PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - December 22, 2007

We wish everyone a safe and wonderful 2007 Holiday Season.

Tree Lighting Ceremony in PaxOku

Weekly PaxLair meetings will start again on January 1, 2008.  Keep an eye on the UO Forums Calendar and the UO Stratics Calendar.

We plan to catch up on publishing 2007 news soon. The PaxLair Forums, though, has a great deal of information and discussion.  Go there for the latest and greatest.

MAGINCIA AND TRINSIC, TRAMMEL - October 20, 2007

Governor Winfield met with Mayor Garrett of Magincia last night in Magincia.  Mayor NANOC and Deputy Mayor Phoenix also arrived from Dragons Watch, along with several others getting situated at Mayor Garrett's house.

Below is a 10-point report from Governor Winfield.  Observations and recommendations are made for all those planning for defense of Magincia.  Discussion about these observations and other planning (across Chesapeake Shard) is on UO Stratics Chesapeake Forum thread here.

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - October 20, 2007

Governor Winfield has announced the next weekly PaxLair Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 to be held at the RivenMyst Anniversary Museum just north of Minoc, Trammel on Chesapeake (8:30 PM ET gather, meeting starts promptly at 9 PM ET).

The Theme of the meeting is "From the Beginning", denoting periods of Anniversaries of our Realm from the days it was created long, long ago.

The after meeting activities (10 PM ET) will likely involve major discussions about the rumored Invasion of Magincia, which could lead to total devastation of that city if not defended.

SEE THE CALENDAR ENTRY HERE.

The Meeting Hall (3rd Floor)
RivenMyst Anniversary Museum, north of Minoc, Trammel, Chesapeake

North of Minoc, Trammel on the Western Shoreline 

Enter the Meeting Hall by the Teleporter between the "buildings" 

EUROPA - October 14, 2007

People from PaxLair and Chesapeake started their journey to Europa today meeting in New Haven, Vesper, and Yew.  The purpose of the week-long visit is to meet new people and learn the ways of others, both evil and good.

They plan to visit the 9th Anniversary festivities of the Guardsmen Militia and base their visit operations out of the Vesper Town Hall Southwest of the Ironwood Inn, and South of the Minoc Moongate.  The Town Hall has a rune book on the steps for many interesting locations on Europa.  New Haven is also a staging point for training and assembly.

Governor Winfield also plans to hold the weekly PaxLair Statehood meeting at the Vesper Town Hall (Europa).  The gathering time is 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (1:30 AM UK Time, Wednesday).

Governor Winfield formed a guild Pax_ on Europa for PaxLair citizens and friends. By the end of the evening, several people joined the guild to include Governor Winfield, Mayor NANOC of Dragons Watch, Deputy Mayor Phoenix of Dragons Watch, Minister of Quests Eric the Red, Museum Curator Katherine, Guild Leader Nexus of United Tamers of Britannia Chesapeake Chapter, Lord of Darkness The Shadow, Mayor Ga'kuct of PaxLair City, Virtue Knight Lissa Eldi, Citizen Thraxis Mithrax, Minister of Defense Crypt Keeper, and Chief Justice Kathleen.  Several of these people are Emissaries of the Pax_ guild and may add more people to the guild.  (More information about forming this guild and meeting with various people and guilds on Europa is on this discussion thread.)

The group from Chesapeake met with Lord Kain Twothumb [-V-] (Governor of Vesper), Tae'nu Ver [-V-] (Militia Partisan), and Thaur Macil [-V-] (Militia Partisan) of Vesper.

Vesper Town Hall SW of Ironwood Inn (Vesper, Trammel)

Runebook on the Steps of the Vesper Town Hall

Later, Governor Winfield met with Waywatcher Corporal Floria Tenne and Baron Caden D'Gar of the Guardsmen Militia near Yew (Trammel).

Guardsmen Militia Training SE of Yew (Trammel) 

Read more below for many more details and the 9th Anniversary schedule. 

THE ETHEREAL REALM OF RADIO - October 13, 2007

[OOC] Whispering Rose Radio ( http://www.whisperingroseradio.com/ ) will be broadcasting live from the UO Town Hall meeting at Dave & Busters (20 City Blvd, West Orange, CA 92866) at 6-9 PM ET (3-6 PM Pacific Time) Tune in here!!

Listen to DJ Sandman and Crystal Rose (Whispering Rose Radio owners) along with DJ Sir James III tomorrow at the Town Hall meeting.  Norman Bates and DJ Moon will also be there to greet everyone!  Listen to all the interviews and speakers at the Town Hall Meeting.  This is an event you WANT to listen to.

If you plan to attend the Town Hall, great! (all town halls listed here).  This looks like the last scheduled town hall, so we really need to listen in or attend if we can!

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - October 8, 2007

Governor Winfield has announced the next weekly PaxLair Meeting to be held in Ilshenar on Chesapeake (8:30 PM ET gather, meeting starts promptly at 9 PM ET)

SEE THE CALENDAR ENTRY HERE. 

He asks people to see the calendar entry for complete details, and to notice the Theme of the meeting is a "Call for Evil".  The entry also has a connection to a Theme Setter on the UOForums Dry Stein [RPing Forum].

Location is "Deuce's Vinculum Inn" NW of Honor Shrine/Gate in Ilshenar, Chesapeake

LUNA, MALAS, CHESAPEAKE - September 25, 2007

Many people arrived in Luna to see the spectacular fireworks display on the 10th Anniversary of the Realm (Ultima Online).  People ducked for cover as fireworks shot over their heads with deafening explosions.  Others stood in awe in the middle of the field looking up to the skies.  Everyone walked away with huge smiles on their black-sooted faces.

See the event as seen by observers from the PaxLair Statehood.

Click here to run the Flash Video of Luna Fireworks on September 25, 2007.

(slow connections may need to restart the flash player -- 15 MB streaming download -- audio quality is reduced to produce clearer video -- video may not be re-hosted without PaxLair.Com permission).

CONGRATULATIONS ULTIMA ONLINE ON YOUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - September 24, 2007

On Sep 20th, Statehood Minister of Defense Cryptkeeper quietly announced a covert mission to resupply Gargoyle City (Ilshenar) with armour and equipment.  Gypsy blacksmiths have failed to resupply Gargoyle City in recent weeks.

Five people are called to volunteer for this important mission.  They are to deliver 50 Chainmail Coifs, 100 Bucklers, 75 Daggers, 200 Cutlasses to Wiselem and Inwis in Gargoyle City as soon as possible.  In order to gain confidence from the Gargoyles and to elude suspicion, two members of the team MUST BE crafters; all team members must be wearing no more than Grand Master-created armour to not attract attention in the area.

Success of this mission will open trade routes between the PaxLair Statehood and Gargoyle City.

Full details of the mission may be found and discussed here.

Mission Area:
Sacrifice Moongate/Shrine in lower left
Compassion area in upper right,
Gargoyle City in upper left.

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - September 23, 2007

The next PaxLair Weekly Meeting will be held at the Tower of Virtue in the East Meadow of PaxLair City, Felucca.  The Paladins of PaxLair (PxP) reside at this Tower.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 

DRAGONS WATCH - September 16, 2007

There is an "Amazing Race" coming up each month sponsored by Dragons Watch's Deputy Mayor and Mayor, Phoenix and NANOC.  According to Phoenix, the Amazing Race is an ongoing race where one leg is done each month.  The full Race runs for 6 months.

The Race consists of Racers starting and racing through towns and villages looking for clues to the next destinations.  Clues may involve meeting someone, doing a task to obtain a clues, and more.  When the Racer has figured out the clue, they go on to the next spot and complete what is asked of them.  An example of what a clue might be is to look at a skypage or a Forum and if the clue is solved, the Racer gets 5 points for completing it and bringing the answer or item to the start of the Race each month.  Such a clue can be solved IN ADVANCE before the event.  Turn in the clue solution at Skara Brae Community Center on the announced days of the Race.

The first of this monthly event starts on Thursday, September 20th at the Skara Brae Community Center in Trammel near the bank.  There's a second independent running on Sunday, September 23rd for those who can't make it on the 20th.  Now that's a lot of running!!  Racers can not run in both monthly events.  There will be some changes between each running.  Keep an eye on calendars.  Read more below for how the race works.

Interview at Dragons Watch Town Hall
of Phoenix and NANOC about the Amazing Race, September 16, 2007

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - September 16, 2007

The next PaxLair meeting will be held at the Gryphon Hall just SW of Luna, Malas on Chesapeake.  The meeting starts at 9 PM ET sharp, on Tuesday, September 18, 2007.  Citizens and guests are asked to arrive around 8:30 PM ET to enjoy some time in the pub at Gryphon Hall.  There may be an activity or adventure after the meeting at 10 PM ET.

Meeting starts with introduction of new people and returning veterans.  Everyone on the shard is invited.  The meeting lasts up to one hour maximum. 

Gryphon Hall Second Floor

AUSTIN TOWN HALL MEETING - September 8, 2007

Governor Winfield (aka Jerry Thompson) of the PaxLair Statehood gave special presentations to Lead Designer Draconi (aka Tim Cotten) of EA Mythic and Lord British (aka Richard Garriott) at the Austin Town Hall meeting on September 8, 2007.  The presentations focused on the 10th Anniversary of Ultima Online and UO's support to Player Communities.  UO Community Coordinator Jeremy (aka Jeremy Dalberg) and Lead Designer Leurocian (aka Patrick Malott) were nearby for the presentation.

Lord British (left), Winfield (center), Draconi (right)

PAXLAIR STATEHOOD - September 7, 2007

Governor Winfield has produced and released a presentation of the PaxLair Government and a dedication to Seer Daemeon.  The presentation is a [flash slide video] lasting less than 3 minutes.

The presentation is intended to document and educate people about the PaxLair [role-played] government.  There are many opportunities for people to become involved in the PaxLair Statehood and its cities.

Slide Show is here.

JHELOM DUELING PIT, FELUCCA - September 4, 2007

On September 11, 2007 starting at 9 PM ET, Guardians Gate and PaxOku will host a Trammel versus Felucca fighting event in the Jhelom Dueling Pit.  The event is designed to determine which Facet is the strongest, according to event planners Daria Blackmoor, Lord Gareth, and Lord Issac.  There are "No Rules -- Just Blood and Death".

PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA - September 2, 2007

The PaxLair Cartographers were once again hard at work preparing a new map of PaxLair City, Felucca.  This time, they used the [new UOKR Client].  This is the map to be used in a presentation to the gods of UO on September 8, 2007 at a "Town Hall" meeting.

PaxLair City, Felucca, September 2, 2007
(75-57N 26-09E, Felucca, Chesapeake)

Zoomify Map - 1024x768 or 1280 x 1024
(Note: the Zoomified Maps change to the CURRENT map
so may not reflect this map in the future)

Jhym, Lord of the Music, Songsmiths of Sosaria, has agreed to sing at the PaxLair Pizza Kitchen Grand Opening.  The Grand Opening is on Tuesday, August 21 at 10 PM ET right after the weekly PaxLair meeting.

Jhym is famous for his songs throughout the Shard.  The Songsmiths of Sosaria performed a concert in PaxLair City on August 29, 1998 and will return for a long-awaited encore.

The Songsmiths of Sosaria Concert in PaxLair City, August 29, 1998

The PaxLair Pizza Kitchen is located just north of the Mage Tower and outdoor arena, and just east of Luigi's outdoor cafe in PaxLair City, Felucca.
 

PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA - PaxLair City is proud to present the opening of the new PaxLair Pizza Kitchen on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 10 PM ET immediately after the weekly PaxLair Statehood meeting.   The Pizza Kitchen is owned and operated by Lenora of PaxLair.

Once a chef at Luigi's Pizzeria, Lenora is using the famous and rare Luigi's recipe to make the sauce and pizza dough.  People from all around the area are talking about the pizza that made Luigi and PaxLair famous.

The original Luigi's Pizzeria burned down several months ago just west of the new Pizza Kitchen.  That area was recently reconstructed as a stage overlooking the outdoor cafe and Bells of PaxLair.

The Pizza Kitchen, located immediately north of the PaxLair Mage Tower and Outdoor Arena, also serves as Myrtle's Herbs and Potions Shop.  There is also rent-able space available for other merchants.

A PaxLair Watch Tower stands just east of the Pizza Kitchen with guards keeping an eye on people passing through the city.

PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA - August 18, 2007

Justine de Fargo has opened the doors of the new North Pax Pole near the Ladies of the Lair.  The establishment offers pole dancing and great rounds of drinks.

New members only pay a one-time fee of 100 gold and can then bring any number of guests.  Governor Winfield is the first member of the new establishment.  He looks forward to a relaxing atmosphere sipping his wine and ale.

OOC WARNING:  The Rules of Conduct for Ultima Online must be complied with regarding any sexual language or acts in the game.  In other words, no sexually explicit emotes, language or graphical renditions are allowed, lest ye be banned.  Here's the relevant paragraph:

2. You may not use any offensive or sexually explicit language, graphic descriptions, or accounts of sexual acts (including but not limited to sexual language of a violent or threatening nature directed at another individual or group of individuals).

Stay familiar with the Rules of Conduct.

PAXLAIR CITY, LOST LANDS, AND PAXOKU - August 16, 2007

This report is provided pending a more detailed news article being written. Images in sequence of the action are contained within, currently without comment.

Tonight, Thursday, August 16th, Walt the Chemist's report on water tests aided in the people's decisions to press forward with a plan. Mayor Ga'kuct of PaxLair City was extremely skeptical about the plan, seeing it as an "ebil" plan. The Mayor is keeping a close eye on the level of water in the Spring of Courage; he will be very upset if the water level goes down as people take water from the Stream of Courage.

A group of adventurers did manage to find an outflow from the Stream of Courage and obtain water from the Spring of Courage.

The adventurers then anointed paladins Nanoc and Phoenix as diplomats from Dragons Watch for entry into PaxOku. The PaxOku Well of Souls did not react to their passive presence.

The adventurers placed water barrels of Spring of Courage water around the Well in PaxOku, but did not pour any water into the Well.

Much occurred at the Well and about 12 people gathered. Screams were heard from Paladin souls from inside the Well. Daine, who was turned to human after entering and returning from the Well a few nights ago, also came to offer her sensations and memories about the Well.

The Gatekeeper was present for some time, and Valtos the Void [an evil questmaster] also appeared for a brief moment.

Earlier in PaxLair City, Sebrina of Moonglow encouraged all to help bring water from the Fountain of Truth in Moonglow; the water will help nourish the citizens of PaxOku. People are needed to fill barrels of water and ship them to PaxOku.

The adventurers also thought that waters of the Fountain of Truth may have special powers of some kind, just like waters from the Spring of Courage. The alchemist will be called in again to test waters from the Fountain of Truth.

There was even talk about water of Love, if such a Spring or Fountain exists. Perhaps it is "lava" of Love; people currently just speculate.

From the "good" point of view, the next steps dealing with PaxOku's Well of Souls are not yet totally clear, and many options are being proposed. A major step will likely be to retrieve lost souls from within the Well that may not rightly belong there. 

Images from the adventure are below. 

PAXLAIR CITY, FELUCCA - August 15, 2007

Paladins, Mages, and PaxLair Statehood officials found that water from PaxLair City's Spring of Courage actually protect Paladins from the evil of a Well of Souls.  A small group gathered mist from the Spring of Courage, took it to Mazrim's Tower of Souls, and saw the effect.  The Well of Souls flamed abruptly at the Paladins, but the Paladins were previously anointed by the Spring Water and were not hurt.  This may prove to be a valuable fact in overcoming the perils in PaxOku at its Well of Souls.

At the Tower of Souls, Felucca 

This occurred after Paladins NANOC, Phoenix, and Elijah Cross along with Lady of the Spring Winmere, Minister of Quests Eric the Red, and Governor Winfield were summoned to meet with The Gatekeeper.  The Gatekeeper made a rare appearance at his Gate to the Underworld informing these people about the waters of the Spring of Courage and the nature of the Wells of Souls.

With the Spring's water tested, a course of action to use the water to aid PaxOku can be further executed; this course was proposed at the August 14th PaxLair Statehood meeting.

An abundance of water from the Spring of Courage in PaxLair City must be collected; however, only water mist may be collected directly from the Spring.  People must find an outflow from the underground Stream of Courage that is connected to the Spring.  An outflow once existed at Lake Hammerfell and Dungeon Shame in Felucca.  Water tests are needed to know if the Stream still flows into these places.

Paladin NANOC also collected bottles of vile waters from Mazrim's Tower of Souls to be tested by a chemist of the Realm.  A chemist report should be completed within the next 24 hours or less.

The strategy is for Paladins and others to then find and take large quantities of Spring water to PaxOku; the Paladins will be anointed by the Spring water for protection.  The plan is expected to be carried out soon.  People interested in aiding or observing this mission may reach Mayor NANOC of Dragons Watch or Paladin of Virtue Elijah Cross from PaxLair City.  Or, people may be diligent in keeping an eye on activity in PaxOku.

Below are more portraits of this recent activity and information about the Spring of Courage and Tower of Souls. 

PAXOKU, HOMARE-JIMA - August 15, 2007

Mayor Gareth met with Pholcus Boxeur the council chair of the VoidQueen District of PaxOku City. During their talks the district wishes to become a Village residing within PaxOku city. At first the Mayor with just coming back was in a bit of shock at this. The councilwoman feels that if it were to be given village status it would make the people who live there feel safe. For it to be their own. She went on to tell that within all the cites besides Umbra, people who walk her path have no village or city of their own. This could also promote a safe haven, neutrality and a better way to live. After much discussion behind doors. Mayor Gareth announced he is granting the district the ability to become a village.

As of now the village will be called the The Village of VoidQueen. The citizens of the newly founded village will be asked to name the village.

A viceroy is to be picked to report to the Mayor. Councilwoman Pholcus Boxeurplanned to step down as soon as Neira of RBG was ready to take over as the councilwoman. Now it is up to Neira to choose if she wishes to become the new Viceroy of the village.

The Village will need to come up with a charter and village government. It will need its own guards to patrol it as well.

The town meeting scattered, the citizens disgruntled and unsatisfied with the desperate situation in PaxOku. Sarberius approached a dark, deathly figure lurking in a corner atop the Mage Tower. Words were exchanged, a gate was cast...

Sarberius and the Death Knight Daine stood side-by-side, looking deep into a ruined well... The Shadow stood behind them, watching. Sarberius was the first to take her life and enter the well.

And then the Shadow asked Lady Daine, 'Why do you wish to enter the Well of Souls?'

At first the Death Knight said nothing, as though struggling with two parts of herself for an answer. And then, a swirling breeze, cold as death, emitted from her helm, and she spoke:

Power.

I am dead already, and should be able to return from the Well... differently.

If I do not return, that is only fewer days of torment for me.

I am only alive because the Dark Lord of Gehenna seeks to use me for his evil.

The light within me is small.

If I can get to the bottom of the Well, perhaps I can overcome that light, which the Dark Lord uses against me, and be free from him, and more powerful.

If not, that light will merely be extinguished on its own, and the good part of me may rest in peace at last, and no longer will I torment.

Now to die...

The dark figure then entered the well, the Shadow looking on, saying, 'Their deaths are just the beginning!'

+ + + + +

Sputtering and splashing in a wet, tangled white sheet, a beautiful woman with long black hair pulled herself away from a giant stone well, and, shivering, terrified, tried to take in her foreign surroundings. In a soft and quavering voice, she asked... 'Where am I?'

INFORMAL MEETING REPORT - August 14, 2007

We had a PaxLair Weekly meeting PaxLair City.

I gathered from the meeting there are 3 options to try to solve the PaxOku Well of Souls problem:

1. Mayor Katherine still trying to assemble mediums to attempt to contact Mayor Gareth inside the Well.

2. Spring of Courage water may be available via the underground Stream of Courage connected to Lake Hammerfell (old city of Haven on Felucca, south of Trinsic). Idea is to caravan/ship the water to PaxOku if chemists can determine the Stream of Courage still flows into Lake Hammerfell.

3. Speak to the Evil Gareth. He was at the meeting last night and wanted neutral humans to sacrifice themselves into the Well of Souls in PaxOku. I hear some people went to PaxOku and performed some sort of ritual, but I don't know what happened.

Oh, and Mayor Katherine re-instated the PaxOku Decree Banning Paladins again since a Paladin was hurt by the waters in PaxOku recently.

We covered a lot in the meeting last night, to include new developments in PaxLair City and Dragons Watch.

Lenora will have a grand opening of the new Pizzeria in PaxLair City at 10 PM ET next Tuesday after the PaxLair meeting (August 21). Justine will be finding a location for a new pub as well, for "dancing" to include feo-orcies dancing. Mayor Ga'kuct anticipates there may be more "clompin" in PaxLair City soon so he is looking for those wanting to "clomp". Evacuees from PaxOku are welcome in PaxLair City at the Paladins Fortress in the East Meadow.

Several more buildings were constructed in Dragons Watch with several new members in the past couple of weeks. The elves are still preparing water in massive quantities to ship to PaxOku to help with the water shortage there.

I hope this information helps.

Winfield, Governor of PaxLair Statehood

PAXOKU, TOKUNO - August 12, 2007

In light of recent events in the city of PaxOku with the appearance of the well of souls and the death of Mayor Gareth, I am lifting the ban on paladins entering the city.

Furthermore, I humbly offer my thanks to any paladins who wish to aid the city and its citizens.

Lady Katherine,
Emergency Acting Mayor of PaxOku

After an unfortunate but necessary absence from the Realm, I undertook a full inspection of the city. The results are disturbing. The corrupted water has spread northeast into the VirtueWind and PaxKrat Districts, polluting the entrances to both my Museum Annex and Mayor Gareth's office. The Blue Light and DukeLoth Districts to the southwest are also showing damage. Worst of all, the VoidQueen District appears to be a total loss, with some unknown devastation taking out the buildings there.

In addition, what used to be the PaxOku City Well is destroyed as well, with an apparent entrance to the Well of Souls wide-open. The evil Gareth, thought to be destroyed, is now loose among us again while Mayor Gareth is dead. However, mediums in our midst have made contact with his spirit in the well, and it is hoped that a large concerted effort by multiple mediums may gather more information.

I humbly ask that the citizens of PaxOku, as well as any other citizens of the Realm that may assist, give me any assistance you can offer. I am open to any and all suggestions right now for dealing with the disaster that has befallen our city.

Lady Katherine,
Emergency Acting Mayor of PaxOku