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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: Gis on January 12, 2011, 01:54:43

Title: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Gis on January 12, 2011, 01:54:43
Before we start with this short story I would like to give some information in regards to the Winterhaven Jousting Tournament (from know on abbriviated to WJT)

The picture count is running high and I just noticed some of them are not top quality, out of focus and so on. Also I will photo shop a couple but hope that that imagery will be translated by the viewers to the other pictures, because giving each picture that treatment would make me edit pictures until 2012!

The current plan is to start the tournament festivities on Thursday evening CET (Central European Time), followed by the first round of jousting on Friday morning, the second round of Jousting Sunday Evening, top 16/top 8 Matches on Monday evening and the Semi finals and Finals on Tuesday night.

I am actually skipping the 15th because I am leaving on the 14th for a wedding in the UK only coming back on Sunday evening.

With everything going on this is a very tight schedule so there might be some delays but currently I am still hopefull.

For know enjoy this little photo story

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It’s an early morning in Winterhaven. Sir Merriadoc is wandering through town, deep in thought about the upcoming jousting tournament. Little Marc, the son of Yannick the Carpenter, comes up to Sir Merriadoc excitedly.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3573.jpg)

“My mom has a surprise for you, please follow me.”

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3574.jpg)

As they approach the yellow house, Marc starts yelling “MOM!!! MOM!!!” and soon Belle, the seamstress, comes out the door.  She curtseys “Sir Merriadoc, thank you for taking the time to come. I hope your preparations for the tournament are going well?” Sir Merriadoc nods in reply “I have a surprise for you in that regard. Please follow me.”

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3575.jpg)

As they walk around the little house Belle nervously fidgets with her hands. “I really hope you like it. Please wait here.”

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3576.jpg)

She walks a bit further and from the back of the house she leads a fully caparisoned horse.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3577.jpg)

When it is finally in full view Sir Merriadoc is searching for words.

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven/Surprise%20Caparison/IMG_3578.jpg)

“Tha….Tha…Tha..Thank you” he finally stammers “It is beautiful.” Belle smiles happily “I am glad you like it. I hope it will bring you good luck in the tournament.” She slowly starts taking the caparison of the horse “Here you go! Make us proud of the Knight of Winterhaven!”

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This custom Caparison was given to me by Cowabounga. Thank you very much Arnaud, I know it has taken forever for me to reveal it but I hope you enjoyed it!

Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Justindo on January 12, 2011, 02:00:49
That's a very nice custom caparison, Gis! :knight:
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: bonniebeth on January 12, 2011, 02:13:19
That's a wonderful caparison, and such a great way of revealing it, Gis!  :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 12, 2011, 02:18:59
You keep raising the bar for the photo stories board, Gis! The story is flowing along like a continuing TV show, only with out commercials :lol:!
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 12, 2011, 03:56:17
Excellent story Gis! :wow:
Introduces us to his caparison quite well. :)
And great job with the stickers Arnaud. ;)
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 12, 2011, 06:17:30
I loved this little story!! Excellent to both you Gis and Arnaud!!! Thanks for this little surprise!!
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: tonguello on January 12, 2011, 11:16:18
Great story!
And that's a tight scheduale for the WJT! I thought it would be longer... I need to change my plans then  ;D
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Gis on January 12, 2011, 12:12:43
Thanks all for the nice comments.

And that's a tight scheduale for the WJT! I thought it would be longer... I need to change my plans then  ;D

I know it's tight, but I am going to try my best to make it. Or would it be better for you if I delay something slightly let me know! I am flexible
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: tonguello on January 12, 2011, 12:42:13
Thanks all for the nice comments.

I know it's tight, but I am going to try my best to make it. Or would it be better for you if I delay something slightly let me know! I am flexible

Nop, don't worry.
PM sent.  ;)
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: el jefe on January 12, 2011, 13:52:47
Great reveal! He is definetly a force to be reckoned with.  I'm sure no matter what, the tourny will be EPIC!  Thanks again for organizing and executing all of this.  It is quite an undertaking.  I'm very excited to see how it all goes down. 
Go Unicorn Knight!!
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: cowabounga on January 12, 2011, 15:04:45
Woohoo!  Now that's a nice introduction. How does it look when Sir Merriadoc rides his horse?
Great. Great. Great!
Cheers.
Arnaud.

PS: you made the pictures already? I sent you some stuff this morning! Hope you can still do something with them… 
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: playmofire on January 12, 2011, 19:16:13
A great little story, Gis, and an excellent caparison Arnaud.   :wave:
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 12, 2011, 19:36:23
How does it look when Sir Merriadoc rides his horse?

Yes Arnaud is correct!! Lets have this picture!!!
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Tiermann on January 12, 2011, 21:03:52
Beautiful caparison Gis  :love:

I will be in Seattle at the NW US Playmofriends train show meet this coming weekend. If you need anything more form me please let me know.
Title: Re: Winterhaven - A nice surprise (+WJT Info)
Post by: Gis on January 12, 2011, 22:08:25
Yes Arnaud is correct!! Lets have this picture!!!

Patience my friends!! YOu will see him riding his horse soon enough :-)