Will the representatives of Middenheim’s Dwarf community accost the court minstrel over his supposed support for discriminatory taxes? Will Ar-Ulric exchange words of friendship or hostility to the Sigmarite High Capitular? With divisions in the Empire becoming more apparent, and rumours rife, many are anticipating sparks to fly. Once trust is established, however, there is no better place to eavesdrop on the latest gossip, and observe Middenheim’s rulers’ careful interactions.
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(Middenheim’s professional courtiers barely tolerate the presence of boisterous libertines such as Gotthard Wallenstein.) Art by Álvaro Jiménez Hernández Boors and braggarts will be given the cold shoulder, and may even be escorted from the grounds by member of the Knights Panther. Of course, if an attendee is to acquit themselves well, they must be on their very best behaviour. It may lack the excitement of Middenball matches and the thrill of Minotaur fights, but there is no better place to network with Middenheim’s movers and shakers. The Carnival offers all manner of entertainment, but any visiting dignitary, or skilled social climber, will ensure to be seen at the Garden Party - if they can wrangle an invitation. – Astrid Neidenpfefen, Wissenlander Lady of LettersĬourtiers used to Altdorf’s and Nuln’s glittering palaces may gossip that the only thing particularly ‘high’ about Middenheim’s high society is the fact that they are perched on top of a steep mountain - but the Grand Carnival gives the Graf the perfect opportunity to make an ostentatious display of his majesty and largesse. A forgivable mistake you say? Well that may be, but just such a forgivable mistake is said to have played a part in the onset of the Age of Wars, don’t you know.’ He sipped his Riesling before Ar-Ulric had finished a traditional toast to the lessons learned at the teeth of Horros. Of course, the event was almost marred by a dreadful oversight of the visiting Lector Aglim. A delegation of Middenheim’s Dwarfs presented her with a glorious necklace that they claimed was magically charmed to protect her. And what an occasion - the young “Princess” Katarina was presented to society. I remember attending in 2508, a happier year for the Graf. ‘The Middenheim Garden party! As state occasions go, it is small, but don’t doubt its significance. If you missed any of Dave's previous Folk & Folklore posts you can catch up here.įolk and Folklore of the North: Part 5 – Middenheim’s High Society Today, WFRP developer Dave Allen is back with another exciting Folk and Folklore blog post.
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