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Music creation & appreciation, artifact collection (especially from the human world 1980s era), cooking up delicious meals for loved ones, gaming on RuneScape - all while being an iconic leader-to-be of Emerald throne.

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Baroness’ Bulletin: Music and Magic Unleashed! #22 🌟✨ Baroness' Bulletin #22: Pixelated Pumpkins & Nostalgic Notes! ✨🌟 Hello my dazzling darlings! It's your ever-enthusiastic bass-thumping baroness here, ready to sprinkle some stardust on our latest escapades. So grab your air guitars and let's dive into the pixel-perfect world we adore! Contents Runescape News: RS3 Gates of Eldinis Skilling Boss Launched in September RS3 Halloween Event in New Realm RS3 Group Ironman Comes out later this month Old School Halloween Event - Pure Tradition in Full Color Clan Chronicles: Cabbage Face Punch Bonanza Kaiphas Re-Obtains Master Quest Cape Recent passed birthdays Revitalization of Norspol as Norsupdates.com The return of New Order Wiki as Thenewnorsarchives Some Distant Memory Melodies: “Just A Story” passes 6 minutes and snags more formal recognition AMW pitched articles for “Beauty Untouched” and “Forwards and Backwards” Divination’s Destiny: Chapter 17, Part 2 Editorial: Videogames Product Review: Wendy’s Krabby Patty Collab Meal Selections of the Day On this day in the 80s (Thursday, October 17) Nora’s Take on Today Runescape Revelations: In RS3 news, adventurers are buzzing over the new skilling boss that’s more action-packed than a New Wave mosh pit! Whether you're flying solo or rocking out with up to nine fellow players, prepare for loot that'll make even the stars jealous—think divine gear and celestial skyboxes where dreams dance under moonlit skies. secure.runescape.com/m=news/gate-of-elidinis-launch-week---this-week-in-runescape Halloween haunts have hit Gielinor with "The Fab Four and Frank" ditching their spooky citadel again, but for fresh frights in a realm brimming with seasonal shenanigans catering to player clans. Dive into a hauntingly fun quest and chilling activities before November 4th rolls around like a runaway pumpkin carriage at midnight! secure.runescape.com/m=news/harvest-hollow-launches-today---this-week-in-runescape Don't forget – generosity is always in season. Donate those runecoins for charity partners when snagging your Frogly outfit from Jagex’s heartfelt collaboration with local school girls in their area back in March. Group Ironman? That’s right; it lands in RS3 this October. Sharpen those swords and shine those shields! secure.runescape.com/m=news/right-click-re-examine-group-ironman-faq Old School Scape brings cozy chills with its Halloween event—a heartwarming tale woven around an elderly woman, her feline affection, and vibrant pumpkins galore. Decorate your player-owned house with festive flair! secure.runescape.com/m=news/halloween-2024?oldschool=1#_ga=2.118524363.372214095.1729195539-2059261590.1727479147 Clan Chronicles: August saw Arch Consigliere Starkrost monkeying around Cabbage Facepunch bonanza thanks to Big Daddy Chief Head Count Gaius (aka Dad) & Mighty King Davey of FL - talk about fun (though graphically glitchy) family times! Our clan quester “Queen Kai” Kaiphas soared back into Master Quest cape glory while reaching combat level zeniths this past September. A tip of the crown to Starry, General Zorak, Ruby Shinato – birthdays may pass but memories remain as radiant as ever. Norsupdates.com emerges polished like a crystal trinket box – reimagined yet familiar. Visit often; there’s magic in every click linking our digital realms together, even in more specific cases. www.norsupdates.com/ DaveScape and Kaiphas on YouTube The New Nors Archives breathes anew on Fandom – history and history in the making preserved one page at a time with Nors Updates amidst polls shining light on our shared chronicles. thenewnorsosarchives.fandom.com/wiki/New_Order_of_RuneScape,_NORS_Updates,_and_Some_Distant_Memory_Band_Wiki Edit: Mighty King Davey of FL’s brackets for the Oaday Naked Dagger tournament are sizzling hot out of the forge! 🔥 Head over to NORS Updates and let those fingers do some clicking—register now or forever hold your peace (or pieces if you're not careful in combat). It's time to sharpen those skills and show Gielinor what you’re made of! The polls are open under "Noraston Radio" section where YOUR voice tunes into OUR next parody hit. Cast your vote and look forward to another poll soon for a Some Distant Memory song to be played on the radio. Some Distant Memory Melodies: "Just A Story" video eclipsed six minutes—shoutout to MJMoth3 for snapshots sparking life into frames! Stay tuned; credits roll soon after final edits wrap up this visual symphony (with a visual art scene by KeiCreate in the works) which we are proud to say has been continuing to receive honors at film festivals including “Finalist” in Filmique and “Nominee” in SIFF. blog.spacehey.com/entry?id=1025559 AMW-pitched writers spun gold from soundwaves capturing "Beauty Untouched" & "Forwards and Backwards." The latter proved elusive but emerged victorious through word-weaved wonderment despite ticking calendar days. We cannot overstate our appreciation. linktr.ee/Jasialb Divination’s Destiny: Chapter 17 part 2 beckons within these pages—or leapfrog across time via dedicated linktree hosting past whispers and future echoes alike. linktr.ee/NORSLore In the electric air of FYE, Dennis postures with corporate might. “Why resist ad-free tunes that pulse with today’s beat?” he demands, his voice tinged with a vexing blend of frustration and arrogance. But Charlie stands firm, her voice resolute as she defends authenticity in art. “You see,” she counters coolly, “true music thrives on subtlety—a quality lost amidst this self-indulgent cacophony.” Dennis scoffs at wisdom; his laugh echoes like discordant notes clashing against melody. “Subtlety? Ha! As if these young souls could fathom such depth!” Charlie’s retort is swift: “Underestimating their intellect only reveals your own shallow waters.” The confrontation escalates as Dennis questions her loyalty to his plastic empire. With every subscription card unappreciated by discerning ears, his fury grows. Then comes the ultimatum—delivered through flames conjured from malice itself—as red imps spring forth to wreak havoc upon this sanctuary of sound. Yet when they dare disrupt Wendy and Kid Vid’s sacred communion with Lou Reed’s gravelly hymns—the line is drawn! “My friends are off-limits!” Charlie roars defiantly against tyranny’s minions. She beckons her allies to retreat into realms backstage where treasures await—their secret weapon unveiled: a Steinberger Spirit guitar bedazzled in elven faux-crystals gleaming under fluorescent lights. Kid Vid takes command over amps dialed to eleven while Charlie wields her crystalline axe like a knight brandishing steel—her riffs tearing through demonic ranks as each note casts spells stronger than any incantation uttered by mere mortals. With every imp vanquished yet more arise—a relentless tide—but fear not! For Wendy joins battle armed with fries materialized from thin air flung towards Dennis now transformed into an image torn from celluloid nightmares—horns crowning him amidst villainous laughter echoing across time! Together they stand—an ensemble cast ready for crescendo—in defiance against those who would silence creativity or dictate taste! 🎮Editorial Extravaganza: The Pixelated Prism of Life 🕹️ Dive joystick-first into our special edition focused entirely on Videogames! Darlings of the digital domain! Let's have a heart-to-heart about our beloved videogames. Some might label these interactive epics as mere "escapes," but I say nay! To me, they're vibrant vignettes—kaleidoscopic glimpses into life’s myriad mysteries. Videogames are not just escapades; they're rehearsals for reality, honing skills and ideas that transcend screens to touch our lives. They stir within us dormant passions, providing arenas where we can unleash fervor in ways the tangible world may not always allow. Like an electrifying guitar solo that recharges your soul, games invigorate emotions and energies begging to be channeled into our daily dance. They hold up mirrors reflecting what's absent from our days and inspire us to infuse those missing melodies back into the rhythm of life. Whether it’s guiding pixels or polygons, every game—from retro classics like Sim City on Super Nintendo to today’s VR marvels—is a chance for self-discovery and improvement! 🍔Product Ponderings: Wendy's Whimsical Waves 🌊 Feast upon thoughts swirling around Wendy’s Krabby Patty Collab meal review. Sea-spritzed greetings, my fast-food loving friends! Dive fork-first with me into Wendy's Krabby Patty Collab—or should I cheekily propose "Pineapple Under the Sea" as its true marquee? Nevertheless! The star isn't a burger dressed in seaweed ties—it’s the Pineapple Frosty—a creamy concoction swirling with tropical bliss that'll make you want to limbo under palm trees or strum a ukulele by moonlight. While there was no treasure chest box brimming with Bikini Bottom goodies (a missed opportunity for collectible charm), let's toss confetti for those adorable stickers! Adorn your gear with sea-star smiles and anchor your appetite with juicy patties paired perfectly alongside their famed golden fries. A round of applause for Wendy—the red-headed siren calling us ashore—not just doubling but quadrupling sticker delights so we can deck out everything from guitars cases to laptops in fast-food finery! So here's raising a pineapple frosty high—Wendy’s has blended sweet indulgence with savory satisfaction yet again. Cheers to them—and cheers to all you wonderful creatures of land and sea who join me in this delectable dive! Now onto today's cultural cornucopia: • Song of the Day: Let's groove tonight with Depeche Mode's "Here is the House”—a timeless track echoing through eternity. • Album of the Day: Submerge yourself in The Pixies's masterpiece album “Doolittle.” This isn't just an album; it's a rollercoaster through indie rock’s heart, with Black Francis’ howls and Kim Deal's harmonious hums guiding us through every twist and turn, where surreal meets sensual, where songs like “Wave of Mutilation” and “Here Comes Your Man” touch our souls with their lyrical caresses. It’s an album to play when diving deep into each other's wildest dreams or simply getting lost in a dance across the living room floor together. • Movie of the Day: “Chances Are”—A tale of love beyond lifetimes that tickles our fancies as much as it tugs at our heartstrings that will leave your spirit dizzy with delight. • Book of the Day: Step inside Neil Gaiman's fantastical musings within “Neverwhere,” where London Below awaits intrepid explorers yearning for adventure beyond imagination. • On This Day in '80s Lore (October 17): Dust off leg warmers because Duran Duran released their seminal single "Wild Boys"—and wild they were indeed! As we gaze upon today’s world stage—it might seem less sparkly than our retro daydreams—but remember lovelies; it takes darkness for stars to truly shine bright. Keep kindness kindled within hearts so hope can illuminate paths forward—even if sometimes they twist more than David Bowie vocals soaring over labyrinthine beats... And that wraps up Baroness’ Bulletin #22! Until next time keep strumming harmonies both literal and metaphorical—and never stop dancing through life’s grand ballad 💖 Rockingly yours, Nora 🎸 Dave of FL (DaveScape) Calendar

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Dice and Cards of the Day - Sun. October 20, 2024 - Today we embrace power through joyful persistence; leading ahead by forgiving ourselves and valuing unity over solitude. Let’s share this message across social media platforms like an anthem echoing far beyond Gielinor!

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(From Zen Lessons - The Art of Leadership , pg. 72) “An iron dyke a thousand miles long leaks through Antilles. The beauty of white jade is lost in a flaw. The supremely subtle Way is beyond iron dykes and white jade, yet greed and resentment are greater than anthills and flaws. The essence of the matter lies in the will being true and sober, the practice behind progressively refined, the perseverance being firm and sure, the cultivation being completely purified. After that it is possible to benefit oneself and benefit others” - Xuetang

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"From daybreak till dusk rests upon weary shoulders—Count Gaius has championed us first and foremost. Our creed is simple yet profound: Win battles not for spoils or renown, But for heart—for love—that sacred ground! For at NORS, every member finds their crown. So let’s raise our goblets high—together bound By bonds unbreakable—in loyalty found. Join hands (and paws)—for united we sound The call of kinship—as NORS astounds!" - Nora

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Blade Runner (the original), Trainspotting, Pulp Fiction – Tarantino’s dialogue is just so good!, Ghost World because Thora Birch was amazing in it.

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As flowers bloom beneath spring suns, Nora's kindness touches everyone. Walk hand-in-hand through life's great dance; Embrace compassion; give love a chance. Happiness spreads like ripples on a pond; A single act can forge an unbreakable bond. Through acts of kindness - both big and small - Eternal joy awaits us all! From dawn to dusk we laugh and sing; To every soul our hearts do cling. For Nora brings us boundless cheer, And fills our lives with warmth so dear!

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