We are in the home straight to the Great Gathering of the Clans on November 1. I think that there will be RP Highland Games on the Highland Hall Forum. To see a few MacTavishes there would be good. I at least hope to enter in at least one of the competitions (Chief's battle, near the end of the day).
I haven't sent out any more invitations to join our clan today. I feel I've done enough of that. Besides, a lot of the quality candidates have joined a clan by now. I still hope that we'll get one or two more acceptances from those already sent, but am very happy with our clan's membership at present. I think we have a lot to offer Scotland.
I spent a fair bit of time sitting alone in the Whithorn Whistle and Thistle pub or up at MacTavish's Hut, closely examining a lot of maps to help out the Lyons Court in their determination of our 'territory'. Sorry if any of you are historical buffs, but I have opted for our RP version of MacTavish history. I think that will leave us freer to create our own future, and get us out from under the Campbells! I also lodged our historical coat of arms to be considered by the Lyons Court.
I have sent out some invites to various clan leaders, inviting them to visit the Hut on November 1 to commemorate the proclomation of the Founding Clans of Scotland. I hope we get a few MacTavish's passing through also to leave a 'comment' for the future.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
MacTavish Lands
A representative from the Court of Lyons has asked if of the two areas the circle above Loch Lomond is the area that you consider the seat of the MacTavish land?
I answered her thus:
I think ig MacTavishes come from the circled area above Loch Lomond:
Somewhere in the triangle formed by modernday Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Killin. This conincides with border area between Dumbartonshire, Perthshire and Stirlingshire, and clans of MacGregor, MacNab, Bucchanan, Campbell and, to north east, Murray. This should leave some flexibility as to which county to locate the seat. I imagine that the ancestral home in Argyll still exists, but has devolved since the clan's disintegration into a minor though independent family.
I answered her thus:
I think ig MacTavishes come from the circled area above Loch Lomond:
Somewhere in the triangle formed by modernday Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Killin. This conincides with border area between Dumbartonshire, Perthshire and Stirlingshire, and clans of MacGregor, MacNab, Bucchanan, Campbell and, to north east, Murray. This should leave some flexibility as to which county to locate the seat. I imagine that the ancestral home in Argyll still exists, but has devolved since the clan's disintegration into a minor though independent family.
Coat of Arms to be recognised?
I have just lodged the MacTavish CoA to be registered at the Lyons Court of Arms (forum).
If you don't know how to find your way either to or around the forums, let me know.
If you don't know how to find your way either to or around the forums, let me know.
Part time warrior blues
Ragehammer has indeed had to decline attendance at the upcoming Highland Games, waving his hammer convincingly towards his anvil as he declaims the urgent needs of the workshop. Who am I to argue! AND I've just been told that I can't substitute a Champion for myself in the Chieftain's fight. I think I'm gonna get pounded by a Campbell ...
One day soon I'd like to go get me a sword!
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One day soon I'd like to go get me a sword!
.Monday, October 29, 2007
Things to ponder
Highland Games: Check the post on our clan subforum and see if you can get involved. As a minimum, try and visit MacTavish's Hut during the day (November 1) and leave a comment to mark the celebrations that we will hold there!
Clan Champion :We need a strong person for this. There might be a bit of a call on their time at short notice. I have asked Ragehammer if interested, as probably the strongest amongst us at present. I stand to be corrected on this, and Ragehammer has the right to say no.
Ragehammer has indeed had to decline attendance, waving his hammer towards his anvil as he did so. Who am I to argue! AND I've just been told that I can't substitute a Champion for myself in the Chieftain's fight. I gotta get me a sword somehow before the day!
Clan Membership: There are 14 of us at present, and I am expecting at least a couple more to join in next couple days. That puts us at the big end of the middle sized clans, or the small end of the big sized clans. This is a pretty good position to be in around November 1.
I would like all listed here on November 1 to be regarded equally as 'founding members'. I don't do this out of a love of titles, but for want of a title. The function of Founding Members would be to keep our clan healthy.
In terms of new members of our clan after November 1, I think the process for admission should be a little more involved than it has been until now. This is what I have thought (I'll give my reasons later, most important to get discussion going now):
1. To be considered for membership a person must be born or resident in scotland, or have been resident in Scotland when they joined MacTavish. They may not be a member of another recognised Scottish Clan (though may be related to one or more).
2. For a request for membership to be considered by the clan, they must be
a) nominated publicly (on subforum)
b) by at three clan members of who have each been a member for at least one month
(this requirement waived during November as none of us would yet qualify!),
c) at least one of the three must be a founding member.
3. The nomination would remain up on the forum for a week.
Members should feel free to post any objections or agreements there during this period.
a) If there are no unresolved objections, the person can be admitted then.
b) If there is at least one objection that is still held at the end of the week,
a poll will be held on forum for all intested in voting on the matter.
c) In the result of a tie, the chieftain has a casting vote.
4. Result is final (exception - chieftain may allow another application after at least another month has passed, provided all entry criteria met)
What do you think?
I've put a copy of the membership idea up on our subforum, please comment there.
Clan Champion :We need a strong person for this. There might be a bit of a call on their time at short notice. I have asked Ragehammer if interested, as probably the strongest amongst us at present. I stand to be corrected on this, and Ragehammer has the right to say no.
Ragehammer has indeed had to decline attendance, waving his hammer towards his anvil as he did so. Who am I to argue! AND I've just been told that I can't substitute a Champion for myself in the Chieftain's fight. I gotta get me a sword somehow before the day!
Clan Membership: There are 14 of us at present, and I am expecting at least a couple more to join in next couple days. That puts us at the big end of the middle sized clans, or the small end of the big sized clans. This is a pretty good position to be in around November 1.
I would like all listed here on November 1 to be regarded equally as 'founding members'. I don't do this out of a love of titles, but for want of a title. The function of Founding Members would be to keep our clan healthy.
In terms of new members of our clan after November 1, I think the process for admission should be a little more involved than it has been until now. This is what I have thought (I'll give my reasons later, most important to get discussion going now):
1. To be considered for membership a person must be born or resident in scotland, or have been resident in Scotland when they joined MacTavish. They may not be a member of another recognised Scottish Clan (though may be related to one or more).
2. For a request for membership to be considered by the clan, they must be
a) nominated publicly (on subforum)
b) by at three clan members of who have each been a member for at least one month
(this requirement waived during November as none of us would yet qualify!),
c) at least one of the three must be a founding member.
3. The nomination would remain up on the forum for a week.
Members should feel free to post any objections or agreements there during this period.
a) If there are no unresolved objections, the person can be admitted then.
b) If there is at least one objection that is still held at the end of the week,
a poll will be held on forum for all intested in voting on the matter.
c) In the result of a tie, the chieftain has a casting vote.
4. Result is final (exception - chieftain may allow another application after at least another month has passed, provided all entry criteria met)
What do you think?
I've put a copy of the membership idea up on our subforum, please comment there.
New Chieftain Press Release
After deliberations lasting several days, Clan MacTavish have chosen Dracmuller to be the chieftain of the clan.
Press Release
Preceded by sounds of applause and good cheer, Dracmuller emerged from MacTavish's Hut and announced that the Clan had appointed him Chieftain by acclamation.
"Clan MacTavish and all true friends, hear me!" he said.
"You see before you the Chieftain of Clan MacTavish! The mantle of chieftainship is an honour I will accept humbly but carry with pride!
"My first announcement as Chieftain is to invite any who disagree strongly with any decision of mine to come forth and speak with me before taking any rash action."
Sent to the Scottish Herald
Press Release
Preceded by sounds of applause and good cheer, Dracmuller emerged from MacTavish's Hut and announced that the Clan had appointed him Chieftain by acclamation.
"Clan MacTavish and all true friends, hear me!" he said.
"You see before you the Chieftain of Clan MacTavish! The mantle of chieftainship is an honour I will accept humbly but carry with pride!
"My first announcement as Chieftain is to invite any who disagree strongly with any decision of mine to come forth and speak with me before taking any rash action."
Sent to the Scottish Herald
On new colonies...
There is much talk on forums regarding a new colony for scotland. Many of the most active and experienced governmental type characters are queueing up to go and set up utopia. If they all left right now that could be a problem for us.
Why?
Most of Clan MacTavish were either born here (IG) or migrated as low level 1s. We are not quite ready to step into the roles of level2dom, so we will notice the departure of many valued members of our community. I don't primarily see clans in political economic terms, but do take note of structural factors when they threaten the well being of most of our members.
We would face an influx of new characters, including organised groups of migrants with their own visions and plans for our country. This could lead to interesting Role Play, but it could also lead to us being subject to takeover by organised political factions that are not tied to our evolving system of clan and country and who seek to run us for their own (perhaps wider) agendas.
I think, therefore, that a delay of another month or two would be to the advantage of Clan MacTavish.
That's my view, and I have let it be known in Highlands Hall.
I am also pleased to hear that some of us are prepared to join any new colonies that might be formed.
Why?
Most of Clan MacTavish were either born here (IG) or migrated as low level 1s. We are not quite ready to step into the roles of level2dom, so we will notice the departure of many valued members of our community. I don't primarily see clans in political economic terms, but do take note of structural factors when they threaten the well being of most of our members.
We would face an influx of new characters, including organised groups of migrants with their own visions and plans for our country. This could lead to interesting Role Play, but it could also lead to us being subject to takeover by organised political factions that are not tied to our evolving system of clan and country and who seek to run us for their own (perhaps wider) agendas.
I think, therefore, that a delay of another month or two would be to the advantage of Clan MacTavish.
That's my view, and I have let it be known in Highlands Hall.
I am also pleased to hear that some of us are prepared to join any new colonies that might be formed.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Maps and Territories
Seer of the Lyons Hall sent me a couple ancient maps, asking me to indicate where I thought the lands of the MacTavishes were. The original maps she sent are here and here.
Here are my two extracts from those maps, indicating in red shaded area the two main territories of Clan MacTavish. There will no doubt be other pockets of MacTavishness throughout Scotland (such as in present day 1455 Galloway). The Western most zone is the historical territory, apparantly centred around stronghold at Dunardry. The inland zone, above Loch Lomond, is the region surrounding the original Dunn Tavish.
Here are my two extracts from those maps, indicating in red shaded area the two main territories of Clan MacTavish. There will no doubt be other pockets of MacTavishness throughout Scotland (such as in present day 1455 Galloway). The Western most zone is the historical territory, apparantly centred around stronghold at Dunardry. The inland zone, above Loch Lomond, is the region surrounding the original Dunn Tavish.
Dunn Tavish was a 'colony' of the main clan, set up by a younger brother and his followers after having left the Dunardry following a family squabble (RK mixed with RL). The division of the family at that time is probably what kept it relatively weak despite its illustrious origins (RL).
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Piper Tom
I hope you have enjoyed hearing Piper Tom and wee Roddy playing the pipes in Hut and Hearth. I have given them a bit of a break in here, too many people have visited and have stretched the down/upload limit of the site PiperTom is at.
I don't wish to harm anyone with my use of their band, so I have made it optional to hear him play 'Scotland the Brave' on this site. Just click once to activate the control on the sidebar, and again to ask him to play.
Hope this helps, Soltario!
I don't wish to harm anyone with my use of their band, so I have made it optional to hear him play 'Scotland the Brave' on this site. Just click once to activate the control on the sidebar, and again to ask him to play.
Hope this helps, Soltario!
Wigtown Pubtalk
Have just spent a fairly long day in the pubs of Wigtown. Most significant results, I got off another 10 targeted invitations (no responses yet) and sat down and talked business with O’Broin and Kennedy Chieftains. Quite different characters, but certainly of a similar mind to myself as regards Scotland's short and mid term future.
There is talk of a signing an ‘alliance’ (whatever that might be) in coming week. I had to say that we’ve not gone formal yet, and that, no, this is not my own little sinecure I have going here.
I let it be known that they have our in-principle agreement to the ethic expressed (peace, but not at any price) and let it be known that we would stand strong with those who would defend what is good in our scottish ways of life against those who might attempt to corrupt this. But we will sign nothing until we are ready.
Sitting with these two senior figures made me feel quite The MacTavish, as together our clans numbered between 30 and 40 characters. It was agreed that we must all look to the future, and build our strength so that peace is possible. Especially once roads connect Scotland with our neighbor!
We also agreed that will forgo much to achieve this position, but it will not be at any price. We will remain wary of corruption. We will respect our various ways of handling matters within our respective clans.
These were valuable agreements to reach in principle.
Also of value, a representative of Clan Rose was present throughout. He did not speak for them, but he was alert to the fact of our meeting and confirmed that Rose is stable again in terms of leadership.
You should have heard silence descend when someone else wondered in a couple of times!
And that’ll be it for now, because I have to go to bed after a long day talking.
There is talk of a signing an ‘alliance’ (whatever that might be) in coming week. I had to say that we’ve not gone formal yet, and that, no, this is not my own little sinecure I have going here.
I let it be known that they have our in-principle agreement to the ethic expressed (peace, but not at any price) and let it be known that we would stand strong with those who would defend what is good in our scottish ways of life against those who might attempt to corrupt this. But we will sign nothing until we are ready.
Sitting with these two senior figures made me feel quite The MacTavish, as together our clans numbered between 30 and 40 characters. It was agreed that we must all look to the future, and build our strength so that peace is possible. Especially once roads connect Scotland with our neighbor!
We also agreed that will forgo much to achieve this position, but it will not be at any price. We will remain wary of corruption. We will respect our various ways of handling matters within our respective clans.
These were valuable agreements to reach in principle.
Also of value, a representative of Clan Rose was present throughout. He did not speak for them, but he was alert to the fact of our meeting and confirmed that Rose is stable again in terms of leadership.
You should have heard silence descend when someone else wondered in a couple of times!
And that’ll be it for now, because I have to go to bed after a long day talking.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Visit to Blackwatch of Clan Forbes
I have visited the Blackwatch of Clan Forbes and spoke thus in the gardens in which they welcome their visitors:
Greetings, brothers and sisters of the Black Watch of Clan Forbes!
I come bearing the name of my own people as honest token of our shared ties, through the people, land and heritage of Scotland.
I feel priveleged to have been directed to this place, for we MacTavishes acknowledge a deep affinity with your discourse to this present time, the age before the Coalescence of the Clans. We share, as a fellow prospective founding clan, a deep and abiding interest in the past, present and future of our beloved land.
I extend to Clan Forbes and their true scottish friends an invitation to visit MacTavish's Hut. It's just off the track to Highlands Hall, you can find it here: http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com.
(raises glass)
To a strong, free and independent Scotland!
I would encourage any MacTavishes who have the time to visit the Forbes at Blackwatch and leave their mark in the Guestbook.
Greetings, brothers and sisters of the Black Watch of Clan Forbes!
I come bearing the name of my own people as honest token of our shared ties, through the people, land and heritage of Scotland.
I feel priveleged to have been directed to this place, for we MacTavishes acknowledge a deep affinity with your discourse to this present time, the age before the Coalescence of the Clans. We share, as a fellow prospective founding clan, a deep and abiding interest in the past, present and future of our beloved land.
I extend to Clan Forbes and their true scottish friends an invitation to visit MacTavish's Hut. It's just off the track to Highlands Hall, you can find it here: http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com.
(raises glass)
To a strong, free and independent Scotland!
I would encourage any MacTavishes who have the time to visit the Forbes at Blackwatch and leave their mark in the Guestbook.
MacTavish Subforum Opens!
We now have our official Clan MacTavish subforum under the 'Gathering of the Clans' forum (click here for link). I think that this is a major milestone. All of us can sign in to use it, except for Soltario and Minuet who don't have forum accounts, or at least don't have them under their own ig names.
I've never moderated a forum before, so my adventure in cyberscottish self development continues apace!
Hope you don't mind the subforum motto I put up, btw - "For a Stong, Free and Independent Scotland!"
I've never moderated a forum before, so my adventure in cyberscottish self development continues apace!
Hope you don't mind the subforum motto I put up, btw - "For a Stong, Free and Independent Scotland!"
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Fireside Chat
Has arrived! Now we can talk around our fire about clan business. It stores about 100 messages of upto 200 characters each. To find it, just scroll down this screen. It's beneath the rose.
Many thanks to Balenoape for the link.
Six out of twelve MacTavishes have so far received a key.
Many thanks to Balenoape for the link.
Six out of twelve MacTavishes have so far received a key.
Clan Numbers
There are 20 separate clans listed in the Founding Clans thread on Highlands Hall forum. This is the definitive list for purpose of determining who qualifies as a 'founding clan' on November 1st. Around half of these clans have less than the qualifying number of members (6).
Two clans are larger than the MacTavishes in terms of numbers, the McAles of Kirkudbrite (or however you spell it) and the Campbells. The first, from what little I know, are a social gathering. The Campbells appear to have the makings of a political machine (albeit, a fairly benevolent one, at least as tyrranys go).
We MacTavishes have somehow made it onto the socio-political landscape in a fairly big way. I don't know if this is good or bad. It is certainly unexpected.
Live Gloriously!
Two clans are larger than the MacTavishes in terms of numbers, the McAles of Kirkudbrite (or however you spell it) and the Campbells. The first, from what little I know, are a social gathering. The Campbells appear to have the makings of a political machine (albeit, a fairly benevolent one, at least as tyrranys go).
We MacTavishes have somehow made it onto the socio-political landscape in a fairly big way. I don't know if this is good or bad. It is certainly unexpected.
Live Gloriously!
Trip to Wigtown
I have finally set out for Wigtown, taking advantage of the fact that the robbers and bandits that moved into the County upon its founding are busy arguing about laws with which they can agree in the Highlands Hall. Ironic.
I have bought some new trousers for the occassion, and managed to save enough fodder for my pigs and bread for myself that I and my animals should not starve. I have only about 1p to my name however. Ah well, all for MacTavish!
I have made arrangements to meet leaders of the O'Broins, Murrays and Kennedys (as expected, the Sinclairs ignored my offer to meet with them). I will try and meet with O'Broin and Kennedy separately, as I don't know the nature of the relations between them. I'll fit in Murray where I can, as they are a relatively minor clan. The other two are around our size. O'Broins are concentrated entirely in Wigtown, Kennedys have members everywhere except Whithorn.
Whilst in Wigtown, I intend to search out others of our clan. Access to the town noticeboard will facilitate this I hope.
Finally, I will be dropping in to see Vermelaine's cousin, Vesperal, to give her Vermelaine MacTavish's regards. Vermelaine is our most recently discovered kin. Pay no heed to her french accent, 'tis MacTavish blood true which flows in her.
I have bought some new trousers for the occassion, and managed to save enough fodder for my pigs and bread for myself that I and my animals should not starve. I have only about 1p to my name however. Ah well, all for MacTavish!
I have made arrangements to meet leaders of the O'Broins, Murrays and Kennedys (as expected, the Sinclairs ignored my offer to meet with them). I will try and meet with O'Broin and Kennedy separately, as I don't know the nature of the relations between them. I'll fit in Murray where I can, as they are a relatively minor clan. The other two are around our size. O'Broins are concentrated entirely in Wigtown, Kennedys have members everywhere except Whithorn.
Whilst in Wigtown, I intend to search out others of our clan. Access to the town noticeboard will facilitate this I hope.
Finally, I will be dropping in to see Vermelaine's cousin, Vesperal, to give her Vermelaine MacTavish's regards. Vermelaine is our most recently discovered kin. Pay no heed to her french accent, 'tis MacTavish blood true which flows in her.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
More canvassing
I have had further enquiry from Vermelaine and Danieltheslayer about Clan MacTavish. That is a hundred per cent 'bight rate' on the second stage recruitment tactic (inviting others to accept the challenge of making the enquiry). I have sent them full invitations to the clan in response.
Encouraged, I have sent off cold canvas 'bait' letters to Tristanv and Gillis just before leaving on my trip to Wigtown.
Encouraged, I have sent off cold canvas 'bait' letters to Tristanv and Gillis just before leaving on my trip to Wigtown.
Blog Admin
I have kept administrator position on this blog. I have ability to alter its format, edit, add and remove things, invite members, ban members etc.
I hope i never have to do any of the nasty things. But will do so if we MacTavishes don't conduct ourselves honourably.
I am NOT storing personal information people have sent me to get access, unless that is required for them to keep access (eg. email addresses). I will not pass these onto others at all, unless someone explicitly gives me permission.
While on the subject of privacy and security, you might wish to disable public access to your blogger profile, which you would have had to set up to get posting rights on this blog.
The reason I disable public access to my profile, however, had nothing to do with privacy as such (afterall, thousands have viewed my profile for my other blogs, and I trust you MacTavishes more than those anonymous people). I did it so that I don't start treating this as 'just another blog project'. 'cause it's not.
I have added two new categories ("Blog Admin" and "Clan Recruitment") and, at Balenoape's good suggestion, an index of categories on the sidebar to the right.
We have a problem with Balenoape's key, and Jayne too has so far only registered as a reader.
Telets is organising his blogger account when has time.
Wognot's put up a comment and has full posting rights.
We're making progress!
Cheers.
I hope i never have to do any of the nasty things. But will do so if we MacTavishes don't conduct ourselves honourably.
I am NOT storing personal information people have sent me to get access, unless that is required for them to keep access (eg. email addresses). I will not pass these onto others at all, unless someone explicitly gives me permission.
While on the subject of privacy and security, you might wish to disable public access to your blogger profile, which you would have had to set up to get posting rights on this blog.
The reason I disable public access to my profile, however, had nothing to do with privacy as such (afterall, thousands have viewed my profile for my other blogs, and I trust you MacTavishes more than those anonymous people). I did it so that I don't start treating this as 'just another blog project'. 'cause it's not.
I have added two new categories ("Blog Admin" and "Clan Recruitment") and, at Balenoape's good suggestion, an index of categories on the sidebar to the right.
We have a problem with Balenoape's key, and Jayne too has so far only registered as a reader.
Telets is organising his blogger account when has time.
Wognot's put up a comment and has full posting rights.
We're making progress!
Cheers.
Another sounding...
I have asked Vermelaine of Whithorn (butcher) if she'd like me to look in the archives of clan MacTavish to see if she has links to us. If she says yes, she'll get a letter like almost all of you complete with a genealogical snippet.
Have also floated similar request to Danieltheslayer of Whithorn (lvl 1).
I nearly have enough of these 'snippets' now to start work on a family tree (forest)!
Have also floated similar request to Danieltheslayer of Whithorn (lvl 1).
I nearly have enough of these 'snippets' now to start work on a family tree (forest)!
Who else has been invited to Clan MacTavish?
Invitees that aren't in a clan that I know of:
Raquel, Yumo, Noplo, Ladyrobin, Gymp, Arielrose, Randalraven, Renegadeintn, Zythore, Paigenorth, Luthienbdwyr, Quik2type,
These folk informed me of their extant clan links:
Phoenixrisen (MacGregor)
Toussan (MacGregor)
LFA (Campbell)
Novaleigh (Murray)
kelwynmikel (Munro)
ClaireElizabeth, Windul, Tristanv, Shani (Fraser)
Raquel, Yumo, Noplo, Ladyrobin, Gymp, Arielrose, Randalraven, Renegadeintn, Zythore, Paigenorth, Luthienbdwyr, Quik2type,
These folk informed me of their extant clan links:
Phoenixrisen (MacGregor)
Toussan (MacGregor)
LFA (Campbell)
Novaleigh (Murray)
kelwynmikel (Munro)
ClaireElizabeth, Windul, Tristanv, Shani (Fraser)
Getting Clan Subforum (I hope)
After asking around a bit why other clans have a subforum and not us, I have finally written to Isabella asking for one. If and when we get it, I will let us all know. It will be easier for us all to have a say on issues on a forum format than in here.
This place will be good for keeping records and sharing information about history, correspondence, family trees, culture, personal milestones etc.
To get the subforum application in, I nominated myself as 'chief' for the moment. I presume we can change that if necessary.
I see you have a key that works Wognot!
This place will be good for keeping records and sharing information about history, correspondence, family trees, culture, personal milestones etc.
To get the subforum application in, I nominated myself as 'chief' for the moment. I presume we can change that if necessary.
I see you have a key that works Wognot!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I am concerned at this ...
In the 'Gathering of the Clans' forum will be located the subforums of the individual clans. There were only three such rooms for quite awhile. Now there are more. The MacTavishes haven't been granted one.
I would hate for this to be because we have a hut. I got the hut going while we waited for the 'Gathering of the Clans' (deadline for 'founding clans') is to occur on November 1.
The blog format of hut is for entertainment of members of all clans, and anyone else who's interested. I haven't advertised it publicly, just invited people to it individually. I don't think I was using it to advertise our clan, just create a 'real' experience to those that bothered to come and have a look.
The blog format of the Hearth will best be used over time as an archive for clan stuff, as well as for the more lengthy discourses we might want to vent over time.
The blog format is very much not as good as a forum for group considerations. That is why I'd love our own subforum.
Just thought I'd let you all know this before I had off to talk to an administrator.
I would hate for this to be because we have a hut. I got the hut going while we waited for the 'Gathering of the Clans' (deadline for 'founding clans') is to occur on November 1.
The blog format of hut is for entertainment of members of all clans, and anyone else who's interested. I haven't advertised it publicly, just invited people to it individually. I don't think I was using it to advertise our clan, just create a 'real' experience to those that bothered to come and have a look.
The blog format of the Hearth will best be used over time as an archive for clan stuff, as well as for the more lengthy discourses we might want to vent over time.
The blog format is very much not as good as a forum for group considerations. That is why I'd love our own subforum.
Just thought I'd let you all know this before I had off to talk to an administrator.
Clan and Press Relations
I replied to a recent letter from MacDonald:
You ask who is to write the coming article: Mordrag, to be published in Scottish Herald next edition.
You ask what their motives are: He is listed as 'Clan Politics' sub-editor for Scottish Herald. Has a deadline for submission to editorial committee of Monday (29th) [and they're not all Campbells!]. I assume his motive is to write an interesting and informative piece of journalism. I will give him this grace unless he proves me wrong.
I let him know of existence of MacTavish Hut to provide 'atmosphere' or 'background' for his main stuff. I made this explicit. It was the Hut I wanted to see in the paper, not the MacTavishes. I didn't mention your clan in my 'press release'.
He got back to me, saying "...Thanks a lot for the hint, it's a nice idea for an article. I also know that most of you were Donalds... Maybe i can work a bit around this point too...I don't want it to sound like an advert for a clan :D"
I said:
"...those family links to the MacDonalds are real (ingame) and lie in the Drummore branch of the clan.
"...The link with MacDonald is one of honour more than blood. You see, Eileen MacTavish had to flee Galloway with her sister Elen. Eileen left her son, Lizardking, with her best friend, a MacDonald, on the promise that she'd raise him as her own. Which she did.
It was only very recently that we had interpreted a parchment Elen left behind. It contains a partial genealogy of Clan MacTavish, including the forebears of Lizardking and his ma.
The evidence of this parchment, and the wishes of Lizardking himself, led Alexmac MacDonald and myself to reach the agreement we did."
Our exchange ended with him saying:
"...Thanks for clearing my ideas before i could have done an unforgivable mistake LOL.Anyway, that's a nice background story..."
Maybe I should have just shut up?!!
Live and learn.
I think the initial misapprehension came about because the tale of Lizardking seems to have had some currency in recent past.
I think, let us see what the reporter writes. He knows we watch. Poor guy.
Dracmuller MacTavish
Here is the letter I'd received from MacDonald:
Hmmm i would be interested to know who exactly is to do this story and what they're motives are. Thankyou for telling me and for clearing this up i will try to do what i can from my end.
You ask who is to write the coming article: Mordrag, to be published in Scottish Herald next edition.
You ask what their motives are: He is listed as 'Clan Politics' sub-editor for Scottish Herald. Has a deadline for submission to editorial committee of Monday (29th) [and they're not all Campbells!]. I assume his motive is to write an interesting and informative piece of journalism. I will give him this grace unless he proves me wrong.
I let him know of existence of MacTavish Hut to provide 'atmosphere' or 'background' for his main stuff. I made this explicit. It was the Hut I wanted to see in the paper, not the MacTavishes. I didn't mention your clan in my 'press release'.
He got back to me, saying "...Thanks a lot for the hint, it's a nice idea for an article. I also know that most of you were Donalds... Maybe i can work a bit around this point too...I don't want it to sound like an advert for a clan :D"
I said:
"...those family links to the MacDonalds are real (ingame) and lie in the Drummore branch of the clan.
"...The link with MacDonald is one of honour more than blood. You see, Eileen MacTavish had to flee Galloway with her sister Elen. Eileen left her son, Lizardking, with her best friend, a MacDonald, on the promise that she'd raise him as her own. Which she did.
It was only very recently that we had interpreted a parchment Elen left behind. It contains a partial genealogy of Clan MacTavish, including the forebears of Lizardking and his ma.
The evidence of this parchment, and the wishes of Lizardking himself, led Alexmac MacDonald and myself to reach the agreement we did."
Our exchange ended with him saying:
"...Thanks for clearing my ideas before i could have done an unforgivable mistake LOL.Anyway, that's a nice background story..."
Maybe I should have just shut up?!!
Live and learn.
I think the initial misapprehension came about because the tale of Lizardking seems to have had some currency in recent past.
I think, let us see what the reporter writes. He knows we watch. Poor guy.
Dracmuller MacTavish
Here is the letter I'd received from MacDonald:
Hmmm i would be interested to know who exactly is to do this story and what they're motives are. Thankyou for telling me and for clearing this up i will try to do what i can from my end.
Five of us have a key to the back room!
Balenoape, Telets, Ragehammer and Wognot should all have received invitations to the Hearth site by now. Once registered for access, that will give us a quorum of 50% to make any decisions which require making in private. I've let the other half of the clan know.
Cheers!
Drac
Cheers!
Drac
Monday, October 22, 2007
Letter to Mordrag (damn press)
Had to send off a followup to the preceeding letter to this Reporter of the Herald, as it seemed he was going to concentrate upon the interclan aspects of this site. I let MacDonald know I was doing so, so that he's in the picture should the press try and 'wedge' us or marginalise us.
Mordrag,
Sorry to pipe on so much here. didn't mean it to get so complicated.
The link with MacDonald is one of honour more than blood. You see, Eileen MacTavish had to flee Galloway with her sister Elen. Eileen left her son, Lizardking, with her best friend, a MacDonald, on the promise that she'd raise him as her own. Which she did.
It was only very recently that we had interpreted a parchment Elen left behind. It contains a partial genealogy of Clan MacTavish, including the forebears of Lizardking and his ma.
The evidence of this parchment, and the wishes of Lizardking himself, led Alexmac MacDonald and myself to reach the agreement we did.
Just thought I'd clear that one up.
Dracmuller
Mordrag has told me he will put his ideas for a story up before the paper's forum for discussion. This means that we are likely to get some fairly political types of the political clans comin' visiting our hut in near future. Mordrag himself is a Campbell.
So we all better be on best behaviour ;)
Mordrag,
Sorry to pipe on so much here. didn't mean it to get so complicated.
The link with MacDonald is one of honour more than blood. You see, Eileen MacTavish had to flee Galloway with her sister Elen. Eileen left her son, Lizardking, with her best friend, a MacDonald, on the promise that she'd raise him as her own. Which she did.
It was only very recently that we had interpreted a parchment Elen left behind. It contains a partial genealogy of Clan MacTavish, including the forebears of Lizardking and his ma.
The evidence of this parchment, and the wishes of Lizardking himself, led Alexmac MacDonald and myself to reach the agreement we did.
Just thought I'd clear that one up.
Dracmuller
Mordrag has told me he will put his ideas for a story up before the paper's forum for discussion. This means that we are likely to get some fairly political types of the political clans comin' visiting our hut in near future. Mordrag himself is a Campbell.
So we all better be on best behaviour ;)
Letter back to Mordrag
Mordrag, reporter of clan affairs ("politics") for the Herald, has responded already to my tip. Here's the response I sent to his musings:
Mordrag,
Thanks for quick reply.
We aren't related to the real IRL MacTavishes. So we're not necessarily related to the MacDonalds (although a few of our clan members have ties). I could talk to you for awhile about the various relationships we have with various clans - but it hasn't really been generated ingame as yet (just a bit of scene setting for our cyberselves). But, those family links to the MacDonalds are real (ingame) and lie in the Drummore branch of the clan.
This isn't really politics (the hut, that is) just a bit of fun. It's what happens behind closed doors which is politics.
I think using as a bit of an atmospheric preamble to your reportage of the Clan Gathering, light hearted but not disrespectful, would be in keeping with the ethic of the hut.
But, freedom of the press prevails so do what thou shalt!
Dracmuller MacTavish
Mordrag,
Thanks for quick reply.
We aren't related to the real IRL MacTavishes. So we're not necessarily related to the MacDonalds (although a few of our clan members have ties). I could talk to you for awhile about the various relationships we have with various clans - but it hasn't really been generated ingame as yet (just a bit of scene setting for our cyberselves). But, those family links to the MacDonalds are real (ingame) and lie in the Drummore branch of the clan.
This isn't really politics (the hut, that is) just a bit of fun. It's what happens behind closed doors which is politics.
I think using as a bit of an atmospheric preamble to your reportage of the Clan Gathering, light hearted but not disrespectful, would be in keeping with the ethic of the hut.
But, freedom of the press prevails so do what thou shalt!
Dracmuller MacTavish
Letters to 'Scottish Herald'
I have written a couple letters to reporters of the Scottish Herald, Loxley (Highland Hall) and Mordrag (Clan Affairs (as I like to call it)). They are both similar to the following:
I write brief message to you as Highlands Hall reporter.
In recent days there has been some strange activity on a hillside near Highlands Hall. It may or may not have reached your ears, but kilted and caped figures have been seen coming and going off the main track by way of a lesser path which leads off through the nearby trees.
Occassionally also, there is the sound of bagpipes coming from that general direction.
If one is curious, one might go and have a look. If one does, you'll come across a strange site. An old and weatherbeaten hut nestled into the trees, people gathered talking inside. A set of bagpipes rests next to the door.
If you ventured into this highlands-like clearing, you'd be greeted by a tall and weedy figure emerging from the hut. He'd pick up his pipes and play you a tune.
Seems like the MacTavishes, keen as ever, have set themselves up so that they can get good seats for the coming Gathering of the Clans!
Dracmuller MacTavish of Whithorn
I write brief message to you as Highlands Hall reporter.
In recent days there has been some strange activity on a hillside near Highlands Hall. It may or may not have reached your ears, but kilted and caped figures have been seen coming and going off the main track by way of a lesser path which leads off through the nearby trees.
Occassionally also, there is the sound of bagpipes coming from that general direction.
If one is curious, one might go and have a look. If one does, you'll come across a strange site. An old and weatherbeaten hut nestled into the trees, people gathered talking inside. A set of bagpipes rests next to the door.
If you ventured into this highlands-like clearing, you'd be greeted by a tall and weedy figure emerging from the hut. He'd pick up his pipes and play you a tune.
Seems like the MacTavishes, keen as ever, have set themselves up so that they can get good seats for the coming Gathering of the Clans!
Dracmuller MacTavish of Whithorn
Scotland Herald Contacts
I've just put this here so I can put up a permenant link to it over time. A handy list for media work!
Current roster:
News manager - LFA
AAP contact - Loxley
Highland Hall - Loxley
Clan politics - Mordrag
Galloway Inn - Senth
Whithorn town - Linglanglula
Wigtown town - Anthalor
Kirkcudbright town - Wakkachuta
Drummore town - Sumi
Galloway council - Sir_Moore
Royal Scottish Army - Mordrag
Entertainment - Spr65, padthai
Freelancer - Andimsum
Current roster:
News manager - LFA
AAP contact - Loxley
Highland Hall - Loxley
Clan politics - Mordrag
Galloway Inn - Senth
Whithorn town - Linglanglula
Wigtown town - Anthalor
Kirkcudbright town - Wakkachuta
Drummore town - Sumi
Galloway council - Sir_Moore
Royal Scottish Army - Mordrag
Entertainment - Spr65, padthai
Freelancer - Andimsum
Welcome guys!
Bal and Telets have both just sent me their emails so I can sign them up for this blog. Am sure looking forward to a bit of company.
We can all make suggestions (by comment or by post) and decide here around the hearth what we want to do.
It has been a bit hard making all the decisions so far myself, or speaking to people called clan 'leaders', because I don't really have a mandate as I see it. Even if I am the 'natural leader' it would be nice to know that others don't take exception to that.
There is also a time limit in my life (lucky I have a fair bit of free time before the Clans gather and we get our rights as a founding clan).
Anyway, welcome to the hearth.
Drac
We can all make suggestions (by comment or by post) and decide here around the hearth what we want to do.
It has been a bit hard making all the decisions so far myself, or speaking to people called clan 'leaders', because I don't really have a mandate as I see it. Even if I am the 'natural leader' it would be nice to know that others don't take exception to that.
There is also a time limit in my life (lucky I have a fair bit of free time before the Clans gather and we get our rights as a founding clan).
Anyway, welcome to the hearth.
Drac
Dealing with the noise complaint
Soltario left a comment at the hut that he'll be gone a few days. He also said that the site was a bit 'cranky'. I told him I'll make the music 'optional' in near future, as I think that might be the problem.
Unless it is a problem for everyone, in which case I'll do it very soon. I'll look for some feedback.
But I want to leave the music up for awhile as it creates quite an impact for first time visitors. And that is important for our standing as a clan in the minds of others.
Unless it is a problem for everyone, in which case I'll do it very soon. I'll look for some feedback.
But I want to leave the music up for awhile as it creates quite an impact for first time visitors. And that is important for our standing as a clan in the minds of others.
Letter to the Wallace
Greetings, Brother Chris of Wallace!
We trust your retreat served its purpose. We MacTavishes will be pleased to see you when you again step forth into the mundane world. The Gathering of the Clans approaches, Scotland needs all the voices of reason and justice that she can muster.
We've recently set up a hut just down the hill from Highland Hall. There we await the Gathering, and our opportunity to exert our rights as MacTavishes and as Scotsmen.
On behalf of Clan MacTavish and myself personally, I wish to extend to you a friendly invitation to call past MacTavish's hut some time. You'll find it here: http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(Raises glass)
To old friendship, and the glory of Scotland!
Dracmuller MacTavish
We trust your retreat served its purpose. We MacTavishes will be pleased to see you when you again step forth into the mundane world. The Gathering of the Clans approaches, Scotland needs all the voices of reason and justice that she can muster.
We've recently set up a hut just down the hill from Highland Hall. There we await the Gathering, and our opportunity to exert our rights as MacTavishes and as Scotsmen.
On behalf of Clan MacTavish and myself personally, I wish to extend to you a friendly invitation to call past MacTavish's hut some time. You'll find it here: http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(Raises glass)
To old friendship, and the glory of Scotland!
Dracmuller MacTavish
Drac starts packing.
I have been investigating things before leaving for Wigtown on clan business within the week. Having never before travelled such a distance, it was initially overwhelming to get my head around the things that need doing.
I need trousers, food, money. I will take my staff as a weapon. I'm not yet sure if I'll have to slaughter my pigs before leaving, I suspect I will. I will lose at least a couple of days production. It's going to be a major thing for this level 1 peasant.
Still, the pride of MacTavish drives me on. This work needs to be done at this point in proceedings. I need to sit down in a tavern with others so that I can judge them for what they are. We will need some idea of these things once the big broohaha of the Highland Gathering has happened. When the deals are done and the promises made, we will need to know upon whom we can rely.
So, I'll be off to Wigtown shortly after Oct 23 (when I get my trousers from Rubyfox of Whithorn).
In response to my earlier communications to clan 'leaders' whom I know live in Wigtown, I have had postive replies from the Kennedy's, Murrays and O'Broins. No word yet from the Sinclairs (but that doesn't surprise me, they are an 'invite only' clan).
So. I will be meeting in the pubs with the leaders of Kennedy, Murray and O'Broin, and then I will be comparing Wigtown's inhabitant's names on the Town Hall notice board with those on the parchment me ma left me.
And then? Why, a few letters of course!
I need trousers, food, money. I will take my staff as a weapon. I'm not yet sure if I'll have to slaughter my pigs before leaving, I suspect I will. I will lose at least a couple of days production. It's going to be a major thing for this level 1 peasant.
Still, the pride of MacTavish drives me on. This work needs to be done at this point in proceedings. I need to sit down in a tavern with others so that I can judge them for what they are. We will need some idea of these things once the big broohaha of the Highland Gathering has happened. When the deals are done and the promises made, we will need to know upon whom we can rely.
So, I'll be off to Wigtown shortly after Oct 23 (when I get my trousers from Rubyfox of Whithorn).
In response to my earlier communications to clan 'leaders' whom I know live in Wigtown, I have had postive replies from the Kennedy's, Murrays and O'Broins. No word yet from the Sinclairs (but that doesn't surprise me, they are an 'invite only' clan).
So. I will be meeting in the pubs with the leaders of Kennedy, Murray and O'Broin, and then I will be comparing Wigtown's inhabitant's names on the Town Hall notice board with those on the parchment me ma left me.
And then? Why, a few letters of course!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Our Homeland
This is a picture of ye olde MacTavish Hills, in which was once found the Dunn of Tavish. I've put it up here for its own interest's sake, but also so I can use this blog as my 'storage' site for pictures etc that I can then use for my 'signature' on the forums.
I am leaning a lot about using computer in cyberspace while playing RK!
Actually, it's a photo taken not far from where I live in real life, as are all the others I've put up so far.
Letters to Clan Leaders in Wigtown
There are some MacTavishes living in Wigtown, but I haven't had any response to the few letters I've managed to send off to our kin there. I think I need to go in person and scour the town notice board and taverns.
For this reason, I will be heading off in the coming week. This will probably use up my total resources that I have worked so hard to accumulate to date but, for the name of MacTavish, no sacrifice is too great!
As the trip will be official clan business, I have contacted clan leaders of the Murrays, Sinclairs, O'Broins and Kennedys (all who reside in Wigtown) to inform them of the trip and to offer to meet up with them during my brief stay.
Letter of intent
Greetings, [Leader's name] of the [named clan]!
I hope to visit Wigtown sometime later this week. I intend meeting up with some of my kin from Clan MacTavish. As this will therefore be somewhat of an 'official' trip I thought I'd better pay you, in your capacity of leader of the [named clan], the courtesy of informing you of my intention.
While I am visiting, I would only be too pleased to meet you sometime and share a wee dram in honour of our prospective clans, and the prospect of a united Scotland protected by those such as we and our kin!
I'll let you know closer to the day when I expect to arrive, but it will be sometime after October 23rd. I will try and be avaiable to meet in a tavern of your choice sometime between hours of 0930 and 1230 GMT. If any day or time would suit you best, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make the necessary arrangements.
BTW - We MacTavishes have set ourselves up in a hut outside Highlands Hall in anticipation of the coming Gathering of the Clans. You are welcome to visit us there. The hut can be found at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(raises glass)
To the Glory of Scotland!
Dramuller MacTavish of Whithorn
For this reason, I will be heading off in the coming week. This will probably use up my total resources that I have worked so hard to accumulate to date but, for the name of MacTavish, no sacrifice is too great!
As the trip will be official clan business, I have contacted clan leaders of the Murrays, Sinclairs, O'Broins and Kennedys (all who reside in Wigtown) to inform them of the trip and to offer to meet up with them during my brief stay.
Letter of intent
Greetings, [Leader's name] of the [named clan]!
I hope to visit Wigtown sometime later this week. I intend meeting up with some of my kin from Clan MacTavish. As this will therefore be somewhat of an 'official' trip I thought I'd better pay you, in your capacity of leader of the [named clan], the courtesy of informing you of my intention.
While I am visiting, I would only be too pleased to meet you sometime and share a wee dram in honour of our prospective clans, and the prospect of a united Scotland protected by those such as we and our kin!
I'll let you know closer to the day when I expect to arrive, but it will be sometime after October 23rd. I will try and be avaiable to meet in a tavern of your choice sometime between hours of 0930 and 1230 GMT. If any day or time would suit you best, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make the necessary arrangements.
BTW - We MacTavishes have set ourselves up in a hut outside Highlands Hall in anticipation of the coming Gathering of the Clans. You are welcome to visit us there. The hut can be found at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
(raises glass)
To the Glory of Scotland!
Dramuller MacTavish of Whithorn
Clan Recruitment
Greetings!
Here is a report on the Clan Recruitment Situation for Clan MacTavish. We have already surpassed the minimum number required to be officially recognised as a ‘founding clan’ come November 1st. This is good for us members.
We need now to think to the future, we need to think about what will happen as Scotland grows, and as we ourselves progress upwards through society.
PRESENT SITUATION:
Clan MacTavish has eight members. That puts us at the smaller end of the middle sized clans. We are generally level 1, only Telets has a trade. 2 of us are female characters, 6 are male. There are presently 5 MacTavishes in Whithorn and 3 in Drummore. I think only two of us were not born in Scotland in game. I don’t think any of us were born there in RL.
I have sent out 23 invitations to date. About 65% to Whithorn residents, 25% to Drummore and 10% to Wigtown. Several invitations amongst the early batch were graciously replied to by individuals who had already adopted another clan.
Two of us had been signed up by other clans before we discovered our MacTavish heritage, and there had to be interclan communications to sort out the resultant mess (with the result of closer ties with these other clans).
Almost all invitations have been in the form of a personal letter, containing genealogical information and a basic plan of action (get recognised, have a voice in Scotland’s future, live gloriously).
WHAT NEEDS DOING
I think it is important that we locate other MacTavishes. It would be good to have MacTavishes in every Scottish town. I am thinking of travelling sometime in the next few days to locate members of the Wigtown branch of MacTavishes. Kirkcudbright appears dominated by the McAles.
If there is someone you know who you would like to ask to join the MacTavishes, feel free to do so in any way you see fit. It is a good idea, however, to check this list of clan members first to make sure that we aren’t ‘poaching’ (unless there’s good reason, in which case we MacTavishes will look after our own!) - http://forum.renaissancekingdoms.com/viewtopic.php?t=47192&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 –
and don’t be afraid to direct them to MacTavish hut at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
If you want access to MacTavish Hearth, contact me. If we use that site for the moment as a private forum (it is set up to become a group blog) we can have group ‘conversations’ rather than this personal mail business.
For MacTavish and Scotland!
Drac
PS - if any genealogical information or family stories are created in the recruitment drive, I'd love to know about it so I can include it in our family tree (more like a forest!).
Here is a report on the Clan Recruitment Situation for Clan MacTavish. We have already surpassed the minimum number required to be officially recognised as a ‘founding clan’ come November 1st. This is good for us members.
We need now to think to the future, we need to think about what will happen as Scotland grows, and as we ourselves progress upwards through society.
PRESENT SITUATION:
Clan MacTavish has eight members. That puts us at the smaller end of the middle sized clans. We are generally level 1, only Telets has a trade. 2 of us are female characters, 6 are male. There are presently 5 MacTavishes in Whithorn and 3 in Drummore. I think only two of us were not born in Scotland in game. I don’t think any of us were born there in RL.
I have sent out 23 invitations to date. About 65% to Whithorn residents, 25% to Drummore and 10% to Wigtown. Several invitations amongst the early batch were graciously replied to by individuals who had already adopted another clan.
Two of us had been signed up by other clans before we discovered our MacTavish heritage, and there had to be interclan communications to sort out the resultant mess (with the result of closer ties with these other clans).
Almost all invitations have been in the form of a personal letter, containing genealogical information and a basic plan of action (get recognised, have a voice in Scotland’s future, live gloriously).
WHAT NEEDS DOING
I think it is important that we locate other MacTavishes. It would be good to have MacTavishes in every Scottish town. I am thinking of travelling sometime in the next few days to locate members of the Wigtown branch of MacTavishes. Kirkcudbright appears dominated by the McAles.
If there is someone you know who you would like to ask to join the MacTavishes, feel free to do so in any way you see fit. It is a good idea, however, to check this list of clan members first to make sure that we aren’t ‘poaching’ (unless there’s good reason, in which case we MacTavishes will look after our own!) - http://forum.renaissancekingdoms.com/viewtopic.php?t=47192&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 –
and don’t be afraid to direct them to MacTavish hut at http://mactavishshut.blogspot.com/
If you want access to MacTavish Hearth, contact me. If we use that site for the moment as a private forum (it is set up to become a group blog) we can have group ‘conversations’ rather than this personal mail business.
For MacTavish and Scotland!
Drac
PS - if any genealogical information or family stories are created in the recruitment drive, I'd love to know about it so I can include it in our family tree (more like a forest!).
Saturday, October 20, 2007
The Fire is Lit!
Dracmuller looked out across the field towards Highland Hall, glad that his kin have made it possible for him to be here. The MacTavishes had been every bit as forthright as he had expected.
Within 48 hours of posting out the first invitations to join Clan MacTavish he had had sufficient replies to allow him to march off to tell the powers that be in Highland Hall that Clan MacTavish was here!
The young clan had soon established itself in a hut outside the hall, and now met often in there as they waited the Gathering of the Clans in November.
Alone at this moment, Drac lit the fire in the hearth in the back room of the hut. Around this fire Clan MacTavish can talk about its business while we wait for November.
Within 48 hours of posting out the first invitations to join Clan MacTavish he had had sufficient replies to allow him to march off to tell the powers that be in Highland Hall that Clan MacTavish was here!
The young clan had soon established itself in a hut outside the hall, and now met often in there as they waited the Gathering of the Clans in November.
Alone at this moment, Drac lit the fire in the hearth in the back room of the hut. Around this fire Clan MacTavish can talk about its business while we wait for November.
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