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The Downfall of Arthur I and the establishment of a stable line of Kings

This history is compiled by Ellemmhir Lanatrea from the researches conducted by Lady Elspeth Karlennon (now Queen Elspeth) who became the Guardian of the Seven Swords of Waylund during the Gathering of 1095 in Norsca. Special thanks are also due to the Grand Master Mage Floris Brand, Schadel Ra and Edmund Blackadder, the then leader…

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The Formation of The Harts Faction

At the beginning of the Gathering of 1094, held in Erin, the Harts did not exist as a Faction. The Lions most certainly did. The Lions were led by Lord General Corvus of House Corvidae. He was the leader of the Council of Lords General set up to rule Albion in the continuing absence of…

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Gathering Charter Winter 1102

Preamble: This charter is binding upon any nation who is a signatory of the charter, and shall be considered part of the law of that nation. No law of a signatory nation may create exceptions or direct contradictions to the stipulations of this charter. Definitions: Nation – Any group of sentient beings in posession of…

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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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How the Line of Kings was Lost

As recorded by Elemmhir Lanatrea, Scribe and Archivist to the Queen’s Household After the death of Arthur II there followed several generations of relative peace and plenty. The Land of Albion had a True King and was ruled wisely. The King’s benevolence rubbed off onto his vassals who in turn looked to their own people….

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The rise of the noble households

After the death of Arthur II there followed several generations of relative peace and plenty. The Land of Albion had a True King and was ruled wisely. The King’s benevolence rubbed off onto his vassals who in turn looked to their own people. Serfdom was abolished and three great families rose to prominence amongst the…

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Sir Gawain

This story was found in paperwork held by an old librarian in the region of Penross in 1110. My Story I tell to you now is a secret I commend to the Hunter to be revealed when it is the time of man again and that they need to understand from whence they came. I…

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Etiquette – Albione names

It is tradition in Albion that people are given family names. This tends to lead to the same named being used by a family and people being named after Aunts and Uncles. They and the person that they are named after are referred to as “namesakes” and as such they were. Most people only have…

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Cosmology and Life

It should be noted that these documents predate the cataclysm since when much has changed including the ability to travel from this egg to others. The Author is believed to be the Aratian philosopher Atan al-Rashish, written by his scribe Tiresh, 553 years before the founding of the Great Library of Norhault. Translated from the…

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The Seven Swords of Waylund and the Pendragon Throne

This history is compiled by Ellemmhir Lanatrea from the researches conducted by Lady Elspeth Karlennon (now Queen Elspeth) who became the Guardian of the Seven Swords of Waylund during the Gathering of 1095 in Norsca. Special thanks are also due to the Grand Master Mage Floris Brand, Schadel Ra and Edmund Blackadder, the then leader…

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