[Third Thread] [Video/Action] Backdated to just after return from Malnosso Land

[abjurer]

Remember Remember
The Fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder treason,
Should ever be forgot.

Even in Luceti.

[Have a grin after that somewhat ominous recital.]

So, November fifth is Bonfire night where I'm from, where we celebrate the failure of Guy Fawkes's attempt to blow up the King and Parliament by, well, letting off fireworks and having a massive bonfire and occasionally burning effigies. There's also some really great food because what celebration isn't complete without really nice food?

So yeah, November fifth, once it gets dark so maybe, seven? Outside the battledome and we'll walk out to where we're having the bonfire and fireworks. Dress warmly! Any food or drink is very very welcome.


Hope to see you there!

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[Max spends the rest of the next couple of days rushing around, trying to find the requisite foods for Bonfire Night. Feel free to approach him!]

[OOC: log for the actual bonfire night celebration will be put up tomorrow.]

Comments

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[fightforthelost]

Any chance we can burn some effigies of our captors? Hell, I'd really be happy just blowing the real ones up.

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[abjurer]

You bring the effigies, I'll build up the fire. Just remember that they can pretty much see everything we do so... your own risk.

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[fightforthelost]

I'm terrified. There go the ghost stories around the bonfire I had planned.

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[abjurer]

You definitely sound like you're quaking in your boots there.

It makes me a little sad that ghost stories have been ruined for me.

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[faithfulflame]

You know, I'm not familiar with the day.

Why did Guy Fawkes do what he did?

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[abjurer]

It's a very English thing, I think.

Uh, basically the King at the time was a Protestant by religion and a Fae sympathiser and the Catholics didn't like it. So they tried to kill him so they could put a hardline Catholic on the throne. Would've sucked to be a mage if they'd managed honestly.

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[faithfulflame]

Why, are the Catholics very much against magic?

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[abjurer]

They're against a lot of things, but yeah. Magic, definitely not their favourite thing.

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[luckynumberthree]

YES.

[Simon is very excited when he sees this.]

I'm in. I was hoping there'd be someone else planning on setting things on fire.

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[abjurer]

[Oh hi there Jack and Eugene's friend!]

I am always up for a bit of pyromania! Especially under the guise of national celebration.

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[luckynumberthree]

We need a guise?

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[abjurer]

Hey! I am a respectable member of society.

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[folklorist]

It sounds like a lovely idea, dear. I'll certainly help with whatever I can, you know me, never need a reason to make food. Do you want me to help with the fireworks? They're not, ah, going to be actual ones but I am rather good with bending light and such.

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[abjurer]

Thanks! I wouldn't mind the help with the fireworks and hey, can I give you a recipe? You ever made parkin?

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[folklorist]

Whatever I can do to help. Light magic is e-easier than finding the actual materials for fireworks s-so I hope that'll be good enough?

[ There's a curious hum from him at that. ] I've had it before but I've never made it, why? Oh! Is-is this a family recipe?! [ he sounds so excited about this...don't mind him. He does love to cook especially new recipes. ]

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[abjurer]

That's what I figured. A few illusions and light magic will work really well. Less change of accidentally setting someone on fire too.

[He grins.] Yeah! We have it every year at home and it would be great to have some.

[greenjacketed]

...Ain't too worried about riling up the Papists, are you?

[ after all, the fifth of november is still a stringently anti-catholic celebration in sharpe's day. and although the night's excesses have never offended the soldier, he's only recently in his life become a little more sensitive to those of catholic persuasion. suppose that's what you get for marrying a spaniard. ]

[abjurer]

Not really. I'm already something awful in their eyes so why should I care?

[greenjacketed]

You as well, eh?

[ because he's met a few priests who don't care for a godless bastard like himself. ]

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[universal_charm]

I find it disturbing how catchy that little song is.

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[abjurer]

It certainly makes sure that you don't forget it, right?

So, does it still exist in your utopian world?

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[universal_charm]

I know the name - probably learned it in school, but I'm from Iowa, so it was never a big event there or anything.

And if you think I live in a Utopia, then you have some serious rose-colored glasses on. Like prescription strength.

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[mutantblues]

[ Guy Fawkes day sounds so horribly normal after a month in Luceti. She can't resist chiming in. ]

Sounds like a pretty good reason to party. Need help with anything?

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[abjurer]

Any reason to party is a good one, especially here.

I wouldn't say no to help lugging wood and food and stuff to where we're having the party, if you're up for it.

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[mutantblues]

I think I can lend a little muscle. I just hope you can keep up with me.