Hello Brave Adventurers,
I am Cornix, messenger of Athena. I have been watching over you all for a long time. Though few have met me, I feel I know so many of you, and now there is an opportunity that you may know me. I have been bestowed a gift by my lady that once a year I can return to a mortal body from my crow form. In the spirit of this season of gifts I have set out to work with Pater Yule to bring Yuletide cheer during our darkest days. There are many hardworking volunteers for this festival, readying a great feast and other fun activities for your arrival in a few short weeks.
You have spent the year taking part in questing, fighting grand battles, making new friends, and competing in incredible tournaments: I have seen it all from nearby tree tops. That’s why I think it is high time we have a moment to come together this winter season and celebrate with shiny things and warming drinks near this beautiful object you call a Shinegourd. How wonderful your traditions are! It is my hope you find much Revelry this Winter, as you gather at Yule time in a familiar hall for new and old traditions alike. One new tradition I am quite excited to introduce is that of a beautiful new title for the one with the most festive spirit, more on this in my next missive! As I watch over your partying I will award points for many things. I have it on good authority that Friday evening there will be a potluck, where bringing dishes to share will bring points to you. Alongside decorating the tree, participating in winter rituals, and perhaps some other happenings that you shall see soon enough. Of course I love helpers, so those who step up to assist in kitchen or casino shifts will see their fair share of points as well! Come Saturday there will be some adventures to be had, as well as food, drink, caroling and much merriment! There will be many gifts to be had as well, I hear tell of a gift swap and a visit from Pater Yule for the young adventurers out there. But don’t fret if you are older in years, for I have been collecting shiny objects all year and keeping them very safe. You will have the chance to pick one for yourself and don’t worry if you wish to trade with each other, that is all part of the fun and I shall take great joy in seeing you seek out a shiny that suits you best.
Throughout the day there will be a dessert tournament, gingerbread decorating competition, holiday filk contest, performances, and plenty of time to clink glasses with your family and friends. And if all of that wasn’t enough, I hear tell of a Guild of Healers who will be throwing a quest on Sunday! How exciting it all is!
I cannot wait to see you all very soon!
Humbly yours,
Cornix
