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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 14:58:39 GMT -5
Shall be remembered, shall be found.
The Eldreth Taelae are asked to gather on the 13th of Hammer. --- // Hail Cormyrians! This event is open to the Eldreth Taelae elf player group. Please contact shadou or Kaelyth in advance of the event, if you play an elf character and wish to join. The event is scheduled on Saturday January 13th beginning at 7 PM US Central and having an estimated duration of 4 hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 14:07:43 GMT -5
The Royal Corps of Monster Hunters Continue their quest.
// Hail Purple Dragons of the RCMH! This event is open to Purple Dragons who have passed their Trials and will be held Saturday January 20th starting at 4 PM US Central in Thunderstone. The event is estimated to last approximately 4 hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 14:05:40 GMT -5
The Royal Corps of Monster Hunters Continue their quest.
// Hail Purple Dragons of the RCMH! This event is open to Purple Dragons who have passed their Trials and will be held Friday January 19th starting at 6 PM US Central in Thunderstone. The event is estimated to last approximately 4 hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 12:52:21 GMT -5
A small group gathers on an evening to trade tales.
// Hail Cormyrians! This private event is scheduled for Wednesday January 17th at 8 PM US Central with an estimated duration of three hours. EDM EntoriKolfrostatarsizYendis
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 12:28:00 GMT -5
Kiraden Sellows of the Valkur's Roar Mage Guard calls his project team together to discuss findings and share solutions.
// Hail Cormyrians! This private event will be held on Thursday January 18th at 8 PM US Central for an estimated duration of three hours. EDM EntoriDOT
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 5, 2024 9:46:26 GMT -5
Hail Cormyrians! This event is a mysterious meeting between mysterious individuals meeting at a mysterious place privately on Monday January 8th at 7:30 PM US Central for approximately three hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 3, 2024 13:33:36 GMT -5
Valkur's Roar Reservists,
A muster will be called for all three reserve branches on the 6th of Hammer for a joint operation with the dwarves of Clan Oghrann.
We shall assemble at the Great Hall.
Aluxar Crownsilver Castellan Valkur's Roar
// Hail Reservists! This muster is open to sworn members of all three Valkur's Roar Reserve Branches, Oghrann's Hammer, and Oghrann's Axe. Reserves Oaths will be taken at the beginning of the muster for those having a sponsor. It will be held on Saturday January 6th at 3 PM US Central / 9 PM London for an estimated duration of four hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Jan 1, 2024 0:18:34 GMT -5
The Roll of Years Continues!
In 2024 FRC advances to 1388 Dalereckoning, the Year of the Tanarukka
The Forgotten Realms Calendar has 12 months which correspond to the Real World Gregorian Calendar months.
January - Hammer February - Alturiak March - Ches April - Tarsakh May - Mirtul June - Kythorn July - Flamerule August - Eleasis September - Eleint October - Marpenoth November - Uktar December - Nightal
Therefore, our January 1, 2024 corresponds to Hammer 1, 1388 in the Forgotten Realms on FRC.
Each day in the real world corresponds to a day in the Forgotten Realms calendar. All 12 months in the Forgotten Realms Calendar have 30 days and the year has five additional days as holidays, so we have some adjustments to reconcile the two calendars.
January 31st does not fall in Hammer or Alturiak. Instead, the day serves as a holiday called Midwinter, falling between Hammer 30th and Alturiak 1st.
February 28th on a non-Leap Year corresponds to Alturiak 28th, Alturiak 29th, and Alturiak 30th.
February 29th on a Leap Year corresponds to both Alturiak 29th and Alturiak 30th.
March 30th and March 31st both correspond to Ches 30th.
April 31st does not exist in our Calendar, but in the Forgotten Realms there is a day between Tarsakh 30th and Mirtul 1st that serves as a holiday called Greengrass.
May 30th and May 31st both correspond to Mirtul 30th.
July 31st does not fall in Flamerule or Eleasis. Instead, the day serves as a holiday called Midsummer, falling between Flamerule 30th and Eleasis 1st.
July 32nd does not exist in our Calendar but every four years in the Forgotten Realms, corresponding with our Leap Year, there is a second day falling between Flamerule 30th and Eleasis 1st that serves as a holiday called Shieldmeet.
August 30th and August 31st both correspond to Eleasis 30th.
September 31st does not exist in our Calendar, but in the Forgotten Realms there is a day between Eleint 30th and Marpenoth 1st that serves as a holiday called Highharvestide.
October 31st does not fall in Marpenoth or Uktar. Instead, the day serves as a holiday called Soul's Harvest, falling between Marpenoth 30th and Uktar 1st.
November 31st does not exist in our Calendar, but in the Forgotten Realms there is a day between Uktar 30th and Nightal 1st that serves as a holiday called the Feast of the Moon.
December 30th and 31st both correspond to Nightal 30th.
Additional holidays in the Forgotten Realms Calendar on FRC include:
Spring Equinox on Ches 19th
Summer Solstice on Kythorn 20th
Autumn Equinox and Fallrite on Eleint 21st
Winter Solstice, Yeartide, and Simril on Nightal 20th
Please note: In game, holidays should be expected to fall on the days described above unless a holiday event is scheduled on another day. The date of a scheduled holiday event takes precedence in the moment but should approximate the Forgotten Realms calendar.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 29, 2023 9:46:10 GMT -5
// bump bump
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 27, 2023 15:22:53 GMT -5
Lady Joysil Ambrur of Haelithtorntowers as a musician and patron of the arts welcomes all to the Phoenix Theatre of Arabel for the Fourth Battle of the Bards!
The contest is scheduled to take place on the 29th of Nightal beginning one bell after Highsun.
Special food, drinks, and mementos will be sold to mark the occasion.
Who shall win the Battle of the Bards and claim the title - Master Bard of the Phoenix Theatre?
The Audience shall decide!
Performers it is not too late to sign up for the stage. Do you have what it takes to compete in the Battle of the Bards? Show us your mettle!
// Hail Cormyrians! In DM Betelgeuse tradition, FRC will hold the Fourth Battle of the Bards on Friday December 29th beginning at 1 PM US Central / 7 PM London time. Performers - please send me a PM on the forum or Discord to schedule your act. Contestants will be accepted through the morning of the 29th.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 26, 2023 19:50:16 GMT -5
The Castellan of Valkur's Roar calls the Mage Guard to assemble in the High Magician's Tower for a moot with representatives of Clan Oghrann.
// Hail Cormyrians! This event is for sworn members of the Mage Guard and members of Clan Oghrann. It is scheduled for Saturday December 30th starting at 4 PM US Central / 10 PM London having an estimated duration of 3 Hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 26, 2023 18:01:15 GMT -5
(Words are Wind, Part VI)The faithful of Sune and their allies assemble to bury two roses cut from the stem too soon. "Together we may turn darkness into beauty and love."
// Hail Cormyrians! This event is open to all Player Characters. It will be held on Sunday January 7th beginning at Noon US Central Time / 6 PM London and having an estimated duration of two hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 26, 2023 15:52:44 GMT -5
Tanya Steel, the High Inquisitor of Valkur's Roar, calls the Inquisitors to muster.
// Hail Cormyrians! This event is for sworn members of the Inquisitors Branch of the Valkur's Roar Reserves on January 6th starting at 2 PM US Central / 8 PM London having an estimated duration of 2 hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 26, 2023 15:26:52 GMT -5
The High Priestess of Valkur's Roar organizes an investigation of findings within the crumbling tower of the slums.
// Hail Cormyrians! This event is for the Valkur's Roar Council of Faith and scheduled to take place on Sunday January 14th beginning at Noon US Central / 6 PM London time with an estimated duration of 6 hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 21, 2023 19:29:10 GMT -5
A call is placed out to all members of the Eldreth Taelae to meet in the evening hours of the 23rd of Nightal - the purpose of this meeting is to speak with Starbrow regarding previous his previous conversation towards the end of Yeartide. All members who can attend are requested to meet in the Aurlem in the Hall of Lord Tulithralas.
//This is a follow-up to the Yeartide event, only token holding members of the Eldreth Taelae are allowed to participate in this meeting. 12/23/23 @ 20:00 hours EST.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
// Hail Cormyrians! This player run event is for the Eldreth Taelae Player Group and scheduled on Saturday December 23rd beginning at 7 PM US Central / 8 PM Eastern having an estimated duration of 3 hours. Please contact EDM Kae with any questions!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 21, 2023 19:05:56 GMT -5
As a long-standing member of Alizarin, I’ve come to anticipate the enjoyment of your warm smiles in the hall and even come to know some of you quite well. It has been a trying year for Alizarin and we must take the initiative to step up in hopes of establishing a common vision for the future of Alizarin. Following our last meeting I have learned that Miss Henich has withdrawn her initiative for Alizarin. The school must carry on and we have the freedom of a fresh start. Let us aspire to bring pride of the Alizarin reputation back to its former glory. We are not just an academy aimed to help those in their studies, but a community of like-minded, talented individuals who strive to learn more, be better, and aim higher. I invite every current member, student or staff, to a vital planning that will play a pivotal role in the shaping of the future of our beloved Alizarin Academy. I hope to bring together the collective wisdom, insight, and enthusiasm of our esteemed members and dedicated staff to chart the course for the future of our school. Your participation is crucial and I believe that establishing a shared vision is the cornerstone of success. Our school has thrived on the principles of bardic and arcane excellence, community engagement, and the development of our students. Now, as we stand at the threshold of a new chapter, it is imperative that we collectively define our aspirations and set strategic goals that will propel Alizarin forward into an amazing 1388. It is my intent to reach out to each of you personally, but if for some reason you do not receive my communication, please consider this your personal invitation to this meeting. In an effort to accommodate all schedules we will meet twice. The first meeting will be here on Nightal 28 in the evening and the following will be Nightal 30 in the midmorning. I hope to see you there. If you are unable to attend, please let me know and we can set up a personal meeting. *elegantly signed*Aria Migand //Meet at Alizarin 12/28 at 7pm and 12/30 at 1pm (CST) at Alizarin
// Hail Cormyrians! This player event is open to all Alizarin members past & present and those interested in joining or would like to see what it is about. To accommodate time zones there will be two 2-Hour events hosted by Aria Migand at the campus in Marsember: Thursday Dec 28 at 7 PM US Central Saturday Dec 30 at 1 PM US Central / 7 PM London Please contact EDM Libby with questions!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 21, 2023 14:12:27 GMT -5
Lady Tessaril Winter and Mrs. Enn "Clouse" Janson invite one and all to enjoy the Eveningstar Simril festival grounds on the 24th and 25th of Nightal.
While the Simril Celebration has concluded the Festival Grounds will be re-opened for two more days during the holiday season.
The Souvenir Shop will be open, gifts for everyone will be placed under the Simril Tree, and Lady Winter's kitchens shall be busy to keep the festival food hot and plentiful.
Alakaboom Mechanical Gnomes will operate the Simril Telescope and the Alakaboom Ski Lift. There may be guest appearances by Mrs. Clouse, Lady Tessaril, and perhaps the Jolly Spirit of the North.
While it may be cold outside, the Simril Festival bids all to be warm at heart - And remember to Shop at Alakabooms!
// Hail Cormyrians! The Simril Festival Grounds will be open again on Christmas Eve and Christmas day as we celebrate the holidays. The Festival can be found behind the Blueleaf Gate in Eveningstar.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 17, 2023 13:58:09 GMT -5
Hail Cormyrians! Lady Tessaril Winter declares the Simril Festival Grounds of Eveningstar open! Lady Tessaril invites all revelers to join her at the Simril stage!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 17, 2023 13:43:09 GMT -5
Hail Cormyrians! Lady Tessaril Winter invites Simril Festival Revelers to gather at the Blue Leaf Gate in Eveningstar! The Festival Grounds will be open shortly!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 17, 2023 13:06:44 GMT -5
Hail Cormyrians! Apologies for the delayed start on the Simril Festival. We have a background job running that is estimated to compete in 30 mins at 12:30 US Central. This is an estimate so the job may have some wiggle room. Once the job is done FRC will reset for the event and festivities will commence! Thanks everyone for your patience
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 16, 2023 13:19:43 GMT -5
// bump bump
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 16, 2023 10:00:41 GMT -5
What would be known by Joe Cormyrian on FRC is that the former Isle of Ashen Winds was a dormant volcano that erupted two years ago in 1385 DR. It's current state is not known to the public, whether active or dormant again. What is known is that the island is now known as Mnomene's Isle and is off limits to visitation by order of the Crown and the Baron of Valkur's Roar.
Separately, there is known to be activity in the Stonelands, where small geysers spew toxic, volcanic gas. Mount Drakkor Rouge is a dormant volcano in the Thunderpeaks, closer to Archendale than to Cormyr. Additionally, a few red dragons have been known to lair in the Thunderpeaks mountains, which may suggest there are active or dormant volcanoes in the range.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 14, 2023 9:14:46 GMT -5
Couriers in Eveningstar livery visit the settlements of the King's Forest and the Crown City of Suzail. At the crossroads, taverns, and gates they place a notice from Tessaril Winter, the Lady of Eveningstar. Hail Fellow Cormytes & Visitors to the Realm,
The Winter Solstice approaches and Eveningstar shall host a celebration in the Sword Coast style of Simril on the 17th of Nightal. All are welcome to join us in celebration on the 17th of Nightal as the Year of the Emerald Ermine nears the end of the final moon.
Room remains upon the Simril Stage for a live performance or two during the festivities.
If any bards, dancers, troubadours, or stage performers are keen to demonstrate their talent in support of the celebration, you may contact our newest neighbor in Eveningstar, Miss Enn 'Clouse' Janson.
Kind regards to you all.
Season's Blessings,
Lady Tessaril Winter of Eveningstar
// Hail Cormyrians! Anyone interested in performing on the Simril stage may contact EDM Libby for more information. Have fun!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 14, 2023 8:40:25 GMT -5
Baron Azorus Crownsilver of Valkur's Roar calls the Council to meet on the 18th of Nightal, 1387 to receive an Ambassador from the Pass of Ruin.
// This event is open to the Valkur's Roar Council and invited guests beginning at approximately 7 PM US Central on Monday December 18th, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. baogur
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 14, 2023 8:37:28 GMT -5
// bump bump
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 8, 2023 8:27:19 GMT -5
Nightal 3, 1387 Year of the Emerald Ermine – Suzail
Singing filled the Heartwarder’s Hearth temple as the Sunite faithful of Suzail raised their voices in praise of their goddess. Courtiers, shopkeepers, dock workers, corner workers, parents, adolescents, and those pining for love stood around the pool in the center of the temple’s candle-lit secondary chamber.
There was a chill in the air this winter morn and small wisps of steam rose from the heated pool. Scores of rose petals floated in the perfumed water, adding their scent to those bathing within.
The chorus ended and a new hymn began. It was a song of two lovers, blessed by Sune, whose enduring bond persevered while the fates conspired to keep them apart. They would come together in the end, both radically changed by the journey of ordeals, but their love remained unaltered.
The Knights of the Ruby Rose ascended from the pool as the first chorus of the new hymn filled the temple. Female and male, they stepped from the water to stand in the center of Sune’s faithful. They were unabashed in their nakedness, comfortable in the beauty given them by Lady Firehair.
Cinta Cariad. Kenneth Bonfleur. Isla Armella. Macho Redstone. Illyria Amberpike. Cassandra Truesteel. Ashdi.
While the faithful sang the song of love around them, the half-elven high priestess toweled the Champions of Sune dry from hair to toe and draped warm robes of dusky rose cloth, chased with cloth-of-gold, upon the shoulders of each. Miranda gave each knight a kiss on the cheek before moving to tend to the next.
While awaiting the high priestess, the unicorn Skittleskattle rested his chin lightly upon the bare shoulder of his bonded rider.
Behind the High Priestess came Lydia, the temple’s florist. She bore a basket of roses, cut fresh from her garden that morning. The flower girl bowed her head and offered the basket to each member of the Ruby Rose.
One-by-one They reached into the basket and selected a rose. Perfumed by the waters, adorned in soft robes, and bearing red roses the Knights of Sune turned towards the pool. They ran their left ring fingers swiftly over the rose thorns as the hymn began its fifth chorus. With hands extended over the scented pool, drops of blood fell from pricked fingers into the perfumed waters. Their arms were held aloft, fingers bleeding, until the hymn came to an end. The temple filled with silence.
Quietly the Order of the Ruby Rose closed in a circle to embrace. The faithful of Sune gathered around them, placing hands on their shoulders and kisses upon their cheeks and foreheads before turning to leave the temple. Their part in the ceremony was done.
Once the last worshiper of Sune was gone, Miranda’s voice broke the silence of the temple. She sang another hymn, this one somber, a song of lovers parting in uncertainty for an unforeseen amount of time. Beside her, Lydia stood quietly, her head bowed, her hands holding her basket of roses.
As Miranda sang, the Knights held their roses in their left hands while counting the thorns with the fingers of their right. The two with the least thorns would remain behind to guard the temple. The rest would ride.
The lots were determined and Miranda continued to sing. Ashdi and Cassandra each held a rose in hand and took one of Miranda’s hands with the other. The two knights joined in the hymn’s chorus.
The other knights moved swiftly to their arming tables. Soft, dusky robes were ceremoniously replaced fine garments, richly dyed gambesons, and beautifully etched armor stained in red and gold. Lustrous red cloaks donned their shoulders. Once their hair was styled appropriately, The female knights adorned their brows with jeweled tiaras. The men wore simple golden circlets.
Sword belts and weapon harnesses were bound and helmets were tucked into the crooks of the arms. The knights assembled before the trio who continued their song. In unison the Order of the Ruby Rose bowed at the waist and turned to exit the temple. The unicorn followed.
The Knights of Sune rode forth from the temple in search of one of the horrors of the world, firm in the belief that true love conquers all.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 7, 2023 20:28:56 GMT -5
bump bump
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 4, 2023 23:56:50 GMT -5
Hail Cormyrians! Please join me to welcome EDM's Deliverance, Hairball, and Neo to the FRC Team! EDM Deliverance has contributed to FRC as Player Advocate Fun Police and will be trading in his PA hat to take on the EDM role. Any resemblance to a certain movie from the early 70's is purely coincidental and you should not be worried. EDM Hairball has been grinning in the the shadows like the Cheshire Cat for years because felines are legally protected in Cormyr. This toothy tabby is looking for new mice players for entertainment and there's no escape from this rabbit hole. EDM Neo - Is he The One or an amphibious flower? The Matrix Revolutions meets Bulbasaur Evolutions in Veneosaur. This longtime FRC community member will bring something neo to your FRC experience. Welcome aboard!
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 3, 2023 17:56:53 GMT -5
Valkur's Roar Reservists,
A muster will be called for all three reserve branches on the 6th of Nightal in support of Reserve Guard Sergeant Lheonard's assignment.
This muster will be limited to Reserve Members who have taken the Reserves Oath.
We shall assemble at the Great Hall.
Aluxar Crownsilver Castellan Valkur's Roar
Hail Reservists! This muster is open to sworn members of all three branches. It will be held on Wednesday December at 6th at 7 PM US Central for an estimated duration of three hours.
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Post by DM Hawk on Dec 1, 2023 19:15:39 GMT -5
Baron Azorus Crownsilver of Valkur's Roar calls the Council to meet on the 16th of Nightal, 1387 for Council Business.
Additionally, Applicants for the Assistant Master of Tombs are invited to attend.
// This event is open to the Valkur's Roar Council and invited guests beginning at approximately 2 PM US Central / 8 PM London on Saturday December 16th, with an estimated duration of 4 hours. demolicious iamthecircle ladyphoenix
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