<div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: blackadder itc;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 36pt;">Event #1: Halloween Auction</span></span><br/><br/><sup><strong>(Duration: Oct 24 ~ Nov 14 aka 1 game day)</strong></sup></div><br/>Auctions are nothing out of the ordinary for a gallery such as Waxing Rhapsodic. Besides the unique pieces that they sell, in the spirit of Halloween, this auction in particular will have a more playful edge. Everyone is encouraged to attend in costume, or at least in something that is different from their everyday norm.<br/><br/>While events such as these help to boost the gallery's reputation, it is also a time for attempting to draw in curious onlookers. It is more than just searching for that perfect photo to hang on the wall, it is also a search for subjects to work into a masterpiece. Some may have come to buy the art presented, and others may have come to eventually make art that will be presented...<br/><br/><div align="center">*     *     *     *     *</div><br/>Seats have been arranged in rows in front of the stage. Tables line the back of the room next to the entrance. The first table holds a stack of cards and small pencils can be found next to it. These cards are to be returned before leaving the auction, placed within the box at the side - voting shall take place anonymously and the winner receives a chance at modeling in their costume for the cover of a magazine, as well as center spread.<br/><br/>The question upon it is simple: Choose your favorite costume.<br/><br/>Other tables are lined against the walls at the back of the room. Refreshments have been placed neatly for all to enjoy.<br/><br/><strong>Note:</strong>Each person is allowed three votes in the poll. Choose your top three favorites. You will<em>not</em>be able to change your vote once you have submitted it so choose wisely! (The poll shall be edited as more people join with costumes so it may be best to wait until players have had a chance to introduce their characters before voting.)<br/><br/>