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Brettenwald
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Postby Brettenwald » Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:28 pm

The Selkie wrote:
Remnants of Exilvania wrote:Well...uhm...when I googled it back in the day, it said ball and evening gowns so I assume both?


Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.

With the disclaimer that I'm not OP, ball gowns seem like the logical answer considering that they're as fancy as it gets in ladies' fashion and white tie is as fancy as it gets for gentlemen.
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Center-right largely-absolute monarchy populated by the majority-pagan descendants of a mix of Vikings, Iron Age German rednecks and the odd shipwreck survivor coming into its own on the world stage during the final stages of a 32-year watershed moment under the watchful eye of an emperor who was never supposed to be one. Strict MT, current year though lore posts are generally asynchronous. Brettain is a catchall demonym, flag waifu by Polish Prussian Commonwealth, NS stats not canon.

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Mervay
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Postby Mervay » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:20 pm

Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:oh lord

on one hand white tie is required

on the other hand prussia-poland doesn't issue it's military with anything equivalent to white tie, and this definitely would've trickled down to the cadet schools.

Mervay, would something like this with more muted colors and actual pockets be an acceptable substitute?

It will be an acceptable one mate, it has to be formal wear if white tie isn't possible.

The Selkie wrote:Mervay, two questions, which just popped into my head:
1. How's the weather on the evening? I am asking because, if it is cold, then my Kyrenaians would wear shawls to their dresses, at least for a bit, but if it is warm for some reason, then not.
2. That brings me to the second question: You say the dress code is White Tie, which raises the question, if you want the women in Ball Gowns or would Evening Gowns suffice?

Thank you for the answers!

Weather, well for the evening and all night; very cold. Between 5º to 6ºC at most to 3º to 4º as average of this time of the year. Luckily, there is no snow in sight for the ball so that would mean that's one thing less to worry about. And for the dresses; Ball Gowns are the ones recommended because of them being suited for the event, since evening gowns are more used in black tie events.

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A m e n r i a
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Postby A m e n r i a » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:25 pm

The Selkie wrote:
Remnants of Exilvania wrote:Well...uhm...when I googled it back in the day, it said ball and evening gowns so I assume both?


Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.


On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.
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Postby Mervay » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:41 pm

A m e n r i a wrote:
The Selkie wrote:
Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.


On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.

It qualifies as formal wear and it is allowed mate.

If anyone has any question regarding it please look into rule 4.2 and you will see that if not able to bring a white tie attire, another formal wear is allowed as long as it goes with the event.

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Postby Brettenwald » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:53 pm

Hello darkness my old friend... *opens draft tab, again*
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Factbook completion will occur when hell freezes over and this nation is basically what happens at 3 AM when I overdose on Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Game of Thrones. Trans rights or you're getting kneecapped.
Center-right largely-absolute monarchy populated by the majority-pagan descendants of a mix of Vikings, Iron Age German rednecks and the odd shipwreck survivor coming into its own on the world stage during the final stages of a 32-year watershed moment under the watchful eye of an emperor who was never supposed to be one. Strict MT, current year though lore posts are generally asynchronous. Brettain is a catchall demonym, flag waifu by Polish Prussian Commonwealth, NS stats not canon.

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Postby A m e n r i a » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:12 pm

Mervay wrote:
A m e n r i a wrote:
On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.

It qualifies as formal wear and it is allowed mate.

If anyone has any question regarding it please look into rule 4.2 and you will see that if not able to bring a white tie attire, another formal wear is allowed as long as it goes with the event.


Ah, thank you
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Lux Pulchrae
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Postby Lux Pulchrae » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:48 pm

everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

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Shwe Tu Colony
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Postby Shwe Tu Colony » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:24 pm

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah


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I MAY be stupid, because this isn't even repliable content either, but keep in mind some of this count is from me putting in quotes from other media because lol.
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Seleucid Pergamon
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Postby Seleucid Pergamon » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:54 pm

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah


I still have a lot to go for mine's.
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Postby Lux Pulchrae » Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:32 am

Shwe Tu Colony wrote:
Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah


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I MAY be stupid, because this isn't even repliable content either, but keep in mind some of this count is from me putting in quotes from other media because lol.


Seleucid Pergamon wrote:
Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah


I still have a lot to go for mine's.


Geez, maybe I should get started. It's definitely not gonna be as long as you guys lol.

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Mervay
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Postby Mervay » Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:59 am

The IC is up!

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=497129#p38221265

Sorry for the short introductory post, but I will get into the details of the ball in the next post as soon as most of you had made your characters introductions, then I will have the Devienne Family officially announce the beginning of the ball.

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Remnants of Exilvania
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Postby Remnants of Exilvania » Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:23 am

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

Come here into my corner you big fella!

Mervay wrote:The IC is up!

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=497129#p38221265

Sorry for the short introductory post, but I will get into the details of the ball in the next post as soon as most of you had made your characters introductions, then I will have the Devienne Family officially announce the beginning of the ball.

Well colour me surprised, I expectes it in my afternoon or something.
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Postby Polish Prussian Commonwealth » Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:29 am

Posted. 900~ words.
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The Selkie
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:18 am

Mervay wrote:
Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:oh lord

on one hand white tie is required

on the other hand prussia-poland doesn't issue it's military with anything equivalent to white tie, and this definitely would've trickled down to the cadet schools.

Mervay, would something like this with more muted colors and actual pockets be an acceptable substitute?

It will be an acceptable one mate, it has to be formal wear if white tie isn't possible.

The Selkie wrote:Mervay, two questions, which just popped into my head:
1. How's the weather on the evening? I am asking because, if it is cold, then my Kyrenaians would wear shawls to their dresses, at least for a bit, but if it is warm for some reason, then not.
2. That brings me to the second question: You say the dress code is White Tie, which raises the question, if you want the women in Ball Gowns or would Evening Gowns suffice?

Thank you for the answers!

Weather, well for the evening and all night; very cold. Between 5º to 6ºC at most to 3º to 4º as average of this time of the year. Luckily, there is no snow in sight for the ball so that would mean that's one thing less to worry about. And for the dresses; Ball Gowns are the ones recommended because of them being suited for the event, since evening gowns are more used in black tie events.


Dang... and I had such beautiful evening gowns... because of course it is possible for a Princess of Kyrenaia and for the girlfriend of the Prince of Teressien to wear ball gowns. Well, can't be helped... off to rewriting!
Thank you for the answer, Mervay.
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A m e n r i a
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Postby A m e n r i a » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:25 am

Also posted
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The Selkie
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:52 am

And posted.
Mervay, you might notice, that I have Leonard joining Athena's side in the dance hall, a bit like a prologue to the part of your post, where you speak about Athena already having Leonard by her side.
People might also notice, that Branwen, Nolly, Finnya and Cel are not wearing ball gowns but evening gowns - I decided for that step mainly because
    a) They're Selkie and I think it fits them better to go still very formal, Wikipedia lists evening gowns as a possibility for White Tie Dressed Women, but not as formal as others and going for, in the case of Nolly and Branwen, with the larger options available.
    b) Branwen does not have the financial means for a fully-equipped ball gown. She is a student and author, after all.
The rest is dressed appropriately, though. ; )
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My people are called the Selkie, the nation is usually called the Free Lands in MT-settings. Thanks.

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Seleucid Pergamon
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Postby Seleucid Pergamon » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:56 am

And here we go...Still have a lot to write about.
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Lillorainen
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Postby Lillorainen » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:15 am

And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^
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The Selkie
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:22 am

Lillorainen wrote:And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^


No, no, no, you did not 'copy' anything, my friend, least of which is 'my format.' You got inspired by something. ; )
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
My people are called the Selkie, the nation is usually called the Free Lands in MT-settings. Thanks.

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Lillorainen
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Postby Lillorainen » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:29 am

The Selkie wrote:
Lillorainen wrote:And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^


No, no, no, you did not 'copy' anything, my friend, least of which is 'my format.' You got inspired by something. ; )

That's another way to express it.
Technically, it has even been around already, but that was a bit different ... ^^
In any case, it just seemed logical to me, given my number of characters. Much easier to keep track.
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Greater Orcadia
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Postby Greater Orcadia » Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:33 am

I might send Penny and Evan, (daughter and son in law to a diplomat)

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Name of attendee (including titles and similar): Phenom "Penny" Snyder
Occupation: Driver,
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Notes: Daughter of Sir Nick Warszinski, Greater Orcadian Ambassador to Port Ember


Name of attendee (including titles and similar): Evan Snyder
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Country of Origin: Greater Orcadia
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Culinary Concerns: None
Medical Concerns: None
Notes: Husband of Penny Snyder

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Brettenwald
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Postby Brettenwald » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:29 am

Have posted.
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Factbook completion will occur when hell freezes over and this nation is basically what happens at 3 AM when I overdose on Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Game of Thrones. Trans rights or you're getting kneecapped.
Center-right largely-absolute monarchy populated by the majority-pagan descendants of a mix of Vikings, Iron Age German rednecks and the odd shipwreck survivor coming into its own on the world stage during the final stages of a 32-year watershed moment under the watchful eye of an emperor who was never supposed to be one. Strict MT, current year though lore posts are generally asynchronous. Brettain is a catchall demonym, flag waifu by Polish Prussian Commonwealth, NS stats not canon.

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Postby A m e n r i a » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:36 am

Lux, you're free to talk to Camilla. Same goes for anyone who wants to talk to Camellia.
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Your guide to Amenria, organized for your convenience

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Mervay
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Postby Mervay » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:44 am

I will make a reply to all of you as soon as I'am in my PC, since doing it through a cellphone is difficult. Sorry for the wait

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Brettenwald
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Postby Brettenwald » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:45 am

Mervay wrote:I will make a reply to all of you as soon as I'am in my PC, since doing it through a cellphone is difficult. Sorry for the wait

It's cool, take as much time as you need!
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Factbook completion will occur when hell freezes over and this nation is basically what happens at 3 AM when I overdose on Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Game of Thrones. Trans rights or you're getting kneecapped.
Center-right largely-absolute monarchy populated by the majority-pagan descendants of a mix of Vikings, Iron Age German rednecks and the odd shipwreck survivor coming into its own on the world stage during the final stages of a 32-year watershed moment under the watchful eye of an emperor who was never supposed to be one. Strict MT, current year though lore posts are generally asynchronous. Brettain is a catchall demonym, flag waifu by Polish Prussian Commonwealth, NS stats not canon.

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