Brighthelm Stane Library

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

Mistress of strange adventure

Some years ago in Albion the tide of wars had waned a space, and those Knights and bravos once well-employed in the fighting and skirmish-fields of this fairest of lands were left adrift and without gainful employment as the realm flourished in the golden months between high summer and mellow russet autumn. A woeful prospect…

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The Grand Tourney of Albion 1101

Being a tale of journey’s end and hope renewed; an account of the proceedings at Eton in 1101AF by Gwalchmai ap Maelduine, an exile of Caer Glas, warrior-bard of the Beomarisian line, hearth-guest and sworn companion to Lord Robert Falcon of Warwick. I travelled to the Grand Tourney alone and without companion, but my journey…

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Elspeth’s Journal – An account of the Gatherings of 1092 to 1094

After the events that took place during the Gathering held in Erin in the year 1094, I feel I must put pen to paper to in some way chronicle the happenings at that event and some of the history that led to these deeds. I am Elspeth Karlennon, currently Regent to Lord General Elias Karlennon,…

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s’Kalion’s Official Report

Mission Title: BREAKING THE MOLD Name: S’KALION Rank : MISSION COMMANDER (TEMPORY) Desingnation: SMALL INSERGENCE FORCE Reporting to: THE COMMITY Date: 05/05/1100 Budget: SPECAIL FINAL FORCES SELECTION; || SKALION CAI IOLAIR HEINRICH VON ALFELD TIBERIAS FARAMIR IV WHUDUNDHAT SHO MIR SHO WILLIAM PENHALIGON JOSEPH FITZLACHLAN OWAIN AP NUDD DIANNA STORMCROW R’ANT PELLEAS DIONYSIS PH’OX VAL-KARN…

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The Tale of Blackened Summer – Owain ap Nudd

A personal account by Owain ap Nudd 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…

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Concerning a Message from the Summerlands

Heinrich von Alfeld Ladies and Gentlemen of Albion, I would like to firstly express my admiration for all those with whom I had the honour to serve whilst in the Summerlands. Odd thought it may sound, it was a genuine pleasure to work with such consummate professionals. To my own “claw”, and I hope I…

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Heartland Games 1105 – Moving on, Moving back

By A. Robin Ashwine Friday I came to the Heartland Games this year with no real intention of taking part. Which turned out to be fortunate, as things got stupidly busy rather often – as they are wont to do, at the Heartland Games. Lemming was a man on a mission – the Gathering Treaty…

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Trell Mission Report

Expedition to the Trell Marshes, Autumn 1105. Report compiled by Company of the Blackened Staff Day 1 On the approach to Trell, almost all our escorting soldiers could talk about was Caliban. Their hasty departure upon arrival suggested a genuine level of fear, however fortified by our supplies of salt, our band continued towards the…

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A Call to Arms : Check mate

Trouble is afoot in Albion. Morgana’s forces are on the move. She has some objective in mind. Albion’s scouts and bards are poring their sources, too long has this Fey Queen been ignored! The nobles and people of Albion have a duty to protect the weak by whatever means at their command. I will stand…

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Child of Albion

Child of Albion was composed by Lady Falcon as a dedicaiton to The Mother when Beatrice Wychwood was carrying the Mother Reborn. Library Archivist Summer 1105 by Madelaine Falcon Child of Albion born into light Within you are all of our dreams taken flight Strong be your heart then and clear be your sight Child…

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