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January 1893 - Faustus Prewett - December 28, 2022

January 1893

This month, the full moon will be on Monday, January 2nd. Those who play/plot with werewolves should plan accordingly.

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RE: January 1893 - Natsuko Foxwood - December 28, 2022

ACAB| REP any | Swim

What: New Years Day Swim
Who: No one, but a few enterprising business owners encourage it
Cost: none- but a few Hogsmeade shop owners sell hot drinks, hot chocolate, chestnuts etc
Where: The banks of the Black Lake
Why: Because its the kind of mad thing people do on New Years Day
When: 1st of January - Noon

People gather on the banks of the Black Lake, they talk, drink warm comforting things and then at mid day people go for a swim in the Black Lake. Water temperature will be around 8C (46f). Spectators and watchers welcome as well.

Contact Player(s): Dante- Madeleine Backus

PORTED: FAWKES


RE: January 1893 - Natsuko Foxwood - December 28, 2022

UCAB| REP 5 | Carriage Race

What: Hogsmeade Carriage Racing
Who: Members of the UC ton would be the owner/rider of the carriages. Spectators would be any class
Cost: A small cost to enter your carriage, not cost to spectate.
Where: A pre arranged route around Hogsmeade village,
Why: Because brits love it
When: 1st January

Stands have been raised (some unofficially) to give a good view of the race. Vendors sell snacks and drinks.

The race is 2 times around the village, first past the post wins bragging rights. The form of the race is 'obstacle', as the race includes driving through water, over uneven ground etc. It can be dangerous, carriages over turn so it can be a high energy sport. Gentlemen will enter their carriages for the bragging rights.
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Contact Player(s): Dante - Madeleine Backus

PORTED: FAWKES


RE: January 1893 - Basil Foxwood - December 28, 2022

UC/MCAB | REP 8+ | Sugarplum NYE Gala

What: Sugarplum New Years Eve Gala
Who: Notable UC peer of good standing that wishes to throw this type of gala for their family/friends.
Cost: n/a
Where: London
Why: Because Fox needed to cause a scene and blow up some ships NYE shenanigans!
When: evening, December 31st into Jan 1st

NOTABLE: A portion of the drinks have been spiked with amortentia! Obviously not everyone in attendance is afflicted, but some will be prior to the host realizing as much and attempting to remedy before midnight.

A lovely London home has been decorated in all candy themed decor. Much like a gingerbread house, the interior has been turned into a virtual candy-land. Massive lollipops flank the doorframes; peppermints the size of dinner plates hang from elaborate blown arrangements on the ceiling; even powered sugar snow has been enchanted to fall on the scene and disintegrate before reaching the guests. The drinks and hors d'oeuvres are all candy themed, though some are savory, and there are a number of different fondue fountains around. Some white chocolate, some licorice-spice, some peppermint mocha, etc. Get jiggy with it <3 There will also be a private rendition of the 'dance of the sugarplum faerie' by none other than the lovely and extraordinarily talented Ms. @"Sophia Voss" (courtesy of the Magical Ballet of London) just before midnight.

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Contact Player(s): Basil Foxwood

PORTED: FAWKES


RE: January 1893 - Juliana Ainsworth - December 29, 2022

ACAB | REP ANY | WEDDING

What: Ainsworth-Binns Wedding
Who: For friends and colleagues of the bride and groom
Cost: Typically, a gift.
Where: Various Locations in London
Why: Marriage
When: 7 January

Timothy Ainsworth and @"Juliana Binns" will tie the knot in a church in London at quarter-past ten in the morning. The wedding is neither large nor particularly small; anyone on reasonably friendly terms with the bride and groom, or working connections, would have received an invitation. After the wedding guests are invited to the event room at the Museum of Magical Miscellany where light refreshments will be offered for a few hours. There will be an obligatory dance for the newly minted couple and there will be music throughout but there isn't actually a dance floor for guests because Jules doesn't have time for that nonsense. The reception formally lasts a few hours, at which point anyone who hasn't left yet will be invited back to the Binns residence to keep Jules' mom company while she tearfully and drunkenly repeats how happy she is that this is finally happening, and also occasionally gets teary about the fact that Juliana is actually leaving.

Contact Player(s): Lynn & Kit

PORTED: FAWKES


RE: January 1893 - Victor Daphnel - December 29, 2022

ACAB | REP ANY | FUNERAL

What: Memorial for Victor Daphnel
Who: Victor's mother issued invitations to UC society, anyone she knew to be on friendly terms with him, and work colleagues.
Cost: No.
Where: Asphodel Cemetery
Why: He has perished
When: 3 January, 1892

The burial takes place in the afternoon (just before sunset, since it's winter). At this point Victor himself will be hanging around vaguely on the edge of the cemetery because he can't decide whether it's in poor taste to attend your own funeral or not. Afterwards everyone is invited to the Daphnel Residence in Wellingtonshire for refreshments, where Victor will be awkwardly mingling and once again unsure of the protocol for this sort of thing. His widow Christabel Daphnel will probably be more visibly upset about his death than he is. He isn't used to ghost life yet and will probably accidentally put his hands/arms/feet/etc through multiple guests at the reception and give them death chills. Sorry.

About an hour into the reception there will be a bonfire outside, because someone read about funeral traditions involving fires and thought that might be fun and novel. The tone shifts more towards "celebration of life" for the bonfire portion of the night, and Victor is less likely to accidentally step through you while you're outside in the garden.

His father is notably not in attendance as a portkey could not be arranged so abruptly.

Contact Player(s): Lynn (Victor Daphnel)

PORTED: FAWKES


RE: January 1893 - Walter Staghart - December 29, 2022

MC - UC | REP 8 + | New Years Day Lunch/Smoosefest

What: A Luncheon for notables to socialize, and something to happen.
Who: Middle to Upperclass notables, friends, debutants
Cost: no cost

Where: Grounds of the Flint Estate
Why: Plot reasons!
When: January 1st, 1893

A chance for people to enjoy a day socializing with their peers, take part in some basic games, enjoy good music and most important of all to have a place for something significant to happen.

Contact Player(s): Walter Staghart
PORTED: FAWKES