May 2015 highlights

So lets see where to start

NPC Shift starting as a Pirate to help out Gene which was probably one of the most interesting mini mods I have helped with. Then went to play undead for the beginning of the main plot.... we where so weak at first... went out as a higher level and just got the defeated look when crippled and try to possess people and all of the attacks where intercepted by 3 people at the same time....

walking around the camp looking for something to do and then impromptu vampire mod with Karkat and Magnus and a few other witch hunters.

bed time and then shortly after being attacked at 5:30am npcs have bad aim with spell packets is all I got to say....

sleep a little bit more and then the long day of fighting undead.

helped with tower which was interesting but FOIG as the new players will have some interesting things to deal with

Best story time ever with Karkat reading Swyfts adventures out loud

master warrior lesson and various other RP stuff on sunday and lessons...

Can not wait for WITL hope to see everyone there

Coming into game with the Jaxuarians after a month in the jungle- such fun. It was truly wonderful getting to know all the Jaxuarians and spending time with folks I don't usually get to spend time with in game.

Their reaction to Don Kel'lard was priceless.

Equally, Atrus trying to get me away from Mr. Kel'lard because even HE was afraid of him was disturbing... And also touching. Yay, he's continuing to learn how to care!

Brother Aldric's altar in the barracks was lovely. Seeing the jaxuarians' devotion to Valos (Sol o' Set) as they bowed in reverence before the beautiful altar was inspiring.

The undead party at the impromptu obelisk outside of the inn was exciting.

Deep conversations with Atrus outside of the monastery about the trials and tribulations of redemption and how important it is to forgive ourselves so that we can move on. Amazing rp as always, John!

The interaction with the water elemental from the druid circle of ten! Oh my gosh you were so cute! I had a great time with all the PCs and NPCs involved!

Running into Karkat at the shack was a horrific surprise... I must have jumped ten feet. So unfair. Cross another “worst thing ever” off the list for Swyft!

Ben Herman/Bob thanks for that figurative mic drop when discussing the tenets of the White Fox. That was quite a moment.

I still don't know what was going on with the sickly man crawling toward Jed's shack, but it was made pretty clear that there would be problems I couldn't deal with if I stayed...

However, these visits are also fortuitous, for it was through Jed that I was introduced to Ignatius (or is it Indigo? I've heard both names now!) the dashing swordsman. His constant displeasure expressed when he saw someone using a staff as a weapon was hilarious. And did you know he started the goblin wars by saying that the leader had something in his teeth... LOL!
He offered to take Swyft on as his apprentice, and I felt it wise to accept. We had some pretty decent fun sparring and training with some pretty darn skilled people down in Alissandria! What neat tricks I was taught! Please let's make a habit of that!

(P.S. Tork looked great with a rainbow reflective shield.)

Being accused by Silas Crone that I was making Jed “ineffective” was horrible... and the implications of the shared sentiment of others is disturbing.

The McGregor's delicious cookout!

Mother Remi's theological debate of a mass!

I went and twisted my ankle so I couldn't go to main mod, but it was okay, because I was left in the inn under the loving care of Terezi and Karkat...

Thus ensued the most ridiculous hours of my entire weekend.
Swyft got to hug a Karkat without being murdered, something I never thought would happen. Sadly, it was only because he bestowed a daydream on her and she saw him as a paladin of Light and wanted to congratulate him on his life choices.

Storytime with Karkat was born, out of his stealing Swyft's “progress journal” for her misguided friends. I couldn't even be mad, it was so funny!

And so many angry looks from momma Terezi anytime I dared to stand up or walk on my ankle for any amount of time! “Mother of dragons. And cats.”

HOURS of this. Beautiful.

Swyft got to play counselor for Atrus and Terezi to try and help them mend their friendship. (Turns out Terezi is not a fan of Galladel.) How delightful that it lead to them reconciling! (For the most part... I think...)

The fake guard meeting. We still don't know how that rumor got started! I blame Larry!

Meeting Miss Demeanor. (Alice, I love her!)

The spar with Atrus that got a little too unsettling thanks to his eyes turning black again. I think Swyft might have PTAD...

I'm sure I'm forgetting other amazing moments, but please realize I cherish these moments as they happen! Thank-you all for being awesome!

Friday night was intense emotionally, and felt so real that I gave myself a mild case of heartburn. After wandering frantically all over the Camp searching for Croí and worrying a handful of people, I finally found her, but was at an OOG/IG loss for words. Later on, I found her again and... just... good heavens.

The whole bar broke out in song , led by Billiam and some new townsfolk. We need more singing. Everywhere. I can't remember how many songs we ended up singing, but it was amazing, especially when Magnus sang. I've never seen him so enthusiastic.

Having difficulty getting to sleep and deciding that if I put my head on a pillow, I wouldn't wake up until Feast was served, I grabbed a cup of coffee and went for a walk. Owen shared with me the story of the Black Knight on the Black Horse. If you've never heard it before, there was enough repetition that it's now lodged soundly in my head and I would be glad to retell it.

All of the people I got to RP with Friday night, some rarely like Galen and Magnus, and to an extent Grim. Also, getting to meet Dr. Isaac Percy Goggins for a brief moment. If you asked me in-game, I would definitely wish the circumstances were better, but OOG I would not. Thank you, guys.

Saturday afternoon getting a visit from the future. Damn it, Ben. xD

I bumped into Elias and Kat (sorry, I couldn't tell whether you guys were PCing or not) in the Inn and they told me they were buying and selling commodities. After politely turning down a Flask of Efficiency, I offered them the five cases of wine that Mother Remi bestowed on me--there is PLENTY more where that came from, trust me.

You should've seen the look on their faces when I told them I could open a bottle of wine with a shoe. If you just read that, it was probably similar to yours right now.

Talks with Mother Remi. Saturday afternoon, I got teary when she was saying sweet things about Nalick. Sunday afternoon, she taught me to be a Priest and said she couldn't really teach me, because I was already performing the role. Aww shucks, Remi.

Feast was delicious and I got to sit at a table with new townsfolk. Plenty of jokes.

I'll see you guys at WITL!

"new" players are people from 5 years ago the Clan McKraegar/McSweeney

Wow. This month...

Death, mourning, new curse words and trying to gather base information about an ambassador. I left this event with my character not really knowing which way was up. Which is completely appropriate I think. Massive shoutouts to Katie and Matt D and Sam S.

Highlights:
Rayven's pyre, Leandra's sudden appearance and everything that came after.

Not dying! Er... in real life. I think I scared the hell out of Norm and Andy with that close call... SORRY GUYS! Also the meeting that came after!

Phokus Warden meeting, getting stuff done, being forced to turn emotions back on.

I had fantastic roleplay this weekend with Albert, Lawrence, Mirwen, Caldor, Katie and Charlie. Research instruction from Gideon! And of course there was the impromptu Saturday night meeting of the Church of the Hat with May and Feldman. Clytie has been recanonized as St. Clytie the Apathetic, Our Lady of Snark. I love the Travancian Algonquin Table

I want to thank EVERYONE who helped with setup for feast, we had to make some very quick changes to the layout of the dining room because of rain. You guys were fantastic!

Quote of the month:
Lois: Grim you are an awful bodyguard
Grim: Where are you going?
Lois: Off to die.
Grim: Wait! Come back!

See everyone at WitL! Time to split between being a dwarf and a Londwyn!

Highlights...everything. Id like to say that is all... Seriously best character growth game in a long time.

Seeing everyone is always great, seeing everyone interact with Mel is even better. She loves her Aunts and Uncles so much. Sean witnessed what im calling the Collie KR effect. Mel you want to go? Silence. Mel you want to go? Silence. More excited voice. MEL you want to GO?!? Silence. Change to normal voice You want to go to KR? Excited high pitched puppy barking!

Friday was awesome setting up camp in the new tent. Getting things set. Gifted blocks from Kaladonia. Just very cool stuff.
Friday night was wandering fun. Meeting the Jaxs. The girls were awesome! Surprising Duncan by knowing who Soloset was... And naming off the old Travance Jaxs like a role call of honor.

The Baronial War Dog whining when standing made it an early night. But...

Crack of dawn...i mean the false dawn had me up. I was alone through as the War Dog slept the rest of the Morning with Uncle Sean Donald. Helped out four new players which altered my patrol course into finding the barrier and doing a full recon. Two hours out around down the set barrier. All the while constructing an assault plan since this could only come from 'there' and could only be a bad deal. Anything parked in your backyard is a bad deal. Too bad no one listened on the plans... Again. But the info was taken at least.

And the encounter on the road with the Ambassador that lead to a discussion on the Inn steps and the help of a psion...

Later Saturday wardog in hand enjoying a cold drink got interupted by another obelisk... Softening and recon testing defenses with these things was all I could think. The wardog in a fight was awesome. I had to drop her lead and quickly told her stay close. And into the fight we went. Great fracus. Thank goodness for defensive moves. Shes excited barking circling the undead tring to keep things together. Then Mom goes down after trying to pull another out of the fracas. No stopping the wardog getting to Mom.

Jeff you and that team get Kudos! Her first major battle involvement with multiple targets was awesome! Love some feedback from any involved on what you thought of her and her actions. We have been working with her at fighter practice. That was why the quick demo right after. Kyle i cant wait to see those shots!

Quan Lu and the barrier. Snoozing in Alisandria on the bench. The beach pond with the Kaladonian crew and collie rips in the sand.

Keevy's meditation on Totem Spirit. After she found out OOG I'm an Animist. Fyi my Ladybird I have three RL. PM me if you want to know more. FB or here. Love love love to talk to you about it. The walk through the incense was intense.

Atrus at the table post feast! Intense RP of a type I've not had in ages was amazing! Redemption backslides and two internal forces was amazing!! It lead to another...

By arrangment and understanding Main was no place for the Wardog but that lead to a long talk with Dr. Tobias Armitage. I hope i spelled that right... Motivations of an old Travancian Blue Dragoon are deep and shallow at once. He's great at what he does gang. Awesome character. It was a non combative main mod except a bit of knife play. Awesome times. Donald keeping watch and providing counterpoint on occasion was great.

Thank Gaia Birgitta was sane this event.

Sleep after and Sunday morning early again made things interesting. Showers were cold in the Winterdark Bathhouse... The Wardog in tow. Aftermath was all the night before and the early mornings of Travance is peaceful. Lessons time weather just counterpoint to the intensity of the night and day before.

Great stuff. Sadly the bad guy got away again... I expect to see more Jaxs in Travance.