From tarmawolf at hotmail.com  Thu Apr  1 18:53:03 2004
From: tarmawolf at hotmail.com (Sinner or Saint)
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 18:53:03 -0600
Subject: [Royal Guard] To Captain Lucius Von Stahl
Message-ID: <BAY99-F17ytURyGxut30000ad68@hotmail.com>

((A copy of this letter would also be left for Commander Maitayna Roche.))

Captain,

I had a rather strange visit from Professor Stygian yesterday, in my 
guardhouse at the Wharf. He entrusted to me some very disturbing news, that 
if it proves to be true, will be very destructive, should something not be 
done. I gathered as much information as I could, and enclosed with this 
letter, a copy of which I have also sent to Commander Roche, are the notes 
that I took. I also have in my care a copy of the letter referenced in the 
notes, should you wish to see that as well. I am unsure what we can do about 
this, but I told the Professor that we would keep an eye on things, and I do 
plan on making several passes over the entire city while on patrol. Other 
than that, I await your orders on this matter.

Respectfully,
Commander Zesstra Riknueth, Wharf Garrison

((And since I'm lazy, I'll just post the short log from the meeting so 
everyone can see it.))

[23:39] <Stygian> 6It wasn't a question of whether or not the Guard ought 
to be made aware of information such as he now possessed, but how he could 
possibly explain bad news of this magnitude in a way that didn't make it 
sound as if the situation were completely hopeless. And that was the problem 
that the professor had been wrestling with on his way over to the Wharf 
Garrison to find a Guard to report this all to. Constance would be expecting 
his ans
[23:39] <Stygian> 216 be expecting his answer soon, and the Guard had to 
know what was going on without any further delay.
[23:40] > 6She stormed in through the door, shaking water from her cloak, 
the beads running easily down the waterproof weave. It had begun a light 
rainshower outside, about halfway through her evening patrol, and thus she'd 
called it off early, lightning getting increasingly dangerous to navigate 
through. Maw had been left to his own deviced, which would most certainly 
involve either a good long swim, or the hunting1 ---
[23:40] > ---6 and devouring of a dozen deer or so. She shook the water 
out of her hair, and gave a curt nod to one of the younger wharf guards who 
passed her, snapping to smart attention as his commander strode past.
[23:43] > 6She unshoulderd her crossbow from her back, and nudged the door 
to her office open, going to her desk and plopping down in her chair. A 
slender arm reached down, and she pulled open the bottom most drawe on the 
left side, fishing out a wooden box, and a clean rag. It was a kit that 
contained various things for maintenance of her crossbow, and she pulled the 
bolts from their notches and set about drying it1 ---
[23:43] > ---6 off with the rag.
[23:46] <Stygian> 6He hadn't come here looking for the commander, but since 
she'd just entered, he might as well take this right to the top and not 
waste time dealing with someone who might not believe him, or let his 
tidings get lost in the shuffle. The Commander apparently wasn't in a very 
good mood tonight, and it wasn't about to get any better. He follows after 
her, and as she pushes the door to her office open, he tries to get her 
attention. 1"C
[23:46] <Stygian> 216 get her attention. 1"Commander, if I might have a 
few minutes of your time..."
[23:49] > 6She glanced up, stormy grey eyes flashing huge amounts of 
annoyance at someone disturbing her. A slightly bushy brow lofted, her 
blue-tinted face softening, well, as much as hers ever would, at the 
Professor's recognition. 1Professor Stygian. Please, come in. 6The tall 
half-drow stood, and laid her bow aside on her desk. 1Please, sit down.
[23:52] <Stygian> "Thank you, Commander." 6He comes into the office, taking 
a seat in the offered chair. 1"I'm afraid that I haven't come here for 
social purposes tonight. I have some rather bad news that I need to make the 
Guard aware of. It's more of a potential danger than an imminent one at this 
point, but it's unsettling enough that I didn't want to waste any time in 
making you aware of the situation."
[23:54] > Oh? 6She took her seat again, and pulled the middle drawer of her 
desk open, slipping a piece of paper out from it. A rather frazzled looking 
quill pen was plunked into an ink well, and she placed thepaper down atop a 
scattering of other such things on her desk. It was the typical desk of any 
high ranking official, cluttered, various piles of parchment and such 
occupying it. 1What manner of trouble have you1 ---
[23:54] > ---61 discovered?
[23:54] <Stygian> "It
[23:57] <Stygian> "It's not so much that I've discovered it, as it's 
discovered me. I was recently contacted by a woman calling herself Constance 
Oblivie, on behalf of an organization called the Order of the Blue Flame. 
She is, as I am, a lich, and the organization she represents is a 
brotherhood of liches. She was rather evasive about its nature and purpose, 
claiming that it was a loose organization devoted to sharing and furthering 
magical knowledge.
[23:57] <Stygian> 21 furthering magical knowledge. What I've been able to 
find out about them indicates that whereever they appear, disaster follows." 
--
[23:58] <Stygian> "Plagues, hordes of undead, unnatural natural disasters, 
and similarly unpleasant occurances tend to accompany their presence. If the 
numbers she gave me are correct, they number around two hundred and fifty 
liches of varrying abilities, led by a master who calls himself Azad'hun 
Myrhal."
[00:01] <Stygian> "From every account I can find of him, Myrhal was driven 
mad by his obsession for power while he was alive, and several thousand 
years of undeath have only magnified his madness. He wants to come here, to 
Drache, to meet me in person and convince me to join them. I want nothing to 
do with him or his Order, and I worry about the consequences of his interest 
in me.
[00:01] <Stygian> "
[00:05] > 6As he spoke, the quill went into motion, long, scrawling 
letters, not all of them in the common tongue, darted across the page, 
taking shape. She dipped the pen in the ink well a time or two, dragging ti 
along the lip of the bottle to rid it of excess ink. Her writing was smuged 
in a few places, as she was a southpaw, and writing quite fast. She took 
down everything he told her, and took a moment to review1 ---
[00:05] > ---6 it before her stern gaze lifted to meet his. 1Professor, 
you do realize that this sounds a little far-fetched, even for Drache.
[00:11] <Stygian> "Yes, I realize that. This is the letter she sent to me." 
6He removes it from his pocket and leans for ward so he can place it on the 
desk in front of Zesstra. 1"That's the letter she sent me inviting her to 
meet with me. I met her a few days ago at the Sorcerer's Eye, if you'd like 
to send someone over there to interview the owner. If this woman whom I met 
was alive, then I am Illurst the Templar Lord."
[00:15] > 6A slender, long-fingered hand reaches out, plucking the letter 
up and bringing it closer to examine it. Her other hand reaches over, 
turning up the whick of the oil lamp on her desk, illuminating the room a 
bit more. She read over it, and held it up. 1Mind if I hang onto this? It's 
not the validity of your claim that's in question. You've reputation enough 
that I'd be ridiculous if I denied your statements1 ---
[00:15] > ---61 as the truth. I simply meant that it's a little odd, 
that they'd want to come here. Do you have any idea why they want you to 
join their ranks so badly?
[00:24] <Stygian> "You're welcome to keep it, yes. I have no further need 
for it. As for why the leader of their order is willing to come here to 
convince me to join him, rather than me seeking him out and begging for 
admittance to their ranks, I'm not entirely positive just yet. This woman 
was evasive with me during our conversation, giving me partial answers if 
she answered my questions at all. However, I think that they may believe 
that I know somet
[00:24] <Stygian> 21 believe that I know something which I don't, or have 
access to something they want."
[00:26] <Stygian> "They know the wizard I once studied under, though I can't 
fathom how they could have possibly made the connection. Trying to puzzle 
that out has been bothering me for some time now. But, I think that at the 
heart of the matter is my old teacher, whom I've not so much as corresponded 
with in over a thousand years."
[00:29] > Have you met any of them before? 6She stuck the letter he'd 
handed her under the paper she'd been writing on, frowned, and dug another 
piece out from her desk drawer, laying it atop the other. 1I can't say that 
I am terribly familiar with things like this. Liches, rather. But certainly 
a large number of them coming into the area would be noticed? They'd have to 
have somewhere to stay, correct? I wouldn't1 ---
[00:29] > ---61 think two hundred and fifty people would just go 
unnoticed, as inns would fill up, or...?
[00:31] <Stygian> "Other than this woman Constance, I don't believe so. I 
may have come across a few of their members in the past, but I don't exactly 
have much of a sense of kinship with others of my kind, and don't have 
dealings with them frequently." 6And considering that he'd struck down 
Astyrum the Cruel himself, that wasn't really in doubt. Defeating one lich 
was enough of a challenge. But to defeat a small army of them?
[00:33] <Stygian> "They're wizards. Should they decide to make Drache their 
basis of operations, it's more likely that they'd simply open some sort of 
magical gateway to their headquarters in some discrete location in town to 
make their comings and goings less obvious."
[00:35] <Stygian> "So, we might not notice their presence until bad things 
start happening."
[00:36] > Alright. WHat would you like from the guard, Professor? We can 
certainly keep an eye on things, though our ranks certainly don't contain 
wizards powerful enough to deal with this. Do you think this... Myrhal would 
bring his entire "school" with him? 6Her pen paused, hovering over the 
paper as she gave him her full attention. The cruel cast to her features 
never once changed, and in fact, they darkened and1 ---
[00:36] > ---6 clouded over. This was certainly not the news she'd been 
wanting to hear.
[00:40] <Stygian> "I don't know. That is the absolute worse case scenario if 
he has some huge fit of pique and decides to take it out on the surrounding 
countryside. I don't know enough about him to predict how he'll behave. A 
single lich could reduce to a city to a mound of dust if sufficiently 
motivated. Aside from divine intervention, I don't know what could stop two 
hundred and fifty of them. I don't expect anything of the Guard, Commander, 
but I c
[00:40] <Stygian> 21 Guard, Commander, but I couldn't keep news of this 
sort to myself."
[00:41] <Stygian> "I felt it my duty as a citizen to at least report it, 
even if I can't offer any solutions at the moment."
[00:45] > 6She sat back in her chair, eyes narrowed at her notes. She held 
one page in her hand, thumbing the edge of it lightly as she thought. 
Propping an elbow on the arm of her chair, she leaned against it, chin 
resting on the back of her knuckles. 1Well, I am unsure as to what aid we 
can offer in this situation. It was right of you though, to at least let us 
know. I would hate for guards to fall needlessly at1 ---
[00:45] > ---61 the hands of something that cannot be destroyed by 
normal means. That much, I know. 6She thought a bit more. --
[00:45] > Tell me, would you have even the faintest idea, if they were to 
set up a portal of any sorts, or a residence, something of that nature, 
where you might think it would be? I can easily have patrols increased 
there, as well as fly over it myself.
[00:58] <Stygian> "Not yet, I don't. I'm hoping to learn more."
[01:01] > Alright then. I'll draft up a letter to the Captain, as well as 
the other Commander, informing them of what you have told me. We will try 
and keep a watch out, and have some of our spell casters try and see what 
they can do. 6She stacked the papers atop one another, and pressed the 
fingers of one hand against her temples. It was going to be a long night, 
afterall. Perhaps the letter could wait until the1 ---
[01:01] > ---6 morning, after she'd gotten at least a few hours of sleep 
and had time to think on it a little. 1Is there anything else?
[01:02] * Stygian nods. 1"Thank you, Commander. That is all for now."
[01:03] > 6She nodded, and stood, to see him out. 1If you find out 
anything else, feel free to leave word for me, or any of the other guards. 
They will see that either myself, the Captain, or the other Commander gets 
it.
[01:03] <Stygian> "Certainly."

-Suz

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From rosuto_enzeru at hotmail.com  Fri Apr  2 09:18:46 2004
From: rosuto_enzeru at hotmail.com (Darryl Hicks)
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:18:46 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] A Call For Volunteers
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You can count Jinn in, I guess.

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From lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com  Fri Apr  2 17:54:53 2004
From: lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com (Franky Bob)
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 23:54:53 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] No offense.
Message-ID: <BAY12-F310zt0qpvlVG00027c2c@hotmail.com>

OOC wise.

Suz, no offense or anything, but it's really not interesting to read a log 
posted on email, especially since the number codes are in it, and we have to 
decypher from emoting to text.

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From jdstrausse at earthlink.net  Mon Apr  5 06:41:43 2004
From: jdstrausse at earthlink.net (JD)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 06:41:43 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] An Occurrence at the Sarla Crossing (Banner SL)
Message-ID: <007001c41b02$f89cb2c0$a299e604@Dixie>

    Two covered wagons were crossing the Sarla Brook on their way to Parmi.
    The first wagon was pulled by a fine black stallion and a less fine roan
mare, quite an unusual team. The fellow holding the reigns was thickset and
middle-aged with a jowly, puppyish face shaded by an farmer's oversized
straw hat. He was singing 'Like Twin Sapphires Were Her Eyes' in a pleasant
baritone above the creaking and clattering of the wagon. Sitting beside him
was a short, wiry man of similar age with close-cropped grey hair and
baleful grey eyes. He accompanied his friend on a fiddle, which he played
quite well. The second wagon was pulled by a pair of high-stepping Kahlahran
bay mares, beautiful animals both and even more unsuited to team work than
the horses pulling the first wagon. The driver of the second wagon was a big
man, but his age and appearance were impossible to discern because he wore
his dusty felt hat pulled low over his eyes and hung his head as though he
were asleep.
    The wagons made the crossing without any real difficulty, for the water
was shallow and slow. All the drivers had to do was take their time and not
hurry thet teams over the loose, slimy rocks of the creek bed. It was no
colossal task. The singing and fiddling from the first carriage continued
unabated until both wagons were safely on the northern side of the brrok,
where they were accosted by two bandits. They stepped into the road twenty
yards ahead of the first wagon and drew swords. They wore shabby brown
cloaks and had thick beards.
    "You there! Stop where you are!" shouted the first bandit.
    "Not a step closer or you're sport for our archers!" called the second.
    The wagons stopped where they were. The singing and fiddling stopped
too.
    "Eh? Who's that up there? Some boys from the Elgar by the sound of their
voices!" the driver of the first wagon shouted back, raising his puppyish to
squint at the bandits. "Some boys from the Elgar who have taken me for a
fool! I seee no archers!"
    "Aye, a fool from the Sresar Vale by the sound of your voice and blind
to boot!" replied the first bandit. "Look ahead and left, old man. In the
stand of oak trees!"
    "I see nothing!"
    The bandits began to walk towards the wagons, stopped when they were
close enough to be heard without having to shout.
    "Ask your fiddler and second driver, old man. Surely their eyes are
better than yours," said the second bandit.
    "My fiddler is mute and dumb as a gourd. Aren't you, Perl?"
    Perl looked uncomprehendingly between the first driver and the bandits.
    "And my second driver--"
    "--can see them just fine, Abraxas," said the driver of the second wagon
without raising his head. "Forward and left of you in that stand of oaks.
About forty yards away. They've bent bows and are pointing right at us. If
you can't see them, take me at my word, they're there. So let's stop foxing
around and see what these gentlemen want."
    Abraxas squinted at the stand of oaks for a long moment. "Alright,
Branth, settle yourself. I think I see them."
    "Well, thank *Aith for that," said the first bandit, pointing his sword
at Abraxas. "Drop the reins and get down slowly. Make a wrong move and the
archers will skewer you if I don't. What's in the back?"
    "Casks of wine from the Sresar Vale," said Abraxas as he climbed down
from the buckboard, his hands in the air. "I am a wine merchant. Perl is my
brother and Branth is my cousin. Our family is not without means. They would
pay a generous ransom for our safe return."
    "That's good to know, old man," said the first bandit. "Now have your
brother come down to and stand beside you with his hands in air."
    Abraxas mimed to Perl, who seemed to understand. He climbed down from
the buckboard, put his hands in the air, and moved to stand beside Abraxas.
    "Very good. Now, to the back of the wagon with you both."
    "And you just stay were you are," the second bandit said to Branth.
    Abraxas and Perl walked to the back of the wagon. The bandits trailed a
short distance behind them
    "Step aside."
    They stood to one side, their hands still in the air.
    "Well, lets see what we've got, eh?" said the first bandit, grinning to
his partner as he sheathed his sword, then pushed aside the canvas flaps at
the back of the wagon.
    Things began to happen very quickly.
    There were no casks of wine in the back of the wagon, but there were
five men. Two of them--those closest to the back of the wagon--had crossbows
and the rest had bows. The crossbows fired first. No sooner had the first
bandit thrown aside the canvas flaps than he was laying on his back, a bolt
in his belly. Seeing this happen, the second bandit turned to flee, but was
tumbled to the ground when the second bolt caught him in the spine.
    As this happened, Branth leapt from the buckboard of the second wagon,
taking a handful of canvas with him, and uncovering the second wagon. In
back were two men with crossbows and four more with bows. As a result of
Abraxas and Branth's exchange with the bandits, they knew where to aim. It
took them only a moment to locate the bandits in the stand of oaks, bend
bows and loose their arrows, but not before the bandits could loose theirs
and to considerable effect; two of their four arrows found their marks. The
first took Perl in the side as he hauled the canvas top from the first
wagon. He crumpled to the ground with a sllue of profanity, no more a deaf
mute than Abraxas was a wine merchant. The second arrow caught Abraxas in
the left buttock, knocking him to the ground a moment after he could deliver
a savage kick to the first bandit's temple.
    "Gerd, see to Perl first!" he shouted, turning the unconscious bandit on
his side and getting behind him, for there was no cover he could get to
without exposing himself to more bowfire. "His wound is serious!"
    Sheltering on the lee side of the second wagon, a crossbow in his hands,
Branth looked left then right. After they had loosed their first arrows, the
men in the back of the wagons had leapt to the ground. Now they sheltered
behind the wagons, knocked arrows and waited for the order to advance, which
Branth gave them a moment later: a brisk wave of his hand in the direction
of the stand of oaks. The advance was not so fast as it was orderly. Two
bowmen behind either wagon stood and loosed their arrows at the bandits,
covering the other men as they moved out the wagons and forward towards the
stand of oaks.
    Though they weren't numerate, the four bandits sheltering behind the
oaks knew they were outnumbered and that the longer they tried to hold their
position, the greater chance they would be overrun and killed. Killed, not
captured; the men in the back of the wagons had shot their fellows without
warning--without even the slightest hesitation. Equally unsettling was that
the band was well-equipped (all except the drivers wore leather armor and
carried short swords in addition to their bows and crossbows) and organized.
They liked nothing about the band's methodical advance and the gradually
increasing accuracy of their bolts and arrows was getting to be a real
problem. Quite prudently, they decided to flee, and in separate directions
to foil their attackers from a successful pursuit. Falling back, they
disappeared into thicker foliage before their attackers had reached the
stand of oaks.
    "No further. We don't know the ground through that brush," Branth said,
loud enough to be heard by the other men, halting a short distance from
where the bandits had been standing. "They'd pick us off one by one. Fall
back."
    The men fell back, returned to the wagons. Abraxas was upright, the
arrow still sticking out of his backside. One of the bowmen, Gerd, was
hunched over Perl, examining the arrow protruding from his side.
    "Alright," said Abraxas, prodding one of the two unconscious bandits
with the toe of his boot. "Shackle them and chuck them in one wagon. Fold up
that canvas and make a bed for Perl in the other. Brother Branth, take a
horse from second team ride ahead to Parmi and make sure it hasn't been
taken. Be back in an hour. If you're not, we're turning tail and going back
to Drache. Brother Gerd, when you've done all you can for Perl, help me
remove this stick from my arse. The rest of you reload, look sharp, and pay
to Menxvan we'll see Parmi before dusk."


--JD




From ceoliath at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  5 12:47:25 2004
From: ceoliath at yahoo.com (Blake Murphy)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 10:47:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Royal Guard] A Call For Volunteers
Message-ID: <20040405174725.92091.qmail@web61307.mail.yahoo.com>

I submit either Resolute, if you're lacking for combat
spellcasters, or Thorn, who's spent most of his life
as a professional soldier in one capacity or another.
Whichever you all think you need more because, though
I want to take part, I honestly have no idea whom I'd
rather send.


-Blake

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From mrbiggs at sympatico.ca  Mon Apr  5 19:47:16 2004
From: mrbiggs at sympatico.ca (Joseph Biggs)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 20:47:16 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] A Call For Volunteers
References: <20040405174725.92091.qmail@web61307.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000401c41b70$b58e3760$02b8fea9@josephb1qrqy2z>

Count Arms Sergeant Karyn Redfeather in if you wish though she is one to
prefer working and hunting alone..assassin's tend to do that...But count me
in..just keep me posted and ask any questions that need to be known...I am
not always available for play but I can gather enough time to do something.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blake Murphy" <ceoliath at yahoo.com>
To: <Royalguard at arangoth.org>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 1:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Royal Guard] A Call For Volunteers


> I submit either Resolute, if you're lacking for combat
> spellcasters, or Thorn, who's spent most of his life
> as a professional soldier in one capacity or another.
> Whichever you all think you need more because, though
> I want to take part, I honestly have no idea whom I'd
> rather send.
>
>
> -Blake
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From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Wed Apr  7 03:21:49 2004
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Wed,  7 Apr 2004 03:21:49 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Incident.
Message-ID: <200404070321.AA976158998@mail.netstorm.net>

You know the drill:

"My patrol was just ending, and I decided to check up on the Black Dragon Inn, as usual.  There was a fight, as usual.  An unknown man, winged, perhaps Draconic in nature <Description of Van`Atchen>, was holding a severly injured boy, using him as a sheild and hostage.   <Description of boy: Rasp>  Facing off, trying to save the boy, was a woman, who was also quite injured.  <Description of Atalante>  The Draconic man threw the boy at me, and then fled, as usual.  I took the boy, and the woman, to the Healers.  They both needed it.  Questioning of either, once healed, could reveal valuable details.

As a sidenote: My hammer was somehow lost in trying to rescue the boy.  The Draconic man, or another patron with lesser morality, may have taken it.  This hammer was nothing special, and I will acquire a replacement from the armory.

Tierant Darkblight,
Arms Sergeant."

<OOC: I was asked to intervien by Van, played by Darryl, and Atalante, played by Reske, so that Rasp would not die.>



From skonar at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 10 16:05:50 2004
From: skonar at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?Mark=20\=20Skonar?=)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 22:05:50 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Art's report. (FFM)
In-Reply-To: <BAY12-F310zt0qpvlVG00027c2c@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <20040410210550.46289.qmail@web40613.mail.yahoo.com>

'Pon or about the day of Loredas, Rain's Hand 10 in
the year of our realm 474, I did enter the BlkDragon
Inn on an ill fated patrol and luncheon stop.

At first I met a woman whom I shall refer to as the
first subject, (Vandale) whom was harrassing other bar
patronage and engaging in unpleasantries with said
patronage. I advised her and the bar patronage to
knock it off, and suggested she purchase a drink for
the other fellow to make amends.

Shortly therafter she approached me closely, and
harrassed my person through muckin' about with my
helmet and making advances on my person.

I thusly attempted arrest 'pon the first subject's
person, whenceforth the second subject (Teagan) did
enjoin me in a melee, thus resulting in my needing to
shackle the first subject to an iron rod near the
ground level, possibly the bar's footrest, or a
barstool, I am uncertain with.

Melee continued, with a strike to the back of my head
by the second subject with a sword, which glanced from
my skull, what with my helmet having been muddled
with. Whenceforth things calmed, very briefly, to a
discussion of terms where I advised all parties of the
possibility of a quiet arrest where a Magistrate would
sort it all out.

Distracted by a patron making his own peace heard,
(Apexsomethingorother), The first or second subject,
or possibly both, utilized a blade in wounding me in
the thigh, below the crotch.

Fending for myself on the floor for some moments, I
was relieved by the Wharf Commander, (Thanking her
presence, should she read this report) and apparently
the Professor Stygian.

Shortly therafter I was deported from the Inn by
Barstaff unto the Guardhouse's Sick-ward.

- Arms-Corporal A. Harlow. 
  - Entrusted to be sealed and confirmed by the
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From dan at arangoth.org  Sat Apr 10 17:47:26 2004
From: dan at arangoth.org (Dan)
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:47:26 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Professor Stygian's statement (Re: Art Harlow's women
	troubles)
Message-ID: <4078797E.2070308@arangoth.org>

Upon entering the inn this afternoon, I immediately saw a woman (Teagan) 
and a man (Art Harlow) engaged in combat, and a second woman (Vandale) 
chained to the bar's foot rail, screaming that she was being kidnapped 
and enslaved and begging for help. I approached the bar, and bent down 
to examine the shackle woman. When I saw that she was chained with a 
pair of the Guard's shackles, I said as much to her. She then changed 
her story and claimed that the Guard intended to rape her, and that the 
second woman had come to her rescue.

I spotted a Guard rank pin upon the man, whom I later learned was 
Corporal Art Harlow. He appeared to be on the worse end of the fight, 
and the woman told me that this affair was none of my business. I 
disagreed, and advised her to surrender peacefully. She refused and 
retreated from me, claiming that the Corporal attacked the shackled 
woman without provocation. Furthermore, she claimed that the magistrates 
of the realm are corrupt, and refused to submit to their judgement.

Having already given her an opportunity to surrender peacefully, I began 
to cast a spell to keep her from escaping. She began to run and dove 
headlong for a shadowy area of the inn. The lightning spell that I cast 
nearly missed because of her abrupt increase in speed, but the flash it 
created eliminated the shadows, causing her to crash headfirst into the 
wall. She attempted to escape by climbing the walls, so I cast a second 
spell that rendered her unconscious.

Commander Rikneuth, who had been busy with the shackled woman, 
approached and shackled the unconscious woman, and left her under my 
supervision while she saw to the injured Corporal Harlow and dealt with 
his initial prisoner. While I was attempting to transport the second 
prisoner to the Guardhouse, a strange man approached me. (Description of 
Dakkon Blackblade given.) He offered to buy the woman, though I didn't 
ask him what he wanted her for. At best, I imagine that he wanted to set 
her free as some form of protest toward the authority of the Crown. I 
prefer not to think about the other things he might have wanted to do 
with a shackled and unconscious woman. I refused his offer, and he went 
to speak with some other individual and left me in peace to remove the 
unconscious woman from the inn. I prevailed upon a passing wagon driver 
to cart the prisoner to the Guardhouse, and delivered her over to the 
jailors.

I hearby swear in the sight of Menxvan that this testimony is true.

C. Stygian
Lord Archmage of the Royal University

10. IV. 474.

[University seal affixed]





From dan at arangoth.org  Sun Apr 11 17:29:09 2004
From: dan at arangoth.org (Dan)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 18:29:09 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Trial Report: Teagan
Message-ID: <4079C6B5.70307@arangoth.org>

Lord Chancellor Aldenbar heard the case and passed sentence upon Teagan. 
The charges against her were Assaulting an Officer of the Crown, 
Corporal Art Harlow, and Sedition for interfering with the execution of 
the duties of an Officer of the Crown. On the basis of testimony from 
witnesses and her own admission of guilt, she was found guilty on both 
counts. She has been sentenced to be flogged at dawn on the twelfth day 
of Rain's Hand.





From jdstrausse at earthlink.net  Sun Apr 11 17:38:25 2004
From: jdstrausse at earthlink.net (JD)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 17:38:25 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto Yago ul-Anerr Aginor,
	Lord Protector of Southern Arangoth... (Banner SL)
Message-ID: <003b01c42015$b4cad410$f899e604@Dixie>

The following message, encoded with the Chancellery cipher, is delivered by
an exhausted messenger to the residence of the Lord Protector:


UNTO YAGO UL-ANERR AGINOR, LORD PROTECTOR OF SOUTHERN ARANGOTH:

Parmi has been secured, though whether it will remain so will depend on the
haste with which you can relieve us here.

We are fourteen retired *watchmen come here at the request of Nedixe Sallod,
widow of Corporal Gerd Sallod, one of our deceased brothers, Menxvan's light
be upon him. *Tespin Sallod wrote to me in Drache shortly after *Her Grace
directed Branth ul-Alfrith Truxton, Lord Privy Seal, now among our number,
to dispatch the Royal Guard to the Whitepool area in response to the letter
of Gerd ul-Alfrith Elgire, the late *aptentrod of Valkthres. In her letter,
Tespin Sallod told me of the dire straits facing Parmi. They were terrified
of attack, but equally afraid to flee their homes for fear that the bandits
would cut them down on the road as they did so--a fear that turned out to be
grounded in fact, for the messenger who rode out of the village to bring me
Tespin Sallod's letter took heavy bowfire and was very nearly captured.
Having apprised me of the difficulties facing Parmi, Tespin Sallod, feeling
she had nowhere else to turn, beseeched me as her late husband's brother to
ride to Parmi's assistance. I did as she bid me, raised a band of my
brothers, and we rode for Parmi.

On our way up to Parmi, we were set upon by bandits at the Sarla Brook
crossing and a brief skirmish followed. We captured two of the six that
attacked us at a cost of two wounded, one slightly and the other seriously.
I ordered *Vorfon Truxton to scout ahead while the rest of us tended to the
wounded and captured. He returned within an hour; the road to Parmi and
Parmi itself were free of foes. We arrived in Parmi a few hours later. On
our arrival, the town elder called a general assembly and the citizens, by
unanimous vote, named me aptentrod of Parmi. Having deputized the rest of my
band and the fitter men of the village, I went about interrogating the
prisoners and securing the village as best I could.

Our prisoners, initially unresponsive to questioning, became quite talkative
after we *gave them a drink. They were part of a six man group--the one that
set upon us at Sarla Brook--tasked to watch the Parmi road. Two similar
groups are routinely tasked to watch the Parmi-Valkthres and Ruthmarma
roads. These groups operate out of two camps. One is located in the forest
between Sarla Valley and the Parmi-Valkthres road and the other at an
abandoned logging camp due north of Valkthres; their exact locations are
unknown. The first camp is smaller with perhaps sixteen to twenty men
gathered there at any given time. The second camp is larger with perhaps
thirty or thirty-five. Communication between camps is achieved by way of
mounted messengers. As best the prisoners can tell, all their fellows are
from Elgar Forest. They are lightly armed and armored: bows and leathers.
Being from the Elgar, they are all good woodsmen. The prisoners' immediate
superior is a man named Silgoth and he has often been seen at the smaller
camp. Silgoth's immediate superior is man called Brannoth, who is
second-in-command to Gaskalamun, the bandits' ultimate commander. Little is
known about Brannoth or Gaskalamun save that they command the fear and
respect of their subordinates.

One of the prisoners has been kept alive for further questioning. The other
has been tried, executed, and his body displayed in a way similar to the
banner raised by the bandits. We have planted ours in the middle of the
Parmi-Valkthres road just outside the village.

In securing the village, I have barricaded the roads leading into the
village with wagons turned on their sides and am in the process of
converting the granary--the only stone structure in the village--into a
makeshift command post and shelter by knocking out a few of its stones to
make bow slits. In the event of a raid, this is where I will move the women,
children, elderly and infirmed, and hope to hold out.

In addition to the weapons we brought with us--each of my band came with
good leathers, a short sword, and a bow or crossbow--we brought five
crossbows, five bows, and ten swords. I have divided these weapons evenly
among the twenty fittest men in the village. Men without bows or crossbows
have been ordered to hammer two pieces of wood together that they might at
least appear to be carrying a crossbow. Men without swords have been ordered
to make replicas of same. At night, barring a good moon, Parmi should appear
to be defended by a force twenty-three strong with standard kit. I've
divided my force into two watches, one of eleven and one of twelve. The one
keeps guard during the day, the other at night. The perimeter we have
created is far from ideal, but not unmanageable; however, I hope we will not
have to manage it for too much longer.

Make haste.

Aptentrod Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros, Magistrate of the Realm


*watchmen - members of Southern Arangoth's Border Watch, a light infantry /
ranger unit charged with protecting the country's eastern border, mostly
against Assi bandits. Watchmen tend to refer to one another as "brother."
*Tespin - Arangothian for "Lady" or "Mrs."
*Her Grace - correct form of address for the Sithire, Southern Arangoth's
duchess-governor.
*aptentrod - Arangothian for "guard," but here as "sheriff."
*Vorfon - Arangothian for "Sir" or "Mr."
*gave them a drink - a form of torture developed by the Border Watch to make
Assi bandits talk. The prisoner's mouth is bunged up with a piece of cloth,
so he can only breathe through his nose. His head is then tipped backwards
and beer fizz poured into his nose. The pain is usually so intense that the
prisoner will pass out. When he wakes moments or minutes later, he will
usually be more than happy to talk.


--JD




From dedoyago at abv.bg  Mon Apr 12 02:18:36 2004
From: dedoyago at abv.bg (P. Sh.)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:18:36 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto Captain Lucius von Stahl(Banner SL)
Message-ID: <541207948.1081754316626.JavaMail.nobody@app3.ni.bg>

 A package, containing a pair of letters, one bearing the Lord Protector's seal, the other open, clearly written with the Chanclerry cipher, arrive at Captain von Stahl's office, on the dawn of Rain's Hand 12th.

So reads the note accompanying the package:

 Vorfon von Stahl,
A pair of nights ago, vorfon ul-Arren Aginor took leave on Drache towards Nerxmor, to meet there with the unti of Watchmen he had dispatched towards Valkthres. He left in management of his correspondence, with order to hand you this package on today's date. Also, I judge it necesary that you examine this letter we received several hours ago.

 Uplix Undrell, scribe

The first letter, a small piece of rolled and sealed parchment, reads:

 Menxvan's light, Captain,
As you are reading this, I should already by in Nerxmor, meeting the men that are to accompany me to Valkthres. Recent brigand and Assi activity had left the Watch thin on resources, and we could spare only a couple of dozens of men. More may soon follow as reinforcements, but as for now, these are the only reserves we can count on. For this reason and others, I have decided to personaly partake in the operation of securing the settlement of Valkthres and its surrounding region. Please, send the group we discussed as soon as possible.

Yago ul-Anerr Aginor, Lord Protector,
The Serpent*

Attatched is the letter of the honourable Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros, Magistrate of the Realm, detailing the progress of his and vorfon Branth Truxton's volunteers in securing Parmi.

*The Serpent - The Aginor coat of arms consist of a sword, encircled by a green serpent with ruby eyes. 

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From jdstrausse at earthlink.net  Mon Apr 12 20:01:00 2004
From: jdstrausse at earthlink.net (JD)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 20:01:00 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] UPDATED: Magistrate Roster...
References: <3697117.1078449985348.JavaMail.root@skeeter.psp.pas.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <013c01c420f2$ca10f560$3c99e604@Dixie>

CHANCELLERY ROSTER:

For are your trying and adjudicating needs call:

Chancellor Marcion ul-Fenduth ul-Arduin Tagran Aldenbar 
Dan, /msg Stygian or send e-mail to:
dan at arangoth.org

Magistrate Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros 
JD,  /msg MunInFull or send e-mail to:
jdstrausse at earthlink.net

Magistrate Takani Goran 
 (Scar, /msg Valheru or e-mail to:
vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com

Magistrate Zybella T`Laranor 
(Tami, /msg Lakel or e-mail:
lakelfalk at earthlink.net

Magistrate Segovax ul-Ambixus Eppilus 
Blake, /msg Blake or e-mail:
bleedingbloodyhell at yahoo.com)

Magistrate Ketara Lyon - SUSPENDED 
 Ami, /msg Ketara or e-mail:
ketaralyon at yahoo.com

--JD



From jdstrausse at earthlink.net  Mon Apr 12 21:15:50 2004
From: jdstrausse at earthlink.net (JD)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:15:50 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto the Chancellery Magistrates...
References: <003b01c42015$b4cad410$f899e604@Dixie>
Message-ID: <015401c420fd$3e8e89c0$3c99e604@Dixie>

UNTO THE CHANCELLERY MAGISTRATES:

Several weeks ago I presided over the trial of one Nighten ul-Arathan Devos,
a young priest charged with assault on a crown official (Magistrate Lyon)
and resisting arrest. He was found guilty, but in the course of the trial
drew my attention to some very troubling rumors that had been circulating
about Magistrate Lyon. After the trial I sought and obtained permission from
Chancellor Aldenbar to question Magistrate Lyon about Vorfon Devos'
allegations. I questioned Magistrate Lyon at the main guardhouse several
days later and was disheartened to learn that the rumors Vorfon Devus
alluded to were based in fact; Magistrate Lyon admitted that she had allowed
herself to be fed on by a vampire since taking office. The relevant portions
of the Vorfon Devos' trial and Magistrate Lyon's questioning are attached to
this letter.

As you already know, Chancellor Aldenbar has suspended Magistrate Lyon until
a decision can be made as to what action should be taken against her. Though
Chancellor Aldenbar is within his rights to handle the matter as he sees
fit, he has quite considerately decided to let the decision rest with us;
whatever the penalty the majority of use believes appropriate will be
enforced. That said, I ask you to confer with one another and, should you
see fit, Magistrate Lyon, and vote as to what action you think ought to be
taken by no later than *24. IV. My own vote has already been posted with the
Chancellery clerk and will be opened on that date.

*Me enxenim,

Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros
Magistrate of the Realm
<seal affixed>

*4. IV. 474

*relevant portion of Vorfon Devos' trial -
Q: Vorfon, you said there were "rumors she had to her name." Exactly what
rumors are you referring to?

A: She is well-known to be consorting with vampires like the one that I had
just met without recognising in the tavern. Particulary they include her
being a
blood-slave to one of considerable might and guile, which would match the
description of the one in the tavern just as well.

*relevant portion of Magistrate Lyon's questioning -
Q: No, your personal feelings and opinions are not at issue here. I need to
know whether or not you've had any interactions with the kindred since
you've taken office. Socially, I mean. If you've tried a kindred or talked
to one through the bars of its cell? Well, I don't need to know about that.

A: Since I have taken office? Once, provided you do not consider Aridia
Vlorress a vampire. The kindred in question was my son's guardian for years
and followed him here out of concern. When last I spoke with him it was to
inform him that he had best leave the city and that if I saw him again he
would be treated as any other of his kind. Seneca isn't foolish. I'm sure
he's long gone from the city by now. I thought if he left, it would be
enough. It's hard to arrest someone you owe a great deal for being what he
is. And I can swear that he never killed while he was here. He didn't need
to.

Q: He didn't need to. Meaning that he fed on you while he was here? And did
Chancellor Bourne or myself ever ask you whether or not you'd been involved
with the undead at the time of your hiring? I don't recall, but surely you
must.

A: No, honestly, I do not. I'm certain I should had I been asked as I have
had dealings with quite a few undead, mainly liches. I'm aware of the
rumours in the tabloids, Abraxas. I had hoped most would ignore anything so
ridiculous but, as you can see, there's usually some truth to them. Tertius
Seneca did feed from me for the short time he was here, he has no choice.
Now that I have refused to allow it, he will starve over time, wherever he
may be. Is that satisfactory?

*24. IV. - April 24th. That gives y'all two weeks. ;)
*Me enxenim - "By my hand."
*4. IV. 474 - This would've been written before Abraxas charged up to Parmi
to chase bandits.

--JD




From dedoyago at abv.bg  Wed Apr 14 00:20:45 2004
From: dedoyago at abv.bg (P. Sh.)
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 08:20:45 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: [Royal Guard] SemiOOC>Belated Arrivals(Banner SL)
Message-ID: <1114796913.1081920045430.JavaMail.nobody@app1.ni.bg>

 Even with the abundant rainfall, even with the rivers and streams overflowing over the winding roads during the thawing of the snows, the small unit of watchmen riding from Gathritana had manage to arrive at the hillside east from Nerxmor. Theses small unit, composed of humans, elves and one centaur, had made its way over the southernmost parts of Ruthmarma Mountains, rode by the bed of the Darian, to circumvent the spring floods and arrive at Nerxmor as swiftly as within possibility. They had their orders, and their commanding officer, they said, would wait for them there. They rode as swiftly as safety and sanity allowed, but even thus, they came up late.

 That is to signify, the Watchmen had arrived at Nerxmor's hillside today, Rain's Hand 14th, with a delay of two and a half days. Players within that small unit should feel encouraged to post regarding how their travel went, to enrich the story-line. Players wishing to play watchmen would be automaticaly added to this unit, replacing one of the nameless NPCs there.

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From skonar at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 15 17:41:13 2004
From: skonar at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?q?Mark=20\=20Skonar?=)
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:41:13 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Assault in the Inn. (Malik Dreadmourne.)
In-Reply-To: <1114796913.1081920045430.JavaMail.nobody@app1.ni.bg>
Message-ID: <20040415224113.33620.qmail@web40601.mail.yahoo.com>

On or about Tordas, Rain's Hand 15 in the year 474, I,
Arms-Corporal Art Harlow, was engaged in mild
exercise, and thought to stroll around the Blkdragon
district.

Shortly I heard cry from the BlkDragon Inn, and moved
to investigate. I encountered Armsman Kirin Arnise,
also in the area, also making response near the door.
A dark-robed figure was making his exit, and Armsman
Arnise gave chase rapidly. I looked for a clean shot
with my bow, and found nothing. Considering my state
of health, I chose to investigate the Inn for
witnesses.

There were a number. It seems that the Barman on duty,
by the name of Turner, was assaulted. From what the
barpatrons who witnessed the assault explained, and
Turner's own testimony, he was assaulted by an unknown
person, whom exhibited clear signs of magical
capacity. The assaulter seems to have been able to
teleport utilizing shadows, something relatively
frequently encountered. Further, one patron attests to
the assaulter having had a grevious, non-bleeding,
headwound, leading one to the belief that he may well
have been an undead creature of some description.

>From what I can tell, the assaulters base
attributes... <Description of Malik`Dreadmourne>

Armsman Arnise briefly described his ill fated pursuit
of the subject to me, but I will entrust him to report
the full details thereof.

Arms-Corporal A. Harlow.


	
	
		
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From ceoliath at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 15 20:07:15 2004
From: ceoliath at yahoo.com (Blake Murphy)
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:07:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Fight in the inn
Message-ID: <20040416010715.37719.qmail@web61301.mail.yahoo.com>

While Commander Riknueth and the Armsman, whom I
failed to get the name of, battled with the man
(description of Malik here) I was accosted by a
creature of great porportions--nearly ten feet
tall--and covered with some sort of natural armour. (A
description of Gaajh follows, including the
insect-like appearance).

It attacked me after some time, and amongst its
attacks, it seems to have scythe-like appendages that
sprout from its back, with which it attacked me
numerous times, as well as it claws and a firey breath
weapon. After some time, I managed to subdue it by
beating upon its head with my steel hand, and suffered
only a few cuts and burns. Shackling what I deduced to
be the wrists and binding the legs with cord, a wain
was called for which was used to transport the
unconcious body to the Guardhouse. The creature now
rests, unconcious, in a special holding cell and under
watch until such time as it can be examined. I remain
a faithful servant of the Guard.


Arms-Sergeant Thorn Brightblade


	
		
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From dan at arangoth.org  Tue Apr 20 19:50:38 2004
From: dan at arangoth.org (Dan)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:50:38 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] New Guards
Message-ID: <4085C55E.1050808@arangoth.org>

The following individuals have been accepted into the ranks of the Guard 
in the past few days:

Davien Corbrey - Arms-Recruit
Wolfram Jackson - Arms-Recruit
Roven Snowbough - Spells-Recruit
Kiernnan O'Connor - Arms-Recruit
Vona Urgarth - Arms-Recruit

If you see them playing in the inn, please introduce yourself so they 
know who the other Guard muns are. If any of the new Guards want a 
partner, they can ask here on the list. Guards don't need to operate 
with partners, but it can make for good RP opportunities, and it never 
hurts to have backup when dealing with the latest vampire ninja 
archangel causing troble in the inn.





From mannheimblack at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 20 19:55:01 2004
From: mannheimblack at hotmail.com (Mannheim Black)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:55:01 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] Incident Report by Davien
Message-ID: <BAY7-F342JoRvVxsACs00061b04@hotmail.com>

Scribe's note: Here follows a rough transcription of the testimony of 
Arms-Recruit Davien Corbrey.  Much of his report has been translated into 
less colloquial language, more suited to a legal document such as this.  I 
would humbly submit that a little literary education for Arms-Recruit 
Corbrey might improve the quality of his future reports, and also save a 
considerable amount of time for the Scribes involved.

'On this day, in the early evening I stopped off at the Black Dragon inn.  I 
was observing a conversation between individuals identified by witness 
testimony as Vaetsiil and Xanthe (descriptions, roughly accurate to the 
names given, are appended to the report).  Vaetsiil requested that Xanthe 
drop his weapon.  At this point, a bird spoke to Xanthe, urging him not to 
do so. Vaetsiil then assaulted Xanthe with an axe with clear intent to 
seriously injure or kill; Xanthe defended himself with the weapon he had 
drawn in preparation to drop it or surrender it to Vaetsiil, but did not 
visibly attempt a return blow.'

'I ordered the combatants to stop, which they did; the aggressor, Vaetsiil, 
fled in the company of a young lady, just over 5' high, with brown hair, 
blue eyes, very pale skin and wearing a black cloak.'

'Xanthe and the bird, who claimed to be a magically transformed human named 
Hitei, testified that Vaetsiil had used threats concerning Hitei's soul to 
force him to drink a potion, the result of which was Hitei's transformation 
into the shape of a bird.  Xanthe also testified that he had approached 
Vaetsiil regarding procuring an antidote for what had been done to Hitei, 
and that Vaetsiil had responded to this with the treachery and violence that 
I witnessed.  Xanthe and Hitei have agreed to make themselves available to 
give testimony, should the Courts require it.'

'In short: I directly witnessed Vaetsiil assaulting Xanthe with a deadly 
weapon; Vaetsiil is also accused of threatening behaviour and assault by 
magic upon Hitei by the testimonies of Xanthe and Hitei.'

Report filed on ((IC equivalent of April 20th, late evening)).

= Davien (M_B)

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From mannheimblack at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 20 20:39:38 2004
From: mannheimblack at hotmail.com (Mannheim Black)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 01:39:38 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] Davien's report (correction and addition)
Message-ID: <BAY7-F102n5U9T3TGJ200011d7d@hotmail.com>

Correction, following a clarification from the player: The description of 
Vaetsiil applies to him in his 'combative' appearance; apparently very 
different to his normal appearance.

There's an additional note tagged on to the report, to the effect that 
Astarael later returned to the inn in the company of a man calling himself 
'Simon', wearing what looked like Vaetsiil's clothes and carrying Vaetsiil's 
axe - a physical description of this person is included.  Given that one of 
the accusations against Vaetsiil is that he attacked someone with 
shapeshifting magic, the suspicion's still very much against 'Simon', but 
there wasn't sufficient evidence for arrest in Davien's opinion.

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From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 20 20:48:42 2004
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Valheru)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 13:48:42 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto Whoever is dealing with Ketara's case
Message-ID: <BAY15-F27yZABrsRfN500062d01@hotmail.com>

A note delivered by... someone... to... whoever.  Glee!

"Unto <Buh>,

With regards to Lady Ketara's being used as a blood doll, I am inclined to 
suppose the theory that she should be stripped of her rank, but recieve no 
further punishment due to her relatively innocent association with the 
creature.  However, I cannot but feel that she is too soft upon the undead 
because of it.

>From the desk of the Honourable Takani Goran."

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From mannheimblack at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 21 01:47:15 2004
From: mannheimblack at hotmail.com (Mannheim Black)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 06:47:15 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] Incident report 2 from Davien
Message-ID: <BAY7-F9gEZsURVhAVKj0005cbad@hotmail.com>

The poor overworked Royal Guard scribe provides another transcription (and 
translation) of a report from Davien:

'Very late on the evening of the ((OOCly, 20th April)), I was approached in 
the Black Dragon Inn by a young woman who requested blood from me.  I had 
formerly witnessed her requesting blood from another woman in the same Inn, 
and baring fangs.  I refused her, but she persisted and asked again.'

'When she did walk away, she turned and hissed at me, baring fangs, top and 
lower canines extended and pointed.  She climbed the walls of the inn with 
ease.  Given her threatening posture, and the presence of another fight - 
between Officer Kirin and others on one side, and a roughly horse-sized 
giant insect covered in blades on the other - behind me, I drew a throwing 
knife and prepared to defend myself.  The woman suspected of vampirism then 
jumped onto the bar-top and leapt toward me - on later inquiry, she stated 
that she felt threatened by my drawing a weapon.'

'At this point, I assisted Sister Jessica Mankheth in subduing the woman.  
She claimed not to be a vampire, and said that she feeds on such creatures.  
The suspected vampire was bound by the wrists.  She at this point appeared 
to be bleeding from an injury to the back sustained during the fight.'

'I offered her treatment, but she refused on the grounds that she suspected 
I might harm her further on purpose.  At roughly this point, officer Kirin 
intervened and took charge of the situation.'

'Officer Kirin performed a priestly magic upon Tessa - I do not know the 
specifics.  From this, he judged her to be alive.'

'He left her judgement up to myself.  I requested that she be freed, her not 
being vampiric and the assault upon myself having been arguably provoked as 
described below.  Officer Kirin concurred, and the woman was released 
without charge.'

'On reflection, I feel that I may have misjudged in drawing the throwing 
knife, as this appears to have caused the situation to become violent.  I 
will of course submit to the judgement of any inquiry into this'.

= Davien (M_B)

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From rosuto_enzeru at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 21 02:36:49 2004
From: rosuto_enzeru at hotmail.com (Darryl Hicks)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 03:36:49 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] A report from the golem
Message-ID: <BAY8-F57sNChrqxFAIJ0001c9fe@hotmail.com>

The report is written in fine script, as it was penned by one of those who 
work within the guardhouse doing all those fun clerical duties.

'Report of one Jinn metaru.  I apologize in advance for any mistakes I may 
have made in my understanding of the golem's speech mannerisms.

Jinn responded to the cries of one of the BlkDragon Inn's employees, (a 
not-very detailed description of Turner) and arrived at the inn.  A man was 
causing harm and attempting harm to various patrons, his description will 
follow.  Jinn approached the man as near as he could, for the assailant was 
in the rafters, and demanded his peacable surrender.  One of his victims 
(short description of Xu-Grahj) seemed injured, and as Jinn was unable to 
reach, and therefore apprehend the attacker, he moved to attend to the 
injured man.

At this point, the assailant managed to escape, and the injured man 
recovered.  Jinn pursued the assailant, but lost his trail.  He apparently 
spent several hours trying to find him, as the incident occured in the early 
afternoon, but I am only scribing this report now, after nightfall.  This is 
all the information I was able to coax from the golem, but further 
questioning and further investigation may reveal more.'

A much more detailed description of Jaehrek follows, and at the bottom is 
the signature of the one who scribed the report, followed by an enomous, 
smudged circle of ink that can only be the golem's massive fingerprint.

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From trace_the_pain at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 21 15:44:33 2004
From: trace_the_pain at hotmail.com (Brett McPhail)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 17:44:33 -0300
Subject: [Royal Guard] Arrest of Jaehrek
Message-ID: <BAY8-F11jxe0ymQ1WE90000946b@hotmail.com>

Here follows a summary of the arrest of Jaehrek, as told by Roven Snowbough;

  -I approached the Blkdragon late into the afternoon. While there I 
somewhat converged with the metallic bug, Gaajh.-

-A time after, I sat idle, studying and whatnot. I then noticed a dagger 
being drawn against said creature. After apprehending the man, I questioned 
him on what he was doing. I nearly relieved him, noticing it was a mistake.-

-Then, out of the blue, a man named Turner burst out and made some claims 
against Jaehrek. According to Turner, Jaehrek had the following claims 
against him; Attempted murder of Turner, and Si Howe. Theft which I have not 
discovered the victims were. And resisting arrest. I arrested him, and have 
brought him to the guard house for trial.-

--Roven Snowbough

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From ceoliath at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 24 00:13:42 2004
From: ceoliath at yahoo.com (Blake Murphy)
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 22:13:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Royal Guard] (no subject)
Message-ID: <20040424051342.32743.qmail@web61301.mail.yahoo.com>

24th Rain's Hand, 474

Unto my colleagues,

I am of the opinion that Magistrate Ketara Lyon has,
through her actions, warranted an immediate removal
from office.

Furthermore, as a citizen of Arangoth, she should be
tried and punished in the same manner as any other
citizen. Her status as magistrate does not bar her
from the persecution that is her due. And so, I
suggest house arrest until she is able to either
provide information leading to the destruction of the
vampire in question, or provide herself as a line with
which to capture it. Also, physical, public punishment
is necessary, to show that nobody in Drache is above
the law. Therefore, I recommend a public flogging and
a period of time in public stocks, accompanied by a
full recounting of her crime for the public.

Me enxenim,

Segovax ul-Ambixus Eppilus
Magistrate of the Realm
*seal*


	
		
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From zybella at earthlink.net  Sat Apr 24 21:28:52 2004
From: zybella at earthlink.net (Tami)
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 19:28:52 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto the Chancellery Magistrates...
Message-ID: <27126929.1082860132773.JavaMail.root@waldorf.psp.pas.earthlink.net>

--Delivered to Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros-Magistrate of the Realm at nearly the latest possible moment in order to be valid for registering a vote, by personal messenger, the parchment is sealed with an amber tinted wax. When opened the notice will read as follows--

While it does appear that Magistrate Lyon's actions were indeed a very unwise decision, not to mention against Drachean law, I don't believe there need be excessive punishment meted out without a trial being held to formally bring forth all the evidence. It seemed to me from the informal testimony given that she may not have been in her right mind at the time. 

However, despite having a personal as well as professional relationship with the accused, I must vote toward having her be removed from office, if not permanently, then certainly temporarily. Only in this way may the citizens of Drache be ensured the laws are being enforced equally.


Zybella Marrica T`Laranor
Magistrate of the Realm
-seal-






-----Original Message-----
From: JD <jdstrausse at earthlink.net>
Sent: Apr 12, 2004 7:15 PM
To: Arangoth's Royal Guard <Royalguard at arangoth.org>
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto the Chancellery Magistrates...

UNTO THE CHANCELLERY MAGISTRATES:

Several weeks ago I presided over the trial of one Nighten ul-Arathan Devos,
a young priest charged with assault on a crown official (Magistrate Lyon)
and resisting arrest. He was found guilty, but in the course of the trial
drew my attention to some very troubling rumors that had been circulating
about Magistrate Lyon. After the trial I sought and obtained permission from
Chancellor Aldenbar to question Magistrate Lyon about Vorfon Devos'
allegations. I questioned Magistrate Lyon at the main guardhouse several
days later and was disheartened to learn that the rumors Vorfon Devus
alluded to were based in fact; Magistrate Lyon admitted that she had allowed
herself to be fed on by a vampire since taking office. The relevant portions
of the Vorfon Devos' trial and Magistrate Lyon's questioning are attached to
this letter.

As you already know, Chancellor Aldenbar has suspended Magistrate Lyon until
a decision can be made as to what action should be taken against her. Though
Chancellor Aldenbar is within his rights to handle the matter as he sees
fit, he has quite considerately decided to let the decision rest with us;
whatever the penalty the majority of use believes appropriate will be
enforced. That said, I ask you to confer with one another and, should you
see fit, Magistrate Lyon, and vote as to what action you think ought to be
taken by no later than *24. IV. My own vote has already been posted with the
Chancellery clerk and will be opened on that date.

*Me enxenim,

Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros
Magistrate of the Realm
<seal affixed>

-insert text here-



From salisian at hotmail.com  Sat Apr 24 22:01:25 2004
From: salisian at hotmail.com (Daniel Thompson)
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 23:01:25 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Incident Report
Message-ID: <BAY15-F293pQtSB2qgr000101d5@hotmail.com>

The following note is written in far-too-small, but completely precise 
handwriting:

Upon entering the Black Dragon area this late afternoon to have a mug of tea 
after duty on the wharfs, I came upon a young lady, (Description of 
Black^Dawn), fatally wounded, and sensed a great commotion inside, as if a 
tavern brawl had ended recently.  Unable to assist with her condition, I 
left her care in the hands of a man who I had seen to be her lover, 
(description of Dalewyn, including current agitated mental state), and 
proceeded into the inn.  I was greeted by two men (descriptions of 
Robert`Delerado and Damian`Waters) circling eachother in defensive posture.  
As I ordered them to stand down, Damian did so quite willingly, but upon the 
approach of a massive bug-like creature (description of Gaajh), the young 
boy (short description of Robert) pressed the attack.  I was able to trip 
him and Spells-Recruit Roven was subsequently able to spell-bind and shackle 
him.

In addition, an angel-like being (description of Cevyr), accused one of the 
perpetrators (brief description of Damian) of drawing energy from Dawn.  
With no evidence to substantiate that claim, they were all left to their own 
devices, for shortly thereafter, a cat-like creature with a razor tail 
(description of Delnakk) brought the bug creature into a frenzy.  
Spells-Recruit Roven was also able to subdue him long enough for him to 
calm, and vowed on his word that the bug-creature would behave subsequently.

The cat-like creature proceeded to attack the bound boy and rend flesh from 
his back, and due to the intervention of one Jiji and Arms-Recruit Davien, 
was subdued temporarily.  Unfortunately, the creature was able to spray foam 
into Arms-Recruit Davien's eyes before I kicked the creature across the 
room.  Arms-Recruit Davien was left in the hands of Spells-Recruit Roven and 
Jiji, who seemed able to ease his pain enough for me to bring the boy into 
custody.  He is in a cell currently, on two charges of assault, and 
currently unconscious from stress, after having wet himself.  The boy was, 
however, convinced that he was doing proper in attacking both, and I have 
lingering suspicions about the one he was attacking, (brief description of 
Damian).

Spells-Recruit Roven should have the information on the bug creature, and I 
believe it wise to question the boy about what he had seen, for I arrived 
too late to find what had hurt the woman.  From later evidence, it appeared 
to be some form of lovers' quarrel, and my previous experience with her has 
led me to believe this is true.

Servant of life and the Royal Crown, who upholds it,
Arms-Recruit Wolfram Jackson

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From trace_the_pain at hotmail.com  Sat Apr 24 22:11:16 2004
From: trace_the_pain at hotmail.com (Brett McPhail)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 00:11:16 -0300
Subject: [Royal Guard] Subject of Gaajh
Message-ID: <BAY8-F775N5ielKpVjI0001991e@hotmail.com>

The following has been handwritten in a font of elven;

   Upon entering the Black Dragon, I was torn away from my usual reading and 
tea when I witnessed a fight break loose. I'll not go into the details of 
the fight, as Wolfram already has.

   During the outburst however, I managed to subdue the metallic insectoid 
(Gaajh). With a bit of calming talk in means of his own tongue, I calmed 
him, and restrained him without the use of magic. He is now under my 
protective control. I've takent he liberty of becoming his trainer. Any 
incidents involving the creature should be delivered to me before 
prosecution.

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From salisian at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 25 11:27:01 2004
From: salisian at hotmail.com (Daniel Thompson)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 12:27:01 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Incident Report (Correction)
Message-ID: <BAY15-F27L82etvHGrv0001321c@hotmail.com>

>In addition, an angel-like being (description of Cevyr), accused one of the 
>perpetrators (brief description of Damian) of drawing energy

<<Cevyr isn't the correct name.  Bratier was the one to point the finger at 
Damian.  Substitute (description of Bratier) for (description of Cevyr).  
Many apologies.>>

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From mannheimblack at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 25 17:51:35 2004
From: mannheimblack at hotmail.com (Mannheim Black)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 22:51:35 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] RE: Gaajh and the other bug.
Message-ID: <BAY7-F24W8BYXifWoqF0000c499@hotmail.com>

Spplemental report from Arms-recruit Davien Corbrey:

The fire-breathing eight-foot-long insect with the chitin scythes seems 
calmer now.  It slept the night on a rug outside my room.  It seems to like 
me.  Not sure if this is good or bad.

The cat-sized insect that spat foam at me, blinding me, escaped through a 
window.  It appeared to show signs of intelligence.  Some magic used by Jiji 
and another man cured my blindness after a while.  It should be treated as 
armed, dangerous and malicious.  It also seems to want to harm the big 
insect, and will no doubt make any problem situation with that creature, 
worse.

= Davien
(M_B)

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From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 28 03:08:06 2004
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Scarbinator)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:08:06 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] Another Attack in Ye Olde Blackdragyn
Message-ID: <BAY15-F25oLgxmpXcf100031245@hotmail.com>

A report filed by a harried and somewhat bewildered-looking, 
furiously-blushing clerk,

"Approximately midway betwixed midnight and dawn, a distressed young woman 
arrived at the station, and, ah... politely informed myself that  she'd been 
attacked at the Dragon.

She then proceeded to describe the 'devil' that did the deed, a strange man 
with metallic wings whom she claims threatened and attempted to assult her 
repeatedly.  (Insert description and hasty sketch of Van`Atchen)

She claims she managed to escape with the aid of two fighters, one of whom 
said he would testify to the assult charges, or so she told me.

Signed,

Jim Randomguy."


-  Ye Olde Scarbinator.

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From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 28 22:07:36 2004
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Scarbinator)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:07:36 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] The Sentancing of Jaehrek
Message-ID: <BAY15-F5bPHiNKyKJWj0003c067@hotmail.com>

Record of Trial - Jaehrek

As of the of Middas, Rain's Hand 28, one Jaehrek has been found guilty of 
attacking citizens on two counts, and has been sentanced to a flogging, and 
to be combat-geased until Midsummer's Day.

Should he be arrested again before then, punish as you see fit.  He has been 
warned.

Signed,

The honourable Takani Goran.

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From cammi at vnet.net  Thu Apr 29 08:09:58 2004
From: cammi at vnet.net (carmella munday)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 09:09:58 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Unto Captain Lucius Von`Stahl
Message-ID: <002601c42deb$4763bde0$6d1652a6@cammi>

Maitayna sits at her desk and pulling out a quill and ink and some parchment begins writing her letter to the Captain.


Captain Von`Stahl

Captain after great thought I have a proposal for you to consider, I have since become a guard in the city of Drache have noticed the outbreak of undead, vampires, demons, and just violence running amuck the city.

I wanted to offer you the proposal that I have in mind.  I wanted to start a training program to be run by Sergeant Karyn Redfeather (sp?) She is one of many that make up the guard's best.  I have asked her if approved by you if she would take it up and be in charge of such a program.  I find that being a recruit once before myself, I had experience in fighting but wished I had a bit more to help me against demons such as Jah Kahn, and the undead.

I believe this will give our men and women the chance to not only bond as commrads but to also pick up a few skills Karyn might offer....If there is also another that wishes to help with this program they could see me for this.  I Sincerely believe that it will help the armsman as well as recruits.  I do not suggest this to run anyone away from being a guard.  As most know a guard's life is not an easy one, so if this training would help at least one guard in some way then it would have been worth it don't you believe?

I will leave this decision in your hands and await to hear from you.....

(Signed and sealed with wax)

Maitayna Roche,  Commander
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From naughtyfeline009 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 18 13:25:00 2004
From: naughtyfeline009 at hotmail.com (Meh)
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:25:00 -0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] A gift to the guards
Message-ID: <BAY14-DAV18QOuE3chA0001ca36@hotmail.com>

Sunday, April 18th three wagons will arrive at the guardhouse bearing three large kegs of ale and beer. There's a note, reading "Thank you to the guards of Drache, Turner" written in some sort of fancy lettering that's very obviously not his hand writing. The ale and beer are great, considering brewing is one of his few talents.
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