THE MASQUE OF SHATTERED CHAINS

[Morigung-oog 5700]

 

Art by unknown. - I did try to track down the artist :(

 

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In the wake of battle and bittersweet victory, the Empress Vengeance has become more than a ship. She is a symbol; a lifeline for those who look to the future with wary eyes. Captain Valindra, ever sharp of tongue and steady of hand, knows that survival is not only measured in duty but also in spirit. Thus, she calls for a night of masks and music upon her decks, a fleeting respite where kin and ally may gather to enjoy a break from the duty and hardship that comes with life aboard a vessel. For one eve, beneath the comforting glow of  lanternlight, the Blessed Citizenry and its allies may tuck their woes behind painted masks.

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By the hand of Valindra, Captain of the Empress Vengeance, the Blessed citizenry of the free lands of Haelun’shore and all who are not active  enemies of the state are bid welcome to a Masquerade Ball held aboard the ship, moored safely on the divide between the beach settlement and the wartorn badlands. Decades of grit, determination and hard work are to finally be rewarded through a night of revelry under the stars.

Beneath silver lanterns strung along her masts, and to the rhythm of music carried upon the tide, we shall don masks and finery, hiding our faces to dance as equals. 

 

Guests are encouraged to come masked and dressed in their most resplendent attire.

 

• Dancing shall take place upon the main deck, cleared and polished for the occasion.
   
• Refreshments and wines, both mali’thill and foreign, will be served in our tavern and on deck. Brewers and bakers are encouraged to bring their own works for attendees to sample.
   
• Bardmancers, housemages and culimancers are encouraged to show off their magical talents.
   

• Predictions may be made about the new land on which descendantkind shall dub their new home, with the most accurate [and simultaneously outlandish] earning bragging rights.

 

Troublemakers need not attend, for the entire ship is protected. Those who violate the spirit of the ball are subject to immediate keelhauling and/or crucifixion. Haelun’orian law applies, with the exception of some unique rules exclusive to the Empress Vengeance’s decks.

 

Let the waves remind us that even in the harshest of tides, silver endures and by enduring, we may yet celebrate.

 

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Captain of the Empress Vengeance, The Silver Pariah, Blade of the Planeslost Royarch, 
State-Sanctioned Party Planner

 

 

OOC

 

What? - A masquerade ball to celebrate a temporary victory against Orsathiel and new horizons.

Who? - Everyone who is not banished from Haelun'or

 

Coords: X= 2132 Z= 3118

 

Date & Time: 27th September 10PM GMT

 

Please keep in mind that due to the unknown nature of map transition, the date of the ball may be subject to change.
 

 

 

[TheWyrdWolf 1532]

A fel presence lingers in the depths of the Galley, gnashing teeth echoing through the oaken halls as a disembodied voice spills from the stygian shadows.

"Let them come."

[Arianthe22 242]

Hearing of the exciting news about the upcoming party, Thalis went to her wardrope and retrieved her favorite dress, a gorgeous gown made of white and green silk, decorated with embroidered flowers. She would have to make a mask to match the dress, the small brunette though as she began to consider possible designs.

Edited September 26, 2025 by Arianthe22

[UniBearse 923]

The chance of finally experiencing a ball would stay excitedly upon the mind of Luthien, perhaps this is her chance to show off her dress that she had long kept hidden.

[Morigung-oog 5700]

"Is this what I have been reduced to?"

 

Valindra let forth a long sigh as she paced the deck of the Vengeance, her treasured vessel, an ark of life and new beginnings for Haelun'orians and their allies.

 

"I feel like a performing show-dog. Sitting, speaking on command for the entertainment of others."

 

Still, she continued preparations, with servants, crew members and constructs rushing about, swabbing the deck, brewing, cooking, readying their instruments. 

 

"Let it not be said that I am a neglectful captain. My crew and passengers shall know a night of revelry, even if I am not positively disposed to such merriment."

 

The elfess eyed up a sleek black ballgown. A dress. She hissed like a vampire shying away from the sun. She couldn't, could she..?"

[Pandamainia 86]

 

"  Louanne- " 

 

 

 

"  Bring'eth me my wine, girl.  " 

 

"  And prepare the dresses for viewing.  "

 

 

[Battlemage_Class 45]

 YIPPIE