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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   This Folder (1) By        FYREMELODY@PLAY.NET On        Oct 22, 1999 at 17:13 A place where Olvi can get together and share stories, tarts and good times

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: This Folder (2) By        EKO@PLAY.NET (Overly happy halflings) On        Oct 26, 1999 at 18:17 what the royal goat herder neglected to mention... ::tickles fyremelody:: is we are, as a whole, the silliest most talkative race out dere, and all dem twicelings have 10 times the posts we do. we're even getting beaten by da gnomes! ::whimpers:: so, break out the rum, someone go kidnap us some cute bardesses, and lets show da twicelings how professional babblers handle life. Glee Havernoth Scuffie Stealer

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: This Folder (3) By        CLENCHG@PLAY.NET (Hege) On        Oct 30, 1999 at 13:23 Not to mention getting outposted by one dwarf. (grins) would love to hear you guys babble, give me more to read. (chuckles) Hegemonic Blessedbe

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: This Folder (4) By        ELVENSEER@PLAY.NET (Augus) On        Oct 30, 1999 at 15:55 You want babling? I got a brand new keg and its full of grisly green gremlin grog, well less than half full now I got thirsty, all we need now is someone with the food and we have a party I can play my lyre or if you would rather have eardrums left we needs us a bard halflin, maybe we should start getting together in the half-pint inn and party till the sun does down on day 5 ;) Augus

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Party! (5) By        BELFAST@PLAY.NET On        Nov 2, 1999 at 03:50 Heyo fellow Olvi! Some of you know me... and some of you don't... anywho... while up in Theren chatting with others in Olvi (gotta love it) stumbled on a great idea... It has been 359 years, 214 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer... and we haven't celebrated!! (well... not as a whole) So... how about we all get together as brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, etc etc and have a blast of a good time with tarts, ale, tea, water, chocolate, food, grub, and anything else we can get our hands on? It's about time that Glythtide visit the Dale again... and this might help him get over there! Rascalt, all the others of the Dale council... what do you think? We just have to do it!! Pick a date, time, all that, and Arane and I'll be there for sure! Rempick Snarfblat, smith

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Party! (6) By        LACEYS@PLAY.NET On        Nov 3, 1999 at 04:15 Hm! I like the idea. A lot. Have lots of fun. Maybe even have a pool party with floating drinks and tarts!

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Growing? (7) By        EUPTON@PLAY.NET (Ratti) On        Nov 3, 1999 at 15:56 Am I imaginin things, or am I gettin taller? Or is other folks gettin more right sized. First off, them dern overgrown velvers came along(gnomes), and poof, I wasn't as right sized as I was(just cause I could shake em by their knees). So I resigned myself to bein right sized, and shakin togs n elfs by their knees. Then yesternight, or was it day before yesternight?, I go to do my duty by shakin an elf, and I'm grabbin by the shoulders. Ack! Am I diseased with overtallness? Or have they found a cure fer elfs that makes em rightsized? Kythsolh, the Olvi, erm, Ranger, yeah!

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Announcement from the Thain of Arthe Dale (8) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Nov 12, 1999 at 10:22 <ponders> Party!!!! There will be a party at the Arthe Dale swimming hole on ummm <ponders> November 18th through November November 21st, Hey we Olvi Don't just party for a few hours, when we party, We PARTY!!!. I will be organizing a singles auction, so if your single and want to be sold send word to THEOLVIONE@aol.com, Yes you big folks can come and join too but I doubt you'll last that long. Hmmm a reason for the party, always gotta have a reason <nods>. Umm Party is to welcome all the Gnomes to Our half of the world, Finally another right sized race to play with! Only Gnomes and Olvi Will be auctioned off, but anyone may bid on them. Those who are going to be auctioned must plan their own date <winks> I also ask for those who wish to be auctioned in their letter to tell me your likes, dislikes, and hobbies. Gonna be plenty of food and drink and its gonna be a blast. The date of the single auction will be announced only to those who are to be auctioned <cause I haven't decided yet> and I'll run around screaming about an hour befored hand that its gonna happen <cackles> And remember no one Parties like an Olvi. Thain Rascalt Firetribe.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Halfings shaking a Human's shoulder? (9) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Nov 17, 1999 at 19:10 Ok I thought I got this fixed once? What happened? Why am I shaking someone' shoulders whom is twice as big as me... <whines> Rascalt the short.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Halfings shaking a Human's shoulder? (10) By        GABELA@PLAY.NET (Gabela D Emibenit) On        Nov 18, 1999 at 07:13 >>>> Ok I thought I got this fixed once? What happened? Why am I shaking someone' shoulders whom is twice as big as me... <whines> <<< I know how you be feeling....this "bug" seemed to appear about the same time gnomes showed up. I bugged it...couple of times, but to no good....maybe you should post your concerns in another folder? The mind behind Gabela

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Growing? (11) By        MIRIAM@PLAY.NET On        Nov 18, 1999 at 19:40 > Am I imaginin things, or am I gettin taller? Or is other folks gettin more right sized. First off, them dern overgrown velvers came along(gnomes), and poof, I wasn't as right sized as I was (just cause I could shake em by their knees). Kyths! I cannae believe ye called me an overgrown velver ye... ye... ye.. beanpole! Oh I'm snarlin at ye! When I fink of alla times I've jumped up ta smooch yer nose, too! Overgrown! Why, I'm eye-ta-eye wif em an' ya knows it! ::wobbled away ta sit under a mushroom:: Mynni Saarichi, who just stopped in to check on the Arthe Dale party plans and suffered a shock

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Halfings shaking a Human's shoulder? (12) By        MIRIAM@PLAY.NET On        Nov 18, 1999 at 20:02 >I know how you be feeling....this "bug" seemed to appear about the same time gnomes showed up It did come in with us, and tis broken fer gnomes, too. We're evidently very good hoppers ::jumping up to shake an Olvi by the shoulders:: Wish it were fixed. Mynni, a gnome

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Halfings shaking a Human's shoulder? (13) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Nov 22, 1999 at 11:00 Gnomes are small but not dat small <tickles> On average gnomes are about a foot shorter than Olvi. But dere are some tall gnomes out dere and some short olvi. Rascie not like stand by tall gnome cause make Rascie feel really short to see gnome taller den em. Rascalt Thain of Arthe, shortest Olvi. P.S. The party was a great success, lots of people played the games and everyone seemed to enjoy them. Keep your eyes open fer another party later on in the year and as I accumulate more prizes to give out <g>

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Halfings shaking a Human's shoulder? (14) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET On        Nov 24, 1999 at 12:05 <<P.S. The party was a great success, lots of people played the games and everyone seemed to enjoy them. Keep your eyes open  fer another party later on in the year and as I accumulate more prizes to give out <g>>> ::ponder:: I showed up 2 hours after the start time (and per Rascalt's gweth announcements) on the first night, but not a halfing to be found at the swimming hole. Also, no Rascalt in the lands. Where did I go wrong?

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Looking for Ideas (15) By        ELVENSEER@PLAY.NET (Tart Master Augus) On        Jan 21, 2000 at 23:56 Ok all. For the most fun loving Race in the lands and most obviously the BEST race, we are somehow awfully quiet on the boards. Ok, the reason for this post. I was wanting to see how many of you would like to try and start up an ORDER for Halflings of all shapes and shortness. Something that every halfing regardless of Gender or Guild could get together and show the rest of them How great we can be in large short groups ;). Also a place that young halflings could come to learn what it is to be Olvi. A place to gather tell stories and help others and meet new friends. Like a mentor place but also a place to gather. well if any actually reads this leave you comments, if we get enough people wanting this to happen, we can ask the board gremlins.....I mean monitors for a folder in the unofficial organazations and see if we can put something together. Sorry for the rant and miss spelling (late and I am tired)

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Looking for Ideas (16) By        SARAHSCOMP@PLAY.NET (Razzle) On        Jan 23, 2000 at 16:44 ::bounces up and down:: Sounds like one really good long party... Count me in, count me in! Razzleberrie, happy path-ling

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   shaking still not fixed (17) By        GERSTEINJ2@PLAY.NET (Knight of Damaris) On        Jan 25, 2000 at 17:41 I noticed i was able to shake a human by the shoulders too. Either I'm growin or humans are gettin shorter. <hiding behind a big paladin>              Basgonif, halflin bardess and consumer of tarts.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: shaking still not fixed (18) By        ELVENSEER@PLAY.NET (Tart Master Augus) On        Jan 25, 2000 at 17:50 I have noticed the bug for this for awhile also, when it seems to work we still shake them oversized things by the shoulders when they are sitting. If the biggie was standing at the time its that ugly bug again

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Arthe Dale- Stepping down as Thain (19) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Jan 27, 2000 at 10:51 I've decided its come time for me to step down as the Thain of Arthe Dale, I am no longer able to pay enough attention to the wonderful town with my duties as a mentor so rather than leave the town to be neglected I have decided to step down and search for a replacement. If you live in Arthe Dale and are a halfling please notify me so that I may choose a suitable replacement. Rascalt the shadow priest.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   New Thain Announced (20) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Feb 3, 2000 at 10:16 After much thought and consideration I have chosen my replacement, hopefully he will be able to spend much more time than I was able to and bring life back into a dying community. With that said I present to you your new Thain... Mykk. <hands Mykk the ceremonial soapbox and grandpuppa tartbag> Rascalt, jes another olvi in the crowd now.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Thain Introduction (IC) (21) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Feb 4, 2000 at 19:30 Greetings fellow Olvi! Let me begin by saying what a great honor it is to be selected Thain! I will do everything in my power to keep Arthe Dale the peaceful and joyous village and countryside we all know and love. I go by the name Mykk Dalys. Some of you may not know me, but anyone who lives in Arthe Dale knows the Dalystovski family. (Yes, I go by an abbreviated last name--awfully long last name, I thought!) My family is known in Arthe Dale and surrounding countryside primarily for two things: the vineyards we keep in the hills East of Arthe, where some of the finest wines anywhere are produced, and the underhill estate we maintain in Berry Knolls. As far as the wine goes, any connoisseur knows our reputation, but even most non-oenophiles are aware of our number-one export, Dalasian White, which we deliver all over Elanthia, from Langenfirth to Aesry. Our home in Berry Knolls is one of the oldest, and is located in the prestigious center of Olallieberry Circle. For those of you not up on the elder families of Arthe Dale, it is the ivy-covered octagonal knoll. You history buffs will appreciate my family's estate is next door to Squirt's former manor, may he be happy wherever he is... The Dalystovski family typically avoids holding political offices... which is not to say we're without influence... but for my great love of Arthe Dale, I felt a social obligation to maintain a strong line of Thains, and gladly accept the opportunity to give back to the Olvi community. This community extends well past our Village Gate, to our families in Haven and Ratha, and anywhere and everywhere else our furry feet take us. I'm sorry now I don't know more of you. There is some social pressure being a Dalystovski, which I sought to avoid by maintaining a low profile. While on the mainland, I do spend a great deal of my time in Arthe Dale, but three key influences keep me moving about the lands the way I do. First, my family's business sends me away at times. Second, I'm still a youthful Olvi (just turned 30 this week--what a way to celebrate a 30th birthday!), and as such am filled with wanderlust. What a glorious land we live in! Third, I list my hobbies as eating, drinking, music, and most importantly in this case, hunting. Not just random slaying, mind you, but thought-out hunting trips, living off the land (and sometimes a fine Inn <g>), sharpening equally my blades and my mind. My current hunting trip finds me on the fantastic island of Aesry, where I've been since the beginning of winter. Although Aesry could never replace the green hills of Arthe Dale, I must say it is a wonderful place with a lot of very nice people of all sizes. If you are ever out that way, you should say Hi to Grayrn, an Olvi Empath of repute. Like most of you, I prefer Olvi empaths to all others, so if there are others of you, I'd sure like to know. As soon as this hunting trip wraps up, I will make my way back to Arthe Dale for a more formal inauguration. At this time, I'm not going to set any agendas. I have some ideas for this and that, but lets see what time brings. Thanks for listening, I can be long-winded. To all my current and future Olvi friends and family, hello! Mykk Dalys, Thain of Arthe Dale

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Thain Introduction (OOC) (22) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Feb 4, 2000 at 22:35 (OOC statement from the player of Mykk) Greetings fellow players! Rascalt's resignation came as a surprise to me, so I'm not very prepared personally to effect any "grand changes" to the Arthe Dale community. Not that it needs any. Here's what I'd like to see to start. Any player, Olvi or otherwise, who has an opinion, an idea, who lives in Arthe, etc etc or just wants me to know they are available for role-playing opportunities when they arise, please send me an email. No, I'm not desperate for email, I get enough, thank you. But I will view the quantity of responses as indicative of the amount of time I feel like investing into the position. Make the emails IC or OOC, long or short, it doesn't matter. I will be trying to catalog as many Olvi in the game as I can, so if you care to send a name and profile, that would be appreciated. I will be trying to collect any Elanthian history regarding Olvi-- any help in this regard would be appreciated. At least one of you has an Olvi-related website, I think it might have even been Rascalt. I'm not in a position to create or run a website right now, so if you have one, great, if I can help, great. I used to be an active member of onelist.com's OlviList, but I believe it died. There is another list called, I think, OlviTalk. If anyone is aware of active Olvi mailing lists, please let me know. We should try to consolidate them (players willing of course). Then again, it was confusing to have information come across sometimes on the List, sometimes on the message boards, so I'm looking for opinions on the best way to get announcements and/or news across. I'm curious if there was a Thain or Thains before Squirt. To my knowledge it has been just Squirt and Rascalt. I guess that's it. I personally have 3 characters on my account... all Olvi. Except Mykk gets played 99% of the time, the other two just bum off Mykk and his knoll LOL. I've thought about creating other characters, but since I can not play 24/7 (real life, you know), I spend my time in DR roleplaying the race I enjoy the most: Olvi. I play 4-5 nights a week usually (eastern time), for anywhere from 1-7 hours a whack, plus here and there on the weekends during the day. I'm much more interested in the roleplaying aspects, so if you've got a question regarding stats or such for Olvi, ask Soim, I haven't got a clue. But if you're into roleplaying, drop me a line in-game or out, anytime. email: arthedale@email.com   AIM: mykkdalys Thanks again, --the player of Mykk Dalys, Thain of Arthe Dale (yeah, I know it's pretentious, but hey...)

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: shaking still not fixed (23) By        JBEATLE@PLAY.NET On        Feb 8, 2000 at 17:29 Well, I think I can fake it pretty well. SMILE <as he hugs so-and-so's knees> or ACTION <reaches up and pats so-and-so on the their buns> Until the system works, I work the system. After all, ye are as short as ye act (which means not swinging greatswords). Zaulwen Dinfostra, Halfling Barbarian (Barbarism in a more concentrated form)

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Hello (24) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Feb 26, 2000 at 13:16 Greetings fellow Olvi, Nothing earthshattering here, just thought I'd let everyone know I made it to Arthe Dale safely. I will be haunting my favorite town for a while, so feel free to look me up! In my travels I get the pleasure of meeting some of you, and if you don't mind, would share who some of these great people are. That way, if you should meet them, I hope you would say Hi as well, and help spread the joy and solidarity that belongs to us Olvi. On Aesry, as I've mentioned before, is the Empath Extroidinaire, Grayrn Redcross. I will miss him (and his healing touch!) very much here on the mainland. New friends I met include Schimmelpeninck, Tiffins, and Griffina. Back on the mainland, I was able to attend the Trader's Ball, which was an excellent time for everyone. I went with Fizzia, one of the nicest Olvi I know, and also my best friend. Special thanks to non-Olvi Firannion, one of my favorite Humans in Elanthia, and without a doubt one of the most beautiful. She noticed me off in the corner, and dragged me out onto the dance floor. (She didn't have to try very hard!) She managed to dance with wee little me and keep a straight face, and for her grace, I thank her again. I noticed Shayleena and Harmonystar in attendance. I didn't get a chance to talk with them.... I was distracted! (See above <g>). But it looked like they were having a good time. I was hoping to make the Jeraya Games (Crossing Amphitheatre, 2/26/00, 5pm est), but family business is interfering... Bah. It's autumn, and my father needs me to help with one of the wine presses. ::grumble:: Anyway, for you Olvi looking for a good time, that should be more fun than anything else going on, and a relief from wondering when Lord Sorrow and company are going to cause more grief in our lands. Take care, Mykk Dalys, your friendly Thain

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Shaking Bug Announcement (25) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Feb 28, 2000 at 00:22 Category Talk to Simutronics (34) Topic GM Announcements (5) Message slight SHAKE and GLANCE changes (11) By DR-TALISKER@PLAY.NET On Feb 24, 2000 at 23:44 Category Eleven Races (28)  Topic Race Only Verbs (13)  Message SHAKE and GLANCE (61)  By DR-TALISKER@PLAY.NET  On Feb 24, 2000 at 23:20  The SHAKE verb should now (or will in a few minutes when I actually put it into the game) show a bit more sensitivity as to the relative heights of two  characters when one shakes another. So if you are a Gnome who shakes a 'Tog, or a 'Tog who shakes a Gnome, or someone who witnesses something along  those lines, the messaging should now reflect differences in size more accurately.  The GLANCE verb has been modified as to give you race & gender information with every glance. So GLANCE TALISKER before would have given you:      You glance at Talisker.   Now it will give you:      You glance at Talisker, a male S'Kra Mur.  (though it actually doesn't work on GMs ;)  This was suggested several times by players over the years as a quick way to check race & sex without resorting to LOOK and also as a helpful indication  of who you might happen to be RPing with. From now on, every glance will remind you :)  Nothing major here, but both things were requested by players and I figured I'd give you all a head's up that they were there. As always, please point  out any problems with functionality or messaging that you come across. I'd be most grateful.  Cheers,  GM Talisker, DragonRealms Staff

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Comet shards (26) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Mar 4, 2000 at 01:01 Greetings fellow Olvi, As most of you know, fallout from a passing comet struck points all over Elanthia tonight. Many of us found crystal shards in piles. The shards have the magical property to teleport you to various points in Elanthia. First, you rub the shard until it is the color you want (see below), then you focus on the shard to teleport there. According to Kssarh, the Moon Mage guild leader, the shards will work as long as the comet is around. The shards are *plentiful*. Do *not* pay for them. They are in piles all around Elanthia. They are in a crate in front of the Crossing bank. If all else fails, I grabbed extra, and would gladly give any Olvi one who asked. The color/teleport combinations are: Black Theren, Red Crossing, Green Riverhaven, Violet Aesry, Blue Leth, Yellow Shard, Grey Ratha, Purple Mer'Kesh, Pink Tiger Clan. If you need to contact me, you know the channels..... --Mykk email: arthedale@email.com IM: mykkdalys

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Olvi in the News (27) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Mar 7, 2000 at 23:42 Olvi in the News Heyo, all! I'm just up to my usual Olvi-spotting. Some might call it spying <g>. I like to think I'm just trying to help all my fellow Olvi get to know each other. Seriously, if anyone has a problem with it, let me know! Anyway, the major social event of the weekend, and, depending on who you ask, the week, month, year... was the wedding between two of Elanthia's beloved, Rock (Human) and Eyoni (Elf)! The wedding was in Leth, and went off superbly. Well, there was this goat, but that's another story. The wedding itself was well organized, and pretty straightforward. Just not straight-faced! Rock had us all roaring with laughter as you might expect, "Ex-Bachelor" that he is. Olvi I saw in attendance were Fizzia, Grayrn, Mossyoak, Dseth, Gabela, Aslath, Mylthazz, and Tyrathia. I hung out with my friend Fizzia as usual, and the two of us tried to compete in the trivia contest that Aslath was leading. Spent some time with Tyrathia at the trivia contest, and she's quite nice too. None of us did very well though! There was also a tourney held, and I understand Dseth won in the "anything goes" catagory (as opposed to ranged and melee). Wow. Don't mess with Dseth. Soim was supposed to running the tourney, but he was absent for some reason. Busy gathering the troops is my guess. That's all for now, --Mykk

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Am I all alone? (28) By        TIRYNS@PLAY.NET On        Mar 21, 2000 at 08:17 Calling all Halflings!    I've been in the Realms fer about four months, and have yet to meet another halfling bard! Am I the only one? Not that I run into many halflings on a day to day basis <pout>, but I expected to see a least a couple around the guild in all the time I've been here! Kaihlyn Ti'ryns (A Thirdling Bard at best)

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Am I all alone? (29) By        GABELA@PLAY.NET (Gabela D Emibenit) On        Mar 21, 2000 at 10:41 >>>> I've been in the Realms fer about four months, and have yet to meet another halfling bard! <<<< Ha! Try findin more den one halflin cleric in da same room! Gabela P.S. Actually....finally...there seems to be a few more halfling clerics about. But....still few and far between.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (30) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Mar 21, 2000 at 10:47 I not have any trouble finding fellow olvi of me guild <ducks and hides> Rascalt

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Am I all alone? (31) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Mar 21, 2000 at 21:24 Hi Kaihlyn! (and Rascalt and Gabela) Based on my calculations, there are approximately 40-50 Olvi playing any given night (based on a couple GM censuses (censii? <g>)). I've "tagged" as many as I can... but hesitate to throw a bunch of names at you. I for one have never paid much attention to one's guild, and turned off my profession while still first circle. When people ask me what guild I am, I laugh and tell them I belong to the guild o' Mykk! (Membership one, we need eating, drinking, and music to circle). Then if pushed, I get a real serious look on my face, and tell them I belong to the Olvi guild. I've managed to find another cleric or two besides Gabela, though she's right, they seem rare. I've found a few empaths, though, that's been a relief. Bards are a little easier to find, I've popped my head into the Arthe Dale Inn and bumped into some great Olvi bards there. Back when Dreamheart was holding weekly concerts at Baearholt's, there were Olvi aplenty, and at least 1 or 2 Olvi bard regulars. The Bards seem to like taverns (big surprise there) and events that involve food (ditto). I can usually count on finding an Olvi or two lying down, relaxing and enjoying the view, while they spend some quality time with one of the beggers in town. They may be bards, but I wouldn't say for sure. Let's see, I know a few rangers, a trader, and a barbarian. I know of an Olvi moon mage. Oh oh oh, and a very nice War Mage, almost forgot. Can't think of an Olvi Paladin at the moment. What gets me is wandering around Arthe (as frequently as possible), and I'm the only Olvi adventurer anywhere to be found. Ah well. Hey, anyone else got some news or good gossip to share? --Mykk "Olvis Rule!" Dalys

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Arthe Improvement (32) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Mar 21, 2000 at 21:28 Thanks to some very friendly and responsive GM's, I was able to get the table in the Tanglefoot's home so you can put things on it. Nothing too big like armor, for example, but I'm sure you all can think of something. Roleplayers only need apply :) --Mykk

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (33) By        EUPTON@PLAY.NET (Ratti) On        Mar 21, 2000 at 23:16 I've got several Olvi in my "stable" Kythsolh, the Th . . ., er, ranger, just ask him, he'll tell ya ;) Joisheph, the bard, who has it on good authority from a game host that a 4th circle bard is one of the most feared adventurers around ;) And Burrien, the latest addition in my family and member of the war mage guild. Though, haven't been dragging the bard out too much lately, mostly the WM out of the three of those.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (34) By        RWBEZET@PLAY.NET (Convict of Reality) On        Mar 22, 2000 at 00:04 Hey to a certin degree I could be considered a Olvi Bard though I never wear a bards title :)  Soim who enjoys playing insturments. (Musical Lore: 134 96% perplexing)  Now if they just awarded skill points for smoking a fine cigar or pipe with style.  Soim proud Olvi with huge muscles at 33 Strength... One of my greatest Olvi feats cause we all know working strength is very hard on us.

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (35) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Mar 22, 2000 at 10:30 I is always round Arthe... Me has a business in the berry knoll center. Though business is slacking as of late cause none of you olvi bring me any boxes <sniffles and sulks> Rascalt locksmith of Arthe Dale

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (37) By        JBEATLE@PLAY.NET On        Apr 1, 2000 at 16:57 Greetings fellow Olvi, Ye are nae alone, but perhaps ye not overwhelmed by the number of us either. Even this Olvi section of the Gwethnet appears to be one of the least used. We Olvi are not great in number, it appears. My adventures have taken me away from the Dale and Crossing to learn new skills (like the getting wounded quickly skill and my skill in waterbreathing [a.k.a nearly drowning]) near Shard. Ye may come across me in those parts if ye head down that way, although I usually spend little time in town and more time learnin' those news skills I mentioned afore <giggle>. When last in crossing area I came across only one Olvi (that I could see) and he was a friendly Bard. I also have come across an Olvi hunting in crocs not too long ago and he was a Paladin. The last Olvi I saw was on ferry from crossing to Leth Deriel, and I believe that he belonged to a guild strong in survival skills <grin>. I do look forward to meeting more of us right-sized as opposed to all o' 'em twicelings and tricelings I've seen stomping around. Hopes ta bump inta yas all sometime soon. <bounce> Zaulwen the Barbarian (barbarism in a more concentrated form)

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (38) By        PHANGOR@PLAY.NET (The One & Only) On        Apr 6, 2000 at 09:19 Bah! Olvis are the bestest. There should be more of us, but there aren't. Phooey! I'm begining to think I'm the only Olvi Trader left!! - Phang, Olvi forever! -

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Need Gurl Olvis! (39) By        PHANGOR@PLAY.NET (The One & Only) On        Apr 6, 2000 at 09:21 Hi guys, I'm making this an OOC request here :) I need 2 female Halflings to attend a wedding on Sunday night at 8PM PST. I'm doing an event for Phangor's mother's wedding. We're gonna be singing, yet, not singing. Its called Phangor and the Tartlets. We're going to be grunting instead. I'll need the first 2 female olvi who want to do this to contact me at snertgor@aol.com so I can finish setting up the script. Let me know right away! :) - Phang -

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (40) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 6, 2000 at 22:10 Was in front of the Aesry bank the other night, and get this... there were *five* Olvi and like 3 non-olvi... them's good odds! Myself, Grayrn, and a couple others, one just passing through. We were all talking in Olvi, and Ruppi came through and jumped in a bit. Gotta tell you, it was fun. The biggest kick I got out of it was when a human said, "There must be a halfling village around here." The latest census was just published (3rd one I've got since December), and Olvi were at 4% in the realms all three times. Not a whopping percentage, but what the hey. We make up for it in different ways <g>. Good to see ya, Phangor, maybe catch you around Arthe sometime. --Mykk Dalys, Thain

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Am I all alone? (41) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (The Olvi One) On        Apr 7, 2000 at 14:17 I say we get that 4% all together at once for the grandest party Zoluren has ever seen. And no you CAN'T use my house for the dance floor. Rascalt, Priest of Urrem'tier

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (42) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 7, 2000 at 20:42 <<I say we get that 4% all together at once for the grandest party Zoluren has ever seen. And no you CAN'T use my house for the dance floor. Rascalt, Priest of Urrem'tier>> And former Thain, I might add ::bow:: I'm up for a party. We've got the house to use, we'll just rent the Tanglefoots, even better now that we can lay the food out on the table. (Did anyone get the tarts I left there?) Or, if people want dancing, we can also rent out the Arthe Hollow Inn. Either way is fine with me. I meant to get an inauguration party together for little ol' me, but between my social schedule, the weather, and the upcoming Ice Fest, have kept putting it off. In any event, what I would like to offer with this bulletin, is a good start for a guest list. Feel free to "notice" these Olvi in your travels (ie, highlight), it helps our solidarity! On with my guest list! Feel free to help me add names, and I know some of the names are older, but I don't have the heart to take them off (may Squirt, First Thain, rest in peace...): Actaeus, Arkidies, Aslath, Basgonif, Bilboe, Blosim, Burrien, Camalita, Candelle, Cypria, Danner, Darkknesss, Diancecht, Drashen, Dseth, Elrone, Erlanis, Fairuza, Fellean, Filli, Fipps, Fizzia, Flop, Gabela, Gird, Grayrn, Griffina, Haldunius, Harmonystar, Harringer, Hipcrey, Hobbithome, Hunney, Jennai, Jinxie, Joisheph, Kaihlyn, Katzklaw, Kesstrell, Kythsolh, Labarynth, Maelona, Maliah, Max, Maxstreet, Miggy, Momus, Mossyoak, Mykk, Mylthazz, Oxorn, Phangor, Puddle, Purloin, Rascalt, Ravwyn, Razzleberrie, Redbul, Regadlid, Ruppi, Sanlin, Schimmelpeninck, Scryy, Shayleena, Sherley, Shockka, Silmariane, Soim, Sparrowhawke, Sprocket, Squirt, Staratonn, Thorburn, Thumper, Tiffins, Tiliria, Trint, Tyrathia, Vailik, Vrodo, Zaulwen That's 81 names, much more than the 4% of 1300 = 52 that we might expect in the realms at any one time <g>. I *don't* want to organize a party all by my lonesome. Volunteers? Ideas for a party, or just lots of food, drinking, and partying? Dates and times? I'm up for in 2 weeks, either Friday or Saturday the 21st or 22nd, I'm in eastern time zone, but flexible. Otherwise, sometime after Ice Fest. Looking for some feedback, --Mykk Dalys, Thain

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   GM Event Assistance (reposted) (43) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 8, 2000 at 21:53 *****************This isn't from a folder everyone reads, wanted to be sure you all saw this one. I think it could be a "Halfling Happenings":**************** --Mykk Category Events and Happenings (29) Topic Community/Player Group Events (9) Message Topic Purpose (1) By DR-MERIEL@PLAY.NET On Apr 8, 2000 at 16:43 After reading over the responses to the informal survey about events, and talking to folks ingame, I've decided that we need a GM who can act as coordinator between player groups to help players create and run events for themselves. No, I'm not talking about "I find a Solomon-zapping Sword of Ultimate Death and get to keep it" event. Nor is this intended to provide free weddings -- you've still got to go to the Monastery to arrange that. I'm talking about events that you do which may just need a little GM nudge for help. Nothing that involves intense GM participation or creating any sort of item that gives an "advantage". Nothing that promotes any specific GM-player relationship. And, the event must not spark off an Elanthia-wide tribulation, or significantly influence history (for that, we need to start involving a whole slew of other GM departments, and the chances of approval drop dramatically). The Events team will do things like provide small prizes if you're holding a barding... or perhaps auction mechanics if you have a group with a good cause (the Rissans want to collect money to help rebuild the bridge and bank destroyed by pirates, for instance). I have an admitted prejudice against PvP tournaments, so those'd be a hard sell. If you want to do one of those, and expect GM assistance, you have to come up with a really, really interesting way to integrate it into your event as a whole. Or something like a premium community that wants to hold a neighborhood gathering, you could expect that we'd provide some refreshments -- however this is not a premium-only thing. Orders are welcome to participate, too... really, any group of folks who have a good idea that benefits and enhances the gaming environement is welcome to submit an idea. Gemstone has "house" organizations that are known for running events for their fellows. The annual Aspis House Barding is one of the most famous. What I'm trying to promote is a similar sense that customers can create and enjoy events they have organized and brought off themselves. Soooooo... please be thinking of what you'd like to do. An event proposal needs to list the players who are participating in the actual mechanics of running it (ie, the auctioneer and the item collector, or the judges and moderator for a barding), who the ONE contact person is for the event, a description of the event, and what GM involvement you need (3 prize medallions for our bardfest, and announcement in the news). Oh, and WHEN it is would be nice, too :> I'll be announcing a contact email as soon as one is set up, so don't send the proposals yet... just be thinking and preparing them. Please feel free to ask questions here. This is something new for us in DR, and Verac and I will be fielding questions about it here. Meriel

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (44) By        PHANGOR@PLAY.NET (The One & Only) On        Apr 9, 2000 at 17:56 I'd be glad to join in a party, and or help organize it! Gimme an e-mail at snertgor@aol.com Mykk or whoever, and we can start setting it up. All who would like to attend a grand Olvi gathering (who knows, maybe we can make this an annual thing?) either post it here or e-mail me! - Phangie, who was Thain at one time too <g> -

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (45) By        THEOLVIONE@PLAY.NET (Shadow Priest) On        Apr 9, 2000 at 20:18 I'll be there with antlers on! Rascalt, and you were mayor not thain <thwaps Phangor>

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (46) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 10, 2000 at 00:39 <<Rascalt, and you were mayor not thain <thwaps Phangor>>> ::chuckles at Rascalt::   Hey, nice Olvi showing at the renewal of the vows tonight between Monnis and Miabelle, nice seeing you Gabela, Rascalt, Phangor, Fizzia, and Mirandie. By the way, anyone Olvi who wasn't there, Phangor produced and enacted quite a performance. With his permission, I'm going to transcribe the... what would you call it? I'm stuck on "performance" ...transcribe the performance and post it here, seeing as it was well done, veeerrry funny, and involved three wonderful Olvi. I'll work on that tomorrow.   Far as the party goes, I got to chat with Fizzia and Phangor a bit after the wedding, and we tossed around some ideas. Still looking for more! One thing to think about is, not that we need an excuse for a party, but a theme could be nice. Does anybody know if Glythetide has an annual holiday, and if it's celebrated in the Realms already somehow? Or we could welcome in the Spring Season, but if it becomes an annual party, understand those annual parties could seem a lot quicker than annually if you catch my drift. Although maybe that's not a problem. Ideas folks? --Mykk

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Phangie and the Tartlets (long) (47) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 10, 2000 at 11:44 [transcribed from the renewal of vows for Monnis and Miabelle] Phangor says, "So!! They are renewing their vows..." Phangor says, "Years ago, Mia found me causing terror in Arthe Dale... and adopted me." Phangor says, "Then she married him, and we became this family." Phangor says, "Then, the demon seed entered." Phangor points at Issus. Phangor exclaims, "And turned my life around!" Phangor says, "So, here's my salute to Miabelle." Phangor asks, "Are you ready Fizzia!?" Fizzia leaps to her feet! Fizzia stands near Phangor. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor asks, "Are you ready Mirandie!?" Mirandie giggles a little oddly. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Miabelle bounces around happily. Phangor exclaims, "I can't hear you GIRLS!" Mirandie just punched Rascalt! Mirandie giggles. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor exclaims, "ALRIGHT!!" (Phangor begins to bob his head to the music from the Bards.) Fizzia appears to be listening intently for something. Phangor nods to Fizzia. Phangor nods to Mirandie. Mirandie appears to be listening intently for something. Phangor exclaims, "Its time!" Phangor sings:     "I had a little mama!" Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor sings:     "And I was all alone!" Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor sings:     "Until that day!" Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor sings:     "That she took me home! Her name was Mia!" Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia sings:     "Mia?!" Phangor nods to Fizzia. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor sings:     "That's right! Sweet ole', Miabelle...." Phangor sings:     "I had the lonely, tart scarfing, money grubbin, Olvi bluuuuuues!" Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor sings:     "Then mama met this ranger named Monnis!" Mirandie sings:     "Monnis whooooo, sista friend?" Phangor sings:     "That's what I said!" Phangor sings:     "But then they fell in love!!" Fizzia gasps! Mirandie gasps! Phangor sings:     "And here we are today!" Phangor sings:     "And I still got the lonely, tart munching, mussed foothair, Olvi bluuuuuues!" Phangor sings:     "But then, they adopted another kid!" Fizzia sings:     "Who!?" Fizzia blinks at Phangor. Phangor sings:     "That Elf over there!" Phangor points at Issus. Phangor sings:     "He tried to push me away!" Mirandie jumps back from Issus! Phangor sings:     "But I wouldn't have it!" Mirandie sings:     "Sing it Phangie baaaa-beeee!" Phangor sings:     "That's right my Tartlets! We fought over her love!" Mirandie sings:     "Dearie meeeeee" Phangor shakes his head at Mirandie. Phangor sings:     "But I prevailed!" Phangor sings:     "And now she loves me more!" Fizzia gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Mirandie gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Mirandie gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Mirandie gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Phangor sings:     "So now I no longer have       the lonely tart munching, taffelberry picking, money grubbin', shirt stained, Olvi bluuuuuuuuues       Yeah!" Phangor pants. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Fizzia dances a lively jig! Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor makes an odd noise like he just inhaled a tart. Mirandie makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart. Phangor makes an odd noise like he just inhaled a tart. Mirandie's body spasms as she tumbles to the ground. Fizzia spins around! Fizzia bows. Phangor says, "Thank you, thank you! I'd like to thank my Tartlets here, Fizzia and Mirandie."

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (48) By        PHANGOR@PLAY.NET (The One & Only) On        Apr 10, 2000 at 20:44 Oh yeah! I was Mayor, that was when Squirt was the Thaine. - Phang -

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Re: Olvi Guest List/Roll Call (49) By        JBEATLE@PLAY.NET On        Apr 12, 2000 at 09:19 What is the difference between a mayor and a Thaine? Never knew we had both! So that's why I've always avoided Halfling politics. <smack> If I come back into town and get most of this blood cleaned off of me, can someone give me a quick rundown of who is what and perhaps a quick lesson in thainish etiquette, or whatever? Zaulwen

 

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Category  Eleven Races (28) Topic     Halfling Happenings (5) Message   Olvi Politics (50) By        NORTHWIND@PLAY.NET (Mykk) On        Apr 12, 2000 at 12:35 Zaulwen, Olvi politics, huh <g>. Let's see... First Thain was Squirt, second Thain was Rascalt, third Thain is humbly myself, Mykk. Back in Squirt's tenure, there was a time when anyone and everyone jumped in and grabbed a title for themselves. No way I can remember them all, but it was all in good fun. For instance, Fizzia I believe was the Gardener of Arthe Dale or something like that. Phangor was Mayor during Squirt's tenure, and I believe the division went something like this. Phangor, as Mayor, was actually responsible for running Arthe Dale, doing the day-to-day operations and such. "Thain" was more of a "titular figurehead" (is titular figurehead a real phrase, or is my mind making things up?). I kind of see Thain as being a figurehead for all Olvi; as such, I spend my time trying to spread Olvi goodwill, and basically trying not to embarrass myself in front of non-Olvi. (I'd like to think I can embarrass myself completely around my Olvi friends, and they would laugh and forgive me!) So where does all that leave us? I like my title of Thain if nobody has a problem with that; Rascalt took applications from volunteers and chose me, lucky me. I honor this title more than anything else Elanthia can offer me. Rascalt remains a respected figure as a former Thain. Phangor recently threatened all Olvi by saying we should see a lot more of him now ::poke::. I'd be happy to re-appoint him as Mayor, especially if that means he would do all the work and I would get all the glory, ha-ha! The only other appointment I'm really concerned about at all was a long-standing position of Sheriff. The previous appointment was Danner, who I see still pops in and out, and still maintains a knoll in Berry Knolls. I believe in longevity, so would give him first shot at still being Sheriff if he would like. I'd love to hear from him on this, if anyone knows who could ask him. I'd be more concerned with a Sheriff, except I believe in peace and non-interference. In time, though, I'd like to see that position filled. Also, thanks to a non-Olvi of all people, I'm feeling like I should be more in touch with the Gods of Elanthia that pertain to Olvi, so perhaps would like to see a spiritual leader of sorts, and would personally look to Gabela for guidance in this. In summary (yes, I always seem to be long-winded, and drinking only makes me worse!), I'd like to think we're all for anything that pulls us together as a race. If someone would feel more a contributor to Olvi by filling in a position they'd like to see, I'm all for it. Titles, parties, speaking Olvi to each other when about the lands, it's all supposed to be for bringing us closer together, and that's what it's all about, right?! As for your question regarding "Thainish etiquette", umm, I think it's a law somewhere that when you see me, you're supposed to give me a drink and foo