After a long, arduous month of resisting the itch to shave, three beards reigned victorious.

• For the first category of “Established Beard” (those who had a beard in progress prior to 11/1), our
  winner was Patrick Verebely!
• For the second category of “Fresh Faced” (those who started growing a beard on 11/1), the winner was Cameron Pedersen!
• For the final category of “Artificial” (those who used enchantments to create the illusion of a beard), the winner was Loni Huff!

A special thank you to David Easlea, who shared in his speech last night, his journey battling Myasthenia Gravis, reminding us all why this fundraiser is important to us. Also, thank you to all who participated in our fundraiser. We had seven participating beards in this contest, and (so far) ten donors. Those who pledged a donation should have received a carrier pigeon from me, your humble Master of Coin, to let you know your total donation.

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November is a month of many things: cornucopias, crunchy leaves, Thanksgiving, the color orange (that is, if your synesthesia syncs with mine). This year, once again, Dungeons & Toast declares that this month shall also be about facial hair. Give your razor a rest – give it the whole month off! Join us in our annual No Shave November contest and fundraiser. This year, we will once again be donating all proceeds to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, to support research into a disease that affects one of our beloved charter members.

This year, we open the contest to all guild members, regardless of gender. We will be voting for the following categories:

• Established Beard (grown prior to 11/1)
• Fresh-Faced (started growing on 11/1)
• Artificial (painted, wig…)

All persons are able to donate a pledge, which will be multiplied by the number of participants, to indicate the total donation. For reference, we had 12 participants last year, and we are hoping for more this year. If you were to pledge $3 and we have 15 participants, your final donation would be $45.

The voting will take place at the first meeting of December (12/1) and the total amount donated will be announced at the second meeting of December.

Please sign up to participate and, if you’re able, make a pledge.

Pirate scum – you have been captured, tried, and sentenced to die for your crimes!

I, Commodore Crux, have been sent by the Admiralty to preside over your executions. However, in their wisdom — and in obedience to His Majesty’s request that mercy be shown, if appropriate — you will each have one to two minutes to answer my questions and say your last words.

If you wish to participate in Table Topics on November 20, prepare your pirate persona and send me your pirate name. Contemplate – for the last time before your well-deserved hanging – the terrible crimes you committed as a pirate! If you are called on during Table Topics and don’t wish to speak – say “I confess my guilt and accept my punishment” and Commodore Crux will move on to the next culprit. If you answer – remember to speak like a PIRATE.

Welcome to the enchanting world of the Enchanted Autumn Harmonies Festival. It’s a place where the mystical meets the musical, where dreams and reality blend into an extraordinary adventure.

As you enter, you’ll don an enchanting mask, concealing your identity while gifting you a touch of festival magic. These masks hold the key to unraveling the festival’s secrets.

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At every turn, intriguing choices await you. Will you follow the map to uncover a lost melody, or will you let your intuition guide you into the unknown?

Explore the mystical marketplace, a treasure trove of trinkets with unique powers, ready to enhance your festival experience.

Wander through the enchanting firefly groves, where their gentle glow reveals hidden talents and paths, illuminating your journey.

Make a wish at the Wishing Well, where your desire shapes your festival adventure, potentially changing your life forever.

Conclude your journey with a grand finale of magic and music, under the moon’s gentle glow, filling your heart with unforgettable memories.

The Enchanted Autumn Harmonies Festival invites you to embrace adventure, enchantment, and the extraordinary. Join us for a weekend of magic, music, and memories amidst the embrace of autumn’s beauty. Your extraordinary journey begins here.

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