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The NPC Project - Gertrud

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Hi guys! Right back from LARPing since a few hours and I had a great start into the season! The next character is, fittingly, from my first LARP Con 2016...

Name: Gertrud
Origin:
human (unknown)
System: Mythodea LARP
Played:
February 2016
Status:
busy with work
Occupation/Class/etc.:
kitchenmaid
Background:
Gertrud travelled to Mythodea a few years ago, and found herself a job as kitchen hand at one of the hunting residences of the rulers of The Realm of Roses. Most of the year they tend to the buildings and gardens, keeping everything clean and intact for the rulers. If there is a hunt going on or – as during the event – the continents researchers and collectors of knowledge have their meeting, they polish up the silver ware, heat the large oven and are known – like every kitchen in the Realm of Roses – for their delicious food and even more for the large quantities in which it is served. Gertrud is a happy, outgoing person who takes pride in her cooking skills and gets away with almost every cheeky comment because who could ever say no to a triple chocolate tarte frsh out of the oven topped with rich vanilla sauce?
Difference from in-game look:
I changed the appearance of the heraldic rose from its actual design to some 0815 rose as I did not ask the GMs for permission for using it. Otherwise referenced heavily on the photos made during the event, so this is actually me in the actual clothing worn during the weekend :P
Best part:
Foooood! For those who don’t know me, I have a big soft spot for good food. I also actually like treating other people with some home-made nummies, be it cakes and muffins or a whole lasagne. So I was basically playing myself, making sure that those I knew never eat and drink enough during LARPing were well fed as well.
And our kitchen crew was just brilliant. We spent so much time singing and laughing people came in to ask if we were secretly emptying the wine cellar. Nope, just four people instantly getting along with each other and deciding to get everybody fat and happy in mere 48 hours.

Worst part:
I smelled like a kitchen for days. Showered three times. Washed my kit twice. Didn’t help. I actually do not mind smacking of food when I’m fresh out of the kitchen but smelling like fried bacon for three days straight was a bit too much.
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Drawing belongs to myself. Character created and envisioned by my GM.
All rights to the Mythodea LARP belongs to Live Adventure, respectively. Just playing in their sandbox.

Black marker and white gel liner on Kraft paper. Colour added in Photoshop.

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ScaledWithStars's avatar
 "who could ever say no to a triple chocolate tarte frsh out of the oven topped with rich vanilla sauce" I certainly couldn't. Cheeky comments? She could straight up punch me in the face and I wouldn't be mad as long as I got one of those *3*
I really like how you did the fabric folds on her skirt, btw!