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PC Submission: Words of Hope from Osirus Mesmirum

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People of Magesta,

The Festival of Souls looms before us and with it comes one of the greatest threats this world has ever known. During the festival Queen Amphelise of the first Vampire house will attempt to gain access the Elder Realm. She will try to do this within the boundaries of Elmerton. If she is successful, she will obtain access to virtually limitless power. Our very existence will be altered according to her own dark designs. Among her many unspeakable plans she intends to remove all weakness from vampires and plunge Magesta into a world of eternal darkness and terror.

I speak for the town of Elmerton when I say that we will not stand idly by as she attempts to defile our world. I promise you that this festival of souls we will rise up together and meet her with unmatched force. She will rue the day that she underestimated us.

For those who do not already know, the only way to kill a vampire is with a stake coated in 10 pieces of silver. Elmertonians, if you can spare the silver I ask you to come prepared with as many stakes as you can to the festival. Together we will send countless Vampires on a one-way trip to the void.

Our time grows short and within this next moon we will all be tested. We will all be forced to make sacrifices.  I have faith that together we will persevere and Magesta will live to see a new dawn, unchanged by the dark images of a twisted Queen. Elmerton, it is and always has been my greatest honor to fight by your side. I promise you that I will give everything that I possibly can to ensure our victory over the forces of darkness. All that I ask is that you fight beside me and we will make this Festival of Souls one to remember. Elmerton stands ready Amphelise, the next move is yours.

For Elmerton, For Magesta,

-Osirus Mesmirum-

Commander Brandal Mcconnel Struck Dead!

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In the early morning hours on the 12th day of Reapingdusk Commander Brandal Mcconnel of the Sons of Alaric was killed in the midst of heavy combat while on a mission that the Sons of Alaric has deemed top secret. A letter was given to me today, the contents of which I will reveal here:

To our friends, and our Brothers and Sisters in arms:
Just this past moon while a mission- the details of which I will not reveal- our beloved commander, Brandal Mcconnel, was killed in action. Already hobbled and badly injured from the soul wound he received many moons ago, Brandal still bravely lead the charge against a terrible enemy.

It was a long and terrible fight that drained the abilities and energies of many of fine warriors. In the end when the smoke cleared and all was said and done, Brandal lay dead on the field of victory by the hand of Siegfried of Gothrok. A few days after the incident, Siegfried confronted the Sons of Alaric, his glowering visage made even more terrifying by his intense anger. It appears that the vampire known as Queen Amphelise had managed to control the Incarnation of Evil for a short time in order him to have him do her bidding. It seems as though Amphelise wanted the mission that the Sons of Alaric were on to fail so utterly that the group, and those who worked with them, would be completely broken. Though Siegfried did not display regret for his actions, his anger at Amphelise’s blasphemous control of the Incarnation he worships, not to mention using him to do her dirty work, was palpable as he relayed his story. After explaining his actions, the Hierophant hopped away.

Brandal’s death was one of a true warrior and his final fight was one that showed his heroism and his care for those who fought alongside him. He died as he lived- selflessly thinking only of those that he swore to defend and in conflict against those who wish to bring pain and destruction to the people and the world he loved. In his final words he made the following proclamations:

1. General Edgel Alaricson from now on will be known as Commander Alaricson. He is now the total leader of all divisions of the Sons of Alaric worldwide.

2. Special agent Bianca Fisher will be promoted to General of the Sons of Alaric mother branch. She will go by the title of General Fisher.

After struggling to make his intentions known for the SOA, Brandal took one final tired breath and exhaled. He then passed on.

Brandal was one of the bravest men I have ever met and I have no doubt he has earned his place in the hall of heroes. He, along with Pollard our founder, Alaric, and all of our fallen agents, will never be forgotten by the SOA and many others around the world. I also want to take this time to thank and appreciate the heroes of the small township of Elmerton. Many of our missions would have failed if not for your help and dedication to our various causes. In particular, the following people risked life and limb in order to retrieve and return Brandal’s sword to the Sons of Alaric, and we are truly grateful for their help: Ulysses, Nogard, Raelynne, Magno, and Tala.

Elmerton will always have the thanks and help of the Sons of Alaric. This town is a shining example to the rest of the world what a group of like-minded people can achieve regardless of the odds. Your bravery is the very fabric of legend.

We must now prepare for the funeral of our Commander. We will also have a small remembrance ceremony for him in Elmerton at the beginning of Boneharvest during the Festival of Souls. All are invited and the details will be announced shortly before it begins.

Thank you all,

General Bianca Fisher

The letter ended there I attempted to get in touch with Commander Alaricson with no luck. I will report on more details as I get them.

Tricia Ravenhope
Roving scribe and historian

Sacred Text Stolen!

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Knowledge

In what is being called one of the Greatest Heists in the Age of Fortune, the Sacred Text known as the Evertome was stolen from a highly guarded and protected area of the Tavern With No Name on the 16th day of Reapingdusk. The thief or thieves left no trace of their presence and none of the guards saw or heard anything out of the ordinary that night. Owner and proprietor of TTWNN, Sonny McGuinness, was out of the kingdom on business during this time and was irate upon finding that the priceless artifact had been stolen. He has sent out scouts to find information regarding the robbery, the whereabouts of the book, or any other information about the events of that night.

However, Mr. McGuinness’ reaction is calm and cool as compared to that of the inhabitants of the Elroliad Cloisters. Master Curator Sofus Tessel is desperate to retrieve the Cloisters’ most revered artifact and rewards are being offered for any and all information that could lead to the return of the Evertome. Though this is not the first time in the histor

If you have any information that could lead to the retrieval of the Evertome, please contact Sonny McGuinness at the Tavern With No Name or Master Curator Sofus Tessel at the Elroliad Cloisters in the Icewind Mountains. y of the Sacred Text that attempts have been made to steal it, it is the only successful attempt and then only one done with such efficiency and in such complete secrecy.

Magestry’s Best Of Reapingdusk 2013

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Here are our picks for the Best of the October 11th-13th event:

Best PC starReapingdusk’s Best PC is one of our veterans who has consistently shown us a great performance at game, but outdid himself this time. Chris Vater really got into character this game as Kraven and showed both PCs and NPCs the best of his best. From engaging in intense honor combat with demons, to his spot-on role playing the whole event, to helping out after the game was over, Chris demonstrated many of the qualities we like to see in our PCs. Thanks, Chris, and Congrats!

Best NPC star

This moon’s Best NPC, Mark Vadney spent his whole summer (and a load of his own cash) on creating an amazing costume and great prop for this event, and practiced with it to ensure his safety and that of the PCs. His monster looked amazing, and his performance as the creature was rock solid. Behind the scenes, he was helpful and positive, helping us to work through the chaos and get our game on. Thanks, Mark! Awesome job!

124th Annual Brewers’ Guild Festival Imminent

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brewer keg roomAre you a brewer? Do you dabble in wines and ales or are you simply an “active observer” in the whole brewing process (especially the end results)? No matter what your interest is in brewing, you will want to be at the 124th Annual Brewers’ Festival! The Brewers’ Guild of Irvanshire is once again sponsoring the Brewers’ Festival and Auctions. This year will see the majority of the Festival happening in the beautiful city of Raldo’s Refuge. The Tradesmen’s Auction and the Amateur Brewers’ Competition will be held at the Roots and Branches Inn and Tavern on the 19th of Reapingdusk, while the Brewmaster’s “By Invitation Only” Auction will be held in a private manor house North of Bloomingport on the 20th of Reapingdusk. Closing Ceremonies will be held at the Golden Warrior Inn on the night of the 20th night of Reapingdusk. We hope that you will join us for what is sure to be a good time!

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An Open Letter of Defiance to Irvanshire

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An Open Letter of Defiance to the Kingdom of Irvanshire, and to Magesta:

Since time began, the Vampire Lords have competed against one another using their ability to cultivate bloodlines to gain control over Magesta’s nobility and other family lines of influence and power. They refer to this simply as “The Game.” Vampire Lords require an amount of time in a hibernation cycle every few hundred years. During these hibernation cycles, they are actually conscious, though their perception of time is different from ours. They change and empower themselves and, like a game of chess, plot future iterations of The Game. When they first enter their hibernation cycle, they do so understanding that their house is in a certain position in the hierarchy: First through Sixth. When they awaken, they awaken in whichever position they were in when starting their hibernation, and they begin their game anew.

The leader of the First House is given the title Vampire King or Queen, and he or she is supposed to be held in a higher esteem than even The Game, and his or her responsibility to the Vampire Lords is greater than The Game. The King or Queen is above it. In this iteration of the game, she is Queen Amphelise. Rarely do the Vampire Lords stray from the purview of The Game or from their insatiable need to continuously consume life and energies, but Amphelise has strayed. I recently learned that she spent her last hibernation cycle away from her house in a location where she had access to the Bloodwaters and to the Dream Realm. It is widely held that the Dream Realm, in ancient times more so, but even today, is responsible for the continual creation of Magesta. In fact, it is thought that our current Dream Realm is what is left of the Orb of Creation, which was the artifact responsible for creating much of the world when in the hands of the Creator, Saedius Magestis. I believe that Amphelise is using the creative power of the Dream Realm to change certain realities, if only temporarily. In this way, she has gained the allegiance of many nefarious forces, and she is gaining more every day. Additionally, she has been able to manipulate one of the most potent denizens of the Dream Realm. You know him as Mister Hi, but his rightful name is The Harbinger.

Since her Awakening, Queen Amphelise has been drawing attention to herself because of the rapidity with which she has gained power and prestige in the various Realms of Magesta. She is a threat to the very nature of the world, to the fabric of Magesta. She cannot be completely destroyed, for Vampire Lords will always eventually re-incorporate (even if it takes a millenium), but if we learn the method of defeating her, we can send her away so that we may undo the damage she has done.

 

-Professor Methos Wolfstone

Irvanshire Academy

Magestry’s Best Of Stillbreeze, 123

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Here are our picks for the Best of the August 30th-September 1st event:

Best PC star

This month’s Best PC really showed us the range of his role-playing skills when he donned a fancy hat and a new character for the first time since he started with us. Mark Dey as Felix Steiner surprised us with a character that demonstrated such different characteristics and mannerisms from what we have seen with Rakesh, that we were able to easily believe the new persona. PCs and NPCs alike commented and complimented Mark’s ability to flawlessly move into such a different character, and we got to see a whole new level of role-playing from him. It was a pleasure to witness! Great job, Mark!

Best NPC star

Our Best NPC for this month is a veteran player who has decided to help us out on the Dark Side for a while. Amanda Mooney has been an enthusiastic and helpful member of the staff since she joined in June. With her energy and creativity along with an ability to make things happen, Amanda has quickly become an invaluable help both between and at games. We are truly fortunate that she has decided to help us out, and we are excited to have her as part of the staff for as long as she wants. Thanks for all your help, Amanda, and Congrats!!

My Apologies to Elmerton

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Elmerton,
Apologies for my control. I not enjoy taking you to trap set up by Mr. Hi and Amphelise. Mr. Hi took control of my body somehow, convince you of Vampire Prince to wake up. The Queen take influential and powerful minds to part of Nightmare Realm to attempt control over you. However, being stuck there gave access to one of Queen Amphelise’s nightmares: ability to kill Vampire Lord. Your minds all became linked and nightmares that you may have had were given to those linked with you.
That ritual you did as a town was supposed to stop Amphelise from having control over you… she did not take that too well I hear. It worked, and with her immediate presence afterward, I fear you misunderstood the consequence of that ritual. Look after one another. I think of way to help to make up for what I did.
Please forgive me,
Darya Bronislava.

Sons of Alaric Declare War!

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To the People of Irvanshire:
This is something that has taken many many hours of thought to come to a decision to: After gathering my most trusted advisers including but not limited to General Edgel Alaricson, Lady Teagen, Special agent Fisher, and a few others that I will not mention here, the choice is clear. We have sat by too long as undead beings not unlike the ones we all swore an oath to destroy have had an almost unopposed run to do as they please. For too long we have allowed these things to quite literally play games with people’s lives. The powers that be will do nothing to stop them because, to be honest, these things are the true powers that be. All that being said, I will lay this out as simply as I can here: The Sons of Alaric will no longer be idle. From this moment on the Sons of Alaric declare war on a new enemy.  The Sons of Alaric delcar war on any and all vampires who dare sully the life cycle and exist only to bring death and misery to mortals.
We are fully aware of what this means, not only to our group as a whole, but to the lives of all involved with us who take this stand. Vampires and those who support them may read this and laugh, but to those who doubt our abilities I say this: We destroyed the single greatest undead threat that the world has ever known.
It took many lives and countless hours but Project:Deadman was destroyed.
To all Vampires I say this: Your time is over, your reign of terror is about to end. Mortals will no longer be your pawns. We will retake the night. They say you feel nothing and that your kind cannot be killed. I promise this, you will feel fear and you will feel the true death you deserved so long ago. The Sons are coming and all those who support us are as well. The sun is about to rise on your kind.
You have been warned.
Brandal Mcconell
Supreme commander of the Sons of Alaric.