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Post by PookaWitch on Nov 30, 2019 16:47:31 GMT -5
"It's nice to meet you Kielana, and your brother." she waved a paw to follow her "Let's go to the high hall and we'll see if we can use the kitchen." It was a short trip through the earthen streets covered in crunching, fresh snow. The Hall was an impressively large structure of wood and thatch. Runes and knotwork were expertly carved into door frames and roof edges. Inside smelled much like smoke, food and cookfires. Female sphinxes moved here and there as there was a fluffy of cooking and preparations for the festival which started tomorrow. Sigrid's eyes widened since she didn't expect it to be this busy, but inwardly berated herself since she should have known. She figured that it couldn't hurt to ask, so she stepped forward to get the attention of one of the more matronly female sphinxes who was nearly barking orders at younger maids who were rushing in a flurry of preperations. "This may be bad timing, but we're here to offer our services, hopefully to make some sweet cakes or cookies for the festival." The matronly sphinx wiped her front paws on her apron dress. "Oh ya, we can always use more help. It's a little hectic and bustling, but there should be room for you in the kitchen." she lead the three of them into the kitchen were a long fire pit was stretched out across the floor where cooking of varying types, mostly skewered meats, were sizzling. There were three stone ovens for baking where the fires beneath were being stoked. Counterspace was limited, but she showed the three to a space they could use. "To make these oat cookies we'll need oats, honey, butter, cinnamon and some apples. Is that all right?" The matronly sphinx nodded and waved a paw at the sacks of supplies and many ingredients piled upon counters and tables. "Oh ya, there is lots to go around. Now I expect you to make enough to share at the feasts. You've signed yourself up for work now." the matron winked with a smile, showing that she was teasing, but still partly serious. It was time to get to work. Sigrid looked at Kielana and Aeion. "Well, it seems like we're going to help with the feast. We may as well get to work." she tied her long blonde hair back and settled in to work for the rest of the day. "You just wanted to make some cookies, so if you wish to leave after the first batch feel free, but I'm going to settle in here and help out." ((With that, I'm gone for a bit to RP offline now. ^_^ Time for the Sigurdsdoitters in the offline RP to cause havoc while raiding evil pirate towns.  )) |
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Post by Cameron on Nov 30, 2019 16:57:48 GMT -5
Bhindi smiled gleefully from her perch in the city as her eyes fell upon the opened portal. She rushed to the vicinity and as her lungs filled with the cool air pouring from the opening, her graceful feet danced. Without hesitation or a second thought Bhindi entered through the portal. Her body twirling about the glistening white powder falling from the sky on the other side of the portal her smile grew and her heart felt at ease. She inhaled the crisp cold air holding it in before exhaling into a blissful sigh, “Katterheim!?” She questioned, albeit rhetorically, her voice filled with wonder, “I do remember tales of Katterheim. Pity my adventures never lead me there... Until now!” What joy the coming Yule has brought to her heart. Her eyes scanned the terrain taking in the awe striking beauty of the fjords before falling upon the man-made structures of the city. She was at ease in an environment so familiar, and yet distant. A ping sent her into motion towards the Great Hall. Her mind twirling on the assistance she could provide to prepare for the coming festivities. ((SO GLAD to see Yule festivities!!! 💜 Been checking in here and there despite being busy. I need to get over to the update threads and respond. ^^)) |
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on Nov 30, 2019 17:13:39 GMT -5
 Kane bounded in "Time to test those candy cane" |
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Post by melodysangel on Nov 30, 2019 17:46:07 GMT -5
((Ah, have fun with the offline rp ^^ Just coming back from a turkey dinner myself. Sister and my adapted brother (Its too weird for me to say hubby..need to to soak in more) are here up from Barrie so its nice to see them))
Kielanas tail gently swished back and forth as she took in the surroundings of the great hall. The smell of the smoke and wood fires made her feel at ease and there was something about the runework carved around the doorways that reminded her of home. She smiled serenely at the matron sphinx and began to tie back her hair into a bun--making sure the golden streaks laced within the dark strands were undisturbed. She prodded Aeion--who was focused on the runework--to snap him back to the present and put her paw out at the mention of limited space. 'No no, this is plenty of space to work with--thanks!' She looked over at the ingredient pile and made a mental note of where things were--and the best way to get to them without bumping into anyone else. 'Our base back home starts with butter and sugar. Im sure the oat and honey cookies have a similar base. I can watch and follow along to get the measurements, then I can work without being in your way' She smiled up at Sigrid and shook her head. 'Oh, I usually make sure theres enough for our entire...hum, whats the word?' She poked Aeion who shrugged. 'Community?' he suggested. It was kind of like baking for family..and extended family, and friends or friends of friends but there was no real word to describe it. She supposed it might be like a whole region is over here. 'Im afraid youre stuck with me for more then just the first batch.'
Kielana winked and smiled befor she went to grab any ingredients instructed.
Aeion was semi softened up at the spirit his sister was exuding. It could be worse, he thought. Atleast he had someone he knew.
The runework all around him kept at his interest, and by the time Kielana had started to bake, her subconscious had well kicked in, prodding him with her shoulder every now and then.
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Post by Angel_of_Music on Nov 30, 2019 18:06:42 GMT -5
*rolls around thread*
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Post by PookaWitch on Dec 1, 2019 12:09:01 GMT -5
Good morning guys! (or, um, afternoon. >.>)
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Post by PookaWitch on Dec 1, 2019 12:46:02 GMT -5
DAY 1 Sigrid: It's time to start the Yuletide celebration! The time of the year that we gather together in warmth and unity. The time of the year that we see our darkest days turn back into light and... the time of the year that we feast and drink with family and friends. So let's raise our horns high and toast to a great Yuletide season! *Sigrid passes out horns of mead for all* SKOL!  Astmir: *raises her horn high* SKOL!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (OOC)SKOL!Day one we have... drinking horns! (Just like the one on Astmir, who is modeling it for us.) Everybody who posts SKOL! with a picture of somebody toasting along with posting one of their sphinxes, by midnight EST, will gain a drinking horn item. ^_^ (Only one entry each.) It's more fun if you make the word 'skol!' bold and larger, but not necessary. Any flowery words along with the toasting is fun. It doesn't need to be in that order either. Just have skol!, sphinx, toasting picture together in some format. It doesn't need to be a different picture then somebody else has posted. The item can be put into your inventory and doesn't need to be placed on the sphinx toasting. Merry Yuletide season!
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Post by melodysangel on Dec 1, 2019 13:30:08 GMT -5
 Dehierah (known by 'D' to his family) took a look up at the sky and then to his paw. A tiny chunk of a crystal--previously inert, showed the smallest sign of a soft glow. 'Aeion...why couldn't you be more careful?' He sighed at the thought of the restlessness of his child and closed his eyes. Aeion had been missing for only a day or two in their world, yet it had been years in this one. If D knew his kid best--and he did--Aeion would be going out of his mind trying to teleport back. A swift cold breeze blew past his golden frontal locks and the male opened his eyes. Another portal had opened on the other side of town. Scattered snowflakes flew in waves, in tune with the wind. 'Humm...' His necklace began to glow and he momentarily closed his eyes. His twin brother was communicating with him--and was letting him know about the updates back home. 'Kie's gone looking for him too?' He smirked and shook his head. 'I feel sorry for him already. Listen, a new portal has opened up on this side. Im going to check it out.' With that, the male padded gracefully towards the opening. ~~ On the other side the tiny crystal in his paw was glowing in bursts. He put the shard in a pouch and took a look around. 'Festivities. Yule must have started.' He bent down and put his paw to the snow by one of the carved runes, like he was reading it. A small smilerose across his lips and his eyes drifted toward the great hall. 'They haven't experienced this tradition..maybe ill put something together for them.' 'D' got not 3 steps in before a horn filled with mead got shoved in his paw by one of the happy--and half drunk--locals. 'Skol!!' The local rang. Dehierah nodded towards him and tipped the horn towards the local. 'Skol' he toasted back. The festivities had definitely begun. He would find his kids. He only wondered how they were going to fair with the tradition ((? I cant find the right word. Like for example someone from NA going to China for the first time and being immersed in tradition they've never experienced before) clash.  |
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Post by Mr. Pooka on Dec 1, 2019 13:49:41 GMT -5
Aesgir sat with his feet upon the wall of stones around the cooking fire while he regaled the surrounding warriors with a new tale of sailing pirate seas and battling evil werewolves in the hot blue and green waters of the Shackles. A towering Valkyrie of Freya filled his cup as the group laughed at his retelling of his giant companion tossing her magic weapon through ship hull after ship hull! "Ha, and then we sailed into the last pirate stronghold on Shark island when..." He felt the call and jumped to his feet, downing his mug faster then it took him to proclaim Skol! at the top of his lungs in an excited cheer! "The rest of my tale will have to wait my friends! I am called back to Midgard for battle, glory or love... either way I'll have more good stories for you when I return to Valhalla!" *Aesgir faded from the grand hall that echoed with cheers of the fallen...* Runic signs formed a glow as Aesgir arrived and he quickly surveyed the scene for signs of battle... and while the hall he was called to did seem to be a press of people it was not so much of a fight as a party. He smiled and pounced onto Aldis! "My love I'm here!" |
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on Dec 1, 2019 14:07:37 GMT -5
SKOL! Appaliunas chuckled as he joined in the drinking happily. HE had already opened up with it! He just hoped he did not get into trouble this time! HE bellowed " SKOL!" 
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Post by Sanguine_Dragon on Dec 1, 2019 14:11:28 GMT -5
SKOL!   |
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Post by Angel_of_Music on Dec 1, 2019 14:12:15 GMT -5
 Glorel made his way in and settled, dressed in his best blue tunic. "A place I can certainly come to enjoy. To this I Skol!" |
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Post by Angel_of_Music on Dec 1, 2019 14:16:48 GMT -5
And of course I'm a MN Vikings fan and 'Skol!' is their chant during home games and they play today so...I hope this brings them luck in beating the Seahawks today XD
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Post by PookaWitch on Dec 1, 2019 14:27:26 GMT -5
Aldis was thrilled that Asgeir always answered her summoning call. She sometimes felt a touch guilty for pulling him away from his just reward in Valhalla, but she couldn't resist seeing the tall, handsome einherjar again. She giggled as Asgeir pounced on her and nearly flushed with joy at his words.)  "Asgeir!" she exclaimed with joy. "I thought you would like to join us for a party."  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YAY! People are popping in from all over for the party. I'm so happy to be seeing you guys again. <3 |
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Post by Mr. Pooka on Dec 1, 2019 14:30:57 GMT -5
Byleiptr laughed as Kane's proclomation! Halflings everywhere seemed to share similar traits he thought as his mind fly to his home near Daggerford and the kindly Halflings who let him stay on his homestead... Cold nights spent at the Laughing Cow Inn watching in amusement as the locals made up excuses for feasts and celebrations at least weekly! He never tired of watching even the tiniest of halfling women down plates that would make a Berserker of his homeland wonder if he was in over his head! Ah, he reigned in his memories to provide some direction. "You might want to check out the Grand Hall traveler. I know many visitors and some successful adventurers have provided many many imported sweet treats from candy to tarts... and I hear that a group is making cookies as we speak. I might recommend though, if you are a connoisseur of candy as your job might suggest, to try some of the local sweet treats. My personal favorite is the honey and lingonberry sticks! Tart dried berries are squeezed and pressed onto a sweet birch stick, then warn runny honey is drizzled onto some fresh snow and the berry covered stick is used to twirl the quickly hardened honey around the berries! Ah, just the thought takes me back to the Yule celebrations of my childhood..."
The look, stance and simply the way she breathed the air, Byeleiptr recognized another lost traveler feeling the comforts of home after what must have been a long life journey... "Lady Bhindi, welcome to Katterheim! It looks like you've come a long way get here and I bet you have some good stories... I hope you're interested in sharing them!"
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