DARKMOOR TOWNSHIP, MALAS, SONOMA - December 16, 2006

Several people from PaxLair made the long voyage to Sonoma on Saturday night, December 16, 2006 to see the Tree Lighting and Gift Giving Celebration in Darkmoor Township on Sonoma.  The event consisted of the Tree Lighting, Santa Claus at the Elves Workshop, and drinks at their famous Tavern.

Several PaxLair people and friends arrived and several others have visited Darkmoor Township.  In total they were:   Winfield, Tatania, Exodus Lyonne, Nanoc, Phoenix, Ga'kuct, Cross MacLeod, Elijah Cross, Mineral Mindy, Eric the Red, Winmere, Budswoman, and Katherine.

Tatania Karthina also prepared packages of gifts for Santa.  In all, three packages were given to Santa: Tatania gave one for PaxOku.  Nanoc and Phoenix gave one for Dragons Watch.  Winfield gave one for the overall PaxLair.

Ga'kuct also arrived and was the only orc at the celebration.  He hid under a piano in the pub, attempted to dismantle it, and was almost thrown out by the tavern keeper.

PaxLair people are visiting Darkmoor Township somewhat regularly to relax, meet people, and see another town in operation.  

OUTSIDE SKARA BRAE, FELUCCA - August 12, 2006

It is reported that Jhym, one of the old Songmiths of Sosaria, recently wandered the ruin areas of Corwyn near Skara Brae, Felucca. People talked to Jhym during his travels, asked for a song, and learned Jhym may construct a new stage and a few shops.  This would be wonderful during a time when songs and ballads are sorely needed to motivate the troops before and during battles.  Songs are even needed more in times of triumph and celebration, to record the history of our land and peoples.

Jhym pondered a name for such a village and came up with the Shire of Geistholz and Wintersoul Tavern.  It was suggested in a recent community meeting that planners and developers should find Jhym and learn more of his plans.

Learn more about Jhym's latest wanderings in the land here (UO Stratics Forum).
 

NECROMANCERS TOURNAMENT ARENA, MALAS - July 29, 2006

The Crueno Lamia (C^L) guild hosted an exceptional party at the Necromancers Tournament Arena in Malas during the dark hours of the evening on July 29, 2006.  Many people of the Sosarian community attended to enjoy fine food and drink.  They learned much about the Vampyrs to include their primary source of nutrition--blood.  None were bitten at the party, to the best of information from reports.  The hosts also took the party on a tour of the Arena noting many artifacts, skeletons, and strange blood inscriptions along the way.

The Vampyrs recently entered the Realm and are quickly proving to be a central group for wandering people and beings of dark natures.  They are a mysterious guild of Vampyrs that does not reveal their secrets to the public.  However, they do want the people of Sosaria to understand them, which is one reason they threw this party.

The party was hosted by Allana (the C^L mistress), Pandora, Lore, and Deryl.  It is not yet known how people may quickly reach the Vampyrs, but they said they are frequently in this Arena.

A DARK FORTRESS IN MALAS - July 27, 2006

Allana, the Blood Mistress of Cruento Lamia [C^L] attended the last PaxLair-wide meeting on July 25, 2006 and announced a "Vampyr Party" at an undisclosed location.  She did hand out runes to the location at the PaxLair meeting.  As it turns out, the location is in Malas at an ominous and dark fortress (40-52N 73-28E Malas) directly North of the Doom entrance.  Mayor Winfield took his cartographers there today to take a good look at the fortress.  "It is a mighty place," the Mayor said to his cartographers.  "I wonder what this Vampyr Party will be like.  I best repair my gorget."

Event: Vampyr Party
Hosted by: Allana, C^L
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006
Time: 9 PM ET
Location: a dark fortress (40-52N 73-28E Malas) - a Marked Rune is on the corner of the Tea House in PaxOku, Tokuno
Notes: Allana said 15 "prizes" would be given out at the "party" (we all wonder what kind of prizes they will be!)

 

The Dark Fortress in Malas at 40-52N 73-28E

See the Zoomified Map of this Dark Fortress: 1024x768 or 1280x1024  

 

Recall Rune to the July 29, 2006 C^L Vampyr Party in Malas  

Kartherine, the Curator of the Museum of the Virtues, recently created a study area specifically devoted to the Ophidians.  There are many books recovered from old ethereal archives about the Ophidians.

Some of the books may not apply to the Ophidians being encountered across the Realm, but it is important to at least have a basic understanding of the Ophidian Race.

All are encouraged to visit the Museum of the Virtues and learn about our enemies the Ophidians.  Or are they our friends and we just don't understand them yet.  What do they seek in the Realm that can avert this impending war? 

DRY HIGHLANDS DESERT SOUTHEAST OF UMBRA, MALAS - July 9, 2006

Lady Katherine, head curator of the Museum of the Virtues [MotV], held a grand opening of the Museum on Sunday, July 9, 2006.  Many people rushed to the doors to get a first look at this highly acclaimed place to study the Virtues.

Inside, Lady Katherine showed people the eight tables dedicated to the eight virtues.  Each table shows the virtue's color, legendary person for that virtue, an item of significance, a crystal ball, and a colored chest with books about the virtue.

"This is the best place I've ever seen to learn about the virtues that are forever prevalent in our land," one virtue seeker stated. "I will come here often."

There is also a table dedicated to the Bell, Book, and Candle representing Courage, Truth, and Love.

The Noble Alliance of Virtue [NAV] (Sky Page Here) arrived with many of its guildmates.  They studied the tables and visited the spacious meeting areas on the upper floors.  They were very, very impressed at the Museum.

For a short while, The Gatekeeper wandered throughout the museum.  It asked if it could use the museum at times.  It also said something about anti-Virtues, but did not comment further.

The Museum of Virtue is located at 8-31S 66-22E (Malas).

GRAND ARENA, LUNA, MALAS - July 8, 2006

Reporting from the "killing field" of the Luna Arena ... Oh ... The Carnage! The Power! The Unrelenting Slaughter and Victory of the pets of United Tamers of Britannia and others of the Realm!

Trinity North, the Matron of UTB, (messageboard here) officiated the Pet Tournament after inviting everyone on the Shard through her contacts and the UO Stratics Chesapeake forum.  For more than an hour, pets of all shapes and sizes battled for Victory and Recognition.  Blood splattered the ground and at times the audience in some of the most gruesome displays of combat seen in months.

Caretakers at the Britannia Royal Zoo have on display many, many beasts of the Realm.  Donations were made in the past weeks and months by Sosarians to keep the beasts fed and watered.

The head caretaker at the Zoo said, "Yes, many have come here recently. We even acquired enough funds and materials to find some of the most exotic and nearly extinct species of animals.  Welcome to our Zoo.  It is filled with delight and marvel!"

The Royal Zoo once was plagued with environmental decay and many animals died without nourishment.  That problem may be solved and now, nearly every cage seems to be filled.

"I wish to meet some of the people who donated such treasures and goods to the zoo," the caretaker went on to say. "Many times they drop things off in the middle of the night while I sleep.  I am indebted to their efforts."

A courageous group assembled at the Blue Light Tavern this eve to go on a perilous but necessary journey.  Into the depths of the Labyrinth many people left to find and combat the Tormented Minotaur!

News from around the shard previously reported this would be a very dangerous mission.  Visago of Ellindale led the way with several new friends from the Luna area.

Mayor Winfield was heard saying "Dragonspeed!" as the parties left the BLT and Winfield went on to a crucial diplomatic mission elsewhere in Sosaria.

Visago regularly runs Adventures from the PaxOku BLT every Thursday at 9 PM ET.  Watch the schedule, or just arrive each week for a daring time with friends and companions.  Adventures are always open to everyone on the shard, and hosted by PaxOku of PaxLair.

May 17 - There is renewed interest for regular gatherings in Skara Brae at the Community Center (Trammel).

Every Wednesday at 9 PM ET.

Come out and meet & greet people!  Already many "shard" ideas in the works!