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Delara Morellin

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Hello Everyone!

So, I've been trying to pluck up the courage to register here for a long, long, long, like long to an Ogier long, time. It's always looked like a wonderful, tight-knit community here which is amazing unless you're an anxious critter and then it's terrifying but I'm trying really hard to do things outside of my comfort zone so here I am, typing away thanks to the magic of coffee and adrenaline, whoo!!

Oh yeah, I'm an oversharer. Hi.

I first came to the books in the early 2000's when I saw the words "Daes Dae'mar" and wondered what it meant (in this case, it was the name used by a breeder of the same dogs, Japanese Spitz, that I grew up with) and I've been hooked ever since. I've lost count of how many times I've read the books but I'm hoping to hop on the community re-read (got a new Kindle for my birthday so loading it up and seeing "Prologue: Dragonmount" on there feels right).

Outside of WoT-related things, I love Formula 1, anything sparkly, knitting and Nanoblocks (like Lego but tiny). I'm mostly housebound because of illness which sounds sucky but I get to spend all day with the dog, my partner works from home (supervised by a chinchilla office manager) and while it's been tricky, especially over the past year, you can make a small space feel like an open world with a bit of effort. Plus, there's always Animal Crossing! :)

I can't think of anything else to say here, which is likely because the coffee has gone but I'm really happy to be here and look forward to meeting you all. If anyone has any questions or anything they'd like to know, please don't hesitate to ask but for now, I'm going to look around the rest of this fine forum and fix my empty cup situation.
 

Arella Mathara

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Welcome Delara!

So glad you decided to sign up :pleased-1:

I'm actually in a similar situation as you. Only I have two dogs and no chinchilla, lol.

I'm part of the City Council here. We look after the newcomers, so don't hesitate to send me a PM or tag me if you have any questions or need help with anything.

We were a bunch playing AC but most have stopped playing by now, myself included. Now we're a bunch playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition :laugh:

Enjoy exploring!
 

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Hi Delara and welcome!! :D

Coffee is life! (I’m on my second cup for the morning) I’m glad you decided to post, That first one can be daunting in a new place!

You’ll see lots of friendly faces popping in here to say hello! We are all here to help you find your way, so coffee on and have fun.
 
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Welcome, Delara. :)

Glad you decided to join. Feel free to explore and ask questions. We've got a pretty diverse community and friendly folks around if you need anything.

I am intrigued by these Nanoblocks...must look into them.
 

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Welcome, Delara! :joy

The Old Tongue does have some fascinating phrases in it. :giggle
 

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Welcome to TV, fellow coffee, crafting, and sparkle-lover. :D I hope you like it here.
 

Delara Morellin

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Ah, thank you all so much! You folks really do know how to make a girl feel welcome :)
 

Delara Morellin

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We were a bunch playing AC but most have stopped playing by now, myself included. Now we're a bunch playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition

I restarted my island when the Sanrio stuff was added - I burnt myself out playing when the game first came out and hadn't touched it for ages but a fresh start has been really nice. Especially since my old island's entrance was out of alignment by two squares and it really annoyed me!

I never got around to playing Mass Effect, so I might have to fix that. Spend most of my gaming time either in FFXIV or World of Warcraft but really, I'm just trying to keep myself occupied until the new vampire dating sim (Baldur's Gate 3 ;)) is finished.

I am intrigued by these Nanoblocks...must look into them.

They're a lot of fun but I must warn you, they breed at an astonishing rate. I brought one into the house and now they're everywhere! :giggle
 

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Welcome to Tar Valon! :joy
 

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Welcome Delara! Your intro thread reminds me of mine, I also lurked a long time before joining. It was worth it, I'd do it again!

You might want to pop into the Video and Board Gaming forum later, sounds like you'd enjoy it in there. :) I play both WOW and FFXIV casually though I'm mostly playing Mass Effect right now like Arella.

I love the avatar you've chosen.
 

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Welcome!

I haven’t heard BG3 being described as a vampire dating sim before. Tell me more?
 

Delara Morellin

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I love the avatar you've chosen.

Thank you! It's from this Picrew - trying not to go too over the top with the pretty clothes was a challenge for me!

I haven’t heard BG3 being described as a vampire dating sim before. Tell me more?

Wellllll.... while other gameplay aspects are (allegedly) available, one of the romanceable companions is a) a vampire and b) very pretty :laugh:
 

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First of all, welcome Delara! We’re happy to have you here. :D

I never got around to playing Mass Effect, so I might have to fix that. Spend most of my gaming time either in FFXIV or World of Warcraft but really, I'm just trying to keep myself occupied until the new vampire dating sim (Baldur's Gate 3 ;)) is finished.

We also have a healthy share of folks who play FFXIV, our wonderful Mayor @Aintza Bisera Sedai among them.
 

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Welcome to TarValon @Delara Morellin! Great introduction. :) I've traveled through Yorkshire once on my way to Newcastle but never had the chance to really visit. I'm scheduled to head back to the UK next year though so maybe you can share some tips of where we should visit. :)
 

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We also have a healthy share of folks who play FFXIV, our wonderful Mayor @Aintza Bisera Sedai among them.

Thank you for the welcome and it's lovely to know I might bump into some of you in other places too. At the moment, my FFXIV playtime is mostly me logging in, spending hours rearranging my house, deciding I hate it and then logging out but that'll probably change once the next expansion comes closer (& I panic rush through a year's worth of content in a week, whee!) So if you see a bunny called Fjola Myrlin, that's probably me; couldn't help myself sneaking a bit of WoT in her name :D3

Welcome to TarValon @Delara Morellin! Great introduction. :) I've traveled through Yorkshire once on my way to Newcastle but never had the chance to really visit. I'm scheduled to head back to the UK next year though so maybe you can share some tips of where we should visit. :)

Thank you for the welcome, Mother (this is where I'd attempt a curtsy but I don't wish to be known as "newb who fell over her own feet and clotheslined an Amyrlin" ;)) There are some lovely bits of Yorkshire and the east coast of England in general - though I'd highly recommend going a little further north and visiting Northumberland. The beaches are beautiful, there's lots of history (Lindisfarne, Roman forts, Alnwick Castle - which has a fantastic poison garden) and the people up there are warm enough to make up for the colder weather. I've visited a few times and as you might be able to tell, I'm very keen to get back up there once things have calmed down in the world a bit. Oof yeah, rambled a bit there but I'd be happy to help you or anyone visiting this neck of the woods, I don't get out much myself but I know which way the trains run :)
 

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Welcome Delara!

Congrats on taking the jump to posting, I'm glad you did :D. Another neighboring country Tar Valonner!

Come join us in the Mass Effect blitz! There's a range of people replaying or playing for the first time son you'll fit right in.
 

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I had a lovely quick visit to Whitby on my way to York a couple years ago and would love to go back to explore further! Welcome, Delara!
 

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Welcome Delara!

I recently got really into F1, so we should chat! My partner and I have a fantasy league together and are basically playing Formula 1.5. :laugh:
Apparently, it's a good year to be a new fan.
 

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Welcome Delara - fellow newbie! :hug

That's an interesting name for a dog breeder... haha
 
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