As of Kingdom 12th Night on January 8, 2005. Amphelisia is now offically Lady Amphelisia Wynter! :)

If you only watch one episode of one "reality" show ever, watch this one... Some of you may or may not know, so I'll reiterate briefly. I was hired to build three trebuchet for an episode of the "Amazing Race" reality show on CBS. The particular episode will be airing NEXT Tuesday! Here it airs at 8:00 pm, but check your own listings for time. The company paid me to design and build a protoype treb here in Arizona (Baron Otto and Ld. Daniel de Neuclaire helped with the design and construction) then sent me to Hungary to supervize the building of, and act as safety boss for the trebs to be used in the show. I don't know how much of me you will see in the show, but three groups of contestants used the trebs, so they will be in the episode. Pics of the trebs can be seen at:www.thehurl.org under the image galleries link. Enjoy! Brian L. (Doughal) "The surest way to kill a hobby is to try to make money at it!" -Red Green Mangonel.com/manuscript/ trebuchet.com/registry/show.php/124 Fowl Farms Mobile Mini's Petting Farm www.fowlfarms.net

Unto Duchess Kathleen, Master Ivan, Master Sylvanus and the populace, Greeting and Salutations! Thank you for this wonderful place. When I found the Duchy's residence on the web I felt at home. Please excuse my presumption by joining your news site. With very, very, warmest and respectful regards, Lady Zoe

All the links from the old site have finally been moved into the new site! Please take a look at what is available, and let me know of any errors that you may find. With over 400 links involved, I'm sure there are a few dead links in there.

After extended deliberation, serious consideration and perhaps a little mental sanity check.... ;) myself, Master Sylvanus of Sutherland, Lord Clan ThistleMhuir and Lady Mhuireghain, have decided to submit a Letter of Intent to run for Baron and Baroness to the noble and ancient Barony of Atenveldt. Atenveldt was the first Barony of the Knowne World, the first Baron and Baroness, our own Kathleen and Ivan. We, Mhuireghain and I, feel we have much to contribute to the Barony and hope to fulfill the populace needs for leadership and inspiration. This office requires considerable time and effort. Only with the support of many friends & devoted members of the Barony may we suceed. Only by the favorable vote of the populace may we try. I have served in many offices and autocratted numerous events. The work ahead is understood. With the inspiration and youthful vision of my lady, the backing of our esteemed household and close friends I feel our efforts will provide for an exciting time. Please know that we count on your input and help. I have been asked to advise our Household that to vote at the upcoming Polling you must be a paid member that resides within the Barony Proper. If you do not meet this criteria, the crown advises that they will accept letters regarding your feelings regarding certain candidates & take the opinions of the populace into consideration. In Service, Sylvanus MoASCA, AoA, etc.

If you are like me, the barony you play with on a regular basis may not be the one to which you actually belong. In order to help those of you who are curious about whose borders you are living within, I've added a new page to the Black Rose site at http://blackrose.info/ZipCode.php.

The zip code search feature only works for the Kingdom of Atenveldt...for now.

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally started work on implementing a new news site for the Duchy! You will have to create a new account for this site, but hopefully it will be worth it as new features are added. Please have a look around and try everything out.

The household website is starting to take shape! We still need more information so that the household page can inform the world of the glory (or infamy, depending on who you talk to) that is Black Rose. Please send any information, history, stories, etc.. to Amphelisia Wynter.