My new friend and holiday numbers

Arnawlf

Someone left a big friendly black pigdog on my cottages doorstep over christmas in Whithorn. So I've got another farm companion, who will probably accompany me when required for RP in bush settings. Being a pigdog, I wouldn't want to mess with her if she was upset. Her name is Arnawlf.

Holiday Numbers

At last count, there are 26 MacTavishes. 6 of us are on retreat, 1 of us (Aindriu) is listed as 'dead' (I will leave him on the last until he runs out of time to resurrect himself). There is one present application to join us, and a couple more relatives waiting until after new year to make up their minds. All of us are level 1 except for Ragehammer, Vermelaine and Telets. At a guess, about a third of us will be level 2 within a month or so.

Quieter Day

I haven't done much stuff today as chieftain, which was nice after recent couple of weeks. The Hut site continues on its path to 'level up' to a lodge.

Around a half dozen of us have tried our hand at roleplay on the forums. I think we all agree its fun. It is also important for our clan that we engage at this level of the game, for it is here that glory and renown will be ultimately won. The at times terrifying, at times hilarious, Cattle Tipping role play on our subforum is reaching its conclusion, we have had an etrant in the Highland jousting tourney (myself), and Lady Robin has spoken on behalf of the people in a large gathering on a hill near Wigtown. Thus, the role play side of this clan is looking pretty good, we are gaining experience and making a bit of an impression. Is good.

Membership: Please keep your eyes open for people you'd like to see in our clan. If you don't want to make an approach yourself, or you want to know if they are already in a clan before asking, please let me know.

Please make a point of saying hello to your fellow MacTavishes if you meet them in a taven or buy goods off them in town. Not always easy in our busy lives, but over time such contacts will be the glue that ultimately binds.

I am off to Wigtown in a couple of days, and then on to Drummore before returning. I hope to catch up with clan members in these towns, and just generally be seen as I find this is good way to raise our profile.