All Torvaldslanders and visitors are called to attend a gathering of a Thing fair at the village of Skol. Come complete and show your skills and courage. Pass the word

‘The Thing’ aims to bring together the scattered villages of Torvaldsland, We’re looking to reconnect with our heritage and celebrate the values that define us as a community. Our goal is to revive a sense of unity and solidarity among us.

The Thing is scheduled to take place from May 25th to May 31st, and we’re inviting all villages and kinships of Northern Gor to join us in this significant gathering.

The Thing 2024 aims to bring together the scattered villages of Torvaldsland, reigniting the bonds that once united us. We’re looking to reconnect with our heritage and celebrate the values that define us as a community. Our goal is to revive a sense of unity and solidarity among us. Despite our differences, we share a common history and spirit that binds us together.

This marks the start of what we hope will become a lasting tradition again for the North. We see The Thing as a central gathering point for our community, where old friendships can be renewed, new alliances formed, and the spirit of Torvaldsland can thrive in an inclusive environment.

For this IC event, we’re offering tent accommodations exclusively for villages. These tents can be purchased using zCS coin or L’s (please contact one of the people below to inquire about further details) which will contribute to the prize money for the winners of the assembly’s events. While the event is open to all of Gor, only village tents will be available, ensuring that our village communities are properly represented. However, vendor booths are available.

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Event Schedule:

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May 25 –

• 10:00am FM/FW Berzerker
• 1:00pm FM Arm wrestling
• 3:00pm opening night Oar dance comp (contact Stal (stal8450) to sign up)
• 5:00pm opening night IC dance
• 8:00pm opening ceremony ritual

May 26 –

• 10:00am FM axe throwing
• 1:00 pm FW frying pan throwing
• 4:00 pm bond chase (contact densaelita.resident with questions)

May 27 –

• 11:00 am FM spear throwing
• 2:00 pm FW sack race
• 5:00 pm bond/thrall fruit throwing

May 28 –

• 10:00 am bond broom fight
• 1:00 pm FW speech/nagging contest
• 4:00 pm FM Poetry Contest

May 29 –

• 12:00 pm FM/FW/Bond/Thrall Obstacle course
• 6:00 pm FM Archery

May 30 –

• 11:00 am FW Vulo cart race
• 1:00 pm FM tug of war
• 4:00 pm bond/thrall mud wrestling (submit your name to densaelita.resident by 5/25/2024)
• 6:30 pm Tournament (contact chrisl.darkthorn)

May 31 –

• 3:00 pm dance competition (contact densaelita.resident with the application below to join)
• 6:00 pm Closing Ceremony Rituals
• 8:00 pm closing night festivities OOC dance

WARNING : 5/25/2024 is the last day to submit the dance competition notecard (see below for the application)

Prizes:

Total of 23K in prizes

• Each freeman event winner receives a 1000L gift card, a talmit, and a choice of a scripted sword or shield.
• Freewomen event winners receive a 1000L gift card and an unscripted dagger.
• Bonds and thralls event winners receive a 1000L gift card.
• The sim that wins the most events gets a banner and an unscripted sword and shield.

Additional Information:

We also encourage event coordinators to propose and organize activities for The Thing 2024. Some suggested events include:

• – storytelling contests,
• – combat tournaments for freemen, freewomen, thralls, and slaves.
  – cultural exhibitions,
• – feasts,
• – larl fights,
• – sleen races etc,

We welcome all ideas that showcase our heritage and promote camaraderie among our people. Event coordinators are encouraged to submit their ideas for consideration, and we shall work together to ensure that The Thing 2024 is filled with memorable experiences for all who attend.

Lastly, the Chieftains will meet and elect a High Jarl of the North during The Thing. This esteemed position will represent leadership and unity for our lands. Candidates will be selected based on their dedication to unity, effective communication, and facilitation of roleplay interactions between villages and most importantly VOTES between the Chieftains.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the planning team members. Your participation is greatly valued, and we look forward to working together to make The Thing a memorable and unifying experience for all.

Warmest regards,

Chris Ryu (Chrisl Darkthorn)

Móði Bjarnison (tariss)

Cora Ryu (tecoradarkthorn)

 

Contact Event Coordinator Anja (densaellita.resident) if you’d like to manage an event and represent your village while doing so.

The Thing Dance Competition

Date: May 31st Closing night!

Time: 3:00 PM SLT

Prizes: 1st- $1000L 2nd- $500L 3rd- $250L

Theme: Traditional Gorean Slave Dance in a northern themed/setting. When you first entered the bitter cold north what did you feel? were you on a ship being sold to a foreign land? You’re invited to share Your story of the North with us at ‘The Thing’

Selected music should not last more than eight (4-6) minutes. Dancer is permitted an opening post and no limit on number of emotes. Please send applications to Anja (densaelita.resident) no later than

Please COMPLETE and RENAME this application with dancer name and return to: Anja (densaelita.resident)

Dancers are to be at The Dance Area at The Thing Dance Exhibition Site at least 30 minutes before event starts dressed and ready.

• SL name:
• IC name:
• Home Village/City:
• Owners name:
• Owners Permission:
• Music Youtube link: