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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! ]
beefaroni: (Porridge For My Porridge Bowl)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-03 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you." He does have some manners...

... But not in regards to food. He chugs the water, and gobbles down the food quickly. He even licks the plate afterwards.
hikikomori_king: (hm?)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-04 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"No licking." Turgon taps his shoulders. "And slow down a little! There is plenty to go round, so eating that way will be seen as ill-mannered. You can always go back for another helping.
beefaroni: (Because Of My Horns)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-04 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Asterios just blinks. What does it matter how he eats, as long as it's eaten? "Ill-mannered? I am... not ill."
hikikomori_king: (Default)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-05 02:44 am (UTC)(link)

"Ill-mannered is another way of saying rude." He explains patiently. "Ill is a bad thing, yes? So, ill-mannered suggests that your manners are sick or bad, not you yourself."

beefaroni: (I Like The Dark As)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-05 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, rude. ... Eh. Not a biggie. Though he supposes if he's going to be around people, he might need to tone it down a bit.

"Licking. Ill-mannered."
hikikomori_king: (Default)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-06 02:58 am (UTC)(link)

"Exactly." Turgon nods. "It's always best to present a good face to those around you, if you can."

beefaroni: (Under The Sea)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-06 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"This is... the only. Face I have." Another lost meaning.
hikikomori_king: (solemn)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-07 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"And so it must be a good one, that you present to the world, if you wish them to take you seriously." Turgon explains patiently.
beefaroni: (Of Bitter Men)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-07 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, that makes much more sense. He does want to be taken seriously, especially if he's trying to warn others. "Mmm. Must... have good face. So others... will understand."
hikikomori_king: (straightahead)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-09 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Manners are a good part of that." Turgon explains. "When you know the appropriate manners for a situation, people assume that you know what you are doing, and are more likely to take you seriously. Not always, of course. There will always be some who will do as they please. But it is a good place to start."
beefaroni: (Default)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-09 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"What other manners... should I know?" Might as well get in as many lessons as he can.
hikikomori_king: (bemused)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-10 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
"I could lecture on hours on the fine details, but in truth, unless you go before a king in a formal dining situation, most of them are not relevant. For the moment, focus on the basics - clean hands, always, at the table. Use whatever utensils are to hand, and if there are none, you can assume you are allowed to use your hands. If unsure, ask for help - most people will be happy to show you how it's done, especially if you ask nicely. Food is brought to your mouth from the plate, your mouth does not go down to the plate, excepting those situations where there are no utensils to do so, and even then, bringing the plate or bowl to you is consider politer than the reverse." He explains.

"But the biggest takeaway is always - if you are not sure, ask!"
beefaroni: (Default)

[personal profile] beefaroni 2019-12-10 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Clean hands at the table. Asterios glances down at his giant palms - they look good to him.

"Will ask. If I do... not know. And there is much... I do not know."
hikikomori_king: (solemn)

[personal profile] hikikomori_king 2019-12-11 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"It is alright not to know." Turgon nods. "Asking is always the safer option."