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Gathering 1106

Reports concerning the Gathering of Nations and the Cataclysm The Cataclysm of Magic, originating from the Island of Helenica, in the year 1106 The Island of Helenica was, as expected, found to be inhabited by the Dracnor – children of the Ancients. For those still unaware, the Ancients were great Dragons created by the child…

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The tale of blackened summer

And it came to pass on a bare moonlit night, ninety score years and nine since the birthing of the first of the line of Nudd, that the Lords of Blackened Summer met in a great hall made from the thigh-bones of drowned maidens. The Lands of Blackened Summer had withered under their fell gaze,…

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The Sylvan Perspective on Ancestors

Please note that the opinions below are not all mine, but rather a simplification of theories and beliefs held by many different Sylvan people. Cathanaleith The Lady Galantir Incantation is a method we have long been interested in understanding. It is clear that the power drawn comes through some third party, the ‘ancestor’ as it…

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The Gruntled Demon

Gearsprocket A demon called Maladius Was feeling pestilential, And, being a demon, he was wracked With angst so existential, Obnoxiousness in demonkind Is thought to be essential, So that he came to Albion Was rather providential. Smallpox and plague and dysentry, He revelled in them all, Streptococcus and E. coli At his beck and call,…

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Heavy Armour, Alcohol & Shield Walls

I’Seeyou U’Seeme These are just a few interesting pointers for all those who bought new heavy armour, have a strong body and a strange, uncontrollable urge to charge shield walls. The first thing to remember about charging shield walls is, DON’T! If you overlook point 1, being mad or drunk or both helps. Make sure…

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Decree of Succession

Decree of Succession By Royal Decree I, Elspeth, Queen of Albion, following the death of my only son and heir Elias Karlennon, do hereby name Alisha, daughter of Jasper Karlennon heir to the throne of Albion until such time as Elspeth, Queen of Albion shall give birth to an heir of her own. Should Alisha…

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The Death of Xantalia

Cerridwen of the Lios Alfar Oh who will take up arms with me for honour and the light And who will brave the darkness and stand fast against the night? And who will bear the healing cup for sake of Albion And who will save the fallen now Xantalia is gone? When darkness came and…

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Guilds within Albion

During the last few years the Harts have established the town of Selby as their guild town. Most guilds now have either their main guild house, or at least a presence in this town. This does not mean the town is under guild control, rather that guild politics and their interaction with Albion has been…

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Biographical – William Hulce

Thenni Interviews … William Randolph Hulce With a declaration of war hanging between the Harts and the Lions, it seems important to give Edreja the chance to learn the facts of the matter. Also by doing this I hope to cut through any slanderous propaganda that might be produced by other parties in this matter….

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The Battle of 1095 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard Council of War At about midnight, the Council of War started in the Dragons’ Command tent. The security was organised by Baron Lachlan and his Paladins of Danu. Those present were. Bears: Lord Thorfin and Lord Wraith. Dragons: Lord Pleb, the Warleader and Lord Fig. Harts:Sir Hugo Charenten, Lord Calin and…

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