Port Baldmor News of 2006

Monday, January 16th, 2006 - Port Baldmor

Port Baldmor's Grand Opening Celebration!

Many turned out for Port Baldmore's Grand Opening to enjoy an
Ale at the tavern and a couple of surprises!

To learn more, please read more.

The first PaxLair meeting in Port Baldmor was hosted by DAGR in Port Baldmor.  The "meeting hall" was set up on the Beach.  Mayor Winfield and the Viceroys, Deputy Viceroys, and citizens covered the usual material with some notable announcements.

Deputy Viceroy DutchessVanHorn of PaxLair City, Felucca, will be running an Easter Egg hunt later this month, the day after Easter (April 17, 2006). More details will come.

Port Baldmor has set up a Base Camp on Bald Isle, Felucca.

Port Baldmor is hosting a Regatta and Net Toss at the Spring Festival in Moonglow on Apr 29-30, 2006.

Ladies of the Lair Tavern will now be open at 8 PM ET on Tuesdays right before the PaxLair-wide weekly meetings, instead of on Sundays.

Tatania, Deputy Viceroy of PaxOku, announced the brainstorming meeting results in PaxOku (previously reported in the PaxLair News).

Viceroy Gareth of PaxOku declared an economic sanction on PaxLair City, Felucca due to the increase in Evil into that city.  The sanction prevents any imports from PaxLair City into PaxOku, and any exports from PaxOku to PaxLair City.  The sanction will remain in effect at least until Viceroy Gareth can meet with Viceroy Darius to discuss the matter.

After the meeting, Constable Holmes questioned Xavier Reed as ordered by Mayor Winfield last Thursday night at the PaxLair Court.  Xavier is not accused of anything, however there seems to be potential problems between Justine and Xavier.  Mayor Winfield issued a restraining order on Justine to remain away from Xavier until the Constable finds out more.

CHESAPEAKE NEWS

Ahoy all ye Landlubbers,

                                 As ye know the Red Daggers will be hosting the Pirates Regatta on Saturday (29 Apr 06) at 8pm EST. be warned this event has been thought over well and we have decided on a counter clockwise course around the isle of moonglow starting at the wheatfields following the bash in the heads of the bunny event, With somewhars over 1 million in gold and prizes to the winner we have worked in a few things to make it fun for us as well. Many of my men have donated thar time and skills to make this an event to give ye nightmares for ages to come, the course be simple as pickin sea shells from the shores.

However, be now warned thar be "Pirates" in them waters. Be prepared to navigate through rough seas and face uncertian fate as ye circle the island of moonglow.

My officers will be present prior to and during the bunny bash for registrataion. Ships will be lined up in water as so all get a fair start. all keys to that ship will be collected at the rally point prior to the start of the race, mark your keys, ships must be given a name, BOTH keys must reflect the name of your ship as we may recall to your vessel at anytime. You must complete the course and find me at the finish line that will be marked with a simple barrel and bottle of wine. Thar are no prizes for second best so winner takes all.

Bad JuJu
Deputy Viceroy Port Baldmor (Paxlair)
Red Dagger Exalted, Red Dagger Pirates

PORT BALDMOR, TRAMMEL - May 29, 2006

Viceroy Kerrs Holley crafted the following history of Port Baldmor.  While we get the Port Baldmor "pages" set up on the PaxLair Site, please enjoy this bit of insight into our pirate citizens.  Arg Matey!

Port Baldmor, Trammel

Deep inland, further than any pirate lass wishes to trudge, began our insane danger fraught quest for treasures.  Newly hired a dark Drow elf of suspicious background warned we need see a certain fortune teller.  We traveled this wild land at the request of one, and I must say t’was not entirely uneventful.  Tis meant to be a Ship’s log and yet here we art traveling roads of dust and stone.  What a silly thing for a sea hound to do.

Nearing the Old Teller’s hideaway many of my crew found themselves a bit more than worried.  Strange trees grew close and slimy together.  What trees art these that would devour a man just at the touch?  Tis reason enough to stay to the open sea.

"Mind ye'r steps boys, tis a vexing spirit afoot!"

PORT BALDMOR, TRAMMEL - September 17, 2006

Regatta race this Wedsnday night (Sep 20) at 8 pm est. Come join the race and a chance to win prizes. The race will begin on Trinsic's dock in trammel. There are no entrance fees and the more racers the merrier. The prizes are as follow; 1st place recieves 50,000gp, 2nd place recieves 25,000gp, 3rd place 10,000gp. There shall be referees posted in strategic points along the race both on land and in the water to insure there is no cheating. Rules to follow:

1) Racers may not leave the boat during the race for any reason at all.
2) Racers may not attack other contestants or  bring harm upon them in any way.
3) Racers may not have non-race participants affect the race in any way. 
4) Multi-member boat crews: if there are multi crew ship, a captain must be choosen.
5) The captain is awarded all prize money and represents his/her crew.
6) No crew members may leave the boat once race has begun, any crew member that leaves the race for any reason risks his whole team being dissqualified.
7) Racers may not cast walls, throw nets, or anything to hinder the opponent's ships progress.
8) All racers must complete the entire race from start to finish, any short cuts or steering away from the course shall result in dissqualification.
Please show up to the race 15 minutes prior to the race for any additional rules or information, ships must remain dry docked and in your bag until Event Manager gives the GO! Good sportsmanship and honesty are expected.
 

PORT BALDMOR, TRAMMEL - September 20, 2006

Contributed by BudsShadow (Port Baldmor)

Arrr Mateys it seems the royal navy has landed at the shores of Port Baldmor looking for some man named Ricardo or so they say.  Three of them came ashore led by Nevyn D'Wyooren and his two mates Soul Reaver and Rolan Martin.  They searched the island for most of the day looking for something.  They even stopped by the bar to ask some questions but came up emty handed.  They were watched to make sure they weren't looking for things better left alone on our island but they left without trouble, thou they did leave a detachment of ships near our shores to keep watch on us.

We'll watch the Royal Sosarian guard and see what their really up to.  We pirates dont like royal navy ships off our shores, might be time for a burning....

BUCCANEERS DEN, TRAMMEL - October 4, 2007

The United Sosarian Navy [USN] and Red Dagger Pirates [DAGR] battled in Buccaneers Den as the USN attempted to apprehend Commodore Kerrs Holley of DAGR.  The Pirates held the island against the USN in one of the bloodiest battles to hit the island in years.

The USN sought out Commodore Holley at the command of the Sheriff of Trinsic.  After the PaxLair meeting in Dragons Watch [October 2, 2007], the USN delivered a warrant from the High Sheriff of Trinsic for the apprehension of Commodore Holley.  The warrant was served at the Blue Light Tavern in PaxOku, Tokuno.

PORT BALDMOR, TRAMMEL - October 15, 2006

Once again Port Baldmor was invaded by a regiment of USN soldiers.  TheRoyal Navy even employed the use of a large White Lizard, this did make amost impressive show.  In a quick thinking act of heroism a stealthy figure (Greyylene) released arrows straight to the heart of the tamer and felled him.  Once the handler was quite dead the Lizard was left to its own vices.  Picked off as birds in a field the Navy did yet again become bait for the fishermen Pirates.

The battle waged fiercely for quite some time on land before the navy dogs were driven back to their ship.  Bodies of many USN commandos littered our coast along with a large white lizard and a nightmare.  Several of our own brave contingents did meet the sands of our shores.  The revenge exacted upon their fallen bodies was fierce and bloody.

Once the battle was realized the Navy dogs did resort to a rather cowardly defense of firing at DAGR forces aboard their vessel.  When t'was realized they would not come ashore brave pirates (Flint and Kerrs Holly) did board them slaughtering all.  They were taught again that there is no place to hide and that Pirates are relentless warriors who do not take kindly to
intrusions.
 

PAXOKU, TOKUNO - October 25, 2006

Yet again the USN attempted to better the DAGR Pirates.  They were discovered lurking about the meeting hall waiting for  Kerrs to complete his report, but the Pirate detail with the  Commodore would not allow his capture by the Navy dogs.

A grand chase ensued and small battles raged freckled the landscape from the Ancient Lands of Tokuno all the way to Buccaneers Den.  T'was easy to follow the path of bloodshed by following the bodies that were strewn everywhere.

Our brave warriors fought and did win the day,but not without some losses.  We did quickly answer their threat and gave the Cowardly Dogs an education in Pirate etiquette.   We shant stand idly by whileour leader is threatened or captured.  Our loyalties run deep and blades true.

Written by Kerrs Holley [DAGR]

This is a "player-fiction" article. Original was posted on the PaxLair Forums here.

Another chapter has been published!!

From Chapter 3:

The streets laid empty in Britain tonight as the frosty wind blew by. Fall was soon turning into winter and time was running out for one ambitious man. The rain didn't make the scene around the city any more comfortable. The few guards that patrolled the streets stood close to the door ways for warmtH. Not much travel was occurring in the fair city this late in the evening. Even the local tavern drunks shied away from trouble tonight, fearing getting tossed onto the cold wet streets. All was calm... or so the guards below the roofs of Britain thought.

BUCCANEERS DEN, TRAMMEL - October 29, 2006 

A new hired bow for the USN announced her presence with authority last eve against a small renegade Pirate force.   USN's Lily proved to be a force to be reckoned.  The face off began late in Buccaneers Den when Pirate and Navy met at the Bathhouse.

The surprise to the Pirates left us open and quite unprepared for the encounter.  Twice we met and the battles raged for quite some time, our crew did hold ground valiantly but in the end superior fire power won the day.

Flint, Bullseye and Greyylene began the night enjoying a mug of ale before patrolling the area for Navy. Not expecting anyone they were ready for the battle that had come before.  Flint and Bullseye tried to hold the Navy at bay but fell first.  Greyylene was last to fall and did try to take on Lily and Nevyn alone, but in the end she too was no match.  This new threat is not taken lightly and the lesson hard learned will be taken to heart.

We salute the USN for a battle well fought, enjoy the victory while tis thine.

REMOTE BATTLEFIELDS - October 30, 2006

Forces from both DAGR and USN clashed head long in a remote and hidden battlefield to settle score and exact revenge.  In an impressive display of order and team work the DAGR Pirates announced their presence with authority.  A moment of dysfunction caused the Pirates to stumble, but quickly regained footing to triumph over the Navy dogs.

Rallying behind Kerrs the Pirates stood ground and forced the Navy into corners and pockets where their only escape was death.  Surrounded by DAGR forces and running like rabbits the final USN fiend, Rigor Mortis, was felled as he passed by the lethal dart of Dorthy.   The battle was heated and raged for some time, but in the end the DAGR Pirates reigned victorious...

The island home of DAGR Pirates yet again became a proving ground for Pirate spunk and dogged determination.   A quiet party of stealthy Navy dogs appeared seeking to claim Pirate heads for bounty and bragging.  They soon revealed Greyylene who had been standing guard watching their movements with great interest.

The word was sent that the island needed defending and other Pirates soon came.  Diplomacy tactics soon gave way to heated sparring.  Taken by surprise and completely off guard the Navy dogs soon fell victim to the raging whirlwind we call Flint.

His blade singing the fight song spurring him into a frenzy of action and bloodshed he rained chaos on all who were assembled on our island.  His presence organized our troops and the pursuit to rid the sand of Navy footprints was set into action.

The battle was hard fought and victory well earned.   The Navy was driven back to the sea with the promise of another battle soon to come.

Scurvy pirates we may be, but tell me if you can why would the proper Navy dog wish to jump ship and join the ranks of lowly pirates? Could the motivation be the hordes of bar maids that follow the Pirate clan, perhaps the booty from ship wrecks and general mayhem?

The real reason may very well be the USN Navy Dogs found out what a trickster this Slevin character is and had him walk the plank! One too many nights of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct and Slevin earned the title of "bilge rat".   After a few too many 'claps of thunder' and mistaking a Navy officer for a common rabble rouser most assuredly did not earn him a spot in the good graces of Navy commodore.  Barely awake and able to walk, bleary eyed and still hung over the rogue was tried and quickly dispatched in typical Navy justice.

Tossing a coin to determine if t'was the plank or a keelhaul Slevin's fate was decided.    Regardless of low tide the USN officers set the plank and heaved Slevin out over the water.  Assuredly the scallywag would be quickly dispatched and the local tavern would quickly be invaded by Navy for purposes of cracking Jenny's tea cup, but instead they turned a Cowardly Navy Dog into a hero Pirate.   Upon seeing the Navy in port DAGR pirates sent a bark about to investigate the happenings.  Seeing the Jolly Rodger their fun was quite ended
and they did leave in haste and without a jaunt into town.

Feeling generous or cocky the Pirate clan hauled Slevin to the poop deck for further interrogation and a hearty laugh at the expense of the Navy.  In our battles with the Cowardly Dogs will Slevin prove to be an asset or something else to kill?
 

HAVEN, TRAMMEL - November 19, 2006 - by Greyylene (images by Oni and Budsshadow) 

Quiet and unseen the DAGR Pirates stalked the town seeking out an old foe.  Antsy, testy and chomping at the bit to shed Navy blood they held ground.   Picking the Navy spy it became clear the battle was at hand.  The call given to hold together and wait for the li'l fishies to school together, hidden Pirates placed through the town watched and waited for the perfect moment to strike.

One by one the Navy Dogs entered cautious yet arrogantly confident in the ability to drive the DAGR Pirates into the sea.A slight rustling breeze tossed leaves across the empty street as the USN forces gathered feeling they had owned the day.   In an electric display of explosive force Pirates erupted from every direction scattering the Navy all around the town.  First down was the Navy spy followed by several others of his crew.   DAGR and USN forces clashed violently in the once quiet town of Haven.  Onlookers stood in awe as arrows flew, blades crashed and blood flowed like a river
through town.

Stalled by a sight not common on battle fields, a rogue chicken ran between the feet and hooves of the combatants.   *Cor Por* *Kal Vas Flam* erupted from the chicken striking down a Navy Dog dead in their tracks.  The insanity of Pirates has no end. The spell broke by poison arrows and blades singing through the air as another Navy Dog left bones in the streets.  Rastmoor, Tel Ket and Drakken struck with precision as arrows from Buds Shadow, and Greyylene rocked more USN troops.

The day ebbed and the battle roared.  Again and again the warriors surged through the streets. By sunset the wounded and dying limped to their respective corners to regroup. With a last ditch effort to win the day the Navy Dogs sent a lone warrior through the Pirates' camp in a vain attempt to scatter and fluster the DAGR crew.   The attempt ended badly and the body of yet another dog lay at the feet of the victors.
 

The race starts at Port Baldmor and travels THROUGH the city of Serpents Hold and ends at the docks of Buccaneers Den. Please show up to the race at 7:30 PM EST on Sunday for further instructions on the race. This race will involve a checkpoint which all racers must stop at and retreive an item. The checkpoint is highlighted in the yellow circle at Serpents Hold Docks. There are no entrance fees and the more racers the merrier. The prizes are as follow; 1st place recieves 50,000gp, 2nd place recieves 25,000gp, 3rd place 10,000gp. There shall be referees posted in strategic points along the race both on land and in the water to insure there is no cheating.

Rules to follow:

1) Racers may not leave the boat during the race for any reason at all.
2) Racers may not attack other contestants or bring harm upon them in any way.
3) Racers may not have non-race participants affect the race in any way.
4) Multi-member boat crews: if there are multi crew ship, a captain must be choosen.
5) The captain is awarded all prize money and represents his/her crew.
6) No crew members may leave the boat once race has begun, any crew member that leaves the race for any reason risks his whole team being dissqualified.
7) Racers may not cast walls, throw nets, or anything to hinder the opponent's ships progress.

Please show up to the race 15 minutes prior to the race for any additional rules or information, ships must remain dry docked and in your bag until Event Manager gives the GO! Good sportsmanship and honesty are expected. There will also be referees posted along the race route to insure no one tries to cheat. If somone fails to pass by a referee checkpoint we will asume you have cheated and not stayed on route. Gates will be provided to Port Baldmor at Britian Bank at 7:30 pm est.

(written by Greyylene)

When is a war not a war?  The war of the Navy and Pirates would appear to have come to an abrupt and unceremonial end.  There was no fan fair, no celebration of the victors not even a good toast at the local pub.  A quiet meeting with papers drawn ending a long battle for the honor of the Pirate leader.  What of the need now to spill an enemy's blood?  Now t'would seem that the blood fever will be satisfied in fields of sparring rather than battle.

In the opinion of one Pirate, this alliance is a ruse to slaughter us as friends and not enemies.  Ale poured forth in great abundance and general revelry and rejoicing commenced with little encouragement, to a Pirate very little effort is required for food and drink.   No sooner had the alliance been agreed than did the bloodshed begin.  The party quite ended as arrows and blades crashed atop the unsuspecting DAGR's.    USN took and did quite overwhelm the DAGR's and they did take the day.  Will the treachery never end?

December 9, 2006 - written by Greyylene

A celebration among "Allies" turns deadly when an unprovoked attack slaughters attending DAGR dignitaries to the grand opening of USN's new town.   Insults and injuries were heaped upon Budswoman who was attending the festivities as a token of good will to the newly formed alliance.  Dressed in Pirate finery Buds was caught unprepared to defend against an attack from someone claiming to be a 'friend'.

This attack lays a dark omen upon the fiendish cowardly dogs of the USN.  They have laid precedence to turn their quiet village into a town of bloodshed and mayhem.   Guardian's Gate will be no place of refuge or any degree of protection from the Navy.  They will take the name of Swampland Slumlords and forever be known for their sedition.

Pirates have a long disdain for the king's guards and his navy, tonight has yet again proven the king and his militant groups have no honor.   The unprecedented display of disloyalty and vulgar disregard for the reputation of the kingdom an open "pet tournament" gave platform for assassination.

Pirates are known for their ability to navigate the open ocean with great skill and ease. There are some of these salty dogs art much better than others in finding bounty on the high seas.

A new member of the DAGR clan has recently earned her name.  The captain of the 'Elena Sare' one Erin de'Winter tells harrowing tales of adventure and danger.  In the ever vigilant search for "honest Pirate" payments, Erin and her crew set sail in search of fame and fortune.  The fortune comes easily enough; the fame however is a bit more fickle.

The sun rose blazing red over the emerald sea, the tide easy and calm.  The 'Elena Sare' pressed hard into familiar waters seeking a King's ransom from a sunken galleon.  Close to the quarry the deep waters gave an ominous still to the crew and captain.  Pulling fish after fish in vain hopes of a heavy chest the sailors continued the quest.  A harsh tug and a splash soon gave way to a vicious deep sea serpent hell bent on the destruction and utter demise of ship and crew.  Clashes of blades, spells and the hideous screams of a dying creature showed the victorious crew the exact location of the treasure they sought.  Hidden deep within the scales of the beast was a lovely jewel of great value.  Excited and eager to bring home the bounty from the bottoms of the sea the crew hefted a mighty chest full of the king's lost booty.  One more toss of a line and revealed was a lovely white orb.  Oh my this was a profitable day to be sure! 

Simple nondescript harmless looking dark rocks which hold a terrible power that when unleashed turns even the most peaceful creatures violent. Noble creatures big and small become vicious and unmanageable when infected with black rock.  What is worse yet is that the infection comes from the mages that encounter these beasts.   It is a simple spell but with dire consequences.

To simply utter the magic incantation will cause a chain reaction within the rock exploding with violence.  After the thick blue smoke subsides the effects begin turning any somewhat sane mage into a raving maniac with the ability to infect those around them.  They have claimed to hear voices telling them to do horrible things, and given the black rock disease to pass to others.

One mage when interviewed was heard to say, "Oh Shut Up! Get out of my head!"

Is there any more to be said to this?  These black rock elementals and the other fiendish minions from the Pit of Hell should never have been summoned to this realm.   Now they are here it is the quiet and innocent that must suffer to do their bidding.  Several of the DAGR's are possessed by this fiendish trickery from the depths, it is yet unknown what ill effects yet remain for these who have been overcome by such an illness.   Perhaps an Exorcism will be required to rid them of their vexation.