Post by rachelle{MacBain} on Sept 7, 2007 12:25:01 GMT -5
The Northern Style Serve
It must be noted that in the books of Gor, there are no detailed descriptions on how the slaves in the North serve. The serves in the book "Marauders of Gor" are swift and fast; they also show that the bondmaids enjoy certain liberties when it comes to serving.
Hints, Tips, and the basics of a Northern style serve
When a bondmaid serves, her focus is on getting food and drinks to the Jarl as quickly as possible while still being pleasing and enticing. The northern type of serve works best when many are present; they can be served quickly and in the midst of conversation, no need to put a whole room on pause for a serve.
An advantage is bondmaids are allowed to speak while serving to further entertain and please the Jarls. The only restriction to a slaves speech during service is: remember your place. A Jarl is not looking for a babbling slave, but simple chit-chat or banter to keep from being idle is acceptable.
To help you better understand the northern way let this girl point out a few things:
Now, keeping these things in mind we can move right along. As will be said again and again, do not wait to be called to serve, simply do so. Jump, up from your task after greeting an incoming Jarl, and immediately run to the fires to get a tankard of mead, paga, or whatever may be prefered. From here go to the Jarl and there entice him with the brew, asking if he might desire a drink. If he says yes, simply fill his vessel to the rim. Within the hall you will not need to be dismissed from service, so simply move right along unless the Jarl requests further attention.
A normall quick, efficient serve consists usually of well-rounded posts; these posts should be about two or three sentences long, but that can vary depending on your own personal style, the likes and dislikes of the Jarl, and the amount of people present. Your personal descriptions should be included in these posts as well as your movements and speech, so it is best too if you know what you want to do beforehand, if possible. It also helps to keep focus upon one physical atribute or action rather than trying to describe one's hair, eyes, hips, smile and movement within just three lines. Simply keep in mind that; in two posts, you should have:
And in addition...this also may include having welcomed him to your home and engaging in a bit of chit-chat or friendly banter.
It must be noted that in the books of Gor, there are no detailed descriptions on how the slaves in the North serve. The serves in the book "Marauders of Gor" are swift and fast; they also show that the bondmaids enjoy certain liberties when it comes to serving.
Hints, Tips, and the basics of a Northern style serve
When a bondmaid serves, her focus is on getting food and drinks to the Jarl as quickly as possible while still being pleasing and enticing. The northern type of serve works best when many are present; they can be served quickly and in the midst of conversation, no need to put a whole room on pause for a serve.
An advantage is bondmaids are allowed to speak while serving to further entertain and please the Jarls. The only restriction to a slaves speech during service is: remember your place. A Jarl is not looking for a babbling slave, but simple chit-chat or banter to keep from being idle is acceptable.
To help you better understand the northern way let this girl point out a few things:
- The most favored of drinks (Mead, paga and usually blackwine) are ready for the bondmaids. Heavy kettles simmer over the long fire pits and small serving tankards rest full upon heating plates just to the side of the flames along its length. The kettle is used to fill the tankard, the tankard to fill the horn.
- The Jarls commonly rest upon benches at long tables.
- House members will usually have with them their own horn, but each table is preset with vessels so guests can be easily and quickly served. No need to run to the kitchen to get a drinking vessel.
- Within the Hall there is no severy, but a kitchen for preparing food items. Note: food items are cooked over the long fire in the main hall.
- Within the Hall there is no chillery, all that is need kept cold is stored outdoors or in the ice shed
Now, keeping these things in mind we can move right along. As will be said again and again, do not wait to be called to serve, simply do so. Jump, up from your task after greeting an incoming Jarl, and immediately run to the fires to get a tankard of mead, paga, or whatever may be prefered. From here go to the Jarl and there entice him with the brew, asking if he might desire a drink. If he says yes, simply fill his vessel to the rim. Within the hall you will not need to be dismissed from service, so simply move right along unless the Jarl requests further attention.
A normall quick, efficient serve consists usually of well-rounded posts; these posts should be about two or three sentences long, but that can vary depending on your own personal style, the likes and dislikes of the Jarl, and the amount of people present. Your personal descriptions should be included in these posts as well as your movements and speech, so it is best too if you know what you want to do beforehand, if possible. It also helps to keep focus upon one physical atribute or action rather than trying to describe one's hair, eyes, hips, smile and movement within just three lines. Simply keep in mind that; in two posts, you should have:
- Risen from your task
- Approached the fire
- Gathered the drink
- Be before the Jarl
- Inquiring if he would like a drink.
And in addition...this also may include having welcomed him to your home and engaging in a bit of chit-chat or friendly banter.
