Hi, guys. We had fantastic fun during this bonanza in a snowman decorating contest for fat cash. Everyone had completely different ideas, and I was thrilled with the creativity! If you see animated snowman pets for the next few days, this is why. They are no longer available for purchase as they were a limited-time thing, but I hope that those of you who have them enjoy the novelty. I've been asked to share a few highlights from the events (there were two so that we could hopefully accommodate players in differing time zones), along with the winners. The winners were determined completely by player votes.
This was my first-ever RP, so there were a few missteps. I promise to do better next time! Some of the emotes I was doing from inside the snowmen worked, and others apparently didn't, which is somewhat disappointing, so I'm sorry if you missed anything. Also, my apologies Orem for the toad attack in the first session! I didn't realize I was loading an aggro one – it was just supposed to be a funny response to Ablabius.
Also, kudos to Sadal. She gave us a space in which to play and helped me prepare for the event on all levels. I couldn't have done it without her!
- MeissaCONTEST V 1:OREM & AZIRUAL = “Shylhoe”
Quote:
Orem says 'Azirual and I wanted to present someone, or well, something that resembled the greatest Yiggmas present a man could have. We debated on Silisa the "chaste", tamer of tentacles... but we thought Shylhoe the absent, sherker of religious duties and Yiggmas Companion to all wayward travellers sounded better. There is only one thing absent from her yet.'
Azirual quickly approaches the snowman standing before the group and with a fluid motion with his jagged fingernails, rips the snowman's head from it's body.
Azirual grabs the mummified griffon in his hand and twists the head of the cub until it pops from it's body. He then reaches up and attaches the griffon head to the snowman smearing a mess of blood across it's chest.
An enchanted snowman is using:
a shimmering magenta scarf (brand new)
a purple satin bra (brand new)
a pair of black fishnet stockings (superb)
a set of black stiletto heels (brand new)
a pair of white lace gloves (brand new)
a magenta chiffon thong (superb)
a broken treant claw
a riding crop (very good)
ABLABIUS & TAVIA - “Gomar the Mindless”
Quote:
Ablabius exclaims 'Well, our snowman is named Gomar! Gomar is a mindless snowman with a twisted personality! This is merery caused by the wand of Chaos he carries! He likes to zap his wand when his is hungry, and a chicken will appear! But due to his twisted personality, he always prefers his chicken with a dress!'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a silver ring etched with blue and purple floral designs (brand new)
a silver ring etched with blue and purple floral designs (brand new)
an intricate crystal amulet (brand new)
ice hide (brand new)
a fake mustache (brand new)
a pair of ornate anklets (brand new)
a pair of silk gloves embroidered with dragons (brand new)
a full-length, ruffled pink ball gown (brand new)
a red satin belt with a gold buckle (superb)
a roasted chicken in a pink dress
(Humming) the Wand of Chaos (brand new)
GARVAN - “Surrit V2”
Quote:
Garvan says 'Mine is simple..I began by taking it outside and outfitting it with a few things. As I found that most of the things I found were made up of pure evil I started to sculpt the snowman. I started to carve it with fire from my fingertips. I must say I got a little overzealous and my huge snowman turned into the size of a ferret, So I gave it sprite wings and called him Surrit V2.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
(Glowing) a ring etched with green flames (brand new)
(Glowing) a ring etched with green flames (brand new)
a set of full-length red and black ritual robes (brand new)
a full-faced mask of ebony-black stone (brand new)
blue schynbalds and chausses of swirling ice (brand new)
blue sabatons of swirling ice (brand new)
blue spiked gauntlets of swirling ice (brand new)
blue vambraces and rerebraces of swirling ice (brand new)
(Glowing) (Humming) a cloud of faerie wing sparkles (brand new)
a blue fauld of swirling ice (brand new)
a tiny, mummified, tabby kitten (brand new)
a perfect black rose bud
CORBELLE - “The Griffon Slayer”
Quote:
Corbelle says 'Minimalism... lack of money and ability... that is what dressed my snowman! I did take him griffon cub slaying... Got him a tail and everything! But, alas, didn't make the trip here... Though my snowman lacks clothes... he made up for it in helping me kill griffon cubs.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
ice hide (brand new)
a bronze centurion helmet, crested with griffon feathers (brand new)
First Place: SURRIT
Second Place: SHYLHOE/GOMARCONTEST V 2:GWYNNESTRI & SENYN - “Mr. Garden”
Quote:
Gwynnestri says 'I'll be his voice. This is Mr. Garden, perpetually trapped in the frost of early spring, all the flowers stand strong to await the day and future summers.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a floral-patterned camisole (brand new)
a wide-brimmed sun hat (brand new)
a grass skirt with interwoven flowers (brand new)
a sheer robe patterened with irises and lilies (brand new)
a white lily
an iris and rose bouquet (brand new)
KROSS - “A Cross-dressing Drunk”
Quote:
Kross asks 'You know how you get drunk during a really good party and end up wearing woman clothing?'
Vyraxi says 'I must be going to the wrong parties...'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a shimmering magenta scarf (brand new)
a gold cloak-fastening broach (brand new)
a purple satin bra (brand new)
(Glowing) a beryl stone hung on a silver chain (brand new)
a pair of rugged leather sandals (brand new)
a pair of white lace gloves (brand new)
a long cloak of carmine wool with a deep hood (superb)
a magenta chiffon thong (brand new)
A WoP of InSaNiTy
a bottle of Nashira's nectar
RHAKEESH - “Dulrik”
Quote:
Rhakeesh says 'I present you with Lord Dulrik. Behold his mighty katana.'
Agilbert Bilberry says 'I won't tell him.'
Agilbert Bilberry says 'Dulrik that is.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a plated neckguard of Truth engraved with gold etchings (brand new)
a black flamboyant cape sewn with a golden Gauntlet (brand new)
ice hide (brand new)
a crested burgonet of Truth engraved with gold etchings (brand new)
some bleached gauntlets of Truth engraved with gold etchings (brand new)
a black embroidered gold dragon kimono (brand new)
a bleached bracer of Truth engraved with gold etchings (brand new)
a bleached bracer of Truth engraved with gold etchings (brand new)
a open-gauntlet-crested steel shield (brand new)
a katana etched with the sun and moon (brand new)
CRAGTUSK - “Stevie, The Gentleman Evildoer”
Quote:
Cragtusk exclaims 'He looks like a gentleman, but he will take unsuspecting victims somewhere quiet and then store them in his belly!'
An enchanted snowman struts down the red carpet, using the cane to accentuate his gait rather than to support it.
An enchanted snowman is using:
a sober groom's tunic (brand new)
a fake mustache (brand new)
a palliament of black (brand new)
a reinforced cane (superb)
AMMETHYST - “Hydro”
Quote:
Ammethyst exclaims 'This snowman honors my two favorite shings! The magic of Mira... and Purple! Or any shades within the family of Violes! Every day Hydro looks in this mirror. To make sure he, or she, is up to snuff! And sure enough, she, or he, always is! Look how pretty! And after a long day of work at being beautiful (like me!) she enjoys a well-earned glass of champagne.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a silver ring etched with blue and purple floral designs (brand new)
a silver ring etched with blue and purple floral designs (brand new)
a shimmering magenta scarf (brand new)
(Glowing) a starburst hung from a glowing metal chain (brand new)
a sweeping silk gown (superb)
a buttercup blossom (brand new)
a pair of magenta satin slippers (brand new)
a full-length, ruffled pink ball gown (brand new)
a bottle of sparkling champagne
(Glowing) (Humming) the tiny sceptre of a pixie queen
SVITRA & VYRAXI - “Ajit the Pirate”
Quote:
Svitra exclaims 'I grew up near Garazul, and the pirates there are what inspired me to travel the world! Aspire to fame! And bootie!'
Suzume says 'I call it bootie envy.'
An enchanted snowman is using:
a fine shirt of white silk and golden lace (brand new)
a black tricorne with gold trim (superb)
a pair of tight black breeches (brand new)
a pair of tall, polished serpentskin boots (brand new)
some white billowed sleeves (brand new)
a rugged leather scabbard (superb)
a black belt with an intricate golden buckle (brand new)
a mug of the snowy magic
a razor-edged, barely opaque cutlass (brand new)
First Place: AJIT
Second Place: HYDRO
Third Place: STEVIE
Edited: For consistency