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The Sol Dame and Desert Lun, a solar Eclipse in love… 17th of hedgehogs Harvest, The Solaric year 51 Sun Light always Lowers so moonlight can rise. It is rare and not so common amongst the people that elven kin or distant humans who live within the kind of Mali- conjoin in a union in comfort. Even rarer that the family of Solarii, like the Munnel would have a marriage after so long. But finally, in the age of Unity and rebuilding, a miracle happened. Thus it is proclaimed that on set elven days [ June 30th] Sil’rumeiry-Luzxi Aspin Aelius Munnel & Gine Kyrie Elise Faervel With their self conscious and right to choose. They chose to let life guide their hearts into the union. Thus the Ganrim (groom) takes upon the Foxes' challenge and commits to the Munnel trials together. As follow the trials are issued Trials of Union Da aitun ou’ Amire A hunt held for the groom alone, the proposed will await the throne, claimed as the prize. She will judge whether the hunt is worthy or not. If found worthy she will be allowed to pass on into the making of the catches Blood wine chalice creation. (Private) Rrisem’ ou’ por’aty Upon such being prepared the drink is brought to the soon-to-be wedded and the head of the highest ranking house or lady of the highest ranking house. They both would kneel as the officiator presents such to them as an oath is made to the house. (Private between families) Rrisem Ou’ zte’rs The wedded the. Take a trip to the Astral plane where they shall meet the lesser spirit of the household, and speak of what they wish to ask it, before being United under it. (Private) Mae’inao ou’ Sol a’ Lun Upon the Sunlit sky, the pair come together in a public ceremony held in the city of Helious. As the bride and groom are now United under the Sun of Solaris. (Public) INVITATIONS The cordial Talonii of Faevrel and their esteemed pedigree The Cordial Sol’Talonii of Aelrothi and their Esteedmed pedigree The Sol’Talonii of Munnel, and their Royal Pedigree The Sol’ Gine and Gino of Helious and their esteemed pedigree: Valahrii’Talonii of Roa Sol’talonii of Aesserg Valahrii’Talonii of Bishop Valahrii’Talonii Hope All Citizines of Helious and amathine, and her allies may come and witness the union first hand on the said date Signed, Aspin A. Munnel and Kyrie Faervel His Serene Highness, Jarad Munnel, Ac’Luxz Kni’ich of Helious, Taur, and Ruke of Alterk, and Lunderia, Magin of Vali’mae, Co’tr of Voclia, Cond’pos of Oblen, Vaton of Achyae & Sievis, Gin of Sen’nyor, Patriarch of Munnel, Ac’Luxz of the Mali’Solaril Her Serene Highness, Sorise Munnel, Ac’Luxzi Kni’ich of Helious, Tauria, and Ruchess of Alterk and Lunderia, Magine of Vali’mae, Co’trine of Voclia, Cond’pess of Oblen, Vatoness of Achyae, Floyya & Sievis, Gine of Sen’nyor Matriarch of Munnel

[!] You find a scrap of paper nailed to the Dúnwen noticeboard Event Calendar ~Halflings at work!~ ~The Amber Cold~ On this Pumpkin Day we are to prepare tools and other goods required for future work in the village! What is a farmer without his (or her) tools after all? Be there if ye are needing anything. Gather by the work-burrows before the sun is set to receive instruction. ((7 PM EST, Monday the 12th of June, 2023)) ~The Deep Cold~ Nuffin' too important on this day. Just go about it as usual. ((4 PM EST for a SoL-Hour style event, Tuesday the 13th of June, 2023)) ~Snow's Maiden~ Early spring planting! If ye have any plants that can survive the frost, now's the time to get them into the turf. May also chop lumber and dole out other responsibilities on this Pumpkin Day too. ((4 PM EST, Wednesday the 14th of June, 2023)) ~Malin's Welcome~ Plant all yer spring crops on this day if ye haven't already! It's good to plant early once the snow's all melted! Meet by the granary to be assigned an allotment if ye've nay one already. ((4 PM EST, Thursday the 15th of June, 2023)) ~The First Seed~ Weed yer gardens, weed yer flowers, weed everything! T'ae uninhabited meadows on the top of the hill will also be cut down to use as animal feed here. ((4 PM EST, Friday the 16th of June, 2023)) ~The Grand Harvest~ Field harvesting, obviously. What else is there to do on such a Pumpkin Day? Gather in the tavern and we'll drink before 'n after the harvest. ((4 PM EST, Saturday the 17th of June, 2023)) Knox bless t'a wee! ~Mimosa Applefoot, local halfling of Dúnfarthing

T H E T R I C O L O R E D S O I R É E Embrace the Blue, Bask in the Gold, Ignite the Red! With great pleasure and honor, I cordially invite you to The Tri-Colored Soiree in the Viscount of Atalais. As the esteemed Roa family, we shall open our gates in the beautiful Helios to welcome you for an evening of grandeur and revelry. Join us as we commemorate the rise of Atalais, our flourishing Viscounty, with a night of enchantment. Embrace the tricolor theme that embodies the spirit of our beloved land, where the blue skies meet the golden fields and the fiery red sunsets paint the horizon. Our skilled musicians shall serenade you with melodies that will ignite your spirit, guiding you through waltzes, mazurkas, and Cha cha slides. We simply ask our esteemed guests to honor the occasion by adorning themselves in the regal colors of blue, gold, or red. If you wish to forgo this it's simply there to add to the revelry. Invitation List: His Serene Highness, Jarad Munnel, Prince of Helious and his esteemed kin His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, King of Balian and his esteemed kin Her Highness, Amity Ionna de Pelar, Vicereine of Hyspia and her esteemed kin His Highness, Maegor Valraenos, Prince of Aeltarys and his esteemed kin The Right Honorable, Cosima Monika, Countess of the Hohengarten and her esteemed kin Firr Otto Lothar Bishop, Heir to House Bishop and his steemed kin The Citizens of Helious The Citizens of Balian The Citizens of Hyspia The Culture of Aeltary Time of the Event: Signed Lord Gregorius Roa, Patriarch of Roa, Viscount of Atalais, Lord of Erice Lady Firentia Ivonne Roa, Heiress to Atalais and Erice

Issued 19th of The First Seed, Year 132 of The Second Age Far have the Mali’thilln travelled - through treacherous danger, trials of the elements, fighting away dark foes. Though our home in Almaris was lost to the Mori’Quessir, our people and the teachings of Larihei persevere. The Children of Silver press forth - in progress and in health Arriving to safer lands, the busy hands of the Silver Elves set to work. Our new home was raised tall upon a lofty peak of Aevos: Tahn’miar. In fair Tahn’miar we shall host our grand ball; an awakening of our new home, open to all Blessed citizens and our allies. The theme of the eve will be white, silver and blue - colours symbolic of purity, Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and knowledge. The Silver City kindly requests all guests to plan their wardrobe accordingly. Prizes shall be distributed for best dressed. Location: Tavern Invitations are extended to our allies: The Kingdom of Balian @ErikAzog The Kingdom of Norland @ichigomaster98 The Exilic Kingdom of Númendil @MalchediaelVult The Crown of Amathine @JJosey The Shiredom of Dúnwen @Hearth The Ashen Realm of Nor’asath @Gaea_Foundation The Most Serene State of Lurin @mika1278 The Iron Horde @Evonpire The Village of Hefrumm @_RoyalCrafter_ We look forward to your attendance, lliran. ~ Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya ~ OOC: 3pm EST/8pm BST, Sunday 18th Medi’ir to elSohaer

THE SIXTH HAESENI SOCIAL SEASON UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the QUEEN’S COUNCIL On the 7th day of Joma and Umund of 480 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK With the transition of our Kingdom finally reaching its end, and our roots firmly planted into the soil of Aevos, the council of Her Majesty is delighted to announce the coming of the sixth Lifstala season. Having suffered so much heartbreak at the hands of the Mori’quessar, from the darkness does bloom a ray of hope and tranquility, and that is precisely the theme for this year's season. Hope, Renewal, and Rebirth. Thus, with this announcement, the season of love, honor, and adventure begins. We wish those participating in their debut of society a swathe of good luck and fortune, and we are eager to witness the unions that come from our historically entertaining event. It must be noted, finally, that while events pertaining to courtship shall be restricted to those participating in the Lifstala itself, those that do not are open to the subjects of the Crown, who are most welcome to attend. The lists of those debuting which follow are subject to change: LIST OF ELIGIBLE DEBUTANTES ROYAL DEBUTANTES HRH, Princess Adeline Johanna of the Royal House of Alstion HRH, Princess Lydia Antheia of the Royal House of Novellen HRH, Princess Frisketa Medina of the Viceroyal House of de Pelear MAINLINE NOBILITY HL, Aleksandra Milena of the Ducal House of Ruthern HL, Stefaniya Ipera of the Ducal House of Ruthern HL, Winifred Clarisse of the Ducal House of Barclay TRH, Ileana Stefaniya of the Comital House of Kortrevich HL, Karina Amicia of the Comital House of Ludovar HL, Karyna Rezalin of the Comital House of Colborn TRH, Eirene Linh of the Comital House of Vuiller HL, Aurora Diane of the Comital House of Vuiller HL, Ivette Madeline of the Comital House of d’Abbassia TRH, Aloysia Dorothea of the Viscomital House of Roa HL, Serena Viviana of the Comital House of d’Arkent HL, Alyona Rhetta of the Baronial House of Godunov HL, Katia Milena of the Baronial House of Godunov HL, Henrietta Anabel of the Baronial House of Stafyr HL, Kamilla Eryka of the Baronial House of Stafyr HL, Liridona Ingrid of the Baronial House of Amador HL, Anne Eleanor of the Baronial House of von Leopold HL, Julietta Laurelai of the Baronial House of Haverlock NON-MAINLINE NOBILITY HL, Ekaterina Emma of the Royal House of Barbanov-Bihar HL, Regina Charlotte of the Ducal House of Barclay HL, Karolina Mariya of the Comital House of Kortrevich HL, Marija Odilia of the Comital House of Colborn HL, Astrid Parvana of the Comital House of Colborn HL, Maja Tuva of the Comital House of Colborn HL, Annika Adriana of the Baronial House of Amador HL, Nicolette Arika of the Baronial House of Amador HL, Ariane Leana of the Baronial House of Stafyr COMMONER HOUSES Miss Franziska of House Morovar Miss Emmeline of House Hargrave Miss Kaida of House Voltonen-Novikov Miss Xénia of House Korvacz Miss Anya of House Volkov Miss Allessandra of House de Vend --- LIST OF ELIGIBLE SUITORS ROYAL SUITORS HRH, Stefan Edvard of the Royal House of Barbanov-Bihar HRH, Alexios Michael of the Royal House of Novellen HRH, Cesar Franciscito of the Viceroyal House of de Pelear MAINLINE NOBILITY HL, Viktor Siegmund of the Ducal House of Ruthern HL, Alasdair Lorchan of the Ducal House of Baruch HL, Konstanz Gottfried of the Ducal House of Barclay HL, Sergei Nikolai of the Comital House of Kortrevich HL, Lykvyk Heinrik of the Comital House of Ludovar HL, Perseus of the Viscomital House of Roa HL, Valerian Vesper of the Baronial House of Godunov HL, Malcolm Sigmund of the Baronial House of Gant HL, Richard Edmund of the Baronial House of von Leopold NON-MAINLINE NOBILITY HL, Andrik Dmitry of the Ducal House of Ruthern HL, Teodor Nikolaus of the Comital House of Kortrevich HL, Ludwig Godric of the Comital House of Colborn HL, Sterling Percy of the Baronial House of Amador COMMONER HOUSES Mister Mikolaj of the House of Barrow Mister Demitrey of the House of Novikov Mister Ryba of the House of Novikov Mister Adalwolf of the House of de Vilain Mister Tullius of the House of Vlastos Mister Otto of the House of Bishop Mister Charlie of House Merce Mister Olivier of House Ashford de Savoie Mister Aleksandr of House Othaman Mister Cornelis of House Brasca What follows is the itinerary for our sixth Lifstala of Hanseti-Ruska, in which individuals are encouraged to host their own affairs outside of such if desired: PRE-SEASON PREPARATION Pre-Season Masquerade: Something Old, and Something New. For this year's masquerade, the debutantes and bachelors shall have the opportunity to shed their identities in favor of something new and mysterious, stepping through the evening in the haze of candlelight as they search for their future wives or husbands. They are asked to don themselves in an individual interpretation of their House or culture’s traditions, honoring both the fresh perspective of a generation upon the old customs which guide them. There shall be dances; music, and refreshments provided, while the Grand Lord shall offer tarot readings to those who wish to garner some insight into what the Season may yet hold for them. (OOC: Thursday, 8th June, 4pm EST) --- OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF LIFSTALA THE PRESENTATION: DAY ONE In accordance with tradition, the presentation of the debuting men and women of Lifstala will mark the official commencement of the Season. Each participant will have an opportunity to be called forth before the royal dais, occupied by the Queen and her Grand Lord. Attendants and spectators are welcome to line the halls of the throne room to offer their support for friends and family; and, if of a participating house, gauge the prospective matches and competition for their debuting kin. Due to the remarkable enthusiasm for this season, the First Day is reserved for Royalty and those of their house’s Mainlines, while the second shall be for Cousins and People of the Common Class. Debutantes are asked to bring a token of appreciation for someone of great Influence upon their life, which they shall present to the Queen and her Grand Lord and bestow upon the Individual they wish to give their thanks to. (OOC: Friday, 9th June, 4pm EST) THE PRESENTATION: DAY TWO In accordance with tradition, the presentation of the debuting men and women of Lifstala will mark the official commencement of the Season. Each participant will have an opportunity to be called forth before the royal dais, occupied by the Queen and her Grand Lord. Attendants and spectators are welcome to line the halls of the throne room to offer their support for friends and family; and, if of a participating house, gauge the prospective matches and competition for their debuting kin. Due to the remarkable enthusiasm for this season, the Second Day shall see both Cousins of the Mainline Nobility and People of the Common Class; nobility presented first, and commoners thereafter. All debutantes are asked to bring a token of appreciation for someone of great Influence upon their life, which they shall present to the Queen and her Grand Lord and bestow upon the Individual they wish to give their thanks to. (OOC: Saturday, 10th June, 4pm EST) A NIGHT OF REVELRY The Madame Raev once more opens the doors to her prestigious establishment and welcomes the debutantes and bachelors of Lifstala to walk through the threshold into a den of excitement and entertainment. Gone are the expected terms of etiquette, and in its place sits the expectation of drinking, indulgence, and candid fun. What happens in the Raev House, stays in the Raev House. (OOC: Sunday, 11th June, 4pm EST) THE GRAND HUNT OF VALDEV The Master of the Hunt invites the debutantes and bachelors to an evening of woodland exploring, with the intent of claiming prized prey. Hunts are a staple of the Hanseti-Ruskan pastime and have been enjoyed by generations. The attendees shall dress in appropriate hunting attire, with each participant welcome to wear subtler insignia to indicate their allegiance to a particular house As the evening progresses and should the hunt prove fruitful, participants may take a trophy from their quarry and present it to one who has also succeeded in the hunting of their affections. (OOC: Sunday, 11th June, 5pm EST) JOSEFINA: THE BALLET A spectacular production of Ruskan-styled ballet - full of tragedy, romance, heartbreak, and suspense. Following the love triangle of Josefina; a witty and alluring young woman, she must decide whom her heart shall belong to; that of Ilya or Boris. Composed by the Baroness Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr, renowned for her production of “The Huntress and Crow''. (OOC: Monday, 12th June, 4:30pm EST) MIDSOMMAR FESTIVAL The capital square of Valdev shall host a traditional festival celebrating the forthcoming Summer solstice to honor the Scyfling roots of the newly-wed Grand Princess Amaya Milena. Commonly dubbed ‘Midsommar’ among the Scyfling people, the festival will herald a month of revelry, comprising an array of traditions such as the annual lighting of the bonfire, games of strength, the Maypole dance, and many other entertaining activities. (OOC: Tuesday, 13th June, 4:30pm EST) THE ROYAL AUCTION OF VALDEV To further enrich the spread of multiculturalism across the kingdom during the Lifstala season, the Grand Princess of Kusoraev seeks to host an auction selling the finest of garbs tailored by subjects of the Crown across the Dual Kingdom. Any who wish to participate are encouraged to send her a raven. (OOC: Wednesday, 14th June, 5:30pm EST) TAVERN NIGHT WITH THE HAUCHPRINZENAS Yet another night of revelry forsaking etiquette, and status, instead prioritizing the bonds acquired during this Lifstala season, will take place in the tavern under the jovial guise of the Grand Princess. Drinking games and tavern performances shall commence on this eve, and all are invited to attend to commemorate the love and kinship that Lifstala brings. (OOC: Wednesday, 14th June, 6:30pm EST) THE END-OF-SEASON BALL The end-of-season ball will be opened with a grand magic display by our Master of the Abstract, Haus Weiss-Vuiller, in which something majestic and uniquely its own will be displayed before the masses. As this magic display comes to an end, thus kicking off the ball, those who have found a match may announce their courtships and engagements; then, enjoy the music and dance which shall conclude it. (OOC: Thursday, 15h June, 4pm EST) SIGNED, Her Royal Majesty, Sofia of Hyspia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess of Hyspia, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, and Thurant. Penned by, Her Serene Highness, Analiesa of Karosgrad, Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Karosgrad, Duchess-Consort of Vidaus, Viscountess-Consort of Greyspine, Countess-Consort of Metterden, Baroness-Consort of Rostig, Lady of Druzstra and Protector of the South Penned by, His Excellency, Fabian Otto Kortrevich, Grand Lord of Hanseti-Ruska

[!] A note is pinned to the noticeboard of Dunwen, the only halfling village on Braevos. The First Booze-Making! There t'is a slight problem in our humble village. We have NO BOOZE OF ANY KIND! This problem ought to be fixed immediately or else we will be forced to face the terrors of sobriety. Thankfully, the pre-builders of Wee-Tech Inc. have given us the proper facilities for brewing and aging beverages in the Town Burrow and Keg Shed, so we ought to put them to good use! Gather in the tavern with anything ye think can be turned into alcohol next Pumpkin Day when the sun crests the hillside! We will not go sober! ~Temporary Mayor Mimosa Applefoot (for but three Pumpkin Days), proud Dunwen patriot. ((Monday the 5th of June (6/5/2023), 6 PM EST, Located in the halfling village of Dunwen, closest to the Birch_Forest warp or just south-west of Lurin/across the lake from Aaun and a bit to the south.))

THE STORY OF THE LECHIAN ARTILLERYMEN [♪] The sun has not been seen in Karosgrad for months. The dark night shrouded everything and the only sources of light were lamps and bonfires. Humanity has struggled with the bane that was the Mori for a very long time. The battles in the human kingdoms were constant. People were dying like flies trying to fend off the attacks of these spawns of Iblees. The time has come for the final battle for the fate of humanity. The last capital on the continent to hold out while the human Kingdoms of Balian and Aaun as well as the elven, dwarven and orc ones fell. Volunteers streamed into the Haenseni capital from all directions, and their flags flew in the cold nightly wind. Amidst these masses of volunteers were the flags bearing the White Eagle. The proud people of Lechia, despite coming in a group of only four, have answered the call. The flags carried by the volunteers bore a big White Eagle and the famous words "For Freedom Ours and Yours". When they arrived at the main square, they had no idea where they would be assigned, which gate or regiment. Then Lord Marshal, Wilheim Barclay, arrived and ordered the Lechians to defend the port gate. Their struggle to defend humanity began. The volunteers quickly ascended to the top of the gate where they were given two cannons and supplies of gunpowder and cannonballs at their disposal. Having split into two teams - Aleksander with Waclaw, Mikhail with Boon - the Lechians quickly began preparing the cannons. Shortly afterwards, others arrived at the gate. Many different nations fought at the same gate, but their shared goal was clear - prevent them from going through. First the locusts arrived and then hordes of slaves began to march across the dock. The first order was given by the Barclay: SHOOT AT THE HAY BALES SO THAT THEY START TO BURN Shots rang out and cannonballs hit their target. A first success for the men who will be called Artillerymen at the end of the battle. Blocking the slaves' access to the barricaded harbour gate, the cannons focused on the oncoming locusts. Children of Warsovia worked fast, almost like a mechanism - roll the cannon back, clean it, load it, push it forward, shoot, repeat. There was no time for mistakes, there was only victory in their minds. Cannonball after cannonball flew out, hitting their opponents perfectly. The horde of locusts had thinned out - it was time to target the infantry. The first and one of the few artillery stumbles, the right cannon jammed. While Boon and Mikhail cleaned the cannon, Aleks and Waclaw quickly reloaded theirs. Moments later Waclaw lit the fuse. A powerful blast resounded amidst the harbour buildings. After the dust had settled, nothing remained of the group of slave infantry at which the left cannon was aimed. They all died, the shot was perfect. Moments later, the two men on the right cannon have managed to load it once more and fired towards the right infantry group, also sweeping it away. Lord Marshal Barclay was pleased with the work of the brave Lechians. Suddenly the ground trembled. A terrible roar echoed through the dock. The Devourer of Dobrov arrived. BOON, LOAD UP THAT PLATE! Mikhail shouted to his comrade and rolled the cannon back to clean it. The two on the left cannon did the same. The fight continued. In addition to cannonballs, arrows flew from the gate and two nearby towers. Archers and people manning the catapults hit the enemies well, with more and more locusts flying down dead. It was time for another attempt, the cannons reloaded. Another two blasts resounded. Then the least expected thing happened. The beast, the Devourer of Dobrov, wailed and went back under the surface. The joy of the Lechians was indescribable. The temporary defeat of the centipede gave them courage and strength. It doubled their efficiency. Suddenly, arrows came flying and Boon was hit. As he was pulled back to the tower, the Lord Marshal himself came to help Mikhail operate the cannon. Shortly afterwards Sir Ludolf Barclay arrived and swapped with Duke Wilheim in helping with the right cannon. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, more and more hordes were streaming towards the gate and the huge centipede seemed to be approaching the surface again. The second order was given by Lord Marshal: RETREAT! JAZLOVIECKIS MAN THE CANNONS ON THE STREETS! This was what they did. They fired at the oncoming hordes for as long as possible. They strategically retreated as far as the central barricade where the gunpowder depot was. It all went good until the pavement ripped and a smaller centipede emerged from underneath, probably the offspring of the Devourer. There was no time to waste. The Lechians were shooting fast. Even wounded Boon with a bandage wrapped around his belly helped Mikhail to load the cannon. After all, the pain was less important than duty. Finally one of the cannonballs shot by Aleksander and Waclaw got the smaller centipede and killed it. That was not the last of their problems - there came the Legionnaires. The defenders were outnumbered, they had no chance. Forced to retreat once again, all have abandoned the barricade. Yet one of the Lechians did not retreat. Young Aleksander Jazloviecki stood on the barricade until the very last moment before setting the reserves of gunpowder on fire and running back towards his comrades. The explosion was enormous. Many Legionnaires died, staining the walls and ground with their blood. Another small victory for the Lechian volunteers. The fight was soon to be over, with forces from the harbour gate being pushed back against the palace. All forces were to retreat, except the brave Artillerymen. The Lord Marshal ordered them to fire one last time as soon as the enemy armies came close to the palace. Mikhail and Boon fired first, injuring two Dreadknights. Then fired Aleksander and Waclaw, hitting the incoming Legionnaires with their last grapehsot. After that they were forced to pull back for good along with others. Karosgrad was lost. Their work in defence of Haense and humanity was over. Even though they failed, they did their best to prevent it... From that day the story of the four brave artillerymen, who together resisted the Mori hordes, is known among all Lechians and members of House Jazloviecki. Through all, they prevailed.

OOC: Hello there! This is an event designed to simulate a single day of halfling life as best as possible. Everybody starts at the beginning of the hour, having just woken up. Their characters then go about their day as they would IRP, eventually falling back to sleep at the end of the hour, which ends the event. Working, eating, talking, and other things your character typically does in a day can and should be roleplayed. There will be a single roleplay prompt happening during the hour to promote interaction, but attending it isn’t mandatory. Feel free to do as you wish. The intention isn’t to attract a large quantity of halflings into one location at a time, but rather to create as much immersion as possible. SoL Event Checklist (Optional): -Wake up ( ) -Eat something ( ) -Do some task ( ) -Interact with someone ( ) -Eat another thing ( ) -Go to sleep ( ) RP: [!] A notice is nailed to the Bywater Noticeboard: "Urgent: Fields need planting! Can provide ye with booze afterwards for all ye who wish to help -Mimosa Applefoot-Nimblefoot, Mayor of Bywater" ((4 PM EST tomorrow, Thursday the 4th of May, 5/4/2023. Located within Bywater, the home of the halflings on Almaris.))

24th of Malin's Welcome, Year 126 of The Second Age [[Art credits, left to right: @JJosey, @frankdh, @Amayonnaise, @CyyanTea , @Shi]] CELEBRATING HAELUN’OR Our silver bastion FLOURISHES once more, under the blessed guidance of Sohaer Luthien Maeyr’onn, Maheral Seth Calith and their esteemed council. And indeed, what might vivacity call for, if not a ball? In celebration of our great State, and the diligent Mali’thill that make her prosper, elHeial’thilln invites you to join us for this evening of commendation and delight. ITINERARY 🥂 - Welcoming Reception - Parade of the Weeping Blades - Ceremony of Awards - Commencement of the Ball DRESS CODE Red, White, and Silver - the colours of our nation. Invitations are extended to our allies: The Kingdom of Balian @ErikAzog The Kingdom of Norland @ichigomaster98 The Kingdom of Barrowlands @MalchediaelVult The Crown of Amaethea @JJosey The Iron Horde @DrunkPapaBear The Ashen State of Nor’Asath @ColonelKuehl1 The Most Serene State of Lurin @mika1278 [[OOC: Sunday 7th, 3pm EST/8pm BST]] Medi’ir Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

The 200 Knights A Ballad detailing the Redclyfian Defenders of Amaethea during the Mori Invasion During the hard-fought siege defense in Amaethea against the Mori invaders, The knights of Redclyf were among the brave descendants who fought on the front rows of the walls. Although greatly outnumbered by both ally and foe, they put up a valiant resistance against the invaders as they attempted to scale the walls, mori being met with arrows, war hammers, swords, and cannonballs thrown at them. The Redclyfians were among the last to withdraw from the walls and Amaethea, having made sure their allies such as the elves and Uruks of the Iron Horde retreated beforehand. The Ballad has been written to commemorate their sacrifice, bravery, and defiance against death and impossible odds. It is played with drums, trumpets, violins, and flutes while the lyrics are sung from the perspective of a father to the brave warriors. A depiction of the 200 redclyfian knights defending the Amaethean farmland walls against Mori and dread knights. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The lyrics of the Ballad: Six of my young lads stay at home and hide the clear gold. The other six in elven lands put the swords to the test. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! They raised their yew longbows high on the walls, then they let a volley out to the mori below. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! They fought upon the farmland walls for 3 and 4 lady's hours, The mori fell at Clearon's sword like plants fall for a good scythe. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! They fought upon the farmland walls, they were all full of wrath the mori fell at Bjorn's warhammer like the snow falling on fields. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! They fought upon the farmland walls, tired were the redclyfian knights, the moon could not shine bright because of the mist of mori blood! They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! They are overwhelmed by the mori, slowly backing up, Then earth and stone shatter as Bjorn calls out "Death before Dishonor!". They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! So far reached the inspiring words, it resounded in the sheaths, The knights threw themselves back into the fray, held the mori off to let their allies flee. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor! The knights fell back, they board ships all soaked in red, they have successfully defended their fleeing allies and all the descendants fled. They Ride out to Amaethea with fine maidens on their saddles! Fight the mori on the walls Death before Dishonor!

[!] All registered Bywater Adventurers and other interested parties receive a letter in their aviary mailbox! A Chill, Ordinary Gathering ~A chill time in the tavern, perfectly ordinary~ Although there are rumors that the world is ending, and although we've faced many cult problems, we've yet to gather together the ol' Adventurers to face these threats! Let's us gather together as Adventurers and comrades once again to talk about and organize against these new threats! Of course, nothing bad will actually be happening (I promise!), so no need to get too worried! It'll be just a perfectly ordinary Adventurer meetup with nothing going awry whatsoever! ~Mimosa Applefoot, Mayor of Bywater. ((6 PM EST, Tomorrow on Sunday the 2nd of April, 4/2/2023. Located in Bywater, the home of the halflings on Almaris. Directions: ))

[!] Another notice is pinned to the Bywater Notice Tree "Loo lads! Let's go make some fancy soaps so we can keep the village smelling nice! I'll provide the wood ash!" -Mimosa Applefoot" ((7 pm est, tomorrow on Thursday the 30th of March, 3/30/2023))

TEA TILL DAWN' ⺌ My Dearest Ladies of Alamaris, It is with great pleasure that I extend an invitation to you to attend a tea party, to celebrate ourselves and our bravery. Whilst we eagerly await the return of our brave men and women from the battlefields, we must come together to show our strength and solidarity as a community of women. The tea part will be held in the afternoon at a private location, which we have carefully chosen for its elegant ambiance and charming surroundings. Please dress in your finest attire, as it befits this joyous occasion. I am certain that you will relish the assortment of teas and delectable treats that we have planned, including some traditional pastries of Adria, which are renowned for their delicate texture and exquisite taste. Everyone is welcome to bring traditional pastries from their nations as well. EVENT SPONSORED BY LADY EMERNTIA VILAC & LADY LORENA SARKOZIC “But indeed I would rather have nothing but tea.” As we gather to savor the pleasures of this momentous occasion, let us also take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our gallant soldiers, our cause is a testament to their patriotism and bravery. During this tea party we will have the opportunity to share our stories, offer words of encouragement, and pray for their safe return. Let us demonstrate our gratitude for their services and our unwavering support for their heroic efforts. It is my sincerest hope that you all will honor us with your presence, as we raise our teacups to toast the future of our beloveds and the women who fought no matter the side or reasoning. If you intend on attending please reach out to Elisaveta Nadia Korvacz for the location with affection and admiration, SIGNED, Elisaveta Nadia Korvacz Lady Emerntia Vilac Lady Lorena Sarkozic

OOC: Hello there! This is an event designed to simulate a single day of halfling life as best as possible. Everybody starts at the beginning of the hour, having just woken up. Their characters then go about their day as they would IRP, eventually falling back to sleep at the end of the hour, which ends the event. Working, eating, talking, and other things your character typically does in a day can and should be roleplayed. There will be a single roleplay prompt happening during the hour to promote interaction, but attending it isn’t mandatory. Feel free to do as you wish. The intention isn’t to attract a large quantity of halflings into one location at a time, but rather to create as much immersion as possible. SoL Event Checklist (Optional): -Wake up ( ) -Eat something ( ) -Do some task ( ) -Interact with someone ( ) -Eat another thing ( ) -Go to sleep ( ) RP: [!] A notice is pinned to the Honeyhill Noticeboard, flapping in the wind. "Anyone else care to bake some bread? Ain't much work to do this summer besides feeding the animals and weeding the fields, so we ought to have plenty of time! -Mimosa Applefoot, Mayor of Bywater" ((7 PM EST tomorrow, Wednesday March 15th of 2023, in Bywater, the home of the halflings))

Legacy of the Crocodile The Treacherous Seas Awaken 119 S.A. [!] A painting of the Hyspian Coast. ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ [!] Missives could be found among the streets all over Almaris. We thank those that helped us defeat our last attacker, though alas it appears Hyspia has another threat. Fishermen have been going missing, the wood of shipwrecks washing up on our shores. We call you all once again to hear our plea for help. Join us. Join the Legacy of the Crocodile to discover what has plagued these fishermen and eradicate it at once. VIVA HYSPIA! [!] Another missive is attached ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ The Legacy of the Crocodile is a warrior guild founded by His Highness, Francisco and Her Highness, Amity. It was started to help fend off the evil forces of Almaris and protect the lands of Hyspia from harm. With this guild, we vow to defeat anything that threatens our lands be that Spooks or Beasts out of control. Our forces will travel wherever we are needed, just bird His or Her Highness with any and all details regarding the mission. Below contains the information regarding the guild and how to join, if you have any questions bird either of the Highnesses. The Hierarchy of the Guild is as follows: Leaders: The owners of the guild Masters: Highly respected members of the guild, the highest achievable role Members: Your basic member, anyone who has passed recruitment New Recruits: Those who have yet to pass into proper membership Below you will find any and all information regarding how to join and where we are located, we hope to see you there. Join us and help protect our homes, including yours. ✧━───༺༻──━━✧ Signed by, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear Her Highness, Amity Ionna de Pelear, Vicereine of Hyspia, Baroness-Consort of Arenisca, Lady of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Matriarch of House de Pelear

KAROSGRAD SCAVENGER HUNT Issued by the DUCHESS-CONSORT OF REINMAR 10th of Tov and Yermey, 468 E.S VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, For the benefit of the children of the Dual Kingdom, a scavenger hunt within the safety of the gardens of the Royal City of Karosgrad has been organized with the aid of Grand Lady Kortrevich and the Advisory Council. Two rounds shall be played, with a short recess between said rounds for snacks and such as the items are rehidden. Rules shall be further explained on the date provided. Invitations have been extended to the following: His Royal Majesty, Georg I, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his royal pedigree Her Grace, Roslin Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck and her noble pedigree His Excellency, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree His Excellency, Wilheim Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Emma Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Ileana Kortrevich, Countess of Jerovitz and her noble pedigree The Honourable, Carolus Colborn, Viscount of Venzia and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Audo Weiss, Viscount of Zvaervauld and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Aurik Bishop, Baron of Ostervik and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree The people of the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska The people of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan The people of the Kingdom of Aaun The people of the Kingdom of Balian The people of the Commonwealth of Petra The people of the Duchy of Adria SIGNED, Her Excellency. Viorica Irena Kortrevich, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

Legacy of the Crocodile The Siege of Big Bird Year 118 S.A. [!] Missives could be found among the streets all over Almaris. ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ [!] A painting of the LOTC Guild Hall with the prize of their hunt. ✧━━──༺༻──━━✧ 18th of The Deep Cold Year 118 S.A. Recently, the livestock of Hyspia have been going missing. The Viceroy and Vicereine had reason to believe this is a predator due to the blood splatters found near the enclosures, along with black feathers. A Saints Week ago they posted a missive requesting help for the hunt to eradicate this predator so Hyspia doesn’t starve. On this day, their hunt began. The group, consisting of Her Highnesses Francisco and Amity alongside their companions, Slith and Deyn, all grouped up outside the guild hall and discussed where to check first considering their clues. The group decision was to check higher altitudes for anything flying. So they set off towards the highlands of Old Haelun’or. The sky above recedes behind dark clouds as you reach the foot of Storm's Peak. A constant rain patters against its charred, stone walls. . . The group searched around Storms Peak, sticking close to one another in case the predator was to attack. They searched the Haense Vassal for a while before a SCREECH echoed throughout their ears, covering them in an instant as they all flinched. Francisco suggested finding a vantage point and lead everyone inside a nearby tower. They all climbed up the ladders from within, reaching the top soon after. Amity gazed around at the landscapes to try and see anything while Slith took out heat vision goggles. “Does anyone see anything?” The Vicereine asked, to which they all responded with a no. Alas, another SCREECH echoed within their ears, the predator being very close now. “Let’s look around, but be on vyr guard. Don’t attack alone.” Amity uttered as they all descended onto the roof of the Keep, looking around for anything outside the walls. Before them lay a large nest, a black feathered figure asleep within. “I thought we were hunting for something that had AT LEAST more than 2 heads and 6 wings,” Deyn uttered as she gazed at it; Francisco pulled out his bow, loading it with an arrow as he aimed at the figure. “..Apparently so. A very big one at that..” Amity uttered, gazing at the nest. “I can see where our livestock has been disappearing to..” The woman kept her axe ready in front of her. “…Y'know… that looks ah lot like a nest…” Slith muttered somewhat quietly, looking towards the others. “What if it hassah parent?” “What if this one is the parent?” Deyn questioned in response. Though with the group's chatter, the figure awoke. The beast grew from looking rather small to becoming a towering 12 feet tall, gazing at the group with its beady eyes. A Crowdrake. It flapped its wings, sending a gust of air the group's way. Francisco and Deyn were knocked off the ledge from the gust, Francisco suffering from a sprained ankle and Deyn breaking her leg. Amity rushed to her husband's aid, scaling the stone walls until her feet hit the ground. As she did so, the bird approached Deyn. It aimed a talon at her arm, the woman poking her spear at the bird's chest to keep it at bay. “I REQUIRE ASSISTANCE!” She shouted. Slith came to the rescue, taking out a Tanglefoot potion and JUMPING onto the bird's back! The potion came into effect as its wings were bound to its body. “ASSISTANCE IS ARRIVING-“ Amity made her way towards the others, axe at the ready while the Viceroy powered up his gauntlet. The bird started lashing its head around, trying to bite anyone within the area. Deyn attempted to impale the bird with her spear and the Vicereine attempted to slash at the base of its neck. Slith took out his pronged trident, scraping it against the neck to try and inflict Azhl Anemia onto the creature. Francisco took out a falcata, nearing the group as his gauntlet continued to power up. The bird’s neck was too clotted up from the tanglefoot to decapitate the thing so it reared back on Amity in retaliation. The Crowdrake let out a blood curdling SCREECH as Deyn’s spear struck the bird. Ichor spew from its abdomen, the SCREECH stunning Amity, Deyn, and Slith. Slith’s Trident pierced the skin, dealing poison into the beast before the bird continued with it’s attack on the Vicereine, digging a deep gash into her elbow with its beak. She hissed out jumbled Hyspian, mostly consisting of curse words. As she used the axe to try and block the birds attacks using her good arm, Slith groaned, taking out another blade to scrape himself free of the tanglefoot that affixed him so closely to the Crowdrake. Deyn was stunned but her blade remained stabbed into the flesh, the ichor continuing to leak as its life force was drained from the attacks. In a moment of a last stitch effort, the bird reeling its sharpened talons into Amity’s already wounded arm. The flesh tore and armor dented, her arm hanging on by muscles and tendons. Deyn pulled her spear back, aiming to pin the bird down or rake a cut along the side of the creature. Amity allowed her axe to slip so that her hand was at the head of said axe. She aimed the axe to cut off the birds leg to free herself from its grasp, letting out more of those hissed curse words and jiberish hyspian. Slith became momentarily dazed by the efforts and the sudden thrashing. During this, they sought to stabilize themselves by essentially hugging the creature's back, flipping over the heavy trident with both hands to plunge all three blightsteel prongs into it's back. Francisco aims to slice the Calvary blade into the birds flesh, grinning as his gauntlet’s flame turned blue, the final stage of powering up. “STAP. SHAKIN- AHH-.” Slith cried out. “I AM WORKING ON IT!” Deyn yelled in response. “NOTCHU-” They retorted in that same cry. As Amity cut the bird's leg, the thing fell to the ground and gave the woman some relief. Her axe clattered to the ground as she too fell, clutching at the abhorrent wound on her arm that was just barely hanging on.Viscera and gore spews due to Francisco and Deyn's efforts, and as the blightsteel prongs finally perforate the mass of tanglewood that had protected its flesh, it keels over, now limp . . After making sure that the beast wasn't getting back up ever again, the adrenaline would finally wither away, leaving Deyn to suffer through the pain of her fall and along with any other injuries she suffered, ripping her spear free from the corpse and using it as a walking stick. Slith remained clinging onto the creature, gripping the trident in its flesh tightly as he remained somewhat embedded in tanglefoot still- opening a single eye beneath that bronze mask of his to look around. A jet of a very dark blue flame would be thrusted forward at extreme speed, aimed directly for the nest. The flame was hot enough to melt metal. Francisco had his gauntlet pointed in such a direction, and the rest of his body behind it as his sword stayed to his side, not making any assault on the creature with the blade. And succinctly, the nest was set ablaze. It would be wise for those surrounding the crowdrake to step away, as the fire spread swiftly. Juxtaposing that rapidly-moving fire was the stilled crowdrake, dead and lifeless. . . . “A hot hot fire!” The Viceroy speaks before rushing over to his wife, sheathing his blade, and going to check over any injuries she may have “The hell did it do to tu?” “FACKING VOIDAL MAGIC USAHS-” Slith yelled spitefully/with fear, scraping his way off of the crowdrake as fast as possible till he shuffled away from the blazing nest. “Oh….I guess….We are…not taking any of creatures….Wwwwoondrous….Trinkets” Deyn spoke in-between deep breaths, as she slowly dragged herself aaway from the fire hazzard with the help of her spear. The Vicereines arm was dripping with blood, her elbow barely hanging on. She kicked her medic bag towards her husband as she tried to keep her breathing steady. Francisco would take some tippens root and cover the woman's arm in it to stop the bleeding of the woman's arm. “…Hokay who…” Slith looked over at Deyn, crouching down to look at her wounds. “Ough.” “Me leggies be not doing solidly….” Deyn uttered in a tired voice…The endless pouring of the rain not making it all that better. Her right leg was broken and she had minor punctures all across the sides of her neck. Amity unleashed more hyspian jiberish, mostly containing curse words as the elbow was slathered in tippens. Her muscle and tendons were exposed though the blood quickly seemed to clot. Tears budded in the corners of her eyes as her free hand turned into a fist. “Now clean the clotted blood off-” She hissed a deep breath in. “And apply the blissfoil but only a fingertips worth- remove after-” She hissed once more as she forced the instructions from her mouth. “60 Seconds.” “Vale, vale” her husband would speak, using the cloth of his cape to wipe away the clotted blood, before applying the fingertip's worth of blissfoil, waiting a minute before removing it “Todo estará bien, todo estará bien” would be repeated by the man trying to reassure the woman. As the numbing agent sunk in, the woman breathed out a sigh of relief. “Now clean it with the antiseptic and wrap in bandages.” Francisco proceeded to use the antiseptic to clean the wound before wiping it away and going to wrap the arm in bandages. A temporary solution so she didn’t lose her forearm before a medic could properly tend to it. Dragging herself a little bit further, something that was made greater with the help of her spear, Deyn would sit under a small cover, away from the rain and where she could finally calm down, relax and wait out. Slith took out his medical kit, disinfecting the woman's neck punctures. They then quickly smeared tippens into those punctures, then looked down at their leg to make a makeshift cast for it. Afterwards they glanced towards Amity and her simp. “…Chu two good?” “Worry yourself not, I am doing quite nicely…For now….” Deyn spoke rather annoyed, but mostly soaking in the relief of having slain the creature. “Si, my ankle is a little busted, but nothing that won't heal” he responds before going to lift Amity up “She… took extensive wounds to her arm.” “…Do ye need a hand- I mean, er…” Slith paused momentarily. “…Y'need help?” Whilst that torrential downpour continues, so too does the blazing fire - though gradually, it does fizz out and dissipate . . The travel back to Hyspia - or perhaps Haense, would still be arduous in this weather. “Fine now” Amity muttered. “How are vy two?” She rose to her feet, arm held protectively against her torso. The woman moved to the crowdrake as she picked up her axe, bringing it weakly above her head and down onto its neck. It didn't do much as she spat on the bird, hissing “Puta!” She looked back over to her husband, just pointing to its head, axe falling to the ground. Francisco rolls his eyes at his wife before picking up the axe “Tu want me to do it, or do tu want the pleasure” he speaks holding out the axe to her as he stands by the creature. “I can't otherwise I would.” The very irritated woman spat out the words before taking in another deep breath, calming herself. “I can't wield my axe with only one arm, can vy please do it for mae mi amor.” Her husband nods, pulling the axe into both hands as he makes a little spin and goes to chop the Crowdrake's head off with one simple axe swing from above. Once beheaded, he’d pick up the head, handing it to his wife. As she took the head, the corners of her mouth perked into a smile, though only slightly before it fell once more. “Si and getting its damn head is the best reward I could have gotten right now.” “That bird cost us an arm and a leg…!” Deyn jested, sighing “Alas, I believe we should return to the wondrous civility, lest we be overcome by not a horrific feathered beast, but by merely the elements that have already been conquered” she said as she rose to her feet once more, using her spear as a crutch. “Vale… shall we head back now?” Francisco questions, pulling a very bloodied talon out of its foot, as his own prize “At least now we can eat in peace.” “Si. I want to go home.” The injured Vicereine muttered, calling her horse and hoppin on. . . The sky above shifts from the dark clouds and constant rain to the usual sunny skies of Hyspia. The group departs from the dark gloom of Storm’s Peak, returning to the warmth of their home. . . . . . Hyspia’s livestock is now safe, no longer being slaughtered by the vicious Crowdrake. Its head now lay rested on a podium within the Guild Hall, a trophy of their battle. Viva Hyspia! [!] A copy of another missive was attached! ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ The Legacy of the Crocodile is a warrior guild founded by His Highness, Francisco and Her Highness, Amity. It was started to help fend off the evil forces of Almaris and protect the lands of Hyspia from harm. With this guild, we vow to defeat anything that threatens our lands be that Spooks or Beasts out of control. Our forces will travel wherever we are needed, just bird His or Her Highness with any and all details regarding the mission. Below contains the information regarding the guild and how to join, if you have any questions bird either of the Highnesses. The Hierarchy of the Guild is as follows: Leaders: The owners of the guild Masters: Highly respected members of the guild, the highest achievable role Members: Your basic member, anyone who has passed recruitment New Recruits: Those who have yet to pass into proper membership Below you will find any and all information regarding how to join and where we are located, we hope to see you there. Join us and help protect our homes, including yours. ✧━━──༺༻──━━✧ Signed by, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear Her Highness, Amity Ionna de Pelear, Vicereine of Hyspia, Baroness-Consort of Arenisca, Lady of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Matriarch of House de Pelear

[!] A note is pinned to the Bywater Notice Tree!! Village Schedule: Spring has sprung upon Bywater! Let us enjoy this season to its fullest! Snow's Maiden ~To those who came before us~ On this day, we will plough over the ol' wheat fields to make way for future planting! ((6 PM EST, Wednesday the 8th of March, 2023)) Malin's Welcome After commissioning some crafted goods from the Forest Dwarves of Heffrum many years back, 'tis finally time to head on over and trade for them! These new tools ought to serve us well! ((3 PM EST, Thursday the 9th of March, 2023, in Heffrum)) The First Seed ~The tools of the trade~ On this day, we plant seeds into the field and harrow them over with our new tools to make for the best harvest yet! ((6 PM EST, Friday the 10th of March, 2023)) The Grand Harvest ~A gathering of Adventurers~ The Grand Anti-Evil Adventurer Expedition sets forth at this time, ready to vanquish all evil gremlins, owl-people, and other baddies from Bywater! ((Also 6 PM EST, Saturday the 11th of March, 2023)) Sun's Smile ~Folks both strange and simple in the tavern~ Cloth-making, to end the Pumpkin Week with the village's most relaxing profession. ((6 PM EST (sensing a theme yet?), Sunday the 12th of March, 2023)) ~Mimosa Applefoot, lawfully elected Mayor of Bywater, notable halfling.

Legacy of the Crocodile A Predator On the Loose! [!] Missives could be found among the streets all over Almaris. ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ [!] A painting of the LOTC Guild Hall ✧━───༺༻──━━✧ 13th of The Deep Cold Year 117 S.A Recently, the Livestock of Hyspia have been going missing. We have reason to believe this is a predator due to the blood splatters found near the enclosures along with black feathers. Hyspia will go into famine if we do not catch and stop whoever it is that is taking our livestock. We, the Viceroy and Vicereine of Hyspia, call upon all the warriors of Almaris to help us on this task! We cannot do it without you. If you have any questions do bird His or Her Highness (Highest_Fire and Kitomine) and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Viva Hyspia! [!] A copy of another missive was attached! ✧┈┈┈┈┈•♛•┈┈┈┈┈✧ The Legacy of the Crocodile is a warrior guild founded by His Highness, Francisco and Her Highness, Amity. It was started to help fend off the evil forces of Almaris and protect the lands of Hyspia from harm. With this guild, we vow to defeat anything that threatens our lands be that Spooks or Beasts out of control. Our forces will travel wherever we are needed, just bird His or Her Highness with any and all details regarding the mission. Below contains the information regarding the guild and how to join, if you have any questions bird either of the Highnesses. The Hierarchy of the Guild is as follows: Leaders: The owners of the guild Masters: Highly respected members of the guild, the highest achievable role Members: Your basic member, anyone who has passed recruitment New Recruits: Those who have yet to pass into proper membership Below you will find any and all information regarding how to join and where we are located, we hope to see you there. Join us and help protect our homes, including yours. ✧━───༺༻──━━✧ Signed by, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear Her Highness, Amity Ionna de Pelear, Vicereine of Hyspia, Baroness-Consort of Arenisca, Lady of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Matriarch of House de Pelear

The Verdant Glades's: Grand Tavern Brawl Issued in the year 117 S.A Brawls in Taverns and bars might not be a typical occurrence on the continent of Almaris although that does not mean it isn't a fun and interesting way to spend the evening with the lads and loved ones, at least for those who are winning the brawl that is. An easy way to let out the stress and steam that built up over the week yet there is one downside to this. You might end up with a broken nose alongside unpaid tabs to the tavern. But what if you won something for breaking your nose and someone else's nose? Enter the Verdant Glade's: Grand Tavern Brawl! A free-for-all hand-to-hand-fighting tournament taking place in the Verdant Glade's tavern where you can break noses and jaws while competing for money. A prize pool of 300 minae will be given to the last man standing in the brawl.

[!] A message is nailed to the Bywater Notice Tree Brewin'! ~Trading for Wool!~ We have a tavern here in Bywater, yet we hardly have enough fresh booze to stock it, what with all of the recent banditry and thievery stealing our alcohol reserves! If we just brew a little bit more, we'll have something to sate ourselves besides imaginary ale and non-real cider! Gather in the bar next Pumpkin Day. We've got work to do. ~Mimosa Applefoot ((Event 9 PM EST, Tomorrow (Tuesday) on February 20th, 2023 (2/21/2023). Located within Bywater, the home of the halflings on Almaris.))

“With the Eagles' foresight, we reign victorious.” After the recent soiree during the Symposia Pragma upon the Aquilae lake, the Comital house of Vuiller has seen fit to announce the coming hunt of a certain feathery being upon the diddyfunkle laced lake; that of ducks. Whether it was due to the food provided during the celebrations being granted, the slippery beings coming out with the influx of people or otherwise, there is a bit too many upon our waters and they need culling so as to not endanger the rest of the lake life. Arms and ammunition will be provided, though it’s encouraged to bring your own for a contest of duck shooting! The weight of the quarry will be taken upon the end, seeing who is the ultimate hunter upon the lake - a prize provided in turn. The ducks caught will be prepared into a meal for those attending and the attendees will enjoy a feast of diddyfunkle duck, among other Aquilae delicacies upon the finishing of the hunt. [Thursday, Feb 23th, 5PM EST/10PM GMT] Signed, The Right Honourable, the Countess of Aquilae, Johanne Alstromeria Vuiller, Countess-Dowager of Renduzzo, Lady Procurator of Balian.

SUMMONS TO GRAND DUMA OF ADRIA | 1913 6th day of Harren’s Folly of 1912 TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA The dumacratic values of Adria are considered sacred and the bedrock upon which our Adria was founded. Since the times of Duke Franz I Vladov, Adria has distinguished itself for its progressive values and integrative vision of a Duchy established not on the despotism of hitherto Savoyard or Horenic polities but instead on that of compromise and unity through differentiating ideas. As Duke of Adria, it behooves me to recognize the people's will and give them ample capacity to advise on the governance of Adria. Thus I summon the Grand Duma of Adria so that we continue to forge our shared vision of prosperity and stability. Heinrik Otto var Nikolai Sarkozic THE DUMA IS SUMMONED UNDER THIS ITINERARY 5PM EST SUNDAY 2/26/23 IN NOMINE ADRIAE His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Count-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the Aaunic South, Keeper of the Swans

[!] A new paper hangs from the Bywater Quest-Board Investigations Earlier today, a frog hopped towards me and whispered in my ear of the coming danger to Bywater. We all are well aware of the cultists who abused our hospitality to hide among us, yet not one of us knows what strange things these people were hiding. They have left our village, yet their cottage remains. I am commissioning a group of adventurers to search the cottage and find anything off about it. This is a level B quest, suitable for beginner adventurers. May Knox save us all! ~Mayor of Bywater, head secretary of the Quest Office Mimosa Applefoot. ((8 PM EST, Tomorrow on Thursday the 16th of February, 2/16/2023. Located within Bywater, the home of the halflings on Almaris. Directions to Bywater: ))

Sports Festival of Leyd Competition, Might, and Skill! Nor’asath seeks to host a thrilling night for those to display each of these qualities! Varying games for those of various means of might, food, and partying in a straight forward competition. Fighting, rock lifting, log throwing. Honor the Spirit of might and seek victory! Awe the crowd with your physical prowess! Those joining may also expect a rather unique feast and Prizes! Competitions will include Fighting: Where two competitors show their martial might in hand to hand combat! Rock Lifting: Where a competitor shows off their strength by lifting a heavy boulder! The one who lifts the largest boulder without fail (or injury) wins! Log throwing: Where competitors show off their strength in throwing heavy objects! Large logs have been gathered which they throw as far as they can! Rope Climbing: A true test of upper body strength as they move up a rope! Event will take place Friday on the 17th 4:30pm est Main Events will be mainly roll based and crp. Some pvp may happen later on through the event if there are those wishing for it.