Whatever it takes!

So this is what it’s like to be common. Last week I was researching the possibility that Cholera is a disease transmitted through the water.  Today, I’m working in the mines next to chimney sweeps and brush makers.  War has a way of upending civilization.  This is hard work, but I don’t mind.  I’m proud to do my part to support the war effort by mining for the raw materials our nation needs. We are …

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Why?

I don’t get it.  Sure, a miner is at the bottom of the pecking order – about 200’ below everyone else in fact.  But why do they flaunt it?  They took my red sweater!  They took Martha’s blue scarf, and Michael’s green hat.  We need these for warmth in the mine, but they said “No!”  They said only the mine owners are allowed to wear colors. Only they can wear pretty colors larger than a …

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We’re So Lucky!

Thoughts from the deep within the tunnel: Whether due to crime, poverty or physical infirmity, you have been sent to the mines. Others you know were not so lucky. Two trains left the city. One train taking its occupants to the mines; the other to the front lines of the war. Those on the train to the front lines will never come back. At least on the mine train you have a chance to return …

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On Your 2020 Calendar?

Please add the following dates to your calendar and plan to join us for 2020 Torchlight fun!……. February 15, 2020 Indoors, Steampunk Western Underground, Evening…….. July 17, 2020 Friday, Medieval, Late evening/Night play…….. October 16/17, 2020 Overnighter, Friday Evening, Saturday till noonish…….. December 19, 2020 Christmas Party, Evening…….. If you are a part of this, I know it will be another GREAT YEAR! Stryder

Down, Down, Down, Down

Gotta keep going. Gotta dig deeper. Gotta get more rock for the boss. Gotta put food on the table. Need shoes for the kids. Hand me my pick — and keep the shotgun handy. Please join us Saturday, February 15th, 2020 from 5-9+ to go where no LARPers have gone before. . .