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The Courant: October 2001
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 October 31, Wednesday |
| Moonglow City Council meeting and Dancing competition - |
Hear ye, Hear ye!
The weekly City Council meeting in Moonglow will be held this saturday - november 3rd, 19:00cet (6pm UK Time) - in the Moonglow Counsellor's Guild in FELUCCA. All people are invited to discuss city related topics - all Moonglow citizens can vote on decisions.
The weekly Moonglow Beergarden will be built on monday - november 5th, 20:00cet (7pm UK Time) - on the grassy area just west of the Moonglow armorer in TRAMMEL. This time, we will have a dancing competition there! So if want to take part, just come by and show your talent *smiles*
(This event is ment for 3rd Dawn users to see how well those dancing gestures can be used *grins*)
Over 40 Moonglow citizen already registered! If you live in Trammel or Felucca Moonglow and would like to register as citizen, head over to our skypage and contact the Council!
More information about Council activity as well as a citizenlist can be found on http://stop.at/moonglow !
Yoldran,
-- Moonglow Towncrier. |
| Motives - |
The Next scenario story has been submitted, it can be read at BNN or at here:
Motives |
| October 29, Monday |
| Cove Weekly Tavern Night - |
We welcome everyone to drink and have merry to Cove weekly Tavern Night.So doth come to enjoy and perhaps take part to the knife throwing competition, to determine this week's champion.
Time: Thursday (the 1st), beginning from 20.00 (CET)
The tavern is located North of Cove on the Trammel facet. More detailed map can be found at http://cove.rper.org/
I hope I see thou there, Traveller,
Gaveston Family |
| October 25, Thursday |
| Written in Blood - |
The next scenario story has been submitted, it can be read at BNN or at here:
Written in Blood |
| October 22, Monday |
| Cove Tavern night on Thursday! - |
We welcome everyone to drink and have merry to Cove weekly Tavern Night.So doth come to enjoy and perhaps take part to the knife throwing competition, to determine this week's champion.
Time: Thursday (the 25th), beginning from 20.00 (CET)
The tavern is located North of Cove on the Trammel facet. More detailed map can be found at http://cove.rper.org/
I hope I see thou there, Traveller,
Gaveston Family |
| October 16, Tuesday |
| Four Questions - Four Answers - |
More questions for the Moonglow Council asked by Yoldran
This is the fifth part in a loose sequence with the intention to introduce the people holding positions in the Moonglow City Council.
The goal is, that you better get to know them and can thus directly address the correct person, if you want a problem solved in Moonglow.
Today: Shiva - Captain of the Moonglow Guards.
Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself - a short biography so to speak *smiles*?
A: I was born 28 years ago in Minoc. My mother was part of a gypsie troupe and I lost her before I had the chance to find out who my father was. I grew up with the troupe and my two sisters in an area north of Delucia where I learned to survive in some pretty harsh circumstances. When I was sixteen, myself and my sisters fled the gypsie camp after a full scale battle took the lives of almost all of our troupe and after very few, short adventures I found myself alone in Britain. Since learning to survive in the wild could never prepare my for anything as frightening as trying to survive in Britain I approached a band of warriors who agreed to train me in the art of the sword. After many fierce battles I gradually developed an interest in magery which allowed me to adventure even deeper into lands I had once only ever dreamed of. On one of these such adventures, I happened to "bump" into Kulgan of Moonglow (actually, he had to revive me after a monster had knocked me flat) and he introduced me first to the Virtues, and then to the Moonglow council.
Q: You are the Captain of the Moonglow Guards. What is your job in this position and how is it connected to the Council?
A: My job as Guard Captain is simply to ensure that all possible precautions are taken to safeguard the city and the island it stands on. As Guard Captain I spend most of my time ordering the Guards and sending them on patrols and missions, so I myself am not paricularly active in the field. I also help to safeguard travellers and the youth of our city, to ensure that they do not fall foul of the corruption that is modern life. I report to the council as it's "Military Advisor", and after reporting the council is then able to make decisions about the safety of the island which I must then put into place with the aid of the guards.I may also be called upon to form a first line of defence in the event of an invasion.
Q: We also have Lord British's guards in town. Why is an additional "local" guard force needed?
A: The Guards in town are warriors of great strength who uphold the law with a firm hand. However, some situations may call for a medic or a long range team. While the Guards of Lord British guard the city itself, the local guards patrol the entire island and can even be called upon to assist allies in other cities. We employ not just medical proceedures, but also magery tracking and sometimes simple words to assist the people of Moonglow and to keep the city running smoothly.
Q: What are your visions for Moonglow's future?
A: As strange is it sounds, I'd like to see a more disciplined city. Right now, we have as with all cities, those who believe they can tred on people who they believe are "below them". I'd like to put an end to this with tougher laws, and more excessive penalties. I'd like to see warriors, headstrong mages and dangerous animals replaced by traders, those eager to learn new skills and more folk who are willing to put in the time required to help make Moonglow a city that will never crumble.
Oh yes, and more parties. *smiles*
Many thanks for this interview!
If you want further information about the Moonglow City Council please head to the skypage:
http://stop.at/moonglow
Yoldran,
-- Town Crier of Moonglow.
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| October 15, Monday |
| Cove Market Day this Thursday! - |
Hail to thee Traveller! It is our pleasure to announce the first Market Day of Cove (Trammel). This will be your day to meet people and make good trade agreements. The Tradeport’s Merchants with visiting merchants will be there as well. Also do remember we will have our Tavern open, and weekly knife throwing tournament will happen as well.
The Market will take place on Thursday the 18th beginning at 20 CET.
If your interested in coming to the Market and reserve a place (note that you can come without notice too, if you prefer, but you have to provide your own sales table), drop a note at our bulletin board at: http://cove.rper.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi.
The market will take place at the Tradeport tower and its yard, for exact map look at our tome at: http://cove.rper.org/.
Hoping to see thee there,
The Gaveston Family
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| October 14, Sunday |
| Rothermere`s Travels I - |
Taken from the European UO pages
The Phoenix cut through the cold, salty air like a knife as it ploughed onwards through icy waters.
Her captain, Lord Rothermere, stared defiantly into the distance, scowering the dark and mountainous seas for signs of land. The storm has worsened since his crew had set sail almost a week earlier. The wind whipped across the ocean, its ghostly voice deafening the sailors as they clung to both rope and rigging.
Suddenly the monotonous grey of the horizon was broken by a dark and mysterious shape, Rothermere quickly unfastened his belt, and produced a small and beautifully crafted spyglass. Try as he did, he could not make out what lay before them, as the cruel seas threw the ship like a toy.
The Phoenix lunged onwards defiantly, as its terrified crew battled in vain against the elements.
“Steer left!” cried Rothermere, his voice barely audible above the wailing winds and crashing seas.
“I cant Cap’n, tis not turning!” came the response from Briggs, his strongest crewmember who manned the helm during the worst of storms.
Rothermere stumbled towards him, tucking his spyglass carefully away as he lunged through the water that had flooded the Phoenix’s decks. His brow furrowed as he strained on the wheel, it would not turn.
A noise caused him to spin round, and he watched in horror as the mainsail tore at its bindings, ropes stretched and timber groaned, but the old ship remained sturdy. The huge sail suddenly tore off its riggings, being sucked into the night, as if pulled by unseen hands.
Without its sails the ship was powerless, a majestic ship had become useless timber, a piece of driftwood upon a stormy sea. Without a spoken word the crew knew their fate, and despite the howling storm, the silence was deafening.
“We must brave this storm men! We must brave this storm!” Cried Rothermere, his crew scarcely acknowledging his voice. They stared out into the ocean, wondering if they would see land again, wrestling with the anger they now felt for their captain.
Suddenly the ship leered hard to the left.
“Hold her tight Briggs!” shouted Rothermere.
“I am holding ‘er Cap’n!”
Rothermere glanced over to him, the wheel was not moving, yet the ship had changed course…
“It seems our fate is no longer in our hands men” muttered the captain as he struggled below deck.
* * *
It was during a quiet Autumn evening that a messenger had interrupted Rothermere whilst he was ploughing his fields. It had been 9 years since Rothermere had left the Royal Guards, where he had established himself as one of the finest of Lord British’s captains. He enjoyed the life he had serving Lord British, but equally had welcomed his own retirement.
The site of a royal messenger, resplendent in armour and bearing Lord British’s banner, bought a sense of ominous foreboding. He was not mistaken, for it was an issue of grave concern to those in power that called for him to attend a personal meeting with Nystul later that same month….
The sun beamed down upon Rothermere as he climbed the steps of Lord British’s castle. It was a walk he had done a thousand times, but seeing the rising peaks and spires of this magnificent building always warmed his heart, as did those who occupied it.
Nystul came out to greet him in the Courtyard. The two old men shook hands, and nodded respectfully to one another before entering Nystul’s private chamber.
“So my friend, what makes you call an old man to your side this fine day?” Rothermere asked.
Nystul did not respond, but rifled through a mountain of documents he had piled around him, before pulling a small tattered piece of cloth out, and spreading it flat on the oak desk before them.
“Read this my friend” spoke Nystul quietly.
“I cannot read this Nystul, for ‘tis just a symbol?” replied Rothermere.
“Ah yes my friend, thou must look deeper…”
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| Rothermere`s Travels II - |
Information taken from European UO pages:
Rothermere smoothed out the old piece of cloth, and furrowed his brow deep in concentration. A few words were etched around the symbol, barely visible in the candlelight…
Silent killers arise,
Rarely are bound,
Rarely are enlightened,
The pirates.
It was as if the picture before him came to life, filled with enlightenment, a voice passed softly through his mind…
Myella
“An insightful creature man should follow,
Lest fate be sealed upon rocky shores,
‘Tis not magpie, eagle or swallow,
Does not open, but closes doors.
Tis the form that defines this creature,
For silence is her only sound,
Rocky crags a deadly feature,
Oft too late such perils found.
Truth doth lie beneath her talons,
Souls entwined by wordless vows,
There she keeps them as her children,
Tangled roots doth feed her boughs.
Here is where the clue she keepeth,
Hidden from the eyes of man,
Twisted in the earth beneath her,
Speak her name to take her hand.”
“I believe …I know this place…” uttered Rothermere. Nystul was standing in the doorway, his form shadowed in the candlelight.
“Then you must go, my friend, and find the answers. I do not know, nor indeed need to know, from whence this document came. I know as I’m sure you do that this document is both genuine, and powerful. Indeed ‘twas scribed by a powerful magic.” said Nystul. We have lost many ships in the pursuit of answers, and many widows hath been made.
I call upon you Rothermere, for you are not only a dear friend of mine, but the most commendable sea-captain I have ever known.”
“I understand” replied Rothermere, gathering the small piece of cloth delicately in his hand.
So began his final voyage.
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| October 11, Thursday |
| Adapting - |
The Next scenario story has been submitted, it can be read at BNN or at here:
Adapting |
| October 10, Wednesday |
| Newcomers Fair - |
Greetings new and old! The community of Sossaria is pleased to announce that we shall be hosting a Newcomer’s Fair for the benefit of all those who have recently arrived in our realm.
The Fair is a place for new players, whether still in their Young stages or not, to come along and meet some of the veterans of these lands, who will be there to offer their advice, helpful hints, answers to your questions and so on. Seeking a place to train your skills? Wanting to know about what gear to use and where to go for adventure? Looking for information on the many diverse guilds of the realm? Interested in the Player Community and their many quests and events? Wanting to meet some friendly faces who are only too willing to offer you help and assistance as you learn the ropes in this land? Well, come along to the Newcomer’s Fair and find all this and more!
The first Newcomer's Fair will be held on Saturday the 13th of October, starting at 16:00 CET (3 p.m. UK time) and running until 22:00 CET, (9 p.m. UK time). The Fair will run simultaneously in three locations, the Counsellor’s Guild Halls in the cities of Skara Brae, Moonglow and Britain on the Trammel facet. These were selected because they are easy to find and relatively safe to get to, both important considerations for new players.
To Find Skara Brae, seek a Moongate and select the option for Skara in the Trammel facet. Once you arrive, walk a short way to the south and you will be in the town very near the Counsellor’s Guild hall. This route is guaranteed to be safe.
To find Moonglow, select the option for Moonglow Trammel at any Moongate and head north a short way from the gate, beware of the few Mongbats that you may encounter as you head towards the town. Once inside the gates, head right towards the bank and you will find the Counsellor’s Guild Hall directly behind it. This route is relatively safe for new players.
To find the great city of Britain, Select the Trammel option for Britain at any Moongate, and then seek the main road north, which lies just to the east of the gate. Follow the signs along the road to the north, passing many farms, and you shall soon find yourself in the bustling capitol of the realm. Finding the Councellor’s Guild Hall is a bit more of a challenge, but ask for instructions and persevere, you shall soon discover it. This is the hardest of the three locations to find.
In some respects the Newcomer's Fairs are intended to go some way towards filling the void left by the closure of the Counsellors programme, as well as allowing new players a chance to meet others who are willing to act as potential mentors for them as they start their journey here in Britannia.
So come along to the Newcomer’s Fair, meet the folks and get ready to set foot into a whole new way to experience this world!
Shri
Custodes Fati
Town of Spiritwood |
| October 8, Monday |
| Weekly Tavern Night on Thursday - |
We welcome everyone to drink and have merry to Cove weekly Tavern Night. So doth come to enjoy and perhaps take part to the knife throwing competition, to determin this week's champion.
Time: Thursday (the 11th), begining from 20.00 (CET)
The tavern is located North of Cove on the Trammel facet. More detailed map can be found at http://cove.rper.org/
I hope I see thou there, Traveller,
Gaveston Family |
| October 7, Sunday |
| Spiritwood Tavern Lottery on hold - |
Because of the massive harassment and grief play we had to endure over the last couple of weeks, I will not invest my precious time, money and efforts in holding events anymore. In this hostile social environment, that UO has become over the last few months I feel unable to continue my efforts.
With great sadness, I announce, that I will not organize any Lotteries or other events anymore until these issues are solved.
Yours
Aranlindale, Spiritwood Tavern
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| The first dark schemes against the noble - |
A small tale i found on the ERPA boards:
" It was sunset, as I departed from my residence and guildhall in the town of Dreamstone to take a walk amongst the woods. Fresh air did good they said and after taking a break from all that paper work, I decided to see if it was true.
So there me was marching with my trusty gnarled staff to head to the employees of the stable so they could retrieve my steed. I was glad it didnt rain this day, the dirt road was not muddy as it used to be and my shoes fortunately were not in ruin as always. In very short time, I reached the sheep pen and stables of Yew and asked to retrieve my horse, Ebony. The animal trainers had taken good care of her, she seemed healthy and fed.
After giving them a tip for their effort, I mounted my trusted horse and headed to the magical moongate outside of Yew. For the first time in my life, there were none of the faction supporters so my journey was a safe one.
As I entered the portal, a voice ringed inside my head and asked of my destination.
" Trammel, Yew " I replied and in seconds I was standing before the rich and dense forest of Yew.
With a slow march, I was enjoying the surroundings, birds upon trees, squirells running around and sometimes some young cubs with their bear mothers. However...
In the distance I saw smoke as if coming from a stove and plenty of houses...I happened to come another time by that place and there was not even a single rock let alone a whole village. It struck me as weird but my curiosity would not be satisfied if I did not come closer...So I approached.
I heard laughing, not of a good nature but evil one. The smell of burned wood was all around and I seemed to hear distant screams of pain...
My thinking was broken when a glass window broke, and from inside came a bottle of ale that crushed just near me. It couldnt be a coincidence...
I turned around to head away, but out of nowhere appeared a mysterious man in black clothing and white hair... He approached me and demanded that I dismount and follow him. Not falling for his tricks, I tried to kick him aside but he paralyzed both myself and my horse and with an energy bolt, knocked me down from Ebony, which was terrified as much as myself.
" Bah, tis the High Merchant Prince of The Yew Mercantile League! Ye thought ye would get away from me "milord" ?" he said and kicked me as I was lying down on the ground, unable to rise.
" Tresspassers like ye are punished by death...however my master,Garland seeks thee. Most polite ye passed by to deliver you to him..."
I paid no heed to his words, except from the part he mentioned of Garland...the name was familiar but I was not completely sure who he was. My thoughts where again shattered when that man casted some form of magic and blackened my vision as I felt being dragged into a cold stone room... with droplets of water falling to the ground and mices crying and moving all around.
I awoke some time later, when I noticed I was chained upon the wall and the metal door creaking slowly. From it came two figures, a man with dark red hair and a person clad in black and shadow ore.
Later came the necromancer as I learned who captured me and I could hear the man say when the necromancer spoke to him: " Excellent...the nobles will now see we mean business..."
The three figures approached me, the light was dim but a strange aura came from the man with the dark hair... and I remembered who he was... Garland Orunitia, a person speaking on behalf of the Followers of Zhenterim in the meeting.
He tried to make me reveal information about townships in Felluca and of specific people, but no words came out of me. He then nodded at the person with the shadow closed helm and the red cloak to bring some ways "convincing" me....I can not remember well, as I seem to have fainted only awoken when they threw salt and water on the wounds they inflicted on me
My torture did not end however. They dragged me to a secret location with cells and guarded me....until Mordred, Baron of Stormwind appeared from a blue moongate with his trusted footman Terenas. Mordred volunteered to switch places but being both of noble blood, I could not do until he secretely gave me a note scribing to get as soon as possible to Pyrville for assistance. Seeing his carefuly devised plan, I agreed and together with Terenas we quickly fled to the township.
Luckily, Terenas had managed to identify the place as the Prisons of Britannia and with the troops from Pyrville we managed to rescue Mordred and make the Followers of Zhenterim flee.
After this most tiring "adventure", we were treated with hospitality and rested for a few days.
Still though, the dark schemes of The Followers of Zhenterim remain unknown as a new threat rises against both Trammel and Felluca....
[ The guilds that took action in this mini-event where: The Yew Mercantile League(Mer), The Alliance (ALY), Pyrville (Pyr) and The Followers of Zhenterim (FoZ) ]
Posted By by Gerrick [ Mer ]
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| Moonglow Guards Bout! - |
A event from Moonglow:Hear ye Hear ye!
On tuesday, october 9th, 20:30cet (7:30pm UK Time), the Moonglow Guards will host an internal bout and joust on the grassy area just west of the Moonglow armorer in Trammel.
Spectators can bet on one champion and win 1000 coins in case they choose the winner.
Betting procedure:
Before final fight - 500gp
4 guards remaining - 250gp
8 guards remaining - 125gp
More information about the Moonglow guards can be found on http://cgm.8m.net
Hope to see ye there!
Yoldran,
-- Towncrier of Moonglow. |
| October 4, Thursday |
| The Last Hope - |
The Next scenario story has been submitted, it can be read at BNN or at here:
The Last Hope |
| Tavern Night on Thursday! - |
This Thursday (the 4th), begining from 20.30 (CET) We welcome everyone to drink and have merry to Cove tavern night. So doth come to enjoy and perhaps take part to knife throwing competition, to determin this week's champion.
The tavern is located North of Cove on the Trammel facet. More detailed map can be found at http://cove.rper.org/.
I hope I see thou there, Traveller,
Gaveston Family
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| October 3, Wednesday |
| Moonglow City Council meeting and Beergarden! - |
We recived this from Moonglow:Hear ye, Hear ye!
The weekly City Council meeting in Moonglow will be held this saturday - october 6th, 19:00cet (6pm UK Time) - in the Moonglow Counsellor's Guild in FELUCCA.
All people are invited to discuss city related topics - all Moonglow citizens can vote on decisions.
The weekly Moonglow Beergarden will be built on monday - october 8th, 20:00cet (7pm UK TIme) - on the grassy area just west of the Moonglow armorer in TRAMMEL.
So ... why don't ye come by and have a drink? *grins*
40th Moonglow citizen registered! If you live in Trammel or Felucca Moonglow and would like to register as citizen, head over to our skypage and contact the Council!
More information about Council activity as well as a citizenlist can be found on http://stop.at/moonglow !
Yoldran,
-- Moonglow Towncrier. |
| October 2, Tuesday |
| A interview from Yoldran - |
We recived another interview that Yoldran, the town crier of Moonglow, have done with one of the city council members of Moonglow:
This is the fourth part in a loose sequence with the intention to introduce the people holding positions in the Moonglow City Council. The goal is, that you better get to know them and can thus directly address the correct person, if you want a problem solved in Moonlgow.
Today: Demona - the justiciar of Moonglow.
Q: Can you please give us a short biography of yourself?
A: *Smiles* I was born in South Moonglow some 25 years ago into a large, but moderately wealthy family. I grew up in Moonglow, training the basics of the arcane arts at the Lyceaum. As I grew I spread my wings and moved from city to city trying to learn more skills, including the ability to tame and train animals. I returned home to visit my family and friends frequently, one of which was Shiva, a member of Moonglows council of Honesty. Whilst involving myself more in the city guards and council proceedings the oppurtinity arose to take the position of the Justiciar. In my previous experiences in other cities I had encountered many law abiding citizens, but also many miscreants, who believed themselves above or outside the boundries of law. I believed that the role of Justiciar was a role that I was able to undertake with a sense of honour and pride, so I applied for the post, and was overjoyed when I was successfully elected to the position.
Q: What do you do as justiciar in the Council?
A:As justiciar my key role is to ensure that justice is served, either at trials, on decisions about prisoners or people suspected of a crime. The constable presents evidence to me of a crime and with careful consideration I decide whether or not we have grounds for an arrest. If there is not enough evidence the constable and I will agree to a course of action to take to obtain the evidence needed, this is where we deploy the guards. And they will search the lands looking for the evidence we need to convict a criminal. After I have agreed to evidence has good cause for arrest, the constable shall do so and the convict will be sent to Moonglow prison, until a trial is arranged. The trials are fair and impartial, this is where we hope to make sure that 'justice' is served and that the suspected criminal is treat humanly and to the letter of the law. Then according to their crime, I with other council member's will decide on an appropriate punishment.
Q: You are the driving force for new laws and will formulate them out ... what would you say is needed to create "good" laws?
A:The whole intention of the council and it's member's is to ensure that peace and safety are upheld in Moonglow, that's why our laws were formed. The key issue is ensuring that citizens are safe and well. As the council is a democracy, everything that is decided within it is discussed and given careful consideration. This is how new laws are passed. Now, how to suceed in creating and passing 'good' laws is not as simple as it may sound. Ye have to give careful consideration to all the parties affected, both majority and minority. Even when the majority agrees a law should be passed, you have to consider the minority. How it will affects them and is it avoidable. But when creating any 'good' laws, our aims will always be the same - To ensure honesty, safety and general hapiness for the Moonglow citizens. Because without our law abiding citizens, we a nothing but an empty shell.
Q: What are your visions for Moonglow's future?
A:My visions for Moonglow are simplistic in theory, but often not so in reality. I hope to see more friendly faces around our lands, we have so many extrodinary citizens that we are always happy to see more. I believe that the spirit of Moonglow can be seen by walking around our isle, if ye are in need of help, ye will always find someone willing to oblige. Also I hope that our events will increase, as they are, in popularity. The beer garden is a wonderful place to make friends, ask for help, eat, drink and generally be merry. We often have other events around Moonglow such as the upcoming guard jousting, lottery (which will be back very soon) and soon the be arranged dancing competition. This really brings the community together and when ye see people having so much fun ye really know that the council is doing it's job, maintaining the spirit of Moonglow and ensuring it's future - an extremely happy one.
Many thanks for this interview!
If you want further information about the Moonglow City Council please head to the skypage:
http://stop.at/moonglow
Yoldran,
-- Town Crier of Moonglow. |
| The Regent comes to Yew - |
I've recived some news from Yew today:
Hail fellow citizens of this fair and tested land, Cabal here, Regular in His Majesty’s Royal Guard troop to tell ya all about last nights splendid events.
We was loungin’ round the guard house, playing dice and talkin’ ‘bout birds when the sergeant come in and says we best step lively as there was official escort duty a comin’. Well, being crack troopers to a one, we slung on our kit and saddled up our trusty steeds to head on out to Empath Abbey to meet His Grace, Barahir Netanve, Nobleman of the realm, Regent of Britannia and by the grace of heaven, Lord British’s representative in these here troubled times. No sooner had we arrived when we was right near knocked off our horses by the size of the crowd what turned out to greet His Grace the Regent. Formin’ up in an honour guard, we soon made the place safe from rabble and hangers on, sos that His grace could get the procession movin’.
Trooper Joan and me was sent on ahead to the great castle of Brimstone in the village of Pyrville, in the heart of Yew dark wood, to tell them that the Regent was on his way. When we got there we saw that rightly so, them local’s had made the place fitten’ and ready for such a grand procession. Soon His Grace at the head of a great mass o’ nobles and soldiers came to into view, to the cheers of the assembled mob, and was greeted right proper by the local lords of the castle.
They headed on inside with the Royal Party, assorted Nobles and a couple o’ members of the paparazzi in tow. Me an’ a few other Royal Guards was stationed at the door to keep things calm as many more tried to pour in and witness the momentous events about to unfold within. The Local guards was keepin’ a close eye on the mob and only admittin’ them what was on the official guest list, even though loads o’ folks was trying to weasel their way in, some tellin’ tall tales o’ their selfs, some sayin’ as they was official entertainment for the evening’s festivities, others tryin’ ta sneak a peek at the list to claim themselves a name there, and others still just curious ta have a look see what all the fuss was about.
Inside them Nobles and official types was set down to a fine feast where they no doubt gossiped and quarrelled about all that stuff what taxes the minds of the high born folk, while we loyal guards kept the peace and patrolled the area to ensure the safety of the dignitaries inside. We are right pleased to report that we had no trouble and the event was carried out in complete security.
Eventually, His Grace called all down stairs to the Audience Chamber where he was fixen’ ta make a few Royal Proclamations to the assembled throngs. Once silence was established, Lord Barahir, Regent of the realm made his first proclamation, namin’ Lord Graystone as Duke of Yew by the Grace of heaven and the King his self. The crowd was right pleased by this and Lord Graystone pledged ta make good his appointment and remain ever loyal to the Crown and the Royal Court of Britannia. Next, the Regent named his top aide Lord Marius as the Baron of Brimstone, second in command to the new Duke o' Yew. Again folks seemed heartened by the news, all that is except one sulkie fellow who we was told was called Garland Orunitia War chief of some outfit what calls itself the Followers of Zhenterim, what ever that is… We guards all took note o’ his bad attitude and made sure ta keep an eye on them lot. In the end, it were a grand occasion and the crowds seemed well pleased. We was sure them Noble types must a had themselves a right nice time, as they all stumbled out lookin’ more than a bit tipsy and headed on there ways with much slappin’ o’ backs and promises of alliance. We helped His Grace back home ta Britain and he made sure we all knew he was right proud with our loyal service and protection.
For King and Country!
Cabal, Royal Guardsman of Britannia |
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