Jerrith - Greetings and thank you for attending tonight's UOHoC.
Jerrith - Tonight's chat topic is Britannia News Network HoC Chat on Crisis in Britannia and as such we will accept questions related to this topic.
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Jerrith - Note: This HoC chat will be held on an in character level. Questions that are game-play related, out of character (ooc) or about how the plot is developed will not be answered. Question takers will be relaying only in character questions. So put on your feathered cap and bring your character to life at this wonderful opportunity.
Jerrith - Thanks for coming, everyone. We will now begin accepting questions. Whenever you're ready, Bundor!

Bundor_Bard - Thank you, Good Sir Jerrith
Bundor_Bard - And Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight.
Bundor_Bard - It's nice to see faces instead of just the red glow of a communication crystal. **grins*
* Rainman twirls his halberd, ready to strike out at miscreants. *
* Bundor_Bard prepares a comcrystal in case we need a report from the field. *
Bundor_Bard - Very good... totally recharged.
* comcrystal glows and crackles a bit *

Bundor_Bard - *C_Monfrin-LS* Recently, I hath been discovering strange moonstones on monsters, I was wondering if Nystul has any information as to when their use might be discovered?
Bundor_Bard - Thank you, Monfrin
Bundor_Bard - The latest report from Nystul seems to connect the moonstones to the means Minax uses to travel from her home realm to our own.
Bundor_Bard - Nystul does not yet appear to have all of the answers on those yet. Mostly, more questions.
Bundor_Bard - Sources close to the mage hint that there is much more to the moonstones than might be gleened from first glance, though.

Bundor_Bard - Receiving a question from Ember of Atlantic...
Bundor_Bard - *Ember_Atlantic* Greetings. In my travels lately, I have noticed many odd things - the desecration of the four shrines, an increasing number of orcs in Wintermoor, why even yesterday I saw a Lizard Man in Moonglow! Do you have any idea who or what is responsible for these happenings?
Bundor_Bard - Indeed Ember, the dark witch, Minax appears to be behind the strife that plagues the land.
Bundor_Bard - She seems to hold some personal grudge against Britannia... and Lord British specifically
Bundor_Bard - I've just been informed that Drenon may have a bit more information concerning the shrines..
* comcrystal glows brighter *
Bundor_Bard - We go now live, via comcrystal to Drenon somewhere in Britannia
Bundor_Bard - Drenon, can you hear me?
Drenon - Hail all!
Drenon - Bundor, we've recieved reports from the field concerning this issue.
* Bundor_Bard nods *
Drenon - It appears that Minax has become quite enraged after being duped into thinking she had captured Lord British
Drenon - the desicration of the shrines seems to be her way of retaliating for the deception.
* Bundor_Bard 's eyes widen. *
Drenon - We continue to keep our eyes and ears open, but her exact plan for the shrines is as yet, undiscovered.
Bundor_Bard - Dire news. Thank you, Drenon.
* Bundor_Bard checks the remaining comcrystal charges. *

Bundor_Bard - A.. er... question from Indigo_MaNifec...
Bundor_Bard - *Indigo_MaNifec_LS* Was wondering how Bundor's wounds are and what precautions the staff has taken to stop future broadcast, er, takeovers. By Minax teets! Nowhere is safe from her minions these days, 'twould seem.
* comcrystal glows brightly *
* Bundor_Bard looks slightly embarrassed. *
* Mathew_The_Bard chuckles *
* Bundor_Bard mumbles something about hazard pay. *
Mathew_The_Bard - Luckily Bundor was not harmed much, other than that nasty lump on his head
Mathew_The_Bard - We've hired more guards in the studio and even a couple of tames...those dragons certainly make a lot of noise, but we think they'll do the trick!
Mathew_The_Bard - We're also purchasing a helmet for Bundor, just in case.
* Mathew_The_Bard snickers *
* Bundor_Bard mutters about the echoing during reports. *
Bundor_Bard - Yes.. well... Thank you Matthew
Bundor_Bard - For that... interesting report.

Bundor_Bard - Next, a question from palmer
Bundor_Bard - *palmer_eldritch* When is Bundor Bard going to report on something important like the price of ale? The Cat's Eye has been using these attacks as an excuse to hike up prices. Also I think they water it down. Is he ever going to expose this, or does he have some sort of deal going with them?
* Bundor_Bard looks serious and outraged. *
Bundor_Bard - Watered down ale is a potential plague on our realm!
Bundor_Bard - Oh, it starts innocently enough, but the next thing you know there is nothing but weak and expensive wine and ale everywhere!
Bundor_Bard - Next, they'll try to limit the market so that we'll only be able to purchase a SINGLE type of ale!
Bundor_Bard - Who wants that!
Bundor_Bard - Not me.
Bundor_Bard - This has been an editorial by Bundor Bard.

Bundor_Bard - Ellen has sent in a question:
Bundor_Bard - *Ellen* Though the temples of Minax hath been destroyed, remnants of the temple remain in Trinsic. Any news on when or if the remaining pieces of the temple shalt be removed?
Bundor_Bard - According to a detailed report from Dupre, the temple remains in Trinsic are empty and cold.
Bundor_Bard - Nothing remains of the former power that temple contained - released, as Lord Dupre put it, when the temple was deactivated by the moon key.
Bundor_Bard - Thank you, Ellen, for your concern.
Bundor_Bard - Unfortunately, this did not mark the end of Minax's efforts in our land. She seems to have renewed her efforts, as Drenon earlier reported.

Bundor_Bard - Next up, a query from Brand.
Bundor_Bard - *Brand_LS* M'lord has there been any word on Dupre upholding his bargain with Malabelle to find her lost love Tyball?
* Bundor_Bard nods. Something I've been meaning to speak with the paladin about myself. *
Bundor_Bard - I have little doubt, though, that a man of honor such as Dupre will do any less than hold to his oath.
Bundor_Bard - To do less would be to betray the very things he claims to uphold.
Bundor_Bard - In other words... potential juicy interview material there! *grins in anticipation*

Bundor_Bard - Keeshi asks a very important question:
Bundor_Bard - *Keeshi_LOA* Durin all this time we've 'eard a good bit about Lord British and 'is group of blokes, what I'm wishin to know is whar Blackthorne 'as been and if'n we're ever goin to see 'im again?
* comcrystal glows and flickers *
Bundor_Bard - For more insight on this one, we again go to Drenon.
Bundor_Bard - Drenon, anything you can tell us about Lord Blackthorn?
Drenon - According to our insiders in the castle, Lord Blackthorn has been sent on an important errand on behalf of Lord British.
Drenon - Beyond that, we have not been able to find out anything specific.
Bundor_Bard - Thank you, Drenon. One cannot help but wonder what this errand might prove to have been.
Drenon - Aye, if we find out, we'll report right away!
Bundor_Bard - We will eagerly await more. *grins*

Bundor_Bard - Another query from Indigo_MaNifec:
Bundor_Bard - *Indigo_MaNifec_LS* Something hath concerned me for awhile now... The treachery against Joye was sad news, yet what forces stopped the fair lady from resurrection? I have oft worried more for my own and others safety because of this...
Bundor_Bard - I have personally questioned Nystul about that very issue... right after Slimely clonked m... er... recently
* Bundor_Bard recollects himself. *
Bundor_Bard - Nystul assured me that we had little to fear.
Bundor_Bard - According to the royal mage, Joye had retreated into the Ethereal Void.
Bundor_Bard - It seems that the longer she stayed there, the more difficult it would be to return.
Bundor_Bard - Nystul expressed amazement that the five brave volunteers who ventured to the Void were able to bring her back at all.

Bundor_Bard - Next up, Victen.
Bundor_Bard - *Victen-OES* What efforts are the Guards taking to... sanctify the Shrines again? Not that we could care...
Bundor_Bard - Hopefully, Drenon can shed some light on your question, Victen.
* comcrystal glows brightly and shimmers a bit *
Bundor_Bard - Welcome back Drenon *smiles*
Drenon - Unfortunately at this time, we have not been able to figure out exactly how Minax did what she did.
Drenon - All attempts to return the shrines have failed. We're out of ideas at the moment.
* Bundor_Bard nods.. * Some sort of spell or sorcery?
Drenon - We think so, but it's hard to tell.
Bundor_Bard - Given time, perhaps an answer will be found.
Drenon - Aye, if we hear anything, we'll report it to you right away!
Bundor_Bard - Thank you once again, Drenon, reporting from somewhere in Britannia... we think anyway.
* Bundor_Bard makes a note to check the BNN broom closet. *

Bundor_Bard - We have time for one last question...
Bundor_Bard - *Xiag* Has there been any word from Lord British, or when he will talk to the people?
Bundor_Bard - Thank you, Xiag. The rumor will has been churning overtime lately... speculating on an appearance of Lord British.
Bundor_Bard - Latest word is that our King plans to give a speech sometime this next week.
Bundor_Bard - It is believed that he will give some idea as to the plans of himself and Nystul based on what they've learned from Shamino.
Bundor_Bard - I for one, eagerly await hearing what he has to say.
Bundor_Bard - That is all tonight from the Britannia News Network. Thank you all for coming and sharing your concerns with us. I am Bundor Bard, signing off.
Drenon - and this is Drenon Quick...signing off as well. Take care all!
* comcrystal slowly fades *

Jerrith - That concludes this special UOHoC chat. Thanks everyone for attending, and special thanks to Bundor, and everyone who spoke with us via the comcrystal.
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Bundor_Bard - Thanks for the help everyone! See you in the airwaves!