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[[UO:Troll|Trolls]] descended upon one of the travel paths out of [[UO:Britain]] last night, but they exhibited a strange fighting formation, not unlike humans. Witnesses say the trolls were lined up in ranks and an [[UO:Ogre]] lord, speaking the language of Britainnia no less, was issuing them commands like a rank of warriors lined up to do battle.
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Many have heard of ibn al’Asifa and his horse races outside [[UO:Britain]] held every Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM PST. What many may not know is that the race is for more than mere sport. I had the pleasure of meeting with Ilien en’Asifa, mother to the famed ibn al’Asifa, master of ceremony of the horse races.
  
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“When I ran up at first," one unidentified warrior told the Town Cryer, "I thought it was the end for me because there were fifteen trolls and only one human to face them... and it was me. But strangely enough, they didn’t attack right off. That crazy [[UO:Ogre]] lord was giving them orders or something, and they stayed in place until he released them and told them to attack. Thankfully, by that time enough others had arrived to help with the fight, so I jumped into the battle and we were eventually victorious.”
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We met at The Sweet Dreams Inn in [[UO:Britain]] where Ilien, her guard, ibn, and a man named Cerin al’Eceri had taken rooms.
  
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Town Cryer readers will note that this attack sounds strangely similar to an attack on [[UO:Vesper]] that we reported on yesterday. In that attack, a lich lord was commanding a pack of dire wolves, and they, too, fought in ranks like a platoon of soldiers. The lich lord was invulnerable, though, and he made his escape through a red moongate... fleeing the battle scene with promises of more to come.
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“What brings you and your son so far from home, m’lady?” I asked, feeling humbled by the wisdom evident in this woman’s eyes.
  
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It appears more did come, and this time in the form of trolls. However, many brave human fighters responded to the call of the town criers as they shouted for help in the wee hours of the morning, and the troll horde was defeated.
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Ilien spoke slowly with dignity and honor, “My son has come to find the swiftest of your people...as he has been directed by my prophecy. Only the swiftest can help to free his love, Yasmine, who stands frozen in ice as we speak.”
  
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There was one other interesting thing to note about the attack. Many times warriors can escape from the wrath of monsters near the town of [[UO:Britain]] by fleeing into the town limits and calling for the guards. However, in this particular battle a wooden fence was somehow erected with a locked gate, preventing fighters from fleeing into the city. The warriors were forced to turn and fight or flee into the woods to escape.
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“What prophecy is it that you speak of Ma’am?” I queried.
  
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Sources also tell the Town Cryer that a book was found on the ground near where the fence was. Apparently the book contained instructions for [[UO:Ogre]] lords on how to build just such a fence as was there. The book was reportedly written by a man known only as Balart. Anyone with information about this is urged to investigate further to see if they can discover why this Balart is instructing monsters.
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“The swiftest of your people must be found to free poor Yasmine. I can only say that it must be someone from these lands. And that they must be found quickly. More of the prophecy shall be revealed as the time is right.” She said.
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“And why are we so honored to have a visit from you as well?” I questioned.
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“I fear my visit is of a serious nature for my people. I have come to retrieve ibn. He must return with me to his people to meet before the council and defend his rightful place as leader of our tribe. A claim has been made against his leadership by his cousin, Cerin al’Eceri. It is now up to the council to hear argument and make a choice as to who shall lead,” Ilien answered.
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“Will you be staying with us long, m’lady?” I asked.
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“We will leave for our home on this Thursday eve, at 9:00 PM PST. Any that would stand in support of my son is welcome to accompany us. We shall be gathering here at The Sweet Dreams Inn, in [[UO:Britain]],” Ilien stated.
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An interesting woman, and an interesting culture. I wish good luck and godspeed to Ilien and her son in their search for the swiftest in our lands. May their people grow and prosper.
  
 
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Ambassadors From Another Land Visit Britain

Author: Garth Ranzz Published: October 6, 1999



Many have heard of ibn al’Asifa and his horse races outside Britain held every Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM PST. What many may not know is that the race is for more than mere sport. I had the pleasure of meeting with Ilien en’Asifa, mother to the famed ibn al’Asifa, master of ceremony of the horse races.

We met at The Sweet Dreams Inn in Britain where Ilien, her guard, ibn, and a man named Cerin al’Eceri had taken rooms.

“What brings you and your son so far from home, m’lady?” I asked, feeling humbled by the wisdom evident in this woman’s eyes.

Ilien spoke slowly with dignity and honor, “My son has come to find the swiftest of your people...as he has been directed by my prophecy. Only the swiftest can help to free his love, Yasmine, who stands frozen in ice as we speak.”

“What prophecy is it that you speak of Ma’am?” I queried.

“The swiftest of your people must be found to free poor Yasmine. I can only say that it must be someone from these lands. And that they must be found quickly. More of the prophecy shall be revealed as the time is right.” She said.

“And why are we so honored to have a visit from you as well?” I questioned.

“I fear my visit is of a serious nature for my people. I have come to retrieve ibn. He must return with me to his people to meet before the council and defend his rightful place as leader of our tribe. A claim has been made against his leadership by his cousin, Cerin al’Eceri. It is now up to the council to hear argument and make a choice as to who shall lead,” Ilien answered.

“Will you be staying with us long, m’lady?” I asked.

“We will leave for our home on this Thursday eve, at 9:00 PM PST. Any that would stand in support of my son is welcome to accompany us. We shall be gathering here at The Sweet Dreams Inn, in Britain,” Ilien stated.

An interesting woman, and an interesting culture. I wish good luck and godspeed to Ilien and her son in their search for the swiftest in our lands. May their people grow and prosper.

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