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Yuletide Advent 2020

The winter period always attracts attention from far and wide...

The festivities of the Reosean's equivalent of Yuletide often brings those from near and far away lands together to celebrate. Most often than not a decorating of trees or wearing certain funny sweaters is a way of spreading the joy to others, alongside participating in games and activities organized by the different cities and businesses.

This year, it seems that the rowdy crowds have attracted a few newcomers once more. It's not anything new, but it is still surprising each time it happens. Will you be the one to welcome them into the crowd?

♦ The deadline for this entire event is JANUARY 18th ! ♦ 
The Anomalies have individual deadlines which can be seen underneath their cards!

General Prizes

Your first entry to an anomaly will earn you a raffle ticket for said anomaly! There will be ten individual anomalies with two of them released a week to keep the 'advent' vibe and suspense!
Limit one ticket per person. 
- The Roundbeak Gryph adds one additional ticket.
- The Party Animal Skill adds one additional ticket.


♦♦ Winners will be announced at the very end of the event! ♦♦
Below is a list of the items being raffled PER Anomaly;
1st Place: The Anomaly + Choice of Stay At Home Pack + Party Animal Skill
2nd Place: A Bronze Semi-Custom of Choice + Rare Trait + Glint Modifier + A Choice of a Stay At Home Pack + Party Animal Skill
3rd Place: A Bronze Semi-Custom of Choice + A Choice of a Stay At Home Pack +  Party Animal Skill
4th Place: A Bronze Semi-Custom of Choice +  Party Animal Skill
5th Place: A Bronze Semi-Custom of Choice
6th - 10th Place: A Holiday Lootbox

You can only win ONE prize in this event.
We will be rolling the prizes in a way that, if you roll multiple prizes, you will given the highest prize you roll, but you can only get a single prize from this event. We'll do this by rolling all of the 10 of the 1st place Anomalies first, then all 10 2nd places, then all 10 3rd places, etc.
This may change depending on the amount of entrants.
Prizes are rolled at the end of the event.

If you won an anomaly in the last anomaly event, you cannot win another in this event. This is to give others a chance!

For each entry you do, you will earn one Holiday Lootbox. There is no cap on how many entries you can do!* Only on the tickets that you can recieve.
*Edit 01/04/2021: There is now a cap of 30 lootboxes per Anomaly from this date onwards. You can still do entries for CP, though.
The Holiday Lootbox is the same as a Premium Box, except it has a chance of attracting either an Ingin, Pumpkit or Roundbeak Gryph Familiar!
>> OPEN LOOTBOXES HERE <<

Additionally, each entry posted to this journal is eligible for the +3CP Anomaly Bonus!
To redeem the 3CP bonus, the entry must be posted to this journal between December 14th - January 18th and that submission comment has to be linked in the tracker. This ensures that the only pieces redeeming that +3 bonus are pieces made specifically for this event.

RULES & INFORMATION FOR THE ANOMALY PROMPTS


♦ The deadline for this entire event is JANUARY 18th ! ♦ 
The Anomalies have individual deadlines which can be seen underneath their cards!
The anomalies are released in pairs of two and remain open for a week only before the next pair is revealed.

♦ Art entries must at minimum be a colored fullbody with a background. 75% of the participating reosean and the anomaly must be visible. Art must have some effort put into it- it will be compared to the rest of your gallery.
♦ Literature entries must be 900 words minimum. The reosean and the Anomaly must have a substantial role in the lit piece (at least 75%).

♦ To redeem the 3CP bonus, the entry must be posted to this journal between December 14th - January 18th​ and that submission comment has to be linked in the tracker. This ensures that the only pieces redeeming that +3 bonus are pieces made specifically for this event. If you have multiple Reoseans in the same image you can link them all in the same comment vs posting individual comments for them for example!
♦ You can repeat the prompt - however, you can only receive one ticket for the raffle overall (excluding additional ones you can recieve via familiar/skill) You can, however, earn a Holiday Lootbox for each prompt entry you do.
♦ Only three reoseans are allowed per entry for this prompt, excluding the Anomaly (if you're doing the entry yourself, you can include three reoseans, if you collaborate between yourself and two other people, each person may only have one reosean in the piece, etc). This includes spectator reoseans (unless they are NPCs/unofficial reoseans).

♦ The reosean you enter with must be a starter or your own! You cannot enter with a reosean that is not either of those.
♦ To keep it simple, you cannot 'only enter for prize 2' or 'only enter for lootboxes'. We want to create less work for you and less work for us to track every entry and the tickets. If you enter and you win the anomaly but you didn't want it, you may always gift/trade/sell it to one of the other contestants for example.
♦ The anomaly's _specific_ geno/phenotype will not be revealed until the end of the event, but we will be adding hints as to how many marks, what mutation, if there's a rare mark etc on their Deviantart Image.

♦ Art must be your own or collaborated on (three people max may collaborate on a piece).
♦ The Reosean you enter with must be your own or one of the starters! 
♦ You can draw your Reosean on any continent.
♦ These entries cannot be used simultaneously as a hunt/quest/pt/icq/etc.

Click their image to be brought to their off-base design!
Pay attention to both the prompt AND the description! Entries can be in any continent, but if a description mentions a lake, it needs to have a lake present, etc!

Spirit of Dawn

Picture
By Caniskulls

A strange vayron suddenly appears at your side. They seem to be made of mist, but are solid when you reach out and touch them. Their glowing, misty eyes regard you for a moment.
"I have come because the spirits are restless," they say. "Perhaps they will calm down if we remember those lost to the snowy mountains. I only ask that you leave an offering at a shrine honoring the forgotten." They hang around, waiting for you to act.

- Depict your Reosean leaving an offering at a shrine with the Dawn Spirit. The offering can be flowers, a statuette, or anything your Reosean wishes to leave at the shrine.
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376124

Siren of the Sea

Picture
By Aleterne

​Local rumor has it that a unique Vayron has been spotted off the coast, barely visible for more than a blink of the eye over the still waters under a bright moon. It seems to listen carefully to any noise on the shore, often eavesdropping on sailors and sea folk on docks and ships,



​- Depict your Reosean searching for this elusive Vayron on the coast or the open sea!

<< ENTER HERE >>
CLOSED
https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376124

Oil Dipped

Picture
By Alliion

​A strange inky substance has been reported off the shore of one of the coastal towns in Thedale, spreading in the ocean waters and trapping creatures in it’s path. A call has been put out to help those trapped, or to try to clean and prevent the spread of any more tar like substance so you’ve ventured to the affected site to lend a claw. While you attempt to help a strange Vayron emerges from the waters, though you aren’t sure if they are friend or foe. Their magic seems to have made tentacle like limbs on its neck.

​​- Depict your Reosean and their reaction to the strange anomaly. Do they help the injured creatures after, or are they in too much shock at the monstrous appearance?
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376126

Faerie Moth

Picture
By Lisande-Puredream

On still nights when the moon is not shrouded by clouds, a peculiar Tyrian can be seen gliding silently through the air on pale wings. Those who are lost can look to them for guidance back to safety.
You've found yourself in need of aid after losing your path trying to track the tyrian down. Suddenly, the glimmer of wings in the pale moon light catches your attention and it seems to beckon you to follow.



​- Depict your Reosean following the faeri like tyrian if they’ve gotten lost, or otherwise encountering them at night.

<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376126

Camo Hunter

Picture
By KizuNova

As you wander around the festivities taking place this Yuletide, this Vayron seems to sow chaos wherever they go and invites you to partake in a little mischief. It ranges from stealing items from booths to tripping up other visitors alike. Does your Reosean decide to join the small chaser, or try to stop them and perhaps get caught in a trick of theirs?



- Depict your Reosean finding the mischievous Vayron and either join in the trouble making, or trying to prevent it.
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376127

Fall Equinox

Picture
By Samorrin

When the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, it’s said that a Vayron with the power of the forest itself roams the land and ushers in the new season. Many have taken to trying to get a glimpse of such a creature, only to spend weeks in the forest with nothing to show for it. Trailing behind it is a trail of brown and orange leaves, and it often disguises itself amongst the many leaf piles or the naked trees and brushes, shy of those who seek to find it.

- Depict your Reosean searching for, or stumbling upon Equinox in the ever changing forests.
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376127

Berry Wax Wing

Picture
By Saint-Sputnik

​The festivals and booths have tons and tons of delicious meals and treats and sweets, most if not all home made by the residents of the continents all over Reos, As you approach one of the booths, a small vayron seems to be distressed as it is trying to rummage through some bags, trying to find something desperately.
"You there! Please- help me. I can make the most delicious pie but I don't have enough berries with me!"



- Depict your Reosean helping the vayron collect berries, make the pie, or maybe they destroy the chaser’s hard work.

<< ENTER HERE >> 
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376129

Marble Messenger

Picture
By Kriegsgaldr

You wander about the seasonals festivities, partaking in events and joy all around until you see a vayron hastily trying to get their act together, using their magic to levatate the postcards and packages around themselves to try and ​get them under control.
‘Oh, drat…’ They mumble as you come closer, looking up at your reosean. With a gesture, they turn your attention to the package that they couldn't quite juggle around. ‘The festive season is far too busy. Mind delivering that for me?’


- Depict your Reosean with the Messenger. Do they accept the delivery without complaint? Or would they rather ruin someone's surprise and break the package.
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376129

Golden Prince

Picture
By Lizzar7

​Legends have spread across the land of a Vayron with a horn made of gold, something that is highly desired by some of the greedier people. Numerous nobles have sent teams after the Vayron, seeking the wealth that the golden horn would bring. It approaches you undercover in an inn, requesting your aid in escorting it along its journeys across the various continents.

- Depict your Reosean escorting the Vayron and running into trouble or maybe they have a fun trip despite the circumstances.
 << ENTER HERE >> 
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376132

Abyssal Creature

Picture
By KizuNova

A call to arms has been raised! A vicious tyrian is attacking animals, people and reoseans, sparing nothing from its wrath. It stalks the coastline of various continents, and your reosean has been tasked with attempting to diffuse the situation. How does your reosean react to this? Do they try to battle the monster? Or will they try to negotiate in another way?

- Depict your Reosean either battling with the creature or finding a different way to stop its wrath.
<< ENTER HERE >>
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https://countingdownto.com/?c=3376132

The following Anomalies were auctioned off!

Devil's Python

Picture
By Cakeouttadafrige

Start Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $5
Winner: Livard

<< ENTER HERE FOR THE ANOMALY >>
CLOSED

Evergreen Reins

Picture
By Saint-Sputnik

Start Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $5
Winner: skulldog

<< ENTER HERE FOR THE ANOMALY >>
CLOSED

Eclectus Grey

Picture
By Kelyias

Start Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $5
Winner: Diamond-Dust-Dragon
<< ENTER HERE FOR THE ANOMALY >>
CLOSED

Peafowl Saber

Picture
By Cakeouttadafrige

Start Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $5
Winner: geotalon

<< ENTER HERE FOR THE ANOMALY >>
CLOSED

♦ Credit for the Art Nouveau frames to Tigers-Stock on Deviantart!
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    • Group Rules
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    • Current Events
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      • [2025] ​The Shattered Binding
      • [2024] Yuletide Secret Santa
      • [2024] ​The Egress Unveiled
      • [2023] Yuletide Secret Santa
      • [2021] Yuletide Advent
      • [2021] Marking Contest
      • [2020] Yuletide Advent
      • [2020] Exploration Event
    • Rerun Events >
      • Red Flag Hunt
      • Reos World Fair
  • Misc
    • Hall of Fame
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    • Political Status Updates
  • Breeding
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  • Activities
    • Core Activities >
      • The Purity Trials
      • Training
      • Bonding
      • Classes
      • The Path of Magic
    • Repeatable Activities (AR) >
      • Hunting
      • Questing >
        • Questing Rules
        • Questing Prompts
    • Unlockable Activities >
      • Gathering
      • Crafter's Grove
      • Arm for Battle >
        • Battle Basics
        • Equipment
        • Status Effects
  • Design Approval
    • Design Approval
    • Import Templates
    • Import Text Template
    • Genetics >
      • Fur Types
      • Traits >
        • Ear Traits
        • Tail Traits
        • Eye Traits
      • Markings & Genotypes
  • Import Editing
    • Custom Backgrounds
  • Import Transfers