Buel Vitta Society - Revision history

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	=== [[Avale]] ===		=== [[Avale]] ===
	While Dolac food is nothing to write home about in most cases there is a hardcore group of enthusiasts within this chapter that tries to celebrate the best of the country whenever given the chance. The other members are much more enchanted with foreign food and so there is a friendly ~~struggle~~ between the two.		While [[Dolac]] food is nothing to write home about in most cases, there is a hardcore group of enthusiasts within this chapter that tries to celebrate the best of the country whenever given the chance. The other members are much more enchanted with foreign food and so there is a friendly competition between the two.

			Meetings are held at the '''[[Avale#Scarlet Bonnet\|Scarlet Bonnet]]''', the bi-weekly '''Sampler's Surprise''' is so popular that even though it's anything but cheap, there is a long waiting list.

	=== [[Banak]] ===		=== [[Banak]] ===

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	=== [[Banak]] ===		=== [[Banak]] ===
	While the local food is nothing to write home about, the best chefs can create masterpieces even with very limited resources. And [[Otteun]] is not too far away, so quite some good food gets imported for those with the means to afford it. The chapter is mostly known for its master sculptors, their pieces have been sold as far away as [[Haza]]. Meetings are usually held at '''Lordraerra House''', the city's most exclusive inn.		While the local food is nothing to write home about, the best chefs can create masterpieces even with very limited resources. And [[Otteun]] is not too far away, so quite some good food gets imported for those with the means to afford it. The chapter is mostly known for its master sculptors, their pieces have been sold as far away as [[Haza]]. Meetings are usually held at '''Lordraerra House''', the city's most exclusive inn.

			=== [[Beljovac]] ===

	=== [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]] ===		=== [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]] ===
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	=== [[Stjordvik]] ===		=== [[Stjordvik]] ===
	The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in, probably, the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].		The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in, probably, the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].
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	== Chapters ==		== Chapters ==

			=== [[Avale]] ===
			While Dolac food is nothing to write home about in most cases there is a hardcore group of enthusiasts within this chapter that tries to celebrate the best of the country whenever given the chance. The other members are much more enchanted with foreign food and so there is a friendly struggle between the two.

	=== [[Banak]] ===		=== [[Banak]] ===
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	=== [[Stjordvik]] ===		=== [[Stjordvik]] ===
	The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in probably the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].		The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in, probably, the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].

	[[Category:Organisations]]		[[index.php?title=Category:Organisations]]

DB at 13:47, 9 May 2023

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	This organization from the heartlands is where '''artists and gourmands congregate''' to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.		This organization from the heartlands is where '''artists and gourmands congregate''' to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations. '''Membership is by invitation only'''; which comes with its own problems.

	'''Most organize a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings''' but this is all up to the local chapters.		'''Most organize a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings''' usually open to the public, often for a fee, but this is all up to the local chapters.

	== Chapters ==		== Chapters ==

			=== [[Banak]] ===
			While the local food is nothing to write home about, the best chefs can create masterpieces even with very limited resources. And [[Otteun]] is not too far away, so quite some good food gets imported for those with the means to afford it. The chapter is mostly known for its master sculptors, their pieces have been sold as far away as [[Haza]]. Meetings are usually held at '''Lordraerra House''', the city's most exclusive inn.

	=== [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]] ===		=== [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]] ===
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	=== [[Ide Volcar]] ===		=== [[Ide Volcar]] ===
	With so many excellent restaurants in town, the chapter doesn't have a set meeting place, they select a new eatery every ~~month~~, competition to be so honored is fierce. At these ~~monthly~~ gatherings there is always a fine arts contest attached, with the grand prize being a yearly stipend for the winner. A tradition is for the winner to create small objets d'art for all members at next ~~month's~~ gathering.		With so many excellent restaurants in town, the chapter doesn't have a set meeting place, they select a new eatery every time, competition to be so honored is fierce. At these gatherings there is always a fine arts contest attached, with the grand prize being a yearly stipend for the winner. A tradition is for the winner to create small objets d'art for all members, to be handed out at a next gathering.

	=== [[Midtal]] ===		=== [[Midtal]] ===

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	== Chapters ==		== Chapters ==

	=== GICOM ===		=== [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]] ===
	Having the gorgeous '''[[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Ancee Museum\|Ancee Museum]]''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',		Having the gorgeous '''[[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Ancee Museum\|Ancee Museum]]''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',

	The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.		The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.

	=== Ide Volcar ===		=== [[Ide Volcar]] ===
	With so many excellent restaurants in town, the chapter doesn't have a set meeting place, they select a new eatery every month, competition to be so honored is fierce. At these monthly gatherings there is always a fine arts contest attached, with the grand prize being a yearly stipend for the winner. A tradition is for the winner to create small objets d'art for all members at next month's gathering.		With so many excellent restaurants in town, the chapter doesn't have a set meeting place, they select a new eatery every month, competition to be so honored is fierce. At these monthly gatherings there is always a fine arts contest attached, with the grand prize being a yearly stipend for the winner. A tradition is for the winner to create small objets d'art for all members at next month's gathering.

	=== Midtal ===		=== [[Midtal]] ===
	The Otteun are not necessarily known for their great appreciation of art or their refined cuisine. But that is not to say there aren't any connoisseurs among them, the chapter here is quite sizeable and their feasts very popular. Meetings are usually held at the '''[[Midtal#Exchange of the Gods\|Exchange of the Gods]]''', the large covered market. They are well known for their '''monthly''' '''Festival of Fruits''' where whichever fruit is in season is celebrated with outlandish creations.		The Otteun are not necessarily known for their great appreciation of art or their refined cuisine. But that is not to say there aren't any connoisseurs among them, the chapter here is quite sizeable and their feasts very popular. Meetings are usually held at the '''[[Midtal#Exchange of the Gods\|Exchange of the Gods]]''', the large covered market. They are well known for their '''monthly''' '''Festival of Fruits''' where whichever fruit is in season is celebrated with outlandish creations.

	=== Stjordvik ===		=== [[Stjordvik]] ===
	The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in probably the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].		The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in probably the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].

	[[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:Organisations]]

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	=== GICOM ===		=== GICOM ===
	Having the gorgeous '''Ancee Museum''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',		Having the gorgeous '''[[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Ancee Museum\|Ancee Museum]]''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',

	The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.		The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.

			=== Ide Volcar ===
			With so many excellent restaurants in town, the chapter doesn't have a set meeting place, they select a new eatery every month, competition to be so honored is fierce. At these monthly gatherings there is always a fine arts contest attached, with the grand prize being a yearly stipend for the winner. A tradition is for the winner to create small objets d'art for all members at next month's gathering.

	=== Midtal ===		=== Midtal ===

DB at 19:04, 5 May 2023

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	This organization from the heartlands is where '''artists and gourmands congregate''' to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.		This organization from the heartlands is where '''artists and gourmands congregate''' to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.

	Most organize a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings but this is all up to the local chapters.		'''Most organize a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings''' but this is all up to the local chapters.

	== [[GICOM~~]] chapter~~ ==		== Chapters ==

			=== GICOM ===
	Having the gorgeous '''Ancee Museum''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',		Having the gorgeous '''Ancee Museum''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',

	The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.		The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.

	== [[Midtal~~]] chapter~~ ==		=== Midtal ===
	The Otteun are not necessarily known for their great appreciation of art or their refined cuisine. But that is not to say there aren't any connoisseurs among them, the chapter here is quite sizeable and their feasts very popular. Meetings are usually held at the '''Exchange of the Gods''', the large covered market. They are well known for their '''monthly''' '''Festival of Fruits''' where whichever fruit is in season is celebrated with outlandish creations.		The Otteun are not necessarily known for their great appreciation of art or their refined cuisine. But that is not to say there aren't any connoisseurs among them, the chapter here is quite sizeable and their feasts very popular. Meetings are usually held at the '''[[Midtal#Exchange of the Gods\|Exchange of the Gods]]''', the large covered market. They are well known for their '''monthly''' '''Festival of Fruits''' where whichever fruit is in season is celebrated with outlandish creations.

	~~== [[Stjordvik]] chapter ==~~
	~~The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery.~~

	~~=== The Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball ===~~
	Organized '''every spring''', this '''sailing ship race''' has been a great success ever since its inception. When looking for a complement to their grandiose Autumn Leaves Festival one of the members remembered the homeland regattas of his youth and his suggestion was met with much acclaim. While the race is very popular among the populace, with many dressing in the colors of their favorite team, '''the evening ball is a veritable who’s who of Stjordvik society''' and is the place to network for merchants, diplomats, and anyone in between.

	~~==== The Regatta ====~~
	From the first year on, the race has been open to everyone. Of course, it’s not cheap to participate, so usually '''only those with money take part'''; merchant houses and other organizations. [[Strebor's Corsairs]] have tried to enter but since it’s the Baron that hands out the '''Cove Cup''' to the winner this was swiftly nipped in the bud.

	'''Most organizations don’t have their own ships but this is easily solved by hiring one specifically for the race'''. For the duration of the event ships are renamed to whatever the competitor (and organizer) deems appropriate. The rules stipulate that at least 25% of the crew need to be employees of the competitor so as to make the race more interesting.

	Through an elaborate system of both magic and semaphores, '''the ship positions in the race are signaled to shore and displayed on large boards for all the people to see'''. Color commentary is added by salty seadogs and copious amounts of alcohol do the rest. Maybe due to the unpredictable results each year, '''betting on the outcome is quite fierce'''.

	~~==== The Ball ====~~
	For the evening event one of the large warehouses in town is '''transformed into an enchanting faux mansion'''. The '''food is catered by Norbana’s, supported by many other local eateries''', these are the most vied for contracts of the year.

	~~'''The very best musicians play at the event''', the location is big enough to have several play at once and all acts are replaced hourly to give a chance to as many as possible.~~

	'''Invitations''' for the ball are sent out by, and at the sole discretion of, the organizers and they are hotly lobbied for, as '''without one, one cannot be seen as a true member of Stjordvik high society'''.

	~~Guests start arriving late afternoon~~, ~~dressed~~ in ~~their best formal evening wear but~~ the ~~ball isn’t officially opened until~~ the ~~evening when~~ the ~~Baron hands out~~ the ~~Cove Cup~~.		=== Stjordvik ===
			The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery. Their '''monthly 'Taster Feasts'''' are known for being some of the largest attended events in probably the world. Anyone with any culinary panache takes part and tries to out-do the competition, to the delight of those paying the reasonable entrance fee. They organize two large events; the '''Autumn Leaves Festival''' and the [[Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball\|'''Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball''']].

	~~==== The 15th Edition ====~~
	~~See [[15th Stjordvik Regatta]].~~
	[[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:Organisations]]

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	[[File:Buel Vitta Society.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Buel Vitta Society.png\|thumb]]
	This ~~organisation~~ from the heartlands is where gourmands congregate to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.		This organization from the heartlands is where '''artists and gourmands congregate''' to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.

	Most ~~organise~~ a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings but this is all up to the local chapters.		Most organize a yearly 'grand feast' and smaller monthly gatherings but this is all up to the local chapters.

			== [[GICOM]] chapter ==
			Having the gorgeous '''Ancee Museum''' as their meeting place has only spurred them on to greater and greater heights. With typical GICOM modesty they profess their chapter to be '''the zenith of good taste'''. While that might be hard to stomach, it is hard to argue that the food at these gatherings isn't '''the best in the world''',

			The appreciation for art here goes wider than in most chapters; beyond the to be expected visual arts there is also '''a deep appreciation for fine fashion and the kinesthetic arts'''.

			== [[Midtal]] chapter ==
			The Otteun are not necessarily known for their great appreciation of art or their refined cuisine. But that is not to say there aren't any connoisseurs among them, the chapter here is quite sizeable and their feasts very popular. Meetings are usually held at the '''Exchange of the Gods''', the large covered market. They are well known for their '''monthly''' '''Festival of Fruits''' where whichever fruit is in season is celebrated with outlandish creations.

	== [[Stjordvik]] chapter ==		== [[Stjordvik]] chapter ==
	The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|Norbana’s]], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery.		The chapter is housed at [[Stjordvik#Norbana.E2.80.99s\|'''Norbana’s''']], the city’s most laurelled restaurant and art gallery.

	=== The Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball ===		=== The Annual Stjordvik Regatta & Ball ===
	Organized every spring, this sailing ship race has been a great success ever since its inception. When looking for a complement to their grandiose Autumn Leaves Festival one of the members remembered the homeland regattas of his youth and his suggestion was met with much acclaim. While the race is very popular among the populace, with many dressing in the colors of their favorite team, the evening ball is a veritable who’s who of Stjordvik society and is the place to network for merchants, diplomats, and anyone in between.		Organized '''every spring''', this '''sailing ship race''' has been a great success ever since its inception. When looking for a complement to their grandiose Autumn Leaves Festival one of the members remembered the homeland regattas of his youth and his suggestion was met with much acclaim. While the race is very popular among the populace, with many dressing in the colors of their favorite team, '''the evening ball is a veritable who’s who of Stjordvik society''' and is the place to network for merchants, diplomats, and anyone in between.

	==== The Regatta ====		==== The Regatta ====
	From the first year on, the race has been open to everyone. Of course, it’s not cheap to participate, so usually only those with money take part; merchant houses and other organizations. [[Strebor's Corsairs]] have tried to enter but since it’s the Baron that hands out the Cove Cup to the winner this was swiftly nipped in the bud.		From the first year on, the race has been open to everyone. Of course, it’s not cheap to participate, so usually '''only those with money take part'''; merchant houses and other organizations. [[Strebor's Corsairs]] have tried to enter but since it’s the Baron that hands out the '''Cove Cup''' to the winner this was swiftly nipped in the bud.

	Most organizations don’t have their own ships but this is easily solved by hiring one specifically for the race. For the duration of the event ships are renamed to whatever the competitor (and organizer) deems appropriate. The rules stipulate that at least 25% of the crew need to be employees of the competitor so as to make the race more interesting.		'''Most organizations don’t have their own ships but this is easily solved by hiring one specifically for the race'''. For the duration of the event ships are renamed to whatever the competitor (and organizer) deems appropriate. The rules stipulate that at least 25% of the crew need to be employees of the competitor so as to make the race more interesting.

	Through an elaborate system of both magic and semaphores, the ship positions in the race are signaled to shore and displayed on large boards for all the people to see. Color commentary is added by salty seadogs and copious amounts of alcohol do the rest. Maybe due to the unpredictable results each year, betting on the outcome is quite fierce.		Through an elaborate system of both magic and semaphores, '''the ship positions in the race are signaled to shore and displayed on large boards for all the people to see'''. Color commentary is added by salty seadogs and copious amounts of alcohol do the rest. Maybe due to the unpredictable results each year, '''betting on the outcome is quite fierce'''.

	==== The Ball ====		==== The Ball ====
	For the evening event one of the large warehouses in town is transformed into an enchanting faux mansion. The food is catered by Norbana’s, supported by many other local eateries, these are the most vied for contracts of the year.		For the evening event one of the large warehouses in town is '''transformed into an enchanting faux mansion'''. The '''food is catered by Norbana’s, supported by many other local eateries''', these are the most vied for contracts of the year.

	The very best musicians play at the event, the location is big enough to have several play at once and all acts are replaced hourly to give a chance to as many as possible.		'''The very best musicians play at the event''', the location is big enough to have several play at once and all acts are replaced hourly to give a chance to as many as possible.

	Invitations for the ball are sent out by, and at the sole discretion of, the organizers and they are hotly lobbied for, as without one, one cannot be seen as a true member of Stjordvik high society.		'''Invitations''' for the ball are sent out by, and at the sole discretion of, the organizers and they are hotly lobbied for, as '''without one, one cannot be seen as a true member of Stjordvik high society'''.

	Guests start arriving late afternoon, dressed in their best formal evening wear but the ball isn’t officially opened until the evening when the Baron hands out the Cove Cup.		Guests start arriving late afternoon, dressed in their best formal evening wear but the ball isn’t officially opened until the evening when the Baron hands out the Cove Cup.

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	This organisation from the heartlands is where gourmands congregate to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.		This organisation from the heartlands is where gourmands congregate to exchange ideas and critique each other's creations.

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 ==== The 15th Edition ====
-This year the following organizations will compete with the ships listed:
+See [[15th Stjordvik Regatta]].
 [[Category:Organisations]]