Challenge Accepted

Delivered by Edgar (Sluagh Herald)

This is to settle the rumors that have been circulating the County. Merrick le Dragonier, former Reeve of Oranges, has challenged His Excellency, Sir Quillian FireFriend, Count of Oranges, to single combat for control of the throne of Oranges.

            Le Dragonier claims the authority to do such through his allegiance to the former Count, Zephyr Celebrindal. The Count has graciously accepted this challenge.

            The duel shall be fought in the courtyard of the Shard Castle at midnight, the night of the 7^th.

            Spectators accept the responsibility of their own safety.

A Message from his Excellency, Quillian of Oranges

His Excellency, Quillian FireFriend,

Count of Oranges

Lord of Southern Sands, IronHeart, WhiteSands, HighHill, WabenHeim & HighGround would like to thank those who attended his Birthday Revel.

His Excellency was greiviously pained by the loss of life that occured at the parties conclusion. He extends his condolences to the Sept of the Bat for the loss of their leader, Diego.

Count Quillian has promised sweeping changes in the political landscape of Oranges.



Ulrich,

Herald of the County of Oranges

And the Winners are...

His excellency, the Count of Oranges has chosen the winners of the Poetry Contest!
There was a tie for first place!

Nineteen with New Doc Martins

&

Sin Will Spread No More

---For 'Doc Martins', the Invisible Monster was awarded with the Key of Oranges which grants it, access to any Freehold in the County.

Huzzah for the Invisible Monster.

---For 'Sin', Baron Arik the Knife, shall receive the Key of Oranges and reward befitting his office.

Huzzah for Baron Arik the Knife.

This was originally to be the last of the honors, but it seems that the amazing piece submitted by Lord Hanover Fiste has had an unexpected benefit!

When his excellency entered the Freehold today, there was a new Trod! It appeared just as the painting showed. Let us Commend Lord Fiste for his incredible Mastery of DreamCraft!

For his Mastery, The Count names Lord Fist as Baron Hanover Fist, with Lands to be granted in time

Huzzah for Baron Hanover Fist of the Mushroom Kingdom!

And now, let the Revelry begin!!!!!

Vote for your Favorite!

Message delivered by Pixie:

let us know what you think! Make a comment!

A FreeWrite
I Have Breathed You In Like Fire
Nineteen with New Doc Martins
Neon Nature
Path 2 The Mushroom Kingdom
Sin Will Spread No More
My Blue Rose
Nature's Cry
The Friend of Fire
On a Moon Bridge I Come

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Psst!

Psst!

A slight change in plans

Message delivered by Ulrich, Deputy Herald:

          “His Excellency, The Count of Oranges, announces that, due to mundane scheduling conflicts, the date of the Revel has been moved to April 3^rd.

          Therefore, the deadline for submissions to the Poetry Contest has been extended. His Grace has been pleased to hear that so many of his subjects wish to please him with their talents.

          Qualified submissions will be posted here. Comments are encouraged.

 

          Now, get back to your business…”

A Terse Announcement

Message delivered by Ulric Iscariot:
His Excellency, Count Quillian, would like to thank Edgar of IronHeart for his assistance as Deputy Herald. At this time, I will be taking over the office and Edgar shall be returning to the IronHeart Court to continue his duties there and take a well deserved rest.
All further poetry submissions shall be sent to me.
Now go about your lives…

Our First Entry

Message delivered by Edgar:
Good Gentles,
It seems that we have our first submission in the Poetry Contest. It arrived here by a strange messenger. It comes to us in the form of a song, whose tune was made famous by none other than Groucho Marx and Kermit the Frog. Good company to be in. So here it is, sung to the tune of “Lydia the Tattooed Lady”:


Quillian, o’ Quillian, say, have you met Quillian?
Quillian the Friend of Fire.
He has eyes that folks adore so,
At night they glow even more so.
Quillian, oh Quillian, that flaming Sir Quillian.
That fiery friend of us all.
On his back-side the footprint of Celebrindal.
Inside it, his head. Oh!, it’s such a scandal.
He prances and dances while smoke from his pants is
Just filling the room with Quillian!

La-la-la... la-la-la.
La-la-la... la-la-la.

Oh Quillian, oh Quillian, say, have you met Quillian?
Quillian the Friend of Fire.
When the Queendom starts relaxin’,
He starts his sneaky back attacks in.
Quillian, oh Quillian, that flaming Sir Quillian.
That fiery friend of us all.
He leaves the Shadow Court aghast,
Each time he falls upon his ass.
He really belongs in Alcatraz.
You say a lot ‘bout Quillian!

La-la-la... la-la-la.
La-la-la... la-la-la.

Quillian, oh Quillian, that flaming Sir Quillian.
Oh, Quillian The Champ of them all.
We shall regret him one fine day.
If he has his way, the Dreaming shall pay.
Banality will be on its way,
If you go and follow Quillian!

I said Quillian...
(She said Quillian...)
They said Quillian...
We said Quillian, la, la!

I’m sad to say that the writer of this charming little ditty neglected to include their name in the submission. His Excellency would like to reward such inventiveness with just rewards. Any help in locating this up and coming songwriter would be smiled upon by the County.

A Royal Summons

Official message delivered by Edgar of IronHeart:

“His Highness Sir Quillian FireFriend of House Balor,
Count of Oranges,
Master of SouthernSands, WhiteSands, IronHeart, HighGround, WabenHeim, HighHill & Castle Celebrindal, does pronounce a Revel to be held in honor of his Birthday on March 13th, 2005.
Those who wish to make presentations (Gifts) or Honorifics (Praise), please contact the County Herald by no later than March 4th. Those who apply after may be received, but it shall be considered uncouth and you should be prepared to be sneered at by the Court.
A poetry contest shall be held with a prize awarded to the winning entry. Those who wish to enter any other sort of art shall be considered.
So, come celebrate the Glory that is His. The festivities shall take place at Corruption on Balboa Peninsula with Revelry to follow with the Castle itself. The Count has secured the building, so no Mundanes shall be admitted!!”


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