Yew Brewfest and the PaxLair Meeting

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – October 6, 2015 – by Ashlynn – Today there will be an event taking place just before the regular statehood meeting:

YEW BREWFEST 2015

Greetings Sosarians !

I am pleased to announce that the 2015 edition of the Yew Brewfest will be held Tuesday, October 6th, at 8PM, just before the Paxlair Alliance weekly meeting. The contest will conveniently take place right next to the Old Winery in Yew (next to the Abbey)

Since the event will take place in October this year, it will be themed “Orktoberfest”.

If you would like to participate in this event, and compete with the best brewers in the realm, you will be asked to prepare the following:

– Your best brew receipe (prepare 2 kegs, for everyone to taste). Be original. Go out of the basic receipes, get some very special ingredients, and have our guests taste something they will never forget !

– Sausages. Time to find this exquisite and exotic meat, and the perfect blend of spices, to prepare the best sausage around ! (Bring around 20 of them)

– Write down your receipes, for everyone to read, and for posterity.

After hearing how you prepared your brew and sausages, attendees will get to taste them, and judge them. The 3 best combos will earn prices for their effort.

To your kegs everyone, lets get smashed out to make for an interesting Pax meeting afterwards :p

Tehan, Governor of Yew.

THE PAXLAIR MEETING

  • Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Ye Olde Winery, Yew, Trammel, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  It is the building full of barrels besides the vineyards of Empath Abbey in the City of Yew
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Pitmuck Declares Independence

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Ashlynn

Pitmuck, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – October 3, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The goblins stepped up their rhetoric this week by announcing that the island of Pitmuck is no longer a part of the Kingdom of Britannia.

20151003declarashunFollowing in the wake of the chaotic events at last week’s council meeting, the goblins quickly convened what amounts to a council of  their own and voted on whether to become an independent “goblin nation”. What form this state is to take and how it is ruled was not amongst the details discussed – merely the existence of such an entity.

It should come as no surprise that the result was a foregone conclusion and Icky Rotblossom – scribe for the newborn nation on account of the fact she is the only goblin that can actually read and write – quickly distributed a document it seemed she had prepared in advance that read as follows:

Declarashun ub Freedum

by Da Free Goblins

Wee da free Goblins ub dis fare land hearbye declaires dat wees bees frees foreber mores. Wees declaires dat dat iland ub Pitmuck bees da hart en capatal ub da free en indapendunt Goblin Kingdum. Inz addashun, sense da Blackthorny guy hab banded usins frum himz citie ub Britan wee hearbye gib notace dat wee Goblins dont konsidar himz too bees arr King eber agin. Wees gib himz fare notace dat himz [da Blackthorny guy] bees banded en tern frum da bootifuls iland ub Pitmuck, ware usins willz mak arr owns rulez en lawz frum dis daye forwerds.

The King is yet to respond to this so-called declaration but it would appear the goblins are anticipating violence. On my trip to Pitmuck earlier today I saw what can only be described as a military buildup on the island. Dozens of mercenaries from other islands were present and I was informed by their Captain, a man by the name of Gunther Thayle, that they had recently been hired to defend the island from any attack by Royalist forces.

20151003shipAnd it is not just soldiers the goblins have been hiring. I spotted several heavily armed vessels moored off the coast including one that bore the familiar name the “Bloody Hand of Fate”. I can only assume that most legitimate captains are staying as far away from this whole mess as possible and the goblins have been forced to turn to privateers to fill out their numbers instead.

Still it gets even more disturbing. Shortly before I left for the mainland I met with an Alchemist from Umbra who refused to divulge her name but did inform me of why she was on the island. The goblins have been seeking a way to breed stronger “super goblins” that are as large as an ogre – if more stupid – to act as guardians of the island should the Royal Guard come visiting. The alchemist told me creating strange mutations of existing creatures through alchemy was her specialty and she had already been partially successful.

It is clear by this investment in men and material that the goblins are taking this whole thing very seriously. Should the King actually send an expeditionary force to crush the upstart nation he could well find heavily armed defenders waiting for him.

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PaxLair Meeting: September 29, 2015 at the Shrine of Humility

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 29, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The next meeting will be held as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Shrine of Humility, Trammel, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  The shrine is located on what is commonly known as Fire Island. You can find the shrine on the south-west side of the island. I have this odd feeling we’ve already done this one but I’m told we haven’t!
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Chaos in the Council Chamber

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Ashlynn

Castle Blackthorn, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 28, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The King’s council meeting this weekend began much like any other. The various governors of the realm took their seats while spectators watched the proceedings from the public gallery. The usual greetings were exchanged and the monarch got right down to business. The King congratulated everyone on the recent and successful Chesapeake Rarefest before moving on to other matters.

20150820_assassinUnfortunately one of those matters was the recent assassination of “King” Ozog.

A brief investigation was recently launched to look in to who might be responsible for the murder and it would appear that various clues led back to Castle Blackthorn itself with the alleged murder weapon being found in one of the King’s private chambers.

And so when Soozie Squidglet was asked to present the findings she immediately opened with an accusation that the King was responsible. Naturally the King denied having any involvement but the little green imp was insistent and her accusatory chorus was soon joined by other goblins.

Growing angry the King soon had the goblins ejected from the council chamber – not once – but several times. After the whole affair was other the King also announced that the goblins were banished from the chamber for the foreseeable future – a decision which I believe was most wise and of great comfort to those of us who value their sanity.

Unfortunately for Governor Victor of Minoc who it seems have commissioned the original investigation, he was admonished by the King and ordered to put together a proper case to bring before the King. If this could not be done before the next Council Meeting, the whole matter would be dropped and the goblins would need to seek their justice elsewhere.

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PaxLair Meeting: September 22, 2015 at the Shrine of Valor in Ilshenar

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 22, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The next meeting will be held as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Shrine of Valor, Ilshenar, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  Just take any public moongate to get right there. Valor shrine in Ilshenar is much more quiet and pleasant than spawn-laden shrine in Britannia.
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Mage Poker Tournament, Murder Investigation, and the PaxLair Meeting!

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 15, 2015 – by Ashlynn – Today is a busy day and we have several events taking place this evening:

MAGE POKER TOURNAMENT

A Tournament run by Lady Phoenix taking place at the Raresfest Fairground. This will occur at 6pm ET. For directions see PaxLair Meeting details below.

MURDER INVESTIGATION

Following the assassination of the King Ozog and his short reign, Governor Victor of Minoc and Soozie of Pitmuck have commissioned their own investigation into the matter.

Anyone interested in helping these two aspiring sleuths should meet at Blackthorn’s Castle at 8pm ET. Note that this event may delay the PaxLair Meeting below!

THE PAXLAIR MEETING

  • Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Malas, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  There is a special permanent MOONGATE located in Luna next to the public moongate. That will take you to the fairground. The meeting will take place just north of where you appear at the stage area.
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PaxLair Meeting: September 8, 2015 at the Shrine of Humility

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 8, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The next meeting will be held as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Shrine of Humility, Trammel, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  Located on the south of Fire Island (also known as Avatar Island) in the west.
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PaxLair Meeting: September 1, 2015 at Shamino’s Castle

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 1, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The next meeting will be held as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Shamino’s Castle, Ilshenar, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  Use a public moongate to reach either Compassion Shrine or Spirituality Shrine in Ilshenar.

shaminocastleFrom Spirituality Shrine head north through the Pixie Woods and travel past the Twin Oaks Tavern to the Spider Woods. Continue north until you reach a bridge. The entrance to the castle is on the north side of the bridge to the right.

From Compassion Shrine head south until you reach the snowy area and the same Bridge.

The entrance is actually a rope ladder. DOUBLE CLICK the bottom-most rope ladder to access the castle.

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PaxLair Meeting: August 25, 2015 at the Shrine of Chaos

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ashlynn

PaxLair Statehood, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – August 25, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The next meeting will be held as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
  • Time:
    • 9:00-10:00 PM ET – PaxLair Meeting
  • Location: Shrine of Chaos, Trammel, Chesapeake
  • Directions:  Located along the mountains north-east of Despise.
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A Momentary Monarch

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Ashlynn

Castle Blackthorn, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – August 20, 2015 – by Ashlynn – The goblin leader of the pungent island of Pitmuck called a council meeting at Castle Blackthorn yesterday evening. Knowing the chaotic nature of the creatures I decided to attend as their schemes often lead to an interesting story and I certainly was not wrong on this occasion!

To my surprise several governors attended the meeting lending it an air of legitimacy. Discussion quickly turned to the mysterious absence of the current King at which point Ozog declared himself King of Britannia after what amounted to a bloodless coup.

20150820_assassinBut no sooner had the would-be king began making his “coronation speech” than a cloaked figure leapt from the shadows, cutting the little goblin down with a blade before making a swift exit from the throne room. The events occurred so quickly that none had time to react, even the guards who remained statuesque in their shock.

Though I witnessed this act of regicide I was unable to identify the attacker, face shadowed as it was by a dark hood but others amongst the crowd claimed it was none other than infamous pirate Holly Bloodhand. This I find surprising – Holly strikes me as one more likely to hire an assassin than do the deed personally but many were convinced she was the culprit.

With Ozog’s still bleeding corpse lying on the marble floor talk soon turned to the fate of Pitmuck Island at which point I suggested the Royal Guard be informed as soon as possible.

And thus ended the shortest reign in the history of the Kingdom of Britannia. Ozog I, King of Britannia will forever be recorded as the “momentary monarch”.

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