Mages Guild: Wizardmas Party Edition

Did nobody else get the memo and dress appropriately? I feel out of place.

Was this to be a winter solstice festival or... summer? This one is confused.

Hello?

Dress code.
>Gestures to the outfit her boss makes her wear

It's snowing outside, so definitely winter.

Wait, snow?
>Presses herself against the window to watch the snow

Literally first time stumbling upon this. Do I just come up with a character and play? Or is there some background reading I should do first?
Sorry if ooc is frowned upon

Just slap a name and title in the name field, we're pretty accepting

Typically we use spoilers for ooc but it generally doesn't matter, since your post is obviously enough ooc and were not picky. But yes more or less just imagine a character and its almost impossible to step on anyones toes. We have a world and its fluffed out a lot but were able to adapt most things to fit.

BEHOLD!
MY TREE!

Surely it would freeze, the winters of H'Zzrath are not quite this cold in most places. Not where these ceremonial capes come from.
>Aaliyah looks to the strange man
This one is /very/ festive this year, yes.

Veeky Forums tradition - make shit up, screw up, try not to powermod, be a wizzard (harry)

>Walks in
Huh, I'm not late this time.
Alright, someone fill me in on what today's meeting is about.

Well, yeah. I have other clothes, though, that ARE warmer.

Wizardmas! We give each other presents and stuff.

>Solkan is wearing a santa witch hat
Happy Wizmardmas guys!
Oh cool, no fires are started yet, that's a good sign

Yes, I know the holiday.
Those of us who have had lives outside the guild call it Year's End.

But nevertheless, what about Wizardmas?

I do so like the way our buffet changes in this season. Little turkey vol-eu-vents! Adorable!

I will miss mini-pizzas, but not for very long.

Happy Yule, boyos.

>I couldn't find anything suitable so just imagine this outfit on someone less anime pictured in the bottom there.
>She starts handing out festive bottles of Firewine to everyone but the kiddos who get spicy eggnog without the booze.

The part is today.

I think the archwizard has a magic bag for it.

Hi!

Wait, I missed mini-pizzas?
>Falls to her knees
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The bottle is warm. Is it supposed to be warm?
>holds it in his other hand
Oh man it's really warm
Heya Obsidia
The pizza's will be remembered for weeks to come

Oh, tush-tush. Mini pizzas will be back! Always are, in the New Year.

Had to threaten to forcibly remove all the moisture from the catering staff one year, and flood their cellar the next, but so help me, they'll be back.

Happy Holidays Mr. Cobb.
...So, this is just a party? No actual meeting?

Its firewine. It warms you up and fills you with cheer while lowering your inhibitions and raising certain things.
Party!
I think we give eachother presents, But that can probably wait.

If they're not, I'm holding you responsible.

Hello, what's warm?

>Is handed eggnog

Huh.
>Takes a sip

Yeah? I think so, at least.

>You get a Rock polisher!

>And the Silver sword of sorcerer slaying goes to the Paladin

>The Contents of your gift are as unknowable as yourself.
>But you're pretty sure it's a bitchen new ride.

> With an almost rapturous ecstasy, Zlithiss's tendrils reach into the bag, and pull out...
> An abominably ugly holiday sweater! (pic-related)
> In a burst of speed to rapid for the Human mind to comprehend, Zlithiss dons the sweater over his cloak.
> Somehow, it all fits perfectly and doesn't impede Zlithiss's movement. Even more strangely, he manages to make it look good!
> Staring at it too much give the observer slight headaches, nausea, and confusion.
> In a raspy, almost drawling accent, he speaks, perfectly pronouncing each word.

"Ah... It's that time of year..."

"Don't give way to anxiety, feline female... This one is under the impression that you are clothed appropriately... To notify those present of the facts... This one surmises that your garment accentuates your form quite nicely..."

"Greetings... Obsidia Doomblight, Attendant of Aaliyah... This one is referred to as Zlithiss..."

>As far as eggnog goes its pretty decent, Spicy for sure and leaves your mouth tingling with warmth.

Fancy. A tad...excessive probably.
Why thanks, I think. I just need to drink some more and I'll stop worrying.

>holds the bottle behind his back
Nothing, nothing
Something wrong with Parties?
I'm sure it has other side effects, but momma didn't raise a quitter.

> *Too rapid... This one disdains grammatical errors...

>Walks in

"Meh"

Last year I got an ugly sweater that was cursed to always come back when I got rid of it.
>triggereddog.gif

Rolled 17 (1d20)

Nice to meet you!

>Sniffs it
>Takes another sip
Not bad.

>Gulps
>Reaches in to see what she gets

When people say that they're lying.

A swift notice, for the purposes of clarification.

Intoxication is no excuse for failure to exercise proper protocol, procedure and paperwork.

Oh, and a fine and merry Wizardmus to you all.

Addendum:
Please note that reaching into the bag does not absolve one of responsibility of what one retrieves or receives from said bag. The guild accepts no responsibility and waives all liability under such circumstances.

You have been warned.

I don't think I've ever seen you happy about something that isn't at the expense of others.
Well then, if you'll excuse me.
Nothing is wrong with parties. Just that they are to be enjoyed with friends and family.

Tis the season.
Thanks, enjoy.
Paperwork?
Procedure?
Protocol?

Rolled 11 (1d20)

I guess I'll get my gift.
>fumbles around the back for a good second or two
Oh man!
>pulls out..?

Ignorantia juris non excusat.

What do you mean its suspicious I'm not my usual murderous self? its certainly not hardwired into my DNA or anything. I love christmas and don't at all hate it with every fiber of my being.
Oogy boogy boo. I can do it too.
Free stuff! Last year I got a ring of Wish!

Good intuition. Either way, it's not a gift for someone so young.
>sippy sippy
You said that like you're implying we aren't friends
>raises an eyebrow
Are we?

>Blasts the front door open with club music and bullets

"Whats up nerds?"

Tis very... Loud, no?
Has it not been sneaking off extra ful and baklavas. . . ?
>Aaliyah says slyly.

> Zlithiss reaches out a tendril, grasping a bottle of Firewine, which he brings to himself and holds, occasionally taking a sip.
> He speaks to the Pyromancer.

"Incindia... Fuego, Master of the... Combustible Arts...? This one finds your illuminated conifer... Exemplary..."

> Zlithiss nods, and goes back to sipping Firewine.

"This one has ascertained... That inebriation... Works wonders to remove... Feelings of social anxiousness...."

> Zlithiss's eyes are riveted to the Anonymous stranger. He speaks articulately, with intense restraint.

"Greetings... Friend... What brings... You... here...?"

...That last part sounded sarcastic.
As far as I know the only friends I have here at the Mages' Guild are the members of the Adventurers' Guild that come here for work or further study.
>Gets a bit happy thinking it's his brother
>Is let down

So you're going to go party with your family instead?

Okay.

I will!

Ugh, fine.

>Harrumph

What? No, no, I don't.
>Is probably lying

Whoooo! wizardmas! How are all my favorite people doing today?

Merry wizardmas, Nerd!

Merry wizardmas, Stranger!

Merry wizardmas, Obsidia!

Merry wizardmas, Bureaucrat!

Merry wizardmas, Dork!

Merry wizardmas, Psycho!

Oh gosh hey chad!

Wow, rude.
>shrugs
Sorry, Obsidia
Hey!
>pushes up his glasses
I do legitimate work!

>Aaliyah pats hir belly, it seems to be a bit thicker than usual
Oh, of course not, no one would do such a thing.
Does this one know her?
Is it ready for the great sundown dance?

Reluctance is acceptable. Compliance is mandatory.

Merry Wuzrdmas.
And a Happy New Planar Annual Event.

>Someone's been a lawful good girl this year.

>It's.... statuette made of pink stone. possibly enchanted. Also possibly cursed.
>Pic related

>you got a rock.

"This one... Wishes that your... Wizardmas is... Most festive... As well...!"

Its perfect. Just don't put flammable presents under it.
>Its a lot like estus flasks really, Mixxed with some wine. Reinvigorating and warmth spreads to every extremity.
Apparently I used to be quite skilled at making it. Good enough for deitys at any rate. I've forgotten somehow though.
Good.
Happy christmas lesbo.

>A crow's skeleton, with muscles made of vines, flies through a window and deposits a recorder crystal, which begins playing a recorded message.

"Apologies, folks, I won't be able to deliver the tree this year. I accidentally cross-pollinated the Douglas Fir with an interesting plant called a 'Kat-a-chin Spiker' that a short muscular visitor wearing a red bandanna left here a while back.
Its needles are now as hard and sharp as Mythril arrowheads, which wouldn't be too much of a problem, except it fires them at literally any movement, living or undead. I've lost half of my crop of scream-melons, two visiting minstrels, one of miss Lupa's flesh-beasts, the bottle of Witsplinter Brandy it was there to pick up, and about half a gross of my necroplantic creations(including two of my mossdogs).
I will resume my regular service once I have dealt with it. Merry Wizardmas to all of you, and may Godzilla bless.

>The skeletal crow picks the crystal up and flies back out.

>Tips her hat at a fellow spell slinger

No, I'm going to get work done. The Adventurers' Guild's Year's End party is four days from now.
Happy Holidays.
Sorry, didn't think anyone would be offended by that.
No, because I do not know what the sundown dance is.
None of those bottles are spiked, are they?

I'll have to save this for when I'm not on Aen, it gets quite cold.
Thank you Incindia

>Gather's it's non-form together
>Leans in and whispers into Zlithiss' ear

"Meh"

Fine, fine.

Merry Wizardmas!

Heyyy...

And no, I don't.

Huh, cute.

>Sniffs it to determine if it really cursed

Oh, have fun then!

> Zlithiss nods, staring into empty space.

"Ah... Such is... A shame... Indeed... If you were... Willing.... I could arrange a.... meeting between you and one of my... Colleagues... Who is well versed in such... Matters... For a small price... It would be willing... To help... Ah... Jog, your memory..."

> Zlithiss takes another sip of Firewine, and quietly smacks his mouth appendages together.

Good Evening fellow Magi,

I have brought a gift for the celebrations tonight.

My decanter of endless wine however it is known to have a few unstable side effects but fuck it its a party.

Firewine is in and of itself an intoxicant.
>Headbob
Let me know if you want a few more. Relearning is a bitch and theres plenty to go around.

Shit forgot my image also. Hello everyone lets have some fun

Well I suspect Mother Winter herself was the one to lock it away, So I can't in all good conscience cause anyone to cross her over some wine recipes.

I'll definitely have to keep that in mind.
>holds his rock
This isn't a cool rock..

>Was this to be a winter solstice festival or... summer?
Well you see, originally the holiday was celebrated in the spring, as the ancient texts say that the shepard-golems were driving their flocks down to pasture at the time of the very first Wizardmas.

Knowing that winter was a much more festive time for a celebration though, the supreme council of wizards, with the approval of the all-mighty god of magic, decided to move the holiday from the spring to a more suitable date, and so a grand ritual was performed to re-locate Wizardmas to this month.

It was a resounding success and now here we are, soon to celebrate another Wizardmas in a few days! To think the only side-effect was that they deleted 3 days for every 4 years that pass. I'm sure if anything important ever happened on those days we'd know about it.

TWO alcoholic beverages in one party? Oh man, I can tell this is the start of the downward spiral
>hands you a cup
Please

>Aaliyah, slightly incredulous
Does this not translate well to common? The end of the year is celebrated upon the longest night when the spirits eat the sun, and a bonfire dance is made to kindle the new sun, yes?
Ah, yes, a gift exchange of stones is customary here too then?

Suuuure you do.

Uhhhhh Yes. Hi there....

Same thing really. How's the egg nog?

Aw yeah, that's what I'm talking about
>Snaps finger guns at you in the least hip way
I'm Jill, It's nice to met you.

so, Burn any Yule logs yet?
>Surprisingly she doesn't react to being called lesbo

Just so we're clear, No more pets for presents this year, alright?

>she ruffles you're hair with a mage hand

Nevior, come here you!

I've not actually burned anything all day.

>Steps out from the shadow of Chad

"You can't imagine the rustling my jimmies have endured"

Looks around the room

"Greetings doomed comrades"

Oh really? Saving it for a special occasion Or have I been wrong about you all this time?

>Opens the decanter, mutters the activation word and poors a hearty cup of multi colored wine

Here you go friendo
Ah Jill long time now see... I think?

I'd rather not.
I mean with poisons.
Yeah... that's not a thing in this place.
Wait, are you expecting presents from me?

Who else is expecting presents from me?

sup nerds

I cant right now.
No then.

> Zlithiss whispers quietly whispers back, fiercely and rapidly, in an ancient, long forgotten tongue. His speech is quiet, yet everyone in the room hears it.

"Yuia ruuftha'gx ft'iasa ur a sh'utha-gannag ugnu'anuiat! Max Zun saka xuia ru' sha 'iaganatt shas xuia ha'a thughn sunughs! I tha'saunftx than's fta ru'gassung us anxsuna tuun!!!"

> Zlithiss peers into the Anonymous Void entity's eyes, and takes another sip of Firewine, moving several dozen of his shadow tendrils into a rather obscene gesture.

More so than you!
>mfw
Thank you
>sips

>Saunters over the Jeanne
"Hey girl I hear you like guns"

>Diana stumbles out of the kitchen, looking rather cross and a bit unfocused.

...Okay. THAT is never happening again.

>She seems to be sobering up at least.

So How have the stars been lately Solkan also where is the tree this year?
>poors self a helping of wine

>She pulls you in a big hug
I hardly know you! But you brought endless wine so I already know we'll be great friends!

Ten little pinball witches

Can't? As in you can't magic?

>Looks like she's about to punch you in the face on instinct

> Zlithiss returns the gesture unironically.

"This one... Is referred to... As Zlithiss... Friend..."

> Zlithis takes another sip of Firewine, the bottle is almost a halfway empty.

The greatest of trees!
Not in my usual capacity. I can still burn you to ash if need be.

Sup girl

...Who're you again?
Alright. What do you want for a bottle?
Alright, I'll get shopping.
What have their interests been lately?

Hey!
>Tries to bat away the mage hand

Hey!

I'm not doomed!

You don't want to have fun?

Are you okay?

We have met numerous times in passing.
Ah well, how would it enjoy burning bones upon a large bonfire?
Well, this is quite terrible. However! This ones department shall bring up on us great joy and lead us in dance and fire sacrament!
>Aaliyah quietly to the side.
It remembers the steps no?

Well you heard wrong, Chad.
>She pats the Runed Iron wand at her hip
Don't get me wrong, they're cool and all but I ain- I'm NOT going to use nothing except my wand. How've you been?

Its the season of giving. So nothing.
Crackling of bones on a fire would be quite soothing.

>spills wine on the ground and watches in horror as the rocks begin to form a tiny golem while having my spine crushed in a hug
Well shit looks like the brew might be a tad off this year.

Im not sure a burnt husk of a tree is festive enough Fuego.

I will be. Just lemme change.

...Want our geomancer to take a look at that?

Are they not just!?
>Aaliyah says, beaming
Terlus! Has with it a great bag of bones for such the occasion yes!

I tend to get more of it done when I don't enjoy it.
Well, should the dance be done during Wizardmas?

Don't worry, I remember.
>Doesn't seem too happy she's expected to dance

Okay.

Well, don't have fun then?