The world of Centuria is copyright ©L.A. Malcor 1994
Welcome to the Dragonlords of Dumnonia newsletter for Ryanon's Base Camp. The following is information to keep you up-to-date on what's happening around Centuria. Good luck to you in battle or adventure.
These are upcoming online events. Please check the message board
on the main site and the events schedule on the Members
Only site frequently. Dates do change
occasionally, and other information you need to enjoy the RPs is linked
to each event. We don't want to clutter your mailboxes with all of
this data, so please make use of the website as much as you can.
Special Note:
| Terran Date | Centurian Date | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 1999 | 15.05.1999 | Feast of Pain; Battle for Krin's and Gavain's Base Camps and Rainier's Camp (Ryanon's, Darrell's and Talon's Camps are on leave and may help out where they will); Aftermath. (Ongoing as E-mail RP; Please Contribute!) |
| June 28, 1999 | 7.09.1999 | Feast of Druids; Anala returns from Dragonquest; Anala Bonds with Dragon. |
| July 26, 1999 | 11.10.1999 | Fast of the Dead; Horse Races at Red Bluff Castle; need additional plot. |
| August 23, 1999 | 16.11.1999 | Feast of the War Goddess; Battle Dance at the King's Camp in Dumnonia, Rainier's Base Camp in Rashtar and Krin's Base Camp on the Other Continent. |
If you have suggestions for additional plots or for other activities that you would like to see during the online RP sessions, contact the online coordinator, Dragonlord Krin, at Legend@malcor.com.
Here are the characters who are currently available for adoption.
Message Dragonlord Krin at Legend@malcor.com
if you'd like to give any of these folks a home!
Special Note: The dialog and created rituals
described in this essay are ©1994 L.A. Malcor. They may not be reproduced in any
form.
Greetings!
Since we will have a character completing a Dragonquest and Bonding with a Dragon at the next
event, and since Dragonfire is having massive technical difficulties (and probably will continue
to do so for a while), I've decided to devote this essay to Questing and Bonding.
To become a Dragonrider you must:
Completing the tenth mission, known as the Dragonquest, earns you the right either to request a
warband or to be Bonded with a Dumnonian Bronze. The Ruler may refuse to grant that request as
well.
If the Warrior is a Dumnonian or non-Dumnonian who wants to Bond with a Mutant, he/she does not
have to undertake these Quests. If the person is a non-Warrior and yet wishes to Bond with a
Mutant, that is possible if the mutant came from the mass hatching when Shane and
Miranda fought
their Battle in the Dragon's Back Mountains. (This is an option for newly created characters
only; it is not possible for pre-existing characters who do not already ride Mutants.)
There are a few Bronzes who started out their lives as something else. Perhaps a sandhog or a
pocket rat. Maybe even a Krill. Through magic and a bit of divine intervention, these creatures
were forced to shapeshift permanently out of their natural form and into the shape of a Bronze
Dragon. These Bronzes are like True Bronzes in every respect, except they preserve a portion of
the mindset of whatever creature they originally were and they have not had the extensive
Training that True Bronzes must undergo. It is considered too dangerous to allow such Dragons to
fly with a desert century. But if you Bond with a shifted Dragon, you can either raid
Mount Cinnamar on your own, sign on to fly cover for a caravan, fly
with a Rashtaran century, fly with an Other Continent century or find some other way to earn your
keep. Because these Dragons are not True Bronzes, non-Dumnonians are allowed to Bond with
them.
Most non-Dumnonians Bond with mutants. There are two types of mutants. The first is from the
group that has been subjected to shield spells, time magic spells, and a lot of other
complications most people don't want to think about. The second is those eggs that are currently
being laid near the Valley of Ancients. The mutants in the first group are only available to new
characters, but they may Bond with non-Dumnonians and non-Warriors. The mutants in the second
group may be earned by any non-Dumnonian Warrior. Characters who are Bonded to mutants must
reside in Rashtar until their dragons are Trained, which will be in a
year or more. So you might want to think twice about asking for a mutant.
Since Anala is a full Dumnonian and will be Bonding with a Bronze, let's take a closer look at
this ceremony.
Upon the completion of a Dragonquest, a Warrior is granted an audience with the Dumnonian
Ruler. At this audience, the Warrior may request either a warband or the right to Bond with a
Dumnonian Bronze. The Ruler is under no obligation to grant either request and may simply send
the Warrior out on another mission. If the Warrior asks for a warband, the Ruler will send word
to the caravaneer enclave of the camp, and those creatures who are interested in following the
Warrior will report to the Ruler's Tent to be presented to their new leader. If, however, the
Warrior asks to Bond with a Dumnonian Bronze, then the Ruler and the Warrior report to the
Valley of Ancients where the following ceremony takes place.
The would-be Rider stands on the floor of the Valley of Ancients, facing the doors of
Corin's Tomb. The Dumnonian Ruler and the Council of Ancients take
their places atop the cliffs of the Valley. The Ruler then presents the Warrior's request to the
Council. The Ruler verifies that the Warrior has satisfactorily completed a Dragonquest and is
worthy of Bonding with a Bronze. If the Council agrees with the Ruler's assessment of the
Warrior, the UnBonded Dragons who want a Rider are summoned to the Valley.
Once the UnBonded Dragons have assembled, the Ruler introduces the Warrior to them using this
formula: "A Rider presents himself [or herself]! A very worthy/good/decent [or whatever the Ruler's
assessment of the Warrior is] one! [The Ruler next lists at least one but preferably three of the
Warrior's outstanding accomplishments or qualifications.] I give to you [Warrior's name]! Is
there one among you who will consent to Bond with him [or her]?"
If no Dragon agrees to Bond with the Warrior, the Ruler sends the disappointed individual back
out on another mission.
If more than one Dragon agrees to Bond with the Warrior, the Ruler, guided by the wisdom of the
Council of Ancients, selects the future-Bond Partner.
The Dragon then asks the Warrior: "What about it, [Warrior's name]? Will you walk through the door of Corin's Tomb with me?"
If the warrior agrees, the Dragon takes his or her humanform and the Pair approaches the doors of
Corin's Tomb.
The Dumnonian Ruler meets the would-be partners at the doors of the Tomb.
Dragon and warrior drop in salaams to their monarch.
The Ruler waits for the pair to straighten, then begins the Call and Response. The questions
asked by the Ruler are a magic spell and must be recited exactly (with variations for permanently
shifted Bronzes and Mutants). The answers given by the Pair are somewhat flexible in their
wording.
Throughout the questioning, the Ruler stares intently into the respondents' eyes, forming
a mental link with each member of the Pair.
Ruler: "[Warrior's name], having completed ten missions in my name, you come before me to claim your
reward. I remind you that it is your right to ask for an entire band of warriors to command. You
will never be given another chance to make this request. Will you give up that command to be
joined instead with the [Dragon's Age Category] Dragon [Dragon's name], Bonded soul-to-soul,
heart-to-heart, until Death or Judgment severs that Bond?"
Warrior: "Yes, I will."
Ruler: "Will you care for him/her needs before your own in both his/her dragon- and her humanform?"
Warrior: "I will."
Ruler: "Will you submit without protest to the Judgment of the Council if, for any reason--be it your
fault or no--he/she comes to harm?"
Warrior: "I will."
Ruler [turning to the Dragon]: "Will you, [Dragon's name], give up your freedom and do the bidding of this warrior, serving
him/her to the best of your ability with body, mind and soul?"
Dragon: "I will." [That's all that's required, but most Dragons are a bit more wordy than that.]
Ruler: "Will you give up all wealth to him/her that he/she might purchase what he needs to care for
you?"
Dragon: "I will."
Ruler: "Will you guard yourself against harm so that your Rider will never have to face the Council on
account of you?"
Dragon: "I will."
Warrior [to Ruler]: "We are agreed. Create the Bond." [If the Warrior doesn't know to make this request, he/she
will be prompted by the Dragon.]
The Ruler embraces the warrior. A magic spell triggers, laying bare the warrior's soul and
mind. The Ruler then embraces the Dragon's humanform, triggering a similar spell.
The Ruler then charges: "Do not touch until the magic of Corin instructs you to do so."
The Ruler uses a spell to open the doors to the Tomb. "If you will be Bonded, enter herein."
Sometimes the Ruler adds a final command, telling the Pair to look for something or to ask
Corin's shade something in particular when they see him, then he sends the Warrior and Dragon
into the Tomb.
That, then, is an overview of Quests and Bonding. See you at the RP!
Eternal Death to the Dark One!
Dragonlord
If you have a suggestion for an essay that you would like to see
in this column, send it to Dragonlord Krin at Legend@malcor.com.
July:
10--Danielle DiFronzo
23--Cait Macanliss
30--Michelle
August: None.
September:
21--David Rhodus
26--Chad Barnard
3.10.1962--Dragonrider Tedlan
3.10.1965--Journeyman Bard Sumner
5.10.1981--Stripling Maerah
8.10.1973--Servant Shimmer
8.10.1980--Dragonrider Anadon
9.10.1984--Squeak the Pixie
10.10.1953--Dragonrider Saraun
13.10.1932--Journeyman Caravaneer Riata
14.10.1952--Dragonrider Mannon
18.10.1971--Bronze Dragon Seyyal
1.11.1951--Servant Mer
2.11.1135--Fairy Lord Leylan
2.11.1135 --Fairy Lady Leylana
2.11.1968--Lady Zara
5.11.1958--Master Beast Guilder (Jockey) Reva
5.11.7MR (19.18.1996)--Dragonrider Kilian
6.11.1978--Mutant Dragonrider Yarrow
8.11.1958--Dragonrider Clon
8.11.1996--Shiri (child)
12.11.1977--Skimmer the Sprite
17.11.1963--Dragonrider Shirill
20.11.1958--Lady Hana
1.12.1958--Dragonrider Jorex
1.12.1941--Lady Lania
4.12.1888--Pixie Bard Rowan
6.12.1953--Dragonrider Tazaran
7.12.1934--Dragonlord Gavain
12.12.1947--Noble Caleb
17.12.1040--Arion (Unicorn)
19.12.1952--Warrior Tristan
June: 24--Mercedes Lackey
July: 28--Larry Dixon
These positions still need to be filled. We'd really appreciate the help!
Contact Dragonlord Krin at Legend@malcor.com for more details.
We need stories and art for Awaken the Dragons!, the fanzine for Ryanon's Base Camp. The next deadline is June 30th . Please write <g>!
Send stories or poems to Lady Zara at amberfocus@hotmail.com. Artwork should be sent directly to Brass Dragon Majidah at SlideNSpin@aol.com. Remember, you need to file a release form with L.A. Malcor prior to the publication of the 'zine if you contribute text. (No release is necessary for artwork.) Release forms are available online at
Full submission guidelines are at
Please remember to send all submissions in ASCII or .TXT format.
"DRAGONPROPHET" PUBLISHED!
The first of the Centuria stories was published online by Eternity Magazine.
"Dragonprophet" has been nominated for Best Story of the Year for Eternity Magazine. Please vote for it, if you haven't already done so. If you have already voted, many thanks!
Also, remember that members of Dragonlords are entitled to read the completed, yet unpublished, Centuria stories. Contact Dragonlord Krin at Legend@malcor.com for your copies.
Other Publication News.
"Unfair Trade" has won fifth place in the Pulp Eternity Dragon Fiction contest.
From Scythia to Camelot, the nonfiction book about King Arthur that I coauthored with C. Scott Littleton, will be going into paperback. Estimated release date is September 1999, and the cover price will probably be somewhere around $25.95.
My article on Lucius Artorius Castus, the Roman soldier who I think was the historical figure behind the legends of King Arthur, is online at
Dragonlords Webring.
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Only members of Dragonlords may join the ring, but they may add as many sites (business, personal, or to another group whose sites are maintained by a Dragonlords member) as they please.
Dragonlords' Chat List.
Dragonlords has started a new chat list where you can discuss the Centuria books (or anything else <g>) with L.A. Malcor. The URL to join the list is
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Dragonlords' Video Store.
Dragonlords also has an online video store in association with Reel.com. You can look up filmographies of actors and directors as well as buy videos. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of running Dragonlords. [Discontinued March 15, 2000]
There is a new special section for the Academy Awards. Check it out!
Dragonlords' T-shirt
Dragonlords has covered its expenses and is starting to earn enough money for us to do something fun for our members. The BOD has decided that what we would like to do with the extra money is subsidize T-shirts for all members of the club (We may be able to buy the shirts outright for people; it depends on how many folks want them.).
If you would like to submit a design for the club T-shirt, send your
suggestion in .gif or .jpg format to Dragonlord Krin at Legend@malcor.com.
Try to keep your design suggestions to four colors or less, since
that will significantly cut our costs. Since we received no submissions
the first time we tried this, let's try it again
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Update: TOM HANKS has accepted to be the recipient of the
"RAY HARRYHAUSEN AWARD" plus additional screenings and Ray's colleges. Further details at:
Until next forum,
Brass Dragon Majidah
(This issue of the Forum compiled by Dragonlord Krin for Brass Dragon Majidah.)
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