SparklingBlue
Pokémon Trainer
- Location
- Questing through the Pokeworld
- Pronouns
- She/Her
A bit of worldbuilding for an idea of wandering minstrels turned up to 11, set in a fantasy Paldea...
About the Story
In the fantastic Pokeworld of Soleada, the people look forward to the arrival of the festeres--devotees of Irida, the goddess of miracles, who are charged with leading the festivities for holidays and other special days--and remind the people that even though there is suffering in the world, life is still worth celebrating.
Festeres are best described as a minstrel, a cleric, an actor, a dancer, and a warrior all in one--life is one big party for the festeres. Good musicianship (both instrumentally and vocally), agility, theatrical skills, comedy skills, fighting skills, and outgoing demeanors--are all must haves to be a good festere. They are immediately recognizable in their colorful, often flamboyant clothes--and some are not afraid to show off skin when they perform.
It is very easy to spot a caravan of festeres--you can often hear them before you see them, with those that are not playing instruments joyously singing, chanting, or clapping along. While the noise may be bothersome to some, the noise serves to drive off evil spirits from a place, giving the town or village good luck.
Our story concerns a group of four best friends that are part of the Iris caravan of festeres as they make their yearly journey around Soleada:
--Ash, known as El Fénix among his fellow festeres for his red, orange, and gold costume and never say die attitude. While his preferred instrument is the flute, he is equally adept at the trumpet and the guitar (usually for accompanying Brock's harp or Serena's fiddle) He typically plays the heroic roles in the Iris' plays--and his energetic characters are fan favorites. When he does have to fight, he prefers to wield a one handed sword.
--Misty, known as La Sirena (or La Dragóna, depending on who you ask) for her powerful voice, and equally fierce fighting. Her preferred instrument is the fiddle, but she is not too shabby on a trumpet herself. Others in the caravan have warned new initiates that if you oversleep, you will get a wake up call from la trompeta de la dragóna! (the female dragon's trumpet). She usually plays the heroic female roles in the Iris' plays, but she can also play comical roles, and female leaders. When she does have to fight, she wields a pair of twin blades.
--Brock, known as El Dios Verde for his many talents, powerful voice, and excellent showmanship. As the leader of the caravan, he is the only one allowed to play the harp and the greathorn (what we would consider a tuba in our world) that signals when it's time to hit the road, stop for the night, and signal for danger. In addition to the harp, his other preferred instrument is the guitar (which he often uses to accompany himself while singing, as it is frowned upon to sing with the harp while playing it.) A master storyteller, he can expertly weave a tale of wonder or perform a song without any prior preparation or rehearsal. He typically will narrate the Iris' plays, but he will happily play a role if asked. When he does have to fight, he mainly uses a bow, but keeps a one handed sword on hand as a backup weapon in a melee scenario, or if archery is too dangerous or impractical.
--Serena, known as La Zorra Dorada for her beautiful golden costume. Since she and Ash are close friends, they are never too far apart. She studied performance in the neighboring land of Beltaire for a few years, then returned to Soleada, incorporating what she learned in ways they were not intended to be used, such as playing gypsy jazz on her beloved fiddle, and incorporating the colorful world of the Beltairian revue in her performances. She will typically play the lead female role in the Iris' plays, but will happily play comical roles and tricksters. When she does have to fight, she will use a rapier--a memento from he time in Beltaire.
What wonders and terrors await these festeres on their yearly journey? A wild and colorful adventure of joy starts now!
About the Story
In the fantastic Pokeworld of Soleada, the people look forward to the arrival of the festeres--devotees of Irida, the goddess of miracles, who are charged with leading the festivities for holidays and other special days--and remind the people that even though there is suffering in the world, life is still worth celebrating.
Festeres are best described as a minstrel, a cleric, an actor, a dancer, and a warrior all in one--life is one big party for the festeres. Good musicianship (both instrumentally and vocally), agility, theatrical skills, comedy skills, fighting skills, and outgoing demeanors--are all must haves to be a good festere. They are immediately recognizable in their colorful, often flamboyant clothes--and some are not afraid to show off skin when they perform.
It is very easy to spot a caravan of festeres--you can often hear them before you see them, with those that are not playing instruments joyously singing, chanting, or clapping along. While the noise may be bothersome to some, the noise serves to drive off evil spirits from a place, giving the town or village good luck.
Our story concerns a group of four best friends that are part of the Iris caravan of festeres as they make their yearly journey around Soleada:
--Ash, known as El Fénix among his fellow festeres for his red, orange, and gold costume and never say die attitude. While his preferred instrument is the flute, he is equally adept at the trumpet and the guitar (usually for accompanying Brock's harp or Serena's fiddle) He typically plays the heroic roles in the Iris' plays--and his energetic characters are fan favorites. When he does have to fight, he prefers to wield a one handed sword.
--Misty, known as La Sirena (or La Dragóna, depending on who you ask) for her powerful voice, and equally fierce fighting. Her preferred instrument is the fiddle, but she is not too shabby on a trumpet herself. Others in the caravan have warned new initiates that if you oversleep, you will get a wake up call from la trompeta de la dragóna! (the female dragon's trumpet). She usually plays the heroic female roles in the Iris' plays, but she can also play comical roles, and female leaders. When she does have to fight, she wields a pair of twin blades.
--Brock, known as El Dios Verde for his many talents, powerful voice, and excellent showmanship. As the leader of the caravan, he is the only one allowed to play the harp and the greathorn (what we would consider a tuba in our world) that signals when it's time to hit the road, stop for the night, and signal for danger. In addition to the harp, his other preferred instrument is the guitar (which he often uses to accompany himself while singing, as it is frowned upon to sing with the harp while playing it.) A master storyteller, he can expertly weave a tale of wonder or perform a song without any prior preparation or rehearsal. He typically will narrate the Iris' plays, but he will happily play a role if asked. When he does have to fight, he mainly uses a bow, but keeps a one handed sword on hand as a backup weapon in a melee scenario, or if archery is too dangerous or impractical.
--Serena, known as La Zorra Dorada for her beautiful golden costume. Since she and Ash are close friends, they are never too far apart. She studied performance in the neighboring land of Beltaire for a few years, then returned to Soleada, incorporating what she learned in ways they were not intended to be used, such as playing gypsy jazz on her beloved fiddle, and incorporating the colorful world of the Beltairian revue in her performances. She will typically play the lead female role in the Iris' plays, but will happily play comical roles and tricksters. When she does have to fight, she will use a rapier--a memento from he time in Beltaire.
What wonders and terrors await these festeres on their yearly journey? A wild and colorful adventure of joy starts now!