A Very Special Announcement - Writ of Eques Fieri

Matt reading the Writ, prepared by Karen Veale

The text on the above scroll that Matt is reading reads as follows:

WRIT OF EQUES FIERI

On this day of the Thirteenth of December, One Thousand and Twenty Five, the following is herby proclaimed to the entirety of the Realms.

Owing to abounding years of dedicated and meritorious service

Owing to persisting, faithful stewardship towards the entirety of the community

Owing to a ceaseless dedication towards personal growth

Owing to a unwavering commitment towards the franchise of others

Owing to an ever present attitude of selflessness and devotion

It is the intention of the KNIGHTS OF THE REALMS to welcome SIR MATHIES OF BLACKWOOD, Knight of Blackwood, Knight Commander of the Knights of Blackwood, Lord of Verglaz, Knight of the Eternal Flame, Master of the Spoon, as a member of our Knightly Order during court on the Seventeenth of January, One Thousand and Twenty Six at The Twenty-Seventh Feast of the Leviathan in Lionsmark, Rhiassa.

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The Knights of Realms cordially and enthusiastically invite the entire community to celebrate the recognition of Matt “Mathies” Butler as a fellow knight and his admission into the order.

In keeping with the new tradition of the Knights of the Realms, we have announced our intention to knight Matt in advance of the event at which we will do so. Rather than maintain a veil of secrecy, we feel it is better that those who love, admire, and support Matt can be there to witness his inclusion within the order. At a small private ceremony earlier today, Matt was surprised with the above announcement and scroll.

We hope you will join us at Feast of the Leviathan this January in honoring Matt’s many years of tireless service to our community.

Matt being congratulated by the Knights of the Realms

What You Missed - Tournaments of Khorne

By: Eric "Johan" Stegehuis

Even the weather wanted this event to happen; it had snowed just enough to give the ground a nice coating, but not enough to create major physical problems. We kept our cloaks on and made good use of the provided breaks between tournaments to rehydrate and warm up. I will try my best to recall the order of the tournaments, but please forgive me for any inaccuracies. The tournaments(all limited) were: sword and dagger, mixed florentine, 5 points to victory, broken sword, sword and board, 3 lives. 

For the ones that aren’t self-explanatory, 5 points to victory gave each competitor 5 points of armor to distribute however they like; I made the mistake of forgetting head armor, which Aelias and his 6’6 quickly pointed out to me. Broken sword, which I heard was new, had each competitor starting with a 6’6 and downgrading their weapons based on who won. If you won with a 6’6, then you got a 5’, and if you won with a 5’, then you moved to single short, and if you won with a single short, then you won the fight. 

I had an epic battle against Sir Temorse where he got out to an early lead, managed to run me down with a 5’, and then nearly managed to run down my 6’6 with a single short before I got a shot back at him. I then managed to win with my 5’, which brought it down to an even single short mirror. That fight ended quickly when my sword met his head as he closed. Great fight Temorse! I will definitely play those fights again in my head. 

By the end of the day, light was fading (not dying, that’s in a few months) and the top 8 was being announced. Funnily enough Jasper and I tied at 6th or 7th place (don’t make a joke) and I proposed a limited 10 match as tiebreak, which Daekara quickly vetoed in the interest of time and his own marshalling energy. We decided on a simple best 2 of three and Jasper made quick work of me. Finally, we had a top 8 and lighting set up for the final fights of the night. These were fully armored and as epic as battles come with Shandar coming out on top. 

I had a great time fighting, spectating, and gambling the few hands of blackjack I got to play at the end. Other adventurers seemed to enjoy the casino which sounds to me like a resounding success for the new Moonlight (I think?) Casino. This was a blast and I hope the blood god ended the day as satisfied as we did.

Morning Coffee Break

Got your morning cup of coffee and a few minutes? Great! We're trying out a new feature at the View - we're going to be asking a series of questions and we want to know your answers! The question is posted below. So while you sip your morning beverage of choice, ruminate on this one:

Your character is dropped into the middle of a zombie apocalypse, you can only have a 5 squad team, who are you bringing with you and why? 

Why I Want To Go - Creathorne Chill and Games

By: Ethan "JB" Goldman

There is one desire, one universal path that satisfies every rung of the hierarchy of needs. The will… to grill.

For from what warmth do the ruby coals burn. How the congregation gathers around the black altar, offering trays to feed the priest but to be laden by the holy man’s own feast of fish and loaves. It is purpose, it is community. And I am hungry.

Frankly speaking I am surprised I even get to write this article at all. December and november used to be a time of quiet hating. Where we huddled amid glowing runes to curse the fading memories of our enemies faces. 

But now there's just a lot of winter events. I wonder what changed? Either way off we go grilling and chilling.

Personally I am going to assist in that most sacred of rites, not the grill no. Standing around a previously understood land and going “yeah the drive wasn’t so bad. Maybe I could have 15-20 goblins kill Chimeron here.” And I bet YOU are going to be looking for that reason too! Sites are getting expensive, its important to check new ones.

Plus gambling. I haven’t gotten to gamble that often this year stuff kept getting in the way.

And now YOU can gamble too!!!

Monthly Toahscope - December 1025

 The year is coming to an end and activities are slowing down, but the fates still have things to say. This month's predictions seem to align with the spirit of the season. Will they align with your upcoming experiences? Lets find out.

Air
Your future will be shaped by a gift. It's unclear if you will give or receive. 
Fall will see a gift of clothing
Spring's gift will be a toy
Summer may be effected by something combat related
Winter could be something handmade
Day will find the gift to be cursed while Night will find fortune from theirs

Earth
Poker hands will be important for you
Fall should look for three 7's
Spring will see a Flush using diamonds
Summer may want to be aware of 2 pair with a Jack
Winter will find fate with four 3's
Day is destined to lose from this hand but Night will get a win

Fire
Combat may make an impact for your future
Fall will find a sword and shield combo important
Spring should watch for a 6'6"
Summer will see a tower shield
Winter may see importance in a marn
Day will find the item used by an enemy. Night will see it used by an ally.

Metal
I hope you have gold, because shops and their wares may shape your future
Fall should look for jewelry
Spring will want to find garb
Summer will be effected by some type of food
Winter should watch for trinkets
Day will find their purchase lead to a new friend, but Night will see theirs lead to jealousy

Water  
Desserts will have a bigger impact than just increasing your belt size
Fall should watch out for cakes
Spring will find pies significant
Summer will see fate in cookies
Winter may want to find some pudding
Day will find some kind of special benefit from having their dessert. Night will see it used to solve a dispute.

Meme Monday

 by the Meme Team

Conspiracy Monthly

 By Kieran/Kyra Barry