EM Meet & Greet, Saturday, November 21
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009, 4:19 PM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Meet & Greet Friday, November 20, 2009 By EMSeppo EM Seppo and EM Pallando will be available for meeting players this Saturday, November 21st, 3 to 4 PM PST (4-5 Mountain, 5-6 Central, 6-7 Eastern). As usual, it will be at EM office at Counselor’s guild house in West Britain Trammel. So, feel free to visit if you have any questions or want to say hi.
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Grim Effigy Placed by West Britain Bank
Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:13 PM EST by Cymidei Fier (Baja)
Today a grim scarecrow effigy was placed at the West Britain Bank by unknown individuals. The effigy had a note attached that said "Gargoyle appeasers be forewarned! Steer clear of winged plague!" Surrounding the odd effigy there are festering goat corpses that the Town Guards refuse to clean up. A basket seller named Fain complained about the smelly goats. Overheard comments: Sally: The goats will rot and make this town smell! A town guard: Well. It suits me just fine to let them rot. They look diseased and I rather not touch them. Fain: I want to file a complaint! Fain: *looks displeased* A town guard: Fine fine... In the tower, please. Zackarias: *does not know who could have placed scarecrow and skinned goats* Sally: A Dark Wolf... ek! and no idea about the scarecrow or goats... If you visit the West Britain Bank be sure to watch your step and hold your nose!
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Attention Archers! October BSR Results, November Schedule
Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009, 5:23 PM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
October Best Shot In The Realm Toni Fierce, GM of Misfits of Society, with fears of wild Imps, daemons and other evil creatures of All Hallows Eve, held October's Best Shot in the Realm on Saturday, October 24th, and spared 22 adventurous shooters from having to deal with unkind buttes and also creatures of the night. A lineup of proven past winners, many other talented archers highly capable of capturing the crown at any time, and one person who seemed to always have an illegal bow in her hands. Warned numerous times during this night and also in previous BSRs she still managed to shoot the 2nd round illegally and had her scores erased, but was allowed to re-shoot, amid some unkind words and catcalls from the crowd. M!S, sponsor of this year's BSR and in the tradition of the Society of Archers, has few rules, but one is the use of only manmade or NPC bought bows . Any archer without a legal bow is provided with one. Moving on to the 1st round with Toni Fierce giving welcomes and instructions to the gathered shooters the contest began. As usual, most of this talented group used this 70 point round as merely practice with only Lynx, a new shooter, falling aside and receiving the 50,000 gold consolation check. Also in this round Elizabeth posted the nights 1st Robin Hood. The 2nd round found the archers finding their marks with only one other archer failing to reach round 3. Doc, Jonah, Katsumato, Llama, and Maleki showed the crowd that any of them could win by posting Robin Hoods (RHs) early. The 3rd round, where only perfection will move you forward, found 10 more shooters falling aside, and Robin Hoods from Katsumato again, and also BruceLee and Kiljaedon. Of the 10 shooters who moved to the Champion Round there were five who already posted RHs. The 4th round found the Champion of the Month with Howard Hill putting up the 200 and winning score, but was tightly contested by Brucelee and Drusilla who also posted Robin Hoods but added an inner ring shot to fall 40 points shy of the title. Howard Hill, an obviously accomplished, shooter seemed  awed by his win and was awarded the engraved bow , a 1,000,000-gold check , and a seat in the years end Champions Of Champions shootoff ... CONGRATS Howard Hill!!! The next BSR will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 8:30pm Pacific (9:30pm Mountain, 10:30pm Central, 11:30pm Eastern) at the Skara Brae Faire Grounds.  M!S encourages all archers to come and compete for their chance to win!    October Score Sheet Richard Lionheart (DWN) 110 110 110 (out) Doc (DWN) 70 200 150 150 Chocolat (TAO) 150 150 70 (out)   Jonah (BOH) 110 160 150 150 Howard Hill (C@S) 70 150 150 200 (winner!) Katsumoto (C@S) 110 200 160 110 Claudia Drusilla (BRPA) 150 110 150 160 Vic Loir (C@S) 110 150 110 (out)   Yourself (C@S) 70 110 110 (out)   Tsukiko 110 150 160 110 Thanin Quickbeam 150 70 (out)     Kiljaedon 70 110 200 110 Bumble Bee ($CF$) 119 150 110 (out)   Llama (M!S) 110 200 110 (out)   Maleki (M!S) 70 200 110 (out)   Cherokee (M!S) 70 150 110 (out)   Elizabeth (M!S) 200 150 70 (out)   Dirnim (M!S) 110 150 150 70 Lynx (M!S) 30 (out)       Afigment (M!S) 110 110 150 110 Bruce Lee (M!S) 110 110 160 160 Ahebban (M!S) 110 70(out)       2009 BSR Monthly Winners To Date: February - Lady Kathryn March - Arlon April - Zanza May - Tsukiko June - Lord Frigin Azim July - Nikita August - Lord Sean Brega September - Lord Sean Brega October - Howard Hill As I was gone due to a death in the family, I missed the October Best Shot in the Realm.  Thank you to the person who wishes to remain anonymous for the write up and the score sheet.  If anyone has screenshots, please feel free to post them. Thanks, Sara
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Fall Bazaar event winners announced by EM Seppo
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:49 AM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Fall Bazaar event winners announced Sunday, November 15, 2009 By EMSeppo House of Terror contest: It was a very tough call. We thought that all of the entries had a very unique point of view to them. Unfortunately, there could only be one winner. In the end, Voluptuous’ Clan of Cannibal Clucks was picked as the winner for its mind-blowing creativity with house customization. A Tale of Terror: If the house decoration contest was a tough call, then this was ten times more difficult to pick a winner. Every single story left us with goosebumps. We definitely toyed with the idea to declare all three of the contestants as a “winner” but decided against it in the end because we had promised to pick one. While Magdalena’s story left us with a delightfully spooky twist and WildStar’s found us thirsty to find out more about what happened to the Girl Scouts, in the end, we picked Cymidei Fier as the winner for its deliciously disturbing details. The trophies for the short story and costume contest have been left at the reward hall, whereas, a golden pumpkin was left outside Voluptuous’ house for the house deco contest. Congratulations for everyone who participated. It was a great turn out and lot of fun. Truly, you are all winners. PS:  For people who sent in their stories for the gargoyle fiction, it is not forgotten! We will get to it soon enough.
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A Little Birdie Told Me!
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:40 AM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
This morning I was tending my battle chicken lizards, when a little birdie appeared in one of my trees. The little birdie asked me about EM Torture Re-Certification Time?!?! When I explained the term was most probably derived from the entrants of the Halloween contests wondering about winners of the house and story-telling contests, the little birdie directed me towards the Race Track near Skara Brae Faire Grounds. On the ground in front of the keep owned by Voluptuous there was a Golden Pumpkin!! Because Voluptuous has already taken her Clan of Cannibal Clucks house down and is planning for a Christmas House, the pumpkin award was placed here.  Congratulations Voluptuous!
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Halloween House Tour 2009 (screenshot intensive)
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009, 9:41 AM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
Halloween Houses 2009 There is a Halloween House Tour rune book locked down at the Baja Award House & Museum. Following the Fall Festival/Bazaar, EM Seppo and EM Pallando led a tour of the Halloween House entries.  Due to the large number of people on the tour, I revisited each of the houses later to get screenshots. Girl Scout Meeting House "CRIME SCENE DO NOT DISTURB Please do not touch anything. There is a current investigation to determine the cause of death of the Girl Scouts. Please note that there is blood and gore inside. If you are sensitive to morbid scenes it's recommended that you not go inside. If you have any knowledge of events leading up to the murders of the Girl Scouts, please contact the Skara Brae Authorities. Thank you." Demented Pleasures School of Medicine At Zento Halloween Party (By the time I got screenshots, the party was over and the party goers and band had left.) "Halloween Costume Party by Dr Henry Jekyll Welcome to the Demented Pleasures School of Medicine at Zento annual Halloween costume party. Every year we like to hold a costume party for our current and former students.  This gives them a chance to mingle and talk about new techniques in medicine as well as cut a little rug and relax. Every year the first year students work very hard to clean the facilities, so that all the lab tables and gurneys are clean enough to eat on. They are also responsible for cleaning up the next day, which can be worse than cleaning up before the party. The middle classmen have the responsibility of providing the refreshments and entertainment. I think this year they have outdone themselves. One of the students had his mummy make some delicious backed goods, and the milk is aged perfectly. For the alumni we have brought out some bottles of our very own harvest wine. I am concerned about the eggnog bowl on the first floor as it smelled of alcohol. This year's entertainment will be handled by "The Crypties". I am told they are all the rage among the younger crowd but it sounds like wailing to me. The job of decorating the campus fall to the graduating class. The students use this opportunity to show off their surgical skill by carving jack o' lanterns and signing their names to them. The first floor will remain setup as a lecture are to provide patrons a quiet place to siet, eat, and talk. This year the third floor potions and draught lab has been emptied to provide room for dancing and the undead entertainment. I am sorry to say that we were not able to find suitable facilities to temporarily relocate the contents of our morgue. The alumni of the school provide the candy for the young trick or treaters that show up.  This year they have supplied a tub full of candy. The faculty hopes that everyone has an enjoyable time and a Happy Halloween. PS: Please read the book entitled 'Necronomicon Ex Mortis' located on the benches in the lecture hall for normal information about the school. Halloween design by Arlon Elanesse" Bates Funeral Home by Frey'a "Welcome to Bates Funeral Home. We offer many services: Cremation: dead or alive, your choice. Coffins: for all can be purchased on the first floor. Check out our many varieties. Sizes will be measured after dead. Services and Wakes: Any time of the day can view your loved ones. First floor: Gregory the Monk will help you with purchasing a new coffin. Key words for Gregory are: Viewing, Buy, and Hello. Second floor: Services and wakes. Third floor: Living quarters for Gregory and Gregory's cook, Rowland. Rowland's key words: Dinner, hair, and sexy. I refuse to eat Rowland's cooking due to the missing cats we have, and some of the body parts are missing before burial. Enjoy your visit to Bates Funeral Home and WE WILL SEE YOU SOON. Your Loyal Servant, Frey'a Front building: Blacksmith housing on the front east. You can only enter the second and third floors by going through the Graveyard. West tower is storage ... We need lots of storage for the bodies. * smiles *" "A Haunted Dawn Tower (Felucca) by WildStar Welcome to the Haunted Dawn Tower. This best viewed at night. One day the Tower is fine, and then the next it is haunted by tow of race of the most evil beings in existence ... but you will have to go take a look to find what is haunting this tower." Zora's House of Creatures (Felucca) Please note this house is in Felucca and has been set to private. "Happy Halloween! by Zora Welcome to Zora's House of Creatures, please free to take the teleporters and see how many of my little darlings you can find! Beware of covered teleporters, they might leave you stranded! Thank you very much for lending items and your suggestions, friends, you know who you are! Please note the bottom floor is for storage is not part of the display. * Decorated for my Ghosty ... Love you! Muah hahaha :)" Clan of Cannibal Clucks (I got there too late to be able to open the entry book on the steps, so here's a link to "My Annual Halloween House", by Voluptuous, Stratics UO Homes and Castles Forum)   Winners to be announced on goldenbrewtavern.com Related Links: 'A House of Terror' – A house deco contest, goldenbrewtavern.com
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Fall Festival/Bazaar 2009
Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:35 PM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
Fall Bazaar 2009 Upon arrival, I noticed a smorgasbord just packed with some of EM Seppo's and EM Pallando's favorite treats, including Sauteed Eyeballs, Freshly Chopped Finger Salad, Sliced Brain and Leg of Ettin. As the opening time approached, the area started to fill up with people who had stalls and those attending the festivities.   Robert the Ranger arrived announcing there was a crisis that needed to be resolved before the Fall Festival/Bazaar could continue. Robert informed us that all the Harvest Wine had been stolen and we would need to go defeat the thieves and get the wine back for the festivities. Robert the Ranger transported the crowd to where the stolen Harvest Wine was being held, and a mighty battle ensued: Poor little Billy Scrantin had never before seen such mayhem and ran to hide in the trees. Meanwhile, the warriors were gaining ground on liberating the Harvest Wine from the fallen thieves. Once the wine was recovered and everyone was back at the Skara Brae Faire Grounds, EM Seppo and EM Pallando started the fall festivities. As always, people lined up to have their fortunes told by The Widow. At center stage, the costume contest was held. Some of the costume entries: Cebo as candy corn Jinx & Sara as a smurf and smurfette Nicholas the Old & Magdalena as Superman and Wonder Woman, the Justice League! Go-Dive-a as Lady Godiva WildStar as a Girl Scout with a cute pet Lady Aranel Who as a savage Orphan Annie Fomortiis as a controller with a golem Heavenly Axe, who came on stage as a bloodworm, then transformed into Batman! Harry Potter Congratulations to: The Smurfs, Sara and Jinx, first place Justice League, Magdalena and Nicholas the Old, second place The savage, Lady Aranel Who, third place. There will be awards for the winning entries placed in the Shard Museum. After a short break, the Story Telling Contest began: Entry 1: Magdalena Entry 2: WildStar Entry 3: Cymidei Fier Winners of the story telling contest will be announced on EM Seppo and EM Pallando's website goldenbrewtavern.com We then departed on a tour of the Halloween House Decor Contest which will be covered in a separate post. Related Links: Pumpkin pies, golden brew, and a sprinkle of terror! Halloween Bazaar Registrations
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From EM Seppo: Festival/Bazaar Requires Participation
Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:56 AM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Festival/Bazaar requires participation Wednesday, November 4, 2009 By EMSeppo Hello Baja, We need more people to sign up for stalls and other planned activities for the Fall bazaar. We cannot have a bazaar with 4-5 people participating. That would be more of a circus. The stall signups are especially woeful. Every single day I witness players spending hours spamming their wares at Luna bank in front of a crowd consisting of largely AFK players. Why not try your luck at the bazaar for one day in several months instead? Not just for selling your wares, the potential is almost limitless as to what you can do and achieve. However, very little of it is possible without active participation from the community. Consider this as a challenge to expand your horizons, look past all the unnecessary labels (Tram, Felucca, PvM, PvP, RP), and play the game in its true spirit for at least a few hours. I am looking forward to a rush of sign ups from you and your friends in the coming days. Seppo
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Trubo's Nightmare: Prophet and Prophecy
Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2009, 12:20 PM EST by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Trubo’s Nightmare: Prophet and Prophecy Saturday, October 31, 2009 By EMPallando His mind awash in dark dreams, Trubo tossed and turned in his sleep, threatening to undo the bandages that covered much of his battered body. Trubo’s face winced in mental stress as images come rushing through. Flashes and images, barely discernible, a collection of memories pooling and taking shape then dissolving just as quickly into the wreckage of his mind. His nightmares settling at last, the images begin to slow and play out, returning to a time when the first dark seed was sewn. —— Prophet and Prophecy It has been a day of strife. A mixture of dirt and dry blood crusts over my hands and face. I enter my Lord’s chamber with urgency. Blackthorn does not acknowledge me at first, seated with his face buried in the pages of a massive tome that I do not recognize. I wait patiently at attention. A few moments pass. Blackthorn finally looks up, and it is now that I notice the lines of fatigue and stress that surround his bloodshot eyes. Running a hand through his disheveled hair, Blackthorn speaks hoarsely to me: “What news, Disciple Saius?” His voice is resigned, almost dismissive. A pang of fear and worry shudders through me. I do not display emotion as I report though. “British is fled, along with a majority of his followers. What remains of our forces are in full retreat and our hold on Trinsic and Minoc is tenuous at best. Disciple Zykos is dead, ambushed along with his guard on the road to Vesper. Disciple Calathar and his garrison have been expelled from Magincia by its ruling council for reasons unknown. I have ordered him to report to myself or Tyrius by the safest route. Also– Blackthorn stands. I am unsure whether to go on. He walks casually over to the closest bookshelf, quickly selecting another tome and thumbing through its pages. I feel I should remain silent. His back to me, Blackthorn speaks again. “What of Disciple Ravenia, has she been found?” “No my Lord. Though we have received several sightings of her supposedly alongside the enemy, I place little trust in these reports.” Blackthorn returns to his seat as I speak, his gaze not once meeting my own. Continuing to sound off what I have learned, my voice eventually trails off into nothing as the writing etched onto the pages my lord is preoccupied with absorb me as well. My eyes begin to ache the longer I look upon the these runes and arcane symbols that are foreign to me, but I can not turn away. A feeling of dread and wrong creeps into me. A seemingly silent eternity of awe, fear and wonder pass and I am startled only by the touch of Blackthorn’s hand on my shoulder. Standing an arm’s length away, he speaks reassuringly to me. “Steel yourself my old friend. For the weak there is only death and only darkness within these pages. But for the strong and the willing there is knowledge and power eternal, both ancient and untouched.” Turning from me, Blackthorn closes the tomes. I sigh a sense of relief. “And for us, Disciple Saius, it is the key to our salvation and perhaps, handled correctly, the path to a new and glorious age.” Despite the pit of dark foreboding that forms in my mind, I find myself smiling.
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Halloween Bazaar Registrations
Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009, 7:22 AM EDT by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Halloween Bazaar Registrations Saturday, October 31, 2009 By EMSeppo 1) Stall registrations It is stall registration time again! Woohoo! As you might have already heard, we are having another festival/bazaar at the faire grounds during the first weekend of November. Please reply to this post if you would like to register a stall with your character name and time slot. You may only reserve one stall at this moment but may request for two slots. If there is space left at the end, your request for additional stall will be accepted. The stalls may be used for plethora of activities, such as guild recruitment, selling your newest Halloween event acquisitions, gambling, fortune telling, etc. You may reserve a stall for a duration of 40 minutes. We only have half as many stalls available this time than in the previous bazaars – so don’t forget to make a reservation today! Stall #      4:40-5:20               6:10-6:50 Stall 1      Open                      Open Stall 2      Open                      Open Stall 3      Open                      Open Stall 4      Open                      Open Stall 5      Open                      Open Stall 6      Open                      Open Stall 7      Billy Scrantin**       Open Stall 8      Girl Scouts              Open Stall 9      WildStar*               WildStar* Stall 10    WildStar*               WildStar* Stall 11    WildStar*               WildStar* *Lady WildStar is assisting with getting reservations for stalls 9, 10, and 11. **Need confirmation 2) Costume contest There will be a costume contest held during the bazaar from 5:20 PM to 5:30 PM (PST). The rules are quite simple, 1) You need a costume, other than the cool costume masks you get from the new quest. 2) You need to write a short bio about who you are pretending to be in your paper doll. Humor is encouraged. 3) You will have to model your costume on the stage. Acting it out is also encouraged! You will be judged on your creativity and a winner will be chosen. Please register yourself by commenting in this post with your character name. (Please use the above link to register on goldenbrewtavern.com) 3) Short Story Recital Contest You are invited to recite a short story, preferably spooky and terrifying. The recital should not last longer than 10 minutes. This means there are only 5 slots available for this. So, please register ahead of time by commenting here. Please, the stories should conform to the rules of the game. So, don’t forget to keep it clean! You will be judged on your creativity and a winner will be chosen.
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Something evil lurks at the City of the Dead
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009, 3:51 PM EDT by WarderDragon (Baja)
Something evil lurks at City of the Dead By EMSeppo October 31st, 2009 Posted By Oriana While most travelers to the lost lands shrug it off as an old ranger’s myth, the few brave adventurers who have dared to enter the City of Dead on Hallow’s eve would tell you that the place reeks of more wrong than its usual. Even fewer, however, have seen and lived to tell about the terror that awaits within the walls of the fort that lies within the city. For it is within these walls, the terrifying spirit of Orc Shadow Chieftains is said to roam on this day of the dead. The only thing more mysterious than the spirits is perhaps their history; some say that long before the dead infested these city, even before the savages took hold of the fort, the city of the dead might have been an orc outpost. A terrible fate must have then doomed these orcs for these spirits continue to roam the city to these day on Hallow’s eve, exacting revenge on all who trespass into their lost territory. Yet, it is also rumored that great rewards await the ones who might slay these spirits, if such a thing were to be possible. So, each Hallow’s eve seekers of thrill and treasure travel to this old outpost of the orcs. Most come back with only long tales of their near-death experience fighting the spirit, but few will come face to face with the the chieftains. None have returned with even a single trinket that made them any richer though. So, this Hallow’s eve will you dare to venture into the old lands, fending off others like you who might rather slit your throat than share the treasure, to seek out the truth of this matter and perhaps, slay a chieftain or two? Event Announcement Where: Delucian Orc Fort, located in the City of the Dead Facet: Felucca Only How: The chieftains are rumored to show only when the fort is occupied by no less than 5 people. When: The strongest chance of summoning the chieftains is between 8-11 AM, 2-5 PM, 9-12 PM (PST) – but beware, the spirits do not always heed to the mortals. October 31st. Statutory warning: This event is in Felucca, which means that you are likely to be subjected to player versus player combat. PvP is not only allowed, but encouraged. Additional notes: To make things slightly more interesting, a lantern “Spirit Detector” has been placed at the Yew Felucca moongate. The lantern may turn red for 15 minutes right after the chieftain comes into play. But as is the case with devices, you cannot expect them to always function properly. Also, keep in mind, that the chieftain will not come out till no less than 5 people occupy the fort.
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House of Terror -- A House Deco Contest
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009, 3:28 PM EDT by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com ‘House of Terror’ – A house deco contest Monday, October 26, 2009 By EMSeppo Announcing a house customization and decoration contest. Theme: Halloween Submission deadline: Tuesday, November 3rd, midnight How to submit: Leave a rune in the mailbox located at the reward hall. Take the teleporter at the Counselor’s Hall in West Britain to reach the reward hall. Mark the rune inside your house so that the name of your house is on it. Winner: will be picked during the Fall bazaar on November 7th. Rules: 1) Each submission must have a title and your house should be renamed with this title. 2) Lock a book at your steps or near to it explaining your design. Please make this book accessible to all. Use a red leaf so that it is not tampered by someone. Also, include the names of the people to whom the credit should be given if you were to be selected as the winner (up to 3 people only please). If you have any other questions, leave a comment on "House of Terror", goldenbrew.com
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Pumpkin pies, golden brew, and a sprinkle of terror!
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:36 AM EDT by Sara of Baja (Baja)
from goldenbrewtavern.com Pumpkin pies, golden brew, and sprinkle of terror! Monday, October 26, 2009 By EMSeppo Come on!! Come all! Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins too! We’ve got a spooky fair just for you! We hope you’ll be able to attend but if you do, wear a costume or be damned! We will offer some treats, finest of the golden brew too. But will it be a trick or treat for you? Announcing yet another Skara Brae Bazaar, with a spooky twist… When: November 7th, 2009 (Sorry, Halloween weekend is too busy!) Where: Skara Brae Faire Grounds Tentative schedule (specific details soon) 4:00 PM – Opening festivities 4:40 PM – Bazaar shops 1 (sign up required) 5:20 PM – Costume contest (sign up required) 5:50 PM – Tour of House of Terror house-deco contest entries and winner announcement 6:10 PM – Bazaar shops 2 (sign up required) 6:50 PM – A Tale of Terror, a short story telling contest (sign up required) 7:40 PM – Last Man Standing 8:00 PM – End
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Writing Contest Deadline Extended
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009, 12:04 AM EDT by WarderDragon (Baja)
Writing Contest Deadline Extended By EMSeppo Since, we received zero submissions (tsk! tsk! tsk!), the deadline is being extended to Friday, October 30th. If there are zero submissions again, I will steal Christmas on Baja *growls* Related Thread: Recovering Stolen Wisdom - Writing Contest
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Guild Registration
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 12:26 PM EDT by WarderDragon (Baja)
Guild Registration By EMSeppo We would like to invite all guild leaders to register your guild with us. Pertaining to this, we require following information, 1) Guild Name and Abbreviation. 2) Guild Leader/Representative. 3) Guild Size (approximate active individual players). 4) Guild house (XYZ Coordinates/Facet). 5) Guild Alignment: Good, Evil, or Neutral. 6) Outlook towards Gargoyles: Friendly, Curious, Irked, Hostile. 7) What is prime time for your guild generally? Please, note that some of this information is what one might consider role playing in nature. However, it is simple enough for any guild, RP/PvP/PvM, to come up with a suitable response. Please put some thought into it and reach a consensus amongst yourself before registering. Notes: 1) Please use the Feedback Option, if you want the information you supply to remain confidential. 2) If you are not currently in a guild, then you are always welcome to make one up and register. 3) There is no specific registration deadline at this moment. However, as they say, early bird catches the… donut? 4) Pick a guild house if you do not have one already. 5) Question six is rather important and we will appreciate if guilds that pick hostile, act accordingly. This means, for example, that you should not attend any relevant event on a gargoyle that belongs to a guild registered as hostile towards gargoyles. Obviously, we don’t expect you to shun gargoyles completely but merely to play the part when necessary. 6) Questions 5 and 6 are independent. You can have an evil guild that is friendly towards gargoyles or conversely, a good guild that is hostile towards gargoyles. 7) It is always useful if you let us know your guild leader/representative’s alternate character names. This makes it easy to contact you if required. This is merely a suggestion. Related threads: 1) Keep Britannia Clean! Send The Gargoyles Home!
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Town Guards Complete Second Recruitment Test
Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:53 PM EDT by WarderDragon (Baja)
Town Guard Recruits Promoted By WarderDragon On Saturday, October 17th, Her Majesty Queen Regnant Dawn of Britannia ordered that a second round of Standard Recruitment Tests (or S.R.Ts) be administered to determine who might be eligable to become a ranking member of the Town Guard Brigade in New Britain. As you may remember, the Town Guards were established by the recently deceased Captain Commander Aino Nystad, who had created the military unit to protect the Capitol and its Citizens from Orcs, Red Caps, Minor Demons, and other outsiders who would threaten Britannian Sovereignty and Peace. When I arrived, Sir Robert the Ranger was introducing himself to Corporal Brackus and the five recruits who had arrived to take that afternoons evaluation. He explained that he was chosen to evaluate the Guards, but would be relying on Corporal Brackus' help to administer the test and determine the results. He also expressed his condolences to the recruits for the loss of their Captain Commander. The Guards then proceeded with their test. Brackus tested his recruits on a number of practiced drills, including the building of fortifications and the parade march. Robert then asked to see how they might perform an arrest. With a smirk, Brackus ordered the Town Guards to arrest Recruit Yalp. They quickly disarmed his spellbook, surrounded, and restrained him. The Bucket Brigade Drill required that the Town Guards race from one end of the arena to the other, in full armor, carrying buckets of water to extinguish a magically conjured flame. When the drills were complete, Robert announced that they would be visiting the Royal Guard Beastmaster to test themselves on teamwork in actual combat. When they arrived, plenty of taunting was exchanged between the woman (whom Brackus later mistook for a man) and the Recruits. After defeating two strange green lizards, a diseased ratman, a terethan matriarch, and a bronze dragon, Robert announced that he believed all recruits were ready and that they would all be promoted to the rank of Town Guard. Congradulations Leithia, Yalp, Calyndrell, Ariane Du Bris, and Alfred for their successful completion of the Recruitment Tests.
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Seeking Solace
Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009, 11:33 AM EDT by Cymidei Fier (Baja)
From the Golden Brew Tavern By EM Seppo “Grief makes one hour ten” She waited silently next to him, as he stared blankly at the meticulously carved snow eagle perched on a pedestal that seemed to take an odd shine under the glare of the sun. “It is nice, Your Majesty,” he finally commented in an awkward manner. Despite the politeness of his words, she felt the depth of the anger within him. It was then clear to her that, left to his own device, soon he will lash out in a fury blind to the difference between a friend or a foe. She would not vainly attempt to douse it, but she could try to give it a direction and boundaries. So, with a hesitant resolve, she said, “We know his location now.” She watched as his hand swiftly reached for the hilt of his sword. “And, I wish for you to lead our efforts to capture him”.. She pitched her voice with an edge of a royal command as she finished her sentence .. “Alive.” Just then, somewhere outside the walls, a town guard bellowed out a routine call while doing his rounds – serving a grim reminder of the recent events.
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Trubo Captured In Bloody Exodus Brawl
Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:53 AM EDT by Cymidei Fier (Baja)
The crowd pressed into the throne room eagerly awaiting the arrival of Queen Dawn. Rumors circulated through the throne room about Lord Trubo Saius and the discovery of his hiding place and his involvement in the assassination of Lady Aino Nystad and the killing at Lord Blackthorn’s Castle. After a few moments, Queen Dawn entered the throne room and addressed us all. “My friends, my fellow warriors I will be brief. Let me first commend and recognize those that aided my agents in their investigation. It is due to your cleverness and determination that we stand here today, ready to strike. Some have questioned me of what is to be done about the ex-disciple Zephera. For now, stay away. So long as she is content to remain in her corner. Some suggested she still posed some kind of danger. Reports written to me said that Trubo, curse his name, had visited her. I will say again as I have said before. Should you find and confront Trubo Saius. Bring him alive, if at all possible. For greater things may be at work, and I believe there is still something we may learn. Yes, alive, and coherent. No doubt the whisperings and rumors have made their rounds and I can say, Kullervo Nystad will be leading you to confront Saius. Despite the death of his only sibling, Kullervo has remained calm and vigilant. In this errand, he has my confidence as I hope he has yours as well. Before I let you go let me say this. In each of you I do not doubt your abilities or your resourcefulness and by the same token, I have no illusion of Trubo Saius as well. I do not underestimate what he may bring against us. So in what you do the sacred virtues must guide you.” We met Kullervo at the West Britain Bank and many noticed that he was wearing a bright new pair of Air Urlik running shoes. For those of you who don’t know Urlik Fangborn of the Town Guard made Sollerets of Sacrifice the most fashionable shoes in Britannia by wearing them on his official patrols! Next we set out for the Exodus Dungeon in Ilshenar to confront Trubo Saius in his base. Just outside of the Exodus Dungeon we faced stiff resistance from legions of dangerous Nether Daemons, Upgraded Golems and Modified Clockworks and Slavers. After a long struggle we were able to drive off Trubo’s minions and gain entry into the Exodus Dungeon. Our fight against Trubo Saius’ army intensified once we were inside and we pressed relentlessly into the final room where Lord Trubo awaited us. Lord Saius hovered overhead just out of reach as he taunted us with bold words, including a vile comment about Queen Dawn. “Let us raise this land anew! The master‘s memory speaks to me. Serve the master! Serve his memory! Better yet flee for your lives. It's far more satisfying to kill cowards. Such devotion and strength could be of use! Very well if you will not bow…" In reaction to Lord Trubo’s insults someone in the crowd remarked. “Look who is standing up there out of reach.” We were all ready to engage Trubo and put a stop to his madness. Kullervo and Trubo exchanged a few more taunts and then Trubo descended into the crowd. For a few moments, it seemed that Trubo was free of the entity that possessed him and acting under his own will. Lord Trubo’s terrible powers left most of us slaughtered on the dungeon floor which was slick with blood. Lord Trubo unleashed volleys of lightning and hurled globes of water at everyone in the room. I tried to stand at a distance from Lord Trubo and shoot him at a long range but it was to no avail! Soon I was dead and most of the party was dead also. Trubo’s life was slowly ebbing away when Kullervo struck Trubo with a powerful blow and knocked him out cold! Lady Halo In Reverse reportedly stole Lord Trubo Saius’ old worn robe, when he was knocked out. Trubo was taken back to the Castle’s throne room and Kullervo told us that he would be kept prisoner by the Queen’s sentries. Lord Trubo hissed that “this is not over yet” as he was lead away.
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Attention Archers! September BSR Results, October Schedule
Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:08 AM EDT by Sara of Baja (Baja)
With the August report-eating Cu Sidhe safely fed and stabled, Toni Fierce, GM of Misfits of Society Guild, welcomed 23 archers to September's Best Shot in The Realm. The BSR is a free archery contest -- A fabled event, held monthly at the Skara Brae Faire Grounds (a historical gathering place for many Baja events), and is sponsored by M!S. This talented group of 22 archers and one, we think, fencer were competing for the 1-million gold prize, a unique engraved bow, the title of monthly winner and an exclusive seat in the year's end Champion of Champions shoot off. The 1st round began as usual with 22 archers merely taking practice shots and one person scoring a “12 “ to receive the 50,000 First Out consolation check. When a competitor asked Toni if that was a record, she replied,  “NO! There once was a shooter who shot a 7.” The 2nd round only found Richard Lionhart falling aside, and 21 competitors moved to Round 3. The 3rd round, where only 3 perfect bulls eyes will move you closer to the title of monthly winner, found 15 archers left in the hunt and the crowd wondering just who would shoot a robin hood (RH) to score 200 in Round 4 and lay claim to Baja's best archer. Would it be -- Jonah, 8 bull's-eyes and a RH ? Moo Goo Gai Pan, 9 bull's-eyes? Dirnim, 9 bull's-eyes ? McThugger, 7 bull's-eyes and a rare double RH in Round 3? Or maybe these shooters who already posted RHs in earlier rounds: Chango, Claudia Drussila, Newt Longbow, Cherokee, Lil Debi, llama, Maleki ... or maybe one of the others?? The last round with the crowd cheering, each archer taking his or her time, and all wishing each other “Good Luck” ended with none of the previous odds-on-favorites shooting the event-ending 200 . Who stepped up and won? None other then Sean Brega, this year's 1st double winner! Then it was noticed not only did this repeat winner prove he will surely contend in the season's finale, but he did it with a store bought bow!! Toni Fierce congratulated all the shooters then presented Sean with his 2nd engraved winner's bow and a million-gold check, which he again donated back to the prize fund. (Sara's Note: Thank you to Lil Debi for the screenshots, and Toni Fierce and her 'crew' for the score sheet and report as I could not attend the September BSR.) Everyone is invited to October's Best Shot In The Realm, which will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 8:30pm Pacific (9:30pm Mountain, 10:30pm Central, 11:30pm Eastern).  2009 BSR Monthly Winners To Date: February - Lady Kathryn March - Arlon April - Zanza May - Tsukiko June - Lord Frigin Azim July - Nikita August - Lord Sean Brega September - Lord Sean Brega September Score Sheet Jonah [BOH]: 150, 150, 200, 110 Chango [K!T]: 110, 150, 150, 150 Moo Goo Gai Pan: 150, 150, 150, 150 Thanin Quickbeam: 110, 150, 150, 110 Richard Lionhart [DWN]: 70, 70 (out) Katsumoto [C@S]: 150, 110, 70 (out) Claudia Drusilla [BRPA]: 110, 160, 150, 110 Bucko [BRPA]: 110, 150, 150, 70 Mario: 110, 150, 150, 150 Kitty [ELB]: 70, 110, 150, 110 Sean Brega [TAO]: 70, 150, 150, 200 (winner!) Bumble Bee [$CF$]: 150, 110, 110 (out) Uverworld [CTDM]: 70, 110, 70 (out) Newt Longbow: 110, 200, 150, 110 Dirnim [M!S]: 150, 150, 150, 150 McThugger [M!S]: 150, 150, 250, 150 Poe Poe [M!S]: 150, 110, 110 (out) Cherokee [M!S]: 200, 110, 150, 110 Lil Debi [M!S]: 150, 160, 200, 150 llama [M!S]: 160, 200, 150, 150 Maleki: 70, 200, 110 (out) Ahebban [M!S]: 110, 110, 30 (out) SoulEater [M!S]: 12 (out)
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Memorial for Lady Aino Nystad Erected On The Castle Grounds
Posted on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 6:48 PM EDT by Sara of Baja (Baja)
As I was walking past west Britain Bank today, I noticed the following book on a table:   On the castle grounds, I found this: Off to the side of the flowers at the base of the memorial, there's another book: * bows head *
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