Premium Contest - 2023-01-08 - End of the Year Soiree (log)

The Premium contest End of the Year Soiree was a structured special event for those who completed 11 of 12 Premium contests for the year 2022.

A Tour of the Event Location

[Firefly Villa, Corridor]
Occupying the entire of the northern wall is an enormous semi-circular window that stretches from floor to ceiling at the highest point of its arc.  Teak railings provide a durable safety measure that ensures guests will not lean against the polished glass as they gaze out its panes to the beach below.  Soothing sunlight trickles in through the window and brightly illuminates a paneled ebonwood door and a polished mahogany door in the opposite wall.  You also see a gold silk drape adorned with a complicated aquamarine pattern.
Obvious exits: east, west

go drape (click here)

You step through the silk drape.
[Harbor Lounge, Entryway]
Silence resonates through the room, broken only by the soft melody of the sea.  The sound drifts up from a staircase embedded with sea glass arranged in overlapping waves.  Deep navy blue stone walls stretch down toward a floor covered in gilt-veined cerulean brickwork that has been arranged in a herringbone mosaic.  You also see ???
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Obvious exits: northeast, northwest

go northwest

[Harbor Lounge, Buffet]
The sweet aroma of champagne wafts from a fountain in the center of the room.  Bubbling liquid overflows from each tier, swirling ultimately into a crystal vessel.  Rich blackwood tables form a stark contrast to the niveous chamois-cushioned benches that are interspersed along the ash-streaked alabaster velvet walls.  You also see ???
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Obvious exits: southeast

go southeast

[Harbor Lounge, Entryway]
Silence resonates through the room, broken only by the soft melody of the sea.  The sound drifts up from a staircase embedded with sea glass arranged in overlapping waves.  Deep navy blue stone walls stretch down toward a floor covered in gilt-veined cerulean brickwork that has been arranged in a herringbone mosaic.  You also see ???
Also here: ???
Obvious exits: northeast, northwest

go northeast

[Harbor Lounge, Cigar Bar]
Faint coils of smoke linger in the air, twisting themselves around amber-globed sconces that are strung from the low ceiling.  A warm mahogany bar reflects the dim lighting, showcasing the fleur-de-lis pattern that has been pyrographed along the top.  Several high-backed chairs, upholstered in chocolate leather, are clustered in small pockets about the barroom while a small cigar stand resides at the end of the bar.  You also see ???
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Obvious exits: southwest

go southwest

[Harbor Lounge, Entryway]
Silence resonates through the room, broken only by the soft melody of the sea.  The sound drifts up from a staircase embedded with sea glass arranged in overlapping waves.  Deep navy blue stone walls stretch down toward a floor covered in gilt-veined cerulean brickwork that has been arranged in a herringbone mosaic.  You also see ???
Also here: ???
Obvious exits: northeast, northwest

go staircase

[Harbor Lounge, Dance Hall]
The center of this space is dominated by a massive golden tree standing at its heart.  Beams of green and blue light filter in through the mosaic ceiling and dance off of the glass-paned walls.  Swirls of aureate light stain the ebon marble floor, reflected from the golden limbs of the rotunda's tree.  A faint tinge of sea salt permeates the air.  You also see ???
Also here: ???
Obvious exits: out

Orange-striped butterfly fish scatter away from their grouping as a hungry sea lion darts directly into the center of the massive orb.

A trio of squid float around the concave glass, each illuminating a pale blue glow in turn.

A myriad of red and orange hues flash against the glass as a school of flame angels dart around the outside.

A large dark blur moves rapidly toward the glass.  Something darts in front of it, catching its attention and as it turns to follow a large dorsal fin can clearly be seen.

look ceiling

An intricate webwork of gold branches knots in the center of the mosaic, spreading thin as they reach toward the outer edges of the room.  Glass shards stained in a gradient tableau of blue and green hues mingle amongst the branches, refracting the light filtering in from above throughout the area.

go tree

[Harbor Lounge, Observatory]
Heavy golden bars are delicately wrought into a series of overlapping arcs, creating a metal cage around the open-air platform.  A light breeze drifts through the area, stirring the midnight lacebark panels that drape from the surrounding structure.  Pale white moonflowers break through the dark skies as their vines climb amongst the golden crosspieces.  Sitting next to the staircase is a small table laden with refreshments.  You also see ???
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Obvious exits: none

Tokens and Koa Chest

Via in-game mail everyone received a chest of goodies. In the chest were 3 tokens. These were currency used to receive merchant services (and thus everyone received 3 merchant services if they wished it).

a smooth dark koa chest (weighs 5, holds 100)

look chest
The koa has been sanded smooth and lacquered, resulting in a rich, lustrous shine.  Featuring ecru silk lining, the chest boasts several dividers to sort and organize its contents.  A polished silver coconut-shaped clasp inset with a blue green lagoon opal secures the treasures within.

look in chest
In the dark koa chest you see a soft plush baby seal (EzScripted toy), a bright green voucher booklet (5 entries for Duskruin), a bright green yo-yo (T3 Trick Yo-yo), a bright silver token, a bright silver token and a bright silver token.

look seal
You see nothing unusual.

read token
In the Common language, it reads:
5123.  Please note that this token will not be valid in any other year.

Seal verbs:

Verb	First	Third
Clean	Is that a smudge on your plush baby seal's fur? This won't do. Tsking under your breath, you proceed to finger brush your seal's soft white fur until you're happy with the result.	Tsking under his breath, Arianiss proceeds to use his fingers to brush every inch of his plush baby seal. He finishes his grooming session with a satisfied sigh.
Hug	Overcome by your plush baby seal's cuteness, you bury your nose into the lush fur of its head and give it a tight hug.	Arianiss buries his nose into the fur of his plush baby seal as he gives it a tight hug.
Kiss	Your heart fills with delight as you gaze adoringly into the liquid black eyes of your plush baby seal. Why is it so cute? Your resulting joy culminates in a loud smooch that you place on the top of its sweet little head.	Arianiss and his plush baby seal appear to be having a moment. He gives the plush animal a loud smooch on its head before you have the chance to look away.
Pinch	You pinch the long black whiskers of your plush baby seal and give a little tug, pulling them straight. The maneuver has no lasting effect, however, since the whiskers droop back down again the instant you let go.	Arianiss pinches the drooping black whiskers of his plush baby seal and pulls them taut for a brief moment.
Poke	Your plush baby seal's nose is absolutely adorable. So black and shiny and cute! You can't contain your enthusiasm as you lightly tap it with your index finger while quietly whispering, "Boop!"	Arianiss grins broadly at his plush baby seal as he whispers something softly before lightly tapping its shiny black nose.
Pull	You locate the small ring on the back of your plush baby seal's back and give it a gentle pull. Your plush baby seal emits a cute little bellow reminiscent of a rusty horn.	Arianiss pulls a small ring on the back of his plush baby seal and it emits a cute little rusty sounding bellow.
Raise	You raise your plush baby seal into the air in an imitation of swimming. You make it dive, dip, and leap, before having it "swim" back into your waiting arms.	Arianiss wildly waves his plush baby seal around. Maybe he saw a bee?
Rub	The fur of your plush baby seal feels heavenly and you realize that you've been mindlessly petting it for a while now. You take a quick glance around to see if anyone noticed.	Arianiss seems lost to happy reverie as he gently strokes his plush baby seal's fur.
Tilt	You hold your plush baby seal at arm's length before tilting it toward you and pulling it all the way in for a good cuddle. It fits perfectly in the crook of your arm.	Arianiss holds his plush baby seal away from him, tilting it this way and that before pulling it in close enough to cuddle.
Tickle	You laugh with delight as you tickle your plush baby seal's squishy belly.	Arianiss's face splits into a momentary grin as he tickles his plush baby seal.

Attendee Features and Outfits

Click Here to Expand - ★ Aethyra ★

You see Aethyra Winterfox.

She appears to be an Elf.
She is tall and has a lissome figure.  She appears to be youthful.  She has a shimmer of moonstone grey on her eyelids, beautifully silvery black-outlined expressive, twinkling azure eyes, glossy winter rose full lips, and fair skin.  She has long, tousled flaxen hair with some fragrant wild jasmine blossoms woven into the strands.  She has a shimmering blush-tinted gloss brushed onto her neatly manicured fingernails.
She has a pair of inked butterflies against a backdrop of pastel flowers behind her left ear.

She is wearing a delicate silver and faenor circlet of twisting rose vines, a soft lace choker interwoven with flowers and silver filaments, a silk-lined white velvet cloak clasped with diamond-encrusted blossoms, a gown of pale blue silk with diamond chains draping the low back, a heart-etched faenor wedding ring dusted with diamonds encircling the left ring finger, and a pair of low-heeled silk slippers clasped with delicate diamond chains.

Click Here to Expand - ★ Arianiss ★

You see Arianiss Winterfox.

He appears to be an Elf.
He is average height and has a lithesome, nimble build.  He appears to have come of age.  He has kohl-lined stormy blue eyes and fair skin.  He has long, pale silver hair awash with twilight blue lowlights that curtains his back.  He has long slender ears gently rising to a tapered point.

He is wearing a knee-length twilight grey cloak, a white gold stickpin set with a brightly shining golden glimaerstone sunflower, a blue-tinged white iris, a fitted black silk vest with silver buttons over an immaculate white dress shirt, a heart-etched faenor wedding band, a braided black leather belt, a pair of dark grey silk pants pleated in the front, and some formal lustrous black leather shoes.