A Game of Hassocks

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✵ A Game of Hassocks ✵

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A Traditional Orenian Hassock, c. 1534

 

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HIH Catherine Anastasia, Princess Imperial and Duchess of Westmarch, has designed a new game in order to provide for a new Orenian pastime!

This activity, known as ‘A Game of Hassocks’, is meant to be a simple and engaging exercise that anyone of any age or walk of life can partake in. Inspired by games played by the ancient heartlanders, it requires keen reflexes and an understanding of musical rhythms to play.

 

The rules of the game shall include the following:

 

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• A ring of hassocks, or traditional cushioned seats, shall be arranged in a full circle at the start of the game. About 8-12 are recommended, though as few as 6 may be utilized at the start ideally.
  
  
• Those intending to partake shall number exactly one more than the available number of hassocks at any given time.
  
  
• In the background, a musician or group of musicians shall play an upbeat tune, to which those partaking shall walk and, should they so wish, dance. This may be a lone bard, a pianist, a violinist, a flutist, a guitarist, or a full band or orchestra depending on the occasion.
  
  
• The bard or conductor shall stop the music at sudden intervals of their choosing. When this happens, all must locate a hassock and sit upon it.
  
  
• The individual who fails to procure a seat shall be eliminated from the game. One seat shall then be removed, and the procession shall start once again.
  
  
• Whomever becomes the last one standing by the game’s end, wins!

 

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In order to test out this new game, HIH The Duchess of Westmarch shall be hosting an event to showcase it to the Imperial Courts! A special prize in the form of 50 minas and a commemorative trophy shall be offered to the victor of this occasion, forever to be remembered as the first victor of ‘A Game of Hassocks’.

 

We look forward to seeing you then!

 

Signed,

HIH Catherine Anastasia
Princess Imperial, Duchess of Westmarch

 

OOC:

Spoiler

This event will be held in the gardens at the Imperial Palace of Aster Hall at 6:00 PM EST on Monday the 14th!

[Franczhiz 4437]

Lord Sir Joseph Clement de Sarkozy, Duke-Consort of Westmarch blinked. "Oh GOD.. dancing.. around chairs.." He recalls, having nightmares of every single dance that he did - sweating.