Not because I am lacking in subjects on
which to opine I hasten to add.
My first blogpost is also my explanation of
my blogging silence. I have been totally blown away by the creativity and
craftsmanship that went into the audio fiction created by Bryn, Denise, Simon
and Ric on here.
One of the reasons that I started blogging
on Aartan Away was to drive a bit more content on to this site and to remind
people of the incredible work that had gone into the podcasts and audio
recordings on here. The relaunch of the Aartan Legacy and its content didn’t
need anything interfering with that product – it stands on its own in all its
excellence.
I just want to laud the creativity and
ambition that has brought that product together. The people involved have
written, acted, edited, sought out sound effects, crafted outfits for stills
images that reflect their characters. They’ve discussed, debated, fine-tuned,
and whirled ideas around to produce the most amazing packages of work. And that
deserves space for admiration.
I know that they have enjoyed the
challenges of putting it together, but there have been complex tasks and heavy
demands on their time. So thank you for doing this for all of us.
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Episode 3 - A Blue Milk Run
It is a time of reluctant peace. The Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, after decades of struggle, have signed an uneasy truce. Amidst the fear and uncertainty, new heroes arise. One such group, the Watchers of Aartan have come to the attention of Chiss Intelligence and Agent Orix has been assigned to investigate.
On Tatooine, Jedi Archivist, Zerua Wandelaar has obtained her mother's final message, before her mysterious disappearance many years ago and now awaits instructions from her master so she can continue her search.
Meanwhile on Nar Shaddaa, Jedi Knight Jac Antari, working for the Watchers' Council has been tasked by his former master to travel to Tatooine on a mission that, unbeknownst to him, could change the fate of the galaxy.
Against his better judgement, Jac has enlisted the help of Talon Korsairre, a disreputable smuggler with a mysterious past, to help him get to Tatooine within two days....
Episode 3, Scene 1a - That's my ship!
Episode 3, Scene 1b - It will get into orbit...
Episode 3, Scene 2a - The stars streched as far as the eye could see...
Episode 3, Scene 2b - Replaced by a passage of contorted luminecense
Episode 3, Scene 3a - Uglying up the bar
Episode 3, Scene 3b - Master Reloo
Episode 3, Scene 4a - Null where the hell is he
Episode 3, Scene 4b - A minor delay
Episode 3, Scene 4c - Null punch it!
Episode 3, Scene 5a - A friendly ship
Episode 3, Scene 5b - A warm welcome
Episode 3, Scene 5c - Resistence is futile
Episode 3, Scene 6 - A little tricky
Episode 3, Scene 7a - His supreme excellency Bubba the Hutt
Episode 3, Scene 7b - The deal
Episode 3, Scene 7b - Let's get out of here
Credits
The Aartan Legacy Episode Three By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
Featured in the cast were Denise Cartwright as Zerua Wandelaar and Zalin Wandelaar.
Simon Depledge As Orix (Solaro'ri'xiss) and Commander Osax
Richard O'Neill as Jac Antari and Sata
And Bryn Pritchard as Talon Korsairre
Additional characters were portrayed by members of the cast
The series was written edited and mixed by By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
The Aartan Legacy is a not for profit fan made audio series based on the universe created by George Lucas. All sound effects and music are the property of Lucasfilm Limited and are used in accordance with the company's Fan Fiction policy.
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Episode 1 - Accurate Intelligence
It is a time of reluctant peace. The Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, after decades of struggle, have signed an uneasy truce. Amidst the fear and uncertainty, new heroes arise.
Here follow the tales of The Watchers of Aartan, just such a disparate band of warriors, thieves and thinkers. Tasked by prophecy to watch for the hour when the ancient power of Aartan would rise again.
On Tython, Jedi Knight Jac Antari, has been tasked by the Watchers Council with recording a "true" account of The Watcher's history.
Meanwhile on Csilla, the frozen homeworld of the Chiss, Agent Solaro'ri'xiss reports to his superior an alternative view of the mysterious group....
Episode 1, Scene 1: Jac & D6 Discuss The Watchers
Episode 1, Scene 2 - Orix discussing The Watchers with Commander Osax
Credits:
The Aartan Legacy Episode One By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
Featured in the cast were Simon Depledge As Orix (Solaro'ri'xiss) and Commander Osax
Richard O'Neill as Jac Antari
Additional characters were portrayed by members of the cast
The series was written edited and mixed by By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
The Aartan Legacy is a not for profit fan made audio series based on the universe created by George Lucas. All sound effects and music are the property of Lucasfilm Limited and are used in accordance with the company's Fan Fiction policy.
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Episode 2 - Messages And Lies
It is a time of reluctant peace. The Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, after decades of struggle, have signed an uneasy truce. Amidst the fear and uncertainty, new heroes arise.
On the dry desert planet Tatooine, Jedi Archivist, Zerua Wandelaar listens and begins to wonder about the last transmission of her mother, Zalin Wandelaar, lost many years ago.
Meanwhile Imperial Agent Solaro'ri'Xiss (Orix) prepares to leave his home world of Csilla and set out into wide galaxy at the behest of his father.
On Nar Shaddaa, The Jedi Guardian Jac Antari and his opinionated droid/astromech, D6, run into trouble and are forced to seek out the help of disreputable Smuggler Talon Korsairre.
A "friend" that Jac doesn't entirely trust....
Episode 2, Scene 1 - Zarua on Tatooine
Episode 2, Scene 2a - Zalin Wandalaar
Episode 2, Scene 2b - The Anomaly
Episode 2, Scene 2c - The strongest thing that you have...
Episode 2, Scene 3a - Orix on Csilla, the frozen homeworld of the Chiss
Episode 2, Scene 3b - Orix opens the door to Sata
Episode 2, Scene 3c - The Galaxy awaits
Episode 2, Scene 4a - Jac and his Master
Episode 2, Scene 4b - I am at your mercy
Episode 2, Scene 5a - Nar Shaddaa, city of a million souls
Episode 2, Scene 5b - Somewhere that won't attract too much attention
Credits
The Aartan Legacy Episode Two By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
Featured in the cast were Denise Cartwright as Zerua Wandelaar and Zalin Wandelaar.
Simon Depledge As Orix (Solaro'ri'xiss) and Commander Osax
Richard O'Neill as Jac Antari and Sata
And Bryn Pritchard as Talon Korsairre
Additional characters were portrayed by members of the cast
The series was written edited and mixed by By Denise Cartwright, Simon Depledge, Richard O'Neill And Bryn Pritchard.
The Aartan Legacy is a not for profit fan made audio series based on the universe created by George Lucas. All sound effects and music are the property of Lucasfilm Limited and are used in accordance with the company's Fan Fiction policy.
A friend of mine is ill; she has to have an operation.
This is a woman I have never met. She's heard my voice, I've never heard hers. I have no idea what she looks like. Or what her real name is. So yes, of course, she's a game friend. That makes her no less real, vital or important to me than any of the ones I physically see. Of course, all you here in a gaming community know this. But she's not part of this community (so please don't cast worried looks upon the womenfolk here). So I'm feeling slightly guilty about the amount of time I'm spending here, and how little time I've spent with her lately.
But, and I can't quite believe I'm quoting such trite stuff, I saw this yesterday and it's true in my case - good friends are like stars, you can't always see them but they are always there. I hope she knows that.
Apologies this is such a personal blogpost, but it is relevant to my understanding of what is meant by a gaming community.
