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The Newsletter of the Union Alliance/Galactic Federation/EverEve Empires
10/5/01

The UA/GF extends its heartfelt sympathy to those who so senselessly lost their lives to such cowardly actions:
May their passage be enlightened, may their lives have not been in vain.

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~FEATURES~
Editorial: Mage Revealed
*Realm Developments
Sponsor Spotlight
The New Order of Rokvor
Knightly News
Union Classifieds
Get Involved with YOUR Union!
This Week's Freebie: Era Online

Editorial: Mage Revealed

The Lady Tatanka seemed a little unnerved as she hastily joined the group assembled outside the Sanctum.

"M'Lord, I have discovered the identity of Mage...may I share it?"

Monty sighed. "Yes, Love. This was expected and t'was but a matter of time before his true identity would be known. Please, continue."

"Aye, Monty. Well, upon perusal of the Library's historical texts I found in the child's tale of Sara the story of the gold dragon she rode in combat and how he became her confidant.

"I read further in the near new but incomplete anonymously written text of how she approached this same dragon after the Wars and returned him to assist YOU, Monty, in the development of our new Nation.

"Still uncertain, I read the related song "But For the Three" written by Darthon during the Wars which foretold your coming and that of two others...all of you have gone through tremendous hardships to bring us to this place of uncertain safety and relative harmony but the final clue was this:

"The second of the three, found in the second verse, would undergo a transformation both unwelcome and profound, such as a dragon being forced to human form.

"Mage Mayhem is therefore the gold draco Ametrius, the same as in the Babe's Book of Sara."

A hush fell over all in attendance, looks exchanged between each, particularly cast in awe at Lady Tatanka.

Lance's jaw dropped. "How in the world..." she didn't finish her statement out loud, but in her head it went something like this: did i miss that? Then she smiled and put a hand on Lady Tatanka's shoulder. "Well done Lady!"

Monty smiles at Tatanka and says, "Excellent detective work, Dear! I have chosen well my Council in you most certainly!"

This will be a short (shorter?) Gate this week. I'm still on vacation, not ready to write up a new game but its been just two days since the last one!

So ends the mystery of Mage Mayhem...the first anyway! To see the full play of events and a preview of our next contest visit The Nation of Union FF/BBRPG.

For such a short time there have been some great developments, most of which may be attributed to Lady Lance of Rokvor! Great going...Lieutenant! See the articles below for all the details!

So ends the shortest editorial you may ever see! Keep up the disaster relief efforts, visit sponsors, recruit, post a lot and have a grand time!

All eyes turned to the sudden burst which immediately took the form of black robes seemingly filled by the frame of an aged, frail man with only a silken, silverish beard protruding from the hood giving any indication this may be so.

The voice coming from the hood exuded a power and resonance none would ever have thought possible.

"So ye now know me for who I be!" the Mage snickered a bit, bowed before all and continued, "I am Ametrius Anders, at your service, but please continue to call me Mage Mayhem...I have become quite fond of the title!"

"The author of 'Ametrius Awakens' is no longer anonymous then for that would be me. It was a calling I am just beginning to understand, as was the opening of the portals. I shall return to its completion in time but for now the tale remains to be told and unfolds as we speak! What will become of us? Surely even the gods themselves may not know!"

The Mage then laughs heartily, a contagious cacaphony of joy in the face of all adversities, a call to all of the worlds and heavens the spirit cannot be denied its existence...and love of it.

Many of the others join, some uncertain as to why, but that matters little to them...

Anything can Happen!
Monty

Union Events
Calendar of Union Happenings

Fridays 10 PM EST Sir Tigger Hosts Union's Magickal Tavern (Group)
Mondays 10 PM EST Monty Hosts Union's Magickal Tavern (Group)

Wednesdays 9 PM EST Lord Montahon Hosts FFRPG The Nation of Union (Club)

Join the Nation if you have yet to...be a part of Union history!

Sundays 2 PM EST Lord Monty's Outings to Diablo (Starting 10/14/01. Click for info, free membership and a free playable download.)

Also watch here for upcoming scheduled events in The Zone, The Station and other arenas!

Sponsors Spotlight
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Now we're happening! I've tried a VERY long time, starting when I felt the website worthy, to get these guys as a sponsor and we finally have them!

And with good reason: take one look at their site and you'll find everything you need for online gaming at the BEST BUYS! From complete comp systems to your favorite games, you can also get anything you may want in home entertainment there as well!

An IMPORTANT note here is you can prepay your purchases, even if its in stock, at your local BB. You save any shipping charges AND Union gets her commission! We try very hard to be sure we have sponsors who offer great deals on things you'd be buying anyway and we've REALLY hit the mark this time!

Visit them and any of our other Sponsors & Shops of interest to ye today!

The New Order of Rokvor

Our dear Lady Lance has created a new Order as per Union Law in her Realm of Rokvor! The associated BBRPG Forgotten Gates...a perfect addition and easy transition to Union mythos! As she describes it...

"Before you stand four gates. The first, a gate of Stone. Behind it is the land of the Gargolyles and the Dwarves. The second is a gate of Steel and it leads to the land of Humans and Minotaurs. The third is Wood, and it will take you to the land of Elves and Nmyphs. The final gate is one of Bone. Behind it lurks the lands of the Demons and Dragons. Which pathway will you take?"

Still more fantastic developments from our Lady Lance! Great Work, Love! What are we to do but...

Knightly Knews

Lord Montahon and Union High Council hereby proudly commission Lady Lance to the Office of Lieutenant, Duchess of the Order of Rokvor and Commander of all Union Knights therein for her unswerving loyalty and service above and beyond the call of duty to the Nation of Union and her Alliance. Congratulations, Love! This includes her induction of the following Knight:

The Elite Order of the Knights of Union welcome to their ranks the new Knight Adept Larina, assigned to the Order of Rokvor under Lieutenant Lance. We hope her stay among us is long, fruitful and adventurous!

Union Classifieds
A public service for all members, please mail Monty any ads that may be of interest to Union members. Ads will be posted free and will remain four weeks or until notification by the writer he wishes it renewed or removed.

Help Wanted

Lord/Lady of Law (LL): Union Council post in desperate need of filling! This position currently requires less than three hours work per week and entails:
* A working knowledge of Union Law and a willingness to see it enforced throughout our realms.
* Assisting Monty in the preparation of our Library of Law texts and documents. (Web design skill desired, not required.)
* Benefits include Council voting priveledges and possible IRL employment.

Emperor/Empress of EverEve (LtL): High Council position available to members interested in administrating Union activities in The Empires of EverEve and overseeing the recruitment and training of incoming members there. Other requirements include:

* Webdesign and hosting skills
* Proven loyalty, activity and leadership abilities for our Union
* Ability to work professionally under pressure, with deadlines and with the public
* Experience in sales and/or management desired, not required
* Benefits include Council voting priveledges and possible IRL employment.

Warlord/Lord of Alhanzar: Command Council position available to Knights or members interested in building and administrating the Union Keep of the Mystic Realms of Alhanzar and overseeing the recruitment and training of incoming members there. Other requirements include:

* A minimum level one membership to Alhanzar
* Proven loyalty, activity and leadership abilities for our Union
* Establishment, with assistance as needed, of Union's Alhanzar web realm.

Warlord/Lord of Diablo: Command Council position available to Knights or members interested in administrating Union activities in Diablo and overseeing the recruitment and training of incoming members there. Other requirements include:

* Ownership of the original Diablo CD. (May be provided to the right candidate.)
* Proven loyalty, activity and leadership abilities for our Union
* Establishment, with assistance as needed, of Union's Diablo web realm.

High Priest/Priestess: This Post requires assisting Monty in the rebuilding of the Palace Temple and overseeing the recruitment and training of incoming priests. Some ceremonial duties may include conducting marriages and christenings. Applicant should have a working knowledge of Union history and culture, be of sound moral character and tolerant of the beliefs of others.

Union Knights: Always 'hiring'! please read the Knights' Handbook at the Library and now in the Knights' Keep ('runes' above). If ye have the metal and courage to join us, please do! No duties required but rank may be gained swiftly for: Tavern Hosts, FFRPG Proctors, Game Masters and Recruiters,to name a few. Please send an application or letter stating your interest.

Gateway News Staff: Any who would be interested in assisting Monty in writing articles, beginning or taking over an existing regular column or would like to help in any way please contact him!

IRL Items for Sale

Darthon's Claymore 32 lbs, 62 in, the original sword of Darthon himself, 'battle scars' included! Lord Montahon hates to part with it but shall if a good offer is made!

Mage Mayhem's Robes Truly magical! These appear as normal robes with a hood but become 'faceless' when reversed. Rare and no longer available (for now!), these are in Union royal purple and drop 48 in from the shoulder. Write Monty with an offer!

Personals

URGENT MESSAGE FROM ImPoTeNt KiLLa NyTe: me n de boyz gonna git u unon scum in diblo...dabla...dat plaz!!!!1111

Get Involved with YOUR Union!

When at all possible support Union in these ways, which will allow for further developments and more fun!!!

* Visit Our Sponsors & Shops: Great freebies and just about anyting you could hope to find at great prices are there! Often just a click brings us much needed funds!

* Visit Chats and Add to BB's: If you haven't joined already please visit and sign up at the links above. These are off AOL and allow Monty to control the rooms and messages. There are also instructions at all to show you how to create your own chat's and BB's!

* Take a Union Title: Many are available and some (like the Union Knights) require little work, if any at all, and offer promotions! See the Tavern BB or write Monty for details or just tell him what you'd like to do!

* RECRUIT! If ye do not have the recruitment letter for Union please write Monty for it. Then it is as simple as forwarding it as a 'map' or 'scroll' to anyone ye feel may be intrested in visiting our fair realm. This is also a free and public newsletter ye may share with all!

This Week's Freebie: Era Online

Still being on vacation I have yet to check out this one but you know I can't pass up a Free Online MMRPG! According to the developer, Era Online is...

"...an Online Multiplayer game that is a RPG. The game original creater was Erling Ellingson but since its a free game he released the source code. The game was made in Visual Basic and features 2d graphics. You create your own player and walk around the game world that is set to a medieval time period. The game has a auto-patcher that downloads the latest version on its own and is updated frequently. Its being redone right now by the new owners."

Sounds great, huh? Anyone who gets there before me there feel free to write a review of it!

" This be OUR realm...let's see she be her best!"
(quoted from LS Montahon)

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