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Hartland Derby

A strangely dressed woman enters the tavern. Her face is covered in a veil and she wears long, light garments that barely brush the tops of her delicate feet, which are strapped into an intricate sandal. She drops the veil and you notice her olive skin and dark hair give her an exotic appearance.

She announces herself immediately after drawing the attention of everyone sitting in the tavern, "My name is Alifa Marembe and I have traveled here on behalf of Helgrim Enterprises."

With a closer look at her garments, you notice a badge hanging from a loop in her belt. It is a golden compass rose with a large H embroidered into the center of it. For those who are knowledgeable of such things, it represents her membership to the Helgrim Seeker Society.

She continues her announcement. "It should be known that on the 23rd of May of the year 2017 from 6-9 CST, Helgrim Enterprises will be hosting a derby. The Hartland Derby will be held, as its name indicates, in Hartland County. There shall be open registration for the races and any horse or ursaphant breeder who wishes to enter their beasts should travel to Helgrim (https://discord.gg/E46PhFw) in order to register and participate. Any registrants should contact myself, Baron Viktor Galliand, or Countess Rheika for details.

She pauses a moment, waiting for the murmurs of excitement to subside. "In addition. Any who do not own a beast to enter in the competition may still enjoy the races. Helgrim supplied bookies will be monitoring bets and Helgrim supplied food and beverages will be sure to entice anyone's interests."

"If you do decide to come, those of us at Helgrim Enterprises (https://chroniclesofelyria.com/forum/topic/1893/NA-Helgrim-Enterprises) will be ecstatic to host you all."

With a flourish she sweeps out of the tavern, leaving the mutterings and murmurings of the locals behind her.


5/16/2017 9:32:44 PM #1

Any who have followed Alifa's instructions may find themselves at County Hartland where the capital city is growing busier by the day. The area for the tracks have been flattened and numerous townspeople work exceedingly hard to construct the viewing stands and to increase their stock for the upcoming festivities.


5/18/2017 12:48:36 AM #2

The local breeders and jockeys can be seen daily exercising their beasts along the edge of the newly formed race track. The beasts coats gleam with health and they prance about, catching the eagerness of their handlers for the race day. The ursaphants trodding step pick up in speed and the sleek horses sprint along the straight - back and forth, back and forth.

A small gaggle of children point at the horses and admire each one. Each child picks out their favorite beast based on color, size, speed or feistiness


5/18/2017 10:07:12 PM #3

(OOC - If it wasn't clear above this is an actual RP event being held by Helgrim Enterprises. If you're interested in participating, visit the Helgrim Discord and speak to Alifa, Viktor, or Rheika)


5/21/2017 6:55:06 PM #4

Just a reminder to everyone that this event is this coming Tuesday on May 23rd from 6-7 CST

Also it has been decided that any member of the community who submits a horse for a race and that said horse wins a race, a villager/guild token will be sent to your organization/noble of choice.


5/22/2017 2:15:49 PM #5

Hey All! Only 1 more day until the event. Come join us in Helgrim!


5/23/2017 6:54:55 PM #6

Alifa dips back into your tavern for a last admonishment to participate in the Derby. "The Hartland Derby is TONIGHT. All are welcome to join. Come enjoy a day at the races"