July 12
"Why is there a grapefruit in my shoe?" The shopkeeper yelled. Sofia giggled as she dropped a lemon into the mans boots sitting by the door. She then slyly left the shop into a the bustling crowd of people going out about their days, unbeknownst to them that a crime of the citrus variety had been committed not 15 feet away.
July 14
When the last of the fruit from the previous years harvest is nearly gone, it is tradition to give the very last fruit to a child who has yet to try the fruit in question.
July 13
When a new citrus trading partner is established, the Kisaevin people traditionally use the first shipment of fruits from the foreign nation to throw a citrus festival featuring thousands of deserts and pastries made with the new fruit. The parties go on into the early morning and the next day the entire island stays closed so every party-goer has a chance to sleep off their carb-filled hangover.
Perihelion: "Can you use black dye instead of ink sacs for book and quills"
Ioka: "No."
Perihelion: Incomprehensible moaning
What motivates me to build and write lore? Nothing really. I like making farms and a few buildings but I just don't have the building drive I did previously. That being said, what I realize this go-around is that we are much less Minecraft-focused (as hard as it is to believe), we are much broader community then we used to be. It's not just Minecraft anymore and I think that is part of the reason many of us don't feel the insistent need to build and write lore all the time. The feeling of belonging to the community feels much less tied to Minecraft then it ever did previously, so why stress so much about constantly trying to pump out new and creative ideas? So what drives me? You guys do. While my efforts may not spent on building as much as other people, I put my efforts elsewhere and I think that is just as important as the in-game aspects, if not more important. I think a lot of folks are here because of the community and Minecraft is almost secondary, but many others are here with MC being the primary focus and that difference of perspective is okay. So just because a player isn't writing lore or building, it doesn't mean they're not driven to participate in the community.
July 9
The people of Kisaevin love citrus and berries so they use them in a lot of their cooking (blueberry muffins, fruit teas, dried berries, berry sauces, etc.) Because of their love for all things fruity and tart, they're much more willing to trade with our nation's if the trading partner offers them some sort of fruit-based pastry or food (enough for the whole town of course).
July 10
The entrance to the harbour is naturally protected by the shape of the islands and multiple water temples at the mouth of the harbour. The Kisaevin people know they're protected by something in the water but no one is brave enough to swim down and see what it is.
The home filled with a high-pitched scream as steam shot out of the kettle perched atop a rusted wire frame; a familiar sound in the Vingerfeld household. As Gillezeau poured the bubbling water over a pile of cold tea leaves, he watched the town wake up outside his window. The jingle of a small bell rang as the shop keeper across the way opened his door for the day, propping it open to let the cool sea air draw in the scent of freshly baked pastries from the bakery adjacent. Gillezeau took a sip from his cup and drew in a deep breath, fully embracing the complex aromas within; it was a special blend made with a particularly for him- a mix he liked dearly.
A knock at the door broke the calmness of the rising sun. “Good morning, Mr. Vingerfeld, is Stephane available?”
Gillezeau turned to shout up the stairwell. Stephane didn’t even wait for his father to finish the sentence before he barreled down the stairwell and out the door. He already knew what his friend wanted to do- ride their horses until the sun set behind the mountain across the inlet.
The two boys chased after one another as they stumbled through the town square, kicking at the weeds in the ground and belting pleasantries at the people they sprinted by. They ran up the front stairs of the bakery and greeted the man behind the counter. “Well isn’t it just wonderful to see you two this morning! What can I get you two this fine morning?” He asked rhetorically as he produced two muffins and accompanying cups of water. “I made these especially for you, blueberry citrus. I picked the berries myself this morning.”
They picked up the muffins and cups, stuffing their faces. They incoherently thanked the man and turned to run out the door. As they continued down the road towards the stables Stephane stopped and picked up a rock. “What did you find there?” His friend asked. Stephane didn’t respond, he slowly turned towards the water and threw it in. The rock made as disappointingly small splash. He turned back towards the stables and slapped his friend on the arm. “You’re it!” Stephane yelled, as he took off down the road. When they got the building, they could hear their horses waking up. Grabbing his saddle Stephane went to greet his trusty four-legged friend. “Good morning, Cherro.” The horse exhaled and drooled a bit in acknowledgement. Stephane tossed the saddle over the horses back and reached for the leather straps, tying them neatly together, just as his father had taught him years before. The two boys climbed up onto their steads and rode out of the yard towards a meadow on the edge of town. They let their horses graze for a few minutes as they chatted about where they were going to ride that day. Shortly after, they began riding out of sight of the town, towards a small stream. Stephane shouted to his friend as they rode, “let’s catch fish for lunch!” His friend laughed, knowing they never were successful in their mealtime endeavors.
@Iokastos you’ve obviously put a lot of thought into this and thank you for that, your explanation makes sense and the examples of the real values of alternative uses is helpful. You’ve convinced me
May doesn't exist so it's June's turn! You know the drill, post your best screenshot from the survival server and vote for your favorite using the upvote button on the reply! The most upvoted picture on June 1 will be featured on candarion.com and the Instagram for the month.
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I forgot about April so just post your image and I'll randomly pick a winner using a number generator. Post your best screenshot from the survival server. The selected picture will be featured on candarion.com and the Instagram for the month.
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