Bericsaba Market/2025/2025 Kraken's Fall Invitation

Gentleman Hoorne met with the people of Kraken's Fall to share a communication that he had received from the Bericsaba Market Committee on a special contest for longstanding Kraken's Fall citizens.

In the Common language, it reads:

Deliver to The Inking Den of Kraken's Fall

Day 2 of the month Charlatos in the year 5125

To the Esteemed Gentleman Hoorne of the Kraken's Fall Tourism Council (or equivalent authority):

Honored Sir,

As Olaesta approaches, the Isle of Ornath readies itself for the grand spectacle of Bericsaba Market. For one weekend, Sleeping Drake Harbor will swell with the voices of merchants, the clash of rivalries, and the scent of the finest island fare as competitors gather to prove their mastery in their chosen crafts. This year, as we open our gates to new challengers beyond our shores, it seems only right to extend an invitation to the famed islanders of Kraken's Fall -- after all, if anyone knows their spirits, surely it is you and yours.

With great enthusiasm, we invite you and your finest distillers to The Spirited Affair: A Battle of Distilled Delights. This contest is not for the faint of heart nor the merely adequate. It is a test of true craftsmanship, where spirits are judged not simply by their strength but by their depth, their character, and the mastery with which they are blended and aged. From the fiery bite of expertly crafted whiskey to the subtle allure of a well-infused liqueur, this competition will determine who among us truly holds dominion over the art of distillation.

There are few names whispered with as much reverence in matters of drink as those of Kraken's Fall. It would be a fine thing indeed to see your best step forward, bringing their barrels, their bottles, and their boldest creations to stand against the finest Ornath has to offer. Our islanders are eager for the challenge, but they would be all the more eager to test their mettle against those with a true reputation for the craft.

With the Mana Storms receding, travel to Ornath has become far more reliable. The Chronomages have sanctioned a transportation house in Sleeping Drake Harbor, ensuring easy access for those making the journey. For those arriving by sea, the harbor's expansions are near completion and will be ready to receive ships. Our stables are also expected to be finished in time for those whose preferred means of arrival is by mount.

We hope you will join us in raising a glass and in proving, once and for all, whose spirits stand above the rest. Whether as competitors, judges, or honored guests, the people of Kraken's Fall would bring great distinction to Bericsaba Market.

With eager anticipation,
Fevronia, Sister of the Lumnasi Viragos
On Behalf of the Bericsaba Market Committee

look at parchment

Vivid emerald parchment, thin and textured, carries the warmth of jungle canopies kissed by sunlight.  Five interlocking rings form a striking header, their overlapping shapes embossed with subtle depth.  Along the left and right edges, a cascade of feathers shimmers with gold foil outlines, each plume curling as if caught in a gentle breeze.  Visible fibers lend a tactile richness to the surface, a testament to expert craftsmanship.

• Hoorne passed along this information to the people of Kraken's Fall so they may prepare themselves for the contest.