Ultimate Decades Challenge - Day 32 - Year 1307 - Updated Nov. 17
Hello! Follow along with me as I play Morbid's Ultimate Decades Challenge! The challenge begins in the year 1300 and goes all the way through history to the present day.
We will follow Thomas Farvale, 16, living with his parents, Caitlin and Edward Farvale. He has two older sisters. Anna (20) and Elizabeth (18) who are both married.
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Thomas lives here with his parents on their small family farm.
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I have updated Henford-on-Bagley to look medieval, as well as a few other worlds. I used a combination of some builds from DivanTheSimmer's Medieval Save and SnarkyWitch's Medieval Henford-on-Bagley. I also am using quite a few mods, but that's totally not necessary in order to do this challenge. :)
Day 2 - Year 1300 https://i.ibb.co/pfrkQVf/10-17-23-9-02-51-PM.png
Thomas woke the next morning and gazed at the tapestry behind his bed. It was his mothers and the only piece of art they had in the house. Thomas loved it. It was his dream to one day be an artist. They had an old easel, but no canvases and no paint. Thomas wanted to work hard on the farm so that he could get enough money to buy some paints. He knew that if he could just become a great painter, he'd be able to make enough money and make his family proud.
And so, he set out to town to do some fishing while his father went hunting and gathering. The fish in the pond by their home were crafty, so Thomas thought he would try in town. https://i.ibb.co/tqgn2tQ/10-17-23-9-09-00-PM.png
He also discovered that morning that he was growing a beard. Did this mean he was becoming a man? https://i.ibb.co/C1HZY8J/10-17-23-9-09-29-PM.png
He caught several fish and traded them for some fresh produce to plant at home. https://i.ibb.co/Zzk2FSF/10-17-23-9-11-25-PM.png
His father had returned from hunting and met him in town along with Elizabeth's husband, John. The three of them chatted for a bit. Agatha didn't seem thrilled about them chatting in front of her stall. https://i.ibb.co/TRwPqy6/10-17-23-9-16-15-PM.png https://i.ibb.co/WzxFxZ4/10-17-23-9-17-08-PM.png
In town Thomas ran into Kimberly and her father again. He talked with Kimberly for a bit. He thought she was very pretty... He told her about his dream of being an artist, and she told him about her dream of being a singer. https://i.ibb.co/W5LXnLC/10-17-23-10-04-41-PM.png
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"Maybe...maybe I can hear you sing sometime?" https://i.ibb.co/jV8G32c/10-17-23-10-28-16-PM.png
"Oh, yes! And when you paint something, I'd love to see it." https://i.ibb.co/H43gxF5/10-17-23-10-29-48-PM.png
Thomas was smiling later as he warmed himself by the fire, Kimberly still on his mind. His mother smiled softly and joined him. "Did something happen in town?" she asked him. https://i.ibb.co/cXws1bN/10-17-23-9-22-09-PM.png
"Oh, no..." he answered, "it's nothing. I bought some seeds for the garden."
His mother just smiled knowingly. Mothers always had a way of knowing. "I see...well you had better go plant them then."
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At the Harper's farm, Elizabeth was tending to their new cow. She hadn't thought of a name for her yet, but as she thought of names for the cow, her mind was suddenly overtaken with what she would name their child if her and John had one. They had been trying to have a baby, but no luck yet. https://i.ibb.co/bFCnZQ4/10-17-23-10-35-08-PM.png
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It was a different story for Anna and Richard. Anna woke up not feeling so well. Richard asked her if he should call for a physician. https://i.ibb.co/YhKCGTW/10-18-23-11-03-58-AM.png
"No...no, I think it's...I'm sorry, excuse me, Richard!" And she ran for the toilet.
Later she happily explained to him. "Richard, I think we are going to have a baby! We must go and visit my family and tell them the news." https://i.ibb.co/C683L1B/10-17-23-10-38-17-PM.png
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They stopped by later that day. Everyone was very excited. https://i.ibb.co/bNpQ9zN/10-18-23-11-06-18-AM.png
"I can't believe it! Caitlin, we're going to be grandparents!" https://i.ibb.co/6rGpTqS/10-18-23-11-08-37-AM.png
Caitlin hugged her daughter. "Congratulations, dear!" https://i.ibb.co/Ms5Y0wB/10-18-23-11-09-18-AM.png
They talked for a bit, and then Thomas decided to treat them to some pottage with some of the produce he bought in town. https://i.ibb.co/ZKF5FvH/10-18-23-11-10-24-AM.png https://i.ibb.co/qnLHZLQ/10-18-23-11-14-24-AM.png
"It's very good, son!" Edward declared, and then more quietly, "better than gruel." "Don't let mum hear you say that. Besides, mum can make even gruel taste good." https://i.ibb.co/B6X8K2D/10-18-23-11-15-09-AM.png
Elizabeth showed up as well, but unfortunately, all the pottage had already been eaten. https://i.ibb.co/XkhSgHW/10-18-23-11-17-34-AM.png
She was very happy to hear the news about her sister, but was also a little bit jealous. https://i.ibb.co/f0NykY3/10-18-23-11-18-22-AM.png
Kimberly is a cute sim, and Thomas has his first crush. How cute :) They are both creative. I love the conversation with his mother...lol...she knows! hehe Maybe his mother will give him a little push to become better acquainted with Kimberly. And Thomas' sister, Anna is expecting. That's so great. So glad that Thomas had better luck fishing in town and was able to purchase some seeds. Great chapter. :)
Great update! All of the characters' clothes and homes are so well done! I especially like their kitchen. I hope Thomas gets to spend more time with Kimberly, and that he gets to paint. Hopefully Elizabeth and John are able to have a baby. Congratulations to Anna and Richard also!
Thomas was up early to tend his garden. He wanted to get done with his chores quickly so that he could get to town and perhaps see Kimberly there again… It was raining on and off, but Thomas didn’t mind. He really liked gardening and he whistled while he worked.
Caitlin came out and touched his shoulder gently. “Let me finish up here. Your father is going to town soon, you can go with him.”
Thomas had some breakfast while he waited for his father to be ready. Caitlin finished the gardening and came inside. She noticed Thomas admiring the tapestry again.
“It is beautiful, isn’t it?” she whispered, coming to stand beside him. It was his mother that had taught him to love art.
“Yes. Where did you get it?”
“A noble in town was just going to throw it away! All it needed was some cleaning. Anyway, I saved it.” https://i.ibb.co/87KmBRN/10-18-23-7-57-50-PM.png
Thomas smiled. That was just like her.
“Speaking of town,” she added, “do you think you could get some flowers for the kitchen?” https://i.ibb.co/y6QZrHz/10-18-23-7-59-16-PM.png
“Flowers?”
“Yes, some daisies. You know, your father would bring me daisies all the time when he was courting me. It was very sweet…”
“Alright, mother. I will try to find some for you.”
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In town Edward attended to some business while Thomas did some fishing. He wanted to catch some more fish to sell so that he’d have enough money for daisies. His mother had given him an idea.
He sold his fish and then made his way to Agatha’s gardening stall. He purchased two daisies. One for his mother, and one for Kimberly if he met her in town again. He hoped that he would. https://i.ibb.co/ZJCN6fc/10-18-23-8-07-44-PM.png
He lingered in town longer than he needed to, hoping to see her. Some townsfolk were eating some food together and invited Thomas to have some. He hungrily accepted. https://i.ibb.co/NjvzPh7/10-18-23-8-10-09-PM.png
He didn't see Kimberly, but he did see her father, Benjamin. As a blacksmith, he often had business in town. Thomas asked if Kimberly was with him today, but she wasn't; she was at home. https://i.ibb.co/PrKXQ5j/10-18-23-8-13-35-PM.png
“Sir, there’s something I’d like to give her…”
“Come by the park in the Bramblewood later, Thomas, we’ll be there.” https://i.ibb.co/Ms4yRLs/10-18-23-8-13-59-PM.png
“Thank you, sir!”
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At home, Caitlin showed Thomas how to make homemade butter with the milk he had bought. Then he remembered the flowers. https://i.ibb.co/nkKP2GW/10-18-23-8-52-07-PM.png
“Do you think we could visit the Bramblewood later? The blacksmith in town, Benjamin Nettle, he said he’d be there…” he looked sheepishly up at his mother and continued, “with his daughter, Kimberly. I’d like to give her one of those daisies…” https://i.ibb.co/KV0DCtW/10-18-23-8-56-40-PM.png
“What a lovely idea!” Caitlin was grinning from ear to ear.
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They arrived at the park and Benjamin was there with his daughter like he had promised. The adults sat and talked, giving Thomas some opportunity to talk to Kimberly privately. https://i.ibb.co/qWScGST/10-18-23-9-01-50-PM.png
He gave her the daisy and she smiled, pressing it to her nose. “It’s lovely.” https://i.ibb.co/jRzFj9Q/10-18-23-9-02-41-PM.png
And she gave him a rose in return! Thomas was surprised! Had she planned this? https://i.ibb.co/b7hVN6Q/10-18-23-9-03-06-PM.png
They sat down at one of the tables and talked about art. https://i.ibb.co/0n01jGw/10-18-23-9-04-49-PM.png
Their parents seemed quite distracted and so Thomas whispered, “There’s a place nearby I’d like to show you.” https://i.ibb.co/rm34hKF/10-18-23-9-06-17-PM.png
The two of them snuck away to some stone ruins.
Kimberly looked around, “What is this place?” https://i.ibb.co/sF8nS7y/10-18-23-9-08-06-PM.png
“I’m not sure. Perhaps an old village, but…” he looked around until he found the stump of the tree he was looking for. “Here. I heard a rumor that if you sing to the birds here, they may give you a gift in return.” https://i.ibb.co/8BsPsxp/10-18-23-9-09-37-PM.png
“Oh, they are so cute!” she exclaimed. “What kind of music do you think they like?” https://i.ibb.co/mzsFSGf/10-18-23-9-10-24-PM.png
"What would a bird like?” Thomas wondered. "A soft melody, perhaps."
“Maybe, a love song?” Kimberly asked.
Kimberly began to sing, quietly and softly at first, and then passionately. https://i.ibb.co/DYT78dp/10-18-23-9-11-34-PM.png https://i.ibb.co/Lk950M7/10-18-23-9-11-35-PM.png
Thomas could tell she loved to sing. And her voice was beautiful. The birds seemed to think so too, because they gave her a gift. https://i.ibb.co/KqgSS0L/10-18-23-9-12-22-PM.png
It started raining again and the two of them played in the rain. https://i.ibb.co/vC9KbkP/10-18-23-9-13-00-PM.png
They got carried away talking and flirting, and Kimberly even blew Thomas a kiss. He felt himself growing very smitten by her. https://i.ibb.co/T4MPsTK/10-18-23-9-13-39-PM.png https://i.ibb.co/k04gtyK/10-18-23-9-14-23-PM.png
He took her hands in his. “Kimberly…I’d like to meet you here again sometime, if you’d like.” https://i.ibb.co/D7HwxWF/10-18-23-9-15-45-PM.png
“Yes, I’d like that very much.”
“You’re voice is beautiful.”
“Thank you, Thomas.” And she gave him an embrace. https://i.ibb.co/Lkyqdyg/10-18-23-9-16-17-PM.png
Thomas felt his heart racing. He thought suddenly of their parents, back at the park.
“We should probably get back before they notice we’re gone," he said reluctantly. https://i.ibb.co/6XFc5dQ/10-18-23-9-16-58-PM.png
Thankfully, if they noticed anything, they didn’t let on. https://i.ibb.co/9cP2yQX/10-18-23-9-16-28-PM.png
They spent the rest of the evening playing games and talking. Thomas couldn’t wait to see Kimberly again. https://i.ibb.co/LvhkDVf/10-18-23-9-22-09-PM.png
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Elizabeth had been feeling sad all day. John noticed and went to her.
"My dear, whatever is the matter? You have been down all day. It pains me to see you thus." https://i.ibb.co/8s47X2P/10-18-23-9-28-25-PM.png
"Oh, John. I'm afraid I'm just feeling a little bit jealous of my sister, Anna. You see...I haven't been able to think of a name for the cow."
He looked confused. "The cow?"
"Yes, and when I was thinking of names, I could only think of what I would want to name our child if we had one."
"Ah, I see," he whispered. "My dear, we will have a child soon, don't fret." https://i.ibb.co/BfL2hvD/10-18-23-9-28-35-PM.png
"And as for the cow," he added, "why not call her Belle? A beautiful name for a beautiful cow! However no beauty can outshine your beauty, my dear." https://i.ibb.co/6JxbCWZ/10-18-23-9-30-16-PM.png
"I'm glad I am more beautiful than our cow," she laughed. https://i.ibb.co/SR5Tzny/10-18-23-9-28-49-PM.png
"You are more beautiful than all the flowers in all the fields." https://i.ibb.co/26BfRxC/10-18-23-9-29-40-PM.png
Just beautiful chapter! <3 I loved the way those adults gave Thomas and Kimberly some space! And brilliant idea, singing to tree stump. Bummer about the rain. awww. poor Elizabeth!
What a nice chapter! Glad Thomas and Kimberly got to spend time together! Hopefully, Elizabeth and John's child will come soon. Can't wait for the next update!
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