Why I Want To Go - Winter Revelry

By: Adrian Cronin "Barbarian"

I haven’t been this excited for an event in quite some time. Watching this community evolve while staying true to tradition brings me great joy. 

On Friday, we Voranians will gather in ritual to protect the realms from winters bite. We will take on the suffering of the cold, letting the warmth of community and courage, keep us warm as we call to our gods for favor. We welcome any and all to participate and bear witness, but know it will likely not be comfortable. Once our ritual is complete, then we can begin our revelry in the warmth of the tavern. Songs will be sung. Swords will be swung. And the gods will protect us for another year.

Saturday will be filled with much activity. In addition to merriment and competition:

“I’ve been blessed with a unique opportunity. A tomb of my ancestors, long sealed, has opened. Draugr have been reported wandering in and out of its entrance. They need to be put back to rest, as well as the manner of their resurrection both discovered and dealt with. For this, I will need warriors of keen mind and honorable heart.

This Tomb is located in my ancestral home of Corbach. It is here the gods are dead, magic is stagnant and hope is a distant memory. The northern wastes, where we are going, were once home to many barbarian tribes. Their culture was eradicated and my homeland cursed. These Draugr were once proud warriors, who earned their rest, and now even that has been taken from them. 

Aid me. Take what riches you can, if that is what motivates you. Only show honor in your actions, earn by right of conquest not by deception or desecration. 

Once we are done, and our sword arms are heavy, hearts and purses full, we shall return to revel once more.”

I am excited to collaborate with the Adventures guild to provide a spot of content for you all that should foreshadow a new plot for you all to enjoy, brought to you by the “Broken Spears Free Company”. Announcements to be made in the new year.

In addition to seeing people, throwing content and howling at the moon… I am most excited for the food. Steven and Meghan Matulawicz are experts in hospitality and I plan to feast early and often. They’ve broght together a great staff of people from different nations who all embody the spirit and cheer of the season.

Saturday night, Father Yule will make an appearance, and all of the beautiful tradition that came with UCCT seems to carry into “Winter Revelry”. Tradition is truly what stands our community apart from other larps. I can’t wait to enjoy the holidays alongside all of you as we have for so many years, with faces both fresh and familiar.

The merriment will extend into sunday as well, with both food and content. The healers guild, is providing, and doing so out to pocket. Lucky for me, and those who can afford to contribute, they are accepting donations. We are a community game after all.

This is in no way an exhausted list of what’s in store. Only what is on my mind at the moment. 

So saddle your steeds, pack your wagons and prepare to get merry. Can’t wait to see you all there.

-Warlord Cronin Barbaria,

Druid of the Mountain

Acolyte of Vandor

Realmsie Radar (Charts) 2

We have a new fun feature here at the View! Part guessing game, part chance to explore the not-as-obvious traits of your characters and your character's friends. Mostly a good opportunity for some light-hearted fun!

Below are three radar charts with character stats, as is common in many RPGs and similar gaming experiences. Your job is to figure out what chart belongs to what Realms character.

There is no right or intended answer to any of these radar charts. They are made with a hearty dose of randomness and ridiculousness. Nonetheless, we at the View have faith you will zero in on exactly which Realmsies hit these stat profiles!

Post your ideas and comments on social media!

Realmsie 1 (purple)

Realmsie 2 (red)

Realmsie 3 (yellow)

Meme Monday

 by the Meme Team

Rumors for December 1024

[Arken]

As the expedition to Midrealm continues to gather supplies and volunteers, an unexpected difficulty has arisen: Scrying magic into Midrealm has been unexpectedly difficult and unclear

[A random village]

Residents of a small wooded village report disturbing changes.  A nearby empty field was replaced overnight with a large meadow, covered in tall and unusual plant life.  Locals who went to explore the new meadow never returned.  Meanwhile, farmers have been missing cattle, the only clue to the livestock’s disappearance being large, beastly footprints left behind.

[Blackavar]

Reports of activity in an old ruined settlement to the east of the mountains of Blackavar has raised concerns among the nobility. 

[Across the Realms]

All across the Realms crows have been spotted carrying all manner of gifts in their talons. They seem to be converging in a snowy glade where a fancy crow is inspecting the presents. 

[Chimeron City]

There have been scattered reports of healing magic working a little too well within the city - the occasional Heal Limb causing muscle growth, or a Raise Dead seeming to make its target not only alive but several years physically younger. While these incidents have not been frequent or severe enough to cause alarm, some citizens have been speculating about the cause of these side effects.

[Saurabian Empire]

Talk of increased wages have tempered the discussions of secession. Skeptics some believe in the increased wages, but there are second- and third-hand reports of some people receiving their new wages.

Low Res Realms 2!

It's time for a new interactive feature here at the View

Below is a photo... kinda.

It certainly used to be a photograph before we converted it to a pixelated mess.

We's like you to figure out the following based on just the squares of color below.

• What event is this?
• What is happening in this picture?
• Who are some of the people in the picture?

The full photo will be revealed later this afternoon.

A Letter from Cornix, Messenger of A God [Pt. 2]

Hello Again Wonderful Adventurers!

I hope my last letter found you well. I wanted to talk to you a bit more today about a new title that will be awarded to the one who gathers the most points whilst reveling this winter! The one who shows the most festive, fun, and passionate spirit will earn the title of Lord/Lady/Magistrate of the Festival and receive a crown befitting their new title. You can earn points many different ways, some of which we talked about in my previous missive. How you dress, conduct yourself, and compete, as well as volunteer can all be sources of points toward this fabulous crown. Help out in the kitchen washing dishes, points! Compete in the Filk and Dessert Competitions, points! Give a bardic performance or join us for caroling, points! Give gifts to others, points! Dress with festive spirit, points! Be a generous and caring being, points! Many ways to celebrate the day and fully partake in all we have to offer. I will be on the lookout all Saturday long, as well as at Friday evening’s Potluck, ready to award points left and right. By the end of the evening I shall crown a most deserving and spirited winner! It all starts when you arrive and present yourself before me.

Give it your all,

Cornix

Cross The Realms Even More!

A reprise of an old favorite, it's time one again for Cross The Realms!

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Hello everyone! Below is a classic crossword puzzle where all answers are nations and sub-nations that have land on the Realms Map, either the current one or a historic version of our shared map with nations that are no longer active. Each clue is the name of that place that has been scrambled.

See how many you can answer before you have to start looking things up... or using an automatic descrambler tool found on Google.

Tell us how you did on social media!