The following elegantly stenciled fliers are seen posted throughout Baldur’s Gate Palace District and East District:
OOC:
- The Gala will be held on the Feb. 23rd at 9pm US EST(Feb. 24th at 2am UTC 0) - In the Best Dress Contest (male/female) points will be awarded based on the contestant’s description of their evening attire in additional to their CHA roll. Judges: Netanya and Lucy Heartfila
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A friendly reminder that the Winter Solstice Gala is nearly a week away [Saturday January 9th, 2200 GMT (5pm US EST)]
Winter Solstice Masquerade and Fashion Gala: Itinerary
The Imitation Game
Invites participating in the Imitation Game are asked to select their favorite personality from the Baldur’s Gate and environs and attempt to impersonate that individual for the course of the evening. Impersonations can include emulating the individual's dress, personality and/or other creative means of impersonation. Impersonations must be tastefully performed and devoid of vulgarities. It is recommended seeking the permission of the individual you wish to impersonate in advance. If you wish to participate in this contest but indecisive on whom you wish to impersonate there is an available list of individuals who have graciously offered up themselves as candidates for ridicule impersonation to select from. The best impersonation will be selected by the guest and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Gala and presented a monetary award.
Fashion Contest
Individuals interested in participating in the Fashion Contest are asked to adorn themselves in their most fashionable winter themed attire. Contestants will collectively be invited on stage to shamelessly strut and preen in their attire before the gathered audience. Guest will select the best male and female attire and that esteemed couple will be crowned Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous of the Winter Solstice Gala and each presented with a monetary award.
Open Stage
While a musical troupe will be on hand to provide entertainment throughout the evening we also recognize there is an exceptionally large pool of artistic talent amongst our invited guest. As such the stage will still be open for guest to regale the audience with their own winter themed performance.
A half-orc in fullplate, with a cloak bearing a large symbol of an eye on the back of a gauntlet, walks up to the billboard next to the Elfsong Tavern. There, he rolls out a scroll from his backpack and pins it to the board. It's about the upcoming Winter Gala!
Odd sight for those who spotted the scene, trying to make a relation between a half-orc in armor and a Gala...
The half-orc nods to the poster pinned, then heads out to the Palace District.
This just a friendly reminder the Winter Solstice Masquerade and Fashion Gala is today, 9th of Hammer at Dusk (2200 GMT) at the White Mask Theater. Invited Guest Only.
Lady Netanya
Councilor, Phoenix Company
Winter Solstice Masquerade and Fashion Gala: Itinerary
The Imitation Game: Judging at 2400 GMT
Invites participating in the Imitation Game are asked to select their favorite personality from the Baldur’s Gate and environs and attempt to impersonate that individual for the course of the evening. Impersonations can include emulating the individual's dress, personality and/or other creative means of impersonation. Impersonations must be tastefully performed and devoid of vulgarities. It is recommended seeking the permission of the individual you wish to impersonate in advance. If you wish to participate in this contest but indecisive on whom you wish to impersonate there is an available list of individuals who have graciously offered up themselves as candidates for ridicule impersonation to select from. The best impersonation will be selected by the guest and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Gala and presented a monetary award.
Fashion Contest: Judging at 0100 GMT
Individuals interested in participating in the Fashion Contest are asked to adorn themselves in their most fashionable winter themed attire. Contestants will collectively be invited on stage to shamelessly strut and preen in their attire before the gathered audience. Guest will select the best male and female attire and that esteemed couple will be crowned Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous of the Winter Solstice Gala and each presented with a monetary award.
Open Stage: Ongoing
While a musical troupe will be on hand to provide entertainment throughout the evening we also recognize there is an exceptionally large pool of artistic talent amongst our invited guest. As such the stage will still be open for guest to regale the audience with their own winter themed performance.
Following a few rather busy weeks involving acquisitions from up and down the coast an Eastern waif clad in gold and green leads a horse to the White Mask. Strapped to its harness are many padded boxes and paniers, which she unloads and takes within. The process appears practiced and efficient, and carries with it a bouquet of lingering aromas both sweet and savory.
It seems that the Gala would have no shortage of delectables today.
Phoenix Company would like to extend its gratitude to those invitees who were able to attend the Winter Solstice Masquerade and Fashion Gala. It was a smashing success due to your illustrious presence. Special thanks to Celestia The King of Undermountain, Halaster Blackcoat, for conjuring a shower of snow flurries to create a wintery ambience. A certain hin is also grateful because he was able to construct his own personal fortress from the fallen snow. Also special thanks for our guest entertainers, Bryce Sawyer, Iris, Hymly Finch, Kaisi Autumnweaver , and the duo of Rose and Sirion who managed not to stab each other for once.
Congratulations again to our contest winners: Frin was crowned the victor of the Imitation Game for her portrayal of Batibat Kok-Lir Kasdeya. She agreed to not use the proceeds from her winnings to procure toxins and attempt poison the local water again. Jalib and Lilly Kai were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous. Lilly Kai requested the proceeds of her winning distributed to charity and Jalib requested the proceeds from his winnings donated towards erecting a grand effigy of himself because of course he did.
Extended special thanks to Lucia, Rose Rivineth, Sirion Te'Dwa, and Kaisi Autumnweaver, for assisting in the planning and execution of the Gala; Sayushi Furuki for her fabulous catering services and House Blackrose for their security services.
Thanks to DM Bloodvine, Foresight, Spartacus for your assistance and support!
*The following leaflets are posted on various Bulletin Boards about Baldur's Gate and along the Tradeway
[OOC Date: Saturday January 21nd, 2023, 1900 GMT (2pm US EST) - IN TWO DAYS!!]
Gala Itinerary
Arrival Festival
Guest are greeted with light refreshments, games, and a presentation of gifts for each Gala attendee from a Special Guest fond of distributing presents.
Crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous
Gala attendees will have the option of selecting (through popular vote*) their choice of a Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous. Candidates are selected from the pool of Gala attendees. Guests are asked to judge their choice of candidate not just by their fabulous wardrobe selection but also on the poise and grace exemplified by the candidate.
The Imitation Game
Upon entry each Gala attendee shall receive an alternative identity to role play during the course of the Gala; each role a flawed or tragic individual in their own right (e.g. Failed Architect, Greedy Philanthropist). These roles do not require costumes, though House Divine can provide accessories if guest wish to further improvise. Towards the close of the Gala guest will vote* on their choice of Best Imitator.
Best of Show
While guests will find themselves regaled through the night by the Dueling Roses they are still nonetheless invited to take the stage and entertain the audience with their own Winter Themed ballad (rather song or poetry) or a stage act. Gala attendees will vote* on their choice of Best of Show from among each of the guest performers.
The Twist
You’ll just have to stay and find out.
* - House Divine members are exempt from voting or receiving votes. Gala attendees cannot vote for themselves.
House Divine and the White Mask Theater hosted the Winter Solstice Gala on the 18th of Hammer 1361 to commemorate the arrival of Winter. The Gala featured the début performance of Kiss of Winter, the timeless play in which a succubus exacts her revenge on the poor romance choices of the heroine, once again leaving the Matron’s precious ballroom floors a bloody mess.
Kiss of Winter: Cast and Credits
Cast:
Madam Ashley Gloomraven as Sivara Snowveil
Mr. Zachary Tender as Zach the Champ
Madam Rose Wintertal as Delilah Moonspire/Vengeful Succubus
Madam Oona Siofra as Narrator
Produced by the White Mask Theater
In addition to dinner and a show patrons were treated to lively music and dancing. It’s rumored one renowned druid of advanced age overexerted himself nearly meeting his death which would have likely been preferable to dying a slow painful death as the result of a debilitating chronic condition.
Mr. Zachary Tender redeemed himself in the eyes of House Divine Barmaid Andarielle Coldsilver, who had lusted over him since rehearsals. After slighting her early advances to remain in character during the performance he reproached her afterwards and offered to dance with her to which she happily and gleefully obliged. Good thing since she was probably on the verge of silting his throat after initially feeling dejected and jilted.
However Anderielle’s lust was later eventually redirected to one Nathan Goldenmane before she was reminded that her display of affection towards the man could incur the wrath of a certain silver haired lunatic woman should she ever catch wind of it. Its rumored Anderielle served complimentary drinks to a certain patron in exchange for keeping news of her advances towards Nathan between the both of them.
The Gala was attended by a Gondsman accompanied by his Techsmith Automaton as it scrapped its metallic feet all over the Matron’s precious floors in its attempt to dance. Fortunately the floors were able to endure the abuse leaving only a few removable scratches and marks. However its’ rumored the House automata Electra was disappointed the Techsmith Automaton didn’t offer her its hand in dance.
It is said an elderly woman approached the Everwinter Estate during the Gala seeking her son to chastise him for neglecting his chores. After word reached the Matron she, as well as others, approached the son to berate him for is continual subservience to his mother. Seriously Alan, grow a pair and get your sh*t together.
House Divine and the White Mast Theater thanks all those who attended the Winter Solstice Gala, your attendance and most appreciated. No thanks to a certain attendee of the Winter faith who decided to “bless” the attendees with an blizzard towards the close of the Gala after the Matron had already taken her leave to drink under her desk.
Special Thanks to DM Ink for your assistance in helping keep the event interesting and entertaining
