[Event] Moon's Rise

[Amiel Nightwhisper]

*Poster located in Darnassus, Auberdine, Astranaar, Stormwind and/or somewhere where you might bump into it.*

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It has been some time since Shan'do Darinea Ulath summoned us all to bathe in the light
of Elune, to rejoice of peace and the blessings of the Moon Goddess and the spirits of nature.
She is gone and we have almost forgotten what she has taught us.

With her own words:

"For long, we have been occupied with the threats from our own lands, as from the lands of
Outland. For too long, many of us have not payed any attention to our spiritual needs.
There are many scars we can not see, which also needs mending."

"Rejoice! Servants of Elune and students of Cenarius offers soothing to your soul. Come to the
shores of Zoram and watch the White Lady rise in all Her glory. Speak to a student or servant if
you wish so, or merely watch the rise.
Your faith is irrelevant, just as long as you respect the Kaldorei traditions and laws."

"Come and see the rise, at the last day of the last weekend in the month, according to the human calendar."

With these words of Shan'do Darinea I invite you all, Alliance and Horde alike, to rejoice of yet
another night when the Goddess gives us her blessing. Hope to see you at Zoram Strand.

Amiel Nightwhisper
of Shadow Sentinels
Druid of the true Cenarion Circle

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OOC:
28st October there will be a moonrise event at Zoram Strand, by the campfire found there.
This is mainly a social and spiritual event. The moon rises just before 10 PM, so we gather around campfirers from 9. 15 PM'ish.
There will be priests and druids around to speak to those who have a burden they wish to share and there will be public and private prayers.

Come as you are! But respect the Kaldorei laws.

Event OOC rules:
- all races and classes are welcome
- no demons (Warlocks keep your demons away)
- don't cast arcane spells (mages, warlocks) openly
- please keep PvP off

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Posted on both 'Moonglade' Forum and 'Community Events & News' Forum. It is more open than normal Sentinel events, but I've tried to keep it the same as the event Darinea organized.

I need someone to keep a little prayer for Elune. I will keep the speech myself this time.

Oh, I'll be away from computer 20.-26.10, the evening of 27.10. and the day of 28.10. I'll be there on the event and I'll keep the speech. Don't worry.

[Feralan]

Glad to see this being resurrected as planned, thanks. IC, Fera isn't suited to speaking at such an event but OOC I'll help as I can. Maybe one of our three priestesses can prepare a short prayer? *peers at Morth, Tylfidia and Caiel*

[Tylfidia]

I'm sure I can think up a little prayer to say.

[Feralan]

Would be great to have a "professional" speaking there, thanks.

[Alrinthiel]

Nynia wil sadly not come to this event, the thought of inviting the horde into Ashenvale makes her feel sick and she will stay away so that she do not cause a scene.

[Feralan]

Yes, I'm a bit anxious about it being "open house" too to be honest -- the thought of potential undead, blood elven or warlock visitors doesn't sit well with me at all. They are the enemy after all. I know Amiel wants to keep this true to what Darinea started, but if it becomes unpleasant, let's restrict it more next time?

The first moonrise was rather chaotic, the second was quiet -- almost nobody came but us. The third was a bigger thing again. I don't remember Horde coming to either of them, it was just some Alliance people making fools of themselves the first time around.

I'll likely come with my hunter instead of Fera for various reasons.

[oriel]

I'm not sure if I should come to the first one. Oriel hates the Horde with a passion (with the exception of some tauren)

In particular, I'd find it hard to be myself with Undead, Blood Elves, and Orcs... heck, she dosent even like the Alliance races enough to tolerate them for long, especially at a sacred occasion.

I doubt warlocks will be thoughtful enough to leave their demons at home, and I cannot kill them on sight, so... it's hard not to be sat there purse lipped and frustrated.

I'll probably come with my Blood Elf instead...

Just kidding! I might come with my baby dr00d.

[Morthgael]

Ill see if I can come if our raid ends well and in time!
Prolly on my druid since Kora and Morth are busy catfighting in outlands:p. hmm we'll see.

[Sylverwyn Wintershine]

I'm terribly sorry I couldn't show up - my brother was raiding an hour longer than it was expected and then went to his guildmeeting... *sighs* I hope it went well and you all had fun.

[Feralan]

Thanks Amiel for bringing this lovely idea back to life, and to Tylfidia for the official prayer. I'm amazed people mostly behaved well, aside from some obligatory morons.

Here are some screenies:

Milling around just before the start of the event

Tylfidia, all holy and impressive

The moon is beginning to show herself

A view of the crowd watching the moonrise

Contemplation in the moonlight


And now for something completely different that made me laugh out loud. Weirdest non-bugged thing I've seen in the game for quite some time, I really gotta try this myself:

s36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/Feralan/Oddities/?action=view¤t=Bat_raptor.jpg

Yes, that is a troll with a Hallow's End bat-costume on, zipping around on his rather tiny raptor mount.

[Amiel Nightwhisper]

I've been away for about a month now. Now I'm back. And I'm back with Moon's Rise.

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*Posters with the following text have been spread to every capital, city and town regardless of faction or race. (Yes, Blood Elves and Forsaken as well)*

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Last month I summoned you all to honor the tradition started by Shan'do Darinea to bathe in the
light of Elune to Zoram's Strand. I wish to invite you to the beach to celebrate a peaceful moment
and watch the moon rise once more.

With the words of Shan'do Darinea:

"For long, we have been occupied with the threats from our own lands, as from the lands of
Outland. For too long, many of us have not payed any attention to our spiritual needs.
There are many scars we can not see, which also needs mending."

"Rejoice! Servants of Elune and students of Cenarius offers soothing to your soul. Come to the
shores of Zoram and watch the White Lady rise in all Her glory. Speak to a student or servant if
you wish so, or merely watch the rise.
Your faith is irrelevant, just as long as you respect the Kaldorei traditions and laws."

"Come and see the rise, at the last day of the last weekend in the month, according to the human calendar."

With these words of Shan'do Darinea I invite you all, Alliance and Horde alike, to rejoice of yet
another night when the Goddess gives us her blessing. Hope to see you at Zoram Strand.

Amiel Nightwhisper
of Shadow Sentinels
Druid of the true Cenarion Circle

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OOC:
25st November there will be a moonrise event at Zoram Strand, by the campfire found there.
This is mainly a social and spiritual event. The moon rises around 10 PM, so we gather around campfires from 9.15 PM'ish.
There will be priests and druids around to speak to those who have a burden they wish to share and there will be public and private prayers.

Come as you are! But respect the Kaldorei laws.

Event OOC rules:
- all races and classes are welcome
- no demons (Warlocks keep your demons away)
- don't cast arcane spells (mages, warlocks) openly
- please keep PvP off


Thanks for Darinea for starting the event in the past and thanks to those who came last month.

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Oh, and I need a prayer from someone. Is it you this time?

[Amiel Nightwhisper]

OOC:
This is a shameless bump!

And... the event has gone monthly for good. I have good experiences of the event and the prayers. The event will be held on the last sunday of the month, every month at 9:15 PM realm time in Zoram Strand, Ashenvale.

I wish you to post here if you are interested in contributing to the event. If we're having conversation about it ingame, I'll try to remember to post your interest here so I won't forget myself who has promised to keep the prayer.

The prayers aren't only for priests and druids to keep. Illio has kept a few and they have gone well, so everyone who has faith in Elune can lead to the prayer. Just gather your courage and volunteer!

I will post info on the coming Moon's Rises here up to summer. Fortunately my work scedules have mixed up so that I am camping a lot around Moon's Rises, but apparently I might be able to be present on every event.

Next Moon's Rises:

April
Date: 27.4.
Prayer: Caelith
Notes: Possibly themed. Ask Cae.

May
Date: 25.5.
Prayer: ??
Notes: I will be the whole weekend 23.-25.5. on camp so I am unavailable for preparations before I am back perhaps around 18 realm time or something.

June:
Date: 29.6.
Prayer: ??
Notes: Both me and Caelith are on a live action RPG event for the whole weekend and thus are unavailable for preparations. We will do our best to come on time for the event.

July:
Date: 27.7.
Prayer: ??
Notes: -

[Feralan]

I love these gatherings, both for the spiritual dimension of the Kaldorei, and because they are a chance for general meet-and-greet RP. Contributing IC prayes is out at this time, but I'd be happy to help with OOC ideas as much as I can. There might be some "themed" moonrises we could hold, like last year's remembrance for the dead (and missing).

[Tylfidia]

I'd love to say a prayer at the next Moon Rise if you've not got some one for it already.

[Amiel Nightwhisper]

Booked for you, Tylf. *hugs*