So I went to faire yesterday and I have a huge question.
I was at one of the NYRF pubs, chilling out with three of my close friends (whom for now I'll just call C, M, and K) and a few of there friends who I didn't know. K and her girlfriend had just decided that they had to re-lace my bodice for me to help me properly distract a guy in an arm wrestling game and I was not really getting it. (Mainly because I'm really self-conscious, but that's okay) And I joked that I'd never really be a wench and they all promised to teach me and blah blah blah.
Then M started talking with a bunch of the guys there about "Roguing someone" (I don't even know if I got that right... so just go with me a little bit) and then when I turned and went "What?" they all went dead silent. It was as if I didn't know the cardinal rule or something. Suddenly M got the look on his face that he was plotting something and he and C had a short, yet totally non-understandable conversation about me (which I know because every other word, they were looking at me) yet not explaining anything.
SOooo, my question is this...
What did they mean by "Roguing someone"? If anyone else here has heard the term, please tell me because I was sooo confused.
One of the Rogues or even other guilds' members would probably be able to explain it better, but a Roguing is when a bunch of pinned rogues surround a lady and woo her. I wouldn't feel to self-conscious about their "plotting". They WERE probably talking about you, which is why they went silent when you started paying attention hoping to get you Rogued as a way of bringing you into the fun.
I'm not self-conscious about their plotting. I'm just self-conscious in general. I do trust these two (why, I'm not sure, lol) But they wouldn't explain when I asked, which is why I came here.
Besides, with the number of people who do come here, I wouldn't be surprised if there were guild member rogues here. (So it was the best idea to ask here)
But that sounds amusing.
Quote from: Lady_Claira on August 09, 2009, 05:11:32 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if there were guild member rogues here. (So it was the best idea to ask here)
I'm pretty sure Adolfo still posts here. He's a bigwig FL rogue. Plus there are plenty others.
The International Brotherhood of Rogues, Scoundrels, and Cads (The IBRSC), known colloquially as "The Rogues' Guild" or more generally and often as "Those Arrogant Bastards", continue the tradition of the Rogueing. It is a bawdy, tasteless, and hopefully entertaining portion of your Faire experience, and while it has the possibility of being embarrassing, it is all done in good fun and with a spirit of romance.
A Rogueing will consist of a good half dozen or more Rogues. This is problematic, given the proclivity of the Rogueing to be done in the afternoon, and the certainty of Rogues to be inebriated to the point where a complete sentence is an impossibility. The Mark (that would be you, love...) is not to be touched. They will approach the Mark, and give, with their best character and romantic bearing, a heartfelt wooing that is designed to melt Her Lady's very heart....and then give her a rose. Each will go in turn, each trying to best the ones before. She will then pick the winner. In a perfect world, it is the most eloquent, handsome and romantic Rogue of all. Usually, it's Count Adolfo's adorable 7 year old son.... ::)
Nothing to worry about, love. All in good fun.
I would love to watch this take place.
Especially the seven year old!!! :-*
Seamus, I wasn't worried... I trust my friends completely... but the look on his face made me know something was up and I was trying to figure it out.
But thanks for the incredibly in-depth description for me.
the reason, dear lass, that they would not tell you... is that what you are asking about is Rogues Guild business... somewhat secretive and definitely not for the pure of heart
while the specifics of a Roguing vary from faire to faire... sometimes based on what is or is not permissible at said festival... what Seamus has spelled out is pretty accurate
I shan't get too into it... after all, there's less fun in the knowing when it comes to such things...
better off to find out and be surprised.
I hope this post makes sense... I had to constantly brush my big wig aside to write it
:P :P :P
;D ;D ;D
I hope you have an amazing time
Yeah, Seamus, I lost a whole tube of lipstick to you.
Wait, that wasn't a Rogue-ing. That was a Wenching.
And we have pictures to prove it. :o
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 09, 2009, 08:19:56 PM
Yeah, Seamus, I lost a whole tube of lipstick to you.
Wait, that wasn't a Rogue-ing. That was a Wenching.
And we have pictures to prove it. :o
A Wenching... yes...... and the look on their faces was priceless...
As was the hideous sight of of a drunken pyrate wearing lipstick and a leer...
"The horror.......the horror......"
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 09, 2009, 08:19:56 PM
Yeah, Seamus, I lost a whole tube of lipstick to you.
Wait, that wasn't a Rogue-ing. That was a Wenching.
And we have pictures to prove it. :o
ROFL - my good friends are determined to teach me the art of wenching too. Because right before that when they were fixing my bodice (because they decided it just wasn't tight enough) they were telling me that they would teach me all I needed to be a wench. Their exact words became my current signature! :D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2908659784_ae9f4b7c4c.jpg?v=0)
"Oh, if only he had used Colorstay...."
I am so glad I wasn't taking a sip of anything when I saw that because that was hysterical!
OK, speaking as a pinned wench who has been rogued 3 times, I'd like to point out that for some of us, tasteless rogueing is not pleasant. I much prefer the romantic ( maybe ever so slightly suggestive) rogueing. I like to hear more about my personality or smile than other attributes. Also, only recently have I seen rogueings done as a competition. The idea is to flatter a lady, not try to outdo each other; that too often tends puts the focus on the men. OK, any other wenches want to disagree? We may not all see eye to eye, but we're all wonderful anyway!
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 09, 2009, 08:41:28 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2908659784_ae9f4b7c4c.jpg?v=0)
"Oh, if only he had used Colorstay...."
Daa-aaa-aaady!
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on August 09, 2009, 08:32:03 PM
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 09, 2009, 08:19:56 PM
Yeah, Seamus, I lost a whole tube of lipstick to you.
Wait, that wasn't a Rogue-ing. That was a Wenching.
And we have pictures to prove it. :o
A Wenching... yes...... and the look on their faces was priceless...
As was the hideous sight of of a drunken pyrate wearing lipstick and a leer...
"The horror.......the horror......"
Oh God, I had just gotten that memory out of my head....
"No. No! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Pictures are worth a thousand words:
A Rogueing at MIRF
(http://www.pbase.com/lordmalcolm/image/72174313/medium.jpg)
A Wenching at MIRF
(http://www.pbase.com/lordmalcolm/image/51130858/medium.jpg)
Quote from: LadyShadow on August 09, 2009, 06:15:45 PM
I would love to watch this take place.
One of the stops on the "Frilly Collar Comedy Tour" will be TRF for All Hallows Eve weekend....! ;)
Get your tickets today!
Any other weekends? I have a commitment at the Bike Rally in Galveston that weekend and wont be there :'(
wow, has this ever taken on a life of its own... wow... it's awesome to see so much interest in the Rogues Guild!
To clarify some of this a bit, because Lady Maud has a very valid point. If you travel from Faire to Faire... locale to locale, you'll notice variations on the theme.
There are some specific rules, etc. but as I've said, this is really somewhat secretive and isn't typically broadcast all over the internet... :P
What Seamus is describing there is a Roguing that is something of an Expanded Rogue Duel. It can also be done without the 'competitive' edge to it... and there are at least 4 other variations I can think of offhand for executing a Roguing... but shhhhhh!!!
One interesting way I've heard a Roguing described is a Wenching in reverse. This isn't technically accurate, because, as Seamus stated, there's NO touching involved in a Roguing except to deliver the rose...
It's all in VERY good fun... so feel free to play along and have a good time.
I've always had an interest in a few of the guilds. Rogues sounded cool mainly because of a way a good friend (and also a rogue) described them to me. But you are right on the secretive part, Adolfo, because I have always gotten the same answers when I asked and that was usually...
"Just wait a little longer. Once we corrupt you, you'll understand" LOL
But on the other hand, I appreciate the little bit you did say :D
I do hope your friend thoroughly and promptly corrupts you...
'tis a long trek North for me to have to do it
;D :P
Hmmm never seen a rogueing sounds fun
Oh don't worry Adolfo, my mind has already been quite corrupted. It has taken up residence in the gutter due to a few friends I have. I'm just very self-conscious so that corruption remains incredibly hidden. But, my friends have been working to change that and knowing them...
It'll probably happen. Just give it time! ;)
Well, there are wenchings....and then there are WENCHINGS. Just some don't turn out quite the way the IWG expected.... :D
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/DSC00690.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/DSC00692.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/DSC00695.jpg)
Admit it--the last picture is heart-warming!
Aye, it is...
like a brother, that man is to me!
figures we were both in kilt that day
it was an awesome time, it really was... I can't wait for next season.
(disclaimer- no sheep were harmed in the filming of this event)
As a wench who has seen many roguings but will never herself be rogued, at Bristol we much prefer the sincere and/or slightly bawdy in both our wenchings and our roguings. Raunchy is not tolerated, risque depends upon the identity of the recipient. It is done as much to show respect and admiration as it is to embarrass, and never without the approval of the recipient.
Dayna
Bristol FoF Hench
Wench #3088 Local 34.5 (double the number, double your fun)
...so... what makes ye think ye will never be rogued?
We do bawdy, suggestive, full on raunchy, and occasionally Showtime Latenite. Depends, always, on the recipient, the faire, and the crowd that gathers....
We're here all week...try the legs... ::)
ROFL Seamus. That was really funny! Nice!
Dear Count Adolfo,
While I appreciate the compliment, it is as likely for me to be rogued as it would be for Elizabeth 1st to get married. I am, alas, neither cute enough nor thought highly enough of to be worthy of roguing. It's rather like the girl who all the boys come to to find out how to get a girl to like them or how to ask them out, but never think to ask out themselves. That's OK, I enjoy vicariously watching others receive their roses.
Dayna Thomas
Wench #3088
Bristol FoF Hench
unilady... I have noticed one thing as I've grown up. I feel the same way about myself. I don't feel like I'm cute enough or thought highly enough. But I've spoken to a few really close guy friends, the ones who can be incredibly honest with me (you know, actually tell me my butt looks big because they want me to find the perfect outfit and that one is, well... not working, lol) and they have all said my perception of myself is no where near the truth. I'm not as ugly as I thought, nor do people think as little of me as I had thought.
So... for all you know, there might be some out there who think you really are cute enough.
Or, you get a friend like mine who (if I read his facial expressions correctly, won't be sure till I go back to faire on labour day) thinks that since you haven't been rogued that the situation must be remedied!
A Roguing sounds fun. I would love to see one. I would love to be rogued even more. LOL! ;D
Hmmm, Michigan in the fall... ;)
Quote from: Lady Maud on August 09, 2009, 09:02:46 PM
OK, speaking as a pinned wench who has been rogued 3 times, I'd like to point out that for some of us, tasteless rogueing is not pleasant. I much prefer the romantic ( maybe ever so slightly suggestive) rogueing. I like to hear more about my personality or smile than other attributes. Also, only recently have I seen rogueings done as a competition. The idea is to flatter a lady, not try to outdo each other; that too often tends puts the focus on the men. OK, any other wenches want to disagree? We may not all see eye to eye, but we're all wonderful anyway!
Lady Maud brings up a good point.
While I agree I'd like the attention to be upon me were I to be Rogued, I do always remind myself of this bit as taken from the Rogues Guild:
"In a triumphant testament to testosterone, the IBRSC has been established to provide a union for those blokes who consistently dwell in that gray area between chivalry and misogyny. If your idea of a good time is risking life and limb to defend a maiden's honor (as long as the possibility of profit or nookie is in the bargain), then you're our kind of guy. Check out some of our role models: Han Solo, James T.Kirk, Bill Thorpe, Duncan McLeod, Henry Miller, The Gray Mouser, James Bond, Lance Druger*, D'Artagnan."
I'd not expect *any* roguing..or rogue participated wenching for that matter...yes I was part of a visiting Dragon's Wenching...you just had to be there... ;)...to be anything but halfway between chivalry and misogyny. :)
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on August 16, 2009, 09:14:29 AM
Hmmm, Michigan in the fall... ;)
Yeah, well, bring your own lipstick this time!
Oh....and cookies.
Celtic Fae put together a FANTASTIC video of a few of our better-known wenchings. See how many forum members you can spot.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=34669838
Hello from PARF Rogue who is seconding Seamus Ex Machina, Here at PARF we do base the level naughtiness of the Rouging on many factors. We have Rouged several of our past queens but its always very sweet and mostly innocent versus the time one of our pinned wenches a few years back who challenged us to be a bawdy as we could (it was a cold rainy day very few patrons so we went to the Hostel's garden, away from the Danes, and were bawdy as we could get.)
One difference I do see that PARF does that seems to be diffrent is after the words and the rose we use to be allowed to place a kiss on the females hand but nothing above the wrist. I have not been involved with a Rouging at PARF for several years so things might have changed.
Aww..I love having my hand kissed. When done well, it leaves my knees a bit like jello. :) I guess it's really all in the delivery.
Quote from: Anna Iram on August 16, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
Aww..I love having my hand kissed. When done well, it leaves my knees a bit like jello. :) I guess it's really all in the delivery.
its all in getting the lips warm, not to moist, and hitting one of the pulse points (wrist are the easiest but with practice the space between the thumb and first finger well <evil grin >:) and....well I will leave that to your own fertile imagination.
Warning...fertile mind very much at work. :) :)
Thanks Will, that was lovely.
Quote from: unilady on August 13, 2009, 04:51:53 PM
Dear Count Adolfo,
While I appreciate the compliment, it is as likely for me to be rouged as it would be for Elizabeth 1st to get married. I am, alas, neither cute enough nor thought highly enough of to be worthy of roguing. It's rather like the girl who all the boys come to to find out how to get a girl to like them or how to ask them out, but never think to ask out themselves. That's OK, I enjoy vicariously watching others receive their roses.
Dayna Thomas
Wench #3088
Bristol FoF Hench
Well if you ever get to PARF I will fix that, but till then :-* a virtual rouging
Quote from: Will Knot on August 16, 2009, 08:43:31 PM
Quote from: Anna Iram on August 16, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
Aww..I love having my hand kissed. When done well, it leaves my knees a bit like jello. :) I guess it's really all in the delivery.
its all in getting the lips warm, not to moist, and hitting one of the pulse points (wrist are the easiest but with practice the space between the thumb and first finger well <evil grin >:) and....well I will leave that to your own fertile imagination.
Yeah, I guess they frown on that one spot on the neck.... ;)
Eye contact is very important too.
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 16, 2009, 09:52:51 PM
Quote from: Will Knot on August 16, 2009, 08:43:31 PM
Quote from: Anna Iram on August 16, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
Aww..I love having my hand kissed. When done well, it leaves my knees a bit like jello. :) I guess it's really all in the delivery.
its all in getting the lips warm, not to moist, and hitting one of the pulse points (wrist are the easiest but with practice the space between the thumb and first finger well <evil grin >:) and....well I will leave that to your own fertile imagination.
Yeah, I guess they frown on that one spot on the neck.... ;)
Eye contact is very important too.
At PARF Managment does frown on fiending in public. To the eyes, yes you need to be looking into the yes so when you start the process you can watch as the wench mind turns to jelly.
As one of the newly started "International Brotherhood of Romanceteers" just last year at CRF, we do romanceteering as well as roguing.
We are international because we are a brotherhood three. A Spaniard, a French, and an English. (However we did lose our Spaniard to the royal court this year), so there were only two of us in 2009. We may be training another as our new IBhR as a German Romanceteer. YA!
We Romance a lady by introducing ourselves together, then one at a time, slowly, deliberatly, and sweetly.
When we are three....and when we undertake a roguing, yet very seldom, however the effect can be delirious. Just look at her face, and the little gasps, squeels and moans that seep out of her.
One romanceteer at one hand, another at the other hand, and the third romanceteer behind her, with hands on her hips or waist, whispering sweet nothings into one ear, then the other ear. Back and forth until the other romanceteers reach her neck.
The two romanceteers at each hand are now working their way kissingly upwards her wrist, forearm, inside elbow, biceps, and shoulder towards her neck. A finale Kiss planted upon her neck with each delivering sweet nothings in each ear. We end by confronting her front and center with a flourished bow.
Sometimes the roguing is more bawdy depending upon the lady.
We are never enebriated, and take great pride and care in what we deliver and how we are perceived by those around us.
Just be careful when no one is around!
Quote from: Capt Spleen on August 16, 2009, 10:09:37 PM
As one of the newly started "International Brotherhood of Romaceteers" just last year at CRF, we do romanceteering as well as roguing.
We are international because we are a brotherhood three. A Spaniard, a French, and an English. (However we did lose our Spaniard to the royal court this year), so there were only two of us in 2009. We may be training another as our new IBhR as a German Romanceteer. YA!
We Romance a lady by introducing ourselves together, then one at a time, slowly, deliberatly, and sweetly.
When we are three....and when we undertake a roguing, yet very seldom, however the effect can be delirious. Just look at her face, and the little gasps, squeels and moans that seep out of her.
One romanceteer at one hand, another at the other hand, and the third romanceteer behind her, with hands on her hips or waist, whispering sweet nothings into one ear, then the other ear. Back and forth until the other romanceteers reach her neck.
The two romanceteers at each hand are now working their way kissingly upwards her wrist, forearm, inside elbow, biceps, and shoulder towards her neck. A finale Kiss planted upon her neck with each delivering sweet nothings in each ear. We end by confronting her front and center with a flourished bow.
Sometimes the roguing is more bawdy depending upon the lady.
We are never enebriated, and take great pride and care in what we deliver and how we are perceived by those around us.
Just be careful when no one is around!
Hey, that isn't a roguing!
THAT is a
sandwenching sandwiching.
Royal Order of the Sandwenches--and proud of it!Does Sean Daniels know what you are up to, Spleen?
Scurvy to the very end. ;)
I am my brothers keeper of alter ego! :-X
Not Sandwenching, but rather a Queen of Club Sandwich!
German romanceteer?
Somehow I just can't see it. Better teach him Italian.
Or better yet--Romani.
Yeah.
A gypsy romanceteer.
THAT would be perfect.
But make sure he has eyes the colour of warm, melted chocolate. ;)
*melts inside a little*
I LOVE GYPSIES! A man that can command a drum or guitar whilst I dance will make my heart flutter everytime!
I'm betting we have the same gypsy in mind...... ;)
*blink blink*
I think I might kidnap the poor fellow!
Or, you get a friend like mine who (if I read his facial expressions correctly, won't be sure till I go back to faire on labour day) thinks that since you haven't been rogued that the situation must be remedied!
Or one of the Rogues here puts a bug in the ear of the Rogues Guild at Bristol... unless of course it doesn't count if you ask for it :-(
Dayna
Bristol FoF Hench
Wench #3088
Alright, who tipped off the Rogues at Bristol?!?!?! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm9DKTbnWDk
Here's the link to the youtube video. This was last Sunday, closing weekend of Bristol.
Dayna :-*
Quote from: Welsh Wench on August 17, 2009, 07:14:47 AM
German romanceteer?
Somehow I just can't see it. Better teach him Italian.
Or better yet--Romani.
Yeah.
A gypsy romanceteer.
THAT would be perfect.
But make sure he has eyes the colour of warm, melted chocolate. ;)
I rather think you were right the first time, my dear
Bring chocolate. ;)
Oh, I am well aware of the power that certain things have when wooing a woman...
a beautiful rose... one that smells so fragrant and catches her eye... one that is a stunning representation of aesthetic perfection...
a gem... sparkling and polished... an emblem of permanence and undying devotion...
gold... a symbol of value... an assurance of her preciousness in your eye
and chocolate
because it has the power to keep her from killing you when you forget to show her the adoration she so richly deserves!
Count, I am but an uncomplicated wench.
How about a chili dog (with extra cheese) and an ice cold Pepsi? ;)
Prepaid Visa cards for faire are a nice touch, too.
uncomplicated wench
milady, be that not an oxymoron?
Why, Capt. Spleen, I did not know that you had taken your twin Sean's moniker as Romanceteer...I shall hopefully witness this Romanceteering, when our Court visits Larkspurshire's Court in 2010...and you needs must bring your Romanceteers to Ravenshire next year, as well. Queen Cyn will have much ado with you three, I dare say.
I am new to the faire and this site. I have never heard of these things but it sounds like LOTS of fun. Now I know what to look for on Youtube. I would love to see this at BARF.
Quote from: jmitchell05 on October 01, 2009, 01:14:52 PM
I am new to the faire and this site. I have never heard of these things but it sounds like LOTS of fun. Now I know what to look for on Youtube. I would love to see this at BARF.
You will see this at BARF. You will start the day in the parking lot with Mint Juleps. You will see undeserving men wenched. You will see Count Adolfo dance. You will see Goddesses flogged. You will see pink pirates. Cider will be drank, and wenches shall be Rogued, and Finnegan Murphy will sing bawdy Irish songs....Lord Jarhead shall hold court at Pirate's Pub, and Christophe the Insulter will grind the unsuspecting into the dirt under his heel....
The sky shall open, and the rain shall fall, and in the hot, sweaty dark of the tents, flasks will be passed until some one decides to do something stupid. I will go first. Men in kilts shall wrestle in the mud. The sky shall clear, and the forest next door will catch on fire. The cast will sing songs about it the following day at opening cannon. Our glorious Queen will host Her Afternoon Tea, and we will be served by our favorite queen. ;)
It will ALL be found on YouTube the following Monday.....Gawd, do I miss BARF right about now...
You won't see me dance unless I am very happy or the music is very good
*raises hand and jumps up and down*
Flog me! Flog me! ;D
come out in March to BARF... and you'll see a lot of things you'll never be able to forget.
Introduce yourself... and you'll become a PART of things you'll never be able to forget.
(largely because of the aforementioned YouTube)
Quote from: Count Adolfo on October 04, 2009, 02:43:31 AM
come out in March to BARF... and you'll see a lot of things you'll never be able to forget.
Introduce yourself... and you'll become a PART of things you'll never be able to forget.
(largely because of the aforementioned YouTube)
...but with the right therapy, you will be able to cope. ;D
Hey, you guys---I missed the Youtube thing.And Seamus, I will buy the lipstick in the latest spring colours.
*Sniff* You think of
everything, Wenchi.....
Therapy is going along nicely, thanks for asking!
Quote from: jmitchell05 on October 03, 2009, 05:55:13 PM
*raises hand and jumps up and down*
Flog me! Flog me! ;D
And I know just the guys!!
is it not a telling sign that we of the BARF persuasion or relation... a full 4 months prior to its start... are already gearing up as if opening day were this coming weekend... ? ? ?
Quote from: Count Adolfo on October 05, 2009, 11:33:16 AM
is it not a telling sign that we of the BARF persuasion or relation... a full 4 months prior to its start... are already gearing up as if opening day were this coming weekend... ? ? ?
It's more like 5 months and why wait till the last minute? ;D
Come on end of February 20 or 27, 2010...
This is going to be an utterly phenomenal season... guaranteed
so come on out and ALL of your questions will be answered!!!
(but believe me, you'll leave with a lot more... and a lot stranger... questions)
I'm seriously thinking BARF should have a 'Kentucky Derby' tailgate brunch for St Molden's weekend.
To go with the mint juleps.
all you, Wenchie... all you!
I know that this topic is a bit old and hasn't been posted in in awhile, however, it is perfect for what I want to say.
When I started it awhile ago (a long while ago) it had been because I had believed friends of mine were planning on Roguing me and I wanted to know what that meant.
I am currently working as a cast member in CTRF (and loving it) and today, for the first time ever... I was rogued.
I blushed thirty thousand shades of red (I also discovered that I could blush that much red) and I could not stop giggling for a good hour after. It was the sweetest and most wonderful thing I have ever experienced at faire.
So, to all you Rogues, thanks for the awesome things you do. I now know from experience how wonderful it feels to be on the receiving end of the rogues wonderous flattery!
Quote from: Lady_Claira on May 16, 2010, 07:16:37 PM
I blushed thirty thousand shades of red (I also discovered that I could blush that much red) and I could not stop giggling for a good hour after.
Sounds like it was done correctly, then ;D
I've never been rogued.... but then again, the rogues can't catch me LOL!
Me neither!
And in reading through this thread... THIS made me wish it was faire time again....
You will see this at BARF. You will start the day in the parking lot with Mint Juleps. You will see undeserving men wenched. You will see Count Adolfo dance. You will see Goddesses flogged. You will see pink pirates. Cider will be drank, and wenches shall be Rogued, and Finnegan Murphy will sing bawdy Irish songs....Lord Jarhead shall hold court at Pirate's Pub, and Christophe the Insulter will grind the unsuspecting into the dirt under his heel....
The sky shall open, and the rain shall fall, and in the hot, sweaty dark of the tents, flasks will be passed until some one decides to do something stupid. I will go first. Men in kilts shall wrestle in the mud. The sky shall clear, and the forest next door will catch on fire. The cast will sing songs about it the following day at opening cannon. Our glorious Queen will host Her Afternoon Tea, and we will be served by our favorite queen.
And in case you are interested in seeing evidence of said rogue-ing...
http://i50.tinypic.com/r8fpdj.jpg - me getting Rogued by the first one in the group
http://i45.tinypic.com/etyvcx.jpg - the results - notice the redness of my face and how much I'm giggling