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Icemule Trace Election Results

Author: GS4-IZZEA
Date: 12/02/2008 05:10 PM EST

Citizens of Icemule Trace,

At 6pm Elven time this evening, Councilor Reiphe O'Mallory announced that Nihala Wineberry was successful in her Mayoral election campaign. Councilor O'Mallory also announced that Miss Wineberry will be giving a speech during an evening meeting as soon as is possible. She is currently in talks with Mayor Binnder regarding the transfer of duties. He was also overheard suggesting that Miss Wineberry's victory was rather convincing.

We expect news of the event to be announced shortly.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Icemule Trace. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Election Time!

Author: GS4-IZZEA
Date: 11/29/2008 11:41:01 AM
Citizens of Icemule Trace are invited to cast their vote in the Icemule Trace Mayoral Elections. Voting takes place over the next 48 hours.

Voting booths can be found in several locations around the town of Icemule Trace:

Town Center
South Gate
The Temple
Clovertooth Hall

The race is between two candidates, Councilor Igerone Furryback and Nihala Wineberry. The Results will be announced once all the votes have been counted and verified. Citizens can expect the newly elected Mayor to give a speech at that time.

Get Voting!

This message was originally posted in Towns, Icemule Trace. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Dateline 11/19/2008: BALL ANNOUNCED TO HERALD OPENING OF GUARDIAN KEEP

Author: GS4-ALYIAS
Date: 11/19/2008 12:32:20 AM
King Tyrnian Vaalor is pleased to announce a royal ball on the occasion of the newly-renovated Guardian Keep. Due to the importance and scale of this event, the elven king will magnanimously allow all members of the populace to attend.

Guardian Keep, long an emblem of Ta'Vaalor's might and majesty, had been long closed to the public. King Tyrnian has expressed hopes that the opening of the keep allows the general population to more closely experience the glory of his people.

All guests are expected to dress in formal attire. Slovenly appearance or behavior shall not be tolerated.

The ball will be held on Feastday, the 6th day of Eorgaen, in the year 5108 (December 6th - Platinum). An encore of the ball will be held on Feastday, the 20th day of Eorgaen, in the year 5108, in the year 5108 (December 20th - Prime). For both evenings, the ball will commence at 9:00 PM, ET.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Ta'Vaalor. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=19&topic=15&message=9458

Mayor of Icemule Trace Announces Retirement

Author: GS4-IZZEA
Date: 11/17/2008 2:44:02 PM
After weeks of rumours and speculation, reports from Icemule suggest the Mayor has today announced his retirement. Local citizens reported a herald announced the news this afternoon.

A Representative from the Icemule Trace Town Council has confirmed that Mayor Binnder has decided to retire after many years of service to the town. Councillor O'Mallory passed on this message to citizens of Icemule Trace;

"Citizens and friends of Icemule, we thank Mayor Fizelgrauf Binnder for everything he has done for our town, and we are ready for a new era. Over the course of the next week we expect potential candidates to emerge and are planning to announce these candidates as soon as possible. Icemule Trace operates a democratic election system, and we encourage all citizens to cast their vote wisely, on election day."

The news comes after many months of criticism and increasing unrest within the town council. Early news indicates candidates from well known Icemule families emerging.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Icemule Trace. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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MHO and CHE Fair This Weekend!

Author: GS4-KORELYS
Date: 11/13/2008 3:09:10 PM

Are you looking for a place to belong? Are you curious about one of the many CHEs and MHOs that operate in Elanthia?

On Friday evening at 9pm ET, a path will open up in all three Silverwood Manor courtyards (Wehnimer's Landing, Ta'Vaalor, and Icemule Trace). The path will lead to a clearing on the grounds of Silverwood Manor, where various MHOs and CHEs have put up tents offering refreshments and information about their organizations.

A few individual events will be held over the course of the weekend -- check the calendar for details. This is a chance to meet individuals from various organizations, and decide if one of them may be right for you!

Feel free to email GS4-Korelys@play.net with questions.

This message was originally posted in Meeting Hall Organizations (MHOs), Announcements. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=21&topic=1&message=83

What Wrath Wind Wraiths Wrought.

Author: GS4-MESTYS
Date: 10/28/2008 6:08:10 PM

Following a long-deserved blessed boot to the incorporeal rear, the wind wraiths of the Wind Tunnel on Teras Isle have been converted to the Basic Critter System (BCS). This update has made the wind wraith a significantly more formidable opponent, with new messaging, a few new abilities, as well as the sheer fear mechanic inherent to undead creatures on the BCS.

Be prepared as you take the plunge over Lovers' Leap.

-M.

This message was originally posted in Hunting and Combat, Teras Isle Hunting Areas. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=4&topic=53&message=2696

Ta'Vaalor Happenings

Author: GS4-ALYIAS
Date: 10/23/2008 1:47:50 PM

>>I was wondering if anyone was going to bring up ol'Ansel :-)

Speaking of that, the Ansel system *didn't* go off like it was supposed to, so there was a bit more damage than there should have been. Plus there's investigations now as to why it didn't go off. Love and happiness is not at the workplace now.

So, first things second, the Guardian Keep opening and ball, along with the rest of my plans, is not cancelled. With EG here, I certainly don't want to run a ball at the same time, so I expect to it afterwards (likely the middle of November). Also, I suspect I will not be able to do it all in one weekend like I had originally planned, so likely the Platinum ball will come first, with the Prime one a week after that. Things are still up in the air, so please do be patient, and I'll post dates as soon as I can nail them down.

Regarding happenings around Vaalor, my current situation is going to put a crimp in it. I'm going to try very hard to timely continue the current storyline lead-ins (Yes, there IS one. Chatter on the boards to keep everyone interested!), and to continue to work on my planned releases, but again, please be patient. They will happen, just not on the timeframe I originally wanted to do them in.

Many thanks to you all.

-Alyias

This message was originally posted in Towns, Ta'Vaalor. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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MIST HARBOR PRESENTS RAINDAY TREASURES

Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 10/13/2008 1:19:57 PM

Wind and rain have kept many of the Mist Harbor merchants trapped in their homes and shops, the weather making it impossible to enjoy the normal summer and autumn fun that they would be partaking. As a result, each merchant has designed a variety of items that they are releasing to the public tonight! It is their joint hope that this display of their talents will encourage more adventurers to visit the Isle and buy their wares.

OOC: If you adjourn to the various Four Wind tents, Member's Only facilities, and Halls you will find that the transportation jewelry tables have been updated. Enjoy!

~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
(At this point, I tried to summon the crows, by doing a tribal dance in the barrows and singing "Heerre crowie crowie crowie. Oosh oosh." That didn't work.) -- Coyoterre

River's Rest Hunting Expansion!

Author: GS4-SCRIBES
Date: 9/9/2008 10:55:05 PM

The town of River's Rest cannot escape its past as new threats and dangers arise in the small backwater of the County of Torre. Intrepid investigators from the Hall of Mages, the premier center of magic discovery and education in the Turamzzyrian Empire, with the assistance of knowledgeable natives, have pulled back a curtain from the darker elements of the town's history in search of ancient lore. What has been revealed cannot again be hidden. What has been unearthed must be confronted. In the marshes and bogs to the northeast of the town stands a keep inhabited by the monstrous and the unnatural. In an ancient fortress, long left to the accumulation of dust, new guardians roam accompanied by the last creations of magical desperation. Like two towers of old, they cast their shadow over the town, adding to its isolation and loneliness, to the nightmares that plague the children of the Warren, while beckoning the town's bravest defenders. It is now left to the most daring or foolhardy adventurers to go forward into the marsh or to cross the ravine to challenge the old evils that have risen from the past.



The Marsh Keep and the Citadel have been opened as new hunting expansions for the town of River's Rest. The Marsh Keep can be found deep in the bog outside the town across Maelstrom Bay and covers levels 44-54 consistenting primarily of undead foes. The Citadel has been expanded and repopulated (its old residents moved and removed) with undead foes covering levels 54-62.

Happy hunting!

GM Scribes

This message was originally posted in Hunting and Combat, River's Rest Hunting Areas. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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A Twist of Roses: Raffles

Author: GS4-XYNWEN
Date: 9/7/2008 12:11:49 AM

Yfane, Auvyra, and Caelesta have been traveling for months and missed their summer raffle. As we move into autumn, they have decided to combine summer and autumn's raffles into one extravaganza. As such, their minions have placed some raffles in the antechamber of their store, A Twist of Roses, in Ta'Illistim.

Items are being raffled individually and include two forehead gems and two Yfane gowns. Caelesta is still overly fatigued from their journey, but raffle off a full feature alter or two in future days.

The raffles are set to run for just under three days, so you have ample time to get a ticket.

OOC REMINDER: You must be logged into the game to win. I will try to be around to distribute prizes at the time of raffling, but I cannot guarantee it. Since I can't guarantee I'll be there to hand it to you, I won't make you be awake and ready to take delivery! In other words, it's perfectly okay to be afk at a table or somewhere out of the way (and preferably private and safe). I'll track you down.

--Xynwen--
"I wish my lawn were emo so it would cut itself." -- as seen on a t-shirt

This message was originally posted in General Roleplaying, Elanthian Fashion. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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WL Frontier Days - Weekend Wrap-up

Author: GS4-TALISKER
Date: 8/30/2008 12:04:15 PM

Feastday (Saturday) the 30th
--Dragonbones on the Albatross at 8:00 p.m.
--Raffles! Archery items, a wand crossbow, a features makeover, and a very talented toy goat. Watch for local announcements as the tables are erected.
--Wandering merchants

Restday (Sunday) the 31st
--Trivia in Moot Hall at 2:00 p.m.
--Pennant Chase, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
--Raffle Drawings. Raffles started on Feastday will be drawn and awarded today.
--Wandering merchants

NOTE: All times are by the elven means of reckoning (Eastern). As always, slight variations may occur, depending on weather and road conditions.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Wehnimer's Landing. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Frontier Days - Week Two

Author: GS4-TALISKER
Date: 8/25/2008 11:46:37 AM

As previously arranged by Mayor Stennis and the Merchant Guild, a number of artisans and vendors will be stopping by the Landing over the coming week. Though many of the merchant arrivals may be unscheduled, there are several events on the itinerary. Among them are:

Volnes (Monday 8/25)
--Skinning Contest! 9:00 p.m. - Our very own Dakris the furrier will host this event where teams of players (no more than 5 per team) will have thirty minutes to collect as many of the specified animal hides as possible. NOTE: During the event, Dakris' shop will be -closed- for business.

Tilamaires (Tuesday 8/26)
--Raffle! 7:00 p.m. - Watch for a raffle table in Town Square, Southeast, just outside the general store. The raffle will run for approx. 24 hours and a name will be drawn on Leyan (Wednesday).

--History Hunt! 9:00 p.m. - Hosted by a representative of the Wehnimer's Landing Historical Society, individuals and teams (no more than 5 per team) will race the clock to solve clues and locate flags hidden throughout the town and its environs.

Leyan (Wednesday 8/27)
--Pin Contest Announcement! 8:00 p.m. - Winning contestant(s) will be announced and their prizes awarded. Pins will be made available at that time.

--Special Announcement! Immediately following the Pin Contest awards. - A representative of the town government will unveil town improvements/development projects.

Niiman (Thursday 8/28)
--Storven the Weaponsmith! Mid-evening, depending on road conditions. - Storven will perform weapon and armor customization for a select number of WL citizens. (Eligible to full citizens only!)

Later in the Week
--The gambling vessel, "Albatross," will arrive for your gaming pleasure! If the weather is fair, look for the Albatross to arrive mid- to late afternoon on Niiman (Thursday).

--Trivia! That crazy halfling trader, Sympo, will arrive to challenge contestants with Wehnimer's Landing-oriented trivia questions. Time and day to be announced. Most likely are the evening of Day of the Huntress (Friday) or mid-day on Feastday (Saturday).

--Dragon Bones! On Feastday (Saturday), this ever-popular game of chance will be run from the decks of the Albatross. Time to be announced.

--Penant Chase! Join the fun on Restday, the 31st, at 4:00 p.m.

Among the merchants scheduled to appear are:
Storven
Guhtz
Neveni
Tephrem
Brother Weatherby
Gobhar
Yaros

~ Talisker

This message was originally posted in Towns, Wehnimer's Landing. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Dateline 8/25/2008: GRAND BALL ANNOUNCED TO HERALD OPENING OF GUARDIAN KEEP!

Author: GS4-ALYIAS
Date: 8/25/2008 12:47:04 AM

King Tyrnian Vaalor is pleased to announce a royal ball on the occasion of the newly-renovated Guardian Keep. Due to the importance and scale of this event, the elven king will magnanimously allow all members of the populace to attend.

Guardian Keep, long an emblem of Ta'Vaalor's might and majesty, had been long closed to the public. King Tyrnian has expressed hopes that the opening of the keep allows the general population to more closely experience the glory of his people.

All guests are expected to dress in formal attire. Slovenly appearance or behavior shall not be tolerated.

The ball will be held on Feastday, the 20th day of Imaerasta, in the year 5108 (September 20th - Prime). An encore of the ball will be held on Restday, the 21st day of Imaerasta, in the year 5108 (September 21st - Platinum). For both evenings, the ball will commence at 9:00 PM, ET.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Ta'Vaalor. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Koar's Temple Opens its Doors

Author: GS4-AUCHAND
Date: 8/17/2008 1:36:46 PM

After being closed for many years, the Fane of the God-King has opened in Solhaven. All are bid welcome to the Temple, which is Solhaven's largest place of worship.

It should be noted that there are two unusual aspects to the Koar Temple:

1) The entry arch strips those who approach of all their spells.

2) Upon entrance to the prayer plaza, your eyes will be drawn to the dais. Everyone within the plaza can see actions occurring on the dais. If you wish to hold a religious ceremony, worshipers can see what you are doing from anywhere within the plaza or the 'highwalk.'

Enjoy!

This message was originally posted in Towns, Solhaven. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Frostacres banknotes have changed!

Author: GS4-VESMERA
Date: 8/16/2008 2:53:40 PM
No longer haunted by ghosts of Frostacres, Mist Harbor bank notes will now read correctly as originating from the town of Mist Harbor.

*~Vesmera

This message was originally posted in Four Winds Hall, General Questions, Comments, and Discussions. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Ta'Illistim Guru Announcement

Author: GS4-LIIA
Date: 8/13/2008 6:52:06 PM

I am tickled to announce a staffing change that I believe will bring a real spark to our Towns and Communities team:

GM Hadlir is joining us as the new and official guru of Ta'Illistim!

Elves beware.. er, I mean... be joyful and celebrate!

GM Soraya is moving to the Events, Promotions, and Platinum team. Her passion for events makes her a welcome asset to that awesome bunch.

Congrats to both GMs on their new positions!

-Liia

You tap your invar volcano pin and fiery red sparks and grey ash come out of the top!
You are fondly reminded of home.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Ta'Illistim. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Stormbrow Gallery Cultural Art Contest

Author: GS4-LIIA
Date: 7/31/2008 2:38:31 PM


BEELA, CURATOR OF THE STORMBROW GALLERY, INVITES ALL ARTISTS TO SUBMIT WORKS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR DISPLAY IN THE CULTURAL ROOM OF THE MUSEUM!
This contest is intended to spark new ideas. If you have something already in existence that you wish to donate, and have missed the previous donation times, please email me at GS4-LIIA@PLAY.NET with the item description. Your subject line should read STORMBROW DONATION.

Submission criteria:

Allowable types of arts and crafts:

*Paintings depicting daily life or cultural aspects of Kharam Dzu and Teras Isle
*Sculptures depicting daily life or cultural aspects of Kharam Dzu and Teras Isle
*Traditional dwarven or Terasian clothing
*Traditional dwarven or Terasian jewelry
*Other obviously traditional dwarven or Terasian "fluff" items that would depict the same

Technical requirements:

*Items must have a 15/15/15 base description AND a show. Items must show cultural and/or daily life aspects of Teras Isle. The items should be current day and age, not of historical significance. For example, a painting of someone feeding the Mule at the statue would be current; a painting of a dinner on Ghorsa's air balloon would not.
*Weapons and armor are not included for the purposes of this contest.
*The deadline for submissions is FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008. More than one submission per person is allowable.

Email all submissions to GS4-LIIA@PLAY.NET with MUSEUM CULTURAL ART CONTEST as the subject. Please send a separate email for each item you wish to enter. Include your character AND account name with each submission.

Winners will be chosen based on creativity, appropriate content, accuracy based on in-game existences and/or official documentation, and standard game policy. GM Liia reserves the right to tweak the winning submissions for QC approval. Winning entries will be displayed in the Stormbrow Gallery with recognition of the artist. You do NOT have to be a Teras citizen to participate!

-Liia

You tap your invar volcano pin and fiery red sparks and grey ash come out of the top!
You are fondly reminded of home.

This message was originally posted in Towns, Kharam Dzu. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Dateline 7/19/2008: TA'VAALOR GUARDS UNDERGO SENSITIVITY TRAINING!

Author: GS4-ALYIAS
Date: 7/19/2008 9:11:20 PM


In response to requests from the populace at large, Ta'Vaalor's guards have undergone sensitivity training--with mixed success. Some of the guards have learned to open up and reveal more of their personalities, while others seem to have become less friendly in response!

What does this mean to you? Each of the Vaalor guards has developed a unique name and personality, and will respond to your questions accordingly. Have fun getting to know them!

-Alyias

This message was originally posted in Towns, Ta'Vaalor. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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Imaera's Glade Revised, et al!

Author: GS4-AUCHAND
Date: 7/14/2008 2:57:47 PM


Due to several generous donations from the savvy merchants of the Mercantylers' Guild, the Green Sisters of Imaera have seen fit to extend access to a previously private altar to Imaera in her aspect as the Harvest Goddess.

Harvest's Vigil is located immediately south of the Garden of Making.

Rumors around the city suggest that Paidreg Venquinor has finished moving into his new manor in Solhaven. With the destruction of his familial home and his parents' whereabouts still unknown, the manor has been christened "Venquinor House" and will stand as the official seat of his bloodline.

===

In clearer terms, there's a third altar to Imaera in her glade. Venquinor House will remain locked when its owner is not in residence, but expect some public gatherings there soon.

Auchand

This message was originally posted in Towns, Solhaven. To discuss the above follow the link below.

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TA'VAALOR FISHING EXPANDED!

Author: GS4-ALYIAS
Date: 7/13/2008 12:03:45 PM


Thanks to the hard work of Ta'Vaalor's fishing crews, the people of Ta'Vaalor now have a new fishing shack just at the edge of the Mistydeep River Dock. Complete with a cookfire and all your requisite fishing supplies, the Fishing Shack wants your custom!

It's the height of the season for fishing in Ta'Vaalor. Clever fishermen will discover that the Mistydeep River is teeming with fish. So drop a line off the dock and catch what you can!

-Alyias

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