Brighthelm Stane Library

Being the public documents available to those visiting Brighthelm Stane without prior appointment.

The Spring Hawk

One day while out on a picnic near a magnificent lake, the Queen of the Fae was quarreling with one of her cousins. They argued for many hours over who was the wealthiest of all the Fae. The Queen insisted that it was surely herself, while her cousin insisted that it was a handsome Faerie…

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Jugga – the sport of kings

Whilst the sport of Jugger has no official rules or governing body, the extremely reasonable Mr Esmund Walker of the Vipers Faction is a leading proponet of unifying the sport and also a tireless campaigner for fair play. Appalled by many people’s apparent ignorance of (or wilful disregard for) the rules of Jugger, Mr Walker…

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Alderyork, Three Toms and York – Solstice

Whilst we were in the Mists choosing the Trinity for Albion a number of documents were found, one was a complex script explaining how to assist those struck down by lack of faith whilst within the mists. The remainder of the documents used a simple script, but encompassed many mant pages. Cawd compiled these documents…

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Kidnapped and Katrina, Dragon Moot of 1096 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard This account was reconstructed by conversations with Sir Morgannia of the Hunters and Dimitri Lenin of the Communist Party. On Saturday afternoon of the Dragon Moot, Morgannia stated that he was going on the Quest to rescue Lady Katrina from the enthrallment of Satûn. It was believed that her actions were…

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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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Public Relations At The Harts Council of 1097 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard DROW HUNTING The Beastmen and a few other elite tunnel fighters including Darak of the Rangers of Greenwood were asked to assemble a team for a punitive raid on the Drow renegades who had attacked the Council earlier by Hawkeye. s’Pika teleported them into the Underdark. However, they found the caverns…

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March of the Sinister Ducks

March of the Sinister Ducks by The Sinister Ducks Everyone thinks they’re such sweet little things Ducks, Ducks! Quack, Quack! Quack, Quack! Soft downy feathers and nice little wings. Ducks, Ducks! Quack, Quack! Quack, Quack! But there’s a poison I’d like to administer, You think they’re cuddly but I think they’re sinister. Ducks, Ducks! Quack,…

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Upon Matters Arising at the Heartland Games of 1099

First day of June, 1099 A.F. Proclamation A trial was held at the Heartland Games of 1099 of William Penhaligon of Caer Pendrinn. He was charged with Treason by Lord Benedict Karlennon for the offence of striking a superior officer at a time of war. He pleaded guilt, and due to mitigating circumstances was sentenced…

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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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Violet Mage’s Birthday of 1096 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard THE WHITE SPIRE In a rousing speech, Lady Aleda of the Fellowship of the Full Moon formally handed over the White Spire to Master White. She said, “This is in a way a symbol of our [the Wolves] triumph over the Rift at our Moot last year.” BLACK AND WHITE Lady…

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