In a variety of colors.

What’s happenin’ my beautiful Volties? I’m back again today with a steamimng Surge . And what’s up with this giant curtain behind me? Oh well no clue, moving along~

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Val has even more Surprises!

*Above Sparks head an airship hovers over, casting shadow to the whole area. A rope is thrown and Valentina gracefully slides down beside Spark. Without turning to look at him she quickly snatches his microphone.*
Attention Voltra! To commemorate the openin’ of my shop I knew Solstice ornaments weren't the way to leave an impression- BEHOLD!
*The large curtain that Spark had questioned earlier was now aggressively pulled away as Valentina swirled her arm forcing it to wrap around herself. Clicking a button on her wrist, the bundled up curtain ignited into dust and smoke and revealed a masterpiece.*



Want one for ya self? Then continue listening to our broadcaster, Spark, for the deets. Later bird bro. *Tugging up on the rope, she shoots off back to the ship in the sky- leaving everyone else perplexed.*
WELL THEN. I guess that’s what I expect from our beloved genius Valentina! Thanks for the free copy! I’ll hang it in my living room.

As you're all aware, Val held a grand opening of Reduce, Reuse, Reinventions introduced with her Holiday Surprise. Well, the fun doesn't end yet. Val has stocked 2 new blueprints that are available for a limited time only!


Holiday Onsie


Panthalassa

Valentina has informed me that she can accept item exchanges to craft these blueprints through Tuesday, 1/15.

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Winter Solstice Updates

Event Extended
First off, some news I think all you Volties will be thrilled to hear - All event assets (earning event currency, event items, etc) are going to stick around a bit longer. Now you have through Tuesday, 1/15, to gather, spend, and exchange all your event assets. Let's enjoy the last week of the Solstice event while we can!

Solstice Contests and Activities
While not all of the Solstice contests have concluded, figured I would announce the winners of the ones that have!
*Prizes will be granted in the next 24 hours - 48 hours*

GET VOTING!


We have one contest lingering for some big prizes.
Head on over to Velvet’s thread to vote for your favorite outfit.
You have until the 12th to submit your votes! The winner will be announced with the January 15th commons surge!

Joyful Jamboree Additons
Per usual, you can now find the Winter Solstice edition Goodie Bags and Bundles in Joyful Jamboree!


King Brothers
*Granted to participants of How VK Ruined Solstice*


Winter Stocking (Winter Solstice '18 Goodie Bag)
*Allows you to select one 12 days of Panthalassa Event Item*
*Each user has been granted one complimentary Goodie Bag*
Does not include King Brothers


Winter Solstice '18 Bundle
*Contains all 12 days of Panthalassa Event Items*
Does not include King Brothers

Event Closing


First of all: WHOA! Was not expecting VK to be Vreg's long lost brother.

Thank goodness I had some on hand while watching that drama.

I hope they learn to keep the peace someday, can't imagine life trying to make my sis and bro miserable. I love them to pieces.
Anyway hmm, looks like we received a humble request from the Mayor! The electric bill from all the lights and stuff is just too dang high, so we have to pull the lights out on the event. THE EVENT- not all of Voltra, don’t be so negative nancy! We’re in good shape, I myself have even started working out more. New Year new Spark! But still the same guy you know and love, I promise. We all hope you enjoyed our Solstice celebration! Getting enriched in the history of the realms was certainly fascinating...I feel better informed about Entropy too. This gives me a new angle to tackle. The event forum will remain up until January 15th and you have until then to Vote in Velvet’s contest and to go and see what Valentina is up to!

Event Credits
And how would all these wonderful event activities, journals, items, and more be possible without our amazing Voltra Staff!?

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Dev Updates

Forums
The Undercurrent and Test Forum topics will no longer show in the Active Topics section of the forum homepage.

Trades
You can now title your trades.

You can find out more information and see the most recent staff & development updates (even before the surge) here!

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Coming Soon
Collector's Bundle
550k Posts MI Pose 1
Full Event Closure [1/15]
Commons Surge [1/15]
Community Discussion [1/30]

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I really enjoyed celebrating Solstice with you guys, may many more come!
Stay safe and toasty warm my beloved Volties! Til next time. Our next Event
will be in March- stay tuned!