REVELRY BY FIRELIGHT

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REVELRY BY FIRELIGHT

Published by the Barony of Verskaya

on this 2nd of Tov ag Yermey, 541 E.S.

 

An ending wreathed by the flame of pyre, and a beginning ablaze in the pride of a nation. 

 

 

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Spoiler

OOC: Thursday, August 8th, 5pm EST, at the Old Godunov Keep 

 

FOLLOWING THE ASCENSION of the Dual Kingdom’s twin crows, the heralds of a new era for all of Haenseti-Ruska, it is with great delight that the Baronial House of Verskaya announces its inaugural celebration of the Candlenights upon Haeseni soil. 

 

To be held at the apex of the summertime or in the depths of the winter, when the sun lingers at the horizon into the deep hours of the night or hides beneath it for the extent of the day, Candlenights is a vigil held in remembrance of life and death, memento mori and memento vixi. It is a time to respect those who have left us behind on this plane— and to remember them too in joy, not only in solemnity. 

 

Summertime is upon us, and therefore, we must dance. 

 

 

FESTIVITIES

 

IN THE FULLNESS of the midsummer day, as preparations flit about the Barony, a pit will be excavated in the ground. Filled with coals, wrapped foods, and hot stones, it will be left to roast and smoke throughout the day for decadent feasting come the arrival of guests in the evening. The coals from this earthen oven shall be then transferred towards the firepit, and throughout the night, flame will be passed from hearth to hearth. 

 

FIRELIGHTING

A Bonfire will be lit to truly begin the festivities, and it is fully encouraged for guests to add timber and feed the fire as they see fit, as it the flames must continue to burn until the sun arrives again with the next dawn. Around the bonfire, food and drink aplenty shall be served, and music shall flood the courtyard with warmth and cheer. 

Guests are also encouraged to bring any items or symbols of upset in the year past, and to cast them into the flames throughout the night, allowing these memories to burn away. 

 

FLAMEJUMPING

Near the dregs of dawn, once the bonfire has begun to burn down, the House of Godunov invites all those of age who are inclined to seek adrenaline to participate in a competitive dance of Ve Hopaky, a Raevir traditional dance, chosen by the House with intents to call back to its military roots. 

Participating guests shall dance about the bonfire, with each taking turns in time with the music, to hop over the breadth of the flames. Whomever succeeds with the highest and furthest jump will receive a prize of 50 MINA. 

 

WREATHCRAFTING 

For the youth of the Kongzem, there will be a station where one can learn to weave their own pine wreaths or carve their own candles, and if both, join the two in a chaste midsummer matrimony. Parents are advised to keep an eye on their children, as great care must be taken to maneuver with candles upon one’s head! 

As the first hint of dawn trickles into the sky, these wreaths shall be cast to the fire along with all else, to symbolise a step away from the year previous, and children can depart feeling that they have grown. 

 

All those of the Kingdom of Haenseti-Ruska and her allies who seek to attend are invited.

 

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GODANI JEST WIELKI.

HER LADYSHIP, Gavrila Gianna Godunov, Heir-Apparent to Verskaya

Edited August 4, 2024 by wardyn
timezone added:P

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Galina Georgina read the missive with pride, and set off to find and congratulate her beloved daughter.