SATINALIA IX: DA4 EVE

[rowancrowned]

HAPPY SATINALIA 


 

'Twas the night before DA4, and all through the house, we found ourselves wondering, is a nug analogous to a mouse?

 

The writers were fired, Cullen’s VA got weird, ten years have passed, and most of us are still here.

So as our computers overheat, none of them upgraded since Inquisition, we say thanks to the mods, still here of their own volition.

Here’s to a near decade of waiting, roleplaying, and friends, through tags and logs and only a few dropped threads.

May we all enjoy Veil Guard, a Thedas unfamiliar and unknown, though ‘Fade Rift’ has the cooler name, if I may say so.

how to play:

1. tag with a toplevel for your characters. (possibly include division + projects for ease of identifying coworkers!)
2. reply to other's tags with what your character got theirs for satinalia.
3. rake in those approval or disapproval points. we support both friend- and rival- mances.

 

 

 

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clarisse | forces | griffon keeper

[laruetheday]

[elegiaque]

After some research (asking Ellie after she ran through all the people she thought might know and was prepared to ask at the time), Gwenaëlle has spent months painstakingly sewing this camo jacket. The design has been achieved by meticulous, near-seamless patchwork, the colour palette taking inspiration from the natural landscape outside of Kirkwall, and the cut of the jacket militaristic and designed to hang a bit loose on Clarisse. It has a large hood, which as well as the collar is lined with fur. On the pocket on the chest, she has embroidered Riftwatch's forces sigil.

Gwenaëlle considers sending Guilfoyle to deliver this one, in case Clarisse has a feeling she wants to be super butch about, and then doesn't and gives it to Clarisse herself in person.

[wythersake]

Anonymously, a very dull book of lessons for very young children is left on Clarisse's desk one morning. It accompanies a spare firestriker... of the sort she already has. They're issued to all personnel. Look, it's more of a gesture.

[inmycare]

A new grooming kit, presumably for the griffons, assembled out of some horse brushes and picks, nail clippers meant for large dogs, a thick pair of leather gloves, and a variety of other high-quality supplies to supplement or replace existing ones. The kit is left, wrapped, in the eyrie with a small note that reads "I hope you will find these of good use. - S Farnon."

[overharrowed]

For those working under him, Julius gifts a sachet of mulling spices to fancy up cider or wine over the winter, as well as a small holiday bonus in coin.

[wearyallalone]

A small dagger (a size that would be easy to hide in a boot or wear in its sheath under loose sleeves). The sheath has a griffon rampant stamped into the leather. Left at her desk in the Forces workspace, though with a slip of paper that reads simply, "Happy Satinalia - V Orlov."

[youwonscience]

A small wooden music box that plays a decent imitation of the chorus of "Enter Sandman." Delivered in person with her compliments (and apologies for any defects in the melody, which she had to hum for the guy making it).

[dissolving]

For taking care of the griffons, Clarisse receives this naturalistic illustration by TONI age SIX.

[reparo]

A jar of healing poultice, a bag of candied oranges, and a note:

I owe you a proper knitted hat - keep this voucher to redeem when there's enough stock.
Thank you for all your help, Clarisse
Hermione Granger

[altusimperius]

Her very own set of three hair product bottles, tied with a fancy ribbon. The accompanying note reads: Happy Satinalia. Benedict

[thereneverwas]

A small and roughly-hewn wooden model catapult. The payload is a little wooden griffon that can be launched at unsuspecting victims.

The attached note reads: Sorry about your rough year. Go ahead and take it out on someone annoying. Happy Satinalia, Barrow

[favoriteanalyst]

In her cubby, a standard deck of playing cards, though the designs are clearly based off of Grey Warden symbology. Look, it's got griffons on the back and on some of the face cards, okay? No note, only a small scrap of paper tied to it naming the giver M.

[pathlit]

One of the first set of Griffon Rider Goggles Jayce has crafted based on the designs of a rebel Warden in the Anderfels. From here: The goggles will keep the wind out of your eyes in the sky, with an additional binocular layer that can be flipped down over your eyes to magnify your vision and allow a clearer view of the surface from great heights. The leather strap is embossed with a spear on each side. It is accompanied by a spiced caramel and a note: For riding/flying. First set. Feedback welcomed. JT

[portalling]

Everyone who works at the infirmary receives a nice bar of soap, and their own “on duty” metal nameplate for a new board at the door, so you can just slide your name into the board to indicate that you’re on-call that week.

[brennvin]

Delivered in-person: A small handcarved griffon, and a few handmade toys dangling on ropes for the eyrie; obviously bigger to be the right scale.

[sprent]

Gela wraps and leaves a simple wood frame for Clarisse outside of her room. In it is a lovely portrait of Ellie done by Lazar some time ago (they did eventually get her eyes and nose right).

The note attached: Happy Satinalia Clarisse! I wanted you to have something to remember her by. Lots of love from Gela

[laruetheday]

the next time they interact clarisse FULLY CRIES

[succise]

Left in her Forces' cubby: a stone.

[succise]

........... But after receiving a present in return, a bespoke griffon statue is left in the exact same spot. No note.

[laruetheday]

well the present was for the griffon, NOT for vega, but thanks i guess

[armd]

Left in their room for her to find: a round and sturdy bronze shield propped up against her bed. The shield bears a dragon motif, large and snarling fierce with claws extended. Flames form a border around the edge.

Abby's had it engraved: HOUSE LA RUE

And a note beside it: Make sure you have this on you next time, okay? Love from Abby