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Posted in Date Unlock: Violet Frost Posted 5 years ago


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Win Violet’s heart to receive the latest event item, Violets.

Character Art: Saeyra
Writing: KrietZen
Game Coding: Priestess of Pie

Game UI: Priestess of Pie
Background Art: kiwi
Title: ghost

Item: Q t e a p o n



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Posted in Vregory's Memory Posted 5 years ago
Posted in Violet's Memory Posted 5 years ago
Snowflake Match

Posted in Violet's Memory Posted 5 years ago
Summary
Violet reminisces to a past Solstice when she and Virgil were children.
They each received gifts from their parents.
Violet got a necklace and praise, whereas Virgil got a planner and a pep talk.

Today's Game... SNOWFLAKE MATCH!
Each snowflake has a corresponding shadow.
Try to find the correct shadow for each snowflake.

You'll have 24 hours to try the game, before the thread is locked and the next thread starts.

Prize
Everyone who attempts to solve at least one of the puzzles will receive the EI Violet's Memory
Additional copies can be bought in Joyful Jamboree.
Posted in Violet's Memory Posted 5 years ago


“Hmm… A little to the left… My left!”

“We have the same left, we’re facing the same way…” Virgil grumbled under his breath as he adjusted a festive tchotchke on the shelf.

“I guess you’re RIGHT about that!” She laughed, earning another scoff from Virgil. Ignoring his sour mood, she cupped her cheeks and let out a dreamy sigh, “Isn’t it wonderful that Solstice is finally here…? I think it might be my favourite holiday, it’s always so much fun…”

Turning from his stocking duties, Virgil shot her a confused glare, “Since when? Solstice always sucked.”

Violet returned it with a sly smile as she waves her hand dismissively, “Yes Virgil, I know, I know. The evils of capitalism corrupted it, spare me the rant. It’s how we’re keeping the lights on,” she grinned playfully when he grunted in displeasure,, “But what isn't to love? The singing, the cheer, the beautiful decorations, and how it truly brings people together... Ah! Like that year we got gifts? Remember?”



“Children! Come join us by the fire!”

At the command of their mother, two children ran into the sitting room without hesitation. Stopping in unison, they bowed their heads before her, "Hello mother and father."

Their mother smiled warmly, giving them both a gentle pat on the head, “With the year coming to an end, now is the perfect time to reflect on how it was spent. As a family, let us review all your accomplishments this year, and discuss how we’d like to approve for the next. Violet, let’s hear you first.”

Violet beamed with excitement as she was addressed, but calmed herself, wanting to seem poised as she answered, “Teacher said I’m already top of the class! I’m studying advanced magic, and learned some conjuring. Look!” She smiled, demonstrating as she manifested a couple snowflakes between her hands. She smiled up at her parents as they clapped approvingly.

“Very good, Violet,” Her father nodded, before his eyes shifted to Virgil, “And how about you, son?”

Virgil shifted nervously beside his sister, almost seeming to hide behind her as he was addressed. Swallowing hard, he straightened out, trying to hide the nervous waiver of his voice, “I’m… Still trying to learn conjuring too… But teacher says I’ve gotten better with the fundamentals! And I’m doing good in math...”

“Ah ah… Well in math…” His mother corrected.

“Well in math!” He nodded hurriedly.

“Well, I suspect you know that we expect a better performance from you…” His father said sternly, before softening his expression when Virgil nodded even harder, “Good, I believe you… Now, we don’t often do this but… Your mother and I have a surprise for you both.”

A small gift box was gently placed into each of their hands. They waited until their mother gave a nod of approval, and both eager tore off the paper. Violet’s eyes lit up excitedly as she found a smaller box inside, and opening the lid revealed a sparkling white gold necklace, “Oh, it’s wonderful! Thank you so much, mother and father! I’ll take very good care of it!”

“We know you will, we're very proud of you Violet…” Her mother smiled warmly, before turning her attention to her son. She offered him the same smile, “What do you think of your gift, Virgil?”

“Ah…” He sounded weakly as he gazed down at the book in his hands. Flipping through the pages, it quickly became apparent what it was: a planner. He glanced over to Violet’s gift, before looking up at his mother and giving her a weak smile, “Thank you…”

She gently ran her fingers through his hair encouragingly, “This is a very practical gift, you’ll thank us someday… It’s going to help you catch up to your sister easier. I know you’re both destined for success, and will achieve great things. I would do anything to ensure it.”

Giving one last look down at the planner, the boy responded in a faint voice, “I’ll try…”


art by ghost
Posted in Memories of Solstice Past [FAQ] Posted 5 years ago
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the event currency and how do I earn it?

Throughout the event you will collect candy canes - a delicacy for many of us during out youth!

Cany canes can be earned by posting in the forums.
You'll find participation specifically in the Winter Solstice Event forum to be a bit more rewarding.
Jigsaw will be making it's return and is another great option to earn candy canes.

How long will the event last for?

The event is two weeks long, and activities will end on January 8th, 2020. After that, you will have an additional week to collect event currency and buy event items, before they are removed from the shops.

Where can I buy event items?

Per usual, my amazing and festive brother, Virgil, will have event items in stock at Joyful Jamboree!


What are the Solstice Advent Tickets for?

It's a surprise! They are separate from this event. Stay tuned!

I Have A Question/Problem/Feedback!

Feel free to post in here, pinging an npc or a member of staff with your issue/comment! If more urgent, please directly message a member of our staff, or use discord.

Posted in Memories of Solstice Past [FAQ] Posted 5 years ago


Hello Volties,
Another Voltra tradition is upon us, which means, I'm here to share some important details about the start of an event!

The Winter Solstice is especially close to our hearts because it's a time when we commemorate those no longer here and show appreciation to those still in our lives today.

Throughout the event, childhood memories that shaped our Winter Solstice will be shared. Gifts inspired by these memories will be shared with our community in hopes of spreading the joy and meaning of Solstice.

Happy Winter Solstice, Voltra!
Posted in Chapter Fourteen: The Gathering Posted 5 years ago
QUESTION: you said you had cast a spell on the statue to help prevent it from melting, since it was made of candy. would there be a way for someone else to cast a spell to undo yours? would that be a possibility?

@owl: "Hmm..." Violet smiles, tilting her head, "It's very possible, yes... I admit, the spell I cast wasn't very strong to begin with! Virgil caught me in the middle of it and gave me an earful! He gets really upset when I use magic in general, but he was extra upset when I used it on his work..." She smiled faintly, seeming almost remorseful before shaking her head, "But to be clear, my spell didn't make the statue impervious! I actually didn't protect it all that well... It just helped strengthen the candy a little."
Posted in Chapter Fourteen: The Gathering Posted 5 years ago
QUESTION: Do you know anyone who might have a grudge against your brother and try to sabotage his work on purpose?

@Luc: Violet cups her cheek, "Aww my sweet baby brother? Who would ever want to put a frown on his face?" She grinned to Virgil playfully, getting a scowl in return.

Laughing softly, she sighed, shaking her head as she tapped her finger to her lip thoughtfully, "Hmm... Off the top of my head, I couldn't tell you anyone that would want to hurt him like that... Ah..." She hesitated a moment, seeming troubled before quickly replacing it with a smile, "Nobody in Voltra anyway! And nobody that would try to get back at him by making his statue look goofy, I can assure you," she paused for a moment, before grinning, "You're going to have to canvas somebody else to get better answers! There's a real art to interrogations after all... Don't draw any conclusions though!
Posted in Chapter Seven: Violet Posted 5 years ago
CLUES UNLOCKED...

"Thank you, have a good day!" Violet sighed as she finally hung up the phone, wiping her forehead before beaming to Vontell, "Thank you for the help, Von! I'm sorry you caught me at such a crazy time, but I really appreciate you bailing me out."

"It's not a problem at all, Violet. I take pride in helping friends in need," offering her a smile, he walked over to lean against her desk, "In fact, that's why I'm here... Could I bother you for a moment of your time?"

"Not at all! It would be my pleasure."

"Great..." Vontell smiled, flipping through his notebook, "I just spoke with your brother about the statue Trick commissioned him to create, and he mentioned you assisted him... Would you happen to have any insight you'd like to offer on it?"

"Oh dear..." Violet sighed, cupping her cheek as she shook her head in dismay, "I was so disappointed when I heard what happened... You know, he would never admit it, but Virgil really put a lot of care and effort into getting that statue just right... It actually made me really happy to see him actually be dedicated to something, it's been a while! it was heartbreaking when we got the news about what happened, I know he tries to hide it, but he was really upset!"

Vontell tried to imagine a time when Virgil didn't seem upset, but decided not to comment on it, "Understandable... So you vouch that when the statue was sent out, it was perfectly fine?"

"Mhm! Virgil took a lot of care to make sure nothing happened to it. It wasn't easy either... Do you know what Trick asked him to make the statue out of?"

"I never thought to ask... What was it constructed out of?"

"Candy!" Violet laughed, pressing her hand to her mouth, "It was pretty funny, but it's not an easy medium to work with as you can imagine. Luckily, I had a lot of candy already in stock for the Reaping Ritual, so he had a lot of colours to work with. The only problem is how fragile candy is... I wanted to help him out, so when he wasn't looking I maaaay have cast a little spell on it to help protect and fortify it actually. I only managed to make it harder to break before he caught me though, so it wasn't indestructible or anything. And well... You know how he is with magic. He wasn't happy at all..." Shaking her head, she let out a soft sigh before smiling, "I guess it still wasn't enough to avoid disaster thought..."

Vontell nodded with a frown, "Do you think that spell might have had anything to do with it's current state?"

"Oh no, not at all! It was a simple spell and there's no way it could have backfired like that."

Violet Frost was well known as a strong spell caster, so Vontell had no reason to doubt her claims. Instead, he decided to change the subject, "Was there any other precautions you took during the creation of the statue?"

"Hmm..." Tapping her chin in thought, Violet pondered on this question before laughing, "Oh yeah... We were on high alert for Vregory. You know how much of a sweet tooth he has, and Virgil was scared he'd launch himself at that statue if he got the chance! It was really hard to keep him away too, you know how attached he is to my brother... I felt really bad turning him away! Lucky for us, his brother's been in town lately and I think they've been having fun together."

Vontell frowned suspiciously at this. It was no secret that Vichard King was not known to get along well with his brother, "What makes you think that?"

Violet smiled warmly as she clapped her hands together, "He came into the shop the other day and bought several pounds of candy from me. He seemed really flustered when he was talking to me, so I thought that meant he was in a rush to go out and enjoy it. Hmm... He didn't really tell me why he needed so much, but he said it was for some great plan he had...? Hm. I should probably ask him about that next time I see him."

Red flags immediately went up, causing Vontell you hurriedly take notes, "Alright... Well thank you but I should be on my way-"

"Wait... Don't you want to see it?" Waving a camera in the air, Violet tilted her head, "I made sure to take a lot of pictures before we shipped it off with Vyc, I didn't want to forget that moment..." She smiled warmly as she scrolled through the photos. True to her and Virgil's word, the statue did look like the exact likeness of Treat, down to the detail, "I guess if we ever develop the desire to see it again, we can pull this out in a flash and focus on the good times!" Giggling, she added, "I hope this cleared things up! I couldn't picture myself being framed for this crime."

Vontell offered a weak smile and quickly excused himself to follow his next lead, avoiding anymore puns in the process.

• Found at the scene: Paint Supplies, a Bucket with a Bandage, and a Hairdryer with a Tangled Chord
• The letters "V F" were carved into the base of the statue
• Vanora was backstage (two witnesses confirm)
• Vivienne was backstage, and was with Treat
• Volkan was never out of anyone's sight
• The hairdryer belonged to Vivienne, and was not working correctly. Its chord was not tangled when she left it
• Vyctor delivered the statue and was backstage alone
• Virgil was the artist that created the statue
• Virgil claims the statue was a lifelike replica of Treat when he created it, he doesn't know what happened
• Virgil specifically told Vyctor not to remove the sheet, so Vyctor never saw it. Virgil claims this was to keep it protected.
• The statue was fragile
• Vanora left a mess backstage with paint, Vyctor cleaned it
• The Voltra Police Department was working security and kicked Vyctor out
• Vanora claims to have been with Velvet, who had an emergency
• Valentina should have been at the event, but was not and has not been answering her phone
• Violet helped Virgil with the statue, and had photographs to prove their innocence
• Violet used magic on the statue to help keep it from breaking
• Vichard went to Joyful Jamboree to buy candy said he had a big plan for it
• Vregory has a big sweet tooth, and was kept away from the statue while it was in the shop

In hopes of discovering what caused this tiff between Trick and Treat, I've taken it upon myself to investigate this mystery. I began by searching the backstage, where the statue had been stored prior to the exchange. My search yielded:

- Paint supplies
- A bucket with a bandage
- A hairdryer with a tangled chord
- The letters "V F" carved into the statue's base

Perhaps these are important clues... Or perhaps it is just rubbish left behind. We'll have to search further.

Questioning the mayor, who was closest to the scene, I discovered the following information:

- Mayor Volkan was busy all day and was never alone at any point
- The statue was being watched all the time it was backstage
- Vanora, Vivienne, and security were backstage, at least that Volkan knew of

Perhaps Vanora or Vivienne may be able to shed more light upon this situation...

My poor friend Vivienne appeared to be under a lot of distress when I visited her. It seems she was having some technical difficulties with her equipment. After I calmed her, we discussed her experience backstage:

- Her hairdryer stopped functioning properly when she was styling Treat's hair
- She was with Treat the entire time, the entered and left the backstage together
- She confirmed Vanora was there
- She mentioned that Vyctor was also there, and potentially delivered the statue

Vyctor was an ordeal to speak to, due to the large influx of customers he had been faced with. However, once they had cleared out our conversation yielded a surprising amount of leads and information:

- Virgil was the artist behind the statue, and has asked Vyctor to transport it for him
- Virgil was very clear that Vyctor was not to remove the sheet at any time, so Vyctor never saw it before the reveal on stage
- Vyctor had time alone backstage, as there was nobody around when he delivered the statue
- There was a mess of paint left by an unknown person, which Vyctor took the time to clean up
- Vyctor was eventually escorted out by the Voltra Police Department, who were acting as security for the event

After having to go on a bit of a chase to capture Timberland, I managed to have a little talk with Vanora. She was able to verify some information, as well as offer a few interesting leads:

- She left the mess backstage when she was painting props and displays
- She was called away in the middle of it by Velvet, who claimed to have an emergency
- Claims she never saw Vyctor or the statue, but she did recall passing Vivienne
- Valentina should have been at the event, but Vanora never saw her and cannot contact her

Virgil was in a worse mood than usual when I paid him a visit, seemingly because of the sorry state Joyful Jamboree was in. After helping him clean up, he was open to a conversation:

- He admits to creating the statue, stating that it was a commission from Trick
- He denies tampering with it, even going so far as to state he wishes he did because of the reaction it caused
- Virgil stated that the statue was fragile and needed careful handling
- He state that Violet was with him during the creation, and that she may have useful evidence

To follow up Virgil's claims, I ventured to speak with his sister Violet. Unfortunately when I arrived, she seemed to be tied up with her work. After helping her organize, she revealed to me:

- She did help Vigil craft the statue, and had photo evidence to prove they were innocent
- The statue was made of candy
- She had cast a spell on the statue to strengthen it and keep it from breaking
- Vichard had been to the store, and mentioned having a "big plan" in store. it required a lot of candy
- Vregory was seen as an obstacle, as he can't help himself around candy




WHO NEXT?

You have unlocked the chance to vote for who Vontell interviews as a potential witness/suspect next!
To vote, simply ping Vontell with: @Vontell: I vote for [NPC name]
The NPC that receives the highest votes will be the thread unlocked tomorrow at 1 pm.

Suggested Witnesses:
VPD. Reason: They were on security duty.
Velvet. Reason: She called Vanora away from the scene.
Valentina. Reason: She didn't meet with Vanora after making plans, and is MIA.
Vregory. Reason: He might have been attracted to the candy, and was lurking.
Vichard. Reason: He bought candy from Violet and seemed suspicious.

Volkan
Vivienne
Vyctor
Vanora
Virgil
Violet
Posted in Chapter Seven: Violet Posted 5 years ago
SOLVE THE CIPHERS

HFSID

NZTRX

12-10-22-14-1-10

01000101 01110010 01111000 01110011 01111010 01101001 01110111

5-9-22-20-12-9-2




Current Progress
Participants Playing: 8
Correct Answers: 5

Posted in Chapter Seven: Violet Posted 5 years ago
Summary
After speaking to Virgil, Vontell decides to follow up with his sister Violet.
However, it seems she's in over her head with work!
Maybe helping her organize will get her in the mind for talking.

Mechanics
Solve the ciphers to discover the hidden words.
This is a group activity. Working together will help make it easier to find all the answers.
But feel free to work alone as well!
Make sure to put your answers under a spoiler to give others a chance to play.

Prize
Once all the correct answers have been found, and at least 12 people have attempted to answer,
the EI Bubblegum will be added to Joyful Jamboree.

All participants in this thread will be granted a free Bubblegum tomorrow at noon.
(Note: Participation includes any form of posting in this thread. Even if you don’t want to join in the game, show your support!)
Posted in Chapter Seven: Violet Posted 5 years ago


Deciding to follow up on Virgil's suggestion to speak with his sister, Vontell made his way to the back of the shop, knocking on the office door. After a moment with no response, Vontell began to walk away before a frantic voice called out to him, "Ah.. C-Come in!"

Behind the door was Violet, frantically searching a slew of papers strewn across her desk as she talked to somebody over the phone, "Yes... I'll be sure to put another order in for them! Of course... Ah... Yes I'm sorry, I have somebody on the other line, can you please hold? Thank you! Hello?"

Vontell offered her a sympathetic smile as he saw how overwhelmed she was. She returned it with an apologetic smile, before returning her attention to the call, "I'm sorry, I wrote it down here somewhere... Uhm... Ohh where did I put it now?" As she shuffled her papers in search, Vontell stepped forward, moving to offer her a hand. Perhaps if he bailed her out of this sorry state, she'd be available to talk.


by Q t e a p o n
Posted in Summer Art Showcase (CONTEST!) Posted 5 years ago
"Hm? Are you saying I should..." Violet's grin widens, "Chill out?"