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 Visiting Lakeshire to see Nathradan - Friday
 Meeting with Fynn Barrett - 11-14-2009
 Yew Attacked by Orcs - 11-9-2009
 Royal Guard Training with Fynn Barrett - 10-31-2009
 [Report] O*T's Halloween Net Toss - 10-24-2009
 [EM Event] Dead Souls - 10-23-2009
 [Report] Finding the Trammel Demons.. - 10-21-2009
 A Race Against Time... - 10-20-2009
 62.3 Bug Fixes - 11/20/2009 - Friday
 Player Advisory: Imbued Ecru Rings - Thursday
 62.3 Now Live on All Shards! - Thursday
 62.3 Now Live on Origin - Thursday
 Calvin Crowner - UO Producer's Letter - Thursday
 FoF: Happy Halloween! - 10-30-2009
 Publish 62.2 - 10-29-2009
 Interview with Gamasutra - 10-29-2009

Visiting Lakeshire to see Nathradan
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Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:51 AM EST by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Ilshenar News <<<We gathered at the guard tower in Britain and Fynn arrived at 8. He got straight to the point, his friend Nathradan had requested help at Lakeshire, Ilshenar.



We went through to the Sacrific moongate and walked north to the meer city.



We saw no sign of Nathradan but a note by him was found - It said:

"The fighting has intensified. I can not wait for you any longer. Meet me in the passage from Healers Grove to Justice Shrine. Nathradan."





We found Nathradan at the passage, he was a meer with a light brown cloak.



He told us of orcs attacking the Juka in Mistas, Fynn said we should see what was happening however Nathradan told us to be very careful.





We headed south towards Mistas and were ambushed by Juka.



We rushed over to city of Mistas and found the place engulfed in orcs and dragons. We battled at the gate to Mistas and slowly made our way in.





After a short fight Fynn yelled "Pull Back" some others went further into Mistas, The other half of us went outside the city to Fynn.



We gathered outside Mistas and people soon reported the place was full of Dragons, Drakes, Ettins and Orcs. We soon discovered we had invaded their city instead of trying to help, Fynn was worried we may have made the situation worse.

The Orcs were not battling against the Juka, they were working together... Only time will tell why they have teamed up. Suddenly in the middle of our discussion the orcs came from the city and attacked.



We pulled back further and gathered south of the city entrance, Fynn asked we head back to Lakeshire where we found the note.

At Lakeshire Ariane Du Bris told Fynn the Orcs came from the Justice Moongate. They had possibly entered the moongate via their moongate devices, Similar to those recently found in Yew and Trinsic.

Discussion ended there and Fynn requested we head back to Britain.

(I had to leave at this point so perhaps someone who went to Britain can carry on what was said.)
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Meeting with Fynn Barrett
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Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:55 PM EST by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Sunday, 15 November 2009, 20:00
Meeting with Fynn Barrett at the Guard Tower at the western bank in Britain.
Location : Guard Tower at the western bank in Britain.
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Yew Attacked by Orcs
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Posted on Monday, November 9, 2009, 2:41 AM EST by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<On Friday a mysterious device was found on the road south of Stonekeep, Yew.



Along with that Traveler discovered a book inside Mericles cave which mentioned an attack on Yew at '8 o clock sun time'. These had me worried over the weekend and on Sunday I received a tip the attack would be that night.

At Sunday, A little after 7:45 I headed towards Yew, It seemed quiet and I thought the best place to stay was near the mysterious device on the road.

At around 7:55 the Commander of the Royal Guard, Fynn Barrett arrived and asked myself and a few others who had arrived what this device was.



Sir Bolo mentioned to Fynn that there was a note just south of the odd device. We walked over and Fynn read the note.



Lady Flame had taken copies of notes found in Mericles cave and placed them on the ground for Fynn and everyone else to read, Fynn seemed confused by the Orcish language and just as he was asking a question an Orc Gate Technician came down from the road.



After the Orc had been killed we rushed over to the device on the road, A moongate was now glowing. On further inspection it was an 'Orcish Moongate' and lead to the Orc camp just west of Cove.



Suddenly the gate made a noise and a large collection or Orcs and Ettins appeared. The battle was on.



First came small orcs, then orcish mages and onto orc brutes. After a good 10 minutes they stopped coming from the moongate and we healed the wounded and gathered up near the gate.



We slowly went through the moongate and found an Orc Gate Commander and Orc Gate Guardians.





After the Orcs stopped coming to us at the mountain we went south, further into the camp.





Finally, It appeared we had the Orcs killed. Inside one of the rooms we found a book titled 'Orders'. It had both an Orcish and English order. 'You must secure the release of Big Bob from Britannia Prison'.



A guardsmen from Yew stated Big Bob was held at the prison, We rushed over to the Yew Prison via the moongate the orcs had created.



Big Bob spoke heavy Orcish and seemed to say the orcs would destroy our cities.

The Royal Guard Commander Fynn Barrett took his leave and told us to try question Big Bob further and if we found anything out to report it straight to him.
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Royal Guard Training with Fynn Barrett
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Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009, 11:37 PM EDT by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Sunday, 01 November 2009, 20:00

With a spring in his step Lieutenant Fynn Barrett walked out the gate and across the bridge. When his feet touched the cobbles of the city he paused a moment and looked down the road. Britain, you are truly the most beautiful city in the entire Kingdom!

Earlier that day Avery, Commander of the Royal Guard, had summoned him to the castle and appointed him to his new post: The Guard Tower at the western Bank, right at the heart of the city. His mission was to defend its citizens and to sharpen the skills of the Royal Guard.

The sunlight reflected from his shield as he turned on his heels to follow the road along the moat. I am ready!
Location : The Guard Tower at the western Bank of Britain
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[Report] O*T's Halloween Net Toss
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Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 1:43 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Gates opened at 8:45pm to Buccaneer's Den for O*T's second event, Their first Net Toss.



With over 70 normal nets and 15 fabled nets collected 9pm arrived and it was time to start the Mayhem.. START THE MAYHEM!







Lesson learned.. 70 nets only lasts 20 minutes! At 9:20pm we were tossing the final few nets in.



Alpha was asking to be mentioned in the report.. So I couldn't say no.. Here she is!



Finally at 9:25pm we thanked everyone for coming.



We hope some of you managed to walk away with an artifact, Out of the 15 fabled nets dropped with the one character he got none! I guess he isn't very lucky...

Thank you all for coming!
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[EM Event] Dead Souls
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Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009, 4:19 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<WHEN? Sunday 25th at 7:45pm UK Time (8:45pm CEST)
WHERE? Trinsic Moongate, Trammel

Gather ye all to see if the Exorcism of Mericles' Soul has worked completely and he is a changed man or if it has just aggravated him and made him come looking for revenge!

Be prepared for all eventualities!

From EM Website
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[Report] Finding the Trammel Demons..
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Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 1:08 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Nathan walked into the Nujelm Theater bang on 8pm and got straight to the point, The plan was to Exorcise the demons from Mericles soul.



A witch named Mizara Khan had agreed to help Nathan by pulling the demons from Mericles body. Each demon was in a separate dungeon in Trammel and contained a book with keyword, and a 'Soul Shard'. We had 30 minutes to search the realm and kill these 7 demons.



I ran to Covetous first and found a black balron named 'Covetous'.



After the battle I discovered a 'Soul Shard' on the corpse and Ash who was also fighting the monster had received a book with the keyword 'REL'.



I moved to Deceit and arrived rather late as the balron for that dungeon had been killed.



After a wait at Nujel'm others started arriving back and so far 4 keywords have been found from the 7 dungeons. (Check the next reply for updated keywords)

Nathan stated we were to return on Sunday where we would continue the quest.

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A Race Against Time...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:57 AM EDT by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 20:00 - 21:00
Meeting with Nathan Hawke

Nujelm Theatre - Wednesday Night 8pm UK time - be prepared to think quickly and fight for Sosaria!

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O*T's Halloween Net Toss
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Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009, 2:11 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<After the fantastic O*T Great Naked Ilshenar Race we are holding another event! This event may smell a bit fishy, but you could potentially be walking away with a ghost anchor or sea horse!

This Saturday the 24th of October at 9pm UK Time (10pm CEST) at Buccaneer's Dock, Trammel O*T will be holding the 'Halloween Net Toss'.

Over 50 normal fishing nets and many fabled fishing nets will be tossed into the water, spawning water elementals, deep sea serpents, krakens and the mighty Leviathan!

Location:





Prizes:

Gold
Leather
MIBs
Rope

And potentially:

A Ghost Ship Anchor!
A Seahorse Statuette!
Candelabra of Souls
Captain Quacklebushs Cutlass
Ship Model of the HMS Cape
The Admirals Hearty Rum

So come along and have some fun! Feel free to bring along any nets you may have and chuck them in our closed area.
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[Story] The Archbishop's Tale
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Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009, 4:12 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Archbishop Thomas Lord was drenched in sweat. He had been fearing the worse since he had been given the Coronation service to perform. The Church was not about to listen to the insane ramblings of one of its failed brethren about a prophecy and the killings. This was a new dawn and the people needed to see the Queen crowned in public and not hidden away or dealt with in secrecy.

The people had come from across the lands to witness the ceremony and for this, at least, Thomas was happy. Being somewhat short of faith at times he was convinced that the assassins were everywhere and would be only too grateful to stop the service with a single poison-tipped arrow from a balcony... or something like that.

Making his way back to his rooms he felt the presence before he saw it and he had the sense to not turn round and confront it but to run with all his speed. Through a door. He bolted it and continued through the maze of corridors that made up the Royal Castle. He heard the crashing and splintering of wood and steel as the door was broken down and the roar of his killer. He called for the Guards who quickly mobilised and began to lock doors and seal off areas of the castle as Thomas ran through. There was death in the castle that night but Thomas was determined that his secret would not die with him.

Archbishop Thomas Lord decided to travel North to seek shelter and speak of this to his old friend...

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Some time later, and more composed, Thomas sat down opposite his old friend and they spoke for a long time about the past, the present and the future. Thomas knew he was short of time and that there was nowhere left to run. Except perhaps... but for now he decided to sleep rough in the woods and to make better plans when he was able.



The Archbishop speaks to his old friend.

Taken from the EM Website.

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The Coronation Ceremony
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Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009, 7:54 AM EDT by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<The Coronation of Lady Dawn.
Sunday, 11 October 2009, 20:00

The Coronation will take place in the Throne room at Castle British. Prior to the coronation Lady Dawn will parade from East Side Park
to The Castle. Everybody is invited to meet her there.

http://www.europa.uoem.net/
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[Report] The Great Ilshenar Naked Race
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Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009, 2:12 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Ilshenar News <<<It was race night, 9pm on the dot, Adam Westwood arrived at the compassion to start the race.



Contestants were ready, The rules told and the sound of 5 million gold resonating in the ears of the runners.



3

2

1

GO!



At Check Point 1 of 6 throughout the race Tari Seregon was there bellowing to collect a green ticket.

Gelopy was at Check Point 2 with white tickets. Around the corner, Past the Meer Village was Ivy with red tickets. Further on, Vanessa with yellow tickets. Tari Seregon was then at Check Point 5 with orange tickets and finally El at Check Point 6 with purple tickets.

At the finish line, Adam was ready to see who would appear out the cave first.

Out first was Lord Escaflowne quickly followed by Lenflam both using the 2D client! Shortly after Gargoyal Akatsuki using the SA client burst through the cave! 4th place went to Heimlich using the 2D client!





Results:

Lord Escaflowne (WON: 5 million gold)
Lenflam (WON: 2 million gold)
Akatsuki (WON: 1 million gold)
Heimlich (WON: 500 Magical Residue donated by Flinx)

Everyone who took part got a cake, engraved 'Runner up of O*Ts Ilshenar Race' and a rune to our guild shop!

Thank you all for coming!
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European Hide & Seek Event Series
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Posted on Friday, October 9, 2009, 5:40 AM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
Just received from Flinx...

Announcement of the European Hide and Seek event series.

Location: All over Sosaria

Time: Every week over three months, weekday may vary

Required: Your knowledge and some good friends

What's this all about?

Just simple. Every week at an evening about 8pm UK Time (9pm CEST) a screenshot will be posted within this thread. All you've to do is to identify the location on the screenshot and move yourself to this spot. Flinx will be waiting there for you and give you one task to fulfill. The fastest three chars will gain 10, 5 and 2 points. At the end of the three month the top ranking chars will get a prize. And probably there will be a small prize some single weeks also.

But all in all it should be for fun. And for the fame ;-)

You can start training right now while riding along the world and memorize all the interesting places. It would also be wise to have a rune to an excellent rune library at hand.

And not to forget the tasks! Some you can fulfill on your own. For others you need the help of other players. So find out now, which players have which capabilities and get a good standing with them, so you can ask a favor in time.

What you don't need:

* Fighting! - At least for tough monsters.
* Gold - Some tasks will cost a bit, but no one will get bankrupt over them.

The first screenshot will be posted on Tuesday the 13th October at 8:15pm UK Time, 9:15pm CEST. Be prepared!
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Report from Skara Brae Trade Meeting on Thursday
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Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 11:35 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<7pm had arrived and in attendance at the meeting in Skara Brae were 21 traders from all over the lands ready to hear what Kingsley had to say.



Kingsley started the meeting a little after 7:15.

Kingsley: "The main objectives of tonight was to get traders to know each other"

"So what I want is for you all to meet each other, and learn that we are all traders here"

A 'Get to know you' session was started, with each trader stating their name and what shops they run.

Half way through, A Revenant wondered in asking for a trader who sold potions, Many hands went up!



Discussion went onto prices briefly, then to events, It was agreed to hold a 'Europa Traders & Crafters Market' at some point in the future.

Lord Ulysess stepped up "If this is truly going to work we are going to need some serious unity and coorperation."

Mession agreed to help setup a private forum for traders to meet and plan future events.

At the end of the meeting runebooks were given out for traders to place their shop runes, Copies will be available at all good rune libraries.

The meeting disbanded at 8:20pm with promise of further discussion regarding the market event.
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Trade Meeting in Skara Brae (Thu. Oct 8)
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Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 12:59 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<This Thursday the 8th of October at 7pm UK Time (8pm CEST) you are invited to come along and listen to the first Trade Meeting of Europa at the Skara Brae Community Center (Next to the bank).

Kingsley will be running the meeting and has invited a huge list of Luna, Umbra and Zento shop owners as well as others. If you have not received an invite please do come, Kingsley had limited time and couldn't personally invite you all!

Everyone should bring a rune to their shop to go into a runebook.

Those who have been invited to the meeting include so far are:

* Alcestis – Blue Wolf Traders
* Topplotter – The Dark Moon of Mhir
* Toodles - Heaven and Hell Mall
* Okis – CUK Shop
* Joshua Ravenloft – Dark Tower Mall
* Amantala – Three's A Crowd
* Keenan – Kenean's Vendors
* Mession – Mession's shop
* Hiram – The Lodge
* Thal – Floral and Hardy
* Mapper – O*T Guild Shop
* Jayne – Despise Supplies
* Emily the Bloody – BoD Shop
* Rastilin Nowhere – The Alliance shop
* Salivern Diago - Trader
* Ribboflavin – TIC Shop
* Miss Polly – Polly Bizzare
* Hiemlich – Vendors at Cluk Shop
* Lord Ulysses – RAA Shop

The meeting IS NOT about prices, or setting pricing standards, It's to setup links and build a community within the huge list of traders on Europa, to setup future events and to have a book of shops in Europa.
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Recap of meeting with Lady Dawn
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Posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 2:01 PM EDT by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Tonight we met at the castle to listen to a decree from Lady Dawn. As she had promised all of Casca's rulings had been overturned.
She released both Ricardo and Lord Avery who Casca had imprisoned. Lord Avery was re-instated to Captain of the Royal Guard.
Lady Hannah will be Lady Dawn's handmaiden.

There have also been appointed 2 ambassadors to the kingdom. They will travel the lands and visit the cities. You will find them at the banks in the different cities. Their names are Roy and Kurt. More info to follow as to when and where.

Finally this Sunday at 8pm the coronation of Lady Dawn will take place followed by a reception. More info on this to follow as well during the week.
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Decrees of Lady Dawn
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Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009, 1:04 PM EDT by Nyte Doombringer (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Tuesday, 06 October 2009, 20:30

Lady Dawn has some announcements to make. Gather in the throne room of Castle British at 8.30pm.
Location : Throne room of Castle British
http://www.europa.uoem.net/
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Meet & Greet With EM(s)
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Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009, 3:20 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<WHEN? Monday 5th October 2009 at 8pm-9pm UK Time (9pm-10pm CEST)
WHERE? Counsellors Hall in Britain, Trammel

To discuss recent events and ongoing story arcs - a pure talking only event so dont expect any action at this please. Come along to share and give ideas on future story arcs.

Taken from EM Website
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The Great Ilshenar Naked Race
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Posted on Friday, October 2, 2009, 9:40 AM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Ilshenar News <<<Next Saturday, The 10th of October at 9pm UK Time (10pm CEST) O*T are holding their first event 'The Great Ilshenar Naked Race' a race from the Compassion Moongate to the camp just to the south.

THE MAP:



THE START:



THE FINISH:



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THE RULES:

* You may use a mount, or as a gargoyle you may use the ability to fly.
* You must be naked.
* You must pass through the 6 checkpoints and collect a ticket (Further details below).
* You must show all 6 tickets at the end to collect your prize.
* You must follow the path on the map, Using other methods to advance forward will not be allowed.
* Each ticket is blessed so if you die you can continue the race after getting resurrected.

CHECKPOINTS:

There are 6 checkpoints throughout the course, they consist of two crates you must run between. You then collect a coloured ticket from the floor and continue on course.


A Checkpoint


A Ticket

PRIZES:

1st place: 5 Million Gold
2nd place: 2 Million Gold
3rd place: 1 Million Gold
4th place: 500 Magical Residue Donated by Flinx

Everyone who attends will get a goodie bag with cake!

So join us Saturday the 10th of October at 9pm UK Time (10pm CEST) for the best race of the year!
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The Britain Bank Renovation Is Complete!
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Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:28 PM EDT by Mapper (Europa)
>>> Trammel Facet News <<<Late last night Britain Bank on Europa finally got some love by Draconi!





*Claps* Thank you Draconi!
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