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Rumour Has It / Thorn River Adventure

« on: November 27, 2008, 04:21:03 pm »

**posted in areas where adventuring sorts mingle**
 
 Looking for a few people to aid in my exploration of some catecombs.
 
 
 Due to their historical, nature traps are to be expected. I will need a few strong fighters as well as one versed in traps and locks. A healer that follows a god or goddess that is not a prude would be welcome. There is the distinct possibility of finding restless souls trapped in the tunnels. Also to be expected is the unexpected.
 
 Please assemble with the necessary provisions and gear at Thorn River, Alindor, Mulnari, Seplar 23. Any treasure found will be divided equally among those staying for the full trip. I will have first claim on any magical artifacts found.
 
 
 Dwarves need not apply unless exceptionally well perfumed and bathed.
 
 Any found to be Dark elven will be bound and whipped before handed over to the appropriate authority.
 
 
 *signed*
 
 Sophia.
 
 
 
 // This is a level 10+ adventure and likely better suited to levels 14-20.
 
 Starts 8pm Fri Nov 28 EST (5pm PST, 1am GMT, Noon Sat Nov 29 AEST)unless not enough people show then it will be moved to another date.
 
 Calendar

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General Discussion / 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

« on: November 11, 2008, 12:40:59 am »

That time again:
 
 A Pittance of Time
 
 
 In Flanders fields the poppies blow
 Between the crosses, row on row,
 That mark our place; and in the sky
 The larks, still bravely singing, fly
 Scarce heard amid the guns below.
 We are the dead. Short days ago
 We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
 Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
 In Flanders fields.
 Take up our quarrel with the foe:
 To you from failing hands we throw
 The torch; be yours to hold it high.
 If ye break faith with us who die
 We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
 In Flanders fields.
 
 Lt.-Col. John McCrae

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Rumour Has It / The skies.

« on: September 22, 2008, 10:39:56 am »

As the smoke and debris settles over the battlefields of Belinara, the sun sets and the clouds part to reveal the bevy of stars in the skies.
 

 All is not as it was.
 

 Faintly in the background there is a new light in the heavens. It is not a constellation but a faint trail of light.
 

 Those with bent backs and grey hair whisper of the return of some sort. A light not seen in many human generations and thought only to be a tale of sailors and dreamers.

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General Discussion / Taking a Break

« on: September 08, 2008, 07:56:30 pm »

Posting here for general information
 
 I will be taking a bit of a break from Layo as both a player and a GM for the next two months.
 
 Layo has begun to take on the feel of a second job not a hobby or pass time.
 
 This combined with a not so wonderful summer at my REAL job has left me tired, cranky and stressed.  I need time to recharge.
 
 As of now, I have not decided if my GM break is temporary or permanant. I'll revisit that in November.
 
 I will still be around to finish up a few things such as breaking in the new character approvers and planning/writing/scheduling and hopefully running the WL I have signed on for.
 
 My presence in game and on the forums will likely be scarce for the first little bit.  My new computer will allow me to check out some other games and hopefully re-kindle something.
 
 I'll still be on from time to time - but as my character just like any other player - not as Nova or Minerva.
 
 Cheers
 
 Minerva.

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General Discussion / Muhkuman's Hearing - Postponed

« on: August 01, 2008, 05:27:12 pm »

Due to concerns raised by a player and the need to look into a few things , coupled with events and people involved being in widely varing timezones, I have decided that in all fairness to all parties that it would be best to clear up this concern before going ahead with the hearing.
 
 I need the parties involved - those present at the initial event - to PM me please.  Not those who heard such and such second hand, but those actually there on July 23.  If you have a log to show me ... all the better .  We can decide the best time to go forward from a discussion of these folks.

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Rumour Has It / Posted for public viewing

« on: July 24, 2008, 12:02:46 am »

[SIZE=16]Febra 12, 1436[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Hearing for the Disposition of one Muhkuman [/SIZE]
 
 [SIZE=16]On Mulnari, Decilar 23, 1435 one known as Muhkuman did willfully murder two members of the city Silverguard while in the performance of their duty. [/SIZE]
 
 [SIZE=16]This hearing before the City of Port Hempstead Tribunal will determine the disposition of said individual. Concurrently there will be an inquiry into Muhkuman's affiliations and the willful flaunting of the city laws by those claiming to sponsor his character in a city chartered guild with the aim to determine the disposition of said guild charter.[/SIZE]
 
 [SIZE=16]This hearing is open to the all citizens of Port Hempstead. Those providing evidence to the Tribunal will do so at the discretion of the Tribunal. No weapons will be allowed in the place of hearing. Any determined by the Tribunal to be impeding the hearing will be asked to leave and should they refuse, they face imprisonment.[/SIZE]
 
 
 
 [SIZE=16]Event[/SIZE]

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Rumour Has It / Attached to the Door of Illvacla eo El'Wilmlayla Guildhall

« on: July 23, 2008, 01:28:19 pm »

Bearing the seal of the City of Port Hempstead.
 
 
 
 Members of the "Angels" Illvacla eo El'Wilmlayla  guild.  
 
 
 It has come to out attention that you have been harbouring and abetting an individual of a prohibited race by decree of  City Law.
 
 You are required immediately to provide to the city of Port Hempstead a complete listing of the members of your guild and their respective races and trades.  A member of the Silverguard will make arrangements to view and confirm the identity of such individuals that they are not in violation of City Laws.  To fail to do so or provide false representation or documentation will result in the revoking of the guild's charter with the city.

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General Discussion / Innocent Investigations: Rescheduled

« on: June 22, 2008, 11:54:26 am »

Due to the sheer amount of time it took and dismal lack of sleep resulting from from last night's raffle - postponing this until...
 
 Saturday July 5th....
 
 Sorry for any inconviences
 
 Minerva

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Rumour Has It / Raffle List

« on: June 22, 2008, 11:27:51 am »

*Tacked up outside of the Foundation Guild Hall is a list of Ticket Holders and their Items**
 
 The Kayana Memorial Foundation wishes to once again thank all those that participated in this event and congratulates all the ticket holders.
 Those unable to attend the gala drawing that did not have friends and family receive thier prizes, a Foundation member can be contacted to make delivery arrangements.
 
 Thank you every one for the 100 new homes that will be built with the proceeds from this raffle.
 
 
 [table=head;sort=1a,2,3] [SIZE=13]Ticket Holder[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Item 1[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Item 2[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Item 3[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Received[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Abiorn Rukrym [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Emerald[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Cobalt Chain Mail[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Greater Rogue Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Part[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Acacea[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Wrap + 10 Cure Serious[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Hood of Shadows[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/B][/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Aerimor [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Greater Spell Mantle[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Diamond Bull Ring[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Unit Flag of Might[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Alantha [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Horrid Wilting[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Queen Silk Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Lesser Flight of Fancy[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Alatriel [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Healing Embrace[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamantium Clothing[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Silver Jewelry/Mischief Gloves[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Angela Swann [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Silver Slippers[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Fire Opal in Silver[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mahogany Short Bow[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Ardelis Rukrum [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Weapon Enhancement III[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Greater Mage Armor[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/B][/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Argali [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Johan's Crafted Cloak[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Ruby in Silver[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Gnomish Lens and Cloak[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Arkolio de'Averlain [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Cobalt Reinforced Clothing[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Greater Planar Binding[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Beli Stonewill [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Ascenders March Boots[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Dire Bear Gloves[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Gloves of the Tiger/Cloak of Reisistance I[/SIZE]| Yes|
 [SIZE=13]Brian[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamantium Half Plate[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Chakar A. El'Muhahir [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]House[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Gloves of Fury[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Malar Bag[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Chaynce [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Platinium Full Plate[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Dan Hardhammer [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Queen Dark Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamatium Chain Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Dark Padded Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Dorax Windsmith [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yew Long Bow[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yew Short Bow[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Panther Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Emie [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mithril Longsword[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Cat's Ring II[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Fox Amulet I[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Fenrir [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Weapon II Enhance and Ada Katana[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Unit Flag of Battle[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Stag Cloak[/SIZE]| Yes[/COLOR]|[/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Ferrit Pandorn [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Dorand's Brace[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Barkskin Amulet[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Galathea [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamantium Full Plate[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Balduran's Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Cobalt Full Plate[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Gladyus [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Boots of Hardiness/Cloak of Protection[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Grenna Rockbasher [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Boots of the Militia[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/B][/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Iradil Arkenrahel [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Incindiary Cloud[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Set of Resistance I[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Selian's Love[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Jacchri [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]10 Heal potions[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exceptional Bull II Ring[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mahogany Tower Shield[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Jacrum Shieldbreaker [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Equalizer[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Jaelle Thornwood [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mage Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Snow Eagle's Grace Amulet[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Jake Saltpetr [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Silver III Enhancement[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Jin Lun Lee [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Alaamiathelas slippers[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Kizia Addams [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Dire Wolf Leather Armor[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/B][/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Kyle Pandorn [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Tailsman of the Defender[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Lareth Vathach [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Cape of the North[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exceptional Ring of Cats I[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Mirrim Cade [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Alexandrite Jewelry/Fury Gloves[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Muhk [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exc Endurance Ring II[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Swashbuckler Sabre[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Bow of Close Range[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Pallena [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exceptional Belt of Cunning[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Pyyran Rahth [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamantium Large Shield/Deaders Doom[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Belt of the Battle Mage[/SIZE]|Blue Shoes and Circlet of the Confident | [SIZE=13]No[/SIZE]|[/B][/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Sala Stonehill [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Rogue Leather Armor[/SIZE]| | | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Sallaron Tempest [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Lesser Stag Cloak[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Utility Belt[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Shamur [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Krisalis Armor[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Regular Flight of Fancy[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Compound Mahog Short[/SIZE]| Yes|[/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Shiff [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Necklace of Shield[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Deadly Static[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mahogany Quarterstaff[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Starr [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Garb of the Made Man[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Hill Hound Leather[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Enhanced Archers Edge[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Treana Min Poetr [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]FireQuill[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Silver Foil[/SIZE]| | [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Trenton [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Weapon Enhance Cold IV[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Set of 3 Divinity Rings[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Exceptional Amulet of Eagles I[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Veridieth Lightbringer [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Bard Package[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Mahogany LongBow[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Resistance II[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]Vladirmir Vladistock [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Diamond Ring [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Compound Mahog Longbow[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Belt of acquisition/Glove of the scout[/SIZE]| Yes|[/COLOR]
 [SIZE=13]Volga [/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Adamantium Heater Shield[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Breast Plate /Noisemaker[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Jorel's Sheath[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Yes[/SIZE]|
 [/table]

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Rumour Has It / Donations - Leringard

« on: May 30, 2008, 08:11:21 pm »

[table=head;sort=1a,2,3] [SIZE=13]Donated Material[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Amount[/SIZE]| [SIZE=13]Notes[/SIZE]|
 [SIZE=13]b-Planks[/SIZE]| 1359|1250 -Foundation raffle |
 [SIZE=13]b-Iron[/SIZE]|438| 350 Foundation Raffle|
 [SIZE=13]b-Bronze[/SIZE]|61 | |
 [SIZE=13]b-Staves[/SIZE]|561 | 500 Foundation Raffle|
 [SIZE=13]b-Glass[/SIZE]|1212 |1000 Foundation raffle |
 [SIZE=13]f-Roasts[/SIZE]|110| |
 [SIZE=13]f-Bread[/SIZE]|96 | |
 [SIZE=13]f-Ale[/SIZE]|245 | |
 [SIZE=13]f-Milk[/SIZE]| 93| |
 [SIZE=13]f-Pies[/SIZE]|28| |
 [SIZE=13]f-Cooked Meat/Fish[/SIZE]|525 |
 [SIZE=13]f-Other Food[/SIZE]| 245| |
 [SIZE=13]c-Cloth[/SIZE]|1092 |1000 Foundation Raffle |
 [SIZE=13]c-Hides[/SIZE]|102| |
 [SIZE=13]c-Clothing[/SIZE]|33 | |
 [SIZE=13]c-Cloaks[/SIZE]|7 | |
 [SIZE=13]c-Boots/Glove/Belts[/SIZE]|40 |
 [SIZE=13]h-Light Healing[/SIZE]| 83| |
 [SIZE=13]h-Med Healing[/SIZE]|6 | |
 [SIZE=13]h-Strong Healing[/SIZE]| | |
 [SIZE=13]h-Bandages[/SIZE]|47 | |
 [SIZE=13]h-Essences[/SIZE]| | |
 [SIZE=13]h-Bless[/SIZE]|30 | |
 [SIZE=13]h-Other Healing[/SIZE]|22 | |
 [SIZE=13]t-Trues/Gold[/SIZE]|739,864 |Orc Bashers 50K,Ophelia 10K, Jaccari 50K; Sallaron~65K,Grohin 50K,300K Ravens,5K Folian,250K Wren, 10K Bjornigar,50K Argail|
 [SIZE=13]b-Other Building[/SIZE]|568 | 300 Tin wire, 250 Buckets - Foundation Raffle|
 b-Raw Branches|96| |
 h-Herbs Bunches|39| |
 b-Sand |1300| 1000 Foundation Raffle|
 b-Clay|2798|2500 Foundation Raffle |
 b-Tools|282| 250 Foundation Raffle|
 b-Molds|169| |
 f-Juice|80| |
 f-Butter|16| |
 b-Rope|6| |
 c-other clothing|44| |
 f-Sugar|30| |
 b-Spikes/Studs|366|350 Foundation Raffle |
 b-limestone|2500|2500 Foundation Raffle
 [/table]

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Rumour Has It / Mariner's Hold washed away

« on: May 25, 2008, 01:18:14 pm »

[SIZE=16]Conversation overheard in Port Hempstead[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 1: "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]I tell you friend I have never seen anything like it in all my days.  The wall of water was taller than the harbor lighthouse.  Snapped it like a twig it did as it rolled into the city.  No warning except a rumble in the earth and then the wave.   Was only chance that my wife and I were on that hill.  If we'd have been with the ship, well I know I would not be here today."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 2: "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Any idea why it happened?"[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 1: "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Why does anything happen?  Draws from his pipe  I heard sailors on the trip here saying there was a bright green light on the ocean just before the earth shook, but you know how superstitious sailors are.  Some of them were even saying they saw a sea dragon. Shakes his head in disbelief[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 2:  "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Sea Dragon. Believe that when I see one."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 1:  "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Me too.  Some pointy eared elf in one of those robes of  Voltrexian silk tried to tell me it was a surge in what he called the Al'Noth.  Something about someone tampering with things they did not fully understand.  But, those magic type blame everything on magic."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 2: "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Yeah they do, still not sure who I'd believe a sailor or an elf."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 1 : "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Maybe Mist decided the streets of Mariner's Harbor needed cleaning.  Who knows?  All I know is my warehouse is in the bottom of the bay along with the fastest ship in my fleet. I got dock workers pleading to me to pay them even when there is no docks.  Families to feed and all that.  You'd think the simpletons would put something away instead of drinking it ."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 2:  "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]How badly off is the city?"[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16][/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 1:  "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Most of the docks are gone. It will take months to dreg the harbor of all the debris.  I'm sending my ships to Lans'port till the mess is cleaned up.  All those boarding houses and ware houses along the docks turned into toothpicks.  The brick buildings are still standing but the flooding and dead fish are already bringing sickness.  Those of means and good houses just got flooded.  It was the dregs of the city that got washed away. Some looting but most things got sucked back to the sea when the wave retreated."[/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16] [/SIZE]
 [SIZE=16]Merchant 2:  "[/SIZE][SIZE=16]Sounds like I might be able to make a bit of true on building materials.  Thanks for the information friend."[/SIZE]
 
 
 // Of course there is no module change to reflect this , but boat service out of Mariner's Hold will be patchy for a few weeks.  Ships will still be sailing into the port though. Please RP this appropriately.

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General Discussion / Proud Mom

« on: October 03, 2007, 05:28:14 pm »

Took my boy in to get his picture taken today.
 
 All proceeds from the pictures go to The Farley Foundation
 
 He's a pretty happy boy to be helping out.
 
 

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General Discussion / Town Criers across Alindor and Mistone

« on: August 12, 2007, 10:42:12 pm »

[SIZE=16]*A display of light dazzles the sky over Fort of Kings just a deep rumbling collapses the remains of a closely guarded tower deep in the Wolfswood. The weave about the tower begins to mend as the people of Erilyn sense that something is different about the land.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=16]Reports begin to trickle out of the centers of the kingdom that the lights are lit once again in the castle in Fort of Kings. King Briant is back on his throne; the same Briant that disappeared over 260 years ago at the verge of the battle that transformed Alindor fully to Rilara. Everywhere the praises are being sung of a half orc woman who is rumored to have doggedly lead the quest to return the king to his thone and repair the curse placed on the land those hundreds of years ago. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=16]Honora Tannerson, great great great great granddaughter of the King's Knight Councilor Aleander Kartin will be recognized by the court along with her companions at a date to be announced in the near future.*[/SIZE]

[SIZE=16]// Welcome our newest WL - Honora[/SIZE]

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General Discussion / Gaining Access to a Private Forum

« on: July 16, 2007, 01:27:10 pm »

Some of the various quests and deities of Layonara have private forums for discussions of their respective members.
 
 Access to these forums can be gained by requesting access via your "My Account" Tab.
 
 Click on the "My Account" Tab and then the "Edit Options" option.
 
 From there on the almost bottom of the list on the left hand side select "Group Memberships"
 
 This will bring up a list of the groups available for joining. You can from here choose to join a particular group. The leader of the group will decide to Accept or Deny your request.
 
 Be patient as some leaders do not check the requests everyday.

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Fixed Bugs / Ship Captain - Katherian

« on: March 14, 2007, 08:26:52 pm »

The captain is still labeled Karthy, but his conversation has the new names.

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Introduce Yourself / Hello From Minerva

« on: March 13, 2007, 01:34:13 pm »

Minerva:

Some see the name and immediately think of the tough but fair transfiguration professor of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series, while others may recognize the name of that of the ancient roman goddess of warriors, wisdom, arts and medicine.  Either fits.  

I am a huge JK Rowling fan, both for her literature and for her drive, determination and luck. I have been a mythology buff since grade school. I always had my nose in a book and since I come from the pre PC era, I can claim to have read all the volumes in my parent's Encyclopedia Britannica by age 12.


I joined Layonara in November of 2004.  I had picked up NWN platinum in the stores after waffling between it and Everquest.  I played most of the single player campaigns but grew curious over the multiplayer component.  Previous to NWN I had played games mostly in the vein of Myst and Sim City.  I discovered the link to Layo at Neverwinter Connections and agonized for 2 days over my character submission.  I applied, Katrien was created and I have never looked back.


About 14 months ago I joined the GM team first as an administrator on the forums to give Leanthar, Orth, Dorg and the others a break from the day to day monkey work and allow them to work on the stuff their genius is better qualified for.  Later on I moved up to GM'ing quests of my own. I also write for the site.  The writing is a curious new muse for me.  I used to do some creative writing as a teen but somehow lost that in the avalanche of technical writing needed for my pre med and veterinary degrees.  I could write a darn good case report or journal article but when it came to expressive writing, I was toast.  The world of Layo helped me to open up that portion of my brain and I fear the wall there will never go back up.  I have this niggling desire to write my own book someday.

For me it's about the Role-play.  Bashing is secondary to developing a character and telling a story.  Characters develop. They are not scripted.  They are dynamic and a product of action and reaction.  I have zero PnP experience.  Rule lawyers beware.


My real life job is as a veterinarian.  I have a strong surgical background as well as medicine. I am, at present, just starting a new career branch as the 5th doctor in a busy practice in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada.  An exciting move for me and something I am looking forward to.  Outside of work and Layo I have other creative activities.  I love to paint.  I am an eclectic reader.  I love to cook and bake, but alas as the single mother of 3 furry children, cooking for one gets unfulfilling after awhile.  My fur children are 2 cats named George and Fred (yes after the Weasleys even though George was pre JK) and a German Shepherd dog named Jaxxon.