Brighthelm Stane Library

Being the public documents available to those visiting Brighthelm Stane without prior appointment.

1095 – A Diary of Events

Sir Huw de Grognard These are the events recorded at the time by a Vassal Knight in the service of the Countess of Shrewsbury until he was created the Steward of Huntingdon by Lord Calin. These are as accurate as one poor man can make them. 5th January 1095 AF Corvus has not handed over…

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The York Council 1104

This is my report on the proceedings of the council. I include here only those issues with which I was involved. I have tried to set down everything that I can remember, but if there are any gaps then I apologise. If any have any queries relating to these issues then they may contact me…

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1096 AF, A Diary of Events

Sir Huw de Grognard 10th January 1096 AF Teespoon was sheltering in House Chreotha after being afflicted by a delusion that she was half Drow caused by the treatment at the hands of House Naxos D’Fey at the recent Gathering. It is thought that she has the mark of Loth upon her. She was no…

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The Trees Bleed Red

The destruction of the circle (by the Mage Morran) caused magic to posses the grounds and soon the circle was overgrown, feared or forgotten. Now where the circle once stood, a strange collection of dark oaks grow. No one knows what lies in the centre, if anything at all. but the circle of oaks is…

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A Tale of Two Loves

Buried neath the stories of old Lies a truth that’s seldom told Of the love he bore for his Lady fair The Lady Guineviere He was Albion’s greatest knight Come from across the sea He lived always by honour bound Though his heart yearned to be free Chorus What see you in the darkest night…

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A Song For Tanner

The following song is a modern composition by Thalla of the Lions in memory of Corporal Rufus Tanner of the Company Of The Black Boar, after his death on Scicilija in 1102. Thalla later performed the song in a ritual attempting to summon and commune with Tanner’s spirit. Library Archivist Summer 1105 It’s better to…

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