August 2017 Highlights

Wow. Just....wow.
Highlights in order consist of:
Selling barrels to the barrel-less
Meeting Marcus and his adorable baby.
Meeting Mantel.
Meeting Cap'n Tanwyn again.
Becoming TERZAK WINSTONSHIRE, SUPER SLEUTH (great RP from everyone in that whole endeavour btw)
Actually getting sleep on Friday!
Saying hi to Sylus Crone, who said some stuff that I kinda agree with but Terzak outright does not.
Venting IG frustration on the Goblin Hunt, featuring the TrebuChet!
Accidentally dropping while fixing the TrebuChet.
Not one, but two Commands of Enax! (Thanks Justin!)
The Great Hobgoblin Sword! (Really wish I got to fight Josh's npc over it, but the mod ended)
Accidentally finding a gift for someone amidst the gobbo carnage...
Possibly figuring out another riddle but not doing a thing about it because...reasons.
Biting the bullet and trying lasagne for the first time. Did not disappoint.
The followup cannoli, which Terzak is convinced was someone's Secret Recipe.
Dropping like a lesser undead vs. Argyle during main mod, which reinforced a great deal of character choices.
Finding out that Pie Mod is not actually a mod in which the town is attacked by animated pies. Kaladonia pulled out all the stops on that one, and the smores bettered what may have been the best elevensies ever.
Getting sleep....again!
Mousetrav and Shantay, Quee of the Nezumi, plus free Pop Tarts (and communism!)
The really pissed off goblin camp who went looking for the Nezumi slaves were also really fun.
Fighting Bob as Commander Tusk. Frankly, one of the most satisfying fights I've ever had.
Finally getting that Gate together, with a lot of greatly appreciated help.
Making an enemy, and a promise.
Extra special mentions go to:
Being unable to look at Jeff Balla in a white headband without chuckling at each other.
That One Raven Who Is An Accurate Judge of Character.
Andrew and Evan/Cade and Osprey.
Steve!

Thank you all for an amazing event, and don't forget to keep being awesome!

Have to say so many of you were wonderful when you found out our car broke down upon arrival. So thankful for the help James was able to give and Forest. Forest went beyond the call of duty finding us a garage, calming us, finding a way to clean up early among other things. Forest, you are amazing.

Jeff thank you so much for giving me a truly wonderful Npc roll . In my years of larping i have never played an npc for 6 hrs straight. All the new players did so well roleplaying. was fun playing Amy the pear orchard owner.

also how many people can say they helped dig up a grave?

My PC dusty also learned to find out who you are talking to before you talk. Good thing the magistrate and Seneschal are not mean people lol

All in all a bad weekend turned out enjoyable due to all the wonderful people there. Thank you all!

Ive only a handful this month.

Pre Game:

Set up of the Encampment by the Advance Crew was stellar!! I owe each of you a drink.

In Game:

Fighting on the bar-door porch and being cut off by an inconveniently closing door.... then fighting 4 bad things at once- without room to move.
Birgitta's voice from behind me- "Duncan!! Get in here!"
my retort- "I'm a little busy right now!!" as I physically parry three or four swings as the bad guys try to make me into skewered Duncan
Just after the door flies open enough for Birgitta to grab me there is a hand on the back of my shirt-collar... "Goddamnit Duncan!".... and I am yanked backward into the foyer.

Maybe a minute later, The Three Cleric Blockade of the doorway- how often are you going to see an Aguran, a Brazenite and a Valosian telling Bad Things they picked the wrong door to storm?

Then outside, Duncan and Birgitta sweeping a flank, dropping bad things for younger members of Travance to finish off and perhaps find loot. As senior players (no age jokes guys!!), its on us to help the newer ones find their footing. Or so we think at least.

Later on...
"Hey Duncan, you're a smith right?"
"No.... I'm not."
"But aren't all Brazenite Priests Smiths?"
*sigh* "No but we are all crafters. I happen to be a teacher...you know, I craft People's knowledge and help them craft themselves with learning things. A teacher is a crafter, guys..."
*blink blink* "Wow... you know, I never thought of that. Thanks for explaining..."
A smile. "No problem- Its part of my Job to help others improve themselves via knowledge.... "

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Saturday:

Morning Meetings...
Brazen Mass On Tour! This Month was in Ostcliff. Well Attended mass and possible new members to the flock may result of it. Time will tell!

Thats pretty much it for highlights as I unfortunately departed around lunchtime Saturday due to unforeseen events.

See folks at Renfaire then at September Event!

First and foremost I want to make a HUGE shout out to the storytellers that came together and made this possible. I know how short a time you guys had to work on this and you all are freaking amazing and deserve all the respect and love the community can give you! This weekend was awesome!

Friday night started off entertaining. The portal opening followed by fighting the constructs with others. Dashing about the field and just having a blast. Checking out the portal and trying to convince people to jump in with me, only to get dragged away by Wren, who then promised that if we found out where it went, he would take me through. Lying to Dimetri and skipping out on wine tasting club to do some personal business... watching the shenanigans of the townsfolk in the Inn. Once people found out where the portal goes, going to Wren and going "You promised!!!"

Gathering souvenirs from all the different portals I jumped through. Getting to see all sorts of cool stuff. I also learned my first couple druid spells this weekend!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped me out saturday night when I took a bad fall. The safety marshals who stepped up and helped me out, the mages who (when they saw me down and realized I wasn't getting back up) moved their protective bubble so I was in it and no one would trip over me as we got a safety marshal. The friends who continuously checked up on me throughout the night and took care of me. You guys are all amazing and I love you all.

The way it felt marshaling an encounter where I was as in the dark about how the whole thing would end as the new players were, was incredible. From being mostly a fly on the wall who occasionally answered questions about lores or creative usage of skills (y'all were clever and should be proud of yourselves), to seeing the evolving and palpable expressions on all of your faces.

A sincere tip of the hat to Marcia, for playing her character so well. Props and thanks to Jacob F. and Erik D. for being part of the fun.

Writing a story is one thing; watching it come to life and transform based on the actions and choices of the characters, is definitely something else. All of you kept me so giddy throughout the weekend. Nalick is definitely an Andorran, but Jeff seems to delight in tormenting your characters. Thank you so, so much for running with it. We're only getting started.

Sam P: "Is she a PC or an NPC?"
Me: "She's a character."
Sam: "Oh, okay, tha--WAIT, THAT DIDN'T TELL ME ANYTHING!"

Rachael, watching you Animal Empathy the raven and interact with it, and RPing the bird's responses, was the cutest thing and a lot of fun. You were definitely using your noggin when you were trying to get to the bottom of things.

More bird nonsense with Terzak; yet another misinterpreting Marcus' instructions. A little levity in an otherwise grim-dark story.

Livening up a bonfire around Kaladonia with a piece of paper, a pen, and some imagination. So good.

Ibrahim and Chet TRYING SO HARD to have a normal conversation, but dying of laughter anyway. Lemons and potatoes.

Miw coming back. The tension was electric at times. Nicole, thanks for being a great sport!

Goblins Part III: "You Gotta Siege It to Believe It"

Before this mod, I had never been a trebuchet. There's no other way to write that sentence that doesn't end with me in hysterics. On the battlefield and behind the scenes, we had an amazing cast. Forest, Will Bartlett, Jen C., Alex (especially with her balloon-filling expertise!), everyone who's NPCed theirs and some players' hearts out the last several months, all of the people who teamed up to submit land actions about it, and last but definitely not least, Jeremy. Thank you all!

Hearing that Jurian and Solara might not have made it out of the void and booking it around town to find anybody who could help disprove that. Finding out that they got to the Barracks safe and sound, but that there may have been up to two people who didn't make it out. OOG seeing someone in a blue headband enter the Barracks, but not finding out until later. Ouch.

Jonathan Carter and Chet Hardwick, two men on a mission. I smell a buddy cop movie!

Sunday morning shenanigans with Amizar, featuring Father Ephrem.

Having a "This is why we're friends" moment with Jason/Caldor despite not really RPing all weekend. I think that made it all the sweeter.

Having another with Andy when Cade had a discussion in the bar late one night about "the opposite of a shoe." I walk up and whisper, "Bless you" and we both buckle over laughing.

Spelunking with a couple friends--and playing the hip new game: "Was That a Bear or Did Will Bartlett Belch?"

You all have one month to prepare. See you in September!

To tired for full summary. Here goes the highlight quick edition.



Sylus Crone said something so awesome and powerful, and no I won't tell you what, because I think he'd kill me so hard it would carry to OOG if I did.

Nothing like having a Galmachian Celestial be all imposing an intimidating to you while a Galladelian angel is heading over to meet you....

Yay! Chronicler! One more for the bingo card.

Rudolph high on something (ENTIRELY IG) to make him able to battle the main mod was some of the best RP of the weekend.

Taking over the healing Triage station of the "He hits you into Crit" mod was so much more fun than I could have imagined. 33 Gifts of Life and 20+ Restoring Lights. Thank everything I remembered my Ceremonialist bonus applied to both. Using a whole bunch of skills and abilities I havent used before despite them being on the card for over a year was so rewarding, especially with a few people finally noticing I have them.

Corollary: BELEGCHAND STOP GOING INTO CRIT

Eodra mod was utterly enthralling, even if it was too late and I was passing out. The very simple comment about the rose at the end almost broke Caldor IG Drew. So perfect of a comment given the rest of the 'holiday' weekend.

Jai did a great job on feast, simple but delicious. CANOLIS!!!!

Kala food was so good too.

So happy with Kala war games and our newest recruits.

Hospitality mod was excellent. I was so happy to be part of a mod solved entirely though non-tag skill social interactions. And while some may see it as sad that we actively left all the treasure, I think there is something deeply awesome about the level of RP comitment that showed in ALL the people who showed up. Still want the darn Leather Ottoman though.

Floating Barrel, I love/Hate you.

Thank you to Atrus for a REALLY well organized and presented divination ritual. Everyone who participated gave it a great push, and I really felt wonderful being involved.

Similarly, thank you to Blue Kesterel for letting me have a moment to explore something new and take advantage of something fun. I'm thrilled to be part of your plot/side adventure, if you'll continue to let me.

BEARDY MC SQUIRE BOW!

Brought William through the Focus, and really enjoyed the moment. I do love the one -on -one deep RP elements of bringing someone back. Especially such a solid RPer as Walter.

Things I never wanted to discover, but I'm glad I did. - I was able defend 10 Double Power Incinerates to the face without flinching.... Never want to risk that again.

I'm sure there is much, much more, but as I said, tired.