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'The more southern you've gone the more you've invaded Egypt' - JD (at Riel's request)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's that ultra rare thing! It's JD! Actually here and partaking in that good ol' thing that some people might remember from way back when - the weekly broadcast!! <3 Okay, so I'm exaggerating - it's not that bad. I have been rocking the VC-Broadcasts every other week (shout out to those who have joined me and made them awesome!) but uni has completely destroyed my ability to sit down and actually work on code and type up something that looks like a broadcast, so I cannot apologise profusely enough for not being more on this. But hey! I am here now! ^_^ And the weekly broadcasts will be continuing as planned - one physical, written one each other week and the VC-broadcasts in between. Please note that you can always message me in between shizz in my DMs as normal. I'd *like* to think that I've been keeping fairly on top of that.
Okay, so what has been happening over in Aeipathy for the last few weeks? Well, it may surprise you to know that I know vaguely what is going on. We've had some awesome writing contributions over the last few weeks with members take on chaotic and creative threads that have gotten everyone talking and enjoying themselves (I'm looking at you @theodora and @stephanos) and even had some new character additions to the site! We're steadily working at getting our writing speed up to mark again and I know that I am personally holding some of that stuff back (due to be rectified this coming week, I promise <3.
On the flip side of this, however, there's a part of me that is actually pleased to be messing up some events and bringing things to a standstill (I know! Shocker! But let me explain...) without being able to move the main global plots forward I have seen some of our more active members taking the bull by the horns and getting stuck in! New threads - be they past or for side plots or private plots have been happening and people have been finding ways to create stories of there own rather than relying too much on Events and Provincial Stories to guide their hands. And I love this! Okay slowing down the global plot is not entirely the best way to go about doing that, but I like to see the silver lining if I can! ^_^
Off the back of our polls regarding event closures, you'll find some brand new events listed below along with a link to the release of some new updates. There's been a lot that's being put into place of late and I'm hoping you'll like what you see! So, grab yourself a coffee and settle down for some reading - I'm hoping it's all going to be exciting stuff! ^_^ It's good to be back y'all!
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Jess Megan
Latitude
Sforza Jaybird
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Challenge: Start of Something New Ladies and gents, this fortnight's Member Challenge is perfectly simple! Create a thread with a character that your character hasn't written with before! That's a one-on-one thread between two characters that haven't done one before! (Then meeting in Events doesn't count). You can do this however you like with the only rule being that you both have to post in it before you then post the link in our #member-challenge channel on Discord! Have fun everyone!
OTM Awards: September Noms Open! As well as a closure of our August awards, we have the opening of Noms for September! If you know of someone who has worked particularly hard this month on the site or whose stories you have been following allow with an aching need then pop your nominations to our staff team!
Halloween Challenge: Evil Genie-Us Want to try your hand at a little spooky/mixed up wish chaotic writing? Then head on over to our Halloween Event Board and get stuck in! You can find all the rules here! Deadline is Midnight GMT on the 31st October/1st November! Have fun everyone! Happy Halloween!
Update: Event Closure Polls At the behest of our lovely community through our VC-Broadcast, we've put up some lovely polls for y'all to get stuck in on! Basically, we're looking for confirmation from our community as to how many of our Events have run their course and how many are still needed for on-going plottage! You'll be seeing a lot of Event closure announcements coming your way soon, along with some lovely new Events in this week's and the broadcast in two week's time. Rather than bombard the site with them all at once you should be getting half of them now and half later - together they'll cover all of the kingdoms! Check out the following polls to vote your intended way: Athenian Events Colchian Events Taengean Events Egyptian Events Judean Events
Update: New Canons Available After last month's updates we have a bunch of new canon characters available including @panos, @keikelius, @circenia, Iahotep H'Naddar and @thaddeus! Check out their full wanted pages by clicking on the links! ^_^
Announcement: Rules Change Please check out this announcement here - it's super important you guys! It covers all the recent changes to our brand new activity system! Don't worry, you don't have to memorise it! Our staff handle all of that! But we honestly believe that this new system will help to keep everyone on track, make sure that characters, threads, plots or individual posts aren't left behind and ensure that everyone has the support they need in getting a character back on their feet before they fully spiral down the inactivity slope. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a staffer!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Cassie Writing is hard. Even at the best of times when our muse is strong and our friends are plotting around us and making that active energy come alive in our fingertips. But the mark of a true writer isn't if they can come up with amazing plotlines when that energy is high and you're being carried along on the wave. We love seeing members who can 'surf' - who can do something awesome with the energy they are given. But even more impressive to us sometimes are those long-distance swimmers who have no wave or are even battling against the current! Our lovely Cassie has moved continents, has suffered muse laps and the distraction of the start of a new school year. Unlike some of us *cough*me*cough*, she has continued to post and do what she can to keep things rolling for her lovely fictional babies. To you, Cassie, we salute! Keep up the awesome work in reminding us what it means to be a true writer!
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check our the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next written broadcast in two weeks time!
Athenia
Lines in the Sand Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Dikastírio, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The senate is now open! Perhaps you are a voting member, now’s your chance to have your voice heard. Or maybe you’re seeking to know more about what’s going on. With the many gossiping nobles and commoners outside the doors, there is plenty of opportunities to eavesdrop and learn something that may not be something that you should have been privy to you. Or maybe you’d prefer a more direct approach. Lady Danae of Stravos stands apart from her father Lord Keikelius what’s going on there? While the men wander inside to discuss Athenian events, perhaps now’s the opportunity to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. Court is now in session!
Up in Smoke Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Aetaea, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! (who can viably get there) Way Out?: Autobots, roll out! The Queen has made it out of the Argyris manor along with her companions. Make haste for safety! Who shall be the one to suggest @hector and his spacious(?) home? On the other side, the fire burns bright. Best run off before someone sees who stands closest to the source of the flames!
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
Birthday Wishes Date: Artamisios, 674BC Location: Arcana, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Any royal or noble has reason to go to the birthday party of the youngest Princess Emilia of Xanthos. Even if you may not be close, or even friendly, with the Xanthos, this event is as much as a political affair as it is a time to have fun. Or you could be a royal visiting from a different Kingdom to congratulate the Princess and speak business with King Minas. And with three drunk nobles from three different royal houses (@marietta, @sofia, Elias), there is opportunity to cause a bit of mischief along with them. Otherwise, if you are a commoner and have a previous connection to the Xanthos, perhaps you too also received an invitation to the party. Or you could have been hired to cater or guard the event. All are welcome on this special day!
Colchis
Viper’s Nest Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Dikastirio Chamber, Midas Attendance: All Colchian Nobles, Retainers, and Courtiers - which includes Colchian commonborn who may garnered and invitation. Way In?: Lady @essa and Priestess @euterpe have managed to undo the worst of the damage from the wine. It seems that Princess Athanasia of Kotas has gone to speak with Lady Thea of Thanasi on the terrace - are they friends? Or is she simply keeping the scandalous woman from leaving the party too soon? It’s a perfect moment to eavesdrop! Another great thing to listen in on is the hushed conversation between Queen @yanni and @magnus - if you dare. There is still so much gossip to be had!
The Fate We Bear Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Lower Levels, Midas Attendance: All Midas Residents Welcome! This storm is affecting the entire city, but if the Lower Levels are affected, it can affect the economics of the city, still reeling from the fires a few months ago - so it would do well for the available Colchians to affect their fellow men and women, especially with the majority of the city’s men away at war. Way In?: Everyone is scrambling to find safety, but for some it seems too late. Half of the city already seems to be in shambles from the wind - and it has hardly gotten started. With few men in the city, women are having to help board and shutter windows themselves. Given the nature of the city, water has now started to cascade down through the lower levels as well, pooling in low areas. If you’re a noble, you have forces at your control within the city who can help you assist others. Perhaps you were on your way home but have gotten lost in the wind and rain? Perhaps you were prepared but your neighbor is not - you can help them or open your own doors to them, for kind reasons or not. Regardless, there is already all sorts of debris flying through the air - it’s a dangerous time! Is everyone from your family home??
Blame Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Archontiko Kotas, Midas Attendance: All Welcome (if you can reasonably enter the Kotas estate) Way In?: The Master Informer @magnus has arrived on the scene and is now examining the body while Queen @yanni is explaining all she knows in this abrupt moment. It seems the next order is for @zanon to lay down safety plans for the rest of the Kotas household - just in case.. It seems a simple suicide, but some evidence may indicate otherwise. Potentially having business with the Kotas, the sound of the door caving in can draw you to the scene of the crime. Or with the guards now rushing to the various royals in the manor, one could try to investigate what seems to be the emergency. If you work for the Kotas, you could be around the property when you hear whisperings of one of their slaves… disappearing.
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 (8 Years Ago) Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Also, did you see that new competitor from Athenia, @lesley? I heard that he is known for eating the flesh of his fallen enemies - will the crown allow that here in Colchis? How barbaric! Meanwhile, did you notice just how ATTRACTIVE that Taengean Lord @achilleas is? Is everyong in Taengea blessed with beauty?
Fire And Brimstone Date: Gamos, 675 (3 Years Ago) Location: Agora Plateia, Midas Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The Crown Prince needs medical attention - are you skilled in such a way? Now might be a good time to gain favor with the Crown by helping! There are still animals running around, so keep catching them - or move out of their way. On top of that, the crowds are getting rowdier, with punches being thrown and shouts going up between the followers of @ares and Hephaestus. Militants, it might help if you started breaking it up - a bit of law enforcement may be in order. Will both events need to be disbanded? As certain things start to catch fire, certain people that @damocles is commanding are trying to put out the fire, but followers of Haphaestus do what they can to stop him. Do you have everyone you came to the event with? And….is someone taking advantage of the chaos stealing all the food?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 (12 years ago) Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? Prince Vangelis of Kotas was just hit! The scandal! And with the Princess @tythra and King @tython now joining the children in the snowball fight, propriety seems to be gone and lines were drawn in the snow. Gather your snowball, kiddies, this means war.
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 (4 years ago) Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
As Autumn Falls Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Palati Grounds, Mikaelidas Palati, Taengea Attendance: All Nobles and Royals (mostly women) or their attendants. Way In?: This will be an event to remember - crying noblewomen, shattered wine glasses, and fainted Leventis! Oh my! How will Queen @theodora manage her very first court session not quite going to plan? We need a healer! Do you have some skill that may help? Gossip will surely abound. Did you see what happened up close? Was it...on purpose? Is the wine poisoned?? Everyone, check your glasses! Stop eating the food! And of course, under absolutely no circumstances should we panic…..right?
These Walls of Stone Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The city is preparing for a possible attack! The defenses are going up but someone needs to lift the timber. Or, are you one of the lucky ones trying to heat tar and ensure that every corner of the wall has a pit for using hot oil as a defence? Are you a noble or a retainer and able to go down and greet the Colchian lords? Or a commoner who wants to see the soldiers that are on the way to aid King Achilleas? Remember! These men are about to leave for war. Any ladies of ill-repute wanting to capitalise on that?
Lush Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Epirus, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: A celebration for Demeter and Persephone requires pigs and phalluses. Are you an expert in either? Only women are allowed in this event but perhaps you're sneaking in? Maybe a few gents got a little too drunk and thought they could pass for the fairer sex? Maybe the wind is picking up and everyone worries about the stalls and whether the tides will turn and Demeter isn't pleased with her offerings? The Queen @theodora arrives and is looking a tad green in the face. Perhaps you know of herbs that can help bring color back to her complexion. And watch out! Rain is now pouring from the heavens, don’t all rush for cover at once! You never know what a crowd of people might knock over just to escape some water...
Prepare for the Worst Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: On the shorelines outside Vasiliadon, injured soldiers have turned up in a beaten little boat. Are you a desperate loved one trying to seek answers from the men about where your husband, brother or son might be? Are you someone who can tend to wounds, or at least provide bandages or fetch water? Are you a merchant that has seen all the commotion on the beach and decides to leave his cart unattended for a moment - only to be damn well robbed?! All are welcome in this event! For those who cannot help the ailing men, it might be a good time to go towards the temples and start praying for the protection of the other soldiers to any god or goddess who may listen!
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins.
A Lion's Pride Date: Teleos, 672 BC Location: Archontiko Mikaelidas, Taengea Attendance: Royals, Nobles and rich Commonborn Way Out?: It has grown late and the crowds are beginning to part. Why does the idea of your bed sound like such a good idea right now? Or maybe it’s time to find privacy with the one who caught your eye. Or maybe you’re looking for more trouble? There’s some empty streets that looks like it’s easy to get away with some mischief.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
New Events
The Best Around Provincial Story - Athenia
Missives and cryers have been sent across the three kingdoms of Greece. Men have been summoned. The best of the best. From high born kings to the lowest slave gladiator. Welcome to the Games! Hosted in the infamous Athenian Arcus, men come from all over the known Grecian lands to compete in these trails of strength, speed, accuracy and skill. Individual events and timed games are happening, as well as one on one contests! Come one, come all to raise a fist for your kingdom's might! Read More...
A Tekh of a Good Time Event - Egypt
The Tekh festival - also known as the Festival of Drunkenness - is in honour of the supreme being Hathor. Amongst her love for Fertility, Sex, Lust and Desire is the element that helps to... lubricate all the others: Drink. In this particular festival, it is expected that all rise with the sun, drunk throughout the day, and once they decide that they are suitably intoxicated, they must wade into the Nile wearing the very finest of their clothes. Once submerged beneath the healing and fertile waters of the land, they undress to wearing only their skin. They are permitted out of the water when the drums of Hathor's temple sound at sundown. Servants from the temples are at the waters edge ready to provide pure white cloths that can be wrapped around the worshippers as a symbol of their renewed spirit and their closeness to the Goddess in their times of drunken stupor. Read More...
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'The more southern you've gone the more you've invaded Egypt' - JD (at Riel's request)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's that ultra rare thing! It's JD! Actually here and partaking in that good ol' thing that some people might remember from way back when - the weekly broadcast!! <3 Okay, so I'm exaggerating - it's not that bad. I have been rocking the VC-Broadcasts every other week (shout out to those who have joined me and made them awesome!) but uni has completely destroyed my ability to sit down and actually work on code and type up something that looks like a broadcast, so I cannot apologise profusely enough for not being more on this. But hey! I am here now! ^_^ And the weekly broadcasts will be continuing as planned - one physical, written one each other week and the VC-broadcasts in between. Please note that you can always message me in between shizz in my DMs as normal. I'd *like* to think that I've been keeping fairly on top of that.
Okay, so what has been happening over in Aeipathy for the last few weeks? Well, it may surprise you to know that I know vaguely what is going on. We've had some awesome writing contributions over the last few weeks with members take on chaotic and creative threads that have gotten everyone talking and enjoying themselves (I'm looking at you @theodora and @stephanos) and even had some new character additions to the site! We're steadily working at getting our writing speed up to mark again and I know that I am personally holding some of that stuff back (due to be rectified this coming week, I promise <3.
On the flip side of this, however, there's a part of me that is actually pleased to be messing up some events and bringing things to a standstill (I know! Shocker! But let me explain...) without being able to move the main global plots forward I have seen some of our more active members taking the bull by the horns and getting stuck in! New threads - be they past or for side plots or private plots have been happening and people have been finding ways to create stories of there own rather than relying too much on Events and Provincial Stories to guide their hands. And I love this! Okay slowing down the global plot is not entirely the best way to go about doing that, but I like to see the silver lining if I can! ^_^
Off the back of our polls regarding event closures, you'll find some brand new events listed below along with a link to the release of some new updates. There's been a lot that's being put into place of late and I'm hoping you'll like what you see! So, grab yourself a coffee and settle down for some reading - I'm hoping it's all going to be exciting stuff! ^_^ It's good to be back y'all!
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Jess Megan
Latitude
Sforza Jaybird
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Challenge: Start of Something New Ladies and gents, this fortnight's Member Challenge is perfectly simple! Create a thread with a character that your character hasn't written with before! That's a one-on-one thread between two characters that haven't done one before! (Then meeting in Events doesn't count). You can do this however you like with the only rule being that you both have to post in it before you then post the link in our #member-challenge channel on Discord! Have fun everyone!
OTM Awards: September Noms Open! As well as a closure of our August awards, we have the opening of Noms for September! If you know of someone who has worked particularly hard this month on the site or whose stories you have been following allow with an aching need then pop your nominations to our staff team!
Halloween Challenge: Evil Genie-Us Want to try your hand at a little spooky/mixed up wish chaotic writing? Then head on over to our Halloween Event Board and get stuck in! You can find all the rules here! Deadline is Midnight GMT on the 31st October/1st November! Have fun everyone! Happy Halloween!
Update: Event Closure Polls At the behest of our lovely community through our VC-Broadcast, we've put up some lovely polls for y'all to get stuck in on! Basically, we're looking for confirmation from our community as to how many of our Events have run their course and how many are still needed for on-going plottage! You'll be seeing a lot of Event closure announcements coming your way soon, along with some lovely new Events in this week's and the broadcast in two week's time. Rather than bombard the site with them all at once you should be getting half of them now and half later - together they'll cover all of the kingdoms! Check out the following polls to vote your intended way: Athenian Events Colchian Events Taengean Events Egyptian Events Judean Events
Update: New Canons Available After last month's updates we have a bunch of new canon characters available including @panos, @keikelius, @circenia, Iahotep H'Naddar and @thaddeus! Check out their full wanted pages by clicking on the links! ^_^
Announcement: Rules Change Please check out this announcement here - it's super important you guys! It covers all the recent changes to our brand new activity system! Don't worry, you don't have to memorise it! Our staff handle all of that! But we honestly believe that this new system will help to keep everyone on track, make sure that characters, threads, plots or individual posts aren't left behind and ensure that everyone has the support they need in getting a character back on their feet before they fully spiral down the inactivity slope. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a staffer!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Cassie Writing is hard. Even at the best of times when our muse is strong and our friends are plotting around us and making that active energy come alive in our fingertips. But the mark of a true writer isn't if they can come up with amazing plotlines when that energy is high and you're being carried along on the wave. We love seeing members who can 'surf' - who can do something awesome with the energy they are given. But even more impressive to us sometimes are those long-distance swimmers who have no wave or are even battling against the current! Our lovely Cassie has moved continents, has suffered muse laps and the distraction of the start of a new school year. Unlike some of us *cough*me*cough*, she has continued to post and do what she can to keep things rolling for her lovely fictional babies. To you, Cassie, we salute! Keep up the awesome work in reminding us what it means to be a true writer!
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check our the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next written broadcast in two weeks time!
Athenia
Lines in the Sand Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Dikastírio, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The senate is now open! Perhaps you are a voting member, now’s your chance to have your voice heard. Or maybe you’re seeking to know more about what’s going on. With the many gossiping nobles and commoners outside the doors, there is plenty of opportunities to eavesdrop and learn something that may not be something that you should have been privy to you. Or maybe you’d prefer a more direct approach. Lady Danae of Stravos stands apart from her father Lord Keikelius what’s going on there? While the men wander inside to discuss Athenian events, perhaps now’s the opportunity to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. Court is now in session!
Up in Smoke Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Aetaea, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! (who can viably get there) Way Out?: Autobots, roll out! The Queen has made it out of the Argyris manor along with her companions. Make haste for safety! Who shall be the one to suggest @hector and his spacious(?) home? On the other side, the fire burns bright. Best run off before someone sees who stands closest to the source of the flames!
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
Birthday Wishes Date: Artamisios, 674BC Location: Arcana, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Any royal or noble has reason to go to the birthday party of the youngest Princess Emilia of Xanthos. Even if you may not be close, or even friendly, with the Xanthos, this event is as much as a political affair as it is a time to have fun. Or you could be a royal visiting from a different Kingdom to congratulate the Princess and speak business with King Minas. And with three drunk nobles from three different royal houses (@marietta, @sofia, Elias), there is opportunity to cause a bit of mischief along with them. Otherwise, if you are a commoner and have a previous connection to the Xanthos, perhaps you too also received an invitation to the party. Or you could have been hired to cater or guard the event. All are welcome on this special day!
Colchis
Viper’s Nest Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Dikastirio Chamber, Midas Attendance: All Colchian Nobles, Retainers, and Courtiers - which includes Colchian commonborn who may garnered and invitation. Way In?: Lady @essa and Priestess @euterpe have managed to undo the worst of the damage from the wine. It seems that Princess Athanasia of Kotas has gone to speak with Lady Thea of Thanasi on the terrace - are they friends? Or is she simply keeping the scandalous woman from leaving the party too soon? It’s a perfect moment to eavesdrop! Another great thing to listen in on is the hushed conversation between Queen @yanni and @magnus - if you dare. There is still so much gossip to be had!
The Fate We Bear Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Lower Levels, Midas Attendance: All Midas Residents Welcome! This storm is affecting the entire city, but if the Lower Levels are affected, it can affect the economics of the city, still reeling from the fires a few months ago - so it would do well for the available Colchians to affect their fellow men and women, especially with the majority of the city’s men away at war. Way In?: Everyone is scrambling to find safety, but for some it seems too late. Half of the city already seems to be in shambles from the wind - and it has hardly gotten started. With few men in the city, women are having to help board and shutter windows themselves. Given the nature of the city, water has now started to cascade down through the lower levels as well, pooling in low areas. If you’re a noble, you have forces at your control within the city who can help you assist others. Perhaps you were on your way home but have gotten lost in the wind and rain? Perhaps you were prepared but your neighbor is not - you can help them or open your own doors to them, for kind reasons or not. Regardless, there is already all sorts of debris flying through the air - it’s a dangerous time! Is everyone from your family home??
Blame Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Archontiko Kotas, Midas Attendance: All Welcome (if you can reasonably enter the Kotas estate) Way In?: The Master Informer @magnus has arrived on the scene and is now examining the body while Queen @yanni is explaining all she knows in this abrupt moment. It seems the next order is for @zanon to lay down safety plans for the rest of the Kotas household - just in case.. It seems a simple suicide, but some evidence may indicate otherwise. Potentially having business with the Kotas, the sound of the door caving in can draw you to the scene of the crime. Or with the guards now rushing to the various royals in the manor, one could try to investigate what seems to be the emergency. If you work for the Kotas, you could be around the property when you hear whisperings of one of their slaves… disappearing.
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 (8 Years Ago) Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Also, did you see that new competitor from Athenia, @lesley? I heard that he is known for eating the flesh of his fallen enemies - will the crown allow that here in Colchis? How barbaric! Meanwhile, did you notice just how ATTRACTIVE that Taengean Lord @achilleas is? Is everyong in Taengea blessed with beauty?
Fire And Brimstone Date: Gamos, 675 (3 Years Ago) Location: Agora Plateia, Midas Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The Crown Prince needs medical attention - are you skilled in such a way? Now might be a good time to gain favor with the Crown by helping! There are still animals running around, so keep catching them - or move out of their way. On top of that, the crowds are getting rowdier, with punches being thrown and shouts going up between the followers of @ares and Hephaestus. Militants, it might help if you started breaking it up - a bit of law enforcement may be in order. Will both events need to be disbanded? As certain things start to catch fire, certain people that @damocles is commanding are trying to put out the fire, but followers of Haphaestus do what they can to stop him. Do you have everyone you came to the event with? And….is someone taking advantage of the chaos stealing all the food?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 (12 years ago) Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? Prince Vangelis of Kotas was just hit! The scandal! And with the Princess @tythra and King @tython now joining the children in the snowball fight, propriety seems to be gone and lines were drawn in the snow. Gather your snowball, kiddies, this means war.
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 (4 years ago) Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
As Autumn Falls Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Palati Grounds, Mikaelidas Palati, Taengea Attendance: All Nobles and Royals (mostly women) or their attendants. Way In?: This will be an event to remember - crying noblewomen, shattered wine glasses, and fainted Leventis! Oh my! How will Queen @theodora manage her very first court session not quite going to plan? We need a healer! Do you have some skill that may help? Gossip will surely abound. Did you see what happened up close? Was it...on purpose? Is the wine poisoned?? Everyone, check your glasses! Stop eating the food! And of course, under absolutely no circumstances should we panic…..right?
These Walls of Stone Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The city is preparing for a possible attack! The defenses are going up but someone needs to lift the timber. Or, are you one of the lucky ones trying to heat tar and ensure that every corner of the wall has a pit for using hot oil as a defence? Are you a noble or a retainer and able to go down and greet the Colchian lords? Or a commoner who wants to see the soldiers that are on the way to aid King Achilleas? Remember! These men are about to leave for war. Any ladies of ill-repute wanting to capitalise on that?
Lush Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Epirus, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: A celebration for Demeter and Persephone requires pigs and phalluses. Are you an expert in either? Only women are allowed in this event but perhaps you're sneaking in? Maybe a few gents got a little too drunk and thought they could pass for the fairer sex? Maybe the wind is picking up and everyone worries about the stalls and whether the tides will turn and Demeter isn't pleased with her offerings? The Queen @theodora arrives and is looking a tad green in the face. Perhaps you know of herbs that can help bring color back to her complexion. And watch out! Rain is now pouring from the heavens, don’t all rush for cover at once! You never know what a crowd of people might knock over just to escape some water...
Prepare for the Worst Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: On the shorelines outside Vasiliadon, injured soldiers have turned up in a beaten little boat. Are you a desperate loved one trying to seek answers from the men about where your husband, brother or son might be? Are you someone who can tend to wounds, or at least provide bandages or fetch water? Are you a merchant that has seen all the commotion on the beach and decides to leave his cart unattended for a moment - only to be damn well robbed?! All are welcome in this event! For those who cannot help the ailing men, it might be a good time to go towards the temples and start praying for the protection of the other soldiers to any god or goddess who may listen!
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins.
A Lion's Pride Date: Teleos, 672 BC Location: Archontiko Mikaelidas, Taengea Attendance: Royals, Nobles and rich Commonborn Way Out?: It has grown late and the crowds are beginning to part. Why does the idea of your bed sound like such a good idea right now? Or maybe it’s time to find privacy with the one who caught your eye. Or maybe you’re looking for more trouble? There’s some empty streets that looks like it’s easy to get away with some mischief.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
New Events
The Best Around Provincial Story - Athenia
Missives and cryers have been sent across the three kingdoms of Greece. Men have been summoned. The best of the best. From high born kings to the lowest slave gladiator. Welcome to the Games! Hosted in the infamous Athenian Arcus, men come from all over the known Grecian lands to compete in these trails of strength, speed, accuracy and skill. Individual events and timed games are happening, as well as one on one contests! Come one, come all to raise a fist for your kingdom's might! Read More...
A Tekh of a Good Time Event - Egypt
The Tekh festival - also known as the Festival of Drunkenness - is in honour of the supreme being Hathor. Amongst her love for Fertility, Sex, Lust and Desire is the element that helps to... lubricate all the others: Drink. In this particular festival, it is expected that all rise with the sun, drunk throughout the day, and once they decide that they are suitably intoxicated, they must wade into the Nile wearing the very finest of their clothes. Once submerged beneath the healing and fertile waters of the land, they undress to wearing only their skin. They are permitted out of the water when the drums of Hathor's temple sound at sundown. Servants from the temples are at the waters edge ready to provide pure white cloths that can be wrapped around the worshippers as a symbol of their renewed spirit and their closeness to the Goddess in their times of drunken stupor. Read More...
The Weekly Broadcast Sunday 18th October 2020
'The more southern you've gone the more you've invaded Egypt' - JD (at Riel's request)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's that ultra rare thing! It's JD! Actually here and partaking in that good ol' thing that some people might remember from way back when - the weekly broadcast!! <3 Okay, so I'm exaggerating - it's not that bad. I have been rocking the VC-Broadcasts every other week (shout out to those who have joined me and made them awesome!) but uni has completely destroyed my ability to sit down and actually work on code and type up something that looks like a broadcast, so I cannot apologise profusely enough for not being more on this. But hey! I am here now! ^_^ And the weekly broadcasts will be continuing as planned - one physical, written one each other week and the VC-broadcasts in between. Please note that you can always message me in between shizz in my DMs as normal. I'd *like* to think that I've been keeping fairly on top of that.
Okay, so what has been happening over in Aeipathy for the last few weeks? Well, it may surprise you to know that I know vaguely what is going on. We've had some awesome writing contributions over the last few weeks with members take on chaotic and creative threads that have gotten everyone talking and enjoying themselves (I'm looking at you @theodora and @stephanos) and even had some new character additions to the site! We're steadily working at getting our writing speed up to mark again and I know that I am personally holding some of that stuff back (due to be rectified this coming week, I promise <3.
On the flip side of this, however, there's a part of me that is actually pleased to be messing up some events and bringing things to a standstill (I know! Shocker! But let me explain...) without being able to move the main global plots forward I have seen some of our more active members taking the bull by the horns and getting stuck in! New threads - be they past or for side plots or private plots have been happening and people have been finding ways to create stories of there own rather than relying too much on Events and Provincial Stories to guide their hands. And I love this! Okay slowing down the global plot is not entirely the best way to go about doing that, but I like to see the silver lining if I can! ^_^
Off the back of our polls regarding event closures, you'll find some brand new events listed below along with a link to the release of some new updates. There's been a lot that's being put into place of late and I'm hoping you'll like what you see! So, grab yourself a coffee and settle down for some reading - I'm hoping it's all going to be exciting stuff! ^_^ It's good to be back y'all!
New Additions Below are a list of all of our newest members to the server. Our staff team ask that, when you see them online, give them a shout out and say 'hi, how are you?' You can use our #general-chat or our #quiet-room - entirely depending on how busy our main channel is - but we highly recommend touching base and saying hello - they might be interested in making a character you're seeking for your own plots after all...
Jess Megan
Latitude
Sforza Jaybird
We've also had new characters added to our accepted roster! Remember! The first member to start a thread with each of our newly accepted characters from new members get to collect Points! Give these characters a shout out in their relevant kingdom channel to get the plotting chat going! Just remember to give their profiles a read so that you can approach their writer with some fun ideas!
News and Updates
New Challenge: Start of Something New Ladies and gents, this fortnight's Member Challenge is perfectly simple! Create a thread with a character that your character hasn't written with before! That's a one-on-one thread between two characters that haven't done one before! (Then meeting in Events doesn't count). You can do this however you like with the only rule being that you both have to post in it before you then post the link in our #member-challenge channel on Discord! Have fun everyone!
OTM Awards: September Noms Open! As well as a closure of our August awards, we have the opening of Noms for September! If you know of someone who has worked particularly hard this month on the site or whose stories you have been following allow with an aching need then pop your nominations to our staff team!
Halloween Challenge: Evil Genie-Us Want to try your hand at a little spooky/mixed up wish chaotic writing? Then head on over to our Halloween Event Board and get stuck in! You can find all the rules here! Deadline is Midnight GMT on the 31st October/1st November! Have fun everyone! Happy Halloween!
Update: Event Closure Polls At the behest of our lovely community through our VC-Broadcast, we've put up some lovely polls for y'all to get stuck in on! Basically, we're looking for confirmation from our community as to how many of our Events have run their course and how many are still needed for on-going plottage! You'll be seeing a lot of Event closure announcements coming your way soon, along with some lovely new Events in this week's and the broadcast in two week's time. Rather than bombard the site with them all at once you should be getting half of them now and half later - together they'll cover all of the kingdoms! Check out the following polls to vote your intended way: Athenian Events Colchian Events Taengean Events Egyptian Events Judean Events
Update: New Canons Available After last month's updates we have a bunch of new canon characters available including @panos, @keikelius, @circenia, Iahotep H'Naddar and @thaddeus! Check out their full wanted pages by clicking on the links! ^_^
Announcement: Rules Change Please check out this announcement here - it's super important you guys! It covers all the recent changes to our brand new activity system! Don't worry, you don't have to memorise it! Our staff handle all of that! But we honestly believe that this new system will help to keep everyone on track, make sure that characters, threads, plots or individual posts aren't left behind and ensure that everyone has the support they need in getting a character back on their feet before they fully spiral down the inactivity slope. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a staffer!
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Moment: Cassie Writing is hard. Even at the best of times when our muse is strong and our friends are plotting around us and making that active energy come alive in our fingertips. But the mark of a true writer isn't if they can come up with amazing plotlines when that energy is high and you're being carried along on the wave. We love seeing members who can 'surf' - who can do something awesome with the energy they are given. But even more impressive to us sometimes are those long-distance swimmers who have no wave or are even battling against the current! Our lovely Cassie has moved continents, has suffered muse laps and the distraction of the start of a new school year. Unlike some of us *cough*me*cough*, she has continued to post and do what she can to keep things rolling for her lovely fictional babies. To you, Cassie, we salute! Keep up the awesome work in reminding us what it means to be a true writer!
Our Events and Stories are large, mass threads where everyone who has a viable character for that moment or setting can partake. They are often revolving around key players in our current global plots but they also create great opportunities for characters to meet and greet rather than our site becoming cluttered with 'first encounter' threads. Our Events are voluntary, but we recommend that all members keep at least a cursory eye on what is happening in each on-going Event within any kingdom their character(s) are a part of. This way, you're always up-to-date on the latest drama in your character's homeland.
Check our the updates below for each of our current Events, provided by our Kingdom Managers. All of these Events and Provincial Stories are open so have your character dive in to any and all!
Africa
Information on African Events and Provincial Stories will be in the next written broadcast in two weeks time!
Athenia
Lines in the Sand Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Dikastírio, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The senate is now open! Perhaps you are a voting member, now’s your chance to have your voice heard. Or maybe you’re seeking to know more about what’s going on. With the many gossiping nobles and commoners outside the doors, there is plenty of opportunities to eavesdrop and learn something that may not be something that you should have been privy to you. Or maybe you’d prefer a more direct approach. Lady Danae of Stravos stands apart from her father Lord Keikelius what’s going on there? While the men wander inside to discuss Athenian events, perhaps now’s the opportunity to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. Court is now in session!
Up in Smoke Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Aetaea, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! (who can viably get there) Way Out?: Autobots, roll out! The Queen has made it out of the Argyris manor along with her companions. Make haste for safety! Who shall be the one to suggest @hector and his spacious(?) home? On the other side, the fire burns bright. Best run off before someone sees who stands closest to the source of the flames!
Olympus Rising Date: Panamos, 672BC Location: Scholeío, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: With a bit of coin even commoners can find their way to the scholeío’s rooftop. Otherwise, you could be hired as staff, to guard the rooftop or provide drinks and food to the many nobles in attendance. Are you a rising scholar? You could work for those that are providing teachings to the people today. If you are of noble or royal blood, there is plenty of reason to find yourself on this rooftop! There are no newspapers or text messages at this time. The only way to find out about distant provinces is to show up and talk to others. And with the rumors of Aetaea’s burning running rampant, there is much to talk about. Maybe you’re interested in @iris and @aimias’s account of the fire, or you’re sensing the tension between the noble ladies? And the future Queen of Athenia, Emilia of Xanthos just caught fire! There’s plenty of opportunities to talk about that. Is this a sign from the gods? And what of Rafail of Marikas’s arrival with the beautiful Lady Chara of Stravos? Does he not hear the whispers about him? Surely, that won’t spell trouble.
Birthday Wishes Date: Artamisios, 674BC Location: Arcana, Athenia Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Any royal or noble has reason to go to the birthday party of the youngest Princess Emilia of Xanthos. Even if you may not be close, or even friendly, with the Xanthos, this event is as much as a political affair as it is a time to have fun. Or you could be a royal visiting from a different Kingdom to congratulate the Princess and speak business with King Minas. And with three drunk nobles from three different royal houses (@marietta, @sofia, Elias), there is opportunity to cause a bit of mischief along with them. Otherwise, if you are a commoner and have a previous connection to the Xanthos, perhaps you too also received an invitation to the party. Or you could have been hired to cater or guard the event. All are welcome on this special day!
Colchis
Viper’s Nest Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Dikastirio Chamber, Midas Attendance: All Colchian Nobles, Retainers, and Courtiers - which includes Colchian commonborn who may garnered and invitation. Way In?: Lady @essa and Priestess @euterpe have managed to undo the worst of the damage from the wine. It seems that Princess Athanasia of Kotas has gone to speak with Lady Thea of Thanasi on the terrace - are they friends? Or is she simply keeping the scandalous woman from leaving the party too soon? It’s a perfect moment to eavesdrop! Another great thing to listen in on is the hushed conversation between Queen @yanni and @magnus - if you dare. There is still so much gossip to be had!
The Fate We Bear Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Lower Levels, Midas Attendance: All Midas Residents Welcome! This storm is affecting the entire city, but if the Lower Levels are affected, it can affect the economics of the city, still reeling from the fires a few months ago - so it would do well for the available Colchians to affect their fellow men and women, especially with the majority of the city’s men away at war. Way In?: Everyone is scrambling to find safety, but for some it seems too late. Half of the city already seems to be in shambles from the wind - and it has hardly gotten started. With few men in the city, women are having to help board and shutter windows themselves. Given the nature of the city, water has now started to cascade down through the lower levels as well, pooling in low areas. If you’re a noble, you have forces at your control within the city who can help you assist others. Perhaps you were on your way home but have gotten lost in the wind and rain? Perhaps you were prepared but your neighbor is not - you can help them or open your own doors to them, for kind reasons or not. Regardless, there is already all sorts of debris flying through the air - it’s a dangerous time! Is everyone from your family home??
Blame Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Archontiko Kotas, Midas Attendance: All Welcome (if you can reasonably enter the Kotas estate) Way In?: The Master Informer @magnus has arrived on the scene and is now examining the body while Queen @yanni is explaining all she knows in this abrupt moment. It seems the next order is for @zanon to lay down safety plans for the rest of the Kotas household - just in case.. It seems a simple suicide, but some evidence may indicate otherwise. Potentially having business with the Kotas, the sound of the door caving in can draw you to the scene of the crime. Or with the guards now rushing to the various royals in the manor, one could try to investigate what seems to be the emergency. If you work for the Kotas, you could be around the property when you hear whisperings of one of their slaves… disappearing.
Edge of Honor Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Midas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: Everyone in Midas gathers at the shore to set their offerings to the gods out to sea, praying to Ares and Poseidon, as well as the others in the pantheon, to protect their loved ones. Are you a merchant looking to make a bit of coin off those who seek the favor of the gods? This is a large crowd, including many of the upper classes. Are you seeking employment among the nobles now that the men are gone and there is much to be done in Colchis? It might do well to garner some favors here. And, yes, with large crowds are the potential for pickpockets and some drama. Don’t slip on the slick stone shores and fall into the water. Does a candle that goes out from an errant splash mean the doom of your loved one??
Heavy Weight Date: Praratios, 680 (8 Years Ago) Location: Pieria, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: What’s a competition without an audience! Especially for a bout that includes the Crown Prince Vangelis of Kotas and a notoriously fierce competitor in Captain @damocles. High and low born can come and see, maybe gamble and lose a bit of coin. Also, did you see that new competitor from Athenia, @lesley? I heard that he is known for eating the flesh of his fallen enemies - will the crown allow that here in Colchis? How barbaric! Meanwhile, did you notice just how ATTRACTIVE that Taengean Lord @achilleas is? Is everyong in Taengea blessed with beauty?
Fire And Brimstone Date: Gamos, 675 (3 Years Ago) Location: Agora Plateia, Midas Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The Crown Prince needs medical attention - are you skilled in such a way? Now might be a good time to gain favor with the Crown by helping! There are still animals running around, so keep catching them - or move out of their way. On top of that, the crowds are getting rowdier, with punches being thrown and shouts going up between the followers of @ares and Hephaestus. Militants, it might help if you started breaking it up - a bit of law enforcement may be in order. Will both events need to be disbanded? As certain things start to catch fire, certain people that @damocles is commanding are trying to put out the fire, but followers of Haphaestus do what they can to stop him. Do you have everyone you came to the event with? And….is someone taking advantage of the chaos stealing all the food?
Winter Wonderland Date: Karneios, 684 (12 years ago) Location: Archontioko Kotas, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: It’s a Royal Wedding Reception! Yes, things are a bit cold - maybe you are just now realising that one cloak was not enough? Perhaps you can huddle around the fire and start a bit of gossip. Commoners, this is a prime time to get your faces noticed by the upper crust - did you bring some food and wine to the event to make a bit of coin? Are you representing a guild or a temple and want to ensure your face is seen by the Royals? Perhaps, you are a militant from elsewhere in the kingdom, representing your province well by serving as a guard for the event? And of course, every noble, young and old, would never want to have the rumor spread that they did not come to the wedding - what an insult to the crown that would be! What was that? Prince Vangelis of Kotas was just hit! The scandal! And with the Princess @tythra and King @tython now joining the children in the snowball fight, propriety seems to be gone and lines were drawn in the snow. Gather your snowball, kiddies, this means war.
Artemis’s Honor Date: Artamisios, 676 (4 years ago) Location: Eubocris, Colchis Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: As @timaeus continues his investigation, with several observers including @celine and @adelpha, new evidence has been discovered - a dismembered human phallus! In her mouth! Have you ever heard of such a thing? Who would do that?? And more importantly…..who is missing something?? With the entrances to the city blocked in an attempt to catch the murderer.. Is there someone that knows about such things? Is it a curse you’ve heard of? Also, do the markings on her body mean anything to you? Maybe you remember seeing a stranger in the market earlier and you could advise the Baron for them to be questioned. If you are not involved at this point, any sort of crowd can draw you in curiously. @celine seems to be having a hard time breathing - can you help her?
Taengea
As Autumn Falls Date: Panamos, 672 BC Location: Palati Grounds, Mikaelidas Palati, Taengea Attendance: All Nobles and Royals (mostly women) or their attendants. Way In?: This will be an event to remember - crying noblewomen, shattered wine glasses, and fainted Leventis! Oh my! How will Queen @theodora manage her very first court session not quite going to plan? We need a healer! Do you have some skill that may help? Gossip will surely abound. Did you see what happened up close? Was it...on purpose? Is the wine poisoned?? Everyone, check your glasses! Stop eating the food! And of course, under absolutely no circumstances should we panic…..right?
These Walls of Stone Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: The city is preparing for a possible attack! The defenses are going up but someone needs to lift the timber. Or, are you one of the lucky ones trying to heat tar and ensure that every corner of the wall has a pit for using hot oil as a defence? Are you a noble or a retainer and able to go down and greet the Colchian lords? Or a commoner who wants to see the soldiers that are on the way to aid King Achilleas? Remember! These men are about to leave for war. Any ladies of ill-repute wanting to capitalise on that?
Lush Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Epirus, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: A celebration for Demeter and Persephone requires pigs and phalluses. Are you an expert in either? Only women are allowed in this event but perhaps you're sneaking in? Maybe a few gents got a little too drunk and thought they could pass for the fairer sex? Maybe the wind is picking up and everyone worries about the stalls and whether the tides will turn and Demeter isn't pleased with her offerings? The Queen @theodora arrives and is looking a tad green in the face. Perhaps you know of herbs that can help bring color back to her complexion. And watch out! Rain is now pouring from the heavens, don’t all rush for cover at once! You never know what a crowd of people might knock over just to escape some water...
Prepare for the Worst Date: Kuklios, 672 BC Location: Isle of Serenn, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: On the shorelines outside Vasiliadon, injured soldiers have turned up in a beaten little boat. Are you a desperate loved one trying to seek answers from the men about where your husband, brother or son might be? Are you someone who can tend to wounds, or at least provide bandages or fetch water? Are you a merchant that has seen all the commotion on the beach and decides to leave his cart unattended for a moment - only to be damn well robbed?! All are welcome in this event! For those who cannot help the ailing men, it might be a good time to go towards the temples and start praying for the protection of the other soldiers to any god or goddess who may listen!
Innocence Claimed Date: Kuklios, 672 Location: Meganea, Taengea Attendance: Nobles & Retainers Way In?: Surprise! Lord @gavriil and Lady @evangelina are getting married! Despite the curiosity surrounding the suddenness of the announcement and the notable differences between them in age and such, a small ceremony has been set. Many of the guests are beginning to arrive - just in time to get all those questions out of the way before standing in the presence of the bride and groom. Weren’t their two houses in conflict not that long ago? Is she younger or older than his eldest son? I can never remember! Speaking of his son, will he make a surprise appearance all the way across the sea!? For an event that seems to carry the calm dignity that matches the Dimitrou lord’s nature, there is plenty to be curious about before the ceremony begins.
A Lion's Pride Date: Teleos, 672 BC Location: Archontiko Mikaelidas, Taengea Attendance: Royals, Nobles and rich Commonborn Way Out?: It has grown late and the crowds are beginning to part. Why does the idea of your bed sound like such a good idea right now? Or maybe it’s time to find privacy with the one who caught your eye. Or maybe you’re looking for more trouble? There’s some empty streets that looks like it’s easy to get away with some mischief.
Eclipse of the Heart Date: Posidaios, 673 BC Location: Maliania, Taengea Attendance: All Welcome! Way In?: There is no limit on who can attend this event which means anyone can bump into anyone! Already, some are having great luck and others not so much. Perhaps you get mistaken for someone else in the dark? Maybe you meet the girl of your dreams but don't know who she is because you can't see her properly? Maybe you meet your lover already entwined with someone else? Or are you just someone sneaking around to learn who has a soft spot for who? Or, as the court gossip, perhaps you recognize a voice or two - and make a mental note to ask some questions later.
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