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 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 12:44 am
 Aloha to the first held Pelekee! The Nani'Kai's celebration for the Winter Solstice and Ritual of Strength for The Ever-Growing Child. This will be an open roleplay event with special prizes for participants. Everyone is welcome to come join in on the fun, whether they are a member of the Nani'Kai or not! There will be three contests hosted during this roleplay contest, with different prizes awarded to each contest winner.  Opens: Once I finish the thread and post the opening roleplay entry Closes: Jan 30th 2026, 8:00 AM PST. You are free to continue to roleplay after this, but all entries for the contest will be closed after this time.
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:25 am
🦀 Contests: Fishing ContestTo play, each post if one of your Dwellers is participating you may RNG 1-100 or roll a 1d100. The number you roll will determine the amount of fish you are able to catch in your attempt. Please refer to the guide chart below: ✧ 28 - 33 - Amazing Catch! The Ocean Mother blesses you this round! Earn 10 points✧ 33 - 45 - Great Catch! You come back overflowing with fish. Earn 5 Points✧ 45 - 70 - Good Catch! You get a good mouthful of fish! Earn 3 Points ✧ 70 - 93 - Okay Catch. You catch only a few fish. Earn 1 Point. ✧ 1-28 and 93-100 - Dang, you didn't manage to catch a single fish. Better luck next time! No points earned. At the end of the event, I will total up everyone's scores. Whoever has the highest score will automatically win. Please add the following form to the bottom of your post if you are rolling for the fishing contest: [b]I'm hunting![/b]
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Total points thus far: Dance ContestDo you think you have the stuff of legends? Can your hips tuka tuka? Do you just want to avoid getting wet and smelling like fish? Then come join the dance contest! This contest will be hosted separately on the beach while the fishermen try their luck at gathering the ocean's bounty. There will be food, drink, and music playing to encourage the performers to do their best. Everyone is welcome to come participate, whether they are a member of the Nani'Kai or not. To play, each post if one of your Dwellers is participating you may RNG 1-10 or roll a 1d10. At the end of the contest, I will total up the final amount each person has rolled, and whoever has the highest number wins! Please add the following form to the bottom of your post if participating: [b]I'm the Dancing Queen![/b]
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:32 am
🪙 Prizes: Fishing Contest PrizesThe winner with the top score will receive two separate prizes: 1. A fan art piece from me of their dweller. 2. If they are a member of the Nani'kai they will be promoted to the council as Lawai’a-Alaka’i as they have proven themselves to be the most adapt hunter within the colony. (If your Dweller is not a member of the Nani'kai and wins the contest, they have an open invitation to join the colony afterwards and claim their new title. They can show our hunters a thing or two about fishing! ) In addition, the top THREE winners with the highest score will be crowned the Lawai’a, the colony's prized fishermen, and will have the honor of offering all the catch from the contest into the volcano’s caldera. It is believed that for feeding her child, the Ocean Goddess blesses those honored with this act, and they will experience exceptional luck and success in achieving their own goals. Plus bragging rights for the next year! Please note: This is an unofficial rank, and is just a fun roleplay bit your Nani'kai can brag about. Dance Contest PrizesThe winner with the top score will receive two separate prizes: 1. A fan art piece from me of their dweller. 2. If they are a member of the Nani'Kai they will automatically receive the promotion to the council as Kumu-Alaka’i as they have proven themselves as a top performer for the colony! (If your Dweller is not a member of the Nani'kai and wins the contest, they have an open invitation to join the colony afterwards and claim their new title.) In addition, they will be crowned Lolani Luahine, or “High Priestess of Ancient Dance.” This dancer is regarded as a master and embodies the Ocean Goddess’s beauty and grace in a living vessel. Please note: This is an unofficial rank, and is just a fun roleplay bit your Nani'kai can brag about. Participation AwardAnyone who participates in the event with at least 3 posts will be entered in the drawing for the following prize:  Two royal cubs will be raffled off! We ask that these cubs stay in the Nani'Kai until adulthood, and no evil cub plots, please, as they will be raised in a loving household. There may be more prizes to come depending on how the month goes. whee
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:42 am
 FAQ 1. How should we be doing the rolling? You can do one roll per reply! Please do not spam the thread with rolls; do reasonable replies. This isn't a straight dice game; it should be a roleplay-based event. 2. Do I need a cert to post? Nope! Feel free to post new and old Dwellers. Anyone can join in, regardless of whether they have a cert. 3. How many prizes can I win? You can win 1 prize from this event! Whoever is rolled first with the raffle will have first pick of prizes Please DM Lavenadel on Discord or send a PM if you have any questions!
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 2:41 am
 A chief’s work is never done, and good ocean’s breath did Fiti never feel that more than now! Despite being heavily pregnant and ready to pop at any given moment, and against the pleas of her worried mate and Ho’olas she had decided to push forward with hosting the annual Pelekee herself. To delay it risked the wrath of the ravenous Child of Fire and a large tantrum by her without her offering to keep her satisfied. Delegating the task to someone else was out of the question for her. It was her duty as chief to oversee the celebrations and ritual. If she couldn’t push through pregnancy and oversee the Nani’kais’ first Pelekee since the tsunami, then what kind of confidence would that instill in her colony in her abilities? No, through waddles and all, she would be doing this. Ocean Mother, bless her with patience and the energy to get through today with no issues. “Aloha!” Te’Fiti shouted with a smile as she addressed the growing crowd before her. The sun had barely started to rise above the horizon, but already the excitement in the air was electric. People had been looking forward to this event as it was the first of its kind since many had decided to make the Nani’Kai their home. Te’Fiti had sent scouts far and wide to spread the news about the event and drum up interest in neighboring colonies with an open invitation. This would be as much of a strengthening ritual for the volcano goddess as it would be connections amongst the colony - and beyond! “Thank you for joining us on this important day. Today, we will be honoring our beloved fire child with gifts for her for another year of safety and calm tidings from her. How will we do that, you might ask?” She paused, taking a step forward to gesture to the woven baskets that lined the beaches, each large enough for almost an adult to sit comfortably in. “That is where you will come in. Throughout the day, we will host a fishing contest for anyone to join in on. Do your best to catch your biggest hauls from the sea and bring them back here to the beach to be counted and logged by our judges.” She nodded at the row of impartial judges lined up on the sideline - including her own children and mate - ready to start counting up and tallying each hunter’s catches throughout the day. “Normally, the three best hunters would be named Wiwio'ole Lawai’a and enjoy bragging rights for the next year. However, this year we find ourselves with special openings within our ranks. Whoever brings the most catches and is declared the winner will become one of my council members and will be from this day forth a Lawai’a-Alaka’i.” Te’Fiti grinned impishly as an audible gasp and roar of excitement rose from the crowd. Perfect, just the reaction she was hoping for. Now they had some fire lit in their bellies to do their best. “While our hunters are in the water we will be hosting another contest here on the beach,” Te’Fiti continued as she slowly waddled over to the dance contest arena. The sand had been stamped down earlier in the week for easier movement for the performers. While food stalls were filled with pre-prepared meats, fruits, and other treats. As well, rock basins had been pushed to the sides to allow easy access to fresh water. “A dance contest for our best performers will be held for entertainment. I will be the judge of the final winner of the contest, so please, dance till you drop!” Beaming a smile of encouragement, she turned to face the crowd full-on once more. “For everyone not participating in our contests, please enjoy the festivities! Our food and drink are open to all. Have a wonderful time, and feel free to address any concerns with me or one of the guards.” Now that the formalities are out of the way and everything had been explained. The fun could truly begin. Sucking in a deep breath, Te’Fiti braced herself as she raised her voice to the loudest it could go. “CONTESTANTS! ARE YOU READY?” She shouted, pausing to get a roar of encouragement back from everyone eager to begin. “THEN MAY THE OCEAN MOTHER BLESS YOU. HAPPY HUNTING!”
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Moxxiie rolled 1 100-sided dice:
41
Total: 41 (1-100)
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 8:21 am
 Kainoa wasn't usually one for big crowds but he'd heard there was going to be a fishing contest and he was excited to try. He'd been practicing his technique throughout the week when he wasn't busy with his small tattoo shop. His son Kawika had been practicing with him as well, though he seemed more interested in the dancing contest that was said to be taking place. As he made his way to the beach, he was met with many "alohas" as he passed by. He wasn't a big fan of the way sand felt between his paw pads, but that's the price to pay to live in the Nani'Kai. He looked around at all the other Ma'ome who were enjoying the ono, delicious smelling food, and as the chief made her way to the front of the throng and began her speech, he stopped to listen. His son Kawika found him in the crowd and ran up to him. "Aloha Papa!" He approached and touched his forehead to Kainoa's in a short honi ihu. "Good luck today! May the Ocean be bountiful upon you!" Kawika was too eager to start dancing and ran off to join his siblings near the dancing ring. Kainoa smiled after him, looking for his other children in the crowd, waving a paw at them. They'd all grown up and were making their own place in the colony so he didn't see them all the time any more. He cheered a loud "Chee Hoo!" when Te Fiti mentioned the fishing contest. He was excited to get started. It seemed like it was going to be fun. There were a few other Ma'ome who looked like they were ready to get in the water as well. Once Te Fiti finished her speech, he sprinted to the water's edge, eyes darting back and forth trying to catch a glimpse of a fish. I'm hunting!Points this round: 5 Total points thus far: 5
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Niyaru Delacroix rolled 1 10-sided dice:
6
Total: 6 (1-10)
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:09 am
 Noemi noticed others with vibrant colors and interesting markings going through to the beach. She watched with curious eyes from a distance but found herself coming closer as shouting started. The idea of dancing and learning more about what was happening drew her even closer. She cautiously approached the beach quietly. She didn't want to draw attention to herself despite being an outsider. A soft colored ma'ome caught her eyes on the beach. "Excuse me" She was soft spoken but hoped that she could be heard without raising her voice. I'm the Dancing Queen!Points this round: 6 Total points thus far: 6
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:48 pm
.jpg) Finally, it was time for the Pelekee! When he was a young cub in the Nani’Kai he remembered the grand Pelekees with hundreds of hunters dotting the ocean while the heavy crowd cheered for the performers on the shore. Of course, back then it was strictly Nani’kai only. Outsiders were attacked on sight back in those days unless coming to offer service to the colony. In the days of old, the ritual was not only to strengthen the Fire Child but also to rally the warriors for the upcoming war campaign season. The colony had sure grown and changed since he was a child. The tsunami, while a tragedy, in his mind had been a blessing from the Ocean Mother as it washed away the bloodthirsty values of old to make way for a new, peaceful way of life. His chest swelled with pride at the thought of how far they had come in just a short time and the bright future that lay ahead. “CHEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOOOOOO!” He screamed out, tossing his head back in exuberance as he shouted with his full chest. His feet stomped below him into the soft sand, drumming to his own internal beat with a rhymical thunk. “May the Mother Bless!” He called out in encouragement to all of those running past him into the sea. Ah, he dearly wished he could join them this year. His muscles ached to feel the burn of a battle well fought, even if it was just with fish. Alas, duty called. His place was here on the beach, being one of the officiators to count and tally the catch of the contestants and to keep a watchful eye over the event to ensure everything went smoothly today. For now, he would watch and wait, and see if anyone needed any assistance until the first hunters returned with their hauls. (Feel free for anyone to interact to start themselves off!)
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ChaosTheories rolled 1 10-sided dice:
7
Total: 7 (1-10)
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2025 9:49 pm
 Visiting the Nani'Kai at this time seemed to have tossed Mihra into some kind of celebration! The young ma'ome was careful to listen to the excited chattering of the colony members and any visitors who knew what was happening. It sounded not only important to the colony, but also a lot of fun. She'd been visiting on and off with the Nani'Kai long enough that she had picked up some of their knowledge and mannerisms, but hearing about the events they held was different than actually experiencing them. Mihra couldn't help but smile at the sight of Te'Fiti, diligently leading despite looking like her cubs could be born at any second. She got the already ecstatic crowd roaring, and even Mihra joined in. She didn't really know much about fishing, but she knew how to dance! At least, she liked to think so. It was a lot of fun trying, either way, and she had youthful energy on her side! The young haole was delighted to see ma'ome her own age participating in the dance contest as well. Perhaps she could make some friends during the festivities, and if not, a little friendly rivalry couldn't hurt. I'm the Dancing Queen!Points this round: 7 Total points thus far: 7
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Moxxiie rolled 1 100-sided dice:
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Total: 34 (1-100)
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2025 8:11 am
After doing well on his first round of fishing, Kainoa got distracted by something shiny, thinking it was a fish but it turned out to just be a shiny rock. He missed a couple rounds but was ready to get back to it. This time he caught a mouthful of fish. Happy with his bounty, he returned to the shore and laid them in the pile with the other fish, eager to get back out there and try again. I'm hunting!Points this round: 5 Total points thus far: 10
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2025 8:19 am
 Kawika was lost in his dancing and barely heard the quiet female. He paused, "Oh hi! Are you here to dance?!" he called to her over the music that was playing. "It's so fun!" He started dancing again, moving all four paws to the music.
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Moxxiie rolled 1 100-sided dice:
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Total: 11 (1-100)
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 5:48 pm
He wiped a paw across his forehead, swiping off a bit of water that had splashed as he had caught the last few fish. He searched the water for that telling flash of light that meant a fish was just beneath the surface. He lunged, but this time all he got was a mouthful of water. He stood back up, shook the water off, blinking his eyes til he could see again and was ready to try again. I'm hunting!Points this round: 0 Total points thus far: 10
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 5:52 pm
Kawika noticed a pretty pink female dancing alone and called to her. "Come join us! It's much more fun to dance together."
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ChaosTheories rolled 1 10-sided dice:
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Total: 8 (1-10)
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 8:00 pm
Mihra was feeling the music, enjoying the rhythms and letting her paws move to them naturally, letting whatever felt right come to her. She was smiling and didn't even notice, this was going to be a lot of fun. "Come join us! It's much more fun to dance together." Oh, was that for her? She flicked her ear, then looked at the direction of the greeting. One of the ma'ome her age was saying hello! He looked like a Nani'Kai member, and there appeared to be another haole nearby, too. "Yeah, okay!" She moved her paws in her dance to shuffle towards them, giggling. I'm the Dancing Queen!Points this round: 8 Total points thus far: 15
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