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  1. [[OOC]]

    Username: Jordan1917

    Discord: Jordan1921#5143

     

    [[RP]]

    Full Name: Relevas Vuln'miruel

    Race: Mali'ame

    Age: 23

    Why do you wish to join?: To defend my home and those I care about. 

    Are you a citizen of Elvenesse?: Yes

  2. Calan Stahl-Elendil received the news with shock. He'd been a hermit for years now and he expected the world to be exactly the same when he finally emerges as when he left it. Upon hearing of the death of his friend, he knew that wasn't the case.

    Having received Casper's final letter to him, Calan clutches it firmly in his grasp and his vision blurs with tears. 

    "I'm sorry I was not there for you Casper, at the end..." 

  3. Amid the hustle and bustle of Tuvmas Day, those with time to look at posts and noticeboards see a small red flier with a poem written on it. The flier reads: 

     

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    A Visit from St. Tobias by Calan Stahl-Elendil

    A poem dedicated to the Imperial Palace of Augustine, and to my newly retired father Jonah Stahl-Elendil. 



    ‘Twas the night before Tuvmas, when all through Augustine
    The servants, staff, and residents went through their routine
    Servants sang songs whilst wreaths they hung 
    They roasted chestnuts that were hot on the tongue
    Of the palace children, their eyes aglow 
    From how Tuvmas lights shone on snow 
    Good gifts and treats they did aspire
    For this they wore their best attire
    And acted on their best behavior 
    Hoping their parents would come be their saviors
    But the soft sound of the winter night
    Ended with a crash that put the kids affright 
    Servants searched all corridors 
    For any trouble, they even searched on all fours
    But nothing was found out of place or habit
    Besides a child’s favorite plush rabbit 
    Then a noble opened the dining room doors

     

    Out from that room came light in scores
    For St. Tobias crashed his sled
    With a boom, a strike that gave all dread
    But once the children saw 
    They rushed in with awe
    For the tables were covered in goose, turkey drizzled with gravy
    And potatoes, carrots, and peas with butter sauce wavy 
    But the true sight worth note
    Was St. Tobias, whose belly did bloat 
    Under his brown robes, he was very austere 
    He smiled and winked to onlookers before snapping at his deer
    Whoosh went his red carriage 
    To give to good Canonists homes bound by marriage

     

    But all through the Palace
    Residents raised their chalice 
    To great St. Tobias, a giving monk so pious 
    That he gives to all without bias
    So remember your family, no matter they bicker or boast 
    And remember the servants, give them a toast 
    And all good Canonists deserves a cheer
    On this, a most wonderful new saints year 

  4. Calan Stahl-Elendil spots a poster while walking around Providence smoking a pipe. "Ah lovely, I've been meaning to speak to James. I haven't talked to him in years..." he mutters to no one in particular. "Maybe Casper will want to go with me."

  5. Application:
    Username: Jordan1917
    Character Name: Calan Stahl-Elendil
    Age: 40
    Area of Interest/Skill: Playwright, I also wrote some books. Also willing to learn other skills like painting.
    Level of Knowledge: (This will help us determine your ranking within the guild.) I would say I am a Journeyman writer. 

  6. The Couple of Corncob

    A ‘Short’ Comedy in Three Acts

    Inspired by the noble Halfling people and their culture.

    The debut play written by Calan Stahl-Elendil!

    All locations and people are fiction. Any similarity between characters and the people of Arcas is a coincidence. 

    This play is dedicated to Yuliya Styrne and my father, Jonah Stahl-Elendil. 

     


    Cast 

    Dobrizhitsky Novikov - An older, stoic Raevir gentleman and commander of his village’s guard. Married to Magnolia Waters. He has dark graying hair, a thick mustache and wears armor or traditional Hanseti attire.

     

    Magnolia Waters - A young woman with green eyes and brown hair. She has a loose spirit but she is anxious to please her husband, Dobrizhitsky.

     

    Old Man Cob - A crusty old Hobbit who is the village’s sheriff and the adoptive father of Magnolia. He is a wise Hobbit with long white sideburns and a green hat with a feather on it. He holds a wooden quarterstaff and speaks in a rural accent. 

     

     


    ACT ONE

     

    SCENE ONE

    Spoiler

    CURTAIN RISES on a sunny, idyllic village with rolling hills, burrows, fields and an outdoor table filled with meat and treats. 

     

    A middle aged man, DOBRIZHITSKY, walks into the scene with his wife, MAGNOLIA. DOBRIZHITSKY stops, clearly exhausted. 

     

    MAGNOLIA 
    My wonderful husband! We finally arrive,
    At the scene of my rearing. 
    The town where I did thrive! 
    Its grassy hills finally appearing.

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY 
    Can we please take a break! 
    Or two, or three, or twelve?
    My throat burns 
    Like a shot of cheap vodka! 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Of course my dearest
    We shall rest 
    At the house bearing our family crest
    The one which is nearest 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Let me sit one moment!
    Give a hussar most venerable
    Upon this table rest preferable
    Than walking any longer! 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    If we must sweety 

     

    Dobrizhitsky CRAWLS towards an empty chair only to be TRIPPED by a cheeky Halfling running by. Halfling RUNS off stage laughing. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    You puny curs! 
    This old Raevir mongrel
    Will bite worse than his bark! 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Be calm my benevolent husband.
    Truly these children
    Only wished some entertainment 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Pah! They can find entertainment in the seven skies! 

     

    Dobrizhitsky SPITS out mud, his face and clothes covered. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    This mud does taste
    Of pastures in home country! 
    Could we be graced
    With the lands I hold dear? 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Not entirely, my love
    These lands carry a shorter folk
    Their arms less muscular
    They have few scars 
    And live without war
    The acts of the world: politics, war, greed
    Have little reaction, little power here 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Enough navel gazing! 
    Let us meet 
    The parents who taught my wife
    Such fantasies 

     

    SCENE TWO

    Spoiler

    DOBRIZHITSKY and MAGNOLIA enter OLD MAN COB’S residence, a low hobbit hole with a blazing fire, a table, and other decorations. OLD MAN COB enters the scene.

     

    Dobrizhitsky SQUINTS, keeping his eyes up as he looks around the house for the parents. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Where is parents?
    I may be climbing in years
    But I can still see! 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Look down honey

     

    Dobrizhitsky looks down, he VEERS back in shock at the parent’s size.  

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    WHAT IS MEANING OF THIS?! 
    DO YOU THINK ME A FOOL?

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Husband please allow me to explain!

     

    Magnolia PAUSES (beat). 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    EXPLAIN NOW!

     

    MAGNOLIA
    When I was but a child
    Soldiers destroyed my home village
    I fled into the grasslands 
    Cold, sick, alone, starving
    Then I found this town
    Corncob is its name
    With golden wheat for miles 
    These Halflings grew me as their own seedling
    For where they lack in stature or strength
    They make up through the size of their hearts a thousandfold 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    If I knew family in laws were shrimps
    I would never have cast my net out for you Magnolia!
    Not only that, you not tell me
    Before we travel four weeks here!

     

    OLD MAN COB
    For one so large in size 
    Your heart could use some growth, Mr. Dobrizhitsky!
    And your mind too
    We ain’t six feet tall
    But size ain’t everythin’
    Let’s eat, drink, smoke and get to know each other
    Then decide your feelin’s.

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    This is outrageous!
    I’m leaving
    If you wish to find me go ahead, try!


    Dobrizhitsky STOMPS out of the room, his chainmail clinking as he walks


    ACT TWO

     

    SCENE ONE

    Spoiler

    CURTAIN RISES on Corncob docks, a cute area with small docks, stalls, and perhaps a few fishing boats. OR a return to the backdrop of act one scene one. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    What am I do now? 
    My wife was raised not by wolves
    But pups! 
    How can wife pull the heavy plow?
    And sow the seeds of hard work
    Having been raised amongst these loafers 
    Who enjoy too much
    They raise their cups
    Instead of working, bleeding, sweating! 

     

    Sheriff OLD MAN COB enters the scene, holding his staff. He READIES for COMBAT with Dobrizhitsky. 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    Halt, ginormous biggun! 
    First you walk out on my daughter and now you insult Halfling traditions! 
    Take off those shoes
    Or you’ll be in for a lickun!

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    My shoes? 
    My wife spits on honor!
    She brought me terrible news!
    And now you lot want deface my feet?
    Can’t you leave alone man so clearly beat!
    What is wrong with my shoes?

     

    OLD MAN COB
    You break Halfling tradition! 
    You, biggun, may call me sheriff or reeve
    My job is to see you not cleave 
    The fair sardine sized people of this lowland 
    With your big attitude, and your swordhand! 

    It is thanks to great Lord Knox 
    That we find our wheat plentiful 
    And our people without pox 
    So respect his blessins! 
    And our traditions great! 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    I would not do anything so stupid!
    As to walk around with bare feet 
    You want shoes
    But you ignore my other cues
    For I have chainmail and sword polished
    Come at me if you want boots
    And prepare to be abolished! 

     

    Old Man Cob LIFTS his quarterstaff up quickly, gives a yell and slowly brings down his staff. By the time it’s down to Dobrizhitsky’s chest Cob only has enough energy to poke him. 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    Have you given up yet?! 
    Vile criminal! 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Ha! I’ve had better blows from my babushka! 
    Much better ones in fact 
    Give up this game reeve 
    Lest you wish family grieve 
    Your departure 

     

    Old Man Cob DROPS his quarterstaff. 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    Halfling moxy 
    Cannot beat human steel
    I give in
    Just let me see my wife and chilluns!

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    How I tire of this insolent land! 
    Oh I will slay not you, old man
    I am not truly villain 
    But to the victor goes spoils 
    And this land is weak, without defenders
    With only you to protect it!
    I proclaim you hostage! 
    Come with now!
    Corncob will be mine! 

     

    Dobrizhitsky FORCES Old Man Cob off stage at sword-point. 


    ACT THREE

     

    SCENE ONE

    Spoiler

    CURTAIN RISES on Corncob once again. DOBRIZHITSKY climbs a hill with OLD MAN COB. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    People of Corncob! 
    I have with me the Lord Protector of the shrimps!
    Hand over all harvest!
    Truly I am doing you favor 
    for you could lose a few pounds! 

     

    MAGNOLIA enters the scene. 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    My dear husband! 
    How could you do this? 
    We haven’t even gotten a chance to try the food here yet!
    This peaceful land has turned you cruel! 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Be silent! 
    I was always cruel, you just not realize it! 
    Whilst I love you with all my heart, 
    These Halflings need to learn the lessons of suffering and hardship! 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    The only lesson we need to learn is how to get rid of you! 
    Got any ideas, darlin’? 

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Oh I have one! 
    Let us settle this in the traditional Hobbit way!
    We shogg at dawn! 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Shogg! What in Godan’s name is that?
    Whatever is, I shall win at it! 
    I accept challenge!
    Who among you shall face me?

     

    OLD MAN COB
    I will you rascal!
    Unhand me so I can face you in honorable small-folk combat!

     

    SCENE TWO

    Spoiler

    CURTAIN RISES on Corncob docks. This time two logs sit parallel to each other on stage. DOBRIZHITSKY and OLD MAN COB stand on one each. Both have wooden shovels in their hands and are wearing pumpkins. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Explain game to me old man!
    Hopefully you swing a shovel faster than a quarterstaff! 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    The aim of this game
    Is not to maim
    So remember that, you towering oaf! 
    We use our shovels 
    To whack the other silly
    Until one swivels 
    And plops into the water! 
    Prepare for a shogging slaughter!

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Pfft, I have bested many knights in my day
    I win your silly game! 

     

    Dobrizhitsky swings first and Old man Cob deftly JUMPS out of the way. He MOVES as if decades younger now. The two trade BLOWS. 

     

    OLD MAN COB

    I may be an old man of this cob,

    But I never sob in the face of danger!
    Knox, you took my chickins one year!
    Bless me shovel on this lovely pier! 
    And bring me victoreee!

     

    Old Man Cob STRIKES down Dobrizhitsky! Cob PULLS him up onto his own log. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    To have fallen, not once but twice today!
    What sort of warrior I?

     

    OLD MAN COB
    That’s because you’re not a warrior
    You’re a Halfling! 
    I feel it in my heart! 
    Come, my huge rival
    I’ll whip you up somethin’ tasty! 
    No chicken though,
    Knox be angry with me

     

    MAGNOLIA RUNS up to the shore near the two.

     

    MAGNOLIA 
    Oh husband!
    Please end this madness 
    If not for my father’s sake then for mine!
    For I love you with all my heart!
    Even considering your flaws

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Fine. If that what you wish 
    I will bear your father
    For while he not tall
    He is truly warrior 

     

    SCENE THREE

    Spoiler

    CURTAIN RISES once again on the Cob household. All the cast sit around drinking and eating.

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    My wife, please forgive me for my incredibly hard head
    You’ve always been my bright sunflower
    In sea of dark pine 
    I apologize deeply for what I said to you

     

    MAGNOLIA
    Oh Dobrizhitsky! 
    You have a hard head
    But you have a strong heart
    Of course I forgive you

     

    Dobrizhitsky and Magnolia embrace and kiss. Old Man Cob awws in the background. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    And Old Man Cob, I thank you
    For sparing further humiliation
    At defeat
    Tell me, what does it mean to be a Halfling? 
    As say I am at heart? 

     

    OLD MAN COB
    Why, it is to feel the breeze on your skin and the grass beneath your feet
    Or notice the bright red of a summer rose
    You humans, with your schemes, wars, and tricks.
    Perhaps you need to come towards the ground, like we hobbits have.
    And leave your ambitions alone for a spell.

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Perhaps you’re right 
    My head was high in clouds
    Dreaming of riches and conquest
    I was not born close to ground
    As you hobbits were
    I forgot what I have in front of me 
    My beautiful wife, my kind parent-in-laws
    And quaint village
    That reminds me so much of home 
    While current situation not ideal,
    I will bear all for my dear wife

     

    Dobrizhitsky pulls out a bottle of vodka. 

     

    DOBRIZHITSKY
    Let me show you a delicacy from my homeland! 
    If I cannot beat you lot at shogging
    Perhaps I can beat you at drinking! 
    But first a toast to my sweet wife! 
    And to Halflings! 
    Zdrastvui!

     

    All characters raise a glass and cheer, on that the curtains fall. 

  7.  

    Spoiler

     

     

    On a humid cavern day Dimlin Irongut would spot a letter perched on the floor near his doorstep. The letter would read: 

     

    For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under Khaz’A’Dentrumm.
    A time for Anbella and a time for Dungrimm.
    A time to dig and a time to collect.
    A time to kill and a time to heal.
    A time to smith and a time to brew.
    A time to cry and a time to laugh.
    A time to grieve and a time to drink.

     

    Dimlin, by the time you are reading this I, Hogarth Irongut, will be on the cold mountains of Urguan. Do not search for me if you expect a Dwed still breathing. By the time you read this I will be gone from this world. Know that whatever possessions I have left, which are not many, I leave to you. I trust you with my legacy, whatever that may be. 


    I went into the mountains to find peace with our Gods. My time has been spent reading the holy texts, meditating, and chanting. I hope that the Brathmordakin deem me worthy of a high price at the auction. Perhaps I could even gain a seat at the feasting table in Khaz’A’Dentrumm, if I spend my last moments in honor of the Brathmordakin. 


    I have been around since Aegis, where I was a young naive soldier of the Ascended. My father, a pious man much like how I turned out, named me after a Dwed holy man. From there my life accelerated quickly. I joined the guard. I adopted my first child. I witnessed the destruction of the Irongut manor and the burning of our ancestors so that they may reside in the Irongut Urn. It was not until later in my life that I joined the clergy. Before that I was a Legionnaire, a diplomat, and a politician. At first I wanted to escape becoming like my father, but in Urguan blood runs thicker than water. 


    It feels odd still living in the mortal world. I have lived alongside countless Kings and have moved to countless realms. I don’t even remember the name of this current one. I think back on all of the Dwed friends in my life during reflection. It’s a futile task to name them all, but I want all of them to know I count them as brothers. Urguan is my family just as much as the Ironguts are. I love all of them dearly and will miss their company. At least I may reunite with old friends after my death. 


    For Norli, I wish you luck in returning the Clergy to traditional Dwed ways. I’ve enjoyed our conversations these past stone days. I only wish that we would have more time to speak, but I feel that I must do this. I’m sure you understand. 


    To the Ironguts, I cannot have asked for a better family. I’ll miss all of you dearly. Keep the memory of our past alive and teach it to new Irongut generations. I will especially miss my good friend and kin Balek, Dwalin, Dwain as well as you Dimlin.


    I would also like you to send word to my spouse, Solaris, if you can ever find him. Let him know that regardless of the time we have spent apart, I always have and always will love him. Solaris made me the happiest I had ever been in my life. He made me happy to live a simple life and cook meals for the both of us. I hope that you one day return to civilization and continue living a good life. Do not let my death ever paralyze you. 


    Finally, I want those who read this to think of the future. We Dwarves rightfully take pride in our history, but the future is bright. The future depends on the hard work and generosity of both the old and the young. Urguan is the cliff that stands withers constant beatings from the shores. Urguan even fell once but nonetheless has risen once again. It is a symbol of Dwarven unity and strength in the face of invaders. Let us build up that cliff to withstand any hardship. Let us Dwed work in unity and peace for a bright future. Urguan is a large part of my legacy. I shed blood time and time again for our Grand Kingdom. I have no doubt that the newer generations will make those same sacrifices again. 


    Love to all my family and to Urguan,
    Hogarth Irongut 

     

  8. *Fliers go up across the city with the seal of the Consulary Republic of Holm.*

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    "Greetings citizens, residents, and nobles of Holm! Consul Hogarth Irongut is proud to announce the next Headmaster of its grand Academy. With many people interviewed, only one can take the seat. The one chosen for the job is Azkel Frostbeard. May he bring about a new era in the Holmoite Academy. His performance will be judged by the officials of Holm, and payment will come to him based on the job he does. I encourage both potential students and teachers alike to speak to him if you are interested. May he work with the grace of Belka in order to make the Academy great. We in the government hope this is a new era for the Academy, and that his work there will bring a brighter future to Holm's citizens. Thank you all who showed interest. If you wish to work with Azkel in making this new era in academia please speak to him. Long live Holm!"

  9. On 8/2/2018 at 3:14 PM, Macaroon said:

    Name: Garolletios Earl

    Age: Just over my third century- 304.

    Current magics if any?: Air and water evocation, Conjuration and telekinesis

    Do you have any experience in teaching?: In my time, I have had a variety of students for my evocations and conjuration, thus I have been through the teaching process many times.

    Former leadership positions: Hm... Well, I own a town, as of currently, which I assume counts as leadership- though we work through a council...  I worked at and eventually owned a clinic, back in Axios. I was put in charge of a farmers market in Vailor, though- I wouldn't call that leadership... But y'know.

    Accepted, we will interview you shortly. 

  10.  

    *A notice goes out to multiple largely populated cities in fine cursive bearing the seal of Holm.*

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    “Greetings citizens of Atlas! It befalls the Republic of Holm to seek a new Headmaster for its grand Academy. There magic is taught to budding students as well as other subjects like cooking, history, and other topics depending on the teachers available. As Headmaster you will be solely responsible to the Holmite government and your performance will be evaluated as such. Your job will be to hire teachers, maintain the everyday functions of the academy, and act as an arbiter of academic discrepancies. Former Headmaster Caius will help you with transitioning into the job and a pay will be given if the academy goes well or money is needed for the hiring of teachers. The amount is negotiable."

     

    Upon applying you will be interviewed by officials of Holm based on several qualities:

    Former experience in the art of magic

    Leadership skills

    Ideas for the future of the academy

    Plans for growth

    Personality

    Etc.

     

    The Consuls of Holm will contact you if your application is accepted and we shall move towards an interview.

     

    Name:

    Age:

    Current magics if any?:

    Do you have any experience in teaching?:

    Former leadership positions:

  11. Name: Hogarth Irongut
    Age: 500something
    Are you a patron or gladiator?: Patron
    Who is your patron/gladiator partner?: Evan Katke 
    If you are a patron how much money are you betting on your gladiator?: 1002
    Patrons please contact the Consuls in order to organize payment. 

  12. *Fliers with intricate golden writing are carried all across Holm with advertisers crowding the stone streets. 

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    “Come one and all to the first Holmite gladiator tournament! In honor of our glorious Republic the Consul Hogarth Irongut announces this new tournament! Test your mettle against warriors from all corners of Atlas or prove your mercantile intelligence by backing the best warrior to victory. Revel in the cheers, the bloody sand, the intense fights and more! All hosted by the Republic. Holm shall supply armor and weapons to those that need them, just be prepared to come with your fighting spirit!

     

    The rules for the tournament are simple. Each fighter/gladiator will have one patron. This patron will bet money on their fighter. The money bet on the fighter will enter into the pot and the gladiator patron team that wins the tournament will split the pot 50/50. Think of it as a slightly more complicated game of gambling. All audience members may watch for free. Patrons must bet at least one thousand minas on their gladiators."

     

    In order to apply to join the tournament simply write to the Consulship (reply to the post) with the following information:

     

    Name:
    Age:
    Are you a patron or gladiator?:
    Who is your patron/gladiator partner?:
    If you are a patron how much money are you betting on your gladiator?:
    Patrons please contact the Consuls in order to organize payment. 

     

    ((The tournament will be on Sunday 7/22 3 pm EST.))
     

  13. *Nail posted flyers spread out all across Holm written in intricate golden script.*

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    “Ironguts of all ages! The time has come once again for our clan to meet and discuss our difficulties. As we are the founding family of our great Republic, it pains me to see that only a few Ironguts remain to be seen in the city. Our tradition and history is a great one, but as our clan has done for many centuries we must look to the future. We must bring in new members to keep the torch of our kin alive. This will not only require the work and diligence of one poor sap, but all of us must contribute in some way! The meeting will discuss topics such as the role of Clan Father, ways to attract new recruits, magic training, and any other topics that clan members wish to bring to the table. The meeting is scheduled in a few stone days, but if you cannot make it please talk to me or Dimlin.” 

     

    ((The meeting will be next Friday 7/27/18 3 pm EST. Please be there Ironguts.))
     

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