From humble beginnings cooking and cleaning at the Shattered Skull this Britain born Ranger of Spiritwood has high hopes of filling the governor’s seat in Skara Brae. She would be taking over from Corinna, the Keeper of the Rangers of Spiritwood, who filled the seat after the sudden resignation of Governor Ouija just before the end of last term. It is hoped that having a Ranger in the seat will help facilitate communication between the city and it’s Britannian Royal Guard regiment. When asked about her plans for the city Gillian stated that she had many events planned including the famous archery tournament, tavern nights, and a special Yule time effort to feed the hungry. For those not aware Gillian is married to the current governor of Trinsic. When asked if that presented a potential conflict she stated firmly “We’ve had a lot of practice having to (keep it seperate). At the end of the day, he doesn’t decide what happens here. And I don’t decide anything about Trinsic.”

Governor Rowan looked angrily at Captain Guy after reading his report. “How could another murder happen again. Where were you,” She raged. He stepped back out of striking range. ” Governor, we were guarding the shores and ferry crossing as ordered. My ranks have shrunk. Some rangers are gathering meat for winter.”

“That is no excuse. Call back the rangers from hunting. These assaults and murders must be stopped ” Frowning, she stopped pacing. “If there is one more assault or murder, you will find yourself in Yew prison! Now get out of here and find the killers!” Quickly he left. Governor Rowan sat down and wrote a message to Captain Corian requesting an urgent meeting. She told him what the rangers had found. A trail of blood leading first to a scroll. A.M.E.L. I.A. had been written several times on it. Continuing to follow the trail, they found signs of a struggle, a torn dress and a scroll that said keep them in Ice.

 

I went with Agaris to meet with the governor. “Governor Rowan, Captain Corian sent me to assist in your investigation. ” he said bowing. “As soon as the dress had been found, I took the royal spies and guards to Ice dungeon. There we found signs that a blood ritual had been performed.”

Governor Rowan looked at him in shock, “What evidence of a blood ritual did you find.” She demanded.

“We found a sword that had been rinsed off in a bucket. A scroll mentioning Skara’s Butcher shop.  But the most disturbing, a scroll saying the her blood didn’t work so they needed another. The blood had to be from the woman taken from Skara.

Governor Rowan looked at notes that she had been given. “I read that items bearing the crest of the Humming Bird, Fox on the Riven and Komodo Dragon were found. Have you found the connection to these Tokuno Houses?”

Agaris shook his head, “Not yet Governor, our search will continue. But our first priority is to find the murder of your citizens.” With that he bowed and left Governor Rowan to her thoughts.

 The following day Agaris and I went to the Bountiful Meats. There we found more drops of blood.

“Mistress Odette, how many apprentices do you have?”

“I don’t know why you need to know, but I have three. I just hired two of them.”

“What can you tell us about your apprentices? Have you noticed any thing strange about their behavior?”

“No, they have been excellent workers, eager to learn. They work until the shop closes, which with the goings on have made me close early,” Odette began tapping her foot, “I pay my taxes so what are you doing about the murders?”

“We are investigating a lead and soon will capture the killer. Can you tell us where your apprentices are?” asked Agaris

Scowling at Agaris, Odette demanded. “Just why do you need to see the boys. The shop has just opened, so they should be on there way here. Don’t you keep those boys, I need them here. “

“Since they close up the shop at night, I’m hoping they saw something.” Agaris replied as he left the shop. Finding the apprentices outside he called them over one at a time. Having arrived the royal guard kept the others from leaving. Agaris first questioned Eram the Apprentice Butcher.

 

 

“I have just a couple of questions for you,”  Agaris began. ” The night of the murder did you leave the shop?”

“No, I was here the whole time.” Eram stopped. “Well for a moment I went to get a pie from the Baker’s”

“Are you left or right handed?” Eram, favoring his left leg, took a step back,”Why do you ask?”

Agaris, noticed how Eram favored his leg. “We are asking everyone as part of the investigation. And you are sure you went nowhere else tonight?”

“Positive, I left and then went straight home. I live right outside of Skara.”

“Thank you Eram, you can go to work now.”

 

 When Agaris called Denton over, he noticed the lad seem nervous.

“Hello Denton, I need to ask you a couple of questions.”

“Make them quick. I’m very busy.” Denton said trying to move toward the shop. Why are you bothering me?

We need your help in our investigation. The other night, here in Skara Brae, where were you?”

“Here until closing.” Denton replied.

“Are you sure you didn’t leave the shop until closing?”

Moving towards the shop’s door, he answered “No, I was definitely here all night.”

“So until closing, interesting. Are you left or right handed?”

Hiding his hand behind him, “Left handed why are you asking? Denton asked suspiciously.

Agaris saw that Denton’s hand was badly cut. “And you are sure you didn’t leave the shop?”

“No, I was here until the shop closed. Then I went straight home.”

“Where do you live” “Right outside Skara. Now I must get to work.” Denton quickly slipped through the door.

Frowning Agaris approached the last Apprentice

“Hello there Aldrick, may we have a moment of your time?”

“Yes, but I need to get to work.” Aldrick answered.

“We just need to ask you a few questions.”

“What about?” Aldrick asked curiously.”

“The other night, here in Skara Brae, where were you?” “Here working in the shop, like always.”

“The entire night, are you sure you did not leave the shop? Well for a moment, went to the Inn for some bread. I was hungry”

“I see… Are you left or right handed?” Agaris continued.

“I don’t see why it matters, I am left handed.”Aldrick looked puzzled.

“Where did you go after the shop closed?” “Right home, I live just outside of Skara, can I go to work now?” Aldrick started towards the door.

“Yes, thank you for your help.?” Agaris motioned to us to follow him. “Well it is clear that one of them is lying. I tried asking around with a few of the Guards who patrol outside of the city. He said he’s seen two of them nearby But he didn’t pay them much attention, or get a good look at them.”

Where do we go from here? I asked.

“We should probably go check the crime scene again, Evidias gave me another potion… thankfully I don’t have to drink it.” he said with a grimace. Maybe we can find out what hand the killer was using with the sword. He looked at the bottle, hoping Evidias didn’t create a potion that will blow him up… When he lead us to the dress, everyone gathered closely around to see what the potion would do.” Can we have some space around the dress please.  Now, I guess I just pour out a bit.” Agaris frowned at what he learned. “Cut by a sword, I was hoping it had been grabbed.”

 

“Wouldn’t doing it with the sword make more sense?” Lady Thaila asked.

Yes, but we need to check everything. I made us a more convenient way into Ice.” Agaris said as he opened a gate to Ice. Arriving he poured a small bit of the potion on to the sword. “Hum, a left handed sword.” “Denton and Aldrick were both left handed. Eram was right handed and had a limp. That would rule him out.

” I reminded Agairis that Denton had hidden his cut hand from us.

“True but he might have done it while cutting up meat.”

Agaris,  he could have used the sword in his left hand. That misuse could have caused him to cut himself” I pointed out.

Agaris deep in thought began frowning. “This sword doesn’t help. Someone is playing us.  Looking around Agaris found a set of tracks, “Hum…who ever made these tracks was limping.  I wonder?  All of them stayed at the shop until closing…wait, is there a baker in Skara?”

“No,” I answered. “Last time I wanted piece of cake, I had to return to Britain.”

Smiling, “We have found our killer,” Agaris opened a gate back to Skara. Now to arrest him.” We followed him as he stepped through the gate. Arriving, Agaris confronted Eram.

” Evening again Eram. I have come to take you to Yew Prison.” Agaris motioned for the guard to surround Eram.

“But I covered it all up so well, curse you, how did you know?” Eram demanded.

“You tried to cover your tracks. When we found the misused grip on the sword, we assumed it was Denton, who cut himself as you knew we would. But you left tracks. They were of some one limping and only you were limping.” You also said you went to the baker for pie. Skara Brae doesn’t have a baker. Tell us who hired you.” Agaris signaled the guards to cuff Eram.

“I’d rather die, besides they will send another in my place.” scowled.

“You won’t get a chance. Clearly, you were willing to let an innocent be hanged in your place.  Yew Prison will be now be your home for life.

Agaris looked at us, ” I will return shortly after I escort this prisoner to Yew. Don’t want to risk hm getting a chance to warn whoever hired him. If they don’t know he’s failed, perhaps we can replace him for now. Meet me at Britain Hall, I will join you after I report the matter to Captain Corina.” He then opened two gates, one to the Yew Prison and the other to Britain  Hall.

Chesapeake Election Posters!
November 30th 2014

 

Murdock Redbone for Governor of Britain

Greetings fellow citizens, I am happy to announce my upcoming candidacy for Governor of Britain.

As of late the citizens of the City of Britain have not been represented properly in the government;
and trade deals that the citizens could benefit from have been lacking from the current
administration.

I pledge to represent this great city faithfully and without waver. All matters from commerce
to security will be brought before the king in a timely manner. Also the trade deals
will be kept current and useful to the cities people.

As the recent Deputy of Yew I have not only led excursions to rid that city of nefarious persons,
but throughout the realm as well. As Governor of Britain, I will surely be working to rid this great city
of any such scum.

And with your help, I will bring excitement and glory back the capital City of Britain once again.

Thank you for your time and your vote in the upcoming elections.
Murdock Redbone

 

Voot fer Tinky fer Britin Gubnur

 

Tina for Governor of Skara Brae – Welcome change!!

What has your current Governor done for you Skara? Marcelus is off running amuck whilst Pirates ravage local business and our waters are fouled by their poorly maintained and decaying ships. I will clean up our harbor, increase trade, impose regulations on the Evil Pirate scourge and make our city one that rivals mighty Britain. The city will flourish under my leadership . Vote for change, vote for Tina..

More to Come…..

 

Gunga Din for Governor of Skara Brae

Yes my friends, The Prodigal Son Returns ! I call out to all the citizens of Skara Brae to support me in my bid to be the next Governor of Skara Brae.

I promise to rid Skara Brae of The Evil Wizard Mangar the Dark !

No other City will rival our Trade and Commerce !!

Ale, Wine and Spirits will be sold at lower prices !!

I will transport in exotic women from far off lands !!

More to come…..

 

I still love YEW !! – Tehan for Governor, in Yew

Citizens of Yew, Friends,

I hereby officially announce my candidacy for the Governor office of Yew, for another mandate.

Even though much has been accomplished in my last term, many more challenges await us in the near future. There are more orks to slaughter, more booze to drink, more stuff to explode, and for that I need your support.

Vote Tehan, because I LOVE YEW !!

 

Lord Gareth For Governor of New Magincia

A Vote for Generosity!

A Vote for Appreciation of Goblins!

A Vote for Representation Equal for all Citizens!

A Vote for Equality!

A Vote for Trustworthy Leadership!

A Vote for Helpfulness!

 

 

 

 

 

Recently I attended the Deal or No Deal game show at the Elven Song Community Center..  I was impressed by the time and effort that had been put into this Community Center and the surrounding buildings.. 
  So I tracked down the proprietor of the establishments and asked for an interview…  We met at the Community Center and after snapping some pictures of the various buildings there, we retired to my favorite bar.. The Cats Lair.. and chatted over ale and wings…

 

 

 

 

 

(Ludes):  Hi there,  Thanks for meeting with me..

(Inkboy): Hello..

(Ludes): So Inkboy the Wild..  Interesting name..  is there a story behind it?

(Inkboy): There is, a bit of a story and the rest is more enjoyable to let others figure out on their own.  Being a scribe and someone who has a deep interest in the archiving of written records, books, stories and so forth..  Inkboy just seemed fitting. 

(Ludes): Brings to mind a scribe apprentice with ink stains all over him.. *chuckles*.. So first give us a little background on your gaming history.

(Inkboy): My first experience with RPG gaming goes back to the days of Telengard, until I found Ultima I.  I can’t recall the exact year, but it was the 1980s.  I was instantly hooked on the story line and spent countless hours playing that game and looking forward to what may come next.  As more ‘expansions/versions’ came out — I was addicted to every single one and had to play each.
 
(Inkboy):  I have played Ultima I all the way to Ultima: The Ascension
           Heck, I even played Lords of Ultima on the web. 

 

(Ludes): Did you end game them all?

(Inkboy):That’s going back a long time ago, I remember finishing Pagan after a lot of trial and error.  Ultimas  1, 2, and 3..   I know I completed.  It’s so long ago, although I can still see Shadowlords in my head lol  — ending a game is not as rewarding as it is ‘depressing.’  When Ultima Online came out and the idea of a persistent world, without ending, now we’re talking awesome.

(Ludes):  You mentioned you played Ultima IX  Ascension…  was it weird seeing the graphic innovations that showed up in that game.. and stepping down in graphics to a more Ultima VII type feel for Ultima Online?

(Inkboy): I really liked the graphics in Ultima IX, even though I found the interface a little clumsy, but it was nice.  However, when Inkboy the Wild first entered the World of Sosaria in 1998 .. I never even considered or compared the graphics.  The world was totally immersive and the interface easy to understand and utilize. 

(Ludes):  Did you have a “favorite” Ultima pre-online?

(Inkboy):  No.  I enjoyed the blocky 4-bit.. What would you even call those graphics back then with Ultima I..?  As enjoyable as any of the series.  The depth and complication increased but it’s the overall story line.. the struggle between good and evil, the characters.. it’s a package deal of those elements that made each one just as addictive as the last.

(Ludes): So when Ultima Online hit the scene.. Sept. 1997  What where you doing that day?

(Ludes): Not being part of Ultima Online, sadly.  Back then, I was the owner/operator of an online community for Teens.  It wasn’t until December of 1998, when I was given Ultima Online as a Christmas present that the sixteen year addiction began.

(Ludes):  So what was your first impression of the game then?

(Inkboy): My first impression?  I think there were several, although the predominate one: amazement.  Quickly followed by “Oh, I’m dead.”
(Ludes):  Tell us how you ended up on Catskills…  after all it was a small shard at first… dedicated to RP…

(Inkboy):  Well, that was the first time I had ever experienced “Shards” or picking a place to ‘belong.”  So, I just figured that since I was East Coast it made sense.  Although Atlantic and Chesapeake made sense too.  It’s not very exciting, but I think the major reason was I just liked the way it sounded: “Catskills.”

(Ludes): What year was that?

(Inkboy): December of 1998  *smiles*

 

(Ludes):  So you have some history on the shard obviously,  you mentioned you remember The Travel Lodge.. that was a great place.  Have you played steadily through the years or have you taken time outs?

(Inkboy):  For the first several years, it was a daily ritual.  Come home and be in the game until the messages would pop up about the server going down.  That went on for a good number of years and then life, as it has a way of doing, and other obligations interfered so it became more a hobby than a daily experience.  That lasted for a few years and then I slowly began to come back on a more consistent basis.  Now, it has become a daily ritual again and there are no plans on ending that any time soon.
and yes, Travel Lodge, Brass Monkey, Vendor Castle and a small little sandstone potion vendor deep in a forest — all fond memories, that are sadly gone.

(Ludes):  Now the sudden return.. with a vengeance..  multiple houses, all the decorating you’ve done,  running events..   I hear your even running for Mayor of Minoc..   what prompted the big return?

(Inkboy): Vengeance, I like that.  Call it a passionate vengeance.  The world has declined, our population is not even a reasonable portion of what it once was.  I see a need in Catskills to create more community, strengthen and rebuild friendships (old and new) and enliven our Shard for the enjoyment of it’s current citizens and to help attract new ones.  So, I saw an unfullfilled need and decided I wanted to fill it to benefit our world. 
  And yes, after review of the cities, I see Minoc as needing help also.  It is also the part of the world I call home, so it made sense to seek change there as well.

(Ludes): I hear you built the Elven Song Community Center to UORadio’s specs so they would host events there… the recent game show seemed well recieved. Is UORadio going to host more events at the Center?

(Inkboy): The Community Center was built primarily to provide an easy to reach gathering place.  It hosts a theatre on it’s second floor for use by the general public, a community chest on it’s ground floor for anyone to pick through or donate to – but, yes, the third floor and rooftop have been built as game show studios in conjunction with the amazing people at UORadio.  The Deal or No Deal event we hosted had one of UORadio’s largest player turnouts both in game and on air.  I was informed, just yesterday, that their sponsors have approved further games at our location and we will continue to host Deal or No Deal, along with Price is Right which will be our next upcoming event at the Center.  However, the Center itself will also host events seperate from those of UORadio.

 

 

 

(Ludes):  That’s Great! I attended Deal or No Deal myself and had a great time.. Everyone will be glad to hear there are more such events upcoming.

(Ludes): You’re running for Governor of Minoc.. yet you built your establishments in Luna..  Some might wonder about that.. of course I personally feel Luna provides a more “central” location for venues.  Care to comment on that?
(Inkboy): I like that you feel that way, I don’t see a concern either…  In fact, it was a strategic move.  However, politics of any type can be brutal, so I expect anything that may afford the opportunity to be twisted or misrepresented to be fully explored.

(Ludes): The previous Governor of Minoc was a PvP’r I believe.. many of Minoc’s citizens might be hoping the buffs and so forth will remain PvP orientated.. do you see that as an issue in running for the seat?
(Inkboy):  My goal as Governor has a large focus on unification, which includes reaching out to Felucca.  Whether elected for Governor, or not, Elven Song will begin to provide pardons, on a case by case basis, to those wishing to free themselves of murder counts and return to Trammel.  However, a Governor may come into his or her seat with their own ideas and intentions, but you’re there to represent the people.  So if the people of Minoc want the buffs and effects which benefit their PvP activities than it is theirs to have.

(Ludes):  Nice..   well thats all the questions I had.. is there anything you’d like to address here before we wrap it up?

(Inkbpy): Not that I can think of, other than our upcoming Grand Opening of the Tavern next to the Community Center this Friday at 8pm Eastern.  We will be hosting 5 million dollars in prizes, answering questions regarding my running for Governor of Minoc and discussing the expansion plans for Luna, our growth in the realm of Minoc and why these may well assist King Blackthorn in expanding his reach, as well.
  I’d also like to put out a plea for books for the library to be donated..  everything is needed from Player written stories and histories , to Runebooks etc..  The Library is in memory of the Travel Lodge and any donations to it would be greatly appreciated.
    The Library is located near the other buildings.. a little north of Luna.. near the mountains.

(Ludes):  Very cool..  I’d like to thank you for meeting with me here and doing this interview..  If you like you can help me finish this pitcher and yon wings before you leave.

(Inkboy): It was a pleasure meeting you, as well.  I hope to speak with you again soon.

 

 

 

 

Frowning, she quickly regrouped the spies and gated them to Jhelom. Arriving we were greeted by regular brigands hired by Blood Flagoons. I couldn’t help but think some thing was very, very wrong. Then the world went grey. In the middle of battle, it never pay to stop and ponder events.

 

 

 

Though they were just brigands, they fought as fierce as the Blood Flagoons.  Even our brave allies, Greater Dragons, died in numbers I’d rarely seen.

Even before the battle was won, Dahlia determine it was a decoy. Dividing our forces, a small group fought its way to the warehouse. To our shock, the gems were gone. How had the Blood Flagon pirates gotten through the shield.

 

We had been betrayed. But by whom, the only person I could think of was the person who had made the shield, Evidias! Knowing that she was waiting in the northern part of Jhelom, I made my way to her, gathering the spies as I went.

Seeing me, she ran towards me. Breathing heavly she greeted us strangely. ” I’m… so glad… *breathing* not all of you went with Merrick. He said you all were, going to find the woman who was trapped.” I stared at her in confusion. “Merrick? Go with him, we haven’t seen him.” When asked the spies all denied seeing Merrick. “But you had to see him. The Blood Flagon tried to get me to teach the barrier lift spell to the Juka. But they were already gone. Merrick said that you had taken the gems. I sent a letter to Dahlia telling her.” I had never seen Evidias so close to tears. Merrick, he said he had cleared moving the gems with Corian and Dahlia. He took all 6 of them.” Shaking my head, I told her that while Dahlia recieved her letter. She knew nothing about giving Merrick the gems. Dahlia was just at the warehouse. she was surprised the gems were gone. ” But Merrick said you have found that last of the missing gems. He took all of them, blue, green, purple, red, orange and yellow gems and the device. looking lost Evidias contiunued, ” But he said you all found them… and he said you were going to help him… So no one knew?

“My lady, it seems Merrick is acting on his own again. None of us knew that he was free, much less taking the gems. We were coming to see how the barrier had been lowered. I had not seen Evidias this upset. “I’m sorry… he brought the first ones and the device with him, with you all in tow. I thought… you knew he found more… He said he was taking them back to Britain with him.”

After brief discussion, it was decided that to leave for Britain at once. Hoping to catch him, Evidia lead us to a room in the Royal Barracks. Corian had me seal this up with him, to keep Merrick from escaping. When Merrick took the gems he told me he was going to use the same room to put the device together. Sighing Evidias looked at us. Don’t tell me…you didn’t know about that either.” She looked so defeated, I hated to tell her that we didn’t.

The room was empty where we arrived. Finding Merrick’s hat ands sash, she looked hopefully at us. “Maybe he is going to return.” Looking sadly at the hat, Evidias whispered ” He asked me, if I wanted to try it on… and if it would look good on Agaris. I should have… known.”

I found a book from Merrick on the table.Evidias read it aloud. The book explained his actions and reasons to Corian. The book told that by decoding Tavian’s messages and log books, he had discovered Tavian’s location. Guards were sent to bring him in. Refusing to give up, caused a fight. When I arrived Tavian wounded and in a corner with a body slumped over him lengthwise. To my sorrow the body was that of my sister, Illyia. Tavian refused to move when the guards demanded him to give himself up. I heard it then, a little cry. In his arms was their daughter. Tavian and Illyia had tried to shield the baby during the fight… but Illyia had thrown herself in front of the child. In my anger I killed the guards and threw their bodies into ocean. took Tavian and the baby away from there. And I lied to you about what happened. He went on blaming himself, saying that it was his fault. He had been distracted by both the treasure and the woman trapped inside. that if he had only not been distracted by the treasure and the woman trapped inside It was my fault, if only I had not been so distracted by the mysterious treasure, by the woman… I’d have paid more attention to what I was decoding. It seemed that Tolivar had been trying to warn Merrick by telling his story of his own daughter’s murder and the loss of his granddaughter at sea.

 

 

When Evidias finished the room was silent. Each of us lost in our thoughts. Had we misjudged Tavian, Merrick and Toliva. It was decided that finding Merrick was more important than before. But where to start. Merrick had hidden his tracks well. It was then that Evidais thought of a way to find him. She hesitated before she told us that the magic from the device was similar to one found before. It felt like the same magic from the “otherside. the same place where Spencer had sealed himself off. Looking around I saw that the gathering had the same feeling of dread. We would have to open the door and find Spencer Hallowel. Could that be why the Juka’s had been involved. The door to the void had been sealed by their village. Could it be that the “other side” is just another trap, a prison? Perhaps that was where Merrick’s woman was trapped. Seeing Evidias beginning to look exhausted, we decided it would be better to carry on planning the next day. I left feeling saddening by what we had learned. The ballad I would write would now be a epic tale of lost loves and betrayed, not the heroic one I had planned.

 

 

Knowing King Blackthorn was concerned about recent events, I meet with several of the governors learn what had been discussed at the King’s meeting . I was told that Vos had been discovered aboard a Blood Flagon ship. A woman, possible the one who broke him out of jail, was seen standing with him. It was noted that the king wasn’t surprised as Dahlia had urged that something was amuck. Trinsic’s Navy blockade had worked. No new ships had been able to enter or leave. Trapping the Blood Flagons in Buc’s Dens water and causing several pirates included the parlay group to take up residence. Captain Corian advised allowing them to remain, until the Royal Spies had some proof they were after.

The King had given the governors good news. The Royal Guard seem to be free of all spies and traitors. I thought to myself could that be because the spy was the woman who had freed Vos. All agreed the King had made a wise decision to promote Captain Corian.

Merrick has now agreed to speak to Corian and provide him with the missing information we need. However Captain Corian didn’t fully trust Merrick. He had urged caution when dealing with him. Information that could be verified by the decoded parchment Sherry Mouse had found. The parchment hinted of objects that had been placed in the vaults while Tolivar Fence had been the Royal Spymaster. When asked what the objects were, the King simply said that for now the information was being kept secret. At least until it was compared to the list Merrick was giving Captian Corian.

Asked why the information had gone unnoticed for so long. The King reminded the Governors of how trouble the rule of Casca had been. Leaving things muddled, some of the vaults were forgotten at that time. Hum I wondered, forgotten or hidden. It was suggested that the King appoint someone to take an accounting of the vaults and their contents.

Later that evening I received a message from the King. “Tomorrow evening, I want you to meet with Dahlia. I am concerned that of late, she has not reported to me.”

The next day I met Dahlia at the Royal Spies Headquarters. It was obvious that she was troubled. I listened carefully to what she was telling the gathering.  “Corian says it was likely the servant girl was the spy. He feels that Elise wouldn’t be so bold to break into Yew Prison. “I tried telling him that she had been seen leaving Buc’s Den and had just returned. I swear that the woman’s face …” She began biting her lip, clearly annoyed Corian hadn’t heard her out.  A worried look crossed her face. “Evidias sent a letter mentioning meeting Merrick, and that everything was going as planned. She claims she spoke to Merrick.  I have not been able to find Captain Corian to ask about the letter. He has said nothing of Merrick being released. Have you been informed of his release.”  Looking around I could see that spies were surprised by this news. “Surely Evidias wouldn’t help him escape.” I told Dahlia, trying to reassure her. “We will talk to her when we arrive in Jhelom. Right now we must see why there is a Blood Flagon fleet of the shores of both Skara Brae and Jhelom.”

That news brought shouts of anger. It was decided to go first to Skara Brae. Everyone was prepared for battle. The gates opened and our army stepped through. Hesitating  for a moment,  I remembering the  quick death found  last time I stepped through a gate. Arriving at Skara Brae, I was meet by citizens fleeing from the docks. I stopped one to find out what they were running from. The citizen, out of breath, demanded that I let him go. Didn’t I know that Blood Flagons had attacked the ranger’s camp. Leaving the ferry,  I moved quickly to the Ranger’s Camp following a trail of bodies. I saw that it was not Blood Flagons but instead regular brigands.

 

Then I saw the pets they had brought, Sand Snakes! While I hate snakes, they seem to love me. As soon as I arrived, several began chasing me.

Quickly I hid to watch the battle.  We fought bravely, but still many died.  Not even healers were spared.

 

I couldn’t wonder, why was the battle so short. I expressed my concern to Dahlia.   Frowning, she quickly regrouped the spies and gated us to Jhelom.

 

 

UORadio hosted one of it’s popular game shows.. Deal or No Deal.. this weekend

at the new Elven Song Community Center  just north of Luna.

The people of Catskills showed their approval by helping to fill every seat in the studio audience.

 

Many large prizes were won, not just by contestants but also by the audience

winning door prizes.

Lets all hope there will be many more of these well received events here on Catskills!

 

Fishing Tournament!

 

On Friday, November 21st, EM Xanthus will be hosting a fishing tournament.

The fun starts at 9 PM EST (8 PM Central) at the Jhelom Docks east of the moongate.

So grab your fishing poles, grab your boats and come on down for some fishing fun!

See you there!