am Blackwolf the Dragonmaster, Master Mage and Sorcerer in the Service of Her Majesty, Queen Margaret of Scotland and the Isles; Duke of Talisker (in the vast plains and reaches of Scotland) --- and keeper of this delightful (and quite family-friendly) little hovel. For those of you who were wondering, a Mage is often known, in the language spoken by you Mortals, as a Wizard. (In my particular case, it so happens that I am New York City's first and only Unofficial Wizard --- even though not too many folks are really aware of that.)
But enough random acts of long-winded commentary! 'Tis me very pleasant duty now to greet all of you who have come hither, on behalf of all truth-seeking Mages, and in the name of all Lovers of the Imagination everywhere! Huzzah!
I must tell you, my friends, that I am, quite frankly, as surprised as you are that I even have a homepage! Believe me, when you have spent a lifetime, as I have, studying and exploring the fine art of Magecraft, chances are that the lessons you tend to learn over the aeons wind up working all sorts of wonders for your soul. (Heh-heh!) Nonetheless, it took a great deal of effort and diligence to put me where I am today (Huzzah! again); and, naturally, I seek within these Dark Chambers to share with you a little bit of my life, deeds, and legend --- and, indeed, the wonders of the Celebration of Life!
We'll get started with Blackwolf's Dossier, wherein you shall discover the full story of my days before, during and beyond my Magehood, including the chronicle of the gathering staged by my seven wizardly bosses, the Grand High Istari, nearly five years ago, during which I was granted the rank and privileges of Dragonmaster. (In my off-hours, by the way, I'm Internet correspondent/analyst for the Ink Blot Newsletter, published by the Fellowship of the Black Spot, West Allis, Wisconsin, USA. Click hither, that ye might know more!)
And here be what else ye might find within these Dark Chambers:
First, explore the universe of me Mistress, the aforemention'd Queen Margaret of Scotland and the Isles, and learn as well how the two of us became friends!
Relive some of this site's really best stuff, in my Classic Blackwolf segment!
Visit my two favorite Renaissance Festivals --- those in the Realms of Sterling Forest and Fort Tryon, within the Shires of New York State and Northern Manhattan, respectively --- in Blackwolf's Home Faires.
And, of course, Blackwolf's Links are ready to take thee to wherever the power of Magecraft and the experience of attending a Renaissance Faire may be properly shared! (Which is especially good, now that there are three pages worth of my Links!) Huzzah!
Magecraft in the News will dedicate itself to revealing the latest breaking stories from some of my favorite Realms!
And What's New in the Dark Chambers? Well, that particular segment remains under construction --- for now, anyway, so do bear with me! I'm doing my level best to keep the place fresh and new, if at all possible! Pray, stay ye tun'd!
In Blackwolf's Rules for Adventurers, I shall share with thee a few of the things thou must knowest, shouldst thou seek a Quest of thine own.
Then, in another, still-being-constructed segment, I shall open the secret Diary of the Lord of Rules and Discipline, and reveal unto you the tale of how he didst reign o'er a short-lived television adventure called Knights & Warriors, where only the boldest among men and women would be chosen to vie for that elusive honor of Knighthood!
And if you wish, you can peek in at my Archives to see past segments that I have deemed suitable for what you Mortals call 'future reference.' The encyclopaedia thing and all that, you know.
Then, you can even meet up with a few of my favorite Faire acquaintances, and have a peek at some of the photos that they sent me via e-mail, in yet another special section, the Gallery of Faire Friends!
In How to Hire a Dragonmaster, I shall list for your preferences the kinds of skills for which I am available! Also, if you wish to help get my historic documentary project about me wizardly self, to be titled Blackwolf the Dragonmaster's First Movie, off the ground --- well, we've got a segment hither for that, too!
Blackwolf's Webrings will introduce ye to a few of the fellow Knights and Warriors with whom I have come to be associated of late! Huzzah! yet again!
On November 12th, 2001 (Mortal-reckoning), we lost someone who was most precious to the Faire Community indeed. Bill Huttel was he, and for 13 delightful seasons, the Maryland Renaissance Festival was his to rule! Hither, then, do I share mine own special tribute.
In my Special Features segment, you can explore even more of the topics I reveal hither in this very Introduction! Huzzah!
And lastly, there is my Royal Census, where the Kings, Queens and other assorted Nobility from Renaissance Faires and Festivals all across America have their chance to speak up about what they believe matters to them!
Well, my goodly gentle friends, there you are. Our introductions now are ended; and so, thou art humbly invited to follow my relentless magical pursuit of all things wise and wonderful, and all the rest of that silly stuff. Ready? Very well. Prepare to begin thy adventure!
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