The revel, hosted by Viscountess Margarita di Calvi, was an entertaining celebration of the season; complete with food and camaraderie. While there were not enough fighters for the Tournament that was originally planned, the event instead focused on memories of the past and getting together as a group of friends.
Viscountess Margarita had a lot of old photos of not only the Barony of Selviergard but Oertha as well to show off. The photos, many of people that some of the newer folk have never seen before, was a great way to share the history of our group so that the past would always be remembered.
Mistress Alyssia and Mistress Margarita go over old photographs while Mistress Rolynnda remembers the stories associated with those images. Photograph by Halfdan "Two Bears" Ozurrson. October 26, 2013.
The event also had a memorial tent set up for Mistress Alicianne of Sprucewood; a quiet place to sit and remember not only her but all those that have passed on before us as well. Inside the tent were photographs and many artifacts that invoked good memories of Alicianne. The book where people wrote down their memories of Alicianne will be passed down to her family in the very near future.
An extravagant feast was laid out; bringing various food items favored by Selviergardians including a delicious moose roast, chicken, and even ham. Afterwards, desserts were taken out, displayed, and enjoyed by all.
Towards the end of the evening, the children in attendance trick-or-treated the Samhain celebrants; gaining many sugary sweets in the end without getting tricked in the process…a remarkable task!
Trick-or-Treating commences at Selviergard's Samhain Revel. Photograph by Halfdan "Two Bears" Ozurrson. October 26, 2013
The end of the evening saw many toasts with fine meads and wine to the memories of those that have gone on before us; a fitting end to an event that focused on the past and celebrated it with gusto.
In all, the Samhain Revel in Selviergard was a great success; incorporating all those items that make Selviergard what it has been known for; friendship, food, and fun. And while it was not an official event, the amount of people that did show up was heart-warming to see.
The Selviergard Associated Press
Originally published in the November 2013 edition of The DragonTale
Event Date: October 26, 2013
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