http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:22:45 -0800 MyBB http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=753 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:47:00 -0800 Maverick Ishtar http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=753 http://maverickxishtar.deviantart.com/
and been looking for commissions of any kind.

So feedback is loved, critique as much as you like. [pos and neg].


Thanks for your time. =)]]> http://maverickxishtar.deviantart.com/
and been looking for commissions of any kind.

So feedback is loved, critique as much as you like. [pos and neg].


Thanks for your time. =)]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=752 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:43:46 -0800 ExplosiveHypnosia http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=752
Is manga still manga if it's not made in Japan?

I understand that in their own countries they have their own names, such as Manhwa, Graphic Novels, or Ameri-Manga, but I've always considering Manga to be more of a visual art form than just a label for Japanese comic books. -shrug-

Thoughts?







]]>
Is manga still manga if it's not made in Japan?

I understand that in their own countries they have their own names, such as Manhwa, Graphic Novels, or Ameri-Manga, but I've always considering Manga to be more of a visual art form than just a label for Japanese comic books. -shrug-

Thoughts?







]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=751 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:04:56 -0800 D-chan ^_* http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=751

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Yes We Can: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Celebrating Asian Culture's Guiltiest Pleasures, Is Announced & MORE!
FULL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=136#p136

December 7th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- For 6 seasons, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational reveled in "Rebirth", "Video Game Ecstacy", "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"s. For our landmark 7th season, we have decided to delve deep into the innermost recesses of Asian culture fandom & bring to you TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, taking place at Philadelphia, PA's The Rotunda on April 25th - 26th, 2009. "Too much of a good thing" is now replaced with "taking it to the extreme" as we celebrate the spectacles affectionately known as TAKII's "7 Deadly SINsASIANs"!

Be-it as an attendee, panelist, guest/performer, artist/dealer, or Team TAKII Coalition Volunteer, we offer multiple ways that you can celebrate this fabulous fusion festival with us & TAKII fans all over the world. Those who wish to enter any of our championship competitions & want to win unlimited swag & exclusive perks (including online giveaways) can purchase a #1 Contender's Pass at a special pre-registration rate of $4.00 per person. For your inner-exhibitionist, we have Table Slots available at a special pre-registration rate of $20.00 per table. Registrations for each (available in limited quantities for each pre-reg period) can be submitted via our "Registration" page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html). To find out more on how you can get in touch with your inner-TAKII, check out our "Interaction" hub page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html).

Over are the days when people were too ashamed to express their love for Asian culture's guiltiest entertainment-style pleasures. Now is the time for outcast otakus & mainstream Asian culture fans alike to unite for celebratory glory that cannot be denied at TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al!!

To find out more about this season's venue expansion, the festivities we have in store, & other hot TAKII topics, please click on the "Full Press Release" link above.


"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!]]>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Yes We Can: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Celebrating Asian Culture's Guiltiest Pleasures, Is Announced & MORE!
FULL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=136#p136

December 7th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- For 6 seasons, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational reveled in "Rebirth", "Video Game Ecstacy", "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"s. For our landmark 7th season, we have decided to delve deep into the innermost recesses of Asian culture fandom & bring to you TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, taking place at Philadelphia, PA's The Rotunda on April 25th - 26th, 2009. "Too much of a good thing" is now replaced with "taking it to the extreme" as we celebrate the spectacles affectionately known as TAKII's "7 Deadly SINsASIANs"!

Be-it as an attendee, panelist, guest/performer, artist/dealer, or Team TAKII Coalition Volunteer, we offer multiple ways that you can celebrate this fabulous fusion festival with us & TAKII fans all over the world. Those who wish to enter any of our championship competitions & want to win unlimited swag & exclusive perks (including online giveaways) can purchase a #1 Contender's Pass at a special pre-registration rate of $4.00 per person. For your inner-exhibitionist, we have Table Slots available at a special pre-registration rate of $20.00 per table. Registrations for each (available in limited quantities for each pre-reg period) can be submitted via our "Registration" page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html). To find out more on how you can get in touch with your inner-TAKII, check out our "Interaction" hub page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html).

Over are the days when people were too ashamed to express their love for Asian culture's guiltiest entertainment-style pleasures. Now is the time for outcast otakus & mainstream Asian culture fans alike to unite for celebratory glory that cannot be denied at TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al!!

To find out more about this season's venue expansion, the festivities we have in store, & other hot TAKII topics, please click on the "Full Press Release" link above.


"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=750 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:48:01 -0800 johnwbrown32 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=750

Convention Information
Name: Ani-Aikousha-Con [visit site]
Date: February 13-15, 2009
Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rochester, NY
Pre-Reg. Rates: $35 by Sep
At-Door Rates: $30 per day
Programming
and Events: Video Programming:
Anime Screening(s)
AMV Contest
Panel Programming:
Guest Panels
Fan Panels
Workshops
Costume Events:
Hall Cosplay
Hall Cosplay Contest
Masquerade / Cosplay Competition
Art Programming:
Artists' Alley
Music Programming:
Dance
Game Programming:
Video Gaming
Collectable Card Games
Other Events:
Autographs (free)
Autographs (fee)
Dealers' Room
Game Shows


Guests: Armcannon (Musicians)
Tom Gibis (Voice Actor)
Kyle Hebert (Voice Actor)
Ikeda Katsu (Cover Band)
Vic Mignogna (Voice Actor) tentative appearance

See Also: Ani-Aikousha-Con 2009 - February 13-15, 2009

Update Information for this Event

thanks guys and gals]]>

Convention Information
Name: Ani-Aikousha-Con [visit site]
Date: February 13-15, 2009
Location: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rochester, NY
Pre-Reg. Rates: $35 by Sep
At-Door Rates: $30 per day
Programming
and Events: Video Programming:
Anime Screening(s)
AMV Contest
Panel Programming:
Guest Panels
Fan Panels
Workshops
Costume Events:
Hall Cosplay
Hall Cosplay Contest
Masquerade / Cosplay Competition
Art Programming:
Artists' Alley
Music Programming:
Dance
Game Programming:
Video Gaming
Collectable Card Games
Other Events:
Autographs (free)
Autographs (fee)
Dealers' Room
Game Shows


Guests: Armcannon (Musicians)
Tom Gibis (Voice Actor)
Kyle Hebert (Voice Actor)
Ikeda Katsu (Cover Band)
Vic Mignogna (Voice Actor) tentative appearance

See Also: Ani-Aikousha-Con 2009 - February 13-15, 2009

Update Information for this Event

thanks guys and gals]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=749 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:28:51 -0800 Mottenfest http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=749 Here are my photos!]]> Here are my photos!]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=748 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:33:02 -0800 Maverick Ishtar http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=748 Hello everybody. ^_^ My name is Rob, or Maverick as some call me...other names I'm called are Sandman and Kakashi [Kakashi is from my main cosplay]

That said, you can guess what I'm into. Anime, art, nerdiness. That whole shpeal.

I've been cosplaying since...jeese....2006? Yea, my first 'con' was the very first Syracuse Heroes expo. Also, that was where i met the talented and notorious JDStops. Those pics of me are still up on this site [unfortunately] and you can tell it was my first. The costume sucked hard >_<;

But, I've been all over the east coast for conventions, and am the co-creator of and actor/editor/director for the production group We Have No Shame. Look us up on Youtube.com sometime. =)

Well, I guess that's all I have to say for myself at this time...if anyone has anyhting they wanna know, feel free to ask away. =3
Peace.

-Maverick Kurai-Kasai Ishtar]]> Hello everybody. ^_^ My name is Rob, or Maverick as some call me...other names I'm called are Sandman and Kakashi [Kakashi is from my main cosplay]

That said, you can guess what I'm into. Anime, art, nerdiness. That whole shpeal.

I've been cosplaying since...jeese....2006? Yea, my first 'con' was the very first Syracuse Heroes expo. Also, that was where i met the talented and notorious JDStops. Those pics of me are still up on this site [unfortunately] and you can tell it was my first. The costume sucked hard >_<;

But, I've been all over the east coast for conventions, and am the co-creator of and actor/editor/director for the production group We Have No Shame. Look us up on Youtube.com sometime. =)

Well, I guess that's all I have to say for myself at this time...if anyone has anyhting they wanna know, feel free to ask away. =3
Peace.

-Maverick Kurai-Kasai Ishtar]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=747 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:00:04 -0700 vehementflame http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=747


My boss told me to host an anime game night at the Tramontane Cafe.
So far I have a very tentative schedule:




I also have free pocky,
prize packs courtesy of Viz Media,
and as mentioned in the above flyer I made:
a fanart contest and cosplay runway.
times may change as the schedule is not definite.

I'm still trying to plan the night.
I would love for some of you cosplayers to come down
and liven up the evening.
Also the anime listed is not definite.
I'm trying to keep it family friendly as The Tramontane Cafe is
open for all ages. But as you can see, later in the evening I'm open to anything!

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Melissa L. of The Tramontane Cafe
http://www.myspace.com/tramontanecafe
1105 Lincoln Ave.
Utica, NY 13502
http://www.myspace.com/heavensprdragon

ps.
My friend and I also have a local anime club called UJAC (the Utica Japanese Anime-tion Club).
http://ujac.forumfreek.com
Feel free to visit those forums, although it's not as nice as this one.]]>


My boss told me to host an anime game night at the Tramontane Cafe.
So far I have a very tentative schedule:




I also have free pocky,
prize packs courtesy of Viz Media,
and as mentioned in the above flyer I made:
a fanart contest and cosplay runway.
times may change as the schedule is not definite.

I'm still trying to plan the night.
I would love for some of you cosplayers to come down
and liven up the evening.
Also the anime listed is not definite.
I'm trying to keep it family friendly as The Tramontane Cafe is
open for all ages. But as you can see, later in the evening I'm open to anything!

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Melissa L. of The Tramontane Cafe
http://www.myspace.com/tramontanecafe
1105 Lincoln Ave.
Utica, NY 13502
http://www.myspace.com/heavensprdragon

ps.
My friend and I also have a local anime club called UJAC (the Utica Japanese Anime-tion Club).
http://ujac.forumfreek.com
Feel free to visit those forums, although it's not as nice as this one.]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=746 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:53:21 -0700 johnwbrown32 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=746 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=745 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:20:43 -0700 johnwbrown32 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=745 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=744 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:25:22 -0700 Keiichisaotome http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=744 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=743 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:14:54 -0700 Keiichisaotome http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=743
Anyway, suggestions comments questions please let me know. There is more this is just the introduction. It's rough and unedited.

The escort moved at a slow, leisurely pace on the dirt path, with the sun's rays shining through the canopy of the trees above. The lightly armored escort in their royal blue tunics and silver armor gleaming with pride, surrounded the lavishly decorated carriage. The carriages displayed the silver attacking eagle on a royal blue background, the symbol of Queen Serenity of Zefielia. All were in good spirit, even the horses stood tall and proud, all dressed up for the journey to visit the family of the queen in Dils. The escort made little noise, and disturbed nothing in their passing, some light chatter came from different parts of the column.

A thunderous roar suddenly broke the afternoon peace, the two at the head of the column fell off their horses with arrows deep in their hearts. More arrows rained down at the surprised escort as men clad in black leather tunics and heavy shields emerged from both sides of the path with broadswords in hand.

The column of escort formed two dense defensive lines around the carriage, and made ready for the oncoming enemy. Queen Serenity looked out the carriage in time to see two men getting cut down the center by her skillful escort, she had hand picked everyone of them. She put her two ladies on the floor of her carriage and then turned to open a hidden compartment in her carriage to pull out a short bow and a quill of silver tipped arrows. She moved to the window, took aim and left fly the arrow, which found it's mark dead center of the enemy soldiers forehead, he was dead before he hit the ground. Moments later, she spotted a group of horsemen at the top of the hill charging down into the battle. She immediately aimed and fired at them, to everyone's surprise the new comers started cutting down the foot soldiers already in the fight. They attacked both her carriage and the unidentified soldiers.

It soon became a massive three way battle neither factor knew who the other was, save for the carriage that belonged to the queen.

Allene had stopped his men at the edge of the forest to survey the battle, it was a total mess. Black clad foot soldiers fought both the Zefielia escort and the menacing looking horsemen, and the menacing looking horsemen attacking both the foot soldiers and the escort.

"We ride in, focus on the riders. Kay your group reinforce the escort make sure the queen is safe?"

He needed no confirmation from his troops before he kicked his horse and charged into the battle. He drew his sword and caught the first enemy from behind and unaware. His horse violently trampled over a foot soldier and he looked up in time to dodge a falling sword aimed at him. He parried the next attack and with a quick flick of his wrist put his sword through the stomach of his attacker. He sliced the next guy in half and looked around, the nine guys in his group should be able to take care of this, they've all been through many hard battles, and this was no different.

Kay and his group had taken to foot and was cutting a path through the battle towards the carriage, his two short spears held fast, one in each hand. A guy with a spear brought it high over his head, Kay neatly stepped out of the way gave the guy a new belly button, and moved on. They soon reached the carriage and made a tight defensive circle.

Queen Serenity had already claimed twenty some of the bodies on the ground, with arrows in them. She'd drew her long sword and stepped out of the carriage, to join the men in combat, for she could best the best of them.

Kay saw her over his shoulder, "My queen please retreat back to the safety of your carriage, we can handle this?"
Before Kay could finished speaking, Queen Serenity had stepped forward to stop a sword before Kay's neck became real familiar with it's edge. Kay turned his attention back to the battle and argued no more, there was no point in arguing with the queen.

Queen Serenity, took a step back from a charging soldier and blocked high, gave her sword a swift twist and the soldier lost possession of his weapon and fell to his knees. She gave him a powerful kick into his chest before slicing out his windpipe. She turned, her sword up at the ready, then brought it down fast and hard to parry the incoming sword, she turned and drove the hilt of her sword into the back of the off balanced savage.

Soon after the initial attack the battlefield was littered with bodies and master-less horses. Smaller engagements still sounded in certain areas, but the area immediately surrounding the carriage was safe. The queen had regrouped her escort along with Kay's men, around the carriage, and they were soon joined by Allene and his men.

Allene dismounted and bowed to the queen and stepped forward, "Please my queen. Return to your carriage. We must leave this place immediately?"

Queen Serenity nodded to Allene and reached for the extended hand to help her into the carriage. Just as she was on the steps a loud war cry came from the area in front and a massive group of what seemed to be a hundred or so foot soldiers came charging out. Serenity quickly jumped out of the carriage and turned to one of her escort.

"My horse, now! We must retreat,?" Serenity yelled.

Two riders rode in at full speed from the trail they'd just traveled, covered in blood, sword in hand.

"Allene! Allene! Riders coming in fast from behind! At least a couple dozen, we took about fifteen of them?"

Allene looked at the two men, "Norm??"

"He didn't make it, arrow caught him in the chest early on?"

"Allene you and your men, take the riders. My escort and I will take the foot soldiers?"

"My queen please be reasonable. We'll hold them off while you retreat?"

"No. I'm fighting,?" she then turned to her escort, "My eagle?"

She stroked the head of her eagle, "Arnout, fly, leave this place at once?"

Arnout opened his wings and took flight, he circled the carriage once, as the queen turned to face the battle, then he was clear of the tree tops and out of site. The clatter and cries of battle soon faded behind him as he flew east back to the castle.




Princess Katherine stood tall in her slender white dress that showed off her curves and sleek silver hair over her shoulder swaying slightly in the cool breeze. It was a beautiful fall afternoon, she gave a light whistle and reached her hand out just in time for Arnout to land. It was spring earlier this year that Arnout had flown back from the west, and the search for Katherine's mother was still underway. The king's men had found no trace of whether she was dead, her carriage and the bodies of the fallen escort were found where the battle had been, but there was no sign of her or the bodies of the Cahir family.

Katherine snapped back into reality when she heard the calling of a bird flying overhead. She sent Arnout flying after it, in the same field some distance away were two others stood with their hunting birds. Shiris with a her elegant falcon, Parcika, and Pirotess with her exquisite hawk, Gauvain. Katherine had lost the last round to Pirotess, and was determined to win this one.

Arnout picked up the tail of the bird and closed in to snatch it, Parcika blind sited him and pecked him on the wing, which knocked him into Gauvain, they clawed at each other a moment before they got untangled. Arnout rapidly gained more altitude and stayed above and behind Parcika, Gauvain came in kicking at Parcika. Arnout swooped down and snatched the bird with his talons while the other two were still fighting and returned to Katherine's waiting hand after dropping the bird at her feet.]]>
Anyway, suggestions comments questions please let me know. There is more this is just the introduction. It's rough and unedited.

The escort moved at a slow, leisurely pace on the dirt path, with the sun's rays shining through the canopy of the trees above. The lightly armored escort in their royal blue tunics and silver armor gleaming with pride, surrounded the lavishly decorated carriage. The carriages displayed the silver attacking eagle on a royal blue background, the symbol of Queen Serenity of Zefielia. All were in good spirit, even the horses stood tall and proud, all dressed up for the journey to visit the family of the queen in Dils. The escort made little noise, and disturbed nothing in their passing, some light chatter came from different parts of the column.

A thunderous roar suddenly broke the afternoon peace, the two at the head of the column fell off their horses with arrows deep in their hearts. More arrows rained down at the surprised escort as men clad in black leather tunics and heavy shields emerged from both sides of the path with broadswords in hand.

The column of escort formed two dense defensive lines around the carriage, and made ready for the oncoming enemy. Queen Serenity looked out the carriage in time to see two men getting cut down the center by her skillful escort, she had hand picked everyone of them. She put her two ladies on the floor of her carriage and then turned to open a hidden compartment in her carriage to pull out a short bow and a quill of silver tipped arrows. She moved to the window, took aim and left fly the arrow, which found it's mark dead center of the enemy soldiers forehead, he was dead before he hit the ground. Moments later, she spotted a group of horsemen at the top of the hill charging down into the battle. She immediately aimed and fired at them, to everyone's surprise the new comers started cutting down the foot soldiers already in the fight. They attacked both her carriage and the unidentified soldiers.

It soon became a massive three way battle neither factor knew who the other was, save for the carriage that belonged to the queen.

Allene had stopped his men at the edge of the forest to survey the battle, it was a total mess. Black clad foot soldiers fought both the Zefielia escort and the menacing looking horsemen, and the menacing looking horsemen attacking both the foot soldiers and the escort.

"We ride in, focus on the riders. Kay your group reinforce the escort make sure the queen is safe?"

He needed no confirmation from his troops before he kicked his horse and charged into the battle. He drew his sword and caught the first enemy from behind and unaware. His horse violently trampled over a foot soldier and he looked up in time to dodge a falling sword aimed at him. He parried the next attack and with a quick flick of his wrist put his sword through the stomach of his attacker. He sliced the next guy in half and looked around, the nine guys in his group should be able to take care of this, they've all been through many hard battles, and this was no different.

Kay and his group had taken to foot and was cutting a path through the battle towards the carriage, his two short spears held fast, one in each hand. A guy with a spear brought it high over his head, Kay neatly stepped out of the way gave the guy a new belly button, and moved on. They soon reached the carriage and made a tight defensive circle.

Queen Serenity had already claimed twenty some of the bodies on the ground, with arrows in them. She'd drew her long sword and stepped out of the carriage, to join the men in combat, for she could best the best of them.

Kay saw her over his shoulder, "My queen please retreat back to the safety of your carriage, we can handle this?"
Before Kay could finished speaking, Queen Serenity had stepped forward to stop a sword before Kay's neck became real familiar with it's edge. Kay turned his attention back to the battle and argued no more, there was no point in arguing with the queen.

Queen Serenity, took a step back from a charging soldier and blocked high, gave her sword a swift twist and the soldier lost possession of his weapon and fell to his knees. She gave him a powerful kick into his chest before slicing out his windpipe. She turned, her sword up at the ready, then brought it down fast and hard to parry the incoming sword, she turned and drove the hilt of her sword into the back of the off balanced savage.

Soon after the initial attack the battlefield was littered with bodies and master-less horses. Smaller engagements still sounded in certain areas, but the area immediately surrounding the carriage was safe. The queen had regrouped her escort along with Kay's men, around the carriage, and they were soon joined by Allene and his men.

Allene dismounted and bowed to the queen and stepped forward, "Please my queen. Return to your carriage. We must leave this place immediately?"

Queen Serenity nodded to Allene and reached for the extended hand to help her into the carriage. Just as she was on the steps a loud war cry came from the area in front and a massive group of what seemed to be a hundred or so foot soldiers came charging out. Serenity quickly jumped out of the carriage and turned to one of her escort.

"My horse, now! We must retreat,?" Serenity yelled.

Two riders rode in at full speed from the trail they'd just traveled, covered in blood, sword in hand.

"Allene! Allene! Riders coming in fast from behind! At least a couple dozen, we took about fifteen of them?"

Allene looked at the two men, "Norm??"

"He didn't make it, arrow caught him in the chest early on?"

"Allene you and your men, take the riders. My escort and I will take the foot soldiers?"

"My queen please be reasonable. We'll hold them off while you retreat?"

"No. I'm fighting,?" she then turned to her escort, "My eagle?"

She stroked the head of her eagle, "Arnout, fly, leave this place at once?"

Arnout opened his wings and took flight, he circled the carriage once, as the queen turned to face the battle, then he was clear of the tree tops and out of site. The clatter and cries of battle soon faded behind him as he flew east back to the castle.




Princess Katherine stood tall in her slender white dress that showed off her curves and sleek silver hair over her shoulder swaying slightly in the cool breeze. It was a beautiful fall afternoon, she gave a light whistle and reached her hand out just in time for Arnout to land. It was spring earlier this year that Arnout had flown back from the west, and the search for Katherine's mother was still underway. The king's men had found no trace of whether she was dead, her carriage and the bodies of the fallen escort were found where the battle had been, but there was no sign of her or the bodies of the Cahir family.

Katherine snapped back into reality when she heard the calling of a bird flying overhead. She sent Arnout flying after it, in the same field some distance away were two others stood with their hunting birds. Shiris with a her elegant falcon, Parcika, and Pirotess with her exquisite hawk, Gauvain. Katherine had lost the last round to Pirotess, and was determined to win this one.

Arnout picked up the tail of the bird and closed in to snatch it, Parcika blind sited him and pecked him on the wing, which knocked him into Gauvain, they clawed at each other a moment before they got untangled. Arnout rapidly gained more altitude and stayed above and behind Parcika, Gauvain came in kicking at Parcika. Arnout swooped down and snatched the bird with his talons while the other two were still fighting and returned to Katherine's waiting hand after dropping the bird at her feet.]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=742 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:48:43 -0700 EvilTaxi http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=742
Registration is now open and we also have our first few guests!

http://toracon.rit.edu/]]>
Registration is now open and we also have our first few guests!

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Anyway I just wanted to say for anyone on here that's a nerd and i know we have nerds on this site. check this show out. you'll love it.

Your friendly neighborhood panda.]]>
Anyway I just wanted to say for anyone on here that's a nerd and i know we have nerds on this site. check this show out. you'll love it.

Your friendly neighborhood panda.]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=740 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:32:16 -0700 Mottenfest http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=740 *click*]]> *click*]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=739 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:26:45 -0700 Mottenfest http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=739 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=738 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:46:37 -0700 ExplosiveHypnosia http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=738
So, that's me. I'm a Flaming Marshmellow Red Head. I work at the Mac Shac. I live in the Wang of the United States. Um...Oh! "Repo! The Gentic Opera" is amazin'! You should check it out.]]>
So, that's me. I'm a Flaming Marshmellow Red Head. I work at the Mac Shac. I live in the Wang of the United States. Um...Oh! "Repo! The Gentic Opera" is amazin'! You should check it out.]]> http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=737 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:16:40 -0700 johnwbrown32 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=737 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=736 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:50:09 -0700 Meg-atron http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=736 http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=735 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:21:04 -0700 DRACO http://www.caffeinatedlifestyle.com/mybb/showthread.php?tid=735
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35 12-packs of Diet Mountain Dew in 2 weeks and I thought I was a robot. haha anyone want to play Rockem-Sockem

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P.S.
35 12-packs of Diet Mountain Dew in 2 weeks and I thought I was a robot. haha anyone want to play Rockem-Sockem

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