Images and Words - Mirror Mirror
I'll second what kumir_k9 has said already about the odd feel about the event. It also had a very frenetic quality to it from where I was, and that was confirmed by RJC when he came up to me after the event. Sometime around 2 on Saturday I found myself wandering the site on my own and came close to rinsing off the makeup and leaving site for a bit. Instead of doing that I set a time for myself when I would consider it again, and then took Marieth for an IG hike. By the time she was done hiking I was happy I stayed. I ended up having an amazing Saturday night.
In no particular order:
Being told by the Gypsy that we all had really heavy accents.
The Broom of Doom.... DOOOOOOOM I tell you!
A long conversation with Rochus about everything and tiny things.
Deep sea diving off of the Merriweather. Great concept, well thought out module. Marieth didn't know she could swim.
Clarification on the *redacted* from *redacted*... don't you hate it when people do that? :o)
Time with ETD's Illuminator. Marieth ended up in tears at the end of it, partly because she was appalled at what had happened, and partly because she was so thankful to remember her Patron's name and her time with him.
"Can someone please hug her? I'm a Spirit... I can't!"
Conversations with Duggan and Hana about what being Wyr is, and what the Aether is. Thank you ryxander for allowing me to use the 7V world and terms! :o)
Time with tetsutora's Monk. The conversation ranged from what a Wyr is, to tea, to learning the Path of the Ways. "The next time we go into the Forest.... I would like to see you there."
Telling a story about Cerin and Marieth and Scaalia for the 100 Candle module. Not only did I get to work a HORRIBLE old joke into it but I told it in front of grumblykins, who played Cerin in 7V as an NPC. He fell on the floor at the end of it. :o)
"I'm just going to turn my back on this."
"... uh oh!" Never good.
Healing. Marieth is a HUGE healer, but rarely gets to do it for some reason. It made her feel better to backpack a young fighter who was getting discouraged because he kept getting dropped.
The Spirit of the Great Mirror, broken and bloodied. Watching him touch and examine the Mirror and run his fingers through the fountain. Cue tears again.
"Those Factions are the foundation of this place. Every creature here should be a member of one. You can never go home."
Ta'Kari's rant about the Great Mirror fight on Saturday night. OMG, I laughed so hard I was crying... and then RJC waltzs in as the Marquee and gives me a look that says he wants to diagnose me for Insanity but doesn't.
"... this is a completely different group."
Going to the edge of Magic. OMG the set up took my breath away. Seeing into the Patterns of Magic that Marieth is close with. Confirmation that her connection with Barmorean is still there, just through magic rather than Empathic channeling, and that her ties with her twin are just as strong as they have ever been. Having to choose between family and Moonlight. Waterworks #3.
"Have you ever tried to get salt crust out of a tail?"
Going for two hikes... one on Saturday and one glorious one on Sunday morning. Walking along the waterfront and feeling something click in Marieth. Finding her place in the Shattered Realm with grace and calm and a purpose.
Time with Ingve, and a heartfelt discussion about the three Factions in town.
Marieth - "When the time comes, I will go with you. This is what I was born and trained to do... offer Empathic support and strength. If you will have me..."
The Illuminator - "The answer is Yes."
Butterflies and beatdowns and one HUGE Spider.
"AHHHH MY NUTS! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME! I'M A SPIDER... WHY DO I HAVE NUTS?!!?" Collapsing in laughter... Marieth does truly love her Confusion spells.
PELing will commence over the weekend!
In no particular order:
Being told by the Gypsy that we all had really heavy accents.
The Broom of Doom.... DOOOOOOOM I tell you!
A long conversation with Rochus about everything and tiny things.
Deep sea diving off of the Merriweather. Great concept, well thought out module. Marieth didn't know she could swim.
Clarification on the *redacted* from *redacted*... don't you hate it when people do that? :o)
Time with ETD's Illuminator. Marieth ended up in tears at the end of it, partly because she was appalled at what had happened, and partly because she was so thankful to remember her Patron's name and her time with him.
"Can someone please hug her? I'm a Spirit... I can't!"
Conversations with Duggan and Hana about what being Wyr is, and what the Aether is. Thank you ryxander for allowing me to use the 7V world and terms! :o)
Time with tetsutora's Monk. The conversation ranged from what a Wyr is, to tea, to learning the Path of the Ways. "The next time we go into the Forest.... I would like to see you there."
Telling a story about Cerin and Marieth and Scaalia for the 100 Candle module. Not only did I get to work a HORRIBLE old joke into it but I told it in front of grumblykins, who played Cerin in 7V as an NPC. He fell on the floor at the end of it. :o)
"I'm just going to turn my back on this."
"... uh oh!" Never good.
Healing. Marieth is a HUGE healer, but rarely gets to do it for some reason. It made her feel better to backpack a young fighter who was getting discouraged because he kept getting dropped.
The Spirit of the Great Mirror, broken and bloodied. Watching him touch and examine the Mirror and run his fingers through the fountain. Cue tears again.
"Those Factions are the foundation of this place. Every creature here should be a member of one. You can never go home."
Ta'Kari's rant about the Great Mirror fight on Saturday night. OMG, I laughed so hard I was crying... and then RJC waltzs in as the Marquee and gives me a look that says he wants to diagnose me for Insanity but doesn't.
"... this is a completely different group."
Going to the edge of Magic. OMG the set up took my breath away. Seeing into the Patterns of Magic that Marieth is close with. Confirmation that her connection with Barmorean is still there, just through magic rather than Empathic channeling, and that her ties with her twin are just as strong as they have ever been. Having to choose between family and Moonlight. Waterworks #3.
"Have you ever tried to get salt crust out of a tail?"
Going for two hikes... one on Saturday and one glorious one on Sunday morning. Walking along the waterfront and feeling something click in Marieth. Finding her place in the Shattered Realm with grace and calm and a purpose.
Time with Ingve, and a heartfelt discussion about the three Factions in town.
Marieth - "When the time comes, I will go with you. This is what I was born and trained to do... offer Empathic support and strength. If you will have me..."
The Illuminator - "The answer is Yes."
Butterflies and beatdowns and one HUGE Spider.
"AHHHH MY NUTS! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME! I'M A SPIDER... WHY DO I HAVE NUTS?!!?" Collapsing in laughter... Marieth does truly love her Confusion spells.
PELing will commence over the weekend!