Frauleins a-Frolic in the Summer Breeze (07/26/2011)

[MaachaQ]

Frauleins a-Frolic in the Summer Breeze (07/26/2011)
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Hello, everyone! It's me, Uka, the Mighty Maidens' dazzling dance artist!

Last year, that meanie-head Ullegore sent some crrream puffs with more swagger than skill in an awful attempt to steal the spotlight from us. But we sure showed them what rrreal teamwork is all about, didn't we?

I'd like to give a big, sugar-coated shout-out to all our devoted fans who gave us their support. Heck, without you, I'd prrrobably still be slaving away as a stage hand for that killjoy rrright now!

I seriously doubt that obstinate overlord has learrrned his lesson yet, but you can bet your beastcoins that Mumor and I are rrready to outperform any egotistical entertainer he throws at us! With your help, of course! You can't be a star without grrreat fans, right? Tee hee!

Speaking of Mumor, I didn't see her in the drrressing room... What's taking herrr so long? Our concert's totally about to start! If she doesn't show up soon, I might have to go solo...I can alrrready feel the butterflies in my stomach!

Wait, look on the brrright side, Uka! This means you won't be singing backup for once! It's your turn to captivate the crrrowd with your voluptuous voice until Mumor gets here!

Now go out there and sing and dance your tail off!

Shining Summer Samba!!!

The latest installment of our plucky heroines' epic battle with the baleful baron of boredom: coming to a stage near you!

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A long time ago, on the farthest edges of living memory, a lone meteorite came hurtling down from the sky, finally coming to rest in a lightless corner of Vana'diel. From the molten core of this extraterrestrial rock emerged the demon king Ullegore, whose sole desire was the complete and utter eradication of joy and jubilance from the world. To perpetrate his devilry, Ullegore traversed the land in search of festivals, sowing the seeds of ennui wherever his foul shadow fell. One after the next, smiles were reduced to frowns, and hearty laughter silenced behind pursed lips.

Just when it seemed that all hope was lost, there arose an unlikely young heroine who would pluck Vana'diel back from the precipice of eternal tedium: Fantastic Fraulein Mumor! Seemingly an ordinary stage starlet, Mumor is in truth a magically imbued fighter possessed of the ability to convert the spirited cheering of her fans into a formidable force with which to vanquish evil. Aided by her girl-next-door good looks and winsome ways, Mumor danced and sang her way into the hearts of folk the Middle Lands over, restoring smiles to the faces of children and grownups alike.

Last year’s installment of the Sunbreeze Festival saw our plucky young star join forces with her newfound ally: Uka, a former member of Ullegore’s entourage who accomplished a commendable career change with Mumor’s aid. Mumor and Uka joined forces to form the Mighty Maidens, an unstoppable tag team overflowing with such charm and charisma as to spread mirth and merriment across every square malm of our fair realm. And spread joy they did, when they thwarted the dark designs of Cream Puff, a trio of ersatz ingenues sent by the demon king himself.

Alas, a star’s work is never done, as yet a new threat—this time in the form of Ullegore’s diabolical leading lady—threatens to crash the stage. Making matters worse, it seems Mumor’s been held up in the dressing room, leaving the inexperienced Uka to face this pernicious prima donna on her own!

Can Uka overcome her nerves and rise to the moment, proving herself a capable solo star in her own right? Where is Mumor, and will she return in time to join her beleaguered sidekick in what just might be the battle of their lives? The fate of the Mighty Maidens—nay, of this very world as we know it—lies in your hands, so put them together and cheer your heart out!

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Currently touring the land as a top-selling stage performer, Mumor is the only daughter of Professor Sarmoega, undisputed genius inventor and head of the Research Institute for Paranormal Phenomenon (RIPP). Her true identity, however, is that of a superpower-imbued fighter who has received special training specifically in preparation for her destined battle against the evil demon king, Ullegore. With her father's miraculous invention, the aptly named “Miracle Wand” in hand, Mumor transforms from an affable if somewhat ungraceful young lady into the irresistibly adorable superheroine, Fantastic Fraulein Mumor. Her claim to fame is the ability to convert the boisterous support of loving fans into a formidable force which, when fully charged, can be used to unleash an ultimate attack against the enemy for massive damage.

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Formerly of Ullegore’s Four Archfiends, Uka’s troubled childhood rendered her vulnerable to the demon king’s wiles; his honeyed words of praise for her talent in mimicry enough to win her over to his malign cause. She was sent in her master’s guise to gauge Mumor’s strength, and through that first encounter mastered dance. Her second meeting with Mumor, however, came to an unforeseen conclusion. Realizing her love for dance in defeat, Uka renounced her loyalty to Ullegore, choosing instead to accept Mumor’s invitation to form the Mighty Maidens. With the power of their Dancing Force combined, no night exists that cannot be turned into a sunshiny day!


Event Schedule

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) until Tuesday, August 16 at the same hour.

Sunbreeze Festival Venues

Fireworks displays, Sunbreeze dances, and other festivities will commence each day at nightfall in the following locations:
West Ronfaure / East Ronfaure
Southern San d'Oria / Northern San d'Oria / Port San d'Oria
North Gustaberg / South Gustaberg
Bastok Mines / Bastok Markets / Port Bastok
East Sarutabaruta / West Sarutabaruta
Windurst Waters / Windurst Walls / Windurst Woods / Port Windurst
Eastern Altepa Desert / Western Altepa Desert
Rabao

Superheroine Stage Show

Only with your spirited show of support can Mighty Maidens Mumor and Uka hope to prevail in their battle against evil! Find out more about how you can lend a hand to our irresistibly adorable heroines by speaking to a moogle posted at the following locations:
Northern San d'Oria (G-8) / Bastok Markets (I-7) / Windurst Walls (G-11)

After a briefing from your nation's respective MHMU officer, enlist in the fight for all that is merry, mirthful, and magical by shipping out to one of the following locales:
Northern San d'Oria (D-8) / Bastok Markets (G-8) / Windurst Walls (H-10)

As a reward for your ardent and animated efforts at encouraging Uka, you may receive a yukata woven from Vana'diel's finest fabrics—perfect for partaking in the summer festivities!

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Encouragement Emporium

Do your cheering efforts lack in exuberance? Do you desperately desire to help the heroines gain the upper hand against Ullegore and his minions? Fear not, for Altana smiles upon you! Following their performance, Uka and Mumor will open shop with one of their managers (Bongo, Tango, or Fandango) at your local venue and sell items that will help adventurers urge them on with added oomph!

Fun and Frolic

Not content to merely soak up the ambiance? Fear not, for the locations below will feature delightful games with a chance to win exclusive Sunbreeze Festival prizes!
Southern San d'Oria (H-9) / Port Bastok (K-8) / Windurst Woods (K-12)

*Fancy yourself a mini-game master? We have a special treat for you! Earn yourself a Hikogami or Himegami Yukata during the festival, then participate in a mini-game with it in your gobbiebag, and you'll qualify for an advanced mode offering increased challenge and reward!

Piscine Pursuits

It just wouldn't be a Sunbreeze Festival without everyone's favorite event—the thoroughly gratifying goldfish scoop! Players may test their skills of aquan acquisition at the following locations:
West Ronfaure (G-10) / South Gustaberg (E-8) / East Sarutabaruta (H-8) / Rabao (F-7)

Moogle Teleportation Service

Adventurers in possession of a Hikogami or Himegami Yukata—festival-exclusive items acquirable as prizes from the Superheroine Stage Show—will gain the privilege of teleporting around the three nations at will. Simply seek out and speak with one of the moogles posted at the following locations to be whisked away to further your festive endeavors against a new backdrop!
Southern San d'Oria (I-8) / Port Bastok (L-7) / Windurst Waters (K-10)

Item Vendors

Did you miss last year's Sunbreeze festival? Are you dying to get your hands on a stylish yukata to complete your collection? Just pay a visit to one of the vendors in the areas below!
Northern San d'Oria (D-8) / Bastok Mines (H-8) / Windurst Waters (G-10)
This is a rare opportunity to acquire items you may have missed in past events—don't pass it up!

New Yukata, I like the green male one.

[Clash Perez]

/yawn

Unless they're giving out pitchforks for some reason. That's the only one of these events I'm looking forward to.

[Chrian]

sweet my taru's yukata collection just got bigger. I really like the event items, they always to me seem to amaze.

[Colenzo]

so like, when the fuck are the servers going to be up?

[Gokulo]

Like now.

[Draylo]

Dis look fun ^.^

[Forte]

Blah wrong thread.

[Dooom]

Summer event is always the best. I started during the 2005 one, and was so sad when I found out the fireworks and music were only temporary things.

[Julian]

Not this stupid bitch again. Is she going lesbian now or something with that mithra? Wouldn't shock me one bit.

[TacoTaru]

Summerfest time! I started right before summerfest in '05 so the fireworks and music have always been one of my favorite yearly events. Time to afk in the cities all night to listen to the music.

[Hirronimus]

Not this shit again...

[Tagus]

Not this stupid bitch again.

lol'd way too hard at this. Anyway, is this the rusty tail cutter event? Rewards list is a bit vague.

[Kaisha]

Looks like I'll be camping out in Jeuno to avoid the music/non-stop fireworks at night.

[Trigun]

Hopefully you get it from fishing...

Celestial Globe
Amateur
Alchemy
Comet Fragment, Puny Planet Kit, Cosmic Designs
*The above synthesis recipe can be used during the Sunbreeze Festival scheduled for August 2011.

When the festival ends I think it goes to this...
Celestial Globe
Artisan
Synergy|Alchemy|Woodworking
3 Flint Glass Sheets, Lacquer Tree Lumber, Beech Lumber, Sanctified Lumber, Twinkle Powder, Sieglinde Putty

[Septimus]

Hopefully you get it from fishing...

Celestial Globe
Amateur
Alchemy
Comet Fragment, Puny Planet Kit, Cosmic Designs
*The above synthesis recipe can be used during the Sunbreeze Festival scheduled for August 2011.

When the festival ends I think it goes to this...
Celestial Globe
Artisan
Synergy|Alchemy|Woodworking
3 Flint Glass Sheets, Lacquer Tree Lumber, Beech Lumber, Sanctified Lumber, Twinkle Powder, Sieglinde Putty

My initial thought was that you get the items for it from the hard versions of the mini-games in each nation.

[Gwynplaine]

Does anyone else just think that "Mumor" is a gross sounding name? It feels like... a portmanteau of mamory + tumor = Mumor.

[Fawkes]

I think I read it as Murmur the first time so I always think of it that way.

[Ocara]

Does anyone else just think that "Mumor" is a gross sounding name? It feels like... a portmanteau of mamory + tumor = Mumor.

Mumor is breast cancer, Ullegore represents doctors

this shit is deep

[Julian]

No, seriously, this shit is stupid, get this lesbian shit out of here and give us back real summerfest. I remember the days when I actually looked forward to this event...

[Antithesis]

No, seriously, this shit is stupid, get this lesbian shit out of here and give us back real summerfest. I remember the days when I actually looked forward to this event...

Switch the genders and I'm sure this would be your favorite seasonal event.