Nidaros, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 13, 2011 – by Ashlynn – The second week of anniversary celebrations began with a statehood meeting at the Nidaros Townhall, thought it turned out to be not much of a meeting at all and more focused on registration for the regatta.
After a little general confusion (as always) and a few questions, five captains eventually registered their vessels in the race, with any crew they wished to take with them:
- Ashlynn of the Midnight Orchid
- Carl Jr of the Slinker
- Enterprise of the Captain’s Yacht
- Nanoc of The Great Rock
- Winfield (supported by Winmere) of the PaxLair Tugboat
We were informed that only the old style of longship was permitted to be used in the race, presumably to discourage shooting one another with cannon. The way the race worked was pretty simple too. We would depart from Jhelom docks after being handed a book with a set of co-ordinates to journey too. There we would be given another location to head to until we reached the final one.
However, once we reached the final point, we would be required to haul a very heavy chest across a finish line. Whoever got there first would of course be judged winner, and there were prizes for first, second and third place.
Our first stop ended up being Valour Isle. From there, we headed to a beach on the Isle of the Avatar, before sailing north to Magincia and then onwards to Nujelm. Our final location was a beach just south of the City of Britain where three brightly coloured chests filled with ore were sat. Beyond the finish line stood chairs and tables atop which sat some rather alluring barrels full of alcohol.
The winners in their glorious winner's helms!
Though it was close at some points, the PaxLair Tugboat took first place, the Midnight Orchid took second and the Captain’s Yacht took third. Nanoc arrived some time later aboard The Great Rock after being blown off course, and Carl Jr sailed in last due to a rather troublesome encounter with orc pirates.
We then all thanked Lord Judge and Lord Maedhros for organizing such a fun event and indulged in a little drinking before retiring for the night.
Next week is the Costumed Archery Contest. Or rather, a costume contest followed by archery in said costumes. This will take place in Nidaros following another quick statehood meeting!