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Concealed words The first lights of day broke through the window reflecting onto the dark elven man’s face that rested onto his messy double bed. The man groaned in displeasure as he felt the sun rays on his face, he turned around letting the light now light his back, showing his many ugly scars on his skin of soot in great detail. He then patted the empty space on the other side of the bed, feeling the wool fabric under his palm, as he did that he slowly opened his eyes as he looked at the empty spot with a frown and blurry vision. A groan left his mouth as he raised his back to now sit on the bed, he felt his head spinning as he did that.... right... the other day was very active one for him: he attended his beloved son’s wedding and enjoyed a beautiful night with his fellow mali’kers and family, he organised an exciting fist scuff night too. But after that he had a talk with his latest partner, he now was alone again and got rightfully called a “bastard” by that woman. After that memory all he could remember was running to the tavern with his lads. He now fully understood why he was sick, he surely chugged a whole stock of alcohol, he knew he was a shameful alcoholic and when he saw drinks and started sipping the first he would not stop until he was satisfied, of course he never was so he just ended up wobbling around the tavern while complaining of his crappy life choices and crying about irrelevant things like the drunk man he was. He still now is wondering how his poor liver can still function with this quantity of toxic alcohol passing through it. Other than the spiralling down situation of the other day he stood there with a stupid smile on his face, thinking about the marriage of his son and that sweet girl named Aver’wyn, as he did that he turned to the window and whistled. From the open window a menacing crow with feathers of soot heavily landed on his right shoulder. As it’s claws grabbed onto his skin the man did not flinch, instead he started to write on a piece of paper, he folded it once finished and attached it to the golden crow’s collar “go an’ do yer job, Schwarzer” he said softly as the crow soared out of the window with unnerving speed. You may be wondering who might receive these letters... or what it may be written on them... these letters were merely dropped from the diligent Schwarzer somewhere in Stygian Hollow, lost to time until a lucky folk manages to get their eyes on the mysterious piece of paper. Perhaps Zirath wanted to have some fun after the stressful life he led. He patiently waited for a stranger to pick his letter up and send a bird back.... who knows... he may give a little prize. [ooc: there will be a sign around stygian that needs to be found! it's a letter! good luck :) and when you find it send me a screenshot with you in it on discord! sorry if i made typos and sorry if the sketch is unfinished, bad quality and kinda sucks. i made a little story because i discovered i love writing these! so thought to integrate my creative writing with events on lotc more often, for some reason the post has gray ugly lines...]
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THE AURVELDT SPRING HUNT A painting of a previous ball sits at the top of the missive. Va Birodeo Herzenav ag Edlervik, Viscount Isaak Amador and Viscountess Eleanora Helaine Amador are pleased to announce the Aurveldt Spring Hunt in celebration of Their Majesties, King Sigismund III and Queen Emma Karenina’s tour of our beloved kingdom. While a hunt for the finest boar of Hanseti-Ruska takes place, led by the King and Viscount Amador, Viscountess Amador will hold a tea for the gentlewomen in the gardens of Aurveldt. Guests are encouraged to bring their hounds to the event. Afterwards, the successful catches from the hunt will be butchered and served to the guests. INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Sigismund III, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Johann Barclay, Count of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Robert Ludovar, Baron of Otistadt and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Yvo Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Otto Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree SIGNED, The Honorable, Isaak Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt, Baron of Mondstadt The Honorable, Eleanora Helaine Amador, Viscountess-Consort of Aurveldt, Baroness-Consort of Mondstadt, Lady Chamberlain of Nikirala Prikaz [OOC: To be held on Thursday, September 30th at 4:30 PM EST/9:30 PM GMT]
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[!] as the wind blew on Stygian Hollow and Thunders roared in the rainy sky, a golden figure glanced over the dark elven city with eyes full of bitterness and rage, burning the trees with its fiery gaze. In the air some energy and tension could be felt building up as the rain consumed the stone under its feet. [!] "may the ones yond consum'd pow'r decayeth and roteth with these poisonous roots yond hath grown with those folk!" ???, ???pm EST, Stygian Hollow, Urguan LOTC event note: the animation is not the best and the voices are even worse but i did my best :) enjoy
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A LUNCHEON AT AURVELDT [i] A painting of a previous garden party sits here. Va Birodeo Herzenav ag Edlervik, In celebration of the first Saint’s Anniversary of of Haenseni Independence, Viscountess-Consort Eleanora Helaine Amador would like to invite the ladies and gentlemen of Hanseti-Ruska to the Viscounty of Aurveldt for a garden party hosted by the House of Amador. All denizens of Hanseti-Ruska are welcome to attend, and are encouraged to come socialize in celebration of Haeseni Independence. Fine teas, light wines and delicious food shall be provided by the House of Amador for the guests throughout the event, and guests might choose from a variety of activities to spend the time with their peers, including games of Haeseni Chess and discussing prominent topics pertinent to the current and future Haeseni citizens. INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Sigismund III, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Johann Barclay, Count of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Robert Ludovar, Baron of Otistadt and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Yvo Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Otto Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree SIGNED, The Honorable, Eleanora Helaine Amador, Viscountess-Consort of Aurveldt, Baroness-Consort of Mondstadt, Lady Chamberlain of Nikirala Prikaz [OOC: To be held September 23rd at 4:30 PM EST/9:30 PM GMT]
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𝓓𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓴𝓼 '𝓷 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓴𝓼 Tira othok'koss anarmar, yno'ka'az rullok, yoth korth ath yno'yemka yoth tira'geron Use your hands, he said, for they are meant for working -=- The dwed of Urguan have long been known for their craftsmanship, though even between ourselves we may not know all. Just as Yemekar once did, our mortal bones were forged and fingers sewn to follow in our creator’s footsteps. It is in our blood to craft and create, though perhaps just as much as to drown in hearty drink. With such said, I invite all those who follow to join us in Hefruum for drinking and tinkering, an event to fill the tavern with laughter and enjoyment. Bring your friends and your kin to enjoy a lesson in craftsmanship. A secret Hefruum specialty brew will be served, and a lesson will be given in a craft, be it Hefruum’s wooden works, or Urguan’s skill in metal, come and join us for a grand time. The gathering will be held in the Sugary *** Tavern within Dol’Anym (Hefruum). This year’s lesson will be taught by Celeste’Tol Blackroot on the art of woodcarving, specifically detailing for your craftsmanship. Supplies will be provided at the event, so just make sure to bring your working hands! Dinner will be served for those in attendance after the lesson, at the Wooden Mountain Inn below the tavern. All food will be provided, though extra drinks are available for purchase. Stays at the inn will be discounted for the event, only two minas per person per night. OOC: The event will be held in Hefruum’s tavern on Sunday, September 26th. It will start at 2:00PM EST. Bring your friends!
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━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Dulle fur Leopold ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A depiction of a Sedanian bravely fighting alongside their Savoyard and Osinite Allies during the succession war for the bastard prince of William “the coward” Buckfort. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Dullue fur Leopold, or translated to Duels for Leopold. Is an event where his Serene Highness, Leopold I of South Sedan shall host a tournament, for one to be named the Champion of Sedan. All are allowed to fight with their blood and sweat for the title under the watchful eye of the graceful and diligent Sovereign of Sedan. Alongside the duels. We, the event planners and his Serene Highness himself do warn anyone coming for hostility will be imprisoned and trialed by Sedenian Law. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The Household of His Serene Highness Invites His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree As well the rest of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska’s Citizens His Serene Highness, Oliver Renault de Savoie, Prince of Savoy and his noble pedigree As well the rest of the Principality of Savoy’s Citizens The Right and Honorable, Quentin Brae, Lord-Mayor of Du Loc and his noble pedigree As well the rest of Du Loc’s Citizens His Excellency, Azkel Frostbeard, Lord-Regent of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and his noble pedigree As well the rest of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan's citizens And the rest of the allies and friends of the principality For the Dulle fur Leopold ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ OOC Time : 6:00 PM EST Date : 9/19/21 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Sign up Age : Alliance : Race : ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Decreed by, His Serene Highness, Leopold I of South Sedan, Prince of Sedan, Duke of Ravensberg, Count of Louisville, Count of Döbern, Baron of Avoria, Lord Ponce and Protector and Lord of the Valley of Goats, the Haikaprier, and Destroyer of Rozanians. Her Ladyship, Roberta Louise de Ravensburg ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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A New Lord and Lady [i] Hawks carry invitations to various citizens of Hanseti-Ruska. A sketch of Viscountess-Consort Eleanora Amador holding Lady Sofiya Marjoreya sits here. To the citizens of Hanseti-Ruska, Viscount Isaak Amador and Viscountess-Consort Eleanora Amador, are pleased to announce the births of their children, Lord Aleksandr Lukas Amador and Lady Sofiya Marjoreya Amador. In celebration of the birth of their children, Viscount and Viscountess-Consort Amador hereby invite the following parties as well as all citizens of Hanseti-Ruska to a banquet at the Viscounty of Aurveldt where the joyous parents will accept gifts on the twins’ behalf and name their godparents. FORMAL INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Sigismund III Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Johann Barclay, Count of Reinmar and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree The Honorable, Robert Ludovar, Viscount of Sesweck and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Stefan II Vyronov, Baron of Astfield and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Yvo Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree PERSONAL INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: Her Royal Highness, Petra Emma, Prinzenas of Hanseti-Ruska and Duchess of Karosgrad Her Imperial Highness, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of the Holy Orenian Empire Her Ladyship, Juliya Baruch Her Ladyship, Georgina Baruch His Lordship, Kaustantin Baruch His Lordship, Viktor Baruch and partner Gifts are appreciated but not required. SIGNED, The Honorable, Isaak Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt, Baron of Mondstadt The Honorable, Eleanora Helaine Amador, Viscountess-Consort of Aurveldt, Baroness-Consort of Mondstadt, Lady Chamberlain of Nikirala Prikaz [OOC: To be held on Sunday the 19th of September at 4 PM EST.]
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A DAY OF TWO DEBUTANTES VE VALWYCK HAUCHMETVAS c. 389 ES The Ladies Juliya and Georgina Baruch in portrait preparing letters for their Hauchmetvas. To the citizens of Hanseti-Ruska and honorable invitees below, Their Ladyships, Juliya and Georgina Baruch, are pleased to announce the date of their joint Hauchmetvas, to take place at the Castle of Lichtestadt in the Duchy of Valwyck. The pair look forward to the day upon which they shall celebrate their coming of age, and are excited to carry on family traditions, as well as implement some of their own. I. WREATH BESTOWMENT First carried out by Viscountess-Consort Eleanora Amador, cousin to Lady Georgina and Lady Juliya, the pair of ladies shall be bestowed with wreaths of flowers to celebrate their coming of age. Lady Georgina shall receive a wreath of violets, sunflowers, and oleander to represent her modesty and humility, vitality, and gracefulness in the beginning of her life as a young woman. Lady Juliya shall receive a wreath of poppies, aster, and daisies to represent generosity, wisdom, and beauty to wish her well in the beginning of her adulthood. II. UNCLE-NIECE DANCE In place of their father, the Ladies Georgina and Juliya have decided to bestow their first dance as grown women upon their uncle, Duke Ruslan Baruch of Valwyck. The pair shall take turns waltzing with Duke Baruch with the eldest debutante, Juliya, taking the first waltz of the evening. After the Uncle-Niece dances, guests are encouraged to take to the floor. III. THE DEBUT JESTER Their Ladyships are also implementing their own tradition, in which a chosen relative shall be dressed and painted as a jester for the duration of the Hauchmetvas. The chosen relative shall perform at the request of the debuting lady or ladies, and shall be expected to follow instructions to a tee for the duration of the Hauchmetvas. Lady Juliya and Lady Georgina have chosen to allow their cousin, Viktor Baruch, the honor of being their Debut Jester, and shall be expected to appear to the Hauchmetvas in full jester regalia. IV. THE PARADE OF THE SUITORS After the uncle-niece dances, potential suitors are highly encouraged to present themselves before the pair of ladies should they be looking to offer suit, presenting an appropriate gift to each of the two. Lady Georgina has requested hounds. After said parade, suitors may request to dance with either of the debuting ladies. Any and all interested suitors may present themselves to Viscountess-Consort Eleanora Amador during or in the days after the Hauchmetvas so she might properly vet the prospective partners. FORMAL INVITATIONS ARE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree @Rudi His Grace, Johann Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree @Frymark His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree @biggestdon The Right Honorable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree @Luminaire The Honorable, Robert Ludovar, Viscount of Sesweck and his noble pedigree @erictafoya The Honorable, Isaak Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt and their noble pedigree @Pureimp10 His Lordship, Stefan II Vyronov, Baron of Astfield and his noble pedigree @Wolfey34 His Lordship, Hildebrand Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree @Limo_man His Royal Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree @Gusano A PERSONAL INVITATION IS INCLUDED TO EVERY MISSIVE: His Lordship, Kaustantin Baruch (Please return home, Kaus, please!) @Herod SIGNED, His Grace, Ruslan Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Viscount of Voron, Baron of Laval and Riveryn, and Guardian of the Haenseni Coast Her Ladyship, Juliya Adryana Baruch Her Ladyship, Georgina Sofiya Baruch
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[!] After several discussions between High Keeper of Norland and Heir Regent of Elysium on the matter, a letter circulated through both Norland and Elysium: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Outrider Matilda Osmond has passed into the Allfathers Halls. Mother of Aila and Raimyr, wife of High Keeper Dramyr Edvardsson Ruric, friend of everyone she came into contact with, we wish to extend invitation for her funeral which is to be held on the premises of Old Elysium: it was a place she held most dear and is where she shared many memories with her loved ones and fellow Rangers. Signed, High Keeper Dramyr Edvardsson Ruric Aylin de Astrea, Former Chief Diplomat to Norland, Heir Regent & Head Diplomat to Elysium
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El’kaliri Thilln’asul 5th of Sun’s Smile, 40 S.A. “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” The day of the Silver Sun is a day that commemorates all the progress which has led us to the point we are at today and where we will be in the future; to honor progress, those of the past, those of the present, and those of the future. It is a day that signifies all that has been and all that we ensure it will be. It is a time for discussion of our future and what will become of such. In order to ensure that we stand by the tradition of silver and uphold the Silver Revolution, Haelun’or shall be hosting a Masquerade of the Silver Sun in the Citadel this coming First Seed of 41 S.A. There shall be games, food, dancing, and most importantly the mali’thill. While all that are friends of the state and beloved citizens are welcome, they are asked to abide by a strict dress code of silver and light blue-hued attire along with their masks. Masks are encouraged so that people may focus on parts of their purity outside of that of the beloved forms that were blessed by the Golden Pools and to highlight other parts of oneself. We cannot wait to see you there. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Penned and Signed; Valyris Wynasul, Okarir’tayna OOC: Friday, September 10th @ 4:00 PM EST // 9:00 PM GMT
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The Union of Amador and Baruch [i] Hawks swoop through the skies, carrying letters of invitation to their desired destinations. A painting of Lady Eleanora surrounded by her mother, sisters, and aunts as she prepares for the wedding. Viscount Isaak Amador and Lady Eleanora Baruch are pleased to announce the date for their upcoming nuptials to be held in Saint Henrik’s Basilica in Karosgrad. Guests are expected to dress formally for the service and following feast at the Nikirala Prikaz to celebrate the marriage. FORMAL INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO: His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Friedrich Barclay, Regent of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree The Honorable, Robert Ludovar, Viscount of Sesweck and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Stefan II Vyronov, Baron of Astfield and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Yvo Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree PERSONAL INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO: Her Royal Highness, Petra Emma, Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska Her Imperial Highness, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of the Holy Orenian Empire His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and Her Grace, Marjorie Baruch, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck and their noble pedigree His Lordship, Karl Amador, Knight Paramount of Hanseti-Ruska and Her Ladyship, Margot Amador and their noble pedigree Gifts are appreciated but not required. SIGNED, The Honorable, Isaak Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt, Baron of Mondstadt Her Ladyship, Eleanora Helaine Baruch [i] Event to be held on August 29th, 2021 at 4 PM EST.
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-= A Gathering In the Alley =- [!] Across Almaris a flyer is stapled to all easily accessible notice boards. Upon the parchment is the scrawling script describing the following. Join us in the Alley Alehouse on the Amber Cold of the 35th year of the second age for a joyous event! Hosted in the Vortice capital city of Talon’s Port by the Congress of the Monarch, the party will include a wide range of alcoholic choices, games, and delectable food for purchasing. Below is described a few games that will be ran during the event! Competitive darts A game of skill in which the participants shall take turns throwing three darts at the board, Highest scoring individual of the night will win a free drink of their choice from the bar. Iblees coin A deceitfully difficult game in which players will take turns trying to throw mina across the table and land a coin in each of the opponents five shot glasses. Each coin made in your glass requires you to slam the shot. If party goers are interested a tournament may be organized but otherwise this will be done on a person to person basis. Tavern Brawl As the name suggests that the roof of the tavern will be used for brawls. An ''alleged'' safe place to show just how great of a fighter that drink says you are. Bets can be placed or simply just a friendly event of slamming each other with chairs. Individuals with the most wins at the end of the event shall get 150 mina and free drinks for the following elven week. These selections are just to name a few of the attractions offered at the Port. The only restriction imposed on attendance is the city will be strictly denying all weapons from entering the city. If you forget this and show up with one, the guards will gladly hold it for you till you leave. Elsewise all are free to attend no matter race, nation, or creed so long as they do not start any issues.
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A DEBUT AT VALWYCK A painting of Lady Eleanora Helaine of Valwyck. The Lady Hauchmetvas of Her Ladyship, Eleanora Helaine Baruch, to celebrate the event of her fourteenth birthday, shall be held at the Castle of Lichtestadt to mark the young lady’s transformation from child to adult. Potential suitors are encouraged to introduce themselves and offer gifts or flowers to the young Lady Baruch. WREATH BESTOWMENT A wreath of irises which represent transformation, white lilies which symbolize purity, and sweet pea flowers which mean happiness, to wish the young lady happiness in this time of change, shall be given to Lady Baruch by her stepmother, Duchess-Consort Marjorie Helaine Baruch, at the start of the Hauchmetvas to wish her happiness and success in this new stage of her life. FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE Following the bestowment of a wreath to Lady Eleanora, she and the Duke of Valwyck shall share a dance to mark the opening of the ball. Afterwards, potential suitors are encouraged to approach the young Lady Baruch and ask for a dance. EXPECTED ATTIRE Guests are encouraged to wear the colors of their respective houses whilst ladies wear a flower of their choice with the exception being white peonies. The young Lady Baruch requests that no other attendees wear light blue, so she might be easily picked out amongst the crowd. FORMAL INVITATIONS WOULD BE SENT TO: His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his pedigree @Rudi His Royal Highness, Nikolas Barbanov, Duke of Galahar and his pedigree @GMRO His Royal Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his pedigree @Gusano His Grace, Maric var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his pedigree His Grace, Erich Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his pedigree @DeadGuyMatt The Honourable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz @Luminaire The Honorable, Isaac Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt and his pedigree @Pureimp10 The Honorable, Kazimar Ludovar, Viscount of Seswesk and his pedigree @HogoBojo His Lordship, Hildebrand Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his pedigree @Limo_man Potential suitors are encouraged to seek out His Grace, the Duke of Valwyck, in the days following the hauchmetvas should they wish to declare their intentions of courting Lady Eleanora. SIGNED, His Grace, Ruslan Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Baron of Laval, Riveryn and Voron, Guardian of the Haenseni Coast Her Grace, Marjorie Helaine Baruch, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Baroness-Consort of Laval, Riveryn, and Voron Her Ladyship, Eleanora Helaine Baruch established, 1581 “By Mountain, River and Coal” [OOC: To be held at Valwyck on Wednesday. the 28th of July, at 4:30 PM EST.]
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“Black skies, sunless cold teeming Heatless, without flame, southern shadows seeking Unbroken, undead, spectral fingers reaching Long Darkness unbound, forgotten lessons teaching.” -The Wheel-Turner 10th of The Grand Harvest, 33 S.A. Somewhere in the Southern Woodlands of Almaris Dreadful gloom had fallen upon the Elvenessi peninsula, tenebrous mists obscuring sight. The moon above hangs low and pale, its visage coin-round and silvered. Fleeting moonlight shimmered sparsely across the glade clearing. Emerging through the forest’s treeline, the spear-wielding hunting party of Nevaehlen encroached upon blighted, silent lands. Nature's song had been muted here -- prelude to what would befall an otherwise unremarkable hunt. The hunters' quarry: a corrupted Fae, whose ravenous hunger expanded across the southern woodlands of Almaris. Such a prized creature would be the culmination of Laedrad’s Grand Task - and a worthy opponent, at that. It was too rare a sight to pass up, for it was not often a Fae emerged from its other-land: the Fae Realm. Fewer still were those one could name who personally dealt a Fae a killing blow. A dozen strode into the clearing fair, and met the scent of death. The rolling mists billowed across the corpses of the woodland dwellers: deer, boar, and all things native; their corpses were sunk to the earth, mangled bodies and viscera staining the earth of the ground - rotting the forest floor with decay. What was not fresh-bled was blanketed with the evening mist. Altogether, hundreds of bodies laid here, a seedbed for blight. From the corner of the clearing, movement. A goat’s haunch and cloven foot curled and rose. With it stood the beast of horrors, its face a lion’s, its body an amalgamation between goat and lion. Once it had been a noble, frightful creature of the Fae - but through unknown means had been corrupted. To the hunters of the Vale, it mattered not at the moment, and there would be no time for any druid to commune. It struck forth. Its body bore three sets of legs, each powerful and thick like tree trunks. Its gored, mangled figure wheeled across, and the afflicted woodlands bore witness to its gruesome growth. Its blackened ichor ruptured from each wound the hunters dealt, as the beast stretched its body high - as if reaching for the moon above. Then, wicked hands and feet beset the unlucky victim, seeking to pull Tanila Aureon into its maw. She, the partner of Laedrad, may have been spared her fate if only she had not come to hunt - for what happened next would damn her, and damn her sister, Nenar Terin. Once, a hundred years and fifty prior, if not more, a pallid malady had stricken the servants and allies of the Aspects. This Palebeast sickness grew and festered, taking root in the hearts of some. The perpetrator, this violator of nature’s Balance was hunted forevermore. He would perish and be forgotten, but his teachings lived on. Now, the Wheel had come full circle to this moment. An instrument of the Old fed upon the Fae's blood - and the beast's shape became twisted. It became wrong, like water which ripples inwards, or a shadow facing the sun. Its shape was broken and grown anew, forging a Palebeast from the burning ichor. And as the instrument of Strife bled the Fae, it too drank of the death below. It was a sight none of the hunters could have prepared for. Tanila was consumed, and from the Palebeast sprouted a Pale Tree - its wood fading to the color of bone. The woman too became pale, her eyes red. The Pale Tree broke her form, twisted her to spear through Nenar Terin, joining them together in an unsightly, sisterly embrace. The treeline broke - the viscera, bone, and blight obscured beneath the shadow of what the Pale Tree had become. Its barren canopy blanketed the clearing, such that even the native redwood seemed frail in comparison as it reached towards the moon above. A dozen strode into the clearing there - but two would not come home. - OOC: Event hosted by @Keefy
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A Karosgrad Fair [i] Flyers line the streets of the capital of Haense, bold colors catching the eye. Penned by the hand of Lady Eleanora Baruch. A painting of a city fair of the past. A fair shall be held in Karosgrad for the people of Haense consisting of multiple activities including an ice rink in the square and booths for vendors to display their goods along with various games for children such as a ring toss and face painting. Fairgoers will also be able to enjoy tossing rings around milk bottles, attempting to win a fish by tossing a light ball into its bowl, a dunk tank as well as an entirely new game called Pie the Koeng where one will be able to throw Haense’s finest meringue pies at a likeness of Koeng Heinrik II. SIGNED, Her Grace, Marjorie Helaine Baruch, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Baroness-Consort of Laval, Riveryn, and Voron Her Ladyship, Eleanora Helaine Baruch [i] Taking place on Saturday, the 24th of July at 4 PM EST.
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[!] Flyers would be posted all around Almaris, advertising the upcoming festivity of the Vortice Masquerade Ball! We, the Congress of Vortice, cordially invite you to join us in our Dance of the Ocean ball in the capital city Talon’s Port. As the name suggests, it is an ocean themed ball, so we implore you to dress accordingly in an ocean themed scheme. Blues,greens, purples, corals, and so on. You can even come in a bathing suit if you so please! Just keep it appropriate, as children will likely be there. Be sure to bring your masks and get ready to dance, eat, drink, and have your fun with your friends. Hosted in the month of Malin’s Welcome, 33 S.A Everyone* is invited! Special invites listed below: The Duke of Elysium, Eugeo de Astrea, and his company The Matriarch of the Jade State, Xiuying Li, and her company The Grand King of Urguan, Levian’Tol Grandaxe, and his company The High Prince of the Realm of Elvenesse, Evar’tir Oranor, and his company The King of Norland and his company The Rex of Krug and his company The Emperor of Oren and his company The King of Karosgrad and his company DO NOTE THIS IS A ***CIVIL*** EVENT, any hostility will be met with a swift disinvitation. *Everyone does not include the Rustlers or any banished persons who are viable to arrest by the State Army of Vortice. [!] RSVP Invite information has been posted below as well! https://forms.gle/Q6opaUKAkrRotg1a6 Signed, the Monarch of Vortice, Keeper of the Depths, Vivian Maelstorm
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[!] A note is pinned to the Knoxville Noticeboard! WILDERNESS EXPLORATION! ~The lovely ol' woods of Knoxville!~ While the Smokey Mountain Park may have been planted by our own wee hands, a long while has passed since we had total control over happenings within it. These days, nature takes its own course within the woods. I say we crack open the foliage and take a better look at what's been going on in there! I'm sure there's something cool we've missed! -Filibert Applefoot, halfling and resident of Knoxville ((Event to take place at 8 PM EST, tomorrow the 6th of July, 2021. If you can't find Knoxville, you can locate it using the below map: ))
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A New Year’s Joust [i] Flyers would be sent out to the people of Hanseti-Ruska decorated with the wax seal of the House of Baruch. A painting of the jousting grounds within the Duchy of Valwyck. Penned by the hand of Lady Eleanora Baruch Duke and Duchess-Consort Baruch are pleased to announce their hosting of a jousting tournament located at Lichtestadt to celebrate the beginning 31st year of the Second Age. Any man or woman from Hanseti-Ruska or it’s allies are invited and welcome to attend or compete in the tournament. Prizes The prize for first place will be one hundred mina provided by House Baruch along with a bouquet of Silver Roses grown in the gardens of Lichtestadt. Second place shall receive sixty mina provided by House Baruch and a bouquet of Night Tulips grown in the gardens of Lichtestadt. [OOC: Please reply with your IGN and Character Name if you plan to compete. Tournament is to be held on Thursday, July 1st at 3PM EST.] His Grace, Ruslan Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Viscount of Voron, Baron of Laval and Riveryn, Guardian of the Haenseni Coast Her Grace, Marjorie Helaine Baruch, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Vicountess-Consort of Voron, Baroness-Consort of Laval and Riveryn Her Ladyship, Eleanora Helaine Baruch established, 1581 "By Mountain, River, and Coal"
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[!] You come across a scrap of parchment floating through the wind. Knoxville Flower Dance! ~Mighty flowers blooming across Knoxville!~ Now that t'a Harvest be over, spring has once more sprung upon our wee village! Let us celebrate this fine occasion with song and dance! The great flowers that have bloomed all over will appreciate the company! The main event of the Flower Dance will, of course, be the Flower Dance itself! Wear your best clothes as we dance to the music of the wind, sky, sun, and earth! Here be the full list of events: ~Flower Judging! Best flower brought before the judge wins a prize!~ ~The Flower Dance, held in the central field (which will be full o' spring flowers by then!)~ ~Bird Watching!~ ~Some Shogging if folks still be left around to do so!~ BIGGUNS ARE INVITED! Be t'ere, or be a wilted flower! -Filibert Applefoot, local halfling of Knoxville ((Event will take place 8 PM EST, Tomorrow on Tuesday the 29th of June, 2021. Knoxville can be found using the map below: ))
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[!] You find a scrap of paper floating around in the wind. Some words are scribbled onto it, as well as a simple drawing. HARVEST TIME IS HERE ~The lovely ol' pumpkins of Knoxville!~ Ah yes, the wonders of autumn. The birds are singing, the air is full of wondrous smells, the crops are fully grown and ready for harvest! It is time to dig up potatoes! It is time to cut down the winter wheat! It is time to pick pumpkins and carve them into fancy ornaments! Let us clear away the fields so we may plant them anew! It's HARVEST TIME, fellas! It's time for us halfling folks to prosper and be merry! Thus, on with the list of activities (A proper harvest ought to be organized like a festival, after all!): -Pumpkin pickin', pumpkin carvin' -Cutting down rows upon rows of wheat! -Competition to see who can dig up the biggest potato! -Drinking and shogging! -The first animal slaughter of Knoxville, to commemorate the new herd of cattle in our wee village! Be there or be a smelly pumpkin! Our village is in Attenlund within Haense, down the long and winding road to the big lake from the big city! Shouldn't be too hard to find! -Filibert Applefoot, local Knoxville halfling, candidate for Sheriff. [!] Another crude bit of paper is nailed onto the first BIGGUNS ARE INVITED! ((Event will take place at 7 PM EST, Tomorrow Thursday the 24th of June, 2021. Knoxville can be found using the below map: ))
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A depiction of Elysium’s park on a sunny day, circa 1820 Fresh fields of Elysian blooms lie before the couple in question. The rolling hills of Elysium are teeming with life, speckled with vibrant blossoms bearing hues of purple, pink, and yellow. The soft, gentle glow of a stray lantern casts its light over the river’s crystalline waters. Beside the river sits a jubilant couple, much like the shining, bejewelled ring that now sits upon the lady’s finger. They beam and grin at such a grandiose prospect: marriage. The radiance of the sun itself could not compare to the radiance upon their faces! The engaged couple then briskly sets off to make preparations for the upcoming wedding. A Union of Jubilation An Asul’onn - Astrean Wedding Christopher Asul’onn and Amicia de Astrea cordially invite you to witness and celebrate their marriage, which will take place in the park of Elysium. After the ceremony, guests will be directed to another area of the park for a celebratory dance and reception where the festivities shall continue into the evening! All citizens, friends, and allies are invited to attend this momentous occasion of jubilance and merriment. Guests are asked to don blue, as per the bride’s request! [!] A map to guide attendees to the location of the ceremony is depicted above. [OOC] Friday, June 11th 9:30 PM EST Coordinates X: -1123, Z: -2856
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Dear halflings, Firstly, I must introduce myself. My name is Thyme Baudelaire. I am a Musin living in The Mousehole, a dwelling deep in the Urguan caverns. I have been visiting your village, Bramblebury, and met a few very pleasant halfling peoples, who made me feel welcome in their home. In turn, I wish to invite you all to mine, and to meet more of you cordial folk. It seems to me the Musin and halflings are not too different, from our stature to our love of food. We shall sit around the campfire and enjoy marshmallows among other sweets, you may grab a drink from our tea shop or tavern too! Perhaps each bring some items over to trade, as I hear halflings like to do so. This invitation is for one week from now. I do hope you'll accept. (OOC: Monday 7th June, 6pm EST/11pm BST) Thyme Baudelaire Owner of The Baudelaire Trove, Watchmaker, Commander of The Mousehole.
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[!] Missives would be posted around Talon's Port and Veritas, and then personally sent out to numerous people across Almaris. "To all friends and family of the sixth Sovereign of the Depths, Gail Cordius, we of Talon's Port wish to invite you to the city for a game of darts, and a chance to speak on the memories you have had with the man, in honor of his traditions and interests that he had brought to the city.| Death is a natural thing, though a sad one for many who have seen it first hand; terrifying even. But death does not mean the end of the memories, so why not share with the world the memories we have made? We formally invite the citizenship of the Jade State of Yong Ping, the citizenship of the Domain of Vortice, the citizenship of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, the citizenship of the village of Veritas, and all those who considered him a friend to the nation of Vortice as a final goodbye to Gail Cordius, a man who was well loved and did his best for the sake of the nation." Special Invitations are sent out to many names, ones of which those close to the Cordius family would know personally. Eletha and James Avery Delphine and Ren of house Tianrui and their children Asami Ambrose Ania Sterling Anastasia Dokar Castiel Valaker Briala Atmorice Kallian Syrivir The funeral will take place in two elven days; on the First Seed, at roughly mid elven day.
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[!] The following poster is displayed prominently upon the Krugmar Notice Board in large Orcish script. [!] Ag Klomp Vor Atisha [!] Depiction of two dueling combatants within the Betharuz Tavern's arena. [!] Kor'garr is glad to announce an upcoming event for all to attend; an Honor Klomp for the prized position of Atisha, a direct apprentice to my own station of Dominus! In one corner will be the crafty and cunning Kretz'Ox, known for their avid tinkering and former station as Yazgurtan! The experienced hobgoblin will certainly be a fierce contender for this title, with a name recognized throughout the War Nation. Challenging him will be the new arrival known as Bargulg the Dog; a brother already making his presence known amongst Krugmar. With a savage reputation and lineage from the old Clan Dom, Bargulg presents himself as an imposing threat to Kretz'Ox's bidfor leadership. Come to the Tavern and watch this Klomp for yourself with feasting, drinking, betting, and smoking galore! The challenge will take place upon the Azhty'gahkth (XIII) day of the upcoming Grand Harvest! Don't miss out! OOC: Signed, Kor'garr, Dominus of The Rexdom of Krugmar
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[!] A missive would be sent out to all corners of Almaris, a scroll of dense parchment containing surprisingly legible Common script [!] Dey uv Dah Rex: Ah Celebration! [!] A colorized depiction of orcs being served by William 'Gruksmasha' Raven at the Betharuz Tavern. [!] To all brothers and sisters of Krug, and all other peoples of Almaris: There is wonderful news and reason for all peoples to rejoice this day! The War Nation of Krugmar is delighted to announce a celebration, wherein there will be feasting, fighting, and festivities for all! This is a time for laughter and celebration, for our people proclaim the veteran Azhug'Gorkil as the new Rex, leader of all those who share the honor and blood of Krug. No matter your allegiance or status, we welcome you to join us for multiple days of celebration in the grand goi of Krugmar as our Rex takes the first steps in leading our nation to greatness once more. We will feast, we will klomp, we will drink, we will smoke, and we will honor this new beginning with all who wish to attend! This event will be from the Azhty'futh' (XIV) to the Azhty'H'gakh'th (XVIII) day of the upcoming Grand Harvest! The planned festivities include: -A spiritual ritual and telling of Orcish history guided by our Motsham, the legendary shaman Murdok'lak. These rites and lessons will be held for all to witness as our new leader receives the spirits blessing for his reign. -A grand fist-klomping competition, the all new Tournament of the Iron Fist! Face off against friend and rival alike with the most honorable weapons of all, your very own fists. The singular grand victor will receive a trophy inscribed with their own name as well as the title "Ironclad of Krugmar"! This prize will also include an astounding 500 mina. Are you strong enough to reign victorious? -Time with the new rex! All who attend will be given the chance to personally speak with the rex in a casual nature. Ask questions, offer advice, pledge fealty, or even challenge him to an arm-wrestle! - For those who trust the strength of their stomach, Kor'garr is announcing a great drinking competition! Test your mettle (and liver) against various brews of increasing potency from all around Almaris in the Iron Gut Grog Slog, ending with the fabled Blah uv the Spirits itself, a drink rated over 180 proof by volume! Any winners (or the last standing contestant, if they last long enough) will not only win 10 Teef (100 mina) but have a plaque with their names mounted upon the Tavern wall for all to see and be amazed! - Opportunity in the marketplace! Whether browsing for new wares or hoping to open a shop yourself, Krugmar has many opportunities for the aspiring entrepreneur! New goods include special exports from Yong Ping and Talon's Port as well as goods from Krugmar itself. Simply talk to Kor'garr of Lur during the event for more information. -A snaga chase! Several of our snagas have volunteered to be the targets of a mock hunt, so that our guests might enjoy one of Krugmar's favorite and most traditional pastimes... -Drinking and Feasting at the Betharuz Tavern! Feel free to order exquisite cuisine made locally in the goi of Krugmar. Try a dragon egg, jerky, or even an 'orcish delight'! The aspiring drunkard will have many options for grog available to purchase as well. We invite you to Krugmar so that you might pay honorable respects to our new leader as equals, and join in on the celebrations of Uruk culture! This is truly a new beginning for the Rexdom, and because of this we welcome all guests with open arms. No matter what troubles or grudges our peoples may hold, this will be a time of jubilance and respite from the tensions of politics or conflict... Dare we say it might be an offer from our new Rex of that 'peace' you all hold so dearly, brief as it may be. In addition, it has been decided that from now on there will be no requirement of tribute to enter Krugmar, to promote hospitality and interaction between the children of Krug and all other descendants. Feel free to visit the festivities without need of payment or worries over coin! To all those lost brethren who find themselves with the accursed status of whitewash: We will also extend this generous blessing to you. During this time, and this time only, any who wish may discuss with our new Rex the reason behind their status, and if deemed honorable may begin the process of returning to the ways of Krug kind with the ancestors' blessings. For those who were raised without knowledge of the Orcish ways, we implore that you return to us and finally begin learning of your true heritage, to once more follow the honored path of Krug and his blood. [!] While all have been invited, those listed below would receive personally addressed invitations to Krugmar by way of courier. [!] - Vivian of Talon's Port, and their retinue. ( @Flayns) - Norli Starbreaker of Urguan, and their retinue. ( @Nooblius) -Ysani Balvyre of Yong Ping and their retinue, with special mention of Tsune Hirano. ( @xYoukaiz & @Tentoa) -Sven Edvardsson of Norland, and their retinue. ( @MasonMcBadbat) -Heinrik II of Haenseti-Ruska, and their retinue. ( @Rudi) - Gwynevere of Sutica, and their retinue ( @_Twi) -Duke Eugeo of Elysium, and their retinue. -Vytrek Tundrak of the Snow Elven Remnants, and their retinue. [OOC: The event will take place from 2:00PM to 6:00 PM EST, on Saturday May 15th of 2021] Signed, Kor'garr'Lur, Yazgurtan of Krugmar
