Winterdark 2013 Ball Highlights

- Made a promise to myself to hang out with different people. Met Meander and Burkhart (sps?), a couple of new players, and even my dancing circle were people I don't really talk to IG. Almost met a sleepy Celt on the couches in the little lounge area, but we both kind of slept instead (I had not slept at all the day before so all the easy buzzing around took me out)

- Dancing was a blast as always and the dancing group was fun to flail/dance around with.

-Hanging out with Travance and catching him up/getting caught up on events.

-An interesting scholar meet

-Helping Alander enjoy a human party (though, we have to try setting up a Dwarven party some time. Maybe WitL?)

-Willow and Tiki. These were both new players (one with larp experience, one completely new) and they were both great! Ilana will gladly be watching them when they make it to Travance. It was great hanging out with you guys.

I had a fantastic time at the ball. I am sad I was late, as I would love to have had more time with everyone.

I tried to spend as much time talking with everyone as I could, but I know there are groups I never got time to do so with.

Meeting Tiki and Willow and the other new players/characters was enormously fun. I was really excited to be dealing with new Druids and Dryads. I look forward to playing with them at full events.

I enjoyed having serious talks with people about relationships... theirs of course. I am so glad so many people go along with Caldor and Aella on this.

The food was magnificent. Thanks to EVERYONE who brought something. I tried to try a little of everyones, but some things were finished before we got to the front of the line. I almost didn't even get any of our food!

I always enjoy eating like a Barbarian. Its just fun. STAB THE PIE! Dip that thing into the other thing. Use your hands!!! YUM.

I REALLY loved the the dancing organized by the Baroness. I had so much fun doing that both IC and OOC. Thank you for that.

I had a fun conversation with the Baroness about her real name. Caldor did consider it an honor that she would want him to know her real name, even if for others its just a common thing.

As always, I enjoyed having conversations with Brother and Cousin.

Everyone looked so fantastic. The people who made the masks and/or dresses did amazing work. I still cant believe what Eric was wearing...
And from an OOG note, I couldn't take my eyes of my wife - she looked so gorgeous as Aella in fancy garb.

I had a wonderful conversation about Gaian priests and the clergy which has raised Caldor's already exceptionally high opinion of someone to new levels.

I loved this event, and Can't wait for the December event.

I had a really nice time, and while being pulled in so many directions is not unusual for me, for once this time it mostly left Elawyn (and Kristen) LESS stressed as opposed to more - its like a yuletide miracle!

My major highlights are, in no particular order:

- Being trusted by James to play a very specific voice-over.
- Helping people with costuming - seriously, helping people get their costumes just right for the ball is my favorite part of this event, no joke.
- Squire Interviews
- Zach's continuing portrayal of the Selendrian Ambassador
- Impromtu singing with Croi
- Mirwen's and Meander's songs, which both brought me near tears
- Being happy for once in a conversation with Aliester, and noting that Croi was no where near to witness it.
- Being first in line for the entrances, and getting to watch everyone walk in. The RP some people added to their entrances was awesome. Sam and I were very amused.
- Waiting all night for a free moment to talk to a new Dryad Druid, and finding that it was well worth the wait. Chris - your costume as Willow was extraordinary, and I really enjoyed RPing with you. Looking forward to your appearances in the future.

See you all in a few weeks!

Thank you so much! I worked really hard, had to go through some frustrations with getting makeup right and whatnot. But RPing with you was awesome! For someone like me who didn't know a whole lot about the world to begin with, speaking with you INC allowed me to learn quite a bit in a short amount of time. It was very much worth the wait, and I tried not to annoy you considering how busy you are.

I hadnt mentioned a whole lot about other people because I don't want to botch anyone's names, nor do I want to only give vague descriptions of people who definitely deserve more credit. I just have a horrible memory. ><;

Rping with Aella and Caldor was much fun! It was enjoyable to learn about the prospects of mentors and also getting to know another member of my race. I loved meeting you both! Your personalities were so welcoming.

Llana, you were awesome. I was glad you were able to introduce me to certain people and help me learn a little more about the world of Travance itself. Thank you so much for answering my naive INC questions. Im really glad no one brushed me off as being dumb, but rather helped inform me when I asked questions or was curious about something.

Angeliana, I very much enjoyed our discussion about empathy, and coping with it. Although a few sheets to the wind, the rp was genuine and I was so glad you took an interest in speaking with me, as well as helping me get an audience with Lady Elawyn.

Tiki, as a new player too, I think you did great, and you have a wonderful talent with artwork. I liked being able to peek at your work. Even though I can understand it gets a little overwhelming, you did a great job being INC.

Clytie, I really liked our INC exchange and rp, being able to ask each other questions about our respective origins, racial qualities, and discussing our dislikes (termites, mosquitoes etc.) Your mask was very creative as well, and fitting! I cant wait to RP with you again in the future!

Onca, we didnt get to speak a whole lot, but Im glad you checked up on me and asked me how things were going, as well as getting me in touch with Tim so that I could ask my combat system questions. I know we didnt have a whole lot of reason to RP INC but you were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction to get my questions answered. You were very much right about coming into play at the ball as being a good idea. Thank you so much!

I do not know his name...but he was an awesome dwarf, with an awesome drinking horn, and an awesome beard.

It was so enjoyable to watch the roleplay between people. I couldve attended this ball as a fly on the wall, and it wouldve been worth it still.

I apologize for double posting, but I wanted to make sure some people I met were recognized. I apologize for not remembering many names, but Ill get it!

Elawyn wrote: - Being happy for once in a conversation with Aliester, and noting that Croi was no where near to witness it.

WHAT. WHAT IS THIS SORCERY.
JEN...HOW COULD YOU!! FAILED, YOU HAVE.


Also, Chris/Willow, welcome to KR! And don't feel bad about names...with (sometimes multiple) IG names, OOG names...it is a lot to take in all at once. You'll get them eventually Your costume was awesome! I'm sad I didn't get to RP with you...in the future, perhaps.

Yeeaaaaaahhhhhhhh.....

My first Moresca Ball and I did not know what to expect of both the location and the decor. Needless to say, I was greatly impressed by the site.

The food was great and awesome- mad props to everyone who contributed to this grand feast. Les and I would have made something but given the drive, something hot would not have lasted and baked goods required prep I did not have time for. Next year, this will not be the case...

The RP... some very good RP was to be had and are helping to form more impressions of people and factions within Travance. The way it should be, I think.

ICly, some of the information gained via conversation about events far to the west have given Duncan pause and cause for concern; especially the assault upon the Selendrian lands & people for nothing more than resources. Resources? Really? thats about a good a reason to slaughter people like their being a different religion than you.
I dare say that particular plot piece is going to lead to problems for inter-PC relations soon... at least it seems that way to me.

Asking several individuals who would know about such things about how the highlands are faring in all this and not getting answers - no one knows much other than they were holding on at last word (got this from three people!)... then the Baroness having no ready answers- she had not heard anything prior to the Valarian War and this seemed to disturb her some more- over not having an answer to give or not knowing, I don't know. (btw, way to look upset frazzled yet fighting for the positive face to show in public, m'lady...) but the under her public facade, the annoyance/anger over not being able to give an answer was noted. My heart IC went out to her...

Discussions with Brother Aldrick on what he was hearing and experiencing was enlightening... and I cannot apologize enough for missing his getting taken- had I been less concentrating on the Templar in front of me, I might have been able to stop it... Damn it.

Chatting with the new Celt the good Brother brought with him to the ball... "Twas a pleasure to meet you Coreena (sp?) and I look forward to chatting with ye again and mayhaps teaching a thing or two to you..

Talking with the Dwarven Ambassador for a while was interesting.... then hearing about the troubles they face from Alander gave me both worry and confidence. You will have my sword arm to help you, my Friend. Promise is a promise.

Semi-tricking Birgitta into hte Story Session was a win for many reasons... and I was forgiven for it later. Worth the dirty look to hear the tale though...

The OOC: Proof position that crap can happen to anyone and anywhere happened with the Ambulance Visit and subsequent ride to the hospital for an old friend... Rotten way to spent the last half of the ball but you cannot plan for this stuff- only take it as it comes. Get better soon Cass.

All of it made for a lovely night and I look forward to the next event more than ever...