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On Writing by Wagglestaff the Bard

The works of Londinium-based bard Wagglestaff are myriad, but amongst them are several which are inspired by the lives and deeds of the Kings and Queens of Albion. Amongst them is the play known as “Love & Duty” – which was, allegedly, inspired by the life and times of Matthew Pendragon, a Prince of Albion…

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White Ship Wreckage Reports

A report dated from the same year that the White Ship was lost in the seas between Southern Albion and Lyonesse: “We did find washed up on Lundy’s shores some timbers, well-felled and constructed, of the finest white wood that we had ever seen. The beachcombers were sore pressed to hand them over to us…

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The Pilgrimage of the Loyal

The Pilgrimage of the Loyal was the worst uprising in the Reign of the Council of Albion. It was a direct result of the decision of Chancellor Ravern’s successor that the search for the True Heir should be abandoned, a policy which confused and angered most Albiones. The original rebellion began at in Lincoln in…

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Letters of Aloyisius Frobisher

In a book from the diplomancy section of the library, we discovered the following letters, in a bundle of correspondence from the Ambassador’s Office, dated some years after the loss of the white ship. When queried with a librarian, they believed that there are several letters from Aloysius Frobisher: “841 My Lord Chancellor, As per…

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Excerpt – The Blood of Kings by Doctor Nicholas Weatherwax

In the library there is a ponderous tome written in several volumes on the topic of the royal bloodline of Arthur’s House – though clearly some scholars attempt to curry favour with the monarch of the time, as there are lengthy passages describing the blood of kings to bestow grace and wisdom on those whose…

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Excerrpt – Historia Regum Pendraconiae by Godfrey of Lindisfarne

In several volumes, the lengthy Historia Regum Pendraconiae by Godfrey of Lindisfarne can be found in the library – an exceedingly long and meandering account of the lives of the Kings and Queens of the Pendragon Royal Line, this book is not as detailed as one might hope, talking in grand terms about the merits…

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Excerpt – Verbia Princeps Magus, by Jack, Apprentice Mage

Though the provenance of this tome is in doubt, you are nevertheless struck by the words contained within. Many pages appear to be written in an indecipherable script, with symbols both arcane and mundane littered throughout the pages. Here and there, however, something appears written in the common tongue: “It is not the sword, but…

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Excerpt – Travels in Lyonesse by Julian le Chanteur circa 845

In the library there exist a series of works by a bard from Gryphons lands, who documented his travels through Estragales and Lyonesse. There are many tales of playing to crowded inns and taverns, and gracing the halls of many lords with songs, but it is this passage which stands out… “…which led me to…

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Excerpt – The White Ship Disaster by Calieb Corvinae

Calieb Corvinae was the grandson of Chancellor Ravern Corvidae, who was first amongst the Lords General of Albion who ruled as council in the Anarchy that followed the death of King Frederick. A studious man, he compiled many works on the histories of the realm, including this treatise on the loss of the White Ship….

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Excerpt – The Nyse and Accurate Prophecies of Megaine of Little Salkeld

The dragon’s daughter who raven-maned and artful shall claim her brother’s dream, But the siege shall be perilous for all and her and the good shall smite it down. White-maned lion shall take the sword and hold it for the boy who cannot lift it yet, And rampant he shall be till a gold band…

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