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This lazy agricultural settlement rests on the swampy shores of the Middle Suvan at the delta of The Kenash River. The River's slow moving bayou waters have bred a different sort of people - rugged, cultured, and somewhat violent. Sprawling plantations of tobacco and cotton grow on the outskirts of the swamp in the rich Cyphrus soils, while the city itself curls around the bayou and spawns decadence and sins of all sorts. Life is slower in Kenash, but the lack of pace is made up for in the excesses of food and flesh in a city where drinking, debauchery, gambling, slavery, and overbearing plantation families dominate the landscape.

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Postby Shayna on December 15th, 2013, 8:38 pm

Awesome Kryos, Looking forward to it :)
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Postby Lilou on December 15th, 2013, 9:05 pm

I love how it's just three of us chatting in here XD

Yes, May does make the perfect smith. The description you gave is a lot like the actual character.

Anyways, on another topic... I was thinking about the perk points. I have a lot (well, on another account), but I'm not sure what I can do with them :) Could we possibly try coming up with items for the perk points store? I'm happy to help if needed :)
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Postby Translucent on December 15th, 2013, 9:08 pm

Yes well that's ok, eventually the Dynasty players will realize what cool kids we are and come to play with the slaves. :)

As far as the swamp perk points, I have been considering poking Jen to see if I can come up with a list for her to approve. I did poke her the other day to let her know there were several getting enough situated that they might start wanting to spend. I will throw that on the list of what I am going to do this week.
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Postby Verena Lorak on December 15th, 2013, 11:15 pm

On that note, Dynasty kid saying hi to everyone here! :D

I was somewhat inactive last season and now I hope I could catch up and interact with you lowly, lowly slaves :P
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Postby Shayna on December 16th, 2013, 1:36 am

*bounces* We need more Dynasty, and then when we get the Rujaro rolling...lots and lots of drama..
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Postby Translucent on December 16th, 2013, 7:42 am

New Business Added

Blossoming Blooms


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Starting off from a mere flower cart, the Blossoming Blooms had indeed blossomed in terms of business. All by a determined young woman who had a dream of opening her own business. Recognized by its signature red cart, the florist shop offered various services regarding flowers. From a simple bouquet to give to your loved one to a complicated wreath to decorate lavish parties, they offered it all. Any sort of decoration regarding flowers, they can make. Some days, the man in charge of manning the flower cart, Varen, will give away flowers for free to random women in the streets, just to share some happiness with the people.

ImageThe main shop is actually a carefully greenhouse, connected to Elanai's private residence. With glass walls and a small dome, the Blossoming Blooms was quite a sight to see to anyone who happen to pass by. She would be found here most of the time, tending to her flowers. Elanai would greet a customer with a friendly smile and accompany them for a tour around the shop. Inside, any visitors would be stunned by the amount of flowers covering the interior of the greenhouse, a mass of colors underneath the sun's ray.

ImageAt the center of building was a delicately carved fountain, sprouting water and filling the place with a relaxing trickle of calm water. Some garden bench are also positioned in several places, offering anyone a chance to sit down and enjoy the sights if one wanted too. The Blossoming Blooms does not only offer flower services, but also a secret garden where one can lost himself between the burst of colors and sweet scent.

The business was innocent enough really, but no one knew what the florist was masking. Hidden by pots of plants and greenery, a trap door lies at the corner of the building, a door into an underground bunker - which connects to some underground tunnels - that sometimes harbor runaway slaves. The shop actually offered sanctuary for slaves who decided to look for their own freedom and will happily get them in touch with the rebels, the Rujaros. Elanai would welcome any slave in distress,but she would make sure that they were really in need of help, not merely a spy sent to infiltrate her system.

 
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ImageName: Elanai
Race: Ethaefal
DoB: 1st of Spring, 328 AV
PoB: Lhavit
Title: Florist
Skills: Interrogation 69, Seduction 62, Floristry 57, Gardening 55, Stealth 51, Intelligence 44, Politics 43, Unarmed Combat 40, Acrobatics 40, Persuasion 34, Wilderness Survival: Swamp 32, Leadership 26, Negotiation 21, Storytelling 20
Gnosis: 1 Truthism, 1 Night Stalking, 1 Telepathy
Additional Info: An old soul trapped in the world, Elanai had lived the first few decades of her new life in Lhavit, studying about politics. But simply learning and learning was not satisfying enough for her. There must be something out there for her to discover. After all, she won't age - why not do everything that she can? And so, the Ethaefal traveled around Mizahar, picking up different skills for the sake of her survival and also her mind. Everything had been going well and she had been happy, like she had a purpose again. That changed when she stumbled across the swampland city of Kenash. Because of what she is - her extreme beauty - she was trapped into enslavement and sold off to the.

With the help of the Rujaros, Elanai had been able to escape into the swamp. The fire had distracted most of everyone's attention and no one will truly notice a missing slave. She stayed with the Rujaros in the deep of the swamp, causing troubles for the people who had enslaved her cruelly. After a while, she decided to leave, driven to continue her studies and swore to ruin the Dynasties of Kenash.

Almost a century had passed since the Ethaefal had gone rogue and now the rebel slave had returned to the land of her suffering. With nobody to recognize her, Elanai managed to slip inside Kenash as a Freeborn. She opened a simple flower shop, making an innocent-looking business the heart of her work. To most people, she will seem like a sweet, young woman with a love for flowers - no one really knew of the person inside. The brilliant, intelligent old being deeply driven on by revenge. All they know was that Elanai is a rich daughter of a merchant in Zeltiva, bringing her vast wealth into the city and to simply open a florist against her father's will.

Her race is also concealed pretty well. During daylight, Elanai is simply another beautiful, brilliant young woman who seemed far wiser than her age - she looks to be in her early twenties, after all - and no one had ever seen her after sundown. Not one, not even her fellow employees. And so, she claimed to be a mere human.

The Ethaefal still keeps a close contact with the Rujaros, spending some of her nights disappearing into the swampy wilderness, providing information and assistance. The whispers among slaves also said that she would help those who's trying to escape and smart enough to do it. Elanai won't simply just help everyone though - she must deem the slave worthy and won't do her cover any harm. What was the point of ruining her hardwork for a slave who is not intelligent enough to escape discreetly? Still, Elanai is not fearful of the consequences if she's ever get caught. Though she'd never admit it - even to herself - she is tired. Tired of living in this world. A part of her wanted to simply let go and let this over with. She had done more than she was supposed to and all she wanted was to return to her patron God, Leth.

ImageName: Varen
Race: Human
DoB: 55th of Spring, 488 AV
PoB: Ravok
Title: None
Skills: Cartography 45, Geology 43, Gardening 38, Land Navigation 36, Floristry 33, Drawing 29, Wilderness Survival 22
Gnosis: None
Additional Info: As a mere traveling cartographer, Varen found himself drawn to the swampland of Kenash, completely enchanted by the beauty of it. Though he is an adventurous man, never staying in one place for too long, something anchored him. However, some might say he overstayed his welcome, endangering himself to become enslaved. Varen had been desperate, knowing that a life as a slave would be harsh. And if it wasn't for Elanai, he would be breaking his back in some plantation field today. The young woman had took pity of him and allowed him to work for her, even when his particular skills were of no use. Utterly grateful to her, Varen worked hard in the florist, in charge of pushing the cart around the city.

ImageName: Siv
Race: Human
DoB: 61st of Fall, 500 A.V.
PoB: Kenash
Title: None
Skills: Larceny 35, Floristry 31, Gardening 27, Running 26, Botany 22, Acrobatics 19, Stealth 14
Gnosis: None
Additional Info: When her freeborn parents were killed in an accident, Siv was left to fend for herself and avoid getting captured as a slave. She proved to be a quick-witted girl and managed to avoid discovery for a season or so. The young girl had resorted to stealing and lying in order to survive, losing whatever innocence she used to have. Luckily for Siv, Elanai found her before she could die of starvation and took her in. The girl is hired to work in the florist and now lived in Elanai's residence, treated as if she's the young florist's own sister.

 
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Basic Price
Single Flower - 1 SM
Bouquets - 5 SM
Wreaths - 1 GM
Specific Designs or Requests - 5 GM

Rarity
Common - cost x1
Uncommon - cost x3
Rare - cost x5
Extremely Rare - cost x10

Cost may still vary, depending on the complexity of the order.
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Postby Translucent on December 16th, 2013, 7:47 am

Woohoo Glass Beach Location is set. Want to go swimming? (possibly not in the winter) Want to go learn to fish? Want to go make googly eyes with a certain someone? Try Glass Beach

Glass Beach

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Glass Beach is a popular hang out for Dynasty and Freeborn alike. The glassy waters that are so rare to find in a swamp make it a favorite amongst those who could lounge away the day. It is one of the few places in Kenash that integrated both slave and free, for there was no limitations on slaves on the property. Other then what their own masters put upon their time anyway. There are three main activities on this beach that people enjoy. Swimming is one, and a section is corded off to keep swimmers in one area, so that another area is not disturbed for fishing purposes.

The sand on the beach was not the fine sand one might find at an ocean, no instead it was the grainy sand that makes perfect glass pieces when heated. So instead of being a smooth nice walk for barefooted patrons, it was slightly rougher so it is suggested to wear shoes when one is not swimming. Despite the slight roughness of the sand, that had crags of grass blooming occasionally at the edges, the sand was a beautiful tan set against the unusually clear water.

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There were fishing pole rentals, bait sold and even Markus Harbinger a local freeborn who provided fishing lessons for those starting out. The fishing poles were sturdy, if someone wanted to use fine elegant poles then they should bring their own, for the rentals were simply functional. They will catch fish, they won't break under normal usage, but they were not built for luxury or beauty. The swimming area guaranteed that most fishermen would have to move a ways down, and that is where the shack that holds bait, fishing gear, and Markus Harbinger is located.

For a fee Markus will take a customer out and show them the best ways to cast, the best bait to catch what fish, and even teach them more about fishing then they had expected to learn. If someone didn't want to pay the fee, they could still rent the pole, buy bait, and buy other fishing supplies. The scenery is pleasant, a few shrubs and the occasional tree rise up from the waters edge. A perfect hiding spot for catfish and a very nice delicacy in the swamp :frog. The general movement of people in a regular basis keeps most of the alligators from these waters, but it is not unusual to see one or two.

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Another activity that those who frequent the beach could partake in is looking at tide pools. Granted in the swamp these tide pools are no where near as exotic as one would find on the beach, but the ripples that catch these pools are located around a bend away from the fishing and swimming areas. It is common knowledge that often times couples will come 'look at the pools' when really all they want to do is enjoy a little bit of private time away from prying eyes.

The pools themselves are nothing spectacular, though if one is lucky one could see moskito larvae in the summer and tadpoles in the spring. Occasionally a bigger fish gets caught in these tide pools. However the beauty of the inland swamp combined with the relative privacy attracts enough visitors.

 
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Name:Markus Harbinger
Race:Human
DoB:21 Spring 478
PoB:Kenash
Title:Fisherman
Skills:50 Fishing, 30 teaching, 10 Business
Gnosis:None
Additional Info:Markus can teach Novice and competent Fishermen

 
Goods or Services
  • Fishing Lessons, Includes bait and
  • fishing pole- 5 GM
  • Pole Rental- 5 SM
Bait
  • Live worms - 2 sm for 5 ounce tub
  • Live Crickets- 5 sm for approximately 40
  • Live Shiners (tiny fish)- 1 gm per dozen.
  • colorful spinners (made from thinly pounded metal polished to a shine) - 1 GM each

Fishing gear
  • Fishing pole - 1 GM
  • Fishing net - 4 GM
  • Hooks - 2 SM
  • Twine - 3 sm per sq/ft


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Postby Aspahassajiv Rajor on December 16th, 2013, 8:11 pm

Hey, guys! Another dynasty brat ssslithering in to say 'hullo'. I'm Sim (short for Simpleton), and Aspahassajiv is probably best called Ajiv unless you have a good memory and fleet fingers! Looking forward to getting to know some more of you.

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Postby Translucent on December 16th, 2013, 8:26 pm

Exciting news! Endal Riders will be arriving on several different days in the Winter. Bringing Glass and Stone, wanting Grains and Meats. They will need healers and care.

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68-69

87-88

Those are the days Endals will be here. They are NPC's so feel free to interact :) Snobby Endals with Snobby Dynasty fun!


And Hiya Ajiv I am so glad your here :D
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Postby Translucent on December 17th, 2013, 4:50 am

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Fall 513 Seasonal wage/XP


I am sorry that this is late. I didn't realize that it was out already.

Fall 513 Seasonal wage/xp thread

Dynasty please post yours there, Slaves post yours as well to keep in good standing with your owners. :)



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