#VS: Mari Everille

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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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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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Mari "AH! Did you see it? It was right there."

Mari also found a friend. Amicia Westergaard was several years older than Mari, but the two became acquainted quite quickly despite it. Amicia had wandered over when the ginger had screamed after seeing a rat. The girls shared a fear for rodents. Their conversations turned to the supernatural soon after.

Amicia "Everyone says magic isn't real but I don't believe that. Look at the forest, it's so beautiful!"

Mari "My grandmother says the Goddess like to leave behind traces of magic for humans to discover.

Amicia "I've heard the Goddess created super naturals to look after her people. My memère says the Goddess will send lamps to her most devote and worthy followers. They shed light on what her follower most desires."

Mari "Lamps? What could be in a lamp that would be so special?"

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The villagers of Veonia, young and old, flocked to the Nyberg fish stand. Everyone knew that Norde provided quality meat at a fair price.

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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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The night ends with a simple meal gathered around the table. Mary Everille and Bjorn Westergaard spoke fondly of their grandchildren and how quickly they were growing up. Eldrid piped up, expressing her excitement on her son beginning the search for a wife. She couldn't wait to hear the pitter patter of little feet again. Bjorn's son, Hakon had joined the elders and sat near the end of the table, smiling at his father's chatter.

Hakon mentioned how sweet treats always seemed to follow children. Mary then offered how ale and spirits always seemed to follow their tired parents. The table erupted with laughter, and the banter continued late into the evening.

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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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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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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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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 was inconsolable. She had been too young to rember her parents deaths, but the girl was old enough now to feel the crushing weight of finally being alone. Mary Everille did her best to console the child. Mary promised to check on Idonea in the morning before she left to fetch the Royal Steward.

At the very least Idonea had Njord to protect her.