Mistletoe Event!

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☃ DISCOMAS! ☃

It's that time of year again, and isn't it starting to look festive? On Sunday December 18th, characters will wake to find the streets lined with decorations o' plenty. Christmas trees, candy canes, gardlands and stockings on every wall you can find, the city is as beautifully decorated as ever. But let's not forget the mistletoe! What better way to end the year than to share a kiss under the mistletoe with a loved one... right?

Those of you who have been here long enough though recognize that Fortuna has its own special brand of mistletoe. And the kissing just isn't optional! When two or more characters are caught beneath the mistletoe, they become stuck in place until they kiss. The kind of kiss is entirely up to players; after all, you just can't know how picky the one you're standing under really is. If you want to try and destroy the mistletoe, go ahead! It'll only grow right back in place. On top of that, any attempts to remove the plant will only grant you an electric shock. Whoops! What's worse is that it looks like this time around, the Scientists aren't exactly leaving your "Holiday Spirit" up to choice.

You see, sometimes the mistletoe can't be satisfied even with kissing! Watch out for those fiesty ones, as they could leave your character with any of the following effects:
•Affection- Somehow, that lucky person you kissed isn't leaving your mind. In fact, you might say you're starting to see them in a whole new light. It could be anything from a sudden strong desire to make them your best friend to the fiery feelings of romance, but whatever it is, you just can't imagine spending your time without them.
•Carols- Don't holiday carols just make you all warm and fuzzy inside? Well, if they don't you may find it hard standing your own company, as this effect leaves you unable to speak in anything not remotely carol-like. Sing-song your way through it or belt out your favorite tunes! You can't help but sing out your greetings this time of year.
•Holiday Wear- Wait a minute, how long have you been wearing that hat? Where'd you get that sweater? Who knows how they managed to get on you, but this effect will give your kiss an added bit of spirit as you find yourself stuck in some kind of holiday wear!
•Good Cheer- Suddenly, everything about the holidays seems wonderful to you. And how could you be expected to keep this lovely feeling to yourself? Characters under this effect will feel compelled to share their good cheer with whoever they can find. Gift giving is one way, but if it's anything your character can do to brighten someone else's day, they'll be all for it!
•Coal- While you might agree that some people deserve the good old Christmas cheer, you'll find yourself with a large need to give "coal" to those characters who... just haven't been very nice this year. Rocks, dead monsters, explosives; no matter how innocent or extreme it is, your character will find the perfect gifts to show it doesn't pay to be naughty.

Effects can be stacked and last as long as you want until the event ends on 11:59 PM Sunday December 25th. And while decorations for the most part will remain, a large majority of the mistletoe will simply vanish! The remaining ones are just plain old misletoe, though, so don't worry about passing under that doorway anymore.

As usual, all questions/concerns/etc can be asked on this post!