The Festival of Crows

[Eryane 3698]

A FESTIVAL OF CROWS 

in the MUNICIPALITY OF DOBROV

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Raev Cultural Festival of Dobrov

As penned at the hand of Lady Milena of Woldzmir

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✢ INTRODUCTION ✢

 

In celebration of the centuries old culture of the Raevir people, The Rt Hon. Count Sigismund Carrion-Tuvyic and his sister, The Hon. Lady Milena of Woldzmir extend an invitation to all those of the Holy Orenian Empire and her allies to revel in the three-month-long cultural festival to be held in the Municipality of Dobrov. 

 

Festivities traditional to the Raev people will be hosted for all to enjoy and experience but a glimpse of the culture, along with hand-crafted wares and customary cuisines.

 

 

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TIMETABLE

of events

 

I. Commencement Dance [Thursday June 3, 5pm EST]

II. Festival Activities [Friday June 4, 6pm EST]

III. Woldzmir’s Eucharist [Sunday June 6, 7pm EST]

 

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Commencement Dance  

To embark upon the first course of revelry within the Festival of Crows, a traditional dance shall take place in the town square first led by the Count and Countess Dobrov. Attendees are asked that, in the name of the festival, all don colorful attire with an array of patterns and designs that represent customary fashion of the Raev for both men and women. For women, sarafans and vibrantly-colored kokoshniks, as well as other headdresses, are encouraged. For men, an equivalent amount of patterns and color is recommended on overcoats or the Raev kaftan.  

 

A depiction of a Raev woman in the Municipality of Dobrov wearing traditional attire, notably a kokoshnik and sarafan, painted by an unknown artist c. 1813

 

One formal dance will be conducted through a fast-paced waltz (and more, if highly requested by guests, may be to occur), followed by folk dancing (including the long lost squat dancing). In squat dancing, participants will be judged for their ability to manage the dance and, should they be able to do it well enough, how far they can get to the ground without falling. A prize will be gifted to the finest squat dancer. After dancing as concluded, guests are welcomed to stay in the county for as long as desired, where small samplings of food, and drink, shall be offered with concluding merriment of the eve.

 

Finest Dressed in Traditional Attire

The man and woman most adhering to the culture with their sense of fashion will individually be presented with a gift from the House of Carrion-Tuvyic and a lofty coin pouch, judged by HIH Countess Charlotte Augusta of Aldersberg. As stated above, it is asked that those in attendance don clothing and other accessories full of color and patterns.

 

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Festival Activities in the Square 

Amidst the month of Tobias’s Bounty, an array of activities will take place throughout the town square of the county. Guests are welcomed to partake in any part of the festivities, led by various local people of Dobrov.

 

Flower Wreaths 

Wreaths made from wildflowers native to the Grenz region shall be made for the soldiers attending the feast. Led by Lady Milena Basrid, the making of flower wreaths will take place during the effigy burning. 

 

Flower wreaths are to be kept until the coming feast, where they shall first be given to those fighting in the war out of gratitude and respect for their courageous actions and patriotism. If there are excess flower wreaths, the rest shall be presented as well at the feast after that of the soldiers, to any of the maker’s choice. These wreaths are to be given out in the name of kindness and to bring good fortune for the receiver, along with their family.

 

Norlandic Effigy Burning 

As requested by the Count Dobrov, straw effigies of Nordling soldiers shall be made and burned in honor of the Empire’s recent victory in the Battle of Outer Arentania. 

 

A painting of a man in customary Raev attire, as depicted by painter Miss Irina Feodora of Adria, c. 1686

 

Favomancy Readings 

For those desiring to have their future examined by a local member of the community, favomancy readings shall be offered throughout the course of the activities of the month. Any who wish to hear tales of their life yet to come are asked to bring two items of sentimental value for a clearer reading, which shall be returned at the end of the session.

 

Pig Wrestling 

A popular game in the Grenz region reminiscent of a farmer’s difficulties to catch pigs to bring to the slaughterhouse. A greased pig shall be set loose in a pen, with attendants being given a chance to try and catch it. The first to do so will receive a prize of fifty Imperial marks as well as the first slice of pig at the feast.

 

Woldzmir’s Eucharist 

To bring an end to the events of the festival, a feast shall be held within the walls of Manor Woldzmir. The prized pig shall be cooked before all within the hall, complimenting the many other dishes, all Raev cuisine. The soldiers fighting in the current Nordling War will be honored before the feasting commences, after prayer has been said. Raev black bread will be served with butter throughout the feast. The feast will consist of a three-course meal, with a menu as follows;

 

First Course

Olivye

Potatoes, eggs, cucumbers diced in a sweet sauce with ham and topped with peas and fresh parsley.

 

Second Course

Veal Grenz

Thinly sliced veal cooked in white wine sauce with shallots, peppercorn, parsley, and bay leafs. Served with mushrooms and a side of pelmeni— a meat mixture wrapped in fine handmade dough. 

 

Third Course

Medovik

A layered honey cake with a cream filling, served with a variety of nuts as topping and a honey drizzle.

 

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IN NOMINE DEI,

 

THE RT HON., Sigismund Chekhov Carrion-Tuvyic, Count of Dobrov

 

TH, Lady Milena Ipera of Woldzmir

 

 

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Thank you to the following for helping me with the post & planning:

@Nectorist

@Hephaestus

 @jcbeno
@Axelu

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[Lhindir_ 3691]

A ghoulish thing smiles with pride.

[libertyybelle 6187]

Amelia Margaret is too young to attend but if she could, surely she would!