Jan 2014 Event Highlights!

Friday night:
-Loved staying in the armory, I must say. I got to know some folks better and, let’s face it, staying in the same cabin as Mr. Goggins means never a dull moment! Such as when he was trying to teach John Smith something about blacksmithing and made the mistake of showing him THE BOX. Which of course, John set off. Goggins, looking prim, says “Well, that’s three waylays each.” I could not stop laughing! Nor could Imrahil, my newbie half-bro Lucas, or John. We really did try so hard to be knocked out, but… the giggles…

-Can’t forget being sleep powdered as I was leaving the bathroom, (I declare shenanigans!) dragged into the next room and given a skull insignia on the head. (This is the 2nd time Swyft was knocked out and carved into… lol) So yes, IG freakout occurred but it lead up to the most epic character entrance I have yet seen. Just as sobbing-Swyft sat down with concerned scholarly folk, trying to figure it out, Zathir (who I hadn’t seen IRL in ages and didn’t think was there at all) appeared out of NOWHERE, rushed over with a cry of “Divine Restoration!” as I leaped up into the tightest omg-haven’t-seen-you-in-forever hug. It was so awesomely overdramatic!

-The debacle with Alanna trying to figure out what was wrong with the ailing fishermen NPC’s was morbidly hilarious. (I had an ill timed heal…)

Saturday:
- Finally joined the town guard!

-Going near hypothermic sucked, despite many layers. Amazing how stupid your brain gets when you’re that cold. Thank-you to everyone who helped me back into a normal body temperature! Seriously, everyone was so generous and kind to me. Much, much gratitude!

-Having discussions with Magnus and in the monastery about paladins and how to properly Paladin… which was pretty much “Be paladin.”

Main mod was FREAKING AWESOME. I rather enjoyed doing chaotic combat medic maneuvers on the field. I was running back and forth like a madwoman… or cat… trying to make sure no one stayed on the ground because of those glowy hands folks. There were some real acrobatics involved in staying alive and keeping others alive; defending myself, others and offensive work when necessary. It required full-on awareness of everything going on in the field at once. It was SO FUN! (Even if it drove Imrahil, who was trying diligently to protect me, nuts.)

-I remember, particularly, when Gypsy Lucas was waylaid by dirty tricks. (You know who you were, pretending to be one of us!!!) After my initial shock at it happening, I dragged Lucas out of the general skirmish area. I went back into the fray to continue healing when I noticed out of the corner of my eye, one of our enemies running toward him, swords raised. With a growl I raced back and arrived in time to deflect his swing and drive him back into my comrades so that they could deal with him. No one messes with my gypsy half-bro! Grrr!
(Thank-you for that moment, sir!)

As always, a wonderful time was had, despite the unforgiving weather. Thank-you everyone for your time and effort and participation in making this experience such a delight for us all.