somapedia | Event Timeline

This is a very detailed blow-by-blow of everything that happened in Somarium. Ordered by month and in ascending date order. Also, the Moon Cycles were not implemented until December 28, 2009, thus the format will have changed once it reaches that point.

For a much more concise and condensed game plot overview, refer to the Game Overview.

2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013

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2008
JULY

Important Notes: None.
Mod Note: Applications opened on July 31, though official game start was not until August 1.

AUGUST

Important Notes: The first few residents to arrive into Somarium were welcomed by a mysterious ghost-like woman called the "Overlord." Not much was really known at the time. Just that the place was old, abandoned, dilapidated, there were moving scarecrows, a floating castle, and ghosts. However, they did learn who the Overlord was...sort of. She could not say much and claimed she could not remember anything. From that point on, everyone started exploring.
Mod Note: Voicemails were introduced.

SEPTEMBER

Important Notes: None.
Mod Note: We were still new and thus...boring.

OCTOBER

Important Notes: The Overlord came out to mention Halloween as it officially turned autumn. On Halloween there was a carnival, a Haunted Mansion, and a bonfire. The Dreamberries also did not function during this time. Event details could be found here, here, and here.
Mod Note: Rule about no spamming on the apps page implemented.

NOVEMBER

Important Notes: A blizzard brought in winter. Everyone awoke to find the ground covered with snow and the lakes and ponds frozen over. Everyone quickly had to find some winter clothing, which were thankfully readily available by the various empty stories. The cards were also introduced. The two that were immediately available were the Body Switch and Gender Switch ones. A lot of confusion was stirred up as people suddenly found themselves as the opposite gender or in another body. The trick with the cards was that it was like they become possessed and are practically forced to swipe the card into the Dreamberry. More cards would be later introduced. On November 30, everyone saw a nightmare of the Overlord and later found themselves in the dream. The noctaere were first introduced during this dream.

DECEMBER

Important Notes: On December 8, everyone was returned to Somarium. Notes here. Later on, Christmas decorations were put up and the first Secret Santa was held and open access to the floating castle was granted. On December 16, everyone could share their gifts.
Mod Note: Laena feels great shame at her early days of a mod. Also, we have a running joke about how Raiden was killed on Christmas.

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2009
JANUARY

Important Notes: Flying horses attached to carriages could be found around Somarium, and when people got on them, they found themselves being whisked away to the floating castle itself, a place that many have wondered how to reach but never could. There a giant party was being held, and the characters could explore certain parts of the castle. Many relationships were formed, and it ended with a giant show of fireworks. On January 23, Somarium was rattled by a large earthquake. Immediately after, a relentless storm of //warm, black// rain thundered through the city and for a week it stayed like that. Some areas were starting to flood, and those who managed to survive the earthquake sought shelter in three places: Tamaki's café, Raven's Tavern, and the Courthouse. On January 29, the rain suddenly stopped and noctaere appeared.

FEBRUARY

Important Notes: On February 3, the noctaere suddenly retreated and a mysterious ghost ship appeared. Residents could explore it, but it was not until February 11 did the ghost ship suddenly move and sail out back to the desert. The unwilling passengers were left to see where the ship would take them, partly in hopes to find out more about the mysterious and unknown world. Many explored the ship, discovering the skeletal remains of its original crew and various, but unreadable, documents. On February 27, the ship dropped people off at some ruins that proved to be more like an abandoned military base. The characters were free to wander around and wonder what the hell was going on. Unfortunately, they weren't alone. Noctaere were also lurking around, which made information gathering a bit difficult. They were eventually randomly sent back home. Spring came on February 27.

MARCH - JUNE
We held our first White Day event in March. In April, cannibals made themselves known and were fixed. A lot of mod/game changes were made in May. Summer came in June and then the fountain broke. The 2-week Application Cycles were implemented at this time.

JULY

Important Notes: The fountain was placed under construction and sealed off. On July 13, it was revealed that there were tunnels underneath the village. The fountain served as the secret entrance to them. Groups of people went down to explore. The fountain was replaced with a rabbit fountain. Details could be found here and here.
Mod Note: Lari joined the main mod team.

AUGUST

Important Notes: On August 25, the desert winds kicked up.
Mod Note: We celebrated Somarium's first birthday on August 1. ...But we've since changed it to July 31.

SEPTEMBER

Important Notes: On September 1, a sandstorm hit Somarium, destroying almost everything in its path. Well the majority of the cottages in the village were wiped at least, and several buildings within the city were severely damaged. There were random one hour lulls in which it was safe to go out, and some took advantage of this time to try and assess the damage as well figure out where everyone was. During the sandstorm, there was a moment where there was long lull and then desert monsters invaded. It was not until September 14 did the Overlord appear and restored everything. She also told them about dream energy. Also Autumn came.

OCTOBER

Important Notes: Somarium turned into Halloween Town from A Nightmare Before Christmas. The Halloween Carnival also returned, though it was apparently creepier than usual what with the fog surrounding it and not being accessible for a while. On October 25, everyone woke up to find themselves in the floating castle by a body. One of the ghosts, Precious, was murdered up in the floating castle. It wasn't a pretty scene. Clues were left behind as to how it happened and everyone was brought up to help solve the mystery. On October 30, they were also donned in costumes to fit with the Halloween theme. The mystery has yet to be resolved.

NOVEMBER

Important Notes: On November 2, everyone had a shared dream of what looked like a mysterious woman and a girl. Upon waking, everyone was returned back to their homes. On November 22, winter arrived. But a strange black dot could be seen coming toward the city. On November 25, residents found themselves hungry which was particularly strange as they did not need to eat before this event occurred. But it wasn't just for food. Residents found themselves craving anything. Knowledge, power, shoes. Also to note is the fact that this occurred during the new moon.

DECEMBER

Important Notes: The Secret Santa event returned—with a bit of an incentive to join. Residents were told that whoever gave the best present would have a chance to return home. A trick? That's not all. Signs of a strange floating mountain could be seen making its way toward Somarium. Huh, so that's what that black dot was.

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2010
JANUARY
Moon Cycle 00: 12/28 - 1/03 New Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Instead of visiting home, residents had realistic visions and hallucinations that the area surrounding them was their home world. Others could interact with them, but they would be following their own delusions. What they saw was basically a "worst case scenario" where their world was ruined. On December 30, a Peddler offered an antidote, but it wasn't cheap. Those who bought the antidote had to pay with nightmares. In addition to the event, on December 31 the floating mountain "docked" right above the lake.
Mod Note: This was the very first Moon Cycle post.

Moon Cycle 01: 1/04 - 1/10

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Hallucinations started to disappear and everyone slowly returned normal.

Moon Cycle 02: 1/11 - 1/17

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone returned back to normal. The ghosts and Overlord's spirit began to solidify.

Moon Cycle 03: 1/18 - 1/24

Dream Effects: Dreams took on a more emotional feel.
Important Notes: From this point forward, dreams had the ability to have additional effects to make them seem more realistic to the viewer.
Mod Note: The Dream effect was introduced and made permanent.

Moon Cycle 04: 1/25 - 1/31 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Residents were able to read, and then later hear, the thoughts of others.

FEBRUARY
Moon Cycle 05: 2/01 - 2/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everything returned to normal.

Moon Cycle 06: 2/08 - 2/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Dreamberries started to malfunction.

Moon Cycle 07: 2/14 - 2/21

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Dreamberries continued to malfunction due to the ice storm.

Moon Cycle 08: 2/22 - 3/02 New Moon

Dream Effects: Flashback memories of their worst memory or nightmare.
Important Notes: Due to the frigid weather, the Dreamberries were knocked out of commission. This unfortunately meant that the translator that enabled everyone to understand each other no longer functioned. Residents also had the misfortune of having recurring nightmares of their worst memory or fear. On February 27, residents found themselves in a mirror version of Somarium. It was a warehouse filled with noctaere. There were a lot of limitations, including a curfew.

MARCH
Moon Cycle 9 + 10: 3/03 - 3/13

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone returned from the warehouse on March 3. The barrier weakened so that the passes were no longer needed and characters could freely pass through. The floating castle was made inaccessible. On March 9, "Ghosts" suddenly appeared within Somarium and essentially took the role of NPCs. They weren't rather complex; in fact they were more like sheep. Creepy sheep. This was also the end of the Dream Credits System and instead an implied currency was installed in its place. Things were no longer free for the taking—Somarium was becoming more and more like a modern society.
Mod Note: We suggested a lot of things. The Mod Shop closed. Activity Checks were made to be done during the last full week of every month. Dream posts no longer required.

Moon Cycle 11: 3/14 - 3/20

Dream Effects: Happy dreams or fantasies, leaving them calm and relaxed.
Important Notes: A colored light appeared when certain dreams were broadcast on the Dreamberry with the message "Dreams converted." The ghosts started to have a more corporeal look.

Moon Cycle 12: 3/21 - 3/28 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Residents suddenly found themselves able to interact in dreams. They could enter into the dreamer's dream and in some ways affect what happened within the dream. It was essentially an out-of-body experience, only in the dream world.
Mod Note: We totally pre-dated Inception. Also our first occurrence of Dreamwalking.

APRIL
Moon Cycle 13: 3/29 - 4/04

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone was able to reenter their bodies and the plant life started to grow.

Moon Cycle 14: 4/04 - 4/11

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Plants and wildlife started to increase more.

Moon Cycle 15: 4/11 - 4/18

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The plants continued to double in size and the city started to turn into a jungle.

Moon Cycle 16: 4/18 - 4/24 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dreams had a survival motif.
Important Notes: Somarium turned into Jurassic Park complete with dinosaurs. The floating mountain turned into a volcano.

MAY
Moon Cycle 17: 4/25 - 5/01 [technically April]

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everything returned back to normal, everyone started to have normal hunger cravings, less food available, food stopped automatically restocking.
Mod note: We were basically changing Somarium so that it was more realistic.

Moon Cycle 18 + 19: 5/05 - 5/12

Dream Effects: Dreams of past memories.
Important Notes: The moon phases transitioned faster than normal. The "ghosts" started solidifying.

Moon Cycle 20: 5/13 - 5/22 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Somarium's first AU event. The world changed to back when Somarium was a real bustling city high in its prime. Some believed they lived during that time while others remained the same. They had jobs and lived their life as if they had been born and raised there among the populace. They even made families with one another. This was the first time where residents had a chance to learn how their world worked, especially those lucky enough to work in the research facilities. This was the time where the concept of dream energy was introduced, and that people from other worlds were actually a common occurrence, in fact considered normal. There was even mention of a "Dream Gate", but it was out of commission. Everyone retained all of these memories.

Moon Cycle 21: 5/24 - 5/31

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone turned back to normal, the locals no longer had a ghost form and were more solidified, research facilities were still around, the currency/job system remained, the Dream Gate disappeared, and the floating mountain returned.
Mod note: Dream Cards for currency installed. AC change to include 30 comment option.

JUNE
Moon Cycle 22: 6/01 - 6/09

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone felt strangely hungry, Dream Points currency installed, more animals appeared.

Moon Cycle 23: 6/10 - 6/19

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: None.

Moon Cycle 24: 6/21 - 6/27 New Moon

Dream Effects: None, however...
Important Notes: Dreams had a realistic carryover effect on the residents upon waking. In addition residents fell prey to common superstitions.

JULY
Moon Cycle 25: 6/28 - 7/04

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everything returned back to normal.

Moon Cycle 26: 7/05 - 7/11

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Residents awoke to strange crystals in their possession. The crystal represented something that either represented themselves, or something that they cherished most.

Moon Cycle 27: 7/12 - 7/18

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The crystals made one feel either extra nice or extra bad. Each time a certain deed was performed to that effect, it would glow purple.

Moon Cycle 28: 7/20 - 7/27 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The crystals gave everyone powers a la comic book super heroes. "The Doctor" made a broadcast on the network on July 27.
Mod Note: Added two samples to the application, death punishment system installed.

AUGUST
Moon Cycle 29: 7/28 - 8/02

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The crystals lost their power and everyone returned to normal.
Mod Note: Somarium turned two on July 31.

Moon Cycle 30: 8/03 - 8/09

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The local population continued to diminish.

Moon Cycle 31: 8/10 - 8/17

Dream Effects: Just some bad dreams.
Important Notes: On August 14, some mysterious people infiltrated the floating castle, Chelsea and Sweet Pea.

Moon Cycle 32: 8/18 - 8/25 New Moon

Dream Effects: Reflection of sombre and jittery moods.
Important Notes: The floating castle fell and crashed into the desert.

SEPTEMBER
Moon Cycle 33: 8/26 - 9/01 [technically August]

Dream Effects: Foreboding.
Important Notes: On August 26, there was a blackout that lasted until the 30th. On August 28, the castle sank into the desert, creating a sinkhole. A large, black statue emerged above it.

Moon Cycle 34: 9/02 - 9/10

Dream Effects: Dreams of happier times or happy futures.
Important Notes: Crystals disappeared.

Moon Cycle 35: 9/13 - 9/20

Dream Effects: Idyllic, perfect fantasy world.
Important Notes: Festive decorations appeared, children began to appear among the local population.

Moon Cycle 36: 9/21 - 9/26 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Happy.
Important Notes: The locals decided to throw a festival in honor of their hard efforts. There were a lot of activities such as dancing, singing, eating, and definitely a lot of partying and drinking that ended with fireworks.

OCTOBER
Moon Cycle 37: 9/27 - 10/04

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Autumn Festival ended with an influx of crime.

Moon Cycle 38: 10/05 - 10/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Autumn officially started, crime rates increased.

Moon Cycle 39: 10/15 - 10/21

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Halloween decorations were completed. On October 18, the statue spoke pushing them to figure out the riddle. The rabbit fountain was revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground tunnels.

Moon Cycle 40: 10/22 - 10/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: Personalized Fears and Haunted Castle of Nightmares.
Important Notes: Throughout the whole week residents were stuck in costumes and could use whatever abilities the costume represented. A mysterious train arrived and those who boarded it were taken down into the sink hole and into the world itself. There they discovered the floating castle, half sunk in the mysterious goop. Upon entering, however, the explorers found themselves fighting for their lives in an extreme haunted castle. There nightmares became all too real—and dangerous. In Somarium, residents weren't having it easy, either. Once again the Dreamwalker ability was granted and anyone in Somarium could enter others' dreams. On October 31, everyone was brought back to Somarium.

NOVEMBER
Moon Cycle 41: 11/01 - 11/10

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Tunnels had limited accessibility, the locals were no longer ghosts, and the autumn harvest was underway.

Moon Cycle 42: 11/11 - 11/20

Dream Effects: Dreams of home or loved ones.
Important Notes: It rained leaves and there were many large leaf piles.

Moon Cycle 43: 11/22 - 11/30

Dream Effects:
Important Notes: The rain of leaves ended leaving huge piles of them in its wake. Food came alive and attacked everyone throughout the week, but everything was returned to normal on November 27. On November 23, the Coliseum appeared on the floating mountain.

DECEMBER
Moon Cycle 44: 12/01 - 12/11 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Happy and peaceful.
Important Notes: Snow covered Somarium along with the Christmas decorations that would last the whole month. Like last year, there were mistletoe shenanigans.

Moon Cycle 45: 12/13 - 12/18 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Somarium's first setting change was into Candyland. Everything except for living creatures turned into candy. It was even edible. There were also giant nutcrackers to harass everyone. In addition, everyone was on a sugar rush high.

Moon Cycle 46: 12/19 - 12/25 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: For the second setting change, all the candy was replaced by Santa's Workshop (though Santa could not be found). Little elves roamed the street, as well as rogue presents which loved to wrap up people. There was also a sudden rise of present theft. On December 25, the annual Secret Santa exchange was held.

Moon Cycle 47: 12/28/10 - 1/02/11 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Summer suddenly hit the winter scene this week as all the snow just disappeared and the bright summer sun warmed everyone up. Of course anyone still wearing shorts at the end of the week found themselves freezing, but it was a nice respite after those freezing temperatures.

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2011
JANUARY
Moon Cycle 48: 1/04 - 1/09

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: A blizzard hit Somarium with harsh winds and hail.

Moon Cycle 49: 1/10 - 1/16

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On January 10, a shared dream of an ominous image of their city ravaged by some unknown creature, and a pale, beautiful dark haired woman giving the commands. Upon waking, everyone found Somarium covered in black ice.

Moon Cycle 50: 1/18 - 1/24

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The black ice receded to hold the floating mountain in place. It eventually dragged the floating mountain out to the desert to the sink hole where the statue rose into the air to further entrap it in some strange black goo. In the process, there was a shared dream that hinted that the Overlord was somewhere.

Moon Cycle 51: 1/24 - 1/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On January 24, a large yeti appeared to attack the floating mountain. On January 28, nocatere appeared. It was not until January 30 when the yeti attacked the fountain in Espoir did it finally fall.

FEBRUARY
Moon Cycle 52: 2/01 - 2/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The Yeti was defeated and all restoration efforts began.

Moon Cycle 53: 2/08 - 2/13

Dream Effects: Dreams of significant others.
Important Notes: Reconstruction on-going.

Moon Cycle 54: 2/14 - 2/21

Dream Effects: Romantic.
Important Notes: Reconstruction continued. In continuation of Valentine's, everyone found targets on their back with flying cupids armed with special arrows.

Moon Cycle 55: 2/22 - 2/28 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Reconstruction continued, cupids disappeared, and on February 25 a strange fog rolled through that gave images of friends.

MARCH
Moon Cycle 56: 3/01 - 3/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Reconstruction resumed, the fog cleared, and a Memory Card was left behind, which stored a type of memory.

Moon Cycle 57: 3/08 - 3/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Memory cards were updated for Lust and a new card was received: the World Memory card. Upon activation, a vision of Precious having her dream energy drained by a mysterious woman was shown.

Moon Cycle 58: 3/15 - 3/23

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: Everyone received the Twisted Future card and the World Memory card was updated to show a vision of a military camp before it was attacked.

Moon Cycle 59: 3/24 - 3/29 New Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Those special cards disappeared and were replaced by one vintage looking card. The picture displayed images of the residents in 1920s Prohibition-Era America clothing and sepia toned. They didn't really do much, but they were just yet another clue to what was to come.

APRIL
Moon Cycle 60: 3/30 - 4/05

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Except for slight subtle changes to the city that lead up to the 1920s event, not much.

Moon Cycle 61: 4/06 - 4/12

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everything turned sepia toned.

Moon Cycle 62: 4/13 - 4/19

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Overnight, Somarium's cityscape changed to reflect the 1920s of the United States. Clothes were changed, everything had a strange sepia tone to it, and even the locals were completely altered. It was of course the final hint of what was

Moon Cycle 63: 4/20 - 4/30 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Event details and the pre-planning.Another AU event was held, this time set in Somarium's past of the 1920s. Those affected believed they were a part of the Somarium scene, either being part of the mafia or some other life. Relationships were made (some broken or changed) but all in all it was a "roaring" good time.

MAY
Moon Cycle 64: 5/04 - 5/10

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On May 4, everything was returned to normal. However everyone still had their memories and had a few mementos. The cards they received before remained, and the strange ruins that had been discovered before also still remained.

Moon Cycle 65: 5/11 - 5/17

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Dreamberries now had weather forecast and moon phase indicator.

Moon Cycle 66: 5/18 - 5/24

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: Nothing really.

Moon Cycle 67: 5/25 - 5/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: A message was sent out across the network by an anonymous researcher named "Dr. Teri N. Ghim" inviting anyone interested to explore a secret chamber discovered within the desert ruins. Murals, a model of the floating mountain, and a broken portal were found.

JUNE
Moon Cycle 68: 6/01 - 6/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Dreamberries were upgraded and the original "DOCUMENTS" renamed to "RECORDS".

Moon Cycle 69: 6/08 - 6/14

Dream Effects: Dreaming of home.
Important Notes: A white ghost and a black ghost appeared. The white around the fountain, lake, and floating mountain and the black around the black statue.

Moon Cycle 70: 6/15 - 6/20

Dream Effects: Dreams involving water.
Important Notes: Those white ghost appeared on the mountain while the black ghost laughed around and hung around the statue.

Moon Cycle 71: 6/22 - 6/28 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Really bad dreams that are influenced by water.
Important Notes: On June 24, Somarium was struck by a sudden torrential storm, followed by an even more sudden flash flood the very next day. Of course there was nothing "normal" about it. With strange black rain and murky waters infested with monsters, the residents were hard pressed to survive.

JULY
Moon Cycle 72: 6/29 - 7/05

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The flood finally ended as the waters receded into the sinkhole, forming a huge, turbulent whirlpool. Dark, nightmareish creatures soon inhabited as well. The tear in the barrier remained and thus there was an increased number of monster attacks. In addition the new breed of noctaere were revealed to be called "Nycteren." Due to the intensive damage, most of the residents had to camp out with limited food and power.

Moon Cycle 73: 7/06 - 7/12

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Repairs continued, nycteren still on the prowl, increased presence in the population though they seemed to be more like strangers. On July 20, Ryan Tassit makes his first appearance on the network.

Moon Cycle 74: 7/13 - 7/19

Dream Effects: Completely random.
Important Notes: Repairs continued, nycteren still on the prowl, and strange people doing sudden interrogations.

Moon Cycle 75: 7/20 - 7/29 New Moon

Dream Effects: Tinted blue or red.
Important Notes: Everything had been repaired except for the Industrial District. On July 22, there was a mass riot breakout in the district as possessed people attacked. They had purple eyes and purple gemstones implanted on them. On July 27, more military reinforcements arrived. On July 29, a strange light appeared and cleansed Somarium, destroying everything that had invaded it and curing any who were still possessed.

AUGUST
Moon Cycle 76: 7/30 - 8/07

Dream Effects: Calm and soothing dreams.
Important Notes: The mess from the not!zombie rampage had been mostly cleaned up and the military personnel were there to stay.
Mod Note: Somarium turned three on July 31.

Moon Cycle 77: 8/08 - 8/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Despite the military presence, everything was rather peaceful. The Industrial District was reopened to the public. On August 10, Ryan Tassit made another broadcast informing everyone that the Records had been updated with some more general information about their world. Of course, this brought more questions than answers, but the nature of this strange dream world was slowly being revealed.
Mod Note: Mart and ally joined the mod team.

Moon Cycle 78: 8/15 - 8/21

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: Autumn Festival preparations were underway.
Mod Notes: AC Changes - 30 comment reduction to 20 comment and Strike system implemented.

Moon Cycle 79: 8/22 - 8/28 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Mostly happy, cheerful, and possibly even nostalgic dreams.
Important Notes: The Autumn Festival had been a hit but there was an even grander finale when the one who had always been called "The Overlord" suddenly appeared. Many did not know her, but those who did were shocked. She revealed herself to be "Sylvani," a Dreamwalker stationed to guard Somarium's location. She revealed to everyone that they were Dreamwalkers and began to tell them more about their world. There was still one large mystery hanging in the air, but she promised that it would be revealed later.
Player Plots/Events: Franziska von Karma was murdered during the Police Banquet (OOC details here).

SEPTEMBER
Moon Cycle 80: 8/29 - 9/04

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: None.
Mod Note: We basically did a huge recap of everything.

Moon Cycle 81: 9/05 - 9/12

Dream Effects: Dream effects are more realistic than usual.
Important Notes: The concept of interactive dreaming and dreamwalking was introduced and a training session held by Aisling was offered for those interested.
Mod Note:

spamarium created.

Moon Cycle 82: 9/12 - 9/19

Dream Effects: A strange shadow lurks around.
Important Notes: Everyone was allowed to explore their new dreamwalking abilities. On September 18, and an offer to experience a dreamscape was announced by Ryan and Aisling.
Player Plots/Events: Danielle claimed a second victim (OOC details here.

Moon Cycle 83: 9/19 - 9/25 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dreams exert some kind of positive or negative dream energy.
Important Notes: Event details. What was meant to be a simple demonstration turned into a realistic history lesson. To those who participated in the dreamscape, they found themselves trapped and had to help fight. Those who were still in Somarium could only help by concentrating their dreams to help aid those in the dreamscape. On September 22, Ryan gave instructions as to how to help.

OCTOBER
Moon Cycle 84: 9/26 - 10/02

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone who were sucked into the dreamscape returned and Ryan left them all a nice message.
Player Plots/Events: Daniella claims more victims.

Moon Cycle 85: 10/03 - 10/12

Dream Effects: Dreams have random pumpkins.
Important Notes: Fall officially hit Somarium with pumpkins appearing at random. The scarecrows were unusually active and things went "bump in the night."
Player Plots/Events: Daniella killed Naoto, Elena, and Aya (OOC details here).

Moon Cycle 86: 10/13 - 10/21

Dream Effects: Darker dreams seem more real and that when they wake, lingering shadows seem to last for a few seconds longer than usual.
Important Notes: A series of pranks were unleashed in spirit of Halloween.

Moon Cycle 87: 10/22 - 10/31 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Sense of being watched.
Important Notes: Everyone found themselves dreaming about being part of other worlds and woke up in costumes that fit that world. The native carnival turned into a haunted one and ghost like figures appeared within the city.

NOVEMBER
Moon Cycle 88: 11/01 - 11/07

Dream Effects: Light blue color and snow themed.
Important Notes: A blizzard passed through Somarium and many started to fall ill to what was assumed to be a cold. The power also fluctuated depending on the dream energy levels. On November 3, a mysterious caller warned about catching colds.

Moon Cycle 89: 11/08 - 11/14

Dream Effects: Nightmares.
Important Notes: A sickness started to spread through the city and nightmares only worsen the illness. On November 12, the knives on the statue by sinkhole began to move.

Moon Cycle 90: 11/15 - 11/21

Dream Effects: More nightmares.
Important Notes: Medicine supplies were running low. The statue began to move and on November 18 it left its domain on the sinkhole and attacked the city. Many fought to defend the city while others were evacuated to safety zones. On November 19, the statue was beaten and sank down into the sink hole. However, the aftermath was great. The barrier was down, many ares of the city were destroyed, and there was a large piece of knife stuck on the floating mountain that exuded nightmare energy.

Moon Cycle 91: 11/22 - 11/28 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dark, dark, dark.
Important Notes: Repair from the previous attack was still underway and the barrier remained down. There was an increase of military presence and a group of them went to the mountain only to be attacked. In addition the illness from before was revealed to be a plague of sorts that caused nightmarish hallucinations to the infected. But thanks to a mysterious tip, a cure could be found and teams were organized. Some went to the destroy the knife and another team went to find the missing explorers.

DECEMBER
Moon Cycle 92: 11/29 - 12/05

Dream Effects: Bacon-centric
Important Notes: Reconstruction process continued with the first district completely repaired and fifth district almost complete. Fourth district and sink hole were still restricted. Plague was still around.

Moon Cycle 93: 12/05 - 12/11

Dream Effects: Memories of winters past.
Important Notes: The barrier was repaired; the fourth district's reconstruction completed; the Cure for the plauge was made available; Christmas decorations were placed.
Player Plots/Events: Princess Aurora and Prince Philip married on December 5.

Moon Cycle 94: 12/12 - 12/18

Dream Effects: Dreams of the Christmas present with friends.
Important Notes: The trees were singing; the candy canes had various effects; mistletoe shenanigans; and the beginning of the Secret Santa sign-ups.

Moon Cycle 95: 12/19 - 12/25 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Christmas future...still stuck in Somarium.
Important Notes: The lake turned to hot chocolate; Nessie shrunk and lived in the fountain for the time being; the large Christmas tree in Espoir's central plaza had a disco ball; everyone was compelled to be nice and honest; the mistletoe and candy canes were still around; and there was a White Christmas with the annual Secret Santa.

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2012
JANUARY
Moon Cycle 96: 12/26/11 - 1/01/12 [technically December]

Dream Effects: Dreams tend to learn more towards friends and family, perhaps with a bit of longing for those who are still left at home.
Important Notes: The Christmas decorations remained and fireworks were set off at midnight to bring in the New Year. But later that day, everyone found a package of alpaca cookies on their doorsteps.
Mod Note: On December 30, we had an official open discussion post about whether the game should move to Dreamwidth.

Moon Cycle 97: 1/02 - 1/11

Dream Effects: Dreams tend to focus upon a feeling of unrest.
Important Notes: All the Christmas decorations have been taken down and Nessie has returned to her home in the lake. Throughout the week, minor tremors could be felt throughout Somarium. In addition, on January 5 residents were given presents that held free passes to the carnival, but it was still floating so they were pretty much useless.
Mod Note: On January 6 we gave a full detail on the pros and cons for moving as well as announced re-poll. The official poll results to move to Dreamwidth were posted on January 11.

Moon Cycle 98: 1/12 - 1/17

Dream Effects: Sleepwalking seems to be more common as well as talking in one's sleep. Dreamers may have a tendency to share embarrassing secrets out loud while they're sleeping.
Important Notes: There had been an increase in the ground rumbling and shaking, though not quite an earthquake, and fissures appeared around Somarium.
Mod Note: Official poll results to change the community to community only based on January 16.

Moon Cycle 99: 1/18 - 1/24 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dreams have a tendency to lean more towards the racy side, no matter how embarrassing it may be.
Important Notes: There were mysterious dark spots that appear all over Somarium that seem to follow the residents. In addition, large shadow tar-like pits appeared and trapped any who happen to fall in.
Mod Note: Moving check-in.

FEBRUARY
Moon Cycle 100: 1/25 - 2/02

Dream Effects: Dreams may tend to focus on some kind of change or move.
Important Notes: A mysterious broadcast on the network by someone called "Tim" was made on January 25. In addition, a traveling troupe of performers entered town and the floating carnival has descended into the Government District (5th). The strange fissures and shadows from the previous week have also disappeared.
Mod Note: Somarium officially moved from LiveJournal to Dreamwidth.

Moon Cycle 101: 2/03 - 2/11

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Valentine's decorations went up throughout the week and everyone received a box of candy hearts.

Moon Cycle 102: 2/12 - 2/20

Dream Effects: Cute, fluffy dreams.
Important Notes: The aromas from the previous weeks have kicked up making those who smell feel affectionate. Reactions ranged from simple hugs to dragging the person to a room to get to know them better in a more intimate fashion. The gypsies from the Teviel Troupe also went around handcuffing any two people they see together. In addition, whenever evening hit, those walking out at night would find themselves in the Red Light District.

Moon Cycle 103: 2/21 - 2/29 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Festive dreams.
Important Notes: There's a large party on the streets in a celebration similar to Mardi Gras. This includes a parade that goes through on Friday the 24th. However during this parade, Tsubomi and Jubei were taken. On Saturday the 25th, two gypsies entered the tunnels and infected the super computer with a virus. On Sunday the 29th, a circus performance was held. During the performance, Stitch and Vanessa were suddenly dropped down and held captive. A large group of the audience also fell through and landed in a series of tunnels. A distress call was made by Tsubomi and Vanessa had a nightmare, both broadcasts giving clues to their whereabouts.
Player Plots/Events: The Host Club held a Valentine's Masquerade on Valentine's.

MARCH
Moon Cycle 104: 3/01 - 7/10

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The Teviel Troupe vanished by Friday morning and the investigation of the kidnappings begin. The victims eventually return: 3/08: Vanessa Nightray; 3/09: Tsubomi; 3/10: Jubei. In addition, due to the findings from the previous week, various groups were formed to investigate into the new discoveries: tunnels, portal, and document research.

Moon Cycle 105: 3/11 - 3/17

Dream Effects: Memories of home.
Important Notes: Those selected for investigating the kidnappings and the recent discoveries continued their research.
Player Plots/Events: The annual White Day Auction happened on March 14.

Moon Cycle 106: 3/18 - 3/24

Dream Effects: While the rain pours down, bad dreams may pop up more while good dreams seem to dominate the network as soon as the sun starts showing up.
Important Notes: In some dreams the sound of laughter could be heard or even the feeling of being watched. Nitiri even made an appearance in some dreams.

Moon Cycle 107: 3/25 - 3/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: Depends on the egg.
Important Notes: Residents awoke to find a large egg set in their care. If properly taken care of, an image of their home would appear on the egg's surface. If the egg was broken, however, the resident would suffer through nightmare-ish delusions for the day.

APRIL
Moon Cycle 108: 4/01 - 4/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The eggs from the previous week were taken by mysterious shadows. Not too long after, a mysterious caller thanked them for their help in incubating the egg. In addition, everyone found themselves being pranked on all week in honor of April Fool's, and there were also an abundance of cards.

Moon Cycle 109: 4/08 - 4/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The pranks were over, but the fountain broke and began to overflow on Friday, April 13. Residents also found themselves clumsier than usual and bubbles appear on the surface of the lake.

Moon Cycle 110: 4/15 - 4/21

Dream Effects: Dreams seem to take on a "vacation" sort of setting.
Important Notes: The fountain had been stopped and dry, but pipes began to leak all over Somarium.

Moon Cycle 111: 4/22 - 4/29 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: AU/Game Crossover event with Vatheon. Part 1 details here. Crossover portion details here. Everyone found themselves in an expansive dream field set underwater. Some even found themselves turned half fish. Toward the end of the week several found themselves in a strange nexus created by the two game worlds. There they met other characters. All memories of this portion of the event had been left hazy and everyone believed it to be another strange dream created by the world.

MAY
Moon Cycle 112: 4/30 - 5/05

Dream Effects: Dreams...have some kind of underwater feel.
Important Notes: It looked like one of the dream gates malfunctioned, explaining why everyone had the strange underwater experience. But everyone had awoken back into Somarium. In addition, a mysterious tower appeared out in the desert. There explorers found a diagram of the floating mountain as well as the appearance of the ghost of a woman?

Moon Cycle 113: 5/06 - 5/14

Dream Effects: Dreams this week may have a tendency to include a pet, whether it's an old one, a new/current one, or one that a character may long to have.
Important Notes: On May 12, a virus outbreak hit Somarium and the hospitals were soon filled with infected patients.
Player Plots/Events: Virus plot started by Johann Schmidt began on May 12.

Moon Cycle 114: 5/15 - 5/22

Dream Effects: Dreams tend to have a dark theme to them this week. Nightmares may seem a lot more prominent, and dream effects feel more vivid. As if viewers were actually witnessing the dream first hand.
Important Notes: The virus that Schmidt had unleashed was still ongoing. In addition to the virus' effects, residents found themselves having hallucinations and seeing shadows in mirrors.
Player Plots/Events: The conclusion of the virus plot was done here on May 18.

Moon Cycle 115: 5/23 - 5/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: FOR SOMARIUM ONLY—all dreams will have those creepy shadows infiltrate them at some point.
Important Notes: Event Details. Many suddenly find themselves waking up in a warehouse that is located in Noctaerium. This is the same warehouse from the February 2010 and the one where the victims were house back in February of this year. Unable to return to Somarium, the unfortunate have to find a way out, which is later to be through a set of portals that connect to each other from both sides. This information is imparted to them from a mysterious caller. Until then, they must brave dangerous nights of prowling noctaere and hearing the screams of cries of those locked in other rooms. There was also a restricted floor that later revealed to house a mutated Tim as well as the eggs from March. The eggs hatched to reveal a new breed of nocatere. OOC Information about the keys, portals, and restricted floor.

JUNE
Moon Cycle 116: 6/01 - 6/09

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone from the warehouse returned to Somarium on June 3. Ryan made a call on the network asking what the hell happened. Apparently they had no idea either.

Moon Cycle 117: 6/10 - 6/16

Dream Effects: Dreams are never gonna give you up while you get down on Friday. Yes. That's correct. All dreams will contain bad music, songs you hate getting stuck in your head, and rickrolls.
Important Notes: There was a heat wave, flamingos invaded Somarium, and everyone had a water gun. With the musical dreams, there was much dreaming to be had.
Player Plots/Events: Ariadne and Arthur held dreamwalking lessons.

Moon Cycle 118: 6/17 - 6/23

Dream Effects: Pink flamingo and starfish invasion.
Important Notes: Flamingos were still around, water guns got an upgrade, and there were water balloons. Ryan announced the translations of the documents found from the warehouse. The results revealed that the warehouse was indeed used for some kind of experimentation on the use of nightmare energy.
Player Plots/Events: Serenity held a school festival on June 21-22. Tamaki Suoh and Haruhi Fujioka married on June 23.

Moon Cycle 119: 6/24 - 6/30 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Characters will dream of cold places to battle the sun's heat. Anything cold related may pop up in their dream may it be a penguin or a popsicle or that they're even stuck in the arctic! Whatever will keep them cool.
Important Notes: The flamingos were gone and the water park is open. The water park holds a giant "Water Wars" event where all characters armed themselves with water guns and water balloons and battle for points. Event Details; Team Listings.
Player Plots/Events: Schmidt is arrested and neutralized.

JULY
Moon Cycle 120: 7/01 - 7/07

Dream Effects: Fluffy things. Dreams may have fluffy things like sheep, rabbits, pillows, cotton candy or alpacas. Or you may interpret the word fluffy in any way you wish.
Important Notes: N/A
Player Plots/Events: Oume Onsen reopened and had a Tanabata party on July 7.
Mod Note: Mei joins the mod team.

Moon Cycle 121: 7/08 - 7/14

Dream Effects: Wishes. Dreams will reflect a character’s wish. It may be as big as an One True Wish, or it could be something random, like really craving a candy bar.
Important Notes: Wishful dreamers had physical manifestations of their dreams appear upon waking. There was much dreaming to be had. 7/13: Freak snow day.
Player Plots/Events: Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter married on July 8.

Moon Cycle 122: 7/15 - 7/21

Dream Effects: Emptiness. For some reason all dreams will feel devoid of any emotion and may seem rather dull and colorless.
Important Notes: Premonitions began to appear on the network though they are not initially interpreted that way. 7/16: Kakyou dreamed of everyone in another city somewhere in the desert. Sakura dreamed of being attacked by a noctaere like creature while at the sink hole. 7/17: Morgana dreamed of Sylvani and Nitiri fighting in another city. Barrier completely disappeared on Friday, July 20 and monsters slowly began approaching the city.

Moon Cycle 123: 7/22 - 7/31 Solar Eclipse (New Moon)

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Event Details. On Sunday, July 22, the city was attacked and invaded by noctaere and a new type is introduced: Nightwalkers. They could invade dreams and attack the dreamer. Within the next few days, evacuations were made with the help of Cid Highwind's airship and ground transportation. Everyone was taken to a city called Ob Holm. Just as the evacuation group returned to Somarium, another wave of attacks hit, this time with flying noctaere. Eventually the remaining survivors were forced to leave, but as they did they received a message from Ryan before there was a loud explosion. Somarium was left in a swirl of cloud as the noctaere were quickly eliminated. But the fate of those left behind was unknown as the group could only move forward to Ob Holm, where they shared the news.
Player Plots/Events: A group for defense was organized by Steve Rogers as well as by the Police Force.
Mod Note: Somarium turned four on July 31.

AUGUST
Moon Cycle 124: 8/01 - 8/08

Dream Effects: With Somarium gone, the fondest memories of the city begin to appear in people's dreams. It could be something cute, something sad, or whatever else, as long as it is a memory the remains close to the character.
Important Notes: Everyone was now in Ob Holm and had to start adjusting to their impromptu extended stay. Dreamberries were also functioning normally once again. For those who did not hear the news from those who arrived, a new face, Dick, appeared to give them a report, which included Somarium's destruction, Ryan's fate, the death of Sylvani, and the known deaths lost during the battle.

Moon Cycle 125: 8/09 - 8/16

Dream Effects: Favorite places. The 'fondest memories' effect continues, except this time, it's more location-based. These locations can be in Somarium or home worlds, as long as it's somewhere significant, or a fond memory was made there.
Important Notes: Everyone was still in Ob Holm and rumors began to spread from passing travelers about the state of Somarium. However, it appeared that another city, Endouto had also been hard hit and a lone solder relayed his message asking for help. Plans to help were made to help the city and find the soldier.

Moon Cycle 126: 8/17 - 8/24

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: Steve announced on the network that a group would be going to Endouto and anyone else was free to join. Using Cid's airship they soon arrived to the dream gate that would take them to Endouto to see what they would find. There they would find the ruins of the city and the beast that destroyed it. Another surprise, however, was a mysterious woman who defeated the beast. Unfortunately this also broke the dream gate they had entered through, and it would be up to Cid to fly over and bring them back. Back in Ob Holm, there was a special sale on certain trinkets that was said to protect them from nightmares and preventing dreams from being broadcast through the Dreamberries.

Moon Cycle 127: 8/25 - 8/31 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Less dreaming due to special trinkets.
Important Notes:headed to Somarium to see the damage for themselves. The mysterious woman, who introduced herself as Anarya, was also there. A festival was later thrown in Ob Holm in celebration of the probability that the refugees would be able to return to Somarium. However a little spark occurred that dampened the festival spirits a bit and suspicions and resentment started to rise again.
Player Plots/Events: Maryweather held a tea party and everyone was invited.

SEPTEMBER
Moon Cycle 128: 9/01 - 9/08

Dream Effects: Distrust, betrayal, sense of lost security.
Important Notes: Everyone believed they would be going home soon, but Dick told otherwise. The locals of Ob Holm were already growing tired of the Somarium refugees, and the news only sparked new flames of resentment. At this point it was noted that dreams would have impact on Somarium's rebuilding, knowledge that the characters would learn later and players could compile their dreams here.
Mod Notes: We cracked down on our AC.

Moon Cycle 129: 9/09 - 9/16

Dream Effects: Alternate realities.
Important Notes: Violence continued to grow and the trinkets continued having their effect. But everyone got a surprise as Ryan appeared on the network. He was alive! He also had important information regarding how their dreams would help rebuild Somarium.

Moon Cycle 130: 9/17 - 9/23

Dream Effects: Free for all.
Important Notes: Everyone continued to dream, but a series of sandstorms hit through Ob Holm, causing some minor damage. Immediately after, a bandit raid occurred, taking advantage of the weakened city. Blame would of course be placed on the refugees for their bad luck.

Moon Cycle 131: 9/24 - 9/30 New Moon

Dream Effects: Nothing specific.
Important Notes: Ryan announced on September 24 that everyone would be able to return using Cid's airship. However, upon returning they would notice that while the city seemed restored, the barrier was missing.

OCTOBER
Moon Cycle 132: 10/01 - 10/08

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Dreams no longer affected the city, but the true impact of the barrier being gone was realized when the desert monsters began to roam closer to the city borders. The weather was also random and sporadic, altering between hot, rainy, and even snowing.

Moon Cycle 133: 10/09 - 10/16

Dream Effects: Protection. Dreams will be focused on feeling unsafe and needing it, feeling brave and providing it, or memories of receiving it.
Important Notes: A few skirmishes with the monsters were noted, but nothing major had occurred yet. Official word about the barrier was made by Ryan and Dick (mostly Ryan).
Player Plots/Events: Steve proposed a border patrol (OOC info here) while Philip proposed a wall to surround the city. Death the Kid suggests creating a guide compiling all information regarding Somarium together.

Moon Cycle 134: 10/17 - 10/23

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: The weather continued to be sporadic, but Halloween decorations were starting to come into affect, including the scarecrows.

Moon Cycle 135: 10/24 - 10/31 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Facing your fears.
Important Notes: Everyone had dreams of their worst fear, though not all of them were of nightmareish proportions. Upon waking, however, they found themselves either dressed as the subject of their dreams or they would find the creatures and monsters roaming about. There was also a haunted maze but even more spectacular was the floating haunted castle. It was in fact the remnants of the floating castle, and those who ventured through would find spirits passing through, including Sylvani. Noctaere and Nightwalkers also prowled through the broken hallways and rooms. There was also a broken dream gate.

NOVEMBER
Moon Cycle 136: 11/01 - 11/08

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The weather stabilized though temperatures remained cold. The haunted castle disappeared and everything returned to normal.

Moon Cycle 137: 11/09 - 11/16

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On the 11th, a small earthquake rippled through Somarium. At first the damage seemed benign, but buildings started to crumble. Not too long later a mysterious caller appeared on the network suggesting that everyone take things into their own hands—like finding Nitiri on their own. Those who responded received hints and clues how to reach Noctaerium, Nitiri's lair: Under the bridge, through the tunnel, into the depths of the sea.

Moon Cycle 138: 11/17 - 11/23

Dream Effects: Crumbling.
Important Notes: The buildings continued to slowly crumble with more cracks forming along walls. Dick and Aisling give some reassurance that things would be fine and that REM was looking into it. For those who decided to try and investigate Tom's clues, they would find a dream gate that would lead directly to Noctaerium. But they wouldn't get there yet.

Moon Cycle 139: 11/24 - 11/30 New Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On the 24th, the battle against Nitiri waged on. Eventually they would succeed, and upon Nitiri's death everyone was sent back to Somarium. The sinkhole would also disappear and the way down to Noctaerium was closed. However, members were able to bring back the dream gate found in Noctaerium. But peace would not be immediate. On the 27tn, a black wall of nightmare energy swept through Somarium, causing everyone to live through their deepest, darkest nightmares. It only lasted a few hours, but it would not be something most would forget soon. Regardless of the event, the next day on the 28th, a party was thrown and everyone was able to at least forget about the earlier troubles and enjoy the fact that peace would come at last.
Mod Notes: We did an info dump.

DECEMBER
Moon Cycle 140: 12/01 - 12/08

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Winter is coming.

Moon Cycle 141: 12/09 - 12/17

Dream Effects: Snow everywhere.
Important Notes: Winter decorations started to appear.
Player Plots/Events: Some mistletoe mayhem, Secret Santa shenanigans, Police Banquet, murders, and dream gate investigations were all announced during this time.

Moon Cycle 142: 12/18 - 12/24

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: On the 20th, snow covered Somarium, but the lake was warm. Strange snowman appeared to chuck snowballs at anyone caught in their sight. On the 24th, Anarya informed everyone that the winter holiday that everyone celebrated as "Christmas" was known as "Winterfest" in Hypnosia. Similar traditions, different name and origins.
Player Plots/Events: Doctor Santa will make an appearance and a Christmas Concert was in the works.
Mod Note: We also tried an OOC Secret Santa.

Moon Cycle 143: 12/25/12 - 1/01/13 Full Moon

Dream Effects: Happy dreams of either childhood memories of yore, or wishes for a future.
Important Notes: Winterfest was underway, along with some rogue presents on the prowl to wrap up individuals.
Player Plots/Events: Secret Santa giving, Christmas Concert went live, and the Police Banquet went off without another murder.

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2013
JANUARY
Moon Cycle 144: 01/02 - 1/10

Dream Effects: Changes; both literal and figurative
Important Notes: When the dreamer awakes, they may find a small element of their dream projecting in Somarium. These projections only last for a few moments and can only be seen by the dreamer.
Player Plots/Events: Caster's murder plot took its first victim. In the same week, John and Bruce switched bodies and John hulked out.

Moon Cycle 145: 01/11 - 1/17

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Aisling appeared to offer another round of dreamwalking sessions for those new to Somarium. Dreamwalking can help with the studying of dream gates and the control of dream energy, both of which may be subjects of interest for several characters. Like last week, small elements of dreams will appear again this week, but stronger and more tangible. While they re still temporary, they will last for about a day, and others nearby can see them and touch them.

Moon Cycle 146: 01/18 - 1/24

Dream Effects: Dreams become more physical
Important Notes: Following Aisling's dreamwalking session, characters are encouraged to make their own attempts at creating dreamfields and entering others' interactive dreams. Also this week, upon waking, characters will be bringing back small souvenirs with them: objects or reminders of their dream that they can hold. These objects remain with the character for the day before disappearing.

Moon Cycle 147: 01/25 - 1/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dreams meld together
Important Notes: Dreams are suddenly melding together. The dreams of two (or more) characters are suddenly merged into one giant interactive dream. At the end of the week, Ryan and Dick give a report on dream energy levels and answer questions about the melding.

FEBRUARY
Moon Cycle 148: 02/01 - 02/07

Dream Effects: None
Important Notes: The dream melding continues, though thankfully, at a slower rate. Aftereffects are also beginning to show up for those who suffered merged dreams. Everyone will be experiencing horrible bouts of insomnia, and effects ranging from migraines to delusions, depending on how many times they've merged dreams with others.
Player Plots/Events: Rosalia might accidentally pass along a virus.
Mod Note: A few reminders and issues regarding AC

Moon Cycle 149: 2/08 - 2/14

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The strange dream melding ended, but the after effects were still widespread. Valentine's was also not forgotten and decorations were up.
Player Plots/Events: A Valentine's Day Dance was planned.

Moon Cycle 150: 2/15 - 2/21

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: There was a surprise interactive dreamscape that everyone could participate in to help with their dreamwalking abilities.

Moon Cycle 151: 2/22 - 2/28 Full Moon

Dream Effects: They be crazy.
Important Notes: From the 23rd until the 28th, everyone found themselves trapped in each other's dreams. No one was able to wake up, but there was at least one safe place they could dreamwalk to until a way out was found. With the help of Naru and Ryan, they were able to find Caster hooked up to a strange machine, though not before Caster unleashed an attack of his own.

MARCH
Moon Cycle 152: 3/01 - 3/07

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone was released from the trapped dream with a bit of a "dream hangover" to recover from. Caster disappeared from Somarium, but the machine he was attached to remained.

Moon Cycle 153: 3/08 - 3/14

Dream Effects: Soothing memories to help recover.
Important Notes: Recover was slow, but soon things were back to normal. On the 13th, Ryan explained what happened, including the machine.
Player Plots/Events: The infection continued, Hokuto and Subaru had a birthday party, and White Day.

Moon Cycle 154: 3/15 - 3/22

Dream Effects: Sense of being watched.
Important Notes: REM had become suspicious that others may have been involved and the locals also became suspicious.

Moon Cycle 155: 3/23 - 3/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: Dark reflections.
Important Notes: Through the 23rd and 25th, REM launched a series of investigations within a dreamscape, pulling in random individuals to question. Afterwards, beginning the 26th, some found themselves facing a version of themselves with a darker personality. When they woke up, however, they began to act like them, as if they were suffering a split personality.

APRIL
Moon Cycle 156: 4/01 - 4/08

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everything returned to normal, but some new odd things appeared and disappeared. Random little objects would disappear and be replaced with an egg which contained a clue. Owners had to follow the clues to find their lost item.
Mod Notes: We cookied everything.

Moon Cycle 157: 4/09 - 4/15

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: All lost items were eventually returned. The carnival people were the culprits.

Moon Cycle 158: 4/16 - 4/20

Dream Effects: Dreams of the future.
Important Notes: Those dreams may have been a premonition of what was to come.
Player Plots/Events: Kazuya held an SPR Meeting and Serenity held a formal ball.
Mod Notes: We sent out the details of the upcoming AU event with a Reference Directory.

Moon Cycle 159: 4/21 - 5/01 Full Moon

Dream Effects: No dreams whatsoever.
Important Notes: For some reason, people found themselves once again trapped in a dreamscape. This time, however, they had no idea they were in one. They all believed they were living sometime one year and a half in the future. And the future looked grim for Hypnosia, for in this alternate future, it was destroyed. Within this alternate reality, those affected had to not only try and help Hypnosia, but also invaders attacking their own world. Fortunately not everyone was asleep, and Aisling alerted everyone that it was being looked into.
Mod Notes: We made a simple chart reminder about how the AU worked.

MAY
Moon Cycle 160: 5/02 - 5/09

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Everyone was returned from the AU dreams with estranged memories. They would not be able to remember their own alternate future life, but they would remember Hypnosia's demise. The cause of it? Answers would have to wait as the only one who could provide them fell from mid-air into the fountain.

Moon Cycle 161: 5/10 - 5/16

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: The man who fell into the fountain was revealed to be Tom, a dream engineer for REM. He was the lone survivor of the group who went down into Noctaerium to investigate into what happened a few weeks ago. He told everyone what he could, but it sounded like some research and experiments were going on down there.
Mod Notes: Clarified hiatuses for the Activity Check.

Moon Cycle 162: 5/17 - 5/23

Dream Effects: Slenderman stalks dreams.
Important Notes:None, other than the dream effects where dreamers feel a if they are being watched and followed by a strange, dark figure.
Player Plots/Events: Lots of mini hulks and Aladdin wants to explore the floating mountain.

Moon Cycle 163: 5/24 - 5/31 New Moon

Dream Effects: The stalking continues.
Important Notes: A group was able to go down into Noctaerium to see what they could find. However, opening the dream gate into Noctaerium allowed noctaere to sneak in and attack dreamers in their sleep.

JUNE
Moon Cycle 164: 6/01 - 6/07

Dream Effects: The nightmares continue.
Important Notes: The gates to Noctaerium were closed but not before everyone returned with information that REM had to go through. The dreams were also getting worse.
Mod Notes: We proposed a new schedule and system for the AC. It went favorably.

Moon Cycle 165: 6/08 - 6/14

Dream Effects: What would you like to accomplish before dying.
Important Notes: Nothing to note.

Moon Cycle 166: 6/15 - 6/21

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Nothing to note.
Mod Notes: Mei stepped down as mod and Cura and Shannon were employed as helper mods.

Moon Cycle 167: 6/22 - 7/01 Full Moon

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: Aisling proposed special dreamwalking scavenger hunt with rewards including a small item from their world. It went pretty well.

JULY
Moon Cycle 168: 7/02 - 7/12

Dream Effects: None.
Important Notes: None really.
Mod Notes: We created a Player Plots page.

Moon Cycle 169: 7/13 - 7/23

Dream Effects: None...and then they kept repeating.
Important Notes: There was a lot of rain which caused some minor flooding. But more important things happened, such as Tom asking for volunteers for an experiment on dreaming and how they affect the connections of dream gates, as well as announcing the winners of the scavenger hunts. Those who volunteered were hooked up and worked with. Not too long after, however, on the 19th everyone started to have recurring dreams, and a specific one: an opposite version of themselves. No matter what, they kept having the same dream.
Mod Notes: We made Residency sign-up required and switched to using the spreadsheet for maintaining the data.

Moon Cycle 170: 7/24 - 8/03

Dream Effects: Recurring dreams continued.
Important Notes: The dreams continued and would continue until the 1st. Dreamberries were also on the fritz, but they also received an actual newspaper.
Mod Notes: We instated a newspaper for a more interactive way to give IC news. Also, Somarium turned five on July 31.

AUGUST
Moon Cycle : Full Moon