Fantastic, thank you!
>
But, here's a treat. The review was also posted online
by Mike Forster. It's at:
http://www.tolkien-
Enjoy!
Jef
--- In ElfstoneLARP@
>
>
> http://gilbertmagaz
>
> Unfortunately, the review is not online; for that, you'll
> have to request a copy of the latest issue.
>
> Jef
>
> ============
> http://www.JefMurra
> ============
>
http://gilbertmagaz
Unfortunately, the review is not online; for that, you'll
have to request a copy of the latest issue.
Jef
============
http://www.JefMurra
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Hi, do you have a link for the 'Gilbert Magazine?'
Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely pass it on.
--- In ElfstoneLARP@
>
> Greetings!
>
> Welcome to my newsletter for August, 2009! Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think would be interested in keeping up with me. To receive these newsletters regularly, please drop me an email or subscribe online from my website (http://www.JefMurra
>
> Ponderings ============
>
> As the world careened into turmoil and horror, and after having spent himself, to no avail, in the fight against the coming darkness, he bolted his doors and descended the ancient stairs to his studio. There, he stretched a new canvas and placed it on his easel.
>
> Pigments he mixed, blending with the finest linseed oil the dust of precious stones: lapis and emerald, ruby and topaz. Then he paused. Going to his bookshelves, he found the locked casket among his oldest and most precious volumes, hidden in a hollowed-out tome. Within was a tiny flask that flashed golden in the flickering lamplight.
>
> He took the flask, opened it, and, after anointing his forehead with a single drop of its contents, he mixed the remainder into the paints on his palette.
>
> And he began to paint.
>
> The mountains at first were faint, as if seen from a great distance and through deep mists. The colour of the sea was muted, but grew stronger with each brushstroke. Clouds sprang into the morning sky above the granite peaks, and as he worked, the waves rose and fell with the stiff breezes of morning. Through the smell of the oil, he began to scent frothing waves, and between brush strokes heard the faintest cry of gulls.
>
> At midnight, he was done.
>
> There were sounds of gunfire, faintly, from above. Now there was pounding at the doors, and he knew his time was short. He took the canvas down, placed it against the closed door to the studio, and took a deep breath.
>
> "A Nienna, ani ettulta!" he cried. And, after one last glance at his home and his beloved books, he leaped into the canvas.
>
> The winds and waves engulfed him as his momentum carried him past the borders of the painting and across the sundering seas….
>
> …And just as dawn was breaking, he landed. The waves lapped at his feet, and he saw that he had reached the golden shores of Aman.
>
>
> --- Offered in memory of my brother-in-law, Richard Mende, ---
> --- October 1943 – August 2009, Requiescat in pacem…. ---
>
>
> Prospects ============
>
> - I'll be presenting a talk once again at Dragon*Con this year (see http://www.dragonco
>
> - Many of you know that my wife, Lorraine, is a columnist and author of four non-fiction books. But, she is now a published novelist, and her first mystery, entitled "Death in the Choir", is available from Tumblar House on Amazon.com and BN.com. Please see a description and links at http://www.Lorraine
>
> - The latest issue of Mallorn, the journal of the British Tolkien Society (see http://www.tolkiens
>
> - The next issue of Silver Leaves, the journal of the White Tree Fund (http://www.whitetre
>
> - The St. Austin Review (StAR), now has a new, blog-based website at http://www.staustin
> regularly!
>
> - ADC Books now has an online catalog featuring Tolkien-themed original paintings and prints from Ted Nasmith, Ruth Lacon, Peter Pracownik, and myself. In addition, you'll find collectible items and rare books featured in the ADC Books catalog. Please take a look at www.adcbooks.
>
Greetings!
Welcome to my newsletter for August, 2009! Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think would be interested in keeping up with me. To receive these newsletters regularly, please drop me an email or subscribe online from my website (http://www.JefMurra
Ponderings ============
As the world careened into turmoil and horror, and after having spent himself, to no avail, in the fight against the coming darkness, he bolted his doors and descended the ancient stairs to his studio. There, he stretched a new canvas and placed it on his easel.
Pigments he mixed, blending with the finest linseed oil the dust of precious stones: lapis and emerald, ruby and topaz. Then he paused. Going to his bookshelves, he found the locked casket among his oldest and most precious volumes, hidden in a hollowed-out tome. Within was a tiny flask that flashed golden in the flickering lamplight.
He took the flask, opened it, and, after anointing his forehead with a single drop of its contents, he mixed the remainder into the paints on his palette.
And he began to paint.
The mountains at first were faint, as if seen from a great distance and through deep mists. The colour of the sea was muted, but grew stronger with each brushstroke. Clouds sprang into the morning sky above the granite peaks, and as he worked, the waves rose and fell with the stiff breezes of morning. Through the smell of the oil, he began to scent frothing waves, and between brush strokes heard the faintest cry of gulls.
At midnight, he was done.
There were sounds of gunfire, faintly, from above. Now there was pounding at the doors, and he knew his time was short. He took the canvas down, placed it against the closed door to the studio, and took a deep breath.
"A Nienna, ani ettulta!" he cried. And, after one last glance at his home and his beloved books, he leaped into the canvas.
The winds and waves engulfed him as his momentum carried him past the borders of the painting and across the sundering seas….
…And just as dawn was breaking, he landed. The waves lapped at his feet, and he saw that he had reached the golden shores of Aman.
--- Offered in memory of my brother-in-law, Richard Mende, ---
--- October 1943 – August 2009, Requiescat in pacem…. ---
Prospects ============
- I'll be presenting a talk once again at Dragon*Con this year (see http://www.dragonco
- Many of you know that my wife, Lorraine, is a columnist and author of four non-fiction books. But, she is now a published novelist, and her first mystery, entitled "Death in the Choir", is available from Tumblar House on Amazon.com and BN.com. Please see a description and links at http://www.Lorraine
- The latest issue of Mallorn, the journal of the British Tolkien Society (see http://www.tolkiens
- The next issue of Silver Leaves, the journal of the White Tree Fund (http://www.whitetre
- The St. Austin Review (StAR), now has a new, blog-based website at http://www.staustin
regularly!
- ADC Books now has an online catalog featuring Tolkien-themed original paintings and prints from Ted Nasmith, Ruth Lacon, Peter Pracownik, and myself. In addition, you'll find collectible items and rare books featured in the ADC Books catalog. Please take a look at www.adcbooks.
Hi Folks,
Haven't heard from Elfstone in a while so in a grab for player's I'll post an advertisement for my LARP in the Savannah, Georgia and Mitten, Georgia area.
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Avegost is a heavily detailed work created by Joseph Landolfi, an anthropology and medieval history student and enthusiast. Avegost has had incarnations in the Neverwinter Night's video game, Dungeons and Dragons table top roleplay, and has gathered a small fan-base.
Joseph Landolfi owns and runs the www.Avegost.
As of July 2009 however, work began at a rapid pace on a LARP game which would operate in the Avegost world and service the Savannah and East Georgia areas. Player's from everywhere are welcome to join and are encouraged to join the forum and become involved in an effort to help shape an already awesome game. The first sessions are expected late July or Early August of 2009 in the form of One-Days in the Savannah/Richmond Hill area of Georgia.
Player's will be expected to pass a safety course, regardless of prior LARP experience, at the beginning of their first event. Pre-Registering for events is encouraged. Player's receive bonus "Advancement Points" for bringing new players, donating items to the game, and overall being active within the community.
The logistical system of Avegost LARP is heavily influenced by that of former LARP, Phoenixlarp of the New Orleans area and the CARPS LARP system of Michigan. An emphasis exists on interaction and roleplay though combat skills do have a large presence. Avegost LARP has an age requirement of 18 years of age. Exceptions may exist, contact Joe Landolfi on the Avegost forums if interested.
Like what you hear? Avegost LARP is currently seeking new players and one days are right around the corner. If you're truly interested, join the Avegost forums at www.Avegost.
You can also join our Facebook Group at;
http://www.facebook
Or by searching "Avegost" on facebook.
Our first one day is;
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: J.F Gregory Park
Street: 521 Cedar St
City/Town: Richmond Hill, GA
Join our forums now and be a founding player!
