The Chronicle               1994-1995

Cygnus Blue Star, Chronicler

1994, September 18

The Second unofficial FALO day at Sterling Forest Renaissance Faire's closing day. This day is better attended by clan and former clan than any other FALO gathering of any kind. Good weather and good times make it a day to remember.

1994, September 24

The FALO Forest Foray is held at Fahnestock State Park in Carmel, NY. Organized by Daegmier, this rustic camp-out gather is FALO gather number sixty. The Rusty Nymph Inn provides many varied brews (yes, it is a wet site!), Vflarian and crew cook a satyr's feast, and many enjoy the deep woods atmosphere. Cygnus appears with pointy ears, a side effect of a ritual done with Elowyn Ka's blood. Maya brings a baby griffon named Tanj, whom she has adopted, to the gather.

1994, October 6

Because of her responsibility in FALO's losing the Baiting Hollow Mayfest site and bringing dishonor upon the clan, Amber is removed from FALO's membership. Also as a result, the October gather planned to be held at her home is canceled.

1994, October 10

Daegmier turns in his stone, leaving FALO for personal reasons.

1994, October 22

The FALO gather planned for today is canceled (see 10/6/94 above).

1994, November 19

FALO gather number sixty-one is held at Rahne & Daegmier's home. The first FALO rat-pucking game is held, with much fun and silliness. The spirit leech that was sucking Starshadow's life away is rendered quiescent by Cygnus' magic. Rahne and Siadda hand in their stones, citing dissatisfaction with the way the clan is governed. Kyiale also leaves FALO, bringing membership to 29 active members.

1995, January 7

FALO holds its eighth annual Yule gather, total gather number sixty-two, at the Tontine Pact. Granarinth and Vflarian receive their Moonstones. A long meeting is held to discuss many important topics. Maya's baby griffon, Tanj, learns how to play sparklies. Hoot brings a basket of scrolls -- Spell or Sparklie. Many are enspelled, a few get sparklies. Starshadow's spirit leech is removed and put into Arëanna’s Tantro staff, warded by Arëanna's and Rook's magic. The staff’s head shatters but the leech is held intact.

1995, February 18

FALO gather number sixty-three, held at the Tontine Pact. Caitlin receives her Welcome stone, bringing the clan's membership to 30 active members. A four hour sparklie game is held, Springfest is announced and work shifts are organized, meal is a semi-potluck, Tallpine cooking the main dish with clanmembers bringing side dishes, desserts, etc. Trivendyr are guests. A vote is taken and it is decided to remove the long standing law of FALO that states a member may not belong to another fantasy role-playing group, as long as loyalty remains with FALO.

1995, April 22

FALO holds gather number sixty-four at the home of Vflarian. Aranek gets his Moonstone, and Cassius Aurelius leaves FALO. FALO now numbers 29 active members. A fairy tree dispenses gifts and minor curses; Kyara quits the dragon priesthood when Elowyn Ka sends a derogatory scroll to her. Arëanna and Cygnus transfer the spirit leech from Arë's Tantro staff to a unique box (the final form of the mysterious polymorphing magic item), which also contains the soul of Mordwyn, the sorceress that almost killed Starshadow. Master Coll then takes the box to his citadel for safe keeping.

1995, June 3

FALO's Springfest returns to Camp Glenn Gray in northern New Jersey. This is the eighth annual Springfest (gather number sixty-five), and the weather is hot, but an evening thunderstorm during the evening's entertainment cools things considerably. The unseelie faye attempt to spoil the fest once again, but are repulsed by Cygnus, Arëanna and Rook. The townsfolk of Trivendyr run the games this year, a rat pucking tournament is held, and Nightbringer's information quest brings to light many questions and answers about clanmembers. Kobolds demonstrate their singing voices at the Mushroom theater, which is open to all. Evening's entertainment includes the Enter Your Keep song expanded into a skit by Kyara, dances by Willow and Kittarina, songs by Angelica, Aria, Starshadow, Hoot and Brother Bartholomew. Tourney winners are: archery - Starshadow, boffer - Teil, rat pucking - Cygnus, knife toss - Feanor, axe throw - Wolfgar.

1995, July

A missive from the Elders announces that due to the business of the summer season, there will be no FALO mundane gather this year.

1995 August

Arowolf leaves FALO for personal reasons. This brings FALO membership to 28 active members.