THE RHOSWENII BALL

[Zhulik 3559]

 

THE RHOSWENII FESTIVAL AND BALL

Issued and Confirmed by his Majesty, Adrian I, King of Kaedrin, 9th of Horen’s Calling, 1726.

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BELOVED KAEDRENI AND FELLOW IMPERIALS,

 

His Majesty, King Adrian I of House Helvets, King of Kaedrin and the Rhoswenii, has deemed it fit to celebrate the reunification of the Rhoswenii houses and the re-establishment of the Commonwealth of Kaedrin. Thus, in order to celebrate, as planned by the Governor General, all beings of sentient and pious description are invited to attend the Rhoswenii ball.

 

The Rhoswenii ball, albeit initially appearing to contradict the martial lifestyle of Kaedrin, is intended to celebrate and educate those who are uninformed about Kaedreni culture through activities, celebration and jubilance. After all, the Rhoswenii are no strangers to festivities for it was the late Saint Peter who honored such celebrations in the form of the historic Imperial House Party.

 

From Noon until Dusk (3PM EST - 5 EST) there shall be a festival located within the heart of Ves where numerous activities and contests will be held. From Dusk until Dawn (5 EST - 7 EST) the official Rhoswenii ball shall take place within the Assembly Hall at the back of the city, where merriment, drinks and drama shall plentiful.

 

It is encouraged for attendees to bring a date, though, it should be noted that immoral practices such as miscegenation and homosexuality will not be tolerated on the premises.

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THE ACTIVITIES

The Dress of Roses

The Kingdom of Kaedrin has deemed it fit to award maidens from about the Empire should they sew a dress honoring the Rhoswhenii tradition through the use of rose floral patterns or concepts. The winner shall be awarded 1,000 Minae for the best dress and, should the winner wish, an additional amount shall be offered to purchase said dress for  the Queen of Kaedrin.

 

Public Entertainment and Contests

A plethora of entertainers shall be present at the festivities as a means to entertain the crowd and to provide interactivity with it. Jesters who’ve mastered the art of sword-swallowing, fire-breathing and juggling shall put on shows. 

 

Additionally, gladiatorial events in the city’s pit shall be present between men and exotic beasts. There shall be a general melee in the center of the Ves in which the winner of the combat tournament will receive the title of ‘Champion of Kaedrin’ and 500 Minae. 

 

A contest shall be held publicly upon the stage of the Jolly Boar in which Bards will compete with their finest poems in the form of Southeron ‘Rapping’. The object is to insult one another for the crowd’s enjoyment, the winner being awarded a life-time supply of drinks at the Jolly Boar Inn.

 

At the center of the city shall be a blade wedged in stone. Deemed the authentic blade of BLESSED Jack Rovin, whoever pulls the blade from its stone shall be awarded the blade in addition to an authentic Lucienist signet ring. It should be noted that each pull attempt will cost 25 minae.

 

Throughout the day, the Barb and the Bee shall be competing for the most customers. A moderator verify the purchase ledgers of both taverns and the winner will be afforded the right to egg the other’s property and declare themselves Lord or Lady of Taverns.

 

Lastly, there shall be a contest to determine who the Lord and Lady of Roses shall be for the ball. Attendees will be able to purchase ballots for 10 minae and vote for their respective candidate. Each winner shall receive 75% of their respective pots and be afforded a crown of Roses and be awarded a life-time access to drinks within Ves.

 

RAFFLES

Numerous finance involved games shall be offered throughout the day, including the traditional 50/50 game as well as a general raffle. The Raffle shall award 1,000 Minae with a 50 minae per ticket entrance fee into the raffle. Should a profit be made from ticket sales, the excess minae gained shall be awarded to the winner. Likewise, a second raffle of donations shall be held where the amount of Minae one wins is purely determined by the pot. Each ticket shall cost 20 Minae and the Winner shall receive half the total pot with the Kaedrin Government seizing the other proceeds to allocate towards other festivities.

 

COMMERCE

A plethora of temporary stalls shall be opened about the city’s center in which merchants from about Arcas may purchase to sell their exotic goods for the day’s festivities

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IN NOMINE DEI,

His Majesty, Adrian I of House Helvets, King of Kaedrin, Grand Duke of Ves, Duke of Cathalon, Lord of the Rhoswenii, and Captain & Defender of Liberty

[OOC INFO: AUGUST 2ND. FESTIVAL IS FROM 3 – 5 EST, BALL IS FROM 5-7 EST]

[lawnmowerman 3040]

Bruno takes out his dancing shoes.

[camocat9 1024]

Cameron nods, considering the pamphlet that was set before him as he prepares for the festivities. 

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

Josephine would groan, knowing she had to find a suitable dress to wear and also send word of her cousin Helton back to her aunt so she'd stop pestering her!