Once again, as begun by the Lord Scilius and Lady Bereth many years past, the Freablod manor has been opened to the people of Rohan for Mettarë. It has been decorated inside and out and an elaborate feast has been prepared for those attending. The path leading to the grand house is lined with lanterns and more are hung in trees, on the gates, doors, and throughout the courtyard, making the snow glitter brilliantly. Horses are taken by smartly dressed grooms, to be fed and watered in the stable while their owners enjoy themselves. Inside, footmen gather cloaks, hats and gloves and direct guests to the ballroom where the festivities will take place.
The ballroom is the center of the festivities, and is decorated accordingly. Large pine trees line the hall decorated with cranberry and popcorn garland, finely-blown glass balls, delicately carved wooden figures and cones of candy and nuts. Pine boughs interwoven with red ribbon are wrapped around pillars and hung around the walls, and all is lit with candles and torches placed carefully to avoid any fires. Chairs and tables are arranged around the room for eating and socializing, and a group of musicians plays in a hidden corner near an open area set aside for dancing, the strains of an elegant piece floating through the hall. Along one wall sits tables straining under the weight of all the food, with the traditional Yule Roast Boar siting prominently in the middle.
This is the Mettarë feast, the gathering of the Rohirrim and their allies, to celebrate life in the dark of winter, the end of the year and beginning of a new, of family, friends and joy.
The ballroom is the center of the festivities, and is decorated accordingly. Large pine trees line the hall decorated with cranberry and popcorn garland, finely-blown glass balls, delicately carved wooden figures and cones of candy and nuts. Pine boughs interwoven with red ribbon are wrapped around pillars and hung around the walls, and all is lit with candles and torches placed carefully to avoid any fires. Chairs and tables are arranged around the room for eating and socializing, and a group of musicians plays in a hidden corner near an open area set aside for dancing, the strains of an elegant piece floating through the hall. Along one wall sits tables straining under the weight of all the food, with the traditional Yule Roast Boar siting prominently in the middle.
This is the Mettarë feast, the gathering of the Rohirrim and their allies, to celebrate life in the dark of winter, the end of the year and beginning of a new, of family, friends and joy.
MENU
Yule Roast Boar
Roasted Turkey
Apple stuffed Pheasant
Mincemeat Pie
Roasted Herb Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy
Seasoned Root Vegetables
Maple Glazed Carrots
Cranberry Sauce
Buttery Rolls
Stuffing with Apple and Cranberry
Seasonal Cookies
Fruit, date and Fig loaf with Whiskey sauce
Sugared Seasonal Fruit
Apple, fig, date, pear and raisin tarts
Drinks
Oromë’s Bletsung
this red wine is truly a blessing, a real nectar of the Gods
Glavrol
a fine and delicious white wine that won’t make you drunk, but will cause you to babble nonsense should you drink too much
Hwitsceo
A fluffy concoction of clear filtered ale mixed with just a touch of white clover honey topped with mounds of sweetened whipped cream
Green Rider’s Ale
A good strong Rohirric ale. Pale ale, smooth and mild but has an unexpected kick at the bottom of the mug.
Stout Halbert
a delicious dark ale with a strong, hoppy taste
Cranberry juice
Tea in various flavours
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Roasted Turkey
Apple stuffed Pheasant
Mincemeat Pie
Roasted Herb Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy
Seasoned Root Vegetables
Maple Glazed Carrots
Cranberry Sauce
Buttery Rolls
Stuffing with Apple and Cranberry
Seasonal Cookies
Fruit, date and Fig loaf with Whiskey sauce
Sugared Seasonal Fruit
Apple, fig, date, pear and raisin tarts
Drinks
Oromë’s Bletsung
this red wine is truly a blessing, a real nectar of the Gods
Glavrol
a fine and delicious white wine that won’t make you drunk, but will cause you to babble nonsense should you drink too much
Hwitsceo
A fluffy concoction of clear filtered ale mixed with just a touch of white clover honey topped with mounds of sweetened whipped cream
Green Rider’s Ale
A good strong Rohirric ale. Pale ale, smooth and mild but has an unexpected kick at the bottom of the mug.
Stout Halbert
a delicious dark ale with a strong, hoppy taste
Cranberry juice
Tea in various flavours
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Rules
~ All regular plaza rules apply
~ EVERYONE is welcome, regardless of race. Minions, please refrain from killing/maiming/eating anyone just for this evening please.
~ Dress is formal, this is a grand feast after all!
~ Feel free to hand out your diegolowine gift whenever you want, if you are participating in it.
~ Have fun and HAPPY METTARE!