The inside of the stone building offered some respite from the blazing sun. The smell of wet clay and spilled glazes confirmed you were in the right place. The pottery studio was quiet, offering a break from not only the sun, but also the bustle of the Skyfire Festival outside. The Haddu are nocturnal, but many of the tourists visiting are not, meaning many of the establishments, including this one, are open for extra hours.

Inside sits the sole attendant, surely on what is the Haddu graveyard shift. He does not even seem to notice your presense as you walk in, as he continues to pick at the details of a Haddu figure he was carving out of wood. The Haddu himself seemed very old, with thousands of tiny lines carved into his massive scales, much like an intricate tattoo. While he doesn't seem to notice you staring, it would be best to begin the work you came to complete in the first place...

INFORMATION:

Carve a figure or object from the Alurizan world. This can be created out of any carveable object (eraser, wood, soap, etc.) and may either be in the shape of the creature or be a painted vessel that you carved. Additionally, it can be a stamp carved on an eraser or professional materials. If you elect to make a stamp, please test it a few times and include the resutls! Whether it is painted on or carved out of the material, it must be clear what you are intending to depict. For example, if you carve an irida orb fungus, it would need to be painted since its shape is not distinct, but a boolew would likely not need paint.

IMPORTANT:  Always handle knives and other sharp objects with care. Do not point knives at others, and if necessary, find a softer object to carve if you are uncertain of your handling skills.

★ Click for Inspiration! ★

★ Carve a stamp out of an eraser, be sure to test it a few times and include the results with your submission.

★ Soap carving that's kid friendly, and you can still use the soap afterwards. Clean with Boolew! 

★ Wood bowl carving if you have the tools and are a bit more ambitious. Remember you will still need to paint something on a bowl!

★ Please remember to handle all tools safely. Aluriza.org and its staff are not responsible for any injuries.

REQUIREMENTS

The work submitted to this prompt must show good effort and adhere to the following guidelines:

★ The sculpture or painted vessel must clearly display your Xero, another user's Xero (with permission), Ziggy, Luca, and/or any lifeform found on AREZ.

★ The piece made must be your own work, and not that of someone else. You are welcome to employ the assistance of others, but you must be involved in its creation.

★ No blender, Nomad Sculpt, or other modeling software may be used for this, it must be tangible in the real world.

INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your creation for this prompt, follow the instructions below!

1. First, upload your writing in ONE submission to our on-site Holiday Gallery.

2. Fill out all of the related information. Add a title and description, and from the Prompt drop-down box, select "Carved Creations". Click the "Add Character" button, and add the code for the character(s) featured in the piece. The code can be found on the character's Masterlist entry, it is the last part of the URL for their page or their number on the Masterlist. Submit the piece!

3. Copy the URL of the piece posted to the Gallery, and click "Submit Prompt" for Carved Creations.

4. Paste the URL of your art and writing to the "Submission URL" box. You can ignore all of the other fields in the prompt submission. The rewards are added automatically for you!

6. Submit your prompt, and wait! A member of the team will review and accept it for you. Your account will receive a notification once the submission is approved!

As the sun dips below the horizon, your eyes are fixated on colorful lamps and the smell of fresh stone-fired breads. You now find yourself deep in the bustling caves of B'Haddu. No matter if you're used to the nightlife of this city or just visiting for the Nevriset B'Xhadari, it's difficult to deny the comfortable warmth of the environment. 

A glimmer catches your eye and you decide to stop at a dug-out stall. What would be furniture is carved directly into the stone walls and floor. A soft glow illuminates each product from above. The shelves look to contain various gems and materials. Your attention is brought to a long table with an intricate beaded rug cast over top. You can make out small boxy depictions of the Haddu, who seem to dance as you follow the pattern. Moving along the table's length, you notice a delicious selection of seasonal fruits in baskets, before a pair of scaly hands placing a bowl of small cookies onto the table comes into view.

"They are irresistible." A low feminine voice calls to you from the dark, looking up you can make out a Haddu. A gold chain adorned with Skyfire gems rest across the bridge of her nose and she smiles fondly at you. "Freshly made, too. If you haven't tried a Lucky Treat yet- you better soon. By sunrise I always sell out." You catch her smile with her eyes before she sets the basket down and interlaces her fingers. 

INFORMATION:

Draw or write about your Xero, or a Xero you have permission to use, celebrating the Skyfire festival. Art should be a fullbody with a background showing how your Xero is celebrating the festival, and writing should be at minimum 1000 words. More detail on the event's lore can be found HERE.

IMPORTANT:  Last year prompts depicting celebrations similar to the American 4th of July were accepted; however, this year they will NOT be. This prompt requires engaging in the lore, so while your Xero may otherwise enjoy fireworks and barbecue, this is will no longer fit within the prompt guidelines.

Art REQUIREMENTS

The artwork submitted to this prompt must show good effort and adhere to the following guidelines:

★ The Xero in your artwork must belong to you, or use Ziggy, Luca (or another member's Xero, with permission!) if you do not yet own a Xero!

★ The artwork for this prompt must be at least 3/4 body! At minimum, the Xero's head, torso, and top of thighs should be showing.

★ A simple background is requested for this prompt - it must be clear what you are trying to depict!

★ The artwork must be full-color and should have at least relatively clean lines. Shading is optional.

★ Sketchy styles are accepted, so long as the art shows good effort and does not appear rushed.

★ You may draw multiple Xeros in a submission, but the rewards will not increase.

Writing REQUIREMENTS

The writing submitted to this prompt must show good effort and adhere to the following guidelines:

★ The Xero in your writing must belong to you, or use Ziggy, Luca (or another member's Xero, with permission!) if you do not yet own a Xero!

★ The writing submitted must be at least 1000 words.

★ The writing must show good effort. You will not be judged on grammar or spelling, but please do your best!

★ You may write about multiple Xeros in a story, but the rewards will not increase.

INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your creation for this prompt, follow the instructions below!

1. First, upload your writing in ONE submission to our on-site Holiday Gallery.

2. Fill out all of the related information. Add a title and description, and from the Prompt drop-down box, select "Skyfire Celebration". Click the "Add Character" button, and add the code for the character(s) featured in the piece. The code can be found on the character's Masterlist entry, it is the last part of the URL for their page or their number on the Masterlist. Submit the piece!

3. Copy the URL of the piece posted to the Gallery, and click "Submit Prompt" for Skyfire Celebration.

4. Paste the URL of your art and writing to the "Submission URL" box. You can ignore all of the other fields in the prompt submission. The rewards are added automatically for you!

6. Submit your prompt, and wait! A member of the team will review and accept it for you. Your account will receive a notification once the submission is approved!

A small establishment sits nestled on the edge of town, just off a clearing where many settle in to observe the constellations. A woodland Xero with a fire-like mane sits inside, clearly manning the shop. He looks up from chipping away at a ruby to ask,

"What're ya buyin?"

After a brief moment of scanning the room, it becomes clear this Xero is obsessed with all things pyrotechnics. His setup has supplies to build any type of fire, and then some. Whether it's to build a small bonfire or a full-on stone pit, he has the supplies for it. Most remarkably of all, were the small gem pendants, built seemingly to catch the light from a flame and project their colors onto the surrounding beach. The fiery Xero confirms this before continuing,

"If'ya have any extra fire starters and gems, I can cut ya a good deal..."

Iron Ore x5
Precious Gem (any) x2

Reward:
x2 Gold Ore  
x5 Glim

INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your items, follow the instructions below!

1. Click 'Submit Prompt' on this page.

2. You can leave the 'Submission URL' and 'Comments' boxes blank.

3. Scroll down to the 'Add-Ons' section, and click 'Show Inventory'.

4. Click 'Add Items' and select the required items for the quest. Check that you are entering the correct quantities.

5. Submit your prompt, and wait! A member of the team will review and accept it for you, and the rewards will be added to your account. You will receive a notification once the submission is approved!

Precious Gem (any) x3

Reward:
x3 Sapphire  
x15 Glim

INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your items, follow the instructions below!

1. Click 'Submit Prompt' on this page.

2. You can leave the 'Submission URL' and 'Comments' boxes blank.

3. Scroll down to the 'Add-Ons' section, and click 'Show Inventory'.

4. Click 'Add Items' and select the required items for the quest. Check that you are entering the correct quantities.

5. Submit your prompt, and wait! A member of the team will review and accept it for you, and the rewards will be added to your account. You will receive a notification once the submission is approved!

Art by Peanchiee

INFORMATION

The Collector will buy up your complete jewlery set if you wish to trade. He is buying your collection in exchange for the event badge! 

x1 Skyfire Band
x1 Skyfire Colombina
x1 Skyfire Collar

x1 Nevriset B'Xhadari Badge

INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your items for the collector to buy, follow the instructions below!

1. Click 'Submit Prompt' on this page.

2. You can leave the 'Submission URL' and 'Comments' boxes blank.

3. Scroll down to the 'Add-Ons' section, and click 'Show Inventory'.

4. Select your entire jewelry set under the 'Add-Ons' section, and then click submit!

5. Submit your prompt, and wait! A member of the team will review and accept it for you, and manually add in the rewards for each set you are selling. Your account will receive a notification once the submission is approved!