As the roar of Drake Interplanetary’s DefenseCon looms on the horizon, the Crusader Creature Fund invites you to pause and reflect before the storm. We are proud to announce the Lament Gala, a five-day journey through the ecological soul of the Stanton system, commencing one week before the con. The journey begins on May 10th, 2956, under the oppressive neon haze of industrial tragedy. We open our doors to an atmosphere mirroring the sprawling, suffocating urbanity of ArcCorp. Expect a venue draped in shadow and gloom, where the furnishings and fare reflect a world lost to the machine. During this somber opening, we will host a live performance of Ghost of Biomes. Please note that this is a day of pure reflection; donations may not be given today. On May 11th, we turn our gaze toward the frozen beauty and ecological fragility of MicroTech. The gala shifts into a display of shivering luxury, where the chill is so authentic you may find yourself retreating to our designated warm rooms to thaw. To sustain you against the frost, we are serving hardy, steaming meals and a constant flow of hot beverages. Amidst the ice, we shall perform Shell Made of Ice. As we continue our period of observation, donations may not be given today. The tone shifts drastically on May 12th as we confront the brutal reality of Hurston’s environmental crisis. Today, we strip away the gilding. Do not expect luxury; this is a day of standing room and industrial utility, though utilitarian benches will be provided for those with accessibility needs. The fare is intentionally humble, mirroring the meager rations accessible to the lower classes, paired with the sharp bite of burnt coffee and tart tea. We shall perform Iron Rain. Donations may not be given today. May 13th brings us home to the heights of Crusader to face the cost of capitalistic hubris and the devastation of the Stormwals. We are moving the event onto the terrace, so prepare for the winds to catch your breath as we aim to make our songs heard as high and as low as the atmosphere allows. We are proud to serve a menu featuring imitation Stormwal soup alongside a large selection of clearly marked vegetarian and vegan delicacies. Our final lament, Paper Laws and Steel, will be performed as the sun sets. We remain in a state of reflection; donations may not be given today. The Lament Gala reaches its crescendo on May 14th, finally stepping out of the shadows and into the light. This is a day to celebrate our hard-won victories, recognizing the vital roles played by both the smallest butterfly and the most powerful hurricane. Our standard gala fanfare returns, featuring our finest ethically sourced goods for your enjoyment. On this final day, the silence breaks: all proceeds and contributions will go toward a vital secret project that we cannot yet make public. We close our journey with the performance of Spirit and The Fire. Donations may be given today A special and heartfelt thanks to all who have attended. Your presence and your willingness to witness the beauty and the tragedy of our Verse are what make the Crusader Creature Fund’s mission possible. We look forward to seeing you in the light. (made with the assistance of AI Obvs. Links will activate 12am est on specified dates. or keep an eye on the channel)