SilvaTomorrow
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5/28/2019
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- Living On The Decommissioned Steamer -
The old steamer bears the moniker, "Crampton's Pride", which has been changed to "Crampton's Folly" at most prominent locations. I hope it does not become Silva's Folly as well, as I sense a great deal of potential in the old boat.
A product of of the Ramsey Steamship Company, and the life's venture of Captain Philip O. Crampton, the vessel is as sturdy well-crafted as any working vessel would be. She is, however, stuck on the shore, held fast by mud and black coral. I have been informed that the engines are irreparable, and have been assured that any engine components of value have been salvaged long ago. This suits me just fine, as I have no intention of restoring her to her old vocation.
There are several suites that can easily be made quite habitable. There is quite an interesting library, mostly unravenged, in the Captain's study and map room (no maps or cartography tools remain). Of primary interest to me, is the very significant storage capacity, which is secure and well segmented. This was a working craft, no passenger liner, and while transfers of cargo could not easily be managed with discretion, I cannot but believe that all this sturdy space will be useful to me.
The one launch for the steamer which has been preserved from thieves and vandals is quite large for one person to manage, but large enough to ferry a decent-sized crowd. If I'm ever to use it for any popular purpose, this will have to be addressed. In the meantime, I will do well to obtain a second, smaller boat suitable for 1-4 people.
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SilvaTomorrow
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5/31/2019
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- Rechristening and Boat-Warming Party -
After several considerations, I have decided to rechristen my Decommissioned Steamer as the "Wolfstack Rose" with the logo of an Exhile's Rose. I have been spending, spending, spending, and calling in favors, and sections of the Wolfstack Rose are approaching hospitable. I am planning a Boat-Warming party and all are invited! I have sent invitations to those I know (9 players), but all are welcome. We will be serving Strangling Willow Absinthe, with other options available. Guests are encouraged to contribute their preferred vintages! I have engaged catering and musicians, and we have a generous area for dancing, which should be safe by the time of the party.
There will be a lizard throwing contest for a Bottle of Greyfields 1868 First Sporing, and an Ostentatious Diamond will be awarded to 'the most entertaining' dancer(s). One individual will be discreetly handing out thimbles of honey, but you have to find him/her without asking - Good Luck! A limited number of rooms are available, and unlimited space for those who prefer to pass out where they are. Please do not bring any slugs or spiders.
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Please RSVP me by forum PM or in-game if you plan to attend. Please let me know if you will be bringing or doing anything noteworthy at the party. If you are interested in the contests, you'll need to describe your proficiency at lizard throwing, and/or describe your dance routine - this is a private party so anything goes, but when I report results I will be (relatively) discreet. Optionally, let me know if it is ok for me for me to summarily describe your fictional involvement.
I will wait until June 4 before 'reporting how the party went.' Prizes will be awarded via sending "A present for a friend," assuming it works like I think it does and I will be able to send whatever - I haven't tried it yet...
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Siankan
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6/1/2019
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"Whatever" is certainly an apt description. May one bring companions?
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SilvaTomorrow
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6/4/2019
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- The Christening of the Wolfstack Rose -
Thank you, Everyone, for making my christening party a night to remember!
The bottle broke on the hull, the crowd cheered, and the boat didn't sink!
I'd like to start this account of the party with a special thanks to the band, MorphSoftly, who did a superb job with their long version of Purple Haze, selections of Brahm's Hungarian Dances, and everything in between! They even included Lord Misfortune in their rotation, who was actually surprisingly good.
The catering was not exquisite, my budget, but the catering staff were wonderful, there was plenty of munchies for everyone, and I think their menu selection was appreciably well-planned - so a special thanks to SmokeyBean & Co.
Of course, the 'secret' honey distributor was the Guy Fawkes on stilts. I can only assume everyone got their party favors!
Highlights of the evening included a few contests, the first of which was Lizard Throwing. The distance for throwing was 50% further than Mrs Plenty's Carnival, and instead of the typical Sulky Bats, I used a mix of Sulky Bats and much livelier imported Fruit Bats (of various flavors). I was thrilled at how many guests had brought lizards to throw. Things did not go as expected. Calyxela's lizard caught a fruit bat on its first fling and it became a changed lizard - apparently fruit-flavored bats comprised the whole of the lizard's hopes and dreams. The little guy did not miss a bat the entire evening - except for the one time when he jumped prematurely without being thrown and ended running in circles, jumping and snapping at a bat above him until Calyxela collected him.
The contest for the most entertaining dance was held late enough that the crowd-voting was far from sober. It is worth mentioning that the Blue RubberMan Group was fascinating, although just a little too disturbing during some parts of the 'dance'. Enough guests played with the pole, that I was glad I had one put up. While I'll decline to describe the most entertaining dance, Lady Sapho Byron and Tanith Wyrmwood had no competition - Bravo! I'll only say that I broke a sweat watching, and would pay good money to see the routine again. So much practice HAD to go into that - the choreography was immaculate!
Following the dance contest was some more open dancing. I remember seeing Lady Byron sharing a bottle of Fourth City Airag with another guest, and a raven drinking somebody's cognac. After that I kind of snuck away with a new acquaintance, who was probably a crasher and probably using a false name. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did - I can't imagine a better Christening! Sweet dreams delicious friends!
OOC: With apologies to Calyxela and Lady Sapho Byron & Tanith, I thought that the game would allow me to send prizes from my inventory (bottle of first spooring, ostentatious diamond), but apparently I can only send items I do not have or am not qualified to send yet (grrr). I am still learning the game. I have instead, sent the only thing I currently can - random gifts - enjoy!
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