The Chronicle               2000-2001

Falana WyvernStryke, Chronicler

2000, September -- gather at the Corellon Moon

The Battle of Borandur. Food is scarce due to the approaching army; clan and guests bring food to supplement.

The mute elf Ashleen appears at the heavily warded manor, and is viewed with suspicion, particularly by Kittarina.

Ghostdancer regains his sight. Despite Ghost's objections, many of the clan prepare to join the battle.

Galatyne Knightwyng and Clianna receive their Moonstones.

2000, October -- gather at the Mystic's Crest

Tales are exchanged about the battle, and Galatyne's account appears in the Daoine Sidhe. hOOt Dreamsinger arrives still sporting burns from being engulfed in demonfire -- "flames 30 feet high". {Skye prepares a healing bath for him, then leaves the semi-conscious bard immersed in the tub, where he would have drowned had Sadosed not intervened..}

Skye's Reflection on the Water receives her Moonstone.

2000, November -- gather at the Mystic's Crest

hOOt Dreamsinger is called before the Great Bardic Hall regarding the Ballad of Demonsgate. His rank as bard is called into question when he admits he does not know where the Great Bardic Hall is located.

Falana is recalled to service in Tir Thalor, and is promoted to fourth tier and named captain of the refugee Elven Homeguard who join Tir Thalor. The elven company is renamed the Larentide Guard, in honour of the mountains of their homeland.

Rahne Whitebriar receives her Moonstone.

2001, January 6 -- Yule gather at the Corellon Moon

Last gather at this site, as the baronial estate is relocated and rebuilt after the Battle of Borandur.

hOOt Dreamsinger reveals the result of his visit to the Great Bardic Hall -- he is in need of wisdom, according to the council. He also has learned that he has a son, but the council will not tell him who the mother is.

2001, February 24 -- gather at Mystic's Crest

The Queen of the Forest arrives for Eltherin's trial for crimes against her and the forest, only to find Eltherin not in attendance. hOOt Dreamsinger, Brother Bart, and Galatyne Knightwyng speak eloquently on his behalf, and the Queen is persuaded to postpone the trial.

Beorhtric attempts to strengthen the failing Stargate between this continent and Crystalmist, with Falana following his Song-spell. His spell is interrupted and he falls unconscious.. When he awakes, he speaks in the Elven language of Falana's people. She responds in kind, and he identifies himself as Kiriannin Seflannin, of the Seflannin, and acquainted with her father.

2001, March 24 -- gather at Mystic's Crest

An accident with the Stargate left Blackwolf in Ashleen's body, and she in his. However, as a result, we learn that Ashleen is physically capable of speech. Rodin Rae burns the mushy yum-yums.

The Triton High Priestess arrives and demands to know where the Triton princess is. Elam is implicated in her disappearance, as he was guarding her at the time.. Evidence indicates that both were captured by Drow and taken to Endhome. Elam may be under the influence of an Illithid. Granarinth leaves the gather early to scout ahead, missing the arrival of Aemon Ill-Dana, second tier Field Marshal of Tir Thalor, from Endhome. The Field Marshal declines to discuss his mission with any but Granarinth himself. The next day, Granarinth, Sadosed, Stalzer, Falana, Galatyne and Beorhtric/Kiriannin journey to Endhome with the aid of Elam's Drow cousin, Dondruuan Vessus, to rescue them. A distraught Willow is convinced to stay behind.

Clianna begins training in the use of a bow.

2001, April 22 -- gather at the Moonlit Mug

After much blinking about the continent and surrounding waters, the Moonlit Mug is finally brought back to its proper locale...at least the tavern portion is.

The rescue party returns, successful but feeling the weight of the journey that saw pitched battle against their own tabards -- tabards stripped from slain Tir Thalor men to disguise the thugs used by the Illithid.

Aemon Ill-Dana returns to complete his mission -- awarding Granarinth Alandore the Sword of Valor, only the 17th such award in the history of the Aerie.

Galatyne gives Falana an early Gift of Life Day present -- a ring, wrapped in rose petals. Several witnesses claim the two are engaged as a result, following the human custom..

Satyir the Chaotic receives his Welcomestone.

2001, June 2 -- Springfest in the Wayward Wood

Satyir the Chaotic wins the weapons tourney.. Loquitor Braethen wins the archery tourney for the second consecutive year. Lady Leigh of the Larch wins the light archer tourney. The Winners Drinking the Blood of Our Enemies -- Firesmith, Stalzer, Fiona, Kittarina, Medrona, Breidoon, and their mascot, Shade -- win the Wayward Games for the second consecutive year.. The magical cups of the heroes of Togaedra are found by Skye (strength), Medva (courage), Indigo (agility), and Elam (wisdom). hOOt Dreamsinger shares a song of the original heroes at the Evening Entertainment.

2001, July 14 -- Elders' Summer Summit at hOOt's Hideout #20

Among the topics discussed: possibilities for alternative gather sites; reworking the fighting rules (Galatyne to oversee); redrawing the map, and deciding to have a cataclysmic event after the next Springfest to facilitate the changes; naming the continent; reworking the etiquette guidelines (Starshadow to oversee); discussion of whether moonstoneholders should be allowed to portray NPCs for an entire gather (no); discussion of whether gunpowder is permissible (no); discussion of whether faeries may use weapons (yes, if natural materials used, no iron). Sparrowreed working on new member guidelines (for guests).

2001, Mid-August -- Pennsic War XXX

Tir Thalor is hired by Clan Preachain. The monk Jorem joins the ranks of Tir Thalor. Sadosed leaves the service of Tir Thalor.