The Hall of the Mountain Kings
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Foreword
For the time being, this is the common reference point, repository and general go to point for information on Denver's Changeling Venue. Many of the details on this page will likely be changed as things progress and for now it should only be considered a planning tool.
Feel free to add in personal information to the various appropriate areas.
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History
Tenative Timeline for Denver (far from complete or final)
Pre 1890's: Directional and Seasonal Courts ignore each other out of racial tensions.
1892: Chinatown fire drives Directional Court out of the city. Those remaining join Seasonal Courts.
1910: Tock's Clocktower is built.
1915: Tock is reclaimed.
1930's: Raid on the freehold by Gentry forces.
1948: "The Mountain Division" Bridgeburner Motley attempts a counter assault on Arcadia and is never seen again.
1968: King Barrow of the Summer Court refuses to surrender the Throne and does not survive the night.
1980: Paladin arrives.
1987: Mavis Thornsby arrives.
1988: Cold One opens for business.
1990's: Assault on Summer Court by Vestigere the Usurper and other forces of the Gentry.
1998: Hans Bruden becomes Winter King after Previous Queen Lady Helen Escarta becomes a hermit from Changeling society.
1999: Under the alias Michael Paladin, Paladin founds Paladin Software.
2002: Marko Bantz comes to the freehold, opens his store on the 16th Street Mall and launches both Marko B Clothing and Stylze Magazine..
2003: Paladin Software's first release.
2006: Another assault on Denver by Vestigere the Usurper. Raina Hart and Emma Hart arrive.
2007: Vestigere the Usurper and "S" arrive with portents of another assault on the freehold, helping defend it from invaders this time. Queen of Summer Morgan (Draconic) is killed, lover in Spring Court - Samantha (Flowering).
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Environ
The Hedge
Rocky steppes and barrens that should otherwise support no life splits and gives way to the indomitable will of The Hedge, springing thick, almost colorless briars that grow densely in defiance to its environment.
The Mundane
Dry, thin air from the high altitude with occasionally wild and unpredictable weather at times. Seasons tend to be mild and pleasant overall. Wilderness is on all sides of the metro area with a thriving cityscape at the core.
Local Celebrations, Holidays, and Ceremonies
The freehold follows many of the celebrations commonly found through out the society of the Lost. In addition, it has come up with some ceremonies unique to Denver. The majority of these are celebrated according to seasonal themes.
The Seasonal Courts of the Hall of the Mountain Kings has a tradition that at the start of season the Court chooses, by whatever means appropriate to them, the Sovereign to rule during their seasons reign.
The other Courts have little power in Denver, though on occasion one or two of them might be seen.
Rites of Winter
- The Winter Feast.
- The Winter Market.
- The Winter Wake.
Rites of Spring
- The Revel.
Rites of Summer
- The Tourney.
- Fourth of July Picnic.
Rites of Autumn
- The Fallen Fair.
- The All Hallows' Eve
- The Hunt.
- Thanksgiving.
Characters
For members of the Freehold of The Hall of the Mountain Kings (CO-D - Denver, CO). Please keep all entries alphabetical. For frequent visitors, see the Visitors section.
Winter Court
Spring Court
Summer Court
Autumn Court
- Advisor Vestigere the Usurper
- Paladin
- Robert Goodfellow
- "S", knight-militia
Other Courts
- None currently known
The Courtless
- None currently in residence
The Lost of the Lost
- Morgan - Draconic Fairest - Former Queen of the Summer Court.
- Samantha - Flowering Fairest - Former courtier of the Spring Court and known lover of Morgan
- Tock - Manikin Elemental - Builder of the 16th street Clocktower.
Frequent Visitors
- Elizabeth "Slimshift" Hickman - A transient carnival performer who spends most of her time in Denver proper.
- Evie Greene - A supplier for the The Goblin Fruit and Nut Company.
- John-a-Dreams - A member of a nearby freehold, driven by curiosity.
Creatures
- Harry Leroy - An enigmatic goblin in the guise of an ogre.
- Riddle-Spiders: These hedge creatures seem to play an almost sphynxian role in the Hedge around Denver. Large man sized spiders, with thorned limbs, they blend in remarkably well into the briars of the Hedge. Some prefer to ambush their prey, while others spin large webs blocking off sections of the Hedge. Regardless, it is commonly said that they will not pass up a game of riddles and that if you win the challenge, they will allow you to pass unmolested.
Endeavors
For those areas known to the Changelings of The Hall of the Mountain Kings, both friendly and hostile.
Businesses
Beaver Liquor Saloon
A pub and gambling hall run by the Autumn Court.
Blacksock
A band of three local changelings.
Paladin Software
Realistic graphics, engaging storylines and disturbingly gory depictions make the videogames of this corporation some of the most controversial products of the new millenium. With movies, an online interactive game and the music of Blacksock on the way, business is booming as young minds are corrupting with social decay.
The Cold One
A bar and safehouse run by the Winter Court.
The Goblin Fruit and Nut Company
A purveyor of fine food and drink that supplies numerous pubs, restaurants and inns in the changeling world with consumable products.
Motleys
- The Dread Exchange - A member motley of the Priory of Deimos.
- Bittersweet Assembly - A motley dedicated to joy and pain...
- The Scions of Dionysus - A motley dedicated to freedom, from The Others and from your own inhibitions.
OOC Information
Contacts
- Region: North Central
- Domain: Corazon del Obscuridad, CO-016D
- Venue Storyteller: John "Decker" Pool, US2002022527
- Domain Storyteller: John "Decker" Pool, US2002022527
- Domain Coordinator: Eugene "Val" McManamy
- Domain Wiki Monkey: Bryan M. Bowden, US2002076403
