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In respect and reverence to the season's yield, the annual Harvest Boon is in full bloom as the festival paints the city of Lunatia with vibrant life and color. The lush plant life of the metropolis blossoms with bright flowers and cascading petals on the city’s inhabitants. The ground smells like fresh rain, the weather is comfortably warm, and the crystalline structures around the city possess a luminous shimmer that marks the start of a season intimately tied to Lunatia’s history and culture.

News broadcasts report on the arrival of more Moonblessed as well as the upcoming appearance of Queen Elara, who will be offering her annual blessings to encourage the continued growth and prosperity of their land. There will also be a grand parade to welcome the Queen and celebrate the historical reformation efforts of the Prismals after the calamity that destroyed the city two hundred years ago. The Queen will be performing an ancient sacred dance called “The Encircling of the Three Moons” or simply referred to as “The Encircling.” The ritual was last performed thirty years ago, so the whole city is waiting for it with bated breath.

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The parade route will stretch all the way from Level 1 to Level 3. All those not participating should be mindful of incoming traffic and crowds. The city’s shrines in Level 3 are expected to be heavily populated with locals giving votive offerings to receive blessings from the three moons. Some bring baskets of fruit and vegetables while others bring pottery, jewelry, and other gem-encrusted valuables. The shrines are handing out silver chain bracelets. A small prismatic stone hangs from it and shines in hues of purple, blue, and red. To inform the Moonblessed about their tradition, the Prismals tell them to wear it for the ensuing days and not to take it off under any circumstances. If you ask them why they simply reply: it’s for your own protection.

A ⬤ As it’s the season for the harvest, the Prismals will encourage any Moonblessed they see to join them in planting new trees and maintaining the city plantlife. Anyone who agrees will be handed necessary gardening equipment and seeds. Notable are the special Meas seeds, which are seeds are said to produce beautiful, ornate trees that grant a wish to those who nurture them together. The locals claim that sharing these wishes will increase the likelihood of the wish becoming a reality.

Any Moonblessed who help will be rewarded with a pot of a luminous bonsai tree of their choosing, perfect for decorating their new apartment rooms with.

B ⬤ Shrine maidens are recruiting dancers and musicians to aid them for the Queen’s welcome parade. Holographic posters for the auditions are plastered all over areas near shrines. This year’s theme is an elaborate tale featuring an interpretative dance of the blessed Euphemia flower being grown and cultivated by a dragon. Half the participants will be fitted with a flowing dress and a flower crown while the other half will be wearing an ornate dragon head and a scaly unitard. Be prepared to move the audience, especially the Queen. They say she has high standards!

C ⬤ Another audition is being held for the tournament display in the Elaran Amphitheater. Capable fighters are encouraged to take part in exhibition matches as these symbolic fights are retellings of Lunatia’s history. The finalists that make it after the elimination round will represent the Moon Knights during the Lunatia’s historical battle to protect the city from chaos. Black-winged mechanical beasts will be brought in to play the role of the physical manifestations of the wrathful god Basti. Weaponry and armor will be provided. All participants need to give their all in these matches to inspire pride and hope.

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The sound of royal horns and the cheering of the people signal the official arrival of Queen Elara. The welcome parade follows suit with all the Prismals dressed up in stunning garments, either handing out flower crowns or sticking Orclev flowers onto the lapels of parade goers. This flower grows tiny, harmless hooks when you add pressure to its petals — no pesky pins required! Just watch out for the Prismal kids that like sticking them on people’s butts.

A harmony of brass, woodwinds and percussion play throughout the city streets as acrobats with batons, ribbons, and pompoms take to the streets, surrounding the large holographic and high-tech parade floats. Sideshow performers and lively personalities are also set to perform, including the earlier chosen performers and the tournament finalists once again in their costumes. Make sure to smile for the crowd and be nice when they ask for selfies or autographs!

A ⬤ The white lunar blossoms being sold along the streets are popular among the locals. These blossoms are this season’s popular gifts as they are said to change color according to the true feelings of the recipient. Locals form long lines, giggling about their secret crush, saying this may be their chance to finally learn about their heart’s desires. 💚💛

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B ⬤ In a quieter alleyway, there is a marionette show reenacting the royal family’s historically first Encircling. No one else seems to be around to watch, but the show is free... The wooden puppets appear a little too lifelike, seemingly reacting to any presence with almost too keen an interest. Later in the show, some of their heads spin all the way around, then slow down as if to lock their empty gazes onto you, while others giggle unnervingly and coax you into joining. Had enough? A peep behind the curtains reveals nothing but a puppetmaster’s empty chair. A chill runs down your spine...

Try and destroy the jeering mannequins and they will immediately put themselves back together and laugh at your pedestrian efforts to thwart them. Complete destruction of the marionettes is the only way to stop them, but is it worth the effort? You’re free to run; they won’t follow too far. Ask the locals about this and you will only be met with confusion. It seems they don’t appreciate the frightening thought in the middle of a joyous occasion, so it may be best to keep it to yourself for now.

At the end of the procession, Queen Elara will take center stage in Lunatia Square to deliver her speech:

Queen Elara

I deeply appreciate all of those present here for gathering today under the blessed moons of Prismatica. To the Moonblessed, I am Queen Elara. While I do not rule over the planet as my ancestors did in times past, I still care deeply for my home and wish to see it prosper. Tonight, I will dance with all my heart and spirit for this purpose.

There is much we do not understand about the many mysterious phenomena that come with your arrival, but I take this opportunity to say that no matter what happens, you are valued guests and free to make our home yours. All that we humbly ask is for your assistance while our illustrious minds find a way to repay you for your time. Come what may, we the Prismals will do our part.

Thank you and I pray for your continued support and success through whatever may come in the future. May the light of the moons bring unity and prosperity to all!

Once the speech is over, Queen Elara will fade into the background to rest and prepare for tonight’s performance. She will return to Lunatia Square just before midnight to perform the most awaited Encircling — a ritual done to rotate the city and its mechanisms to face the three moons, and a task that only the royal family is capable of. Armed with a magical flame in one hand and a sword in the other, she reenacts both halves of the monumental battle between Basti, the dragon god of calamity, and the Moon Knights of Lunatia. Each graceful step and twirl of this mystical dance sets all city levels into motion as if the entire metropolis is responding to the beat of the rhythm.

A few elders remark that Lunatia would creak as it slowly made a clumsy half circle in the past few Encirclings, but the city has certainly never moved this smoothly before. Could it be the work of the Moonblessed and their chroma?

The whirring of machinery, the glittering of Caelus Tower, and the chanting of the audience blend into a mesmerizing song of magic, technology, and the Prismals’ unwavering spirit. After fluid transitions between Basti’s frenetic movements and the Moon Knight’s acrobatic stunts, Elara raises her sword, leaps into the air, and lunges toward the dragon god—-

The sky is pitch black. Queen Elara’s voice cuts through the din, each word echoing through what seems the entirety of the planet.

“I call upon the benedictions of the moons! Banish that which threatens us! Bring your shining light upon this city and let us flourish!”

Eventually, in the darkness of the night, all three moons shine on the people of Lunatia, briefly an overlapping opalescent white before becoming a maelstrom of red, blue and purple clouds.

By the end of the dance, Lunatia’s position has changed. For the first time in two hundred years, the city has made a full rotation. Everyone goes silent and fall into prayer.

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If you listened to the Prismals earlier and kept wearing your protective bracelet, then the moons’ effects will be dulled. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself suddenly growing anxious and gasping for breath. So for those who didn’t bother visiting the shrines or who chucked the bracelets away, you will be subjected to the full effects of your moonblessing.

While all three moons are in the sky, their influence is thrice amplified, causing a high uptick in erratic behavior as well as uncontrollable transformations. Beware the Moonblessed that are acting more feral than usual.

A ⬤ By keeping the protective bracelet, you and your loved ones will be spared from the influence of the moons. However, if your transformation progressed too far before putting the bracelet on, then it will be too late and the bracelet will have no effect. Will you wait out the storm or help those who are affected? Maybe you’re the one who needs help? Since every moonblessing is unique and unpredictable, it’s difficult to tell what will happen next. It may be best to gather your friends and keep an eye on them.

B ⬤ A group of ruffian Prismals from the Lightless has taken advantage of the occasion and has broken into Level 3 while their moonblessings are active. These ruffians are capable of turning into huge, three-headed cerberus monsters known for their peerless physical strength. Their fangs are capable of snapping the necks of their unfortunate victims. They will be attacking anyone indiscriminately to cause disturbance and chaos, aiming for those who are the most vulnerable. The Moon Knights’s response is quick, but they will appreciate any extra aid to apprehend these criminals before they escape the city.

All moon effects last a few hours until the moons separate and fall back into their regular orbits.

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▶ HARVEST MOON SIMULATOR ( DAYS 1 + 2 )
[ caduceus is truly in his element here, on his knees and with his fingers touching the loamy soil, pressing seeds into the ground with a reverence that one might deliver to something sacred. to caduceus, everything that comes from the earth is sacred, so each meas seed that he plants is chatted with softly, being given just enough water from a small canister before sitting back on his heels, earth-covered hands on his knees. ]

There you go, [ he says this softly, smoothing a palm over the soft earth, head tilting just a bit as he shifts in his crouched position, hands cupped around the small mound. ] My wish is that you grow tall and strong under our care. The Wildmother would want that, I think.

[ truth be told, he's not certain what she wants. at least not in this moment. he can feel his magic, tethered around his fingertips, wound around his bones and slipping through his arteries, but the wildmother feels so far away that using it makes him all the more aware of the void inside of him where she typically seats herself. the place where she's hollowed out love in his heart. he presses his fingers once more to the ground to be certain the seed is settled in place. ]

In fact, I want that too. So I'll visit, all right? Be good, little one.

[ much of his time is spent doting over the various flora of lunatia, crouched by plants both potted and naturally growing, sitting among them and chatting away with a please smile on his face. no, the plants don't talk back, but really? why should they have to? feel free to interrupt him from his work, he'll be glad for the company.

alternatively, if you need a little help planting your seeds, he's your guy. ]

▶ YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND, BABY, RIGHT ROUND ( DAYS 3 + 4 )
[ someone has handed caduceus an armful of orclev blossoms to hand out. he's got a few of his own already curling securely in his hair, and unfortunately on the seat of his trousers. a few children have mistaken him for both jungle gym and prank fodder so he's been making his way through the festivities with young prismals attached to his legs and few passing by to sneakily slip some onto his person without his knowing.

damn kids. he's normally got incredible perception normally, but the excitement of the festival has really dragged his attention all over the place. they've got flowers pretty much sticking to him all over, to the point where one might think caduceus is just sprouting them himself, including on the tail that's found its way tot he base of his spine — gray and white and peeking out from the hem of his shirt and trousers.

when he does manage to get the last of the children to be on their way, he glances up, a few flowers still in his hands as he offers one out, a smile on his face that doesn't seem the least bit bothered despite the over-active kids. ]

This one needs a home, here.

▶ JUST LIKE ANIMALS-MALS ( DAY 4 )
[ he's seen no harm in keeping the bracelet on, a trinket fastened around his wrist without anything malevolent coming off of it. a brief detect magic tells him that there's some small protection coming from it, but beyond that nothing more.

so when the three moons rise and people begin to... go wild, for lack of any better term, caduceus is left to get to work. despite having kept the bracelet on, he's found himself (uncomfortably) sprouting a set of antlers. they're by no means tall, new as they are, but they branch off enough to give his silhouette a bit more of an unnatural appearance.

where people look uncomfortable, frustrated or sick, feverish or fussing, caduceus is there to offer his services with an open hand, careful with his words. ]

Let's calm you down, friend. Get you somewhere safe where we can talk. Or not talk if that's your thing.

[ if allowed, he'll cast a spell to calm emotions with a soft wave of his hand, the scent of something warm and comforting hitting one's nose, bringing them a little bit of ease as he tries to soothe the effects of the moons to the best of his ability. whether it sticks or not is up to you, but he will do his best regardless.

if attacked, he'll of course try to protect himself, but he's not here to harm any of his fellow moonblessed, even if the harm is offered up to him. ]

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