Aurora 2022

## Plot Summary

*A brief synopsis of the season's plot will go here.*

#### Flame and Frost

Beyond the portal in the town of Evermore, flame and frost battled, a sight ne'er-seen before. While both sought the cold, yet powerful, staff, their magic tricks gave the townsfolk a laugh.

#### Milk and Cookies

The Dutchy of spices came on business to visit; The Gingerbread gentry would never miss it. In the Crooked Lantern Tavern cozy and warm, over milk and cookies they gossiped to inform.

#### The Santa Clause

The Clauses and Krampus showed off their might, alongside the mischievous Elves of Light. Both tried to make their lists chock full of names, while the elves kept peace through magic elf games.

#### TREES TREES TREES

The Duke of Peppermint and his trusted appointees, came to place their Wish Flags among the trees. The flags that hang from gleaming thread, are here to wish away any imminent dread.

#### The Royal Pair

The Prince and Princess graced the town's presence, while Sugar Plums blessed them both with their essence. All was well, there were nightmares no more, the royals delighted to arrive in Evermore.

#### Wolves and Stars

The Wolves of Winter dreamt of stars in the sky, bringing the town tales from a time long gone by. Aurorian, human, elf, and all creatures that night will dream of how the festival made Evermore bright.

### The Heartglass Pouch

During their constellation walk, Svelnik, Baba Frigga, and various World Walkers came across Wanda and Leif having a heated discussion outside of Otari's trading stand. After adjusting themselves and quickly ending their conversation, Leif began fawning over Svelnik's staff and greeting all of the World Walkers. When questioned by Svelnik about their "joyful sounding" conversation, Leif stated that he and Wanda were just excited to be amongst the stars. Svelnik then pointed out that during their conversation they were looking down at the ground, which is not conducive to "watching the stars" as they so claimed. Wanda immediately ran away, not realizing she had dropped a small velvet bag in the process. Leif tried to quickly distance himself from the group, leaving Svelnik, Baba Frigga, and various World Walkers to investigate the contents of the bag. It was quickly discovered the small pouch was full of heartglass. They identified that one of the pieces contained memories from someone in the Peppermint Dutchy, another from the Gingerbread Dutchy, and others that Svelnik could not identify by their smell/divination.

### Sugar Plum Faeries Reveal

During the last few weeks of the portal to Aurora being open, the Count and Countess gathered anyone who would listen to make a shocking announcement. Inside the Pigmyweeds Inn, surrounded by Carolers, Yuletide Citters, and World Walkers alike, the Counts declared that they were the Sugar Plum Faeries, and now that the mystery had been "solved" everyone could stop talking about the Faeries and get back to talking about more important topics, such as themselves.

This, of course, turned out to be a lie and just more evidence of their narcissistic tendencies.

### Sugar Plum Panic

Clove Snap, Leif, and Naida met inside the Crooked Lantern Tavern and began a heated discussion about their failing plans. Their contract with Prince Everest is causing some unexpected issues in the form of the Frost Bite Curse. After some brief bickering, Leif and Naida agree to talk with Everest about the situation then left to do so. Clove yelled at Leif to "not mess it up" then immediately turned to the gathered World Walkers to change topic and ask about any other gossip.

### Prince Everest

Leif approached Everest after finishing the nightly Wishflagging walk to have a conversation. Everest expressed his interest returning back to his life as a Woodsman and in turn Leif handed Everest a piece of Heartglass, and declared aloud his full name - Prince Everest Cullbrenne of The Fallen Cullbrenne Empire. Duke Edvin immediately accused Leif of getting into Jaki's Auroran Peppermint. Leif screamed at Duke Edvin in a fit of rage, declaring the current King illegitimate. Duke Edvin seemed appalled that Leif would dare suggest that Everest would be the King's brother. He suggested that Leif go for a walk to cool his head, and that they later meet in the tavern later to talk. Leif confirmed that Everest was indeed a prince before storming off, tired of being surrounded by so many people.

### The Prince, The Princess, and The Truth

The evening before the Portals to Aurora closed, Naida, Leif, and Clove Snap approached Prince Everest with some alarming news. Clove took Prince Everest's hands and confirmed to him that he and his sister, Princess Dove, were born of noble blood. They told him that there was a massive peasant uprising and they were whisked away to the northern parts of Aurora for their safety. They were to become woodsmen, however there was a logging accident where Dove died a tragic death.

Clove informed Prince Everest that Dove has been dead for years. Everest protested Clove's claim, stating that he was just with his sister a few moments ago, and has been by his side since they arrived in Evermore. Leif called for Everest to "open his mind" and acknowledge the truth; Leif mentioned a contract that was made between Everest and the Sugar Plum Faeries, where the faeries made a non-living Animus replica of Dove using Everest's memories. However, her existence and extended stay in Evermore has caused the Frost Bite Curse that has been plaguing the town and it's citizens; specifically anyone she comes in contact with. Naida informs Everest that the Faeries crafted a dream where Everest and Dove could be together in Evermore, however the contract was now actively hurting other people. Naida chastised Leif for his foolishness involving the Heartglass, and gave Everest a choice: Will he keep the dream alive and continue to live with Dove and endanger the town, or will he free the town from the dream and break the contract? Before giving his answer, Leif informed Everest that while animus Dove continued to exist, the Frost Bite Curse will continue to spread and people will continue to be endangered. Naida offered Everest 24 hours to make a decision before they send Wanda to him to get his answer.

### A Legitimate Offer

On the last day the portal to Aurora was open, Quegg received the following letter while in Drakenhaven. He read the letter aloud in front of the Count, Countess, and a number of World Walkers.

> *Dearest Quegg,*
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> *I, Johnathan Lawyer, representative of the Count and Countess Tinselbottom write you with an exciting offer. With construction of the Kolsrun Commercial Line (or the Quegg Line) well underway, it's high time our benefactor paid a visit.*
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> *You are invited to witness progress in the Cotton Candy County personally. If you are agreeable, please make your way to Kolsrun in Aurora before the portal closes. Of course, bring any and all gold you are able to invest. The more gold you have on your person at the time of arrival, the sooner we all benefit. We look forward to seeing the fruits of your investment.*
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> *Yours legally,*
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> *Jonathan Lawyer, a lawyer*
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The Count offered for Quegg to reside as a guest in their chateau during his visit so he could oversee the construction of the line. He hastily accepted, and that is where he currently resides.

## Evermorians & Visitors

*A list of this season's characters will go here.*

## Refrences

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSScJxIJurk
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrq9LzIOSO8
3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBUlRSrBEDE
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QN57cSwMJ0
5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtt2yScEHt0