Raffles & Giveaways

@perfectoranges Montoli is the first to respond to the nocturne, stepping forward and carefully, with the invite still speared on her nose. "That would be very helpful, sir! Deimos here's an inventor, and he wanted to bring some stuff to help him tinker over here. Dunno how much that will help him though... Ah.. He didn't exactly ask to set up here though, haha."

Deimos tentatively commented, "Last minute decision, on my part. It's by those, uh, caves, right? Montoli, we should get going."

Montoli sighed, gravitating toward the bags, and letting Chioni take the invite off her face. With the invite off her face, Montoli trades it for the bags of things Deimos brought. Hoisting them up with her wing-spines (and with a few critters losing their grip on the luggage), she turns to Deimos.

"It's your reunion, right? I'll take care of the stuff - You just get to your family." She says.

Deimos gulps, but Chioni, holding the invite with her horn, gives him a reassuring nuzzle. He stomachs his fear, trying to embrace it. Chioni may be no dragon, but her say was just as important. Deimos took a deep breath. "Ok" was the only words he could muster before turning and walking off, Chioni following close behind. She keeps an eye on Montoli as they leave her side, heading toward the event

Meanwhile, Montoli has other things on her mind. She returns her gaze to the unfamiliar Nocturne. "Sorry, I don't think I caught your name? Sorry about him, he's a bit of a workaholic and insisted he brought some objects to tinker with here. Ah.. sorry we kinda came here on short notice and it's been a bit of a rush, and I.. don't know anything about the etiquette surrounding bringing your work to a family reunion.. ah. It's all a mess, I'm afraid."

[center] Descendant: [font=monospace][color=blue]Tranquil[/color][/font] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/85684079][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=85684079&skin=0&apparel=23119,29242,2502,50500,12898,2561,2463&xt=dressing.png[/img][/url] Tranquil smiled as the messenger told him of the reunion, excited to learn about his long family lineage, and told them he'd get back to them by tomorrow. The messenger dragon said that he could bring along whomever he liked as a +1 to the reunion, who would he even bring (He was 100% bringing someone. [i]Tranquil was not going alone.[/i]) Maybe [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/82046086]Twilight[/url] would consider? No, no. She was quite busy. "But I'm busy too!" Tranquil growled to himself, clutching his head The messenger stayed the night in a nearby inn, awaiting for the considerate Spiral's response. Tranquil was all over the place, nervous about what his family would be like, excited about meeting new dragons, worried nobody would like him, debating if his position in the clan would let him leave for however long this reunion would be. Finally, Tranquil, utterly overwhelmed, called his Obelisk friend over to help him with the tough decision. Twilight came over as soon as he asked her to, feeling how stressed Tranquil was making himself. She calmed him with her soothing authoritative words, and helpful outlook on the situation. His +1 [font=monospace][color=goldenrod]Twilight[/color][/font] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/82046086][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/820461/82046086_350.png[/img][/url] "I didn't know I had such a big- or maybe even important- family!" Tranqiul exclaimed to Twilight, snuggled into his favourite armchair, in his living area. His brow was deeply furrowed as he stressed about how to solve the problem, wrapping his confused mind around it in the process. "Of course you have a lovely family, I would be surprised if they didn't contact you sooner or later. They'll love you." Twilight smiled at her friend, handing the worrisome Spiral a steaming mug of tea. She was running over the pros and cons of Tranquil going to the family reunion, she for one, thought it would be a good thing for him to experience, making new connections outside of the clan, learning about his family's apparently long and important legacy. "I think you should go Quill, you need a bit of a break. Meeting all those dragons... that would be an amazing once in a lifetime experience." Twilight called him affectionately by his nickname, sitting down on the squishy couch across from him. "I- I well..." Tranquil trailed off, dipping his long snout into the warm mug, taking a sip of the comforting liquid. "I don't want to go alone." He mumbled, looking away from Twilight, curling his long tail around his hindquarters. Twilight smiled, "It said you could bring a plus-one, correct?" Tranquil nodded, "I'd love to come with you, if you want to invite me." The Obelisk settled back into the couch, tilting her head questionably at her friend. Tranquil breathed a sigh of relief, he wasn't going alone. "Are you sure? I'd love you to come, but... if it would take you away from your work?" He questioned letting a bit of hope grow in his stomach. "I'm coming and that's that." Twilight finalized, setting her own mug on the glass table in between them. "So, when is it?" ------- @Phloxpetals (If you'd like to roleplay? It's totally fine if not. :b ) (The important rp part is in [b]bold[/b]) They arrived late in the morning, astonished by the amount of dragons who had come to celebrate together. Tranquil landed off to the side, where there was less crowding, growing more excited then he had been in months. Twilight smiled at her friend's happiness, secretly wondering where she could get some food because [i]she was starving[/i]. "So, which one do you think is your... great-great-great-something-greats-grandmother?" Twilight teased turning to the Spiral, who was craning his head over the crowd, fluttering his wings to get a view. "I um... I have no idea, but due to how important she is, she's going to be pretty eye-catching, and center of attention." Tranquil said over his shoulder, still hovering in the air, gazing around. "Maybe we should just follow the way the crowd is going?" She suggested, pointing towards a market looking area, mouthwatering scents wafting their way over the clusters of arriving dragons. [b]"Yes that would be a good-" Tranquil started but was then cut off by a sudden crackle of energy nearby, a large purple portal had appeared nearby, it spat a fidgety looking Imperial. He got up and brushed his clothing off, going to rummage through her bag, looking for something. She soon pulled out a small cluster of papers, murmuring to herself. The two turned and stared at her, Twilight's expression curious, Tranquil's startled. "Excuse me? How did you do that?"[/b] [i]//Feel to interact with my dragons, I love talking/roleplaying, though my responses may be a little long. Sorry not sorry :b I'll highlight the important RP part with [b]bold[/b][/i][/center]

[center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/82487134][img]https://i.imgur.com/GCD0NEC.png[/img][/url] [size=2][b]"i don't know, troi... do you think we'll even know anyone there?"[/b] fretful claws fussed at antennae, one red-bellied skydancer looking decidedly doubtful the closer and closer they got to the gathering. social events had never been parakeet's thing, after all -- he'd grown accustomed to being swarmed by critters large and small, of course, and had even begun to enjoy the constant company of animals that just couldn't keep away from him. but they weren't dragons he was expected to strike up meaningful conversation with, no-- what did he even say? [i]howdy, i see you're also sunset's great great great however-many-great grandkid, thanks for sharing a bloodline with me?[/i] no, that was a weird thing to say, he was sure of it -- and he certainly was nervous at the prospect of meeting sunset herself. the faun trotting at his side couldn't help but bark out a laugh, flopped ears jiggling a bit amid her snickering at her nervous companion. frowning, parakeet couldn't help the way feathers ruffled. [b]"it's not funny, meeri!"[/b] dark-furred hand patting at a striped flank, the faun gave him a more good-natured nudge. [b]"hey, keet-- you're definitely not the only one going who's nervous, i'd put money on it. so don't get your antennae in too much of a twist, yeah?"[/b] he supposed she was right -- but that didn't make it any easier. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/87576106] [img]https://i.imgur.com/ArVbtVP.png[/img][/url] petroica, on the other claw, seemed enviously composed -- his sister never spoke much, but the gaze she turned upon him wasn't an unkind one. [b]"i know we don't go out much, just... this feels like something i have to do, and i want you there, too. it feels important, somehow."[/b] at least, petroica considered to herself, she didn't display her nerves as brazenly as her brother, though some nerves still made her belly twist and turn. silly of her for sure -- if their relatives weren't friendly enough folk, they wouldn't be inviting people in the first place, right? ((figured i'd nudge mr parakeet and ms petroica over here, trying to get some character vibes for them anyways so it's good for that too!))[/size] [/center]

@perfectoranges [center] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/81515026][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/815151/81515026.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/83509669][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/835097/83509669.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/82871830][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/828719/82871830.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89570049][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/895701/89570049.png[/img][/url] Laurel arrives, followed by Doi, Ichika and Tomoe. Laurel tries to calm the three of them down and reassure them that nothing will happen to them, as this is his old home. Since the three of them are very shy, they still stay very close to Laurel. Laurel takes good care of the three of them and at the same time searches for his parents (and siblings) in the hope of discovering them. He desperately wants to see them again. Unfortunately, for various reasons, he has not been able to write letters to his parents for a few months and hopes that they are well and that they have not been too worried because he suddenly could not write anymore. He also wonders if they will recognize him at all, since he has changed them so much from his appearance and charisma. ----- [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/67254694][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/672547/67254694.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/86260716][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/862608/86260716.png[/img][/url] Daz and Mirin arrive some time later than the previous four, as Mirin had some difficulties on the way as it was the first time she had to fly such a long distance herself. Daz stays with her all the time and makes sure nothing happens. Because she knows that Mirin can't actually fly by herself. Daz notices that Mirin is clearly exhausted and therefore quickly looks around for a place (or help) nearby where Mirin could recover a bit for the time being.

[right][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=89336365][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/893364/89336365.png[/img][/url] - Ley [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79173437][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/791735/79173437.png[/img][/url] - Toadleg[/right] Ley and Toadleg did not get along at the best of times. In the interest of peace however, Cottonwood and Mossfin had encouraged the duo to travel to Sunset's 3rd family reunion and to participate in some of the events together. Upon landing, Toadleg wriggled free of Ley's grasp and glared at her. "You grip too hard." The teen dragon already towered above Toadleg, and puffed herself up as she glared at Toadleg. "You ungrateful worm you-" "Ahh." Said a voice unfamiliar to Ley, as a dragon emerged from the crowd of milling dragons. "Toadleg and..." he consulted his list. "You must be Ley." He said, with a gentle smile. "Mudpuppy!!" Yelled Toadleg, as she dashed beneath his legs for safety. Ley rolled her eyes. "Thank the Eleven, someone I recognise here!" The dragon chuckled and allowed Toadleg to clamber onto his back. The sudden nerves that had gripped Ley at the prospect of not knowing anyone in this great, great clan, had not escaped Mudpuppy. Mudpuppy's kind smile helped ease her worries - but only slightly. "Why don't you come and say hello to Sunset, and I'll show you around the stalls so that you can refamiliarise yourself with the others here?" Toadleg nodded, and Ley followed suit, her stomach still ill at ease. And so the two young dragons followed Mudpuppy to see the rest of the clan. @perfectoranges (no need to continue it, but just in case you wanted to :))

@perfectoranges

Wait a sec... Can you help me find the dragon?

@notthecheezycat right here! [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/86629753][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/866298/86629753.png[/img][/url]

@Skelekin Despite the daunting crowd, the weather is perfect - balmy temperature, sun warm but not-too-hot on his scales, and a nice cool sea breeze to gust over his wings. Lucius had almost forgotten what wind felt like when it wasn't bitter cold or full of embers. Regardless of the circumstances of his arrival, Lucius expects to enjoy this tropical vacation...hopefully Calbrim, landing at his side, won't cause too much trouble. [columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/87220693][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/872207/87220693.png[/img][/url][nextcol] "Wow," breathes an armored Wildclaw as they land, admiring Calbrim's thorn-adorned scales. The young dragon's not at all intimidated by his imposing appearance, it seems. "You must be a very powerful warrior!" [/columns] [center]~[/center] @nothingtown Once the little family has made a round through the vendors' stalls, the crowd on the beach has thinned just a tad - enough for Kilida to make out his mother and grandmother over Hemingway's head. He makes a beeline in that direction, and his partner and daughter follow. [columns]"Kilida!" Delphina cries as soon as he breaks free from the crowd. "And, my goodness, you've brought a family of your own!" She stands and strides toward them to greet Hemingway and Sorcha properly. Sunset remains seated, smiling and giving a little wave before she's distracted by something Mudpuppy says. They'll wait until Kilida approaches to make their introductions. [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=11332648][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/113327/11332648.png[/img][/url][/columns] [center]~[/center] @2Blue2BTrue "It's no problem! And, nice to meet you, I'm Taio!" Taio chirps, turning his eyes away from Deimos' back to meet Montoli's gaze. "I'll bet a shy guy like that is grateful to have friends like you and his Wolpertinger. There really aren't a lot of rules at the reunion - he can work as much as he wants, but he ought to be prepared for dragons to come up and just start talking...like I did!" He chuckles to himself. "Listen, I'll drop off this cart, and then I can walk with you back to the reunion - we can find Deimos together, and I'll be happy to help him out with introductions! I know most everyone here, so..." He cuts himself off, gestures 'one second' with a claw, and darts into the forest. [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=78169668][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/781697/78169668.png[/img][/url][nextcol]True to his word, Taio is back in a flash without the cart, and he and Montoli trot down the beach side-by-side. Taio suggests they drop off Deimos' belongings in one of the travelers' dens - "It'll be safe there, I promise, and that way you won't have to lug it around all day!" - before going to look for Deimos himself. [/columns]

@perfectoranges [center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/86629753][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/866298/86629753.png[/img][/url][/center] As Marling stumbled into the family reunion, he couldn't believe his eyes. So many breeds! Wow... My family members. As he flapped his wings to get a better view, he saw where everyone originated from. Sunset! He tried to get to her, buuut, so many dragons were crowding around Sunset that if he tried to land, he might step on someone's head. I don't recognize anyone... he started to feel nervous. Uh-oh