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abraxaslogs2022-03-25 07:05 pm
cointosser) wrote in abraxaslogs2022-03-25 07:05 pm
Entry tags:
- !npc,
- alucard; the hierophant,
- dean winchester; the lovers,
- fandaniel; the hanged man,
- geralt of rivia; the hanged man,
- gideon nav; strength,
- goro; the chariot,
- hector; the magician,
- inej ghafa; the hierophant,
- jaskier; the sun,
- jesper fahey; the wheel of fortune,
- julie lawry; the wheel of fortune,
- nadine cross; the world,
- rinwell; the magician,
- sam wilson; justice,
- sephiroth; the tower,
- viktor; death,
- wen kexing; the tower
[open] a fantastic public charity event!
Who: Jaskier, open to all of the Free Cities!
What: The bard is holding a concert at Cadens's Old Public Hall in order to raise money for its renovation!
Where: Cadens
When: The end of March, a bit after the eclipse/Singularity event shenanigans
Warnings: None. This is a family-friendly event. :)
What: The bard is holding a concert at Cadens's Old Public Hall in order to raise money for its renovation!
Where: Cadens
When: The end of March, a bit after the eclipse/Singularity event shenanigans
Warnings: None. This is a family-friendly event. :)
The Event
[Flyers hand-written and posted around the city of Cadens promise many a thing: a lovely night of community and belonging, beautiful decorations, a precious place to bring your bonnie sweet (the most important.) Jaskier fully intends on this being the perfect date night; the more lovers who become closer thanks to him, the better. The hall will see a larger audience than it ever has before! And hopefully more money will be thrown at it than ever before.
Of course, that’s what this is: a charity concert being held to raise funds for the old Cadens speaking hall, a large hall that has long fallen into disrepair. Through the efforts of Jaskier (and mostly) Alucard, restoration of the hall has begun. However, it has far more renovations ahead of it, and coin will be needed.
The concert is meant to be a grand time, but, it is about the money. This is a charity event, technically. But there's no reason he can't have fun with it.
And since Jaskier does nothing by halves, he has gone fully all-out. At the concert, any goers will be free to partake in:
+ free food (courtesy of himself, Alucard, and Sam's cooking, generally fresh bread, rolls, sweets, cheeses, and various finger foods and slices of roasts)
+ free wine and local juices (mostly paid out of Jaskier's pocket)
+ flowers will be given out, though it is STRONGLY IMPLIED a donation is expected (bouquets can be purchased for your honey, as well)
+ Nadine will be going around the crowd and providing small samples of tonics and potions
There will also be a small raffle that Jaskier will be running. Tickets can be bought for a small fee, and ticket holders can win small prizes of bouquets (courtesy of yours truly), a box of fresh pastries from the local bakery, an array of prized feathers from his pet toy gryphon, or a slightly fancier bottle of wine. The ultimate prize will be a free song written personally for you by Jaskier, all topics and requests accepted. Yes, it is a grand prize. For the small prizes, you can decide whether your ticket is a winner or a loser!
Please, remember to keep your behaviors amenable, fair citizens of Cadens. This concert is for charity, and no roughhousing, fighting, or generally ill tempers will be suffered. And as an event on city property, it is meant to remain completely neutral. No politics or you'll be kindly escorted outside the event!]
The Old Public Hall
[The Cadens Public Hall is an old, large speaking hall hosting distinctive architectural features that are strongly Thornean in influence. Like the old days, the concert is mostly meant to be standing-room only; the second floor mezzanine has been blocked off due to unsafe conditions (mostly old, rotting floorboards.) There's a slight musty smell that lingers despite Jaskier's best efforts to hide it.
His attempts to hide it are vast in number: every where one looks are richly colorful groupings of flowers, tied to pillars, hanging from strings of semi-magical lights that have been criss-crossed over the main concert area to mimic the sight of stars, and growing from pots meant to hide dusty corners. Illusionary birds fly and flutter about, adding spots of color and life to the old hall.
Small tables and chairs have been set out the entrance for folks to eat and relax at while music fills the hall and spills out.
Jaskier himself headlines the music, accompanied by a flautist, a drummer and a cellist. Songs that he performed at the Summit are part of his set: a song that venerates the magical accomplishments of Thorne (which may earn some grumbles from local Cadenites, but that same magic flows through the hall itself, amplifying the music and preventing echoing and regulating temperature.) His ballad about Lyfbringr, one of the gods of Solvunn, features, with a slightly baudy edge to it. But most prominent are several songs about the Free Cities themselves: bastions of hope for those who have lost their home, rich mixing pots of culture and people, with fantastic advances in technology.
Peppered among the songs are general fun, upbeat songs. As the night draws to a close, the songs become slower and softer, meant for dances between lovers.
Between sets of songs, Jaskier can be see moving through the crowd, shaking hands, dancing, and showing off his precious new pet toy gryphon named Mog, with black fur and feathers and an owlish face. (Yes, you can pet him.) Mog accompanies him on stage as well, flicking his tail and sleeping inside his lute case.]
Speech, Speech, Speech
[Like all good events, it must begin with a speech.
At the beginning of the concert, while his band behind him plays quiet music, Jaskier takes the head of the dais that is acting at the stage, giving the concert-goers a hearty bow with a sweep of his large, feathered hat.]
Hello and greetings, my fellow citizens of Cadens! While you may not know me -- though I highly doubt that, if you've ever stepped foot into a local tavern -- I have been dwelling in your city in some time now as the conveniently-dubbed Summoned. I am the Master Bard Jaskier, and tonight we have gathered for a few hours of good will and merriment.
I have been welcomed into your city ever since I came here by chance, and have long wanted to give back in what ways I can. This concert is being held for the good of the very hall we stand in, long having fallen to disrepair in lieu of other pursuits -- important ones, I'm sure! -- by the city. However, as a musician, I have high respect for any such beautiful place, and I have recently began working tirelessly with an anonymous patron and friend to restore this grand old beauty for the use of all Cadens citizens.
Please, peruse the first floor of the hall to see our recent work in restoring and preserving historical Cadens architecture. There is free food and drink for all -- though, if you're a known glutton, learn a bit of restraint for the sake of the children. [Laugh track.] There are small gifts available in return for donations at the stands just ousdie. There will be collection plates placed around the tables, and by the door -- you'll see that lovely young man there, yes? He'll be glad to take your coin off your hands! [Another laugh track. He's hilarious, he knows.] All donations will go straight to the restoration of this historic hall.
By your leave, lovely gents and beautiful dames, I bid you a wonderful night. May your hearts be light, and your coin purses even lighter!
For ideas about the general mood of the music:
Youtube Bardcore Playlist
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[ A bit of discontent about Thorne isn't surprising. Thorne is generally disliked amongst most citizens of the Free Cities, though Quilleth herself offers no commentary on it. ]
Within our borders? Yes. Innovation may be our claim to fame but the Summoned have not been part of our citizenry in recent history.
[ Quilleth loosely crosses her arms. ]
Brilliant? Yes, some may say that we're generous in that regard. But really, how could we learn of other places if we refused to meet their citizens?
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As he suspected, that this whole summoning business is rather new. Especially, it seems, in elsewhere but Thorne. Not that he's meeting Quilleth for history lessons -- though he appreciates them all the same. Finding some certain information was akin to pulling teeth.]
Ah, you're correct, for sure. Some of my favorite places were what you would call mixing bowls. Places of intersection where so many would come to meet. We have a great oak where I come from, named Bleobheris, that was the landmarker for an artist commune. A place that welcomed everyone. The druids called it the Seat of Friendship. [Oh. Now who's giving history lessons?] It's why I plan on settling here, in Cadens. It gives me that same feeling.
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[ Quilleth looks intrigued, if a bit amused at the prospect. She shifts her weight to her left as she smiles. ]
Now those are some lofty goals for Cadens. Do tell me, how much time have you spent in Libertas? You would find that a venture like that would be supported well. That is, unless you are trying to make a point here in Cadens?
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[Far be it from him to insult what the druids set up with Bleobheris. There has never been a place, he thinks, in his life where he has felt so free to be himself. Which had not been much of a problem before Nilfgaard, to be fair.
He smiles, and it's still friendly. Lofty. He loves the sound of it, actually.]
I haven't visited, actually. Since coming to the Free Cities, I've remained in Cadens. And while it isn't exactly a friendship seat, it is a lovely little place. However... to your question, yes, I think I do mean to make a point here. It would be easier some place like Libertas, perhaps, to make a change, but I think it is better-suited to attempt it in some place where it will be a bit more difficult. You haven't time to know me quite yet, but I love a challenge.
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[ She steps forward, her skirts swaying around her with the movement. ]
Now I don't hold as much sway here as I do in my own city, but I'm confident I can put in a good word for you. If you would do me a favor in return by bringing your show to Libertas.
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Jaskier brings a hand to his chest, brightening.]
My lady, a formal invitation? I would be honored! [Oh yes, this is going wonderfully! While he always hoped to spread his name to the other two major cities, this is certainly a much better way of going about it. Being invited by someone with a real name.
And, no offense Marlo, but he certainly trusts a woman with interest in the arts more than one with interest only in military concerns.] I will need some time to prepare funds and ensure my bandfellows would be willing to come, but have no doubt, I would love to perform for your people. I'm thrilled to learn I've made such an impression on you already!
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[ Quilleth claps once with gusto, her own smile growing wide. ]
If you're in need of accommodations, just let me know and it will be done. Libertas prides herself on being the birthplace of new arts and your fresh sound will do wonders for the community.
[ She places one hand on her hip, back to business. ]
Now, how and when do you plan on proposing this "Seat of Friendship"?
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You know, I may take you up on that. I've always thought that the best way to learn of a new place is by living in the heart of it.
[Besides, free accommodations would make it so he could do this sooner rather than later. The charity was a hit so far, but it still had driven quite a hole in his purse.
So, it is set: a promised concert in Libertas. Surely his bandmates will agree, considering their hunger for notoriety.
Oh. His expression changes to something almost sheepish, or at least as close as it has ever gotten on Jaskier's face.] Ah. Well, that is easy to answer, yet hard to make happen. It's a bit idealistic, I'm afraid, but I am thinking of proposing a sort of council of arts -- a meeting of the Summoned and citizens of the Free Cities where we may share our respective works from our worlds, if they can be recreated, and to further the cause of the arts in the future.
[He has yet to test the waters enough with Quilleth to mention it, but if he wishes to change anything in this world, it is a focus on art and moving attention away from military advances. He knows that war will change nothing. But art, through music and poetry, paintings and writings... that, he knows, can change minds.] The restoration of the Old Public Hall is only the first step to that. My associates and I wish to give the people a place to celebrate art, to partake in it, first. And then we shall see how we can expand from there.
Sorry for the delay!
[ It is a promise as far as she is concerned.
Quilleth listens to his meager proposal with a bemused smile. More-so than her counterparts in Cadens and Aquila, she offers her working thoughts open and freely. That is where progress is made, isn't it? ]
I'd say you have a decent start. But if you would like some advise, my dear Jaskier, it's that you will want to make sure to share how you think this will present new opportunities for advancement of the Free Cities' status in compared to our...neighbors. Every innovation may not seem explicitly towards any goals of conquest, as a lute may not win a war. But everything we do is to better our society. Cadens will want to see pay-off.
no worries at all!! ♥
[If only to let her know he's quite eager. Aquila will be his next stop first, and then Libertas in the future. It will be the best way to explore the city, and also to spread his name.
Which... even should the idea of this council fall through, he is still Jaskier. He can propagate music, and art, on his own.
With deference, he bows his head.] Please. I'm happy to take any advise you'll give. And you raise a fair point, Quilleth. You know the Cities far more intimately than I'll ever know myself. [He only keeps to himself that he isn't sure how the bettering of art itself should come down to making the Free Cities somehow more attractive than their neighboring territories, as if their input matters. It's about culture, not... attracting more people to their military.
But, of course, with the Free Cities' obsession with said military --
An intelligent musician knows when to swallow his pride. Until it better suits him.] I suppose your people are certainly entitled to proof of this enrichment. Well! I had better start working, then. We are hoping the Hall is well on its way to a state in which all of Cadens will use her, and that will only be the first stepping stone.