The Bladelands Chronicles

IC :: Two Wolves

Author: Absimilliard
Subject: Two Wolves
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:35 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 0

My country is a land of myth and legend. It is a place where actions speak louder than words and fortune weaves a merry dance among those who would seek her.

When I was young my father took me to see an Oracle. These are wise people, gifted beyond the ken of man. I was not there for my own benefit, nor that of my father but rather our king, Leonidas, had asked my father to convey a question to the oracle in secret then report back the answer.

My father left me in the presence of the Oracles attendants while he asked his question, and came to collect me before being given his answer so that we could make the journey home.

I do not know what the question was, but I heard the answer.

"Brave man, soldier, philosopher, bard and poet," said the Oracle, "you of all people know that within the hearts of all men live two wolves who circle and attack each other consantly."

My father nodded. I did not understand.

"The white wolf represents those higher aspirations of love, purpose, faith, hope, mercy, civilisation, and all those things we hold dear to our hearts as being noble and virtuous."

She paused, then continued.

"The black wolf represents the baser concerns of selfishness, anger, arrogance, despair, hate, fear and wanton destruction. All those things we tell ourselves are beneath us yet still cloud our minds."

Another brief pause.

"There in lays your answer,"

With that she rose and left us. My father bowed low, then took my shoulder and walked from the room.
I did not understand as I was only a young boy at the time and before we had even fully left the room I turned to my father and asked,

"But which wolf wins?"

My father stopped, looked down at me before putting hands on my shoulders and dropping to one knee so as to look me in the eye.

His answer stays with me even now.

"Which ever one you feed the most."

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: Arthur
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:15 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

awwww i could take hes place you know :P

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: Whistler
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:14 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

I think we should allow Joe to go to Maelstrom, that way we get a whole event without his caniving and interfering ;) we might event get *god forbid* a peaceful event where everyone is working together ;)

LOl, sorry went into fantasy land there it's never gonna happen. Come play with us Joe, we need Rhaoul to keep the protaganistics going all event :D

YAY events, :D

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: Ralph Horsley
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:59 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

Hey, and anyway the July date is my birthday - so a nice treat for me :D
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OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: ~m~
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:24 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

I know. Unfortunately the choice was between having an event on that weekend or not having an event until the August Bank Holiday, in which case we'd only be having 2 this year!

Maelstrom are running loads of events. You should clearly come to us instead. ;)
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OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: onejoeriot
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:40 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

Alas, the July date clashes with Maelstrom. Sad face! But otherwise, yay!

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: Will
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:39 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

Sweet!!!!!
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OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: Ralph Horsley
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:22 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

Hi,

Fingers crossed about the site, and looking forward to some Bladelands events :)

Cheers,

Ralph
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News :: RE: 2010 Provisional Event Dates

Author: ~m~
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:51 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 1

There has been a very long delay in us announcing our dates for 2010, and, as some of you are aware, there has been a good reason for this. Since the end of last year's roleplaying season, we have been attempting to acquire a site.

This has not been a terribly easy process - finding somewhere of a good size, with the right terrain, in a reasonably accessible area, for the right price, has proved tricky, and over the winter we have had a couple of false starts. We have, however, finally found somewhere that we are very excited about.

We don't yet own it, but have had an offer accepted and the solicitors are in the process of doing the necessary to make it ours. This process is turning out to be quite complicated, but we're hopeful it won't take more than a couple of months.

But, because something can always go wrong, the above dates are only provisional for the moment - we will confirm them (and start taking bookings) once the site is definitely ours. We will also then release details of the site - for now all I can say is that it's AWESOME ;) and that it's in the West Midlands, not far from Consall, but the other side of Cheadle so little closer to the A50.

Once we own the site we will be doing a lot of work on it - initially facilities are likely to be quite basic, camping with portable toilets, etc, but we hope you won't mind roughing it for an event or two in the name of us getting a site of our own.....

Thanks for your patience!
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News :: 2010 Provisional Event Dates

Author: ~m~
Subject: 2010 Provisional Event Dates
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:39 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 1

The long-awaited provisional Bladelands events dates for this year are:

July 23-25
August 27-30
September 24-26

Keep those weekends free!
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Chat :: RE: Darkblade's new stuff

Author: onejoeriot
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:51 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

Darkblade aren't based in Oldham, they're based in Awes-ham.

OK, just kidding ;-)

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: onejoeriot
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:50 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

My understanding is that an announcement will be forthcoming as soon as there is something to announce. Plans are afoot, AFAIK!

Chat :: RE: Darkblade's new stuff

Author: Tim
Subject: re: Darkblade's new stuff
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:47 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

A busy busy couple of weeks getting together our latest batch of new stuff for you to look at.

We have done a photoshoot in the Mediterranean to showcase the latest items for Odyssey. (well, we actually stood on the edge of Saddleworth Moors during a snow shower with the temperature getting to a dizzy -2)

Corsair War Skirt
Egyptian Leather Headband
Five Nations Leather Greaves
Five Nations Leather Vambraces
Fringed Leather Pouch
Hoplite Champion Cuirass
Odyssey Cotton Tunic

General Stuff

Some general stuff we have been sourcing or cutting bits of leather into.

Cotton Hood
Cotton LARP Trousers
Cotton Robes
Throwing Knife Bandolier
Wavy Leather Headband
Wool Hood
Wool Robes

As always it can all be found in the Amazing New Stuff category.

Oh, don't forget the Workshop Open Day...7 March...a chance to rummage through the workshop and stock rooms...and see Simon Medlock who will bring a selection of weapons.

Cheers

Tim
www.Darkbladeuk.co.uk

OOC :: RE: Dates for 2010?

Author: mike horne
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:31 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 16

hi just wondering is thier any news on dates for this year

Chat :: RE: Battlestar Atlantia LRP at Odyssey 2010

Author: Chris Fridd
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:51 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 11

Thats it I can see now :)