Thanks!! :) I'm really glad you like it. And yeah -- that's one of the defining characteristic of Alistair for me, his search for a family to call his own (whether that's the Grey Wardens or something more traditional).

And wow, a signal boost would be great, thank you! :D Most years I open the battle up on or near February 1st. I might start it a little earlier this year to give folks the full weekend, I'll have to see what my schedule looks like. But I'll have more details at least a few days in advance.