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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 10-17-2016

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Quote:“An average evening in Little Ala Mhigo.”
  • What: Bants, getting drunk, chatting, brawling, complaining about Ul’dahns, whine about pesky Garleans, nagging regarding the Wall, praise Rhalgr. The things Ala Mhigans are best at. Lets make Little Ala Mhigo feel alive!

  • Who: Anyone who wishes to join in! You don’t have to be Ala Mhigan. Friends and Allies of Ala Mhigans are most welcome as well.
  • When: Saturday, November 5 - 5:00 PM EST
  • Where: Little Ala Mhigo - Southren Thanalan - Area below the Prayer Stone. - Click of Mini Map

  • Contact: Avelyn Firestone

The Catch!!
 
Avelyn won’t be formally organising any roleplay. You will get as much out of this evening as you’re willing to invest! However, if you’re shy, don’t be afraid to give her a poke OOC so she can drag you into roleplay.
~ Just come join in some casual roleplay!

Quote:May Rhalgr smite your foes.

Also don’t forget about our event on the 21th of October!


RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - John Spiegel - 10-18-2016

Oh, there's an AMR group. Neat. I've often idled in Little Ala Mhigo trying to find folks around. This makes me happy.

So I have two monks, Alex and Grace, in their forties. They were in Gyr Abania back in the day and all that.

Their sect, the Windfist Sect of the Fists of Rhalgr, was one of probably various groups that helped smuggle people out of the Mad King's wrath. The Windfist, being the surname first worn by their grandfather, follows traditional highlander naming conventions of being created from feats or abilities. Their grandfather was a legendary monk for the Fists, his son, daughter and two grandchildren are no-names in comparison. Anyways, following the escape from Garlean invasion, the Windfist twins (and their father, JJ, who isn't a monk so shoo, JJ!), thrust into the wider realm at eighteen, but enlightened with the world-traveled wisdom of their father, took to helping the Ala Mhigan Resistance in two distinct ways.

Alex took his hobby of botany and, with much effort, was able to join the botany guild of Gridania despite being a heathen from the cursed nation. Gridania was his uneasy home for the bulk of the two decades until the Calamity. He also took to alchemy, traveling to Ul'dah frequently.

Following the Calamity, Alex fell into Crystalline and ultimately its leadership, which he runs right now!

Grace took like many Ala Mhigans to Ul'dah, though her pride and stubbornness never had her bowing and scraping like so many of her kin. She took musclework and such. She's as fleshed out as Alex but she mostly is a background character due to playing Alex or John mainly (and by mainly they're equally geared at i243 right now)

Both contribute gil and what items Alex is able to make -- commonly medicines, to their kin of Ala Mhigo and for the Resistance as a whole. They just aren't up in arms at throwing away their lives to a cause far from their reach... which has sometimes landed them in a fist fight with younger pups that were born after the fall. Though some factions within the Resistance are playing the long game too!

.... so either of them might be known just by their contributions in their own right as well as know they're from the home country and devout of the Destroyer.

I say all this because:

1. Highlanders!
2. Ala Mhigan!
3. Monks!
4. Hug meeeee!

I see there's an event for Friday the 21st, sadly it is one of my few Fridays away for large part of the day but I would definitely like to be a part of y'all in some fashion.

RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 10-18-2016

(10-18-2016, 03:22 AM)John Spiegel Wrote: <Snip>

If you wish to join the LS, feel free to simply poke me ingame on Avelyn Firestone! I might be on Lyanna Farborough or Virella Douront, but it is most likely I'm on Avelyn.

As well, we got an event 5 November, so if you can't make it 21 October, worry not! I'm making some event every 2 weeks Smile!

RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - John Spiegel - 10-18-2016

(10-18-2016, 03:42 AM)Virella Wrote:
(10-18-2016, 03:22 AM)John Spiegel Wrote: <Snip>

If you wish to join the LS, feel free to simply poke me ingame on Avelyn Firestone! I might be on Lyanna Farborough or Virella Douront, but it is most likely I'm on Avelyn.

As well, we got an event 5 November, so if you can't make it 21 October, worry not! I'm making some event every 2 weeks Smile!

Okie. o7

RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 10-22-2016

Thank you all for rocking up once more, we personally had no idea how many people would rock up due to all the spoopy events going on, but we are super glad we had once more a successful turn out. From the fighters, to the healers, to the Flames roleplayers, to the people who aided to oversee the matches, and even the people who just rocked up to socialise...

Thank you! Without your support these events wouldn't be as amazing as they are, and we hope to see you all around next time.

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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 11-06-2016

Once more our thanks for showing up folks, even if this one wasn't so much an event as just a casual get together. But most of all I'd like to thank the people who did small things during the event: from handing out soup, to singing, to offering potions and what not, thank you!

Hope to see you around next event, and that said...stay tuned for our next event in give or take 2 weeks.

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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 11-08-2016

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Quote: Wrote:“An average evening in Little Ala Mhigo.”

Due to the success of last time, lets do this again!
  • What: Bants, getting drunk, chatting, brawling, complaining about Ul’dahns, whine about pesky Garleans, nagging regarding the Wall, praise Rhalgr. The things Ala Mhigans are best at. Lets make Little Ala Mhigo feel alive!

  • Who: Anyone who wishes to join in! You don’t have to be Ala Mhigan. Friends and Allies of Ala Mhigans are most welcome as well.
  • When: Friday, November 18 - 7:00 PM EST
  • Where: Little Ala Mhigo - Southren Thanalan - Area below the Prayer Stone. - Click of Mini Map

  • Contact: Avelyn Firestone

The Catch!!

Avelyn won’t be formally organising any roleplay. You will get as much out of this evening as you’re willing to invest! However, if you’re shy, don’t be afraid to give her a poke OOC so she can drag you into roleplay.

~ Just come join in for some casual roleplay!

Quote: Wrote:May Rhalgr smite your foes.


RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 11-21-2016

Screenshots of November 18 of another casual Ala Mhigan meet up evening in Little Ala Mhigo.

Stay tuned for out next event in give or take two weeks!

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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 11-22-2016

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Quote:“Brothers and sisters, Friends and Allies. Last time we met people spoke of the desire to unite us more. How better but to hold a good old tournament and see who will be the one favoured by Rhalgr?

Are you brave enough to face your fellow Ala Mhigans and friends? Or perhaps you simply enjoy fighting in tournaments? Maybe you are looking for an evening to heal poor souls after their matches, or do you simply enjoy watching spars? This is the place to be!

Unlike any other tournaments, us Ala Mhigans do not shy away from matching melee and magic against one another!”
  • What: A tournament for existing for Resistance Members, Friends and Allies of the Resistance, or just people who wish to become Rhalgr’s next favoured champion! Or perhaps you are just wanting to observe the tournament, observes are welcome as well.

  • Who: Anyone who wishes to join into the tournament! You’re welcome to join the Linkshell, but it is not mandatory. Everyone is welcome who wishes to get involved; fighter, healer or observer. You don’t have to be Ala Mhigan!!

  • Which disciplines are allowed to join: Magic and Melee both welcomed and mixed up for matches!

  • When: Friday, December 2 - 8:00 PM EST

  • Rules: Don’t kill or permanently injury without consent.

  • Where: Sagolii Desert - Click for Mini Map

  • Contact: Avelyn Firestone

  • Prize: Bragging rights winning Rhalgr’s favour in the tournament.

We can always use more healers to help the poor souls between the matches. Or perhaps you are kind enough to help out with keeping an eye onto the matches? Please contact Avelyn Firestone ingame, or leave a message on our tumblr.

We will be using the system what is commonly used at the Grindstone. Three hits and you have won you match. If you are not familiar with this system, please feel free to inquire.

You don’t need to participate, observers are very much welcome as well!


Quote:May Rhalgr smite your foes.


RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 12-03-2016

Ala Mhigan Resistance Tournament Screenshots 2 December!

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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - ExAtomos - 12-03-2016

I had fun! \o/
Here is the one screenshot I managed to get between the tears of laughter from the chat. xD

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RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 12-04-2016

Management Update #N4!

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Due to the holidays coming up, and the sheer amount of events already planned on Balmung, the Ala Mhigan Resistance is taking a temporary break from running events!

Worry not, as soon the holidays are over, we will be back with our own Winter’s Knell Celebration!!

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We will be releasing more information soon regarding this event, so keep an eye out for that! There’s a possibility we might need some performers here and there after all. But more on that when we post more information regarding the event!

With this post we also once more like to thank everyone for their aid, performances, speeches and simply attending our events. Without you all we couldn’t make these events as lovely as they are!

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Have a Happy Starlight and a Wonderful Rising!


~ The Management


RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 12-06-2016

Management Update #N5!
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Due to real life needing tending to Avelyn Firestone won’t be available to contact till 12-12.

For the time being you can PM Adun Blackblade if you have any questions, concerns or simply wishing to have an invite to the Resistance Linkshell.

Thank you for your understanding.

~ The Management

RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 12-10-2016

Ala Mhigan Resistance Discord
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Due to the frequent request of having our own Discord, from this point on the Resistance LS will have their own Discord as well! You don’t have to be a part of the Resistance LS in game. We know LS slots are limited after all, and hope this is a suitable work around for people. However you are still required to use your in game name of one of characters in the Discord regardless if you join!

How to join? Rules? We got you covered!



Welcome to the Resistance Discord! Some simple rules to start off with.
  • Rule 1: Keep hot topics out of the chat. We are a roleplay community, not a social medium platform.
  • Rule 2: Don’t bring your FC or other LS drama in here.
  • Rule 3: If you have an issue, bring it up with one of the Admins.
  • Rule 4: NSFW material goes into the Sinbin. This also counts for non-sexual, but overly violent material ect. Posts and images both. Think of people who might be at work. This also goes without saying only people above 18 are allowed in this channel.
  • Rule 5: We expect you to use your character’s ingame name on this Discord. This will be strictly enforced to avoid confusion, because it happens people share the same online handles! However, you may use your character name + your online handle. ‘Avelyn Firestone’ is still highly preferred, but you may also add your online handle as 'Avelyn Firestone (Ave)’.
  • Rule 6: Be Excellent To One Another.
If you do not agree or adhere to these rules, you will be asked to leave, or be removed. Thank you.


Admins:Avelyn Firestone, Adun Blackblade, Shana Strongarm.

Do you wish to be invited? Give one of the Admins a poke in game, or contact the Ala Mhigan Resistance LS page, or poke Avelyn on the RPC, so they can hand you out an invite. Once more, you don’t have to be a part of the Resistance LS ingame. Remind to change your nickname on the Discord to your in game character name though!

Feel free to add your character to the Character List Text Channel, so people can find you easier for Ala Mhigan themed Roleplay! Keep things short and to the point though.

Please post things in the appropriate channels.

This is off course completely OPTIONAL! You don’t have to join if you don’t want to!

~ The Management

RE: Ala Mhigan Resistance - Virella - 12-21-2016

Winter’s Knell - An Ala Mhigan Festival - Lore

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Given the next upcoming event  with the Ala Mhigan Resistance Linkshell regarding this Ala Mhigan Festival (more info to come soon on that), we figured it would be handy to give people some information on this lost 1.0 festival! Lore sadly enough got lost with the Calamity, but thankfully there’s still some, if not most, stored in the depths of the internet.

If you want to read more onto the celebration yourself? We got links provided. (Also as usual a shout out for @mirkemenagerie / Sounsyy for providing said links ♥ )

But for the sake of easiness, a summary below!


What is Winter’s Knell? Is it just Ala Mhigan Starlight?

Winter’s Knell is an old Ala Mhigan festival to usher in the winter. It speaks of the Gods of Winter. It probably, just like Ishgard still has some old traditions left, is still something remaining from their Pagan pre-Twelve worshipping days. It has nothing to do with the Ishgardian tale of Temple Knights and orphans, that we know for certain.

So what does Winter’s Knell focus onto? The cycle of life actually! They believe winter and the cold are an essential part of life as well.

Whereas it is seen by outsiders as strange to surround a festival around the cold and death to a degree, in truth Ala Mhigans don’t see it that way. The Ala Mhigans celebrate it in a rather jolly way and even take the time to pray for the well-being over their loved ones. They after all see the winter (and even death) as a necessity of life. Halting that cycle would after all cause more damage then it does good. Even non-Ala Mhigans, such as the botany guild and the conjurers, see the importance of having a winter as well.

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So has Starlight has absolutely nothing to do with Ala Mhigans?

Hard to say! Starlight originates from Ishgard, that is for certain. Winter’s Knell was a strange and unheard of festival to the rest of Eorzea when these quests were introduced, so it’s probably safe to say Winter’s Knell is not celebrated by anyone else but the Ala Mhigans because they simply did not know of it to begin with.

However what is a logical possibility that due to the Ala Mhigans being actively in touch with the rest of Eorzea ‘thanks’ to their refugee status, that some Starlight traditions might have seeped their way into Ala Mhigan culture in the more recent years. But before Garlemald took Gyr Abania over? Doubtful. But cultures and festivals do spread when nations trade and travel between one another, so that is something to keep in mind for certain.

Only thing we can safely say Winter’s Knell has nothing to do with Ishgard’s Temple Knights and orphans story, nor with Nymeia for that matter (in fact, we imagine mentioning Nymeia is about to ruin quite a few (older) Ala Mhigan’s festive spirits in current days: but don’t take that as fact). It is purely a festival to usher in the winter!

Our best guess? The two might have intertwined over time, they might have not. Maybe they did to some degree. Only thing we know right now that Winter’s Knell and Starlight appear to have different origins.

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How is it celebrated?

We don’t know all of it, merely a few aspect of it. There’s is more to it then we know at this current point and time.

There’s a brief mention of praying for loved ones, but they don’t really shed more light onto how it is done.

We also don’t know more on the Gods of Winter, beyond them being Gods of Winter.

But one of the things we do know a bit more in detail involves building a giant snowman named Father Frost! We imagine back in Ala Mhigo it was a lot more impressive. The snowman in 1.0 was big but not extremely huge by any means.  But yes, Father Frost is a huge part of the celebration.

More on Father Frost below!

Building Father Frost

So you think Ala Mhigans do this the normal way? Oh no. They hurl snowballs all together at a reasonable sized snowman to make it bigger, children and adults alike, while chanting “Winter is coming” at Father Frost. Yes, you heard that right. You will have your excuse to hurl snowballs at a snowman while shouting Game of Thrones quotes. Insert mandatory Frozen and Game of Thrones jokes here.

It also had a bucket on its head for a hat, but we can safely assume that back in Gyr Abania his head probably got graced with something better than a simple cheap red bucket.

In any case, building Father Frost together is meant to be a jolly occasion for the people involved, and individuals are HIGHLY encourage to hurl snowballs and chant “Winter is coming!” towards the snowman.

They did have some trouble building it back in 1.0 due to the lack of snow. But they used ice shards to ensure the snowman didn’t just vanish instantly and also used them to conjure snowballs out of them.

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The Heart of Winter - Ice Elemental trapped in Stone

Father Frost isn’t completely with an Ala Mhigan relic placed onto its chest, called the Heart of Winter as seen on the screenshot above. The gem is considered to be very precious relic from Ala Mhigo. The Ala Mhigan quest NPC claims it has been around for dynasties. Getting the relic back in the hands of the Ala Mhigans in the Shroud was a troublesome affair. They had to smuggle it out of Garlean occupied Gyr Abania at the cost of many lives.

But that isn’t all! The Ala Mhigan Relic turned out appeared to have an Elemental trapped within in! It did break free. When it was defeated by the Adventurer the Elemental did in turn promise to bring winter again to the Shroud, claiming that the snow and cold has to be a part of harmony the Shroud needs. And worry not, the relic was safely return to the Ala Mhigans albeit without it’s shine.

Also that leaves us to question how did the Ala Mhigans get a stone with an Elemental in it? Do/did they have the knowledge to do such? Could the Ala Mhigans Shamans have something to do with it? Questions, questions (who will probably never have answered)! But back on topic.


Are gifts a part of Winter’s Knell?

If giving presents is a thing what belongs to Winter’s Knell? We really can’t tell for certain either. It seems something more connected to Starlight than Winter’s Knell. At the end of the Questline you do get something gifted, but it isn’t certain whether the gift comes due it being connection to Winter’s Knell, or it just merely being a sign of gratitude.

It is however said they do pray for well-being of their loved ones. Who knows that involves giving them protective talismans or something along the line. And once more, Starlight and Winter’s Knell might have started to mix together at this point. We don’t know what is right or wrong, so roleplay whatever you think what fits with your character!

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But uhm, aren’t they are war with Garlemald? Don’t they have better things to do?

The festival was organised to not only to give the Ala Mhigans some well-deserved joy and take their mind of their troubles for a little while by engaging into a cultural festival from their homelands, but also to smooth things over between non-Ala Mhigans and Ala Mhigans alike!

Next to that it is also of importance to point out at the time of the 1.0 quest, the conjurers of Gridania were getting desperate that the winter would not come, to the point they allowed and helped the Ala Mhigans to organise their festival in the hopes of ushering in winter.

Even at wartimes people still celebrate their festivals and the Ala Mhigans are no exception.

Can a Non-Ala Mhigans can participate as well?

Totally!
However in the quests outsiders do find it rather strange, and no one ever heard of it before. But plenty of folk are happy enough to aid them and partake in the celebrations.

So if you want to just see a heap of Ala Mhigans throwing snowballs at a giant snowman, or want to participate in the madness? They in fact encourage it! The festival was celebrated to usher in the winter, but also to smooth things over with the locals in the Shroud. So yes, outsiders would be welcomed at such an open and public event.

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Last Words

But ultimately we don’t know what everything entails regarding the festival beyond what we got! So please by all means, go wild and enjoy your Ala Mhigan winter festival in the way you think is fitting. And if all else fails? Just blame it on your Ala Mhigan’s clan having their own little rituals and means added to it in the ye olde days.

Have a Merry Starlight Winter’s Knell!