Vivaldi's Pledge
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~*~History~*~
The Vivaldi's Pledge Consortium was formed by a network of Motleys and Freeholds who believed in the strength of the Mortal Seasons and their power to weaken or keep the True Fae at bay. What they found was that this network better prepared them to face other adversaries and dangers as well.
Though many in the Freeholds and Motleys of the NC Region have forgotten of this long past wealth of information and security... One Motley does remain.
This Motley has overtaken the care of the original Hollow and has been in place there for many years. They do not partake of regional politics and have come to been known as only the caretakers of the land and Hedge in that location. Though, they have sent Lost away who have come and attempted to harm the place, the people, or abuse this Hollow through any means. It is well known for being a true neutral and safe location, by the regular Lost population within the Region.
There is also a place for Council members within the NC Region to meet and share information, stories and ale - when needed. Membership on the Council is open to those Lost who rule in their home Freeholds.
(ooc: Those who sit as the Seasonal Leader in a Freehold may join the Council. Please contact your VST for more information.))
~*~Domains~*~
Colorado Springs, CO has long since been a refuge for those escaping the Hedge. The reigning Monarchs of the courts take it as one of their highest priorities to shelter and guide those returning, along with their other duties. The antagonists that they most often encounter are mortal and hedge related enemies. (VST: Paul Winters | DST: Sean Bergeman
Colorado Springs, Spring Ruler:
- King Titus_Davenport - Wizened, Chirurgeon (Played by Claude Covington), He has ruled steadfastedly over this Court for the past three Winters and counting.
Colorado Springs, Summer Ruler: *None Currently
Colorado Springs, Autumn Ruler:
- Vincent Gringras - Darkling, Mirrorskin (Played by Jason Shick), Has been living in Colorado Springs, CO for about a decade. Vincent's association with the Autumn Court was apparent almost from the moment he emerged from the Hedge.
Colorado Springs, Winter Ruler:
- Queen Kingsley Appleberry - Elemental, Fireheart (Played by Shelly Birch), She has ruled steadfastedly over this Court for the past three Winters and counting.
"La primavera" Spring Court
Allegro:
Springtime is upon us.
The birds celebrate her return with festive song,
and murmuring streams are softly caressed by the breezes.
Thunderstorms, those heralds of Spring, roar, casting their dark mantle over heaven,
Then they die away to silence, and the birds take up their charming songs once more.
Largo:
On the flower-strewn meadow, with leafy branches rustling overhead, the goat-herd sleeps, his faithful dog beside him.
Allegro:
Led by the festive sound of rustic bagpipes, nymphs and shepherds lightly dance beneath the brilliant canopy of spring.
"L'estate" Summer Court
Allegro non molto:
Under a hard Season, fired up by the Sun
Languishes man, languishes the flock and burns the pine
We hear the cuckoo's voice; then sweet songs of the turtledove and finch are heard.
Soft breezes stir the air... but threatening north wind sweeps them suddenly aside.
The shepherd trembles, fearing violent storms and his fate.
Adagio e piano - Presto e forte:
The fear of lightning and fierce thunder
Robs his tired limbs of rest
As gnats and flies buzz furiously around.
Presto:
Alas, his fears were justified
The Heavens thunders and roar and majestically
Cuts the head off the wheat and damages the grain.
"L'autunno" Autumn Court
Allegro:
Celebrates the peasant, with songs and dances,
The pleasure of a bountiful harvest.
And fired up by Bacchus' liquor, many end their revelry in sleep.
Adagio molto:
Everyone is made to forget their cares and to sing and dance
By the air which is tempered with pleasure
And (by) the season that invites so many, many
Out of their sweetest slumber to fine enjoyment
Allegro:
The hunters emerge at the new dawn,
And with horns and dogs and guns depart upon their hunting
The beast flees and they follow its trail;
Terrified and tired of the great noise
Of guns and dogs, the beast, wounded, threatens
Languidly to flee, but harried, dies.
"L'inverno" Winter Court
Allegro non molto:
Shivering, frozen mid the frosty snow in biting, stinging winds;
running to and fro to stamp one's icy feet, teeth chattering in the bitter chill.
Largo:
To rest contentedly beside the hearth, while those outside are drenched by pouring rain.
Allegro:
We tread the icy path slowly and cautiously, for fear of tripping and falling.
Then turn abruptly, slip, crash on the ground and, rising, hasten on across the ice lest it cracks up.
We feel the chill north winds course through the home despite the locked and bolted doors...
this is winter, which nonetheless brings its own delights.
~*~Location~*~
The Members of Vivaldi's Pledge meet in a Hollow located at 44°25'33.58"N, 110°21'53.83"W (Frank Island) within Yellowstone National Park. It is accessible via select Doors and Secret Trods. These doors and trods are guarded and scattered throughout the North Central region of the United States.
(Each VST will have one Door or Trod to place in their city where they see fit, within the NC Region, to this powerful Hollow.)
~*~ST Contact Information~*~
Colorado Springs VST: Paul Winters
NC ARST: Krista Bergeman
NC RST: Chris Leeson
