The Return of the King (Well, Queen)

Hello my dear Stormies!

My apologies for my absence over the past few weeks *cough months cough*. I have recently bought myself an AlienwareX51 - a rather sexy little PC for all of my gaming and graphic design needs. How cool is that?

Now Lord of the Rings Online is in DirectX11, in constant high definition and I can actually see the ripples in the water! To anyone considering a new PC, it is certainly worth the investment!

At the end of 2014, Evernight has seen some fantastic improvements: The Evernight Alliance (TEA) is up and running, with now over 15 kinships involved, we have an active network of some truly fine players,giving each other a digital hand. Well done, all!

Then the Riders of Helm's Deep offered the members of TEA their TeamSpeak server for free! This means anyone can use it to communicate with other LOTRO players. I take my hat off to you, Riders!

The Ettenmoors' activity has boomed for some reason, and none of the seasoned players know why... Maybe it's something in the Hoardale water? Or we've been breathing in too much of the Orc's cooking down at their camp... Either way, the fantastic Fraids bv Craids this month have been excellent. Now more than ever is the best time to roll a greenie and get stuck in! Besides, I need the renown.

In other news, my Warg has now actually got claws. On my previous gaming device (Dell Inspiron 15) I had to have the lowest gaming settings. I can now tell you Wargs do have claws. Who'd have thought, eh? It's fantastic to see the smallest details come to life. I am spinning in my new PC chair, I am so happy! Weeeeeee!

So, to my veteran and new Stormborns - let's bring the kinship back to life. It's a great kin, and definitely worth the presence of such great friends.

~Hannihr

Stormborn's Weekly Timetable

I have created a weekly timetable that should help develop everyone’s character in one way or another. Most skirmishes chosen will increase reputation in a faction (Storm on Methedras does not increase rep so I have not added it).

There are a number of raids for all L20+ members, so I am sure you can find an instance you’ll enjoy. I have also added a number of social events, too. These range from lotteries and horse races to role playing events and PVPing (and more).

If you have any comments on improving this timetable please send a mail to Hannihr in game.

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The Birth of Stormborn

Two young elves travelled side by side,

Their bodies shivering against the cold

“Noontime will arrive soon my bride,

The day will be warm and the sunlight gold.”

The two Elves removed their shared cloak

As the summer dawned onto their long life.

“We shall make a house of strong Oak,

A safe haven against the oncoming strife”.

“Stormborn will be its name” they said.

“We shall paint the walls and tile the floor.

We shall keep visitors fed

And we shall be secure forevermore”.

Friends welcomed and became allied,

To fellow warriors in need of aid.

Two old elves travelled side by side,

Their loving kinship: Stormborn had been made.

Hannihr, Guardian of Ered Luin

There will be a time when the Elves sail west

To the Grey Havens of old, taking their rest.

And the Race of Men will take up their stand

To battle forth, shield and sword in hand.

But there will be an Elf who stays behind

A westward bound ship she is not assigned.

“My time here lingers ‘til the end of days

I’m destined to stay. We shall depart ways”.

She will battle forth when the enemy comes

Fighting to the beat of Race of Men drums.

“For Lindon, Ered Luin my life is bound.

This is where I sleep. This is where I’m found.”

The Tone Deaf Minstrel

Mousey the Minstrel was renown

For his ‘talent’ in his singing

His tone deafness, to him, unknown

Villagers’ ears would be ringing!

For those who heard his awful voice

Would howl in pain and hold their ears

“Give us silence and we’ll rejoice!

We’ve tolerated him for years!”

One night when Mousey was in bed

The townsfolk made an evil plot

“We’ll cut away those strings instead,

Then all his songs can be forgot!”

The folks crept up to his small house

With a ladder to the first floor

“We will creep in through like a mouse

And his songs will be nevermore!”

They approached his bed, scissors ready

To cut the strings of his dear lute,

Holding their weapon a-steady

When one man tripped! SMASH! “Shh!! Be mute!”

“Hey! Who goes there?” the dwarf cried out

Poor Mousey’s heart was now racing

“How did all of this come about?”

Standing now, to the group facing.

“We wish you stop and hear us speak:

You are tone deaf, silly Minstrel!

You do not hum, you rather squeak,

You do not sing, you simply yell!”

Mousey replied, boastful and proud

“I am a dwarf of Khazad Dum,

Yes dwarves will shout, I am allowed!

Now leave me be or I’ll kick your bum!”

A Warden Afraid of Splinters

A Warden of noble descent

In the Old Forest he would dwell,

With beard brown and javelin bent

This strange fear we could not foretell:

To some of us we fear the dark,

Insect bites or a mighty height.

But to our brave Friend of the Mark

A splinter can be quite the fright.

Spear and javelin he would wield

Strengthening his agility,

Let’s not forget the wooden shield

Unfathomable ability!

One morning carving his new spear

He heard the charging of a boar,

The tusks our warden did not fear

But in agony he did roar!

The pig missed his Warden prey

Slipping on the wet morning grass,

Poor Celebrimbus’ delay

Caused a splinter into his ass.

“Oh you vile pig! Away with you!”

He cried, throwing his javelin.

“Leave me be, good riddance! Now shoo!”

And off the boar went travelling.

“Oh what am I to do with this?

A damn splinter in my butt cheek!

I’m in a terrible crisis…

This will hurt my butt for a week!”

And so he wore a thick, grey cloak

With gear to evade a splinter,

But still his fear of Elm and Oak

Will haunt him ‘til next winter!

Stormborn Saturday Songs

A bit of music to lighten up the weekend. This is our first Stormborn Saturday Song, and of course "A Storm is Coming" seemed like the most appropriate choice. Enjoy!