What you missed, Queen of Hearts

Photo by Britini Chandler

Photo by Britini Chandler

Photo by Britini Chandler

Photo by Britini Chandler

Photo by Britini Chandler

As always, don't forget to head over http://www.realmsnet.net/ and review the event.

Queen of Hearts XXI- Winners

Champion - Dygen - Team Syruss
Mage - Mestoph - Team Iawen
General - Vawn - Team Iawen
Senschal - Faelinn - Team Iawen
Hadrian's Wall - Team Iawen
Bridge Battle - Team Iawen
Blood Bowl - Team Syruss
Field Battle - Team Iawen
Folkestone's Art of War - Team Syruss
Kill the Queen - Team Iawen
Caste Siege - Team Syruss
Castle Defense - Tie between Team Iawen and Team Syruss
Live Chess - Team Syruss
Team Grand Melee - Team Syruss
Luck of the Draw - Team Syruss
5-Person Traditional - Team Syruss
5-Person Generations - Team Syruss
5-Person Questing Team - Team Syruss
5-Person Class Battle - Team Syruss
One Man - Wrath - Team Syruss
One Woman - Illy - Team Syruss
Couples - Shandar & Kirra - Team Syruss
Ranger - Laurante - Team Iawen
RAT - Widget - Team Rawlin
Newbie - Luke John - Team Iawen
Young Champions - Drike - Team Syruss
Knight & Squire - Malikai & Kwido - Team Iawen
Spirit & Steel - Syruss & Rudy - Team Syruss
Single Short - William - Team Syruss
True Florentine - Syruss - Team Syruss
Sword & Shield - Shandar - Team Syruss
Hand and a Half - Vuel - Team Syruss
Great Weapon - Shandar - Team Syruss
Spear & Shield - XT - Team Syruss
Sword & Marn - Wrath - Team Syruss
Boff Archery - Valic - Team Rawlin
Dagger - Wrath - Team Syruss
Duncan's Challenge - Guilliam - Team Syruss
Strategist - Rawlin - Team Rawlin
Loremaster - Iawen - Team Iawen
Bard - Kirra - Team Syruss
Banner/Heraldry - Kharma - Team Iawen
Cleaved - Sir K - Team Iawen
Gambler - Tao - Team Iawen
Foamsmith - Killian - Team Iawen
Armourer - Giddeon - Team Iawen
Garb - Kharma - Team Iawen
Artificer - Rudy - Team Syruss
Strongman - Mestoph - Team Iawen
Teamwork - Tie between Team Rawlin and Team Syruss
Athlete - Wrath- Team Syruss
Marksman - Mikail - Team Iawen

Why I Want To Go- Tournaments of Sharangil

Tournaments of Sharangil: Test your Might!
August 23, 2014 (Saturday 12pm) - August 23, 2014 (Saturday 6pm)
Event Type: Tournaments

Part of the goal for this tournament (other than having a good time fighting) is to determine the new Champion of Sharangil. So not only can you get Order of the List points, but a cool new title as well. One nice thing about this event is that it will be at a new site. I always like going to new sites since it makes everything feel "new".

Question of the Week - 158

Has your character ever been the central person in a plot or event?

10 Questions- Nick "Raynor" Quadrini

How long have you been playing?

This October will be four full years for me, at Black & White. 

How has the game changed since you've been playing?

Magic has changed a good amount, although to be fair I didn't really know much if anything about it during my first two years.  Also, I've seen the rise of bamboo weapons go from being used sparsely to becoming very common.  

Who have you learned the most from?

I think I have to give credit to Jason Rosa.  His leadership at the UConn practices really drove me to become as involved as possible in Realms, and his love for the game really shows.  I've learned all the basics from him, and without that and his willingness to devote so much to the group I don't know if I would've found my footing in Realms when I started.

What was your best moment IC?

Oooh that's a tough one.  I've had a lot of really fun moments, but I'd have to say that my best was during a Feast of Chimeron where we were being assaulted by Bedlam.  We were facing two monsters who were basically indestructible and wielding a boulder in each hand, swinging it around and around.  We as a questing party had begun to run low on resources, and it was late into the night, and although some had figured out how to defeat the monsters, it was very difficult.  In order to affect them, you needed to hit them to get their attention, they would come charging after you, and you would need them to smash into one another - both charging.  We as a questing party had achieved that once or twice, but that would only keep them down for a few moments.  Having seen these Bedlam creatures before, I had one of my best moments where I was able to taunt both of the monsters to come slamming into one another.  I rolled out of the way, and with them on the ground warned those nearby of the impending explosion.  I took their two amulets and brought them together, killing the three of us.  Especially at the end of what had been a long quest, it felt pretty good.

 

What was your best moment as a NPC/EH/Player?

One of my most memorable moments as an NPC was one of my first times doing so.  It was my first Folkestone Questing, and although I had originally planned on PCing, I was convinced into NPCing by the Ashenmark crew, a bunch of people who I had never met before.  Our part was as Drow assassins, and I was grouped together with Steven, Paul, and Kyle following our Drow Queen - Kelly.  During the night quest (my first night quest), the PCs were tasked with another danger other than the Drow, but our crew was still out in the woods, there to sneak up on and scare the players.  It worked.  During one of these sneak attacks, we came across two spellcasters, one of whom was carrying a 6'6" for a friend.  So shocked by our attack, he swung at us with the restriction-breaking weapon, and had to rapidly call "Don't take that!  Don't take that!"  It was hilarious.

What would you like to see changed or developed more in game?

I'd love to see the magic system continue to develop.  This past year was my first time at the EHC, and being there allowed me to see a lot of the inner workings and potential changes to our rule system.  I loved the blacksmith change that went into affect this year, and I look forward to seeing things develop more and more as we as a community find what works and what doesn't. 

What advice would you give new players?

Talk to everybody.  I think a lot of us are worried when we first start and stick just to the people that we know, or our friend(s) who brought us into the game.  There are so many different groups, some of which are contained in nations of some of which span across them.  I don't think you can really know what nation or group would really fit you best until you've spoken to a wide variety of people.  Realms has a diverse group, get out there and find them!  Also feel free to talk to me!

What do you love most about the game?

It has to be the community.  For me, I've never had an experience with any other LARP system, but often times what I hear is that they have much more expensive events that are much less frequent.  For me, that's one of the best things about our game.  Since we have so many events, we're all able to spend a ton of time in and out of character with all of these people.  This allows us to really build friendships even from people who we only know through Realms, and who live several hours (or states) away from us.  As a deep-south Connecticut person, I never would've guessed that I'd have some of my best friends living in New Hampshire, but Realms has made that happen.  This game would be nothing without our community, and it's fantastic. 

Who would you like to see the next interview be with?

I'd love to see if Tyler "Jager" Sharnick would do one!

Anything else you'd like to take the opportunity to put into print?

Hi Mom!

Artist Profile- Britini "Rivers" Chandler

What mediums do you work in?

I work in a lot of different mediums I usually use oil paint, but I also draw and enjoy photography. 

Have you had any formal art training?

I’m currently in my last year of my BFA at Umass Lowell :) so yes.

Where do you find inspiration? 

I usually use art as an outlet of things I can’t explain with words. My favorite works are pieces that make the viewer feel different than they had before seeing it. My paintings can force the viewer to feel empathetic or maybe even uncomfortable. (either are just as good as the other) 

Has your art been influenced by Realms?  If so, how?

I have actually started some smaller ‘LARP’ themed paintings, I just recently got a DSLR camera which I fully intend to use to take photos at practice/events! 

Where do you share your work?

I have been featured in local galleries around Lowell, but I also share some on Facebook. 

What project/projects that you've created have you been particularly proud of?

Honestly anything and everything I’ve done that has made someone feel or react is a win in my book as an artist. 

What projects do you hope to complete in the future?

It’s my last year so I have a lot coming up. I have always wanted to make an “action”-y piece. Hoping to have a sparing painting :D

What other Realms artists work do you enjoy?

Unfortunately, I’m not very familiar but now that I know about View From Valehaven I’ll know a lot more!

Blast from the past, Queen of Hearts Special Edition

Queen of Hearts 1, sounding the starting horn

Queen of Hearts 1, Team Myst

Queen of Hearts 1, Castle Battle at Fort Periden

Queen of Hearts 4, Team Lorner

Queen of Hearts 6, Team Mahkta

Queen of Hearts 9, Team Tiara