Seeking Knowledge of the Ward of Gondar

[DoS Archive]

From: auritan@aol.com (Auritan)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 15:51:30 EST

::stepping to the board, he pulls the prepared note from his pocket and posts it in a vacant spot::

To the Patrons of the Arena:

Lords and Ladies, I bid thee all a good day. As many of ye perhaps already know, I currently am the Protector, the Guardian as it were, of the Ward of Gondar, that complex interlinking of spells attributed to, and named for, the first Overlord of the Duel of Swords, which protect the duelists herein from serious injury as they pursue this fine sport.

By way of short explanation for those who may not be aware of my present duty as Guardian, I was selected by the Cleric Athlstan to assist with this honored charge as he burst forth from the Ward's dimension one eve, having been called back from his place of Guardianship to the mortal realm by the voices of the dead and dishonored seeking retribution for their demise. I should have been sucked into that other void in his place if it weren't for the
intervention of the healing Stone which hath become a part of my very existence. As this exchange is well documented elsewhere on this board, I will not dwell on the details herein, for thus is not the purpose of this missive.

In my short humble tenure as Guardian of the Ward, I have discovered much about the spells which protect all who duel in our Rings. However, I lack significant knowledge of the creation of the Ward, and to this end, I am seeking those who may have direct knowledge of the formation of the Ward. If any of ye were around at its inception, I would appreciate any knowledge that ye might impart as to its creation. Records that ye might have, or even
memories, would be appreciated.

With humble regard and best wishes for all, I am


~Auritan
[Guardian (for the nonce) of the Ward of Gondar]
[Humble Bearer of the Stone of Earth]
[GrandMaster of the Duel of Swords]