Coming of the Hare

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Issued by the

DUCHY OF VALWYCK

On the 1st day of Harren’s Folly of 2074 A.H.

 

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TO THE PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE LAKES,

 

The Coming of the Hare is first described in writings of the Sixteenth Baron of New Prarth, Garen Litearra, who wrote a detailed account of the Ayrikiv Calendar and its celebrations and festivities. Of the Coming of the Hare, he writes that it is likely Morgenic in origin, as the return of the hilltop hares and rabbits from their burrows marked the beginning of spring for the Morgenic people. Upon their assimilation into the Ayrikiv, this were one of the many traditions adapted by them.

 

To honour this celebration of the Ayrikiv of Yore, the Duchy of Valwyck announces that a Coming of the Hare festival shall be held within the town of Tarnavon and the castle of Barden, with all of the Realm welcome to attend. We should be especially gracious to see the honourable and esteemed friends of the Ayrikiv people in attendance.

 

To celebrate, we shall engage in two of the Ayrikiv traditions from the Coming of the Hare:

 

HUNT OF THE HARE

An archery contest shall be held in the honour of the Coming of the Hare. In the days of old, in the hilly inland lands of the Ayrikiv, the Coming of the Hare would mark the beginning of springtime, for their native hilltop hare would burrow itself into the hills of Old Morgen during the winter, and would only return when spring had sufficiently improved the weather to its liking.

 

In these days, the hunters would rejoice at the Coming of the Hare, for such would mark the beginning of the springtime hunting season, and the first hunt of hare was most treasured among the Ayrikiv of old.

 

To celebrate, an archery contest (primarily directed at the children of the Realm, though adults can partake) shall be held. Faux and plush hares shall be moved around on wooden sticks to give the feeling of the true hunt. These hares shall be filled with sweet treats for the children, and the one who manages to shoot the most hares shall be rewarded with a GOLD-PLATED EGG (we had initially intended to host an egg hunt, and had already commissioned the egg). The runner-up shall be granted a lifetime supply of whale blubber, a local Ayrikiv delicacy.

 

FEAST OF THE HARE

It was customary during the Coming of the Hare, that when the hunters had brought back the first game, that a feast would be held in their honour with the rewards of this first hunt. All attendants of the Coming of the Hare shall be welcomed into Castle Barden, where the Barden Kitchens shall prepare a delightful feast inspired by those of old, and to display the great and fortuitous uses for hare in Ayrikiv cuisine.

 

During the feast, craft stations shall also be open in the Barden Garden, allowing children (and whimsical spirits) to create their own varieties of hares. From plushies, to wall decorations, to … well you name it! Materials will be provided by the Duchy of Valwyck, though if you are particular about your silks it may be wise to bring some from home

 

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ENDURE AND PREVAIL,

 

HIS GRACE, Duncan II Baruch, 

Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Viscount of Voron, Baron of Laval, Riveryn, and Gant, 

Laird of Barden and Tarnavon, Guardian of the Garenwald

 

HER GRACE, Constantina of Dover,

Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Viscountess-Consort of Voron, 

Baroness-Consort of Laval, Riveryn, and Gant, Laidy of Barden and Tarnavon

HIS LORDSHIP, Duncan W. Baruch.

 

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SATURDAY 4TH OF APRIL

5PM EST

 

EVENT BEGINS IN THE TOWN SQUARE OF TARNAVON
(X: 748 Z: -1270)

 

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