Penned on behalf of Danichta of CoveA diverse group of civilians found themselves in the upstairs of the barracks, why they all came to be there Danichta didn’t know, but they found themselves congregated nonetheless. A quick look at the bunch, and Khaelith was struck by Avatarian inspiration:
Let’s have a Market!!The words no sooner dropped from his lips than the Citizens, Serfs and Peasants alike burst into a frenzied mass of activity gathering supplies and goods from all over Cove. Levon chopped wood while Paul created a plethora of furniture for the booths and open-air tavern. Paul also set up a make-shift jail incase there was trouble, as well as large banquet tables for folks to rest and eat at.
Many booths, of all sorts, were set up at the Market. Khaelieth had his own booth in the middle selling Church sanction jinxes, as well as sundry supplies. As for Danichta, by sanction of the Church, she set up a Fortune Telling booth. Paul ran the open-air tavern while Levon had a fruit and wafer stand. Caron, a new Serf of Cove, helped to set up everything and supplied goods throughout the evening. Jessica had all kinds of baked goods at her booth, and even Odenetheus set up a Church booth!
Before too long, folks from all over Sosaria were hearing of the spontaneous Cove market. The Baron made a brief appearance at the beginning of the Market, giving his approval to the booths set up and all the hard work done by the civilians. Even some Elves showed up and getting caught in the exciting Market atmosphere, set up a booth of their own Elvish crafts.
The atmosphere became a bit too exciting, however, as a few scuffles broke out here and there. Though Danichta didn’t know his name, they seemed to involve a Witch Hunter of Cove and an unknown man named Bruce!
Tensions were high, too, between the good Father and the Elves. At first he did not seem to appreciate their attendance, but by the end of the evening wished them a farewell with the rest of the citizenry. Indeed by the end of the Market there was love in the air, pockets full of gold, and an all-around good feeling of a Market well put on!
…except for one lonely Peasant left to clean up… thankfully one of the many guards who attended the Market, Joey, helped clean up the massive amount of furniture made by Paul.
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