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WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

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AHOY! HELP WANTED. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE FACE OF ESCORDVI’S VERY FIRST ADVENT CALENDAR? POST YOUR GLAMOROUS PICTURES TODAY. POST THEM NOW!

A group of collaborators is looking to put together Escordvi’s very first annual advent calendar. For its inaugural year, they want to compile a collection of pictures of beautiful riftfarers to represent each month. These pictures can range anywhere from beauty shots, to thirsty body shots, to tasteful fashion poses. Anything goes!

Have your character post their own (or their friends, enemies, boyfriends, girlfriends, dogs) photos to this network post. NPCS can also be used to post photos. Then feel free to comment around on the photos with which month or season you think would suit them best. Or just comment about how much you like the photos. Who’s hot? Who’s not? Or about how horrified you are that someone posted yours! Any and all feedback is needed so they can create the best calendar ever!

At the end of the month, an advent calendar for 2025 will be created! If there are enough submissions, there will be multiple calendars so don't be shy or think you'll be left out! For ease of use, the calendar has been broken down into the four seasons so that multiple themed shots can be posted. Get posting!

PLEASE USE THE FORMATTING CODE PROVIDED IN EACH TOPLEVEL! Putting the character's name in the subject line is optional but helpful for quick reference. Any who don't follow instructions will have their comment screened so it can be edited. This is mostly to ensure images are not too large and stretching pages. Please try to crop images to best fit the code, especially long ones. The code will automatically resize images to a max width of 300px, so an image with a 3:4 or 3:5 ratio would be ideal.

QUICK LINKS: SPRING 🌻 SUMMER ☀️ AUTUMN 🍂 WINTER ❄️

Comments

[afflatusexarch]

I was not trying to hide it, my friend.

[empyrean_mirror]

But rather restrained about it, I see.

I'm well aware this paints a target on my own head, but this does seem to be the opportunity for payback.

[afflatusexarch]

Restrained? How so?

If it were truly an opportunity for payback, Alhaitham and I would be battling it out.

[empyrean_mirror]

Well, Zack's wearing a shirt in that picture, for one.

I doubt it. He's never been the sharing type, so you'll go uncontested.

[afflatusexarch]

Why would I desire anyone else to see him shirtless? I think not.

Even though he isn't the sharing type, he is a bit competitive when it comes to you, correct?

[empyrean_mirror]

Ah, you're more similar to Haitham than I thought.

I believe he'd say "there's no need to compete over obvious truths", but I think really he just doesn't like using the shellphones.

[afflatusexarch]

Ah well. This is, perhaps, the first time I have allowed myself to be a touch selfish. Thus I might be a touch more possessive than what I would ordinarily be. Mayhap he shouldn't encourage me so.

However, I fear you might be right about your own man. He would likely say something like that, with that subtle intention of "I know I'm right and you're wrong" behind it.

[empyrean_mirror]

[Well in the meantime someone did post Kaveh and Alhaitham got possessive about it, so.]

I can understand that. Wanting to be selfish, I mean...I don't really mind if people look at him, because people aren't likely to see it if I don't show them. I suppose if he was as affable as Zack I might feel differently.

Ah, I see you've met Alhaitham. [can you feel the dry tone radiating off the text, raha. can you.]

[afflatusexarch]

I've perused the network enough to gain an understanding of your spouse. That, coupled with what you have said about him, makes it all rather obvious.

Zack is. Easy. To fall for, that is. There are some parts that I would like to keep for myself, if possible. Not that I would ever think of asking him to change who he is.

[empyrean_mirror]

I understand the sentiment better than you might think...but on the other hand, it would be nice if more people understand what it is I see in him.

He's uninterested in letting other people see those parts of him, but even just a glimpse of the kind man he pretends not to be would be sufficient, wouldn't it?

[afflatusexarch]

My friend, I think that might be a problem that you and I do not share. Alhaitham is, understandably so, more difficult to read in many aspects. He has a side he only wishes you to see, much like any partner would.

Though he is only the way you see him for you and that is what makes it special. He has no desire to behave that way around others.