Incidental Padding

Volume 2, Issue 4

Signs That Your Realm Is Full Of The Elderly

by Bahli Padma & Briar Rose
Vets as gnomes - by Alric

The never-ending influx of the young and vigorous looks to the elders and veterans of Dagorhir to show them the ropes, be amazing (hopefully) role-models, and above all else, to teach them that age and treachery overcome youth and beauty...sometimes. Sometimes, though, even the most seasoned veterans feel a little run-down Looking for signs that your realm should have its own retirement home? Check the list!


  • Medics now carry fiber supplements.
  • There has been heated debate on not if, but how one should construct a Dagorhir-legal walker.
  • You've considered trying to get your realm sponsored by Aspercreme.
  • If you've ever used Sea-Bond on your weapons after running out of DAP.
  • You are disappointed that being an AARP member doesn't get you a discount at Ragnarok or MAYhem.
  • Most of your realm's members were old enough to drink at Rag I.
  • Parties stop before 3AM.
  • People's boots are old enough to drink.
  • The parking lot at events is filled with late-model SUVs. 
  • Stories that start out "remember the time when..." often refer to events more than 10 years ago. 
  • You have members who were at Rag, before they started counting. 
  • A number of your members have literally grown up in Dagorhir and fight alongside their parents. 
  • You compliment a guy on the pretty lady on his arm...and realize it's his DAUGHTER.
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