Thursday November 5th, 1998
This evening M'lord Howlinbear Lionleg ran the event. He had such a
wonderful idea and we thought we'd give it a go at. Needless to say the
evening went incredibly well.
The instructions to those participating were they were given a topic to
write a "tall lore" (making up of a story), about and given 30 minutes
to do so. After the time was up, there were to return back to the Aspis
gates and we'd go inside and give them 5 minutes to tell their tale. When
all was done we gave prizes out.
Below is what the participants told for the "tall lore" contest. Enjoy.
Macillus tells us:
Macillus says, "once there was a very nice lady"
Macillus says, "she was very beautiful"
(Macillus flirts his eyelashes)
Macillus giggles.
Macillus says, "she was a veeerrry powerful wizard too"
Macillus says, "she slayed many beasts"
Macillus removes a golden wand from inside his large sack.
Macillus raises the golden wand towards the sky!
Nothing happens.
Macillus raises the golden wand towards the sky!
Nothing happens.
Macillus says, "she kilt many evil things"
Macillus says, "like Bears"
Macillus points at Howlinbear.
Macillus raises the golden wand towards the sky!
Nothing happens.
Macillus put a golden wand inside his large sack.
Macillus says, "oh yeah"
Macillus says, "she was EEEVIL"
Macillus says, "one day, she was hunting the evilist creatures ever"
Macillus removes a rat pelt from inside his large sack.
Macillus says, "rats"
Macillus waves a rat pelt around.
Macillus waves a rat pelt around.
Macillus says, "and she fell down"
Macillus drops a rat pelt.
Macillus says, "then the rat bit her"
Macillus says, "and it made her do weird things"
Macillus removes some manna bread from inside his large sack.
Macillus takes a bite of his manna bread.
CS: +12 - TD: +12 + CvA: +25 + d100: +90 - +10 == +105
Warding failed!
Macillus says, "just fer fun"
Macillus says, "and she got fat"
Macillus says, "and thats the helga story"
Macillus bows.
Brinal tells us:
Brinal says, "first.. please bear with me.. my weather is TERRIBLE"
Brinal says, "ahem"
Brinal coughs.
Brinal coughs.
Brinal says, "Many centuries ago there was a terrible war"
Brinal says, ".. it nearly ripped the very world to piieces"
Brinal says, "the gods .. in a kinder mood then of late.. felt the desire
to create.."
Brinal says, "they were unable to have children of their own.. so they
created the world and its creatures instead"
Brinal says, "howver.. the gods were not alone in their works,,,, and the
followers of darkness dabbled to pervert what the gods stove to create"
Brinal says, "the darker powers placed terrible banes deep within the
earth... to birth afyter the gates from heaven and this lands were built"
Brinal says, "as the final peices were being placed.. a minopr god..
by the name of gabrial"
Brinal says, "saw with his un-jaded and pure of heart vision .. the terible
damage that the darkness had laid in wait"
Brinal says, "he tried to give warning.. but the gods.. in thier work. had
grown tired.. and would not listen to the words of one so young and
unproven"
Brinal says, "in desparation.. young and nieve gabrial dove into the lands
thru the closing gate"
Brinal says, "the gate closed.. and he became trapped on this side.."
Brinal says, "the gods may not come to our aid when the evil tides drive
upoon our people like a wave.. but he is here.. lending aid when we are
asleap in our beds"
Brinal says, "he is the West gate watcher"
Morkin tells us:
Morkin stands up.
Morkin says, "This is the story of a hero who save this town from something
evil."
Morkin says, "It was a nice day in wehnimer's landing."
Morkin says, "Chores were getting done, kids were playing, rats were
getting killed.."
Morkin says, "Then suddenly the town shook as if something was moving it."
Morkin says, "They sent a bunch of adventures down into the catacombs,
only one came back."
Morkin says, "He was left insane with the ecounter with them. The things
moving the town."
Morkin says, "When he was asked what they were he said two things, Giant
Moles."
Morkin says, "Apparantlty they were moving the town to the north into the
bay."
Morkin exclaims, " They found him in a warrior know as, Thrakk!"
Morkin says, "He went down into the catacombs and went to beat up the
moles, He found a trail leading to somewhere."
Morkin exclaims, "It led to the.. Koblod Village!"
Morkin says, "Apparantly, the Kobolds had been training the giant moles
to move the landing because...."
Rastavan asks, "So, did Thraak survive?"
Morkin says, "he did."
After careful consideration by the Aspis members present for the event, we
came up with the winners. Below is a log of how each placed.
Howlinbear says, "best as I can figgure it We vote fer Brinal"
Howlinbear exclaims, "you sir have won the handsome reward!"
Howlinbear says, "a close second was Morkin with his thraak warrior stroy"
Tha bear had a bit of fun with third place ; >
Howlinbear says, "Mac"
Howlinbear says, "you should prolly wear this"
Howlinbear taps a strong leather gag.
Howlinbear rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Macillus says, "i didn't do it"
Howlinbear cackles!
Macillus cackles!
I'm sure when I say, we had a grand time this eve at the festival. But,
before we left, we got to hear a story from Lord Kalakh, an Aspis member, I
decided to toss in a log of it as well, I hope you enjoy as much as we did.
Lord Kalakh tells us:
Kalakh says, "Seems there were three students lookin ta join tha sorcerors
guild. Each student was exceptionally skilled in magics."
Kalakh says, "Tha guild leader came to tha three students an told them
that they'd done very well...the problem is they'd all done equally
well...an tha could could only accept one new member"
Kalakh says, "So, tha guild leader said, Ya must each pass one final
test...You have each demonstrated yer ability...so now you will
demonstrate yer loyalty..."
Kalakh says, "The guild leader removed three ivory wands from his wand
harness...Each student was givin a wand."
Kalakh says, "Tha guild leader looks at tha first student an says...go
inta tha next room an kill yer newlywed wife with this wand..."
Kalakh exclaims, "Tha student gasped...I could never kill my
wife...I love her too much!"
Kalakh says, "Tha guild leader nods to tha student"
Kalakh says, "Tha guild leader looks at tha second student an says...go
inta tha next room an kill yer wife of five years with this wand..."
Kalakh says, "Tha student glances at tha wand an glances at tha guild
leader...I...I can't do it...she means more ta me than a guild"
Kalakh says, "Tha guild leader looks at tha last student an says...go
inta tha next room an kill yer wife of ten years with this wand..."
Kalakh says, "Tha student grabs tha wand...looks at tha other students,
looks at tha guild leader, an walks out tha door."
Kalakh says, "After a minute...there is a loud crash next door followed
by alotta comotion. After another minute or two...tha studen returns...
grimicin...with torn clothes an a broken ivory wand"
Kalakh exclaims, "Tha student gasps Ya didn't tell me tha wand was outta
charges...I had ta strangle tha old hag!"
Kalakh says, "Thank ya's"
Kalakh bows.
I'd like to say thank you to all those who helped make this evening possible,
Lord Howlinbear, Lord Cendar, Lord Kalakh, Lady Tienra, Lady Feydra, Lord Wendol,
and Lord Rastavan, thank you all for showing up once again.
One more thank you to those who've helped us in the past, Lord Tyrkharas, Lady
Anyarthra, Lord Tethryn, Lady Juspera. All of he above show up often to help
us make sure the evenings go as planned. And a big thank you to all the
members of Aspis, though not there, your support is apprecated.