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[22 Sep 2013|09:09pm] Characters: OPEN to ALL characters Setting: The Marketplace, Thursday 8/29, morning through evening Summary: Annual Harvest Festival As the end of summer neared each year, the government sponsored a series of events on Destruction Island. Consisting of a week-long event schedule, government agents and officials and residents alike were encouraged (and often required) to participate in one of more of the celebratory events. The goal was to build morale amongst those employed by the government and to show the residents that the government was invested in their happiness and well-being. Whether or not this message came across clearly, or was believed, was rather subjective. Generally, however, the Harvest Festival tended to be a relatively neutral event. Sellers were encouraged to pedal their wares at 'sale' prices, their income to do so supplemented by a Harvest Bonus. Season goods arrived by boat days before and residents with applicable talents and abilities staged outdoor musical performances in the marketplace to attract residents. Seasonal and specilty foods were featured and most people on the island would at least stroll through the area to see how the event was unfolding. 44 comments|post comment

[22 Sep 2013|09:17pm] Characters: OPEN to ALL characters Setting: The Beach, Friday 8/30, late afternoon to evening Summary: Resident Appreciation Celebration One in a series of many scheduled events, the Resident Appreciation Celebration was likely the most highly contested by those forced to live on Destruction Island. The name was likely a misnomer, considering most residents felt neither appreciated nor celebrated. Still, the event continued despite the ruse. It consisted of food vendors, alcohol, musicians and bonfires on the beach. Attendance was further encouraged by giving all non-essential employees the day off so that they may particpate. Others were offered considerable monetary rewards for offering their services to promote and/or work at the event. 29 comments|post comment

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