Bericsaba Market/2025/2025 Global Invitation 1

All across Elanthia, the following letter could be found on town message boards. In some spaces, they were left on benches.

To the Esteemed Glassworkers of Elanith,

As the first full weekend of Olaesta approaches, the Isle of Ornath readies itself for the return of Bericsaba Market, a grand gathering where craftsmanship and competition go hand in hand. For one weekend, Sleeping Drake Harbor will be transformed into a spectacle of skill, tradition, and artistry, where the finest makers from across the land put their work to the test. This year, the challenge extends beyond our island shores, and there is one craft in particular that we hope to see shine—the art of glassblowing.

It is with great enthusiasm that we extend an open invitation to the glassworkers of the continent of Elanith to take part in Forged in Fire: A Glassblower's Challenge. This contest is a celebration of the beauty, precision, and mastery required to shape molten sand into breathtaking creations. Whether delicate or bold, intricate or simple in elegance, each piece will stand as a testament to the skill of its maker.

Ornath has long prided itself on the work of its own glassblowers, but there is no true test of craft without worthy rivals. We welcome any and all artisans who dare to face the flames to show what can be shaped through patience, breath, and fire. Whether sculptors of the most fragile finery or crafters of practical wares, this contest is yours to claim.

With the Mana Storms receding, travel to Ornath has become far more accessible. The Chronomages have sanctioned a transportation house in Sleeping Drake Harbor, easing the journey for those eager to attend. The harbor's expansions are near completion and will be ready to receive artisans arriving by sea, while the stables should be finished in time for mounted travelers.

We hope you will answer this call and join us in a contest where fire and artistry merge. Whether as contestants, judges, or honored guests, your presence would bring great distinction to this year's Bericsaba Market.

With the highest regard and eager anticipation,

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