Character Registry: Searing 121

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Character Registry for Searing 121

Seasonal Event Calendar

Searing 1st-91st: The Council's Court
Weather: Warm with Mild Humidity. Scattered Rain throughout the season.

The Council of Kalzasi sends out the call to the Daizoku within the nobility, to discuss the circumstances of recent developments over the seasons. A Demi-god lives among the nobility, and now, Zaichaer is just as aware of it as most of Kalzasi. The nobility is prompted to intend, and throughout the season a series of sessions are held at court, with the Council addressing the matter of Talon Alexios Novalys. [Open Prompt]

Searing 13th: Lady of the Pale Grove
Weather: Recent rains have allowed for a cool day with sporadic cloud cover.

Celebrated for Naori for she is the epitome of freedom and expression. That even in structure, there is chaos whether seen or unseen. There is a parade to celebrate her and on a stage, people can watch women dressed up as Naori perform her dance, and tales are told by theater actors. [Holiday]

Searing 88th-90th: Daichin Togloom
Weather: As the season draws near the end, temperatures recede from near hot down to favorable cool levels. Skies remain clear with sparse clouds to season's end.

Originally celebrated for the days when the people of Orkhan took in the Synnekar and their union. Now it has become a day of games and festivities where many men and women come to test their merits in competition usually involving horse racing, archery, mounted archery, and martial competition with both weapons and unarmed. There are other athletic games around which change every year followed by music, food, and drinking. [Holiday]

The summer season draws to a close, ushering in autumn. Ash brings with it the potential for bountiful harvests and promises, though, tension may yet loom on the horizon.

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[b]Name:[/b] [url=Character Sheet Link]PC Name[/url]
[b]Race:[/b] Character's Race
[b]Likes and Dislikes:[/b] What do you like to write about? What do you not like?
[b]Reason for Visiting:[/b] What brought you to Kalzasi?
[b]Goal for the Season:[/b] What are you hoping to achieve this season?
[b]Duration of Stay:[/b] How long will you be with us?
[b]Commentary Feedback:[/b] What would you like to see more of in Kalzasi this season?

[size=115][b]Searing Events[/b][/size]
[spoil]This season we, the staff, are taking a bit of a different approach with the calendar. While we hope to see a full roster of events, we feel that our player base should have the opportunity to contribute to the Seasonal Calendar as well! Yes! That's right! An opportunity to make your own seasonal calendar? Sign me up! (Even though I just did mine ;) )

Anyways, this isn't a necessary part of the Registry, just an opportunity for PC's to tag in with their contributions! You only need to use the template layout below to fill out your own!

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Desribe what this event is and how it even ties into Kalzasi's culture.  [Tag: Is it a Holiday? Open Prompt or Event?][/spoil]

Glade 120 Events

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1st- The weather begins to take a turn in the direction of warmth. While the chill of Frost still clings to the environment, the days begin to rise in temperature to allow for the departure of most heavy winter clothing.

8th- The Slayer’s Keep offers up a reward for a beast at large in the Wildking’s Forge. While several expert members of their teams have been dispatched to deal with it...none have returned. [Moderated]. Contact Paragon if interested.

15th- Holiday. Day of Reverence. Giving reverence to the patrons of the region, large paper mache dragons and their incarnations are made and displayed. Each person creating a paper lantern with a prayer inside where they go outside and lighting a candle inside, they wait for the sound of the gong to let them know to release their lanterns to the sky. It is a beautiful display as it can be seen from a fair distance like fire rising to the Heavens.

30th- March of the Legion. Commemorating the sacrifices that they make both as conscripts and volunteers, the Legionnaire’s of the Dead Legion march in formation from the western arch of the city, through the Plaza of Jeweled Arches, and into Mistreach Keep. So begins the annual descent of the Legion into the deeps of the Warrens. Most will never return. Citizens often tack tokens to the armor of the Legionnaire’s as gestures of either thanks or as prayers to the gods for protection. The parade is a celebration of sacrifice and citizens often garb themselves in black or grey. The streets are dusted with the petals of the black orchid, a flower sacred to Wraedan the God of Death.

50th- Holiday. Iroai Celebration. Some call this the “festival of spring”, “festival of colors”, “festival of love”, or “festival of unity”. It is a time differences are set aside and to come together as one where caste, race, and gender doesn’t matter. People come around noon for music, dancing, and food for the next couple of hours until around 3pm when everyone is given colored powder to throw in the air. This happen every hour till the late evening and it is suggested that one doesn’t wear their best attire to this event, since sometimes the clothing is stained and depending on which dye is stronger, so is the skin for a day or two.

70th- An explosion rocks the docks at Port Udori sinking two trade ships and damaging the port. Investigators put out a reward for anyone able to uncover who might have been behind the incident. [Prompt.] Contact Paragon if interested.

81st- An entire family is found in the Low City completely slaughtered with dark symbols reported at the scene of the crime. Unrest begins to creep across the commoners of the city and rumors of a Mistlord Cult begin to circulate. [Prompt] Contact Paragon if interested.

92nd- End of Glade.

Ash 120 Events

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Ash 1st: The Kalzasi Parade
The harvest season begins and with it, a parade march is witnessed throughout Kalzasi from the Plaza of Jeweled Arches to the Mistreach Keep. Floats are hauled by oxen and horses, as the great houses get to display their creations, with music and dancers also added into this scenic event.

Ash 12th: Murder Within The Circle
A body is found ashore along Port Udori and is later identified as a mage of the Circle of Spells, details on the murder are attempted to be kept under wraps, but word from the fishermen who found her say that she was missing a hand when they found her.

Ash 25th: Increased Patrols
Throughout Low-City there are more Sky Guard noticeably patrolling the area, likely sweeping that section of the city for whoever murdered the mage. No leads have been discovered since the recovery of the body, however, and officials from the Circle say they are investigating the murder itself.

Ash 46th: Harvest Ash Festival
The date varies as it usually falls on the 8th full moon in the year. It is the day of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayers and while it is dated back in history for crops, it has become more about the people. Friends and family coming together and celebrating harmonious unions. Prayers often range from babies, a spouse, beauty, longevity, or for a good future. Families making paper lanterns with children and display them outside of their homes and the streets are filled with colorful displays, parades, dances, and vendors from all over.

Ash 60th: Night of the Dead Living
Undead are noticeably cropping up within the Warrens but something is off, many ghouls and skeletons seem to have peculiar phenomenon; their heads are embodied with dragonshards! Most commonly Aqualyth, Pyrolyth, Aerolyth, and Terrasyte. While this may be a great chance to stock up on those types of shards, a research patrol has discovered a hidden monolith within the First Deep; with four keystone slots found surrounding it.

Ash 77-78th: The Wild Hunt
Hunters from all walks of life and experience come test themselves on the day of the Wild Hunt. Each city has their preferences to determine what it is the Hunters are looking for on a point system and sometimes they are required to bring it back alive rather than dead to show a test of skill. It is known that those who enter the Wild Hunt can be injured and rare occasion, dead.

Ash 91st: Murder Within The Circle II
As the season draws to a close, another body washes ashore the port once more, this time with lacerations found across her spine. Word quickly spreads that a mage killer is on the loose, yet the Circle remains silent as they continue to investigate. With the death of two innocent mages now, both female, the Frost season looks to be a troubling one with a serial killer on the loose.

Frost 120 Events

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Frost 19: Dire Wolves spotted in the Astralar Mountains
Hunters are warned to be wary when traveling into the mountains. It has been reported that a pack of Dire Wolves has made their home somewhere among the peaks. It is uncertain what has driven them this far south from their normal hunting grounds.


Frost 24: The Great Northern Lights
The Great Northern Lights begin to make their appearance all throughout the northern expanse of Karnor, filling the night sky surrounding the Astralar Mountains with an aurora some would say is magical. The Northern Lights are a sign that Frost is almost halfway over, and that Glade is right around the corner as well. The lights will remain visible at nighttime until mid-Frost, before they recede during the turning point of the season.


Frost 28: Rockslide in the Atralar Mountains
A rockslide occurs on the West side of the Astralar Mountains. This is accompanied by rumbling shakes in the earth, and a deathly silence for several minutes. The Rockslide itself cut off one of the major trading routes for House Veyl, and stalls some of their activities for the season. A team is put together to clear the damage before mid-Frost.


Frost 31: The Shokaze returns from his travels
Word reaches the city of the Shokaze's soon return to the city of Kalzasi. These rumors are quickly confirmed, and the city stirrs to action as preparations for the next day begin and continue into the night.


Frost 32: Celebration of the Shokaze's Return
The Shokaze is welcomed back to Kalzasi with great fanfare and celebration. A festival is held, and stalls of food and wares fill the streets as the music plays and all drinks are discounted significantly. Performances pop up across the city, but especially within the Commons and the Plaza of Jeweled Arches. Festivities continue long into the night, and the Shokaze himself attends several local pubs and bars to be with his people in person.

On this day it is announced that another event will be hosted later in Frost, but the specifics are as of yet unknown.


Frost 38: Unusual Dragonshards
A rumor has begun to spread of unusual dragonshards appearing from locations around the Astralar mountains. These dragonshards are reported to function much like normal, but their color is slightly off. As of yet, there is no explanation for the cause of these 'corrupted' shards. The Circle of Spells recommends to avoid their use until more is known.


Frost 43: Winter Requiem
A seasonal holiday in Kalzasi, the Winter Requiem is hosted on the frozen Lake Udori near the middle of Frost on the coldest night. It is a night of remembrance for those who have passed the previous year, and an acknowledgment that despite how cold everything is now, Glade will return once more to warm the hearts of those left behind. Each of the Great Houses attends, setting up offerings to the lost and burning prayers to symbolically light the way to the next life.

Frost 47: Aetheric Graffiti
Within the Low-City of Kalzasi there have been various locations with graffiti showing up within the morning, a few shops and warehouses are found with a cryptic message being washed off by owners "True glory awaits those within," and "the Crucible is calling," being the only phrases found written. The odd thing is that the ink used to write it was Spellwright's Ink, leading the Sky Guard to question whether it is a simple prank, or if there is some meaning to this cryptic message.

Frost 50: Annoucement from the Circle of Spells
An announcement is made that the Circle of Spells, funded by House Senue and House Veyl, will be hosting a grand event that will last from the 80th through the 85th, to mark the end of Frost and the start of the new year. Further details can be gotten from the Circle of Spells, or from one of the Great Houses who fund the event.


Frost 56: Explosion in the Plaza of Jeweled Arches
The Polished Emerald, a jewel crafting shop in the Plaza, explodes violently in the middle of the night. Surrounding shops and businesses are damaged, notably Jacun's Alchemical Goods as well as the Roasted Hen which were both on the same street. The shop owner and young apprentice both died in the explosion. The Reconcilliators were the first on the scene, followed closely by the Skyguard. No explanation for the event is given.


Frost 63rd: Icewing Mating Season
This time of year is both beautiful and potentially dangerous for those who interact with the Icewing Eagles of House Dahshida. At this time Icewing Eagles are allowed to roam outside their normal housing structures, under the careful supervision of experienced handlers, so they may perform their traditional mating rituals. Those not of House Dahshida are warned to avoid the areas around Yorunorei, the Night Haven. Icewing Eagles are known to become quite aggressive during this time of year, and even their handlers take care and tread lightly.

Frost 74: Aetheric Graffiti
More cryptic messages surface within Kalzasi, this time in the Common District and Plaza of Jeweled Arches. It's clear that this is a coordinated stunt done by multiple people, however, nobody else can recall seeing a person there at the time these messages appeared. "The Midden welcomes you," "Come the Strong," and "Seek the Crucible," are the messages that are found in various locations throughout the two districts. An investigation is being mounted as members of House Dahshida and House Zatrian look into these cryptic messages, and locals are advised to avoid The Midden at this point in time.

Frost 80-85: Kalzasi's Celebration of Inginuity
The events of the Celebration are divided into 3 categories: Single Combat, Team Competitions, and Crafting Exhibitions. The goal of each is to utilize magic in ways to overcome the challenges presented. The three events take place in parallel over the course of 5 days. Participants may participate in either Single Combat or the Team Competitions but can choose to participate in the Crafting Exhibition if they wish as well. The Circle of Spells provides the majority of structure for the event, with influence coming from the Reconcilliators on the subject of the safety of the common people. House Senue and House Veyl provide logistical support. The competition is held in the Guild Expanse, utilizing space provided by the Slayers Keep as well as the Circle of Spells.

Glade 121 Events

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Glade 1: Ranseran New Year Celebration
Weather: Cold temperatures. Cloudy with light flurries.

Inhabitants across the world come together to celebrate the beginning of the Ranseran New Year. Considered a national holiday, it is a day of rest and fun for all residents of Kalzasi. The Plaza of Jeweled Arches is decorated with Glade-themed decor as stalls line the streets and venues, and people celebrate with a parade led by Novalys and the other 7 Great Houses. The Sky Guard is called to not just lead the parade but also bring out the Icewing Eagles, providing the city with a grand display that'll invite the promise of what will hopefully be a bountiful new year. [Open Prompt]

Glade 5: The Midden Knocks
Weather: Cool temperatures. Partly cloudy skies with some sun.

As the sun sets fireworks are set off from the sewers of Kalzasi's streets, the unwarranted display resulting in mass confusion and excitement throughout the city. No injuries are reported from the event, as the fireworks are quickly discovered to be illusion-based magic. The culprits responsible for releasing them remain at large, with word spreading fast that The Midden is stirring with anticipation for something big.

Glade 10: The Mists Lift
Weather: Cool temperatures. Sunny with a few clouds.

The Dread Mists that have blanketed the northern reaches finally recede, the air around Kalzasi cleared by midday as visibility returns to the region. Though many within the city find a reason to celebrate, the lingering storm has left behind interesting types of flora for the next few days. Such flora can be seen even easier when night falls, much of it glowing vibrantly throughout the night with aether.

Glade 15: Day of Reverence
Weather: Cool temperatures. Scattered cloud cover with some sun.

All throughout Kalzasi paper mache is being made and put up on display, many of them being based on either the Dragongods or the Great 8 Noble Houses. Paper lanterns are also made throughout the day, so that come sunset locals will stand out within the streets together. With a personal prayer given in the act of lighting them, the lanterns are then released into the air, the skies of Kalzasi being filled with floating lights that ascend to the heavens throughout the night.

Glade 25: The Velvet Auction
Weather: Cool tempratures. Sunny with a few clouds.

Madame Lunaria Zirnomei hosts an open auction for her patrons, renting out a selection of courtesans as well as a few special guests for the evening. Patrons are encouraged to bid on the courtesan of their choice, and once bought for the evening that courtesan is prompted to fulfill every wish until midnight. [Open Prompt]

Glade 30-37: The Annual Cotillion
Weather: Mildly Cool temperatures. Clear skies throughout the day.

At the turn of the new year every Glade, the House Lekivian hosts a week-long event that starts the introduction of both well-connected and newly wealthy youths to polite society. Children coming of age of merchant and noble houses are invited to intend the festivities with the potential of arranging matches and networking with other families through future heads of houses. [Open Prompt]

Glade 42: The White Lady
Weather: Cool temperatures. Light showers throughout the day.

At night within the port of Kalzasi, fisherman and sailor alike have claimed to seen a mysterious figure walking the lake. Popular rumor claims that it is a woman in a white dress, and that she seems to be walking about the surface of Lake Udori throughout the night. Scholars from the Antiquities Society have theorized with members from the Circle of Spells, with no actual conclusions, that it could either be an illusion from residual aether left by the Dread Mist or... a ghost that haunts the lake itself. [Open Prompt]

Glade 50: Iroa
Weather: Warm temperatures. Clear Skies.

A popular festival that has garnered quite a few names, locals are encouraged to spend time putting differences aside, and celebrate with a sense of unity throughout the Plaza of Jeweled Arches. By noon stalls will have lined the streets, as music and dancing is rampant throughout the city, until midafternoon hits and colored powder is distributed throughout the streets. As many colorful plumes fill the streets and air people are advised to avoid wearing their best clothing, and the bathe houses offer a special discount for those needing to wash the colors off their skin by the day's end. The streets, as well as a good number of locals, will be littered with color splotches for the next several days.

Glade 65: Brigands on the Road
Weather: Mildly Warm temperatures. Sunshine with minimal cloud cover.

Reports float from Cloudhaven about how House Veyl is experiencing problems with increased bandit activity, as caravans coming toward the city have been repeatedly sacked for goods. Nobody is quite sure how brigands have managed to grow so organized, only that they're now a prevalent nuisance to any who dare travel the roads between Kalzasi and Zaechair.

Glade 72: The Shinaegri Horde
Weather: Cool temperatures. Heavy Downpour.

The chasms of the First Deep are reported as excessively dangerous, as the Shinaegri Horde has increased at an alarming rate over the season, the Sky Guard are called to assist the Dead Legion in culling some of their numbers, in an effort to regain control over the patrol routes established within the Warrens. [Open Prompt]

Glade 84: The Macabre Monolith
Weather: Cooler temperatures. Scattered showers.

Scholars of the Antiquities Society are reporting activity at the site of the Monolith, according to rumor the keystones are active once again, and the ghost of a previous member of the Society lingers near. [Open Prompt]

Glade 92
Weather: Warm. Clear skies.

The spring season draws to a close, ushering in Summer. Searing brings with it warm temperatures and a hope for bright days and joyous times.

[Reviewer]

Name: Areya
Race: Angry Elf
Likes and Dislikes:Does not like people who don't take the Warrens seriously. Likes nice people.
Reason for Visiting: Lived here whole life
Goal for the Season: Pushing the plot Mirage is running concerning the Warrens. Perhaps take oddjobs for people within the Warrens.
Duration of Stay: For the foreseeable future.
Commentary Feedback: More opportunities for lots of PCs to get together.

Searing Events

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This season we, the staff, are taking a bit of a different approach with the calendar. While we hope to see a full roster of events, we feel that our player base should have the opportunity to contribute to the Seasonal Calendar as well! Yes! That's right! An opportunity to make your own seasonal calendar? Sign me up! (Even though I just did mine )

Anyways, this isn't a necessary part of the Registry, just an opportunity for PC's to tag in with their contributions! You only need to use the template layout below to fill out your own!

Searing (Timestamp): Searing 45-48, 121
Weather: In the morning of the 45th, an extremely unexpected weather phenomenon begins in the Warrens. The entirety of the Warrens within the range of Kalzasi is flooded with a deep, chilling fog rolls in. Visibility drops to 2-3 feet at best for most. This fog seems to have stirred up the creatures into heightened fight or flight, with most leaning toward aggression. Those that are fleeing seem to be attempting to escape the Warrens.

The weather extends to the Midden, causing it to have a light, warm fog, and a slight drizzling rain for three days.

It also extends to the surface Kalzasi, where it produces an extremely warm, steaming rain for three days.

Open Prompt

[Siorey]

Name: Siorey V.
Race: Mixed Race {Human/Hytori}
Likes and Dislikes:
- Intrigue, magical study, semi/full combat situations, IC discovery of things/self
Reason for Visiting: Live here since his birth
Goal for the Season:
- Get this Stygian Eye plot rolling
- Gain more magics and advance the one's he has now
- Climb the ladder of the Black Robes
Duration of Stay: Till death do us part
Commentary Feedback: More opportunities for lots of PCs to get together.

[Arvælyn]

Name: Arvalyn Val'Cithaeron
Race: Mixed Blood (Hytori/Human, but ostensibly full Hytori)
Likes and Dislikes: I like plot heavy or character driven scenes. Adventure, politics, romance, fantastical and practical are all ace for me.
Reason for Visiting: Moved here several years ago to turn over a new leaf with a new identity.
Goal for the Season: Arvalyn retires from the intimate end of his entertainment work and embarks upon a new business venture with Aurin. He will continue honing his talents through rehearsal and instruction.
Duration of Stay: Indefinite
Commentary Feedback: High stakes drama with epic implications!

[Destyn]

Name: Destyn
Race: Fae'ethalan (Summer Court)
Likes and Dislikes: Destyn is understandably resentful of humans after the recent trauma of his clan's slaughter. He feels more comfortable around elves and is grateful to the Avialae and Talon in particular for rescuing him from certain death.
Reason for Visiting: His clan was massacred outside of Zaichaer, and he escaped onto a Kalzasi-bound airship. Lacking any support system, he's being lodged and fed by an Avialae house whilst figuring out what to do with his shattered life.
Goal for the Season: Destyn will begin to learn about Kalzasi and try to figure out whether to make a life in the city or venture elsewhere. Currently, he is at a complete loss.
Duration of Stay: Indefinite
Commentary Feedback: Hedgehogs

[Torin Kilvin]

Name: Torin Kilvin
Race: Human
Likes and Dislikes:
Likes: Aurin Kavafis, Runesmithing
Dislikes: Child Abuse, People Assuming Big = Stupid
Reason for Visiting: To finish his Runesmithing apprenticeship
Goal for the Season: Finishing his official education and setting himself up with a shop/home of his own
Duration of Stay: Kazasi is his home
Commentary Feedback: Not sure yet, watching the PCs mesh is interesting.

[Talon]

Name: Talon
Race: Synnekar Avialae
Likes and Dislikes: Nothing to speak of.
Reason for Visiting: He lives here!
Goal for the Season: To catch up and resolve outstanding plots.
Duration of Stay: Indefinite. Talon travels but Kalzasi is his home.
Commentary Feedback: I think everyone is doing swell!

[Korvaelis]

Name: Korvaelis Dahshida
Race: Half-Druskai
Likes and Dislikes: DRAMA, I love all the drama. Give it to me. Anything with drama, I want it. Dislikes? Not many I guess.
Reason for Visiting: He's a Dahshida
Goal for the Season: My goal is to work on my business this season.
Duration of Stay: A while
Commentary Feedback: Me

[Aria Greystone]

Name: Aria Greystone
Race: Human
Likes and Dislikes: I can write about pretty much anything. Still sorting out this new system so be patient!
Reason for Visiting: What brought you to Kalzasi? Aria travels and this was her next stop. Kalzasi was one of the cities where she lived as a child.
Goal for the Season: What are you hoping to achieve this season? Simply getting acclimated and make a few friends along the way.
Duration of Stay: How long will you be with us? Hopefully for awhile!
Commentary Feedback: What would you like to see more of in Kalzasi this season? I'll let you know after I see what there is to see!

[Senara]

Name: Senara
Race: Rathari, wolf
Likes and Dislikes: Emotional shenanigans, Getting senara into trouble
Reason for Visiting: Brianne
Goal for the Season: Get Senara into Slayers Keep
Duration of Stay: Unknown, likely *forever*
Commentary Feedback: N/A, y'all are doing great!