Follow a newly discovered path in the Solarium, lined by the nine sacred trees, until the canopy gives way not to the glass ceiling expected, but the twilight sky of Faerie. The open meadow at the end of the path is far larger than the Solarium itself, surrounded by a living wall of ancient trees. At its center stands a wizened oak standing, the focal point of the fae market known as the Meadowmeet. Gold and green lanterns drift in the air, with sprites, pixies, and will-o-wisps darting among them. A boardwalk crosses the tall grass and wildflowers, spiraling around the oak. Alongside it, brightly colored canvas stretches in awnings and over the back of wagons, forming booths with banners outside declaring their wares: food and drink, alchemy, trinkets, weapons, enchanted treasures, rare fabrics, and unusual spices. Entertainers of all stripes gather in the center of circular stages, performing songs and dances and tricks.
Not all may be gained by coin or other trade–games of skill and chance abound. Indeed, there are even rewards to be earned by those skilled with a blade, their fists, or magic. Around the back of the large oak, a scoreboard hangs from a low branch above where a redcap sits on a barrel, ready to keep account of the wins attained by those who are brave enough to duel within the nearby rings outlined with phosphorescent mushrooms. He offers 5,000 pounds to the best fighter of the evening with a chance for even greater glory if they will join him across the Veil to showcase their accomplishments Faerie-wide.
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There will be live play and dueling in #the-solarium on Monday, May 1st to enjoy the Meadowmeet setting. Feel free to use the setting throughout the week following Beltane at other times.
The dueler with the most wins for the evening of May 1st will be awarded 5,000 forum coins by the grisly redcap. We highly suggest your character not take him up on his offer to travel to Faerie with him though!
