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© Device of the Kingdom of Vega, ECS, Las Vegas

One day word was brought back by Captain Carlos du Toirac of a not too distant Realm that, for support of troops, might be friendly to the House of Shalott, so it was decided to send an expedition to visit this place.

Lord Zorgon left the Realm in the hands of Chancellor Alderon’s trusted staff who, with the help of the Circle of Knights, would have no troubles governing in his absence. He passed the crown to his kin and amidst a great fare thee well feast, quietly took his leave.

Along with the closest members of his household, as well as his trusted Chancellor Alderon, Lord Zorgon set about to travel to this neighboring realm, seeking new friendships and possible allies.  Captain Carlos stepped aside as Captain of the Fleet, so that Lord Zorgon may stand at the head of his proud Flagship, The Golden Dragon, but both men knew it was in name only. Zorgon swore that on their return, he would make Carlos a Commodore. They set sail early the next morning, the Fleet having been well prepared the previous week. Laden with trade goods and weapons to aide the new territory, they set out on the tide, five ships in all.

Then bad fortune befell the Fleet! A monstrous Storm developed without warning. The ships were tossed about for days on the rough seas. The Golden Dragon lost sight of the rest of the Fleet for days on end. When the Storm finally passed, and the sun returned to the skies, only one other ship was visible, and it was in bad shape. It was one of the smaller and older ships.  Longboats were sent out to take off the Crew, and all hands were miraculously saved, but the fate of the other three ships was unknown. {Painting info #1}

And it appeared as though the valuable cargo on the other ship would be lost soon too, as there was no way to take it on board the Golden Dragon, what with the already added weight of the Crew. There seemed no hope so they set sail, making ready to abandon her, when suddenly a crewman spotted sails in the distance. All prayed it was the lost Fleet, and quickly dropped sail again, but it soon became apparent that these where other Vessels by their bright gold and green colors.

Soon the Vessels were along side, and dropped sail. Zorgon hailed the Captain of the closest Vessel, and was invited to board. After explaining the circumstances of the other ship, which was obviously disabled and starting to take on water, this new captain, Captain Sir Camillo Di Lombardi, sent orders to his Crew and that of his sister ship to rescue as much cargo as was possible. Much to the credit of this great Captain, the majority of the cargo was soon loaded aboard his ships. What was left was not worth salvaging anyway.

Lord Zorgon was most impressed, and offered the salvage to this great Captain, who accepted not but the weapons, in service of his Prince, and did so only because of the great need. Whereupon Lord Zorgon told him that he was sailing to find the Principality of Vega, and that these weapons, as well as those still on his ship, where destined for this region.

Thus was it discovered that Sir Camillo was in truth in service to this great Prince and he extended his hand in welcome. The crippled ship was now almost underwater, and they all saluted as she went down. Sir Camillo invited them to sup with him that evening, then on the morrow they would set sail for Vega. Lord Zorgon agreed and so the friendship began. Over dinner it was revealed that the sister ship was actually owned by Captain Lady Lorna Doone, and the Fleet, known by the squadron name of Draconis, was under the direction of Commodore Lady Ca’Lalah of Rosemyrth, who was presently away on business elsewhere. Left: Capt. Lorna Doone and Pierre Laviseur {Charlene and Pete Woody}  

 And the most amazing fact revealed that night, to everyone's utter delight, was the names of the ships sailing under Sir Camillo, The Roaring Dragon, and the Emerald Dragon! What a coincidence! Here was Zorgon with his Golden Dragon, and the missing Azure Dragon, Flying Dragon and the Red Dragon. Much laughter and joviality passed between the two Crews that night.

In the morning, after having talked with his people, Lord Zorgon decided that they would join with this Crew for the while, and see what develops. Having said thus to Captain Lombardi, they set sail and made ready to follow them to Vega. Sir Camillo offered the use of a small Vessel upon reaching port with which Lord Zorgon might send word back home. And the new alliance headed for Port to spread the news. 
As they sailed, they listened to one of Lombardi’s men who had been left with Lord Zorgon, about the good Prince who ruled over this region with a strong hand, and they heard of the deeds he had performed in the name of Justice. The stories he told mentioned that the Prince was presently at war with the Kingdom of Galandor, and could use aid in this battle.

After docking, they put the cargo into secure warehouses, then made arrangements to send a ship home. A number of Lord Zorgon’s Crew, mostly those of the scuttled ship, expressed desire to return home, and were granted permission. But Lord Zorgon bade them rest a few days and paid them, and they could set sail for home three days hence.

From here it was an overland journey by horse, about a day and a half ride, to where the Prince was presently holding camp. As it was well past noon already, they rode but a short few hours before stopping at a wayside hostel. Over supper, the Innkeeper told Lord Zorgon and his followers that they were in The Region of Vega, ruled by Prince Eric of Stavanger, with the Princess Chimera at his side. Travelling onward, Zorgon vowed to befriend this benevolent ruler.

As the Prince was to be engaged for some days with matters of state, Lord Zorgon parted with the good Captain, who said on parting he would send word for an audience soon. Farewells were said, and Lord Zorgon set about finding quarters for him and his friends.

Good fortune befell him, as there was a large manor with much land, within sight of the Prince's castle, which was available. Zorgon made arrangements for the purchase, and wasted no time in setting up a Merchant house, dealing in his family's time honoured profession of gem merchants and jewellers, and hiring many of the local skilled craftsmen.  With the stores he had in the Port warehouses he would be set for quite some time. It was ten days before his audience with the Prince, and by that time his House was in order, the new House of Shalott of the Region of Vega!

When all was established, he and his Chancellor, along with four others of his household, The Lady Acadia, Connor MacLachlan of Stornoway, Bradley of Armagh and Carlos Du Toirac, went to the arranged audience with the Prince. Bowing before him, Lord Zorgon presented him with a gift, and a parchment swearing fealty to him, and to his House, the great Merchants of Cappella, of whom he had heard much since his stay in the Region of Vega. 

© Flag of the County de Mortis, ECS

Update; Due to recent political unrest within the Kingdom of Vega, the County de Mortis has disbanded and its members mostly moved into the Kingdom of Aragon within the Adrian Empire. The County Thrown was purchased and currently resides in the House of Shalott, though its emblem has been removed. The memory of this once great county shall be preserved here at the Isle of Standauffish.

Sitting around a fire late one evening at an encampment, Lord Zorgon asked the Count his story of how he came to be in the service of the Prince, and this is what he told him; 

Update; Count Sir William Baine has left the ECS and  as of Jan 2001, he is currently with the Kingdom of Aragon in the Adrian Empire.

While on the subject of Histories,  Lord Zorgon had Sir Camillo relate his as well, to be chronicled by this Bard in this Epic Work, the History of the House Shalott, so all future visitors to this Realm may know what transpired in our days of Glory. 

So the tales were told around the blazing fire, with much ale and wine and joviality. 

Update; Sir Camillo and Lady Ca’Lalah have been members in all the Medieval Recreation Clubs in Las Vegas. They have participated with the House of Shalott and the Isle at many events, and now have formed a Duchy on the Isle, the City of Mediterraneus. Their Histories are included in Volume IV. As of Jan 2000 Sir Camillo and Lady Ca'Lalah have, along with William Baine, formed a new Kingdom, the Royal House of Lancaster. We wish them well on their new endeavour and hope they will continue to support the Isle at future engagements

© Personal Device of Duke Sir Camillo di Lombardi

It needed now only a messenger to the Empire bearing the news of the formation of this great Kingdom. Many others have chronicled stories of the Empire itself so this bard will leave those tales to them. They can be found throughout the Kingdom. This news was sure to be met with trepidation by the rival Kingdom within the Empire, that of Galandor, but that too is another tale!

All was well now within the Kingdom, and so too, for the House of Shalott, for amongst all its other accomplishments, the House of Shalott had now gained sufficient wealth, power and recognition, that the King appointed Lord Zorgon the title of Baron, and the Lady Acadia that of Baroness, thus forming the new Barony of Shalott. There was much feasting and revelling that day
 

On board left alive were Lothar Dragonsbane, brother to the good Chancellor Alderon, their mother, Adrianna Dragonsbane, The Lady Casey DeVille, The Lady Delinia and the cabin boy Palin Merdin. The only other male Crew members to have made it were Jon Darkwolf, and Jon Blackhawk, two dark assassins from the Mongol tribes, who had sworn to protect the House of Shalott and its Baron for kindness shown them many years in the past.

Upon hearing the good news, Chancellor Alderon rushed to the Port to meet his family, long feared dead or missing. It was a joyful Reunion, and once the Crew had recovered fully, there was much feasting and merriment through out the ranks of the Squadron Draconis. They were welcomed warmly by Eric of Stavanger, newly crowned King of Vega, his Queen, and the populace.  It wasn't long before the new ship was refurbished and made a part of the fleet Draconis, as it was decided by all the surviving Crew, to stay in this new Kingdom for the time, and join Baron Zorgon in this new land.

Carlos du Toirac, being busy with other matters at the present time, gave the captaincy of this fine vessel to Alderon so he may be with his brother. The Chancellor graciously accepted, as his other duties were light in this new realm and he himself longed for some action. He trained and became qualified as a man at arms, and made his brother first mate, then set about recruiting a new Crew.

Lady Delinia joined her lover Bradley of Armagh on the flagship, the Golden Dragon, and that too was a most joyous reunion! The other ladies chose to remain in town for the moment, weary of the sea, though were still listed as active Crew of the Flying Dragon. Baron Zorgon made arrangements to send a ship back home with the news, and now his new House in Vega became much stronger, and House Shalott was fast becoming a name heard throughout the Kingdom.

Flying Dragon making ready to sail for home in the Port near the Kingdom of Vega {Painting info #2}

The message stated that Chancellor Alderon Dragonsbane was needed back at the Chancery at the Castle of Shalott. There was important business to attend to, as well as Household business to conduct with those that Baron Zorgon had left behind to run the Castle. So preparations were made for the Flying Dragon to head for home. Farewells were said, and Alderon promised to return as soon as possible when the affairs of the House were concluded, and would bring back another ship as well laden with more goods for the restocking of the Vega branch of Shalott.

© 1995 Trademark of  Medieval Merchants

Having gained much favour in the Realm of late, Sir Camillo and Baron Zorgon held offices in the Kingdom, further increasing their fame. Sir Camillo was appointed Minister of Arts for the Kingdom as well as the Empire, while Baron Zorgon took on the duties of the Royal Exchequer and Deputy Roles and Lists for the Kingdom.  Further he became Minister of the Roles and Lists for the Empire. The Lady Acadia, numbering farrier skills amongst her talents, was appointed Farrier to the Queen.

The Fleet of Shalott heading home, accompanied out of Port  {Painting Info #3}

It has been a little over three years now since Baron Zorgon and the House of Shalott came to the Kingdom of Vega. The Thrown was secure now and King Eric of Stavanger was soon to abdicate in favour of another. Being weary of peace he sought more battles and did not wish to drag the Kingdom into useless wars just for his Glory.

So preparations were made to return home, leaving behind a Guild House for the business. Sir Camillo would handle affairs in Vega, while Baron Zorgon returned home. It was certainly time, for none had seen home since coming to this Realm and matters at home needed attending to as well. Many farewells were made over the next few months while preparations were underway.

Captain Carlos Du Toirac had left for France on urgent family business a few fortnights hence and word would have to be sent. Sir Bradley of Armagh petitioned to remain with Count Sir William Baine, and was granted permission, along with his wife Lady Delinia, to remain.  He was offered, and accepted, appointment to the Barony after Baron Zorgon left. Jon Darkwolf and Jon Blackhawk, the two Assassins, having fulfilled their obligations to the House of Shalott also remained with the Army De Mortis, though kept their loyalties to Shalott, offering their services in protection of the Guild under Sir Camillo.

When all was in readiness, final farewells were said and the Golden Dragon set sail for home. Sir Camillo promised to come visit Shalott as soon as he was able, and his new Flagship, the Royal Dragon, along with a few other ships, accompanied Baron Zorgon and the fleet out of Port.

They proved to be very loyal to their new Lord, and were paid well for their Service, {which fact did well to ensure that loyalty, though it proved not to be necessary}. But it seemed prudent to ere on the side of caution with such as these. They were put under the direction of Captain Bradley of Armagh, as he had a close tie with the lands of their previous employ, and felt some affinity for them.

They served with the House of Shalott and Journeyed with Lord Zorgon and his fleet when they visited the Principality of Vega. Here they also were inducted into the Army De Mortis, under General William Baine. When it was time for Lord Zorgon to return home, these two, having found a home and many friends within the Mercenary army, petitioned Lord Zorgon to remain.

Having long since fulfilled any obligations to House Shalott, Lord Zorgon readily granted their petition, giving them a parting purse. They thanked him and swore to look after the local interests that House Shalott left behind in Vega, and joined forces under Captain Sir Bradley of Armagh as a new power within the Mercs.

© Personal Device of  Jon Darkwolf	© Personal Device of Jon Blackhawk

Lord Zorgon came to like this loud Irishman and the two became friends.  Bradley was one of the first to be knighted into the newly formed Circle of Knights that had been created to bring peace to the Realm, and he endeavoured to be a controlling factor in quelling the unrest in the Realm of the Red Dragon, at which he excelled. 
While at Castle Shalott, he met the Lady Delinia, a gypsy Tarot card reader that had stayed in the village outside the castle for a time, and took her to wife. It was a strange union, but somehow the two seemed suited for each other.

When the Fleet left for Vega, Sir Bradley and Lady Delinia were on board. They joined with Lord Zorgon in the Army De Mortis, and became good friends with 
General William Baine. Sir Bradley was assigned as Captain of the Azure Dragon, the ship he had first served on, while it was in the Region of Vega. He was awarded a coat of arms under the Mercs for his service in Vega 

Captain Sir Bradley of Armagh left the company of Shalott when Baron Zorgon headed back for home, and along with the Lady Delinia, made a home in the new Kingdom of Vega, remaining with the Army De Mortis, in whose service he remains to this day. The two assassins, Jon Darkwolf and Jon Blackhawk stayed with him, as did a number of the other crew who also chose to remain behind and call Sir Bradley lord.

Update; March 1488. Captain Bradley and Lady Delinia have left the Kingdom of Vega and taken employ in the Kingdom of Aragon, in the Adrian Empire. Here he currently has the title of Baron.
 

© Personal Device of  Sir Bradley of Armagh	© Personal Device of the Lady Delinia

Baron Sir Arthur de Powella was formerly of the ECS, with County de Mortis. Before he left he had taken over as Count from Sir William Baine. This was the group that the House of Shallot's Squadron served with. Currently a member of the Adrian Empire, Arthur participates with the Isle at some events as Nimble the Jester, his other persona. As Nimble, Arthur is a professional Court Jester who is for hire. {See Entertainers}

© Personal Device of  Baron Sir Arthur de Powella

Formerly of County De Mortis, Kingdom of Vega, ECS
Currently with The Kingdom of Aragon, Adrian Empire

Persona History Pending

Baron Sir Cirrus du ShadeauxMacheur is currently with the Adrian Empire. He participates with the Isle at certain functions in his "alter ego" as a Court Jester. He has also been Herald at some of our feasts and most recently has added fire eater to his many talents. {See Entertainers}

 © Personal Device of  Baron Sir Cirrus du ShadeauxMacheur

Formerly Head of the House Longtail, Kingdom of Vega, ECS
Currently with the Kingdom of Aragon, Adrian Empire


Persona History Pending

Jarl Eric was a former member of the ECS and is currently with the Adrian Empire. He has carried his house, that of House Longtail, a Viking household, into the Adrian Empire. He participates with the Isle at some of our events in his persona of Viking Jarl, regaling  people with his Viking story telling and his authentic costumes.

© Personal Shield of Jarl Erik the Ravenhearted