Fall Festival Tokens

[superduck]

My fellow adventurers,

Fall Festival is a time of celebration. We celebrate the fact that we are still alive, the gods watching over us, and various other things. Things such as candyballs and costumes contribute to this. It saddens me to see that some are trying to earn considerable sums of money by selling tokens on the market. I want to ask all of you: If you have a token you do not use yourself, please give it to someone without a costume, a new adventurer who is likely to be unable to acquire one by themselves. Do not let greed take the upper hand, but share and celebrate.

Thorin

[Xia]

Indeed. I saw this and was disappointed.

[AKA Azure]

*After bowing her head respectfully to Xia, turns to Thorin with a somber expression.*


Thorin,

Unfortunately, greed is something that grows in the hearts of many. While some give freely others seek to make a profit.

Would that all Valornian nature was kinder - but some would find that stifling. Would that in itself be wrong? I'm unsure. All we can do is share and hope others will follow along.

*inclines her head again to Xia and slowly begins to walk off*

[Xia]

I'm sure neither Thorin nor myself were saying that greed should be banned from Trinald. We were merely stating that the vice is disappointing, especially during a celebratory time such as Fall Festival.

[superduck]

Indeed. Greed is part of someone's personality. While it would be almost impossible and perhaps even unwise to ban it from Trinald, as greed is in my opinion not necessarily a bad thing, I was disappointed when I saw that adventurers were trying to turn a festival into some quick money.

[Corwin Skyborn]

I stopped by for a visit and snagged a free token which I gave away to the needy, then I was "quite to my surprise" hit with Nobility and had to go pay 450p on the market to get a second token so I might have quick access to a costume.

Greed stinks! Don't be stinky!

[Hojo Musachi]

It's not very often that I agree with Corwin, but I agree with what he said during the last fall festival.

Greed stinks! Don't be stinky!

The Candy is also apart of the festival.

[AKA Azure]

I know my memories are fuzzy of last year's festival, but it seems there are more tokens yet inflation has hit Valorn.

[Sreip]

... I donna be thinkin I be spendin 1000 platinum fer a token... or 50 plat fer a candyball. Rather do be wearin nothin thanna spend coin liken that.

[Wyf_Broadskull]

If I have extra tokens, like most people I give them away. It is only my opinion, but I think those that sell tokens should be ashamed of themselves.

[Topaz]

I looked at the large number of Fall Festival tokens being sold for high sums in the market -- mostly by the same small number of people -- and could not help thinking that in order to have so many for sale, the sellers must have been collecting the tokens very assiduously ... not to wear or give away ... but to sell.


Topaz

[Ellyana Lilli]

Sad, isnt it? *shakes her head*

[micaya]

Pardon me sirs and ladies, but, if it weren't for those selling the coins, wouldn't it have been difficult for ones such as Corwin to get a token and have a costume so quickly?

By no means am i condoning greediness, for it isn't for one such as I to condone anything, and if that is how my humble remark is being taken, please disregard my sentiments in their entirety, but, it seems that despite the selfishness of the greedy those "exploiting" the festivity actually not only has a part in this world, but perhaps even a vital function?

And by no means am I meaning to be insulting to those who do happen to be selling the tokens, and if any insult was recieved, please speak to me and I shall endeavor to correct the situation, please.

-Svender

[Korrith]

Pardon me sirs and ladies, but, if it weren't for those selling the coins, wouldn't it have been difficult for ones such as Corwin to get a token and have a costume so quickly?

By no means am i condoning greediness, for it isn't for one such as I to condone anything, and if that is how my humble remark is being taken, please disregard my sentiments in their entirety, but, it seems that despite the selfishness of the greedy those "exploiting" the festivity actually not only has a part in this world, but perhaps even a vital function?

And by no means am I meaning to be insulting to those who do happen to be selling the tokens, and if any insult was recieved, please speak to me and I shall endeavor to correct the situation, please.

-Svender

There is no problem with quick distribution of tokens from adventurer to adventurer. It's when they charge high prices that it becomes annoying.

Lets say IRL you go Trick or Treating with a friend. But at every house you go to, someone is already there, taking the candy every 5 minutes, and saying "Gimme $50 and you can have some"

[Trip Lancer]

In all honesty, should I find a token, I would sell it. That is just how I am. Although, if on my way to put it on the market, I met someone who didn't have one, I would gladly hand it over with a joyful "Happy Fall Festival!" and make on my way.
In my opinion, if you want to sell the token, go ahead, you earned it, do as you wish. If you don't want to, don't discriminate against those who do. *smiles*