Candleblight is the name given to an event that happened a very long time ago. It originated in Candletown, which is where the name comes from. It began fall morning where the boundaries between realms thinned as the solar cycle of summer faded out during the equinox. Demonic creatures from beyond the veil of reality began to break through. They had eclipsed all nearby suns and devoured all magical lights, leaving only the faint golden glow of Candletown's signature candles.

The demons, however, were eventually fought back and banished by a single Ancient of the Light after a 7 day long battle. The people of the town were saved, and the event made headlines in every major city in that side of the galaxy.

While the event was incredibly frightening and devastating to the people of the town, they transformed the event into a holiday for future falls to come to strengthen people against the demons, as well as to be thankful for what they have. It also celebrates the heroic light of the ancient and the battle that took place over the city.

Lights are naturally used as decorations, with huge floats towering high above the town, and all manner of floating lights sent off into the sky creating a very gorgeous sight! Performances are put on to dramatically reenact the battle, and there are even folks who dress up like demons to have fun scaring locals all in good fun!

Nowadays, the event is a common practice in many highly populated places due to its public and commercial success! However, taking the trip to Candletown to experience the most traditional and colorful form of the event is always worth it.

✦ Write or illustrate your character helping in the orchards outside of Candletown. You can pick apples, help heal damaged trees, or chase off any pests that might want to sample the goods. The apples, and other fruits grown here are an important part of the upcoming festival. The locals will greatly appreciate your help, just don't give in and eat more apples than you pick.

This time of year the orchard's sky is often painted in the colors of a sunset regardless of what time it is. The trees are colored orange and violet against lush yellow and orange grasses. Fruits in white and red are the most common, but you may find a few other varieties as well. The color seems to determine what the fruits will be used for...

✦ Rewards:

--> 5 Stargold
-- The Candleblight Badge!
(badges do not get added to the bank, they can be displayed on character pages/profiles/ect to show you earned it! We will have a standard place to display them in the future as well!)

✦ Write or illustrate your character exploring the overly complicated "haunted" corn maze in search of the exit. Or perhaps they're instead lying in wait dressed like demons to leap out when they hear other explorers approaching! Others may even discover the secret at the center of the maze... Huge crop circles! What do they mean!

The labyrinth of corn is a popular attraction created by the Candletown locals in their corn fields. It's very complex, but still possible! Just don't cheat by going off the path or flying above the walls... At night the fields are illuminated by small orbs of light, fireflies, and wisps. There are rumors that you should never take the path they lead you or you'll be lost within the maze forever!

✦ Rewards:

-- 5 stargold

-- A rare enchanted item! The Cloak of Wings.

This item allows your character to fly for a small period of time. These will be perfect to wear to the festival as a costume piece! Check the item use for more details!

You will be given one cloak type, either the demon wing variant or the angel's wing variant! It is random which you get! These versions of the cloak are specific to this event!

✦ Write or illustrate your character enjoying themself at the Candle Festival in Candletown! A gorgeous festival of lights against the dark skies, candles and lanterns line every street and many folks are dressed in costumes resembling demons and beasts. There are countless vendors selling delicious street food, festival toys, and all other manner of festive items! Gorge yourself on the cider from the apples you helped pick earlier!

One of the main parts of the event is a large cookout feast that everyone is invited to in town square. All the while a colorful reenactment of the battles long ago takes place in the sky using floats and magic! After all that, there's more drinking and games until dawn!

✦ Rewards:

-- 10 stargold for completing the event!

-- A newly released rare trait, Glamour Pupils! With this item you can change your character's pupils to any shape you'd like. Check the item use for more details!

★ Drawn Entries:

+2 Stargold for each extra character for a maximum of 3 extra characters included. Extra characters can belong to you or another user. Up to one affiliated species character design can be included in the 3 extra characters (so two C-S characters and one affiliated character in this case). At least 50% of each extra character must be included to count.

+2 Stargold if you are a non-owner
+2 Stargold if you do a gift art piece for another user (your own characters cannot be included for this to count)

+1 Stargold for including your companion creature (+2 for uncommon companions)

★ Written Entries:

Must be 800 words minimum. 
Can be completed with community characters.
Must make mention of the event and/or location and describe what your character is doing.

+1 Stargold for each 100 words over for a soft maximum of 1,100 words (you can go over, but anything past 1,100 will no longer count towards stargold)
+2 Stargold if you are a non-owner
+1 Stargold for including your companion creature (+2 for uncommon companions)

Each entry has a moderate (30%) chance of winning a new Lunon companion! There are 10 available. Only one can drop per winner! This companion is also now available to be hatched from shimmering eggs! (0/10 Lunon Drops left)

All of the items available for this event are also available for purchase in the shopping district as well until November 20th! (shop will be updated within the next couple days!)

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