December Highlights!

(This is a tale in two parts for me due to time today....)

What a weekend.

Despite the extra stops on the way in, still got to camp with the sun still above the horizon… After making sure all sleeping arrangements were set it was change, lament the damn wind…. And get the game face on.

Friday stuffs…
-Brazen Mass discussion with Father Rudy. This month was to be a joint mass as he was learning the ropes… and we discussed how to conduct it and subject matter.

- The arrival of Arlana MacKenzie and Duncan’s response upon seeing her.
A dropped coffee cup. “Aldric… could ye make sure that nae apparition please…”
“Sure…” *pokes at her* “Nope, quite real and solid.”
“By Brazen’s Forge…. Lana!!” *massive bear hugs ensue*

-Walking Travance and the sound of combat where Apezu was.
“I can’t hurt him”
“Neither can I”
“Whelp, we can pick up bodies…”

-Druid Mod. Very interesting take and story line… and the assistance to the ritual that only Brazen can provide. In the almost 4 years of playing a ranger, this was the FIRST one I’ve been able to be part of as a PC. The first… All the other time it was plot, medical response, specific people only or NPC duty that prevented me going.
Glad to have made it and it was a lot of fun!!

-Brazen Mass. Holding it in the Manor made for comfortable speaking, there was brownies, Hot Cocoa and Coffee for people…. And the subject matter/discussion was excellent. Again, Mass was graced by respectful visitors.

-Meeting Redacted.

-Lupoa… As always, Jed holds a wonderful all faiths discussion. While it is Dark Clergy Centric, his encouraging those of other Faiths to speak is an interesting twist. If you get an invite to one of these, try to go…

-Afternoon diuscussions.
-Evening Discussion… then playing firefighter. Then it was Feast and appropriate Benediction.

“If there is one thing Travance knows how to do, its fight Daemons and send them packing…”

A first- I got to sit at head table. When told the person who gives blessing over feast always get a seat there, I informed the person telling me I’ve never been told this and I’ve done benediction several times… Nice to know now- I’ve had to scramble for a seat before or eat standing…

-Orders from Aleister: Make sure nothing gets at that gate. Right.

The players at the choke point killing all the daemons made sure the second line of defense had very little work to do… And to the handful of NPC’s who leaked through the wall of Travancians- good job even though the second line made your getting through end fast.

More later as I gotta go to work.

Happy Monday!

Good morning Travance!
What a wonderful December event, thank you all for coming out and joining in mone and kirsten's mayhem, intrigue, and chicanery.

I ran the event with kirsten and yoy guys were amazing. Thanks to the dedicated npcs, the hardworking setup crew for main mod, and marshals/sts that stepped up to help out.

I had an absolute pleasure wheeling and dealing as Q'arez'l (pronounced carl in the mortal Kormyrian tongue) the ancient imp. The sneaking around, hijinks in the inn, and acknowledging pcs actions from other events in the past. It helps keep the narrative alive and connected imo.

Playing Kapriel again was fun and will lead to future lessons and rp.

Curse the imps sudden but inevitable betrayal.

Finally getting a chance to view the remainder of the weekend as someone else was fun Charles Lively will be back.

Again thank you all for being the main characters in this narrative and their is more I am forgetting or to tired to write. Please share your wow moments and highlights.

Thanks Gene

So first, I want to say, it is awesome to see all of you, I love the game and everyone a part of it. It is so much fun having Dominic back, and I look forward to seeing all of you more.

I knew even before game started things were gonna be really interesting and full of mixed emotions which was gonna be so much fun to see. It was SOOO much better than I had hoped it would be, so thank you to everyone I role played with over the weekend.

Saturday I really enjoyed the Visigalian mod, role play was fun with James and Gene, thank you both for how great it was.

I'll post more later if I can think of anything, but right now, brain farts.

Wow wow wow.

It's always difficult coming into an event knowing you're going to be gone for a while, but this really was one to remember.

-Friday Night getting called out on my own cowardice and spending the rest of the time facing it.

-Finally getting a reading from Carlos that was frighteningly accurate(tm).

-A long talk with Oren about weaknesses and strength from it.

-DOMINIC YOU SON OF A

-CANDY GAMES ARE THE BEST

-Important talks with Sad Guard Elves.

-Doing 3 hours of incredibly complicated surgery, all with incredible ramifications. A special thanks to Zach and Matt for continually working with me and letting us push the limits of Physician techinques. It's always tricky to visualize, conceptualize, and roleplay over bits and pieces of fantasy anatomy and ridiculous experimentation, but I've had some amazing moments.

-On the subject of said surgeries- Surprise, you thought it was Zach but it was me, ZIPETOMOD! PREPARE TO BE HORRIFIED

-Getting to line up a lot of ideas that can keep rolling without my presence. I believe in all of you!

-For once getting more lessons than I gave! There were some great moments this game about teachers and students and what that bond means.

-Having a crew of six absolute heroes for Sunday shift- you guys were amazing!

-Tidying up some loose ends and some promises always feels good.

All in all, it was a fantastic event. A huge thank you to everyone that made this weekend possible both IG and behind the scenes.

Some notable highlights-

-A nice look into some of the more ancient history of Arawyn.

-By far, Friday night’s druid mod was a blast. Not only was the IG objective neat, but the OOG and IG fire and concepts were excellent. Hoarfrosts are now one of my new favorite creatures along with the recent night stalkers we encountered not too long ago. I also have never been so grateful to have an excellent stride, it was nice using it to its absolute full potential for an extended period of time.

- Continuing to learn all the things. It’s nice learning from different people as well. I love seeing the different approaches and philosophies at work and certainly adds a layer of depth.

-Overall, Friday into Saturday was a busy night. It was nice to finally be able to sleep.

-Saturday morning NPC shift. All I have to say is that Snow, you’re a greasy bastard haha. Also had a great deal of fun selling a number of goblin wares to the townspeople. Sorry about the fleas: P

-Resolution of potential issues. I look forward to future cooperation

-Medical Procedures and a brain hand? That was quite the experience. Gras keeps telling himself that he’s seen it all now, but he is always proved wrong..

- Jeff, as always, your puns are on point. Gras loves his banter with both Chet and Nalick.

-Resisting a curse during feast. That was certainly interesting and troubling as my character tries to be nice with everyone he interacts with; he will certainly look over his shoulder more than he wishes to. Also, it’d be nice to fully enjoy feast without having to worry too much.

-The preparation for main mod was fun. Not only did I interact with a number of people, but I chose a new path within the light to follow.

-Main Mod was a blast. There wasn’t necessarily any role playing, but there was a lot of fighting. All I can say about that is scourge dolls are fun. A lot of demons fell that night.

- Post Main Mod was relatively slow. That is until Ben Herman’s NPC block started Shrike Mod was a blast. Who knew torches could be so handy? It was also great to see cooperation between two sizeable factions IG to stop what the Shrike was planning. A lot of lives were saved. We were also able to ensure that no one was lost to the Lanius which is a victory in itself. I am excited and a little scared to see how this will all end up haha. Thank you to the NPCs on that run, you were all great.

-Homunculanius….. so much nope, but so much yes at the same time. Thankfully, we know how to take down both. Matt, you’re a great fighter and a pain to keep up with haha

- Sunday proved to be a relaxing and fairly enjoyable. It was nice interacting with everyone. Thank you to the yule faeries whoever you may be

Overall, it was a great event. The only downside that I can think of is that we have to wait nearly two months to play again haha. Needless to say, I am looking forward to it.


Oh yeah, slowly getting the pieces in place to finally answer the two great questions Gras has had since the beginning of his time in Travance.

Let's see, Drop off round 1, round 2 drop off, run around to get things ready and to the kitchen with Sharone to chop the veggies.

Everyone and their mother saying Pluvious is looking for you. Finding Pluvious and fixing the problem.

Saturday, Brazen Mass, Business deals and just setting up shop to run away to do more kitchen things til the wee hours.

Priest lesson. Bout time and I should have been a dwarf with a twin headed hammer.

Chats with James.

Sunday. ripping apart a mail vest to fit another more work orders and New assistant.

All in all a good time.