Looking back at the past couple of years, I've seen quite a change in how I play the BZPRPG, as well as what characters I use to do so. My writing style has definitely shifted, and I have a more acute awareness of how my characters interact with others. I joined the RPG group back in 2010 during the Ansetr Durim (spelled wrong, for sure) arc. At this point, the world was a massive air-borne city, with different districts not divided by element, but rather class or profession. Amidst the
Dear All, Yeah, yeah... I'm not writing in the RPG. Sorry, my arm is still not up to par, so I'm typing this with my left hand and giving my right a break. I wrote this about three months ago... Enjoy! --Karen Because sometimes - Just sometimes It might help someone To cast off the net of fear, Staring unblinkingly At the Vision in a mirror Because sometimes - Maybe Sometime If I give up for once Let my Jaw slacken from the prize It might help someone
I made a connection in my mind many years ago when I played "Dress up" at a late friend's home: High heels = falling on face. A few years ago I saw a woman walking down a city street in stilettos and made connection no. 2: tall heels do NOT equal sexy. (Well, I made this connection back when I fell on my face, but that's another story...) Somehow, women have decided heels are the wheels for trapping men. Somehow, men are dumb enough to think the same. Then again, when has the male portion o
... No, but I DO smell coffee! Velcome to my Vorld! Or, at least the confines of my boundless mind. Somewhere between the smells, sights, sounds, tastes, and fission reactions of creativity lays a golden gem of written language. I attempt to tip toe quietly past that. If you have flaming criticism, trolling to perform, or other shananigans (spelling, who cares about shpealing?), please leave them in the comment section BELOW with a joke or new and interesting word (with definition and
I love you. Take my words, And place them in your heart, Like the batteries to an alarm clock, setting off your world at the right time. Let me help you, Let me open up that door, Get you that coffee at Starbucks. Take a look. I'm not doing anything, You wouldn't do for me, Right? Sitting down on summer nights, Bundled up for Winter's sights, Spread eagle on the floor, Light flitting from around the edge, An opening door. I love you enough to fix you, Don't turn away from me. Accep
Sitting somewhere between reality and perplexity. Wait, that was a fragment, right? Let's try to fix that, shall we? (Ugh.. this voice sounds terrible.) Take TWO: Sitting between the fixed perplexities of reality and the variable inconsequential laws of nature, I type frantically with no theme in mind. I could gripe at my lack of readers, my inability of writing, or the fact homework makes the world look like an unwelcome plane of existence. Ugh. Go figure, I'm procrastinating. I spent
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO Toroshu Noshima of clan Hogo has a flashback about her relationship with Kamari. Akone and Akimatai eat. Daikura Sakrayo and Eiyu Ankora finish their conversation and the latter goes into the markets, discovering a raging debate... Senavysh Angavur convinces Tutkee to turn off Nortti’s time machine. Enraged, she begins interrogating Tutkii for the reasons of the machine’s construction, but quickly changes to attempting to wake the unconscious Nortti. When Nortti does awa
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO WOW! The Tajaar culture meets at the bridge to Sado, Hatchi of clan Kuychar selling a beautiful box to the Jahagir of clan Angavur (Senavysh). The post is stunning, btw, especially in its use of customs, cultural differences between Tajaar and Dasaka, and a complex currency system. One of the best jams in a long time. The debate in the market continues, bringing in the concept of menti powers of the mind, a duty to yada yada yada… Angavur Senavysh (Jahagir of the clan),
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO KINI-NUI Venixa in the form of a kofu-jaga leads 'Gray' to a main junction of tunnels. While leading she reveals that Syvra lied about there being a hidden tunnel yet when 'Gray' doubted Syvra's ability to trust Venixa corrected this and revealed a slightly softer side of Syvra. With a slightly different view of Syvra 'Gray' continued on her way heading for Onu-Koro relying on the directions Venixa gave. TA-WAHI Lana jumps in on Zomma and Exa’s conversation Kidona Vorske i
Becoming hatachi (no, not "farmland"), is a sort of an interesting thing for me. I didn't really have to do much, except survive a chronic disease and make sure I woke up every morning for 7,304 days in a straight row, but at the same time it feels like a monumental achievement: I'm an adult in Japan with all the rights and responsibilities that entails. Unfortunately I was never able to participate in a risshi shiki on my fifteenth birthday, although I did stand in front of a group of peers an
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO Reporter needed! KINI-NUI Darvin fell asleep while tanning and suffered a massive sun burn. But he had loads of energy as a result. TA-WAHI The Piraka decide to “enjoy the playground” of Ta-Koro Lana asks Exa and Zomma how to go about opening a tavern in Ta-Koro Wanderer finds and aids a weakened Forerunner The Darksteel Duo return to town GA-WAHI Tivanu and Hahli discuss Surina's fate, and Tivanu warns Hahli not to trust Mar or his employer, Rhea. Lohkar, Gunner, F
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO KINI-NUI TA-WAHI The treasure hunters meet and greet at the gates of Ta-Koro. Zelvin and Elysi continue their conversation at the Drunken Murderess, now trying to get a fix on each other’s character. The Piraka begin an assault on Ta-Koro, starting by blowing up the Lavapool Inn. People all over town react to this cataclysmic event. The Ta-Koro Guard responds in kind, preparing to strike back against the offenders. Kino and Angelus arrive at the restaurant, comparing note
KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO KINI-NUI TA-WAHI The Ta-Koro Guard and heroic bystanders move towards the Lavapool Inn to act on the Piraka’s aggression. Kino and Angelus surprise and complement each other in turn between meals. Jazek Rehn’s pursuers arrive in Ta-Wahi at "treasure island," and are attacked seaside by pirate ships. GA-WAHI ONU-WAHI Draft enters town looking for more reliable transportation than his finicky flight boots. Oreius arrives to join the other Toa Maru, and is anxious to get to
The world runs on time? No, I don't think so. The world runs on MONEY. In reality, the world runs on neither time nor money, but on it's own schedule of cycles, regardless of the "hour" or revolutions of the planet. The Sun will come up each morning (unless you're living in the poles) and the moon will come out each night. Somehow, humans have stuffed the magic of this world into a box. This box has no detailed facets. It's just a box. This box has a sticker on the top with a sign that
Archivist Entry 001.01 Following the announcement of the six warlords' ascension to power as universal leaders of change, it seemed peace was finally at hand. Metru-Nui citizens felt little impact in their day to day existence, and even the citizens of other island nations seemed in capable hands. The brotherhood bore the yoke with a semblance of grumbling, namely for having intruders finally look inside their laboratories. Vortixx factories continued to produce technology under Barraki Pri
Crew News: The MNW crew would like to welcome Cadias to the ranks of reporters. He will be covering Ga-Wahi. Also, the MNW is still looking for reporters willing to cover Ta-Wahi, Le-Wahi, and Kentoku Archipelago. A temporary journalist for Onu-Wahi would also be appreciated until Gear Director returns. Sincerely, Kughii KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO Yumiwa returns to Inioko. Hanako and Desdemona have a conversation about the insecurities in the court. KINI-NUI Zaktan fought a rahkshi in Mangai
Editorials "This week saw a good dose of player activity across the board. A special mention goes to Tyler & Co. for the Xa-Koro expedition, and also to EW's continued awesomeness with Yumiwa. And of course, there's also the recent happenings in Pala-Koro to take note off. Things are happening again, let's make the most of it." ~ Geardirector "The past week was a little rocky in some cases, full of one-liners, but also stuffed with details and plot. Things are moving forward, and forw
Editorials The MNW apologies for the lateness in this issue being published. Enjoy the game! News KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO The party continued, dominating events. Korae Inokio's Toroshu scolded him on his continued bachelorhood, but he succeeded in silencing her. Plangori Morie requested that her daughter Shuuan be admitted into the military, in order to improve her discipline. Desdemona was frustrated with Yumiwa's inebriation. Conversations continued on a range of topics, including Toroshu Nosh
Editorials Apologies for the lateness of this MNW. ~Kughii News KENTOKU ARCHIPELAGO Awaiting information from the reporter. KINI-NUI Karnakie tamed a kraata of chain lightning. Ishi Polzin pretended to be Ahkmou. TA-WAHI Ryzen left for Ga-Wahi after a long nap in search of a job. The Treasure Hunters fought the Giant Scorpion, now trying to get the stone out from under it. The Infernavika crew boarded the larger pirate ship, quickly joined by Gray. The Fowadi bombarded the Pirate Vessel
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with a new pair of Bose headphones, and for some weird reason I have this burning urge to write a blog post. Not a "I shall take over the world with comments and spam" post, but an actual, heart to heart blog post. I'll admit I don't really have any idea what I plan to write about. Honestly, I think that's a bit like life: we open up the window and start typing on a blank form. Of course, the web-page has been provided by someone else, but the actual content we cr
