Laurë Anor Provinces

Proudly Presents the Fourth Annual

With Autumn's bounty all carefully stored away and the fields and forests covered with the first of Winter's snow, it was time for more preparations to begin.  Whether it was the celebration of the Solstice or Winter's Eve, Yule or Christmas, most of the inhabitants of the realms celebrated something in the coming season.  And a celebration always calls for feasting and gift giving, and that calls for shopping.

Anordaldae Market
Sunday, November 18th
8:30 pm est
Mountain Market
( AIM accessible )

The festivities were being held in a large barn in the heart of Anordaldae, part of the Shadow Guardian Stables. The outside was well lit with lanterns and a large bonfire gave warmth and light to the tableau. Grooms and servants were ready and waiting to help arriving merchants and shoppers unload and disembark from their wagons or carriages. The stable was set aside as a warm place for the various steeds to wait for their owners to finish shopping. For those that chose to, belled sleigh rides were being given from the nearest pier up to the market.

The indoor training ring of the barn had been transformed. Cedar sawdust scattered over the packed earth floor adding a woodsy aroma. Garlands of pine and holly were draped from the rafters with clusters of mistletoe hanging from the beams in strategic locations. Trestle tables had been set up along the walls for the different vendors. A fiddler from the northern mountains played to entertain the guests.

Copper burning barrels kept the interior cozy. From one, a pair of young teens were offering roasted chestnuts, and there was a table with cups of mulled wine, hot toddies, and cider for the offering. Along one end of the barn, pine trees with their roots bundled were offered for sale. For 20 qcoins given to LAP, one could be  taken home and decorated for the holidays.

 

Participating Vendors

Holiday Trunk Raffle

For yourself, or to give as a gift, win a trunk filled with Solstice themed items and gifts.  Tickets are 10 qcoins each. Purchase tickets ( or trees ) by sending the amount to Des Sunhaven-Hayll and Auden Hayll, or purchase them the night of the market!
 

( Holiday Trunk details )

After the grand prize has been awarded,
LAP will award fifteen smaller prizes to some lucky remaining ticket holders!