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An Excerpt of Historia Regum Pendraconiae by Godfrey of Lindisfarne

Thus it fell to the King to relinquish the child unto the Merlyn, in recompense for the great magicks of the Dragon that the Merlyn had summoned to bring Uther to victory. And so to this tale shall we briefly turn. The Merlyn devised thusly – that he should bring the child unto the House…

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The Tale of King Eveling’s Rath

The Hardknott Pass, through the Keswick Fells, on the old King’s road, goes from Ravenglass to Ambleside. It is a steep and narrow pathway, with many a bend and twist on its way, winding through the deeper vales between the fells. Overlooking the pass, on a steep and sheer cliff, sits the ruins of an…

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An Excerpt of “Kernow bys Vyken: a History of Cornwall” written by Alfred Trelawney, discovered in the Halls of Pendrinn, Yuletide 1118

An Excerpt of “Kernow bys Vyken: a History of Cornwall” written by Alfred Trelawney, discovered in the Halls of Pendrinn, Yuletide 1118 Of Marcus Connomorus, the Hound of the Sea, many tales are told of how he warred with the Sundered Isles for control of the Seas. Of Geraint Gorlois we know many stories. Of…

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The Dangerous Book for Albione Ladies, Edited by Lady Caroline Bathroy

Editorial note: The full text of this publication is recreated here, but ladies with a particularly great interest in these writings may prefer to peruse an original copy wherein much attention has been given to typesetting and illustration. A copy for those of a more discerning nature may be found here. Foreword It has been…

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Jasper Orlaine on matters regarding Isaac Hulce and the Turnkey Court, winter 1118

This a copy of an open letter sent out to all the cities, towns and villages in Albion. Friends, It is with great regret that I write to inform you of the death of Isaac Hulce. My close friend, brother of the tower, Cousin and fellow believer in Eloise’s dream, who was executed after a…

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On the Execution of Isaac Hulce

It pains me to acknowledge, for the first time, as I pen these words, that I Lucan Bathroy, with my peers Cara Corvidae and Theo D’Arby, passed the ruling of Treason, and sentence of execution, upon Isaac Hulce. But my pain in the acknowledgement does not reflect my stalwart adherence to the sentence passed. The…

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After action report: Chester 1117

~ Dain Stormcrow I was in the lead transport group, sixteen brave Albione warriors going to defend Chester. The cannibals were closing in and the garrison and walls would not be enough unless assistance arrived quickly. As we waited in the circle I saw the determination of those around me and was pleased to see…

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Crow’s Eye View – A Healer’s Perspective on the Mission to Chester 1117

By Althea Emmet, Crows of Albion As the blue skies of Nihon faded to the familiar grey sky of Albion Chester’s walls rose above us. Immediately we were faced with the previous transport groups already fighting the cannibals we had come to defend the city from. I, accompanied by the other healers, took up position…

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The Anger of Albion

By Althea Emmet, Crows of Albion. Written after the Great Erdrejan Fayre 1117 We will not let this stand. You may think us timid deer, but you have spilt our treasured blood. If you think this will make us bow you are mistaken. We have faced down worse than you. Even to your face we…

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Isaac Hulce: Hero or Villian?

By the Editor So passes a great legend of Albion. Isaac Hulce, whatever your views on the manner of his passing, has been one of the greatest steadying hands upon our turbulent nation in the years since the Inundation. With a mixture of charm, kindness and an iron fist when necessary, there are many who…

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