

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

A favorite activity amongst festival-goers is creating 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.

NOTE: The charm bracelets may be gifted to other Echoes participating in the Summer Festival. Upon voucher redemption, a link to the thread or ask featuring it is required to put this item on your stats page.

The Lunar Coast.

The Lunar Tournament

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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)

Rarest Fish (judged by leading Marine Biologists of Arcanus Isle).

The competition has a catch-and-release policy upon completion of the final scoring.

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

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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 

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

Attention all sports fans! Hosted at the Clearview Stadium is the most highly anticipated events of the Isle! The Aevum Olympics. Aercon from all over Arcanus joing together to compete in various sporting events and prove their mettle. Sporting events 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 universal 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, and 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, locals will often spend time experimenting with new dishes and flavors. When new recipes have been concocted, chefs of all calibre gather around the bonfire at the center of Fanalea to share them. In fact, the whole community comes together!

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.

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

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. Downtown Arcanus' Quill Pillar Shores, the Aether Reserve's Moonview Springs, and any of the parks across Arcanus are also available as 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 18th - July 5th.

Viderenox Observatory.

Solstice Ball

During the last two weeks of June, the main event held inside the observatory is the highly anticipated Solstice Ball. At the twin moon's apex, the ceiling of the conservatory opens, allowing for the light of the golden moon to shine upon the dancers below.

In order to attend, the invited must present their golden letter to the attendants at the gate. Inside, arrivals will find the well-decorated room full of people dressed in their finest, fanciest attire.

Attendants walk between guests with trays of drinks and hors d'oeuvre, though larger portions may also be found at the open bar and snack tables. The food has been catered by the famous Chef Trop Chere, owner of the Casa Nova restaurant. The featured wine is, of course, Honeyglow Meadery's Sunflower Wine.

The telescope is also open to those who may wish for a closer look at the stars. Janus Astrophel can be found assisting visitors with the equipment and teaching them about Aevum's galaxy. The studies and offices are closed during the event. Echoes who prefer to explore will find these doors have been locked. Fortunately, other exhibits may be explored, creating quieter areas of rest during the party.

Of course, the main activity of the ball is the dance!

A live orchestra fills the hall with beautiful music, while the dancers pair and waltz under the stars. In some of the dance numbers, the floor of the observatory matches the night sky above. This creates the appearance of literally dancing among the stars.

NOTABLE LEGENDS:

The Golden Moon

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

One of these select periods is in the beginning of summer. During this time, Ivurie Aether burgeons so greatly that 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.