What: The Avalon Expedition Gala
Who: Primarily UC patrons but open to upper MC as well!
Where: A magical dock on the Thames slightly upriver of the London City proper. Accessible via carriage from London or via apparition from anywhere.
Why: It's time to go on an adventure!
When: April 18th, evening
A large tent will be set up on the dock to facilitate mingling and cocktailing, with some enchanted floating lights to make things look more Romantic. There will be a last minute opportunity to invest in exchange for the honor of having some landmark named after you, and sailors on their best behavior will be giving tours of the two expedition ships.
What: The Sailors' Last Hurrah
Who: Friends and family of the crew, i.e. mostly WC and lower MC. It's not a well kept secret and there are no invitations required, so anyone who "knows someone who knows someone" can feasibly attend. UC/upper middle are not barred from attending but should be mindful of their reputations.
Where: On the two ships themselves and the surrounding dock (no fancy gala tent this time).
Why: Let's do this.
When: 19 April
Atmosphere will be something between the WC Titanic party and a neighborhood block party. Leftover food and drink from the gala the night before will be available, plus plenty of mothers will be bringing in large pots of their sailor's favorite homecooked meal. The party will formerly shut down around two, though there are numerous hiding places throughout the ships and the docks if someone wants to pass out in oneor go canoodling in one.
What: The Launch Party
Who: Anyone can attend, but the atmosphere is geared mostly towards academically-minded MC men.
Where: On the pier as the ships depart, with a follow-on party in the nearby magical pub/clubhouse.
Why: And they're off!
When: 22 April
After taking a few days to recover from hangovers, cleanse the ship of unwanted visitors, and make last minute preparations, the Ophelia and the Voyager are finally setting sail. Anyone with a stake in the expedition can come and bid them farewell as the two ships depart. Those inclined to stick around and celebrate can then move to the nearby club house, which will have a few maps of the Thames and the sea surrounding Britain enchanted to show the progress of the two vessels. The after-party is geared mostly towards those wealthy enough to have the ability to waste an afternoon hanging around drinking, middle class enough not to find doing so distasteful, and academically inclined enough to enjoy discussing the potential outcome of the expedition for multiple hours. It's a very select group, really. If there are threads here I anticipate they'll mostly be from the friends and family of those sorts of people who are bored and want to go home already xD
MJ made the most Alfredy of sets and then two years later she made it EVEN BETTER
Who: Primarily UC patrons but open to upper MC as well!
Where: A magical dock on the Thames slightly upriver of the London City proper. Accessible via carriage from London or via apparition from anywhere.
Why: It's time to go on an adventure!
When: April 18th, evening
A large tent will be set up on the dock to facilitate mingling and cocktailing, with some enchanted floating lights to make things look more Romantic. There will be a last minute opportunity to invest in exchange for the honor of having some landmark named after you, and sailors on their best behavior will be giving tours of the two expedition ships.
What: The Sailors' Last Hurrah
Who: Friends and family of the crew, i.e. mostly WC and lower MC. It's not a well kept secret and there are no invitations required, so anyone who "knows someone who knows someone" can feasibly attend. UC/upper middle are not barred from attending but should be mindful of their reputations.
Where: On the two ships themselves and the surrounding dock (no fancy gala tent this time).
Why: Let's do this.
When: 19 April
Atmosphere will be something between the WC Titanic party and a neighborhood block party. Leftover food and drink from the gala the night before will be available, plus plenty of mothers will be bringing in large pots of their sailor's favorite homecooked meal. The party will formerly shut down around two, though there are numerous hiding places throughout the ships and the docks if someone wants to pass out in one
What: The Launch Party
Who: Anyone can attend, but the atmosphere is geared mostly towards academically-minded MC men.
Where: On the pier as the ships depart, with a follow-on party in the nearby magical pub/clubhouse.
Why: And they're off!
When: 22 April
After taking a few days to recover from hangovers, cleanse the ship of unwanted visitors, and make last minute preparations, the Ophelia and the Voyager are finally setting sail. Anyone with a stake in the expedition can come and bid them farewell as the two ships depart. Those inclined to stick around and celebrate can then move to the nearby club house, which will have a few maps of the Thames and the sea surrounding Britain enchanted to show the progress of the two vessels. The after-party is geared mostly towards those wealthy enough to have the ability to waste an afternoon hanging around drinking, middle class enough not to find doing so distasteful, and academically inclined enough to enjoy discussing the potential outcome of the expedition for multiple hours. It's a very select group, really. If there are threads here I anticipate they'll mostly be from the friends and family of those sorts of people who are bored and want to go home already xD
MJ made the most Alfredy of sets and then two years later she made it EVEN BETTER