What Went On
Vhalar (123 days)
- 1st - The beginning of the Cold Cycle and Vhalar.
5th - Several vessels dock in Viden's harbor bringing many imported goods from other cities. After several days of favorable profits, merchants agree to discount their wares by 25%.
12th - Fishermen offer to take novice learners out on Synnefa Bay to fish for rare fauna and sunken treasure. Anything found or caught may be kept.
18th - Buildings are set fire in the night. Rumors spread that it was the work of a rogue band of Defiance mages.
28th - An Ambassador from Ne'haer arrives in Viden to discuss treaty terms and negotiate trade and education. Faction members from the Blades of Zafra and the Order of the Adunih accompany the Ambassador and spend the next week introducing their causes and teaching those interested in learning.
32nd - A festival takes place in the central part of the city, accompanied with lanterns kept magically alight and lots of exotic foods that last till the end of the day. The winds are calm and the weather is decently cold.
47th - Ice sculpting competition begins. Statues are ranked and the winners are awarded prizes.
53rd - The Viden Academies receive several language tutors from Ivorian, Rynmere, and Ne'haer, along with a massive shipment of books and scrolls. Rumors say some of the scrolls brought over contain treasure maps pertaining to Viden.
60th - The cold weather freezes the water in Synnefa Bay, stranding several boats. Group efforts are made to rescue passengers.
77th - Construction begins on a massive theater within the central part of Viden. Help is wanted and citizens will be paid well for their efforts.
84th - The Naval Force of Viden encounters a band of pirates. Several die in the attack, though the are victorious in conquering and capturing the pirates and their stolen goods. The fleet returns to Viden.
89th - A mass execution is held for the pirates.
91st - An outstanding community figure is brutally murdered within their home. Grievances are felt city wide while the murder remains on the loose.
98th - Smugglers import multiple shipments of various alcohols and drugs into Viden and distribute them to several locations and individuals.
104th - Faldrun occultists establish a secret religious gathering within a well hidden location near Viden.
111th - Rumors of bandits lurking on the trade routes to Viden prevent merchants from arriving to or leaving the city. Several members depart Viden to take care of the issue. They do not return.
116th - Before the Bay is frozen for the next season, an Ambassador from Treidhart arrives to Viden.
123rd - Vhalar ends.
Zi'da (93 days)
- 1st - The beginning of the Zi'da.
2nd - A new medicinal drug is developed at the Viden Academies which helps heal injuries 50% faster.
8th - A group of adventures venture into the city from the trade routes, bringing with them the dead soldiers who were killed by bandits. These adventures bring stories of monsters lurking in the snowy hilltops of the region beyond the walls of Viden.
17th - Rhakros tribal members arrive in Viden to assist experimentation of certain poisons, drugs, and cures within the Academies. Their assistance is accepted reluctantly.
22nd - A new tattoo parlor has opened within the city and all tattoos as 30% off.
25th - Two wealthy, noble families unite in marriage. Festivities are held throughout the city.
30th - A weak spot in the walls surrounding Viden collapses, several parish from the fall and many are injured from the frozen ice. Reconstruction begins immediately.
39th - A festival/competition is held: Who can return from the White Pine Forrest with the biggest kill. The winner receives a most generous prize for their efforts.
46th - The town of Ehryth requests aid from Viden due to attacks from strange creatures from the Dead Hills during the night. Whispers carry of an evil presence.
51st - A caravan containing highly expensive and precious medical supplies goes missing in Murk Pass. Bandits continue to ravage the trade route.
55th - A strange ore is discovered from one of Viden's quarries. It is sent to the Academies to be analyzed and studied.
64th - An honorary ritual is held within a small temple for Yvithia. Followers come and go throughout the day to pay respect to their Immortal.
72nd - A massive blizzard rolls into the city, burying the residents within their homes until Defiance works are able to melt the snow away from the roads.
78th - Tangar sends several shipments of fine garments, fabrics, leather, and thread to Viden. All clothing and custom made outfits are 20% off. This includes accessories.
85th - A graduation ceremony is held for the youth who have completed their compulsory education. Records show a staggering number of graduates, indicating Viden's growing population.
90th - Several children go missing in the night, abducted from their beds whilst they sleep. The city is in uproar.
93rd - Black Peak sends word of a rogue Aukari group venturing through the trade routes. End of Zi'da