Raffles & Giveaways

[center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [center][size=2][b]intro[/b] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354456]lore & prizes[/url] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354457]rules & info[/url] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354458]tickets & badges[/url][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/U4Vz5Dd.png[/img][/center] [color=transparent]_____________[/color][font=Copperplate][size=4][b][i]-a raffle and lore event[/i][/b][/size][/font] [columns][color=transparent]__________[nextcol]The Mourning Flowers are slowly spreading throughout Sornieth, conquering battlefields and lethal lands, but it has left the Founders with little company and no way to check up on their kin. And it is Ymr that suggested writing some letters. Why wait for their kin to write them when, in fact, [i]they[/i] could write first? That is how Ymr found himself trekking into the mortals' grounds, a sack of letters for the dozens of Flowers that'd left their Caves tucked safely within. He sends them off with the swiftest messengers. 'We'll be quick,' they promise him and dart off into the turbulent weather that haunts the Icefields' southern region. Now all that remains is to wait and track down any replies, wherever they may end up. [nextcol][color=transparent]__________[/columns] [center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [columns][color=transparent]______[/color][nextcol] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=74231794][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/742318/74231794.png[/img][/url] [nextcol] [color=transparent]____[/color] [nextcol] "Here to drop of your letters, are you? Alright, toss 'em in the sack, I'll make sure they make it to the Caves," the Imperial grouses. A curious crown of dried flowers rests atop his head. They feel like [i]home[/i]. "What did you say your name was again?" [/columns] [center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [columns][color=transparent]__________[nextcol] [center][b]Welcome to the Story of a Flower event and raffle![/b] [/center] This entire thing is built around my lore-based lineage project, the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drt/2973677#post_2973677]Mourning Flowers.[/url] Now that we're entering the second story arc, Mortal Woes, it feels appropriate to celebrate a little, and this event and raffle is therefore themed around where we are in the story! And on top of that, this project recently celebrated 3 whole years of existing, which is extra fun. You won't be finding any extravagant prizes, but for those interested there are a few little tidbits up for grabs, and anyone can obtain tickets for the raffle. Any specifications or limitations are noted in the prize packs themselves! There's not a whole lot of them, but I do want to make sure certain items only end up with those involved with this project, and I am shamelessly putting some limitations in place to encourage indulging the lore as that's always been my main focus with this entire project. That is why the ticket payouts are very skewered to favour those choosing to submit writing, lol, but I refuse to apologize. I want to see all the writing, darn it, and I will not hide my lore addiction any longer! If you have questions, spot any errors, or otherwise need to get my attention, [b]please ping me[/b]! I am not subscribed to this thread. Hope you enjoy![nextcol][color=transparent]__________[/columns]

[center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [center][size=2][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464/1#post_3321464]intro[/url] | [b]lore & prizes[/b] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354457]rules & info[/url] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354458]tickets & badges[/url][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/wkiSxrx.png[/img][/center] [columns][color=transparent]__________[nextcol]The Darkened Caves is the Flowers' most sacred place. It is where the first Flowers stepped through the Veil, the tear it left behind lingering there still, and it is where they are at their strongest. And that is why the Founders remain. Not only is it their duty to watch over these Caves, but this is where they built their homes; this is where they truly became Mourning Flowers. The Caves hold all things important to them, from carefully recorded tales from the Graveyard to odd items that have fallen through the Veil with time. But it gets ever so lonely, sometimes, to watch Flowers walk out and never return. After all, Flowers leave with the intent to remain out in the world, and the Founders know this. They know it, but it does not touch the loss each one leaves behind. Thankfully, it's nothing a few letters can't soothe! Who lives in the Darkened Caves, you ask? Well, let's introduce the occupants of the Caves and see what they're bringing to the prize pool for this event! And, it should be said that yes, Ymr does live in the Darkened Caves, but he does not expect to be picking up any letters for himself. After all, who sends a postcard to the [i]mailman[/i]? [nextcol][color=transparent]__________[/columns] [img]https://i.imgur.com/zZG55GC.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=59122692][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/591227/59122692.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][i]Gladioli was the first. She paved the way for all Flowers, stepping into a wholly new and strange realm of existence, and she has fought tooth and nail to ensure her kin's survival ever since. There is nothing she would not do for her fellow Flowers. It is she that is the First Flower, the Graveyard's Chosen, and Gladioli wears these titles with the steel-faced determination they demand. She is the Voice of the Graveyard— she is the one that leads them all.[/i] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Gladioli's Prize Pack] [center][item=Coarsefur Yeti] Having come across this beast during her time in the Waking Plane and having successfully befriended it, Gladioli considers whether or not it may be wise to gift it to another Flower... [i]1 x Coarsefur Yeti[/i] [i]If Gladioli considers the participants in the Lore part of this event worthy, she may decide to give this familiar as a gift to someone. This prize is not a part of the raffle. Only those participating in the Lore Event might win this prize. If there are five entries or more, a winner will be chosen from among them, otherwise this prize will remain locked and will be saved for another event/raffle.[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/EcwdTZz.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][i]Carnations was the second Flower to leave the Graveyard; the second Flower to cross through the Veil into the Waking Plane. And he has stood beside Gladioli from the first breath, helping her build something new from bloodshed and sorrow. He is a solemn creature, prone to nostalgia and deep thoughts, and spends most of his time gazing into the enchanting waters of his cavern. It is best not to disturb him in these quiet moments.[/i] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=59156954][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/591570/59156954.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Carnations' Prize Pack] [center][skin=40698] OR [skin=42078] Carnations may not be a vain creature, but he does believe that beauty is an important aspect of life. He has acquired these items and is willing to part with one. [i]1 x Accent: A Flower's Armour OR 1 x Skin: Graveyard's Specter[/i] [i]Can only be claimed by a Flower[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/BVRsKR4.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=67015023][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/670151/67015023.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][i]Scabiosa haunts the night, a steady presence lurking in the darkness. He yearns to still the fears of the many and ensure the world around him becomes better; a lofty dream, perhaps, but one he intends to see realized. He will not quit until he has left his mark on this realm once and for all. It is Scabiosa that fights to make death as gentle and comforting as possible. He does his best to brighten the world around him and thrives every time he coaxes a smile from a soul about to pass through the Veil.[/i] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Scabiosa's Prize Pack] [center][skin=35167][item=Bluelipped Thresh][item=Vista: Fungi][skin=39558] Scabiosa has picked out a few knickknacks from his pile of belongings that he hopes may give someone else joy. It is better, after all, for them to be used rather than gather dust with him, no? [i]1 x Accent: Forest gatherer by Thunderwyvern, 1 x full stack of food of your choice, 1 x Vista: Fungi, 1 x Accent: Spirit's garden[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/dmDQ4qx.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][i]Taken in by the mystical parts of the Waking Plane, Zinnia is the resident specialist on all things magic. She is particularly well-versed in ways to brighten the world, conjuring every kind of light-source known to dragonkind with endless enthusiasm. And once the world is lit, Zinnia is happy to lounge back. Knowledge is her dearest companion, her steadfast friend, and there are few things she enjoy more than sharing it with all those willing to listen.[/i] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=67348454][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/673485/67348454.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Zinnia's Prize Pack] [center][item=Vista: Twilight Firefly] Zinnia is rather proud of this spell she unearthed! It enchants a jar to emit endless fireflies, a truly magical way of lighting even the darkest of caverns! [i]1 x Vista: Twilight Firefly[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/QvCaalE.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=67348452][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/673485/67348452.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][i]Mostly known for keeping to himself, Cosmos is the hermit of the Founders. He lives deep within the mountain, so far down the temperature is boiling hot and the air suffocating, but it is his sanctuary of peace and quiet. None know the mountains' caverns and narrow paths as well as he. Despite his sullen demeanour, Cosmos is uncannily in tune with the emotions of those around him, and the solitude gives him the distance he needs to avoid being overwhelmed.[/i] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Cosmos' Prize Pack] [center][item=Winter Wolf Cape] Cosmos honestly couldn't be bothered looking too hard for a prize, but he unearthed this pelt eons ago, and would rather like to be rid of it. [i]1 x Winter Wolf Cape[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Mrbjhva.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][i]Verbena's sneer is borne of fury and violence, an untapped well of restless anger waiting to explode. She spends her time prowling through the Icefields and beyond, fighting all that gets in her way and hauling back weaponry and fanciful items she thinks her brethren might enjoy. Beneath her fury is a protective creature, one that wants only to ensure the safety of those she holds dear, and Verbena is undeniably the most expressive of the Caves' inhabitants.[/i] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=66939431][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/669395/66939431.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Verbena's Prize Pack] [center][item=Timber Tender][item=Dripcave Deputy][item=Scene: Remembrance][item=Gilded Decorative Chest] Verbena has gathered a few items from her adventures out and about, offering them up for those wishing to bring some some additional spoils. [i]1 x Timber Tender, 1 x Dripcave Deputy, 1 x Scene: Remembrance, 5 x Gilded Decorative Chest[/i][/center] [/quote] [img]https://i.imgur.com/9VmAfHi.png[/img] [columns][color=transparent]__[/color] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=67681181][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/676812/67681181.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][i]Two of the only inhabitants of the Caves that aren't Founders, Aleca and her beloved mate, Twilight, spend their time mostly prowling the lands between the Caves and the nearby clan, Valhall. They are the ones greeting travellers and helping the lost find their way, doing a lot to get the locals used to the Flowers and their oddities.[/i] [nextcol][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=68209454][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/682095/68209454.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color] [/columns] [quote=Aleca & Twilight's Prize Pack] [center][item=Butterfly's Kiss][item=Tigerlily Flowerfall][item=Carbon Cushion Colony][item=Spring's Breath] With a few spare items left from their travelling days that they cannot use, Aleca & Twilight have put together a few little tidbits for their mortal kin to make use of. [i]1 x Butterfly's Kiss, 1 x Tigerlily Flowerfall, 1 x Carbon Cushion Colony, 1 x Spring's Breath[/i][/center] [/quote]

[center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [center][size=2][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464/1#post_3321464]intro[/url] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354456]lore & prizes[/url] | [b]rules & info[/b] | [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/3321464#post_56354458]tickets & badges[/url][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/X3I7xet.png[/img][/center] [columns][color=transparent]__________[nextcol] Rules! We need some [i]rules[/i] around here. To ensure this entire thing runs smoothly, there are a few rules put in place. Please ensure you read them carefully! I'll be doing my best to maintain this whole thing, but if you notice anything off please let me know. I'm scatterbrained at the best of times. For those that decide to write a letter to an occupant of the Caves, please include if you'd like a response. Should you feel like it, you are free to write up the story of how the letter is written, how it is sent/ends up in Ymr's letter sack, and such. That text can be included in your final word-count! The letter itself must still have 250 words to qualify, but additional text counts towards bonus text. If anything is unclear, or wrong, please ping @TeenyTK and we'll get it sorted.[nextcol][color=transparent]__________[/columns] [center][size=3][color=#000000]----------------[/color][/size][/center] [columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/n62E5Jy.png[/img] [nextcol] [LIST] [*] [b]This event and raffle will end on the 3rd of May, 2024.[/b] [*] All participants are expected to be on their best behaviour. Those acting in an unacceptable manner will be removed from the raffle without warning and will not have their tickets refunded. [*] You can only submit [b]your own[/b] writing for this event. [*] Winners will be drawn using [url=https://www.random.org]an RNG site[/url]. Once picked, they have 48 hours to send in their preferred prizes. [*] Unless the raffle is cancelled, there will be no refunds. Please be sure before purchasing any tickets. [*] To be eligible to claim free tickets, a participant must have bought at least [b]one ticket[/b] beforehand. [*] It is expected that you send letters from a Mourning Flower or a dragon otherwise involved with one (mate, close friend, etc). [*] All entries must make sense in the context of the Mourning Flower project. Writing that does not have any noticeable ties to the project will be disqualified. [*] Writing submissions can be posted in this thread or can be sent anonymously through PM. [*] Submissions must include the following: [LIST] [*][i]Which occupant of the Caves is receiving the letter[/i] [*][i]At least 250 words of text[/i] [*][i]A signature from the sender of the letter (must include a link to the dragon sending the letter)[/i] [/LIST] [*] There is no limit to how many letters you can send to the Caves! You cannot write more than one letter to the same occupant of the Caves, however. [*] Participants don't have to be involved with the Mourning Flower project to join the raffle. The raffle is open to everyone. [*] Tickets purchased will be logged in a sheet available for viewing by everyone for transparency. As it is logged by hand, registering entries may take time. [*] Winners will be drawn 48-72 hours after the raffle ends to ensure there's enough time to log all tickets or fix any errors. You can only win one prize. There will only be five winners drawn. [*] Ping or PM for inquiries/errors. [/LIST] [/columns]

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just in case rip

Just sent in for a ticket, and here is my registered flower - Kali! [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/86776634][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/867767/86776634_350.png[/img][/url] I put a button in my signature as well, and I'll try to write a letter but might not have time to get to it:')

@XxCalypsoxX All tickets noted down, thank you! Kali is beautiful, that accent looks fantastic :o

Also lmao you made me realize I had forgotten to actually turn the button into a link, rip :')) And no worries on that, I'm always excited whenever someone dishes out some lore to feed my addiction, but like time isn't always nice and that's just how it is lol

[center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/69571915][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/695720/69571915_350.png[/img][/url] Ooh, this looks like a lot of fun! I sent you a some monies for a few tickets. Above is my registered girl, and I also stuck the badge in my sig. I'm hoping it looks alright. Coding is not often nice to me lol. Do we just need to make a new post here with each letter we write? I do plan to whip a few, if I'm able to find the time!

@venipede All your tickets have been logged, thank you! :D That accent is delightful, Boreale looks great as always <3 I think your sig looks great, but I might be biased lmao I love those little icon-thingies and will forever insist they look great everywhere :'DD A new post here for each letter is the easiest way, yes, but through PM is allowed if someone prefers that. Crossing my fingers time is nice to everyone on this, lol, my lore addiction needs feedin' [emoji=gaoler laughing size=1]