#Kingdom of Veonia

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Veonia

Coming in 2024

Yes I started a new Medieval Charter Challenge, a true to the book one. This will also be a more faithful attempt at following Warwickshire rules too. I've been working on a doc breaking down the WRC for the last couple months in preparation for Veonia. Don't get me wrong, I love Criladith. But, I want a more story driven game and a fresh start to old concepts.

Veonia will be written more as a story, so I hope the change won't be too abrupt. I'm hoping to start queuing introductions sometime in January. Currently I'm on the 7th household in Round 1 with about 3 left. The 'hood has already ranked up to Lvl 2!

My background for Veonia is this;

Originally founded by Norse vikings, other small families have moved to the small riverside settlement called Veonia. As trade connections are made across the world, the settlement has the potential to one day be a hub of culture and the center point of trade. Merchants and Gentry flood to the site, ready to grow their legacy into something great. However, can these new bourgeoise make peace with the disrupted lower classes?

Can't wait to begin writing for Veonia, already there's so many fun characters and stories. See you in 2024!

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Norde found himself slipping away. The heat and sun proved too much for his aging body. Idonea, having heard a collapse, rushed to fetch their neighbor Mary Everille.

Mary had heard stories in her youth of bargaining with the Reaper. Anything was worth a try, she couldn't let Idonea be orphaned once again.

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Sybil was caught of guard when she felt herself pulled into a tight hug. She relaxed upon seeing the familiar ginger. Sybil and Avis Fairburne had grown up together, although the girls had barely spoken since they'd grown older.

"Avis! You scared me for a moment! I barely recognized you, I used to tower over you."

"Ha, not anymore Sybbie!"

The girls caught up with one another. Avis invited the raven-head to a playful game of kicky bag. Sybil found herself smiling for the first time all day. For a moment, she forgot about the sadness.

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The late Thorley Everille was a master woodsmen. He made sure to craft a spacious home for his family.

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Norde was not an expert when it came to people. He was quiet and shy, but he was an excellent listener. He had to be, upon hearing the splash of the water Norde needed to know if it was the swish of the fish or an unexpected gush of wind. Perhaps that was why the villagers of Veonia liked to congregate at his home, they enjoyed his open ear.

Norde reasoned he liked fishing so much was because his catch couldn't try to start small talk.

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Norde's "good friend", Eldrid Linden comes by to visit. She reasons that even if Norde is a hermit he needs company. And oh how does he enjoy Eldrid's company...

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The guests left the Nyberg home late, but there were needs still needing tending. Norde washed Idonea and set her in her crib before washing himself. Tomorrow was to be a day of work, the old man would need plenty of rest.

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The arrival of the fellow elders of the village was not an odd thing. Norde, although very much a recluse, still enjoyed the friendship of his generation. Among today's guests were Eldrid Linden, Bjorn Westergaard, and of course Mary Everille. The ever present gossip, it was difficult to have an outing without Mary. Norde particularly liked Eldrid, she was a kind woman. However, he had little fondness for Bjorn, who took every opportunity to touch and be close to Mary. He even went as far as kissing her. It was scandalous, as Bjorn was a married man, but the elders knew better than to spread news of his infidelity.

Mary came by most often, and Norde considered her his closest friend. Today she complained of the aches she felt in her body. Old age had brought wisdom, she liked to brag, but also an unwanted tiredness. It made sense, after the death of her son Mary had taken up the manual labor required of a woodcutter.

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Mari had joined her older sister and grandmother. She was too weak to carry wood, let alone do any of the cutting or felling of trees, so she busied herself with the fruits of summer. The entire forest was in deep bloom and the scents of ripened berries mingled pleasantly.

Mary meanwhile worked as she had done for the last 30 years. Today was a little different. She chopped with anger. Winter was 2 seasons away, and yet the woodswoman felt the urgency of replenishing her stock. Much was on her mind, making her cuts rough and uneven.

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The Everille women rose early on the 1st of Summer. There was more than enough work to be done, and Sybil knew she was expected to start assisting her family more now. She attempted to put on a strong face as she followed her grandmother out of the woodcutter's home, but soon the tears washed away any resemblance of a strong girl.

Mary hugged her eldest grandchild closely. The old woman cried too. Both of the women knew nothing would ever fill the bleeding gnash in their hearts, only time would sew it into a scar. Mary cried also for the new wound her friend Norde Nyberg had left.

Eventually the two were able to dry each others eyes and continue to the forest.

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Everille

Peasant Woodcutters

The Everille family is in deep morning after the death of the late Thorley Everille. Della is doing her best to comfort her children while Grandmother Mary works to distract them by teaching the trade.

-> Mary Everille has been the proud matriarch of the Everille clan for decades. When she was born, her family had just arrived off of the outcast ships. She grew up being one of the first to explore the woodlands. Her love for the outdoors was one of the reasons she was chosen as the woodcutter's wife. Mary wishes to impart as much knowledge as she can to her grandchildren. A staple of her home and the community, Mary's known for her sharp mouth.

Knowledge Sim

Neutral Humanitarian

Elder (Aged 50)

Follower of the Goddess

Loves the Heat, Disciplined, Eco-Friendly, Inappropriate, Heavy Sleeper

-> Della Everille never thought she would fall in love. She was the youngest daughter of a poor family, but when she met Thorley Everille she knew she had found the one. Unfortunately, the Goddess took away her husband last spring. Now, Della is left with her loose-lipped mother-in-law and three grieving children even.

Pleasure Sim

Neutral Humanitarian

Adult (aged 36.5)

Non-Religious

Workaholic, Coward, Neurotic, Cat Person, Nurturing

-> Peter Everille is still quite young and his personality has just barely begun to blossom. He is blissfully unaware of Grandma Mary’s expectations for him and doesn't understand why his family is so sad.

Neutral Radical

Toddler (2.5 years)

Loves the Heat, Swimmer,

-> Sybil Everille has always been a talkative girl. She always has been her father's daughter. Sybil is a sensitive and calm girl like her father. She aspires to have pretty dresses and expensive jewelry like she sees in the Squire home, but that is a far fetched fantasy.

Popularity Sim

Neutral Authoritarian

Teen (Aged 12.5)

Non-Religious

Heavy Sleeper, Neat, Brooding, Schmoozer

Works for the Squire Landvik (Cookery Career Lvl. 1)

-> Mari Everille was named after her grandmother. Mari shares very little with her though. She's a fiery and emotional child. While her grandmother likes to talk herself into problem, Mari often starts physical problems. Only Thorley could tame her temper, and she is taking his death the hardest. Mari is incredibly intelligent when she has a clear head. Her greatest wish is to learn to read.

Neutral Radical

Child (Aged 6.5)

Follower of the Goddess

Hot headed, Bookworm, Genius

The late Thorley Everille, son of Mary, husband to Della, and father of Sybil, Mari, and Peter.

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Mary had never been a gambling woman. Later on the woodcutter would say she had just lost the worst game of her life.

Outside, Njord began to howl. Even the family wolf knew something tragic had just transpired.

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The raging summer sun had proven too much for Norde Nyberg so he slipped into his hut for a refreshing nap. However, after passing out from exhaustion, the old fisherman found himself feeling much, much worse...

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Mary Everille visited the Nyberg house late one afternoon. After the usual banter and gossip, Mary inquired about Norde's ward. It was no secret to the village that the little girl had grown quite Active and was now seen out and about the village. Norde merely smiled. Idonea was growing up well, he thought.

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Idonea had learned how to be content by herself. Her uncle had woven reed blocks and a table for her to play with. He'd also traded some small bass for the Linden Family's old stuffed bear. Eldrid was happy to comply. She adored Idonae and missed having small children. Often Eldrid would help Norde with childcare.

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Nyberg

Peasant Fisherman

The Nyberg family consists of Norde and his young niece Idonea. The Nybergs are humble fisherman who mind their business. Norde has always kept to himself, but will Idonea be what finally brings him into the community?

-> Norde Nyberg has always been a pretty big loner. For most of his life he spent his time by the river or at his hovel-side fish market. That isn’t to say he never entertained the idea of a family, or that he never wanted one, but Norde had simply accepted that he was too old for any such thing. That is until his niece, Idonea, was left abandoned on his doorstep. Now he’s the protective guardian of a sweet and bubbly toddler.

Family Sim

Neutral Authoritarian

Elder (50 years of age)

Follower of the Goddess

-> Idonea Nyberg was born to a runaway mother and Olaf Nyberg, who was Norde’s brother. Olaf had left his home decades ago, and only returned to drop off and abandon his infant daughter with someone who he knew could take care of her. He left a note, watcher knows who wrote it because Olaf certainly did not have those skills, explaining the situation. The last and only gift Olaf left was a request, that his daughter be named for her late mother. Afterward Olaf attempted to run for the hills, as if fearing some sort of trouble..., but he drowned while crossing the river Veonia. But none of that matters to Idonea, her biggest concern is learning to walk so she can come on her uncle’s fishing trips.

Neutral Authoritarian

Toddler (Aged 2)

Follower of the Goddess

Dramatic and Angler

The late Olaf Nyberg with his young daughter.