• Event • [Rharne] The 12 Trials of Zi'da

[Rumour]

The 12 Trials of Z'ida

The 12 Trials of Zi’da is an annual celebration of family and friends that lasts from the 50th – 61st of Zi’da. The holiday allows Rharnians to show appreciation and gratitude for the people in their lives who have loved and supported them throughout the past arc.

Each trial has a specific theme, and those who celebrate the holiday give their loved ones a small gift connected to the theme. Some choose to wrap the gifts, tag them with an identifier to show what date the gift should be opened, and give them to their intended recipients all at once. Other Rharnians choose to give and receive their gifts on a daily basis.

During the 12 trials, the Rharne marketplace in the Earth Quarter turns into the “Zi’da Market,” and is filled with food, mulled wine and cider, and vendors peddling wares aligned to the themes.

50th Zi'da - Dust: This gift is often something inexpensive and small. Usually a small bauble of some kind.

51st Zi'da - Past: This gift symbolizes something from the recipient’s past. Often something sentimental or nostalgic.

52nd Zi'da - Grey: The gift is something grey. Often cloth or stone.

53rd Zi'da - Earth: This gift is usually something taken from the earth. Either something made of stone, clay, or for the more wealthy, marble or porcelain.

54th Zi'da - Present: A gift pertaining to the present, and the relationship between the giver and the recipient.

55th Zi'da - Green: A green gift. Often something simple like flowers or clothing. Some more extravagant gift givers may give jewelry.

56th Zi'da - Glass: The gift of glass is often something made from glass, but it can also be something that is extremely fragile. Vases, jars, and stained glass are all typical gifts.

57th Zi'da - Future: This gift is supposed to symbolize the recipient’s future in the coming arc. Gifts range from work supplies to nels to fare for a boat trip.

58th Zi'da - Purple: This gift is an item that is purple. Often clothing or jewelry, glass or gem, the color of the purple is often the vibrant purple of the city’s flag.

59th Zi'da - Sky: This gift is used to represent the sky. Oftentimes feathers from birds are made into charms, baubles, and jewelry. The wealthier citizens frequently import feathers from other regions, or rare birds - though a creative Rharnian knows that the sky’s the limit.

60th Zi'da - Eternity: This gift is often given by more intimate couples and friends to show the strength of the relationship. It is often something that transcends the need for definition. Those who are more financially driven may decide to drop the deeper meaning and just buy diamonds.

61st Zi'da - Blue: This gift is blue, though like the sky it can range in color from the softest of periwinkles to a vibrant cerulean to the darkest of navies.

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Message from: Rumour

Players who would like to participate in this seasonal event have two options: Option #1: (Solo) If you do not have a specific PC who you will be giving gifts to but want to participate in the event, you may create a solo thread. Players may RP giving gifts to an NPC. All 12 trials should be contained to that thread, but you can split up the posts however you like. For example, you may want to create a separate post for each of the 12 trials, or have a single post for all 12. Option #2: (Partners) If you would like to pair up with another PC to exchange gifts with them, please create a separate thread with them. All 12 trials should be contained to that thread. You are, however, welcome to create additional side threads to tell a longer story on a particular trial. Note: Regardless of your choice, Zenith or I may pop into your thread with a small gift for the participants at some point during the season. Rules: Sign up here to participate in the event. Posts do not need to be long: 100-200 words per trial describing the gift your PC is giving and who they are giving it to is sufficient. The nel for each gift given must be deducted from your ledger. Gifts received must be added to your list of possessions.

[Rumour]

Event Sign-Up

Sign-Up Form: Please reply to this thread using the following sign-up form if you would like to participate in this event.

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[b]12 Trials of Zi'da Sign-up[/b]

[b]PC Name:[/b] Character name here.
[b]Option #1 or #2?:[/b] Will you be doing a solo thread or a partnered thread?
[b]Character Sheet:[/b] Link your character sheet here.
[b]Character Likes:[/b] What does your character like (objects, colours, people, themes, etc)?
[b]Character Dislikes:[/b] What does your character dislike?

Thank you!

[Sabine]

12 Trials of Zi'da Sign-up

PC Name: Sabine Qe'azour
Option #1 or #2?: Option #2 - Partnered
Character Sheet: Click me
Character Likes: Whiskey, beer, writing, leather, furs, stories, & solving mysteries. Did I mention whiskey & beer?
Character Dislikes: Nobility, pompousness, pointless rules, slavery, & heels.

[Vincent D'Ordyn]

12 Trials of Zi'da Sign-up

PC Name: Vincent Gray
Option #1 or #2?: Option #2
Character Sheet: Vincent Gray
Character Likes: Weapons, Cloaks, Armor, Nostalgia
Character Dislikes: Not sure.