Category:Tales of Solhaven

Tales of Solhaven are once-off GM-led, GM NPC related, or similar roleplay events in the Solhaven region that are not necessarily part of a larger or named storyline.

Logs, vignettes, and recaps related to formally named storylines should go in their storyline category. For the list of ongoing and historical storylines that take place in Solhaven, see Category:Solhaven storylines.

Summaries

The Unpleasant Illness

The events surrounding the Unpleasant Illness have run concurrently with the Nations on the Brink storyline and focus on Baron Malwind's illness, which was first revealed in December 2022.

• During a Vornavis court session on the 13th day of Eorgaen, Lady Athalia Malwind presides over court for the first time in Vornavian history. She mentions her father is unwell.
• During the Month of Lormesta, Athalia responds to letters on her father's behalf.
• Continued inquiries at the Lormesta 6th Vornavis court session reveal that Athalia's father remains ill, but is getting better.
• Was It Time? vignette.
• Lady Athalia Malwind announces that with the aid of Odelgarde Brindlestraffe and Mistress Grenhal her father is getting better.
• Later, after Grenhal's discovered to be a traitor to the Barony, Athalia is forced to announce that despite their original hope, her father is not getting better due to long-term poisoning of his system with an unknown disease.

Solhmon Plans to Retire

In December 2022, Solhmon announces plans to retire, mentioning that his sister's husband recently died and that he may move to the Steppes to aid her in raising his nieces. He continues by saying that he is thinking of handing over the business to his nephew Calcitro Kirsh but only if he can bake muffins that would appease the loyal following he has in Solhaven. Calcitro holds a contest for suggestions on new muffins to make to impress Solhmon, which are then put out in a pavilion for sampling and voting. The most popular muffins are then added to the Muffinsmith Stall as a trial run in the form of a shop inventory update.

Solhaven-Vornavis Walls

In January 2023, the City of Vornavis opens its gates as part of a new area release. Characters who are citizens of Solhaven, have Vornavis as a culture, or have been awarded certain titles as part of storylines are able to enter Vornavis City. All others are able to enter the city when in a group led by someone who satisfies that criteria. Vornavis Keep is now accessed through Vornavis City.

Observations of a Magister

The events surrounding the Observations of a Magister have run concurrently with the Nations on the Brink storyline and focus on happenings within Vornavis City.

• In January 2023, Magister Odelgarde Brindlestraffe watches Lady Althalia speak with merchants. She then later is present when Lord Salnim and Lady Athalia talk about the results of her negotiations. Trade modifiers are adjusted in Solhaven alongside other towns and cities in game.
• In May 2023, Magister Odelgarde Brindlestraffe sends a shipment of books to the Solhaven Library, as well as to several Imperial Orders within the Vornavis area. These books turn out to be copies of an essay she's written: Pathways to the Orders of the Turamzzyrian Empire
• In Late July 2023, Magister Odelgarde Brindlestraffe asks the Imperial Orders to aid her in getting the former Harbor Master Wilhard from Sunholm to Gryphon's Hold for an upcoming trial of the pirate Bodohal. She admits to not being combat prepared.
• In August 2023, Odelgarde Brindlestraffe provides an update on the health of Baron Malwind, Jairnsaxa, and the newest addition to her ward, Atylia a librarian from Ta'Illistim seeking shelter in Vornavis (part of the Nations on the Brink Storyline). It is learned that she uses her familiar to keep herself tethered to the court of Vornavis when she can't be there. His name is Hubricht and he is a haughty water wyrdling. She claims he's the worst familiar ever.

Bayou Blues

The events surrounding Bayou Blues have run concurrently with the Nations on the Brink storyline and focus on the residents of Marshtown.

• A call to Market Bend in South Haven heralds bizarre news. Details.
• Commoners from Aldora and Marshtown are turned back after traveling to Zul Logoth with the intent to tell the Argent Mirror that they're upset about the lack of justice for Kasendra's death. Details.

• Young Jillou of Marshtown was sent out by her Paw Paw to go collect some crawfish. He told her to be nice to the locals and maybe they would help her. And if she got really lucky, then maybe they would keep her safe long enough to get the special crawfish out of the bog. She met several people, learned a new song, and collected lots of crawfish. She had no idea she was hanging out with knights and squires and magisters.
  • Release Note: Vornavis Bog and Marshtown now have extra Sea Critters that can be collected.

Cast of Characters

Official Vignettes

• Observations of a Magister - Part 1 - 01-2023
• Observations of a Magister - Part 2 - 01-2023
• A Dark and Stormy Night - 06-03-2023

Character Vignettes

Logs

• 2022-12-13 - Vornavis Baronial Court Session

In-Depth Summaries

Additional Information

• Nations on the Brink - Global storyline that heavily impacts Solhaven events.