Brighthelm Stane Library

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

The Wild Hunt

It has come to the attention of the Royal Huntsman that there have been instances of the Wild Hunt being mentioned by creatures that claim to be following Calligar. It was felt pertinent by myself that the populace be informed of the rules regarding a Wild Hunt due to the fact that the Wild Hunt…

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Report – Stretton

After receiving reports that there was something strange happening at the town of Stretton shortly after I was given the title of Earl of Chester it was decided that the rumours should be investigated. After a small short talk a small somewhat cobbled together team consisting of a few notable members such as Azazel, Wulf,…

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Report – Broken Sword

Take heed, as I offer rare advice on dealing with my kind. The Fae are the first born, the greatest of Edrejas children. But for all our honour, all our glory and beneficence we are dangerous friends to have. A simple Fae even a child of Summer, will with no compunction slay you out of…

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Court Gazette – Summer Moot 1116

His Grace, the Duke of Gloucester, has been given leave by the Pendragon Throne to make an appointment to the Earldom of Ellenbrooke. To this position he has appointed Dame Foxxeglove Lanata, of the Hunters, who has served the Realm of Albion as Lady Ambassador and as Lady-in-Waiting to Her Majesty the Queen. This has…

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Down Syracusa Way

An Interview with Raphael Borgia D’Medici The Queen’s Herald was able to catch the Raphael of the Company of the Blackened Staff for a quick interview Who are you? The fact you have to ask says everything about your social standing. No wonder I’ve never heard of you. You’d get nowhere on the Island propositioning…

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Carlisle

It had only been a matter of days since the passing of the Wellspring of Evil. The rangers had announced the area safe again though far from practical to be habitable. The people returned anyway, they had nowhere else to go. They came down from the fells to where Carlisle had once stood, gaunt and weary figures…

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The Broken Sword

As recorded from notes given by Elemental beings, to the People of Albion[1], by Her Grace, Lady Foxxglove Lanata of the Court of the Green Oak, Countess Ellenbrooke, First Dame of Albion. This ‘story’ came in pieces to a number of Albione’s during the rescue of Her Majesty, Queen Eloise Hunter, First of Her Name, at Exeter…

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A tale of Long Meg

A tale of Long Meg, the Witch Queen of Salkeld, and Her Daughters – as set down by Wyndrake Winterheart, of the Noble House of Winterheart, Duke of Keswick and Lord of the Fells Near the village of Little Salkeld stands the stone circle that comprises the ancient monument called Long Meg and Her Daughters….

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A tale of Coel Hen the Winter Heart

A tale of Coel Hen the Winter Heart, Great King of the Fells, progenitor of many Royal Lines of Britannia, and forebear of Clan Winterheart – as set down by Wyndrake Winterheart, of the Noble House of Winterheart, Duke of Keswick and Lord of the Fells The myths and legends surrounding Coel Hen are many….

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The Rose of Albion – A Song for the Order of the Rose

Grown in one land alone Where proud winds have blown There’s not a flower born of the shower Braver than Albion’s own Though gales of winter blow Piercing hail and snow Shining it stays bright as in days of yore Old Albion’s pride still blossoms Fresh on Albion’s shore Rose of Albion thou shall fade…

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