Merry felicitations Therans!

Do you like presents? Do you like combat? Do you like theft and chance and
poetry?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you should come to the
Galadon Arena on Monday, December 19th at 7:00 PM CST and join in our little
gifting gathering. In the spirit of this time of generosity and reflection,
I have found it necessary to insert a touch of chaos and competition into
your lives. We will be playing a fine game of Yuletide Snaffle!

What in tarnation is Yuletide Snaffle?

At its heart, the game is one of giving and munificence, for those who indulge
in it will bring a gift for the Gift Pile. Once the Gift Pile has been
perfectly piled, you may take turns selecting a gift from it. But wait!
After the first gift has been opened, the chaos may begin, for the next
person who has their turn can choose to compete for it instead of selecting an
unopened gift! The competition is limited to two aspects which are chosen
by the person currently in possession of the gift:

1. You may duel in the Arena
2. You may have a battle of wit and rhyme, and I will judge the winner

Beware, however, a gift can only be contested thrice and each method of
contest may not be used more than twice per gift! If you are robbed of
your gift, alas, you cannot rob it right back, but you will reprise your
turn and be allowed to contest someone else's gift or select something new
from the one of the gift piles.

If you wish to participate you MUST send a note to Rarywey prior to Sunday,
December 18 at 7:00 PM CST. In return you will receive a note with brief
instructions, a number, and a wrapping paper description. Do not share your
number or wrapping paper description with anyone! Your participation is not
guaranteed if you do not send the note beforehand. Bring your chosen gift to
the Arena on Monday, December 19th at 7:00 PM CST and give it to Rarywey
before the event begins.

Happy gifting!

-Rary