August 2015 Highlights

I was thoroughly impressed by a lot of the new players this month, and there were so many of them that character card creation ran until almost 10:30 p.m. It was worth it, though, especially when after lay-off, I bumped into one of them who was ecstatic and told me he was addicted already.

More and more, I'm finding that one-on-one moments are the best, and I got to experience quite a few.

Mother Maralas teaching me about giving mass and her delightful "tangents."
Sitting Bob down to talk about something that seemed to bother him deeply.
Tobias appearing at the perfect moment and Jason F. blowing me away with his RP.
Discussing Enax, among other things, with Mordra.
Performing my first-ever baptism with Swyft--I enjoyed that scene despite me not knowing what to say most of the time.
Carlos giving Nalick a tarot reading and the first card being the absolute worst one in the deck. Although, that means we could only go up from there.

The fun, fruit-filled conversation with Bob and Tobias.

Jason P.'s return. Good to see you back!

Gunnar/Joe's ingenious way to grant buffs.

Chatting with Merideth/"Dethy" at Market Faire. It was fun and I'm glad you had a good first event!

All the pirates marching into the Inn and singing a shanty. A great opening act.

Hearing someone shout "Someone tell the Guard that the Guard is under attack!"

Being chosen to participate in Sir Reginald's inspection as a member of the Guard and Magnus ordering me to try non-violent means of quelling an opponent. Unfortunately, one of the knight's squires declined my offer of a song as substitute for combat. Still, I lived, and after the Guard succeeded, Magnus came running over, smiling, and lifted Nalick up in the air.

Alisandria sure knows how to make an entrance!

Utgard revealing to Nalick that bacon is actually an invention of Enax. All hail.

NPCing for the Adventurer's Guild and people thinking that I was a PC. Andrew R., keep up the great work, bud!

Singing an original song to Thalia and Tris.

Being kidnapped by Tris and sitting with her and the rest of Kaladonia at Feast, because [strike]she[/strike] a friend of hers needed love advice. I don't think I won her over, but I enjoyed being put to the test. Other than that, so many laughs. I wish I could eat with you guys more often!

Post main-mod shenanigans in the Inn, aided by my ridiculous rambling. What I thought was me being extremely tired, turned out to be something else when I felt my forehead. For better or worse, I stuck it out and got in some silliness with Jun and a heartfelt conversation with Thalia and Lorelai. Also, Sir Hurgar smiled at me from across the room and walked over with Lord Silverbow. Mentioning that he didn't have a squire, Sir Hurgar asked Nalick for, erm, assistance with a very special task.

Chugging a whole bottle of Thalia's "apple brandy" and attempting to follow a group of people who darted out of the Inn. She stopped me before I could, though, and took the drunkenness away.

Being asked if I wanted to play a card game and telling the man, "No thanks. It's not in the cards for me." Veor groaning from across the table. Reaching into the gigantic bowl of Goldfish, I asked, "Have you ever pla--"
"Don't. Don't say it," said Veor.

Running into Kelley C. shortly before lay-off and her asking if I'd like some tea that was leftover and would be thrown out otherwise. You don't have to ask me twice! Walking into the Blackbird, forgetting that we were still in-game, when Tsoli told me it would cost me 5 gold. I didn't see him when we walked in, because Kelley was standing in front of him. But he changed his mind and said it would be on the house. We got a chance to catch up a bit, after not seeing him for the longest time, and I regaled him of the time when I met someone by accident.

Bob punishing Nalick for being a "cad." He might need a few more punches, Ben.

All in all, this event was awesome.

Hey guys great event, I don't do these as often anymore but this event was TOTALLY awesome, well done to Kirsten, Matt C, Gus and all the other pirates i encountered, made me really feel like pirate ships had docked. Now, ONWARD TO THE HIGHLIGHTS!

Immediately putting an alchemy shield and a deep pockets on when i saw the intro. and then "testing" all of the food for poison.

foiled 2 pick pockets

fun with a black sack(sorry Puck!!!!)

Tending bar at the black bird for all the pirates and Peaches saying he'd like a glass, i responded 5 gold he hands it over and i hand him an empty glass, when he protested and said he'd like a drink charging him another 5 gold, careful what you ask for.

Chats with the Tanwyn clan, i'm going to have fun with this one.

Getting to open up a mage list for someone, i love doing that, it's a lot of fun.

Arrow coming at me with a fill shot upon arriving back from work, dodging it, going invisible then being annoying in peoples ears, distracting them from the fights.

Feast cleanup smooth as per normal, guys thanks for making my job easy, you all rock.

Running a mod and having both the NPC and PCs tell me that they really enjoyed the mod and the atmosphere was great for it. I can't get Higher praise, thanks to Soren for reprising his role from last month and my NPCs who made the mod interesting and a challenge.

Hold.... Take a step back and quick bind..... PC: God damn it..... well this is embarrassing!

Getting half a breakfast sandwich at the mages guild. Thanks you sweetie.

Talks in the guild with Tari, god damn it seriously it feels like faceplate on repeat, like sunday morning i should just wake up and smack my forehead to pre-empt it.

Talks with Nalick in the Black Bird.

Talks with a pirate captain in the black bird, we will be in touch......

All in all great event guys A+ event will event again.

Amazing event, actually calm for me but of course I made a few new enemies.

In no particular order:
-Getting saved by the town/the whole kidnapped scene was so much fun

-Having a much needed heart to heart with Goose and Padma and later Jade. Still scared of Jade though but we'll see

-spending quite a bit more time then usual at Alisandria and being quite happy at the results

-Judge and James are epic, seriously thank you for what you are doing

-losing it and "ugly crying" after two other people lost it. Thank you to everyone who was so supportive. Joe amazing with your story....It was absolutely what was needed

-a plot that is really forcing me to think and remember the past.

-all of the amazing support and ideas Caelvan and danny gave me

-more scrying then I've ever done.

-being extremely impressed with main mod, not just the effects and props but how few NPCs there were that truly made it work and gave it there all to be beat up again and again.

-Garrett ran a great event, and handled everything extremely cooly

-All of the people who said they trust me and want to only tell me something..... Life is about to get very interesting

well, another event has come and gone. so, here's the replay:

I started the event with misgivings and a little suspicion. I'm not the type that handles change well, and there was a lot of change. stuff got rolling and I stuck for a bit with Seamus, Bjorn and Bran. Around a lot of Celts, things get funny fairly fast. Then, I felt like raising a little hell and joined the rescue mission. that was a whole lot of bad idea.

The tournament was interesting to watch, though I was a little disappointed when the Blood Spirits part got cut short. OOG, I understand completely. IG, we're not terribly happy.

I do not normally go to main unless asked by a friend or contracted to. I went this time mostly because Bran and Seamus asked me to. what happens when four Celts work together? The Celt Murder Squad gets started and does not stop easily. three facts on this:
1. Wearing brown pants is advised to our enemies. this is a modesty protecting measure.
2. The murder caravan has no brakes.
3. Being a Necromancer and fighting the Celt Murder Squad is no way to get ahead in life. or unlife.

after this, we go on a mission from His Grace. brain teaser time.

Sunday.... lessons, discussions and other seldom sundry things.

trying to help deal with the wild man, oh and then Sir Lathiel fighting the homunculi. well, I'm not about to let him get surrounded, so Donald pops Celtic Resolve, waits for an opening and then barrels in. My Nope is strong that day and soon enough my day was done.

That is all I can recall. Until next time, Drink Milk, Wear your seatbelt, and don't run with scissors.

First off…. I wish to say thank you to James for coming through on Saturday Evening after the events of the afternoon. This Role-player is very grateful for your efforts as well as the staff’s as a whole for the opportunity to do something other than simply fight.


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The inauguration of the Encampment. A work in progress, but even now its an awesome site. Will be even better next moon…


Friday Night…
The only thing I hate more than Water-borne Brigands is Ratmen. Just saying…

A most unlikely visit to a most infamous man about a conundrum on corruption versus corrosion smithing question, of all things. “I’m gonna tell Swyft you guys came here and she just is not gonna believe me…”

The Pirate Captain on the road with her rather large crew. That could have ended very poorly for someone had one of the feathers from BIrgitta’s Hat not won her over.
Here’s hoping the Captain and her crew didn’t get too thumped messing with Jed.

A Templar-Petitioner’s Vigil. The normally quiet barracks being not so quiet. Uncertainly of direction becomes the confidence of making the right decision after a delivery of the utmost importance some fifteen minutes later.

Rescue- The Mod. After being Kicked to the curb once more with Atrus, I’m content to watch everyone go off to fight. Y’all don’t need me, I’m content to stand by and figuratively eat popcorn.

Not a minute after that decision, I get a very pointed request from a Knight to go along. “I want someone fighting by my side that I absolutely trust… and that’s you.” With a request like that, how could I say no? “If you trust me to fight alongside of you, I trust him. (Indicating Atrus) We’re coming…”

At the top of the hill to the beach. “Atrus… do we old bull or young bull this?” “Old Bull… too crowded down there…” “I agree…”

And a pair of minutes later, relieving Caldor of a physical burden of GREAT Importance. “I got him… go help the others.”

Go Go Physical Roleplay!! This is the second time I’ve sack-of-potatoes carried a noble. EMS Upper Body workout is a thing, y’all….

The madcrazyinsane scramble for the right sort of healers and alchemy.

Guards in the darkness then a question asked. “Who thought it was a good idea to fight on his turf?”

Escorting the Count to a place of his choosing us as if it was a normal event (and it sorta is as of late, for reasons) and a Seneschal’s seemingly Great Annoyance at the ‘Hated Mercenaries’ doing the job of the Guard or the Count’s Appointed Bodyguards. Again.

Friday discussions with those who would bear the Cross and the outstanding answers to Birgitta’s very pointed specific questions. “Smart lad, he’ll go far…”

Witchhunters in the stupid-early morning… “Just checking on you guys” I slept through it Birgitta did not.



Saturday Morning…
Brazen Mass and the LACK of the Faithful. In retrospect, this should have been a sign of things to come for the day.

Tournament time. A request to participate. A scramble for a Fifth as two of our number got Paperworked against their will…. Watching the battles and taking notes, getting ready to put on a show…. And then-

You Are Dismissed.


A visit by The Yellow to the Encampment as an Apology for the unintended Grand Insult and the subsequent Education of a Knight of Kaladin.
Yes, we know what we are doing, Yes we know what You Are About and yes, you only got a partial picture of what Travance is about because of Best Case Reporting Syndrome; here’s part of what you didn’t get…

Kudos to Joe Hines for his RP and dealing with the justified IC anger of the Old Sword and her men AND the great discussion over stuff as a whole. A+ RP, would RP again. On an OOC level, We so completely understood the why of the end of the tournament and have no issue with it- safety is safety! It still made for some awesome IC stuff though

Father Brazen…. Who knew Gods could be in their cups? (Thank You Gene for the portrayal (1950’s Dad indeed. Wow!!))

More Absolute Nonsense of the Afternoon and a decision made. A decision delayed by “Let me try to Fix this.”
Was not a fighter in Main- was by the Focus in case someone needed to be pulled through…. But heard it was a good show. Kudos to the Marshals/Storytellers for pulling that off. All of you deserve a beer for Main.

Post Main- Blood Spirit Mod. To paraphrase a line said in history- “Your Count is Greatly Concerned…”*
Just remember, not everything you see is as it seems and if you don’t know a thing, have friends who do. Go get them.

Ratmen….. “BOO!”

Late-night hotdogs over the fire in the Encampment with guests was excellent and awesome. Note to self- need more seats and more water.

Sunday morning!!
Breakfast and teaching…. Then being taught.
I now have thrown weapon skill to go with my tomahawk throwing axe. A Benjamin-Martin-inspired scene is bound to happen….

Packout of the Encampment, hugs given and then its off to Sparta Diner then home. Awesome Dinner, lovely excellent talks over food and a long ride home discussion of events and what might come next…

See everyone next month!!!


(* “Your President is greatly concerned…” was the opening line in a letter from FDR to Claire Chennault and the Flying Tigers. Cigar/Poweraide to whomever can tell me why. And no Sean, you can’t win this one. I know you know.)

Being a part of the ladies only pirate crew of Cap'n Charlotte was the bomb. Seriously. I had SO much fun harassing people (particularly the “demon” jester) and being loud and bawdy and drunken. Omg, the names... I can remember Shortcake the [interchangeable synonym for “badass” here], Black Eye Susan (complete with black eye), Plain Jane, my sister (I forget the name, sorry Becky!), Pig-Face Anne and I was Jenanne Tonix. (There were more, I forget them now but they were awesome!) What a fun group of gals!

Brother Aldric's vigil to Valos. Looked and smelled and sounded legit in there...

All the Jun shenanigans... including Magnus getting up in Swyft's grill and saying in super-serious voice that Jun better not be another one of my conquests... lmao! I actually believed him for a second...

The return of the majestic Ethan Archangel!

The Evrat hug-n-run.

The royal tournament! It was a fun little gathering. I rather enjoyed participating and watching! Everyone did great! And thank-you for the excuse to be fancy!!!

The discussion of Jun with Mistress Jade and Evrat...
Rendered completely incapable of keeping a straight face... oh MY! Lol

Angrin's rainbow necklace gift to Swyft! It's beautiful! (I hear he got noticed by Brazen!)

Swyft's teacher was around ALL DAY! What a treat to see Senpai for so long!

That awkward moment at Alisandria when I realized it was Jed and not Ethan sitting under the canopy. Considering there was still some residual anger from what I said when blighted, it took a lot of willpower to walk up to them, but I sorta' had to, because Indigo and Henchman were there and one cannot be a wuss in front of one's teachers! It's a hard knock life for Swyft...

The awful, awful spar.

The look on Jed's face when he saw Galamah, a returned paladin from like 15 years ago was PRICELESS. He actually squirmed! Swyft couldn't help smirking a little.

Papa Gypsy's gifts!

Why oh why can't Swyft stop healing or hitting people who are raging? I think this must be the fourth or fifth time I've done it to Erik, alone. I... think I have a problem.

The paladin gathering to hear Galamah speak... and Jed's involvement. Boy is that something I didn't expect... There was a sort of storm cloud ambiance to it...
It was telling to see who would shake hands with him and who wouldn't.

The symbolism of Jed shaking my hand at the end of it. (Or paw. )

Fun times at main mod with Drega'mire! Water balloons, heck yes! First time I WANTED to get hit with a damage tag...

Having a very deep discussion with Father Nalick about Andorra and if it was impolite to dedicate oneself to another go. Andorra, at least, is Valos' wife, so how mad could he be, right...?
Our conversation went on for a while in the comfort of the pillows at the church Annex (love them!) and seeing that Swyft had seemed to be following Andorra's tenets this whole time.
It feels so right!

Helping a soul find rest with Nalick and Bob!

Late Saturday night deep conversations with Magnus again! He always knows the right things to say when Swyft has had a rough time of it...

Sunday's pirates of Penn's Ant... omg. At first I thought I was in a world of trouble when I ran up on the lot of you alone... but then I healed a pirate's missing tongue and everyone was happy, so I threw random items at them and made like 12 new friends at once. The group hug was so hilariously amazing. You guys were AWESOME!
Oh and all the rp with the Huntress, Alisandria and Ilana and Edward. So much drama, oh my!
As always thank you all for always making my KR weekends such a delight. I wish I could remember everything properly! Thank-you guys for being awesome! And thank-you, Garret, for running a great weekend!!!