8 December 2004: I have redone the "title page," adding information that pertains to me. Under the new information, I have added two links to a couple of song lyrics. These songs have been translated into Kue and are both displayed in English as well. With recent things going on in my life, these two songs amplify my inner being and the turmoils. The Only Thing I Need is written by one of my favorite Christian Groups, 4 Him. I started collecting their music in early 1993 and they are a vocal band, similar to Yes. For anyone who enjoys "mellow" and "Christian Conemporary," I would highly recommend this group. The song, The Only Thing I Need is found on the album Streams, which is a medley of Christian Artists. When I first heard this song aired locally on WCRF, 103.3 FM, I shed tears. It really impacted my soul.

The second song, Great Heart is written by "Johnny Clegg" who was born and raised in South Africa. The song is a blend of Celtic and Zulu, and the lyrics often make me think of "Paul Simon." I have included this song because it reminds me a lot of "Paul Simon" and the Realm of Arden.

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Óurias Noíragga, the elfin warrior of srí, son of King Íordh III, younger, twin brother to Làil-Bangcaò, and kin to hAlloímhá was the first elected Warrior of Srí to protect the Altar of Connaírgha. After receiving a vision and seeing the Glory of God, Òurias became the first "sun-sent guardian" to uphold and protect the might and the secrets of the Nameless god who appeared to him as a pillar of fire. In honor of his call and mission, being the first to build the promised Altar of Hope, I have uploaded the D&D Prestige Class of the Warrior of Srí or hEcclaighóaith Srí to my website.

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6 January 2005: Happy Previous Year! - that is to those who feel it was worthy enough to be celebrated. Why do we celebrate the "New Year?" How do we know for sure it's going to be good anyway? Why not celebrate the ending of the year, if the year was good? Just a thought to think about next time you make a new years' resolution. We build ourselves up hoping for a good year. It may or may not be. We can only hope the new year is good to us. I suppose that is taking a pessimistic standpoiint on the "New Year" celebration. As for me, why celebrate something that you have no idea is going to be good or bad. So, I'll just say "We'll see" to anyone who says, "Happy New Year" to me.

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25 January 2005: Last Night, I had the strangest dream. I think I also had my first migraine, so I was not feeling very well. It was the worst headache I ever had. Before bed, I was watching King Arthur and in the Previews, they had The Village advertised. On that note, I was also playing the game Black & White before as well. All this factored in.

In my dream, I was driving on a dark, country road in the midst of cornfields and trees. It was dark and I was driving with a girlfriend. As we were driving, I approached a rundown town. Lindsey said, "Don't go into that town, it's cursed."

She pointed at an open area of land in front of a cluster of trees. "That is where the town center was before it disappeared with the people inside."

Before I knew it, I broke down in the town. The clutch gave out, so I had to pull the car over in the eerie town. When I got out of the car, I noticed people in the town and they were very distant and strange. It was as if they were undead. "I have to call for a tow," I told Lindsey.

I pushed the car into a shop and the strange people enclosed the whole town and haunted us so to speak. Strangely enough, the people were recognizable, people I worked with at Golden Corral.

The cellphone rang, and reached for the phone to answer it.

"Don't answer the phone," Lindsey warned. "That's how they find you! They'll curse you if you answer it."

"I need to see if it's the towing," I replied, holding the phone to my ear.

Activating the call, and listening to the other line, I heard a faint whisper hiss out. "Ddddeeeeaaatttthhhhh!"

When I heard the "death whisper" I dropped the phone, and got into my car. Oddly, it started on its own. So, I started running into all the "cursed people," encircling us.

They say that a normal, dream episode lasts no more than 5 minutes. This dreams seemed like it was longer. Anyhow, I have added a few new pages to the site for your own parousal. The new information regards the numbering system of Arden, the elfin months, the 7 watches of the day, and other stuff. Enjoy!

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14 February 2005: Today, which chronologically coincides with Eáimh 14, the "third wind" in Arden comes to pass. As the seasons change, this time is usually commerated as the "feast of First Fruits" in the Realm of Arden. Myth states that this was the day the Srías, King Exiv's light, returned to the realm of Arden. For almost a year, there was no sunlight over his fallen kingdom and this was due to his dreadful sins, which inlvolved him taking another woman outside his sphere of influence. Being tempted by Wuàde, the deceiver, King Exiv lost his powers and his dominion over the Realm of Uran. This occassion was marked as the "feast of Silence," which is celebrated on Saóimhain 31. This is generally considered the first feast on the Ancient Calendar. The Srías would remain fallen over the Horizon of Plíagge for almost a year until its brilliant return on Eáimh 14, when Ví awoke the "dead land." Bringing in the "wind of change," Ví blessed nature and saw the light of King Exiv return in the East. He would send order to the chaos and he would prepare the land for Aóiconach, the "feast of plenty."

The first day of Aóiconach would be celebrated on Dreáich 31 through Dheígga 3. The time marked the rebirth of nature from the deadness it cultivated after the "first wind," or the Scourge, celebrated on Níssan 11. Dreáich 31 (or, Trekkàshara 31 on the Tarloccían Calendar) is not always remembered as a fruitful time for many though, especially those who lived in the town of Áicsain or Axis during the Kue Invasion of the town. Clan Kaíl suffered deeply from this, because the last, surviving members of the clan were hunted down before the Rise of King Ilùviuks. Daulky Kinkayle and Karah Kinkayle fled from the scene where their parents were murdered. Celebrating the "feast of plenty" in the serene Galf Orchards, Daulky witnessed the torture and murder of his parents. Holding Karah, they fled home and were granted the rite of the "protective help services" from the Town of Axis. This "protection" came from King Tristan, when he intervened to save the children and keep them safe from any other attacks.

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"Soon, a falcon flew over the luscious garden site, and cried down to them. “Briars, brambles, thickets and thorns! This garden has been cursed. The King has fallen from the mighty Sun Throne in the sky! Let all those who adored him mourn for him. He has committed an unpardonable sin: He has become like the fire of the newborn Kuírbha. Now his srías will be cloaked behind dark clouds, and it will be forced to descend below Arden to set into Plíagge. The Light has gone out of Exiv, King of Uran! Briars, brambles, thickets and thorns! This garden is forever cursed by the folly of the King.” The falcon circled around the garden, and a quill from its wing fell on the ysapàrakh tree, marking the sudden doom, which would unveil on the Realm of Uran."

Pash, Aoráelha hargoílaith an steách frí Fhamír n-Bláibh dhá beár, í áu scríth hAóráel dta n-sreáish, táin hargíl. “Uíllogh, deách, dtícará a lílo-bpónach! O síc famír bháunnach go sash-seómh lá ha. Shaómh sash-pleáifaith áugi cGaggá d-Thrí beshíra an hOícs ní hUrain. Sreáio ghadroíggain beshírna, mhan go pleáifoín domh, na-fór fórechadh – dta. Aál sash-bhraíth loád an go heáimoín, óuig go muscail sín marg; Aódh coa áim hilufá móir da gCoírbhaóith an Dhiábló óuilla ghababhnain. Srías móir mháich agas mhoír na-frí loggeásh, mhír cgínn hOannacih aál-go-Nhuách go blancain óuig, í beár dómhain an nadíra berbhoággaith Thrías, go bhraínnain í go fairain n-Phlíagge. Goág n-Ecsíemh Shaómh berbhoággain dhá gcoímh-bleáich, hUranaith dTarrain. Uíllogh, deách, dtícará a lílo-bpónach! Ruímhair o síc famír go sash-seómh lá dTarra gásai mo bhí!” Aoráelha n-Óuranus cósra-hargoíl-aphuáith fhamír, í pleáfaith domh gcraim gí hargul ní s’bhóiparach seád dhá nínaóth, go gmeárraicaith síc-seómhá, go bleácain hóul ní hardeách í hUrain." (Account of Vínuim)

Ví awoke the land and brought in the "wind of order," Síor-Sín-Chíath. He is widely considered the "god of Order" in the Realm of Arden. His sphere of influence encompasses Luth and the "morning dew." There are many instances in Kue Mythology where Ví brings order to chaos. He was also responsible for the expulsion of Akkævall's two dangereous children in the Forgotten Realms.

The updates to this site are twofold. One, I have included the use of the "protective help services" and, two, in honor of Valentines' Day, I have uploaded the very last "account" in the Book of the Morning where Ví arises to awaken the deadness in the Realm of Arden. ^

25 April 2005: On May 24, 2005, my dad's family estate, The Dogwood Estate, in Hinckley, Ohio will be auctioned off. Unfortunately for my dad, having the "power of attorney," he can no longer hold onto it. The last remnants of my childhood will be gone; as well as many of my dad's. The estate originally was comprised over 33 acres in the early 1900s. Some land was endowed to my grandfather, Kenneth Powell Chatham. My great grandfather, Frederick Tozer Cheetham, immigrated from Nottingham, England and bought land in Hinckley, Ohio. It was a secondary abode; they originally lived in Lakewood. In Hinckley, this was the Dogwood Estate though. The reason for the naming was for my great grandmother's love of dogwood trees (which actually was a name my great aunt Gwen described it as), and a parcel of the land was called the "Orchard." There, they grew dogwood trees.

The house was built in c.1930 at 908 Mattingly Road, Hinckley OH. The house was constructed with the resources of the land; wood and stone. It was erected on a "bluff" at the end of Mattingly Road (The star on the Yahoo Map isn't correct). A river runs in front of the yard, and another river runs right behind the house. Above the two story garage, two rooms were made available for guests. My father often spent summers there and roomed in one the rooms. The interior of the house was retrospective of an English Tudor/Victorian Feel. Ceiling beams and arches were the highlights to the interior. My great grandmother, Salome (Cathchpole) Chatham, was a great hostess and it was well known of her in my dad's family. She loved having company. Chatham Day was born out of this. It was a family high day, but it was also the birthday of my great grandfather. For years, the Dogwood Estate was the center of the family gatherings. As time progressed, my great aunt Gwen (daughter of Salome) inherited the home. My great grandmother's sister, Birdie Catchpole, built another home adjacent to the family estate on Mattingly. As a kid, my brothers and I would hike down the road to visit her sometimes during summers. Then, my aunt Linda built a home near there too in the 1990s.

A lot of good memories have come from there as a kid. There were plenty of woods to get lost in, plenty of hiking trails and plenty of rivers to skip rocks in. I remember hiking up the ridge towards State Road with my Uncle many times; on the part of Mattingly that was never extended up the ridge. Now, it will be no more. A lot went into the estate, but recently things have changed and no longer. Over the past week, I've been helping my dad prepare for the auction, mainly by moving some of my things out of the house. After going to the house this year, it has really been amazing how detoriated and rundown the estate is. There is no vitality left in the home or the land around it. It has grown SILENT, too quiet from the stories I've heard surrounding the land and home. It's unfortunate and tragic; a death in a family. This is a death of a heritage, the Chatham family heritage. As I walk away from the home, one more time, all my childhood memories come to me as a juggernaut. I wish things were different, but it seems now as a family heritage is lost forever. What can I say? Rest in peace to the Dogwood Estate, and to a family heritage.





"The Chatham Auction" will be held on May 24th. in Hinckley. A listing of "The Chatham Auction" can be found at Kiko Auctions. This detailed page is the overall description of the chattels that will be auctioned. There are pictures here of the "Dogwood Estate" here too. Enjoy, and if you're in the area: BID!

Site News » Mharabhaunt » Author » Óurias Noíragga » The Omen of the Winged Prophet. I'm currently working on the series of Óurias Noíragga, the "sacred warrior of Srí," who was responsible for the positive changes in Arden. The story in news here, is the backstory of his birth and the historical account of his mother, who was cursed by the sight of the "Winged Prophet." ^

24 May 2005: Lately, I have been writing a new series about Óurias Noíragga, who originally was a D&D character I roleplayed. Well, I don't have a history on him and he is an important figure in the Realm of Arden as far as restoring "light" and "hope." Below are some characters in the story and a special dedication to Jessica Anderson (this time around) as the Lady of Silent Tears inmy story.

Áildrígga, Prince [El-DREE-zha] < Elf Tears. Prince of Dracónna and Sólungcrannóus and son of Queen Saskía (Seóscieái). He is husband of Lady Cuóindrígga, Silent Tears, Countess of Peándráoth. They were the first two elfs of three to bear Red Hair in Arden. He is slain by the rebellion under House Ellaphnoír under Lady Cíarra. See "Gorge of Aáldrígga."

Cuóindrígga, Countess [KOO-win-DREE-zha] < Silent Tears. Countess of Pendrath in the Kingdom of Draccóna. She plays an important role by dismissing the dreadful, Winged Prophet in Arden. She offers the payment to the creature, a lock of her Red Hair. After she offered payment to the Winged Prophet, she was given the title, "Threáichá hÁuláinn," Elfin Fire. She saved the realm of Arden from the curse of the Winged Prophet

Cúimh Cairra (Cúimh Elbhái) [KOO-wiv KAIR-a] < Red Clan. Together, Queen Seóscieá, Prince Áildrígga, Lady Cuóindrígga, and Lady Cíarra Ellaphnoír make up the Cúimh Cairra, the Red Clan. They have vowed not to cut their own hair, for they were held in high regards to Hope in Arden. When there was no sunlight after the fall of King Exiv, this clan of red-haired individuals banned together to bring about Hope. Unfortunately, the demise of Lady Ellaphnoír came to the clan and Hope was compromised and almost lost. The Prince was the only male elf to have red hair. The sisterhood of Cairrónha was between the three women.

Huór [HOO-yore] < Seer. Huór is the seer and protector of House Ellaphnoír. He lives in the wooded forest of Sriór. He guides the House under the influence of Ravìnya, the dreamer. His teachings are that of Ravìnya and the Celeste. He awaits the coming of Mazzaroth and the union of all the races. He gives sanctuary to the Lady Ellaphnoír and forbids King Iórdh from administering the Verve Fruit to her.

Lail-bPangcaó [LEL-bang-KOE; the "P" is eclipsed with "b" sound] < Praise, Fruits. He is the older twin of Óurias. Lail becomes a mighty warrior and is trained by the Lady of Silent Tears. She teaches him the art of Ólla-Báinna, a skill which involves total concentration on the biochemical reactions of the body. The strict use of the nerves and muscles are focused upon. Together with Óurias, the three of them begin the Warriors of Srí in the Realm of Arden. The art of the Ólla-Báinna is passed down. In earlier life, it was Lail who inspired his younger brother, Óurias. Lail is credited to saving Óurias from a coveteousness of power. Almost dead, Lail arranges to send Óurias to the land of Free Sea, Sha-Ímheáorcain to heal for thousands of years. He is nutured and restored to health there by his forefathers, and later returns to Arden.

Óurias Noíragga [YOU-ree-es Nö-RAZH-a] < Heaven's Bright Sun; Purifier. The attributed savior of the Black Sleep. He is responsible to the building of the Altar of Connaírgha Glór. At the present day town of Conería, Óurias has the final blow against the Wraiths of Lightning under the command of Kuírbha and his birth mother, now known as Princess Iluíra or Lhanna (Desire). At the town of Conería, Óurias uses all his training to expel the evil spirit in his mother, and saves her. Though she is saved from the evil, the Lady withdraws herself and goes into hiding...

As you all, know, I attribute most of my characters to real life people. From Ísas Cristarís as Crystal Bogdan, my roommate, Queen Saa-Scoauthoímhá as Yvette Rachelle, Lankìnya of Vaaluir as Amber Scott, Lady Ellaphnoír (aka Akkævall) as Jessica Strong, Áisleáng as Janean Kelm, to even the "Stalking Spirit," Áieollain as Caleb Knight, each character is tribute to those individuals I know in real life. These are a minute amongst many, and still, I still get inspiration from real life people. In recent writings, I have developed some new characters and some new ideas. Óurias Noíragga played an important role of ending a dreadful time called the "Black Sleep." This "plague" nearly destroyed all and the evil, Kuírbha dispatched his Wraiths to inflict everyone in Arden with "darkness" and "disease." The time of the "Black Sleep" was a period of time where the dead walked and where all life in Arden aged rapidly and died. It was the touch of the wraiths that plagued life.

Óurias is born prior to this. However, even he is faced with a tragedy: his mother. Lady Ellaphnoír, the mother of Óurias is cursed by an evil plot by the Bibhon (the dark conspirators or masterminds in Arden). Luckily for Óurias and his twin brother, Lail-bPangcaó, the two of them are "pre-born" in the womb before the curse on the mother. The Bibhon had conspired to destroy the children, for they were the "chosen ones" who would grow to be blessed by Shekìnya and the Source. Óurias is noted for making known the mysteries which surrounded the Fifth Elemental Point in Arden. In fact, if it wasn't for his teachings, no one would even know about the Concordant Summit, even a part from the Book of the Morning. Óurias is the first known individual to get in touch with God in the Realm of Arden. His visions go beyond the Horizon and even many of the time considered him to teach, "erroneous, mythlogical dogma."

At the final stand of the wraiths of lightning, the revelation of the Concordant Summit makes himself known as a pillar of fire on the Altar of Connaírgha Glór (in present day Conería). Finally, proof of Óurias' teachings revealed himself and ended the "Black Sleep" in Arden. Óurias is well-known for his service as a Warrior of Srí, who still exist in Conería today. I have finished writing the first "history" of Óurias and have uploaded the story here. There is more to come as I continue to write them: The Birth of Twins: Óurias and Lail-bPangcaó.

Jessica Anderson as "Elfin Fire." The character of Countess Cuóindrígga is dedicated to my friend, Jessica Anderson. Jess' real life "elfin fire" was inspiration for this special character, and just as the Lady of Silent Tears demonstrates her awesome power as an elfin heroine in the Realm of Arden, so, too the real life "Lady of Silent Tears," as Jessica Anderson does as well. After losing both her parents to the dementia of the Winged Prophet, she falls in love with Prince Áildrígga and marries into the Royal Family of Draccóna. She is immediately welcomed and offered sanctuary in the family. She is even given the right as becoming an heiress to the Throne. At the Lighthouse of Tír-Cúic, Lady Cuóindrígga stood up against the dementia of the Winged Prophet, feared no darkness offering payment (a lock of her red hair) to the Winged Prophet, and she sealed the deal to raise two, very important children in the Realm of Arden. Later, she will again demonstrate the power of "elfin fire" by coming to the aid of her mother-in-law, Saskia, to repel the sorcery of Lady Ellaphnoír. After the murder of her husband, she is coronated Queen and ascends to the Throne of Dracónna. She will use all her strength, to lead the Northern Elfs against the evil of Ellaphnoír, allying herself with Queen Saa-Scoauthoímhá, the Queen of Harmony.Seeing the slaying of her husband and the loss of her parents, the Lady of Silent Tears demonstrates the greatest victory for herself, having "silent tears." She gains strength from her "silent tears" and moves on to becoming one of the greastest elf heroines in the Realm of Arden. In Draccóna today, the beautiful mausaleom of the elf queen remains one mile south of Crown City, where the Castle of the Crown rests. It is a beautiful structure which can be seen from the courtyard of the Castle.

You can find interesting facts about the true Lady of Silent Tears here. Thank you, Jess:  ^