October 2013 Highlights

Well, it's been ages since I've done one of these, but I think this past weekend warrants it.

IG everyone was made aware that they would die going to fight Pesmerga. However, IG, I was was of the few who knew that certain people would not be coming back. The RP that followed, knowing that this would be the last time we rode into battle together...Samantha was crying, not Marika.

Rez Roller Coaster? Being appointed Flashlight girl as everyone stood in line to get their tickets punched... I mean their cards marked for their rez. Step right up to see the the Season Finale of Knight Realms! Cost of the ticket? A life tag.

Worth it.

The entire last half of the battle was a cut-scene. An amazing, heart-wrenching cut-scene. Seeing everyone rush over to Lethias, Kiellor, Shamis, Tari and Kwildar's bodies...I can't even.

"I would have said yes."
"I know."
Really Cooper?! You HAD to Han Solo it?!

Being the one to carry Shamis's body back from the site...my throat is still scratchy from all the crying.

I missed most of Saturday due to a wedding OOG, but made it back in time for the funeral (what a contrast).

First ever Witchhunter Benediction? Feeling like I did a crappy job, but hey, IG I was distraught and OOG I can't do public speaking.

"Master Kiellor would be really angry that we didn't bring marshmallows to roast.
Shamis would be mad there was no bacon.
Lethias would wonder where the coffee was."
It was dark, I don't remember who said what...but that was the gist of it.

Being told an annoyingly high number of times that witchhunters don't cry, and trying to find a way to explain that it was Samantha crying, not Marika.

After so long, FINALLY getting in a few lessons for poor William Sterling. Allergies. Yes William. Allergies.

This was an exhausting event. Good, but exhausting.

Mother Marika wrote: Being told an annoyingly high number of times that witchhunters don't cry, and trying to find a way to explain that it was Samantha crying, not Marika.

I bet a Reign said that. A hunter who never cries has probably let themselves become a monster. It doesn't matter if you're crying, as long as your staking arm still knows what to do. That said, suck it up

It was amusing how many times I overheard the following conversation in different forms:
Priest "Please bring me to Lethias' body so I can perform last rites on it."
Apprentice: "Are you Chroniclerite?"
Priest: "... No."
Apprentice: *incredulously* "...Have you even met the deceased?"

-Ilana swordless, walks with Danny towards the monastery to try and figure out where Unity's decided to wander off to. We run into 6 (8?) vampires on the road. Now, at the time, we didn't realize they were 'weak' vampires. We were thinking the usual celerity kind of vampires. A quick windwalker and me calling for help while I got my sword, and we knew the demons we were anticipating would have to wait.

-A final Master Witch Hunter lesson from Keillor and Shamis about the body, spirit, and heart. It was really the last conversation Ilana had with them, aside from the goodbyes, and she is honored by it.

-Ilana missed out on the Pesmerga battle partially because she was requested not to go, mostly because it ended up being during my NPC shift. But, Ilana got to have her own misadventure during it since Judge/Alisia are so nice.

-Erdrick.

-Xanifer

-"So, feel like saving the weave?" "Duh" "Meet at the Mage's Guild" Met Everest on the road, and got portaled away by leaves (Best portal ever in my opinion) And then, Valerians! (Dun Dun Dun!)

-Hanging out with Alander and teaching him about 'civilized' goblins and crazy human business.

-Also, totally being hit on by a dwarf was amusing. I can't remember the last time Ilana was called 'gorgeous' (if ever)

-Fighting the Titan Demon head. I'm so happy there wasn't 8 eyes like we were worried about. Lots of RP on the battle field as almost everyone I saw reacted properly to the eyes.

-Getting to say goodbye to Kwildar briefly during a moment of peace on the battlefield.

-So a sylvan, half-elf, two celts, and a dwarf decide to have a drinking contest in memory of the fallen. We didn't get far, but Keavy had to step out.

-A Funeral and a True Warlock.

-Ilana built up the courage to ask something super important Saturday night, but the party to be asked was too tired to stay up. Chance lost. Maybe she'll feel stupidly brave some other day

-Sindarion's face as he got squired and how proud Ilana was. That Owen kid is pretty awesome too (His excitement over getting the Titan heart was terrific to watch)

-Xualla's heralds and the Baroness' reaction as she made the announcement.

-Thinking everything might finally be alright and the future was changed until Morwenne explained a few things on Sunday. Then Ilana explained to Morwenne a few things, and then they both freaked out. It's been kind off an on/off relationship between the White Sorcerer and Wild Mage over the years. They're kinda friends (except the part the Chimera totally wants to eat Ilana) But, I have a feeling in the next couple of months they're going to be seeing a lot of each other (Saving the world one mistake at a time! )

Oi; so to begin...

Brutal noob mod: Many thanks to the healers in tow. Avalyn's 'lil bro is gonna be something else.

Made a new friend while picking the maddening little burrs out of my cloak. You're awesome Mae [sp?] (Retcon - Liz)! Who the heck was Jen?..

Covered some small party movement tactics with Swyft. Moments later realized they went out the window under pressure. Got dropped before Caledonia comes to our aid. Lmao!

Asked to jump in on the Barbarian tomb mod: way above my pay grade, but awesome RP all around (I'm lookin' at you Josh.) Misaki passed a rune off to me, much to my detriment a bit later; but got to feel like a BAMF using space to my advantage enough to draw aggro from the dark priest. This led to getting dropped, and the subsequent getting Ig/Oog punched by a healer... .

6:30 Saturday morning, and the first failed bid at some sleep.

NPC shift on no sleep. Got to run my first non-mook NPC - abyssal warlock with 800 body and tags a mile long... Found out it's tiring to be the boss.

Failed bid at some sleep #2

Both lmao and touched that I got psychoanalyzed for being delirious with lack of sleep. Fortunately glad to realize the gypsy healer whose name escapes me (uncle something or other...) was every bit as funny after I got some sleep.

Post feast attempt to get some skills on my card - failure, but got some time to make new acquaintances and catch up with some buddies. Mainly staying at the inn bemoaning the tactical folly of the nights events. Seriously suspicious the nights events were an attempt to divide and conquer. Unfounded.

Main mod - Was asked to stand with Ostcliff and gladly obliged. Listening to a couple folks get downright silly: Marching to what seems like the end of the world, while laughing maniacally about puddle being a funny word. So hard to keep a straight face.

Glorious sleep!

Refreshed and ready to pump out skill learnings; Thanks for searching me out Luis - I'll have to be more proactive about finding you; I know you've got a lot on your plate, and it meant a lot to me you came to make sure I was seen to. Definitely gonna drop at least a trip or disarm next game!

As usual: Community was great. If nothing else, this is the part that's going to keep my coming back.

Epilogue: Diner time; getting some clarifications that will help me start my history quest. Thankya Tobar!

Caldor Eirson wrote: This was an awesome event all around. I keep trying to pick out highlights, but there were so many.

Is there a Yenta list I didn't realize he opened?

Peals of Irl laughter!

Thanks for an awesome event, Steve!

Friday:
Friday was a bit quiet for me since I had my Logistics shift at 2-6 when the Pesmerga fun began. I had fun realizing that I could swing elements at will. I wish I could do that all the time haha. Hearing Alyria's horn at Ostcliff, subsequently getting my leg broken by (I think) vampires. Having a conversation with Skarosh in the dark only to get chewed on by Umbre Viata. Also, having Tari get her closure to everyone, which Keavy disliked. "Stop talking to me as if you are going to die."

Then shift. Steve Oros walking into logistics telling us how many deaths he caused caused an uproar of cheering.....and then the 5 (at the time) perma-deaths.
"Lethias.
Keillor.
Seamus.
Tari and......
Kwildar"
-ROOM EXPLODES INTO SHOCK-WHAAAAAT?!!

Also, rolling Tari's insanities was hilarious.

Saturday:
Fighting Demons at Ostcliff, getting my arm broken and trying to get Swyft to fix it, ultimately leading to a roller coaster ride she was not expecting as I dragged her around to avoid being hit by others and half fighting at the same time. Eventually broke away and fought with one arm instead because people were getting surrounded.

Squire Trials! Well, before my interview, I had an interesting time while dealing with some rowdy goblins who had given up on life. Meanwhile, Alender, being the dwarf he is, thought they should be killed. Zeke (Chuck's goblin who happened to be there) and one of the other goblins ended up in crit by his hand and Keavy was angry about that. After managing to try and help them get their lives back, Keavy was still boiling about it and other injustices, prejudices and it became an overall emotional moment for her and Rain helped her back to her senses literally just as she is called for her interview.

Then the interview!! I don't know how I managed to keep cool after all that, but it was interesting.

Some chats with Dawn lead to an unexpected "present" of a box with mini ritual components and a message....which Keavy has no clue about!

Talk about the titan demons with Clarington Everest. Attack on Travance, basically. I'm apparently the Mikasa of the town.

Learned Entwine with Vines from Caelvan!

Feast!

Main Mod:
It must have been fun for archers and those with a good arm to throw packets haha I did like how we remained in our formations as a unit and managed to take down the surrounding demons and tentacles.

Having probably one of the best conversations with Caldor and Aella about...well, a special topic. One that Keavy is very very VERY naive about.

Blighted Keep mod. I only have seven body?! Crap!

Sunday:
Grim's birthday! And chaos warriors, elementals, and demons! Got to take down my friend Jen multiple times when she played the demon. Its awesome to fight with your best friend/roommate haha Also, nearly being chaotically altered by Alex's messenger npc followed by Brightstar retaliating.

Then, being tricked into unconsciousness by Caelvan to get "fixed" by Ilana to get rid of my delusions. Needless to say a slap was in order, and a slap was dealt haha.

And Congrats to new Squires Owen and Sindarion!

Cannot wait for next event!!!