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    Spoiler: House Arnos (Enigma 7)
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    Dear Duke Arnos,

    Wonderful! Your sister, Saundri Arnos, a very suitable partner. I can inform you that Nabuna Zaqaru is greatly looking forward to a meeting. Saundri Arnos and those accompanying her are welcome at any of the Zaqaru Events.

    On behalf of Nabuna Zaqaru I invite her to the Zaqaru Ball, where Nabuna Zaqaru offers his first dance to Saundri Arnos. Should attendance of another event be preferred, send word and I will make suitable arrangements so that Saundri Arnos will be able to meet Nabuna Zaqaru at the first opportunity.

    Yours sincerely,
    Duke Abolar Zaqaru

    Zaqaru Events

    Spaceships are making their way through stargates towards the Marqash system (coordinates: 7\0). Carrying with them are the noble guests and singles seeking love. Or, far more likely, good opportunities to forge bonds between noble houses and create marriage contracts or arrange bethrotals. As the ships enter Zaqaru space at the star system Abyre (coordinates: 8\-2), they are soon hailed by Zaqaru naval vessels and assigned an escort to guide them to the capital planet Athon and from there to the metropolis Erit, where close to its spaceport lies the Erit Palace, the destination for the guests.

    [OOC] For more detail regarding the events, see a previous post. Below are public details known about the events.

    Zaqaru Ball

    Magnificent ballrooms, gowns swirling on music. The Zaqaru Ball takes place along several large chambers with each their own dance and music style, changing as the evening turns into night. From the ancient classical music, to the latest in fashion. Where the dances are formal and slow in the main ballroom, another ballroom chamber offers fast and upbeat tunes to dance on together. Where the main ballroom offers dances to partners having selected each other or were pressured into it by their parents, another ballroom chamber offers two lines of dancers, where the dances are for pairs, but the partner switches on each high beat.

    The interior of Erit Palace is lavish, filled with luxury. Little expense has been spared to show the grandest decorations and architectural marvels. Nor has expenses been paid on music or dance, for at the main ballroom the famous musician Sheke Feldshal leads the other musicians on a marvellous melody of the classics, while renowned dance instructor Dasana Gariga is teaching the latest dances in one of the other ballrooms. The drinks and food are never ending, from all over the galaxy.

    Between the ballroom chambers are smaller chambers and niches, allowing for guests to retreat and converse with one another in private. To meet and negotiate. To fall in love or arrange marriage contracts. To build a social network or to look for diplomatic opportunities. Or simply to enjoy a moment’s peace of the busy ball.

    This event caters to those liking to dance. Young attendees, such as children, will find this event the most suitable, as the early evening has special dancing lessons and numerous formal dances aimed at meeting others of the same age.

    Main hosts of the Zaqaru Ball are Nabuna Zaqaru, his father, Duke Abolar Zaqaru and Grand Diplomat Ningilga Zaqaru.


    Zaqaru Masquarade

    Colourful masks and marvellous costumes, flowing silk and the seduction of lace. Royal purple or regal blue, mesmerizing patterns or expensive pearls, all kinds of clothing are welcome. An air of mystique as the faces are covered, lending a sense of secrecy and privacy to the whole event as guests have to renew acquaintances if failing to recognise one another.

    In the different chambers of Erit Palace there are various forms of amusement, from performances to music, from dances to humorous displays, from moving holographic art to personal performers. Fine drinks and food are available by servants, all wearing the same pronounceable costume. The main highlights of the evening are the holo-visual art display of the infamous Horreha Atwak, the mystical performances of the Obsidian Cabinet and the dance of the rising star Silver Masque.

    At the second half of the event as the evening grows older and the Silver Masque finishes the dance through the Erit Palace, each guest will take off their mask, to show who they are to the other guests. It will provide opportunity to deepen relations or to start negotations.

    This event caters to those with a flair for excitement or wish to show off with extravagant costumes. Adolescents will find this event most suitable, as the first phase of the Masquarade where everybody wears masks allows for an opportunity to escape the oversight of a parent.

    Main hosts of the Zaqaru Masquarade are Nabuna Zaqaru, Grand Agent Ayallal Attar and Grand Administrator Caksya Gupta. Nabuna Zaqaru wears a rich and wealthy coat, as well as mask inset with gold and jewelry. The mask only covers the top of his face, making him easily recognisable, as is clearly the intention. Grand Agent Ayallal Attar seems to wear a different mask and gown each half hour, while Grand Administrator Caksya Gupta has a deceptively simple clothing style, for it is made of very expensive fabric. Both take care to be recognisable, even if it is by servants pointing them out, so they are available for any questions.

    Zaqaru Dinner

    Wine made of the rare Crimson Droplets, vegetable dishes imported from Vervoire, Gilded Leafs dripping with flavour, for anybody there is something available on the grand dinner, the last of the Zaqaru events. Each half hour, guests are expected to rise and move to the next table, where the next of many dishes are served. Their table partners will switch each time, with seating arrangement wishes from guests taken deeply into account, even during the dinner itself.

    During the dinner, there are small performances in the background, to set the mood with music, show or atmosphere. The main draw of the event will be the food and drinks themselves, as they will be highly decorated, rich in flavour and of the utmost quality. Merely looking at the served plates should be reason for delight.

    Guests can chose not to move to the next table, but instead move around, joining tables with free chairs, stand at the high tables, sit at the bar or move to the more private niches. Each table will be likely to have at least one free chair at the start of each switch, and none will be set alone. A colourful and tasteful meeting and mingling of the aristocracy over dinner.

    This event caters to those who enjoy food and drinks. Middle aged or older people will find this event most suitable, as it is easy going, relaxed and there is plenty of opportunity to mingle.

    Main hosts of the Zaqaru Dinner are Nabuna Zaqaru, Duchess Irkal Shiri and Grand Scientist Baresu Zaqaru.

    [OOC] If attending any of the events, please state who is attending and the name of whoever is single, as the events are meant for singles, though the singles can take along company as desired. Preferred is to include gender, age, a sentence on appearance, familial relationship to the House’s current leader and at least one of a personality trait, education or experience. Please use the below example format. Enigma 3 is used as example.

    The spoiler with Zaqaru Ball is only readable by those with Cypher 4 or attending the ball. The spoiler within the Zaqaru Ball spoiler directed to House Joche is only readable by those with Cypher 4 or House Joche, if House Joche is attending the ball.

    Enigma 3

    Spoiler: Zaqaru Ball
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    Earl Inlis Ippur is attending the event along with her son Malu, aged 12. Earl Inlis is hoping to arrange a betrothal for her son. She has high hopes to educate him on the matters of diplomacy and she is eager to talk about how Patient he is. One of the other guests she approaches is Earl Joche.

    Enigma 3

    Spoiler: House Joche
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    Earl Inlis Ippur hurries to meet Earl Joche, who she spotted amongst the other nobles. “Dear Earl Joche! What a pleasure to meet you. How is your daughter Sura doing? I hope she is with you, because I would love for my son Malu here to meet with her. Did you know he really turned out to be a patient child? Very precious indeed, so I hope we might be able to discuss important matters while the two of them meet. What do you say?


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