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Seasonal Update #2: Fallow
SEASONAL UPDATE
It's hard to believe we're already here, but welcome to Royal Decree's second Seasonal Update! First and foremost, thank you all so much for the enthusiasm you've brought to the game so far. Watching everyone settle into Rosavelle has been a blast and we hope you've been having just as much fun as we have!
There's not so much on the OOC front this update but there are a few bits of housekeeping we want to make sure everyone's aware of:
And that's it for this Season! Thank you again for all the love, energy and care you've poured into Royal Decree and we hope you all have a happy new year!
There's not so much on the OOC front this update but there are a few bits of housekeeping we want to make sure everyone's aware of:
- ♡ The lower age cap for appable characters has been lowered from 17 to 16 and wording across all pages has been updated to reflect this - if you catch anywhere I missed, please let me know!
♡ The IC FAQ now has an entry outlining a new arrival's experience in Rosavelle for characters who apped in post-game opening.
♡ Some wording on the various FAQs across the board has been updated to provide additional clarity
♡ Quests on the Quest Board now have the exact date of their duration listed as opposed to the quest duration
And that's it for this Season! Thank you again for all the love, energy and care you've poured into Royal Decree and we hope you all have a happy new year!
EVENT PREVIEW
It's been a full Season since your arrival in Rosavelle and somehow - against all odds - things are still going... well? Now that the Wilting Festival is behind you, you're starting to find that you're you're no longer just guests - people greet you by name, shopkeepers remember your usual order and somewhere along the line, you started to maybe feel like you belong. And as Callie noted with visible relief over tea, nobody's even been thrown in the dungeon (yet)! Nadeshiko, for her part, remains vigilant. Etiquette lessons continue but she seems... almost satisfied? Don't get used to it.
Midway through the season comes Budwake, a week-long, kingdom-wide ritual marking the first soft thaw of the soil. Fields are tilled, flowerbeds cleared, tools repaired and blessed for the coming warmth. Everyone is expected to lend a hand and while there's plenty to do on the castle grounds, Callie and Nadeshiko strongly encourage the advisors to head into Rosavelle itself. It's muddy, it's cold, it's exhausting and it's one of the most important communal traditions the kingdom has. Consider it another practical exam in being part of Rosavelle's community.
In between all this busywork, though, some a few sharp-eyed advisors might notice something odd. The princess has started vanishing more often - slipping away to the Hall of Sovereigns, lingering for hours in the Amourian Library. They seem focused. Intent. Almost secretive. Which is... unusual, given Callie already knows Rosavelle's history better than most living scholars. So what are they looking for? And why now?
CR PLANNING FORM:
Midway through the season comes Budwake, a week-long, kingdom-wide ritual marking the first soft thaw of the soil. Fields are tilled, flowerbeds cleared, tools repaired and blessed for the coming warmth. Everyone is expected to lend a hand and while there's plenty to do on the castle grounds, Callie and Nadeshiko strongly encourage the advisors to head into Rosavelle itself. It's muddy, it's cold, it's exhausting and it's one of the most important communal traditions the kingdom has. Consider it another practical exam in being part of Rosavelle's community.
In between all this busywork, though, some a few sharp-eyed advisors might notice something odd. The princess has started vanishing more often - slipping away to the Hall of Sovereigns, lingering for hours in the Amourian Library. They seem focused. Intent. Almost secretive. Which is... unusual, given Callie already knows Rosavelle's history better than most living scholars. So what are they looking for? And why now?
WORLD UPDATES
When Fallow fully arrives, the blustery winds and swirling snow of Wilting seem to hush all at once and what remains is a serene, crystalline stillness. Every non-evergreen plant has tucked itself into a deep slumber, conserving strength for the next season and waiting patiently for their time to bloom again. This deep into the cold season, snow rarely falls but frost paints everything it can touch, freezing the grounds and making the canals slow with thick ice. The wind coming in from the Azurite Sea is sharp enough to sting and on some mornings even the bravest islanders hesitate at their doorways before stepping out.
As the weeks move on though, Fallow begins to soften. The cold eases bit by bit and midway through the season the ice loosens its grip as a great thaw passes over the kingdom. Unfortunately, this leaves things a lot wetter and a lot more slippery than you're used to, but it's a fair trade off - the first hints of green begin to peek through what little remains of the frost and during the final few days of the season, a few eager flowers begin popping open. Budding isn't far behind, and you can feel it stirring.
♡ All Season: The castle gardens have officially entered their end-of-year dormancy, but that doesn't mean they're empty! Staff have arranged some displays around the grounds, featuring frost-hardy blooms and enchanted lights. The Amourian Library and Hearthsong Salon are both running "warm corner" reading nooks for guests who want to cozy up with tea and a blanket while it snows outside.
♡ All Month: The Marelys hot springs have begun their yearly seasonal shift: the steam now shimmers with changing colors and iridescent petals float lazily on the water. Locals swear it's perfectly normal for Fallow but anyone who lingers too close gets swept up in mood-misting enchantments. Bathers and bystanders alike may find themselves suddenly giggly, unexpectedly sentimental, or lost in deep contemplation.
♡ December 31st - January 1st: Primavain's central square is packed tonight as a brilliant meteor shower lights up the sky. Locals crowd balconies and stoops, sipping spiced cocoa and nibbling seasonal pastries. Rumor has it that if you and a friend hold a jar or cup at just the right angle as the meteors pass, you can "catch" a tiny fragment of falling starlight said to bring good luck for the coming months. True or not, the thrill of trying is half the fun.
♡ January 1st - 31st: Many sellers across the Floating Basket are offering "clear-the-hold" discounts on preserved winter goods - pickled fruits, smoked fish, crystallized petals and soups-in-a-jar meant to get everyone through the last stretch of cold.
♡ January 5th: Fisherfolk in Marelys are baffled: frost crabs - normally dormant until later in the season - have woken early and begun scuttling all over the wharf. Harmless but wildly mischievous, they've developed a taste for shiny objects and have stolen hairpins, rings, lanterns and even a few fruit baskets. A daytime recovery crew is returning trinkets to their rightful owners, while a late-night round-up is forming with lanterns, nets and bribery snacks.
♡ January 15th: Canalstar Outfitters debuts its Almost Budding line: lighter cloaks, adjustable rainwear and boots enchanted to handle both frost and mud. Perfect timing!
♡ January 26th - 31st: Doctor Lavande is making extra rounds this week, offering free check-ups for anyone planning to work Budwake labor. They are extremely clear that throwing your back out by overdoing it is not heroic, actually.
!❤︎! February 1st - February 10th: Budwake officially begins! Across Rosavelle, fields are tilled, flowerbeds turned, canalside planters cleared and greenhouses aired out. It's muddy, exhausting work - and somehow, everyone's smiling about it.
♡ February 1st - 10th: The castle kitchens begin stockpiling easy-to-transport meals for Budwake volunteers heading out into Rosavelle. Soup, breads, hand pies and magically insulated flasks are everywhere and any extra hands to help lighten the load are much appreciated.
♡ February 5th: The Amber Knot debuts their Budwake Loaf - dense, hearty bread meant to be eaten outdoors with dirty hands. Buying two gets you a third "for whoever's working beside you."
♡ February 10th onwards: Marigold Hall opens its doors for Repair Days. Farming tools, gardening equipment and boots worn thin by Budwake labor are fixed, patched, polished, or lovingly Frankensteined back together. No payment required, just your patience.
!❤︎! February 11th: Budwake is finally complete! And to celebrate everyone's hard work, it's time for the After-Till Feast! In both the castle kitchens and community halls across Rosavelle, cooks declare it time to eat everything. Soups, stews, pies, fritters and casseroles made from odds, ends and "this will go bad if we don't use it tonight" ingredients are the dish of the day. The advisors have been invited to enjoy the event down in Rosavelle but there's lots of tasty food to be enjoyed up at the castle, too.
♡ February 11th - 17th: Doctor Lavande is making extra rounds through Menthward's canals, checking in on sore backs, overworked hands and people who definitely lifted more than they should have during Budwake. Advice, scolding and herbal remedies are plentiful.
♡ February 23rd: Printemps Boutique announces that clothing commissions for the Season of Ripening are now open. For those who just want something right off the rack, fabrics are still warm and layered but hints of pastel threads and floral embroidery are beginning to appear in the windows.
♡ February 28th - March 3rd: A low tide reveals unusual growth along Coraline Strand - tiny glowing shoots clinging to stones and driftwood. Artists and botanists alike gather to sketch and speculate before the tide claims them again.
♡ February 29th: A soft rain falls overnight, washing the frost from rooftops and bridges. By morning, Rosavelle smells unmistakably like damp earth and flowers-to-come. Budding is just around the corner...!
As the weeks move on though, Fallow begins to soften. The cold eases bit by bit and midway through the season the ice loosens its grip as a great thaw passes over the kingdom. Unfortunately, this leaves things a lot wetter and a lot more slippery than you're used to, but it's a fair trade off - the first hints of green begin to peek through what little remains of the frost and during the final few days of the season, a few eager flowers begin popping open. Budding isn't far behind, and you can feel it stirring.
♡ All Season: The castle gardens have officially entered their end-of-year dormancy, but that doesn't mean they're empty! Staff have arranged some displays around the grounds, featuring frost-hardy blooms and enchanted lights. The Amourian Library and Hearthsong Salon are both running "warm corner" reading nooks for guests who want to cozy up with tea and a blanket while it snows outside.
♡ All Month: The Marelys hot springs have begun their yearly seasonal shift: the steam now shimmers with changing colors and iridescent petals float lazily on the water. Locals swear it's perfectly normal for Fallow but anyone who lingers too close gets swept up in mood-misting enchantments. Bathers and bystanders alike may find themselves suddenly giggly, unexpectedly sentimental, or lost in deep contemplation.
♡ December 31st - January 1st: Primavain's central square is packed tonight as a brilliant meteor shower lights up the sky. Locals crowd balconies and stoops, sipping spiced cocoa and nibbling seasonal pastries. Rumor has it that if you and a friend hold a jar or cup at just the right angle as the meteors pass, you can "catch" a tiny fragment of falling starlight said to bring good luck for the coming months. True or not, the thrill of trying is half the fun.
♡ January 1st - 31st: Many sellers across the Floating Basket are offering "clear-the-hold" discounts on preserved winter goods - pickled fruits, smoked fish, crystallized petals and soups-in-a-jar meant to get everyone through the last stretch of cold.
♡ January 5th: Fisherfolk in Marelys are baffled: frost crabs - normally dormant until later in the season - have woken early and begun scuttling all over the wharf. Harmless but wildly mischievous, they've developed a taste for shiny objects and have stolen hairpins, rings, lanterns and even a few fruit baskets. A daytime recovery crew is returning trinkets to their rightful owners, while a late-night round-up is forming with lanterns, nets and bribery snacks.
♡ January 15th: Canalstar Outfitters debuts its Almost Budding line: lighter cloaks, adjustable rainwear and boots enchanted to handle both frost and mud. Perfect timing!
♡ January 26th - 31st: Doctor Lavande is making extra rounds this week, offering free check-ups for anyone planning to work Budwake labor. They are extremely clear that throwing your back out by overdoing it is not heroic, actually.
!❤︎! February 1st - February 10th: Budwake officially begins! Across Rosavelle, fields are tilled, flowerbeds turned, canalside planters cleared and greenhouses aired out. It's muddy, exhausting work - and somehow, everyone's smiling about it.
♡ February 1st - 10th: The castle kitchens begin stockpiling easy-to-transport meals for Budwake volunteers heading out into Rosavelle. Soup, breads, hand pies and magically insulated flasks are everywhere and any extra hands to help lighten the load are much appreciated.
♡ February 5th: The Amber Knot debuts their Budwake Loaf - dense, hearty bread meant to be eaten outdoors with dirty hands. Buying two gets you a third "for whoever's working beside you."
♡ February 10th onwards: Marigold Hall opens its doors for Repair Days. Farming tools, gardening equipment and boots worn thin by Budwake labor are fixed, patched, polished, or lovingly Frankensteined back together. No payment required, just your patience.
!❤︎! February 11th: Budwake is finally complete! And to celebrate everyone's hard work, it's time for the After-Till Feast! In both the castle kitchens and community halls across Rosavelle, cooks declare it time to eat everything. Soups, stews, pies, fritters and casseroles made from odds, ends and "this will go bad if we don't use it tonight" ingredients are the dish of the day. The advisors have been invited to enjoy the event down in Rosavelle but there's lots of tasty food to be enjoyed up at the castle, too.
♡ February 11th - 17th: Doctor Lavande is making extra rounds through Menthward's canals, checking in on sore backs, overworked hands and people who definitely lifted more than they should have during Budwake. Advice, scolding and herbal remedies are plentiful.
♡ February 23rd: Printemps Boutique announces that clothing commissions for the Season of Ripening are now open. For those who just want something right off the rack, fabrics are still warm and layered but hints of pastel threads and floral embroidery are beginning to appear in the windows.
♡ February 28th - March 3rd: A low tide reveals unusual growth along Coraline Strand - tiny glowing shoots clinging to stones and driftwood. Artists and botanists alike gather to sketch and speculate before the tide claims them again.
♡ February 29th: A soft rain falls overnight, washing the frost from rooftops and bridges. By morning, Rosavelle smells unmistakably like damp earth and flowers-to-come. Budding is just around the corner...!
AC RESULTS
The following characters have received a strike for not submitting AC:
Strikes can be cleared by submitting activity by the end of the month. However, if a strike isn't cleared by the midpoint of the current Season, that character will be swept from the game.
- Mikan Tsumiki ❤
discerp ❤ DanganronpaCalypso Dynamite ❤
calrippedso ❤ OriginalStrikes can be cleared by submitting activity by the end of the month. However, if a strike isn't cleared by the midpoint of the current Season, that character will be swept from the game.
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I think it'd be funny if this boy pretended he was older than Ororon just to deny him big-brother status....
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anyway yes please. Dante has my permission to try and pull one over, because the way Ororon reacts to being messed with is either
a. simply play along until It's Just Like This Now
b. the most confusing sass ever hahaha
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i'm so sorry ororon you're gonna realize how dumb and bored he is very quickly