“If the broom fits, ride it!”
Just going to keep it short and sweep…😜
We appreciate the continued support and enthusiasm for Eclipse Ridge. Due to real-life busyness with the Executive Board, we have had to push pause on the purchase of the second sim.
But do not worry! The timeline has shifted a month. This is intended to give us time to focus on the existing sim, whilst also being more intentional about the timing.
We remain financially strong and stable, thanks primarily to your support via business and home rentals, and we appreciate your patience with this short delay.
The Executive Board
Upcoming Events
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Tue Oct 15 – 11am SLT – Ridge Roundup @ The Greenhouse | SLURL
Whether you’re new to the Ridge and have questions about storylines, RP, or how to get started—or you’ve been around for a while and just want to meet and greet your fellow RPers in an OOC setting—come to our weekly Ridge Roundup!
This is where ideas, suggestions, and questions about the sim, events, and plots can be aired in a casual, pressure-free setting.
This week’s is hosted by Anya Murtagh (Caissa McCarey)!
Wed Oct. 16th – 5pm to 7pm SLT – KRDG Presents Halloween Tales & Request Line with DJ DD (IC Event) | Sim Wide
KRDG PRESENTS DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE
The days are growing shorter, and the tales are becoming scarier as we find ourselves pulled deeper down the lane towards All Hallows Eve! This weeks tale is a lesson about the duality of man and dabbling in to places that can turn deadly.
Presented and rebroadcast by CBS Radio Mystery Theaterfor your listening pleasure right here on The Ridge radio, KRDG sit back as we explore those places of the mind that on occassion are better left alone.
Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde are waiting for you. Following the story DD will be taking requests, dedications, and playing that kind of music that’s tailored by you, for your ears. Settle in for another evening of spooky fun in Eclipse Ridge.
Sat Oct 19 – Broomstick Bash | Varying Locations and Times
Potions and Brews Scavenger Hunt ALL DAY | Starts at Three Sisters Pub – Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Make your way through town hunting down potion bottles and learning about some of the spooky secrets that permeate Eclipse Ridge.
Boomstick Races @ 1pm SLT | Picato del Caballo – Do you have what it takes to sweep you competition? Race for the fastest flight time and win a big cash prize! (Chance to win up to L$1000!)
Witching Hour Tea @ 6pm SLT | Town Park – Crawl, fly, or creep on over to partake in divine drinks and devilish treats during the Witching Hour Tea. Learn a bit of history about the significance of brooms in rituals or see what the fates have in store with a Tarot card reading. There will also be a contest for “Best Witches Hat or Broom.” Cash prize for top winners!
Full Moon Observation ALL DAY Oct. 18th-20th
The Hunter’s Moon originated its name from the season of hunting and harvesting for the coming of Winter.
However, as the veil separating the worlds thins, and the energy of the Lode peaks during Samhain, one can only wonder what might be lurking and hunting in the woods, or even in the shadowy back alleys of Eclipse Ridge.
It is also a super moon meaning as the moon draws closer to the earth, it is harder to pull away from its affects.
ICYMI
Here are snippets of current stories happening on sim or prompts to help get you dive in. Knowledge of these events are public knowledge so anyone in town could become aware of the following:
There were several great displays this year at the Pumpkin Harvest Hurrah. But it seems that “Kitties and Bones” (featured as the blog post image) was the top vote this year. Congratulations to Ruby Skye. You’re golden pumpkin will be delivered this week!
The exact origins of the Broomstick Bash remain shrouded in mystery. According to some accounts, it is believed that descendants of the Wayward women would engage in ritualistic broomstick riding, often in the nude, during the October full moon as a means to connect with their divine feminine energy.
Some suggest that it may have roots in a pagan fertility ritual. In this ritual, farmers would dance and leap over brooms, poles, or pitchforks during the full moon to encourage crop growth.
During the 1970s, a tale circulated about a group of women who were fed up with the patriarchal society and their husbands’ oppressive behaviors. In a daring act of feminist protest, these women decided to embark on a symbolic rebellion. They would ride through the streets astride brooms, cackling and howling as they went.
Whatever the origin, the Broomstick Bash has transformed into a revered October tradition in Eclipse Ridge. It captivates visitors from far and wide, drawing them to engage in exciting races and revel in the captivating festivities that unfold throughout the spooky season.
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