No, they're on pause. We don't have an orders GM until Olarra gets back and trying to inform novices without a little bit if GM help is nigh to impossible. Plus after a year and a half straight I needed a few months off. I have no idea about someone grabbing stuff in Crossing the other day, if they did I guess someone will let me know eventually since I store and organize it all.

Yes, the link is correct.

Drex

Fun times. You know I will be there


Sliayyl Salazar
Vice-Commander of ODS

Which Order is the biggest? That's right, this one right here! Well done, folks. I look forward to seeing our Order continue to expand and thrive.

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2008/3/16 - How to: Plan and host an ODS event 9pm EST [meeting house]
2008/3/17 - How to: Plan and host an ODS event [repeat]

Because I've had a number of requests for it, yes this class is open to folks outside the order that would like to attend, but please keep in mind that my focus is going to be on hosting ODS specific events so adjustments would have to be made for anyone not in ODS or an official order.

I just want to say thank you to the people that have donated to the novice auction recently.

A sincere thanks to:

Wodynn
Rallyne
Valynn
Kropi
Katrinal
Marsais
Tsun
Thundrek
anonymous
Worrclan
Boobuh
Rosealynn
Artilius
Renlak
Averlaan

The donations and help are highly appreciated. To all Shielders, I love you guys. Thank you for all the hours you put in on this event.

Drex

I'd like to thank the people of the realms that generously donate items and time to the auction that we hold monthly for the novices.

This is the list of people that have given this month:

Mazrian
Feystam
Verbal
Rihaun
Ogadai
Trustin
Wodynn
Fyriestorme
Galahant
Zalan
Sliayyl
Hual
Tsun
Celitha
Rehlyn
Rheela
Averlaan
Aleyden
Rayje
Razzer
Boobuh
Rallyne
Chelmoraes
Ragad
Caelumia

We truly appreciate you all.

A huge thank you to the ODS members that spend so much time each month sorting, setting, appraising, weighing and working the night of the auction. Without you this wouldn't happen at all.

Congrats Zaslamel and Liock, welcome to the family


Renlak

Thank you Risorn, we're very glad you had a good time. Definitely pass the word, just no promises that they'll all get as lucky as you were. ;)

News 4 10 is where it'll be advertised each month.

No circle requirement, just find one of us or our website.

Please join ODS on Saturday and Sunday 10/4 - 10/5 as the Order pulls out all the stops to throw a street party to celebrate the opening of the new Orders building in town.

Saturday night will feature a singles auction of Dragon Shielders. You heard it here first... I have confirmation that the ODS Commander, Drexella, will be auctioning off both a a kiss and a HUG to the victor of her auction.

Sunday night will feature a Sweetheart Ball.

Carnival games and food can be had both days! Keep your eyes and ears on the street, more details will be released soon.

Rumor has it that there will be trivia, and roshambo contests, even scavanger hunts, on both of those days!

Cross posted from the Kudos folder.

I always dread writing thank you posts because I'm afraid I'll miss someone. But I'm going to try. Bear with me a moment and I'm sorry ahead of time if I missed anyone, I'm still a little brain fried and lacking in general sleep.

The faire turned out to be very fun with all kinds of little extras thrown in by players and GMs alike. We're deeply grateful to Ariawen for all the hard work and late night hours she put in on us.

We had wonderful traders in the Haven Market that came specifically for the weekend. Thanks so much to Vanthala, Ienna, Sortny, Littleclaw, Rajara and.. am I missing one? You helped add to the carnival atmosphere we were going for.

GM Averiss came to play with us and was very cool. The pig chase was a major bonus to the activities. GMs Lohkrian and Bursaal helped us with getting gifts open and announcements run and small technical issues. We had several game hosts called upon due to the dunk tent, thank you and my apology for confusion. Zompu handed us three vouchers for alterations to give out as prizes which was just awesome, thanks so much. Gemella watched over us all weekend and at the ball and was just fun to be around. Kinneth was the star performer twice, working the crowd both after the auction and again at the ball and did an excellent job.

Tavern Troup was great. Chabelle worked long hours running games both days as well as working the ball. Donalisa did palm readings and sang at the ball. Dulcinie and Gallanthur and Aeviona were fun to listen to during the dancing. A huge thanks to TT and since I know I missed someone-something just chime in and remind me please.

Havenites in general were all fantastic, pitched in to help when needed and kept the spirit of fun alive all weekend. We had visitors come from all over to join in and that made it really fun. We had fellow Therengian from across the lake drop their training and hunting for two days and just play with us and I want to thank them for it. Northern Watch, Theren Guard love you guys as always. Cavalry thank you for graciously moving your joust til next month and coming to play with us, I appreciate that.

And finally, ODS members and recruits. Wow, what can I say. You all came out and chipped in and worked your butts off and amazingly enough had fun doing it. This was a first time running an event for most of them and I can't tell you how impressed I am with the fine job they did. I never once got a single complaint about how any of the games or contests were run and that's just HUGE. You all went above and beyond and I'm so proud of this order I could bust. Oh and Darkskye makes pink look manly. All I can say.

Tired of the same old Meetings?? Join The ODS Now!!!!

Learn amazing things from the Members like....Eating and Drinking

Rheela gets a slender red pepper from atop a soft white fringed cloth.
Rheela takes a bite of the pepper.
Rheela gasps for breath, almost choking for a moment!


Neeno takes a sip of his rum.
Neeno gasps and chokes as his face takes on a bright reddish hue!
Neeno spins around!
Neeno suddenly flings himself on to his back from a sitting position! How very
strange.
Neeno kicks his legs wildly into the air, lashing out at the ceiling!
Neeno sits up.


Experimenting with Unknown Powders!!!!!...

Vivikka gets a silver pin from inside a fine linen shoulder satchel stitched with
intricate blackwork embroidery.
Vivikka taps her pin.
Vivikka says,"Oh no!"
Vivikka's face twitches like a bunny rabbit before her releases a tremendous sneeze.
"Ahh....Aaaahhhhh.....ACHOOOOOO!" Drexella looks decidedly unhappy with her current
sneezing affliction.
Drexella's face twitches like a bunny rabbit before her releases a tremendous sneeze.
Razzer's face twitches like a bunny rabbit before his releases a tremendous sneeze.
Neeno utters a faint, dainty "choo". How cute.

Beauty tips from some of our Best Looking Members!!!!!

Selame unwraps her dust and dumps its powdery contents into her palm. She pinches it
between her fingers and sprinkles it over her head.
You see Selame Saldea, a Prydaen.
One look at the meat pie she calls a head is enough to turn anyone's stomach!

Rheela unwraps her dust and dumps its powdery contents into her palm. She pinches it
between her fingers and sprinkles it over her head.Rheela suddenly gazes upon the
world with newly found, uglier eyes. Yowsah!
Selame looks at Rheela and blanches.

You see Rheela Ellig, a Prydaen.
She has a face only a mother could love. A mother ape, maybe.
Raithren looks at Rheela and blanches.
Mistwing says, "You don't look that bad, maybe with a little makeup..."

You see Selame Saldea, a Prydaen.
She has a big, leafy head like a lettuce!

You see Raithren Kresla, a Rakash.
His face is so ugly it must be a Halloween mask! Take it off! ACK!

You are Darkskye D'leave, a Human.
Holy Smoke, you're ugly! Who is your hairdresser? Medusa?
Drexella looks at you and quickly takes a big step away.


Transmorphing!!!!!!!!

Sulith uncorks his potion and sniffs at its opening before drinking it. Bottoms
up!Liquid shadows ooze up from the ground and climb methodically around Sulith.
Sulith tries to scream out, but the shadows quickly move to his head and fill his mouth,
halting the sound before it even begins. Sulith's wide eyes stare out from the inky
Blackness as he shrinks and sprouts a pair of wings. He became a shadowling before your very eyes!
Sulith says, "Bimooboogi ga?"
Sulith acts just like a shadowling. Wow! That sounds just like one!


Summon Hordes of Insects!!!!

Ezmirelda hurls her ceramic flea onto the ground!
A huge cloud of dust and fleas sprays out everywhere!
You manage to dodge the awful cloud!
Drexella says, "Oh lords.. fleas."
Azeronn scratches his waist with annoyance.

Travel to exotic places!!!!!!!!!!!!

Azeronn unwraps his pollen and dumps its powdery contents into his palm. He pinches
it between his fingers and sprinkles it over his head.
A brilliant flash of blue light suddenly surrounds Azeronn. As it fades, he is gone!
Neeno says, "oopsie"
Rheela says, "Oh no"
Drexella says, "Uh oh"
Drexella laughs!
Drexella asks, "Kalean locate Azeronn please?"(Riverhaven)

Thundrek fingers his pin.
A brilliant flash of blue light suddenly surrounds Thundrek. As it fades, he is gone!
Selame exclaims, "Gone!"
Neeno says, "there went Thun"
Rheela says, "Oh no, we just lost Thund" (Aesury)


Learn the ways of Woodland Creatures!!!!!!

Razzer unwraps his powder and dumps its powdery contents into his palm. He pinches
it between his fingers and sprinkles it over his head.A cloud of green smoke
suddenly erupts around Razzer. When the fumes clear, you are aghast that Razzer has become a toad!
Razzer croaks loudly.
Razzer ribbits, "Rubbit"

Niktoahl looks like a giant green wart-covered toad.
Niktoahl's long slimy tongue flicks out and tickles Sekoria's ear.


*****NEED WE SAY MORE!!!!JOIN NOW!!!!*******

Please join the membership of ODS in welcoming its newest Dragon Shielder - Hammerfist, and congratulating Kalnean on becoming the new Strike Force Leader.

Please join ODS in welcoming two new members, Itherial and Grymmlen. Also join us in welcoming Ezmierlda to the ranks of Council.

Sebestyen the ODS Treasurer is marrying Drexella the ODS Commander on Sunday the 29th at 9pm ET. You're invited to attend and make sure they know they can't just take the money and run afterward. There will be stuff. There will be food. And drinks. And entertainment. And gifts. And squirrels. Oh yes, there will be squirrels. Hah!


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There are those that invest large amounts of time into bragging about what they do. Then there are those that use that time to do more.

Please join ODS in welcoming Nethia to the ranks of Dragon Shielders! I know it won't be easy to give her a congratulatory pat on the back or hug, while dodging blows from undead or laboring in triage, but I'm sure you will find a way to do so.

Please join all of ODS in welcoming our newest member to our ranks, Khohan!

Congratulations are also in welcoming our newest member of Council, Hammerfist!

Thank you Liock!

A correction due to how the Commander had inserted the events into the ODS calendar:

The triage event across the lake is being put together and hosted by Court Advisor Wyndz. We're working together to put the events back to back in Haven and Theren.

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Oleveir says, "One must be careful around the angry ODS women."

Please offer your congratulations to our newest Dragon Shielder, Balladona, and to Hual for ascending to the position of Alternate Council Member.