by Kelly "Fern" Perfetto
This Black and White marks my first full year in the Realms! Last year was completely overwhelming in the best way possible; I didn’t know the itinerary, I wasn’t great at fighting, and I got a bit cursed along with half of the militia for a year and a day. A month ago, I foolishly thought that I may get a more relaxed B&W this year.
My Chronicling apprenticeship, squireship, gods, demons, and friends all laughed at that. This Black and White, you may see me running around doing any number of things throughout the event.
The day kicks off with the Champion of Chimeron Tournament, where I’ll be fighting to do better than last year. Right after that is the Newbie Tournament, which I’ll be helping Kovaks run. Expect new adventurers to approach you during the day, searching in vain for someone who’s never died, or the nearest knight.
At some point, I’ll be looking to delve into the secrets of black holes and help rescue Sparrowsong, an adventurer lost at the Feast of Folkestone. I also suspect Rakshasa - tiger demons, for those of you who haven’t had the distinct displeasure of being on their hit lists - may show up during the day, looking to cause no end of trouble. In between those quests coming back to haunt me, I’ll be doing my best to dodge international incidents, running Black and White Bingo, and finding time for my mandatory ‘sit down and rest’ break.
As always, I look forward to the food, presented by members of the Order of the Spoon. There will be snacks throughout the day, a meal with my friends, and the dessert table that’s always good enough to require guards. What more could I ask for?
After the feast and court will be the raffle, and then of course normal dancing. I don’t know about you all, but my dance card has been filling up these last couple of months. It’s at least a better list to be on than the demons’.
Also, bring your pencils! As I mentioned, I will be running Black and White Bingo this year! Come find me during the event to get a card. One of these is below. Will you fight Blue? (Probably.) Will you get kidnapped? (I hope not.) Will you help a newbie? (You’d better!)
I can’t wait to see all of you at Black and White this year! And it sure does look like it will be all of you attending.
Prompt credit to myself, Cpt. Orion, Ryu, Margaret, Griffin, Tony, Grarr, and Ypnn.
