Fair of The Realm

Legend

“The grand vision, to meet each leap year and agree on equal terms in a united realm, was noble.

“But even at its very birth the nobility and elite, tainted the  Fair of the Realm.”

~Skjald Vinotis

 

Description

The idea was to unite us all with a Law of the Realm, to be revised each leap year. As this would require as many leaders as possible of the the isles to gather, the Fair of the Realm was determined to be the setting.

Originally thought to be held at Grimsborg, it was determined at the first grand fair that it would move across all isles to be held by those voted capable of lifting the task. It’s no secret that this annoyed high king Black Oak, as the voting snatched away the high kings ability to centralise and control things, and instilled a power within the realm which matched the high king and the council of colours -the fair assembly.

And that some even managed to utilise this, became clear when the vote for the second fairs location and staff holder would be, as Nefius won by a voting landslide. But what did Black Oak expect, that those in power would willingly share or even give away. Admitted he was a grand character, albeit so ewhat romantic and naive at times.

“If you cut a pound of flesh or gold, the scale tips and as in power theres balance, it will adjust.”

~Skjald Sejrik

 

History

One could argue that the first fair was the meeting in 1208, the Meanbone feast, or many other gatherings, as these for sure involved discussions about The Realm. The 1st real Fair of The Realm, though, was when the 1st High King was elected and The Realm was officially founded.

Through time, there’s been 7 fairs of the realm, making it ever clearer that the vision didn’t held true. Maybe if it had been a local tribe, but with a empire spanning the entire isles, Darin and the rim as guests as well, trouble and tensions just kept raising the pressure. Straining the ongoing masquerade at court were factions kept stretching what they would do to gain more power.

As such it all collapsed in 1274, when the 3rd high king won the voting. Although as aligned with the original vision, the old rulers favourites being booted like he was, ignited the coup feelings and shaked the very foundations of the realm so much that it cracked as much as did the world when Mt. Vula erupted. The following destructionof Gold Lieber xx, busts, portraits, and execution of xx blev the lid.

So with a quickly detoriating empire, and open struggle, assassinations, and even warfare among the realms finest. Some hoped for a fourth high king, the high kings very own child favourite now a grown man. But with just a year to the old elite being able to unfold their return to power. The great invasion struck.

“Not only did the vision of the realm stay untainted,  but so did the rescue attempt.”

~Skjald Sigurd

 

Organisation

At each Fair of The Realm, the gathered nobility and organisations spend the last days morning determining whos to hold the coming Fair of The Realm. The 8th Fair of the Realm was supposed to take place in Jabos.

1250 SA 1st Fair of The Realm at Grimsborg, Black Oak from Ye Olde Zephyrs.

1254 2nd Fair of The Realm at Belgurborg, Nefius from Fur Oracles.

1258 3rd Fair of The Realm at Muckadell Monestary, Regarir from The Holy Star Order.

1262 4th Fair of The Realm at Ashenhall, Zizu from Dawn Reborn.

1266 5th Fair of The Realm at Junnatu Caves, Meanbone from Junnatu Weavers.

1270 6th Fair of The Realm at Free City of Muldum, Herdsman from Order of the Bull.

1274 7th Fair of The Realm at Uck Norrys mansion, Latinoor from Atez Fencers.

1277 The Great Invasion

1278 8th Fair of The Realm, at Jabos, Atado Gozada of xx was cancelled.

“Each of these was paid for by the one holding it and the high king.”

~Skjald El Mary

 

Special

At the fairs duels to first or last blood was allowed.

“The vent created, allowed at leap years, made angry hotheads reconsider over time.”

~Skjald Ulrich