Falcone Invitationals

[CherryBoy 157]

WEEKEND OF THE INVITATIONALS

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Long has the need for entertainment plagued man in his pursuits to stay busy during the hustle and bustle of the realm. Many have tried to capture this moment and create something truly remarkable to little avail, and now,  THE FORUM OF FLORENZA seeks to change that. Perhaps pushing stacks of paperwork causes your mind to feel as if it’s being SQUASHED CONSISTENTLY by a warhammer. With a fine view, open air, and a quality rolled cigar straight from VINO E SIGARI dragged within your fingers, that trouble is no more.

 

Our invitational races are not the only spectacle to be had. The draw of the bustling Farmer’s Markets, live auctions, and holy church services all can be found within our special race weekends. All are sure to find something to spark their interest – they need only take a carriage down to FLORENTINE and gaze upon the lively scenery for themselves.

 

 

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FIRST DAY

 

“The man has wares, if you have coin.”

 

Stores are not the only means to gain good coin. In the golden lands of ILLATIA, the markets of traders were abundant. One could walk down a single street, and all in an afternoon’s outing, he’d obtain the night's meal, a tool he may need, and a new pair of shoes! Simple acts such as this also present a sense of community among men – a familiarity of those around them, something deeply embedded within the culture of FLORENTINE. Long have the ILLATIAN PEOPLES found themselves bound by a sense of loyalty and commitment to their fellow man, a sense long gone in the lands we inhabit.

 

An army marches on its stomach

 

THE PEOPLE OF ILLATIA have always been able to lay aside their differences in times of hardship and conflict over the warmth of a meal. FLORENTINE carries this tradition with the FEAST OF CHAMPIONS, hosted by LA FAMIGLIA FALCONE exclusively for the invitational Champions the night before the race – putting on full display the bond that can be sewn even through competition and providing relaxation before the main event. After all, nothing could be more stressful than butting heads with a rival in the Third Corner – right before a crowd, no less.

 

SECOND DAY

 

THE FALCONES serve only two things – family and GOD. Look no further than to the ABBEY OF EXALTED GOFFREDO – the very first structure erected within the city limits proves the family’s loyalty to The One Above All. Mass is open to everyone, no matter your nation of origin. Beginning at the earliest hours of the day, the Abbey is led by local believers who seek to make inside the church's walls a serene, holy grounds of respite. Those not spiritually inclined are encouraged to indulge in the festivities with the company of their kin. Whether it be a hearty discussion over a shared meal or enjoying a good book, let it be with the ones you love. 

 

“Are you not entertained?!”

 

THE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS gives spectators the chance to see their most prized steeds, as well as champions personally, unlike anything ever seen before. To show their adoration for their favored champion, spectators are encouraged to offer a gift –  perhaps flowers or coin, anything befitting of the champion themselves. The parade will commence near the city’s fountain near the bridge, and will span to THE FORUM itself shortly before the race, allowing spectators as well as the champions time to prepare for the main event.

 

It’s lantern’s out and away we go

 

The moment all will be anticipating the most – THE INVITATIONAL RACES. The races will be structured in a similar fashion each time with slight variations depending on small factors – the weather, the coming participants, and world affairs. Regardless, it will be a day of merriment, surely. An entrance fee will be required at the door for all spectators – save for the King and his Royal pedigree, of course. This fee will not only help with the upkeep of  THE FORUM, but will be added to the championship pot at the end of the race. 

 

PENNED BY,

 

GIOVANNI ISA BASRID FALCONE

 

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Just wanna shout out @Moenah for the formatting and making this look pretty. This has been a dream for this character both irp and occ for awhile and I'm glad it's finally coming to fruition.

Shout out once again to Orenian leadership both past and present for making this all happen in the first place.

 

Lastly at the end of the 2022 season Four time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is retiring from Formula One. This is a great loss to the sport but a great gain for those fighting for a better tomorrow everywhere.

 

[Benjikhei 698]

Dante Falcone, from amidst the clutter and curios that choked his office - did fumble and forage for a peculiar invention, which he had purchased illegally from seafaring traders some times ago. After a labour some afternoon, and much cleansing and clearing of that space, he finally held the trinket aloft... a brass megaphone. "Ah. 'iss a fine device, should do the job well."