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=='''Elven Wines: Food and Wine Pairings '''==

===Suggested food pairings for elven wines===

{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!White Wines!!Recommended Fare
|-
| Brut || The driest of wines, brut mates wonderfully with egg and/or mushroom dishes. The wine is accented by nuts, popcorn, and various cheeses, but also pairs quite well with meals of pasta or seafood, especially lobster.
|-
| Cuvee || Triple cream blends of cheeses, such as brie or mascarpone, and sweet bread will compliment cuvee nicely. Mushroom or egg dishes, as well as shellfish, salmon, octopus, oysters, and fish eggs all pleasantly pair with cuvee.
|-
| Malvasia || Dishes served with malvasia often depend on the age of the wine. With a younger malvasia, simple fish dishes are frequently served and compliment the nuance of apricots, peaches, and white lily flowers. As the wine ages, it tends to often pair with pasta with truffles, as age brings more of a nutty flavor.
|-
| Chardonnay || Shellfish or meatier fish, such as cod or halibut, often mingle pleasantly with chardonnay. Alternatively, lightly seasoned poultry or pork also make a nice fit.
|-
| Muscat || Known for the bouquet of tropical fruits and honeysuckle, muscat is often served alongside foods that will counter its sweet tastes. Spicy, sour, bitter, or salty foods will heighten the aroma of the wine. Surprisingly, some people will mingle the sweet of the wine with a sweet brunch or alternatively as a before-meal wine.
|-
| Riesling || Riesling, often associated with aromas of apple, honey, and light spice, is balanced by the high acidity in certain fruit dishes. It also pairs with spicy foods, seafood, and pork or other smoked meats. Rich cheeses and avocados can also bring out the sweet bouquet of the wine.
|-
{| 

{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!Red Wines!!Recommended Fare
|-
| Burgundy || Mild and/or creamy cheeses are often served alongside burgundy wines, however, smellier cheeses will overwhelm the wine.
|-
| Grenache || Grilled, stewed, or braised meats, such as beef, veal, pork, chicken, and other courser game animals tends to pair well with the low acidity and deep black cherry and raspberry flavors of grenache.
|-
| Merlot || Beef, chicken, lamb, and duck are all often served with a glass or two of merlot. The wine is often considered a universal compliment to any non-seafood dish.
|-
| Shiraz || Grilled or roasted beef, especially when cooked rare or with a spicy pepper sauce, can be wonderfully complimented by a nice glass of shiraz. The wine can also quite nicely accentuate the flavors of beefy stew, including stews cooked in wine or with a smoky spice like chilli.
|-
| Berrywine || Another dessert wine, berrywine can also pair with succulent cuts of meat or be served with tangy cheeses.
|-
| Cherrywine || Often very sweet, these are considered dessert wines or savored alone. The cherrywine can, however, sublimely pair with a salmon based dish. The strong sweetness of the wine will match the higher flavored salmon.
|-
{|

=== '''General facts about wine and grapes''' ===
{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!Grape/Wine Type!!Information
|-
| Malvasia || Malvasia grape vines prefer dry climates in vineyards planted on sloping terrain of well drained soils. In damp conditions, the vine can be prone to various grape diseases such as mildew and rot. The rootstock is moderately vigorous and capable of producing high yields if not kept in check.

With the high variations in malvasia wines, it is sometimes confused or misconstrued with other wines. The wine is characterized by its heavy body that is often described as "round" or "fat," and has a soft texture in the mouth.
|-
| Riesling || Riesling grapes are aromatic white fruits displaying a flowery, almost perfumed bouquet as well as high acidity. The grapes can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines, which usually have varietal purity and are seldom oaked.

The more expensive rieslings are late harvest dessert wines, which is produced from grapes left to hang on the vine well past normal harvesting time. By removing the water from the mixture, either by freezing or by evaporation caused by a certain added fungus, the resulting wine is felt to offer richer layers on the palate.
|-
| Muscat || Muscat grapes are one of the varietal grapes most known. Many share the name but each can provide a different flavor to the resulting wines. Despite the closeness in name, however, the muscadine grape shares no other resemblance.

Muscat grapes have very sweet aromas and high sugar levels, which often results in bees, flies, and other insects. This is often a problem for the unsuspecting vineyard harvester.
|-
| Chardonnay || The chardonnay grape is often quite neutral, with flavors frequently associated from the wine being derived from oak or the conditions and terrain features of the vineyard. Chardonnay is also a component of most sparkling wines.

The grape and vine are considered one of the more malleable grapes, adapting to a variety of different conditions. With relative ease of cultivation and their hearty constitution, chardonnay might be considered an easy vine. However, with its vigorous vine and extensive leaf cover, most vineyards must exercise heavy pruning and canopy management. If the vines are allowed to grow too boisterous, they will compete for food sources and store energy sources in their grapes. This will produce a high yield but of much lower quality.
|-
| Cuvee || The term cuvee is used to associate a wine that has been stored in a vat or tank during some point in its production. Since this applies to most wines, cuvee is often misassociated with its original meaning: a wine produced from a mixture of several grape varieties.

Higher quality cuvees are often referred to as reserve wines, while a cuvee lower in quality than that of the main is called a second wine.
|-
| Brut || Brut wines are the driest of wines, not named for the variety of grape used to make the wine but for the dryness itself.

There are three scalings of brut variety, "Brut," "Extra Brut," and "Brut Nature." Of the three, brut has the most added sugar, while brut nature has no added sugar.
|-
| Burgundy || Burgundy is another wine with great variation. The taste and value of the wine often depends on the yield of the vineyard. Low yield burgundy vineyards often produce the most highly coveted, and thus more expensive wines. High yield harvests are often served as a second wine or among less wealthy wine drinkers.

Among the more expensive varietals, a label can sometimes make its name based purely on the grapes from a single vineyard.
|-
| Merlot || A dark blue-colored grape, often used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. A quick ripener, merlot grapes are often blended with sterner, later-ripening grapes that are high in tannins.

Merlot grapes thrive in cold soil, preferably ferrous clay. Due to its early budding and thin skin, the grape has some risk to frost and bunch rot. Pruning is a major component in the quality of the produced wine.
|-
| Shiraz || Shiraz grapes often grow best in terraced vineyards. Drier wines are meant to be drunk when the wine is young, while the sweeter wines are meant to be savored when aged. Drier shiraz grapes are often fermented with significant stem contact to produce a higher tannin wine.
|-
| Grenache || Characterized by its strong wood canopy, the grenache has good wind tolerance and is best suited for warm, windy climates. The vines bud early but require an extensive growing season in order to fully ripen, making grenache one of the last grapes to be harvested.

Grenache grapes are often used as a blending component, adding body and sweet fruitiness to the wine. It can, however, cause issues for a winemaker as it easily oxidizes and loses color. To compensate for the grapes low tannins, some producers will use excessively harsh pressing and hot fermentation with stems to extract the maximum amount of color from the skins. This can, however, backfire to produce a green, herbaceous flavor and a course, astringent wine lacking grenache's usual vibrant fruitiness.
|-
{|

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=='''Elven Wines: Food and Wine Pairings '''==

===Suggested food pairings for elven wines===

{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!White Wines!!Recommended Fare
|-
| Brut || The driest of wines, brut mates wonderfully with egg and/or mushroom dishes. The wine is accented by nuts, popcorn, and various cheeses, but also pairs quite well with meals of pasta or seafood, especially lobster.
|-
| Cuvee || Triple cream blends of cheeses, such as brie or mascarpone, and sweet bread will compliment cuvee nicely. Mushroom or egg dishes, as well as shellfish, salmon, octopus, oysters, and fish eggs all pleasantly pair with cuvee.
|-
| Malvasia || Dishes served with malvasia often depend on the age of the wine. With a younger malvasia, simple fish dishes are frequently served and compliment the nuance of apricots, peaches, and white lily flowers. As the wine ages, it tends to often pair with pasta with truffles, as age brings more of a nutty flavor.
|-
| Chardonnay || Shellfish or meatier fish, such as cod or halibut, often mingle pleasantly with chardonnay. Alternatively, lightly seasoned poultry or pork also make a nice fit.
|-
| Muscat || Known for the bouquet of tropical fruits and honeysuckle, muscat is often served alongside foods that will counter its sweet tastes. Spicy, sour, bitter, or salty foods will heighten the aroma of the wine. Surprisingly, some people will mingle the sweet of the wine with a sweet brunch or alternatively as a before-meal wine.
|-
| Riesling || Riesling, often associated with aromas of apple, honey, and light spice, is balanced by the high acidity in certain fruit dishes. It also pairs with spicy foods, seafood, and pork or other smoked meats. Rich cheeses and avocados can also bring out the sweet bouquet of the wine.
|-
{| 

{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!Red Wines!!Recommended Fare
|-
| Burgundy || Mild and/or creamy cheeses are often served alongside burgundy wines, however, smellier cheeses will overwhelm the wine.
|-
| Grenache || Grilled, stewed, or braised meats, such as beef, veal, pork, chicken, and other courser game animals tends to pair well with the low acidity and deep black cherry and raspberry flavors of grenache.
|-
| Merlot || Beef, chicken, lamb, and duck are all often served with a glass or two of merlot. The wine is often considered a universal compliment to any non-seafood dish.
|-
| Shiraz || Grilled or roasted beef, especially when cooked rare or with a spicy pepper sauce, can be wonderfully complimented by a nice glass of shiraz. The wine can also quite nicely accentuate the flavors of beefy stew, including stews cooked in wine or with a smoky spice like chilli.
|-
| Berrywine || Another dessert wine, berrywine can also pair with succulent cuts of meat or be served with tangy cheeses.
|-
| Cherrywine || Often very sweet, these are considered dessert wines or savored alone. The cherrywine can, however, sublimely pair with a salmon based dish. The strong sweetness of the wine will match the higher flavored salmon.
|-
{|

=== '''General facts about wine and grapes''' ===
{| {{prettytable}}
|+
!Grape/Wine Type!!Information
|-
| Malvasia || Malvasia grape vines prefer dry climates in vineyards planted on sloping terrain of well drained soils. In damp conditions, the vine can be prone to various grape diseases such as mildew and rot. The rootstock is moderately vigorous and capable of producing high yields if not kept in check.

With the high variations in malvasia wines, it is sometimes confused or misconstrued with other wines. The wine is characterized by its heavy body that is often described as "round" or "fat," and has a soft texture in the mouth.
|-
| Riesling || Riesling grapes are aromatic white fruits displaying a flowery, almost perfumed bouquet as well as high acidity. The grapes can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines, which usually have varietal purity and are seldom oaked.

The more expensive rieslings are late harvest dessert wines, which is produced from grapes left to hang on the vine well past normal harvesting time. By removing the water from the mixture, either by freezing or by evaporation caused by a certain added fungus, the resulting wine is felt to offer richer layers on the palate.
|-
| Muscat || Muscat grapes are one of the varietal grapes most known. Many share the name but each can provide a different flavor to the resulting wines. Despite the closeness in name, however, the muscadine grape shares no other resemblance.

Muscat grapes have very sweet aromas and high sugar levels, which often results in bees, flies, and other insects. This is often a problem for the unsuspecting vineyard harvester.
|-
| Chardonnay || The chardonnay grape is often quite neutral, with flavors frequently associated from the wine being derived from oak or the conditions and terrain features of the vineyard. Chardonnay is also a component of most sparkling wines.

The grape and vine are considered one of the more malleable grapes, adapting to a variety of different conditions. With relative ease of cultivation and their hearty constitution, chardonnay might be considered an easy vine. However, with its vigorous vine and extensive leaf cover, most vineyards must exercise heavy pruning and canopy management. If the vines are allowed to grow too boisterous, they will compete for food sources and store energy sources in their grapes. This will produce a high yield but of much lower quality.
|-
| Cuvee || The term cuvee is used to associate a wine that has been stored in a vat or tank during some point in its production. Since this applies to most wines, cuvee is often misassociated with its original meaning: a wine produced from a mixture of several grape varieties.

Higher quality cuvees are often referred to as reserve wines, while a cuvee lower in quality than that of the main is called a second wine.
|-
| Brut || Brut wines are the driest of wines, not named for the variety of grape used to make the wine but for the dryness itself.

There are three scalings of brut variety, "Brut," "Extra Brut," and "Brut Nature." Of the three, brut has the most added sugar, while brut nature has no added sugar.
|-
| Burgundy || Burgundy is another wine with great variation. The taste and value of the wine often depends on the yield of the vineyard. Low yield burgundy vineyards often produce the most highly coveted, and thus more expensive wines. High yield harvests are often served as a second wine or among less wealthy wine drinkers.

Among the more expensive varietals, a label can sometimes make its name based purely on the grapes from a single vineyard.
|-
| Merlot || A dark blue-colored grape, often used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. A quick ripener, merlot grapes are often blended with sterner, later-ripening grapes that are high in tannins.

Merlot grapes thrive in cold soil, preferably ferrous clay. Due to its early budding and thin skin, the grape has some risk to frost and bunch rot. Pruning is a major component in the quality of the produced wine.
|-
| Shiraz || Shiraz grapes often grow best in terraced vineyards. Drier wines are meant to be drunk when the wine is young, while the sweeter wines are meant to be savored when aged. Drier shiraz grapes are often fermented with significant stem contact to produce a higher tannin wine.
|-
| Grenache || Characterized by its strong wood canopy, the grenache has good wind tolerance and is best suited for warm, windy climates. The vines bud early but require an extensive growing season in order to fully ripen, making grenache one of the last grapes to be harvested.

Grenache grapes are often used as a blending component, adding body and sweet fruitiness to the wine. It can, however, cause issues for a winemaker as it easily oxidizes and loses color. To compensate for the grapes low tannins, some producers will use excessively harsh pressing and hot fermentation with stems to extract the maximum amount of color from the skins. This can, however, backfire to produce a green, herbaceous flavor and a course, astringent wine lacking grenache's usual vibrant fruitiness.
|-
{|

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SimuCon 2019

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[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]

'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer.

'''OFFICIAL''' dates for 2019 are Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. We have a room block reserved at the Chalet at $109/night + taxes/fees. You can do so by creating a reservation using the following link: [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1550509047585&key=GRP&app=resvlink Hotel Booking Link]

==2019 Schedule==
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}
|+ '''SimuCon 2019 Schedule ALL TIMES CST (CENTRAL TIME)
|-
! Day || Time || Activity || Game
|-
! rowspan=2|Wednesday July 10th
|-
| TBD || TBD || TBD
|-
! rowspan=9|Thursday July 11th
|-
| ALL DAY|| Check-in and Socalize || ALL
|-
| 8:00 AM || Breakfast Snacks || ALL
|-
| 11:30 AM || Lunch (On your own) ||
|-
| 1:00 PM || Live Alteration Sessions || ALL
|-
| 8:00 PM || Tacky Tourist Pool Party & Murder Mystery || Pool Party
|-
| 8:00 PM || Tacky Tourist Costume Contest || ALL
|-
| 9:00 PM || [[#Shaving for Charity|Shaving for Charity]] || Side Quest
|-
| 9:30 PM || [[#Bourbon Social|Bourbon Social]] || Must be 21+ to participate (Side Quest)
|-
! rowspan=9|Friday July 12th
|-
| ALL DAY || Check-in and Socialize || ALL
|-
| 8:00 AM || Breakfast Snacks || ALL
|-
| 11:30 AM || Lunch on your own ||
|-
| 1:00 PM || Story Telling Contest || ALL
|-
| 3:00 PM || POKER Tournament (no buy ins) || ALL
|-
| 6:30 PM || [[#Alchemy Contest|Alchemy Contest]] || Side Quest
|-
| 8:00 PM || State of Elanthia || TBD
|-
| 9:00 || Radio Free SimuCon || ALL
|-
! rowspan=5|Saturday July 13th
|-
| ALL DAY || Check-in and Socialize || ALL
|-
| 8:00 AM || Breakfast Snacks || ALL
|-
| 11:30 AM || Lunch on your own ||
|-
| 7:00 PM || Ultimate Werewolf || ALL
|-
! rowspan=2|Sunday July 14th
| TBD || TBD || TBD
|-
|}

Notes:
* All event schedules subject to change without notice.

===Shaving for Charity===

'''Thursday at 9:00 p.m.'''

'''Host:''' Majorly

DragonRealms player Majorly has been growing a mighty beard for an extensive period of time. But before his wife divorces him, it's time to shave it all off! He will do so live, for your entertainment. The purpose of this event is to raise money for the [https://www.wwfs.org/ Wounded Warrior Family Foundation]. Your donations to this charity will be gratefully accepted.

===Bourbon Social===

'''Thursday at 9:30 p.m.'''

'''Host:''' Evician

Good day one and all, we will be having Evician's Annual Bourbon Social! All are welcome (as long as you are over 21). If you can bring something, you are welcome to do so. If not, come share a taste of Kentucky at our table. We look forward to seeing you there. We also encourage you to bring snacks to fortify your liver. See you there!

===Alchemy Contest===

'''Friday at 6:30 p.m.'''

'''Hostess and Royal Taster:''' [[Maylan]], '''Grand Alchemist:''' [[Qualeric]]

Unlock the secrets of transmutation as you concoct exotic alchemical creations in this mixed drink contest! You are tasked with creating a fantasy-themed beverage (Elanthia-specific entries are encouraged) for a panel of judges, as they imbibe live on Radio Free Simucon. Back stories and elaborate presentations are encouraged. May the tastiest beverage win!

'''Rules:'''
*All entries must be safe to drink.
*All ingredients must be disclosed in the recipe, and the recipe may be published.
*Each entry must contain two or more ingredients.
*The Alchemy Masters, in their sole discretion, will select the winning drink and honorable mentions, if any.
*Alchemy Masters shall use, but not be limited, to the following criteria in descending order: taste, creativity, presentation, and incorporation of fantasy or Elanthian elements.
*The Grand Alchemist shall vote as a tiebreaker if needed.
*Alchemy Masters' scoring tabulations shall be available at the conclusion of the event.
*Non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. You must be 21 or older to present an entry containing alcohol.

==Frequently Asked Questions==
===How much does Simucon cost?===

There are several pricing options available to purchase via the [[#Indiegogo Campaign|Indiegogo Campaign]].

===Where do I sign up?===
At this time there are no additional sign-up form aside from purchasing a perk from the [[#Indiegogo Campaign|Indiegogo Campaign]].

===Who organizes Simucon?===

Typically GameMasters from Gemstone IV and DragonRealms are the official organizers. However, many players pitch in to plan unofficial events or to offer support. All work is strictly volunteer, so please be sure to thank your organizer team!

===What is it like to attend a Simucon?===

Simucon is a gathering of players and GameMasters for Simutronics games, including Gemstone IV and DragonRealms. The convention includes several events, as listed in the [[#2019 Schedule|2019 Schedule]], that are planned by both players and staff. In-between events, attendees typically gather at conference tables similar to a large LAN party to play. Board games and other activities are frequently available as well.

===How many people attend Simucon and when do they show up?===

Simucon has experienced a growth spurt over the past three years or so. A current rough estimate would be 100 attendees (GS and DR combined) over the course of the weekend. The main convention days are Thursday through Sunday, although several people arrive on Wednesday and stay through Monday. The convention room is typically setup by Wednesday evening.

===What equipment should I bring?===

Bring your laptop/computer so that you can play Gemstone during the convention. Internet access and power strips are typically provided. '''Note:''' It is not recommended that you leave your equipment unattended in the conference room.

===Will I need a car?===

Many attendees never leave the hotel. However if you are planning to explore St. Louis, a car is recommended as public transportation options are slim. Lyft and Uber are both operational in St. Louis and are ideal for single trips. For any excursions listed in the schedule, carpool options may be available. A shuttle may be available to and from your hotel for airport travel, but don't forget to bring cash for a tip!

===Is Simucon family friendly?===

In general, yes. Some attendees do bring children but activities in the convention room may be of limited interest to them. Note the [[#Attractions|Attractions]] section listed below for additional kid-friendly activities available in St. Louis. Please expect to encounter explicit language and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which will increase in the late night hours.

===What is the weather typically like?===

Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather

===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===

Depending on funds available, basic snacks will be provided. You are generally on your own for meals and can purchase food at the grocery or restaurant options listed in the [[#Dining.2FEating|Dining/Eating]] section. Simucon is strictly BYOB.

===What should I wear?===

Family friendly costumes are encouraged, and there is often a costume event included in the schedule. The official hotel also offers a swimming pool, and it is recommended that you bring a bathing suit. In general, however, attendees come in casual / comfortable attire.

==Visitor Information==
The convention is typically held at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, located at 191 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146. Below are some nearby shops and other information for visitors. All distances calculated from the host hotel.

===Accommodations===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
|'''Sheraton Westport Chalet (Official Hotel, Discounted Rate)''' || onsite || 191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1550509047585&key=GRP&app=resvlink Booking Link]
|-
|Sheraton Westport Plaza (Sister Hotel next to the Chalet) || onsite || 900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi?defaultTab=standard Booking Link]
|-
|Staybridge Suites || 0.3 miles || 25 Progress Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.staybridge.com/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/hotel/rates?qDest=25%20Progress%20Parkway,%20St.%20Louis,%20MO,%20US&qCiMy=12019&qCiD=21&qCoMy=12019&qCoD=22&qAdlt=2&qChld=0&qRms=1&qRtP=6CBARC&qIta=99618783&qSlH=STLSB&qSlRc=K1CN&qAkamaiCC=US&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=re.ic.in.vn.cp.vx.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ma.ul.ki.va&qAAR=6CBARC&qWch=0&qSmP=1&cm_mmc=hpa_US_desktop_STLSB_mapresults_1_USD_2019-02-21_default_1242996706__false&setPMCookies=true&glat=META_hpa_US_desktop_STLSB_mapresults_1_USD_2019-02-21_default_1242996706__false&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&srb_u=1=standard Booking Link]
|-
|Comfort Inn Suites || 0.7 miles || 12031 Lackland Rd., Saint Louis, MO, 63146 || [https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/saint-louis/comfort-inn-hotels/mo608?adults=1&checkInDate=2019-02-21&checkOutDate=2019-02-22&gclid=AA80Osxp-v01JLdp3J0lEupdUKPmnTjC8PXlLZ8zUQmopWQzF80zWziWBzEky9uVosNRXd7NoIHs9CJuRWnMbKOPU9-typohNQ0XsA&gclsrc=ha&gpa=GPADSAPR1&minors=0&pmf=hpagoogle&product=mapresults&ratePlanCode=SAPR1&rooms=1&source=PMFGPADCISAPR1_MO608_mapresults_US_1_desktop_2019-02-21_default_2705476701239203_gha_camp_all_desktop_comfort_standard_ Booking Link]
|-
|Residence Inn St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi Booking Link]
|-
|Farfield Inn and Suites St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlfw-fairfield-inn-and-suites-st-louis-westport/ Booking Link]
|-
|Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Westport || 0.7 miles || 11888 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi?defaultTab=prepay Booking Link]
|-
|}

===Dining/Eating===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| IMO's Pizza || Pizza || onsite || 318 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Paul Mineo's Trattoria|| Italian || onsite || 333 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Dino's Deli||Mediterranean|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://dinosdeli.us/
|-
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/
|-
| Companion Bakery || Bakery/Sandwich || 1.2 mi || 2331 Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.companionbaking.com/
|}

===Off-Site Dining===
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/
|-
| Guerilla Street Food || Filipino || 1.6 mi || 11658 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.guerrillastreetfood.com/menu-dorsett/
|-
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ|| 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/
|-
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/
|-
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/
|-
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/
|-
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.8 mi|| 6525 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/
|-
| Midwestern Meat & Drink || BBQ || 20.4 mi || 900 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://facebook.com/midwesternstl
|-
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/
|-
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local ice cream || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/
|-
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/
|}

===Shopping/Groceries===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]
|-
| Costco || 13.3 mi || 200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376 || [https://www.costco.com/warehouse-locations/st-peters-saint-peters-mo-382.html website]
|-
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]
|-
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty
|-
| Walgreens|| 1.6 mi|| 12509 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-12509+dorsett+rd-maryland+heights-mo-63043/id=9481 website]
|-
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 ||
|-
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]
|-
| Trader Joe's || [https://goo.gl/maps/3aV8WLBakaB2 2.4 mi] || 11505 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141|| [https://locations.traderjoes.com/mo/creve-coeur/694/ website]
|}

===Attractions===

Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Description||Address||Link
|-
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/
|-
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark
|-
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/
|-
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/
|-
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/
|-
| Creve Coeur Lake Park || [https://goo.gl/maps/7s9nUCbcyBM2 3.4 mi] from the hotel. Trails, kayak rentals, Go Ape || 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.stlouisco.com/Parks-and-Recreation/Park-Pages/Creve-Coeur website]
|-
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/
|-
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
|-
| Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery ||Main brewery, offers tours ||1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118 || https://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html
|-
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/
|-
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html
|-
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx
|-
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/
|-
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/
|-
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours
|-
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/
|-
| Live Music Venues||St. Louis is known for its blues and jazz scene ||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-music-lovers/st-louis-live-music-venues/
|-
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html
|}

==Attendee List==
The below lists are of those people that have made mention that they are attempting to attend the 2019 conference. You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

===Prime Players===
<div style="column-count:6;-moz-column-count:6;-webkit-column-count:6">
* Achernar
* Beldannon
* Balley
* Bristenn
* Clown
* Clunk
* Darcena
* Dergoatean
* Fromer
* Hoodtralfeck
* Iseo
* Juspera
* Katze
* Kragdruk
* Laeech
* Laraynis
* Lylia
* Licel
* Maylan
* Misun
* Naamit
* Naimon
* Neopuron
* Nodyre
* Obsalyn
* Raelee
* Rencelas
* Rhayveign
* Rozy
* Sabotage
* Sentral
* Synyster
* Tool
* Vhorg
* Xorus
* Ysharra
* Zangow
</div>

===Platinum Players===
<div style="column-count:6;-moz-column-count:6;-webkit-column-count:6">
* Athias
* Jaynon
* The Josh
* Qualeric
* Tanai
* Whick & Nehor
</div>

===Shattered Players===
<div style="column-count:1;-moz-column-count:1;-webkit-column-count:6">
* Ponbiki
* Rak
* Tykus
* Jirraturd
</div>

===Game Staff===
<div style="column-count:6;-moz-column-count:6;-webkit-column-count:6">
* Aulis
* Avaluka
* Estild
* Galene
* Haxus
* Palvella
* Sleken
* Tamuz
</div>

==Indiegogo Campaign==
The annual Indiegogo Campaign's purpose is to fund expenses for SimuCon, and all funds raised are used for the direct support of the convention. Any funds raised beyond the original goal are used for additional perks such as extra snacks and prizes for attendees. Purchasing an Indiegogo perk is how you buy admittance into the convention. Organizers may send a survey to request further attendee details in addition to the information you provide through the campaign.

'''Note''': Some perks are for DragonRealms players only. Please ensure you select a Gemstone perk for Gemstone-related content.

[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/simucon-2019/ Indiegogo Campaign 2019]

===Goodie Bags===

Goodie bags this year are broken up into two different selections.

====Non-Attendee Goodie Bags====

This item is limited to one per account. You cannot purchase an attendee Goodie Bag if you purchase this option.

* 500 [[SimuCoin]]s
* 4x [[Roleplaying_award|RPA Orb]] (account attuned)
* [[QUEST_(verb)|Quest]] Orb
* 5 [[Reim]] Entrance Tokens
* Pair of [[Reim goggles]]

====Attendee Goodie Bags====
Requires attendance at Simucon in order to be eligible to purchase & redeem. Cannot buy/claim a non-attendee option if buying this selection. '''This item is limited to one per account.'''
* Same Rewards As Non-Attendee
* Unique [[Title system#Simucon|Title]]
* Live alteration to be performed at Simucon

===Additional Options===
* Apparel: SimuCon 2019 branded tank top, t-shirt, and hoodies.
* SimuCon 2019 branded travel mug
* Lunch with a GameMaster

==See Also==
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)
*[https://discord.gg/f8Qkz4Y Unofficial Simucon Server] (unofficial Simucon dedicated Discord server)
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)

[[Category:SimuCon]]

SimuCon 2018

2018-04-11T14:50:47Z

GS4-GALENE: /* Attendance List */

'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer.

2018 Dates have been announced to be Wednesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 12, 2018.
The primary venue is the Sheraton Westport Chalet. [https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/SimuCon2018 Discount Hotel Booking Link]

==2018 Schedule==
TBD

==Attendance List==
You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

Players
*Maylan
*Naamit
*Rhayveign
*Tysong
*Madmountan
*Naimon
*Tykus
*Telare

Staff
*Palvella
*Galene

==See Also==
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/SimuCon/SimuCon%20%2718/view SimuCon 2018 Officials folder] (Simu board)
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Socializing/SimuCon/view Officials folder] (GS board)
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)

[[Category:SimuCon]]

Erithi Clothing

2018-03-28T14:54:38Z

GS4-GALENE: /* Elothrai */

{{official-document}}
<big>'''The Dress of the Erithi</big>

''From a notice sent to the Scholars of [[Ta'Illistim]] for immediate dispatch to any interested party.

Due in part to our natural reticence, the unique quality of erithian dress has been a source of admiration, but also confusion, since making our presence known. As such, many of the traveling erithi have adopted local forms of dress or modified their normal clothing. For those that choose to wear the traditional garb, both formal and utilitarian, finding a tailor that can properly craft it has been impossible. For that reason, I have tasked one of our best tailors to provide an explanation of the intricacies of our traditional attire and to travel the expanse of Elanith. Talented though he may be, however, I do realize he will never be able to seek out all traveling erithi and proffer the comforts of home dress. Thus, I hope that the tailors and seamstresses of these other lands will pay close attention to his descriptions below and learn the craft of fine erithian sewing.

:'''1 Ivastaen 5107
:'''Chief Scholar Isienaka of the [[Eloth Dai]]

== Erithian Clothing: A Guide ==

I am Vithalan of the [[Tichan Dai]], and I have the great honor to be a tailor to many important personages in [[Eloth-Ra]]. I am but a simple man, a humble tailor, and as such, my writing is less elegant than one of our scholars. Pray forgive me, but our elders felt I would be best able to describe our clothing, despite my lack of a silvered written tongue, and so, I have given it my best try.

The first item of importance when understanding attire of the erithi is that each garment has functional and formal versions which are readily apparent at a glance. Functional clothing consists of sturdier materials, simpler patterns, in essence, less "fuss" for our daily tasks. Formal clothing radiates color and cheerful excess of fine fabrics. While some sewing is obviously involved, much of the art of Erithian dress comes in the intricate folding of materials.

Typical dress consists of an atika or an elothrai, an isiqiri, an atanika, nanjir or kanjir, and a pair of yatane. Oftentimes, you will also see a vatanura. Of course, for our more adventuresome erithi, I have heard it is more and more common to wear any one of these items with foreign clothing. For example, someone might choose to wear a common skirt with an atanika, despite the obvious clash! Ah, but I get ahead of myself, as the terms I am using must surely be confusing to the non-erithi. I shall explain myself forthwith, and again, let me apologize for my lack of written poetry.
When the erithi embroider or adorn clothing, we do so most often with scenes of natural wonder and beauty. Flora and serene fauna are most common. The use of color is most prevalent in formal wear, but it is not unheard of to have splashes of elegance and color even in our daily attire. As a side note, when pluralized, none of the clothing changes form or pronunciation. Also, when referring in general to an item that has gender specific versions, you would utilize the feminine form. For example, a store sells atanika, not atanikas, nor atanika and ataniki. Atanika alone suffices, but you would state that all the men wore ataniki, since you are only referring to men at that point.
Enough of the brief language lesson and on to the clothing!

Below, I explain each clothing item in detail. When such items are commissioned, please be exact, for an atanika fit for a party looks quite different from an atanika for a day at the wharves.

=== Atika and Atiki ===

Atika (aw TEE kuh): our women's headwear, the atika is starched in a series of three or more wave-like peaks flowing back from the forehead. In everyday use, the atika is typically simple linen or raw silk, occasionally dyed, but never patterned or embroidered. Indeed, many do not even wear an everyday atika, preferring a bare head. Formally, however, the atika is a work of art, consisting of many bright hues in silks and linens. Embroidered within an inch of its life, the formal atika will often have a back-flowing veil. Acceptable materials: Most cloth, but preferably linens, muslins, and silks. Unacceptable materials: Wool, leather, suede, or any other thick, unwieldy material.

Atiki (aw TEE kee): the headgear of our men, the atiki is quite similar to the atika, but instead of arched waves, the atiki sweeps back at the crown and folds inward along the edges. Again, everyday-use atiki are made of linens with metal-clasped folds. Formal atiki clasps are elaborate, however, such as gold filigree clasps shaped like dolphins in mid-leap or an elegant crane amid the rushes. Like the atika, formal atiki utilize lush silks and linens in myriad hues and are often heavily embroidered. Acceptable materials: Most cloth, but preferably linens, muslins, and silks. Unacceptable materials: Wool, leather, suede, or any other thick, unwieldy material.

=== Elothrai ===

Elothrai (ehl ohth RAY): The erithian version of a ferroniere, the elothrai is a forehead-worn gem suspended from a fine chain. The scholars of the erithi originally wore these to signify their "inner sight" or wisdom, but the elothrai were so beautiful that men and women alike quickly adopted the decoration. Each Dai has its own signature agate for use in the elothrai, but all choose their own agate at personal whim anyway. In erithian, "eloth" means sky and "rai" is a truncation of either raiyatha (soul) or raiyartha (agate). It is amusing to this humble tailor that the jewelry designed by scholars has become a matter of debate amongst them, as there are differing schools of thought (and hence dissertations, arguments, and even petty quibbling) as to whether or not it is soul or agate. I personally believe the original one who bestowed the name left it intentionally ambiguous to spark just such debate, and even now, they look down upon us and chuckle from the skies. Acceptable materials: Any agate for the gem. Unacceptable materials: any other gem or stone. An elothrai is always made with an agate, and it is always on a chain of sorts, never a solid piece of material like a circlet.
For those interested, the traditional agates for each Dai are:

:[[Eloth Dai]]: Owleye agate
:[[Surath Dai]]: Drought agate
:[[Nathala Dai]]: Nathala agate
:[[Yachan Dai]]: Summer agate
:[[Tichan Dai]]: Storm agate
:[[Valaka Dai]]: Beetle agate

=== Isiqiri ===

Isiqiri (iss ih KEER ee): The isiqiri is a shirt, but of a very particular cut. The sleeves always come to the wrist and are cuffed in some manner. Isiqiri have short, stiff and upright collars which are unfolded and rise one to two fingers above the shirt. They are buttoned, often in a matching style to the manner of cuffing, but often the method of buttoning is hidden by an overflap of material. Everyday isiqiri are of raw silk or basic linens, while the formal have a greater range. However, since isiqiri are typically worn under an atanika, they are usually less elaborately embroidered, even in formal attire. There is no appreciable difference between male and female cuts of an isiqiri. Acceptable materials: Most cloth materials, but preferred materials are linens, muslins, and silks. For truly rugged professions, coarse materials like broadcloth are occasionally used. Unacceptable materials: Wools, suedes, leathers.

=== Atanika and Ataniki ===

Atanika (aw tawn EEK uh) and Ataniki (aw tawn EEK ee): Women wear atanika, the showpiece garment of our traditional garb. An atanika is a multi-layered robe with a center line opening. An ataniki, for the men, is essentially the same garment except that the cut allows a left-line wrap instead of center line. For everyday atanika, the sleeves are of a smaller bell, the vatanura (sashes) are optional, and the length is just above the knee. While some choose to keep their atanika simple and utilitarian for daily use, most erithi prefer embroidered layers of silks, linens, and other fine materials. Formal atanika are quite elaborate. All atanika do have inner ties to hold the garment together, even if a vatanura is not worn, but using the ties is also a matter of personal preference. Depending on the climate, atanika might be lined with warmer materials, such as wool or fur. Acceptable materials: Silks, linens, satins, velvets, and muslins. Wool or fur is only acceptable for lining or accents. Unaccepatable materials: Leathers, suedes, and most other stiff materials.

Allow me a brief sidenote, if you will, on the atanika. Some believe that the differing openings are symbolic in nature. Like all such opinions, no definitive answer exists, but I have always found it fascinating. The symbolism in the center line opening is that women are our centering presence and thus their atanika opens along the center line of the body, while men are driven by the bloodrush from the heart and thus ataniki open along the heart side, or left side, of the body. More prosaic women suggest that a man originally designed the garment with the left-bound opening, and his pregnant wife quickly disabused him of that notion, preferring a cut that allowed her burgeoning belly to protrude in comfort. As I said, beliefs vary, but regardless of the origin, men would not wear an atanika, nor women an ataniki.

=== Vatanura ===

Vatanura (vaw taw NYUR uh): This is a side-tied waist sash made from elaborately folded cloth. Vatanura are never sewn together, although they can be embroidered if desired. Exceptionally cleverly made vatanura often have a small inner pocket for a key or other tiny trinket. Acceptable materials: any cloth that is not overly stiff. Unacceptable materials: leather, suede, metals.

=== Nanjir, Kanjir, Kanjiqi ===

Nanjir (nan JHEER): Buttoned below the knee, nanjir are similar to other culture's breeches. They are always made roomy, never skintight or even remotely fitted, so they flare out at the hips and thighs. Men and women alike wear nanjir. While most nanjir are relatively simple in adornments, it is not unheard of to see a heavily embroidered pair made to match a formal atanika. Acceptable materials: Most cloth materials, even the coarser ones, plus leather and suede.

Kanjir (kan JHEER): As an alternative to the nanjir, women sometimes opt to wear kanjir, a tight-fitted legging that terminates at the ankle. Tradition dictates that all kanjir have at least one piece of agate sewn on them somewhere, and women are often seen wearing kanjir with a kanjiqi. Acceptable materials: Any soft cloth, such as velvet, silks, satins, or linens. It is not unheard of, although rare, to have a coarser material such as broadcloth, sailcloth, or wool. Unacceptable materials: Suedes and leathers.

Kanjiqi (kan JHEE kee): Kanjiqi are thigh-sheaths that erithian women wear with kanjir. Crafted to hold a small dagger or similar weapon, the small sheaths are worn mid- to upper-thigh and can be a fingersbreadth or a handspan in width. Young, unmarried erithi often prefer the more "enhancing" aspects of a kanjir-kanjiqi combination and wear it frequently. Nanjir are not designed for kanjiqi, and anyone wearing them together would look utterly ridiculous. Acceptable materials: Most cloth material and suedes and leathers. Metals, woods, etc may be used for adornment. Unacceptable materials: Any metals, woods, bones, that sort of rigid material.

=== Yatane ===

Yatane (yaw taw NEE): Yatane are typical erithian shoes. While we often prefer to wear sandals woven from rushes when relaxing or just walking to the market, shoes are more practical for many tasks and are preferred for formal events. Yatane are ankle-length, low-heeled, and have gently pointed toes. Most materials are acceptable for yatane, and as is common, yatane range from sturdy and practical to fancy. Acceptable materials: Any materials shoes would normally be made from, so most cloths, leathers, suedes. Unacceptable materials: Inflexible materials like metals. Woods and rushes can be used for the undersoles, but not for the rest of the yatane.

I hope this has been a useful guide. If, however, there are still questions, I will, as tasked, be visiting many towns and cities where erithi reside now, and I shall impart my knowledge to as many tailors and seamstresses as I can find.

Signed this 15th day of Ivastaen, 5107 Master Tailor Vithalan of the Tichan Dai

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[[Category: Official Documentation]]
[[Category: Erithians]]

Aelotoi

2018-03-15T13:42:07Z

GS4-GALENE: /* History */

{{Race
| [[File:Aelotoi.gif|center]]
| regen = 1 per 4 min
| decay = 10 minutes
| height = 5' to 6', max 6.5'
| weight = 70 to 200 lbs.
| language = Common, Elven, Aelotian}}

Newly arrived in Elanthia from a home where they served as a slave race, the [[Aelotoi]] loosely follow the direction of their rebellion leaders, but by and large they prefer to simply enjoy their families and explore their new home. They are so fresh from slavery that they are not yet empowered by the ego necessary to have a detailed political structure, with all its inherent struggles for power.

The Aelotoi are humanoid, standing an average of 5 to 6 feet tall. They are thin with slight bone structure. They greatly resemble humans, except their heads are slightly larger, their eyes are slightly larger. Their eyes are their most distinctive facial feature, the iris being always of dark hues (dark green, brown or black) and having no whites at all; the pupil of the eye is round.

Most interestingly, the Aelotoi are winged creatures. While their wings made them valuable for slave work on their home world, they are not strong enough to fight the gravitational pull of Elanthia. Thus, they are flightless. The wings fold against the back, and are diaphanous, insect-like, and can have varying shades of golds to silvers, greens, blues and browns. It is often easy to tell how an Aelotoi is feeling based on the position of his or her wings.
{{TOC limit|2}}
== Statistics ==

{{Race stats
|str = -5|con = 0|dex = +5|agi = +10|dis = +5|aur = 0|log = +5|int = +5|wis = 0|inf = -5}}

For [[statistic growth rate]]s by [[profession]], see [[List of statistic growth rates#Aelotoi]].

{|{{prettytable}}
|+ '''Other Characteristics'''
|-
!Spirit Off Node
| 1 per 4 min
!Decay Timer
| 10 min
|-
!Max Health
| 120
!Base Regeneration
| 1
|-
!Weight Factor
| 0.65
!Encumbrance Factor
| 0.75
|-
!Maneuver Bonus
| Good
!Elemental TD
| 0
|-
!Spiritual TD
| 0
!Mental TD
| 0
|-
!Sorcerer TD
| 0
!Poison TD
| 0
|-
!Disease TD
| ??
|-
|}

== Cultures==

The three Aelotoi clans formed out of their distinct responsibilities during slavery.

=== Mrae'ni ===

The smallest of the three Aelotoi clans, members of this group lived scattered among the mining camps of the old Aelotoi homeworld. The Mrae'ni worked primarily underground as healers and performing minor magics to aid their people in enduring their slavery under kiramon rule, and thus their interests have evolved towards the mind. In their new home on Elanthia, they are actively pursuing the craft of healing, knowledge of plants, animals, and all things magical. The Mrae'ni are highly interested in all the elves are willing to teach them on these intellectual subjects.

:''In the [[A Treatise of the Aelotian Language|Aelotian language]], healers are known as '''raeno''' (m.) or '''raeni''' (f.).''

=== Vaer'sah ===

This group of Aelotoi are refugees from the roving colony of slave workers that the kiramon employed to scour their old homeworld's surface for potential mining sites. Because they had somewhat more freedom than the other two clans as they roved the planet's surface, individuals within this group are also among the most resourceful and forward-thinking of their race. Because of their background, the members of this clan are most interested of the Aelotoi in pursuits such as tracking and stealth, but are not above lifting the occasional purse. The Vaer'sah have taken to wandering the continent of Elanith, much as they did their old homeworld.

:''In the Aelotian language, travelers are known as '''vaerno''' (m.) or '''vaerna''' (f.).''

=== Gaeh'deh ===

The Gaeh'deh are revered by the other Aelotoi clans, for they bore the brunt of the physical labor demanded by their kiramon masters. Spread among all the mining sites across their home planet, the Gaeh'deh did the hard labor required to extract the metals, minerals, and other natural resources the kiramon demanded. Any Gaeh'deh would nearly always volunteer to take punishments in a Mrae'ni clan member's stead, to spare those selfless caregivers additional torment. The Gaeh'deh have, by virtue of their labors, become the warriors among the Aelotoi. They are most interested in learning all they can about the weapons and combat styles of their new home on Elanith, but still hover protectively near
the members of Mrae'ni.

:''In the Aelotian language, warriors are known as '''aehdo''' (m.) or '''aehda''' (f.).''

== Verbs ==
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|-
| [[BLINK (verb)|BLINK]] <creature>
| -
| You steel your mind against any potentially threatening energy that might come from (target).
| -
| Aelotoi gazes narrowly at (target), smoothly maintaining his composure.
|-
| BLINK <object>
| -
| You briefly shut your eyes and listen intently to <target>.
| -
| Aelotoi briefly shuts her eyes and listens intently to <target>.
|-
| BLINK <self>
| -
| Shutting your eyes, you close off your mind to the world around you, grateful for the silence.
| -
| Aelotoi shuts his eyes for a brief moment.
|-
| BLINK <person>
| -
| You close your eyes and listen intently to <target>, faintly sensing his energy in the back of your mind.
| -
| Aelotoi closes his eyes and turns an ear towards <target>, listening to him/her with a curious expression.
|-

| [[BOW (verb)|BOW]] WINGS
| -
| You bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| -
| Aelotoi bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
|-
| BOW WINGS <target>
| -
| You turn to (target) and bow low, spreading your wings for all to see.
| -
| Aelotoi turns to you and bows low, spreading her wings for all to see.
|-
| [[FLAP (verb)|FLAP]]
| -
| You flap your wings in a steady beat.
| -
| Aelotoi flaps her wings in a steady beat.
|-
| FLAP <person>
| -
| You flap your wings at <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi flaps her wings at you.
|-
| FLAP <self>
| -
| You give your wings a rapid shiver.
| -
| Aelotoi shivers her wings.
|-
| FLAP <object>
| -
| You glance at a curtained opening and flap your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi just flapped her wings at a curtained opening.
|-
| [[FLUTTER (verb)|FLUTTER]]
| -
| You flutter your wings creating a gentle breeze about yourself.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings stirring the air slightly.
|-
| FLUTTER <person>
| -
| You flutter your wings at <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at you.
|-
|FLUTTER <object>
| -
| You turn your head towards <target> and flutter your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at <target>.
|-
| FLUTTER AFRAID
| -
| You flutter your wings and cower back a little bit.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings and cowers back a little.
|-
| FLUTTER AFRAID <person>
| -
| You flutter your wings and cower back a little bit from <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings and cowers back from you.
|-
| FLUTTER AFRAID <object>
| -
| You flutter your wings and cower away from the opening.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings and cowers away from a opening.
|-
|FLUTTER ANGRY
| -
| You flutter your wings and scowl.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings and scowls.
|-
|FLUTTER ANGRY <target>
| -
| You flutter your wings and scowl at <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings and scowls at you.
|-
|FLUTTER ANNOYED
| -
| You flutter your wings and end it by sharply snapping them to your body.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings sharply as she snaps them to her body.
|-
|FLUTTER ANNOYED <target>
| -
| You flutter your wings at <person> and end it by sharply snapping them to your body.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at you and sharply snaps them to her body.
|-
|FLUTTER BASHFUL
| -
| You flutter your wings gently as your cheeks blush soft pale rose.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings as her cheeks blush a shade of soft pale rose.
|-
| FLUTTER BASHFUL <target>
| -
| You flutter your wings gently at <person> as your cheeks blush soft pale rose.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at you as her cheeks blush a shade of soft pale rose.
|-
|FLUTTER BORED
| -
| You lazily flutter your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings lazily.
|-
| FLUTTER BORED <person>
| -
| You glance at <person> and lazily flutter your wings.
| -
|Aelotoi glances at you and flutters her wings lazily.
|-
| FLUTTER BORED <object>
| -
| You lazily flutter your wings at the opening.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings lazily at a opening.
|-
| FLUTTER CALM
| -
| You calmly flutter your wings in time to some unheard music.
| -
| Aelotoi calmly flutters her wings to an unheard rhythm.
|-
| FLUTTER CALM <target>
| -
| You calmly flutter your wings at <person> in time to some unheard music.
| -
| Aelotoi calmly flutters her wings at you to an unheard rhythm.
|-
|FLUTTER CRAZY
| -
| You flutter your wings wildly as if they were on fire.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings wildly. She knows they're attached, right?
|-
| FLUTTER CRAZY <person>
| -
| You glance at <person> and flutter your wings wildly as if they were on fire.
| -
| Aelotoi glances at you and flutters her wings wildly. She knows they're attached, right?
|-
| FLUTTER CRAZY <target>
| -
| You flutter your wings wildly at the opening as if they were on fire.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings wildly at a opening. She knows they're attached, right?
|-
| FLUTTER FLASHY
| -
| You flutter your wings, flashing them for all to see.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings out wide for all to see.
|-
| FLUTTER FLASHY <person>
| -
| You flutter your wings, flashing them at <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi turns towards you and flutters her wings out wide for you to see.
|-
| FLUTTER FLASHY <object>
| -
| You flutter your wings, flashing them at the opening.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at a opening.
|-
| FLUTTER HAPPY
| -
| You flutter your wings, while bouncing in place happily.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings happily, bouncing in place.
|-
| FLUTTER HAPPY <person>
| -
| You flutter your wings at <person>, while bouncing in place happily.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings at you happily, bouncing in place.
|-
| FLUTTER HAPPY <object>
| -
| You flutter your wings at the opening, bouncing in place happily.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings happily at a opening.
|-
| FLUTTER NERVOUS
| -
| Your wings flutter with a slight trembling in them.
| -
| Aelotoi's wings flutter, trembling slightly.
|-
| FLUTTER NERVOUS <person>
| -
| Your wings flutter with a slight trembling in them and turn away from <person>.
| -
| Aelotoi's wings flutter, trembling slightly as she turns away from you.
|-
| FLUTTER NERVOUS <object>
| -
| Your wings flutter at the opening with a slight trembling in them.
| -
| Aelotoi's wings flutter at a opening, trembling slightly.
|-
| FLUTTER SCARED
| -
| You flutter your wings, trying to hide behind them.
| -
| Aelotoi attempts to hide her head behind her fluttering wings.
|-
| FLUTTER SCARED <person>
| -
| You flutter your wings, trying to hide from <person> behind them.
| -
| Aelotoi attempts to hide her head from you behind her fluttering wings.
|-
| FLUTTER SCARED <object>
| -
| You flutter your wings, trying to hide behind them from the opening.
| -
| Aelotoi attempts to hide from a opening behind her fluttering wings.
|-
| FLUTTER TIRED
| -
| You flutter your wings momentarily, before letting them droop.
| -
| Aelotoi flutters her wings before they droop tiredly.
|-
| FLUTTER TIRED <target>
| -
| You flutter your wings momentarily, before glancing at <person> and letting them droop.
| -
| Aelotoi glances at you, flutters her wings, and lets them droop tiredly.
|-
| [[FOLD (verb)|FOLD]] WINGS
| -
| You fold your wings across your back.
| -
| Aelotoi folds her wings across her back.
|-
| FOLD WINGS <target>
| -
| You glance at <target> and fold your wings across your back.
| -
| Aelotoi glances at <target> and folds her wings across her back.
|-
| [[GLARE (verb)|GLARE]]
| -
| You narrow your eyes to mere slits.
| -
| Aelotoi narrows her eyes, her dark sclera reduced to mere slits.
|-
| GLARE <creature>
| -
| You narrow your eyes menacingly at <target>, preparing to hold your ground.
| -
| Aelotoi narrows her eyes menacingly at a creature, preparing to hold her ground.
|-
| GLARE <object>
| -
| You squint, trying to get a closer look at <target>.
| -
| Aelotoi squints, trying to get a closer look at <target>.
|-
| GLARE <person>
| -
| You narrow your eyes, giving (target) a stern look.
| -
| Aelotoi eyes (target) with a stern expression, her dark sclera reduced to mere slits.
|-
| [[PREEN (verb)|PREEN]]
| -
| You preen your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi preens her wings.
|-
| PREEN <target>
| -
| You glance at <target> and preen your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi glances at <target> and preens her wings.
|-
| PREEN <self> (male)
| -
| You lift up your chin and straighten out your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi lifts up his chin and straightens out his wings.
|-
| PREEN <self> (female)
| -
| You toss back your head and straighten out your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi tosses back her head and straightens out her wings.
|-
| PREEN <object> (held or worn, male)
| -
| You run your hand over your <object> and preen your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi runs his hand over his <object> and preens his wings.
|-
| PREEN <object> (held or worn, female)
| -
| You finger your <object> and preen your wings.
| -
| You finger your <object> and preen your wings.
|-
| PREEN <object> (not held or worn)
| -
| You glance at <object> and preen your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi glances at <object> and preens her wings.
|-
| PREEN <creature> (dead)
| -
| You preen your wings over the corpse of a {creature}.
| -
| Aelotoi preens her wings over the corpse of a creature.
|-
| PREEN <creature> (alive)
| -
| You preen your wings as you glance at a {creature}.
| -
| Aelotoi preens her wings as she glances at a creature.
|-
| [[SNAP (verb)|SNAP]] WINGS
| -
| You feel a fleeting shiver roll through the base of your (color) wings, and you flick them abruptly in response.
| -
| Aelotoi shakes off a fleeting shiver and abruptly flicks his rainbow-hued wings in response.
|-
| SNAP WINGS <creature>
| -
| You rapidly flick your (color) wings at (target) with a composed, yet dauntless cadence.
| -
| Aelotoi rapidly flicks his rainbow-hued wings at a creature with a composed, yet dauntless cadence.
|-
| SNAP WINGS <object>
| -
| You feel a fleeting shiver roll through the base of your (color) wings as you eye <object>, and you flick them abruptly in response.
| -
| Aelotoi eyes <object> and shakes off a fleeting shiver, abruptly flicking his rainbow-hued wings in response.
|-
| SNAP WINGS <self>
| -
| You idly flick your (color) wings for a few moments and sleekly rest them against your back.
| -
| Aelotoi idly flicks his rainbow-hued wings for a few moments and sleekly rests them against his back.
|-
|SNAP WINGS <person>
| -
| You glance at (target), flicking your (color) wings in a downward motion and tightening them stiffly against your back.
| -
| Glancing at you, Aelotoi flicks his rainbow-hued wings in a downward motion and tightens them stiffly against his back.
|-
| [[STARE (verb)|STARE]]
| -
| You fully extend your wings and cautiously study your surroundings.
| -
| Aelotoi fully extends his wings, cautiously studying his surroundings.
|-
| STARE <creature>
| -
| Standing perfectly still, you fully extend your wings and eye (target) cautiously.
| -
| Aelotoi fully extends his wings and stands perfectly still, eyeing a creature cautiously.
|-
| STARE <object>
| -
| You fully extend your wings and eye (target) cautiously.
| -
| Aelotoi fully extends his wings, and eyes a glass-covered wood sample table cautiously.
|-
| STARE <person>
| -
| Standing perfectly still, you fully extend your wings and eye (target) cautiously.
| -
| Aelotoi fully extends his wings and stands perfectly still, eyeing you cautiously.
|-
| [[STRETCH (verb)|STRETCH]] WINGS
| -
| You stretch, flexing your wings.
| -
| Aelotoi stretches, flexing his wings.
|-
| [[TWITCH (verb)|TWITCH ]] <target>
| -
| As you glance at (target), you begin to twitch your wings with agitation.
| -
| As Aelotoi glances at (target), you notice a faint twitch of his wings.
|-
| TWITCH (NOT INJURED)
| -
| You twitch your wings ever so slightly.
| -
| Aelotoi begins to twitch his wings.
|-
| TWITCH MINOR NERVES)
| -
| Your muscles begin to twitch involuntarily and your wings spasm slightly.
| -
| Aelotoi begins to twitch involuntarily and his wings spasm slightly.
|-
| TWITCH (MEDIUM NERVES)
| -
| You lose control of your muscles for a moment as you are wracked by a fit of convulsions, making you twitch from wing-tip to toe. They subside just as suddenly as they came.
| -
| Aelotoi's body is wracked by a sudden fit of convulsions setting his body shaking from wing to toe!
|-
| TWITCH (MAJOR NERVES)
| -
| You lose all control of your muscles and are wracked by a fit of uncontrollable convulsions that set your body and wings into motion!
| -
| Aelotoi doubles over, putting his shaking wings in the air as he is wracked by uncontrollable convulsions!
|-
| [[WAVE (verb)|WAVE]] WINGS
| -
| You gently fan your (color) wings.
| -
| Aelotoi gently fans his rainbow-hued wings.
|-
| WAVE WINGS <creature>
| -
| You spread your (color) wings wide and fan them at (target) in an attempt to appear larger and more intimidating.
| -
| Aelotoi spreads his rainbow-hued wings wide and fans them at the creature in a clear attempt at intimidation.
|-
| WAVE WINGS <object>
| -
| You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target), but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time?
| -
| Aelotoi fans his rainbow-hued wings and sweeps them forcefully in the direction of (target), but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it.
|-
| WAVE WINGS <self>
| -
| You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself. Refreshing!
| -
| Aelotoi fans his rainbow-hued wings, stirring up a small breeze.
|-
| WAVE WINGS <person>
| -
| You fan your (color) wings at <target>, stirring up the air about him.
| -
| Aelotoi fans his rainbow-hued wings at you, stirring the air into a small, focused breeze that swirls about you.
|-
|}
{verb} set {standard/culture}
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== History ==

{{main|A Brief History of the Aelotoi}}

While living on their First World, the Aelotoi were offered sanctuary by the [[Arkati]] [[L'Naere]] during the [[Ur-Daemon War]]. There, on the new world they called [[Bre'Naere]], they developed a peaceful civilization and lived in prosperity—until the [[kiramon]] arrived.

On Elanthia, as the power of the [[Elven Empire]] waned during the Age of Chaos, many hostile and cunning creatures that had once been kept in check arose to prey on the vulnerable peoples of Elanith. One of these was the insect-like kiramon. Possessing a hive-mind intelligence and a singular will to harvest natural resources to aid their own transcendence, they battled the [[Illistim]] elves for a thousand years until at last the Illistim expelled them through a portal to an unknown world.

When the kiramon went through the portal, they found themselves on Bre'Naere. The Aelotoi, having never faced any threats in their history, were unprepared for war and were quickly enslaved by the kiramon. Over the next fifteen thousand years, they toiled under their overseers, harvesting the once-lush world's resources until it became a barren wasteland. Their physical bodies were modified by the kiramon that they might serve better as workers.

In the year 5103, a rift opened in the Wraithenmist near [[Ta'Illistim]], and a band of Aelotoi stumbled through. With their pupil-less eyes and membranous wings, they little resembled the humans that they once were. They were quickly pursued by kiramon hunters, but the Illistim guard fought the kiramon back and took in the refugees. In the months that followed, the Aelotoi learned the elven language and recounted their history to their hosts.

On 13 Eoantos, 5103, speaking for a united Council of the Elven Houses, [[Myasara Illistim|Argent Mirror Myasara]] announced that the Aelotoi would be granted the right to citizenship in all elven cities. In addition, an abandoned town off Whistler's Pass would be given to the Aelotoi to settle as their new home. The town would become known as [[Cysaegir]].

== Resources ==
*[[Brief History of the Aelotoi]]
*[[A Treatise of the Aelotian Language]]
*[[A Glance at Aelotian Style]]
*[[The Toqua]]
*[[The Kiramon: A Scientific Study]]
*[[The Legend of L'Naere]]
*[[Zydris]]
*[[Elanthian Gems]]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/aelotoi.asp Races: Aelotoi], on Play.net
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Aelotoi/view Officials folder]

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