Post by Rigby on Jan 15, 2023 20:51:32 GMT -5
The air was electric with excitement. Music sounded with loud, percussive song, rising over the cheering crowds lining the streets. The announcement of a military gala only confirmed what the people of Nevermere knew to be true: their kingdom had entered a new era. No longer were they an isolated land beyond the mountains. They were an empire, unstoppable in their conquest. Banners of Neveremrean navy and silver fluttered in the wind. Children wove between the legs of those gathered, nibbling on sweets and calling to the soldiers that marched impressively down Skia’s main avenue.
Yes, things were changing in Nevermere, and its citizens had every reason to be proud. Every reason to holler and whoop as the soldiers, from new recruits to seasoned veterans, passed them by. They had fought for their prosperity, and were now reaping its rewards. And surely there was one man to thank for the state of things in skia: Cassian Rainecourt , the young king now turned formidable ruler.
The parade would finish in the training yards. The captain commander would introduce Othello Allemeade as a new addition to Nevermere’s forces, announce notable promotions, and give a speech signaling the beginning of the weekend’s festivities. Tomorrow, there would be a tournament in which soldiers could test their skills, distinguish themselves from the pack, and win prizes. The following day would be a magnificent ball, with all the opulent trimmings indicative of the kingdom’s great wealth.
Details around the tournament remained quite mysterious indeed. The description of the contest was simple enough: competing soldiers would enter a maze and seize one of three flags at its center, marking first, second, and third place. But in a kingdom full of dark magic, things are never quite as simple as they appear…
GUIDELINES:
- Any Nevermerean is welcome to establish themselves in this thread as part of the festivities. Soldiers will be marching in the parade, commoners will most likely be watching from the streets and nobles from the balconies of townhomes.
- If you wish for your character to be included in the tournament, please post them in this thread as part of the military parade. You can post in this thread even if you do not wish to participate in the tournament, but you cannot participate in it unless you've entered this thread. Any soldier sergeant level or above will not be able to participate in the tournament. There will be opportunities for you to engage in other ways.
- This is a gathering, and can therefore be used as a leveling requirement.
- You are welcome to interact with other characters, but please wait until two other characters have gone before posting again. The main objective of this thread is to establish your character’s involvement and announce promotions and new assignments. Hadrian will end the thread with an announcement of promotions, and a ceremony for handing out those new ranks.
Characters eligible to compete in the tournament: @katerina , Octavius Wulfbrand , Keir Delaney , Kasper Van Zant , @elletta , @berengar , Elodie Atwood , @faylin , Fabian Winters , Zarha Sliva , Valeria Delaney , @cyrus , Rhedara Shannon , Othello Allemeade