Brighthelm Stane Library

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

Mage bolt from the Violet, 1096 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard I, Sir Huw de Grognard, have done my best to explain the sad occurrences that lead to the death of Maroc. I was not an eyewitness to these events. I had chosen to retire to a quiet corner to talk to old friends. Also both Master White and Master Violet had…

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The Gathering of 1096 AF

Sir Huw de Grognard The Gathering was hosted by King Gustav of the Vipers in Teutonia. Friday 23rd August 1096 AF DROW GATE COLLAPSES UPON SIR HUW Upon leaving the Tarantulas compound the gate tent was demolished by the Blue Troll and this left me dazed. The Drow showed little if any concern. Mormegil and…

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Report of the meeting with Prince Armadel Stok Oberon of the Story Fae

 by Kia Aryllin The meeting itself resulted from separate attempts by myself and Lady Rebecca Beomarise to contact Prince Armadel and create some sort of communication between our people. I believe we both attempted contact at the time of the invasion of Winchester. Prior to that night, I had received 2 hand-delivered letters – the…

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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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