Unicorn's Lady's Dalliance

The Sonea!!

2010-01-11T00:20:00.000-08:00

Finally!! I've finished creating my first Istarian piece, The Sonea. I've known Sonea and Sephi for several years now and enjoyed their book ( http://www.cafepress.com/istaria.336050522 ) about their online characters. I derived my creation from a description of a necklace in their book. Thank you to both of them and Virtrium LLC for cheerfully giving me permission!

I'll be adding to my Istarian gallery all this year and I'm hoping that my next named Istarian creation will be Wind Dancer, but in the meantime, go take a look at The Sonea over on Yessy.com ( http://yessy.com/treheylcreations ) !! *Grin!*

If you like something, send me a msg. asking to meet me in Istaria and when we meet I'll give you the secret password that will let you into the Carmo Tavern on my Yessy.com site. Anything in there is 20% off the regular prices.
*Whispers in your ear* Buy something! You know you want to! Then I can afford to make more sparklies for everyone!! :)

A Design fit for an Ancient Dragon

2009-12-30T09:08:00.000-08:00

Whew! The last few days have been busy! The dragon pendants for the first Sonea necklaces are being cast (I should get them next week!), we just bought a new dryer (Yea! 8.0 cu ft!!), AND! I finally came up with a design worthy of Tsargoth.

Tsargoth asked me this past summer if I would come up with a design for his 110x110 plot on Shepherd's Mountain. Unfortunately he didn't tell me much about what he'd like except he is interested in cooking. He had the scaffolding for a Large Tavern on his plot, so I'm guessing that is one of the buildings he would like. First I needed someplace as close in size as I could get to his huge plot to design on, since he is actively using his plot. I solved that problem by cloning a character of mine that didn't already own a plot onto Blight server and purchasing a 101x101 plot a bit higher up Shepherd's Mountain. But I just couldn't think of anything that truely sparkled and other things in my life kept needing my attention.

BUT! That finally changed! I've come up with a spiral henge!! It is huge! Approximately the size of the footprint of a Large Tavern, boy it sure is glorious. The picture above is just the basic spiral. I expanded the four cardinal points of it to become the entrances into the henge with Saris gates and large trees on either side of each gate. I then put another large tree between each gate and a Saris pillar on either side of those trees to complete the henge look. (Each of the silos in the picture to the left represents a large tree

Now to get ahold of Tsargoth and see if he likes it. If he does, then I can finally give the plot on Blight to Velveeta, Blight's Queen of Cheese since she's been wanting to purchase that plot. And then we set up Tsargoth's plot! That should only take one long day (8-12 hrs) if the internet gods smile on me.

Go and take a look!

2009-12-17T01:02:00.000-08:00

I've finally gotten my little business site up and would love for you to take a look! YEA!!!

It is at: yessy.com/treheylcreations

In a couple of weeks I'm hoping that I'll have the first Istarian creation up! It will be themed around Sonea and I've gotten permission from Sonea, Sephi, and Vi, so all that's left is waiting for the dragon pendants to arrive.

So toddle over to Treheyl Creations on Yessy.com and take a look (and maybe even buy something!). :)

More that needs your thoughts and prayers

2009-12-17T00:57:00.000-08:00

C`gan's father has just passed away and he could use your prayers and good thoughts as he deals with the grief.

Also, Skirnir's lovely wife, Wind Dancer, and an old member of Azure Twilight, Sharpclaw, have both been diagnosed with cancer. They could also use your good thoughts and prayers.

Death of a Friend

2009-10-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

Sad news; a dear friend and fellow guildmate, Alexzandria, passed away early on October 6, 2009.

She will be sorely missed by her friends, guildmates, husband, and children.

I miss you my friend. I miss your humor, your chatter about your family, your eagerness to help, your enjoyment of our favorite game. I enjoy seeing the lovely plot designs in Carmo that you did.

This catapillar misses you, may you love soaring on your new wings!

Available Taverns on Order Redux

2009-08-27T17:02:00.000-07:00

I thought it might be a good thing to have a list again of the Taverns on Order, so Nellie volunteered Ochre to make up the list. Ochre didn't mind because as a builder she loved the idea of a worldwide Pub Crawl.

The size of the tavern does matter now! All Tavernkeepers give you a benefit called Tavern Atmosphere (which modified food effects), but Imperial and Small Taverns' tavernkeepers only give the benefit at 200%, Medium Taverns' tavernkeepers give it at 250%, and Large Taverns' tavernkeepers give it at a whopping 300%.

The listings below cover these items (I'm not including unbuilt taverns on plots that are for sale)

Community the tavern is in.
Name of the Plot (if any)
Owner of the Plot (if any, will list a built tavern even if the plot is for sale)
Is it open to the Public? (Private taverns will still give the benefit - Tavern Atmosphere, you just won't be allowed to purchase food there)
Is it built? (will list an unbuilt tavern if the plot is owned)
Map coordinates to the front door of the tavern. General directions of where the tavern is at on the plot.

Empire Tavernkeepers

Aughendell - Tavernkeeper Borlak Alebrewer

Pawnbroker Building
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
21480/10506 (SW corner of the building, the building is on the west side of Aughendell)

Bristugo - Missing (possibly is Gus Blalock and is in Dalimond at this time)

Imperial Building
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
?/?

Dalimond - Tavernkeeper Alina (stuck up in the top of the main gate at this time)

?
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
?/?

Delgarath - Tavernkeeper Miss Kattina

The Long Draught Tavern
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
28528/27207 (SW side of the town square, across from the Portal, along the southern road out of town)

Islands of Battle -

Challenge Tavern
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
21480/10506 (Just west of the Pad) To find the Islands of Battle, climb the spiral mountain to the northeast of Dalimond (near the bridge on the way to Tazoon). At the top of the mountain you will find a Gatekeeper & a Gate to the Islands of Battle. (It cost me 1 silver 100 copper to go to the islands) This tavern has both a Tavernkeeper and a Vaultkeeper.

Kion - Tavernkeeper Ahnna Borai

Pawnbroker Building
Owned by the Empire
PUBLIC
Built
20406/24605 (she's on the right when you're entering the building, building is next to the portal)

Large Taverns

Carmo -

Mad Nellie & the Saucy Saris
Owned by Nellie
PUBLIC (Tier 2 through Tier 6 DP Food stocked, with Festival & Gnomekindle Food above Tier 1)
Built (This tavern has been open in Carmo in one form or another since 2/7/2006)
23860/14681 (main entrance on the east side of the Plot, facing the main Guild House of the village and kittycorner from the Pad)

Crystal -

Unnamed
Owned by Murial
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
43.1% Built
•23087/16566 (NW side of the Plot, entrance faces the main road)

Defender's Gate-

Unnamed
Owned by Alashandria
PUBLIC (mostly upper tier Foods are stocked)
Built
25296/25836 (SW corner of the Plot, main entrance opens up on the east side of the Plot, entrance faces the path and covered patio overlooks the main road)

North Crystal -

Unnamed
Owned by SSiscor
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
33.3% Built
23418/16907 (SW corner of the Plot, entrance faces the main road and Pad)

Medium Taverns

Aiya -

Lyn's Den & Cafe
Owned by Lynara
Private (Guild Only)
Built
29201/29306 (NW corner of the Plot)

Cliffside -

Academy of Culinary Arts
Owned by Andaras
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
22738/17348 (South corner of the Plot, entrance is facing a Human Large house)

Izzon Crest -

The Heart of Gold
Owned by Shunasazzi
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
24260/19785 (SE corner of the Plot, next to the Vault, fronted on two side by paths)

Small Taverns

Acul -

Unnamed
Owned by Starwyn
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
30.0% Built
28047/35355 (NW corner of the Plot, facing a fountain, next to the road, at the NE end of town)

Aiya -

Tavern on the Grotto
Owned by Taliesan
Private (Guild only)
Built
29082/29173 (Center of the south side of the Plot, facing a fountain plaza, a Journeyman Confectioner's shop is to the right)

Apia -

Unnamed
Owned by Kalo
PUBLIC (some old style foods are stocked)
Built
21364/13704 (Center of the south side of the main community Plot, facing a Tier 4 Library, next to the road, across the road from a Well with Pad & Portal nearby)

Arua -

Arua: The Sleeping Forest
Owned by Ananke
Private
Built
18988/13454 (SW corner of the Plot, entrance faces the beach)

Brandon's Shelf -

Bharats Home
Owned by Bharat
Private (Guild Only)
Built
26256/33896 (NE corner of the Plot, entrance overlooks the main road)

Unnamed
Owned by Aaelefein
Private (Guild Only)
Built
25801/33642 (North side of the Plot, entrance on the road)

Calm Waters -

Unnamed
Owned by Velasin
PUBLIC
Built
28440/16595 (On the main community Plot, just east of the Guildhouse)

Crescent -

Unnamed
Owned by Keithron
Private
Built
23631/17282 (South side of the Plot, facing inward, between a Journeyman Mill shop and a Beginner Confectioner shop)

Forest Guard -

Unnamed
Owned by Gwenmar
Private (Guild Only)
Built
26131/23431 (East side of the Plot, facing a Journeyman Alchemist's shop)

Unnamed
Owned by Tania
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
Designed, but not built
26171/23174 (NE corner of the Plot, facing the road)

Harro -

Unnamed
Owned by Pertin
PUBLIC
Built
28240/24752 (NW corner of the Plot and in the back)

Heather -

Istaria's Ray of Hope
Owned by Silver
PUBLIC
Built
22845/26315 (NW corner of the Plot, facing the main road)

Last Stand -

Unnamed
Owned by Dracina
PUBLIC
Built
26442/25257 (SW corner of the Plot, entrance facing the path, overlooking the main road)

Unnamed
Owned by Drevar
PUBLIC
Built
26468/25617 (SE side of the Plot, entrance facing a Tier 6 Pawnbroker, near the road and the well & sandpile)

Lerena -

Unnamed
Owned by Jien
PUBLIC
Built
28425/21923 (North side of the Plot, entrance facing the sea)

Mia's Edge -

Henry's Rest
Owned by Henry
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
Designed, but not built
27885/19740 (SW corner of the Plot, next to the path, facing inward toward a Journeyman Confectioner's shop)

Lov's Dream
Owned by Lovwyrm_unity
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
27651/19819 (NW corner of the Plot, facing inward)

Middle Cliffside -

Unnamed
Owned by Zarp
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
22559/17125 (SSW side of the Plot, entrance is facing a Journeyman Scholar shop, between a Expert Jewelry shop and a Journeyman Stoneworking shop)

Mithril's Anvil -

Friends Rest
Owned by Justinian
PUBLIC
Built
27227/25203 (West side of the Plot, facing a Journeyman Mill shop)

Morning Light -

For the Gifted. For I am not.
Owned by Temporary
PUBLIC
Built
27981/28328 (North side of the Plot, entrance is facing the back of a Journeyman Stoneworking shop, the Plot sits next to three paths, a community gazebo, the Pad, and the Morning Light Gatekeeper are nearby)

Mundi -

Someone's in the Kitchen with the Vestige of Hope
Owned by Kiernis
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
28267/15019 (East side of the Plot, facing the main road)

North Crystal -

Unnamed
Owned by Hal`cyon
Private
Built
23493/17015 (South side of the Plot, facing a medium Sslik house and next to several silos)

Selen -

Unnamed
Owned by Zaximus
Private (Guild Only)
Built
26066/22177 (East side of the Plot, facing a Journeyman Blacksmith shop, between silos and a Journeyman Woodworking shop, at the east side of town)

Shepherd's Home -

Unnamed
Owned by Jannya
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
22986/16975 (West side of the Plot, entrance faces the north, is beside the main road and next to a vault)

Qals Kingdome
Owned by Qal_unity
Unknown if it will be Public or Private
Designed, but not built
23157/16974 (Center of the west side of the Plot, entrance is facing a Tier 2 Human house to the south, near the main road, Plot is next to the Pad)

Unnamed
Owned by Garfonso
PUBLIC (but cannot access the Tavernkeeper to buy or sell)
Built
22762/17042 (West side of the Plot towards the back, facing the a large open plaza, between a Saris Manor house and a Saris Medium house, Plot is near to the Portal)

Sslauron -

The Cook's Nook
Owned by Dratharmalis
PUBLIC
Built
20391/21479 (NW corner of the Plot, entrance is right next to the main road)

Tobrez -

Roguar's Ale Storage
Owned by Roguar
Private (Guild Only)
Built
23651/16630 (NE corner of the Plot, entrance facing a plaza, next to a vault, path running along back of building, near Sandpile, Well, & Portal)

Toku -

Unnamed
Owned by Gwillimena
PUBLIC (nice mix of DP Food available)
Built
20055/14003 (Center of the West side of the Plot, next to the sea, facing several silos)

This list is up to date as of August 22, 2009

Quick update

2009-05-24T08:58:00.000-07:00

Been busy.

My daughter finally decided to marry. She and her now hubby picked April 20th as the day which also happened to be the National Weed Day.

Hubby is now a democrat and has thrown his hat in the ring to run for State congress again. He has also decided to have a small business selling books at local gun shows.

Son has decided to create chainmail products.

Sister-in-law is finally divorcing my jackass brother. She has had the patience of a saint with him.

The date to lay my father's ashes has now been decided. It will be this summer right before the yearly family gathering.

Sister-in-law liked the repair work I did on her two necklaces and gave strand of large turquoise nuggets that Dad had bought for her to work up into a choker. I've now decided to go ahead with getting a business licence, so I can sell my jewerly work and my other crafts. Now I need to just settle on a business name.