Get well soon? :D

Thanks - I really have been sidelined by my various maladies lately.

In the bright spot that is the center of useful gaming posts this the spot farthest from, and because I'm on hold with a lawyer, I just want to give a shout out that is the usefulness of "Auroras Whole Realms Catalog."  Worth every penny I paid for the PDF.

We now return you to more useful things.

In reply to Tyrian (msg # 578):

Useful for most games, but we are in a much lower-tech setting.

Leaving today to visit family for the holidays. Stay warm, those of you who have to, and we'll resume on New Year's Day, I think.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 580):

Take care of yourself and be safe! Later Jeff!

Have a nice holiday everyone! I'm probably going to also be scarce for the next 3ish weeks as I'll be traveling, so please NPC me as appropriate. Thanks!

That means the guild hall is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Bring out the kegs, the bottles, the mugs, the Silly String and the snacks!

Later that day, Lyra can be seen trying to hide a super giant-sized bag of Cheez Doodles...

*cues up the holiday playlist*

Imre was clad in festive colours as he sat on the tiny corner stage and strummed his lute, playing the sounds of the season as a backdrop to the increasing crowds within the hall.

 Have fun folks,  and if you know about my Christmas tradition, you'll know exactly where I'll be. For those that recall Blalak   my original character... Tin Tin, Dana, Whooo... it was discussed then, otherwise.

Have a good one.

May St. Cuthbert bless us all.

Wehostan dances in, wearing a red gnomish pointed hat with a white puffball atop it. He distributes drinks to all present, then helps himself to some cheese doodles (though not in his nose).

"Blessed Yule, to one and all!"

Hands off ye ole Yule log!!!!

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Hall
Not a creature was stirring, not warrior nor thrall.
And I in my armor, my shield and my helm
Was drunker than anyone else in the Realm.

I staggered upstairs and fell into bed
While four quarts of mead were ablaze in my head.
Then up from below came the sounds of a brawl
So I grabbed up my axe and ran down to the Hall.

I missed the last step and crashed down in a heap
Thinking, "Why can't those low-lifes downstairs go to sleep!"
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But two brawny strangers, wielding mallet and spear.

I said to myself, "We'll soon have them beat!"
Then I noticed ten warriors laid out at their feet.
I gave out a yell and leapt into the fray...
I'll always regret my poor choice of that day.

For the one laid his hammer to the side of my nose
And up, up, up to the rafters I rose.
Then came a lone frightened voice from the floor,
"Those are no mortal warriors -- that's Odin and Thor!"

Then they looked at each other and they said, "Battle's done.
Now they know who we are, it no longer is fun."
Then Thor raised his hammer, and his elbow he bent,
And with a loud crash, through the ceiling they went.

I crawled through the Hall and flung open the door,
Not really sure that I'd seen them before.
The snow bathed in starlight, the moon like a glede,
I saw them ride off on an eight-legged steed.

And I heard them exclaim, 'ere they flew out of sight,
"TO HELA WITH CHRISTMAS, WE JUST LOVE A GOOD FIGHT!"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Fri 23 Dec 2022.

Merry Christmas, all!

In reply to Tyrian (msg # 589):
Grommit applauds!

In reply to Tyrian (msg # 589):

Quite excellent Tyrian! Wish I had that ability!

I didn't create this.  There are unfortunately, five different people that the poem— not the original Night before Christmas, we know who wrote that, and why, and there's even a cartoon related to it — so if you thought I was cleaver enough to come up with that, I must admit my wit is not strong enough to be that creative.

In reply to Tyrian (msg # 593):

Stone walks in and sits at the bar.  (Insert joke here)   Looking around, _{"Im here a little early this year he thinks to himself."} Waiting to see cheesy doodles, and silly string fill the air.

In reply to Stone Pegason (msg # 594):

Tern quaffs an ale and eats some chees doodles!

 

Here it is, Christmas morn, 4:30 and already 70F.

In reply to Falco (msg # 597):

It was 4 here this morning.

Merry Christmas!

In reply to Hootuk Madyys (msg # 599):

Ditto, Merry Christmas to everyone!