WitL highlights 2017

This event was amazing. The plot was executed perfectly. It felt easy to engage, and be involved in. The mods were super cool and a ton of fun. And every npc was engaging and interesting. Also giant monsters are fun to fight.

The week was pretty calm, and I kind of needed that. It was good to just hang out with friends and have fun. Nothing really crazy happened, and I loved that.

Nick Culberson (Nesterin), Joey Glaser(Arradir) and Max Louscher(Maer), thanks for an amazing Naming Ritual. And thanks Drew Benton and Alisia for making it even more interesting.

Now for the weekend. Mini main mod right at lay on was the best. It exemplified the dread expected from the Monster, and added to the atmosphere. Friday night was intense. I spent as much time as possible going around fighting off Icarus spawn. My goal for the weekend was to see how many crazy situations I can get myself into. I can honestly say I got into a ton of them.

Will Bartlett, thanks for giving my character the coolest way to quell his rage. Goard is a great mentor and teacher, and it was amazing.

Main mod was incredible. It was amazing to see Icarus in person, and a little more ridiculous to fight. Grasughel had me join his strike team, and I thought we were clearing out spawn. I was wrong, and kind of glad. That was probably the best main mod I have ever been on. It was so much fun to do burpees in armor.

Saturday night, well that night changed my character forever. Alisia Rueda, thank you so much for possibly the most unique and wonderful experience ever for my character. It was amazing to learn about what he is becoming, and going to Vardengale for the first time as well as meeting Loam was incredible.

Overall, it was amazing. I can't wait for the next chapter in the story.

Oh man where to even start.

My hours up ad Jediah's Shack were some of the greatest RP I've ever done, and definitely changed Seth and how he looks at the world.

The Roleplaying with Darius, especially his third Master Warrior Lesson with Melody the wardog was pretty great.

My various meetings and roleplaying with Dr. Tobias now that he has finally returned was something special, and I hope to RP with you more in the future Jason!

Speaking of Jason, finally getting to really roleplay with Caldor, and being invited on a ritual mod which was a lot of fun.

Lorelai and Bjorn you helped me get to a place I didn't think Seth would get for at least a few more years. Honestly thank you for that great roleplay.

Every freaking second with Eden. Lauren you continue to astound me with your roleplay and you are fantastic.

Finding my way into the Blackbird for the Ebon Hounds initiation meeting was great and I'm excited for what that brings in the future. When I'm back, Van and I have to talk.

Main mod. Oh boy Matt, Oh boy. I am extremely new to Larping, just started in August 2016. But, I NEVER thought a "boss fight" of that caliber could even be done in a live-action setting. Dodge rolling under the fists, swinging my sword at Icarus' back. Watching Lawrence and others run up with canons on their shoulders almost point blank and fire canons at it, cheering on successful hits. Seeing the shield wall distract and gain it's ire. Dropping to the floor when the magic laser swept by. Intercepting when the disintegration laser hit another person. Watching people scramble about picking up the lost ammo, watching people fend the hordes of spawn away from the beast so that we could. Roaming the battle field with "Grashugel's Skirmishers". I have to say, it was the most magnificent battle I have ever been a part of, and I honestly for the first time at KR, felt like a hero with the rest of you, felling a monstrous beast.

A HUGE thank to the crew that spent LITERAL DAYS building Icarus, and piloting it. I can't even imagine, but my goodness you guys pulled it off without a hitch. It ran perfectly, and smoothly. And that main mod was the best one I've ever seen. Congratulations, and take a well earned rest. You have done amazing work.

And then, the most pivotal scene in my characters life up to this point. May, Romeo, Bill, Taylor. The scenes outside the inn, and in the side room, are pretty much unable to be put into concise words. Thank all of you for coming along on this journey, and thanks for being great friends out of game, even if I can be a jerk in game.


And finally, Matthew. Thank you for allowing some new kid to kill the Seneschal his second larping event ever. Thank you for rolling with the punches. Thank you for writing a story for me even though you are so busy with all of the other story and plots you have going on. Thank you so much for making me feel important when you really don't have to. And thank you for helping me have a great time.

I love each and every one of you, and can't wait to see you in August!

My first week in the life did not disappoint! Matt Magnus is now and will forever be the shit! thank you so much brother!

Master warrior third lesson: Standing side by side with Seth and Kardin defending Mel the Wardog against Duncan Pluvious Brogan and Rui was amazing. I really felt like I'd earned something at the end of it all. Thank you all.

Another duel with Gilgamesh getting to try out my new skills. Brian you are awesome at that character and constantly motivate me to be a better combat roleplayer, thank you

SCARLET!!!!! that character actually showing up was awesome. Justin Devoe and Steve Oros thank you for making that character a reality in game as well as between game. Interacting with he was equal parts heartwarming and terrifying.

Jed roleplay is still best roleplay, especially with Jade and Seth thrown in. Thank you guys

Padma it was awesome to finally meet and interact with your character. Darius appreciated her bluntness and honesty, especially considering Jade's often grim reputation.

Hannah, you knocked Scarlet out of the park! I'm so proud of you.

Kerrick and the pack, you guys know how awesome you are.

Forest Dougan my brother, thank you! You know what you did, just thank you.

Having Arian take Darius as his apprentice made me realize how far I've come. I look forward to fighting in the Oscliff shield wall and the awesome things that will happen.

Arian being willing to fight Wulfgar over Darius. Oscliff is the best land in the game because of stuff like this.

John Tinney. Thank you for everything you have done for me both in and out of game!

Leslie, it was great to get to know the commander a bit better both in and out of game, much love!

The last words of Sebastian will go down in history, as will the toasts that the Osfolk drank to his memory.

Hannah, Forest, Matt Magnus, Hayley, Rob Ira, Matt Bowman, Jeff Balla, Ben Carlson, Ben Herman, Erik Damgaurd, Josh Lindover, Leslie, John Tinney, Josh Leib, Trevor Layton, Jen and Drew and so many others, thank you all.

I Came, I Cooked, I Slept, Everything was Good.

Also as Ophelia, didn't think I'd get to see Antoinette that soon after bringing her in!!! But was definitely happy to

I have no words. And I have so much to say.
These past five and a half years I've been Almat she's gone through so much. Being able to take her to basically more than she ever dreamed of being is amazing.
This was the best possible event I could have imagined for retirement. I can't even begin to put it all into words. But I think it was the best event I've had in ages, and just all my time with everyone...and the people who came back! I got to say goodbye to Tobar and Qwildar!!! I mean, just, wow.
I'll try to actually write up specifics at some point, if I can stop being so full of emotion.
Thank you all for this amazing ride I've had as Almat.
When I come back in a number of months, I can't wait to start a whole new story.