Spring Rises in the East

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It's time to welcome the return of the spring with Argent Aspis as we celebrate the changing of the seasons once more in Ta'Vaalor for third annual Spring Rises in the East fest, the last weekend of Oleasta (April 26-28, 2019).


2019 Schedule of Events

All times Eastern

Date Time Event Host(s) Venue Description
Friday, April 26th 3 PM Advanced Painting Twilight Hall Garden of Ancients, near the bench Description:As a part of the Spring Rises in the East festival in Ta'Vaalor, Jastalyn will be discussing advanced painting options and focus
Saturday, April 27th 12pm to 1pm Tell a Dragon's Tale Argent Aspis Amaranth Court Creation and springtime go hand-in-hand, so join the House of the Argent Aspis and create cooperative tale to celebrate the turn of the seasons! Props will be provided to get those creative wheels turning!
2pm Creating a Spring Fashion Folio The Looking Glass Garden of Ancients Enjoy tea in the sunshine with members of The Looking Glass and participate in another relaxing hour of fashion scrapbooking. Folios, parchment, and quills will be provided if you’re new to the hobby. Those hobbyists who have already started are encouraged to share their latest creations!
3pm Day of Kuon's Blessing House Sylvanfair Garden of Ancients Help us celebrate the patron of herbs and flowers with an exchange of nature’s bounty: bring us a flower and receive a gift in return. There will also be a chance to win a Dawdly Magic Pot in which to grow your own herbs and flowers.
Sunday, April 28th 2pm Spring Darts Tourney Argent Aspis Kai's Statue A friendly single elimination darts tourney, open to all! Darts, prizes, and refreshments will be provided.
3:30pm Farewell Picnic Argent Aspis Garden of the Ancients A cheery and relaxed picnic on the green in the Garden of the Ancients to close out another year of Spring Rising in the East! Join the sibs of Argent Aspis for socializing and conversation, and get a free parting gift to keep the spring in your step, while supplies last!

2018 Schedule of Events - Archived

All times Eastern

The schedule of events for the Spring Rises in the East festival for 2018.

Date Time Event Host(s) Venue Description
Day of the Huntress (Friday), 30th 3pm Draw Your Masterpiece! Twilight Hall Twilight Hall tent at Kai's Statue Learn to paint or draw your favorite person, place, or thing! The basics of learning to put your beautiful visions into words will be covered in this first edition of Creative Mind Productions presented by Jastalyn Dragorth. Quills and parchment will be provided.
9pm Meadow Musings Wyvern's Honor Amaranth Court Flowers are blooming and herbs are growing, but how can you tell which does what? Join the Wyvern's Honor for an educational game of Meadow Musings, where riddles send you to see your prize and your answers are what you can forage up. We will meet in Amaranth Court and if foraging is not your strength, fear not as we have accomplished horticulturists to aid you as needed.
Feastday (Saturday), 31st 11am Tea on the Green Alliance of High Elven Society Ta'Illistim Green A morning trip to Ta'Illistim: The Alliance of High Elven Society welcomes all to Ta’Illistim for their fourth annual Tea on the Green to welcome spring. We will be meeting on Feastday, the 31st of Charlatos (Saturday, March 31), at 11:00am as we Elves tell time. This is a semi-formal tea and brunch, and all are encouraged to dress as befitting the occasion.
2pm Creating a Spring Fashion Folio The Looking Glass Garden of Ancients Enjoy tea in the sunshine with members of The Looking Glass and participate in another relaxing hour of fashion scrapbooking. Folios, parchment, and quills will be provided if you’re new to the hobby. Those hobbyists who have already started are encouraged to share their latest creations!
4pm Greedy Gremlins House Sylvanfair Garden of Ancients House Sylvanfair are holding another round of their popular game, Greedy Gremlins. Come and join the fun in the Garden of Ancients and see if you can win a prize. Don't forget to pick up your collectible charm or game to participate in our reward scheme! See our page for more information.
6pm Trawling the Ravelin Alliance of High Elven Society Ravelin Docks The Alliance is looking for inspiration in the oddest places and what better place in the Spring than with fish in the Mistydeep River. Join as as we celebrate with House Aspis and hold a fishing competition to usher in Spring. Prizes will be awarded for most fish, heaviest fish, longest fish, and "prettiest" fish caught.
Restday (Sunday), 1st 3pm Introduction to Flower Arrangement Argent Aspis Amaranth Court Learn the basics of flower arranging, then use your new skills to design and present a piece!

(Note: This is a free RP event, using ACT and SMILE to present your creations)

6pm Gosaena and Divination The Imperiled Few & The Order of the Sphere and Scythe Outside the Hall of the Arkati A discussion regarding Gosaena, along with an offering of divination services.
7pm Darts Tourney Argent Aspis Aspis Tent at Kai's Statue A friendly single elimination darts tourney, open to all! Darts and refreshments will be provided.
8 - 10pm Ales & Fishing Tales House of Paupers Pauper's Tent in Kings Court A twist on Paupers' popular drinking and storytelling game! Participants will select one the brews from Paupers' cellars to serve as the basis of a short tale.. about a fish or fishing! Cash prizes will be handed out for the best stories.

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