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Server: Wyrmrest Accord US
Faction: Alliance
Venue: Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest
Contact: Baihei

A heavily shrouded figure may have been seen, in the dead of the night, posting this up in all major Alliance towns. It is a deep purple in color, with shining-silver lettering. A dual purpose enchant, obviously expensive, enscrolls it. It causes the paper to send out a shimmer of sparks at certain times. It would also shock anyone who would dare touch it, at any time.

A Masquerade Gala and Parade

Your identity will be hidden; Come, be coy.
Entertainment and drinks for all to enjoy!

Where: Dalaran
When: Sunday, June 19th, 5 hours after High Sun.
Who: All Alliance Nobles, their Retainers, and their chosen Guests.

Particulars:

• All Performers, Retainers and Guests should arrive no later than 15 Minutes prior to the Hour. Summons will be provided if needed.
• All Nobles should be prepared On the Hour to accept their Summons and be Psudo-Introduced to the Masses.

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Server: The Sha’tar EU
Faction: Alliance
Guild: Engineering Incorporated
Venue: Telredor, Zangermarsh
Contact: Yenea
Engineering Incorporated is hosting a Costumed Ball!

To celebrate the end of the Midsummer feast, the return of Yenea, and to increase the number of people that know about Engineering Incorporated, the decision was made to host a Ball..!

Not just any Ball, a Costumed Ball!!

Held at 5th July at Telredor in Zangermarsh.

Teleportation to Shattrath, or even Summoning to Telredor will be made possible by Miss Thermoblix and Chief Engineer Yenea.

You’re most welcomed somewhere around eight thirty in the evening.

Planning of the evening;

• 20:30 Arrival of guests.
• 21:00 Mingling, Dancing and what else not.
• 21:50 Best costume awards.
• 22:20 Corrination of King and Queen of the Costumed Ball.
• 22:40 Speech of thanks – and farewells.

Total time spent, two hours and a half (or less if you arrive later).

We hope you’ll join us as well!

Food and beverages will be supplied by our wonderful employee Thermoblix, contact her if you have any allergies.

Judging of the Best Costume Awards, and corrination choices will be done by;

• C.E.O. Mayday
• Chief Engineer Yenea
• Guest Judge, Shafara
• Expert Design, Rosmarinus

Any questions could be directed to Yenea via mail.

Our Chef Thermoblix has deemed our previous decided location; The Dwarven District in Stormwind City to polluted to host our Ball here.
She claims;

Dust and filth will contaminate not only our drinks, but also our eating experience will be drasticly impaired.

We have headed her advice, and decided to go for the next best location! Telredor in Zangarmarsh.
If you are allergic to mushrooms, please do not attend. (Telredor is a town on a giant mushroom)

More Details: [A - RP event] E.I. Costumed Ball! [5th July]

Server: Argent Dawn EU
Faction: Alliance
Venue: Steamwheedle Port, Tanaris
Contact: Tinkerton

THE STORMWIND POST-SPECIAL BREAKING-NEWS ISSUE

GOLD-RUSH FEVER HITS TANARIS!

This very morning, word has reached us at the Stormwind Post of excitable activity in the once desolate deserts of Tanaris, far across the sea in Kalimdor. Hundreds have begun flocking to the dusty, dune-filled land, buying as many shovels and picks as they can carry. The reason? Gold!

In the past month, gold has begun to appear all over the deserts of Tanaris. We interviewed Kirk Stonefield, an Elwynn resident who has recently returned from there. He told us: ‘There’s gold everywhere! Sprouting up from the very sand and rocks, like some sort’a magical fruit! Me and the others couldn’t believe our eyes! We managed to fill several crates full o’ the stuff before running out of storage space and heading back to the Eastern Kingdoms. I’m goin’ back out there tomorrow to snap up the rest!’

But since the discovery of the vast gold reserves, many others have had the same idea as Kirk. Sentient species from all over Azeroth have started travelling to Tanaris in order to make their fortune, quickly forgetting their responsibilities at home: the Stormwind Post has heard reports of farmers, miners and even soldiers packing up and buying boat tickets to Tanaris.

But why the sudden arrival of such vast quantities of gold? We spoke to a Representative of the Gnomish Council of Science, and local-Watchman, Cedric P. Tinkerton. ‘Well,’ the gnome told us, ‘the sudden increase in gold-discovery could be due to a number of reasons. However, most likely is that one of the region’s earthquakes could have caused the gold ore, which was long buried beneath the sand, to move upwards and appear at the surface. Or maybe some sort of asteroid crashed and the gold came from that…anyway, this is all besides the point. People are getting rich out there in Tanaris, and I’m joining the bandwagon before all the gold is claimed! Now out of my way, I need to buy a bigger suitcase!’

With the arrival of so many hopeful gold-hunters in Tanaris, there has also been an increase in the area’s economy. The once desolate port of Steamwheedle is now a thriving hub of trade and commerce, and several merchants and tavern-keeps have decided to set up shop in order to profit from the influx of gold-hunters. Problems have however begun to arise in these quickly growing ‘gold-towns’: as they are far from the jurisdiction of the Alliance, these towns are technically lawless and filled with corruption. The Stormwind Post has heard reports of a number of drunken brawls, gun-fights, gambling and even harlotry in Steamwheedle Port alone. To counteract this, several Priests of the Holy Light have been dispatched to Steamwheedle Port in order to try and bring morality and peace back to the region. We have also been told that the Goblin Trade Cartels have begun to employ some travellers as rudimentary law-enforcers, paid to keep the peace in these various ‘Gold-Towns’.

Will the boom of gold in Tanaris lead to riches and prosperity for those who go seek it, or will it breed nothing but destruction and greed? The Stormwind Post suggests you go find out for yourself! Good luck readers!

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Server: Wyrmrest Accord US
Faction: Alliance
Guild: Saga
Venue: Undisclosed, transport provided
Contact: Jolilae

Do you secretly wish you could be Jaina Proudmoore for a day? Have you ever wondered if you could pull off that tough – guy – in – plate – with – amazing – wavy – hair – wielding – a – large – blocky – mace – whose – name – begins – with – U look? Do you like hats? Are you fond of mageweave? Are you tired of being picked on, and want to know what it feels like to be in someone’s else’s skin (or just need an excuse to wear leather)?•

If so, the Dress As a Famous Person Party (all rights reserved) hosted by Saga may be the event for you! Come join us on Monday, June 29th, at 6 pm server time. The location will be announced a few days prior to the event, and we will provide any and all transportation.

Be anyone you’d like to be! Live the dream! Dress as a famous person today (well, you might want to wait until the 29th, but whatever makes you happy).

• Get it?! Skin! Leather
More Details: [A] RP – Dress As A Famous Person Party

Server: Moonglade EU
Faction: Multi
Guild: Defenders of Mulgore
Venue: Ratchet, The Barrens
Contact: Fryk

Oh yes, I am holding exactly the same thing again. No upgrades, it’s just an excuse to meet people and have some nice chats, some weird laughs and some generic roleplaying.

Masquerade dress-up party

Time: Thursday the 25th of June, at 21.00 server time.
Place: Ratchet, in the Barrens. That’s way it’s easy for us all to attend.

The guild Defenders of Mulgore (that is me) is holding a masquerade party for both factions. That means that Alliance players are welcome, but due to communication difficulties, I can’t reallly host the party for you. With some luck, an Alliance player decides to step up and hold the Alliance part, hopefully in the same place.

The idea is simple: dress up as someone, or something, and come and party. Or if you can’t be arsed, just come and watch. For those of you familiar with the concept of “cosplay” or “costume play”, this is it: Dressing up as something that you feel that others will recognise and think is funny, cool or amazing. In-game, this means finding some gear your character can equip and that will make you look just like… someting.
Find some ragged pants, a silly hat, a filthy shirt and a pitchfork and voilà, you’re a farmer from Durotar. Perhaps a spear and an off-hand fish will make you look just like a devoted fisherman. Or you could grind XXXXXX for the YYYYY set making you look just like…. something that we usually don’t see player characters in, or simply something you look cool in.

If I get ahold of something that would make a decent first prize, and if the turnup is fair (meaning that I’m not there alone) I will hold a little catwalk show, so that all attendees can pose for photos, and after that hold a voting sessions for who gets the grand prize, which will be… whatever I can find (donations welcome).

In case no kind Alliance player volunteers to hold an Alliance show, Alliance players are welcome to join the catwalk show (if any) for the Horde players. Votes can go to any side, and if an Alliance guy or gal or group wins… well, we’ll find a way to transfer whatever prize.

Apart from the show, there will be chat, sillyness, food and drink (bring your own!) and maybe I’ll hold some quiz if I come up with some nice idea or a prize. But don’t hold your breath… the point isn’t that I should outstrain myself, but that a lot of players get a good excuse to gather. Please bring silly disguising trinkets!

Last go, there were a good over 15 people dressing up, and some 20 people attending! But I never hold my hopes up, so with the risk of the whole thing being nothing but me and a hopeful rogue in Defias leather… here goes a try to bring a half-serious, half-silly roleplaying event to all Moonglade players. Hope to see you there the 25thof June!

And yeah, as both sides are welcome… please come unflagged.
More Details: [RP] Masquerade party in Ratchet, june 25th

Server: Wyrmrest Accord US
Faction: Horde
Guild: Brightmoon Faire
Venue: Fray Island, The Barrens
Contact: Owakeri, Okaweri
The Brightmoon Faire SUMMER SPLASH!
To celebrate the first day of Summer the Brightmoon Faire will be hosting a BBQ Beach Party on Fray Island, June 19th at 7:30pm.

The gathering is paid for!
( http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=14990460533&sid=1 )
There will be food and beverages, games and prizes.

Performances: While the Carnies normally only perform during the Darkmoon Faire, we’re making an exception for this event! Check out some of our steller acts!

Drink off eh!: Two people square off with a collection of drinks. The ref calls out for them to drink, both call out “EH!”. The first one to say “EH! …hic” loses the drink off! Prizes to be won!

Boxing… Bare neked boxing!: We’d actually prefer you wear a tabard, or shorts or something. Women are welcome to go topless! This is bare knuckle boxing, no prizes but plenty to brag about later! Betting is encouraged, so is cheating.

Combat Fishing!: That’s right, you heard me. Two people square off with their poles at the ready… on the mark they fish… and attack their opponents! The first person to the designated number of fish, wins! Contest is void if someone wins the duel.

Kissing Booth: There’s no prizes for this one, except the chance to kiss some really great people! Line up, if you dare…

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Server: Argent Dawn
Faction: Horde
Guild: Cult of the Raptor & Darkspear Tribe
Venue: Grom’Gol Base Camp, Stranglethorn Vale

The rainy season has begun in Stranglethorn. The nights are dark, fires burn high, and evil spirits are close.

As the Tribes prepare to set off to spring hunting grounds and to plant fields near villages, the witchdoctors gather to prepare the ritual night to welcome the spring and ward off the bad spirits for the new seasons to come.

Date: 17 May 2009
Time: 20h00
Location: Grom’gol base camp

Event details:

Word is spread among the Horde of preparations for this night and many look forward to the revelry with anticipation. Even curious elves and studious forsaken seek to discover the secrets of the terrible, ancient trollish festival. Rarely is such voodoo open to all.

It is a night of masks, bonfires, song, and stories.

All are invited to share their scariest stories, poems, or songs.

The revelers are asked to wear masks to help confuse evil spirits.

Come ready to Whoop, dance, drink and scare the bad spirits away.

More Details: Harvest Song, 17th May, 20h00

It has been a whole year, already!
http://www.argentarchives.org/search/node/harvest+song
OOC details:

As usual, no out of character discussion in /say, /yell or /emote. As this is one of the more “peaceful” of festivals the trolls celebrate, folks are asked to keep PvP off for the event. Brought to you by the Cult of the Raptor and the Dakspear Tribe. Wear a mask, and bring a short and spooky story.

Contact: Adnaw or Tsathoggua
Brought to you by the Cult of the Raptor and the Darkspear Tribe.

Server:  Moonglade EU
Faction: Multi
Guild: Defenders of Mulgore
Venue: Ratchet, The Barrens

With no specific relation to our guild agenda, the guild Defenders of Mulgore (that is me) is holding a masquerade party for Horde players. That is, Alliance players are naturally all welcome, it’s just that due to communication difficulties, there can’t be much else for you than a a gathering, unless, of course, some Alliance player decides to step up and hold the Alliance part, hopefully in the same place.

The idea is simple: dress up as someone, or something, and come and party. Or if you can’t be arsed, just come and watch. For those of you familiar with the concept of “cosplay” or “costume play”, this is it: Dressing up as something that you feel that others will recognise and think is funny, cool or amazing. In-game, this means finding some gear your character can equip and that will make you look just like… well, I shouldn’t give you any ideas now, should I? Really, I should? Well, find some ragged pants, a silly hat, a filthy shirt and a pitchfork and voilà, you’re a farmer from Durotar. Perhaps a spear and an off-hand fish will make you look just like a devoted fisherman. Or you could take the easy way out and grind XXXXXX for the YYYYY set making you look just like…. something that we usually don’t see player characters in, or simply that you believe you look cooler-than-most in. (And yeah, tier 0.5 is actually awesome, but it’s even more awesome if you invent something completely other!)

If the turnup is fair (read: I’m not sitting there alone clad in Scarlet Armour weeping in solitude) we will hold a little catwalk show, so that all attendees can pose for photos, and after that hold a vote for who gets the grand prize, which will be… well, something. If we can’t find anything fancy to give away, I’ll just settle for some gold. At least worth your while (I hope). Donations are welcome. There won’t be any fancy thing as a booking, just come. Do come as a group; makes the impression manyfold! Maybe, if things turn out to be awesome, we might even have smaller, separate prizes (largely depending on my mood on the day in question, the size of the party and the order of the mob).

In case no kind Alliance player volunteers to hold the Alliance show, Alliance players are welcome to join the catwalk show (if any) for the Horde players. Votes can go to any side, and if an Alliance guy or gal or group wins… well, we’ll find a way to transfer whatever prize.

Apart from the show, there will be chat, sillyness, food and drink (bring your own!) (maybe an achievment!) and I’ll try to come up with some surprise silly whatever-tournament that I won’t say anything about yet, as most such silly things could be abused if people knew what it was about in beforehand. Poets and storytellers are more than welcome! And yeah, brings Orbs of whatever. And you-know-what-fish and what-elixir. Not that it will grant you many winning votes, but it sure is masquerading!

With the risk of the whole thing being nothing but me and a hopeful rogue in Defias leather… here goes a try to bring a half-serious, half-silly roleplaying event to all Moonglade players. Hope to see you there the 2nd of May! (and yeah, come unflagged, please).

More Details: RP-event masquerade party – May 2nd

Server:  Moonglade EU
Faction: Horde
Guild: The Flaming Flagon
Venue: Bloodhoof Village, Mulgore

Happy Noblegarden all ye chocolate, bunny lovin’ people. To celebrate as a crew we be meeting in Mulgore on Friday for a little shindig. Bring yer own rum but help yerself to the chocolate cupcakes a certain little angel put in the galley.

Owner of best bunny costume gets to be smug and gloat over other crew members – a prize to be treasured above all else.

More Details: The Flaming Flagon