October 2003

From Blackheath:

Clouds shadowed the sky and wind howled among the trees in the darkening forest as the ancient sorcerer hobbled off the boat. Leaning on his staff for support, he looked around at the tangled undergrowth with distaste before turning to his companions.

"Are you certain this is the best place?" he demanded. "It must be absolutely secure! Even with my power and talents it may be years before I can return."

The two young pirates glanced at each other before answering. "Aye m'lord, indeed. Jes' look around ye. This 'ere place is crawling with 'gators an' serpents, an' uvver nasty critters. Aint no one comes 'ere, there be naught to come for. Your treasures will be safe 'ere." answered the first. "From all but us.." the second sniggered under his breath.

The old sorcerer looked around again, grumbling and nodding. "Get to it then!" he snapped. "And split it up! There is too much to risk all in one place. I want four -- no, five piles made -- and buried in separate locations!"

And so began the laborious process of digging and hauling trunkloads of gems, gold and magical items from the boat and burying them deep in the ground. Sweat poured from the brows of the two pirates despite the chilly air, their eyes gleaming with lust as they handled the valuables collected by the sorcerer during his long life. At last the job was finished.

"Maps!" barked the sorcerer "I need maps to mark these places. Make them impossible to read!"

As the pirates drew their devious maps, the sorcerer set spells upon each mound of earth, designed to call forth the most terrible of monsters should any but he disturb the soil there. At long last, the moons now setting and dawn but an hour away, everything was in place. The sorcerer stretched out his hand for the maps, and fixed the two men with a piercing gaze.

"There is but one thing left to do" he said coldly. "There are guardians now, to kill any who dare to dig my treasure up, but that is not enough. I shall set some more guardians here, to attack even those who dare set foot on the island. And they shall begin with you."

Too late, the young men realized their folly and ran for the boat, only to see it engulfed in magical flames. The sorcerer waved his staff and chanted, bringing dragons and wyverns to life. He watched briefly as the beasts set to their grisly work, then, with a simple chant and flash of light, he was gone - taking his maps with him.

Those maps have now been found.

What: An event for Hallowe'en hosted by Majestic Oak Auctions and the Treasure Hunters of Britannia. We will be digging up five level 5 maps simultaneously and invite you to take part in defeating the guardian spawn. There will be additional monsters on the island as well, some native and some not. Be advised that this event carries a heavy risk of participants dying!

In addition to all the monster loot and that from the treasure chests, which all goes to those who take part, we will also have a few prizes to hand out at the end of the day.
- There will be pumpkins scattered about the island: one prize will go to the person who collects the most pumpkins
- Death will no doubt visit us many times during the evening: one prize will go to the person who meets the grim reaper the most often (save your death robes, please)

When: Saturday November 1st, 8:00 p.m. CST, 9:00 p.m. EST

Who: The intent of this event is to provide a fun and challenging monster bash. In light of this, we respectfully ask that no fighting pets be brought along. All other classes welcome and encouraged.

Where: We will meet at the MOA auction house and gate to the island from there. Our destination is the small island East of Buccaneer's Den. Gates will be provided from the major banks to MOA 15 minutes prior to event start time. At the end of the treasure hunt, we will all move to a more congenial environment for handing out prizes and perhaps some storytelling.

We hope to see you there!
Majestic Oak Auctions
Treasure Hunters of Britannia

From Gem:

Gem looked at her crew as the lounged in the sun at the FCB Fish Market & Tavern. "Ye scurvy dogs, yer gettin' fat & lazy!" as she kicked the nearest lounger. Inago yelped as her boot hit his head.

"This is no fine impression that we be making on new recruits like Aphrodite," she continued. "Folks must see that fishers are fast and strong."

"Captain," ventured Zippo while scampering away from her boot, "Mayhaps we need another net toss?" Captain Storm and Leif echoed "Aye! We do."

A broad grin spread across Gem's face. "Good thinking, Zip. That's just what we need. As she gestured to Pandora, she said "Tell these new crew what we do."

Zippo continued. "We bring about 50 green nets to the dock at Buccaneer's Den and we fling them into the seas. Sometimes, four or five at a time! Since each spawns about 3 monsters, there is much madness and mayhem, and dying and looting. We invite the public to attend for free and allow them all the loot they earn without cost."

Gem announced, "It is settled then, we will bein the toss at 8 p.m. under Eastern skies (7 p.m. CST) Sunday night at the Trammel Buccaneer's Den docks. We will offer gates from West Britain bank as well." More information can be found at www.thefcb.com.

Here ye here ye,

Its been done before and now its time to bring it back to dead all most two years ago. On October 26, 2003 8 pm Central, Great Lakes Rangers Council will be hosting a friend’s event. Anyone that is receiving this post is invited to West Britain’s Death Ball. What is a Death Ball you ask? As you all know the 31st of October is for most of the world Halloween and in many other parts of the world Shamhan along with many other ways of celebrating the passing of friends and family. Great Lakes Rangers Council would like to extend an invitation to all of are friends and guild friends. We will be having a few contests and prizes for each of the contests. There will be no food served because everyone that attends the death ball will *smiles* have to be in their best black and white Screen forward. That is right everyone will attend as a ghost! Come and have some fun at the Death Ball.


First Contest (Graveyard Dash): This will be a run from the south bridge of west Britain bank to the Britain graveyard. There is a requirement to run this race you must have a pet that is bonded to you and it must be as dead as you. The first person and pet to reach the Britain graveyard check point will be the winner of the graveyard dash.

First Place: 250k & Doom Gold Skull
Second: Place 100k & Lotto Box Pick
Third Place: 50k & Lotto Box Pick

Second Contest (The OooOo Off): This will be held at graveyard each contestant will have a Halloween/ghost poem. The time limit to the OooOo Off is two minutes the best Halloween/ghost poem will be the winner.

First Place: 250k & Doom Gold Skull
Second: Place 100k & Lotto Box Pick
Third Place: 50k & Lotto Box Pick

Queen and King of the Death Ball: This will be voted on whom is the best candidate for the titles this title will be picked by the winner of the 2001 Dead Mans Ball Lady Ariyana Sune [CVN].

Nights End: As we say good night to friends and guilds of the nights fun we will all head as a group of ghosts to West Britain Bank OooOoO are hearts out. In which all of us I am sure will want to see color again. I do hope you will join us

Lessa Foxsong GM of Great Lakes Rangers Council

To the Citizens of Britannia:

Public Meeting of the High Council (67)
The 67th meeting of the High Council will take place at Lord British's Castle in Trammel in the North Dining Room at 8:00 PM (by the Central skies). The agenda so far includes: Discussion of the candidates for the position of Minister of Public Affairs; Discussion of the Ambassadorship of Cove; Further inquiry into the return of Keeonean and check-up on Lord Balifor's status; introduction of Vice-Chancellor Jandria Icestorm.

Trinsic Debate
The debate between candidates for the Seat of Trinsic will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 PM (by the Central skies) at the Skara Brae Community Center (this is due to the current Atalan control of Trinsic). The public is invited to attend.

Reminder to Members of the Electoral College
Please be present early for the High Council meeting (please try for 7:30 PM by the Central skies) so that you may cast your vote in the election for the Seat of Skara Brae.

Open Positions
Applications remain open for the Seat of Jhelom due to a lack of attendance of any applicant at the Jhelom Debate. Applications will remain open through October 27, 2003, and the debate will occur at 7:30 PM (by the Central skies) on Wednesday, October 29, 2003.

We are also still looking for additional applicants to fill the two seats for the High Justicar Triumverate, and those wishing to volunteer for the Electoral College.

Important Information Links
High Council public chambers.
Add an item to the Council's agenda.
Apply for an open position.
High Council's public message board.

Yours in Virtue,


~ Vice-Chancellor Icestorm, High Council of Britannia

To the High Council of Britannia,

With the sudden revalation of a person who calls himself Darian Flight, and claims to be me, I have taken temporary leave to the facet of Ilshenar where I might learn more of this man. I hope to excercise some valor and meditate for answers to this situation. It may follow that these steps are not clear, but I feel as if bones and blood rise up from the depths to keep me from this tranquility, though I will not fall. Perhaps there is truth in nature, and I may learn more of this Darian Flight.

In the interim, I appoint Lady Jandria Icestorm as Vice Chancellor of Virtue, and leave with her the trust of the Chancellory. She has been provided some information, but may need to be brought up to speed on some issues. Please accord her the same decorum I would expect of you all. She will also handle the Trinsic Candidate Debate, and announce the location.

I will not be out of touch for more than a week, and will attempt to send courier to the Grand Marshall to indicate to him any progress I make.

Thank you,


Ra'Dian Fl'Gith
Chancellor of Virtue
High Council of Britannia

(More details on this plotline may be found on the High Council Public Message Board, including a report regarding the arrest of Darian Flight.)

Hail, Citizens of Britannia,

I just want to take a few moments to remind you of events taking place over the next several days...

Skara Brae Debate
The debate for the candidates running for the Seat of Skara Brae upon the High Council will begin at 8:00 PM CST sharp on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 in the Skara Brae Community Center just East of the bank. Candidates are strongly encouraged to be on time for this, as tardiness will prevent you from answering earlier questions that may be posed. The debate will last no longer than 9:30 PM CST. The public is invited.

Jhelom Debate
The debate for the candidates of the High Council Seat of Jhelom will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, starting at 7:30 PM sharp in Brothers In Arms, the armory shop just North-West of the Dueling Pit in central Jhelom. Again, candidates are strongly encouraged to be on time. The debate will last no longer than 9:00 PM CST. The public is invited.

67th Meeting of the High Council
The 67th Meeting of the High Council will take place on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 8:00 PM CST in the North Dining Room of Castle Britain. Those who have applied for the Minister of Public Affairs position are requested to attend to aid the Council in making their decision. Other topics for discussion are further inquiry into the rumored return of Keeonean and status of Lord Balifor, and a discussion of the ambassadorship for Cove. If you would like to add an item to the agenda for this meeting, please visit our public chambers.

Thank you,


Ra'Dian Fl'Gith
Chancellor of Virtue
High Council of Britannia

PS - Don't forget that Boromir's Pilgrimage to the Shrine's of Virtue is scheduled to continue Tuesday evening, October 14, 2003, with details coming to the presses, and Yew's Town Council Public Meeting is set for Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 7:30 PM CST in the Yew Winery to discuss elections, the theater, and progress on the Yew Constitution.

From Ren the Conjuror:

A single Knight sat alone in the basement of the Keep or Redemption. It was dark, and so very quiet here. Above him, the Knight knew a hoard of fellow soldiers bustled about the Keep sharpening weapons, tending to mounts, preparing for more patrols to fend off the growing list of enemies who threatened the safety of the crown and all of Britannia. He liked it here, in the storage room of the keep where for but a moment or two he could bask in the silence, letting it surround him like a warm blanket on a chilly winter morning. A single candle burned upon his desk, illuminating his workspace, where he worked on combining the reagents for another mixture of healing potions for his Knights to use in combat. The simple routine task, practiced for years, kept his body occupied while his mind drifted along the corridors of countless tasks yet to be completed.

A master of the conjuring arts and attuned to his keep as a lover to another's body he sensed someone arriving by use of the teleporter pad. Retreating within himself for but a moment he magically snuffed the candle and turned to face his visitor. Certain no enemy had breached his magical protections, or made it past the brave Sentries posted throughout the castle he expected no danger. Still the conjuror called to mind a minor quickly cast offensive spell, closed his eyes and listened.

The clanking of a weapon or armor alerted him to the others presence as his visitor grew accustomed to the change in lighting in the already dimly lit basement of the Keep of Redemption.

"Templar?", A voice called warily from the darkness."I have the most recent reports from the patrols...".

Smiling with a strange sense of satisfaction at the wary nature of his Dragoon, the conjuror released a flaming arrow of pure magic at the source of the voice. The Dragoon, well aware by now of the notorious habit of his Templar to constantly test his soldiers to keep them always on their toes in this dangerous world, lept to the side of the hall as the magical arrow sped by. The basement suddenly lit up as the flaming missle struck a torch on the wall right behind where the Dragoon had been standing. "Yes Dragoon, leave them on the table there..."

Looking back at the torch and realizing that if he hadn't been paying attention to his senses, in a place where he should be at ease, it may be his hair burning brightly and not the torch. The Dragoon smiled and appreciated once more the training he has recieved here at the Keep of Redemption.

Looking over the reports after his Dragoon returned to the upper portions of the Keep, the Templar scowled. His patrols reported that the enemies of the crown grew not only in number but in arrogance. The orcs who were allied with Minax believed their superior numbers would defeat the training and discipline of the Britannian Armed Forces. The Conjuror knew better, thinking of the swift responses his Dragoon had demonstrated only moments before. Trinsic remained in the hands of the Atalan, who boldly claimed that no force would take it from them. Skara Brae remained a hostile environment, a danger to the citizens and children of a crown city, one of many he had sworn his life to protect.

He was tired, He was tired of the deaths of his brave Knights, tired of the insults and crimes against the citizens he fought to save from the horrors, tired of waiting for those enemies to strike before he could respond, so very tired...

The Field Marshall knew the time had come. He had recieved orders from the High Council and the Grand Marshall just this very day, that would finally allow him to begin a course of action that would stop the waiting. The orcs of Minax would learn fear, as his Knights would teach them the value of a Knight who held faith in the Virtues and the belief that Honor and Valor could win the day in face of superior numbers. Trinsic would know Liberation, and the Knights of Redemption would lead the way. Soon, very soon...

But first, it was time to thin the lands of a few orcs...

Walking though a secret enterance through the outside wall, Ren the Conjuror came to stand before his Royal Knights of Redemption in rank and file before him. He met each face and saw in their eyes the loyalty and trust he knew he would find. Some Knights would remember their commander's face with a smile as he shouted his command, others a grimace, and those officers who had known him the longest saw only a profound sadness in his eyes...

Royal Knights, mount up!

Moonglow Debate
Saturday, October 11 at 6:00 PM CST
Lycaeum, Moonglow, Trammel

Skara Brae Debate (changed)
Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM CST
Skara Brae Community Center

Jhelom Debate
Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 PM CST
Location to be Announced

Trinsic Debate
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 PM CST
Location to be Announced

The public, High Council, members of the Electoral College, and local governmental figures are all invited to attend the public debates for the open seats. With apologies, the Skaran debate has been moved from Friday to Tuesday in hopes of a better turn-out.

The 66th Meeting of the High Council will take place on Monday, October 13, 2003 at 8:00 PM CST, with elections for the seat of Moonglow taking place at 7:00 PM CST, prior to the meeting. If you would like to add an item to the agenda, please visit our public chambers.

Finally, applications are still being taken for the Seat of Trinsic, for the additional two High Justicars of the Triumverate, and for those wishing to volunteer for the Electoral College.

Thank you,


Ra'Dian Fl'Gith
Chancellor of Virtue
High Council of Britannia

Hail, Citizens of Britannia!

The 65th Meeting of the High Council of Britannia shall commence at 8:00 PM CST in Castle Britain in Britain, upon the facet of Trammel. Items on the agenda for the evening so far are a discussion of applicants to the position of Minister of Public Affairs, an update on issues surrounding the Dread Lady Minax, and an update regarding Lathandar Sacred Guardians. If you would like to add a last-minute item to the agenda, you may do so up until 7:30 PM CST by visiting our public chambers.

Upcoming Council Candidate Debates
It is my pleasure to announce the dates and times for the public debates between candidates for various seats upon the Council. Members of the Public, the High Council, and the Electoral College are invited to attend these debates, which will pose audience asked questions to each of the candidates with a limited time for response. Each debate will last no longer than one and one-half hours (1:15).

Skara Brae Debate is set for Friday, October 10 at 6:00 PM CST.
Moonglow Debate is set for Saturday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CST.
Jhelom Debate is set for Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 PM CST.

Additionally, the application for Trinsic's vacancy will close on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 PM CST, and the Trinsic Debate will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 PM CST.

Elections for the Skara Brae and Moonglow seats will be held by the Electoral College on Monday, October 13 at 7:00 PM CST, prior to the 66th Meeting of the High Council. Elections for the Jhelom seat will be held by the Electoral College on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 PM CST. Elections for the Trinsic seat will be held by the Electoral College on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM CST. If you would like to volunteer your assistance for the Electoral College, please contact your local Councilor, or apply for the Electoral College in public chambers.

Calling for Additional High Justicars
With the recent revision of the Royal Charter, there are two additional High Justicar positions open which form the Triumverate of High Justicars of Virtue. You may apply for such in public chambers.

Thank you,


Ra'Dian Fl'Gith
Chancellor of Virtue
High Council of Britannia