Greetings, visitors to Ryleh's World!

Two years ago, I, Blackwolf the Dragonmaster--presently Duke of Spyre Green in the Kingdom of Rhye--made a pilgrimage some 35 miles from that Mortal-infested rat race known as New York City...to the Shire of Tuxedo. 'Twas there that I didst explore the sights and sounds (along with some of the wonders) of the New York Renaissance Faire Sterling Forest. Whilst I enjoyed myself immensely, alas, I felt somewhat unfulfilled, if you take my meaning correctly. This was simply because I had at that time assumed the Mortal form of Squire Washington of the Eastern Realm.

But now, two years later, and for the first time in over four millenia, I had the chance to properly strut me stuff, as you Mortals say (heh-heh!), resplendent in full wizardly regalia! Huzzah! I won't show you me robes right now; rather, we shall save that for the end of my remarks. I think you will all be pleasantly surprised. I hope.

In any case, Saturday, August 8th, 1998--when these photographs were taken--was, in every sense of the phrase, perfect Queen's Weather: blue sky, warm and sunny temperatures, a minimal amount of wind...in short, just the most glorious kind of weather for this, the 21st Annual New York Renaissance Faire Sterling Forest, presented by Renaissance Entertainment Corporation (REC).

The following pages are graphick intense, take a little while to download, yadda yadda yadda. Forgive me, my Mortal friends: it seems that I, too, have apparently fallen 'neath the Spell of Seinfeld, myself having had the misfortune of watching that odious sitcom's alleged farewell episode. If you are a long-running television sitcom, and you've decided to call it quits, always remember Rule #1: tell your audience goodbye and thank you for having shared so many good times with us. This, I fear, "Seinfeld" simply did not do, for which reason I must henceforth frown at Jerry severely! Fah!

But enough of rantings and formalities: ON TO THE FAIRE!

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Standard Disclaimer: This webpage is strictly an *Unofficial* look at the New York Renaissance Festival Sterling Forest held near New York City, New York in 1998. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the New York Renaissance Festival Sterling Forest, Creative Faires, Ltd., Renaissance Entertainment Corporation and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own. Unless noted otherwise, all photographs are copyright (c)1998-2007 by Richard Washington.