Silverfoot

Torin Silverfoot - Adoris- Sequanna Square - Cousin of Sean Silverfoot - Reagent Hunter NPC background (optional): Wanted to leave PaxLair and travel the world to be free to do as he pleased.
Area: Ardoris (Ardoris) Loc: (43.3, 53.0, -108.6)
Ethan Silverfoot -  Estgard - Town Center  - Cousin of Sean Silverfoot - Knight of Norgard, guard in Estgard
NPC background (optional): Travelled from the hamlet of Tenakill to follow Courage. A virtue he's heard of from tales told in Tenakill. His dream of being a Knight of Norgard is now realized and Estgard is know his home
Area: Estgard (Novia_R10_City_Estgard/Brekken Bay) Loc: (65.2, 38.0, 144.2)
 
Sean Archer -  Kiln - Campgrounds - distant relative of the Silverfoots
NPC background: Is searching the world, looking to free jhis inner avatar.

Come to our "sleepover" at the PaxLair Campsite !! Date :February 16th, 2018 at 10pm NBT ~ Central Time (US) Location: PaxLair Castle grounds ~ Arrive at dock, go to sign post choose Boundry #1 ~ Head down hill and make hard right ~ follow road lot is on left across from Tavern Building.   Dance music by Avatars Radio DJ Prizes for best "sleepover" attire ! Be creative and ready to show off your style!   Gather round the campfire......     The persons judged with with the best campfire stories will win prizes!! All stories should come in book form which we will want a copy of at the time to store for historic purposes. Please make sure your name is on them!   For further information please contact @Sean Silverfoot ~ PaxLair Town Manager

Torin Silverfoot - Adoris- Sequanna Square - Cousin of Sean Silverfoot - Reagent Hunter NPC background (optional): Wanted to leave PaxLair and travel the world to be free to do as he pleased.
Area: Ardoris (Ardoris) Loc: (43.3, 53.0, -108.6)
Ethan Silverfoot -  Estgard - Town Center  - Cousin of Sean Silverfoot - Knight of Norgard, guard in Estgard
NPC background (optional): Travelled from the hamlet of Tenakill to follow Courage. A virtue he's heard of from tales told in Tenakill. His dream of being a Knight of Norgard is now realized and Estgard is know his home
Area: Estgard (Novia_R10_City_Estgard/Brekken Bay) Loc: (65.2, 38.0, 144.2)
 
Sean Archer -  Kiln - Campgrounds - distant relative of the Silverfoots
NPC background: Is searching the world, looking to free jhis inner avatar.

Sean's Speech at the SOTA event for PaxLair's 20th Anniversary:
 
It started with my journey from a small vale outside Yew called Tenakill, home of TFS, The Fellowship, traveling down the main road from Yew to Britain. My intent was to attend a gathering at a place called Luigi's Pizzeria in a town called PaxLair. I enjoyed an evening of readings and song and helped defend when a raid of bandits, killers known for their red status happened.
That single journey started the me on a long road of adventure and commadrie with the citizens of PaxLair. I watched as this city developed into a place where orcs, red hued killers and regular citizens came to gather and unite, care for each other, extend helping hands. I watched as the events of PaxLair drew many people and gave  them a unique perspective of what the world of Sosaria could be.
Since those early days I've spent the last 2 decades enjoying this experience becoming so close with some it was impossible to not let them be part of my life on Earth, the so called real world, which has it's own versions of Reds, Demons & Satyrs. Winfield, Winmere, Phoenix, Nanoc and others became family. They've been with me trhough my childrens graduations, weddings and the birth of my grandchildren. 
They have supported me with the sickness of my greatest love, my wife and thru my own battles. We have cried together with the passing of very close friends especially Ozog (Mike) who's work developing the goblins of Pitmuck inspired us all to see how we could really change roles and enjoy our aethral worlds more.
 Some worlds don't last they fade with time, it's amazing that Sosaria itself has broken thru and endured so long. Winfield, in his wisdom, searched for a world where we could continue that journey knowing ti would always be possible for the old world to fade. And he found New Britannia, a place being developed by the same folks who founded Sosaria! And it was here we settled on the mouth of the Briasch River and started to rebuild PaxLair for our brothers and sisters to follow, eventually, if Sosaria ever faded.
There are those who nay say aethreal friends not treating them with the same respect and civility they would others they meet in person. My experience with PaxLair has taught me differently. I have met a lot of this folks and they have become just as important as my own family. I respect them, I learn from them I honor our friendship and I love them all. They have given me great joy over decades. What more could one ask of true friends, no matter the realm.
Pax et Fortitudo, Pax et Veritas, Pax et Amor....may the Light continue to shine on PaxLair.
~ Sean 

Winfield's Speech in SOTA:
 
PaxLair SotA Speech today:

It is SO GREAT to see so many friends here today!
I have a short speech for everyone. I hope you have a moment to listen.

Hail everyone! I am Winfield, the Governor of PaxLair.
I'm an old man and fisherman.

I'd like to tell you a little about PaxLair of old and new.

20 years ago today, a guild called The Band found an open meadow on Chesapeake in Ultima Online.
This Old Britannian Guild members built houses as the land was plentiful; first a Saloon and a Forge.
In this New Britannia here, it is a bit like we've done over the past few years ... settlers first.

In Old Britannia, many friends and enemies heard about our little encampment; they came to live there or kill us.
It was a ruthless time in our history. One that needed strength and diplomacy so early in that Realm.
The little meadow became a quick hot-spot of activity with more than 300 people, so it needed a name.
Thelorn, The Band Leader named it "PaxLair" for "Peace Place".
PaxLair quickly became known as a place to expect an open hand and a place to rest
as long as one came in peace.

Notice that PaxLair is not a guild, and never has been. We maintained The Band guild, even as we started a town.
PaxLair is a town, later a Statehood of towns, and always a community of people 
from many guilds, alliances, and individuals who come to PaxLair.

Our success with PaxLair in Old Britannia drew the interest of the leader of our realm.
Lord British himself visited our Mage tower in 1998 and honored us with a plaque above the Mage tower door.
It is still there today as a reminder of what we can achieve together.

Over the years, we grew to connect with additional towns in UO and PaxLair became a Statehood.
Key cities of the Statehood and the Alliance are PaxLair City, Dragons Watch, Port Baldmor, 
Nidaros, PaxLane, PaxOku, Pitmuck, Gyldenfeld, Aryslan, and Casandreal. 
Not all cities have survived to this day yet their history lives on within us.

20 years is a long time to keep anything going and it is not the result of one or two people.
It is the result of starting and continuing an idea that works. 
In this case, for people to fully participate in a community that fosters and inspires 
respect, camaraderie, compassion, fun, and a sense of worthiness.
PaxLair people are true friends inside and outside the Realm
and a shining example of how people can work and play together with trust and dignity.

Outside this realm our friendship and dedication to each other is very strong.
We rejoice when someone achieves and care when someone is in need.

We also grieve together when the unthinkable happens, and it does happen.
Two years ago we lost our wonderful friend Ozog Giantfart. We still miss him today.
Yet Pitmuck lives on strongly without him. Why? 
Because Ozog inspired people to be silly, have fun, relax, and care for each other.
The Pitmuck Effect touches us all. We thank Ozog for helping create the Pitmuck Effect.
To Ozog!!

Also close to home, we recently had another event ... one much more joyous.
We rejoice that NANOC and Phoenix were legally married outside the Realm 
by His Majesty Lord British himself at the UO 20th Anniversary event.
Many of us witnessed that historic day and ceremony realizing that we are not just friends...
We are all family.
This perhaps is the PaxLair Effect that all of us enjoy and feel,
that we support, share, and encourage each other every day without question.
To NANOC, Phoenix, and our enduring family!

Our lives here continue on past this 20 year mark with strength and spirit.
PaxLair in Old Britannia continues to adventure, meet new people, and remain the basis of PaxLair.

PaxLair in New Britannia is emerging along a new path as well.
We entered New Britannia via a small town called Valemark several years ago. Many of you remember those days.
Now, we have a large town here and several other towns connected to make up PaxLair in total.
Thus again, PaxLair is not a guild, we are a community of towns, people, guilds.
We reside in this area near the quiet Brisach River.

I can assure you we bring many of our values from Old Britannia with us to New Britannia.
Peace, Neutrality, Roleplaying are our tenants with Respect as our number one rule.
We celebrate 20 years of these values and I thank you all for joining us today.

May the Fish be with Us, and Dragonspeed to Us All!
*bows*

Winfield's speech in UO at the 20th Anniversary Dinner Jan 19, 2018
 
It is SO GREAT to see so many friends here today!
In fact, some of you have I have not seen for a few years, not by your absence,
but typically by mine.
So we perhaps have some catching up to do tonight! I certainly hope we can!

Now I have a speech for everyone. I hope you have a moment to listen.

Hail everyone! I am Winfield, the Governor of PaxLair.
I'm an old man.

Today is an historic day. Well every day here makes new history, yet today is something special.
PaxLair had a beginning ... yet it seems it has no end!! Huzzah!

20 years ago today, a guild called The Band found this open meadow where we stand today.
Guild members built houses here as the land was plentiful; first the Saloon and a Forge - what else!?
Many friends and enemies heard about our little encampment; they came to live here or kill us.
It was a ruthless time in our history. One that needed strength and diplomacy so early in this Realm.
This little meadow became a quick hot-spot of activity with more than 300 people, so it needed a name.
Thelorn, The Band Leader named it "PaxLair" for "Peace Place".
PaxLair quickly became known as a place to expect an open hand and a place to rest
as long as one came in peace.

Our success with PaxLair drew the interest of the leader of our realm.
Lord British himself visited our Mage tower in 1998 and honored us with a plaque above the Mage tower door.
It is still there today as a reminder of what we can achieve together.

Over the years, we grew to connect with additional towns and PaxLair became a Statehood.
Key cities of the Statehood and the Alliance are PaxLair City, Dragons Watch, Port Baldmor, 
Nidaros, PaxLane, PaxOku, Pitmuck, Gyldenfeld, Aryslan, and Casandreal. 
Not all cities have survived to this day yet their history lives on within us.

There are two boxes near the statue atop the Necromancer tower here.
Look in there and see many pumpkins with names of old friends, allies, and companions.
Those pumpkins are a reminder that our PaxLair touched many people and their lives.

20 years is a long time to keep anything going and it is not the result of one or two people.
It is the result of starting and continuing an idea that works. 
In this case, for people to fully participate in a community that fosters and inspires 
respect, camaraderie, compassion, fun, and a sense of worthiness.
PaxLair people are true friends inside and outside the Realm
and a shining example of how people can work and play together with trust and dignity.

Even now, as people of Old Chesapeake return to this shard or we find new guilds looking for adventure,
we bring them into our Alliance with trust and friendship.
Each day here in Britannia we see our friends, old and new, enjoying a dungeon run or a simple game.

Outside this realm our friendship and dedication to each other is very strong.
We rejoice when someone achieves and care when someone is in need.

We also grieve together when the unthinkable happens, and it does happen.
Two years ago we lost our wonderful friend Ozog Giantfart. We still miss him today.
Yet Pitmuck lives on strongly without him. Why? 
Because Ozog inspired people to be silly, have fun, relax, and care for each other.
The Pitmuck Effect touches us all. We thank Ozog for helping create the Pitmuck Effect.
To Ozog!!

Also close to home, we recently had another event ... one much more joyous.
We rejoice that NANOC and Phoenix were legally married outside the Realm 
by His Majesty Lord British himself at the UO 20th Anniversary event.
Many of us witnessed that historic day and ceremony realizing that we are not just friends...
We are all family.
This perhaps is the PaxLair Effect that all of us enjoy and feel,
that we support, share, and encourage each other every day without question.
To NANOC, Phoenix, and our enduring family!

Our lives here continue on past this 20 year mark with strength and spirit.
As we continue our towns, guilds, and alliance, we make new history and enjoy more of life.
As we find more people returning to this Realm, we embrace them and show them opportunities.
As we explore more avenues to adventure, we stay connected to this Realm and all people here.
As our PaxLair grows in many ways, we remember our early days and why we endure year after year.

My friends, my companions, my family...
I am so grateful to be with you all these years and look forward to many more.

May the Fish be with Us, and Dragonspeed to Us All!
*bows*

PaxLair 20th Anniversary details for Ultima Online & Shroud Of The Avatar


The 20th Anniversary is almost upon us! This is two decades - quite a run.
Soon enough we'll be able to express it in generation.

This Anniversary will run from Jan 15th thru Jan 19th (actual anniversary date) and on Jan 20th in SOTA

All events will start by gathering at Tea House in PaxOku, Chesapeake, Ultima Online

January 15th Monday
8:00 PM - PaxLair Anniversary kickoff speech by Governor Winfield @ PaxLair Mage Tower. (Teleport tile from PaxOku Tea House)
9:00 PMish - Corgul Run/s - NANOC, Dragons Watch

January 16th Tuesday
8:30PM - Ashlynn[PaxR]
9:30PM - Ice House Race - Violet Darkthorn[Cah], Nidaros

January 17th Wednesday
7:00PM - Ice House Race - Violet Darkthorn[Cah], Nidaros
9:00PM - Let's Make A Deal - Violet Darkthorn[Cah], Nidaros

January 18th Thursday
8:00PM - Sleeping Dragon Spawn Run - Pameleigha[CAT], Casandreal
9:00PM - Chutes & Ladders - Phoenix[DWxC], Dragons Watch

January 19th Friday
8:00 PM - PaxLair Anniversary Black Tie Dinner.@ PaxLair Mage Tower. (Teleport tile from PaxOku Tea House)

https://zoom.us/j/3995307038 - this is NBNN’s ZOOM service – you can test anytime, even screen sharing.


This may again be edited for any new events when added.


January 20th Saturday in SOTA

10 AM CT/NBT at the PaxLair Tavern

Informal dance party ~ Words from some folks ~ Music by Avatars Radio's @Amber Raine ~ Streaming by @Lazarus Long ~ Church Service to follow

https://zoom.us/j/3995307038 - this is NBNN’s ZOOM service – you can test anytime, even screen sharing.


Any questions or comments please get in touch with me @Sean Silverfoot 
 

k , thanks, I did get all them loaded had to goto mcdonalds lol

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The New Britannia Theater Troupe Presents
Conversations in Paxlair
Written by Womby
Produced and directed by Asclepius
Music supervisor and director of Public Relations Amber Raine
Stage Manager and Technical Director Sir Stile Teckel
Voice Cast
Doctor Shroud as Harry
Lord Baldrith as Fred
Lady Adnor as Citizen 1
Asclepius as Citizen 2
Cordelayne Valkaris as Guard
Sophi as Christine
Jynx as Oracle Agent
Amber Raine as Sarah
And Asclepius as the narrator

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A list of chat / commands (also known as “slash commands”) and their functionality follows. To use a chat command, type in the command followed by any input required (denoted in the below list by a pair of <>) and the ENTER key to execute it. Note that some of these commands are for testing purposes and may be removed in the future.
 
/leave: leaves your active party.
/friend <playername>: add player to friend list.
/unfriend <playername>: remove player from friend list.
/block <playername>: add player to blocked list.
/unblock <playername>: remove player from blocked list.
/w <playername>, <text>: send a private message to a player.
/r <text>: reply to the last private whisper you received.
/p <text>: switch to party chat text entry mode.
/l <text>: switch to local chat text entry mode.
/orb <text>: switch to noble’s chat channel. (With appropriate backer reward item)
/n <text>: switch to noble’s chat channel. (With appropriate backer reward item)
/loc: print the player location in world coordinates.
/loctrack: toggles location coordinates on the screen. (Great for bug report screenshots.)
/bug <text>: copy a bug small bug report to the clipboard.
/stuck: reset the Avatar’s position
/follow: follow the targeted Avatar
/AFK: Enter AFK mode.
/<emote>: the emotes from the emote list may be entered as a chat command. 
Emotes can also be triggered by typing %emote% as part of a sentence. “Look! Behind you! %point%”
/em <statement>: Allows whatever a player types to be used as an emote. Typing /em says “Look! Behind you!” %point% will result in other players seeing “Yourname says “Look! Behind You!”” and your avatar performing the point animation.
/visible: hides the Avatar model from view. (Useful for screenshots.)
/leaveguild: Leaves the current guild
/reportplayer <playername>, <text>: report inappropriate behavior, abuse, or harassment.
/reportcontent: File a report on inappropriate player content, bugs, etc...
/assist: Targets your current target’s target.
/assist <NAME>: Target's <Name> target.
/who: Displays a list of nearby Avatars. Avatars not in your party or guild will appear as “?” until you get close enough to confirm their identity. This command does not work in PvP scenes.
/z <text>: switch to scene chat.
 

Story 1: the-exodus-by-themo-lock-narrated-by-asclepius/   Story 2: occupation-by-themo-lock-narrated-by-asclepius/

*as the brown haired man dismounts his steed his eyes scan his surroundings and he sighs wistfully* Hail old friends, it is good to see you all well. Much time has past, many things have changed and yet here still remains the best community of all time, the great and wonderful PaxLair. I must admit, I deeply miss you all. I do hope there remain paladins teaching Truth, Love, and Courage through both their words AND actions. *Elijah sighs deeply as he mounts his steed once more and with a heavy heart he continues* My mind oft goes back and thinks of you all. While I cannot ever return to the realm, I do my best to try to look in from time to time when the powers that be grant me thus. *He raises a hand as his eyes begin to water* Farewell my friends. Go with the Virtues! *He rides off, slowly at first wanting to look back. After a brief pause he bends down, speaks to his steed and a moment later he is carried away with great speed into the distance*

I hope it was successful!
Sadly I couldn't assist, I had a visit this Sunday. I have, however, left some wood (for inventory: 159 pine 83 mapfle and 16 scraps, probably enough for a table and perhaps two chairs xD) in the donation chests on the basement so I hope those are useful!

Boris awoke to an empty tavern.  As his vision cleared he found a plate of food and drink had been left for him,  a blanket thrown over him and the fireplace had been left burning.  He slowly got up and realized there were no visible injuries so he ate the food left for him which though cold was just what his ravenous appetite needed.  The ale or what seemed like ale tasted horrible yet he was thirsty and drank it quickly.  He also located his backpack and upon opening it saw that fresh provisions consisting of fruits, dry cooked meat, a knife and a bottle of what he assumed was more ale had been placed there.  He also noticed a small piece of parchment with some handwriting which he took over to the fireplace in order to read it and it said:"We do not know who you are or how you stumbled into our private event last night yet inspected you and found you had no life threatening injuries so we have left you to recuperate in the warmth of the inn and have prepared provisions for you as we assume that you must be passing through.  We wish you safe travels in your future endeavors".  Boris smiled to himself as he could envision the image of a salt-water drenched man falling into an inn and dropping unconcious in the middle of a private event was not what these folks expected nor wanted therefore he knew his first impression would not warrant any further hospitality here at this town.  He found a quill and some ink near the bar and wrote slowly a reply of gratitude;  "I apologize for interrupting your event last night and appreciate the meal, provisions and warm fire that kept me alive.  For this you will have my eternal gratitude as I was thrust into this world and this town by fate.  Mayhaps one day in the future I may return to repay you yet there is a purpose to my visit here in this unknown land that I must complete.  Fair winds and Following Seas to all.  Boris Mondragon.
 
OOC; Time to move on to leave my mark on this new land and soon form a pirate guild.  Thanks for the hospitality.

I won't be back in the U.S. until early to mid December.  I can't wait to place my house and see the City.

Greetings Citizens of Paxlair!
We will be running a raffle competition between August 29th and September 4th, the winner will receive a Water.org Cloak.
The competition is limited to Paxlair community members only.

To enter, simply gather Pine Wood, Maple Wood, Or Wood Scraps (or a combination of these materials) over the next week and hand them to
Cambria Stormlin at 13:30 UTC on September 4th at the castle lot in Paxlair (during the Sunday Paxlair Meeting)
The winner will be selected by random, but the more wood you donate, the more chance you have to win:
1 Wood = 1 Chance to win
5 Wood Scrap = 2 Chances to win
(Wood scrap will be rounded down to the nearest number divisible by 5)
Donated materials will be used to decorate the PaxLair Castle Basement, which will benefit the community as a whole.

I have my alchemists abode placed on the lake :-)

I placed today !! Yay !! ?

Thank you! and Hello to all fellow residents  I'm looking forward to New Brittaninan life in PaxLair with all fo you now that persistence has arrived.

I just had a thought and because I am not sure about what recipes will still be in my book after final wipe.
I figured I better write them down.
 

how about a buy/sell/trade  thread
 
lots of houses , addons etc im assuming at startup and beyond etc

I got a couple of more updates for Boris before he washes up in Pax Lair and will leave it open there for anyone else who wants to be part of the group that sees him washed up.  They can use his story to introduce themselves or be part of the Boris Saga as I plan to do a weekly story update.
 

Several years of hard work aboard the Phantom helped Boris grow physically and helped heal the psychological wounds suffered in Britain at the hands of the academy.  On his free time he would practice with his swords incessantly and he quickly obtained the respect from his shipmates and Captain Roca who taught Boris all he knew about these seas and mainly how to avoid pirates on their travels between Cove, Vesper and Trinsic.  The Phantom mainly transported reagents, ore and a few discreet passengers who did not want their travel destinations known, it also provided relative safety to its passengers due to its design that would allow for maximum speed.  This particular day would be different as a storm ensued which left the main mast and sail damaged and caused the phantom to list along at a dangerously low speed, this did not help as a much bigger ship was seen gaining ground on the phantom as repairs were being made at a frantic pace.and Boris was asked to climb up to the crow's nest to look for the flag of the approaching vessel.  Boris looked bewildered as he noticed a black flag with a silver lich outlined was waving in the wind and when he yelled the description of the flag heard the reply "The Lich" at which point all abled seamen took their positions on deck awaiting the worst.  Repairs had been made yet the Phantom would have to engage the Lich and they were outmanned and outgunned.  What the Phantom lacked in cannons and manpower they would make up with speed, discipline, and war maneuvers as Boris had taught the crew all these traits in this last year when he had been named first mate of the Phantom.  The game of cat and mouse played itself with the Phantom maneuvering out of the Lich's cannon fire until they positioned themselves and fired their four port-side cannons towards the back of the Lich.   Their aim was true and the first cannon fire impact hit the Lich's captain's quarters while the second broke their main mast.  Captain Roca looked at Boris with a smile knowing their cunning had paid off and it was time to make a decision to leave the listing pirate ship to flounder or board it.  Suddenly, Boris had his first encounter with what his fellow sailors had called the "Sea Goddess".  It was nightfall and the full moon shined brilliantly when the silver dragon swooped over the deck of the Phantom and continued onto the Lich setting a plume of fire to the pirates on its deck.  Just as quickly as the dragon appeared she disappeared into the moonlight yet Boris could hear her whisper "Boris take that ship and make her yours.  I have always looked out for you since you were left at the orphanage and one day will tell you your true heritage.  For now let them fear you for they will know the Sea Goddess protects you".  The image of a Black Flag with a silver dragon in its middle formed in his mind and Boris knew a pirate had been born this night.