Characters can skip the festivities entirely! All parts of the Mini-Event are optional. If they'll be visiting the locales without going to the party, the reactions will vary depending on where they are.
Thorne will have an unspoken expectation of some attendance if characters will be entering Hayle, even just to listen to the initial speeches.
In the Free Cities, characters may come and go freely, but it might be difficult to escape the festivities while they're in Libertas as much of it will spill out onto the streets and into nearby taverns.
In Solvunn, characters can find a quiet spot away from the gathering, but the locals will likely ask them what's wrong and bring them food or drink to make them feel welcome. They'd be strongly encouraged to take part in the communal activities. The attitude would be kindly, though some may consider it overbearing.
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Thorne will have an unspoken expectation of some attendance if characters will be entering Hayle, even just to listen to the initial speeches.
In the Free Cities, characters may come and go freely, but it might be difficult to escape the festivities while they're in Libertas as much of it will spill out onto the streets and into nearby taverns.
In Solvunn, characters can find a quiet spot away from the gathering, but the locals will likely ask them what's wrong and bring them food or drink to make them feel welcome. They'd be strongly encouraged to take part in the communal activities. The attitude would be kindly, though some may consider it overbearing.