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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 08:55:12
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Well met
...and Seasons Greetings to everyone here at Candlekeep   I hope, whatever thy beliefs, that ye enjoy the festive season and have much merriment!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who visits Candlekeep for the continued growth in the library and participation in discussions of Realmslore. Also, those who ne'er feel the need to put quill to parchment, but enjoy reading the scrolls and tomes herein, thank ye for visiting and keeping my fellow scribes busy 
Special thanks also go out to Tethtoril, for the many many hours of painstaking work in the chambers of Candlekeep, putting together the numerous scrolls sent in by travellers of the Realms. Also, to MuadDib and Kiarin DAleshan, for the great task of running the Candlekeep Inn. What a chore indeed
...and last but certainly not least, on behalf of all here at Candlekeep, I would like to give best wishes and deepest thanks to all the Forgotten Realms authors and game designers who have graced us with their presence, who have been kind enough to share their thoughts and news with us, and answer the many questions from their fans. It is indeed a great honor to have ye all with us.
So heres to a new year, I'm sure it will be just as great as this one  Best wishes, Seasons Greeetings, and MANY MANY thanks to ye all.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 09:12:47
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A guy on the radio station I listen to said this last Friday:
"You won't find it in a public school or outside a courthouse, but you'll hear it here: Merry Christmas!"
Honestly, when Jews are complaining about taking Christmas out of Christmas, something's gone wrong.
Now then, to more important matters . . . Alaundo, you are giving out Christmas bonuses, right? After all, it really would be a true Christmas miracle if you cut back on our work loads.  |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 09:40:34
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Now then, to more important matters . . . Alaundo, you are giving out Christmas bonuses, right? After all, it really would be a true Christmas miracle if you cut back on our work loads.
Well met
Hmmmmmm... well I would allow ye to put another coal on the fire, Bookwyrm, but as no flames are permitted herein... i'm afraid ye will have to go without  |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 09:51:05
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He's so stingy, he won't even give out coal at Christmas. 
 Why'd I ever sign that contract? I should have known something was up when that red "ink" was used . . . . |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 10:53:54
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I should like to echo Big Al's sentiments, and wish everyone -- including the old man himself -- a joyous holiday season.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2004 : 13:08:23
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Now then, to more important matters . . . Alaundo, you are giving out Christmas bonuses, right? After all, it really would be a true Christmas miracle if you cut back on our work loads.
Did I hear the possibilities for Christmas bonuses mentioned?
Yippee! Now I can purchase that toy plush doll of Alaundo that I've been saving up for... Own one of these cute little bearded seers for only... well, if you really want one, I guess you'll know the price for them .
Now if only they sold furry hamsters... I'd buy one of those in a second...
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 22 Dec 2004 : 00:28:51
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Now then, to more important matters . . . Alaundo, you are giving out Christmas bonuses, right? After all, it really would be a true Christmas miracle if you cut back on our work loads.
Did I hear the possibilities for Christmas bonuses mentioned?
Yippee! Now I can purchase that toy plush doll of Alaundo that I've been saving up for... Own one of these cute little bearded seers for only... well, if you really want one, I guess you'll know the price for them .
Now if only they sold furry hamsters... I'd buy one of those in a second...
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Tethtoril
Seeker
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Posted - 22 Dec 2004 : 08:11:17
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Thankee Alaundo. But I fear I have been a pale shadow of late. To you goes the credit of maintaining the library. And to all the scribes who have contributed a hearty thanks. For all those many visitors who simply stop and read ... we are here for you. If there are none to read the words penned by those who have gone before, then libraries are for naught.
Be well in this season of holiday tidings. Be safe and most of all take some time to enjoy life.
::sniff:: *blows nose on sleeve* Abysmal dust, gets into everything. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2004 : 06:42:52
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Originally posted by Tethtoril
Thankee Alaundo. But I fear I have been a pale shadow of late. To you goes the credit of maintaining the library. And to all the scribes who have contributed a hearty thanks. For all those many visitors who simply stop and read ... we are here for you. If there are none to read the words penned by those who have gone before, then libraries are for naught.
Be well in this season of holiday tidings. Be safe and most of all take some time to enjoy life.
::sniff:: *blows nose on sleeve* Abysmal dust, gets into everything.
Tethtoril...  . Well... ... Where has Alaundo been hiding you? Not in the dungeons I hope... slaving away on various compositions of lore...
Either way, it's nice to see you out and about (and out of your cage perhaps  )...
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Kiarin DAleshan
Candlekeep Inn Waitress
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Posted - 23 Dec 2004 : 14:18:40
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Happy Holidays all. Warm wishes for a great season, and much health to you and yours.
Have a safe one, friends. |
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Candlekeep Inn Waitress
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2004 : 14:20:23
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| Merry Christmas y'all, and heres to a very productive, enlightening, and joyous new year! *raises glass of milk while munching on a cookie* |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Tethtoril
Seeker
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Posted - 23 Dec 2004 : 16:32:17
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Originally posted by The Sage
<snip>
Either way, it's nice to see you out and about (and out of your cage perhaps )...
Tis not Alaundo's doing, but something far worse  ... ummm, not that Alaundo is bad mind you ... but some things are far, ummm ... nevermind. |
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Brother Ezra
Learned Scribe
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - 24 Dec 2004 : 16:04:53
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| Peace on Toril, good will to all creatures. I hope that everyone has a very enjoyable holiday season, whichever god ye call your patron. |
"Suffering is the touchstone of all spiritual growth."
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Beowulf
Learned Scribe
Canada
322 Posts |
Posted - 24 Dec 2004 : 16:52:18
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Hail!
All of the pleasantries of this season have, traditionally, stemmed straight out of the culture and beliefs of the Teutonic peoples; whom since time immemorial have called this holiest of tides Yule (Old English Geola, Old Norse Jol).
Of course, to continue the long established (if briefly interrupted)Teutonic traditon of generous hospitality and goodwill to the stranger, I would like to extend my own good wishes and good will to all.
May the Yuletide find you all rich in kith and kin, in spirits and good cheer, and may your weal wax in the new year!
Hail Jol! And hail Jolnir, the jolly ol'one-eyed elf! |
"Ill tempered the wretch, who laughs at everyone. He cannot recognize, as he should, that he is not without faults." the High One, Poetic Edda |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 24 Dec 2004 : 21:21:32
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| Merry Christmas to you all. |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 25 Dec 2004 : 01:47:42
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| Happy holidays all! Make the most of it, I know I am. Four days off work, Woot! |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2004 : 02:38:20
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| Best wishes and happy holidays to all! May your stockings be filled with dice and your trees decorated with book store gift cards! |
Melfius, Pixie-Priest of Puck - Head Chef, The Faerie Kitchen, Candlekeep Inn
"What's in his pockets, besides me?"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2004 : 07:17:52
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Originally posted by Lina
Happy holidays all! Make the most of it, I know I am. Four days off work, Woot!
Ha! Got you beat there. I've got five...
Anyways, enjoy the break my fellow scribes .
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2004 : 07:39:15
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| Ha! I got you both beat! I'm off until the 3rd of January! |
Melfius, Pixie-Priest of Puck - Head Chef, The Faerie Kitchen, Candlekeep Inn
"What's in his pockets, besides me?"
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2004 : 09:27:08
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| The Bookwyrm's internal dialogue: "Hmm, I wonder if I should tell them that I'm off until the 16th?" |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 01:47:43
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Unlike these slackers that loiter around the halls, some of us have to work. Alaundo's busy keeping us on a leash *cracks whip* while he sit's back and relaxes.
Sage gets an extra day off? Not fair!!! Well when I win lotto, I'll take a permanent holiday. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Bakra
Senior Scribe
628 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 02:25:04
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Merry Christmas to all and a very happy and tipsy New Year!
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I hope Candlekeep continues to be the friendly forum of fellow Realms-lovers that it has always been, as we all go through this together. If you dont want to move to the new Realms, that doesnt mean theres anything wrong with either you or the old Realms. Goodness knows Candlekeep, and the hearts of its scribes, are both big enough to accommodate both. If we want them to be.
(Strikes dramatic pose, raises sword to gleam in the sunset, and hopes breeches wont fall down.)
Enough for now. The Realms lives! I have spoken! Ale and light wines half price, served by a smiling Storm Silverhand fetchingly clad in thigh-high boots and naught else! Ahem . .
So saith Ed. <snip>
love to all,
THO
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 05:10:34
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Originally posted by Lina
Sage gets an extra day off?
Well, I've just found out that this may no longer be a certainty. I'll simply have to wait until Tuesday to know for sure. Of course, this discussion about free time could all be moot anyway... Big Al may simply decide to allocate more duties to us in the meantime...
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 11:25:34
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Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Lina
Sage gets an extra day off?
Well, I've just found out that this may no longer be a certainty. I'll simply have to wait until Tuesday to know for sure. Of course, this discussion about free time could all be moot anyway... Big Al may simply decide to allocate more duties to us in the meantime...
Well met
Oh thou hast no free time Sage, for I still await thy scrolls penned for the Compendium  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 14:29:28
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Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Lina
Sage gets an extra day off?
Well, I've just found out that this may no longer be a certainty. I'll simply have to wait until Tuesday to know for sure. Of course, this discussion about free time could all be moot anyway... Big Al may simply decide to allocate more duties to us in the meantime...
Well met
Oh thou hast no free time Sage, for I still await thy scrolls penned for the Compendium
Ah, yes. I apologise for not getting on that sooner, but as you know, I've been quite busy these last three weeks . You'll have them before week's end. I assume that will be sufficient?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 16:08:17
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Originally posted by The Sage
You'll have them before week's end. I assume that will be sufficient?
So long as you get them to him before the end of the year... |
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
508 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 03:11:24
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*The drow lady shrugs off her snow-covered cowl, and smiles.*
^_^ Hullo everyone! Feels good to be back in these dusty old halls. I'm only stopping through, I'm afraid - there's no central heating here, and I have poor circulation. Why else do you think I have such grey skin?
But to the point at hand: Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen and a Happy New Year to you. I'm glad to see the site is still running smoothly.
*Slips back out into the chilly night air.* |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 10:52:40
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Originally posted by The Sage
Ah, yes. I apologise for not getting on that sooner, but as you know, I've been quite busy these last three weeks . You'll have them before week's end. I assume that will be sufficient?
Well met
Aye, Sage, worry not, I merely wished to remind thee of thy pending chores
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Originally posted by Sarelle
*The drow lady shrugs off her snow-covered cowl, and smiles.*
^_^ Hullo everyone! Feels good to be back in these dusty old halls. I'm only stopping through, I'm afraid - there's no central heating here, and I have poor circulation. Why else do you think I have such grey skin?
But to the point at hand: Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen and a Happy New Year to you. I'm glad to see the site is still running smoothly.
*Slips back out into the chilly night air.*
Ahhh, welcome back, Sarelle. I sincerely hope that all is well. It is indeed good to see thee back at Candlekeep, I hope ye return back soon |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 13:45:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Sarelle
*The drow lady shrugs off her snow-covered cowl, and smiles.*
^_^ Hullo everyone! Feels good to be back in these dusty old halls. I'm only stopping through, I'm afraid - there's no central heating here, and I have poor circulation. Why else do you think I have such grey skin?
But to the point at hand: Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen and a Happy New Year to you. I'm glad to see the site is still running smoothly.
*Slips back out into the chilly night air.*
Ahhh, welcome back, Sarelle. I sincerely hope that all is well. It is indeed good to see thee back at Candlekeep, I hope ye return back soon
Indeed. It is good to see that you have returned, Sarelle . I trust those duties which have kept you away from the library went well?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Seasons Greetings to all at Candlekeep
