ALES & TALES (every Monday!)

[MattTheIndian]

A great celebration!

[celticrocks]

The Sons of Numenor and the Lonely Mountain Band ride SIDE BY SIDE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5VxJeemnYA

"raise an ale and bid farewell, with songs to sing and tales to tell..."

[Leibniz]

This was a great event!

I miscalculated the timezone difference and missed the earlier activities (I was especially keen to meet up at the Brandywine bridge for I had not travelled to the Bree Homestead before and thought it would be nice to go in company). But, upon arriving eventually I found a neighbourhood with Sons of Numenor members around the area, with one nice fellow giving me directions to the house.

Once inside the hall, I enjoyed the shinanigans that went down, enjoyed the music, drinks, riddles and tales. I especially liked the bold hobbit who tried to endorse the new "Mayors law" and the crowds heckling to get him off stage.

The ride to Esteldin was a lot of fun, Celticrocks your video was great.

A first social event for me, and will definately not be the last! Well done to all involved!

[Valaraen]

If only I'd remembered about the ride to Esteldin!! That looks like such fun, I'm sorry I missed it. Great video, Galenswerd.

[Ainuril]

But, upon arriving eventually I found a neighbourhood with Sons of Numenor members around the area, with one nice fellow giving me directions to the house.

That was me, fair lady! Glad to have helped.

For all those who came out last night, the Sons of Numenor could not have been happier to have you! The event was a total success and we feel grateful to Harperella for allowing us to host. Thank you to everyone who helped out in any capacity - and the video of the Thunder Ride was very good! Hope to see everyone again very soon.

[Pumyra]

I really must commend Sons of Numenor for their horseback ushers, assorted greeters, and hospitality; for me, it's what gave the event that "something extra". I was profoundly impressed!

No sooner than I zoned in, I was greeted by two Sons of Numenor at the gate; both of whom were gracious and welcoming. I was then escorted to the festival grounds by a horseback usher and, upon arrival, was greeted by yet another Son of Numenor.

I browsed the various hawkers selling their wares, quite a few had very nice things at really reasonable prices! I checked out the stage auction... then I disconnected due to some storm activity here in Texas. D: Fortunately, upon logging back in, yet another Son of Numenor was kind enough to direct me to their Kinhouse for the concert and gathering. It was a bit overwhelming, so many people in one room! I had a hard time keeping up with the stream of chat, emotes, and everything in-between. x_x

At the end of my night, I got to spend some time chatting with a gallant Son of Numenor who made a very nice nightcap of roleplay. I'm only disappointed I couldn't stay longer due to the weather!

Here's to a marvelous experience at A&T, and a big thank you to Sons of Numenor for making the event all the more enjoyable!

[Einarr]

Last night was wonderful! The auction, the vendors, the crowds, it was truly amazing! I just wished I had a horse so I could have joined in on the ride to Esteldin. I kept up as long as I could on foot, but lost you guys just outside the Bree Land Homesteads. My little legs don't run so fast.

Galenswerd, great video! It was awesome to see what the ride was like and made me even more sad that I missed it

Thank you guys for putting up with my thievery and mischief (pun intended!). I had a great time stealing pies and mathoms and doing IC sparring. You guys are great fun

~Lunna

[Harperelle]

I'm still working on my write up, but you may be curious to know... I counted 131 players last night! I'm pretty sure I got about 90% of the headcount. Truly amazing!



Thanks to the Sons of Numenor for making this a truly memorable experience. Those boys in black look sharp!

--Harperella

[celticrocks]

If only I'd remembered about the ride to Esteldin!! That looks like such fun, I'm sorry I missed it. Great video, Galenswerd.

Thanks - just a simple montage really, but at least a nice record of the ride!

[Alditha]

Lightning caused more trouble than ever last night, devouring part of Olyver's lovely dress. He got "the bag" after that, and was not seen again.

It was very difficult to follow all the emoting, but it was worth it! The Sons of Numenor are a very gallant lot, and I do believe it was the first time that someone has laid their cloak down in the water for Alditha. (Of course, she completely ignored it, but that's just how she is).

I must admit that she was rather taken with the two men who were fist-fighting at the ruined stone gazebo before the show - and has completely forgotten their names. If anyone can give her a lead on those mysterious two, it would be appreciated, I'm sure.

[eggrolled]

Just to give an idea of the crowd, here are a few more shots from the perspective from a little guard in the corner!


This is what happens when one of the guards is served some ale. Thanks Tinki!


Another shot of the large crowd in the kinhall.


An excellent example of why turning floaty names off was a good idea :P

[Asileth]

It was a splendid evening. All of us guys and gals in Sons of Numenor had a blast and I look forward to many more happy and fun Ales and Tales Events. Thank you Lonely Mountain Band and Harpella for you dedication. (And special thanks to Tinki for outstanding service)!

[MattTheIndian]

It was my first event as well and I definitely will be back, thanks again Sons of Numenor for your hospitality!

[Asileth]

Just watched the video of our ride to Esteldin and we look epic! Thank you Galenswerd Swordsong for preserving a memory that for me will be one of my fondest of my first month on this great server (although there have been many - Landy is awesome!)

[Comstrike]

Among the amusing anecdotes....

I'm going to dub such escorts "The Lag Express." I truly can see a people having their computer catch fire as the wave of lag and people passed by. We actually had two people crash during the ride. A few laptops also couldn't survive the crowd.

Watch by way of Bondermir (my second account) who I had positioned outside the gates, I saw two members of The Veil leaving. The one commented to the other "I didn't realize there would be so many guards." To which the other replied "Neither did I!"

And Galenswerd, I have to know who did the song on the video, good stuff.

[Dago_Red]

And Galenswerd, I have to know who did the song on the video, good stuff.

I'm sure it's Galenswerd himself an' them Fathom fellers.... they ain't called the Lonely Mountain Band for nothin' !
*grins*

[morrowbreeze]

Did I not predict a record turnout? I had estimated by the close of the event inside that Gleowynn, and Cryssi, and I had passed out 300 ales and close to 200 smokes. After much study on the matter, The actual talley was over 400 ales and thereabouts 220 pipeweed passed out! An astounding record! More than double the previous record! A Heartfelt thank you the the "Sons" for access to the chest. They do know how to brew!

Epic it was in all regards! Very polished and done with much enthusiasm. And I loved the ride to Est! have not yet seen the video, so Im going there next.

[slysquirrel13]

Iskidle : I really like that skin! Can you give me a link to download it?

[eggrolled]

Iskidle : I really like that skin! Can you give me a link to download it?

Check this thread on the SoN forums. It's Azure Glass Mirkwood with some inventory tweaks I edited in. Full instructions, links, and details in the post.

edit: Argh, the lotro forums mess up the URL, copy and paste this: http://sonsofnumenor.com/archet/index.php?option=com_kunena&It emid=56&func=view&catid=41&id= 6610 or try this http://tinyurl.com/38f9j99

[daboidie]

Thank you for the fun. I must say that Eo was extremely nervous with all of the guards. Couldn't take two steps without running into one. By the time she had gotten stopped for the third time on the way out, she was about to come unglued. :P

[Gaming_Gal]

Nice vid and great background music!

Grats for hitting a new record on the crowd.

[Harperelle]

I've got my report filed now here:

Ales and Tales (Sons of Numenor Report)

Also Linett's fine report here:

We might need a bigger venue

See you next week at Little Delving. Don't forget to bring a Mathom!

--Harperella

[Lashmore]

Your first link takes me to the ride side by side video, Harp.

[Harperelle]

Your first link takes me to the ride side by side video, Harp.

Fixed it. +rep!

[Kael_Saxsos]

So, were can I find the location of the next ales & tales? if it is posted somewhere please let me know