Studies | Brighthelm Stane Library

Concerning Mannanan

Acquired Autumn 1126 The Harts library of Bright Helm Staine contains many and wonderful insights into Albion’s past. However much of the time of the ancestors before Albion is limited or non-existent. What we do know of Mannanan stems from his time as Lord of the Seas around Albion. We also know this ancestor is…

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On Harmonic Crafting

submitted by IkeSeptember 1124 A summary of the information gained during the latest research period. Gathered by Eli MacGorman, assistant to the Guild. It has been a pleasure to work with you during your research and upon final review we are confident that your research has created the potential for a range of Harmonic based…

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On the Restless

Added Summer 1124 Taken from a tome that had been copied from a manuscript that was translated from a language that was spoken at the dawn of Prydwen and Albion. “The infant ancestors were struggling to sleep. Merlyn Prydwen had tried herbs, potions, even stories the like you would not believe. But alas, nothing worked…

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Research on Shrines within Albion by Spineshank Strangetails, penned winter 1122, updated 1124

Whilst the most prominent or those of significant importance have been recorded and noted in past research, for every shrine, altar erected, used in the name of an ancestor and recorded another ten will go unnoticed. Should the shrine be dedicated to ancestor of a less reputable nature, the list of unknown sites grows. This…

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Research into the nature of the Trinity

Research conducted by Ser Graf Dog-Mortimer, with Brandon Barthez assistingSummer 1123 The people of Albion have always been tolerant when it comes to Ancestors, whether they be fromwithin Albion or beyond its borders. As with all Ancestors, their time and the followers come and goas the seasons change, and this is true of Albion, and…

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The Wealth of Factions

(editors note: Richard had planned to publish this book for the great Edrejan fair. After his disappearance his family have compiled it from his notes into a mostly complete version. Regina Neville) A Treaty on Eredrejan Economics by Richard Neville My aim for this book is to give a concise, impartial, and empirical look at…

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Research pertaining to the Bannerlord

Supplied by Ryoshi Ichinose, 1121 The Helm of the Bannerlord “Through the mists I rode Bearing arms to new shores For the Bannerlord’s cause; My path was clear. I spurred my mount on, At the dawning of the day, As the sun burnished the way, And the mists billowed and furled. A green and pleasant…

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Studies on Legendary Items

Supplied by Ryoshi Ichinose, Spring 1121 My studies of the winter of the winter of 1120 I spent a good period in the dusty stacks of Brighthelm Stane. In to my studies of legendary items, weapons, armour clothing and many of objects of the history of Albion and their stories. Obviously, I found many details…

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A guide to contributing to rituals

Librarian’s note: Acquired 1119 By Specialist c clinicRitual magic tutor, Mages guild of ErdrejaAn Introduction to Rituals, How They Work & What Contributors Do Rituals are a very powerful spell – so powerful that it takes a number of people and a special location to cast them. What they do can vary hugely, from creating…

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Oops: A Guide to Mitigating Ritual Disasters

Librarian note: Acquired 1119 By Specialist c clinic Professor Emeritus, University of TriesteRitual magic tutor, Mages guild of Erdreja IntroductionRitual magic is a powerful commodity in our world, and one which requires respect and reverence. As a ritualist, if you do not approach your craft with the respect and deference it commands, it will almost…

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