May Highlights !

In no order that resembles a chronology:

Teaching Orange sorcery to two different Masters, using two completely different lessons.

Tari mentioning that Edwin is much nicer now that he isnot a priest of Valos.

A short RP scene as an NPC bad guy. Next day whispering in someone's ear "You failed me, bitch."

Two serious sorcery rituals, one of which promised to lead to something, but due to an OOG problem, fizzled.

Assisting Aleister in White Sorcery. Kristen did a nice job marshaling, telling me that due to their involvement in plot, this sort of thing are their mods. Despite my not being of the White, I was able to offer some advice.

OOG conversation with Blockus: Blockus "i sent 400 levels of PCs through the focus last night."
Me "Was that a personal best?"

Pendarvin picnic. Dougal has bound his calling, both as a BBQ master and as the Father of Pendarvin

Watching Quin show what an Andorran is all about with Jen F's NPC

Kristen M and I watching Emily's face after I gave her the greave and bracers. A five year old getting her Christmas presents a week early would not have looked as happy.

Shilling the two pouches to over 100 GP each.

Making a deal with Aleister for the belt and other items

The Indiana leather Dwarves were first rate and Pendarvin looks forward to their return.

Rudolf stating that he would rather learn from a book than from Edwin. My revenge will be subtle - Edwin can do subtle.

Given that many normally law-abiding subjects were willing to execute Orias even though he was not acting on his own volition, whereas only a few wanted to do the same to Edwin when he did not break the law made me think that maybe Orias has eclipsed me as the most despised individual in Travance.

Bringing artisan candy. My research on the Care and Feeding of Halflings is progressing nicely.

I almost forgot. After our between games duel of words, Verrill seeking me to teach him some Warlockery. No problem with the Drain Life, but I had to choke back a gasp when he asked for Retribution. I put that one off until he can tell me more about proper retribution.

"-Being told to "enjoy the rest of my evening" by Cinder after being allowed to sit at the bar, unmolested, as an openly evil high ranking Galmachian priestess with Greater Dread Wraith in tow. James Jones, knowing Bat couldn't take me, was still the only person to really try to confront me and challenge me. It was excellent."

The only reason I didn't go through the phocus twice(once for calling out your NPC, once for calling out Tanith) is because they couldn't find my card at Logistics and I ended up writing my card on a blank from memory. I thought it would be poor form to say, "Yeah, I have a repel and a parry. Trust me" in an actual serious one on one combat situation. With an actual, "you can do a card check without serious discussions" card it would have been two very different conversations.

My highlights in no particular order.

Post event summary with booze trap. Good call, Jen. Good call.

Hanging out on Sunday(See what I did there!?!?)

The cycle of focus walks that was the Bloody Stump on Friday, including being allowed to take two PCs back to get fixed but having one of those choices shut down(sorry Drew).

Matt(Magnus) as the kid.

Dealing with Wormwood fall out.

Almost doing two phocus walks in less than an hour out of sheer guilt(see above).

Also, the long patrol with Magnus.

The big Godhand reveal. Wherein we find out that yes, it was Xualla.

Conversation with Lady Blackthorne, wherein I had to struggle to not say, "I'm not saying it's ancient aliens. BUT IT'S ANCIENT ALIENS."

Almost forgot!
Quotes of the event.

"I'm so mad at you right now!! *TACKLEGLOMPHUG*
-Arden, to Jade

"I made the Celt! I get to wear the hat!"
-Tari

"Let me get this right: we get the meat delivered right to our table, while the vegetarians have to hunt for their food?"
-Tobar, at feast (paraphrased from memory)

OMG HOW COULD I FORGET.

Billiam's trials for Caelvan on Sunday! I felt so bad for Conor but it was all in good fun haha

I am writing this over a week late, but Alex G and I had a great time at the May event (first time with our PCs).

A huge thanks to Katie and Matt for the accommodations (I can't repeat this often enough), help with character building, a very fun inverted tower mod, and your willingness to answer a vast range of newbie questions. Katie, I hope your ankle is better!

Thanks also to the other new PCs -- your RP was inspiring, you were generous with your knowledge of LARP, and it was fun to get to know you and your characters (and Alex G appreciated your cookies).

To the many experienced players who answered our endless questions both IG and OOG, who made sure Faila and Nostarion didn't get killed by monsters, and taught us skills - Thank you! It says a lot about the game when experienced players take the time to RP and mentor new players.

James, Judge and everyone else involved with the weekend's plot - all I can say is Wow.

I am editing this because I forgot to thank Pendarvin for the delicious corn (Dougal, you know your way around a grill). Pendarvin's hospitality over the last few events is very much appreciated.