Tonight was just FANTASTIC! We had a massive turnout! Over 50 Draenei attended tonight!!
The evening of our Draenei-only event started with a gathering in the Crystal Hall. Ancient Bar’uu held a sermon in this shamanistic place to symbolize unity amongst the Draenei people, followed by a history lesson in the Vault of Lights covering Argussian tales such as the rise and fall of the Wakeners, Thal’kiel and about Prophet Velen’s exodus and the emerge of the “Draenei”.
After that, the Draenei embarked on a scenic tour across the Isle. The pilgrimage was led by Kha’raas who shared the stories of how the Exodar plummeted through the skies and crashed on the Azuremyste Isle almost a decade ago. How the Draenei were besieged by the forces of the Sunfury and how they met their Alliance allies in unlikely places.
Once in the Azure Watch, the Draenei prepared the festivity grounds by decorating them and gathering wood from Odesyus Landing. The evening was concluded with exchange of small gifts and a grand feast!
Overall, thank you all for this smooth turn out! On to Day 2!
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It was a great event! I hadn’t attended a proper Draenei event in maybe 3 years. It felt good being among my folks, but also recognizing some faces from back then! Here’s a pic of me and some hunky boi whose name I didn’t catch.
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(space because the forums don’t trust me!)
Looking forward to day two! Also…what do I do with all the gifts I was too shy to exchange?
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Our second day begins shortly! Today is the day OPEN FOR ALL ALLIANCE MEMBERS!
Enjoy a grand market, Draenei sweets, workshops, a sightseeing tour and so much more!
See you all in a bit!
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Thank you all for attending tonight! We hope to see you tomorrow!
Thank you for attending our wonderful Day 2 of our festivities! Many different Alliance visitors came to the Azuremyst Isle tonight to enjoy the Festival of Light. Hopefully they have learnt much about the Draeneic culture and bring home many wonderful gifts!
Here are some of today’s impressions compiled in an Imgur album:
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Here are some of my favourite screenshots from today:
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See you all tomorrow on Day 3, our last day! Jed’hin, a zoo and elekk racing await you tomorrow!
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Reminder that the festivities begin at 7 o’clock (server time) OUTSIDE OF THE EXODAR tonight!
Enjoy our last day, starting with a traditional Jed’hin match, followed by an open zoo - the Menagerie of Draenor and the Kessel Run, an infamously known Elekk Race!
Be seeing you!
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Sunday - Day 3 - 2020-08-30T19:00:00Z
Elekk race
Event hosted by Vy’luun, Peraamos and Kheevani
MEETUP begins at 20:45 server time
Alliance Group |
Draenei Group |
Aganaki |
Malakaar |
Lorixa |
Arcaraan |
Lurizz |
Polemus |
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Elogos |
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Ballad |
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Finalists |
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Lurizz |
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Aganaki |
Arcaraan |
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Malakaar |
CHAMPIONS
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
Arcaraan |
Aganaki |
Malakaar |
Honorable mention: Lurizz
Prizes range from very expensive clothing for the ladies, to an ancient magical crystalline blade and shield, to books on Draenei language learning and alchemy, as well as a crystal mana focus for spellweavers. (Prize Pool: 50.000g)
We hope to see you there!
Vy’luun
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The festival was really fun. I had a blast, even as a gnome!
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As all comes to an end and I am too tired to thank all who I wish to thank for the last three nights and the many weeks of planning earlier, I will simply leave this song and return tomorrow at full strength.
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Was a great 3 days, food was eaten, sermons were spoken, celebrations were had, Eleks were raced, Gnomes were nearly stepped on, an Orc was beaten, overall a grand time and would certainly attend the next.
A big thank you to all those that attended, hosted various shops and mini-events, and of course to the organisers.
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This may be a long list, but I wanted to thank everyone who was very actively involved during the festival.
The Event Hosts
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Kha’raas - you aided me when I thought it all became too much or too little, you helped create this event and you stepped up when I needed a break. Thank you for being there. Thank you, for making all this possible!
This one is to you for there is more than ever will meet the eye
[Narrator]: I wonder if people will ever say, ‘Let’s hear about Vy’luun and the Festival.’ And they’ll say ‘Yes, that’s one of my favorite stories. Vy’luun was really amazing, wasn’t she, Dad?’ ‘Yes, my daughter, the most famousest of draenei. And that’s saying a lot.’
[Vy’luun]: 'You’ve left out two of the main characters - Pera and Khee. I want to hear more about them … for Vy’luun wouldn’t have got far without Pera and Khee. Pera the Mathematician and Khee the Beast Tamer.
[Narrator]: Now Mrs. Vyvy, you shouldn’t make fun; I was being serious.
[Vy’luun]: So was I.
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Polemus & Phaidros - thank you for your efforts regarding the sermons and history lessons, as well as Hartuum who fought bravely in the Jed’hin together with Polemus. Thank you for bringing to life a history many may have forgotten.
The Merchants and Workshop Leaders:
You allowed for this festival to come alive with a full focus on Draenei cultural goods and ideas. Without you, there would have been no heart.
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S’thaliel and Raven’s Riches, we will meet again! <3
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Tatelia who knows far too much about gems, really!
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Tamirna (and her two friends helping out)
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Secana who made sure that potions were always at the ready!
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Lyuuni who sold tiny memorabilia, wish I had the chance to buy one!
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Andos who had us covered with drink & food!
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Gora who spoke to us of the Naaru and the Light!
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Talagar who really should work on his accent- I mean, he is a great Artificer and proved that!
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Torahuurn who taught the people of Draenei Technology together with Talagar!
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Samaramon who offered her service as a crystalsmith and helped as an event judge!
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Ismaa (who helped organize OOC! Thank you for your input!)
The Peacekeepers:
You aided not only as guards, but you also helped people who were lost, guided them from one area to another and made sure that latecomers would not be left behind. Without you, there would only be chaos.
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Daelindri - who also helped me OOC with a lot of structuring, I am glad to have you!
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Ballad - who was active here and there and everywhere
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Tama’ari - who aided not only as guard but also as event judge
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Hartuum - who made sure that noone would cause any disturbance
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Zalkaar - who was always early, always ready to aid people
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Yneer - who also made the flyer/banner for the event!
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Torenaar - who was a tower in a sea of tiny people, protector of the people
Special thanks to: Kump for always uploading our pictures onto the forum!
And last, but not least: thank you to all those who attended. You allowed us to portray a race that is often portrayed poorly or not portrayed at all. You traveled far and invested time into our events to learn, listen or simply attend to show that you were interested in what we had to offer. Without you guests, we could have not shown what we wished for our characters to express.
It has been a lot of work, but to me it was worth it.
And to stay a tiny bit IC …
In the Light, we have become one.
Until we meet again. I am Vy’luun. That is all.
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A wonderful event and a even greater initiative!
I look forward to work on a similar event for all to enjoy ^^ (However this time I’ll hopefully actually join aswell)
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