Follow the light of the lantern

The people, however, had long been gone; whether through diaspora or violent means was hard to tell. Here in the Plaguelands it could be either. She had traveled through small hamlets like this one in the Second War. Places built by the families on the surrounding farmsteads so they could have spaces to gather and govern. The Humans here had been as bright and welcoming as they were wary. Most of them had never seen her kind before, though her presence had been softened by the boisterous men and women she was travelling south with. They managed to protect those this far north from the Orcs, but nobody expected the tainted grain in the peace that followed. Survivors or not, the Scourge took everything from those who lived here.

Lyn’s fingers traced the wood-grain of one of the moldering support beams that somehow, miraculously, still kept the second floor supported. The fading light of the day shone through the holes and cracks above, illuminating the dust motes she’d disturbed in her reverie. Nature, in the end, was reclaiming what had been taken from it. Soft moss grew in a corner, weeds and grass peaked through holes in the walls. The wood was rotting, everywhere it had been used and neglected. There was no greater power to believe in than this — that nature would always triumph. This place had become a shrine to that concept in its gentle decay. As unintentionally holy now in the present as it had been in the past.

Soft voices filtered in from outside; none of the other Outreach members had yet braved the building this evening, and that was fine with her. Their work would be cut out for them here as they once again sought to push nature back. They all had their hopes and dreams of creating a space to gather, a space to give people better and safer lives. She could hear the laughter of children long gone, only memories now, mixed in with the bright and welcoming tones of those here now. This place, this Haven, would be as holy in the future as it ever was.

@altherei and the @waylight-outreach hosted their Winter Potluck this evening in Hearthglen and it was a huge success! I had a wonderful time doing some cross faction roleplay and getting to know new people. I want to thank Altherei, Kalomar, and everyone else for such a lovely time and I look forward to the next event that’s hosted!

More screenshots under the cut! 

Aesthetic board for the @waylight-outreach‘s Winter Potluck tonight! Seilune is bringing Astrande arcwine, grilled koi, lobster, and seafood platters to the dinner!

Waylight Outreach Invites You…

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First Annual Winter Potluck

Where: Hearthglen Tavern (see picture in read-more) When: Wednesday, December 19th, 6 o’clock

Bring your favorite dish from your culture or your family. Come as you are, with empty bellies and open hearts!

Weapons, fighting, and rowdy behavior strictly prohibited.

*******OOC*******

Everyone is encouraged to attend Waylight Outreach’s first official open event!

As you can see, it’s our first annual Winter Potluck! While we may be a relief work organization that focuses on direct aid to the displaced, injured, and any looking to get away from the constant war, we believe that bridging the social and cultural barriers that exist between the races and factions is another way to help promote and bring peace to Azeroth. Below the read-more is a picture of where the tavern is in Hearthglen, and more information about the event!

@wrahordeevents @the-royal-courier @wraconnect

But sandwiches? Beautiful ones stacked with warm, hearty ingredients? She was good at that. The ever-increasing requests for her nigh-daily sandwich deliveries proved as much. 

Perhaps it wasn’t conventional, and it certainly wasn’t traditional to the Sin’dorei palate, but neither of those seemed quite as important as everyone walking away sated and cheered.

Besides, they were easy enough to carry around while one conversed and made acquaintances, right?

She planned three heaping platters with the aid of the tavern’s cellar and pantry, calculating the price of her ingredients and depositing the coins on Vyn’s desk, along with a note.

See you at the potluck Wednesday night, I hope. Just a repayment for what I’m bringing - too late to place a proper ingredients order now, so I hope this will suffice.

-MM

((Mentions: @vynixnostra @heartoftheravenwra @waylight-outreach))

Waylight Outreach Invites You…

******

First Annual Winter Potluck

Where: Hearthglen Tavern (see picture in read-more) When: Wednesday, December 19th, 6 o’clock

Bring your favorite dish from your culture or your family. Come as you are, with empty bellies and open hearts!

Weapons, fighting, and rowdy behavior strictly prohibited.

*******OOC*******

Everyone is encouraged to attend Waylight Outreach’s first official open event!

As you can see, it’s our first annual Winter Potluck! While we may be a relief work organization that focuses on direct aid to the displaced, injured, and any looking to get away from the constant war, we believe that bridging the social and cultural barriers that exist between the races and factions is another way to help promote and bring peace to Azeroth. Below the read-more is a picture of where the tavern is in Hearthglen, and more information about the event!

@wrahordeevents @the-royal-courier @wraconnect