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THIS MISSION CYCLE ENDS AT 5PM MST, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 2023. YOU MAY NOT MAKE NEW THREADS AFTER THAT TIME.
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TIMELINE: EARLY JULY
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The Great Assembly usually happens at the peak of summer--every year seems to get busier and busier as the leaders of all the Winged battalions gather and vote on resolutions. In recent years, it's almost turned into a mini-conference, with activities and workshops to help better lead your own battalion and exchange info with other leaders. It is usually when morale is the highest.
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This year however, things have changed.
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HIGH PRIEST CAIN DELACOUR, though cured, has all but disappeared from the public eye. And while he has kept operations running, he's stayed tight lipped about his upcoming court appearance in August, where he will stand trial in front of the council. His accused crimes include,negligence and the mass aggravated transmission of a curse, and the latest, damning charge that no one knows the truth of: contact with daemonic entities.
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The lack of transparency from Cain makes the coven on a whole tense and divisive. Your leader used to be unanimously popular, a benevolent guy who set Pegasus on a good path forward. Some still do think that way. But many say he's reckless, misguided and unfit. What do you think?[break][break]

Regardless, Julian Wu and other leaders have now decided to cancel the Great Assembly's regular, giant-scale festitives, opted for a less (but still massive) gathering around the North beaches, as opposed to Pegasus park. This celebration is a more lowkey event nearby VIANDLUNA. Any and all Pegasus witches are invited to the occasion.
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The main event features a race--either by air or ground--on a provided mount from Pegasus's world class stables. Pegasus of course, fill the skies. But there are also more strange and interesting mounts available, including cockatrice, griffins, and chimaera. To participate, your character was likely vetted beforehand, and has has time to train and bond with their mount.
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The race charted trails along the beach, with paths leading into caves and cliffs, often requiring the rider to make pit stops to collect certain items before others can, making for a chaotic rat race with dozens of witches competing against each other. Spells are allowed so long as you don't injure another witch, and of course, familiars are free to join. Hedge your bets or watch from the audience--have a little fun today!
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There are other activities happening on the beach, so you may also:

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  Tour the lighthouse and caves spread along the beach
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  Volunteer and help support the assembly, handle the mounts, provide healing assistance to any witches that are injured, and other things to keep things running smoothly!

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You may find the IC thread for ASSEMBLY HERE