LAST CALL FOR PAGE-TURNS
This week was the last week of the Regal Beagles’ Page Turning.
They answered their remaining Page Quests dutifully and thoroughly, and
were treated to an unusually-active night in Court. They were also
presented with an exhaustive list of items as part of their “Resorsefulness
Test.” All are looking forward to the upcoming Squiring Party Saturday
night.
FAMILY FEUD
Clan Caradoc is back with a vengeance, and so is their age-old animosity
with Clan Caerna. Insults and challenges flew openly across the Court
table with nary a whoop-bang to be heard. It’s the Clan of Light
versus the Clan of FIGHT, and only time will tell if the two can put the
past behind them or divide the court from within the way no enemy has been
able to from without.
SIR ROSALYN RETURNS...
Sir Rosalyn Amatyst Caerna visited the Court of Light this week, with
tales of her brother’s decision to join a far-off monestary and seek wisdom
for the rest of his days. Alas, Sir Montjoy’s pilgrimage was a one-way
trip, and while the Court mourns the loss of so great a Companion, all
wish him well in his new pursuits. Much of the Court’s time was spent
sharing humorous tales of Sir Rosalyn’s brother. He will remain in
our hearts and thoughts always.
Furthermore, Sir Rosalyn brought with her a very special gift: Sir Montjoy’s
Caerna Dagger, to replace the thane’s dagger, which so unfortunately (some
would say ominously) broke several months ago.
..AS DOES COUNTESS KATARINA
Also in attendence this Thursday e'en was Countess Katarina, who has
been seen little lately in the Eleven Lands save for the occassional Pages’
or Infidels’ Feast. She regaled the Court with a short reading from
the book FALLING UP, which in true Zandofar fashion was done while walking
the length of the table in her purple boxers. Huzzah!
CAERNA CONSECRATION, PART II
Last week, Her Eminence Ambernathia consecrated the first in a series
of Caerna-only weapons, to be used only by members of the Clan of Light;
a staff whose primary wielder was the High Druin herself. This week,
a smallsword emblazoned with the Caerna Star was consecrated in this fashion
as well, only to Sir Rosalyn. Ambernathia plans to consecrate a different
weapon for each of the clanmembers over the next few weeks.
THE HIGH DRUIN GETS STONED
Ambernathia was also ordained this evening in recognition of her completion
of the third level of Blessed Merlin. An elaborate ceremony was performed
after Court, involving all the Druins and, of course, the king. Congratulations
to Her Eminence on her acheivement!
OLD FRIENDS, OLD ENEMIES
There was another suprise visitor to the Court of Light this week,
albeit a very unwelcome one: J.P., the former Gardener of Windsor, clad
in an immaculate three-piece suit and tossing Marques (and attitude) around
as if it were nothing, asked for his old job back. Of course he was
refused, and after a thinly-veiled threat against the Court he fled the
Citadel. Several Companions did offer chase, but were unable to catch
the fleet-footed swindler.
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Well, that’s all for this week. See you all at the “Special Court!” |