Event Schedule
All times in EST
Mardi Gras Parade: Krewe of Menphina
Start Time: 3 PM
Starting Place: Observatorium, Coerthas Central Highlands, Coeurl
To march in the parade, please fill out this Google Form!
Parade Route:
(Start: Green | End: Red)
Venue Crawl
Start Time: 6 PMFirst Location: The Buried Lede
Address: Brynhildr, Mist, Ward 11 Plot 48
Second Location: NovelTea
Third Location: Masquerade Ball
Start Time: 8 PM |
Host: The Nightingale's Song Cafe
Address: Zalera, Empyreum, Ward 1, Plot 7
FFXIV Mardi Gras Lore
The holiday of Mardi Gras represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
There's always been something different about the town of Bellevaux. Formerly nestled among marshes and bayous in the Coerthas Central Lowlands, the town's distance from Ishgard led its rather diverse residents to develop a culture of their own.Their dialect of Ishgardian began to take on other influences, until it sounded completely different to city folk. Their diets were comprised of what was found around them; shrimp, crawfish, and the like. The dishes became spicier and the music became bouncier. Their connection to the Fury frayed, but no one talks about that.This unique culture was almost wiped out in the Calamity, when the impact of Dalamud's shards altered the Coerthan climate to a perpetual winter. The marshes and bayous froze over; most of the local wildlife died out and were replaced by completely different species.And with the monumental loss of life, there seemed to be little to celebrate.Eventually, the town recovered. The growth of trade helped them return to, or at least adapt, their traditional cuisine. Mardi Gras took on a specifc role as a way of honoring what was lost in the Calamity--loved ones, but also homes and ways of life. It was a gathering of strength to keep moving forward and live well. It was color against a backdrop of white; warmth in an endless cold.Bellevaux had always kept its culture to itself, but thanks to various events and the interventions of many helpful outsiders, the town has decided to expand some of its Mardi Gras celebrations this year. There will be a parade and masquerade ball specifically for visitors, and House Bonvivant has called on its friends to help spread the holiday beyond Coerthas.
You can read more about Bellevaux's history and lore here: House Bonvivant
Event Partners
House Bonvivant
The organizers of this event, House Bonvivant serves the town of Bellevaux as its stewards. The House also facilitates the trade of goods that are made by the town's craftspeople. Look for them at various festivals and events!
The Hydaelyn Herald
This newspaper offers perspectives and reports from across the star, including sports, crime, and lifestyle coverage. Having recently been revived, look for the next issue on your local newsstand, and drop by their pub, The Buried Lede!
The Nightingale's Song
A rustic Ishgardian cafe, this staple of the Firmament serves meals and treats twice a week.With seasonal menus, musicians, and an entertaining crew, there's always something new to experience here!
OOC Notes
This is a Final Fantasy XIV spin on the holiday of Mardi Gras as it is celebrated in New Orleans!
While many things are similar, some facets of Mardi Gras have been altered to better fit the game's lore.The holiday, which begins after Starlight and Heavensturn and ends on varying dates based on moon phases, is a celebration of the cycle of life in general, honoring those who once shared this life and have since moved on to their next. It's said that those since-passed souls can feel the love and joy for their memory as the townsfolk celebrate even in their new lives.While other cultures and locales refer to this season as "Carnival," in New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf South, the season is just called "Mardi Gras."Like in real life, there are parades, balls, and feasts. Bakers prepare many king cakes (which are never eaten beyond the actual Mardi Gras Day) and everyone decorates their houses in purple, gold, and green.Generally, anything non-religious that you might know or research about Mardi Gras holds true for the purposes of this RP. No, you cannot flash people on the parade route. Yes, you can take your drink with you.If you have any questions or ideas for this event or future iterations of it, please feel free to reach out.Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Contact
Organizer: alecto (Marcelloix Axios @ Coeurl)
I can be reached via @marcelloix on Tumblr, Bluesky, and Twitter.
You can also send me a tell if you see me online ingame!
Even if you know my Discord username, please do not send unsolicited friend requests or DMs.
Big Bonvivant Crawfish Boil
Date and Location: May 2, 2024 at 5 PM EST
Brynhildr, Mist W11 Subdivision Beach
Event Schedule:All times in EST5 PM: Opening, Vendors, Crawfish Table
7 PM: Gator Rodeo
8:30 PM: Soft Closing / End of Official Services
Vendor List
1. Bandee Pakshee (Thavnairian cuisine)
2. The Nightingale's Song (Ishgardian cafe)
C. House Bonvivant (Crawfish, Snoballs)
D. Gator Rodeo!
Gator Rodeo Rules!1. (Optional) Select one debuff to emote out:
- Pet the gator
- Put on a cowboy hat (on you, not the gator)
- Walk around the gator slowly
2. Gator rolls to see the effectiveness of your debuff.
3. Get on the gator and roll /random! Four rolls will be required as the gator speeds up. Beat all four thresholds to hang on!
- Threshold: 200
- Threshold: 400
- Threshold: 600
- Threshold: 800
4. If you managed to hang on the entire time, you have successfully ridden the gator!
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