Julius Valarian

Fyrmont, 1,000 AC

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Fyrmont 9th 1,000 AC – Ack Ack Day
Today in celebration of the battle against the dragons, We took some of my wife’s “Bang-Tossers” out into the field and set them off. These little bags of powder explode into bright colors and loud noises when wet. We did this near the forest-line, to show the creatures there we were not afraid.

Some of the villagers came up to see what the all the commotion was. We explained that today was the day of a great battle my wife’s people had won, and that we were celebrating by scaring the local monsters away. They were happy to join, in. I think it was the first time in a long time I saw anyone smile in town. Luckily Adriana had made hundreds of these things, with a little help from Amber and I, of course. Most of the town got involved in tossing water on these little balls and watching them shoot into the sky with blues and purple colors, only to explode with dazzling noise and brighter colors.

Fyrmont 10th 1,000 AC
There was another “eclipse” as Adriana calls them. They sky went dark in the middle of the day. And everyone hid their children indoors for fear the orcs would come and take them.

Fyrmont 15th 1,000 AC – Ixion’s Day
With the success of Ack-Ack Day just a week ago, the villagers were more comfortable setting up Adventure Day. They went about their day with the children running gleefully around looking for their treasures and tokens. That however all came to a stop when someone realized that Skelly, Amber’s older brother had gone missing.

Immediately all parents scooped up their little ones, and a search began. We searched the area carefully. The whole town had to be turned upside down before anyone would entertain the idea that the animal disappearances had just been escalated. after about 3 hours of searching the entire town, he was found, alive and well.

Skelly wouldnot tell the adults where he was, but Amber came to let us know he had been out to find the giant wolves, or even the Tiger that the wizard is supposed to have prowling in the woods nearby. She didn’t know if he was successful or not.

Felmont 26th 1,000 AC
A large number of the farms’ horses went missing as everyone was guarding the other animals. The farmers are baffled, and angry. They have had enough, and I fear that their anger may outweigh their sense.

Fireworks from: http://getdrawings.com/images/fireworks-drawing-6.jpg

Diary of Julius Valarian (Felmont 1,000 AC)

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Felmont 1st 1,000 AC
Beast’s Day seemed too personal this year. The townsfolk still held their fake battles against the Beastmen of ages gone by, but the fact that there was a tribe of orcs living just outside of town in the wizard’s tower did not make them feel comfortable doing so, and the usually loud boisterous chattel was toned down immensely.

Felmont 15th 1,000 AC – Day of Valarius
I spent the day outside with Adriana today, away from work. It was nice to just have time to relax in the sun with my wife again. We had planned to have a picnic near the forest-line again this year, but when we arrived there, I was sure I could see large creatures moving through the growth. We opted to head back to the house and spend the day just outside of it, near my weapons in case.

Nobody else seemed too keen on celebrating the day of love with all the missing animals happening, and the big wolves and orcs being seen in the forest line. it is a shame.

Felmont 24-27th 1,000 AC
Over the last four days we have had shooting stars. I hope it is not a bad omen.

Felmont 27th 1,000 AC
Today more of the Goats & Sheep went missing from farmer that were wide awake one moment, and fast asleep the next. Every one of them claims they were hexed.

The Romance Picture from: https://i1.wp.com/www.thebillyleepontificator.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Medieval-couple-love.jpg

Diary of Julius Valarian (Klarmont 1,000 AC)

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This article Leads us up to exactly 1 year after Julius and Adriana Valarian moved to Sisak. Next Article the Actual Adventure Starts

Klarmont 1st 1,000 AC
Today was the Traladaran “Day of the Straw Men” A celebration where people write their sins, or things that they regret from the last year on a piece of parchment, wrap it in the middle of a doll made of straw, and set it ablaze to start fresh.

Adriana, convinced me to join the ceremony. I felt silly, but I did join.

Klarmont 17th 1,000 AC
Our purple star returned last night. I named it Adrianastar after my beloved.

Klarmont 27th 1,000 AC
Alvis was caught sleeping on the job. Half the swine went missing. He swears that he was hexed or cursed. One pig carcass was found nearby.

Klarmont 28th 1,000 AC
Tonight was the Night of Fire Celebration. Everyone was more on alert than normal during this festival. I was even asked to guard the children during their Annual treasure hunt.

Let me explain this obscure tradition. During the day, the adults take “treasures” and hide them in the nearby forest. These treasures traditionally were actual riches, but in this village, they are Silver Crona, in trees or under bushes, and other obscure locations. There is also one “Hoard” which was a chest of sweet treats and toys. The children need to hunt around to find these things during the night. Traditionally the village would hide things in the nearby forest to promote the adventurous spirit of youth, this year nobody was leaving the village due to the missing animals, and the fear they feel. As I said, they were so scared, that Boris asked me stand guard with a few of the men to keep the children safe in the village during the festivities. I did this in hopes of being accepted more.

Pictures Credits:
The Children Picture is from: https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g264/medieval-halloween-costumes/
I chose this one specifically because you cannot see the children’s faces.