FESTIVAL OF HOPE

[The Esrova Court 1478]

FESTIVAL I DERYZCZ

FESTIVAL OF HOPE

 

 

UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ

 

Issued by the

QUEEN’S COUNCIL

On the 11th day of Joma ag Umund of 432 E.S.

 

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VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK

 

Too long has our kingdom been without two essential portions of its leadership. As balance is restored within the Crown with the return of His Royal Majesty, Karl III, so too is it returned to the Aulic Council as Her Excellency, Isabel Baruch returns as its head. In the face of all that is to occur within our Kingdom in the upcoming years, there is no better time than the present to celebrate. Thus, the Queen’s Council of Amadea Ulyssa decrees a three-month spanning festival shall be held within Karosgrad grounds to appreciate the various spoils of the city and welcome home the missing two.

 

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SCHEDULE FOR THE FESTIVITIES

 

ON THE 14TH DAY OF VZMEY AG HYNK

 

I. JOUST

All chivalrous men and women in service to His Majesty are invited to take up the lance and saddle their horse on the sands of the Hippodrome. The arena shall be outfitted to serve as a tiltyard, where lancers shall face off in a traditional joust. They shall complete three passes, with each hit adding a point to their total. He who either unhorses his opponent or gains the most points will be declared the victor. In the event of a tie, the contestants are to engage in mounted combat until one is knocked from his saddle. He who emerges victorious at the end of the tournament shall be dubbed ‘Master of the Lance,’ in recognition of their prowess in the saddle.

 

II. ARCHERY

Those who attended the Lifstala of His Majesty will surely remember the contest of archery that took place. A similar setup that King Karl III attempted during the season will be erected once more for any prospective marksmen to shoot their shot. Those who strike all four targets with only four arrows will be rewarded.

 

III. CONTEST OF STRENGTH

An elf from the lands of Celian’or has brought a most interesting machine to the Dual-Kingdom. It has been rumoured to be a better measure of strength than that at the tavern, so all strongmen and women of Hanseti-Ruska are invited to test these claims. Those deemed the strongest shall walk away 200 minae wealthier.

 

IV. DUNK TANK

Due to popular demand, the dunk tank present at the recent carnival shall return for the first day only. A strong arm and an accurate throw are essential if one seeks to send the poor soul sat on the tank into the frigid waters below.

 

V. MAZE OF MYSTERY

Each guest is invited to make one attempt at traversing the hedge maze of the Nikirala as quickly as they can. One may do this at any time during the day’s festivities, so long as their attempt is overseen by a member of the Queen’s Council or one in their employ. 

 

VI. FACE PAINTING

The young Adelajda vas Ruthern shall make yet another appearance to paint the faces of her fellow children. The young Lady will be manning a stall, just before the entrance to the Hippodrome. Pricing once again is fixed at 10 minae per face painted, and such is non-negotiable.

 

VII. THE MARKET

Any merchants who wish to display their goods during the day’s festivities are invited to contact the Queen or Grand Lady. Should their proposal be accepted, they shall be given a temporary stall beyond the walls of the Hippodrome to do business from.

 

(OOC: Friday, 8th July, 6pm EST)

 

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ON THE 12TH DAY OF GRONNA AG DROBA

 

I. JULIYAFEST

The Juliyafest of 433 E.S. shall be held in the gardens. Here, suitors and maidens shall be presented with an assortment of coloured fabrics. Those in attendance are to choose one of said fabrics, each of which will correlate to some aspect of their personality. Based on their choice, each suitor shall be assigned a lady with whom he is to spend the day, enjoying various games and festivities that shall be revealed when the time comes.

 

(OOC: Saturday, 9th July, 4pm EST)

 

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ON THE 12TH DAY OF TOV AG YERMEY

 

I. ROYAL COURT OF 433 E.S.

As his Royal Majesty returns, so too does a regular function of the crown. Royal Court shall be held within the throneroom of ve Nikirala Prikaz at the start of the month. The King shall give announcements on the state of the Kingdom, as well as accept petitioners. 

 

II. ATTIRE TO THE BALL

All those wishing to attend the ball are implored to dress in only their finest. Their Majesties ask that each garment be bright, cut from colourful fabric, and intricately detailed. Restrictions on the wearing of gold are once more waived for the nobility, who are encouraged to line their garments with the metal should they wish.

 

III. THEATRICS OF THE YOUTH

The wards of the kingdom shall put on a short play in the Karosgrad theatre, open to all who might wish to attend it. There are to be no invitations, nor will there be any particular pomp surrounding the event. Adults are simply expected to sit respectfully in the audience, whilst any children may make their way backstage to participate in the play itself.

 

IV. DRINKING CONTEST

Any who think themselves the bearer of a sturdy liver are to present themselves to the Queen, where she shall host a contest of drinking. As not to overcomplicate the event, the rules are quite simple. He who remains on his feet after downing the most drink shall be declared the winner.

 

V. THE JESTER

Acclaimed jester and Aulic Envoy to the Crown, Matyas Baruch, shall once again slip on his oversized shoes and entertain the masses. He will wander the venue, performing tricks and stunts for any who ask it of him, free of charge. 

 

(OOC: Sunday, 10th July, 4:30pm EST)

 

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IV JOVEO MAAN

 

Her Royal Majesty, AMADEA OF SUSA, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. 

 

Her Excellency, Georgina Sofiya Barclay, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Sutica, Duchess-Dowager of Reinmar, Margravine-Dowager of Vanderfell, Countess-Dowager of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Dowager of Madvon, Freising and Sigradz

Edited July 5, 2022 by The Nikirala Court