The day had begun bright and sunny, an omen most would find fortuitous. What Empress found to be an even better omen was that she was feeling much better than normal. She had been able to break her fast with a light meal and able to handle all of her normal morning rituals. It seemed like it would be a good day. She met with her Emperor in his antechamber, looking him over with a warmth in her smile that was not always there.
There would be dueling as well as different venues for different things. It would be lovely and long over-due as the castle had felt rather morbid as of late, with the Emperor's health being what it was. She had hope, as she ventured to her husband’s antechamber, that she would find a healthy husband and she was not disappointed.
She had, of course, worn the beautiful gown that he had insisted she buy just for the winter feast and was pleased to see that he had found it so appealing at the time. Regardless of the reason behind it, she smiled and thanked him as she took a seat and enjoyed the warmth the furs had to offer. She enjoyed this tradition, giving out gifts to their people.
The morning passed rather quickly and before she knew it, it was noon. She had found her seat once more as she found herself growing tired and soon she would be joined by the Emperor. People were all around, laughter and music all around them as the Kingdom gave into the festivities and ignored the potential threat of war.
As though on cue, her stomach seemed to grumble when asked if she needed food and though she could easily get up and get food herself, she didn’t mind it being brought to her. Given a recent ‘meal’ she had with the Emperor, she couldn’t help but smile in a way that would show some teasing and perhaps a bit of mischief. “I am feeling rather hungry. Perhaps some roast duck.” The empress awaited for more of the guests to make their presence known at the winter feast.
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:35 pm
The young princess felt a bit awkward and out of place as it was, but she was enjoying the festival so far. She felt lonely and didn't have an escort with her tonight. Since it was held outdoors, she was able to avoid crowds and conversing with strangers. She was able to glide around the courtyard without encountering a soul, observing the festivities with an artist's eye.
Her flowing purple gown was made of the finest silk, embroidered around the edges with crimson flowers and green leaves on golden vines. The gown crossed in front, the deep 'v' of the neckline revealing the golden lace chemise she wore underneath. The sleeves were long and flared, also embroidered around the edges. Around her waist she wore a wide crimson silk sash that crossed in the back and was tied in front, held in place by a beautiful jeweled pin.
Her long silver hair had been woven with crimson, gold, and purple ribbons into many tiny braids, which flowed down her back nearly to her knees. On top of her head, Vythica wore an elaborate golden headdress encrusted with multicolored jewels, with jeweled fringe hanging down on either side. A heavy necklace of matching jewels encircled her neck, and a bracelet adorned one wrist. There were also small jeweled rings on her fingers and long dangling earrings in her ears.
And over it all, she wore a cloak of golden silk, lined with fur that had been folded over the edges to form a border along the sides and hem. The cloak was heavily embroidered and accented with jewels which sparkled in the light of the winter sun.
Her stomach rumbled and she meandered over to one of the tables laden with savory delicacies. She found the food rather somewhat bland and preferred the spicy fare of her homeland on Terra, and she always carried a little vial of spice in a hidden pocket to enhance the flavor of her food. Taking a plate, she began to fill it, paying no attention to the other people around the table who were doing the same. "Greetings mother, you look magnificent." She said with a heartwarming smile.
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:51 pm
It was another day since the daiyokai was doing her usual stroll outside the kingdom of vamraak. This was her routine She had heard about the great winter feast occurring today which was one of the biggest events that was taking place. "This should be fun" said she as looked around her.
She was wearing a silver gown with her mokomoko wrapped around her waist like a shawl . The silver necklace she wore was attached to the gown. Her eyes were and her ebony colored hair was let down which was unusual for her. Her eyes She had her katanas attached to the left side of her waist , she carried for protection and the upcoming duel which was going to take place. She was excited about it .
She had devoted her time and energy into studying various subject in order to be work hard for the duel as she was striving for.For now she decided to enjoy the festival. Upon entering the courtyard she notice her surroundings and closed her eyes. The music played was so good .
She saw two beautiful women with a man sitting near the table which was decorated and all the food . "I guess that must be the queen and her king along with their daughter" she thought. "Greetings your majesty and her royal highness . You all look lovely ", she bowed and politely greeted them.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:33 am
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Throlyn & Saiya
Running around the entire area ,alongside their white furred wolf companions, the twins were playing some sort of tag, that seemed quite violent ,to those not aware of their background. Flashes of ice and lightning danced all about, almost hitting a few passersby, but missing them by a foot or two ,and sending the twins into the air, away from one another. Laughter could be heard from the mouths of both of them, and they decided to take their spar to the air, in their wolf form. After the two wolves of white and blue finished up, they landed in the compound, their wounds healing as they walked around, and looked at all the attractions. Continuing along, the twins had hoped to see familiar faces, to enlighten, with their childish demeanor, seeing that they were both twelve ,and protected by an old war spirit. So, they walked along ,watching everything with huge teal eyes, filled with curiosity, that had a wolfish glare to it. ((thought I'd bring back a couple favorites. ^^))
Shadow had not slept the night before as without anyone knowing had given the cooks the day off to enjoy the festival and had been working all night making the food for the feast. Looking at the clock and the progress he had made, he would leave three clones in his place to finish cooking and clean up the mess while dressed in his normal attire of all black walked out to enjoy the events of the day. hmmm maybe no body will get killed for once shadow murmured under his breath.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:05 pm
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the chatter of servants and dignitaries resound fondly in horus mind he hadn'theard them in so long he guess being lost for so long would do that. but he had returned and walked through halls that held no memory for him for it is
the host that held the fondest of memories for him. his obsidian black armor gleamed in the light the pelt of fur and silken cape adding to his regal yet warrior like appearance. he strolled the austere hallways filled with heirlooms ,pictures and paintings. “ much quieter than i remember i guess that's a good thing “ he said a smile coming across his face for a second then fading as he crossed the rest of the hallway to the dining room where he tried to take in the view and see what guest would be attending the festivities
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A Peculiar Guest | The Winter Feast Grounds A Peculiar Guest; a possible drunken slob, eating away at one of the Feast's tables. What a joyous occasion! The people were all overwhelmingly kind, to a fault. They seemed genuinely happy as their kids paraded and danced about the festival, while the adults all conversed and traded. Decorations of all colors could be seen hanging about, praising this bright, shiny day.
In typical fashion, most of the festival's most special guests either seemed to hang around their hosts, like the woman in the silver wardrobe and what could easily be one of the Vamraak's young. While others tended to stay isolated in the crowds or in the shadows, getting a read on their upcoming opponents, who was what and what each person would do.
Then, there was a Peculiar Guest, something more akin to the two wolves runnin' about causing a stir of the place. He wore a brown traveling coat over him, something made of a canvas-like material, with leather straps tied down about it. He hunched over one of the tables not far from the Royalty. Like some brown heaping monster, the blonde man had shoveled food item after food item into his mouth; greedy and swollen. An empty, tilted mug resided next to one that was half-empty.
It was a party! He didn't stumble across too many of those! Why not take advantage of it? Food! Drink! Women! A little bit of battle to tie it all together; it would make for one hell of a day.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:42 pm
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Lady Vamraak
The Empress was smiling as more of her beloved guests and dear loved one arrived. The day was beautiful. The sky held no hint of snow clouds and while the sun did shine, it was still cold enough that there would be no thaw. The royal couple bundled in furs and velvets, and the Emperor seemed quite well as he lifted a hand to wave to the people gathered. If that in itself was uncharacteristic of the usually staunch king, him assisting his wife to her chair was practically unheard of.
He had her seated and more furs wrapped around her as he waved forward one of the large bags. Within were the gifts for the peasants and it was how he and his wife spent the first part of the day, handing out the winter gifts to one and all. It was just after noon when they were able to sit and speak to one another again, on display before the crowds that milled about or took up places at the long tables. She was overjoyed to see her trusted ally the beautiful daiyokai along with her lovely daughter.
"Thank you for the compliments, you both look so breathtakingly beautiful. Are you hungry, Madames?" She asked in a kind tone, her eyes perusing those in attendance. It was a day of some informalities where the food was not served in typical style but everyone was able to come and go from the tables at will, except for now, they would remain there. The outdoor event had been off to a lovely start and soon the tournament would take place.
As they mingled her attention became curious hearing some commotion and couldn't believe her eyes when Horus had arrived, such an unexpected surprise, it was just perfect. “A most wonderful surprise, Emperor Horus. You are most gracious and welcome here. “I'm most happy to see you have returned to the Vamraak courts.” Valezka couldn't help but laugh at Essi's reaction to some of the guests appearances, especially when he seen the wolves running around the area. "I'm beyond pleased you're enjoying yourself my handsome friend." Some of the ladies of the court had been giving him seductive smiles while he eat some refreshments. Blonde haired males were considered rare and exotic in Vamraak.
She chuckled and then turned towards the men gathered, the Queen gave them all a warm smile. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you for accepting my invitation. The tournament will begin shortly and soon we shall have our Lord or Lady of Winter. Until then, drink, feast and be merry!”
Guards accompanied the young heirs to the throne. They would never be allowed out without a few dozen guards seeing to her safety, even amongst the nobles. The outdoors could be a dangerous place, not simply for the animals but any humans that may have dark intent towards those that had wealth. Even on a beautiful day like this, protection was still needed.
Shadow upon making his way around all the stalls at least once walked back towards where the arena for the tourney was. upon walking there he spotted his mother and father in law the Empress and Emperor. As he smirked up at them and gave his mother a sly wink and salute he would disappear into the crowd again without being seen making his way to the top of the building where his parents were out of sight. There he would lay down and prepare to watch the fights talking out loud to himself. The tourney may not have interested me enough to compete, but maybe I will have a word with the winner after they commence the ceremony.
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:00 am
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Oyoni
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Horus the everchosen
Zen Master Gir3
Lady Vamraak
The Empress was smiling as more of her beloved guests and dear loved one arrived. The day was beautiful. The sky held no hint of snow clouds and while the sun did shine, it was still cold enough that there would be no thaw. The royal couple bundled in furs and velvets, and the Emperor seemed quite well as he lifted a hand to wave to the people gathered. If that in itself was uncharacteristic of the usually staunch king, him assisting his wife to her chair was practically unheard of.
He had her seated and more furs wrapped around her as he waved forward one of the large bags. Within were the gifts for the peasants and it was how he and his wife spent the first part of the day, handing out the winter gifts to one and all. It was just after noon when they were able to sit and speak to one another again, on display before the crowds that milled about or took up places at the long tables. She was overjoyed to see her trusted ally the beautiful daiyokai along with her lovely daughter.
"Thank you for the compliments, you both look so breathtakingly beautiful. Are you hungry, Madames?" She asked in a kind tone, her eyes perusing those in attendance. It was a day of some informalities where the food was not served in typical style but everyone was able to come and go from the tables at will, except for now, they would remain there. The outdoor event had been off to a lovely start and soon the tournament would take place.
As they mingled her attention became curious hearing some commotion and couldn't believe her eyes when Horus had arrived, such an unexpected surprise, it was just perfect. “A most wonderful surprise, Emperor Horus. You are most gracious and welcome here. “I'm most happy to see you have returned to the Vamraak courts.” Valezka couldn't help but laugh at Essi's reaction to some of the guests appearances, especially when he seen the wolves running around the area. "I'm beyond pleased you're enjoying yourself my handsome friend." Some of the ladies of the court had been giving him seductive smiles while he eat some refreshments. Blonde haired males were considered rare and exotic in Vamraak.
She chuckled and then turned towards the men gathered, the Queen gave them all a warm smile. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you for accepting my invitation. The tournament will begin shortly and soon we shall have our Lord or Lady of Winter. Until then, drink, feast and be merry!”
Guards accompanied the young heirs to the throne. They would never be allowed out without a few dozen guards seeing to her safety, even amongst the nobles. The outdoors could be a dangerous place, not simply for the animals but any humans that may have dark intent towards those that had wealth. Even on a beautiful day like this, protection was still needed.
She smiled towards all of them as she was happy to see the empress also . She politely nodded as the empress asked her to join.The weather was good today especially the event taking place Her ears started to twitch as she turned to see two wolves running around and a man with blonde hair. "Talk about sudden appearance" she mused She should be concentrating on the tournament that is about to take place after eating. A rustling sound came and a small white nekomata came running from underneath the table and lay there in exhaustion nearby.He was making weird sounds with it's tail wagging.. "Uh oh neo is here too " said she and giving him a hand gesture to come to her. Neo climbed on her back making himself comfortable on her mokomoko. "Something's not right .as she continued to think while looking around her" I'll see what awaits us".
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:04 am
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Shadow had not slept the night before as without anyone knowing had given the cooks the day off to enjoy the festival and had been working all night making the food for the feast. Looking at the clock and the progress he had made, he would leave three clones in his place to finish cooking and clean up the mess while dressed in his normal attire of all black walked out to enjoy the events of the day. hmmm maybe no body will get killed for once shadow murmured under his breath.
The daiyokai's nekomata jumped from her shoulder and started running around the man who was dressed in a black attire. "Looks like neo likes you. It's a pleasure to meet you sir" said she smiling at the man
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:22 am
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Shadow had not slept the night before as without anyone knowing had given the cooks the day off to enjoy the festival and had been working all night making the food for the feast. Looking at the clock and the progress he had made, he would leave three clones in his place to finish cooking and clean up the mess while dressed in his normal attire of all black walked out to enjoy the events of the day. hmmm maybe no body will get killed for once shadow murmured under his breath.
The daiyokai's nekomata jumped from her shoulder and started running around the man who was dressed in a black attire. "Looks like neo likes you. It's a pleasure to meet you sir" said she smiling at the man
Laying in wait on the roof shadow had was picturing the duo he met just prior to getting to the top of the structure. shadow chuckles and pets the nekomata behind the ears and gives a letter to the daiyokai to give to my mother if she gets a chance. its nice meeting you to shadow said with a smile. Soon shadow was done reliving the memory and again was eagerly anticipating the battles to commence.
As the twins came inside the large feasting halls, they walked around a bit, until they spotted Horus and the emperess. With a smile, and a perk of their ears atop their heads, the two Half-demons, turned full demons, as their ceremony of becoming the High Priestess and the Chieftain of their wolf demon tribe in the deep North, of which none of their allies have yet to find. They scurried over quietly to Horus, and perched themselves upon his massive shoulder armor, and smiled out towards the crowd, in a form that was quite small, compared to their usual size. "M'lord, how goes it?" Throlyn asked, as he signaled for his frost wolf companions, Bane and Fang to sit by his seat. Saiya did the same to hers, and then stood before the Empress and bowed down lightly, and smiled, her fangs showing a bit. The two were dressed as they normally were, tattered hakamas, as pants, Throlyn was shirtless, and had a head band with the symbol of their tribe, tied to his right forearm, and the legendary katana, Yang rested on his right hip. Saiya was covered more so ,wearing a sleeveless shirt with a metal plate sporting the same symbol over her left bossom, her hair tied up neatly, as opposed to Throlyn's wild spiked out hair, the ancient Katana, Yin strapped to her back, and a random katana at her left hip. She had sleeves, not connected to her shirt covering her arms and hands. The two were barefoot, a common sight among them, and they both wore a necklace decorated in baby wolf fangs, feathers and beads around their necks, and sported upon their arms were the ice and lightning kanji symbols tatted on there, along protective blue, white and gold tribal tattoos. They both smield again, at their companions, that they were near, then stood to their sides, a bit hidden back, as though they were a private guard of sorts. they then looked out into the crowds and took in the many scents of food and drink, as well as that of the citizens present at the feast, watchnig them closely with keen wolfish eyes.
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:55 pm
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Shadow had not slept the night before as without anyone knowing had given the cooks the day off to enjoy the festival and had been working all night making the food for the feast. Looking at the clock and the progress he had made, he would leave three clones in his place to finish cooking and clean up the mess while dressed in his normal attire of all black walked out to enjoy the events of the day. hmmm maybe no body will get killed for once shadow murmured under his breath.
The daiyokai's nekomata jumped from her shoulder and started running around the man who was dressed in a black attire. "Looks like neo likes you. It's a pleasure to meet you sir" said she smiling at the man
Laying in wait on the roof shadow had was picturing the duo he met just prior to getting to the top of the structure. shadow chuckles and pets the nekomata behind the ears and gives a letter to the daiyokai to give to my mother if she gets a chance. its nice meeting you to shadow said with a smile. Soon shadow was done reliving the memory and again was eagerly anticipating the battles to commence.
"I will deliver it to your mother" said she as she took the letter from shadow .The nekomata climbed on her back after being petted behind his ears. She saw him disappearing as she stood there. It was interesting to meet him as she wondered if he was going to be in the tournament which was going to happen in the evening. She had to give it her best ,
The area around the arena was filled with the wintery wind slowly whistling through the tents that carried the voices of the people and grunts and neighs of animals who were present at the area. The snow gave a light powdering to everything save the well-traveled paths placed on the ground.
The ground was a slush of brown snow as the area was traveled enough since the previous night as the various tents and training dummies were set up and prepared for the noblemen at the festival to begin preparing for tonight and tomorrow’s combat. Occasionally the clinging or thudding of a blade on another blade would ring out as servants quickly unpacked their master’s armors and swords. Few men had their armor donned outside of their tents, the couple that did were doing stretches and moving around in it to ensure that it was all there and it was placed on their bodies correctly.
Most of the noblemen had four or five servants running around their tent and doing what they could to keep their lord and any guests, mostly women whom fancied them, warm and filled with drink. Most people had eaten their morning meal at the castle before coming to the field so fires were being used for warmth and the cooking materials were mostly still unpacked for many. The royal scribes and doctors could be seen going from tent to tent to check names and ensure all combatants were healthy enough to fight.
As everyone mingled and ate their refreshments the area prepared to set up for the fight. Nearby the arena was filled with on lookers, all waving flags with the emblems of their favorite knight. The ground was hard and cold, the frost from the night before had barely lifted and snow covered much of the surrounding area. everyone waited with baited breath as the two knights strode into the center of the arena.
The winner of these duels would go onto the next round and so on and so forth until the winter feast had a winner. The winner would be crowned lord of the winter a title with prestige and honor. The drums rolled and the flag swung signifying the start of the duel. The crowd cried out in pleasure as the excitement built...who would win the duel?
((OOC: Make your introduction posts here! The battles will be starting shortly, round one contestants will be announced. We did make some slight changes to the weapon selection. You may use any traditional style weaponry such as swords, daggers, axe and etc. No powers is allowed. )
[[BATTLE PAIRINGS]
Fight ⁰¹ Horus the everchosen x Zen Master Gir3 Fight ⁰² Oyoni x Essi the Thief Fight ⁰³ PrincessRoseVamraak x Lady Vamraak Fight ⁰⁴ Prince Vulkan x ? (will be paired up soon)
the host that held the fondest of memories for him. his obsidian black armor gleamed in the light the pelt of fur and silken cape adding to his regal yet warrior like appearance. he strolled the austere hallways filled with heirlooms ,pictures and paintings. “ much quieter than i remember i guess that's a good thing “ he said a smile coming across his face for a second then fading as he crossed the rest of the hallway to the dining room where he tried to take in the view and see what guest would be attending the festivities 
