A new Role Play Sim has started in Inworldz. It is run by friends of mine. Set in Medieval times, the beautiful sim has been decorated by the members of the role-playing group themselves. There is also a Google Group set up to post interactions, story lines and updates. If you are interested in learning more, visit the Google Group, or drop Velveeta Biedermann or Krsna Samsara an IM when you are Inworldz.
The story of the origin of Selcouth Manor as written By Krsna Samsara (Inworldz Name) and posted to the Selcouth Manor Google Group:
Selcouth:adj. Middle English, from Old English *seldcūth,* from *seldan*seldom + *cūth* known Strange, unusual, little known, mysterious, hidden, wonderous
Selcouth Manor: a fabled manor house perched on the southernmost border of England and Wales.
1415
The Stables were abuzz with excitement and the doors to the dairy were firmly shut against the noise as not to upset the cows. The clink of armor and stamp of horses echoed in the cold, dewy morning as the Lord of Selcouth Manor and his men readied to ride out and join the forces of under Henry V, to fight for King and country against France.
His three daughters stood close by, each one holding a precious family relic as the procession to the main road began. The eldest held a hunting horn, bound with gold. The youngest carried a golden cup, encrusted with jewels. The middle daughter, brought by the lord from a far away land, held a dagger of fine workmanship and set at the hilt with a blood-red ruby. The few peasants and household staff followed solemnly behind the mounted men who followed the somber Lord and the three young ladies.
As they approached the boundaries of Selcouth land, a strange tingle of magic could be felt in the air. This was not strange to those who followed, for it was well-known that this was a magical place, and it was well accepted. The Lord raised a staying hand, and all who followed came to a halt. The three daughters approached him along with the surly gamekeeper, who carried the squirming body of a hare. The Lord snatched up the Hare by the ears and took the jeweled dagger. He deftly cut the small beast’s throat, and the cup-bearer brought her golden vessel to catch the blood. The gamekeeper retrieved the hare and stepped back into the watching crowd. The Lord took up the cup and the horn and then his deep voice boomed in the morning mist.
“We, your men, are away to war. Be kept safe until our return. The mists shall shroud you and keep you. Do well until they again part.”
The mounted men crossed the boundary, gathering behind the Lord. He then poured the blood out onto the ground at the place where Selcouth land came to an end. He muttered quiet, ancient words of magic, then blew the horn a resounding blast. The fog closed between them like a heavy curtain. The daughters stood for a moment, then retrieved each their item, and turned back toward the manor.
King Henry’s War came to an end, but the Lord and his men did not return to lift the enchantment from Selcouth Manor. His daughters dwell there still…The enchantment holds Selcouth fast in its grasp, and so, as time passes for the outside world, it moves not for those within the mist. The land exists in between our world and the one beyond, and as such… one may encounter all manner of folk. An occasional unwary traveller from our world has stumbled upon the place, but once the mists are parted, they can not be escaped, for the land appears to them as an island with impassable fog and waters at every side. Many are the mysteries that lie in this magical place.
RP areas:
The forest- complete with caves, waterfalls, and hidden things to discover
The orchard – a beautiful cherry orchard with wild lavender
The farm – crops of waving barley, a rustic barn, cows, geese, chickens, horses, and pigs. Be sure to visit the gamekeeper.
The village – quaint cottages arranges around the village well. Drop into the tavern to have a cup of mulled ale
The Manor- A beautiful old manor, residence of the three ladies of Selcouth. Stop by the kitchen door to hear the gossip and have a warm piece of bread fresh from the oven, work in the garden, or attend a fine banquet.
Here are some Pictures taken at the Sim.
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The Manor
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Entrance to the Manor
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The Dining Hall
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The Garden
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Stone Circle in the Mist
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The Village Square
