Week 23
December 9th, 2020
With the more direct succession of Rulers in Obrexia, family matters a bit less. That is not to say that some Rulers don't use nepotism, but that it might not always be as significant as one might think. The Agorath family line, of which Bryson Hawkson used to be a part of, has always been adjacent or on the throne. His own father was the previous Ruler, and though they had many disagreements, his father would much rather have him on the throne than anyone else. As of yet, Hawkson hasn't declared a successor, so the future is still up in the air. The Agorath family line still continues, with the main branch with his sister, Olivine Agorath, and in a multitude of branch families.
December 10th, 2020
The induction ceremony for Historians of the High Library is held every year. Newly minted Historians are given their stoles, as well as a crest of office. This is only the first stepping stone on their path to knowledge, as representatives of all branches are there so that specializations may be chosen. To become a Historian is a five year journey, learning the magical arts, and the history within the walls. All Historians must complete at least two years of their training at the High Library itself, though it can be broken up and spread as one wants. The other three years can be spent abroad, whether that be at one of the many branches of the High Library, or in foreign realms is up to the individual to decide. It isn't uncommon for these forays into distant lands to last longer than expected, but so long as new knowledge is brought back to the High Library, all is well, and they may graduate and specialize at the next available point.
December 11th, 2020
Everyone knows the rings in the forest are just for show. Mushrooms, rocks, eyes, no matter what kind of circle, the faeyn creatures are only a myth. The children dance and sing, running about the woods and meadows, and most of them make it home! Even if they were real, everyone knows you don't take what the fae offer you. You must confidently, but politely decline. Not all of the fair ones are evil, in fact, most would venture to say that they are just curious, like children who never get to grow up. That would be preposterous though, why would they, even if they did exist, take those who know so little? They can't be taking them all anyway, where would the eyes come from then?
December 12th, 2020
The most common pet in Obrexia is the Obrexian Hunting Hound, great companions, and guard animals. The second most being the common housecat, though it wouldn't be all that uncommon to see a druid walking around with one of the much larger variety. Following them, birds of all sorts. They have a dual purpose in both being companions as well as carrying messages. There are plenty of people in Obrexia who have unconventional pets, some raccoons, squirrels, just about anything that you could calm enough to keep around. In hard times, they aren't usually seen as a burden, or something that most are willing to sacrifice, the bond between a pet and its owner is only second to the bond shared between a druid and a familiar to most people.
December 13th, 2020
(I would like to start this out by saying wtf does Bazaar mean in this context? Anyways...)
The night markets on the docks of Hawk's Landing are a treat for all to behold. The sun is no longer bearing down from above, and most have time to go and enjoy the goods from foreign lands for relatively cheap. Some foreign cooks rent out some cooking stalls, and produce foreign recipes, some merchants offload trinkets or minor amounts of extra goods that weren't already spoken for in a trade deal. All around, the people of Hawk's Landing enjoy this tradition, and it even appears in other ports across Obrexia, though generally with less magnitude, as most foreign merchants stop off in Hawk's Landing.
December 14th, 2020
The largest monument in Obrexia is probably the Stele of Knowledge, built near the High Library. This Stele was raised in a combination of Druidic and Arcane magic, and carved with many runic glyphs, to commemorate the three hundred year reign of Obrexia, as well as the founding of the High Library itself. The Stele commemorates lands gained, lost, and what was found along the way. It is a beacon to incoming ships, as it glows with magical power for all to see, and its towering height puts it lets it be seen for miles and miles out to sea. Some even claim that one could climb the majestic spire, and view the world as a bird from the top, but the Historians deny such a thing.
December 15th, 2020
Some say that a great and almighty beast lurks within the mountains. Some say it's got horns, like nothing ever seen. Others give it iridescent scales, of varying colours. One thing that remains the same throughout retellings is its massive size. Bigger than a house, maybe even a manor. Longer than it is tall, with a whip-like tail. Yet, when people journey out into the mountains, it becomes hard to tell what ate them, if you find any mention of their passing at all. Some dwarven explorers have found crystal eggs, scattered about the caves that litter the mountains, but all near an entrance to the world above. None of these eggs have ever been whole, they usually are cracked and scattered about the place, and we only know they are eggs because of painstaking reconstruction.
