The word spreads quickly through the cities of the alliance. The town criers yell all around, and people get excited. Another year has passed and the great ball is on its way...

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, all across Azeroth! Once again, I, William LeVan, invite you all to the annual Winter Veil ball of the alliance. Come and celebrate the marvellous feast of Greatfather Winter with your fellow friends and family, and experience a great evening of joy and social celebration. Come and fill yourself with the best dwarven ale and food, and celebrate the third great ball in Ironforge. Come one, come all!"

Signed by,
Lord William LeVan 2nd

[OCC / INTRODUCTION]

Well, it's back. Once again, the Winter Veil Ball will roam the city of Ironforge. Last year was a success (thanks to Acrona ), but I bet that we can do it better this year, if we put a lot of effort in it. Therefore, help is needed. Below you can find general information, news, contact, wanted help and other various things. I will do my best to update this thread on a regular basis.
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Date: 28th. December, 2008.
Time: 20:00 – 23.00 CET (In-game time).
Where: Ironforge, Hall of Explorers, The Library.
Faction: Alliance.
Main Organizer: Créek.
Dress code: Red, Green, White, Black. Formal dressing is preferred.

History behind the ball:
The idea of a Winter Veil themed ball came up three years ago, when another RP realm (Steamwheedle Cartel) were planning to hold one. As our lovely realm was not, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to create a similar event on AD. The first ball was organized by one of my older characters, Nagifar, and Kismat (who I believe in 2005 did a similar themed ball). Second ball was organized by my current character Créek and Acrona. Thanks to Acrona and her amazing effort, the ball was a far greater success than the first. Both years, the ball has had the pleasure to receive catering from our favorite Thirsty Knight, Ricaver, and protection from the fantastic watchmen of The Stormwind City Watch.

NEWS:
6. November - I've edited a couple of things + I've found a catering group!

1. December - First update in a long time. Acrona has agreed to help with the graphical design for the event page on AA. Also, the idea of a Winter Veil based play has been put down, since we didn't have enough time to time to finish the script and find actors. Therefore we'll be hosting a simple drinking contest instead. More information will be posted soon.

12. December - The drinking contest idea has been dropped to ground. But instead, we're bringing back the good ol' Dating Auction! Also, the event page on AA will be up on Sunday, where all official details will get posted. A forum update will also take place.

WANTED HELP:

(This section currently contains of what kind of help and people the ball is in need of)
- A catering group. (X)
- FOUND...

- A law enforcement/militia…
…To deal with trouble makers. It would be nice to have a dwarven/Ironforge based group this year. If any guilds out there are interested, then give me a poke.

- A skilled engineer…
… For our tradition of blowing up the Mystic Yard with fireworks. I believe that the LBC contributed last year with them. Though, anyone capable of crafting those big boomers etc. please contact me.

- A skilled graphic designer…
- FOUND...

- A fair judge…
- FOUND...

CONTACT:
You can contact me OOC (and IC if you wish to) through AA (argentarchives.com) and in-game by whisper, mail or meeting. You can also contact me through this thread, if necessary. I prefer that you either use AA or in-game mail, as I’m currently not 100% active during the next weeks of December.

LINKS:
My AA profile:
- http://www.argentarchives.org/node/2192

(Last update 12. December 2008)

/shameless bump

Looks like a lot of fun :)

Not sure I dare though, goes a bit against my characters normal thing to do :)

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Looks like a lot of fun :)

Not sure I dare though, goes a bit against my characters normal thing to do :)

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It is a lot of fun! And it's all about fellowship and celebrating the lovely holiday season. You can always just show up with an alt. ;-)

Uhm.. this is kinda an alt :) (main is on another server) So she is the only alliance I have on AD atm :)

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This sounds like something i dont want to miss out on! I just bhought myself a new red suit and complete with a red drinking hat , im ready to go!

Im currently forming a escort service in stormwind, the " Park ´n´ Ride " , if someone needs a date to the ball, give me a message here or IG ^^

Hey Créek, it's great to see you're doing this again. I don't know if you remember me but I'm Maticus from Worldofwar.net, I attended last year and did a news item for the site. I've actually transferred a lot of my characters over to AD now, including my main (this char), so if I can help out in any way, just let me know via in-game mail, or contact me on worldofwar.net.

I posted news up about it too by the way, hope it gets you some attention :)

http://www.worldofwar.net/blog/comments/rp-event-the-3rd-annual-winter-veil-ball/

I continue to demand this be held in Dalaran! I am more than willing to arrange you to view it if you haven't already, and arrange all matters of transport to the event via a friendly bunch of mages and warlocks I know.

Also bump.

Ooooh the fun! The drama! The excitement! I'll be there (hopefully :3)! On my dr00d ^^

Hmm I might show up for this, either on this char or an alt, just for the fun of it. ^^

Good to hear everyone.

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Hey Créek, it's great to see you're doing this again. I don't know if you remember me but I'm Maticus from Worldofwar.net, I attended last year and did a news item for the site. I've actually transferred a lot of my characters over to AD now, including my main (this char), so if I can help out in any way, just let me know via in-game mail, or contact me on worldofwar.net.

I posted news up about it too by the way, hope it gets you some attention :)

http://www.worldofwar.net/blog/comments/rp-event-the-3rd-annual-winter-veil-ball/

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It's great to hear from you again Maticus, and thank you for attending last year and doing the news item. I believe I still have your email address, so if I haven't contacted you in-game, then I might try through mail.

Cheers mate.

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I continue to demand this be held in Dalaran! I am more than willing to arrange you to view it if you haven't already, and arrange all matters of transport to the event via a friendly bunch of mages and warlocks I know.

Also bump.

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Jeredon, I understand your demanding, though it is your tradition to hold the ball in Ironforge, as it's capable of easy acces and the needed atmosphere etc.

Though, if you're interested, then I would love to arrange an event with you based in Dalaran in the future?


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As said in the thread, we're still in need of fireworks and an insulter.
Also, if there aren't any Ironforge/dwarven based guard guilds around, then we might go for the Stormwind City Watch again - if they are willing to accept the offer of course. Though, it could be fun and great RP improvement to have a IF based guild do the security.

Remember, if you have anything you want to add to the ball - ideas, improvements, etc. then you're more than welcome to contact me.
I prefer contact through AA (http://argentarchives.org/node/2192) or in-game (mail or whisper). This thread is for advertisement and updates of the ball only.

- Creek

By the way, can a nice Blizzard employer add this to the Community Events page like last year?

I think you will have to make a thread about it here, Créek --> http://forums.wow-europe.com/board.html?forumId=110221&sid=1

I'll start designing the event page soon. :) Great to see the event being organised again!

Looking forward to it!

Oh and,

/bump

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I think you will have to make a thread about it here, Créek --> http://forums.wow-europe.com/board.html?forumId=110221&sid=1

I'll start designing the event page soon. :) Great to see the event being organised again!

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Okay - thanks for the tip Acro.

I just need to bump this gorgeous thread! I am so looking forward to it!