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Kings of Teutonia

This is a list of the monarchs of Teutonia, that is, the monarchs on the thrones of some of the various kingdoms that have existed within the area comprising of Wallachia, Germaina and Italia, namely: Gustav I: 334AF – ???Luther: 334AF – 403AFMannfred?: ??? (The Fief Act?)Georg I: 430AF (Five day reign)???Fredrick II (The Black…

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An Account of a Meeting with the Prince of the Story Fae

Here follows a report of the meeting which occurred between Prince Armadel, the lord Hugo, Lady Rebecca Beaumarise, Kia Aryllin and myself at the Soldier’s rest. The lord Hugo and the leaders of Albion military were to hold a secret military meeting under the cover of the opening of the public house named the “Soldier’s…

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On The Creeds of Cymrija and Erin

Transcribed by Henry of Durfast It is important for the reader of this treatise to realise this is only the first draft of this work and so probably neglects to mention a number of creeds of Cymrija and Erin. If you know of any creeds or ancestors which have been omitted please contact me and…

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A Song of Light & Darkness

(Also known as “The Lament of Brother Paul”) In the days following Aries defection to the darkness of Erebus, a great tempest of shadow and demonic creatures erupted from the darkness below the waves and began to consume the island of Gallow. Cygnus– already banished due to his forbidden love of the priestess Cassiopeia despite…

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An Exploration of the Heraldic Achievements of Arms borne by the various Knights of the Round Table

An Exploration of the Heraldic Achievements of Arms borne by the various Knights of the Round Table – prepared by Dunamace Strongarm, Nord-Draco Herald-Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary, Royal College of Heralds Librarian’s note: The text of this gathered information is readily available here. The intricate detail of the illuminations and reproductions of the arms may…

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Concerning the Queen’s Champion

Forgive us, sir. These documents were partially destroyed or missing. We have cobbled together the tale as best we could. Yours, In faith, D.S. … For it was true that the Champion had sworn to the Queen that he should love no other as long as he did live, for she was his Queen, and…

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Concerning the Preferred Teas of several Knights of the Round Table

Concerning the Preferred Teas of several Knights of the Round Table – Letter from Dunamace Strongarm of Eaton, Nord-Draco Herald-Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary, Royal College of Heralds Lord Echo, I confess this is one of the stranger topics of research I have been asked to consult upon. The heraldic aspect, I very much understand….

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Arthur’s Quests

Prologue It was during the gap between the first and second ages of Camelot, that shining beacon of Albion, based in Glastonbury Tor, in Cornwall, that Arthur came to make his quest into the mists and assault the city of Arcadia… By this time, my liege was a bitter, cynical man, who had expended much…

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Excerpt – The Art of Diplomancy by Addemar Fitzhoward

Though initially passed by in our initial search, this book was brought to our attention by a librarian, owing to the section within which focuses on Marital Alliances with Other Nations as a tool for diplomacy, giving examples of ages past – The Art of Diplomancy by Addemar Fitzhoward – “For peace reigned in Albion,…

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On Writing by Wagglestaff the Bard

The works of Londinium-based bard Wagglestaff are myriad, but amongst them are several which are inspired by the lives and deeds of the Kings and Queens of Albion. Amongst them is the play known as “Love & Duty” – which was, allegedly, inspired by the life and times of Matthew Pendragon, a Prince of Albion…

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