The Press of Amazing Sailor Music, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – January 17, 2012 – by Ashlynn – Events continued for a second day in celebration of the 14th anniversary of PaxLair. Two events marked the occasion – Magical Musical Chairs hosted by Lady Winmere and Lord Grimlar, and a Regatta hosted by Lord Maehdros.
The first event began at 8pm by the eastern clock as the Sosarian Solstice Fair began just an hour earlier. Musical Chairs – always a favourite – had quite a number of entrants but minor technical issues hindered the start somewhat (it seems Lady Winmere’s flute had developed a defect that rendered it useless, and she was forced to fetch an old holiday bell instead).
With the problem remedied, the game began and one by one, the contestants were knocked out until only two remained – CaT and Moloch. A special final round was held and in the end, Moloch quickly beat CaT to the only remaining seat and was declared this year’s winner! Congratulations to Moloch!
The second event of the evening was a boat race. Structured like races in the past, vessels would sail to a set of co-ordinates where they would receive further directions, continuing on until they reached the final destination.
Only antique Britannian longships were permitted for the race, though Captain’s could take any size crew they desired.
I decided to sign up with Nanoc’s crew, while Winfield captained his own vessel and Lady Winmere aided Koopliss with his. Unfortunately, Koopliss was blown overboard leaving Lady Winmere adrift at sea, while Nanoc was blown terribly of course and I feared we would never see land again. Veteran sailor, Winfield was therefore the winner, though I cannot say I am too surprised by the result!