Phantom Orchid

[font=comic sans ms,cursive]The moon chalice rests in the Defensive Quarter[/font]'s chest. At this time it emits a soft glow. [font=comic sans ms,cursive]I wonder - what may happen were it infused with sufficient heat? Children of the Eclipse and its supporters. Now is the time to show our will! May the radiance of the goddess forever light our path.[/font]

My two cents. Rumi is deserving of a WP for his efforts / role of building, organizing, and maintaining the community garden. What he does with it is up to him - the reward should be because he deserves it, regardless of how it would be used.

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Thanks for the laughs my great unfriend dst! xoxo

Awiiya gave that as one idea, to have one person 'out' themselves. If a representative doesn't jive, why not create character/s (insert creativity here) who are council members who can meet and have a face (and *still* remain anonymous) people can actually talk to and negotiate with. I don't think MD can afford to _not_ have this happen! Oh, and there should be lots of tomatoes and a dunk tank constructed, as well as some rope (I'm still waiting to hang Jester) XD And someone be sure to pilfer the pub for booze. This is serious, but that doesn't mean that it can't be met with a sense of humor.

Eon's post brings up an important discussion - and I think this thread is a logical continuation of that. I truly believe every player here wants what is best for MD. I also truly believe that is the goal of the Council. What I think Awiiya speaks to is the balance (or lack thereof) of power and how it is accounted for (or not) within our realm. How do we reconcile the discrepencies of the council's actions with what some very important players have come to expect from them? In my opinion, the lack of transparency and secretive nature of the Council make it difficult to begin such a conversation unless they take some initiative to start one. And I do believe the onus is on them - because without inhabitants in MD, they are, at best, rulers of nothing. Furthermore, I hope, for the sake of some very important roles in the realm of MD, that the Council decides to step up and meet, face to face, so we can hash all of this out and move forward.

What a sad moment for MD. Thank you Eon for all of your effort to make this realm more exciting. Although I never participated, I am grateful for all of your hard work at organizing and running the BHC.

[color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Calling all poets, bards, minstrels, balladeers, and troubadours![/font][/size][/color] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Now accepting submissions for a poetry & short story writing contest.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Contestants may submit "community garden" themed entries to both the poetry and writing contest.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Poetry entry guidelines:[/font][/size][/color][list] [*][color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Up to three unpublished, original poems may be submitted.[/font][/size][/color] [*][color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]All poems must be 30 lines or fewer[/font][/size][/color] [/list] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Short story entry guidelines:[/font][/size][/color][list] [*][color=#4B0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]One unpublished, original short story may be submitted[/font][/size][/color] [*][color=#4B0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Short stories include fiction, non-fiction, essays, diary or journal entries, or short screenplays[/font][/size][/color] [*][color=#4B0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Maximum of five pages (single or double-spaced, please not less than 10 point font)[/font][/size][/color] [/list] [color=#4B0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Send entries via PM to Phantom Orchid (or, alternatively, you can rehearse them to me in-game while standing on your head and juggling tomatoes with your feet)[/font][/size][/color] [color=#4B0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]One poem and one writing submission will be chosen by a panel of judges to be read out loud ([/font][/size][/color][color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]or acted out? interpretive danced to?)[/font][/size][/color][color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive] during a community garden event.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Deadline for entries has been extended to September 22, 2012[/font][/size][/color] [color=#4b0082][size=4][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Winner/s to receive 1 WP (provided by either Rumi or Phantom Orchid) [i]if [/i]entry shows merit. Organizers reserve the right to dole out candy and additional rewards indiscriminately.[/font][/size][/color]

I support this. Since the willpower of its members has apparently not been deemed "enough" in order to justify the return of the badges, I hope that the willpower of the greater community will reach the ears of those who have the power to affect change. Whatever the outcome, we will persevere - as we did before there were badges, and as we have done since they were taken away. For we understand that the moon, and night, affect us all. And in that mystery we revel.

A [url="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/11802-meeting-about-abra-and-the-empty-aramors/page__view__findpost__p__106042"]log[/url] of the meeting organized by Falronn at the Gates of Ages . There are some gems in there. Don't give up!

Take care of yourself! We'll be here when you are ready to return

Happy birthday Karak

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Happy birthday darling!

[quote name='Seigheart' timestamp='1330708929' post='105725'] What are we(the characters in MD) [i][b]when we leave the Wooden box[/b]?[/i] [/quote] Sure of this, are you?

[quote name='Udgard' timestamp='1330707076' post='105717'] Why are people neg-repping lib's post? I found that it is one of the most informative posts here regarding the history of the aramors.. And on another note, are people looking to find out things connected to the aramors ICly (what story they might be assigned as reasons for existence etc), or the OOC reasons behind it? [/quote] The lines between IC and OOC become so easily blurred in the forums, and perhaps that is why Falronn suggested that the aramor discussion remain in-game. I will also add that there are very interested theories being circulated in-game, and encourage anyone who is interested to engage themselves. Oh, and one suggestion I do have - if people decide to speak with Abra, do not refer to them as him/her - they are a gender neutral entity.

[quote name='Falronn' timestamp='1330379016' post='105332'] Lets try to keep the talk of the aramors ingame please. [/quote] There are lots of questions, possible answers, and theories in the realm. May want to continue the search/discussion there Liberty

Shame on you Kiley for leading a very functional, successful, respectful, dependable, engaged, funny, helpful, and active guild! How dare you! *grabs the tar and feathers*

Apple One of the first to be domesticated, apple trees are highly symbolic for beauty, wisdom, and immortality (cut an apple in in half crosswise, and you will see a five-pointed star). For those who dare to venture beyond the mortal world to benefit those around them, they offer protection, strength, and safe passage. For example, when Mya was murdered I performed a ritual with a member of the Tainted Warriors who visited her spirit in order to communicate with her while she was dead.

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Thank you for all of your mod. work on the forum dst!

WTT/S Creatures. Feel free to make offers for each one. If the bids are not what I consider high enough then I may pull creatures from the auction. [s]1) Imperial Aramor [/s] [s]Heat 239436[/s] [s]Age 564[/s] [s]Tokens: kellethafire, emeraldglare, blacktear, darkshield[/s] 2) Angien Heat 3773440 Age 989 3) Imperial Aramor Heat 1339292 Age 539 4) Pimped Grasan Heat 51523 Age 88 5) Pimped Grasan Heat 81451 Age 88 6)Pimped Grasan Heat 51523 Age 88 7)Pimped Grasan Heat 59640 Age 138 8) Joker Heat 645827 Age 55

[quote name='Grido' timestamp='1329256298' post='104285'] *Before anyone points out, yes I know these aren't entirely accurate as the number before picks the next dice number etc. but it then gets more complicated if I try and work that out. [/quote] Actually, it is entirely accurate. Same 1/6 chance with each die as it would be throwing it, assuming the dice are not tainted. Raven, it may be too ambitious to get a game like craps or farkle going because of the amount of rules, but perhaps you can figure out something with better odds for this lottery. You could always add more ways to win such as certain number combos (ie. three 6's), less rolls, etc. [sup]edit: Oh my, Chewie's math skills are way faster than mine! ><[/sup]

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Happy birthday! xoxoxo