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bio:adam_ofarrel

2008-02-06T12:06:50+00:00

Colonel the Lord Adam O'Farrel, Viscount of Athlone (EXECUTED/ MONTE CRISTO/ DESERTED - pick one) - Tony P [Colonel the Lord Adam O'Farrel, Viscount of Athlone] Player: Tony P Rank: Viscount (Rank 3) Religion: Catholic (has sworn an oath of loyalty to the King over the Pope) Email:

bio:alexander_cross

2007-09-25T19:40:47+00:00

Sir Alexander Cross, MP [Joe W] Player: Joe W Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Angelic Email: Sir Alexander is a very notable gentleman, considered a leading Member of the House of Commons and knowledgeable politician, academic and lawyer. His involvement in Parliament over the past years has earned him a reputation as a fearsome opponent and brilliant speaker. There is another side to Sir Alexander which shows him a…

bio:alexander_gray

2008-03-04T13:20:56+00:00

[The Right Honourable Lord Alexander Gray, Baron of Wetherby] Player: John Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: Lord Alexander Gray is an alumnus of Oxford University in Esorteric Languages, and a Gardener in the King's Own Horticulturalists. Although he is not exactly an accomplished diplomat, he has a remarkable ability with animals

bio:alexander_nathaniel

2008-03-04T06:43:05+00:00

Player: Dan B Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: The son of noted Inventor Jerome Nathaniel, Alexander has followed very much in his father's footsteps, and holds his position in the Invisible College.

bio:ali_omar_al_malik

2008-03-04T15:47:02+00:00

Professor the Prince Ali Omar Al-Malik - Mark B Player: Mark B Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Islam (known heretic) Email: The first son of Sultan Tariq Faisal Al-Malik, Prince Ali Omar Al-Malik is heir to the Sultanate of Sabha, a small kingdom of mountains and oases on the edges of the Saharan desert (modern day Libya), on the treacherous land route to central Africa.

bio:alonso_da_veleta

2008-01-18T12:29:04+00:00

Alcaide Don Alonso da Veleta (DECEASED) - Javi Player: Javi Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Catholic Email: Don Alonso is a respectable representative of the Portugese embassy recently arrived from Portugal. Little else is currently known about him.

bio:altair_ibn_laahad

2008-03-04T03:40:07+00:00

Major Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad - [Rich J] Player: Rich J Rank: Common Religion: Jew Email: A European Jew who is attending Court thanks to the patronage of his godfather, a wealthy Rabbi. Lieutenant in the Army of Albion.

bio:alvis_wyman

2008-02-02T20:30:37+00:00

Sir Alvis Wyman (RETIRED) - Rob [Sir Alvis Wyman] Player: Rob Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Email: A scientist and philosopher, out of the public eye for a long period, recently returned from some obscure part of Greece. It is rumoured that he learned a great deal from the natural philosophers of that land, and now counts himself a magician of some power.

bio:anastasia_hamilton

2008-03-04T13:23:01+00:00

Colonel (Earl of Essex' Dragoons, honorary; Royal Marines, inactive) the Admiral (Royal Navy) the Lady Anastasia Constance Menzies Hamilton, Viscountess Hexham, Privy Councillor, B.Herm (TRAITOR, FLED TO HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE) - Vicky [Major the Lady Anastasia Constance Menzies Hamilton, Viscountess of Hexham] Player: Vicky H Rank: Viscountess (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Email:

bio:anthony_sutcliffe

2008-03-03T21:36:11+00:00

His Grace Anthony Sutcliffe, Bishop of Carlisle - Joe R Player: Joe R Rank: Dean (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Email: A quiet, somewhat brusque clergyman from the rural parish of Thorngrove, Father Anthony is known to be an excellent linguist and is often sought after by the University, particularly Cain's College, for occasional lectures. He has recently been promoted to the post of Dean of Carlisle Cathedral. He is known to suffer badl…

bio:apollonia_of_shipley

2007-09-23T22:57:51+00:00

Mistress Apollonia of Shipley [Laura] Player: Laura Rank: Common Religion: Church of England Reputation: Tolerated Email: A mad old bat from a small village in Yorkshire. Some say she gave up one eye for wisdom. Others just say it was a nasty accident with a pitchfork. Still, this is entirely normal for a senior member of the Sisters of Hecate.

bio:ares_jones

2008-03-03T22:42:00+00:00

Ares Jones - Cecily Player: Cecily P Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Email: Currently: He's just this guy, you know? He has been seen lately wandering around Oxford looking rather lost. bio Eternity Death smiles at us all From the diary of Elizabeth Jones.

bio:augustus_wells_lacy

2007-09-23T22:58:00+00:00

Baron Augustus Wells-Lacy, Archbishop of Schijndel [Mark B] Player: Mark B Rank: Baron Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: Augustus Wells-Lacy is an elderly, but active man who suffers from terrible acne. He has been an important advisor to King Henry, owner of the charitable Saint Mary Home for Fallen Women in Southwark and founder of Queen Elizabeth's Home for Wayward Boys and Girls. He is known to be very wealthy an…

bio:baldwin_takevirgin

2008-03-03T19:30:02+00:00

His Grace Baldwin Takevirgin, Duke of Bath & Wells Player: Rich G Rank: Duke (Rank 5) Religion: Church of England Email: A Duke newly arrived to Court. bio Eternity Nearer! The Wedding and Home Magazine On the anniversary of the founding of Nearer! (then spelt without the exclamation mark), it seemed appropriate to look back through the archives, to see what news was like before theurgic presses were invented.

bio:beatrice_olafsdatir

2007-11-02T17:16:11+00:00

Professor the Lady Beatrice Olafsdatir, Viscountess of Trondheim - Jacqui [Professor the Lady Beatrice Olafsdatir, Viscountess of Trondheim] Player: Jacqui S Rank: Viscountess and Professor (Rank 3) Religion: Anglican Email:

bio:christophe_swal

2008-01-18T12:30:09+00:00

Colonel Sir Christophe Swal of Willoughby-on-the-Wolds (DECEASED) - Rich J [Captain Sir Christophe Swal of Willoughby-on-the-Wolds] Player: Richard J Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Jewish Email: Sir Christophe is an experienced gentleman soldier and sailor and an established persona in Albion's military. His presence in both the Venerable Order and the Army make him a versatile soldier and thus a valuable individual. He has served Albion loyally …

bio:david_brandage

2008-03-04T14:18:52+00:00

Doctor David Brandage - Tom N [Master David Brandage] Player: Tom N Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Jewish Email: A Doctor and researcher in Theurgy at Lanik College, Oxford, Dr Brandage is the younger of the two twin children of the renowned playwrights Dame Rebecca and Sir William Brandage. Mostly raised in Prague and only recently returning to this country, it is yet unknown whether the twins have inherited their parents' talents - particularl…

bio:dick_smashing

2008-03-03T09:22:43+00:00

Captain Dick Smashing - James W Player: James W Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Email: The roaring, roistering, rogering King of the Cornish Pirates, Captain Dick Smashing has transformed his subjects from a bunch of scruffy, bearded vagabonds into nearly respectable (Gauche) members of the Venerable Order of Sir Walter Raleigh. (That means that they only pirate other people, notwithstanding that unfortunate mistake with the Earl…

bio:edward_de_vries

2007-09-25T22:56:30+00:00

Lord-General The Lord Edward de Vries, the Earl of Hertfordshire [Vicky] Player: Vicky Rank: Viscount (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Graced Email: Born the son of Viscount of Hertfordshire, a most respectable family, Edward de Vries inherited his estate after the recent disappearance of his father. His misfortunes continued when his fiancée died of a wasting sickness a little over a year ago.

bio:edward_marshal

2007-11-29T16:44:57+00:00

Lord Edward Marshal, Earl of Glastonbury DECEASED - Chris L [Lord Edward Marshal, Earl of Glastonbury] Player: Chris L Rank: Earl of Glastonbury Religion: Anglican Email: At only 16 years old, the Earl has been placed under the guardianship of the Lord-Defender until he comes of age.

bio:eliza_gamut

2008-03-04T18:15:03+00:00

Dame Eliza Gamut - Frances Player: Frances Rank: Common Religion: Church of England Email: Eliza is an undergraduate in witchcraft at Cain's College, Oxford, her place being assured by the Earl of Coventry. Although publicly, she's a training witch, her specialism seems to be knowing who's doing what, where, and why.

bio:elizabeth_weaver

2008-03-04T13:36:47+00:00

The Rt. Hon. Lady Elizabeth Weaver, Baroness Goscote, MP - Jenni Player: Jenni H Rank: Baroness (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: The Lady Elizabeth Weaver is a member of the King's Privvy Council and is a notable advisor and agent of the King. She has been known to help in settling disputes and easing the passage of the King wherever he goes, whether at home or abroad, where her exemplary command of languages is most useful.

bio:fiametta_castaldi

2007-09-23T22:59:54+00:00

Dame Fiametta Castaldi [Rei] Player: Rei Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Ladylike Email: A young artist in metal whose pieces of art and craftsmanship have delighted the King, Fiametta Castaldi is of Italian extraction which gives her a slight exotic suggestion to her face. Recently she has been favoured by the Princess Elizabeth.

bio:galahad_tarrant

2007-09-23T22:58:35+00:00

Lord Galahad Tarrant, the Earl Arundel [Stephen L] Player: Stephen L Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Graced Email: The Earl of Arudnel is one of the most peace-loving nobles of England. He is host to numerous parties in London and the country and has become rather successful. Perhaps not the greatest celebrity of the city he is expected to soon be the talk of all the English (and even foreign) nobility. This is looked…

bio:geraldus_iphangesis

2007-09-23T22:58:58+00:00

Sir Geraldus Iphangesis [Matt H] Player: Matt H Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Tolerable A rather dodgy alchemist. bio, tolerable, eternity finished Eternity Geraldus Iphengesis is a name best not spoken too loudly to the nobles of Albion, being particularly remembered for two things - his part in the Franzberg Blasphemy and the removal of Dartmouth.

bio:gloria_okeefe

2007-09-23T22:59:26+00:00

Captain the Right Honourable Gloria O'Keefe, Viscountess of Tipperary [Nickey] Player: Nickey Rank: Viscountess (Rank 3) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Respectable Email: An impoverished Viscountess from Ireland who has made something of a name for herself as a Captain in the Venerable Order.

bio:gwen_verch_morcant

2008-03-04T07:14:29+00:00

Viscount Gwen verch Morcant of Cymru Newydd - Tamsin Player: Tamsin Rank: Common Religion: Church of England Email: Gwen is an accomplished and respected witch, having been trained by Nesta. She is also a Boatwoman in the Guild of Navigators, and a Tree Surgeon in the Horticulturalists.

bio:gwendolyn_de_vries

2008-01-18T12:30:48+00:00

Captain the Dame Gwendolyn de Vries of Hay-on-Wye (DECEASED) - Laura Player: Laura C Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Anglican Email: gwendolyn_de_vries@albion.chaosdeathfish.com A treasure hunter who has been the subject of a number of pamphlets describing her daring adventures or gristly death, Captain Gwendolyn is one of the 14 children of Lord-General Edward de Vries, hero of the Civil Wars.

bio:hans_franzberg

2007-09-23T23:03:22+00:00

Sir Hans Franzberg [Fabio] Player: Fabio Rank: 1 (Knight) Religion: Protestant Reputation: Oik Email: Hans Franzberg is an Inventor and craftsman of strange and wonderful toys to the court of King Henry, especially liked by the King himself. Originally from Austria, he moved to London a few years ago. He is particularly known for his explosive devices; in fact, he is the Inventor from which the term 'A Franzberg' is derived (meaning a particularl…

bio:haroun_ibn_rasheed

2008-03-03T18:58:51+00:00

Lord Haroun ibn Rasheed, Baron of Eynesford - Racheet [Lord Haroun ibn Rasheed, Baron of Eynesford] Player: Racheet Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Unknown Email: A mysterious eastern scholar, the Baron Eynesford has held his title for only three years.

bio:henry_lockett

2008-03-04T09:24:33+00:00

[His Grace Henry Lockett, Archbishop of Edinburgh] Player: Robert C Rank: Archbishop (Rank 4.5) Religion: Church of England Email: The second son of a minor Baron, Henry was sent into the church while his elder brother inherited his father's land. Henry is a very devout, very efficient Bishop, known for a strict hand to his diocese but a caring face to his flock. He is best known for his vitriolic sermons about the Heresy of Catholicism, but is very …

bio:inigo_arista

2008-03-04T03:55:43+00:00

Don Iñigo Arista, Baron de Tolosa, MP - Javi Player: Javier Martinez Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: One of the few notable Navarrese nobles to have been successfully elected to Parliament and allowed to sit in the Commons. Is very popular back in Navarre and considered something of a local celebrity, Don Iñigo has been championing the cause of the Navarrese people.

bio:isabel_meredith

2008-03-04T13:38:10+00:00

Professor Dame Isabel Meredith of Rochdale Player: Laura Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: Isabel Meredith is a professor of Conjuration at St Mary's College, Oxford and renowned to be a most excellent Conjurer. There have been rumours about her various circumstances, including ruined marriage and dangerous rivalry with other conjurers, but nothing substantial. Her work at the University is considered first-rate and she is …

bio:jack_hooke

2007-11-06T02:51:54+00:00

*Captain the Lord Jack Hooke, Former Earl of Invictus and Lord-Defender to the Crown DECEASED - Fabio [Captain the Lord Jack Hooke, Former Earl of Invictus and Lord-Defender to the Crown] Player: Fabio Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Email:

bio:jake_stirling

2008-03-04T15:09:20+00:00

Commodore the Lord Jake Stirling - Jonathan Player: Jonathan Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: Lord Stirling had been a member of the Order of Sir Walter Raleigh until he bought his commission in the Navy as it was formed. He subsequently disappeared on a mission for his superiors, some say for causing some outrage, and only recently has returned to court. An excellent sailor and sea-fighter, the Navy has been forced to recog…

bio:jehozadak_galgenvogel

2008-02-02T21:59:31+00:00

Doctor Jehozadak Galgenvogel (RETIRED) - Mark Br Player: Mark Br Rank: Rabbi (Rank 3) Religion: Jewish Email: An elderly and somewhat irascible Doctor at Lanik College, Oxford, Rabbi Galgenvogel is noted for his profiency with Talmudic affairs and rumoured occasional refusal to speak any language but the Angelic Tongue. He has a reputation for eccentricity, and supposedly keeps a dragon in his study.

bio:jerome_nathaniel

2007-09-23T23:03:12+00:00

Sir Jerome Nathaniel, MP [Dan B] Player: Dan B Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Gentlemanly Email: An alumnus of the La Valette College for Magics of Malta, Sir Jerome is known to be a very talented and thorough Inventor. He is known for building useful and well-made devices, as opposed to the infamous Franzberg.

bio:johannes_franz

2008-03-03T22:43:51+00:00

King Johannes Franz of the UAK - Fabio Player: Fabio Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Email: The strange man appeared in court claiming he had information regarding the King and that his life was in danger. His information would have been relevant for King Henry IX, the King that Johannes was expecting to see. Still, various curiosities about the man have persuaded the King to allow him to attend court and to continue investigat…

bio:john_wyndham

2008-03-04T13:38:53+00:00

The Right Honourable Lord John Wyndham, Baron Wyndham, MP (DECEASED) - Peter M Player:Peter M Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: Lord Wyndham is a significant member of Parliament and advisor of the King. He is the son of a rich landowner from the Cotswalds and considered an excellently competend parliamentarian. He is a good speaker and has a significant, if quiet, following in Parliament which largely favours the King.

bio:johnathon_weis

2007-09-23T23:14:15+00:00

Johnathan Weis, RIP [Aaron] Player: Aaron P Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Decent Email: A Sorcerer of some talent. Claimed to be a student from the Zaubererakademie in Wittenburg who just happened to have popped out for tea when the infamous Incident occurred. Once popular with the King. Originally considered a dreadful cad, but had become widely respected recently due to his help in the near-disaster at the Invi…

bio:jose_maria

2008-03-04T03:35:21+00:00

Padre José-Maria de Urbión - Ferny Player: Paul Ferny Rank: Priest (Rank 1) Religion: Catholic Email: Father José-Maria is a newcomer to the Spanish Embassy in Albion. He is the Catholic priest of the Chapel attached to the Embassy and in this capacity also acts as a Spanish Diplomat. As such, uniquely in the court of Albion, he has some access to Spanish resources. He recently gained some notoriety for successfully vanquishing the Aztec 'god' Quetz…

bio:joseph_chalk

2008-02-02T21:58:10+00:00

Brother Joseph Chalk (DECEASED) - Rich G Player: Rich G Rank: Reverend (Rank 1) Religion: Email: The only survivor of a religious mission to parts East, originally beginning as a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Brother Joseph Chalk is a humble priest and astrologer. He is rumoured to have taken a vow of silence, and never to speak except to the servants of God.

bio:joshua_wrackham

2007-10-24T13:36:45+00:00

Lt. Sir Joshua Wrackham of Wrackham - Matt H (RET.) Player: Matt H Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: After a major indiscretion involving the Queen, Sir Joshua Wrackham left court for a number of decades, and donated much of his wealth to the church. Sir Joshua recently decided it was time to make his face seen at court once again; however, he tragically disappeared during an expedition to the East in the winter of '42, nev…

bio:karin_mayer

2007-09-23T23:02:43+00:00

Lady Karin Molyneux, Viscountess of Sefton [Ellie] Player: Ellie Rank: Viscountess (Rank 3) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Gentlemanly Email: Dame Karin is a noble from the Dutch Republic. Now she has reached the age of 23 her uncle is trying to introduce her to English high society with a view to getting her betrothed to a nice member of the English nobility. She was recently married to Sir Richard Molyneux and has been granted the Viscountcy of Se…

bio:katherine_chandler

2008-03-04T11:07:08+00:00

Dame Katherine Chandler of Ripley - Christi Player: Christi Rank: Dame (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: Dame Katherine Chandler has been a minor presence at the Invisible College for a number of years, quietly studying alchemy through her undergraduate years and diligently afterwards until she recently obtained her Magister Hermesiensis. Those few who thought of her at all, which occasionally included her tutors, assumed she wou…

bio:lang_mei_qian

2008-03-04T11:06:01+00:00

Player: Silver K.-C. Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: His Royal Highness Prince Láng Méi-Qián is, as he often recounts, the fifth and youngest prince (with no sisters) of an exotic far-away kingdom who, bored in own land, left it to adventure. His exotic tales of his home country and his travels quickly gained him the King's favour, as did his swiftly proffered oath of fealty. He has risen quickly in the ranks of the Dra…

bio:leah_brandage

2008-03-03T03:01:43+00:00

Doctor the Dame Leah Brandage - Jessie [Doctor the Dame Leah Brandage] Player: Jessie Rank: Dame (Rank 1) Religion: Jewish Email: Dame Leah is a Doctor and researcher at Lanik College, Oxford. She is the eldest child and heir of the renowned playwrights and Royalist speechwriters Dame Rebecca and Sir William Brandage, although most of the lands she should have inherited from her parents are buried deep under the waters of Somerset, and there are rum…

bio:lillian_hobbes_briande

2007-09-23T23:02:34+00:00

Captain the Right Honourable Viscountess Lillian Hobbes-Briande [Amy] (No longer playing) Player: Amy Rank: Viscountess (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Decent Email: From a distinguished noble family, “Cpt. Lee”, as she likes to be known, is married to a rather fashionable young gentleman of good birth. Unfortunately her work for King and Country as a Captain in the Venerable Order keeps her away from home much of th…

bio:luca_braganza

2007-09-23T23:02:21+00:00

Lord Luca Braganza, Baron Tralee (Ireland) [Rich J] Player: Rich J Rank: Irish Baron (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: A mercenary commander, he at least seems to be loyal to those who pay him first, rather than the most. He is married, with a young son. Recently gained control of Irish lands for England and styled himself the Baron of Trilee.

bio:marcus_fervent

2008-02-19T13:04:47+00:00

Marcus Fervent (EXECUTED) - Sam [Marcus Fervent] Player: Sam Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Email: A commoner of rather humble origins, though his father did have a little skill as an inventor. Marcus on the other hand has developed as an alchemist, and as businessman and navigator. He has recently come under the patronage of the Major-General Christina de Vries, though the nature of his work for her is unknown at this time.

bio:margaret_ofarrel

2008-03-03T20:27:29+00:00

Lady Margaret O'Farrel, Viscount of Athlone - Tony P Player: Tony P Rank: Viscount (Rank 3) Religion: Catholic (has sworn fealty to the King over Pope) Email: Wife of Colonel Adam O'Farrel, who for the past 5 years has been impersonated by Master Cassidy. Given this, and her friendliness with members of the 13th, she has something of a reputation as a hussy.

bio:matthew_doncaster

2007-09-23T23:02:12+00:00

Captain The Right Honourable Matthew, the Earl of Doncaster [James W] Player: James W Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: A minor Conjurer of some talent, who holds a Captain's commission in the Dragoons. Has a reputation for throwing some dreadfully wild parties. Excellent taste in clothes.

bio:meeash_han_tiki_weatherwhite

2007-09-23T23:01:58+00:00

Meeash Han-Tiki Weatherwhite of the Slanted Isle, Ambassador of Zilmatillia [Frances H] Player: Frances H Rank: Ambassador (effective rank 5) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Important Email:

bio:megan_annwn

2008-03-04T13:20:22+00:00

Lady Megan Annwn, Viscount of Ballynabooly - Joe W Player: Joe W Rank: Knight Religion: Church of England Email: Dame Megan is newly come to court from her country home in Trecastle. A robust Welsh woman in her mid thirties, the Dame has apparently spent the best part of the last decade nursing her dragon 'Vessie' (a rare miniature Eastern Green apparently) back to health. She is now apparently seeking excitement, adventure and the opportunity to g…

bio:meredith_kendall

2007-09-25T19:41:51+00:00

Lady Meredith Kendall, the Countess of Reading, Mistress of the Robes [Helena] Player: Helena Rank: Countess (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Eminent Email: The Lady Wargrave has recently inherited her title after a family tragedy and serious trouble at her estates. She is however a known traveller employed by the East India Company.

bio:michael_gerard

2007-09-25T19:43:01+00:00

Lord Michael Gerard, the Viscount Surat [Andrew P] Player: Andrew P Rank: Viscount (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Gentlemanly Email: A respectable Lord and owner of extensive estates beyond England in India. The Lord Surat is the son of a successful trader and he himself is now a Director in the East India Company know for his excellent links with the East. He has also made a name for himself as an excellent sea-captain, the evi…

bio:morag_douglas

2008-03-03T22:30:41+00:00

Lady Morag Douglas, Countess of Kyle of Lochalsh (EXILED) - Cecily Player: Cecily P Rank: Countess (rank 4) Religion: Anglican Email: One of the King's frequent hunting companions (largely because her estates in Scotland are perfect for it), the Countess tends to ignore some of the more subtle aspects of English law, such as not sinking English ships and Spanish ones when at peace with them. This has resulted in her being banished from Court for se…

bio:nathaniel_greyhawk

2008-03-04T12:40:51+00:00

Player: Joff Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Jew Email: A Captain in the Order of Sir Walter Raleigh, Capt. Greyhawk is primarily famed for having a very nice ship, the Stilletto, and a clockwork parrot on his shoulder. The Captain, as with most privateers, is very fond of attacking Cadiz.

bio:nathaniel_medici

2008-03-04T15:37:55+00:00

[Signore Nathaniel Medici of Florence] Player: Chris V Rank: Signore (Rank 1) Religion: Catholic Email: The son of a minor member of the Medici family from Florence, a city state in Italy, Nathaniel is a student of Magics of all kinds. After the death of his father he attended the La Valette College on Malta, and has now moved to Albion to continue his studies. As of yet he has not joined any of the Colleges of Oxford University, or the Invisible …

bio:nicholas_de_grey

2008-02-02T22:00:36+00:00

Sir Nicholas de Grey (DECEASED) - Ian Player: Ian C Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: Sir Nicholas is a long-standing and experienced Tree Surgeon in the King's Own Horticulturalists. Following injuries sustained in battle for Albion, and the death of his gryphon, he is currently spending his convalescence as a visiting Doctor at Scone College, Oxford.

bio:nicholas_lovecraft

2008-03-04T13:51:19+00:00

Sir Nicholas Lovecraft - Thomas K [Sir Nicholas Lovecraft] Player: Thomas K Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: A student of magic, Sir Nicholas was educated at home and on Malta and is rumoured to have spent some time abroad, performing esoteric research. He has recently returned to take up a lecturing and research post as his alma mater, the Invisible College.

bio:octavius_dawkins

2007-09-23T23:04:27+00:00

Sir Octavius Dawkins [Jenni] Player: Jenni Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Decent Email: The younger brother of the respected Sir Theodocius and although as yet only a student of the magical arts showing much promise as a theurgist.

bio:oswyn_osillbury

2007-09-23T23:04:36+00:00

Sir Oswyn Osillbury, Tailor to the King [Hanbury] Player: Hanbury Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Eminent Email: Oswyn is one of the great artistic geniuses of his time. He creates, not just jackets for gentleman, but artistic creations given cloth. When a lady wants the ball gown equivalent of Man o' War under full sail, it is to Oswyn she wishes she could go. Even His Majesty King Henry has been known to commis…

bio:owain_herbert

2008-01-18T12:33:46+00:00

Lord Owain Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (RETIRED) - Helen B Player: Helen B Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Email: Owain is a blunt, dour man, 41 years old, with no sense of humour and a lack of tolerance for the lighter side of life. He has recently begun work on the patronage and construction of a new college in Oxford's fair city - Pembroke College's main quad is partly complete, but has a significant amount of work still needed to …

bio:philip_silva

2007-10-24T13:38:41+00:00

Master Philip Silva - Joe W Player: Joe W Rank: Common Religion: Anglican Email: A Spanish witch, Master Silva is a self styled 'Cargo Recovery Expert' who has spent the past ten years working for the powerful Merchant Companies of Albion. This is widely believed to be why he has been granted a Letters Patent by the King, marking him as a Denizen of Albion and giving him all the rights of a true Citizen (aside from eligibility to hold political or …

bio:phillip_demontford

2007-09-23T23:04:45+00:00

Sir Phillip deMontford [Colin P] Player: Colin P Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Tolerable His father is a large land owner in Leicestershire and a distant relative of Simon DeMontfort who died in 1265 at the battle of Eversham. Phillip is a student of theurgy.

bio:quentin_trask

2007-09-23T23:04:57+00:00

Captain Quentin Trask [Kit] Player: Kit Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Decent Email: A junior officer in the Dragoons, Captain Trask's most recent posting has been in the quarrelsome kingdom of Ireland. But he has recently been promoted to the rank of Captain and a posting to the Netherlands.

bio:quinn_smith

2008-03-04T13:04:41+00:00

[Professor the Right Honourable Lord Quinn Algonon Bertrand Smith, Baron of Salzburg] Player: Ted S Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email: Professor Quinn A. B. Smith is possibly the most English Austrian you'll ever meet. His eccentric father was a great supporter of the realm of Albion, despite being a noble of Austria, and did his utmost to pass his love onto his son. Quinn has been educated by the best English teachers, married to …

bio:rachel_de_courtney

2007-09-23T23:05:06+00:00

Mother Rachel de Courtney, Abbess of Dartley [Christi] Player: Christi Rank: Abbess (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: A younger child of the de Courtneys of Eastmarch. Abbess of the nunnery at Dartley, a quiet and contemplative location with a fine library.

bio:randolph_blenham

2008-03-04T13:00:30+00:00

[Sir Randolph Blenham] Player: James I Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Email: The Blenham family are known to be quite poor, and Randolph is their hope for redemption. Sent to the La Valette College of Magics on Malta to pick up an education, he has become an Inventor and has now been sent to court by his family. Quiet and studious, Sir Randolph seems unsuited to courtly life (Gauche), but many believe he is the last hope of his …

bio:rebecca_lanik

2007-09-23T23:05:15+00:00

Mistress Rebecca Brandage [Jessie] Player: Jessie Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Gentlemanly Email: A well-know playwright of the Lord Oxford's Men troupe, Mistress Rebecca has many plays to her name. A foreigner, originally from somewhere in the Germanic regions.

bio:reginald_grover

2008-03-04T04:07:02+00:00

Lord Reginald Grover, Baron Marlborough - James G [Lord Reginald Grover, Baron Marlborough] Player: James G Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion:Church of England Email: A relatively well-known and competent Conjurer recently returned to court. His estate was recently raised from below the seas with magical assitance.

bio:richard_molyneux

2007-09-23T23:05:38+00:00

Lord Richard Molyneux, Viscount of Sefton [Adam] Player: Adam Rank: Knight (Rank 3) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Graced Email: Quite the young man about town (and, it should be noted, eligable batchelor), Sir Richard is the founder of Luncheon Friends, a salon which meets to discuss financial matters, as well as the high-class establishments Moly's, a gaming house, The Card and Coin, a tavern, and a house of pleasure.

bio:richard_taylor

2007-09-23T23:05:59+00:00

Admiral Richard Taylor [John R] Player: John R Rank: Admiral (Common born) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: The Butcher of Oviedo, a disgraced ex-naval officer and now the leader of the Venerable Order, Richard seems to be kept around purely because it's sometimes rather useful for the King to have someone to threaten troublesome nations with. He does spend quite a bit of time in church though - no wonder, considering wh…

bio:roger_dalembert

2007-09-23T23:06:09+00:00

Lord Roger Menzies D'Alembert, Baron of Daresbury, RIP [Matt H] Player: Matt H Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Decent Email: Lord Roger was born the son of Lord Edward D'Alembert, the very unpopular Baron of Daresbury. When the old Baron died Roger inherited the lands and responsibilities, but luckily not the unpopularity.

bio:roger_jameson

2007-09-23T23:06:17+00:00

Captain Roger Jameson [Ian] (No Longer Playing) Player: Ian Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Disgraced Email: A daring, but unfortunate Captain of the Order. He is said to have recently made a remarkable journey to the New World where he discovered untold riches and dangers.

bio:samuel_cartwright

2008-03-04T13:05:23+00:00

The Marvellous Mystico (a.k.a. Samuel Cartwright) — Chaos Player: Chaos Rank: Common (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Email: A popular conjurer with the King and one seen about Oxford in Albion. Though a commoner, he is incredibly skilled at his art and has become a notable entertainer at court. Some suggest that he is a true philosopher, and to him life is but an illusion...

bio:santiago_de_maldonado

2007-09-23T23:06:28+00:00

Don Santiago de Maldonado [Javi] Player: Javi Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Respectable Email: A Spanish Consul to the Court of King Henry, recently acquitted of accepting bribes from smugglers.

bio:simony_de_vries

2007-09-25T19:43:43+00:00

Sir Simony de Vries [Tony P] Player: Tony P Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Tolerable Email: The black sheep of the de Vries family and in particular his elder brother Colonel the Viscount Edward de Vries, Sir Simony is a something of a liability. A clumsy inept disgrace at the table or on the dance floor, he was for a time rumoured to have somehow seduced the sister of the Bishop of Liverpool. It has since been dem…

bio:theodocius_dawkins

2007-09-23T23:07:35+00:00

Sir Theodocius Dawkins, Master of Cain's College, Oxford [Joff L] Player: Joff L Rank: Knight (Rank 1) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Gentleman Email: Former alumnus of the Invisible College and currently Master of Cain's College, Oxford, Sir Theodocius is one of England's notable academics. Though little known in politics or the in London, Sir Theodocius' repute in the magical and academic world is significant.

bio:thomas_dascoyne

2007-09-23T23:07:58+00:00

Lord Thomas d'Ascoyne, Baron Daresbury [Matt H] Player: Matt H Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England The poor unfortunate to find himself in charge of Daresbury after the former Baron summoned the Satan Baal. bio, eternity finished Eternity Feel sympathy for Baron Thomas d’Ascoyne of Daresbury. Despite a long and busy life, he never managed to clean up the chaos that was Daresbury. Although the people of the area came to respect him for his dedication, he was never as insp…

bio:thomas_wriothesley

2007-09-25T19:50:08+00:00

Lord Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton [Ian C] Player: Ian C Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Eminent Email: The Earl of Southampton, despite having the extensive lands one would associate with his title, is primarily a man of trade and banking. Well-educated and well-travelled he has now risen to the ranks of Director within the East India Company. The Earl is married with two young sons and has a sister …

bio:tsung_chang_mai

2008-03-04T13:23:55+00:00

[Tsung Chang-Mai] Player: Ellie Rank: Ambassador (rank 4), Jinshi Religion: Open heretic. Taoism Email: Recently arrived from distant Cathay where she was employed by the East India Company as a translator, a role she continued for a number of years in Oxford, Tsung Chang-Mai has recently been appointed Ambassador by the current Empress of Cathay. She is a magician of some sort, possibly a sorcerer given those academics she has sought out.

bio:walter_devereux

2008-03-04T12:31:52+00:00

Major-General the Lord Walter Devereux, Earl of Hereford, Privy Councillor - Matt Heath [Major-General the Lord Walter Devereux, Earl of Hereford] Player: Matt Heath Rank: Earl (Rank 4) Religion: Church of England Email:

bio:william_brandage

2007-09-23T23:08:27+00:00

Master William Brandage [Stuart J] Player: Stuart J Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Respectable Email: William Brandage is an up and coming playwright rapidly establishing himself on the artistic scene. With the Earl of Cumberland acting as his new patron we can expect his amazingly topical plays to only become more popular. His reputation has only continued to improve and one of his plays has been performed in f…

bio:william_frewen

2007-09-23T23:08:38+00:00

His Grace William Frewen, The Most Rev. and Rt Hon. Archbishop of York [Mark J] Player: Mark J Rank: Archbishop (Rank 5) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Graced Email: The Archbishop of York is one of the most remarkable and brilliant men of this generation. A good friend of the young King Harry and an inspired diplomat The Most Rev. William Frewen has achieved so much in so little time. Since a religious fervour awoke within him in his ea…

bio:william_howard

2007-09-23T23:09:08+00:00

His Eminence Cardinal William Howard, Archbishop of Westminster [Tom] Player: Tom Rank: Cardinal (Rank 5) Religion: Catholic Reputation: Gentleman Email: The Most Rev. William Howard has in the last few years been one of the most prominent Catholics in the kingdom. The son of an English Earl, he arrived directly from Rome after attending a seminary and was appointed the Bishop of Arundel. He is known as a theologian of some repute.

bio:william_milton

2007-09-24T15:16:29+00:00

His Grace William Milton, the Duke of Somerset [Chris V] Player: Chris V Rank: Duke (Rank 5) Religion: Church of England Reputation: Graced Email: The current Duke of Somerset is becoming an increasingly influential man in the kingdom, taking a much greater interest in government than his father. A widower, he lost his wife shortly after the birth of his daughter Katherine. (Katherine is now one of the most eligible debutantes in England!) The D…

bio:william_stafford

2007-11-29T16:48:38+00:00

William Stafford, Duke of Stafford, Earl of Virginia, Lord of St. Albans DECEASED - Chris L Player: Chris L Rank: Duke (Rank 5) Religion: Church of England Email: A Major-General in the Army of Albion, recently called back from campaigning in the colonies, the Duke is known for his loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II and then her son King Matthew I. At 70 years of age, there are some who worry that his best years may be behind him.

bio:wilson_mandrake

2008-03-04T11:06:28+00:00

Major (Army of Albion, honorary) the Admiral (Royal Navy) the Right Honourable Lord Wilson Mandrake, Baron of Brighton, Lord-Lieutenant of Malta, MP, Privy Councillor - Mark J [Major the Right Honourable Lord Wilson Mandrake, Baron of Brighton] Player: Mark J Rank: Baron (Rank 2) Religion: Church of England Email:

bio:witch_jones

2008-03-04T15:45:48+00:00

Thou Shalt Not Suffer A Witch To Live Jones, MP - Stuart [Thou Shalt Not Suffer A Witch To Live Jones] Player: Stuart Rank: Commoner (Rank 0) Religion: Puritan Email: A puritan who believes in modest dress, burning (evil) witches and the spiritual benefits of a good bowl of porridge. Sent to court by The Lord of the Isles, almost certainly as some sort of insult to the king.

bio:zackarias_fitz

2008-03-04T13:56:03+00:00

Zackarias Fitz - Chris L Player: Chris L Rank: Common (Rank 0) Religion: Church of England Email: Unknown amongst court circles, 23-year old Zackarias bears a vague resemblance to the king. He has once or twice been seen lurking in the shadows of the court, but has never had the courage (some would say gall) to appear in the open until now. Why he has suddenly decided to become involved in politics is unknown and worrying. Rumours abound as to hi…