Opening Ceremony
Malada Inkpen: *nods to Samar and wonders where her bucket of blessing blood is*
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) stands off to the side so she doesn't spread her illness to others
Ondine Ninetails: Lets gather a bit closer.
Malakyte Thorne nods and follows
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) moves to her place and begins a silent meditation communing with water.
Keira Alzael waves to those arriving "Please come to the benches around this circle! The pixies will bring more if needed!"
Keira Alzael: "Our Queen has not yet arrived however
Samar (samarnadra) makes sure incense and candles are lit that are meant to be lit
Frogie Foxdale watches the gathering
Keira Alzael: "The pixies have made fruit punch on the table under the pavilion behind where the Queen will sit, just call for one and they shall deliver."
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) moves closer the benches
Ondine Ninetails: greetings... Arch Mage.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat) mutters in drow under breathe
Malakyte Thorne looks over and nods to the Archmage politely
Evilgertie Littlething raises her head and tries to flick something off her tail
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) gives Malakyte a thumbs-up.
Keira Alzael leans over to listen to a wee pixie then repeats "Our Queen arrives soon!"
Malada Inkpen: *the air chills around her as her spirits gather*
Keira Alzael waves to the new arrivals 'Please take a torch if you wish and when the Queen is seated have a seat at the benches surrounding the circle here.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): looks momentarily confused
Annaryi stands beside Sairik and silently observes.
Sairik Gray (exziber) yawns, rubbing his eyes.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Closes her eyes attempting to focus
Keira Alzael smiles and nods in respect to the Magus Ur whom she knows from only from afar, then she smiles warmly.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Lord Nathan"
A wee pixie flutters high and calls out in a perfectly pitched voice "All Hail Queen Comet! HUZZAH!"
Nathan Ur smiles and bows to the queen... "Queen Comet"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails bows deeply to Queen Comet.
Samar (samarnadra) curtsies to Queen Comet, ansd would curtsy to others, but she almost sets her skirt on fire
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) smiles to the Magus
Elayne Carpathia bows to Queen Comet
Ondine Ninetails: Then adds a respectful bow to the Magus Ur.
Elayne Carpathia bows to Lord Nathan
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) curtsies to the Queen and Lord Nathan
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Lord Virtanen"
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Dishan lowers his torch a bit and gives a bow as the Queen and lords come in.
Ondine Ninetails bows then to the arriving Lord Virtanen.
Nathan Ur smiles and nods ... "Lord Virtanen"
Elayne Carpathia bows respectfully to Lord Virtanen
Malakyte Thorne smiled and bows to Queen Comet, Magus Ure and Lord Virtanen
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) bow respectfully to Her Majesty, the Magus, and the Magician.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): Bows to Lord Virtanen, "Miye"
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): bows gracefully
Samar (samarnadra) curtsies to Lord Malikith, this time without putting her torch near fabric
Annaryi turns to Sairik and shushes him. She grins however. She wanted food too.
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy) curtsies to Lord Virtanen, Queen Comet and Magus Ur
Sairik Gray (exziber) groans.
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) wonders if she should really be holding a torch thats actually on FIRE
The wee pixie rises higher in the air a third time and annoucnes "All Hail Lord Malikith Virtanen, the Magician! HUZZAH!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Keira Alzael: "HUZZAH!"
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) considers transmuting Sairik into a roast beef sandwich.
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov): "Huzzah!"
Malada Inkpen: "Huzzah!"
Keira Alzael pixies flutter throughout the plaza offering cups of fruit punch from the bowl on the table behind Queen Comet.
Nathan Ur smiles, enjoying the faestivities
Colby Lykin adds a sprinkle of yeast and a dash of druid magic to the fruit punch offered by the pixies. "A fine vintage." The satyr smiles playfully after taking a drink.
Sairik Gray (exziber) takes his cup of punch. He sniffs it, wrinkling his nose. He looks meaningfully at Annaryi, pouting.
Keira Alzael notices a really cute orange kitty and is so very tempted to break from the circle while they wait and pet it.
Katina Star (katina.knotler) walks up late, looking a bit dusty from working on something.
Annaryi would not notice Sairik's pouting and would elbow Sairik and point. She whispers excitedly. "Look! there's Colby!" she grins excitedly.
Evilgertie Littlething stretches thinking of where to go hunt some voles
Keira Alzael clears her throat and then in a clear pitch perfect voice that all can hear she says "We shall proceed, if you would like to make use of the benches that our very good pixies did make for the occasion, please do."
Sairik Gray (exziber) glowers, narrowing his eyes at Colby, feeling a tinge of jealousy towards the satyr. "Yay..." he murmurs unenthusiastically.
Evilgertie Littlething changes her mind after seeing something shiny
Keira Alzael flutters to the middle to step in for her Princess Ivy, the White Magister and her mentor. "Welcome all of the Great Alliance to our ceremony today. We will begin by listening to our illustrious Queen Comet." she then steps back to her place and smiles to Queen Comet.
Ondine Ninetails: listens attentively.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) smiles to everyone gathered
Frogie Foxdale wave to the Queen
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Welcome to The Opening of the 10th Anniversary of the Great Alliance"
Keira Alzael listens with great anticipation to hear her elfie Queen's words.
Malakyte Thorne: watches for the queen to be seated.
Samar (samarnadra) actively pays attention
Maeve Mactavish stands behind the benches quietly holding a touch that was given to her as she glances over at Lord Nathan, Queen comet, Lord Virtanen, she nods her head in respect to each on as she then turns her attention to the gathering
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): looks momentarily confused.
Keira Alzael smiles to Maeve who she sees approach the circle.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "I am delighted to have such a wonderful event created by our loving people. The Great Alliance was an entity created a decade ago by Nathan Ur, Malikith Virtanen and myself. We did it to make fun for our friends and establish a great organization for quality roleplay.
Maeve Mactavish smiles warmly towards Keira
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): I believe that we have achieved verything we started out to do
Keira Alzael grins and nods, truly appreciating what she found when she arrived.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): The GA could not have been more successful. I want to thank all the meny people through the years who helped us so much
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) turns to Malikithand inclines her head for him to speak
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Vendui Jal and Bella Dos for attending this 10 year Celebration
Keira Alzael claps politely, like she's been taught, when Queen Comet finishes, bowing respectfully to her she then turns to Lord Virtanen and listens intently.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): The Great Alliance has gone through many changes, seen many faces and carried many roleplays over the last decade.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): nods
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen Roleplays such as the 5 Queens RP, where The Shadow Lord attempted to subvert the Queens of the Realms to his Authorship
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the rise of Black Flowers from the Abyss that spawned Insane cackling skeletons to tear down the weay onlookers
Malakyte Thorne chuckles
Keira Alzael giggles
Nathan Ur grins, recalling so much
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the subversion of the Dok Alfar Holy Wine ino Addictive and black marketed Bloodwine , that circulated across the Realms
Ondine Ninetails looks to the Regent and nods with remembrance.
Keira Alzael eyes widen as she listens.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the Intrusion of Atal Maru through the Black Gate and the destruction of the Sylvhran Ranger Hall
Keira Alzael shivers
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): And the imment pushing back of said Chaos Entitty
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) nods as she listens, shivering at the mention of Atal Maru.
Malakyte Thorne nods
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the Pushback of the Squidheads and their Tin Soldiers against the combined Might of the Shadow and the Light
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): And through it All, we Stand
Katina Star (katina.knotler) smirks proudly
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): We Stand as One complete Unit
Keira Alzael smiles and nods listening to his words.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Stand in Defiance of what Rl calls forth. We Stand in Defiance in what Small and Large scale RPs can develop in and around us
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): We Stand
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): As One
Keira Alzael cannot help herself and calls out "Huzzah!"
Nathan Ur: Huzzah!
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): Huzzah!
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!!
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Bella Dos to you ALL for Helping us ALL Get Us through these 10 years
Malada Inkpen: *raises her fist* "We Resist. Huzzah!"
Katina Star (katina.knotler): "Huzzah!"
Elayne Carpathia: "hUZZAH"
Keira Alzael shouts "Huzzah!"
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen) looks to Magus Emeritis Ur.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) "Huzzah"
Keira Alzael claps politely and smiles to Lord Virtanen then turns to Magus Ur and listens.
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Dishan waves his torch
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Turns to Nathan
Frogie Foxdale cheers
Nathan Ur nods in agreement with Lord Virtanen's proud statements
Nathan Ur: It is with pride and no small amount of amazement that I address you all on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the GA's founding.
Nathan Ur: What started as a rented 1/4 sim and three people with an idea has bloomed into a decade long adventure in original gaming, community building and creative problem solving, with a fair measure of good times and friendship thrown into the mix to keep it always a worthy endeavor.
Nathan Ur: There are many who do not join us today who have contributed greatly to the success of this great collaboration, too many to name, and I am grateful to all of them for adding their unique share to the ever-changing whole. The goal was always and remains to foster community and fellowship while enjoying original fun.
Ondine Ninetails: whispers with a nod ,"Indeed"
Malakyte Thorne: nods
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) smiles nodding at the idea of Community, knowing this to be one of the best.
Nathan Ur clears his throat, then continues
Keira Alzael smiles
Nathan Ur: To look back now is to appreciate everyone who has added themselves to the list of contributors, even if their contributions have been overlooked in the sometimes chaotic parade. I salute them all with gratitude, for the GA could not have been built without them, and without all of you. Thank you, and long live the GA!
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): HUZZAH!
Keira Alzael: "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!!!
Colby Lykin: Huzzah!
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah!"
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): "Long Live the GA, Long Live its Founders!"
Annaryi: Huzzah!
Colby Lykin raises his mug of fruit punch wine
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy): Huzzah!
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): "huzzah"
Malada Inkpen: "huzzah!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Keira Alzael squees with excitement in the moment.
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Well said
Elayne Carpathia: "HUZZAH"
Sairik Gray (exziber) smiles and claps.
Maeve Mactavish tilts her head back slightly as she lets out a loud and long howl
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): "here here," waves his torch
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Katina Star (katina.knotler): HUZZAH!
Keira Alzael applauds as grins to Magus Ur as he completes his speech. She then pulls from her pouch a parchment given her by the Lady Clementije who wished to have her prayers read to the gathering. She is truly sorry that she could not be here to speak the words herself. Speaking clearly she reads from the parchment:
Keira Alzael: Lady Clem, Journeyman Cleric of Sylvhara, takes a step forward and calls upon her Deity. "Oh Gracious Sekhmet, daughter of the Sun, in your name, and in the light of truth I pray... Bring light to those who travel our realms. Your blinding light cannot be cast aside from shadow, no corner will remain unlit... You are the ever watching sun, the flame imperishable... Bring us growth when all is barren and bless us with a most generous harvest... In brightest day, in blackest night. Let the sun rise! Let the shadows flee!... She whose glory rises each day without fail. Shine down your healing light upon our founders Queen Comet Quijote, Lord Malikith Viratanen and Magus Nathan Ur.... Great goddess of the Sun, shine your magnificence upon them and all our Royalty and last but not least all inhabitants of our Realms. " Clem catches her breath while she bows in deep respect and takes a step backwards.
Keira Alzael claps and says "Huzzah our sister Clem! Well spoken words!"
Frogie Foxdale claps
Elayne Carpathia claps loudly
Malakyte Thorne: applauds
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Ondine Ninetails: applauds
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): hcheera
Keira Alzael: When the applause dies down she speaks to the crowd "Our fine Lady Mayor, and Elder Shaman of Sylvhara Malada and Princess Samar, Elder Shaman of Sylvania will now come forward for the cleansing of our circle." she then smiles to both of them, her eyes twinkling with pride to be part of this ceremony this fine day.
Malada Inkpen: Walks into the proscribed area, centers herself and crosses her arms across her chest.
Malada Inkpen: "Below and Above, Without and Within, by the power of Compassion I am Enlightened." A circle of light surrounds her head. "By Saint and Bodhisattva, I call the Enlightened Ones to see, hear and bless this gathering, this celebration. Many cycles of of Sun and Moon have rolled on and we are still here, surviving, struggling, thriving and carrying on. Bless us that we may continue the Work of the World and have many more cycles to enjoy each other's company."
Malada Inkpen: She raises her arms in the air. "I call upon my totems - Condor and Coyote - I to witness this event and bring their blessings upon those gathered here. May Condor grant us patience in the times ahead and Coyote grant us wisdom to evade the tricks and traps that may snare us."
Malada Inkpen: "Finally, I call the Ancestors - those that came before us. I stand between the Living and the Dead to call forth the blessing of those that preceded us and are no long with us. As Speaker for the Dead I ask that they smile upon us from the Lands Beyond and bless us. We hold their memory close so we do not forget them."
Malada Inkpen: "So it is thought, so it is spoken, so may it be."
Keira Alzael smiles to Malada and then looks to Samar.
Samar (samarnadra) flaps her wings as she chants and waves sweet incense, filling the air with a sparkling fragrance all around.
Samar (samarnadra): "I call upon the spirit of the Fox, to bless those here, to bring us joy and levity, and harmless michief, and to protect us from that which may steal our prosperity and good health. I call upon the spirit of the Dragonfly, to bring beauty and skill to all, to protect us from pestilence, and to lead us to fresh clean waters and an abundance of food and prosperity. "
Samar (samarnadra): Fae ancestors, and ancestors of all those here, bless us and our lands during this momentous milestone, and for many more such celebrations to come.
Spirits of this land, and of all the lands of the Great Alliance, of all those yet to come and all those who have been, bring to all these lands prosperity and joy.""
Samar (samarnadra): "And to all the spirits, bless those who have gone before, who helped build and water these lands and guide her people, and who may now walk upon distant shores, or who have crossed beyond the veil. Bless those who now build and water these lands and who guide her people into becoming the stewards of this land for many years to come.
Let the spirits give these blessings as waters from a mountain spring, and may they flow to all as the rivers of these lands touch all her coasts."
Keira Alzael smiles to Samar and gives her a wink then addresses the crowd. "Arch Druids all are gathered here this day to honor our lands and its peoples. Arch Druids Acacia and myself from Anar. Arch Druid Elayne from the Whispering Pines and Arch Druid Colby from Ru. I represent the air this day and shall begin now."
Keira Alzael faces the East. East represents Air, her second element and closest in importance to her as fae and druid. She breathes deeply, filling her lungs with that which gives her breath and loft to her wings.. In her left hand she rubs her 'wood-stone' which hangs always from her bracelet.
Keira Alzael: Lays her head back and spreads her arms outward, she looks skyward and visualizes soaring high among the clouds. "Father Air, you who breathe life in me and bring the winds that cleanse the dead leaves from the trees. Be always at the back of our visitors to the mighty realms of the Great Alliance. Blow away the debris which could choke the earth mother and bring renewed life to our illustrious founders that they remain with us always, our own Queen Comet Quiote, Lord Malakith Virtanen and Magus Nathan Ur."
Keira Alzael: Feeling the energy of the air filling her lungs and surging through her body she revels in the bliss of the moment then levels her head looking to those around her as she says "Thank you Father Air for the energies you share freely with us all." Then she turns toward Acacia and smiles to her with a faint nod of her head indicating her completion.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) steps forward, a soft shimmery mist hanging about her, the fresh salty scent of seawater wafting from the movement of her wings. blue orbs of water float about her head ""Water surrounds us from birth and through our life. It is only fitting that as we mark the years that water renew and empower us" the shimmering mist spreading out to drop tiny diamond bright droplets, just enough to refresh, but not enough to drench anyone.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) "Wash us in gentle rain, Revive our longing, and join us, In celebration of boundless possibility," Pulling a crystal vial from her belt, she pours it out letting the water splash before her bare feet "To these lands, I pour out my thanks and offering this day. " tucking it back away with a flourish, she resumes her place, Turning to Colby.
Colby Lykin smiles as Acacia finishes her supplication. Fresh mist covers his face. He turns to face the southern horizon. Arms raise. One hand is empty. The other bears a tightly bound bundle of herbs.
Colby Lykin: "From the birth of the sun at the first gasp of dawn's early breath to it's death in the shadows of the night, so follows the flame of life that burns passionately within each of us." He holds his left hand out, fingers relaxed.
Colby Lykin: "We call upon you, element of Fire." Blue flame erupts between his fingertips. "Passion, creativity. Drive- the will to survive. These are your domain." He holds the tip of the smudging bundle over the flame.
Colby Lykin: "Your light guides our way." The smell of sage and cedar wafts about the gathering. "With savage abandon you cleanse the chaff from the lands."
Colby Lykin: Warmth envelops those gathered- a soothing passion flush against cheek and skin. "From your wild ecstasy new life is formed." Blue firelight glints off the satyr's toothy grin.
Colby Lykin: "Abide with us now as we enter this time of celebration. Dance with us as we celebrate the living. Warm our hearts as we remember the dead." Light flickers against the dark shadows that cover his eyes.
Colby Lykin: "Bear witness as we mark the passing of our first decennial, and the dawn of a new season within the Alliance of our Great lands."
Colby Lykin: The satyr bows his head. Arm relaxed to his side; the blue flame lingers upon the rune stone pillar of Earth. He turns his attention calmly toward Elayne.
Elayne Carpathia: steps forward, facing the North, which represents Earth, my first and strongest element.
Totally connected to all of nature, my body vibrates with its radiating energy. In my mind's eye, I visualize roots growing beneath my feet, reaching deeply within the earth. Touching the clear quartz amulet of my necklace, I'm perfectly synchronized with my surroundings. Quartz is the "supreme gift of Mother Earth", its benefits being the harmony between people and their environment.
Elayne Carpathia: "I call to you Earth, element of the North, please bless and join us in this circle. Embrace us with your strength and protection this momentous day. As you do in Spring's season, share your power of new growth with the Great Alliance. Keep our founders, Queen Comet Quiote, Lord Malakith Virtanen and Magus Nathan Ur safe and secure with your sacred energy. May they forever guide us through the coming years.
Elayne Carpathia: "I offer myself to Earth, upon which I stand, from which I came and shall someday return. Please grace me with your blessing." A warmth cradles my feet, spreading upwards to my hands. Looking down I see sprouting shoots of greenery filling the barren spots upon which I stand. Smiling, I'm grateful for Earth's answer to my call. "Thank you Earth, for all your blessings."
Elayne Carpathia nods to Keira
Keira Alzael smiles to Elayne and then to each of her sisters and brother Druids. Reaching for her final parchment she pulls it out and says "Dame Peli'nor could not be here tonight and she left this parchment to share with you all. She clears her throat then begins to read.
Keira Alzael: "In the ancient lore the Celestari Night Elven speak of the beginnings of time: At first there was balance, there was no light and dark. At first there was plently, there was no want. Such was the garden that all dreams could exist and souls shared these willingly from their abundance...
there was peace."
Keira Alzael: "However covetousness arose and the beginnings of desires for the unearned... the foundation of greed. From this all manner of evils arose... and one's made themselves over into things of wrath and woe. In response a form of good arose to challenge this; those willing to forego their own desires and stand between the despoilers and the dreamers."
Keira Alzael: "The foundations of goodness and law began with the understanding that there is a type of peace to be found after evil is done away with, after the great war of the soul when greed is purged from it.... and the Enduring Peace comes. Until that time the justiciars stand with sword and shield to defend those who cannot defend themselves, to put themselves between the dream and the chasm."
Keira Alzael: "Dreams are worth fighting for, the character of a soul is determined by how much in abeyance one puts their own dream in order to fight for the dreams of others... the dichotomy of altruism where one knows what to let go softly... and what to hang onto tightly."
Malada Inkpen: "So mote it be."
Keira Alzael having read the last sentence she rolls the parchment up and grabs her flowery headdress and throws it up in the air "HUZZAH!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Elayne Carpathia wipes away a tear hearing Dame Pelinor's words
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): applauds
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!
Malada Inkpen: "HUZZAH!"
Frogie Foxdale: cheers
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Thank you all for attending our opening ceremony
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Nathan Ur: Huzzah to the GA and to the people who make it truly great!!
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Waves his torch with a nod to all of the words he had heard this evening.
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Vaurk Ort grumbles
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): I will bid you a farewell until tomorrow
Annaryi claps!
Keira Alzael waves to her elfie Queen
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) smiles, "thank you for leading us this past 10 years,"
Nathan Ur nods and grins with pride and satisfaction
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Thank you to Keira, ivy, the druids, Pelinor and Acacia Rose
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah! Long live the GA"
Elayne Carpathia waves to all departing
Colby Lykin grins and raises his new mug of freshly brewed wine to celebrate
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy) curtsies to the departing Queen
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Frogie Foxdale: cheers the Queen
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Ondine Ninetails: Thank you for the beautiful opening ceremony.
Keira Alzael begins to direct the pixies in cleaning up the plaza.
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) stands off to the side so she doesn't spread her illness to others
Ondine Ninetails: Lets gather a bit closer.
Malakyte Thorne nods and follows
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) moves to her place and begins a silent meditation communing with water.
Keira Alzael waves to those arriving "Please come to the benches around this circle! The pixies will bring more if needed!"
Keira Alzael: "Our Queen has not yet arrived however
Samar (samarnadra) makes sure incense and candles are lit that are meant to be lit
Frogie Foxdale watches the gathering
Keira Alzael: "The pixies have made fruit punch on the table under the pavilion behind where the Queen will sit, just call for one and they shall deliver."
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) moves closer the benches
Ondine Ninetails: greetings... Arch Mage.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat) mutters in drow under breathe
Malakyte Thorne looks over and nods to the Archmage politely
Evilgertie Littlething raises her head and tries to flick something off her tail
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) gives Malakyte a thumbs-up.
Keira Alzael leans over to listen to a wee pixie then repeats "Our Queen arrives soon!"
Malada Inkpen: *the air chills around her as her spirits gather*
Keira Alzael waves to the new arrivals 'Please take a torch if you wish and when the Queen is seated have a seat at the benches surrounding the circle here.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): looks momentarily confused
Annaryi stands beside Sairik and silently observes.
Sairik Gray (exziber) yawns, rubbing his eyes.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Closes her eyes attempting to focus
Keira Alzael smiles and nods in respect to the Magus Ur whom she knows from only from afar, then she smiles warmly.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Lord Nathan"
A wee pixie flutters high and calls out in a perfectly pitched voice "All Hail Queen Comet! HUZZAH!"
Nathan Ur smiles and bows to the queen... "Queen Comet"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails bows deeply to Queen Comet.
Samar (samarnadra) curtsies to Queen Comet, ansd would curtsy to others, but she almost sets her skirt on fire
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) smiles to the Magus
Elayne Carpathia bows to Queen Comet
Ondine Ninetails: Then adds a respectful bow to the Magus Ur.
Elayne Carpathia bows to Lord Nathan
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) curtsies to the Queen and Lord Nathan
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Lord Virtanen"
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Dishan lowers his torch a bit and gives a bow as the Queen and lords come in.
Ondine Ninetails bows then to the arriving Lord Virtanen.
Nathan Ur smiles and nods ... "Lord Virtanen"
Elayne Carpathia bows respectfully to Lord Virtanen
Malakyte Thorne smiled and bows to Queen Comet, Magus Ure and Lord Virtanen
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) bow respectfully to Her Majesty, the Magus, and the Magician.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): Bows to Lord Virtanen, "Miye"
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): bows gracefully
Samar (samarnadra) curtsies to Lord Malikith, this time without putting her torch near fabric
Annaryi turns to Sairik and shushes him. She grins however. She wanted food too.
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy) curtsies to Lord Virtanen, Queen Comet and Magus Ur
Sairik Gray (exziber) groans.
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy) wonders if she should really be holding a torch thats actually on FIRE
The wee pixie rises higher in the air a third time and annoucnes "All Hail Lord Malikith Virtanen, the Magician! HUZZAH!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Keira Alzael: "HUZZAH!"
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov) considers transmuting Sairik into a roast beef sandwich.
Faulkes Voronwe (dylanfox.petrov): "Huzzah!"
Malada Inkpen: "Huzzah!"
Keira Alzael pixies flutter throughout the plaza offering cups of fruit punch from the bowl on the table behind Queen Comet.
Nathan Ur smiles, enjoying the faestivities
Colby Lykin adds a sprinkle of yeast and a dash of druid magic to the fruit punch offered by the pixies. "A fine vintage." The satyr smiles playfully after taking a drink.
Sairik Gray (exziber) takes his cup of punch. He sniffs it, wrinkling his nose. He looks meaningfully at Annaryi, pouting.
Keira Alzael notices a really cute orange kitty and is so very tempted to break from the circle while they wait and pet it.
Katina Star (katina.knotler) walks up late, looking a bit dusty from working on something.
Annaryi would not notice Sairik's pouting and would elbow Sairik and point. She whispers excitedly. "Look! there's Colby!" she grins excitedly.
Evilgertie Littlething stretches thinking of where to go hunt some voles
Keira Alzael clears her throat and then in a clear pitch perfect voice that all can hear she says "We shall proceed, if you would like to make use of the benches that our very good pixies did make for the occasion, please do."
Sairik Gray (exziber) glowers, narrowing his eyes at Colby, feeling a tinge of jealousy towards the satyr. "Yay..." he murmurs unenthusiastically.
Evilgertie Littlething changes her mind after seeing something shiny
Keira Alzael flutters to the middle to step in for her Princess Ivy, the White Magister and her mentor. "Welcome all of the Great Alliance to our ceremony today. We will begin by listening to our illustrious Queen Comet." she then steps back to her place and smiles to Queen Comet.
Ondine Ninetails: listens attentively.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) smiles to everyone gathered
Frogie Foxdale wave to the Queen
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "Welcome to The Opening of the 10th Anniversary of the Great Alliance"
Keira Alzael listens with great anticipation to hear her elfie Queen's words.
Malakyte Thorne: watches for the queen to be seated.
Samar (samarnadra) actively pays attention
Maeve Mactavish stands behind the benches quietly holding a touch that was given to her as she glances over at Lord Nathan, Queen comet, Lord Virtanen, she nods her head in respect to each on as she then turns her attention to the gathering
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): looks momentarily confused.
Keira Alzael smiles to Maeve who she sees approach the circle.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): "I am delighted to have such a wonderful event created by our loving people. The Great Alliance was an entity created a decade ago by Nathan Ur, Malikith Virtanen and myself. We did it to make fun for our friends and establish a great organization for quality roleplay.
Maeve Mactavish smiles warmly towards Keira
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): I believe that we have achieved verything we started out to do
Keira Alzael grins and nods, truly appreciating what she found when she arrived.
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): The GA could not have been more successful. I want to thank all the meny people through the years who helped us so much
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote) turns to Malikithand inclines her head for him to speak
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Vendui Jal and Bella Dos for attending this 10 year Celebration
Keira Alzael claps politely, like she's been taught, when Queen Comet finishes, bowing respectfully to her she then turns to Lord Virtanen and listens intently.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): The Great Alliance has gone through many changes, seen many faces and carried many roleplays over the last decade.
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): nods
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen Roleplays such as the 5 Queens RP, where The Shadow Lord attempted to subvert the Queens of the Realms to his Authorship
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the rise of Black Flowers from the Abyss that spawned Insane cackling skeletons to tear down the weay onlookers
Malakyte Thorne chuckles
Keira Alzael giggles
Nathan Ur grins, recalling so much
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the subversion of the Dok Alfar Holy Wine ino Addictive and black marketed Bloodwine , that circulated across the Realms
Ondine Ninetails looks to the Regent and nods with remembrance.
Keira Alzael eyes widen as she listens.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the Intrusion of Atal Maru through the Black Gate and the destruction of the Sylvhran Ranger Hall
Keira Alzael shivers
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): And the imment pushing back of said Chaos Entitty
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) nods as she listens, shivering at the mention of Atal Maru.
Malakyte Thorne nods
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): It has seen the Pushback of the Squidheads and their Tin Soldiers against the combined Might of the Shadow and the Light
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): And through it All, we Stand
Katina Star (katina.knotler) smirks proudly
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): We Stand as One complete Unit
Keira Alzael smiles and nods listening to his words.
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Stand in Defiance of what Rl calls forth. We Stand in Defiance in what Small and Large scale RPs can develop in and around us
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): We Stand
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): As One
Keira Alzael cannot help herself and calls out "Huzzah!"
Nathan Ur: Huzzah!
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): Huzzah!
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!!
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Bella Dos to you ALL for Helping us ALL Get Us through these 10 years
Malada Inkpen: *raises her fist* "We Resist. Huzzah!"
Katina Star (katina.knotler): "Huzzah!"
Elayne Carpathia: "hUZZAH"
Keira Alzael shouts "Huzzah!"
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen) looks to Magus Emeritis Ur.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) "Huzzah"
Keira Alzael claps politely and smiles to Lord Virtanen then turns to Magus Ur and listens.
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Dishan waves his torch
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Turns to Nathan
Frogie Foxdale cheers
Nathan Ur nods in agreement with Lord Virtanen's proud statements
Nathan Ur: It is with pride and no small amount of amazement that I address you all on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the GA's founding.
Nathan Ur: What started as a rented 1/4 sim and three people with an idea has bloomed into a decade long adventure in original gaming, community building and creative problem solving, with a fair measure of good times and friendship thrown into the mix to keep it always a worthy endeavor.
Nathan Ur: There are many who do not join us today who have contributed greatly to the success of this great collaboration, too many to name, and I am grateful to all of them for adding their unique share to the ever-changing whole. The goal was always and remains to foster community and fellowship while enjoying original fun.
Ondine Ninetails: whispers with a nod ,"Indeed"
Malakyte Thorne: nods
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) smiles nodding at the idea of Community, knowing this to be one of the best.
Nathan Ur clears his throat, then continues
Keira Alzael smiles
Nathan Ur: To look back now is to appreciate everyone who has added themselves to the list of contributors, even if their contributions have been overlooked in the sometimes chaotic parade. I salute them all with gratitude, for the GA could not have been built without them, and without all of you. Thank you, and long live the GA!
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): HUZZAH!
Keira Alzael: "Huzzah!"
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!!!
Colby Lykin: Huzzah!
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah!"
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): "Long Live the GA, Long Live its Founders!"
Annaryi: Huzzah!
Colby Lykin raises his mug of fruit punch wine
Ha’dedwadahnoohgwa (chloemazy): Huzzah!
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal): "huzzah"
Malada Inkpen: "huzzah!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Keira Alzael squees with excitement in the moment.
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): Well said
Elayne Carpathia: "HUZZAH"
Sairik Gray (exziber) smiles and claps.
Maeve Mactavish tilts her head back slightly as she lets out a loud and long howl
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): "here here," waves his torch
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Katina Star (katina.knotler): HUZZAH!
Keira Alzael applauds as grins to Magus Ur as he completes his speech. She then pulls from her pouch a parchment given her by the Lady Clementije who wished to have her prayers read to the gathering. She is truly sorry that she could not be here to speak the words herself. Speaking clearly she reads from the parchment:
Keira Alzael: Lady Clem, Journeyman Cleric of Sylvhara, takes a step forward and calls upon her Deity. "Oh Gracious Sekhmet, daughter of the Sun, in your name, and in the light of truth I pray... Bring light to those who travel our realms. Your blinding light cannot be cast aside from shadow, no corner will remain unlit... You are the ever watching sun, the flame imperishable... Bring us growth when all is barren and bless us with a most generous harvest... In brightest day, in blackest night. Let the sun rise! Let the shadows flee!... She whose glory rises each day without fail. Shine down your healing light upon our founders Queen Comet Quijote, Lord Malikith Viratanen and Magus Nathan Ur.... Great goddess of the Sun, shine your magnificence upon them and all our Royalty and last but not least all inhabitants of our Realms. " Clem catches her breath while she bows in deep respect and takes a step backwards.
Keira Alzael claps and says "Huzzah our sister Clem! Well spoken words!"
Frogie Foxdale claps
Elayne Carpathia claps loudly
Malakyte Thorne: applauds
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Ondine Ninetails: applauds
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): hcheera
Keira Alzael: When the applause dies down she speaks to the crowd "Our fine Lady Mayor, and Elder Shaman of Sylvhara Malada and Princess Samar, Elder Shaman of Sylvania will now come forward for the cleansing of our circle." she then smiles to both of them, her eyes twinkling with pride to be part of this ceremony this fine day.
Malada Inkpen: Walks into the proscribed area, centers herself and crosses her arms across her chest.
Malada Inkpen: "Below and Above, Without and Within, by the power of Compassion I am Enlightened." A circle of light surrounds her head. "By Saint and Bodhisattva, I call the Enlightened Ones to see, hear and bless this gathering, this celebration. Many cycles of of Sun and Moon have rolled on and we are still here, surviving, struggling, thriving and carrying on. Bless us that we may continue the Work of the World and have many more cycles to enjoy each other's company."
Malada Inkpen: She raises her arms in the air. "I call upon my totems - Condor and Coyote - I to witness this event and bring their blessings upon those gathered here. May Condor grant us patience in the times ahead and Coyote grant us wisdom to evade the tricks and traps that may snare us."
Malada Inkpen: "Finally, I call the Ancestors - those that came before us. I stand between the Living and the Dead to call forth the blessing of those that preceded us and are no long with us. As Speaker for the Dead I ask that they smile upon us from the Lands Beyond and bless us. We hold their memory close so we do not forget them."
Malada Inkpen: "So it is thought, so it is spoken, so may it be."
Keira Alzael smiles to Malada and then looks to Samar.
Samar (samarnadra) flaps her wings as she chants and waves sweet incense, filling the air with a sparkling fragrance all around.
Samar (samarnadra): "I call upon the spirit of the Fox, to bless those here, to bring us joy and levity, and harmless michief, and to protect us from that which may steal our prosperity and good health. I call upon the spirit of the Dragonfly, to bring beauty and skill to all, to protect us from pestilence, and to lead us to fresh clean waters and an abundance of food and prosperity. "
Samar (samarnadra): Fae ancestors, and ancestors of all those here, bless us and our lands during this momentous milestone, and for many more such celebrations to come.
Spirits of this land, and of all the lands of the Great Alliance, of all those yet to come and all those who have been, bring to all these lands prosperity and joy.""
Samar (samarnadra): "And to all the spirits, bless those who have gone before, who helped build and water these lands and guide her people, and who may now walk upon distant shores, or who have crossed beyond the veil. Bless those who now build and water these lands and who guide her people into becoming the stewards of this land for many years to come.
Let the spirits give these blessings as waters from a mountain spring, and may they flow to all as the rivers of these lands touch all her coasts."
Keira Alzael smiles to Samar and gives her a wink then addresses the crowd. "Arch Druids all are gathered here this day to honor our lands and its peoples. Arch Druids Acacia and myself from Anar. Arch Druid Elayne from the Whispering Pines and Arch Druid Colby from Ru. I represent the air this day and shall begin now."
Keira Alzael faces the East. East represents Air, her second element and closest in importance to her as fae and druid. She breathes deeply, filling her lungs with that which gives her breath and loft to her wings.. In her left hand she rubs her 'wood-stone' which hangs always from her bracelet.
Keira Alzael: Lays her head back and spreads her arms outward, she looks skyward and visualizes soaring high among the clouds. "Father Air, you who breathe life in me and bring the winds that cleanse the dead leaves from the trees. Be always at the back of our visitors to the mighty realms of the Great Alliance. Blow away the debris which could choke the earth mother and bring renewed life to our illustrious founders that they remain with us always, our own Queen Comet Quiote, Lord Malakith Virtanen and Magus Nathan Ur."
Keira Alzael: Feeling the energy of the air filling her lungs and surging through her body she revels in the bliss of the moment then levels her head looking to those around her as she says "Thank you Father Air for the energies you share freely with us all." Then she turns toward Acacia and smiles to her with a faint nod of her head indicating her completion.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) steps forward, a soft shimmery mist hanging about her, the fresh salty scent of seawater wafting from the movement of her wings. blue orbs of water float about her head ""Water surrounds us from birth and through our life. It is only fitting that as we mark the years that water renew and empower us" the shimmering mist spreading out to drop tiny diamond bright droplets, just enough to refresh, but not enough to drench anyone.
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) "Wash us in gentle rain, Revive our longing, and join us, In celebration of boundless possibility," Pulling a crystal vial from her belt, she pours it out letting the water splash before her bare feet "To these lands, I pour out my thanks and offering this day. " tucking it back away with a flourish, she resumes her place, Turning to Colby.
Colby Lykin smiles as Acacia finishes her supplication. Fresh mist covers his face. He turns to face the southern horizon. Arms raise. One hand is empty. The other bears a tightly bound bundle of herbs.
Colby Lykin: "From the birth of the sun at the first gasp of dawn's early breath to it's death in the shadows of the night, so follows the flame of life that burns passionately within each of us." He holds his left hand out, fingers relaxed.
Colby Lykin: "We call upon you, element of Fire." Blue flame erupts between his fingertips. "Passion, creativity. Drive- the will to survive. These are your domain." He holds the tip of the smudging bundle over the flame.
Colby Lykin: "Your light guides our way." The smell of sage and cedar wafts about the gathering. "With savage abandon you cleanse the chaff from the lands."
Colby Lykin: Warmth envelops those gathered- a soothing passion flush against cheek and skin. "From your wild ecstasy new life is formed." Blue firelight glints off the satyr's toothy grin.
Colby Lykin: "Abide with us now as we enter this time of celebration. Dance with us as we celebrate the living. Warm our hearts as we remember the dead." Light flickers against the dark shadows that cover his eyes.
Colby Lykin: "Bear witness as we mark the passing of our first decennial, and the dawn of a new season within the Alliance of our Great lands."
Colby Lykin: The satyr bows his head. Arm relaxed to his side; the blue flame lingers upon the rune stone pillar of Earth. He turns his attention calmly toward Elayne.
Elayne Carpathia: steps forward, facing the North, which represents Earth, my first and strongest element.
Totally connected to all of nature, my body vibrates with its radiating energy. In my mind's eye, I visualize roots growing beneath my feet, reaching deeply within the earth. Touching the clear quartz amulet of my necklace, I'm perfectly synchronized with my surroundings. Quartz is the "supreme gift of Mother Earth", its benefits being the harmony between people and their environment.
Elayne Carpathia: "I call to you Earth, element of the North, please bless and join us in this circle. Embrace us with your strength and protection this momentous day. As you do in Spring's season, share your power of new growth with the Great Alliance. Keep our founders, Queen Comet Quiote, Lord Malakith Virtanen and Magus Nathan Ur safe and secure with your sacred energy. May they forever guide us through the coming years.
Elayne Carpathia: "I offer myself to Earth, upon which I stand, from which I came and shall someday return. Please grace me with your blessing." A warmth cradles my feet, spreading upwards to my hands. Looking down I see sprouting shoots of greenery filling the barren spots upon which I stand. Smiling, I'm grateful for Earth's answer to my call. "Thank you Earth, for all your blessings."
Elayne Carpathia nods to Keira
Keira Alzael smiles to Elayne and then to each of her sisters and brother Druids. Reaching for her final parchment she pulls it out and says "Dame Peli'nor could not be here tonight and she left this parchment to share with you all. She clears her throat then begins to read.
Keira Alzael: "In the ancient lore the Celestari Night Elven speak of the beginnings of time: At first there was balance, there was no light and dark. At first there was plently, there was no want. Such was the garden that all dreams could exist and souls shared these willingly from their abundance...
there was peace."
Keira Alzael: "However covetousness arose and the beginnings of desires for the unearned... the foundation of greed. From this all manner of evils arose... and one's made themselves over into things of wrath and woe. In response a form of good arose to challenge this; those willing to forego their own desires and stand between the despoilers and the dreamers."
Keira Alzael: "The foundations of goodness and law began with the understanding that there is a type of peace to be found after evil is done away with, after the great war of the soul when greed is purged from it.... and the Enduring Peace comes. Until that time the justiciars stand with sword and shield to defend those who cannot defend themselves, to put themselves between the dream and the chasm."
Keira Alzael: "Dreams are worth fighting for, the character of a soul is determined by how much in abeyance one puts their own dream in order to fight for the dreams of others... the dichotomy of altruism where one knows what to let go softly... and what to hang onto tightly."
Malada Inkpen: "So mote it be."
Keira Alzael having read the last sentence she rolls the parchment up and grabs her flowery headdress and throws it up in the air "HUZZAH!"
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy): "Huzzah!"
Elayne Carpathia wipes away a tear hearing Dame Pelinor's words
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): applauds
Ondine Ninetails: HUZZAH!
Malada Inkpen: "HUZZAH!"
Frogie Foxdale: cheers
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Thank you all for attending our opening ceremony
Tittakemen Hun'ett (terrella.amat): Puts back her head and howlllllzzzzzzz
Nathan Ur: Huzzah to the GA and to the people who make it truly great!!
Dishan Cal'Der (teer.latzo): Waves his torch with a nod to all of the words he had heard this evening.
Evilgertie Littlething sneezes
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Ondine Ninetails: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
Vaurk Ort grumbles
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): I will bid you a farewell until tomorrow
Annaryi claps!
Keira Alzael waves to her elfie Queen
Acacia Rose (wildrosepetal) smiles, "thank you for leading us this past 10 years,"
Nathan Ur nods and grins with pride and satisfaction
Qυεεŋ Coмεŧ (comet.quijote): Thank you to Keira, ivy, the druids, Pelinor and Acacia Rose
Samar (samarnadra): "Huzzah! Long live the GA"
Elayne Carpathia waves to all departing
Colby Lykin grins and raises his new mug of freshly brewed wine to celebrate
Emerald Morningstar (vvitchy) curtsies to the departing Queen
Malakyte Thorne: Huzzah!
Frogie Foxdale: cheers the Queen
Lord Malikith Virtanen (malikith.virtanen): bows deeply.
Ondine Ninetails: Thank you for the beautiful opening ceremony.
Keira Alzael begins to direct the pixies in cleaning up the plaza.