The Open Hand: 2021

[Ranger]

The Peaceful Promenade was one of the most infamous and beloved taverns in Scara Brae. While times had changed and its dominance as the best tavern on the island had waned, it was still a stout establishment. The three story building was built for travelers. It had multiple rooms and an incredibly large first floor that was open to anyone. For Arphenion, it was a flashback to a time long passed.

He stood outside, looking at the face of the building. The windows were glowing with hearthlight, dancing as if alive with the flame from the fireplace itself. The frigid wind whipped past him and frosted the edges of the windows. It was a welcoming sight, but one that brought on nostalgia. This was the way things had been for his former self, that cursed dark elf. Ranger Nailo had been part of the Red Hand, a secretive guild that had at one point taken over the Coronian mercantile system. They had, however, been about the people and always took the time once a year to celebrate the holidays.

The Celebration of the Open Hand

It was a yearly tradition where everyone, be they enemies or allies, gathered together to celebrate the ending of a season and the start of another. In the past, Arphenion remember a tavern outside a mining village, but those memories were painful and fleeting at best. He pushed them aside and wandered into the Peaceful Promenade to enjoin the company of those that would join in for the celebration.

This is a moderated thread. That means that it will be overseen by me, but is open to everyone. Anyone that would like to join is welcome! This is a thread for anyone to write a holiday spirit based thread. This is a mixture of the holidays from late December to the New Year celebrations, so everyone is welcome.

I will also be doing a raffle for the top 3 spots (completely random after 1 week), and offering very exclusive rewards for those spots. Anyone that joins is eligible. Everyone else is eligible for a small item/ability/gold boost for joining!