Kingdom of Oleryben - User contributions [en]

New Season

2025-11-23T20:58:00Z

Lowen Fear: explanation of the new season

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New Season
Also known as New Cycle or New Year

New Season is celebrated on the "turning over" of the first day of the new year.

Two whole days of celebration occur during New Season.

The day before and the next day

The first half of day before is usually celebrated by a large breakfast, followed by cleaning the home and preparing for a large party. People would scrub, clean and dispose of or trade unwanted possessions. ''"Getting rid of the old and making space for the new."'' In doing so, many days of trade and local markets selling secondhand items would occur. This was also a way to reduce waste by swapping, trading or selling clothes, furniture and other tools and utensils. Even going so far as to trade with neighboring Cities.

As the evening approached an all-night party would slowly unfold. All doors and homes would be open for people to go from house to house to wish each other a prosperous new year and e offered a drink and a bite, and then move on to the next open door. The streets of the village are also alive with food and vendors, and barrels of free-flowing cider and ale. The night would be filled with music food and noise. Music playing, singing and dancing. To make it to the end of the year with prosperity was something to celebrate loudly about.

The Day After would be much quieter celebrating, and recovery and cleaning. Doors would be closed. Families would reflect on the past year, and plan for the new year.

Elder's Day

2025-11-23T20:43:04Z

Lowen Fear: small elders day update

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Elder's Day
(similar to mother's and father's day)

On Elder's Day. Temples are filled with villagers in quiet reverence to the Great Elders that came thousands of years ago and not only founded Oleryben, but laid down the very bricks of the Red Queen.

To another extent the tradition over time trickled down to people remembering the elders of their own family and would either go to Temple or visit a personal family altar and spend the day in quiet contemplating.flower

Also gifts of one or more of the following is usually lad on the family altar. Flowers (usually any type of white flowers), or a small flower wreath, a bundle of garden herbs and/or and something sweet is usually laid on the family altar. A piece of sweet bread or a chunk of honeycomb.

For the Elders that have not passed on, Family dinners in honor of said Elder would be served of their most favorite foods. Afterwards storytelling, and sometimes the passing down of an important heirloom to the next generation.

Grand Feast

2025-11-23T20:34:02Z

Lowen Fear: image for hunt

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<big>'''Grand Feast/Great Hunt'''</big>

Held in the fall just before the coming of winter.

In celebration of a successful and the biggest hunt of the year, a large feast would be held throughout the Kingdom, Not only observed by the Royal Family, but celebrated throughout the Kingdom.

'''<big>The Great Hunt</big>'''
[[File:Hunt.jpg|thumb|tracking]]

Every year, it is tradition for all the Elder Men of the Royal Fear Family to go on what we would call the Great Hunt. This hunt would often take months, with the men sometimes sailing or traveling for many days out, even setting up camps to rest and for a base of operation.

They would bring back a bounty but not just for the Royal family, but for the people who dwelled within the kingdom. The reason for this Hunt was the Feast Holidays came close to the end of the year. So to fill each pantry and belly, A hunt was started. NO MAN, WOMAN, OR CHILD would see hunger in the Kingdom of Oleryben.

While a very perilous journey, the wives, mothers and children, and those left behind, would weep on the men's departure, but the village would also celebrate on their return. It became tradition to wash clean the pots and cauldrons, and scrub one's kitchen clean to be ready for the promise of meat during the days or months the Huntsmen were out. Some people even used that time to buy a brand new copper pot or other kitchen tools to be able to "christen" the kitchen with fresh food and new cookware. They would save up their coins over the year just to be able to buy something new. It was the people's show of thanks for the men who would risk their lives in treacherous weather and dangerous animals to bring back food for the people.

This was also a rite of passage for many young Fear males. Having earned their place next to their Fathers and Grandfathers, Uncles and so fourth. One couldn't just go, they had to EARN the right to go.

There is of course the exception. The local villagers sometimes had their own version of the Hunt, with their own sons joining them when they had earned their right. As long as the beasts native to Oleryben went unharmed.

Also no, it is never restricted to JUST males. There are many a lady and person who can stand on their own and bring down a beast 3 times their size. Again, one must earn their right to hunt.

There were also strict rules the Hunters would adhere to....

-If you cannot fell the beast, then it has earned its right to live in peace.

Show it respect and leave its territory. Never draw your weapon upon it again.

-The young, offspring and the fertile females were not to be touched. If we are to ensure a future supply.

-Do NOT kill for sport. The Hunt is not a game and the lives of the creatures we seek are not a prize.

-Leave the hunting grounds as you found it. Leave not a footstep nor a whisper behind you.

-Give thanks to the beast whose life you took. Show humility and sit with it, admire its size and beauty. Respect the challenge it gave you. Reflect on the amount of discipline and courage you took just encountering it.

-If you return injured or empty handed. Meditate, reflect upon it. The circumstance has shown you a lesson in which you need further better yourself. Your time will come again.

'''Grand Feast is a celebration of abundance food, the gathering of family, and the prosperity of Alliances. ''"Let no man starve in Oleryben".'''''

File:Hunt.jpg

2025-11-23T20:32:58Z

Lowen Fear:

great hunt photo

Grand Feast

2025-11-23T20:28:26Z

Lowen Fear: edited the great hunt

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Grand Feast

Held in the fall just before the coming of winter.

Every year, it is tradition for all the Elder Men of the Royal Fear Family to go on what we would call the Great Hunt. This hunt would often take months, with the men sometimes sailing or traveling for many days out, even setting up camps to rest and for a base of operation.

They would bring back a bounty but not just for the Royal family, but for the people who dwelled within the kingdom. The reason for this Hunt was the Feast Holidays came close to the end of the year. So to fill each pantry and belly, A hunt was started. NO MAN, WOMAN, OR CHILD would see hunger in the Kingdom of Oleryben.

While a very perilous journey, the wives, mothers and children, and those left behind, would weep on the men's departure, but the village would also celebrate on their return. It became tradition to wash clean the pots and cauldrons, and scrub one's kitchen clean to be ready for the promise of meat during the days or months the Huntsmen were out. Some people even used that time to buy a brand new copper pot or other kitchen tools to be able to "christen" the kitchen with fresh food and new cookware. They would save up their coins over the year just to be able to buy something new. It was the people's show of thanks for the men who would risk their lives in treacherous weather and dangerous animals to bring back food for the people.

This was also a rite of passage for many young Fear males. Having earned their place next to their Fathers and Grandfathers, Uncles and so fourth. One couldn't just go, they had to EARN the right to go.

There is of course the exception. The local villagers sometimes had their own version of the Hunt, with their own sons joining them when they had earned their right. As long as the beasts native to Oleryben went unharmed.

Also no, it is never restricted to JUST males. There are many a lady and person who can stand on their own and bring down a beast 3 times their size. Again, one must earn their right to hunt.

There were also strict rules the Hunters would adhere to....

-If you can not fell the beast, then it has earned its right to live in peace.

Show it respect and leave its territory. Never draw your weapon upon it again.

-The young, offspring and the fertile females were not to be touched. If we are to ensure a future supply.

-Do NOT kill for sport. The Hunt is not a game and the lives of the creatures we seek are not a prize.

-Leave the hunting grounds as you found it. Leave not a footstep nor a whisper behind you.

-Give thanks to the beast who's life you took. Show humility and sit with it, admire its size and beauty. Respect the challenge it gave you. Reflect on the amount of discipline and courage you took just encountering it.

-If you return injured or empty handed. Meditate, reflect upon it. The circumstance has shown you a lesson in which you need further better yourself. Your time will come again.

Grand Feast is a celebration of abundance food, the gathering of family, and the prosperity of Alliances. "Let no man starve in Oleryben".

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2025-11-23T20:20:15Z

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* [[Places|Baker]]
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Cottage Cooking

2025-11-23T20:16:53Z

Lowen Fear: edit cottage pie page

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Humble, affordable meals, most of Oleryben average citizens prepare. Fresh from local markets and grown at home. Usually consisting of savory meat pies, stews and soups.

These meals will surely bring you back to when you were a child.

[[File:Meat pie.png|thumb|nice with a pint of ale]]

'''Lamb's Head Cottage Pie'''

A baked savory meat pie served with dry crust bread and ale or cider.

Consisting of the scraps of meat from the animal's head pork, cow or lamb.

Lamb being a favorite choice

* meat of animal heads
* diced carro root (carrots)
* diced mixed vegetables
* mashed yucca root or potatoes to top
* cheap red cooking wine
* spices

Cottage Cooking

2025-11-23T20:15:37Z

Lowen Fear: uploaded food pictures

{{Foods}}

Humble, affordable meals, most of Oleryben average citizens prepare. Fresh from local markets and grown at home. Usually consisting of savory meat pies, stews and soups.

These meals will surely bring you back to when you were a child.

[[File:Meat pie.png|thumb|nice with a pint of ale]]

Lamb's Head Cottage pie

Lamb's Head Cottage Pie
A baked savory meat pie served with dry crust bread and ale or cider.

Consisting of the scraps of meat from the animal's head pork, cow or lamb.

Lamb being a favorite choice

* meat of animal heads
* diced carro root (carrots)
* diced mixed vegetables
* mashed yucca root or potatoes to top
* cheap red cooking wine
* spices

File:Meat pie.png

2025-11-23T20:14:22Z

Lowen Fear:

meat pie

Drinks and Libations

2025-11-23T20:09:07Z

Lowen Fear: pictures for libations

{{Foods}}No great meal is without something to wash it all down with.

From something strong to smooth out a rough day, to something to soothe the little ones before a sound night sleep.

Aged in cold dark cellars or brewed hot and served cold. Have a seat and let us pour you something nice.

= Honey Apple Wine =
[[File:Honey apple wine .png|thumb|something crisp and sweet.]]
apples

raw honey

filtered water

lemon juice (acidity)

black tea (tannin)

wine yeast

cinnamon (adds warmth)

cloves (for spice)

vanilla bean extract (for smoothness)

A "Holiday" version of this wine is served hot or served alongside its sister which is Honey Apple wine with cranberry

= Hot Honey Milk =
[[File:A warm mug of milk with honey .jpg|thumb|something warm for the belly]]
While not exclusive to Oleryben. Honey milk is enjoyed the globe over. Usually a warm treat to soothe children on stormy nights, cold winters or just as a simple treat. This simple concoction will surely remind you of home, being tucked into bed by Mama and a warm cup pressed into your hands as the thunder rumbles outside your window.

half a mug of hot water

2 tsp of honey

1 tsp of cinnamon

fill the rest of the mug with warm milk

<nowiki>**</nowiki>Add a splash of whiskey or rum for the Adults

File:A warm mug of milk with honey .jpg

2025-11-23T20:07:47Z

Lowen Fear:

something warm for the belly

File:Honey apple wine .png

2025-11-23T20:06:47Z

Lowen Fear:

image for wine

File:Magical giant white and silver (3).jpg

2025-10-27T18:36:01Z

Lowen Fear:

stag

File:Lowenedmondfear silhouette of various animals inside each oth cf4e08bc-0038-4f01-b78b-c1376edcba03 0.png

2025-10-27T18:34:23Z

Lowen Fear:

image of local beasts