Grand Opening of Edrica

[Monty Cobra 921]

 

The Festivities of Edrica

 A Grand Opening

 

Scribed by Ser Aurus ‘Pietas’ Greye

21st of the Snow's Maiden, 2074

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FOR SEVERAL YEARS the hillsides of Ildon have rung with the sounds of labour. Now, having worked dutifully to construct a new home for themselves under the eye of the gracious Admiral Maeril, the Greyes have completed the construction of their home—Edrica. The steadfast keep finds itself atop the windswept hill of Staloméne amid towering autumn trees, near the beaches and sandy shores of the river Angcelume, befitting its historically coastal family. Following a private christening, the House of Greye now opens the gates of Edrica to all.

 

 

THE HOUND RACE

HOSTED WITHIN THE HEART OF EDRICA, the Greyes welcome their allies into their manor for a festive racing of hounds. With each Greyehound raised by the gentle, calloused hands of Ser Aurus himself, participants will be gifted one of these noble creatures for the purposes of the race and to keep afterwards. The winner will be afforded a sum of 100 mina.

 

THE CAVERN BRAWL

FROM THE MANOR, guests are invited to join the Greyes below the ‘Dog House’, Edrica’s tavern. There, in a decorative underground cavern, an elimination-style melee will be held within the family’s fighting pit. The winner of the melee will be granted a sum of 300 mina and will be christened the Guest of Honor alongside a token of victory. 

 

THE TAVERN NIGHT

FINALLY, THE GREYES WELCOME THEIR GUESTS into the tavern of Ildon for a night of spirits and merriment—including a drinking contest, one of the family’s favorite pastimes. The winner shall earn 150 mina for their iron gut and perseverance, and the respect of their peers. 

 

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THE GREYES OWE THEIR EVERLASTING THANKS to many for the companionship, aid, and goodwill of those who have come alongside them since their landing in the lands of Idunia—such as the noble and gracious Prince Pharazon, the hospitality of their O’Rourke kin, and the friendship offered by the likes of the Adrian households, the von Rhoswalds, the Tawantinsuyin folk, and more. The Greyes recognize the role of these people in their success, and give their deep and heartfelt gratitude to all.

 

Cordial invitations extend to all, be they commoner or noble. Amongst the Greyes, all shall be treated as family. 

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-OOC-

DATE: March 29th, 5pm EST [EDIT: 6pm EST!]

COORDS: x: -976, z: -633

Closest SS Pillar: Northwest_Passage

ROADS COMING SOON WE PROMISE!!!!

 

 

 

His Lordship, Ser Aurus ‘Pietas’ Greye, Patriarch  and High Chair of House Greye, Baron of Edrica, Knight of Idunia

 

Aurellius ‘Virtus’ Greye, 

Founder of House Greye, Pater Patriae of House Greye

Adrian ‘Firmitas’ Greye, 

Seneschal of House Greye

 

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I could not be more happy with how this build turned out and that is hugely because of how many of our members volunteered their time to help. Thank you @PoliteEquation7 for stepping up to do terrain, exteriors, endless fixes, and for largely leading the project. Absolutely could not have done it without you. Thank you to @TaraJess, @xDisarray, @Ambitious, @truelarper, @_KnightEvil, @Zora_T, and @ShadowSlashYT for all of the time spent helping, and especially @truelarper for the gorgeous screenshots.

 

And of course, enormous and heartfelt thanks to @Cally, @TomFunks, @Lenny for welcoming us into Idunia, and allowing us to settle alongside Ildon. Truly cannot fully express my gratitude. Everyone mentioned in this post absolutely rocks.

[Monty Cobra 921]

The aged Greye Patriarch ran a hand through his aptly greying hair as he stood along the beach to gaze at his home. Yet, as he did so, it was not the keep itself that brought pleasure to the old man - it was the sounds of raccous laughter and activity from his family within. 

 

In the end, such was all he had ever cared about. Aurus smiled and moved to join them.

[TaraJess 2848]

 

Aurelian Greye hurries around the keep, as well as the rest of Edrica, perfecting final details. Fresh flowers were planted, rugs laid, mantles dusted and floors swept. Aviary pigeons were fed fresh seed, parchment laid ready for letters. Every now and again she'd rest in that beautiful greenhouse she specifically requested be built. One day it shall be filled with the many butterflies she and her friends discovered.

 

 

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Adrian's hands had bloodied and calloused in his efforts to construct the keep, though he did well to hide such from his family. A smile as bright as the sun painted his face as he watched over his kin, happy and laughing as he always hoped they would be. That glimmer quickly faded as he silently slipped away from the rest of the Greyes. His feet carrying him to a secluded hallway within the keep, where he would place the finishing piece with a bittersweet smile: a painting of his brothers and him. 

 

 

 

 

"When did we get so old?"

A sigh escaped him as a hand brushed over his bearded face,

"Well, it's their turn now"

[Monty Cobra 921]

OOC: Event postponed by one hour to avoid conflict with other events! This will now take place at 6pm EST, 3/29