after-party ♔ april

[wynn]

♬ Jeux d'eau - Ravel

WHO || Wynn, any and all Knights not currently on missions (if you are uncertain if your character would be at the castle for this, ask!)
WHAT || Squiring Ceremony Afterparty
WHERE || Knights Headquarters, the Ballroom
WHEN || April 1st, 2016, 6:00PM [backdated]
HOW || Prose OR Actionspam

The "afterparty" is rumored to be the real main event of the night. A black-tie affair in the lavish, opulent ballroom, it is every new Knight's chance to mingle and meet some of their new brothers in arms. Of course, a couple hours are provided following the ceremony for everyone to change, do hair and makeup, and choose from the vast array of formal attire in the closets of the balcony "dressing rooms" located at the top of spiraled staircases on either side of the ballroom. A separate dressing room exists for men and women, and they include full bathrooms (with, thankfully, very modern plumbing).

The squires are usually among the last to arrive, and the ballroom is full to the brim with a fancy array of people, of all shapes, sizes and species.

Hope you aren't shy. They're all here to meet you.

Feel free to make your own open threads for people to come congratulate your newly pledged knight.

ooc; also if your Knight wants to get all gussied up, you can make a Disguise (Cha) check for how good they were at hair/makeup/stylin', etc! This goes for... any time.

Comments

[bythedreadwolf]

Are these records avalable to members of the Order, or more restricted than that?

[ Now he's curious as to what he might glean from what was reported. ]

[bredinthebone]

All mission reports are usually available for people to review once they're written up by the mission leaders.

[bythedreadwolf]

Hmm. [ He hums thoughtfully and dips his head in acknowledgement of that. ] Useful to know. Thank you.

[ Solas casts her a thoughtful look. ] You've been here a while? I assume, at least, since you are ranked a Knight, yes?

[bredinthebone]

[She nods in agreement.]

I've been a member of the knighthood for twelve years now.

[bythedreadwolf]

[ His eyes widen slightly at that, impressed. ]

Are you from this world originally or did you come through the Veil yourself, if I might ask?

[bredinthebone]

I was born here. Not in London, but across the ocean in America. My best friend and I joined together.

[bythedreadwolf]

A long journey to serve. [ He's seen a map. This world seems much vaster than what he's known in Thedas. ] You must have liked what you found.

[bredinthebone]

[She pauses for a moment, before giving a small shrug.]

I liked the people well enough at least. And my best friend was joining up so I couldn't leave him here to get himself killed.

[bythedreadwolf]

Is he here tonight? [ Asked with a mildly curious glance around. ]

[bredinthebone]

[She glances around before turning and pointing to where Ashelia is talking to him.]

That's him. Gus. He's one of the freelancers.

[bythedreadwolf]

[ Solas glances in the direction she indicates, spotting the person conversing with the Inquisitor across the room. ]

Is he a Sorceror like you?

[bredinthebone]

[She shakes her head.]

No, he's a druid. Natural magic, instead of arcane magic.

[bythedreadwolf]

[ his gaze narrows thoughtful on her for a moment, as he tries to puzzle through the difference there. ]

They are different in this realm? Is natural magic also not innate?

[bredinthebone]

[She shakes her head.]

Arcane magic comes from the Weave. It's a separate entity. There are people who study it their entire lives to try and understand how it works.

[bythedreadwolf]

I have never heard of this... 'Weave'. I can see I will have to do quite a bit of catching up here, when it comes to what this realm believes about their magic.

[ Was that, perhaps, another word or interpretation for the Veil? Or was this something else entirely new? He adds it to the list of things he must discover. ]

[bredinthebone]

[She nods.]

In my experience, magic works like energy - it's all gotta come from somewhere, and while it can be channeled, it can't really be destroyed. It's just reworked into another purpose.

[bythedreadwolf]

Another similarity between realms. That is... comforting.

[ He ponders over that for a moment before he gives her a slight bow, his expression pleased. ]

I thank you for this illuminating conversation, Lady Malina of the Dragon's Fire. You have given me much to think about, and avenues of study to look into. I hope we might find time to speak again?

[bredinthebone]

I hope so too. Enjoy the rest of your party.

[She returns the bow in kind, before heading off to go fetch herself another drink. /scene]