Be sure to check out the Countess' news post, PUBLIC 23215, for additional details regarding these upcoming events!

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| SARAVOIA'S MONTH OF CELEBRATION |
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Lead Organizer: Neugierig Stormsong


THE FOUNDING OF SARAVOIA
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade

WHERE: A twisting cliffside road on Meropis (65478)

HOST: Countess Nezaya Visindi and Viscount Gaelyn

"Wherein I shall begin by offering a history of the founding, the path to breaking ground and why we - myself, Gaelyn, and my sister Kirsi - did it. I shall touch on the early influence of Aster Malik and the great dream of Viklokhet that is why we persist and why some choose to join us.

Viscount Gaelyn will then discuss the struggle of the early days, the outcry and controversy we faced, culminating in open war between ourselves and the Chaghut, calamitous enough to draw in northern adventurers on both sides."


OVERVIEW OF MEROPIAN FEUDALISM
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +1

WHERE: Hall of Banners (HALL) in the Asterian Restoration Pavilion

HOST: Ser Aerek Ancyrion, Regent of Aster Malik

"We're going a little off the itinerary on this one, as Ser Aerek has determined that a game would better introduce these concepts than an academic lecture. As he is the liege, I must defer to his judgment. Plus, I kind of agree. Who doesn't love games?

He's being rather hush, I admit. I'm not actually sure the rules. I invite you to join me in the moment of revelation and I look forward to competing against you."


VISION OF VIKLOKHET
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +2

WHERE: A crossroads between villages, Meropis (67617)

HOST: Neugierig Stormsong, Court Bard of Saravoia

"Our Court Bard has devised a vision quest for the intrepid to take, wherein they shall choose their own path on branching, uncertain roads. This will introduce aspects of our work and the mindset that leads one to Viklokhet."


LIFE ON THE FRONTIER: A TOUR
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +3

WHERE: A twisting cliffside road, Meropis (65478)

HOST: Countess Nezaya Visindi

"This one is for the logistics and economics buffs among you. I will show you around but I am not your presenter. Instead, presentations will be given by the citizens of Cabotsaria; the people who built this place and made their homes here. We'll go over agriculture, use of local resources, the agony of importing, the necessity of self-reliance and how the definition of self includes your community."


ARTISAN EXHIBITION
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +19 (Mayan Serenade -5)

WHERE: The Visindi Collection, Meropis (67122)

"We owe a great deal of what we've done to the inspirations of creative minds, far beyond my own. To honour the Lord Bard, we shall host an open house of our gallery including explanations for various pieces and how they came to us."


A PUPPET PLAY OF THE HISTORY OF ASTER MALIK
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +20 (Mayan Serenade -4)

WHERE: Hall of Banners (HALL) in the Asterian Restoration Pavilion

HOST: Lady Tahquil of Aster Malik

"Join us for a playful retelling of Aster Malik's history, exploring the keep's storied past, its ties to Saravoia, and bringing shared history to life."


RENEWED FEALTY TO THE DUCAL SEAT
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +21 (Mayan Serenade -3)

WHERE: Passing beneath the gates of Aster Keep, Aster Town (61888)

"Over three decades ago we bound our fate to Aster Malik with a feudal contract of vassalage. In this event we shall renew our oath of fealty with an ancient ritual of unity, loyalty, and noble obligation to our liege and to Meropis.

We shall gather at the noted location but the actual ceremony occurs within. It is a secure area so be sure to arrive by last call as the gate will be locked behind us."


HOUSE RAISING AND BONFIRE DANCE
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WHEN: Glacian Serenade +22 (Mayan Serenade -2)

WHERE: The heart of Cabotsaria East, Meropis (67788)

"When you live on the frontier, all hands take part in the work. A rather traditional gathering where we shall take a patch of empty land and build a modest home for one of our own. Attendees are invited to take part in raising this home, and at the conclusion of the work we shall build a bonfire in the noted location with drink, food, music and revelry. This shall also serve as the closing ceremony."

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JOURNALING, MAYAN 1018 AF
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- Attend one of this month's events and write down your reflections.

or

- Do one of these Nezaya-recommended activities, and then write
your reflections in the journal!
- Learn about the Aster Town economy by trading with the locals.
- Consider the challenge of agriculture on a rocky hill.
- Explore the necessity of common efforts in a small community on
a dangerous continent.
- Consider the pros and cons of hereditary leadership, and the
importance of ritual to it.

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Penned by my hand on the 20th of Glacian, in the year 1018 AF.