PaxLair City, Felucca, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – January 15, 2011 – by Ashlynn – The opening day of the PaxLair 13th anniversary proved to be both fun and eventful with a grand speech, a regatta, a few deaths and other fun an games!
Governor Winfield started off the anniversary with a long speech to the crowd about how old the city was and how it still stands as an enduring shining beacon against the darkness (though I must add I am slightly paraphrasing things here). Drawn to that beacon were a few other guests who ensured we received an sufficiently authentic Feluccan experience!
The Governor gives another of his famous speeches!
After the opening speech, it was off to Nujelm where we prepared our ships to race in the regatta, with time allowed for latecomers to register their entry into the contest. The race involved sailing to specific locations and collecting a book containing instructions on where to sail next. Those brave mariners taking part in the contest were:
- Balthier Trakand of the Malevolence
- Ashlynn (and Mr Clean) of the Blossom Cutter
- Winfield of the Peril of the Sea
- Jamlyn Hakkendyn (and Ivan) of the Mazrim’s Angst
- Fanny Firebottom in a traditional Britannian longship
- Sinjin also piloting a traditional Britannian longship
Lacking any sailing skill of my own, I had Mr Clean pilot my vessel.
The final results of the race were:
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Balthier Trakand of the Malevolence
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Winfield of the Peril of the Sea
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Ashlynn of the Blossom Cutter
When the regatta was over, we were given a tour of a very old building in Felucca by Sinjin, the leader of a very old guild called The Sillyhood. The building was the old guildhall and had several items on display from past members, kept to honour their memories.
Sinjin tells us all about the Sillyhood and their home near Yew Gate.
Finally, everyone retired to the Saloon in PaxLair City where we enjoyed a few ales and a game or two of Hangman. Though the first day is over, there are still four more days of celebration and events which we are all looking forward to!