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(( I apologize for posting this so late, I've been a little busy))

For those of you who were unable to attend, you missed a spectacular moot that lasted for three hours! The Spirits of Azeroth joined us and spent a good deal of time sharing stories and concerns about the unease in the spirit world. They wish to continue to join us at our weekly moots. Come out and say hello!

It is almost time to bring down the Lich King, once and for all. During the moot on June 24, the fall of Arthas will be incorporated into our Tribal History.

Details will be forthcoming as we approach the time, but for story purposes, the time of the Choosing of the Champions is fast approaching. It is up to YOU to decide how you will be involved with the final battle. We understand this can be a very personal decision, and we want you all to think carefully about how you will incorporate your own personal stories into this important event.

Some ideas on how you might be involved, in no way a complete list:

Part of the support teams and supply lines
Rear guard action, keeping the Champions from being attacked as they storm the Citadel
Champion in the attack
Home defense, guarding the Horde territories
Skirmishers, harassing the Scourge to keep them busy during the attack
Scouts, monitoring the Alliance to make sure they don't see this as an opportunity against us
Healers ready to receive the wounded

Not everyone needs to strike the "final blow," as it were. For example, Wakamito, the young tauren warrior, will not be chosen as a Champion. Instead, he will be at the base of the citadel to keep the Scourge at bay while the others make their attack. Be true to your character, be respectful of the stories of others.

More information will be forthcoming both here and at the upcoming moots. And if you want more information or would like help in furthering your story, please contact an Ironsinger. We're here to further RP!

* The Ultra-short Six Word Story Contest is now closed. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. Congratulations to the winners, Anca, Donalzon, and Phoronid! *


Ironsong Ultra-Short Six Word Story Contest

I am holding a creative writing contest for ultra-short stories! Your job is to write an ultra-short story of no more than six words. The contest will run for two weeks, and you may enter as many stories as you wish. Have fun!

Goal
Write a six-word story consistent with the Warcraft world.

Duration
The competition will last two weeks. It will be over on May 6, 2010.

Prizes
Three prizes will be awarded, for the winner and two runners-up. Prizes will be distributed after the moot on May 6, at 7 p.m.

Rules
1) Your story may be no more than 6 words long
2) Contractions (e.g. don't, can't, she's) count as one word
3) You may enter as many stories as you like
4) The story does not need to mention Warcraft concepts explicitly, but it must be consistent with the Warcraft world.
5) Submit your stories as replies to this post in "Exciting Events"
6) Friends of Ironsong are welcome to participate

Examples
Here are some examples of six-word stories to give you an idea:

For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
-- Ernest Hemingway

Gown removed carelessly. Head, less so.
-- Joss Whedon

Easy. Just touch the match to
-- Ursula K. Le Guin

*** CONGRATULATIONS to Mula on winning the Ironsong Scavenger Hunt! The contest is now closed. On April 8th Mula was joined by a little Pandaren Monk companion who had heard of her many travels around the world, and wanted to join her in her adventures. Congratulations, Mula! ***

Ironsong Scavenger Hunt

I have put together a Scavenger Hunt! In this thread you will find fifteen screenshots. Your job will be to travel the lands of Azeroth, Outland, and Northrend in search of the places where these screenshots were taken, and to take a screenshot of your character standing in the shot, matching the original's angle as closely as possible.

Goal
Upload a complete set of screenshots of yourself in each of the locations below.

Duration
The competition will last two weeks. It will be over on April 8.

Prizes
Three prizes will be awarded, for:
(1) Speed. For the first person to upload a complete set of screenshots
(2) Artistry. For the most beautiful collection of images (wardrobe, lighting, mood, weather, get creative!)
(3) Humor. For the silliest collection of images! Make me laugh! (can also include captions)

Prizes will be handed out after the moot on April 8, at 7 p.m.

Rules
1) All screenshots must contain your character in the screenshot
2) No other player characters are allowed in the screenshot
3) All screenshots must be clean, meaning no UI (hit option-Z or alt-Z to hide the UI, take the screenshot, then hit option-Z or alt-Z again to get your UI back) because the minimap would give away the zone the other players
4) Each shot must be posted as found in your screenshot folder (no editing)
5) Screenshots must be submitted to this thread in the "Exciting Events" forum
6) Any additions posted after April 8 will not be considered.

Additional information
1) Flying mounts are needed to access some locations.
2) Friends of Ironsong are welcome to participate

Have fun!

-Zlinka