Sorry to hear about that Skulls.

Im also slowly working on a post, just busy and distracted at the moment. I've got vague ideas in terms of this roleplay just struggling to put them to the page xD

@SkullsandSlippers - Hope everything is well on your end and can't wait to read your new post!

@FernStone - Naayyyy to pesky tasks and distractions ... yayyyy to vague ideas and a soon to be post 8D

I was talking with Gourmet last night and in my severe lack-of-sleep-induced-silliness I came up with nicknames for people here. Italia delightedly invited me to share them here.

Skullsandslippers: Morbid Fuzzy Footwear. Skulls seems so cuddly now.

Fernstone: Stoning Weed (Fern as 'grass' or 'weed', stone as getting stoned and with how tired I was, 'Pepsi addict' related to coke/coka-cola addict and coke is also cocaine) .

Gourmet Italia: Om-nomia! (a om-nom-nom play on the stereotypical Italian man exclaiming, "Mamamia!")

@GourmetItaliaSoon to be meaning in the next few weeks :P :P

@NevisWow calling me an addict how rude xP But those are pretty good nicknames xD

Crazy week previously and only just beginning to settle down after a attending a very close friend's wedding and spending time with an amazing Brazilian crowd 8)

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@Nevis – Gotta hand it to ya for nailing the nicknames, hahahahahaa!!

Now it's my turn and my name for you is Señora de las Nieves – derived from the Spanish name, “Our Lady of the Snows” from the Carribean island of Nevis; yes it does exist ;P

@FernStone – Where's the rudeness when such names suit us so well so well XD

@SkullsandSlippers – How's that post coming along?

My name is for the Scottish mountain Ben Nevis, though D:

@Nevis - Ben Nevis eh? Well ... I suppose my original name holds less meaning now that we know your first inspiration. Now according to some sources, the Scottish Gaelic version is: Beinn Nibheis.

Apparently Señora de las Nieves hasn't quite hit the mark so I have a new nickname for you:

Bain Nibbles

Enjoy 8^)

Yay Scotland!

Also for me in terms of doing a post I think I'm going to wait until Skulls is done with her? I don't really have much inspiration atm

@FernStone - You know ... I've always wanted to visit Scotland and in time, may take a flight over to spend a whole week or two! I know Scotland is probably a place you wouldn't find out of the ordinary since you live there, but like-wise, you would find California an adventure where as I would want to travel elsewhere 8).

We'll just hang out here and be patient with Skulls' posting date. It's been a little while since the IC's seen any plot activity. Perhaps this wait's actually a blessing in disguise, given that the extra time can be taken to ... oh ... I don't know ... flawlessly raid Conqvist's secret pastry stash without serious repercussions ;)

Extra pastries in a dark Renaissance is something to think about!!

It is pronounced 'ben', not 'bain'; however, the nibbles is spot-on. I very often eat very slowly while at the computer...

And my heritage is primarily from the United Kingdom-Scottish and Irish the largest components proportionally, then some Welsh and English... which accounts for ~85% of my makeup. And some trademark characterstics of the particular Scottish clan are definitely present in me... I have a strong interest in Welsh and Scottish myth and culture.

Ben Nibbles went and snagged some sweets from Om-nomia's Conqvist's pantry while waiting for Morbid Fuzzy Footwear.

First, apologies all and I beg patience as my post will not be ready until tomorrow.

My last few weeks have been rough.

My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer and more tests reveal there is a strong chance of it being in his bladder as well. This has been rough on all of us and we live 8 hours apart so that doesn't help.

Work has been rough with managers leaving, sending members to the hospital by ambulance and members getting into fights and the police being called (I work at the YMCA)

Add to that I am teaching with the public school still and helping another school with their 100 year anniversary and it all means I have very little time at the moment to think about myself or my hobbies.

I am 3/4 done and will have time tomorrow to finish up. If you could please spare a tiny bit more patience I promise not to hold us up any longer.

Cheers,
Skulls

@GourmetItaliaScotland is quite a nice place to visit, I mean it's really varied so I'd recommend it as a holiday destination tbh. I've holidayed around Scotland too even though I live here. Just... bring rain jackets / umbrellas.

@NevisThat's pretty interesting, a lot of British genes in there. Scottish and Irish seems to come together, there's a lot of intermingling there xD (I'm 50% Scottish, 50% Irish myself). Scottish/Irish/Welsh myths are all pretty interesting too :)

@SkullsandSlippersSorry that the last few weeks have been rough, best wishes to you and your family - also good luck with all the work and school things! I definitely don't mind waiting/being patient - actual life is definitely a priority

Oh, dear. May you and he be well, Skulls.

@SkullsandSlippers - Yeezus ... prayers, thoughts, and blessings to your brother and your family during this difficult time. Responsibilities and events like these will kick you in the rear and when you're a home owner, working two jobs; that certainly makes crunch time more precious. My only living grandma's also needing care these days since she's over 90 years old and it doesn't help with the fact that she needs help taking care of herself. Family is family so we always put them first over everything else 8S

@Nevis - Hey! You don't get to alter chosen nicknames! Be brave and take one for the team ;)

Likewise, I think we should capitalize on our nicknames and write Altaean Children's Nursery Rhymes stories.

Edit: I have drafted one here:

From Om-nomia's Conqvist's pantry
And under the Melitan Sisters' Chantry

Beinn Nibbles went and snagged some sweets
After Voltisian merchants ran out of meats

While waiting for Morbid Fuzzy Footwear
The exiles sought entry through the King Seer's lair

All the King's Forces
And the Crown's best men
Could not outchase a magi named Beinn

@Fernstone – You have just convinced me to visit Scotland in the future, in fact, I think I will bring a few buckets since California's enduring a half decade-long drought. Recommendations on the most beautiful and scenic historical sights are preferred along with the best routes to see Hadrian's Wall if you know anything about those areas XD

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@Nevis - May there be many Altaean Rhymes for the future and tales that inspire the new generations following the dark times plaguing Carcassonne!

@Nevis & @FernStone - Welp! rolls sleeves Ona has spoken and now it is time that fate brings our band of disenfranchised exiles into the fray and see where the story takes them!

Posted, Beinn Nibbles has.

I'll try write something tomorrow - got an exam in the morning so im not doing it tonight

It's time for some May madness now that a post is on the way. About halfway done with surprises ahead for our small group. After Finals tomorrow, I should breathe easier knowing that I'm only one Final away from earning my Bachelor's instead of 2. I hope to be also be traveling in the future and exploring the world after academia to influence my writing and to cherish the meaning of cross-country journeying 8).