It’s my pleasure. The static site is safely backed up and will live forever, but I should probably figure out how to create a browsable mirror of the forum in case the server blows up and the very ancient forum software doesn’t run on anything newer.

In lieu of hosting costs, any tokens of appreciation can be directed to https://www.fatfluffs.com/support-us.

Unlicensed leanin’? S’a hammerin’.

Hello all,

Following the Baronship of Cove's cessation of business and the general Europan return to slumber, several of us have made a home with The Blackstone Company.

The Blackstone Company

The Blackstone Company is a mercenary guild on the Outlands Ultima Online free server. We are a group of fighters in search of fortune and glory against all odds and all opposition.

The character that will fit in best is a thrill-seeking adventurer with dollar signs for eyes, but there is room for all comers. After all, the company needs equipment made, drinks served, and a place to spend their gold!

Come and join in the fun.

Website: https://blackstone-company.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/EXwUp9R

[BOOO!]

Covians,

It is a new year, and with the new year comes the traditional time for life changes and new beginnings.

Over the months since April 2018, we have had some great times together and events which rivalled the days of old. I'm sure everyone involved will always treasure those memories. However, the current command team lacks the time and energy to keep pushing Cove forward in the face of a slowly shrinking community and the mechanics of a game increasingly at odds with the ideals that the Baronship of Cove has always held dear.

It is with regret that we announce that the Baronship of Cove is no longer officially "in business". We are keeping an account with the guild master title open in order to take care of the stone and deal with any problems as they arise, but there will be no official events or stewardship from Command team members.

We ask that you continue to follow the RoE while logged into characters that remain on the stone out of respect for the standards that the Baronship has always upheld and the remaining members of the community. At least a few of us will continue to be accessible on Discord if there are any problems.

Thank you all for your involvement over the past year. We hope that you continue to have great adventures, wherever they might be. Who knows? Perhaps we'll be back in 2025.

*Salutes.*
Octiovus, Shadwell, Raiden, Kelly, Keres, Kobra & Hoagie

And remember:
BoooOOOOoooOOOOOO! BOOO! BOOOOOOOOO!

Friends,

Since the late Serj Eason's funeral, I have been full of thoughts of my own mortality. I was deeply moved by Eason's eulogy, and I thought it wise to pen a few words of my own to be spoken in the event of my untimely demise. Please keep this letter safe.


You son of a bitch,

Do you really think that this wasn't part of my plan? Even as you stood over my bloodied corpse, the pieces were set in motion to assure your downfall.

You cannot run fast enough.


Thanks.

[nefarious]

WANTED: THE GITS WHO GOT ME

To all,

My absence was the result of a nefarious plot by unknown parties.

Clues:
* Suspected to operate in or around Yew.
* Knowledge of the workings of the Yewish militia.
* Yewish accent (possibly fake?).
* Comfortable in dark places.

Anyone who provides information leading to their death or capture will be rewarded with 5,000 coins.

Anyone who brings me the bodies of the perpetrators (with proof that they were responsible) will be rewarded with 25,000 coins.

Anyone who brings in the perpetrators, alive will be rewarded with 40,000 coins.

All guardsmen and citizens should gather in the town of Haven, where we will be meeting those from Yew and Vesper for two evenings of diplomacy, trade, and leisure.

The Cathedral has been vandalised!

A craftsman is needed to repair the broken window and remove the paint from the doors. Will be rewarded handsomely in this life and the next.

Dear Covians,

I'm off on holiday from tomorrow until the 19th November. It's always tough to keep activity going at this time of year, never more so than in the year 2018 when player populations are down across the board. I would ask you all to be patient with the current command team as we navigate the waters of various RL obligations and other projects.

Activity is down, but Cove has not been forgotten. In fact, there's plenty in the works to be excited about.

So with that said, don't let the place burn down while I'm away!

Keep on Covin'.

- H

[Bonfire]

From the band "A Scale Model Of Van Cocidus' Head"

Bonfire

We’ve got boys in red and the Grenadiers
They’re at each other’s throats and it’ll end in tears
The Yewish catch wind of it and drop their shears
Ready for the most fun they’ve had in years

Library burning
Library burning
A Covian bonfire or a centre of learning?

A bag of orange potions and ten thousand books
A bone dry treaty and a couple right hooks
We say it’s diplomacy and you call us crooks
But you must admire how good our bonfire looks

Library burning
Library burning
A Covian bonfire or a centre of learning?

Esca didn’t like that so he’s on the warpath
Picking bits of treaty out of the fire’s aftermath
But we’ve got a fleet, and he’s got a bath
So we’re on the beach in NuJel’m and we’re havin’ a laugh

Library burning
Library burning
A Covian bonfire or a centre of learning?

Library burning
Library burning
A Covian bonfire or a centre of learning?


Ettin Stomp

Basically just a free jam session. Go on for a minute or so just absolutely rocking out.


Mongbat Boogie

Mongbat, mongbat, lookin’ for a treat
Mongbat, mongbat, lookin’ for some meat
Mongbat, mongbat, lookin’ for a nibble
Mongbat, mongbat, eatin’ your cat’s kibble

He’s gettin’ big and he’s gettin’ strong
He won’t be eating that kibble for long

Mongbat, mongbat, comin’ for your kids
Mongbat, mongbat, comin’ for the bovids
Mongbat, mongbat, thinks it’s worth a shot
Mongbat, mongbat, wants to eat the lot


Warhammer

Both just absolutely beating the tar out of some drums for a while.


Harper-Morana-Morana-Harper

There’s a man with a plan and his name is Raiden
Agile like a cat, he’s got more than nine lives
More than ten fingers, and countless ex-wives

But he’s a pillar of the town, an essential figurehead
Before he settled down, he’d taken half of Cove to bed
I hope this doesn’t upset him because it’s meant in good fun

He’s our beloved Harper-Morana-Morana-Harper
Horana-Marper-Marper-Horana
Morana-Harper-Harper-Morana
Marper-Horana-Horana-Marper

Hair that’s long and black, chiseled marble abs
Biceps the size of grapefruit, and even bigger bartabs
But he always pays eventually, because he’s a steadfast chap

Ex-Commander, current Captain, builder of the fleet
Handy with a war axe, and faster on his feet
A tipped hat from every upright chap, he’s known on every street

He’s our beloved Harper-Morana-Morana-Harper
Horana-Marper-Marper-Horana
Morana-Harper-Harper-Morana
Marper-Horana-Horana-Marper

There are rumours of dissatisfaction and rabble-rousing amongst our NuJel'mian citizens.

Take at least one other guardsman, patrol the area and interview the locals.

[best beaches and bars]

Guardsmen,

We have conquered the sunny shores of NuJel'm, and other than using it to economically strangle Vesper, as well as our massive profits from sea trade, we've barely gotten any use of it!

Lead a detachment of at least three others to NuJel'm and scope out the best beaches and bars for relaxing and partying.

Extra credit to those who get a nice tan.

[WILLYFIST TRIBUTE BAND]

Sign up here for the exciting opportunity to perform as front man (or woman!) in the upcoming Covian Freedom Festival's...

WILLYFIST TRIBUTE BAND

featuring (semi-)original drummer, Commander Hoagie Grayner.

We will be performing a selection of new and old material for our adoring fans, who surely have kept the flame of Willyfist burning in their hearts.

Are you ready to rock?

Requirements:
* Can sing
* Available on the 21st for the Freedom Festival
* Attitude

Excellent work, Regular.

Congratulations!

Both on the book and the baby. That's really exciting stuff!