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ᴀsɢᴀʀᴅ ɢᴇɴᴇsɪs ❧ mod account ([personal profile] asgardmods) wrote in [community profile] asgardchrysalis2019-11-17 11:11 am

EVENT LOG: HÆIÐRS-MINNI

Who: EVERYONE
What: the Hæiðrs-Minni event log
When: November 16
Where: EVERYWHERE
Rating: PG-13; please take anything higher than this to a private log!

morning: the funeral


The morning sun is lost behind clouds that pour in an endless rain, casting the city into a dark and gloomy shadow. The streets of Asgard are almost entirely empty, although hardly a soul can be found indoors either. Everyone is gathered instead at the riverbank on the castle grounds, where a series of boats are tethered along the short and gently tugging with the current. The native Asgardians place gifts, food, and personal belongings into the boats in memory of their lost loved ones.

Whether you've lost someone, were lost yourself, or carry some other loss within you, the natives invite you to place your own offerings in the boats to send off your sorrows together.

Several hours into the morning, once everyone has had their chance to fill the boats, Heimdall gives a short speech honoring those that fell in the recent battle as the boats are let loose down the river. Honir fires an arrow towards the last one to float away, and Odin lights it on fire as it soars overhead, the single arrow splitting into a wave of shooting stars that strike each boat dead center. The boats alight all at once, and even with the rain pouring overhead, they continue to burn as they float gently out of sight, carrying everyone's grief away with them.

all day: the dedication


Throughout the rest of the day, many of Asgard's residents seem to buzz around Firar Samka, the cultural museum in Mimir's district. A new wing has been added to document Asgard's recent triumphs, but most especially to honor the unexpected stalwart allies of the kingdom: you, the Wanderers from other worlds. This display was added to memorialize the lengths you've gone to in the name of protecting and preserving life within the realm, the core purpose of Asgard in its entirety. You are heroes among gods and this exhibit seeks to portray that for all to see.

As you wander through the display, you might see childish drawings of familiar people fighting a massive dragon, or a large painted mural of solemn faces standing off against an army of ghoulish figures. Skadi can be found beside these, sometimes twisting them into eerie motion or placing a new piece somewhere along the halls.

Elsewhere, you can find Njord alone or accompanied by some human skalds as they sing or read poetry or even sometimes reenact part of the battles against the Red Death and the Army of the Dead. Your characters can watch or join, and they might even hear their own names mentioned among the reverence and song. This is the story of Asgard and the Wanderers conquering death, and you're right at the center of it.

evening: the feast


To end the day on a high note, everyone is invited to Nādhirhöll in Tyr's district, where the entire banquet hall has been decked out in so many colors and leaves and lights that it might feel like walking into an overgrown forest tightly held in the grips of a sparkling autumn. With the growing success of the distilleries in Njord's district, vodka and ales are passed around freely alongside the mountains of food available on tables in every room. People dance and sing and lounge around the leaves with laughter and a joyful appreciation of life in the air.

If your character joins the party, they might notice themselves feeling more warm and relaxed over the course of the evening. They might have the unusual inclination to be more physically affectionate with people and vocally declare their appreciation to them. Deep in this glittering "forest," it is easy to feel lost in the warmth and comfort of good company and relative safety.

This party continues into the morning of the next day, something that many may not realize as deeply wrapped in an artificial forest as they may be. The effects of the curse fade as everyone stumbles their way out of Nādhirhöll, leaving a heavy blanket of strangely warm exhaustion behind. It's been a long and potentially emotional day, but the city seems to be brought together under a shared relief and a new tomorrow.


[ OOC NOTES: This is the event log for Hæiðrs-Minni! There are various goings-on throughout the day to acknowledge past strife and be grateful for a projected future. If you have any questions or need any help, please let us know on the mod contact page! ]
lan_wangji: (Default)

Feast

[personal profile] lan_wangji 2019-11-19 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Lan Zhan knows this face. This is the other person who lives with Wei Ying. This is the person Wei Ying has spoken of, wants to arrange a dinner with.

And suddenly, out of nowhere, it seems like an excellent idea. Lan Zhan finds himself walking over entirely unprompted, half confused at his actions but nonetheless on this course. He half wonders if he has been drugged.

"Pardon my interruption. I am Lan Wangji of Gusu Lan and Odinhaus. Friend of Wei Wuxian," he says, offering a proper bow.
embracethewind: (pic#8138012)

[personal profile] embracethewind 2019-11-19 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
The polite introduction pauses his cake tasting, turning to Lan Zhan with a bite-making lump inside his cheek like a meadow mouse. Funny how even when caught eating, his good manners are commonplace. What has captured Souji's attention is the stoical face and traits similar to those of his comrade and friend, Hajime Saito.

"Oh, nice to meet you! I'm Souji Okita, First Captain of the Shinsengumi from Heimdallhaus." Hopes Lan Zhan can forgive his mouthful as he offers a short bow to him, a small piece of little cake in his palm. Fortunately, he gulps in time. "Are you enjoying the feast?" asking with a sheepish smile.
lan_wangji: (um no)

[personal profile] lan_wangji 2019-11-20 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Lan Zhan can feel his bizarre bravery wavering, especially as he can see he has interrupted him mid-bite. It is terribly rude but he cannot simply run away. Wei Ying lives with this person.

"Apologies for Lan Wangji's timing," he says, offering a smaller bow in remorse. "Yes, feast is generous. Wei Ying speaks highly of Master Okita. Wanted to make introduction," he explains, tensing every muscle so he doesn't fidget. "Not practiced at it."
embracethewind: (pic#6098166)

[personal profile] embracethewind 2019-11-26 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
It's not as if he cares much when stopped halfway through a meal or eating sweets, Souji always welcomes a good conversation with anyone who approaches him. Surprising is that Wei Wuxian holds him in high esteem, not accustomed to the praise of friends and acquaintances in the same regard.

More than that, unwittingly and without thinking, Souji laughs amused at how Lan Zhan really has a hard time socializing. "I can see that! You're not used to crowds, right?" Kamiya would have hit him for such comment.
lan_wangji: (afraid to look)

[personal profile] lan_wangji 2019-11-26 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
Lan Zhan drops his gaze, ears burning as Okita laughs, however gently. He broke so many rules of politeness and custom with his approach.

He shakes his head, taking a deep breath before he is able to raise his head yet again. "Avoid crowds," he agrees with a small bow. "Avoid socialization and speaking. Not proud of that. Wei Wuxian told you this?"

[personal profile] embracethewind 2019-11-28 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't it fun? Not that he's making fun of him, of course. He just finds Lan Zhan's discomfort too adorable, almost like Saito's when he's teasing him. Which comes to answer his question, "Well, he told me you like peace and quiet, even during meals, and that you're not a drinker." handing the piece of little cake at him, asking, "You want some?".
lan_wangji: (No)

[personal profile] lan_wangji 2019-11-30 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Noisiness, speaking during meals and alcohol are against Gusu Lan rules," he explains, as if that will somehow make him sound less unappealing. Although it is not as if being outside of Gusu has altered his demeanor in any way discernible to anyone but Wei Ying.

He does not want the little cake, suspicious that it will be very sweet not to mention it has been touched by a stranger but even he knows the last concern is going too far.

He bows, extending his bare hand for the sweet and deciding this must indicate progress. "Wei Ying mentioned eating a meal together with Okita-gongzi. Please know my silence during meal does not indicate lack of interest."
embracethewind: (pic#13199653)

[personal profile] embracethewind 2019-11-30 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that's something from what Bushidō is for bushi, since there are many who party, drink and sate their desire in teahouses. More like — "Are you some sort of Chinese monk?", blatantly asking without any filter on his side of conversation. As much as he's an easy-going and carefree man, the sass isn't the same as being a tease to the people he knows. Out of place for a bushi like him.

It's only courtesy, Lan Zhan, a way to appreciate a roomate and friend material sharing what he loves most. "Ah! I would like that very much! And don't worry! I have a friend back home who doesn't talk during meals too!"
lan_wangji: (afraid to look)

[personal profile] lan_wangji 2019-12-03 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
Lan Zhan stares, unsure how to react to what he does not think is a compliment.

"Not a monk," he says, choosing not to admit that the founder of his Sect was, indeed, a monk. He does understand why one might wonder, but he cannot help but feel he has given the wrong impression.

"Strict upbringing and still discovering preferences," he tries to explain as he takes a bite of the sweet cake. It makes his teeth hurt. "Mm, glad to hear I won't cause offense. Do not mean to yet often do."

[personal profile] embracethewind 2019-12-11 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then how do you see yourself?", fortunately asking out of curiosity rather than keeping on the rudeness. Except... that Lan Zhan is going to get a bit of the latter in a way that others would take as cheeky conversation. The question is... is it as how he will take it?

Not able to see through Lan Zhan's facade about enjoying the cake, the smile on Souji's lips becomes a subtle grin. "And which are your actual preferences? Besides being silent. It does not offend me, by the way." And how is Souji not becoming the offending, right?