Fashion! 5122
As part of the annual Elanthian Fashion Week scene, the The Looking Glass are pleased to announce Fashion! 5122. This year, we will be holding a series of seasonally themed events across Elanthia in collaboration with other CHEs and MHOs.
Spring
The Looking Glass are celebrating the arrival of spring with a day at the races! We are taking over the Veythorne Manor grounds for the day to let the roltons run amok with a little side-betting action, refreshments, and the chance to show off your finest race day outfits. Prizes will be given for all race entries and subsequent wins. An award will also be given for the most ostentatious hat seen during the day!
Schedule and Race Times
Feastday, 19th day of Charlatos (Saturday, March 19th)
All times Eastern
| Rolton Race Day | |||
| Time | Event | Host or Sponsor | Description |
| 10am | Welcome Brunch | Elanthian Elegance | Starting the day in style with an elegant brunch to discuss "racing form" and "fashion." Look for the tent at the Veythorne Manor Dock (lich ~ #13402) |
| 11am | The Maiden Flat Race | The Looking Glass | First race of the morning sponsored by The Looking Glass to get the rolton racers warmed up.
First prize: TBD |
| 11.20am | Sylvanfair Spring Steeple Chase | House Sylvanfair | The second race will involve the roltons having to overcome "springtime" hurdles along the race course.
First prize: a bird-themed ranger imbue box |
| 11.40am | Third morning race | Sponsor | |
| 2pm | Silvergate Hunt Flat Race | Silvergate Inn | The first race of the afternoon will be run on the flat.
First prize: a charm bracelet with four animated charms |
| 2.20pm | The Swan Steeple Chase | The Coterie of the Swan | The second steeple chase of the day will see the roltons encountering hurdles or distractions along the race course.
First prize: TBD |
| 2.40pm | Third afternoon race | Hand of the Arkati | Prizes TBD |
| 4pm | Mad Hatter's Tea Party | Elanthian Elegance | Ending the day in style with a picnic tea and announcement of the winner of the "Mad Hat" award.
Prize: To be announced |
| Rolton Race Night | |||
| Time | Event | Host or Sponsor | Description |
| 8pm | TBD | ||
| 9pm | First evening race | Sponsor | |
| 9.20pm | Second evening race | Sponsor | |
| 9.40pm | The Iskandr Flat Race | Iskandr | First Prize: TBD |
| 11.30pm | Closing event | Iskandr | Party late into the night. More details to follow but you know it will be fun because it's Iskandr! |
Race Rules
- There will be a minimum of six roltons running in each race.
- Each of the six roltons can be "sponsored" in a race for a nominal fee (exact amount to be determined).
- Private pedigree rolton entries will be accepted on the day (yes, you can bring your own Racing toy).
- The race course will run from the Veythorne Manor dock (starting post ~ lich #13402) to the entrance gate (finish line ~ lich #13366. (A total of 9 rooms in either direction)
- The first rolton to reach the gate (finish line) will be declared the winner.
- In the event of no rolton reaching the gate (finish line) before all movements cease, the race will be declared over with no outright winner.
- All roltons must be attuned before the race. (HUG your rolton x2)
- All roltons must be prepared before the race. (TURN your rolton x10 to fully wind it)
- All roltons must be lined up at the start of the race. (DROP your rolton at the starting post)
- False starts will be disqualified. (Do not NUDGE your rolton until you are told "GO!" Make sure you know which rolton is yours e.g. NUDGE THIRD ROLTON or NUDGE BLUE ROLTON)
- Any tampering with your rolton or interference with other roltons during the race will result in disqualification.
- Retrieve your rolton once the race has finished (GET rolton. You will not be able to pick up your rolton until its 10 movements have completed, hopefully at the finish line!)
- All roltons must be returned to the Adjudicator where you will receive your prize (for entry and/or race win). Unless, of course, you are the proud owner of the rolton, in which case just come and collect your prize and praise!
- The Adjudicator's decision in all matters is final. (No arguing with Rohese or she will cry.)
Betting Rules
- Betting Odds will be clearly displayed before each race on the chalkboard outside the tent.
- Minimum stake is 10,000 silvers.
- Maximum stake is 1 million silvers.
- Bets can only be placed on the race about to commence.
- All bets are for first place only (no second or third place) and the rolton must have reached the finish line.
- Betting will close before each race begins. No bets can be placed while the race is underway.
- All wins must be claimed immediately after the race is over (within 10 minutes of the finish) or will be forfeit.
Betting (explained in simple terms)
Betting Odds are used to determine the probability of a rolton winning a race. The fractional odds displayed will allow you to calculate how likely a given event is to happen based on previous form.
For example, betting odds of 9/1 gives a 10% chance that the rolton will win. 4/1 gives a 20% chance and 1/1 gives a 50% chance.
Betting Odds then allow you to calculate how much silver you will win if you make a bet. Using the same examples as before, quite simply, for every silver you bet, you will win the value of that bet plus the return of your stake.
- 9/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 9 silvers plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 10 silvers in total.
- 4/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 4 silvers plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 5 silvers in total.
- 1/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 1 silver plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 2 silvers in total.
A Rolton Race Day Rehearsal will be held on the afternoon of Niiman, 17th day of Charlatos (Thursday, March 17th) to determine the racing form of all six roltons and the subsequents odds for the opening race on the big day itself. The rehearsal will be an open event and everyone is welcome to come along and spectate.
Rolton Runners
| Pedigree Name | Commonly known as: | Description / Colors | Racing Form |
| Beryl Blue Silken Beauty | Beryl | a toy beryl blue silk rolton | Hailing from Bourth, Beryl is the pride of her flock. She is a beauty and known to run flat out when tempted with chocolate. |
| Ardenai Alabaster Admirer | Fluffy | a toy fluffy alabaster wool rolton | A fine specimen of a rolton, Fluffy bears all the hallmarks of good breeding and comes from good Ardenai stock. Just look at the quality of her coat! |
| Aubergine Gin Cocktail | Ginny | a toy aubergine silk rolton | Don't be fooled by Ginny's diminutive size, she can trot with the best of them, especially when motivated. So be sure to cheer her on! |
| Veythorne Velveteen Lady | Velvet | a toy ebon velveteen rolton | Just look at this elegant rolton! Velvet by name and velvet by nature, she will cut a swathe through the others when it comes to racing. |
| Selanthian Saffron Cottonwool | Saffron | a toy knitted saffron cotton rolton | Not just brightly coloured but has the temperament to go with it. Saffron is just happy to participate but is especially pleased when she wins! |
| Miss Citrine Sparkle Eyes | Cissy | a toy fleecy citrine wool rolton | Cissy is another beauty with a gorgeous citrine coat and a sparkle in her eyes. She loves to race and loves to entertain. How can you resist her? |
Summer
Our summer fashion event will be part of the 5-day long Revelia Carnivale celebrations and will include a Cocktail Party and the usual Fashion Showcase.
Leyan, 13th day of Koaratos to Restday, 17th day of Koaratos (Wednesday, July 13th to Sunday, July 17th)
All times Eastern
| Revelia Carnivale | |||||
| Date | Time | Event | Host/s | Venue | Description |
| Feastday (Saturday), 16th | 6pm | Carnivale Cocktails | Elanthian Elegance | Lily Manor Event Hall, Wehnimer's Landing (lich #25182) | Lovers of carnival, performance, and fashion are invited to gather for cocktails and conversation in the Event Hall. |
| Restday (Sunday), 17th | 2pm | Carnivale Fashion Showcase | House Sylvanfair, Elanthian Elegance, The Looking Glass | Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom (portal locations) | A formal fashion show of Carnivale themed fashion with announcement of the coveted "Chalat Award" winner for 5122. No sign-up needed. Come dressed ready and be prepared to put your best foot forward on the runway! Marks will be awarded for interpretation of this year's theme as well as flair of presentation. |
Autumn
To follow
Winter
To follow
Themes
Chalat Award: TBC
Awarded in honor of Chalat Greyvael Illistim, Former First Couturier of the Argentate
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter