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Bad Harvests

Bad harvests have been reported across the realm, bringing even more hardship to the already hard-up subjects of the Pendragon Throne. Various municipal outposts have been receiving word from across the Duchies from perturbed farmers bringing in the harvest. Crops of all kinds have been faltering, from Cornwall to Carlisle. At the newly established farming…

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New Champion

Her Majesty, Queen Eloise, has a new champion! After a gruelling trial-by-combat which saw Albion’s best and bravest face the blade in the hopes of attaining high honour in being Her Majesty’s sworn sword, the Trinity bestowed their favour. He fell at the final stage last year to Sir Charlotte Hulce, but this year Cephlum…

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Winter

Returning patriots have yet to breath a sigh of relief as they continue to be wracked with hardship. The cold breath of winter has found its way to the nape of every returning refugee across the realm. In the Duchy of Keswick folk have been known to say, “When the snows fall and the white…

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Lord Admiral of the Fleet

In his typical style, Lord Admiral of the Fleet, Jasper Orlaine, has pulled together a mighty flotilla. The collection of ships has been assembled for use in transporting dignitaries from mainland Albion to the Isle of Sarnia, for the Court’s Yuletide celebrations. Sources close to the Royal Albione Navy reveal that the Lord Admiral’s flotilla…

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Foreseen Forecast

The Island climate of Mannanan’s realm is often temperate and pleasant. Alas and alack, however, this Albione Winter is in full swing, and the weather is looking to be rotten. Not terrible news for the nobles and dignitaries who’ll be sat well and warm in Sarnia’s Great Hall. Spare a thought though for the attendants,…

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Court Gazette

The Earl of Carlisle, Wyndrake Winterheart, Sheriff of Keswick, Marshal of the Order of the Pendragon, has been readily gazetted as a well and worthy candidate to be named to the Duchy of Keswick. This ennoblement was announced by Her Majesty Queen Eloise Hunter at Muster on the Second Day of the Gathering. Henceforth, Wyndrake…

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The Mountain and the Man

This song was commissioned by the people of Carlisle upon Wyndrake Winterheart’s ennoblement as Earl and was written by The Bricks The old man kissed his daughter, and his grandson in her arms And prayed that their passage would be swift and safe from harm She set off on her journey down the rocky mountain…

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Battle Cry

“The wind’s howl, the waves Crash The tress weep, the wind whispers You cannot wether this storm. The earth moves, the egg shuffles Their magic is strong, the walls are broken, the throne lies empty. The wind calls out, stone withered to dust as it called out. You cannot weather this storm. With iron in…

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Faramir’s Curse

By Liathain, Blodwyn and Cerridwen A humourous song making light-hearted jest at the expense of Faramir – who was one of Albion’s best loved heroes around the turn of the century. A loyal and stalwart member of the Harts faction and firm supporter of Queen Elspeth Pendragon, Faramir was never one to take himself too…

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Legal Precedent – Assassination

Assassination Clarification of the status of the Stewards Guild, 1099 At the Harts Grand Council of 1099, Lerianneth Penhaligon of House Karlennon petitioned the Throne to clarify a matter of Albion Law; namely, the status of the Stewards Guild and their rights within Albion when carrying out the business of assassination. Her Majesty, Elspeth clarified…

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