The Ox's Harvest

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The Ox’s Harvest

 

The Ruric Clan Sigil

 

 

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During the autumn harvest days, men and women work from dawn to dusk to prepare for the next winter season. After their work is finished, they dedicate a day to enjoy themselves, and give thanks to Hjarn av Vynland, “The Ox”, for a bountiful reaping and in hopes for another strong yield the next year to come.

 

 

A Prayer to Hjarn av Vynland

 

"We, sons and daughters of the Father on High,

do beseech the Lord of Harvest.

We thank him for this bountiful harvest

as the cold breath of winter blows ever stronger.

Thus we offer ourselves and sacrifice

to show our thanks.”

 

 

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This day of celebration shall fill all citizens with happiness and warmth, as we praise the All Father and his paragons. A handsome display of Nordengradic delicacies will be available to all, as well specialty drinks from The First Hearth Tavern. Vendors will be auctioning their most prized possessions and many will be given the chance to win great prizes during events. The festival will follow the schedule below:

 

Offerings and Ritual

 

Gifts and personal items will be offered to the Lord of our Harvest, Hjarn av Vynland, whilst we gather around a great statue of him. Following this will be a short moment to remember kin lost in war, and the harsh winters before the Ox graced us with his strength and protection. Then to conclude, a ritual dance to the beat of our ceremonial drums.

 

The Feast

 

Nordengradic delicacies and specialty dishes will be served to all who wish to attend, using the fresh foods from our most recent hunts and gatherings. Drinks will all be free, and the one who can prove himself the champion of the mug will receive free drinks for the next year!

 

Ceremonial Hunt

 

Those who wish to partake in the hunt will join us on the walk to the Nordengrad hunting lodge, where into the woods we will release a previously captured animal. The one to down the beast and return it to Nordengrad for sacrifice will receive a prize from Thoromir Ruric, and given the title Lord of the Hunt.

 

 

 

 

 

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If you wish to rent a stall or receive a vendor's license in Nordengrad for the duration of the festival, please contact one of the following;

Thoromir Ruric (Narthok)

 

Gaius Mournstone (Keening)

 

Sigrid Mournstone (hellebore)

 

Ellenora (PlusOneMorale)

 

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Alderman Sigrid Mournstone of the Harvest Council, Stewardess of Nordengrad and Matriarch of House Mournstone

 

Spoiler

Event at 3 EST, Monday September 3rd

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[Askuzai 505]

"O', s'thas when teh Harves' fesitvitehs begin, ave been wonderin' when i' was comin.'" Rae could comment passively at the many fliers littered around Nordengrad's walls, trees, and beyond. "Ah can' wai'" he breaks out a joyful smile before going about his daily business.

[Keening 1264]

Gaius Mournstone crossed his arms, his gaze lingering on the few remaining casks of mead within Nordengrad's 'First Hearth' tavern. After a couple short moments, he stifled a chuckle and decided this simply wouldn't be enough -- especially since drinks would be free. "Ar ndóigh, ba chóir dom vodca agus rum a ordú freisin," the Výrannian swiftly noted, striding off in search of a quill.

[Andustar 4143]

 

Brynjolf Grimlee smirks in anticipation of the festival "T'is will be enjoyable!"

[Narthok 10416]

Thoromir stands in the square of nordengrad, coordinating serfs and clansmen as the square was transformed into appropriate harvest attire. "Ets good tha we can get back t'ah our roots" he'd say his gait light as he went about his business.

[Ivoreyy 2303]

Carina Viktoria busies herself, preparing in anticipation for the festival!

[Xalid 269]

Xalid strings his bow. "Best get to hunting for the festival." 

[Aqua_ 52]

Edlynn skips up to one of the posters happily. She traces a small finger along the picture of the pretty woman in the centre and grins. "I can't wait!" she announces with a quiver of excitement.