Fresh Faces with Hannah “Ryu” Boucher

Intermediate Adventurers

This week, learn some more about Hannah Boucher, who plays Ryu (both she/her).

You may notice that some of these questions are a little different from the standard Fresh Faces fare. While still directed at newer players, the Intermediate Adventurers answering these questions have been around a little longer than the newest adventurers, and their questions reflect the additional years of experience they have.

Photo by Matt Norris

1. How did you learn about and join The Realms?

I joined the Society for Medieval Arts and Sciences during my sophomore year of college when my Martial Arts class was canceled due to the pandemic. It started as just needing a PE class, but those virtual fight practices awakened something inside me. By the time the first socially distanced fight practice rolled around, I was hooked! Once things were allowed to go back to in person full time, I was able to dive into the Realms and I’ve loved it ever since.

2. Have you experienced any moments in the Realms that you think will be told for years after? What was this moment?

So no shit there I was, NPCing an obnoxiously French bombardier that had something to do with pomegranates and a French pun. Anyway my role was to throw explosive pomegranates at the PCs so they could juggle it and throw it back to me and blow me up. I wasn’t trying to blow anyone up specifically, but one of my pomegranates arced just right to hit poor Savage Sarah. Well Iawen was understandably pissed off and immediately started chasing me yelling “did you just kill my kid!?” I of course threw a bombagranate at them and was greeted with “Knight”. Terrified, I threw another one. “Dead… no wait! Knight again!” By this point an angry knight had just brushed off two fireballs in a row, so I ran obviously. Iawen hunted me down, gave my corpse death watch and said “If you ever hurt my kid again, there will be no hell worse that what I will do to you.”

3. Has LARPing changed any parts of your life? If so, tell us about it?

LARPing has given me about 3-4 new hobbies! But to be honest, I didn’t really make things before I started LARPing, even though I wanted to. Now I am an accomplished crafter and I’m shocked by how fast I’ve picked up skills. Not to mention I now have a very stable friend group which is awesome.  

 

Photo by Matt Norris

4. What is your character like? Where are they from? What is their species? What is important to them?

Saryun Goldscale (yes Ryu is a nickname!) is a half Gold dragon half human. Ryu has never met her dad, but some say he was a great bard who successfully seduced a dragon. There’s certainly some evidence for that. Ryu was raised in a large clan of Gold Dragons with a strong isolationist policy to protect themselves from humans and other mortals who, in the past, perpetrated  a massive war that killed a lot of Dragons. Safe to say, Ryu being half human is not a point of pride for her Grandmother, the Matriarch of her clan. After pissing off her Grandmother, Ryu was essentially exiled (at least for now) and so she decided to adventure, and see the world she missed out on for so long. While Ryu values her draconic heritage, so much of her life has been about balance and finding a middle ground. She will always look for a third option, given two bad choices, and she (and I) strives to become a knight someday.

5. What has been your most memorable event so far, and what happened?

Maybe this is a bit of a cop out, but Divine Intervention 2, which is pretty typical for my generation. After a year and a half with almost no in person events, everyone showed up and the event staff showed off. It certainly set a high bar for Realms events going forward, and it certainly helped that I got an award or two for helping control the front lines.

6. What things have helped to make you feel welcome in game?

The community is just fantastic, I really want to commend the people who always are willing to help out financially for those who are struggling, and with rides and other seemingly easy tasks. The time, attention, and guidance of “real actual adults” toward those of us who are still learning is incredible and I am so grateful for the help I’ve received.  

 

Photo by Kersten Prince

7. What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

Being patient. Pretty much everything in this game takes time and practice to be good at, and I’m not patient lol. It hard to explain to a first year newbies that “you’re not bad at this, you just haven’t been doing it for 10 years!” (It’s me I’m that first year newbie.)

8. Do you have any game-related goals (as either a player or character)? What goals have you previously accomplished in game?

Well, I had a goal to win the armor tournament at Queen of Hearts, and I did!! I honestly didn’t think I would on my first try. Related, I have a goal to be a General at Queen of Hearts one year. I don’t think I’m quite ready for that yet, but I think I’m getting there. My “secret” goal is to become Warlord of Chimeron. I guess it’s not so secret anymore lol, but I’m on my way to achieving that. My biggest and hardest goal is to become the Realms best 5’ fighter! It’s a lofty goal and I have some strict competition, but I have some amazing mentors and plenty of time.

9. Have you run or helped run any events? How did those go? If you have not yet, do you plan to run or help run events?

I have! I have helped run 3 events so far (not counting SMAS club events). The first event was the Founding of the Cerulean Company. For my first ever time running an event and planning content, I think it went rather well! The next two events were the current plotline of the Chimeron Questing series! To be honest, I’ve felt like those were a hot mess, but everyone keeps telling me that they’re great so I have no choice but to believe them.

10. What have you enjoyed most about the game so far?

Is everything an answer? I don’t know! I like everything from combat to puzzles to questing to roleplay, the only thing I can think of that I don’t enjoy is the hour commute I have to every event! Also I appreciate people with more refined palates and experience sharing your fancy alcohols with me! You are expanding my tastes and making me more adventurous! 

 

Photo by Brookelyn Tilton

Fresh Faces with Isaac “Four” Saff

This week we learn more about Isaac Saff, who plays 404, commonly referred to as Four (both he/him).

Photo by Brookelyn Tilton

1. How did you learn about and join The Realms?

I joined SMAS during my freshman year at WPI. After breaking my leg at the second practice I went to, I returned about halfway through the year once I had healed, and have been going to SMAS ever since. My first event was Training Day.

2. How many events have you been to?

Around 23 events. 

3. Have you ever LARP’ed before? If so, tell us about it?

I went to a day camp for a week that ran off an entirely different system, but didn't do much more between then and when I joined SMAS.  

 

Photo by Ryan Welch

4. What is your character like? Where are they from? What is their species? What is important to them?

Four is, by default, a construct designed to look human, but is full of gears and metal on the inside (there's also a plant growing inside that's a gift from a friend, and allows him to function in the absence of magic). He has met his creator, who is a dwarf living somewhere in the Realms, but he's not sure where he was made exactly. He's technically a construct, but given his newfound ability to shapeshift, that's not a constant. Four cares a lot about the people he considers his friends, which ends up being an ever-expanding group of basically everyone he's met who doesn't intend to cause him or his friends harm, and some who used to intend harm. He wants to see the world become a better place for everyone, and will refuse the idea that it's not possible.

5. What do you remember most about your first event? 

I tried to help fight a clockwork and it did not go well for me. If I remember correctly, I managed to lose both of my legs and was stuck without heal limb, as there were no healers right there. But it was really fun! 

 

Photo by Bri Meisser

6. What things have helped to make you feel welcome in game?

A lot of things. People are very friendly and I don't think anyone has turned me away if I go to try and say hi or get signatures for spells. Also, the fact that a lot of people are on Discord means that I've been able to interact with people in a less awkward environment, which makes meeting them in person for the first time a lot less difficult. People also have been very accommodating of the ways that my brain functions differently as I've been working through them.

7. What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

The game can often be loud, and sometimes stressful, which can lead to me being overwhelmed more than I would like.

8. Do you have any game-related goals (as either a player or character)?

I'm working on getting better at remaining calm in stressful situations so that I can be less of a disruption to myself and others.

9. What advice would you give other new players? 

Be willing to ask for help.

10. What have you enjoyed most about the game so far?

It's hard to pick one thing. This is an amazing community, and I'm glad to be a part of it. 

 

Photo by Bri Meisser

Fresh Faces with Kanik "Corvus" Hollan

In this Fresh Faces article, meet Kanik Hollan (they/he), who plays Corvus (it/they).

Photo by Bri Meisser

1. How did you learn about and join The Realms?  

 I learned about it through SMAS at WPI.

 2. How many events have you been to?

Currently 6!

3. Have you ever LARP’ed before? If so, tell us about it?   

Not really! I did a bit of boffer fighting among friends but have never been in a LARP before. 

 4. What is your character like? Where are they from? What is their species? What is important to them?

Corvus is very curious and tries their best to be friendly, is fairly new at seeking adventure but is more than ready to step up to a task that may be asked of them. They're from somewhere in the woods, it's not entirely sure where, just that after walking in one direction long enough they met other adventures and followed along. They're pretty sure they're human, but do remember a time where they were a magpie. Friends and shiny things are important to them. Shiny things can be anything from a gold piece, a trinket gifted to them by others or gifted by finders keepers, but shiny things are also anything new or exciting that may catch their eye. They hope to stick out for and by their friends and to make new ones along the way!  

 

Photo by Kersten Prince

5. What do you remember most about your first event? 

 It's hard to say just one thing, other than the overwhelming sense of community that's here in The Realms. There is always someone with the answer you need or willing to help you find it, and even when the day is done and you're out of character, everyone is still kind and happy to help clean site and converse. I suppose I actually remember most helping pack up Black and White with Bogen as we talked about various things including the puzzle box that I had not yet solved.

 6. What things have helped to make you feel welcome in game?

As I said before, the sense of community is so welcoming. I initially was very overwhelmed by spells but knew I wanted to take them up and even though I was overwhelmed, the people I reached out to were more than happy to help me out, talking about their experiences or guiding me in the directions of those I needed signatures from. I will also say joining through SMAS is a *tremendous* help, I was able to meet so many people that I can call friends out of game that when I see them in game, even if our characters may not know each other, it's far less stressful to talk to a face you already know!

7. What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

I struggle with chronic pain so even though I would love to go out and be a full fighter, I can't so it can certainly be challenging for me to find my niche on a quest but I've been doing what I can. I also want to mention that it's sometimes hard to be a new face and have my voice heard, and I thank everyone who has given me the space to speak and be listened to!

Photo by Kelly Perfetto

8. Do you have any game-related goals (as either a player or character)?

I hope to become a recognizable face of someone who can help! I want people to think the name Corvus when they need a helping hand or a puzzle solved or a message relayed or anything else! I also hope to expand my crafting, out of character I sew and design costumes and I hope to bring those skills into the game!

9. What advice would you give other new players? 

I would say to say hi! A lot of us are friendly faces and more than happy to meet another. Also don't be scared if you don't immediately have it all planned out, or if something you thought would work out didn't, larping is improv, and if you can go with the flow you'll find your spot that you can call home!

10. What have you enjoyed most about the game so far? 

 

Honestly, I've really enjoyed the sidequests or the more personal aspects of the game where we might go off and do a ritual or a stealth mission, the bigger plots are great, but the personal ones feel more real and tangible! 

 

Photo by Kersten Prince

 

Fresh Faces with Kieran/Kyra “Omri” Barry

Intermediate Adventurers

We are back with more Fresh Faces interviews! To start us off, one of the View’s own Editor-in-Chiefs, Kieran/Kyra Barry (they/them), who plays Omri (he/him).

You may notice that some of these questions are a little different from the standard Fresh Faces fare. While still directed at newer players, the Intermediate Adventurers answering these questions have been around a little longer than the newest adventurers, and their questions reflect the additional years of experience they have.

Photo by Kersten/YPNN [Black and White 2024]

1. How did you learn about and join The Realms?

I saw people hitting each other with foam sticks on the lawn of my college campus. It was conveniently located along the path from my dorm to the dining hall. I hit a few practices, I attended meetings where spell explanations went over my head, and I attended Black and White. From Black and White onwards I was hooked. 

2. Have you experienced any moments in the Realms that you think will be told for years after? What was this moment?

I don't think there are any moments others tell about Omri unprompted, I do not think he is talked about very much, and my other characters are less used and newer so ditto for them. I can think of one that has equal parts shock value and amusement, admittedly more so humorous after the fact, that I think fits the bill if any of my moments were to be repeated.

So Omri is a fighter with some plot reality magic. Apparently when your reality mage teacher is actually Robin Goodfellow masquerading as Meerkat (but he actually is Meerkat simply from another reality and things went sideways for him a while back), things get a bit fucked. I had been hearing some things about Minerva for one of the more recent Randy events, and OOC I was actually excited to meet her. Goddess of magic and Dreaming? Two things Omri is into. Named after one of my favorite Roman goddesses? Bonus!

In reality (badum tss), she saw Omri before I saw her. From across the field I hear an angry "YOU!" and a woman storms over. I look around, confused, surely she doesn't mean me? I've been around less than a year, I've hardly done anything. Sure enough, she's marched right up to Omri, in his face, and lays into him. She threatens him for the damage he's done (????), and tells him if he doesn't leave she will scatter his particles to a thousand realms, and begins counting down. Panicked, I say "I don't even know who you are??" A helpful bystander shouts, "That's Minerva!" I book it at two when she had begun with a five second count down.

As a bonus to this moment, when I was far enough away and she was distracted with talks so no longer threatening Omri's life, curiosity got the better of Omri. I snuck back, and hid behind Pawldo (good old Half-Ling, being very tall) to listen in. Alas this did not work, I could only barely hear snippets. Still, Pawldo is an excellent hiding spot in a pinch. At least Minerva didn't turn Omri into a thousand ashes and scatter the pieces to numerous planes.

3. Has LARPing changed any parts of your life? If so, tell us about it?

My car trunk is full of Realms stuff that I need to clear out at some point, for one. For another, cliche incoming, it's given me an excellent community that I have fallen back on when I needed them. Nothing too major but I've seen them rally for those deeply in need. I won't lie and say it's the entire community but finding your people in the community at large can be such a gift. Joining as a young adult it's hard to say what is change because change is inevitable as one matures, and what change was caused by this community.

LARPing gives me an outlet for the weird and creative energy that has been a constant throughout my life. In fact, per Beth Freesia's orders, I must remain weird so I guess I'm stuck unless I find a better outlet for it ;p

On a less cheerful note but not necessarily negative note, it's been a few months since someone very dear to me and the community has passed. Without the Realms I never would have met Janna. They have had such an impact on my life in the time I knew them, and I wish that time could've been exponentially greater. I actively grieve on and off but their loss is not lesser for the time that passes. Something that has heartened me is that for all I struggle to feel like I'm doing alright, someone told me I remind them of Janna when they were my age. If I could become a fraction of the person they were in my own way, I feel I'd be doing alright in life.

 

Photo by Kersten/YPNN [First Training Day]

Photo by Matt Norris [Orion's Coronation]

4. What is your character like? Where are they from? What is their species? What is important to them?

 

Omri is part dragon on his mother's side. He grew up with lots of people around part of his mother's clan, not all related to him, though he had many siblings, some blood and some adopted. If interacting with non-clan it was normal to refer to oneself as part of the collective, though such interactions were rare. As such he grew up weirdly sheltered, where any involved in his home were vetted, but any who were there came from all walks of life and corners of the Realms. A melting pot of cultures and traditions.

All this lends itself to Omri being very community oriented. Failures were shared as well as successes.

Individually Omri craves knowledge. He loves words, hearing and reading them, and learning about others. Anything that gives him a better understanding of the world and others. As much as he values that, he values others more, and their safety and well being. He hesitates to strike if he thinks it's possible diplomacy might still be possible. And he loves fostering in others the curiosity that sparks in him, taking a shine to newbies and oldbies alike who seem to think akin to him, part of which is that the obvious isn't always the right way to go.

5. What has been your most memorable event so far, and what happened?

I have faced horrible creatures, uplifted allies, been awarded powers and items due to my character's actions, yet when I think of the Realms I think of my first ever event. People have mixed opinions for what should be a person's first Realms event, all with their own reasons. I can only speak to my experiences, which is that on a crisp autumn day I attended a Realms masquerade called Black and White and was met with a wondrous experience with a visually delightful array of strange and fantastical beings and creatures. A tree person named YPNN sitting fiddling with a camera, a lord named Kovaks herding newbies for tournaments which I eagerly took part in, a wolf named Madame J who touched up my dragon scales in exchange for water, a king named Cecil who I accidentally threatened because of BINGO and not for the reason you'd think (all of those mentioned I now count as dear friends).

Delicious food of all sorts coming out in waves. Strange brews that one drinks at their own risk for delight and shenanigans. Puzzles and fighting appearing at random.

Events occurring just out of sight or in Court that I did not yet know how to find or take part of that I was eager to join in on. I would later learn events like this don't really have 'plot' per se, but happenings that contribute to plot from other events. Once I learned that the FOMO abated because it is difficult for someone who has not yet gone to an event, especially a shiny newbie, to take part in the plot going ons. It did mean when I did get to become involved in things I hit the ground running because I had been revving for months building anticipation. In hindsight I can apply all my current knowledge to make sense of what had been going on, both in and out of court. Things click into place. But Black and White will forever hold that special place of wide eyed wonder where I see how fantastical things could be. 

 

A phone selfie with the aid of Kelly/Nixiel (also Firebone). First ever Black and White.

6. What things have helped to make you feel welcome in game?

 

The people. At my first event I had a few things for newbie challenges, and a Realmsie named Tuilli took the time to be the person I referred back to. When I and others couldn't get to that year's Uncle Cecil's Tavern Janna gave us a ride even though I now know it was the opposite direction for them from their home. Anyone and everyone who made my failures feel like they weren't the end of the world and that I'll get to fight another day, not just as Omri but also as myself the player. I won't be shunned or excluded for mistakes.

7. What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

 

Fighting. I know I know, Omri is a fighter. And I stand by that. I don't think it should be if you don't want to fight, be a caster. I enjoy fighting. Doesn't mean I want to do it for hours on end. Power to those who do, you scare and inspire me.

Feeling like I make an impact. Collaborative elements are great, but I struggle to feel like what I do matters for any given scenario. It's something I'm working on overcoming to avoid harshing my fun at events. It's a good thing that situations don't rely on any one person, fluidity is what keeps the game going in my opinion. 

 

8. Do you have any game-related goals (as either a player or character)? What goals have you previously accomplished in game?

Honestly, I want to do all the things. Throw feasts, tournaments, see what I like to do and don't like to do. I even got some plates recently courtesy of Aaron and Melissa that I plan to use for a plated feast at some point in the future. I want to stretch all my muscles and see what I can do. What works, what doesn't. My goal is to at some point have done it all, even if I only repeatedly do a few things.

IC Omri is part of the Order of the Lantern, an information gathering and sharing order. I hope to help grow it as one of its leaders so that plot and other sort of information freely flows between players instead of getting bottle necked. That way everyone has a fair chance at plot, even if not everyone will take the opportunity to get into it.

I've become a better fighter, and a squire to a couple of orders. I've become known as someone people can ask what's going on and I can either answer or point them to those that do know.

9. Have you run or helped run any events? How did those go? If you have not yet, do you plan to run or help run events?

I have run a newbie night quest for the UMass Lowell LARP club. I will get to run a mod during Sunday of KOSD Questing this October. Shout to Brooke (IC Rowan) and Paul (IC Grindin) for helping me with putting together the mod! Hopefully it kicks off even more, both long running plots and events that are just because/self contained.

10. What have you enjoyed most about the game so far?

 

To name one is impossible. I really like how everything comes together, the passion people have for this game. I love roleplaying. I love seeing people and as I get to know them how it evolves into events meaning I get to see my friends. 

 

Photo by Matt Norris [Orion's coronation]

Fresh Faces with Owen "Kalashai" Lacey

 This week we have an interview with Owen, who plays Kalashai (both they/he)!

Photo by Kersten/Ypnn

1) How did you learn about the Realms?

I learned about the realms through SMAS fight practices at WPI. I joined the club because I heard it was a chance to do sword fighting for PE credit, and that sounded like a lot of fun! Over the course of the term I made a lot of friends and decided to stick around and try out the more "LARP" side of the club.

2) How many events have you been to so far?

Fourteen! Which feels like a lot for just a first year, but they were all really fun events!

3) Had you LARPed or done other types of improv or roleplaying games before coming to the Realms? If so, please tell us about it!

Not really. I had played DnD once for a class (game design major), but that's about it.

 

Photo by Kersten/Ypnn

4) What is your character like? Where are they from? How do they identify? What is important to them?

Kalashai is a normal human* who comes from Alifon, far to the west. They came to the Realms trying to get away from some problems in their hometown, and pretty quickly found friends among the Chimeron Militia, which they later joined. They've developed some strong feelings about protecting people who are new or often forgotten by others, and have recently gained some magical abilities to help them do that better.

5) What do you remember most about your first event?

My first event was Black and White 2022, where Cecil and Fern did a ritual to merge two times into one. I was part of the group assigned by Orion to guard the circle and not let anyone pass. That meant that for all of court I was standing at guard as the only line of defense between Cecil and soullessness.

6) What things have helped you feel more welcome in the Realms?

Everyone is always willing to help. If I ever have questions or need some advice on something, I can just find the closest person and even if they don't know the answer, they can usually point me to someone who does. 

7) What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

Finding good garb has been difficult for me. It doesn't help that I don't have a clear idea of what I want, but I just keep finding stuff that isn't quite what I'm looking for.

 

Photo by Kai Kaufman

8) What Realms-related goals (IC or OOC) have you gotten excited to pursue?

I finally get to do lots of crafting and other creative stuff that I could never find a good enough reason to do before. Chainmail, leather work, and various prop making stuff has always been something I've wanted to do and never been able to convince myself to actually start.

9) What advice would you give to other new players?

Don't be afraid to get involved in stuff! It took me a while to figure out that I could join plots and participate without being invited, and I wish I had gotten a little more involved sooner. But also, don't overwhelm yourself. There are lots of things happening, and trying to understand them all might overwhelm you quick.

10) What have you enjoyed most about the game so far?

Getting an excuse to hang out with friends and do something fun (even if it's just hanging out in a feast hall) has been great.

Photo by Kai Kaufman

We hope you've enjoyed getting to know a little more about Owen and their thoughts about the Realms! If you'd like to do one of these interviews, just send Pat Bobell (emeraldsaka on Discord) a message to let him know.

Fresh Faces with Bri "Margaret" Meisser

Fresh Faces has been on a bit of a hiatus, and it's about time we get it spun up again! To kick us off, this week we bring you Bri Meisser (they/them), who plays Margaret August (she/her)!

 

(Photo by Brookelyn Gingras)

1) How did you learn about the Realms?

I learned about the realms through WPI’s SMAS club. My sister suggested that I hit people with foam sticks for PE credit, so I said why not. Eventually, I ended up falling in love with the game.

2) How many events have you been to so far?

41 (editor's note: Holy mackerel!)

3) Had you LARPed or done other types of improv or roleplaying games before coming to the Realms? If so, please tell us about it!

Not really. I did some musical theater and a very very short D&D campaign, but never really done something like LARPing before.

 

(Photo by Matt Brenner)

4) What is your character like? Where are they from? How do they identify? What is important to them?

Her name is Margaret August. She’s from a demi-plane called Sanctuary, which is a save haven for refugees. Her family has lived there for many generations. She identifies as Hope Light Human. In Sanctuary, there are 12 Guardians people can be aligned to who look after the citizens. She is aligned to the Guardian of Hope, and her family is blessed by the Guardian of Light, which is where the Hope Light comes from. Aside from those influences, she’s a normal human which is where the human comes from. Margaret is generally pretty kind and passionate. As well as an embodiment of Hope and Light. She is an extremely dedicated servant of the goddess Aurora. She is also an Oathsworn member of the nation Voraniss, earning the name Lightbringer. Margaret is a Squire to Sir Laika en’Naur of the Knights of the Crown. All of these things are very important to her, helping to shape who she is.

5) What do you remember most about your first event?

My first event was actually really overwhelming for me. It was Black and White in 1021, and it was the largest group of people who I’d interacted with in one place since the quiet years began. I felt really intimidated, and like I didn’t really know anyone or that I’d fit in. The amount of growth and change that I saw between my first Black and White and my second is something that really sticks out to me.

 

 

 

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6) What things have helped you feel more welcome in the Realms?

There are a lot of things which have helped me to feel more welcome. The realms community can be incredibly kind and compassionate, particularly to people who are neurodivergent like me. Finding groups where I feel comfortable and at home has done a lot to help me in this. But to be treated like I belong even when I’m not officially part of a group can be really humbling, and many people from many different groups have opened their homes and their lives to me and I am eternally grateful. As for groups I am a part of. The Church of Aurora really helped me to find my footing, and being made a Page and then a Squire by Sir Laika only reinforced that. And even before I began petitioning, Voraniss made me feel like one of their own, from defending me in battle, to helping me find armor and garb, and just being kind.

7) What parts of the game do you find most challenging?

I find knowing my limits and pacing myself to be really challenging. I get very excited and want to do everything, and sometimes I just can’t. And that’s okay. But learning to accept that it’s okay has been a difficult journey. I also have a lot of health issues, so despite my desires to go hardcore questing until 2am every weekend, knowing when to step back and take breaks is an important skill for my long term enjoyment of the game.

8) What Realms-related goals (IC or OOC) have you gotten excited to pursue?

I have a lot of goals I’ve been really excited about. I think I’ll do one IC goal and one OOC goal. IC, I was given a task by my goddess to help find her new Mortal Avatar. This is a huge responsibility and also a privilege, especially for someone as young and new as me, and one I intend to take very seriously. I am also working hard on the quest for her to get a new Champion. So really just working to rebuild and grow the Church, and to ensure all of the positions are filled before the second ascension war. OOC, I’ve been working on a plotline about Margaret’s home plane called Sanctuary plot. I’ve thrown several e-quests, as well as two in-person quests, one unofficial and one as part of Storytellers. It has been an incredibly fulfilling experience and it is a story I am passionate about telling. I hope to throw more in-person content in the near future, and am excited to see where it goes.

 

(Photo by Bri Meisser)

9) What advice would you give to other new players?

Learn what you’re passionate about and get involved. Talk to people. Make friends. Make enemies. Do *something*. Always strive for growth and improvement, and have fun. Remember to prioritize your real life, and that the game will still be there when you’re done. Ask for help when you need it, and provide help when you can give it. Tell stories, become apart of stories, whether it’s as a player or an event holder, because that’s what this is. A game of stories. And they’re going to be amazing.

10) What have you enjoyed most about the game so far?

I’ve enjoyed so many aspects of the game. I enjoy getting to meet new people. I enjoy fighting and combat. I enjoy being a spellcaster, and really diving deep into plots. I enjoy telling stories. Being involved. It has been an amazing experience so far and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.

We hope you've enjoyed getting to know a little more about Bri and their character Margaret! If you'd like to do one of these interviews and have been playing for less than a couple of years, just send Pat Bobell (emeraldsaka on Discord) a message to let him know.