newyearcntdown | 2024 Wrap Up!

So sorry for the lateness! Your mod had an unexpected move and got tied up with that!

2024 was an excellent year - we had more of a turn out this year which is great for me to see. I hope everyone had fun and that everyone is looking forward to next year. Remember that there is not penalty for dropping out or missing your goal - this is just a laid back fest meant to be fun rather than challenging and in that spirit of things, I think the turn out met and surpassed that goal. Yay everyone!

I will work on tags in a short bit after posting the wrap up. And if there is anything from this fest that you felt needed better support or that there was a bit of the process where you could have used support, let me know! I like running this fest and want to keep it running for years to come so knowing what you all need from it for participation will help keep it going. For my part as a mod I will work on getting a laptop or a Bluetooth keyboard that will make my end of things easier and faster and also put reminders on my phone for each post that I need to make. (And hopefully next year I won't have to panic move.)

Thank you for a great fest, look forward to seeing everyone in the late fall, and hang in there - we are gonna make it through this year.

2024 Holiday Drabbles by

enchanted_jae
Fandom: Harry Potter
Note: this is part 1 of the series; once you click into the story link you'll find each next part at the end

First Snow of the Season by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

14 icons by

lilly_c
Theme/prompt: blue

16 icons by

lilly_c
Theme/prompt: dolls

For For A (Griffon) Warden by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Rook dresses up Assan with a bow in preparation for visiting their friends and Davrin tries to remain serious.

Surprise! by

prisca
Fandom: Chicago by Dick Wolf

Lunar Eclipse by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: After Elgar'nan, Rook and Bellara can't even witness a natural eclipse without apprehension.

Cold Above by

badasstiger
Fandom: mythology
Summary: Persephone discovers the extent of her mother's retribution upon the Earth whenever she is away with her husband.

Seasonal Shift by

muscle_wizard
Fandom: Fire Emblem
Summary: Post!War AU: Married, Dimitri and Claude spend a honeymoon of sorts in Faerghus.

Homesick by

melime
Fandom:Dragon Age
Summary: At the end of the first year since joining the Inquisition, even the snow makes Dorian homesick.

New Year's Lights by

melime
Fandom: Doctor Who universe
Summary: Hot chocolate makes the Doctor remember an accidental engagement long ago, highlighting feelings that she doesn't want to think about.

The Coldest Nights in Herba by

prisca
Fandom: Legend of Zelda

Dalish Traditions by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Rook never felt like she belonged.

Silent Winter Nights by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

Hiding In The Pantry by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Lucanis is meant to be hosting Satinalia celebrations. Instead, Rook finds him definitely not hiding in the pantry.

Family by

basasstiger
Fandom: Hades (game)
Summary: A young Zagreus wants to surprise his mother.

Christmas With Mr. Anderson by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

Message In The Solstice by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Lavellan takes advantage of a winter solstice to use magic to try to contact Solas, in hopes of changing his mind

Warmth Under by

badasstiger
Fandom: Mythology
Summary: Persephone finds gifts prepared for her in the Underworld.

Blankets by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary:Dorian wakes up in camp with an extra blanket.

Scarf by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Lucanis knits Rook a gift.

Music Box by

lilly_c
Fandom: Star Trek
Summary:“How are you going to do that? Make a music box, I mean.”

Pink Wrapped Gift by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Early in their work together, Maevaris and Dorian are working late when she notices a gift in his office.

Fla Kes by

lilly_c
Fandom: Star Trek
Summary: Tapping her comm badge Kathryn said, “Voyager, two to beam up.” When nothing happened she repeated the motion and request, becoming impatient at seemingly losing contact with the ship so soon and more easily than she was comfortable with. She hoped it wasn’t another elaborate trap from Q’s handbook because she was currently unprepared for what her sister always called thicker knicker weather.

Icy Decorations by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Rook convinces Neve to decorate her office.

Colors by

lilly_c
Fandom: Star Trek
Summary: “Delightful is not the word I would have chosen.”

A Day Of Hope by

prisca
Fandom: Tolkien

Chocolates (15 icons) by

lilly_c

Sweet Tooth by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Rook's sweet tooth might prevent Lucanis' cookies from surviving until their guests arrive. Spite approves.
Rating General Audiences

A Last Goodbye by

melime
Fandom: Doctor Who universe
Summary: There will be no other chance. Still, he lingers, visiting old friends, people he left behind.

A Christmas Walk by

melime
Fandom: Doctor Who universe
Summary: The Doctor needs a moment, and the cold winter air on his face might be just the thing.

Ice (15 icons) by

lilly_c

Kutja by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

New Year's Kiss by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: Lavellan heard of a superstition involving kissing at midnight at the end of the year.

Snow Days by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

Goodnight Amatus by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: He’s committed to giving Dorian his time, he truly is, even if every night that Dorian slips away as his clandestine lover breaks his heart a bit at a time.

Silent Isolation by

melime
Fandom: Dragon Age
Summary: The isolation feels as threatening as a templar who would not suffer a mage to be free.

The Season Of by

lilly_c
Fandom: Star Trek
Summary: Looking at the crew who were currently assembling in the room for the first Christmas speech, Neelix whispered, “What do I say? It’s not a holiday from my culture either.”

Overwhelmed With Feelings by

prisca
Fandom: Jeremiah (TV)

Bushy Evergreen by

prisca
Fandom:The Faculty

Early Onset Of Winter by

prisca
Fandom: Jeremiah (TV)

The Adirondack Train by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

A Suitable Gift by

prisca
Fandom: The Faculty

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