July 15
, 2006 Newsletter[OOC:
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The next QCC Sale Barn is scheduled for August 6th.
There are several QCC race horses already slated for the auction. If you
have additions you would like us to sell on your behalf, please get us the
information as soon as possible.
On the horizon is a more efficient and organized
compilation ( frameset ) of all of our QCC Racing regulations. We
are working towards making every requirement, stat, listing, fee,
guideline, and form crystal clear and quick and easy to find. Only two
changes are being made, the rest will be organization and clarification on
the existing.
1 - stable *owners* will need to attend the races in person, and represent
their own stables at least once every three cycles ( six months ). This is
regardless of having reps or managers.
2 - Betting parameters are being defined as: no bets smaller than 10
qcoins. This has been previously stated, but needed to be in black and
white. Bet figuring takes up an inordinate of time, and bets smaller than
10qcoins do not outweigh the effort to calculate them. Upper limits
are now 10,000 qcoins total bet over the course of each month's regular races. Any
bets placed beyond that amount will be automatically voided.
We are also looking to expand the backup pool of racing announcers. Anyone
who is interested in trying their hand at it in a training session can
earn 300 qcoins. If, after completing the training, you don't feel
its something you do not wish to do, you'll still be paid for your time
and effort. If you enjoy announcing and its earning potential, we'll
add you to our list and may call on you when our regular announcers find
themselves unavailable. Contact the Council if you'd like to schedule a
training session.
The July mixer is set for Monday July 17th. The mixers are a chance
to socialize without the distraction of games, event goals, or sales.
Food will be provided. The mixers are a good chance to meet members from
other houses, see old friends, discuss business, or make new contacts.
Hope to see you there!
Next update will be
August
1st.
[ Don't forget the
QCC Message Board- While the mailstrings have limiting
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business flyers as often as they wish.]
HOUSE:
The Empire of Zaire
GRAND COMMANDER: EmperorFendar@aol.com
SECOND IN COMMMAND: LotteoftheCaves@aol.com
QCC TREASURER[S]: EmperorFendar@aol.com
http://www.freewebs.com/empireoftranquis/index.htm
TREASURY PAGE: http://www.freewebs.com/empireoftranquis/qccinzaire.htm
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- Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 10:41:36 (EDT)
Businesses
BUSINESS NAME: The
Falcon Service
HOUSE: The Kingdom of Telarus
WEBLINK: http://www.freewebs.com/thefalconservice
OWNER/MANAGER: TuriViolaTS@aol.com
DESCRIPTION: A small service designed to serve and protect those
needing such services. The Owner is more than willing to barter services
for services or even for goods.
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- Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 15:30:38 (EDT)
BUSINESS NAME:
Sanchia Gemma
HOUSE: Kantrador
WEBLINK: http://sanchiagemma.homestead.com/SanchiaGemma1.html
OWNER/MANAGER: jadelyiondnyte@aol.com
DESCRIPTION: Everything for your gemstone needs. Rough, tumbled,
faceted stones, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, wire wrapped. We
have it all.
Semi-Precious and Precious Stones.
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- Friday, July 07, 2006 at 11:23:37 (EDT)
EVENTS
AND
IMPORTANT
DATES
Check the QCC
Event Calendar
for more details.
July Monthly Mixer
July 17th, 9pm est
[
theqcchall ]
July NE Races
July 29th, 8pm est
July Open Forum
More details
to follow!
Joust des Lughnasa
will be hosted by SGoD & Serenissima
More details to
follow!
[ QCC Message Board
]
Recently a conversation was held with Mathias of Dreaded Islander Forge.
Mathias:
:: The sound of hammers pounding metal rang out throughout the
shop. It was a beautiful, steady rhythm. Almost musical. A grin
came to his face when he heard the familiar caw. Putting down his
hammer, he walked toward the front of his shop. A brown leather
apron covered the front of him and he was clearly sweating.::
What? Are my taxes due already?
QCC:
"Neu, neu," the Crow laughed softly and reached for a towel, which
he handed over to the Islander, "You've been chosen to be
interviewed for the QCC Merchant Spotlight! Everyone loves
hearing about the various shops and the hard workers behind them,
after-all! Do you have a second or fifteen to answer some
questions?"
Chuckling softly, he hugged the big man before eyeing his
surroundings, cozying up next to the warmth of the forge and
trying to keep from touching anything hot.
Mathias:
:: He chuckled to his friend and returned in his hug. Then, he
stepped back to wipe off his hands and face. He turned to toss
the towel onto the counter and remove his apron.:: I suppose I
have time for a few questions.
QCC:
Glancing around at all the bright, shiny pointy things and sharp
objects around the walls, he stared with awe and wonder - then he
realized Mathias was speaking to him again. Pulling his hand away
from a box of throwing stars, he sucked on the tip of his finger
where he'd pricked it, talking to himself, "Ta, those really *are*
sharp!"
"All right! You have such an amazing selection of weapons and
armor, Mathias! Where do you find such a great inspiration for
all your creations?"
Mathias:
:: He chuckled and shook his head.:: Of course they are sharp.
They are instruments of death. :: Moving around the shop, he
pulled a pair of chairs out for the two of them and sat down in
one. He groaned softly. He had been on his feet all day.:: Well,
my weapons aren't finished yet. I'm planning to add some
different styles to what I already offer. My inspiration comes
from a lot of things, I guess. Mostly the ocean. I like things
that flow together. If I'm making a suit for someone, I try to
think of their personality and make armor that will reflect it.
As far as weapons, I think they should be beautiful as well as
deadly. It is all an art form for me.
QCC:
"Instruments of death," he mumbled while picking up a scary Shark
Bait cutter dagger and squinting at the hooked edge with a grin,
"They'd be really good at cutting food or cheese, too...mmm,
cheese...But the ocean, you say! I can see the power and beauty
of each flowing line in all of these - they do glint like the
sunlight reflecting off waves, too! Anyone could appreciate the
aesthetics of your work, they really are beautiful! You say you
do custom pieces, though? How would someone go about having you
make a custom suit for someone? What kind of metals do you use -
or can they request that it be made of just about anything?
Can.....can you add sparklies...?" Madje chirped after a moment
with a grin...coughing softly and setting the dagger down again
before he cut his own fingers off.
Mathias:
Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. My work means a lot to
me. But yes, I do take custom orders. I'm here almost daily, so
if anybody is interested they can just come by and talk to me.
I'll take most projects on. :: He gestured around to his various
creations, most of which have been made using various types of
metals.:: I can work with just about anything, including mithril.
I know most styles as well. I'm at the service all of my
customers. If they want something specific, I'll do whatever they
want within reason. And yes, I can add gemstones into any armor
or weaponry desired.
Madje Askavinge:
"It's really great that you're so flexible like that! Is there a
life-time warrantee on your pieces? Say, if they happen to break
their sword, or it loses its edge, or they're clumsy like me and
happen to bend something on accident and they need it to be
repaired again?"
Tip-toeing over to the wall of armor, he marveled at the pieces
along the wall and stuck his hand into one of the gauntlets - all
though, of course, it was way too huge for him to fit.
"Or if they happen to go up or down a few sizes, can you
make adjustments there too? Like if they go on vacation and gain
a few pounds - and oops! There's the joust just around the
corner!"
Mathias:
:: He laughed. His friend was always so amusing to him.:: Within
reason, yeah. I will sharpen or repair anything you buy from me.
I can make adjustments easily enough. There are certain things I
won't do, but I'm pretty easy going for the most part.
QCC:
"That's good to know, because Gods bless it, I'd probably be
coming around weekly to have my things repaired - but at least it
will have done it's job protecting me, ay?"
Laughing quietly, he wandered toward the horse barding and picked
up one of the headpieces, "Now this is amazing! You do armoring
for horses too! What would someone need to do to have armor done
for their horses? Do you think you'll have sales for Jousting and
Fighting events, maybe?"
Mathias:
:: He chuckled.:: I certainly hope so. That's why I make the
armor for horses as well. Well, part of the reason. I don't want
to see horses being injured during jousting events anymore than
fellow riders. But if somebody is interested, they just have to
ask me about it or leave me a note. I'll need to see the horse to
take measurements, but it is really quite simple.
QCC:
Madje nodded enthusiastically with a chuckle, "All those
shattering lances and what-not, you'd want to keep the splinters
out of their eyes, too! Do you give discounts for large orders?
How much time goes into constructing your suits of armor? I've
seen your work for a few custom pieces during the last Joust, and
it was really spectacular - but it must have taken you several
hours! Also, can you enchant armor, as well, or does that have to
be done somewhere else?"
Mathias:
:: He smiled.:: Some of the more elaborate pieces took me a few
days to finish. I can't enchant anything, unfortunately. That
will have to be done by someone else. But I'm very flexible with
payment. I don't offer discounts at the moment, but I am always
willing to work with my customers.
Madje chirped, picking up one of the pirate-style scimitars, his mouth curving into an excited, 'o'. He squinted and stood clear of the Islander before giving it a playful swing and catching himself before he went stumbling off into the barrel of water, squawking quietly, "Au, tzscht!"
Mathias: :: He laughed and remained in his chair. He knew the crow wouldn't damage any of his goods.:: I'd like to expand to carry a few more variety of knives, axes, and pole arms. I don't really have any way of expanding my armor. :: He smiled with a bit of pride.:: I work by myself. Everything here was done by my hands. I could use some extra hands, but I'm making do for now.
QCC: Well, he wouldn't damage any of Mathias' good on purpose or on accident, if he could help it - neu, neu, he set the sword down on its holder again and folded his hands behind his back so he wouldn't touch anything again!
"I imagine that a lot of people would really look forward to the expansion of your shop! It really is incredible that you're able to do all of this for yourself, and those who buy from you! How did you originally get into such an intensive craft such as blacksmithing? Who did you learn your trade from?"
Mathias: I am really looking forward to expanding even more. I want to offer something for everybody. Not just the standard stuff. :: He smiled and shrugged.:: I've always had this need to create. I'm a warrior by trade, but I wanted something right to create. Something that could possibly replace the things I destroy. I don't mean to say that my items can replace a lost life. It's just that I've recently discovered that I'm tied into the water element. Like all elements, it is able to create and destroy. I kind of like that thought. I learned how to do this from a few different men over the years. I've been on my own since I was about 14. So over 10 years or so. Most of my time I've been traveling. I worked as an apprentice or anybody that would hire me. So I've learned from a number of different masters.
QCC: Looking on with a smile spread ear-to-ear, he tapped his thumb against his chin and nodded, "That's such a wonderful sentiment, too, I really like that aspect that you have, and I think it lends a whole new light on what it is you do! Thank you so much for spending this time with me, because I'm sure a lot of people will be interested to learn more about the artisan behind Dreaded Islander Forge! Do you have anything that you'd like to add before I go?"
Mathias: :: He chuckled and got to his feet slowly.:: I'm happy to talk about it. I take great pride in what I do. I don't really know what else I could add. I pretty much let my work speak for itself.
QCC: "All right!! We're all squared away, then! Thank you so much for your time, I really think a lot of people will be glad to have heard from you! I'll leave you to your business then, and I wish you lots of luck with your business! Good night, Mathias," reaching up, he hugged the man gently and patted his back, not minding in the least bit that he was sweaty and slippery.
Mathias: Take care of yourself my friend. :: He returned the hug with a smile. He waited for his friend to leave before returning to his work.::
If you would
like to have your shop featured in Merchant's Corner, please contact
Des Sunhaven-Hayll.
[[Contact:
TheLdyDES@aol.com ]]
Ivory
will be hosting the
Ivory's Masquerade Market
August 19th 9pm cst
New host needed for Sept.
Contact
Des
Sunhaven-Hayll.
SGoD/Anordaldae
will be hosting the
November 2006 QCC Market
More details to follow!
If
you would like to host a future market,
send your letter of interest
to
Des
Sunhaven-Hayll !
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