March 2015 Highlights

Somehow, going to a larp *fixed* my sleep cycle.

Go figure.

While we play characters that have different ideologies, moralities, and even nationalities it is a joy to be a part of the team that is this community. From clashing with Brendan's character on the battlefield, to amazement at Sidhe's talented bartering to the execution at the hands of Joe's character Lucius- it was nothing short of a pleasure to play with you all.

Thank you guys, staff, and James for the great weekend! Here's to many more!

Oh and Lord Silverbow gives the Best ronin lessons.

Oh my gosh, how did I forget Big Bear

Thank you, Jason Marin and Sean Moulson, for dragging me into this awesome encounter. Everyone who I assaulted, I love you and you are amazing.

Hmmm….. Snowy event and long event for me as I was one of the crazies who drove up Thursday in the snow.

Thursday:
Got in by 2pm after being on the road since 9am… and immediately began helping setup tables. Then it was go split wood for the fire place with the crew.
An old player stopped in to see the place and drop off examples of his game for game night. Good times and wonderful conversations.

Friday:
Food run for Feast- Luis, I don’t mind doing this when I am there early. More setup stuff and greeting of folks coming in.
After Lay on, general watching of crowd…. Then a request to help a Silverbow get his “caravan” unstuck- a more unlikely group got it done too… Soli may be a damn good mage, but he’s a horrible caravan driver.
The introduction of Faith into the arsenal. That hammer will prove useful later on Saturday night….
The only two medical things I was involved in happened within five minutes of each other and both serious for different reasons.
Strangely enough… no major fights for me. With the snow and Ice, I am happy about this…

Saturday-
Up late, get to walk Market Faire to see what is available and to see who’s arrived with the morning light.
Even though I am not on the Guard, some folks still insist that I am… the fact that so many of the guard come to me for advice, Blood Spirit and not, is telling as to how much respect I am accorded- and likely as not reinforces this perception of still being part of it.
Observed an investigation I was privy to come to its end. Not sure how I feel about it, considering how quiet the end of it came… but I suspect I know why.
A talk with Seamus and a plan to speak later…. That plan Interrupted with his taking. Not good, not good, not good…

Feast was excellent and there was plenty! Beverage…. Not so much but no big deal.
Main Mod…. And the vow to Marika that I’d be with her when Seamus found and I’d protect her as best I could.
Advancing into the fray alongside the Old Sword and her Blood Spirits- Was a thing to see as they followed her direction as a team and the Old Sword held her own against the Big Bad until she slipped on her cloak.
This fall of hers triggers the first time I’ve ever used Intercede…. And I draw the bad guy’s attention as others get her up.

Jason Turqman, sometime we be needing to spar on even ground without cloaks. You, sir, are a pain in the dupa to block. It was after my fighting you that I drew out Faith for some Master Florentine action in defense of others.

Watching Magus lead an Enraged Grimjell on a merry chase…. “Come on Grim… here boy!” This of course got Grim to roar and chase… only to crash into a tree Magnus deliberately sidestepped. Oh so worth the belly-laugh for several reasons. Raxxas pulling grim from his rage, just as funny for how he did it.

When the fighting drifted to the ritual site, Edmund came over to check on us over by Seamus.
“You all alright?”
“Aye…. Thanks for checking.”
“Good” a long pause as he turned to watch the fighting then back to me. “Duncan… do you think they will go after the Phokus while this is going on?”
“I would… were it me leading this nonsense.”
“Hmmm… I guess I better go check on it then.”
“Take someone with you…. Better yet, take two- its likely to be crazy if something is happening”

He told me later on after main that I had been right on the money…. And that he should have taken two with him…made for some laughter between us

After the fighting finished and Seamus did his thing, fighting broke out in the Inn and as it ended, more could be heard by Pendarvin. Fast rally of travancians to go to the sound of fighting...

Get on scene with Lord Tartaros and his lady, the small group of us deal with the baddies…. And I see a newcomer on the ground.
“First Aid- Assess….”
“Critical”
CRAP “Healer!”
None to be had…
Overheard from a tree- “I have scrolls!”
Alester- “Can you cast a gaian scroll?”
Me- “Yes…”

… and the first time I get to use Priestly ability to cast a powerful spell scroll, saving the new PC with fifteen seconds left. Go Me!

later in this night after that, a long talk at the barracks about what was going on was had. Interesting times ahead I think.

Sunday Morning
Winterdark Showerhouse all to self- for about three minutes. Lots of hot water though… so hey, can’t complain!
Up to the Inn and it was lesson time… and as noted by Brendan, I try to tailor lessons to the student as no two students are the same. An example of this is the creative Willpower lesson given on the way back from the inn to the Barracks/Winterdark area
*Itching Powder to back of neck and spine* “Don’t scratch….”
Student thru gritted teeth “Duncan, that’s mean…”
Me: “Maybe… but its creative and effective. Cannae argue that…”
Student: “No…. I can’t. Still isn’t right….”
Me: “Perhaps. But if it works… then its effective.”

It was then End of Game and the grand packing… with more semi-stuck vehicles to deal with.

Good event, interesting event and I look forward to April.

Man I forgot I ran into that tree. Probably because I knocked some brain cells loose. (Just kidding it was a staged ram, I didn't actually hurt myself at all, I just sold the hit.)