Emillion Mods (emillionmods) wrote in emillion, @ 2014-04-12 00:28:00 |
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Entry tags: | !plot: founders festival |
DAY 1: Mood setting, and brief run down of events!
WHO: Citizens of Emillion~!
WHAT: The Annual Founders Festival.
WHERE: Emillion.
WHEN: Aries 23rd
SUMMARY: Major events of day 1, and mood setting.
The Founders Festival starts off early at nine in the morning, as the main city street has been blocked off for the sake of the popular parade event. Many eager citizens line along the street early in hopes of gaining the best view, with each crowd kept in careful order by the efforts of the Emillion Knights of the Peace. Followed by the roar of trumpets, a procession of performers from far and wide display their talents in dancing, magic tricks, juggling, sword-swallowing and fire-eating. Famous playwright and actors join them as well, popular members of the Bards Guild appear for the sake of their fans. Politicians, members of Parliament, and prominent members of the Guilds are in attendance as well, representing their stations and putting themselves on full view of the public. King Weyland and his entourage of Kingsguard protectors can be seen during the parade as well, and not far behind, the prominent political visitor of note, the Duchess of Limberry. The parade goes on for several hours, making its way from the outskirts of the city to the Nobles District. Amongst many other events to be seen or to participate in during the first day of the festival, the Fighters Guild Exhibition, held on a great open stage in the park event area, remains a popular showcase of martial skills and melee prowess. For the first day, all knights of the city are encouraged to volunteer, including the often quarreling factions of Holy Knights and any open Fell Knights who choose to participate. Oftentimes this leads to bad blood and open quarreling, and as such, remains a popular first day event for audiences. Elsewhere in the city, the park has now been set up with a grand display of games and rides, many manufactured by the planning and ingenuity of the Bards Guild, who, along with their musicians and entertainers, use this festival as an opportunity to full effect. The first day of the Technology Display commences at the Aerodrome, allowing new Machinists to display their efforts to the public. The Chocobo races, open to the public for those who seek to compete in this event, are held on a temporary racing track set just outside the city walls, an obstacle course built to offer both challenge and spectacle. Aside the from the possibility of gaining noteriety and attention for winning this event, those who make it to the finals during day three of the festival have the opportunity of earning a gil prize as well. During the evening, the Mages Guild and Bards Guild join efforts to create a grand display of fireworks, in commemoration of the Founding of the city. After a year of chaos and trial, this year’s festival seems especially important in its message. As the founders and forefathers of the city once fought and struggled to build a great and prosperous city in Valendia, their ancestors are now entreated with the important task of safeguarding their legacy. |