fh_trips | Fhloston, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 [Evening]

Fhloston, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 [Evening]

Yeah, it's pretty obvious that tonight is the last night in the Springtime Winds Hotel. Despite the valiant efforts of the day, there's no saving this beautiful resort. But that's no reason to be sad! Well, unless you really like luxury, comfort, peace, and quiet, in which case, yeah, there are several reasons to be sad. Either way, you might as well enjoy one last night of it, and Anakin will not be listening to your complaints.

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It's hard to see the stars in the sky or enjoy the quiet peace of the night with the Astrotorium parked nearby. Sure, the theme park itself is hanging in space beyond Fhloston's atmosphere, but it's putting out a lot of light and sound, enough for both to be noticeable all the way down here on the planet's surface. And just think! Tomorrow you'll be up there with them!

It's your last night in your rooms here at the Springtime Winds Hotel? You all packed? Ready to go? Wishing you'd left already or internally debating how much more deterioration you'd be willing to accept so as to not have to stay at the Astrotorium?

[As always, please move NSFW threads out of the main comm. Room assignments are here. Please add your room number to the header as you thread.]

The staff have decided to save what little power for cooking and refrigeration the Orbit Buffet has left for breakfast tomorrow. But rather than letting you go hungry, the staff have brought over food from their island, still untouched and thriving, to make you a native Fhlostonian feast! Help yourself to delicacies like green papaya salad, steamed lime fish, fried noodles in lemongrass, skewered sticky rice balls, beef salad, various kinds of curries, and more! With fresh fruits, ice cream, and mango sticky rice for dessert.

After dinner, there were still a few other places folks could go to spend time. The first story of the Astro Club is still intact and even if none of the electronics are working, there are still board games and puzzles available for anybody who wanted to relax and socialize a bit. One last workout at Gravity Fit Club, maybe? And don't forget to grab your Springtime Winds Hotel and Resort related merch from the gift shop. Since that somehow managed to survive this long, too.

Probably a metaphor about capitalism in there somewhere.

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Edited 2024-02-27 19:31 (UTC)

Nell was absolutely going to take advantage of the Fhlostian feast. And it was amazing! The fish, the noodles, the sticky rice, all the fresh fruits... Nell was very happpy/

The waterpark is sufficiently submerged and soggy to be a dangerous trek out in the dark, so probably best to avoid.

That being said, the Spectrum Tree is still glowing, and the light is reflected in the waters that are about halfway up its trunk now, and it is a very warm and lovely sight. Tiny glowing flowers have opened along the branches and their sweet perfume is enough to keep the garbage smell away if you decide to spend a bit of time out here.

Unlike down below on the planet, everything in the Astrotorium remains in full swing! Even the kiddie section of the park keeps going strong after dark, to make sure that vampire children and other nocturnal younglings have an age-appropriate place to play. Throw off the shackles of a regular sleep schedule ~~I sure have~~ and embrace another night of Intergalactic Fun!

"Nine fires, a hull breach, and a Quafloovian meganibbler escaped from the petting zoo. Things were suspiciously quiet."

[While only a few rides, restaurants, and attractions will be shown per day, a full list of them can be found HERE]

Hopefully by now, you're getting used to the ebb and flow of the park, able to figure out the subtle patterns that minimize time spent waiting in lines and maximize entertainment!

(We're kidding, there's no such thing, it's all chaos all the time.)

a href="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/front/1/b/1bb790c6-8195-488c-b64d-83faf8699304.jpg?1673915298">Bumper Cars - A childhood favorite, hop in a tiny car, race around an indoor track, and try to hit as many other motorists as you can! The perfect preparation for driving in real life. ("Pulled a Captain Nebula." --Crew expression meaning 'an out-of-control car has caused great damage to the surrounding area.')

Drop Tower - Rise up two hundred and sixty stories of terror before being dropped back down in what feels like a never-ending freefall! Please Note: A space suit is required for this ride. Rentable spacesuits available. Rentable and cleaned spacesuits available for a higher fee. (Sixty stories above the Astrotorium, attendees often wonder if they've made a mistake. They have another two hundred stories to decide.)

The Fluctuator Rollercoaster - Every rider leaves The Fluctuator happy - most because they're thrilled to still be alive. (It generates power by harnessing the nature of possibility itself! ...Probably.)

The Skyship Weatherlight - This swinging ship ride is equipped with holographic sensors and hard light arrays so you can feel just like you've joined the legendary crew of Gerrard, Hannah, Karn, Mirri, Squee, Goblin Nabob, and the indomitable Captain Sisay as they fly from Dominaria to Phyrexia! ("A good ride should always feel like something has gone terribly wrong." --Salzon's Ride Review)

Sorin's Haunted Mansion - A gothic mansion with a kind of 50s scifi flair, this representation of the Warden of Innistrad's chilling manor is filled with screams and scares. Explore as far as you dare before needing to flee in terror. (To build Sorin's Haunted Mansion, every detail of Markov Manor was painstakingly recreated, from the floating laser ghosts to the to the robot space gargoyles.)

Teferi's Time Twister - Harnessing the power of wind tunnels and the joy of flight! Get pulled up into the upper half of the hourglass and enjoy the sensation of floating and flipping and spinning about in zero-G. Only this time, there's air! (The Astrotorium's gate is down.)

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Edited 2024-02-27 19:38 (UTC)

Sure, there are some wandering performers out and about during the day, but the real superstars come out at night! The Astrotorium is known for cutting corners where it can, but when it comes to showstopping performances, Myra pays a premium to keep you on the edge of your seat!

'If people are always on the edge of their seats, we can save money on chair backs.' --Myra the Magnificent

Angelic Harold Concert - Galactic superstar Angelic Harold is sure to wow every crowd. Between his heavenly looks, his voice like a choir of seraphim, and his mean electric lyre solos, Angelic Herold has been making fans swoon from one end of the solar system to another. Listen live as he performs his most chart-topping hits like "I Wish That I Had Feroz's Girl" and "How Do You Talk To An Avacyn?" (The voice of an angel. And the face of an angel. And the legs of an...you get the idea.)

Chandra's Incendiary Experience - Oh no! When the dastardly Aardwolf Pack, a group of dancing, thieving pyromaniac criminals start a flaming crime spree, it's up to the very dashing (and very hot!) Planeswalker, Chandra Nalaar to stop them! She'll need all of her skills as a pyromancer and a pyrodancer to bring them to justice!

Myra's Marvels - It's not a real trip to the Astrotorium without a chance to catch the true magic of the big top: Myra's Marvels! Join the world's cutest carnival barker as he showcases the best and brightest cluster of stars in the entire Astrotorium constellation. There's Fluros! A merfolk stuntman doing riding tricks on his herd of trained seahorses! Hardy! An elf strongman said to be able to outwrestle Garruk himself! What was more impressive - his ability to hold the Wildspeaker, or his ability to hold his breath while wrestling him? Ignacio! A firebreathing lizard who's taught the universe that there are more flaming reptiles than just dragons to fear! Katerina! Forget herding cats, this human a master of spinning them! How does she manage to keep that many cats and plates spinning in the air at once? And Nocturno! A fearless - and peerless - vampire, juggling stakes and garlic with ease and aplomb! If you catch no other show during your trip, you can't miss this one!

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Did you know waiting in line burns 720 calories? Well, that's what we've heard anyway. Maybe it's different for whatever your species is. Either way, the important thing, is you're doing a lot of waiting. And walking. And a fair bit of screaming. And even a little bit of enjoying a ride or two! You've gotta eat up to keep your strength up and fortunately, the Astrotorium's got you covered with food that is quick, cheap, or delicious.

Concession Stand - Eating here is always a concession. Todays Special: Taco Bolas

Grilliana's - Fine dining for the discerning Astrotorium guest. Leave the riffraff at the door, come inside and enjoy cosmos-class dining at only a fraction of the cost. (Please return any dropped body parts from our zombie waitstaff or an additional gratuity will be added to your bill). Today's Special: Mystic Skyfish Fish Sticks

Saheeli Pie Pizzeria - Turns out pizza is so good it's universal! And so is the rivalry between deep dish and thin crust! All pizzas come with a free large Oko-cola, or you can spend a truly unreasonable amount of money to upgrade to the souvenir ivory cup! Today's Special: Golgari Mushroom Pizza

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Edited 2024-02-27 19:40 (UTC)

There's more to do at a theme park than just wander around and play games and ride rides! There's the all-important activity of spending money on stuff you'll never really use! (You did remember your wallet, right?)

Balloon Stand - Scattered all over the park, these robots are the counterpart to Clare D'Loon. Their balloon-shaping is faster, but they fail to capture the magic that really makes hers come alive. But sometimes, you just want something to make you a balloon animal that stays a balloon. And the balloon stands are always happy to oblige.

Fortune Teller - A mysterious and unknown animatronic figure shrouded in a blue cloak, trading your tokens for your fortunes! TODAY'S FORTUNE: AVOID CHANDRA'S INCENDIARY EXPERIENCE AROUND 11:37.

Gift Shop - Managed by the Gray Merchant of Alphabet, Gary, like any young zombie, dreamed of escaping the underworld and joining the circus. He's learned several lessons since then. Today's Sale: Collectable enamel pins

Hall of Mirrors - For most of the Astrotorium, it was a fun adventure through a maze of mirror that gave you odd reflections. For some few, it was a reminder about how things can change with shifts in perception. For vampires, it was just a really boring attraction. And for Captain Rex Nebula, it was the only place he'd ever found that managed to catch all his good angles.

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Whether you're waking up here or heading over for your first day, welcome to the Naya Shard Hotel, a jungle-themed hotel room based the ferocious wilds of Naya, birthplace of Ajani Wildmane himself! Cuddle up in the single double bed or stretch out in one of two twins! Enjoy amenities like a bathroom! With a shower! A mini-fridge with one bottle of water in it! Heat (while near suns) and air conditioning (while away from suns).

Sure, luxurious hotel rooms are nice. But what better impetus to get out and explore than cheap sheets and thin blankets, huh?

[As always, please move NSFW threads out of the main comm. Room assignments are here. Please add your room number to the header as you thread.]

The other hotel, the nice hotel, the hotel with the wonderful restaurants and the water park and all sorts of things Stark hadn't had time to appreciate, was really not terribly habitable any more. The crack in the ceiling had gotten bigger and been joined by several others and the lights only worked sometimes, along with the water.

It had been, sadly, time to move on the inferior (but much more structurally sound) accomodations. Which had meant packing everything up and having it brought here to this oddly jungle themed-room they now found themselves in.

"Moya won't look like this either."

This, unlike some other very poor takes I have seen today, is correct.

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Fhloston, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 [Evening]

PLANETSIDE

Hotel Rooms 2/27

Amenities & Facilities 2/27

Re: Amenities & Facilities 2/27

Space Water Park 2/27

ASTROTORIUM

Rides 2/27

Entertainment 2/27

Food 2/27

Amenities 2/27

Hotel Rooms 2/27

Room 312

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