The Lonely Mountain Band Kinship

[dori_bolger]

If you want to be in a band, the Lonely Mountain Band currently has four member bands, three of them always recruiting new members and willing to help you learn how to play in a band.

I would also like to offer Kudo's this week to Camara Banks for her spectacular arrangement of the full 1812 Overature performed this week by the Green Hill Music Society.

The LMBand also has several members who do music arangements and help other members learn the fine points of creating music for performance individually and in various bands.

So you prospective musicians looking for a kinship, please consider the Lonely Mountain Band.

[dori_bolger]

Another Weatherstock event is now history. Congratulations to everyone involved including the many folks who came to enjoy the event.

[XinaLotRO]

I would like to mention that Windy Acres Ranch is part of the Lonely Mountain Band kinship. In fact, the original inspiration and funding came from Tinki! Without hard-working volunteers and generous LMB patrons, there wouldn't be any horse racing at Windy Acres. We also have a fantastic formation riding team and riding club which everyone is welcome to join.

[dori_bolger]

Login and crashing problems persist, but the Lonely Mountain Band is still here. The Bards, Beers and Longbeards 2nd anniversary concert has been postponed for one week due to these problems. Other shows are going on as always. Stop by Ales & Tales Monday evenings and see some of what we are all about.

[morrowbreeze]

Just a notice that ALL codes have been sent for "Weatherstock Wayfarer", "Weatherstock Bard", "Weatherstock Steward". All in all a great success. We still are on the watch for new recruits. Apply at alesandtales.com

[morrowbreeze]

We are now getting returned mail on Weatherstock codes! You folks need to log in!

[Craiden]

I got mine, never got a chance to reply to the in-game message. Sorry about that.

And thank you (and Turbine) very much fo the effort, it's a great title and I proudly wear it on the other server I mainly play.

[morrowbreeze]

Prepare for the Fellowship Walk for kids charity, of which many in our kin are a part of.

[Summer_Beor]

Congratulations to the kin for bringing home the 2013 DragonSlayer Award for Best Gaming Team/Guild/Clan!

To celebrate and let the award go to our heads, I think we should strut about referring to ourselves as The Lonely Mountain Band Gaming Team/Guild/Clan from here on out. I think we should also petition for a /princesswave emote from the Valar so that we can salute our adoring fans during the ticker tape parades.

No? Too much, huh?

*sigh*

[morrowbreeze]

We are so happy to win the award! As you can see, we are strutting our stuff.

[morrowbreeze]

Something is in the air,... an event.....like Weatherstock, yet not like Weatherstock. Its coming in January and its big!

[XinaLotRO]

Here is a preview of upcoming events at Windy Acres Ranch:

• November 16 — The Haunted Derby, a race from Buckland to the Barrow Downs and back. This will be for all non-war steeds using whatever speed enhancements you like.
• December 14 — Winter Celebration, a holiday party, fireworks festival and talent contest. We’ll start with a mounted parade, riding from Bree to the ranch in Raglan.
• January 18 — The Blue Mountain Classic, a fun run for standard (+62%) steeds at Thorin’s Hall, followed by a mounted winter-themed fashion contest.
• February 22 — The Shadowfax Sprint, a challenging war steed race at Minas Eriol.
• March 15 — Solve A Mystery Contest, a roleplay event held at the ranch with prizes awarded to those who solve the mystery first and roleplay the best.
• April and May — Spring Racing Carnival, a series of events including a spring concert, mounted fashion contest, horse parade, rare breeds show, formation riding team demonstration, and multiple horse races.

[XinaLotRO]

Join Us For The Haunted Derby – Saturday, November 16 at 2:30pm ST on Landroval!

It’s time for the most dangerous race of the 2013 season!



The Haunted Derby challenges riders to make their way through the Old Forest and into the
Northern Barrow Downs, avoiding hungry wolves and life-stealing wraiths in a dark woodland
maze. Click here to review the race map. This is a fun run, so all standard +62% and +68%
(non-war) steeds are allowed using whatever speed enhancements you like.

First prize is 20 gold, second prize is 10 gold, and third prize is 5 gold.

Meet at the party tent in Buckland and wear your best equestrian outfit!

[dori_bolger]

Winterstock is coming! For details see the Lonely Mountain free Press this Wednesday.

[Summer_Beor]

Merry Yule, from the LMB's Most Degenerate Associates, the BBB!

[XinaLotRO]

Just a little fun on New Year's Eve. Naturally, a member of the BBB was there to represent...


It looks better if you watch it directly from YouTube...
Direct link: http://youtu.be/-0hCUDexfiY

You can download it for viewing here:
640x360 copy at 19.5mb -- http://roll3d6.com/banders/misc/LMB-...ke-640x360.mp4
1280x720 copy at 80mb -- http://roll3d6.com/banders/misc/LMB-...e-1280x720.mp4

[Moroni]

I'm returning to LOTRO after a bit of a break, miss the great story and RP community. Please send me an in-game whisper of mail. My Human Champion's name is Danendil. I used to play a few years back with the Band, but sadly, I think it was on a toon that one of my kids deleted. Don't worry, she's currently on trial for 2nd degree Toonslaughter.

[Anavalar]

Just a little fun on New Year's Eve. Naturally, a member of the BBB was there to represent...

That video just made me SO happy!!!

[XinaLotRO]

I'm returning to LOTRO after a bit of a break, miss the great story and RP community. Please send me an in-game whisper of mail. My Human Champion's name is Danendil.

In case we don't catch you online with our odd holiday schedules, please do check us out at our web site: http://lonelymountainband.guildlaunch.com
You can read more about us, chat with us, find out when we're hosting events, and even fill out an application to join.

[morrowbreeze]

Lookie here! Winterstock AND 12th Night Ball! brought to you by LMB with love. All in January!

[morrowbreeze]

We are the Lonely Mountain Band. Casual, and inviting, yet active with server wide events all weeks of the year. Come be a part of a well known and respected group of like minded souls.

[Beschutzer]

We are the Lonely Mountain Band. Casual, and inviting, yet active with server wide events all weeks of the year. Come be a part of a well known and respected group of like minded souls.

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Awesome!

Tinki Model and render?

[morrowbreeze]

That, my friend, is a commisioned piece put together by our very own Kyrian, officer of note of LMB! I been saying we got talent among us!

[XinaLotRO]

Join us for the Shadowfax Sprint, a challenging war steed race at Minas Eriol!



Meet at the Forsaken Inn at 2:30pm EST/servertime on Saturday, February 22.

This is a race for all war steeds. Choose the best combination of attributes,
equip your best tack, train your equestrian skills, and compete with veteran
riders to win 25 gold and 1,000 Turbine Points!




FAQ

* Can I ride a standard or fast steed in the race?
Not this time. Part of the challenge of the course is navigating the obstacles on a war steed.

* What kind of war steed can I ride?
Any size, any bridle, any traits, and any level war steed is welcome. You will have to decide which configuration is best for this course.

* What are the prizes for 2nd and 3rd place?
Second place wins 1,000 TP + 20 gold and third place wins 1,000 TP + 15 gold.

* How can I win Turbine Points? Don't I have to purchase those?
It is also possible to buy Turbine Point codes which can be activated in the store. The winner will receive a code which redeems for 1,000 points.

* What are the rules of the race?
The rules will be explained before the race begins. You can also click here to read them now.

* Can you offer any tips?
Wear a unique outfit and set of tack. This will make it easier to identify you in a "photo finish". Do not jump as you cross the finish line, as it makes it more difficult for the judges to catch your name in a screenshot. Practice the course ahead of time. Memorize all of the checkpoints and major obstacles.

[XinaLotRO]

In answer to questions I have received several times in the past week --

Windy Acres Ranch is a group of equestrian and roleplay enthusiasts that work together to host interesting events on the Landroval server. Although it is part of the Lonely Mountain Band, you don't need to be an LMB member to volunteer at an event.

All Windy Acres events are open to the public. Most events are visitor-friendly, which means you can visit from another server and participate with a level 7 character that you recently created. Turbine Point and mount prizes will follow you back to your home server, because they are account-wide.

We give Turbine Points and steeds away by giving the winners a special code. These codes are activated in the in-game store using Add Points (TP) or at MyAccount.Turbine.com as a Product Key (steeds). These codes are obtained from Turbine, Wal-mart, or certain gaming magazines. (Many thanks to Sapience, Tinki, and Floradine!)