The festival had been a success. Other than the standard "bumps" and bits of chaos, the floating lanterns and the fireworks were the perfect ending to a peaceful period. It was as if none of the previous chaotic events had ever occurred. As if for those few minutes, all the troubles and dangers could be forgotten ( Read more... )

As the clock struck midnight, it was as if everything was fast forwarding decades at a time. With each chime, the world changed. What was old became new again, and even the colors became vibrant once more. Buildings changed, vehicles transformed, landscapes altered-and soon Somarium was once more the modern city it was before. Those who had died ( Read more... )

During the early morning hours, as the storm finally finishes its pass through Somarium and the hard rain settles into a light drizzle, there is an eerie chill in the air before the first wisps of fog filtered through the north side of the barrier. At first, the fog looked normal enough, but as it continued to spread outward and further into the ( Read more... )

At the stroke of midnight, a strange wind blew from the direction of the floating mountain. The air seeped through doors, windows, cracks-and everyone who took even a breath would suddenly find themselves lulling into a peaceful sleep. No matter what they were doing, even if they were cooking or just walking, something seemed to guide their bodies ( Read more... )

The rabid vegetables and fruits from the past few days had been relentless in their attacks. Day after day everyone had to either flee or fight their way past those uncanny foes ( Read more... )

At the stroke of midnight, whether they were still living through nightmares in Somarium or fighting against them in Noctaerium, everyone would hear the eerie tolling of a large bell ( Read more... )

Who: somarium
Where: Espoir
Style: First
Status: OPEN ( Read more... )

As the day winds down, residents will notice the locals becoming more active and livelier. With decorative rectangular paper lanterns in hand, they walk through the streets, chattering in excitement. Some characters may get a random cheer, a hearty pat on the shoulder, or even just a smile and a handshake as they pass by ( Read more... )

Finally, the day has arrived! Students will have received the notice that classes have been canceled for the festival (and some teachers may have assigned certain assignments regarding it), and others will have received notice to not come to work for the rest of the way. Those on the police force, however, will not be so fortunate ( Read more... )

Along with the buzz about the festival next week, other fliers were being passed around. In fact, some characters may receive an electronic message in their Dreamberry inboxes, or a letter in their mailbox. Banners were flying in front of the schools and posters were hung outside of library windows, entailing the following information:

The first ( Read more... )