Citizens of Britannia be on alert for the evil sorcerer Vaeg and his disciples.

Intelligence believes Vaeg is planning to attack soon. Please be aware of your

surroundings as you travel.

The Royal Guard and Sargent Major are asking for your assistance in tracking down

Vaeg and his disciples.

All reports can be made in book form and dropped in the Guard Headquarters

Mailbox. Access to the Headquarters is via the suit of armor outside Castle British.

The Royal Guard assembled in the courtyard of Castle Blackthorn to receive

promotions and training tonight.

Presented with promotions are as follows-

Private Lady Rayna

Corporal Lady Dreamy

Lance Corporal Lady Water Sprite

Corporal Kariny Stormsong

New uniforms were distributed to the Royal Guard.

The Healer Corps are to wear white cloaks on the battle field and for dress uniform.

The Sargent Major stated that Vaeg has been sighted in towns all over. More

Disciples of Vaeg have been reported in various towns as well.

The Disciples of Vaeg need to be located and Vaeg hunted down. Royal Guards are

asked to perform patrols inside cities and across the countryside. All reports are

to be dropped in the Royal Guard Headquarters mailbox. The suit of armor outside

Castle British will take you to the HQ.

Sargent Major then led the Royal Guard on a mini Void Pool raining exercise

outside headquarters.

Kings Meeting Minutes Thursday August, 14th, 2014

Location – Meeting room in Castle Blackthorn

Members present

King Blackthorn

Governor Ryno Reno of Yew

Governor Sky Captain of Skara Brae

Governor Methos of Moonglow

Governor Leeda of  Trinsic

Governor A.J. Jameson of Minoc

Governor Lord Elwood of New Magincia

Members not present

Governor Dreamy of Britain

Governor of Jhelom

Governor of Vesper

Governor Ryno Reno of Yew reported a few citizens have received nibbles from

Larry’s friends. An offer was made to Governor Methos of Moonglow of a few of

Larry’s friends for the Moonglow Zoo.

Governor Ryno expressed his dismay of Yew not offering a dock for citizens.

Governor Sky Captain of Skara Brae reported the Royal Architects have completed

the new Governors Office. You may now visit the new office located next to the

Skara Brae Community Center.

He was disappointed to report in order to build the new office the Skara Brae

Hopscotch court had to be removed.

Governor Methos of Moonglow is looking into naval races between cities at the end

of the month. He expressed his dismay over the zoo collection and lack of

residents on the island. There are several ideal vacation spots available to those

looking for a quiet home.

Governor Leeda of Trinsic reported the crystal at the Trinsic Bank was still normal.

She had investigated the changes of the Britain crystal and the Disciple of Vaeg.

Governor A.J. Jameson of Minoc reported the rebuilding of Minoc was slowly

progressing after the invasion of spiders.

Governor Lord Elwood of New Magincia reported the guard stationed at the crystal

in New Magincia had been killed in action by Vaeg’s minions last night. The crystal

is normal now but requested another guard be sent.

The Governor Dreamy of Britain sent a note of the BOE/COO Blackthorn’s Dungeon

event on Saturday August, 16th, 8PM EST. They will be fighting Captains and their

forces all night or until fighter forces dwindle.

Lastly King Blackthorn reported on the completion of the Royal Guard

Headquarters and the Royal Guard Crafters completing armor for the battle against

Vaeg.

King Blackthorn will place guards at the crystal in Britain and for the Disciple of

Vaeg.

Any odd or strange happenings are to be reported to the Royal Guard

Headquarters immediately. Please be on the alert for Vaeg and his minions across

the land.

King Blackthorn adjourned the meeting.

COMMUNITY EVENTS, EM EVENTS, ROYAL GUARD EVENTS
AUGUST SCHEDULE
AUGUST 7, 2014 EM FALCON LEAVE A COMMENT

• 03 August – Informal guard meeting at the new guard house for guard decoration @7:30pm CST
• 10 August – Guard Meeting for all crafters who want to join the royal guard. New guardhouse 7:30pm CST
• 14 August – Kings Meeting. Governors meeting with King Blackthorn to discuss issues plaguing the realm. 8:00pm CST council chambers in Castle Blackthorn.
• 19 August – guard promotions/inspections followed by training at the void pool. @8:00pm CST Castle Blackthorn courtyard
• 22 August – Vaeg Attacks – more to follow
• 24 August – Darts at the reward hall darts/archery arena. 7:30pm CST
• 29 August – Chicken Fight Night. Battle chicken lizard fighting at the new arena. This is a felecca event. 7:30pm CST
• 31 August – Meet @ Greet @7:30pm CST Em Hall Brit

*This schedule may change slightly with the Vaeg event and one more may or may not be added*

For the month of August we will hold a fishing contest for the Black Marlin. Fish MUST BE caught in August, display the owners name and weight, caught on Lake Superior, and be able to be mounted. The winners fish will grace the reward hall. The goal is to display one of each of the shards top catches. Please submit entries at the mailbox just to the west of the EM Hall in Britian

**Added note by your friendly LS Reporter and Corporal. Guards are asked to wear their dress armor for King’s Meeting and Guard Meetings.
I suggest setting a bag aside just for dress armor. Have your fighting armor bagged or set in your bag to auto undress and dress. 

More screenshots of the finished Guards Keep to follow.

First inspection of the Guards Keep.

Jack picks his own private cell.

Everyone please give a great big Lake Superior welcome to one of our own who has joined the Stratics family as the newest Lake Superior reporter!  Please welcome Kariny Stormsong!    😉

If you would like to submit an event, just email the information to [email protected]. Thank you and welcome to the Stratics family Katrina!

Lady Tia, UO Community Coordinator

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As a volunteer you are required to:

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