Thread of Destiny Gather

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Thread of Destiny Gather

"The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break."

Hyphen Hold has gone all out with this romance-themed Gather. It's hosted in the Hold's Gather area; a large, open air space with the Dancing Square located in the middle. Stalls line the edges of the area making it easy to move about at the Gather. White banners with intricate red embroidering adorn the Hold, making the usually somber atmosphere far more lively and cheerful. The colour theme is quite obvious considering most of the stalls feature elegantly carved cherry-stained wood as well as equally gorgeous red and white fabric decorations. At least a couple stalls have some never before seen items for sale specific to this Gather. On top of the things to see and buy, there are several events that Hyphen Hold is holding that are also unique. Without a doubt, this is a Hyphen Gather!

Weaver Stall

As usual, the Weaver stall is vibrant and eye catching. How could it not be with colourful and beautiful gowns, rugs, blankets, and other works of fabric art flapping gently in the breeze as if beckoning customers in? The merchandise of the brother and sister Weavers running the stall is carefully hung on the elegantly carved, cherry stained wood characteristic of this Gather or folded on a couple of the wooden tables. There is a large red and white cover for the stall should bad weather approach.

Masterweaver Loren is bubbly and a bit nosy; she will haggle within 1-3 marks. Journeyman Weaver Rechal is blunt but not unfriendly; he will haggle within a mark.

Throw Blanket (one colour): 6 marks
Throw Blanket (multi-colour): 8 marks
Patchwork Quilt: 12 marks
Hand-stitched Quilt: 14 marks
Comforter (one colour): 12 marks
Comforter (multi-colour): 14 marks
Small Wall Tapestry: 8 marks
Medium Wall Tapestry: 10 marks
Large Wall Tapestry: 13 marks
Small Rug: 4 marks
Medium Rug: 6 marks
Large Rug: 10 marks
Towel: 3 marks
T-shirt: 3 marks
Long Sleeve Shirt: 4 marks
Sweater: 6 marks
Winter Cloak: 6 marks
Bath Robe: 5 marks
Skirt: 3 marks
Shorts: 3 marks
Pants: 4 marks
Short Dress: 8 marks
Long Dress: 11 marks
Other (includes lace work, embroidery, repairs, etc.): Ask for prices
Customized Items: Ask for prices, available for all merchandise


Tanner Stall

One may not think this pretty stall is run by a Tanner but it most assuredly is. Covering the tables are gorgeous white clothes with a large lace rose in the center that allows the wood to be seen through it. At the customer-facign corners of the table simple red fabric hangs loosely. It is somewhat of a shame that the finely crafted leatherworks rest on the tables. Thankfully the open air Gather helps minimize any of the smells associated with tanning so the only thing that may drive people away is the rather large Journeyman running the stall.

Journeyman Tanner Wedelchin is a somber man with a lot of pride in his work; he will haggle within 1-2 marks if he is complimented for his fine crafts.

Plain Belt: 5 marks
Intricate Belt: 7 marks
Simple Boots: 6 marks
Intricate Boots: 8 marks
Fur-lined Boots: 12 marks
Jacket: 6 marks
Pants: 6 marks
Gloves: 4 marks
Custom Riding Gear: 20 marks
Additional Fur-Lining: 3 marks
Furs: 7 marks
Other: Ask for prices


Toy stall

This stall is set close to the Weaver stall. The merchandise set in bright cherry colored wooden bins and displayed on shelves of the same color. The bins are set about waist high to prevent any little ones from simply making off with the sale items. There is however a small area set aside for ‘official testing’. On a red rug a number of toys are spread about for the younger gather goers and their supervisors to test out before they buy.

Toymaker Fahin is an older man. Grey haired, wrinkled and friendly. He clearly adores children and will be more than happy to humor them in a bout of haggling. Special discounts to those children who make him laugh. Will haggle with adults from 1-2 marks. Children 1-4.

Rubber ball (Available in various colors): 4 marks
Pair of Kissing Canine Plush dolls (Connect at the nose via hidden magnet): 8 marks
Pair of Kissing Feline Plush dolls: 8 marks
Hand sized firelizard plush dolls (in all colors): 5 marks
Male cloth doll: 4 marks
Female cloth doll: 4 marks
Doll dress up clothes (Various styles and colors, gender specific): 3 marks a piece
Bag of Red and White Glass marbles (Swirled design): 6 marks
Red and white blocks (Bag of eight): 8 marks
Cherry stained wooden rocking runner : 20 marks
**Custom work for plushes and wooden items available upon request (Prices vary depending on difficulty of item)


Woodcraft Stall

The wood decorations at this stall are particularly amazing. Though it uses the same wood tables to market its merchandise, the legs of the tables have the forms of firelizards carved into them. Not too surprisingly, the display tables are also for sale. As far as banners go, this shop lacks them entirely. Wood and only wood abound at the Woodcraft Stall.

Journeyman Woodcrafter Qevorin is an honest but quiet man; he will haggle within 2-5 marks, especially on more expensive items.

Various Small Carvings: 4 marks
Various Medium Carvings: 6 marks
Large Dragon Carving (only one): 14 marks
Large Feline Carving (only one): 14 marks
Crib: 10 marks
Couch with cushions nailed to it: 20 marks
Dresser: 15 marks
Wardrobe: 9 marks
Single Shelf: 5 marks
Medium Shelf Stand: 18 marks
Large Shelf Stand: 22 marks
Desk: 12 marks
Chairs of various styles: 6 marks
Tables of various styles: 10 marks
Chests/Trunks: 8 marks
Customizations/Other: Ask for prices


Spa Stall

Known for its bath houses all over Pern, Hyphen naturally offers spa services. The ‘stall’ itself is really just a booth set up outside the largest of these houses bordering and fed by the hot springs. Services are listed at the table, and those willing to pay the high prices will be treated like lords and ladies within. The house has been festooned in red, white and pink to perpetuate the Gather’s theme. This is one stall where haggling can do you a world of good, for the kindly older lady running the stall has been known to reduce prices by as much as 5 marks if a patron is particularly flattering.

Tender (facial with scalp massage, includes aromatic hand and foot massage) - 7 marks
Relaxing (facial and 20 min aromatic back massage) - 7 marks
Exquisite (manicure, pedicure, aromatic leg and arm massage) - 7 marks
Anti-Stress (seaweed wrap, scalp massage, aromatic shoulder, back, leg and foot massage) - 8 marks
Ecstasy (10 min back massage, facial, aromatic hand, shoulder, foot massage) - 9 marks
Bliss (facial, aromatic back, shoulder, neck, foot massage) - 11 marks
Essentials (facial, manicure, pedicure) - 13 marks
Ultimate (aromatic full body massage for one candle mark) - 13 marks
Cleansing (sea salts, full-body oil massage, scalp therapy massage, facial) - 15 marks
Complete (seaweed wrap, facial, half-candle mark full body aromatic massage, manicure, pedicure) - 22 marks

*for aromatic massages, choose from list at the aromatherapy stall or let your masseuse choose


Aromatherapy Stall

Two long tables have been erected directly across from the Spa Stall located in front of Hyphen’s largest bath house. An elderly couple mans these. They offer a variety of incense, oils and candles, all organized and neatly labeled. These two will gladly answer any questions - as well as talk a sizable hole into your coinpurse. Don’t expect any deals from them; they rarely ever stray from marked prices, though they’ve been known to raise them if they don’t like your tone.

Incense

Aloes wood
Amber
Basilica
Cedar wood
Desert Sage
Lavender

2 marks for every 5 sticks (can mix and match)
5 marks for 15 sticks
8 marks for 30 sticks

Oils

Chamomile
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Peppermint
Sandalwood
Rosemary
Lemon
Lavender

4oz - 2 marks
6 oz - 3 marks
8 oz - 5 marks

*4 oz jar free with the purchase of any package at the spa stall that includes an aromatic massage

Candles

Lavender
Vanilla
Myrrh
Jasmine
Cucumber
Lily
Orange
Lemongrass
Magnolia

Small - 1 mark
Medium - 2 marks
Large - 3 marks


Food Stall

Not a single booth, but rather five thrown together, it stands at the center of the Gather. The rich cherry wood has been polished to a lovely gleam, swathed in a cheaper red fabric that easily absorbs any stains caused by careless customers or servers. The canopy above is made of a richer white silk, extending outward to poles to provide shade for customers. Several tables range around the stall. Each sports a red tablecloth and a vase with a single white rose.

The five long tables at the center are arranged in a rough pentagon around spits, smoke pits, and smaller tables used for preparation. A customer need only walk up to one and a free server will come to serve them cafeteria style, moving with them down the full length of the five tables until the customer is satisfied. All servers are allowed to haggle within one mark of the set price if they so desire, but be wary. Heat can make for ornery vendors and pushing them too far will mean a more expensive meal.

Appetizers

Grilled Artichokes (served with olive oil) - 1 mark
Spicy Avocado Sushi Roll - 1 mark
Spinach and Artichoke Fondue (served with garlic bread) - 1 mark
Oven Baked Caprine Cheese (served with flatbread) - 1 mark
Roasted Portobello Flatbread (served with pesto, garlic and olives) - 2 marks
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli - 2 marks
Crispy Fried Calamari - 2 marks

Soup & Salad

Red Pepper Soup - 1 mark
Tossed Salad with Onions, Carrots and Tomatoes - 1 mark
Caesar Salad - 1 mark
Grilled Endive and Pear Salad with Candied Pecans - 1 mark
Spicy Peanut Salad with Cucumbers and Carrots - 1 mark
Hypen Special with Grilled Wherry, Blue Cheese, Bacon and Corn - 1 mark

Main

Vegetarian Aphrodisiac (composed of quinoa, spinach, sunflower seeds and red peppers) - 4 marks
Sweet Potato with Chile on Wild Rice, served with Tortillas - 4 marks
Black Pepper Fettucini with Asparagus, Lemon and Spinach - 4 marks
Braised Short Ribs - 4 marks
Roasted Wherry with Steamed Vegetables - 4 marks
Cedar Planked Salmon - 5 marks
Shrimp & Penne Pasta - 5 marks

Dessert

Bananas and Cream - 1 mark
Blood Orange Crepes (2) - 1 mark
Bread Pudding served with Strawberries and Blueberries - 1 mark
Caramel Custard - 1 mark
Apple Bubbly Pies (2) - 1 mark
Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) - 1 mark

Drinks

Fruit Juice - 1 mark
Spiced Cider - 1 mark
Klah - 1 mark
Hot Tea (Chamomile, Jasmine or Peppermint) - 1 mark
Glass of Benden Wine (Red or White) - 2 marks
Bottle of Benden Wine (Red or White) - 5 marks

Specials

Dinner for 1 - Choose any 1 from each category for 7 marks
Dinner for 2 - Choose any 2 from each category for 12 marks
* Does not include bottles of wine


Gem/Mining stall

This stall is set directly next to the jewelry stall. In fact the two are separated only by a red silk partition. The stall itself is made up of cherry wood display cabinets inlaid with glass tops. There is no other decoration as the miners prefer to let their merchandise take the entirety of the spotlight. To this end the merchandise is lit up from below with strong glows which are changed frequently. Each display case is separated into the different gem or semi precious stone offered, with various styles and colors all on display. Prices are clearly marked and unfortunately non negotiable. The stall is also heavily policed with a large number of journeymen miners set at strategic locations so that the stall is kept heavily policed at all times. Attempted theft and thievery will be dealt with harshly.

Master miner Omris is a rather large and intimidating man with a gruff manner and no nonsense attitude. At least a few of his many sons and journeyman police the stall and are also willing to answer any questions one might have. They are friendly but not lenient. One is expected to be on their very best behavior when dealing at this stall.


Single Polished Sapphire: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Emerald: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Amethyst: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Ruby: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Topaz: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Garnet: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on cut, clarity, color, and size
Single Polished Pearl: Prices range from 15 to 40 marks depending on color and size
Single polished Chunk of Amber: Prices range from 5 to 40 marks depending on size and with or without object trapped inside.
Bag of small mixed semi precious stones: 10 marks
Bag of small polished amber: 6 marks
** An audience with Master Jeweler Osurn in the adjoining Jewelry stall can be arranged for a fee of 5 marks.

Miners pick: 10 marks
Miners glow hat: 12 marks
Leather mining harness: 8 marks
** Custom gear available upon request


Jewelry stall

This stall is set up to adjoin the Gem/Mining stall. It is set up in exactly the same fashion with only one big difference. In this stall a complex work station has been set up near the very back of the stall. Expressly for the purpose of handcrafting custom jewelry. The twin hyphen mining brothers certainly have quite the racket going on it seems. And the money to pay for the staff to keep it well guarded.

Master Jeweler Osurn is just as large and intimidating as his fraternal twin brother. However in disposition they are wildly different. Osurn has a friendly and jovial air about him. He quite willing to chat up even the rudest of customers. It is hard not to like and respect the man. He is extremely customer oriented and not afraid to haggle and suggest things to his customers.

Red Threads 1 mark a pair
**The theme for the gather. Set up on a table are a large amount of red strings sold by the pair. It is perhaps ironically the most popular item. The origin linked to a old legend. According to this legend, the gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of men and women who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

Underneath the table containing the thread is a intricately etched plaque with the following phrase.

"The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break."


Ear piercing: 2 marks per ear
* Adamantly refuses to pierce other areas of body.
Gold Chain: (price dependant upon length and style chosen) 10-15 marks
Silver Chain: (price dependant upon length and style chosen) 5-10 marks
Platinum Chain: (price dependant upon length and style chosen) 15-20 marks
Golden locket: 10 marks
Silver locket: 8 marks
Platinum locket: 20 marks
Gold Ring: (price dependant upon style chosen) 15-20 marks
Silver Ring: (price dependant upon style chosen) 10 -15 marks
Platinum ring: (price dependant upon style chosen) 15-20 marks
Gold bracelet: (price dependant upon size and style chosen) 15-20 marks
Silver bracelet: (price dependant upon size and style chosen) 10 -15 marks
Platinum bracelet: (price dependant upon size and style chosen) 15-20 marks
Engraving: (price dependant on length and complexity of phrase) 4 to 6 marks

All merchandise is able to be built upon with stones and gems from the adjoining stall. Custom work is offered and highly encouraged. Custom work does however carry a steep price but Osurn is more than willing to haggle and barter.
**You are encouraged to make your own descriptions for custom work done. Haggle for price in thread or pm me and I will pm back a suitable price for item. ^^


Blacksmith stall

This stall is set across from the Woodcrafter stall. It is fairly simply set up with a cheery wood counter spanning the entire front of the white cloth stall. The merchandise clearly displayed on shelves and stands in the back. The stall is simple, clean, and efficiently run. In fact it seems to take much after the stall keeper himself.

Master Blacksmith Buric is a short but intimidating man. He doesn’t speak much but he will be glad to answer and questions you have. Even if it is in a rather gruff sort of manner. He however absolutely refuses to sell his merchandise to woman. His craftsmanship speaks for itself however and the weapons he sells are nothing short of the best quality you can find in the south. His apprentice Junior Journeyman Kalyv is the more talkative and friendly of the two. He is also a shameless flirt and tends to give receptive females better deals…. behind Buric’s back of course. Buric will often refuse to haggle and will not sell to a woman. Kalyv will haggle up to 2 marks. (He will also sell to a woman when Buric is on break or otherwise involved.)


Simple Dagger: 5 marks
Boot Dagger: 6 marks
Curved Dagger: 6 marks
Dirk: 8 marks
Throwing Knives (set of 5): 7 marks
Throwing Stars (set of 5): 7 marks
Spear (short): 6 marks
Spear (long): 8 marks
Long bow: 8 marks
Short bow: 6 marks
Arrows (set of 20): 6 marks
Stone arrowheads (set of 10): 4 marks
Bullwhip: 8 marks
Handwhip: 6 marks
Skinning Knife: 2 marks
Carving Knife: 2 marks
Belt Knife: 5 marks
Belt sheath: 4 marks
Wrist sheath: 4 marks
Upper arm sheath: 4 marks
Thigh sheath: 4 marks
**Alterations and custom work available on request

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Thread 'Assignment' Events
In these events your signed up characters will be randomly matched with another person's character and told to fulfill the requirments in a thread together. Have fun!

Kissing Booth

This event is one of the easiest way to earn marks yet. To earn yourself 30 whole marks all you have to do is kiss a stranger. Gender and age (children exempted, for obvious reasons) doesn't matter to the man running the booth one bit. He's also quite adamant that any kissing be with absolute strangers. Anyone who walks up to the booth together will have to wait for another person to come. No easy marks for friends or couples! Not that hard...right? Should either party chicken out not only will they lose their chance for marks but they'll also be splashed with a bucket of water.

The man will offer no name when anyone approaches and is quite insistent that people try it. When asked why he set up such a booth, his only response will be "The world needs a little more love. Don't you agree?"

Face Painting Contest

Another easy contest! And fun too!

A number of tables have been set up near a colorful booth. Each table contains numerous small jars of non toxic paint, small basins of water, and brushes in various sizes.

Each person will be paired randomly with another and seated at a table. (yay random generator)
Each person will be given a random theme and will paint their partner’s face accordingly
Children are urged to participate
Everyone gets 5 marks for simply participating.
Have fun and be creative :3
**Paint throwing will get you banned xP[/font]

DISCLAIMER: Mark prizes only awarded once per account. ^^