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Public News Post #3556

Antioch Founder's Festival Announcement

Written by: Farah Laeka Agarwaen, the Headshrinker
Date: Sunday, August 20th, 2017
Addressed to: Everyone


All Allies and Non-Enemies of Antioch are cordially invited to the:

ANTIOCH FOUNDERS FESTIVAL - BIMILLENNIAL CELEBRATION
A celebration of the founding of Antioch, its culture and success.
Begins on 7th of Letum, 143 AM
{Aug. 25th 8pm EST, thru Aug 27th 8pm EST}

Schedule of Events:
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Month of Letum, 143 AM (Friday, Aug. 25, 2017)
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7th of Letum (8pm EST)
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- Parade into the city

- Tribute to Antioch - held at Victory Circle.
Towne leaders present their tributes to Antioch to the Farah.

- Feast of Welcome - held at a Refurbished barroom.
Formal attire

- Introduction of the poetry contest
Deadline for submission on 1st of Vita, 143 (Aug. 27th 11am EST)
Subject: Water and its importance to Antioch
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


10th of Letum (11pm EST)
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- Jousting tournement - Bracket-type tourny.
Register to participate with Farah Laeka
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits



11th of Letum (12sm EST)
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- First night of the poker/gaming tournement. - hosted by Wyll
Buyin of 5,000 gold.
Winner Take All Pot



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Month of Tenebrae (Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017)
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6th of Tenebrae (12pm EST)
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- Memory match - hosted by Sroath or Dyron
Prizes: Winner - 20 credits
Second - 15 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


8th of Tenebrae (2pm EST)
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- Arena games - hosted by Dyron or Sroath
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


10th of Tenebrae (4pm EST)
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- Feast & Bellydancing- hosted by Laeka
Mid-festival entertainment.
Players may show off their bellydancing prowess/costumes.


12th of Tenebrae (6pm EST)
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- Scavenger hunt - hosted Tahm
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


14th of Tenebrae (8pm EST)
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- Month 2 poker tournement - hosted Wyll


16th of Tenebrae (10pm EST)
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- Drinking contest - hosted by Lucian
Last standing after a series of drinks
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits

- Bonfire & storytelling - hosted by the Farah
No contests, just good company and stories.

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Month of Vita (Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017)
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5th of Vita (12pm EST)
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- Eating contest - hosted by Lucian
One who eats the most in the alloted time wins.
Prizes: Winner - 20 credits
Second - 15 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits

- Riddle contest - hosted by Lucian
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


7th of Vita (2pm EST)
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- People auction - hosted by Sheik Adham
Players tell what services they are willing to do for the auction.
Purchase is for 1 month's service.
Proceeds goto city coffers.


9th of Vita (4pm EST)
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- Arena games - hosted by Sroath or Dyron
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


10th of Vita (6pm EST)
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- Month 3 poker tourment and finale -hosted Wyll
Winner: Takes full pot.

12th of Vita (8pm EST)
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- Poetry contest conclusion - hosted by Farah Laeka
Prizes: Winner - 50 credits
Second - 25 credits
Third - 10 credits
Participation - 5 credits


14th of Vita (10pm EST)
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- Closing Ceremony - held at the Lamiran Gardens.
Blessing of Waterbringing for all departing dignitaries.

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Penned by my hand on the 11th of Halitus, in the year 142 AM.


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