Like the subject line says. Open to topics to go over, as I'm not coming up with too many.

Let's see..

A charter is being worked on - suggestions? input? Things you want to see or do not want to see? I believe we're going to add that, going forward, only Faendryl and Half-Faendryl will be allowed to join, our delightful token halfling exception to to the rules coming far before this. We assumed there was no need to write that out, back in the day, but there you go.

Alasatia has been collecting ideas for a tattoo from various members. I believe she's trying to compile them into something that works for a lot of people, but nothing is really fitting yet. I think the current leading idea is a lor tree with exposed roots and.. something in the roots? Like symbols of different aspects of society, or something along those lines.

Submitted a general idea for the NPC we're hoping to get made. Haven't heard back on whether it will pass the bar or no. It was a rough draft idea, sent in before we spent tooooo much time on it, because we did that for previous ones and they got shot down for being too official looking, or something to that effect.

We have a few people who are looking to join the Enclave. I'll be around Sunday night and can meet for interviews then. If you don't see me, though, please do contact Alasatia, Lylia, or Aeavenne, as all three have been around quite a bit lately. If you can do this then, or Monday, we can induct you after the meeting, assuming you get the yes votes. If it doesn't happen then, there is nothing saying we have to wait.

As our members should recall from their induction ceremony, we use a joola cloak and a despanal each time. With the recent return of Frontier Days I grabbed another big pile of cloaks. Assuming we don't get like 30-40 more members over the next year, the stash will last until next Frontier Days. I'm going to look into possibly getting a similar item for the prize closet, but as it stands joola are not an option. On this subject, though, I am asking for donations of despanals. I've got a few, but could just some more for inductions.

On the prize closet front, I did mention the joola cloak idea. Other ideas I'm thinking of include a "wedding set" ... items that might fit for a traditional Faendryl wedding that we can give out to anyone who wants to do a wedding, but doesn't want a Cathedral Wedding. If anyone has ideas, let me know and I will happily incorporate them. All I've got so far are some formal looking bourde clothing ideas and try for a lor tree potted plant? But lor being rare it probably wont happen.

I'd also like to increase the options for armor and weapons. We have ranged, edged, runestaves, brawling and a few classes of armor in there so far. I'd like to have something in each area. This is so that newb Faendryl can get some gear. If you or anyone you know has a younger Faendryl around 10-20 and they need some gear, please have them contact me.

A random idea I had recently and more of a note to self for myself, to see if the lor trees in the courtyard could get the tree script where you can pull/shake/etc. I also like the idea of members carving their names, but not random people running by.

I've got an event idea I'm working on, but I'm trying to think of an item that people could break/destroy. Anything come to mind? The idea is that you focus on this object and instill a wish/desire/intent into it, then toss it to the flames so that your wish/desire/intent can become one with the universe. Might be fun, might be stupid, but if anyone has ideas, please let me know.

We've got our november Siegery event coming up. Does anyone want to represent the Enclave at it? If there is more than 1 person then we shall have to hold a battle for championship! Huzzah!

We've also been asked if we would like to help with another siegery related event in october, which I've agreed to do. And, another Faendryl, though not a member, has requested we look into doing another fashion related event. As long as it's not focused on cobbling, I'm down for that. THOUGH, with the new punches being released at EG, I could totally make an enclave shoe punch. Gah.

A random event idea that also came up recently, but hasn't been proposed to anyone, is maybe doing a joint Faendryl/Dhe'nar event to go over the differences and similarities of the two cultures.

Some past events that we have done, but haven't re-done in quite some time will be listed below. If anyone finds something particularly appealing, let me know. I'm happy to bring it back!

B.Y.O.M. - Bring Your Own Monocle. This is where we all put on smoking jackets, cravats, and smoke cigars and chit chat. We made little care packages for everyone who came last time. It was pretty random, but hella fun, for the visual image it made.

Faendryl Roulette - This is a game/tea party, with a twist. Everyone who plays gets tea and drink it. Each round at least one person ends up drinking a paralytic poison and is out. The last person left unpoisoned wins a prize. The prize is that they don't get poisoned. And a teacup. Maybe something more, meh.

Date Auction - Like the name suggests, we did a date auction to raise funds. Most people had a lot of fun, though I think Inurtia still owes someone a date. Cyral? Calael? Something like that. I also got yelled at for "selling our brothers and sisters to lesser races". If we do do something like this again it is entirely voluntary and is FOR FUN. Please keep that in mind.

Divination - Event going over Igaesha Reading and Smoke Reading, two forms of Faendryl divination. The original even was greatly expanded upon by Lylia and Aeavenne and has become quite robust. We've done this a few times and it's always super popular.

Faendryl Fashion - We've done a few variations on this. I personally did a few cobbling-focused ones, that generally touched upon materials and styles. We've had others, as well, that were less shoe focused, thank god. There was once also a fashion show that we donated a lot for the Faendryl aspect of.

Faendryl Bardfest - One year we partnered up and did a mini bardfest of a Faendryl theme.

Masquerade Ball - We've done a few versions of this. One had a contest for people to come and the most Faendryl-themed costume got a prize. Others were more general. One we did as part of a 3-day event to get a merchant involved! costume design, merchant, ball following. That was fun and involved murder.

Art Night - everyone is invited to borrow a writable book, take a peek at our model, and "draw" your own take on it. I really enjoyed this and would love to keep doing it, but the INSANELY OVERPRICING of writable books makes it difficult.

Strongest Foe! - I don't know if this was so much a planned event as we were drunk and decided to do it. But it involved the older members taking the younger out to insanely high level stuff to help them get a cool strongest foe. It was during the troll war. Only a few deaths, so that was nice.


Lecture Topics:
Arkati and Atheism
The Third Elven War
The Undead War and the Exile
The Ashrim War
The Palestra/Demonology/How to kill demons


Sheesh, I know we've done a lot more things, but that is what is coming to mind so far.

Some other proposed ideas included hearthside tales - a chance to tell tales that hopefully have something to do with Faendryl
Faendryl Imagination Hunt - like Vender's old imagination hunts, only with a Faendryl theme
Spirit Battling - This is one I'd like to do after EG, once I can get the supplies. I want to get a bunch of syringes, talismans, and vials. Go out and fill the vials up. Then walk people through how to catch a spirit beast and then run around and help them catch some. Because why not, we do other games.




.. and everyone can probably tell I have way too much free time at work tonight..

Just a recap of the meeting.

We worked on a few more ideas for the charter. Lylia is working on that. I'm hoping we can have something in place relatively soon. That can be posted here and to the google group and such.

We decided to open our gates and let refugee half-elves stay. I'm thinking we set up a tent and cart in the garden and stuff like that. Something to build on, if possible. This was decided, finally, with the understanding that the Spire itself stands as a refuge for those of Faendryl blood, only, and that refugees might be questions about what they've seen/experienced at their previous homes and amidst flights, to gather intelligence on what is happening.

Our Siegery event in November was mentioned and inquiries made if anyone wanted to represent us. I think so far it's just Melivn who was interested, but if there is anyone else, let me know.

We tried to brainstorm for some lecture ideas, the tow that stood out were Palestra katas and maybe a recap on the third elven war as a reminder to the humans.

I'd love more input on the prize closet offerings, if anyone is willing to work with me on that. Got something you wish more Faendryl could have access to? Lemme know.

Also, another organization, the Gypsy Troupe, is having an event on Monday that discusses Krolvin and Faendryl divination methods. If you can make it, we're gonna go see how someone else presents it and go "hmmm.. hmmm.. hrmph.. hmmm" all knowing and judgey and such. Should be fun.

And Aurach gave a very nice summary of the various odd goings on around the world. Unintentionally, as it was two separate incidents, I found myself wondering. Tseleth got something from the Sanctum of Scales and then on the other side of the lands in Vaalor an airship was stolen. Probably not related, but it is worth mentioning that Tseleth created the semi-sentient crystals used in airship navigation.

Lastly, and this wasn't during the meeting. About an hour and a half after the meeting ended Drangell and the crusaders et al attacked the landing, but also the Enclave. The exterior grounds were set on fire and waves of invasion critters made short work of the defenders, repeatedly. A big thank you to everyone who helped defend our home.

Drangell made it into the building and upstairs. He was confronted by a group in the office and he SPIT ON MY CHAIR after I warned him against touching it. I just got the damned thing all worn in right, too. Aurach symbol of sleeped the rat bastard, an insane amount of times, as it was the only way of subduing him with any real success. We were in the process of putting manacles on him when a hoard of scarabs filled the room and had to be repelled, repeatedly. During this Drangell got loose again, ran back into the office(we had moved to the lounge before sleeping him) and disappeared. There are no secret exits in the office(I wanted one, but it just wasn't in the budget!) so how he escaped is unclear.

Also during all that Hapenlok was invisible and then apparently was "taken over" and meteor'd the building. We dragged him out of the building and off the grounds and left him there. He has also offered monetary compensation for any damages, so if you see anything, send him a bill. A large bill.

Drangell made commentary about trying to sniff something out, but was unable to find whatever he was looking for.

I have demanded dibs on his worthless hide, that I might flay him and turn him into a new chair cover, in case we ever do get to kill him. I made a post in the landing folder also, which included some of this.