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COMPLETED Oct 1
Who: Asgardians, invited guests who are close friends of Asgard or Mr. Mischief
What: a week of wedding feast and Asgard's new regents (last day)
When: after the wedding
Rating: Green
Note: Read ooc note under cut. Tagged characters on invite list. Ends Oct 1st

The feast following a wedding was a feat of endurance. These were celebrations that would normally be spread out over twelve days. But, due to circumstance and having to seek special provisions from other realms, it was downsized to seven days total. The remaining five days would be left to the wedded couple to travel. Perhaps on one of those food tours...

Having no hall large enough to accommodate, sprawling tents had been constructed on the hillside overlooking New Asgard. Each of the large tents sturdy enough to stand against sudden winds and had pipe holes for warming stoves lit within. This would help with Norway's early autumn temps (daytime high of 50 to 60 degrees, low in the 40's) and the close proximity to the Oslofjord, for feasts went from mid-day to very late at night. Inside the tents, rugs had been laid over the grass and there were several long tables lit by lanterns. The seating was courtesy of benches...for that all so important communal flare.

Carefully chosen guests who are friends of Asgard or groom (Darcy, Bruce, Wanda and her +1, and Peter Parker) have rooms set aside for them at the town's only inn. Courtesy of Stormbreaker, these special guests could arrive and depart with great haste, to accommodate various work schedules. For Peter, he likely hit he tail end of the festivities, toward the week's end.

During the daylight hours, lots of games were taking place. Wrestling and footraces were popular pastimes. For those very lucky few who had horses, it was also a good time to show off. There was tug of war, which was always a rowdy affair.

During the evening, there were bards and storytellers galore. Older children went off to play the Asgardian version of a board game known as Hnefatafl. For the adults still capable of forming complete sentences, things often evolved into the drunken telling of tall (boastful) tales or singing drinking songs in semi-unison.

Much like their ancient Midgardian counterparts, Asgardian feasts employed mountains of food and an excessive amount of drinking, so most of the adults were expected to be slightly tipsy at the very least. There were rich stews, roasted meat and vegetables, and the obligatory seafood caught by the resident fishermen. The desserts were courtesy of a family of bakers, drizzled with honey or filled with nuts and fruits from places as far away as Vanaheim and Alfheim. Someone (Loki) snuck in Poptarts and pizza, but don't tell the bakers or they might be offended! All the while, ale, mead, and wines would flow freely, powerful brews that were meant for Asgardian constitutions.

The Golden Rule: Watch how much thou art drinking!

(OOC: Certain days will have a 'special guest star' mentioned in the subject line. Anyone is welcome to start or hop in. These characters can socialize or choose to take part in events only on those days (either during an event or during the meal after)! Asgardians (including Jane) are around all week, and can take part in any contests or socialize at any time.

You can do old fashioned threading, or an overview of what your character did so everyone knows what happened (example: Day 4). An overview of each day is provided so everyone has a prompt / knows what happened around their characters. Participation is optional but it can count for A.C. Threads will be frozen Oct 1st. )