Before I give you all the news about Goldfest, I’d like to add a personal note. Many of us were saddened by the recent death of Fabio Cavalieri, known to Ancient Worlds as Caius Fabius. He was a true Roman and a friend to many. Please go here, if you wish, with your messages of farewell and any memories you may have.

That said, it’s again Goldfest time. There’s no real theme, so be prepared to have a myriad of fun and different events. Break out your best togas and stolas and have fun. Rome’s Goldfest day is October 21st, so mark your calendars. The main thread can be found here.

Considering how close we are to Halloween, a ghost writing contest will be among the list of events. You can break out your most scary writing and enter the contest .

Always wanted to prove you’re more of a hunter than a gather ? The Venatio is right up your alley then. I’m talking about an organized three ring circus and arena hunt. This writing contest is judged by our lovely ringmistress Maria Marius.

You think you’re more of a lover than a fighter ? Well, put your skills to the challenge in the kissing booth. It’s a great way to meet some of your ancient neighbors. Who knows what might happen ?

In the mood to break out your thinking caps ? May I suggest a good murder mystery ? Rome and Mesopotamia jointly present <“a href="http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Thread/825572">Murder in Mesopotamia. Find the killer and stop a war from breaking out. Looks to me like intrigue and a chance to use up any brain cells up that you have left from college.

Know your gods ? Know everyone else’s ? Then accept the challenge of the The Great Mythology Quiz—2006.

Is all of this sounding like too much work ? Perhaps a nice rest is what you need. Okay, a rest with wine and cheese. Rome is hosting the Family-Friendly Bacchanalia. Best manners while enjoying the fun.

Break out your sleuth skills again. AncientWorlds brings to life one of ancient Rome’s biggest mysteries. What happened to the Gold of Tolosa ? This is your chance to find out. Enter here…if you dare.

And there we have Goldfest for Rome, all neatly broken down and organized. Have fun, good and gentle readers. I know I will.