The Masquerade Ball
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*Werebeagle9
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Just a note: the afore-mentioned messengers deliver the invitations to Sigil's upper class. If that ain't you, and you intend to "crash the party", be advised that Maelfina's and Kalastria's private security will be immensely pleased to give you a "massage" out in the back alley! }:D
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*Darkrob
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A note arrives for Kalastria
Mme Kalastria
It is with great regret that I can no longer promise you the monetary support I previously offered. After being informed about your choice of venue I had decided that it would not be in my best interests. I have the highest regard for Mme Maelfina and her entrepreneurial skills but hold absolutely no fondness for the Hive as a place of Upper Society or worth of class.
When I had offered you the support, it was my understanding that you wanted to create an evening Ball for the upper ranks of the city, so you could mingle and meet those you sought. IÂ’m afraid that holding it in a place where the law has little influence, or where the streets are controlled by gangs of thugs and killers, would be detrimental to the feeling of such an event. While Mme MaelfinaÂ’s establishment is exotic and well protected, the surrounding areas are not. I think you will be hard pressed to convince many of the cityÂ’s more well bred citizens to make any trip into the Hive no matter the Gala promised.
It would have been more acceptable to take up MurielsÂ’ offer. Her establishment is more centrally located and offers a safer environment for those coming and going.
Should you ultimately change your mind, I will be willing to reconsider my decision. Either way, I offer you heartfelt luck in your endeavor and look forward to hearing about the affair should I choose not to attend.
Sincerely
Charles Goodman
Mme Kalastria
It is with great regret that I can no longer promise you the monetary support I previously offered. After being informed about your choice of venue I had decided that it would not be in my best interests. I have the highest regard for Mme Maelfina and her entrepreneurial skills but hold absolutely no fondness for the Hive as a place of Upper Society or worth of class.
When I had offered you the support, it was my understanding that you wanted to create an evening Ball for the upper ranks of the city, so you could mingle and meet those you sought. IÂ’m afraid that holding it in a place where the law has little influence, or where the streets are controlled by gangs of thugs and killers, would be detrimental to the feeling of such an event. While Mme MaelfinaÂ’s establishment is exotic and well protected, the surrounding areas are not. I think you will be hard pressed to convince many of the cityÂ’s more well bred citizens to make any trip into the Hive no matter the Gala promised.
It would have been more acceptable to take up MurielsÂ’ offer. Her establishment is more centrally located and offers a safer environment for those coming and going.
Should you ultimately change your mind, I will be willing to reconsider my decision. Either way, I offer you heartfelt luck in your endeavor and look forward to hearing about the affair should I choose not to attend.
Sincerely
Charles Goodman
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*Werebeagle9
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OOC note to all: Due to the proximity of July 2nd to the American holiday July 4th, the date of the ball will now be on the 9th instead.
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*Mabus
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Awww but that's the day before my birthday which, as we all know, everyone should be rightfully celebrating!Werebeagle9,Jun 24 2011 wrote: OOC note to all: Due to the proximity of July 2nd to the American holiday July 4th, the date of the ball will now be on the 9th instead.
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*banasa
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Syclya takes note of the current venue of the ball, shaking her head as she reads the note. "Well myself and those of my house surely won't be attending, the Hive is full of wretched filth. Why not just hold it in that town in undersigil next?" She crumpled up the note and disposed of it properly, by tossing it on a street corner in the Hive Ward. "With that said" The drowess speaks obviosly angered by this girl. "Why not have it in the Ladys Ward where you can attract the people you wish to socialize with? Without having to look at the harlots and thugs just out the window ready to rob anyone as your guests leave for the evening?"
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*DM_Duke
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((right, I need some clairvoyance here..., the 9th is vague.
EST is GMT -5 from USA, that means that it will be the 9th 5 hours earlier in Europe than it will in USA.
We need a clear-cut time that everyone can mutually agree on, preferably one that can be done within 24 hours.... I know its a bit of a rush but it came to me that people will be confused, its happened before.
So we need the clear cut answer, "NOW".
We have two realistic windows here:
Option A )
It is presently 00:37AM GMT on the 8th of July as I say this keep in mind, so...
We can either do this at 00:00AM GMT on the 9th of July GMT which would be:
7PM EST
6PM CST
5PM MST
4PM PST
Or
Option B )
We do it late GMT in July 9th at 10:00PM GMT
thats:
5PM EST
4PM CST
3PM MST
2PM PST
Truthfully the time is the biggest factor of attendance because we need a time most can agree on and we dont have alot since the date is close to being fixed.
The only alternative is to push this back yet another week.))
EST is GMT -5 from USA, that means that it will be the 9th 5 hours earlier in Europe than it will in USA.
We need a clear-cut time that everyone can mutually agree on, preferably one that can be done within 24 hours.... I know its a bit of a rush but it came to me that people will be confused, its happened before.
So we need the clear cut answer, "NOW".
We have two realistic windows here:
Option A )
It is presently 00:37AM GMT on the 8th of July as I say this keep in mind, so...
We can either do this at 00:00AM GMT on the 9th of July GMT which would be:
7PM EST
6PM CST
5PM MST
4PM PST
Or
Option B )
We do it late GMT in July 9th at 10:00PM GMT
thats:
5PM EST
4PM CST
3PM MST
2PM PST
Truthfully the time is the biggest factor of attendance because we need a time most can agree on and we dont have alot since the date is close to being fixed.
The only alternative is to push this back yet another week.))
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*DM_Duke
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The Masquarade Has gone Public! (10PM GMT July the 9th)
"Come bloods, one and all to the House of Sixfingers tommorow at dusk. A time of celebration for the sods of the cage of all classes and standin's to join together and sing, dance and compete for prizes of social standin'."
The Events:
"T'Masquarade is t'primary attraction of t'scene of tommorow dusk but there will be other opportunities for a sod to proove their worth in the cage, includin:"
The Bards Tourny: (10:45 PM GMT) (Agony Aunt)
"Proove your worth berk. You think you got what it takes to write up a good song? Make up a good story or perhaps woo some jinkskirts with some poetry well goodluck to ye, cause there are plenty out there who are ready to sign on and compete."
The Bachelor Lineup: (11:30 PM GMT) (Kalastria)
"Think your the lucky bloke who has what it takes to win every lass in the cage? Well then sign on and take advantage of t'fine number of lasses who will be bidding and begging for a sod like you to take 'em out tonight and be t'luckiest man in Sigil!"
Miss Cager Competition: (12:00 AM GMT) (Agony Aunt)
"Dun fink we forgot you pretty doves who wanna show yerselves to t'city 'o'doors cause theres a chance in it for you aswell. We'll be hostin our very own miss-cager contest and t'lucky sod gets a trophie made from "REAL" gold, a bloody hard ting t'find in tis jink infested junkheap!"
The Masquarade Dinner: (12:30 AM GMT)
"Hobnob with royalty and meet some of the bigwigs of the cage including some of the Factols that make the city run. Enjoy the courtesies of Madame Sixfingers finest chefs and recieve the best dinner of your life that could very well be the last!"
The Abyssal Arm Wrestle: (01:00 AM GMT)
"You the strongest man or woman in the cage? Step right up now and crush the competition, make yourself known that no sod's got an arm as strong as yours 'cross all of Sigil!"
Deadly Dart Throwing: (01:15 AM GMT)
"Fancy yourself a good aim? We'll set up the darts you put 'em in the bullzeye for a chance at coin and the right to call yourself the deadshot of the dark corners."
The I.Q. Test: (01:30 AM GMT) (Rhethys/Maelfina)
"Think yourself a smart-arse do you? Then proove it, berk! Our finest quizzies will host a team-quiz for t'late part of t'nite where you and your pals can offically call yourselfs the finest brainboxes round this dustbowl of a shitehole."
Pick Your Poisons, Bottoms Up!: (02:00 AM GMT) (Liquid Dreamer)
"Think you got the stomach to handle some of t'most feirce and deadly ales of t'abyss? Well step yourself up for a chance for some jink in the pot and bragging rights across the cage."
Closing Speech for Public Entrants: (02:15 AM GMT) (Maelfina/Kalastria)
"The Madame and Lady Kalastria will give their closing speech of the ceremony and thanks for all sods who attended, a free bottle of Abyssal Abisinthe will be provided to all public entrants, premium members may opt to stay for after ceremony events."
((WARNING: From this point onwards, any ethics of dignity and reason that the previous events had have gone out the window. The following events are for compedative "risk-driven" characters who have no moral qualms doing immoral things to get prizes.
Furthermore: Any event marked "Lethal" should be taken seriously, it means your char is viable to get seriously harmed in such events, possibly even perminently scarred or injured in some way because of them. Death and Perma-Death however wont happen in any way or form.))
"From 'ere, Late Night Ceremonies take place, these are only for bloods that paid the premium 1000 Jink entry fee and have the time and patience t'go in and take risks, fairly be warned ye berks who are too naieve t'understand t'rules of t'dark."
The Late Night Ceremonies, Blood Fighting: (Lethal Event) (02:45 AM GMT)
"Feel like getting a little blood on your shirt basher? Well step right up to the dirtiest sport in the dark of the cage, Blood Fighting, bash up your competition for coin and bragging rights!"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Dice Gambling: (03:00 AM GMT)
"Courtesy of Madame Sixfingers finest personal suite, private members will have the right to private gambling sessions for one night only, for a limited time of course, winner takes all, loosers go with nothing."
The Late Night Ceremonies, Mist of Death: (Lethal Event) (03:15 AM GMT)
"You got the courage to sniff the finest permitted stuff in the cage? Think you got the bollocks to endure it? Only the sod with the unyielding courage and willpower to stand the test of the snuff is gonna get the jink pouch on this game!"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Dark Alley Deals: (Lethal Event) (03:30 AM GMT)
"Dare you face the riddled succubus in a game that may cost you a peice of your soul or reward you with treasures beyond your wildest dreams?"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Box Of Black Fortune: (Lethal Event) (03:45 AM GMT)
"Courtesy of the Night Market, cutters can earn their chance at powerful treasures and riches, at a dangerous price... dare you risk your life for fortune? Or fall pray to the trapped treasure chests... like many cutter before you."
"After Tis, anyone still remainin gets free drinks untill closing time." (04:00 AM GMT)
((Everyone is welcome to come, but premium members will have to pay 1000 Jink (in game) in order to enter the late night ceremonies, so make sure you 1. Have the jink 2. Have the time to be there.
Hope to see you all there tommorow :). ))
"Come bloods, one and all to the House of Sixfingers tommorow at dusk. A time of celebration for the sods of the cage of all classes and standin's to join together and sing, dance and compete for prizes of social standin'."
The Events:
"T'Masquarade is t'primary attraction of t'scene of tommorow dusk but there will be other opportunities for a sod to proove their worth in the cage, includin:"
The Bards Tourny: (10:45 PM GMT) (Agony Aunt)
"Proove your worth berk. You think you got what it takes to write up a good song? Make up a good story or perhaps woo some jinkskirts with some poetry well goodluck to ye, cause there are plenty out there who are ready to sign on and compete."
The Bachelor Lineup: (11:30 PM GMT) (Kalastria)
"Think your the lucky bloke who has what it takes to win every lass in the cage? Well then sign on and take advantage of t'fine number of lasses who will be bidding and begging for a sod like you to take 'em out tonight and be t'luckiest man in Sigil!"
Miss Cager Competition: (12:00 AM GMT) (Agony Aunt)
"Dun fink we forgot you pretty doves who wanna show yerselves to t'city 'o'doors cause theres a chance in it for you aswell. We'll be hostin our very own miss-cager contest and t'lucky sod gets a trophie made from "REAL" gold, a bloody hard ting t'find in tis jink infested junkheap!"
The Masquarade Dinner: (12:30 AM GMT)
"Hobnob with royalty and meet some of the bigwigs of the cage including some of the Factols that make the city run. Enjoy the courtesies of Madame Sixfingers finest chefs and recieve the best dinner of your life that could very well be the last!"
The Abyssal Arm Wrestle: (01:00 AM GMT)
"You the strongest man or woman in the cage? Step right up now and crush the competition, make yourself known that no sod's got an arm as strong as yours 'cross all of Sigil!"
Deadly Dart Throwing: (01:15 AM GMT)
"Fancy yourself a good aim? We'll set up the darts you put 'em in the bullzeye for a chance at coin and the right to call yourself the deadshot of the dark corners."
The I.Q. Test: (01:30 AM GMT) (Rhethys/Maelfina)
"Think yourself a smart-arse do you? Then proove it, berk! Our finest quizzies will host a team-quiz for t'late part of t'nite where you and your pals can offically call yourselfs the finest brainboxes round this dustbowl of a shitehole."
Pick Your Poisons, Bottoms Up!: (02:00 AM GMT) (Liquid Dreamer)
"Think you got the stomach to handle some of t'most feirce and deadly ales of t'abyss? Well step yourself up for a chance for some jink in the pot and bragging rights across the cage."
Closing Speech for Public Entrants: (02:15 AM GMT) (Maelfina/Kalastria)
"The Madame and Lady Kalastria will give their closing speech of the ceremony and thanks for all sods who attended, a free bottle of Abyssal Abisinthe will be provided to all public entrants, premium members may opt to stay for after ceremony events."
((WARNING: From this point onwards, any ethics of dignity and reason that the previous events had have gone out the window. The following events are for compedative "risk-driven" characters who have no moral qualms doing immoral things to get prizes.
Furthermore: Any event marked "Lethal" should be taken seriously, it means your char is viable to get seriously harmed in such events, possibly even perminently scarred or injured in some way because of them. Death and Perma-Death however wont happen in any way or form.))
"From 'ere, Late Night Ceremonies take place, these are only for bloods that paid the premium 1000 Jink entry fee and have the time and patience t'go in and take risks, fairly be warned ye berks who are too naieve t'understand t'rules of t'dark."
The Late Night Ceremonies, Blood Fighting: (Lethal Event) (02:45 AM GMT)
"Feel like getting a little blood on your shirt basher? Well step right up to the dirtiest sport in the dark of the cage, Blood Fighting, bash up your competition for coin and bragging rights!"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Dice Gambling: (03:00 AM GMT)
"Courtesy of Madame Sixfingers finest personal suite, private members will have the right to private gambling sessions for one night only, for a limited time of course, winner takes all, loosers go with nothing."
The Late Night Ceremonies, Mist of Death: (Lethal Event) (03:15 AM GMT)
"You got the courage to sniff the finest permitted stuff in the cage? Think you got the bollocks to endure it? Only the sod with the unyielding courage and willpower to stand the test of the snuff is gonna get the jink pouch on this game!"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Dark Alley Deals: (Lethal Event) (03:30 AM GMT)
"Dare you face the riddled succubus in a game that may cost you a peice of your soul or reward you with treasures beyond your wildest dreams?"
The Late Night Ceremonies, Box Of Black Fortune: (Lethal Event) (03:45 AM GMT)
"Courtesy of the Night Market, cutters can earn their chance at powerful treasures and riches, at a dangerous price... dare you risk your life for fortune? Or fall pray to the trapped treasure chests... like many cutter before you."
"After Tis, anyone still remainin gets free drinks untill closing time." (04:00 AM GMT)
((Everyone is welcome to come, but premium members will have to pay 1000 Jink (in game) in order to enter the late night ceremonies, so make sure you 1. Have the jink 2. Have the time to be there.
Hope to see you all there tommorow :). ))