[Landroval] WINTERstock is coming ...

[VeteranLurker]

And now for a Long-Expected Announcement! There is to be an Event of Special Magnificence! Perhaps you have already heard the rumors?

Perhaps you have heard of another special event ... Weatherstock? Well, this event isn't going to be like that one at all. Weatherstock is still six months away, anyway.

This event will be held this coming January, when it is snowy. It will be held over the weekend of January 17th through the 20th on the Landroval server, to be precise. Our Dwarven hosts would want me to be precise about that. Yes, yes, Dwarven hosts ... the event will be held at wintry Thorin's Gate!

There shall be music!
There shall be ale!
And there shall be pie ... of course!
And there shall be snow!
Did I mention music?
Did I mention the name of the event?

Silly me ... Can someone give me a drum-roll, please?

This Event of Special Magnificence ... is entitled ... The *WINTERSTOCK* Music Festival! Hosted by the Lonely Mountain Band.


With performances by ...

The Andune Ensemble
Animal House
Bara Bahau
Bards Beers and LongBeards
Bright Star
Les Beaux Chapeaux
The Breakfast Club
Les Chantefables
The Chosen Few
Hobbiton Philharmonic
Die Meisterbarden von Bree
Mornie Alantie
Muckin Fuddle
No Whole Bard
Old Winyards
The Remediators
A Rock and a Hard Place
Runic Knights Orchestra
The Shades
The Songburrow Strollers
The Starlight Orchestra
Under The Sunlit Sky

Please note that performing bands are subject to change. Times/Days to be announced. Also, unlike Weatherstock, there will be *no* band competitions during this event ... just a weekend chock full of great music!

So, join us the weekend of January 17-20 for *WINTERSTOCK*! Winterstock will be held on the frozen pond next to the Silver Deep Mine at Thorin's Gate. Please remember to mark your calendars! And you might want to pack some warmer clothing, too.

[Glenwin]

And here is the official poster for the event:

[XinaLotRO]

As part of the Winterstock event series, Windy Acres Ranch is hosting a horse race and fashion contest!

Join us in front of Thorin's Hall on Saturday, January 18th at 2:30pm for the Blue Mountain Classic, a race for standard (+62%) steeds, followed by a mounted winter-themed fashion contest.

Prizes will be announced soon!

[VeteranLurker]

Here is the Official Schedule* for Winterstock:

* - still subject to change, of course

note: all time are /servertime (EST).


Fri. Jan. 17th, 2:00pm-7:00pm: Mornie Alantie, Bara Bahau, Les Chantefables, Muckin Fuddle, and A Rock and a Hard Place.

Sat. Jan. 18th, 12:30pm-6:00pm: The Chosen Few, Breakfast Club, Windy Acres Ranch event, The Shades, and Under The Sunlit Sky.

Sat. Jan. 18th, 9:00pm-1:00am: No Whole Bard, Animal House, and Bards Beers and LongBeards.

Sun. Jan. 19th, 1:00pm-6:00pm: Hobbiton Philharmonic, Songburrow Strollers, Die Meisterbarden von Bree, The Andune Ensemble, and The Starlight Orchestra.

Sun. Jan. 19th, 9:00pm-11:00pm: Bright Star, and Les Beaux Chapeaux.

Mon. Jan. 20th, 8:00pm-11:00pm: The Remediators, Runic Knights Orchestra, and Old Winyards.


Please mark your calendars! And do plan to wear something warm.

[Glenwin]

Schedule for Friday:





Schedule for Saturday:

[Glenwin]

Schedule for Sunday:



And last but not least the schedule for monday:

[Peresbert]

How bad do you expect the lag to be? I would love to role a low level dwarf and join you guys if the lag forecast isn't horrible.

[Glenwin]

How bad do you expect the lag to be? I would love to role a low level dwarf and join you guys if the lag forecast isn't horrible.

That's a very good question and honestly - we don't know. This is the first Winterstock event we are running so we don't know yet whether it will be successful or not. Or as successful as Weatherstock or even more successful than Weatherstock because the bands can play longer.

I'd suggest you just come and visit us and see if it's ok for you. Everything else is guessing.


One tip to make it more likely that the event will run smooth for you would be to turn down graphics quite some so your machine can render the game good enough.

[Peresbert]

That's a very good question and honestly - we don't know. This is the first Winterstock event we are running so we don't know yet whether it will be successful or not. Or as successful as Weatherstock or even more successful than Weatherstock because the bands can play longer.

I'd suggest you just come and visit us and see if it's ok for you. Everything else is guessing.


One tip to make it more likely that the event will run smooth for you would be to turn down graphics quite some so your machine can render the game good enough.

I know how to take the proper precautions, but it sometimes doesn't matter if there are a lot of people and the spot can't hold the load.

[Glenwin]

We are very happy to announce that the band The Remediators will play for Winterstock on Monday the 20th at 8pm /servertime !

That makes for a lineup of 19 bands now!

[Glenwin]

And another announcement: We got one more band to play on Saturday. Winterstock welcomes "Under The Sunlit Sky" to the lineup. They will play on Saturday between 5pm and 6pm.

[morrowbreeze]

Vending announces a fresh supply of fine quality and even exotic pipeweed stock availability for the event. Our discerning Hobbit team has selected the very best of winter ales to keep yer bones warm during this multiday concert. If any one in the crowd falls through the ice we will have a special brew to help thaw you out (emergency only).

Vending will be wearing the traditional vending garb;

[Mar-Evayave]

Ooh, sounds like fun! I hope I don't forget. I can get my wee Landroval toon out and join in the fun.

I really should spend more time on her... :/

[Glenwin]

And again we are happy to announce to have another band for Winterstock!

We welcome No Whole Bard to the show! They'll play on Saturday from 9pm to 10pm EST.

[Mar-Evayave]

Weatherstock is also hosted by the Lonely Mountain Band, right? What are your recruiting prereqs? Weatherstock intrigued me so much that I created a toon on Landroval a few months ago and am currently kinless. I'd like to find my Landroval minstrel a good home.

[Glenwin]

Yes it was!

1. Go to our kin forums here: http://lonelymountainband.guildlaunc...php?gid=128176
2. Read our charter: http://lonelymountainband.guildlaunc...325&gid=128176
3. And if you like it apply!

[Mar-Evayave]

Thanks! I've read the charter and whatnot and just finished the application.

Do you know if LMB tends to deny members who may not be extremely active? As my sig suggests, I do also run my own kin on another server. :/ I can't neglect my duties over there, but still want to find a good home for my minstrel on Landroval.

[Dittany]

Yay thats great! Winter/weatherstock forever ~ i will definatly try my best to be there!

[Glenwin]

Update:
We are happy to announce band No. 22: The newly formed Starlight Orchestra will play their debut on Sunday.

There may be a 23rd band.... we will see.

[morrowbreeze]

Thats great news Glenwin!

[Mar-Evayave]

Today is the final day of Winterstock! Be sure to swing by and join in the fun! On that note, we've had an update to the schedule of events. In addition to the previously advertized bands, we'll also be having Andunie playing for us at 2 PM EST (server time)! Thanks Andunie!

[XinaLotRO]

Greetings!

I will post a more detailed article tomorrow, but for now...

Congratulations to:
* Kikilaa for winning the Blue Mountain Classic horse race! Hoboin came in second place while Gonda finished third.
* Skoch for earning the most votes in the mounted fashion contest! Kyrian won second and Ironroses took third prize, with an honorable mention for Tearna.
* Silamiriel for scoring the most points in the trivia contest! Alfiryn scored second and Khalawyn won third. Tasarin, Shakespearicles and Baldigar also demonstrated quite a bit of Lord of the Rings knowledge.
* Belathriel won the wager and a Steed of the First Marshall after 20 people bet on Kikilaa to win.

Thanks to our volunteers and judges -- Valtharon, Brenthiel, Floradine, Alesel, Mithrilfist, Brendoran and Tasarin!
Many thanks to our band members -- Mirinaeth, Galadhlin, Codella Mosstoes, and Bottomless Brandyflask!
Special thanks to Sapience for providing the Turbine Point prizes!

Thank you to the audience. It was wonderful to see you all at the events. Our next race is the Shadowfax Sprint, scheduled for February 22 at 2:30pm EST/servertime. Happy adventuring and we hope to see you at the races!

[zedrock]

Souvenir!

The Great Winterstock's sunday 19th Live RAW performance on the BaraFunda's Twitch.tv.

Was really a great and good sunday!

You can see :

- Hobbiton Philharmonic
- The Songburrow Strollers
- Die Meisterbarden Von Bree
- The Andune Ensemble
- Unexpected Winterstock Mega Band - We Are The Bands
- The Starlight Orchestra
- Bright Star
- Les Beaux Chapeaux and Guests : The Remediators

Apologize for low vids quality, but it's a memento at least.
Apologize for missing Songburrow Strowlers and Starlight Orchestra endshow! (PC had burned out , 2 times ><)

Enjoy it!

Zed' Livestream's Noob

[XinaLotRO]

Volunteers and band members - please check your mail on the Landroval server. Thank you!