Lord British Visits PaxLair! |
News - 1998 News | ||||
PAXLAIR - November 11, 1998 - by Winfield
Lord British in PaxLair Lord British with Mayor During the PaxLair Founders and Builders Festival Wednesday (November 11, 1998) night, Lord British [confirmed to be played personally by Richard Garriott] arrived to speak to the people being honored with building such a fine town. He came up the Mage Tower steps to the roof, accompanied by Lord Vargon and Seer Daemeon. Twas a wonderful gathering of people and we were awestruck by Lord British's presence. He asked if he may join the festivities and we certainly said he was very welcome. We stood around Lord British with many people stretching to see over the heads of people in front of them. Lord British then asked if he could be introduced to a few of the principle people of PaxLair being honored this day, and I, Mayor Winfield, said "my pleasure." I spoke out their names and their achievements while Lord British looked for them in the massive crowd. All but a few of the honored individuals were present and to each he gave a cheerful "Well Met!" The people honored were:
Lord British made special notice when I mentioned the founders of of PaxLair, "The Band." He said, "I have heard tales of the "band"!" I wish I could have introduced everyone in PaxLair who have contributed immensely to the town. The list would go on for days. With the added commotion caused by his visit, I was unable to mention the fine groups of elves, vampires, orcs, dwarves, necromancers, shopkeepers from the Survival Shop, alchemist shop, tavern, instructors from academy, Father Time's and Sinbad's UO Chesapeake, and the player-seers of Britannia. All these groups, citizens, and visitors in PaxLair are what has made PaxLair a grand place today. I sincerely thank all of you.
This is a night I and many will not forget. Lord British does care about the hard working people in Britannia and he watches over us. Thank you Lord British for honoring PaxLair and thank you everyone for making PaxLair what it is today. Respectfully to all, |