A Call to Arms
Bonnie “Mesanna” Armstrong

Our asthmatic Paladin – Dupre – will be leading the charge to recapture Ver Lor Reg on Sunday, June 24th at 7:00 PM PST / 10:00 PM EST.

You can view the original announcement here.

Researching Mechanics
EM Crysania

Krett hurriedly packed his meager belongings. Tossing his valued tools and books in to his satchel, he rushed out the door. He looked around at the crushed mechanical beings that had been outside of the Lighthouse for days.With out the help of the people of Sosoria , he would have still been hidden inside of the Huge light fixture atop the lighthouse. Kicking at one of the mechanical minions in satisfaction, he let out a loud scream as it made a clunky whirling sound as it fell apart, and ran as fast as he could towards Trinsic to meet with Dupre.

Date: Friday 22nd, 2012

Time: 7pm PST/ 10pm EST

Where: West Britain Bank

Krett will need help in his research. At that time he will be in need of anything regarding metal and mechanics. IE: Ingots, krystals, clockwork assembly’s. Use your creativity to bring Krett Materials you think he would need.

Lord Dupre looked up from the papers on his desk. His visitors had arrived at the Hall. Sherry climbed up on the stack of papers and peered out through the door. She squeaked in excitement at seeing some of the familiar faces heading their way.

Dupre walked outside to meet the Town Guards. He needed their help in the mission he was heading up and had asked to meet them to go over what needed to be done.

“Hail and well met” he said as they arrived. The Guards responded in kind as Dupre ushered them into the meeting hall.

“Let us get down to business, as there is little time to lose!” he said.

” I have asked you here today to help me in a mission to find someone.

This person is someone who could hold the knowledge to defeating the Exodus at Ver Lor Reg. I am sure you have heard the name Krett.” Dupre said.

The eyes of the Guards opened wide. ” Yes Lord Dupre, We have. He was the one who helped build that Exodus machine in the castle courtyard years ago! A very knowledgeable tinker..but no one knows where he is!”

“Precisely..that is why I have asked for your help. It is imperative that Krett be located. He knows more about the workings of the machines and how they are powered than anyone else.We need this knowledge to defeat Exodus. I have asked you here today, to lead a search party to find Krett. Are you willing to take on this task?” Dupre said as he looked each Guard in the eye.” I have no clue where Krett maybe, he has become somewhat of a recluse since the Exodus machine was built and used in the castle courtyard. The task of finding him may come with danger, but he must be found!”

The Guards looked at each other,nodded their heads and looked back at Dupre.

“Sir, our very being and our lands are in danger from what has transposed from what once was Ver Lor Reg. Mechanical beasts are attacking citizens at their homes. Our towns have been come havens for rioters and raiders, if this one man, Krett, has the know how to stop this and to help bring peace back to our lands, then sir, We will find him!”a Guard replied.

“We will get others to help in the search! The people of realm are growing more disheartened every day. I am sure they will help us to locate Krett!”, another Guard said.

” Excellent!” Dupre exclaimed.” I will meet with the citizens and explain what must be done to assist you in this search.”

“Thank you for meeting me today, Guards. I have faith that you will carry out this important mission with speed!”, Dupre said as he walked with the Guards to the road as they headed back.

With a final goodbye, Dupre turned and walked back into the Hall. He sat in his chair and let out a breath of air.

“That went well, Sherry. I am glad they are going to assist us.” he said.

Sherry climbed up on the stack of books, looked at the tiredness that was etched in Dupre’s face, gave a big of a smile as a mouse could muster and said..”They will find him Dupre. The Town Guards are a dedicated group, and the citizens will be more than happy to help them with the search. It is their lively hood and lives and stake as well.”

“You are right my little friend, as always” Dupre smiled.”Now, I must plan a meeting with the citizens to explain what must be done, and you know what you must do….”

Climbing down from the table, Sherry scurried to the door.As she headed out he heard her say “Yes Dupre! I shall alert the criers….!”

Event: The Search for Answers

Date: June 20th, 2012

Time: 8pm Pst/ 11pm EST

Meet: Meet with Lord Dupre in front of First Bank of Britannia-Trinsic Branch for further instructions.

Town Guard Promotions: Ric Flair Named Leader. Dupre Addresses the Gathered.
WarderDragon

It seems congratulations are in order. Ric Flair has been promoted to Seargent and Leader of the Loyalist Garrison in Britain. These others were also recruited during the event: Hinatta. Princess Leigha. Mako. Bogart. Leithia was also commended.

Dupre – who seems to have developed asthma in his old age (unable to speak in more than four words at a time) – informed the gathered that Ver Lor Reg had fallen and Citizens were rioting in the streets! He suspects there is some dark power behind these recent events – perhaps related to the Exodus – and hopes to recruit the missing Krett in building a device in the fight against the Machine.

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Grand Reopening of the Baja Museum
EM Godiva

I am pleased to announce the Grand Reopening of The Baja Museum! This would not have been possible without the help of Baja Historians, Nicholas Tarrant and Proserpina.

Event: Grand Reopening of The Baja Museum.
Date: Sunday, June 10th, 2012.
Time: 2:00 pm PST / 5:00 pm EST.
Location: Baja Museum (Teleporter at EM Hall).

Captain Bob and the Mesmerizing Gem
WarderDragon

Five nights have passed since Britannians answered the call of the illustrious Bob, Captain of the Royal Guard. The white-haired and apparently senile old man, who raised the alarm in response to a recent report, has been known to shout phrases such as “lawl” and other random gibberish during meetings. But as far as Britannians go, he seems competent enough.

In spite of his seeming impairment, the good captain took the stage and introduced himself, before informing the gathered mercenaries of our mission: demoniacs and other madmen had begun to appear before the manses of wealthy Britannians, often sobbing incoherently and calling out for their “master.” They appear to belong to the Cult of the Machine, an underground religious sect dedicated to transhumanism and the worship of Exodus, their Machine Lord and God. The Technocrats, as they’re called (in UO2 Lore) appear to be drawn to the Nexus’ some Britannians had been placing in their homes as trophies, connecting them to the Dark Core.

The noble Captain led us to Luna, apparently mistaking it for a Britannian city, where we encountered Chandler. After some interrogation, the raving cultist seemed to regain some momentary sense of lucidity. He revealed that, weeks before, he had been drawn to a Gem in the center of the Necromantic Colosseum in Umbra, though he could offer no more as to its purpose there. He began raving again, shouting at the top of his lungs, claiming “he’s inside each one of us.”

We turned our attention to the Necromantic Arena. And wouldn’t you know it? It was a trap! As we searched the arena, demi-human automatons and other mechanical bastards descended upon us, apparently for no other reason than to castrate Britannia in a pitched battle far from home. We managed to overcome them however, all bits and pieces intact, but by the time we managed to regroup, the Gem was gone.

Bob, who apparently was hiding the whole time, reappeared and led us to the Great Hall of Northern Britain, advising us to be on the lookout for other “mysterious gems and fragments.” Apparently they acted as conduits between the Technomancers and the mortal realm, and could be left anywhere as a means of covertly invading the Kingdom.

He is inside each and every one of us. Disturbing thought.

Letter from Alouenikah. You can find the original post here.

Golden Brew Tavern
WarderDragon

The Golden Brew Tavern has moved. See baja.uoem.net.