A religious zealot has been traveling through all the cities of Elyria and spreading fear and a warning. A great storm is coming, one even worse than then the one that destroyed much of their land. This one will kill the rest of the land, leading to their ultimate destruction. Warning them that if nothing is done they will all perish.
Is he right? Is there anything they can do to stop the storm? Or is he spreading fear in order to create chaos or even in an attempt to bring the people together as one as they work to survive?
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Post by Lennox Lepidus on Jul 29, 2015 15:57:15 GMT -5
Each letter was beautifully edged in gold and handwritten neatly by Lennox's team of scribes. The only work the lady did was dictate, handwrite each guest's name and sign her own. These were sent two days before the event.
Dear lady [insert name]
You are cordially invited to Lady Lennox Lepidus's Pink Tea to be held on the afternoon of 8/22 in the Rose Garden of the Lepidus Estate. Tea will be served promptly at 3:30pm. My dear ladies, this is not only a tea but a call to action for planning an event of utmost importance. You have been gracefully chosen as highly regarded consultants. Say nothing to others, we can't have jealousy in our circle now, can we?
With all my love, Lady Lennox
It was just like Lennox to plan parties for planning parties. Surprises were one of her favorites, the ladies had to be kept intrigued, even though she actually did invite most of her circle.
There was one note that was different than the rest, it was written by the lady herself, though not on as nice a stationary. She also didn't write it until the day of. This one was for a certain little Amelia Marella
My dear Amelia,
Please join me for tea in the rose garden at 4:00 pm today. We shall be planning your engagement party.
L.L.
On the day of the tea, Lennox's dress was an elegant shade of blushing pink with the perfect amount of glamour to fit being Lennox Lepidus. The hostess of the party always had to be the most fabulous, if not overdressed. The gazebo had minimalistic decorations as to not take away the natural beauty of the garden.
Lennox's heels clicked as she approved the scene and the refreshments preparing to be sent at the right time. Everyone who was anyone knew that when Lennox said tea, being early was preferable as they should be seated and ready to sip freshly steeped tea at that time.
Two days before in the Falco townhouse Aida was doing nothing more than gazing out the window in the drawling room dreaming of her "prince" charming. Oh yes, he was a handsome man with dark hair and blue eyes that could pierce you straight through the heart. Any man with blue eyes could grab her attention in a hurry. It was sad thing being the youngest daughter and there was hardly anything to in this stupid house. Viola was married off and was now living with her husband and Vitty was God knows where trying to scheme a plan to get closer to the crowned prince. Aida decided that she'd never marry a "crowned" prince, there was just to much hard work into trying to be the center of attention. No, a nice noblemen or a knight would to be to her pleasure. A smile spread across her lips as the footman carried a letter to her and she gave him thanks and he scurried off to do what ever he wanted. She noticed right away who this letter was from and smiled as she opened it and read the letter. Aida jumped off her seat in a very unladylike like manor and headed to find her mother to go shopping.
The Day of the Pink Tea Party, Aida made sure her maid pressed the brand new dress. It wasn't as gaudy and jeweled like most woman's dresses. At least not for Lennox taste, but she was always one to make a show. Her dress was a light shade of pink with some jewels in the front, but what caught her were the small fabric flowers that laid on her shoulders and went down the back. If it wouldn't have had the flowers she would have passed by it, but since she loved flowers and the simple dress she bought it even if her mother didn't understand the simple dress. The carriage pulled up to Lepidus Estate a promptly at 3:10pm. Knowing how her cousin was about being early she wasn't about to show up late to such a party. The footman opened the door for her and helped her out before she made her way to the garden.
Aida's blue eyes scanned the Garden until she saw the beautiful table set up and even the beautiful Lennox standing near by. She couldn't believe she was the only one to show up to such a grand tea party." Lady Lennox, thank you for inviting me to such a tea party. She said with a smile as she embraced her cousin and gave her a kiss on the cheek. As she pulled back she marveled at the dress, My your dressmaker did a marvelous work the dress. She said with a complement toward Lennox. It was always nice to be able to be around family and talk about rumors that were happening around the town.
Vittoria was thrilled upon receiving the invitation. She absolutely adored tea parties. They were a great place to catch up with the girls. But even better than that, they were great for catching up on the gossip. Having everyone together in one place meant you got the most up to date information in one afternoon. It was brilliant. And like this party was going to be, they allowed like minds to come together and make plans. By far, the most versatile of parties and Vittoria's favorite. The minute she finished reading the invite she crossed to her wardrobe to choose her dress for the party.
As the note stated, it was to be a 'pink tea'. So Vitt pulled out every pink dress she owned, which was numerous, and tried to choose one right for the tea party. After two hours of going through dresses, she had it narrowed down to three and set them aside. She would wait until the day of the party to make her final choice. For now she would continue her planning. She thought of what she might have done with her hair and reserved a carriage for that day.
On the day of the twenty-second, Vittoria took a second look at her final three dresses. She deliberated for a few minutes and then finally landed on a pale pink lace dress. It was barely pink, but had a very 'tea party' feel to it that she couldn't resist. She had her hair done in a braid that went across the back of head and down in front of her shoulder. A few shorter hairs had come loose giving her the perfectly undone look.
She arrived at the Rose Garden just after 3:10. It seemed the only other person to have arrived thus far was her little sister Aida. Vittoria hadn't seen much of Aida lately. Not since the Prince had returned, which of course was not Aida's fault. She walked up to her sister and cousin, not concerned about interrupting their conversation. They didn't seem too engrossed yet anyway. "Lennox, darling. So good to see you!" She greeted her cousin with a kiss on each cheek. "Love what you've done out here." She said admiring the garden. She turned to her sister and gave her a hug. "Aida, how are you love?"
Post by Lennox Lepidus on Aug 1, 2015 18:50:32 GMT -5
Maybe the goal was make Vittoria become queen, but one could argue that it was Lennox that was the queen bee in society even if she was merely a cousin of the Falcos. Being an actual queen didn't quite appeal to her though, Lennox always did like being able to keep her secrets and live a life of her own leisure. She had made sure to place herself in a position where she'd be able to survey the attire of her guests as they walked up.
"Sweet Aida, how lovely it is to see you" Lennox purred, kissing her youngest cousin on the cheek. "Your dress is lovely as well." she said with her sparkling smile. Then Vittoria made her appearance. Lennox paused for a moment, the pink wasn't as pink as the party suggested, but the lace made it lovely. "As always my darling, I can't wait to show off the selection of tea I've sampled for today." If there was anything that Lennox liked at her little parties, it was extravagance. She had plenty enough money to import whatever rarities her whims fancied and always did have a liking for fine teas.
The first arrivals always got the best seats at teas, which was often enough next to the host. However, the seat directly to Lennox's left had a lovely pink rose in it to save it for a certain girl.
"I'm sure Viola won't be far behind once she gets her hands off that husband of hers" Lennox said with a little smirk. "I've also taken to invite some of the other noble ladies as well as Princess Elyssa, after all she may one day be family to us." Remington with Vittoria, Elyssa with Cassius, and Aida perhaps to some young lord of their acquaintance, but she was still young. As for Lennox? She had left a trail of hearts that had been stomped on before they had a real chance.
Post by Sarai Valencia Alaric on Aug 8, 2015 12:16:57 GMT -5
Sarai arrived home from her defence class to an exquisitely expensive looking envelope. She picked it up and turned it over in her hands, immediately recognising the intricate script - it was from the scribes of Lennox Lepidus, so it was sure to be inviting her and Judas to some amazing party. Already smiling with excitement, Sarai slit open the envelope and traced a finger across the filigree bordering as she read the invitation. It was dated three days hence, and addressed to only her. Frowning with curiosity, Sarai drifted through the house, automatically heading towards her bedroom to see if she had anything suitable to wear to such an event.
It took her almost the full three days to choose her dress, but finally the young brunette decided on a very daringly cut number that she had bought on a whim and never once been able to find a suitable event for. This tea party was the perfect excuse to showcase her new fashion, and she jumped at the opportunity. Of course she had assistance in readying herself; a maid braiding ribbons into her hair – pink of course – and another helping her to dress. Her makeup was something she always felt was left done by her own hand, so she did this sat at her dressing table as one of the girls slipped her new shoes on her feet and spritzed her with perfume.
As Sarai left the house to sit in the carriage that would convey her to this party, she felt relieved by her choice – Lennox had picked an ideal day to be outside, but it was rather too warm for her tastes, and the cutouts of her dress allowed a breeze to cool her otherwise covered legs. The driver, rather wisely, said nothing and kept an impassive expression on his face as he helped his young charge in and out of the vehicle, and she barely glanced in his direction to tell him that she would send a message when she was going to be returning.
She was guided through the house by a silent, efficient butler to the garden, and the simple beauty of it immediately relaxed her and made her smile. She wasn’t the first there, but neither was she the last, and that was good. One wasn’t ever late to a Lepidus event. To do so was pretty much a guarantee of not being invited to the next, and everyone knew this was where all of the gossip and rumours came from. She just couldn’t afford to be out of this loop, so she brightened her smile and stepped carefully towards the assembled ladies. ”Lady Lennox! Aida, Vittoria, lovely to see you as always!” She paused to take in the atmosphere and understated elegance of the surrounding environment. ”Stunning, as always, Lennox.” She was mostly referring to the decoration, but also to the woman’s attire and presentation.