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A Nation in Mourning

When Gawain brought his Ritualist, Theodoric, to help cure the Blight on Her Late Majesty, a nation rejoiced. When Her Late Majesty informed us that the Ritual had not succeeded in the way we had hoped, a nation’s heart broke. Her Majesty Queen Eloise Hunter, Spirit of Albion made flesh, Chosen of the Trinity, and…

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News of the Realm

Duncan Corvinae, Earl of Exeter, has been appointed Master Incantor of Albion. Sally, a Seamstress of Londinium, has been appointed Master Bard of Albion. Having been ratified by the Pendragon Throne, the Queen’s Herald wishes them well in their new roles.

The Demon and His Lady.

As told by an aspect of Nethras on the Friday Eve of the Gathering 1116. I do not have skill as a storyteller, so please forgive the “bare bones” approach. Once, Long ago there was a Demon. This Demon was neither good nor evil, but balanced as any Demon may be. Now this Demon fell for…

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The Qualities of the True Line of Arthur.

As described by Sir Dawn Corvidae at Midsummer. The True Heir Shall be Mortal and not Magical. The True Heir will Willingly Fight and Bleed for Albion. The True Heir will show Patience and be Slow to Anger. Further information Pertaining to the True Line of Arthur. Excalibur may have a hand in Revealing the…

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For Depravo

A sad, sad thing have I to sing, About an empty grave, O, For I fear none know where he’s gone, The rat they called Depravo. He grew up quick, learned many tricks Before he learned to shave, O, And Karl his dad was glad he had The son he called Depravo. Sometimes it’s true,…

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Steiner, Bloke of the Realm

by Cassius Gaius Merridius Caravanicus Pricum Steinar, Bloke of the realm He’s covered in hair so he don’t need a helm He’s got big teeth, he’s got big feet and part of his ritual was drinking from the teat HEY Steinar, he’s covered in scars He jumps on to swords ’cause they do him no harm…

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Those of Rank in Albion – July 1116

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The Last Will and Testament of Queen Eloise the First

I, Queen Eloise the First, by the Grace of The Pendragon, Sovereign of Albion, Cornwall and The Territories, Monarch of the Sundered Isles, Lady of Lundy, Guardian of the Wild Places, Chosen of The Trinity, Defender of the Faithful and Freeman of The Isles, declare this to be my only Will and Testament and do…

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Public Service – Cheese Etiquette

Always use the cheese knife provided to cut cheese from a communal board, not your own butter knife. Round cheese must be treated like a cake: cut triangular portions. With a wedge such as Brie, cut slivers lengthways. Never, ever cut the nose off a triangular wedge. Stilton is usually sliced, but if a spoon…

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Public Service – Tea Etiquette

If serving tea for a group it is worth brewing a pot. Loose leaf tea will taste best. A second pot with hot water in it should be provided in order to dilute over-brewed tea if necessary. If a waiter places a teapot on the table without pouring the tea the person nearest the pot…

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