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[dichromaniac]

Ok I've had a minute and some dives into the lore. And here is the MOST coherent version of what I'm calling the "Unified Tree Theory" that I've been pondering since Calamity:

So according to Encyclopedia Exandria, the Luxon created the Primordials/Titans and also devoted itself into the cycle of rebirth/reincarnation in a very Buddhist sense of repeating life to reach a state of "perfection."

How absolutely tragic that a hubristic wizard lit some candles and said some words and not only "deleted" a god of death, but took over the MOMENT when the strings of mortality are cut and deciding to be the arbiter of what happens next. What a slap in the face to the Luxon's intentions for mortal life.

Atrophy and Blight are close enough words connotatively to definitely link Laerryn's spell to the name Atrophy, especially considering we're already on board playing cultural meme narrative telephone with language.

I don't think Evandrin ever chose to come "back" to the tree. I think a piece of him was caught in the runic net and never left, even if most of him was able to travel amongst the stars. We know Zerxus was not a paladin of a Prime Deity, but *of the people.* So assuming that Zerxus and Evandrin were both tapping into the same power source, i.e. the Luxon, it would be even more reasonable that the Luxon allowed for different aspects, versions, or pieces of Evandrin to exist in multiple places simultaneously.

(Probably useful info is that I firmly believe Evontra'vir is a language shift of Evandrin Alterra of Avalir in the vein of Gau Drashari -> Ashari -> Hishari; Avalir -> Savalir; Mt. Ygora -> Cathmoira)

(Ex. Otohan's Dunamancy backpack is the explanation for her Echo Knight abilities. Multiple versions, different place, Same time. But that's diluted, distilled, *stolen* instead of granted straight from the source. I don't currently see a reason why the Luxon itself would not grant more bespoke power directly.)

Also, I have a mighty need to rant about the fucking Trees

The Sun Tree: "Planted" by Pelor/Dawnfather, at the site of the battle between Ioun and Tharizdun, at Whitestone. Lvl 20 Oaths of Ancients Paladins can manipulate their physical form to be more "plant like." Additionally, we KNOW God's can change their champions into other forms/shapes but maintain the personality of the humanoid transformed. (Mace of the Black Crown, specifically, but it does seem all the Arms of the Betrayers used to be sentient creatures - and we have no reason to assume, other than alignment - that a Prime would not have this same power.)

Arbor Exemplar: planted by Melora/Wildmother at the "most desolate location in Exandria at the time" (according to Encyclopedia Exandria) and is *the sister tree* of...

The Seed of Rebirth: planted at the heart of the Abundant Terrace in Vasselheim. Described as the "sister" to the Arbor Exemplar...

Who can say these three trees are not champions? Whose to say the gods are not "reverse engineering" the deep, wordless magic of the Luxon and these three (if not more!!!) Trees are recreating a weaker version of the protection the Tree of Names offered.

And, to the point I set out to make originally, who is to say the Matron of Ravens did not, had not, or would not, manipulate the Tree of Names/Tree of Atrophy to bolster her own defenses, domains and sources of power? Ludinus did it with distilled dunamancy and otohan, why would the Matron, know Wizard, with all the power and perspective of a god, not do the same to this Tree?

[ticket2concert-blog]

Review: Billy Joel's Big Ballpark Concert Featuring a Long List of His Most Memorable Songs Welcomed More Than 50,000 Fans

Billy Joel blew away the Chase Filed with his long memorable list of songs on Saturday, 9th March in Phoenix, Arizona. You are welcome to get the Billy Joel Concert Tickets for his upcoming concerts, log on now to Ticket2concert for more information.

It was his first show in Phoenix since his last in 2014, the whole town was excited one proof is the ADOT mixing up street signs with Joel’s Songs. A crowd of more than 50,000 fans showed up at the concert, excitement oozing all over the place. This is a reminder of what it will be like in his next concerts so you better hurry and buy the tickets to get the Billy Joel Concert Tickets Discount before the chance is lost on you.  Joel and his band took the stage by 8:30 and straight away plunged into singing “Big Shot” with the crowd roaring in the background.

Joel’s impressive band members included trumpeter Carl Fischer, David Rosenthal on keys, Drummer Chuck Burgi, Guitarist Tommy Byrnes, Saxophonist Mark Rivera, Bass player Andrew Cichon, Vocalist Michael DelGuidice with a guitar, and Percussionist Crystal Taliefero.

The opening song was soon followed by the “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway),” even the crowd got to pick the next track and they chose “The Longest Time,” the list went on with "Vienna," "Movin' Out,"  and "Zanzibar" another one of the people’s choices, right after which songs like “And So It Goes,” "Allentown." “The New York State of Mind,” was played. Other songs following include, “She's Always a Woman,” "Highway to Hell," “Take It Easy,” "Piano Man,” “We Didn't Start the Fire,” “Uptown Girl,” “It's Still Rock and Roll to Me,” “Captain Jack,” and then for the last song of the night “You May Be Right” was chosen. For more of Joel’s all-time favorite songs, buy Cheap Billy Joel 2019 Tour Tickets from Ticket2concert.

There is no doubt the crowd was pleased, they left the venue smiling, giggling and humming and marveling on the songs along with gossiping on what just went through in the Chase Field. People mostly state Joel’s voice has changed from what it once was, well definitely a 69-year-old’s words would sound different but that charismatic feel that his voice possessed still lives in songs like "Movin' Out" and "Piano Man." Moreover, his piano playing is still as young as it was once along with his twirling the microphone habit.

With that being said the concert didn’t leave a single doubt that Joel is called the “Piano Man” for a reason. His songs, his voice and that marvelous piano playing combined gave out dozens of chances to the crowd to sing and dance along. You can do that too with the Cheapest Billy Joel Concert Tickets you can find online. The setlist was awesome as one can be and provided a brilliant rundown to the 70s and 80s songs we all are used to listening.

I personally had a blast at the concert, enjoying the crazy things people do at concerts like flashing their mobile phone lights. Get the Cheap Billy Joel Concert Tickets from Ticket2concert, so you can do all that in the next concert.

[sandiegodjstaci]

Caroline & Nate's Swingin' Coronado Community Center Wedding

Caroline & Nate's Swingin' Coronado Community Center Wedding

Of all the San Diego wedding DJs calling America’s finest city home, Caroline & Nate chose me to DJ and MC their swingin’ Coronado Community Center wedding (Nautilus Room & Patio) on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2019.

  THE CORONADO COMMUNITY CENTER WEDDING CEREMONY

Prelude ➔ Piano, Vitamin String Quartet

Processional ➔ Latch by Simply Three

Bride Processional  ➔ “I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Haley Reinhart

Recessional ➔ Brighter Than The Sun by Colbie Caillat (cue to 30 seconds/first chorus)

  THE COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER MUSIC

While San Diego DJ Staci offers couples pre-set cocktail & dinner playlists to choose from, Caroline & Nate opted to hand-select their background music for their Coronado Community Center wedding.

Cocktail Music ➔ Forever – Chris Brown, Everything – Michael Buble, Benny And The Jets – Elton John, L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole, Feel It Still – Portugal, The Man, I Do – Colbie Caillat, Africa – Toto, Sweet Home Chicago –Blues Brothers, Ob La Di – The Beatles, Hurts So Good – John Mellencamp, Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys, The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson, Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations, Sweet Child O’Mine – Guns N Roses, We Are Young – Fun, You Can’t Hurry Love – Phil Collins, Run-Around – Blues Travelers, Saturday In The Park – Chicago, Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Dinner Music ➔ The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson, Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire, Feeling Good – Michael Buble, It Had To be You – Harry Connick Jr, The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra, Shh Boom – The Crew Cuts, Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion, Singin’ In The Rain – Gene Kelly, When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole, Tiny Dancer – Elton John, Sea Of Love – Cat Power, That’s Amore – Dean Martin, The Luckiest – Ben Folds, Somewhere Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin, Fade Into You – Scarlett O’Connor & Gunnar Scott, Roses And Violets – Alexander Jean, Unforgettable – Nat King Cole, Fly Me To The Moon / Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat, In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel, Iris – Goo Goo Dolls, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli, My Kind of Town (Chicago Is) – Frank Sinatra

  CORONADO COMMUNITY CENTER WEDDING RECEPTION

My Welcome ➔ “Good evening! Welcome to Caroline & Nathaniel’s wedding reception!!! I am the Master of Ceremonies, DJ Staci. Please take your seats so we can begin tonight’s festivities. Be sure to post your photos today with #CelebrateWithCareAndNate and #GarciaSoon. If you need to charge your devices, I do have a mini charging station up here including some universal chargers. Nate’s Uncle Steve, who was also one of today’s ceremony officiants, will now say grace before dinner. Then the wedding coordinator, Tatiana, will dismiss tables to eat.”

➔ Dinner Blessing: Uncle Steve

➔ Meal Served: Buffet/Food Stations/Etc ➔ Dismiss tables: Day-Of Coordinator

➔ Grand Entrance ➔ Sing Sing Sing by Benny Goodman (cue to 18 seconds) ➔ “I hope you are enjoying your meals. Just a reminder to post your photos today with #CelebrateWithCareAndNate and #GarciaSoon. And, again, if you need to charge your devices, I do have a mini charging station up here including some universal chargers. But, right now, may I have your attention for the OFFICIAL welcome of our guests of honor!!! Get on your feet to welcome–for the FIRST TIME EVER–Mr. and Mrs. Garcia!!!”

➔ First Dance ➔ “Garcia First Dance Medley” ➔ fade early: No ➔ “Let’s welcome Mr. and Mrs. Garcia to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.” (wait for a thumbs up from them)

➔ Newlywed Brief Welcome/Thank You Speech ➔ yes

6:15 PM +/- (after B&G eat) ➔ Toasts ➔ whatever the guests are already drinking ➔ “It’s time for the toasts now. Please welcome our first speaker:

➔ Best Man David H

➔ Maid of Honor Jannell L

➔ Formal Cake Cutting ➔ Cake by the Ocean by DNCE (clean version)

➔ Uncle-Niece Dance ➔ Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole ➔ fade early: yes ➔ “Now let’s welcome Caroline & her uncle, Michael, to the dance floor.”

➔ Mother-Son Dance ➔ I Hope You Dance by LeeAnn Womack ➔ fade early: yes ➔ “Please welcome Nathaniel & his mother, Pam, to the dance floor to share a special dance.”

➔ Group Photo on Dance Floor (with football toss once everyone is gathered, winner gets special prize) ➔ Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis ➔ “In lieu of a garter or bouquet toss & since it is super bowl Sunday, Nate & Caroline are going to be tossing a football instead!”

➔ Open Dancing

7:00 PM ➔ Photographer/videographer leave

9:57 PM ➔ Last Dance ➔ Sweet Caroline

  CAROLINE & NATE’S DANCE MUSIC RECIPE

Dance Music Rating ➔ PG-13 (like radio edits of songs)

Priority During Dancing ➔ maximum dancing/use my expertise to read the crowd

*Music/Dancing Notes ➔ no drunk uncle karaoke

Genres ➔ Top 40/Pop, 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, 90s R&B/Boy Bands/Pop, Oldies, 70s/Classic Rock, Motown/Funk, Electronic Dance Music, 2000s

♥ M U S T – P L A Y S ♥

1. I Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas, 2. Bailando (Spanish Version) [feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona], 3. Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran, 4. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond (when B&G present), 5. In The Mood – Glenn Miller, 6. Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon, 7. All Of Me – John Legend, 8. Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi, 9. Perfect – Ed Sheeran, 10. Then – Brad Paisley (when B&G present), 11. Sway – Michael Buble, 12. Havana – Camila Cabello, 13. Jump, Jive, And Wail – Brian Setzer Orchestra, 14. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen, 15. Shout! – The Isley Brothers, 16. This I Promise You – N’Sync, 17. Cupid Shuffle, 18. Cha Cha Slide, 19. Pianoman – Billy Joel

♥ P L A Y – I F – Y O U – C A N ♥

20. Open Arms – Journey, 21. Spice Up Your Life – The Spice Girls, 22. Uptown Funk, 23. Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus, 24. I Want You To Know – Zedd feat. Selena Gomez, 25. Good Life – Kanye West, 26. Toxic – Britney Spears, 27. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC, 28. This Is What You Came For – Calvin Harris feat Rihanna

♥ D O – N O T – P L A Y S ♥

Anything too raunchy/dirty, Hot In Here – Nelly, Sean Paul, Shots – LMFAO, Baby Got Back – Sir Mixalot, Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice, Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Rae Cyrus, Get Low – Lil Jon and Eastside Boys, My Humps – Black Eyed Peas

  CORONADO COMMUNITY CENTER WEDDING FLOOR PLAN

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST

Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this Coronado Community Center wedding:

Venue ➔  Coronado Community Center

Catering/Day-Of Coordination ➔  Bekker’s Catering (one of my faves!)

Photography (photo credit – featured image) ➔  Abigail Gagne Photography

Videography ➔  Kaylee Duke Films

Flowers  ➔  Flowers By Kendra

Desserts  ➔  Incredible Cheesecake Company and Cafe Zucchero

  Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Caroline & Nate trusted with their Coronado Community Center wedding. Thank you!

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