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(Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.). Angel… It is a word that I have heard throughout the years whenever someone of another world sees a member of my kind. We are not angels, nor have we ever been. We are trained as warriors of the sky in the name of peace. However, factions within the warriors formed and peace disintegrated. Fewer and fewer of my kind sought peace. Before long those of us who tried to remain peaceful became hunted and forced into hiding. One day a voice called to me from the celestial winds. So strong was the need to find the one who called to me, that I left my home world. It led me to a mysterious world of magic and creatures of all kinds. As I explored this world, I met many different beings. Among the happier voices, a name was frequently mentioned—Loreroot. What was it about Loreroot that caused such happiness? It was then that the voice called to me again. I followed longing for that which called. Stepping through a thick forest, I found a realm unlike any of the others. The grass was greener, and the sky was bluer than anywhere I had ever been. Peace radiated from every leaf and flower. The voice swirled around me. It was this realm that called to me. It felt my yearning for peace and drew me to itself. At that point I vowed to protect the peace of this realm. I will not watch another realm lose its peaceful ways. I will fight to protect it. (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.).    This land has offered me many things that I didn't realize were possible. I met a man named Ibruzu. He was my first love. Though he is no longer among us, his spirit lingers in the leaves of the forest. Our son, Arion Ibruson, is spirited and full of life.   Arion is the light of my life. He is so curious and eager to learn about everything in the forest. He is already quite strong and so are his creatures. Don't let his youth fool you. He is a force to be reconed with. Another man has come into my life. His name is Adam Icepheonix (Icepheonix5). He has been a blessing beyond compare. Each day I treasure the time we spend together.  His loving disposition has healed my broken heart and shown me a love I have never known before.  He's helped me with Arion tremendously and is like a father to him. (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.). After a great deal of research, I discovered that Engels were actually Phoenixes.  They had been transformed at the cellular level by the very planet upon which we lived.  With Adam's help, I've been able to return to a phoenix form known as a Flaming Moon Phoenix.                   (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.). (credits can be seen in the pic)   (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.). (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.).     Adam gave me an incredible treasure--his heart.  It is in the form of an exquisite pendant that shimmers with four sacred jewels that represent his four pheonix forms.  Shortly there after he asked me to be his wife.  This is my engagement ring.  We haven't set a date for the wedding yet.     Adam took Arion and I to Phoenix Tranquility--his home planet.  We had an amazing trip.  I got to meet his parents and many of the other people who are important in his life.  A festival including a grand ball was held in our honor.  They treated me like a princess.  All the people were warm and friendly.  Adam's mother made me nervous.  It's always hard to impress a mom, and she was no different.  I think I finally won her over because she gave me a traditional phoenix dress.  I love it, and it's very comfortable. (Image may be subject to copyright. Read the note at the end of this page.). While we were on Phoenix Tranquility, Adam took me to a secret garden.  It was the most beautiful place I've ever seen.  Moonlight danced across the surface of the small pond in the center of the garden.

 

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Dotting the pond and the banks was an unusual and beautiful flower--the Lovelight Blossom.  Adam explained that this rare flower only blooms and glows in the presence of true love.  I hope others will get to see it bloom the way we did.  It was truly an extraordinary sight.  We managed to transfer a couple to a pot.  They will look really good in Loreroot.

Day 272 Adam and I moved to RavenHold.  It's the first time I've ever had a house of my own.  We live right next door to Sharazhad and Firsanthalas.  Here are a couple of pictures of my new home.

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Several days later, Adam and I found a bunny that was sick at Stag Crossing.  We took it back to our home at RavenHold and tended to it.  Once it was well, Adam and I took it to the base of RavenHold and let it go.  Three other bunnies hopped out of the bushes to join the other.  To our surprise, they stayed.  We named them Bugs, Muffy, Spot, and Nibbles. 

A couple of days after that Nibbles was killed.  He's buried at Raven's Peace.

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On day 322 I spotted a glowing orb of light at Ash Arch.  I followed it all the way to Wasp's Totem where I lost it in the lake.  With Phantom Orchid's help (and her owl), I found the light orb.  It turned out to be a pixie named Rosewood. I eventually helped her return to her home in Alche's Alley.

Shortly there after, snow arrived in MD.  It brought back many memories of my arrival.  I first arrived during the season of snow.  Adam has been teaching me about a holiday called Christmas.  We have decorated our home and I have learned how to bake special foods for this time of year.

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On day 352, Pamplemousse threw a lovely Winter Formal in the Hall of the Sun.  It was a grand event.  The taylors of Tranquility made a special dress for the occasion.  Unfortuantely, it got damaged when I was pounced by one of the guests.  Yet another time when being nice didn't turn out well. Adam assures me that the taylors will fix the dress or make a new one.  That's so sweet of him.

Christmas was a magical time in Loreroot.  The snow gave a soft blanket to everything and sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.  Mur gave many generous gifts and had a beautiful tree.  The new year was spent among family and friends.  Adam and I discussed what plans we have for the year.  Time will tell if they come or not.

The new year has brought some excitement already.  I was talking with werewolfer one day.  I noticed he was acting strangely, but never expected what happened.  Before I knew it, he had killed me, which forced me to be reborn.  My Flaming Moon Phoenix form burst and burnt wolfer, but also helped him return to himself.  Unfortunately, the transformation left white streaks in my hair.  I tried to hide it, but didn't succeed.  Adam was angry when he saw it, but was able to restore my red hair.  I think it's only a matter of time and rebirths before my hair goes completely white.

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Around day 20 of year 5, Assira and I decided that we were going to spar using our elemental abilities.  She chose fire and I chose water.  Assira is a formitable opponent.  We were pretty evenly matched until she revealed her lava form.  It forced me to ramp up my own water powers.  After a lengthy battle, we stopped before we we got too far and did some serious damage.

Adam has been gone for months.  I fear that he has abandoned me as Ibruzu did.  Control over my empathic abilities has begun do deteriorate.  His leaving has removed my buffer against the realm.  I must find a new one before I go insane.  The only comfort I seem to be able to find is in my panflute.

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I was honored around day 60 of year 5 with the tag "2nd Leader of Guardians".  I greatly appreciate King Firsanthalas's efforts to get it for me.  I hope he knows how good he has been for Loreroot.  His is a truely thankless job.

For my birthday I went on a pouncing rampage, and pounced every guy I came across that I knew.  I succeeded in pouncing the 4 kings of the 4 main lands of the realm.  The ultimate achievement came in the wee hours of day 80 when I pounced King Manu!  Made him laugh, too!

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On day 81 a new being came to the realm.  A dragon named Darigan.  He seems to be drawn to me.  I'm nervous because he's so new to the realm, yet something about him has me curious.  As we spend more time together, I find the emptiness and instability that Adam's departure caused fading from me.  Darigan's strength of spirit adds to my own and brings a stability I haven't felt in a long time.

Day 90 of year 5 brought a surprise.  Darigan gave me a promise ring and vowed never to leave me.  I pray that he stays.

Day 103 marked the 5th birthday of the realm (MagicDuel).  While we were all chatting and such at GoE, Darigan surprised me with a beautiful sapphire engagement ring.  Not sure how long the engagement will be.  We'll have to see if this one goes better than the last one.

Day 150 of year 5 Darigan and I were married at RavenHold.  Firsanthalas honored us with performing the ceremony.  Sharazhad and Adiomino were our attendants.  Many of our friends were there including Calyx of Isis.  It was so wonderful.  I hope D and I are together forever.

In the wee hours of Day 152, I was murdered at the Gazebo of Equilibrium.  It is a mystery as to why this happened, but Darigan and several others are seeking the killer.

An amazing coincidence happened on Day 158.  I turned 500 days old and was also resurrected.  With the help of King Jester, King Firsanthalas, and Loreroot itself, I was reborn into the world.  My mind is jumbled and my body is slow to respond, but I'm alive once again.

Day 201 was one of the awesomest days ever!  I was awarded a medal for being LHO.  What made it so awesome was that Grido had nominated me for a special award.  Mur responded by personally giving me a Wind drach!  It was soo awesome!

Our very first LHO day!  It was May 30th.  Everybody was really sweet with their comments.  Almost made me cry.

I haven't made an addition lately.  Lots to catch up.

I've become Consul of Loreroot since setting up the new government.  That was in March of Year 7.  Re-elected in Year 8.

Darigan has pretty much left the realm.  I've given up on trying to get him to return and dissolved the marriage.

In June of Year 9, I retired from LHO.

On Day 203 of Year 9, a wonderful being named Krioni asked me to marry him.  I can't wait! 

Have you ever noticed how people RP in MD?  One person tries to dictate the action of both players. 

 

As an example: “Fred punched George sending him crashing to the ground.”

True RPing allows both participants to act and react. 

Example:  “Fred punched AT George.”

That gives George the chance to dodge or get hit.

Some words that work for RPing are: aim, aspire, at, attack, attempt, bear down, chip away at, compete, contend, contest, do one's best, drive for, endeavor, essay, exert oneself, go after, go all out, go for, have a crack, have a go, have a shot, have a stab, have a whack, knock oneself out, labor, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort, propose, put oneself out, risk, seek, shoot for, speculate, strive, struggle, tackle, try, undertake, venture, vie for, work, and wrangle.  Granted some will work better than others.

Ok, you’ve thrown your punch, but where did you throw it?  More information will enhance your action.  Let’s go back to Fred’s punch.

“Fred punched at George.”  Did he punch his face (jaw, eye, or cheek), gut, arm, groin, or wherever.  Adding a location helps the other player know what’s going on.

“Fred punched at George’s jaw.”  Now George knows where to defend if he wants.

Naming the type of punch adds even more detail.  Punches like jab, hook, upper cut, and sucker are just a few.  Kicks can also be named.

“Fred threw a right hook at George’s jaw.” 

The verb in the action was changed to make the wording smoother.  Telling which hand threw the punch helps your opponent know more about what’s happening.

Defense is the choice of the one the RP is being done.  In this case George is on defense.  This means George decides if the punch lands or not.

“Fred threw a right hook at George’s jaw.”  “George dodged Fred’s punch.”

There’s nothing more annoying during an RP fight than an opponent that dodges everything.  For George to dodge everything is nearly impossible.  It can be more entertaining to get beat, too.

“Fred threw a right hook at George’s jaw.”  “George staggers back as the punch connects.”

Action words that can work here are:  careen, dither, falter, halt, hesitate, lurch, overlap, pitch, reel, shake, stagger, stammer, step, stumble, sway, swing, teeter, titubate, topple, totter, vacillate, waver, wheel, whiffle, wobble, zigzag to name a few.  Again, some words will work better than others.

There are other things you can do to avoid an attack like rolling, flipping, and ducking.  Use your imagination!

You could take the defense and turn it to offense, if your character is a well-trained fighter.

“Fred threw a right hook at George’s jaw.”  “George catches Fred’s punch and flips him”

This actually takes much more detail.  The above example is a raw example.

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This Inn has 30 rooms with plenty of vacancies. If you do not see your name listed with your room number, please let me know.

1. Firsanthalas's Flop (for the one who needs a quick nap or a bed for the night)
2. Mya Celestia
3. Krioni
4. HolyPaladin Deba
5. Valoryn 
6. Passant the weak
7. Necromancer Mortis
8.  Alex and Lintara
9.    Vacant
10. Sagewoman & Phantasm
11.   Vacant
12.   Vacant
13. Flamewarrior
14. Aeoshattr
15. Dante Falcon
16. samon
17.    Vacant
18. StrongWilled Legna
19.    Vacant
20. Sunfire
21. Shemhazaj
22.    Vacant
23.    Vacant
24. Aranna
25. joshdragon
26. Fenris
27.    Vacant
28. Tigerguardian
29.    Vacant
30. Mur Del Mur Suite