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Rolo reads the note, ponders if he has threatened anyone lately, decides he hasn't, and begins to panic!

A proper Halfling host will accept any and all Uruk guests with a belly full of mead and a smothering in their sleep~

Hello everyone! I've sort of disappeared from Lord of the Craft for a while, but I've missed the Halfling community as of late. I found something I had started to write about Halflings as hosts, and thought I'd share it. A lot of it is from a book I picked up titled "The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook," and I think that it could help out with roleplay. So, here's an unofficial guide to being a good host as a Halfling. Enjoy! (~Rolo Bucketfoot~) On Entertaining Guests Although the race of Halflings oft go under the noses of tall folk near and far, they are not anywhere close to isolationist or unsocial beings; In fact, they are just the opposite! In fact, a Halfling should find himself or herself lucky to have visitors! A visit from someone for a spot of tea or a quick morsel of seed-cake can be the bright spot of any day. Guests should always be held in the highest regard and treated with the proper decorum. A Halfling takes his duty to the well-being of his guests very seriously. One should make a guest feel welcome, with hearty greetings and plentiful refreshments. In our own lives, we far too often take the easy path and eat out at a local restaurant or tavern. We avoid entertaining in the home, opting instead for a quick happy hour at the local pub (actually, that sounds like a valid choice when thinking like a Halfling). But having visitors can be a great pleasure, despite the work involved. Consider storing a few extra bottles of wine and a stock of beer, keeping some extra snacks on hand, and soon you'll be entertaining in a true Halfling style. Remember to always keep your ice-box full, and form the habit of offering a little something whenever someone stops by. Your friends will think you very resourceful and will appreciate your generous hospitality. Welcoming Guests Never keep a guest waiting on the doorstep. Make sure to invite them in quickly and offer to take their coats, hats, cloaks, hood, or outer garments of choice. Offer them a place to sit straightaway--a guest's comfort should be your utmost concern. Next, offer refreshments. If it is a quick visit, tea and cakes are usually appropriate. If the visit is a lengthy one or if it is close to a mealtime, invite your guest to join you for the meal. In the case that the visit isn't a social one, but instead a matter of business, you may wait until after matters have been discussed to offer refreshment. The Host's Duty Halflings are highly concerned with making their guests feel wanted. Even when Bilbo Baggins found his home filled with dwarves who were seeking adventure, of all things, he did his best to entertain them. As a host, one should always offer guests the first choice of all refreshments. In the unfortunate instance that there isn't enough for everyone, the host should politely do without, making excuses of having had a rather large second breakfast. This may be a difficult sacrifice; however, be careful not to show disappointment. Look to your duties and be gracious. Overnight Guests ​When one has overnight guests, make every attempt to provide proper accommodations. If possible, guests should have a room of their own, even if the host has to give up his own room and sleep on the couch. Be sure to provide fresh bed linens, towels, washcloths, and a tumbler of drinking water for your overnight guest. Passersby One should greet folks passing by with a hearty "Good day!" (or a substitute, depending on the time of day). Small talk about the weather is recommended, especially if it is a fine day. Offer the person a spot of tea or a pipe of whatever leaf you're smoking. Nothing can complement a fine day more than sharing in life's little pleasures. Greeting strangers is more than just a kindness; you never know who a stranger may turn out to be. Unexpected/Unwelcome Guests When an unexpected guest drops by for a visit, one should do one's best to make them feel welcome and comfortable. Invite them to sit and offer them whatever refreshments you have on hand. In the case of an unwelcome guest, it is still important to uphold your duty as a host. Though you are in a difficult position, you should remain pleasant and cordial. It is still advisable to make time for a polite conversation and offer refreshment. Anything less would be rude! Halflings have an interesting approach to dealing with guests who stay longer than what is considered a reasonable time (for half-folk this is more than a month; as a human, it's considerably less). Halflings rarely ask someone to leave. Instead, when a guest shows no signs of leaving, a host will inform them that they are now a member of the household and begin to assign them household duties. You may want to employ this tactic with guests who stay too long. You'll likely find that it works like a charm, and they'll be looking for somewhere else to go rather quickly! When dealing with solicitors, you should employ a measure of politeness and decorum. Thank them for extending their gracious offer, even if it is something as deplorable as being involved in an adventure. After thanking them, you may decline their kind offer and wish them "Good day."

Rolo Bucketfoot resents the lack of consideration for the Bucketcraft Union.

Rolo Bucketfoot sees the brilliant, glowing, floating figure rise up in the sky from atop his burrow. A single tear rolls down his cheek as he feels the love and pride as a father feels for a son, but he doesn't know why...

Please Fill This Form Out: Okay. Name: Rolo Bucketfoot (Mc Name): MegaEpicmoose Age: 40 Occupation (Get Creative): Mayor of Ivybend/ Bucket Craftsman Place Of Residence: 1st of Ivy Blvd. (Time On The Server): In a little over a week, one active year. Do you have housing: "Place of Residence" should probably come after this question. Just saiyan.

Considering that there aren't actually that many hobbits in Ivybend that "own" burrows, I'm saying that any halfling who calls Ivybend home can vote for their favored candidate and can run. Also, I'd rather not have the actual voting process start until we have all of our candidates accounted for. It's fair that way.

I say: Hello! We've never met, but I've been told that you're pretty great. You'll be welcomed back if you ever do show up. (Rolo Bucketfoot- current sheriff) Rich/uracow says: "Keep Trotter, and i LUV u"

I think it wouldn't be a good idea to have staff be leaders in roleplay because they are so busy with the mechanical issues they resolve with the server as well as with the players. They'd be split between jobs of being a staff member and being a leader (which are both demanding jobs). While warclaims seem to be a big issue, that shouldn't mean they should be the leaders of roleplay. As other people have mentioned, we'd have very inactive leaders- which is unnecessary. There are plenty of non-staff members who know their race better than most staff members would. No offense to them, but it's reality. The nation leaders we currently have should just read through the rules of war on the forum before doing anything wrong. In doing that, we wouldn't have this problem in the first place. "I did."

Rolo Bucketfoot senses a very strange change in the atmosphere of Ivybend... "Huh, that ringin' in me ear's finalleh stopped."

Party Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf_swPuPf3A The Hobbits of Ivybend had once again gone back to their everyday lives. They got up in the morning, had a breakfast or two... or three... or seven. They went out of their burrows to work, converse, and generally be merry. Then they went to bruncheon, to luncheon, and afternoon tea of course. The songbirds would sing and the dinner bells would ring... Then the supper bells. Then the dessert bells. Not to mention elevensies b- Oh, you get the point. At the end of the day when the sun was low and the young'uns had gone to sleep, the lights of the Stock Pot Inn would shine through the windows and cracks of the doors. The first gathering of the Ivybend Hobbit men was nigh! Drinks were passed out, biscuits put to the tables, and seats filled. When all of the men had taken a seat and found their drinks, Rolo Bucketfoot raised his mug and said with improvised gusto: "Well lads, 'ere we are!" The most awkward silence in documented Halfling history ensued Rolo's words, only broken once by an attempted silent breaking-of-wind from Thimble's direction. It had been months since the Wee-Folk were able to sit and drink in a place that they could truly call their own. Nobody particularly remembered where to go from there. After a minute or so, Richard's voice piped up: "It's too feckin' quiet." "Aye," was the general consensus. And so, the next day, they set off to work on a celebration that would be known to all as ~IvyFest!~ When: Friday, April 18th at 6:00 EST Where: Ivybend village (There are directional signs on pumpkins along the road to the west of the dwarf SoulStone pillar) Who's invited? Anyone wanting to party like it's 1452! Games and Activities will include: -Feast dinner -Pig race -Dance-off -Drinking contest please drink responsibly -Shogs And many more!

Sheriff Rolo waves to the newcomer, then bucket-smacks Rich, Fumble, and Bolo- letting them know who's really the big cheese around here

*Rolo Bucketfoot eyes up the paper* "Ah didn't organize this..." *He writes down his information anyway:* Rolo Bucketfoot, bucketeer and sheriff ((MegaEpicmoose))

*Rolo Bucketfoot picks out his fanciest bucket and puts it on his head*