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| [News] An Interview With Fflewddure Fflam
The intriguing Fflewddure Fflam of Sonoma was recently interviewed by Lady Kimi for our reading pleasure ... Original article for Ultima Online Stratics by Kimi-Mori (Sonoma News Manager) as posted on UO Stratics Sonoma Shard Forum
The original interview link was submitted to UOForums by: Zita Quote: An Interview With Fflewddure Fflam
 Located in the rolling hill of Malas is the KVP Guild HQ, New Caerleon. Now I had heard many a rumor concerning the owner of this place, yet here I was ready to knock on his very door this morning. And I was concern just a bit myself if I was safe here or not. As I knocked I was having second thoughts about being alone here and almost hid away in fear; For many a barmaid had warn me of Fflewddure Fflam. Why I even heard rumors that the staff of Skyview had taken special training when it came to Fflewddure Fflam.
To late, the front door opens and a long haired, tired, worn out person peers out into the bright sunlight.
“Umm, good morning. And what can I do for you? And why knocking on my door so early? I was out late last night playing music and supporting my local barmaids.”
“Oh, forgive me, my manners seem to be lost in my pounding head, come in come in, excuse the mess, I haven’t had much time to clean since I have been on many adventures lately”
 Fflam holds the door open for her and as she passing him she can feel his eyes upon her. Once in the foyer she is told a brief history of the mongbat statue before her. She is then escorted to an area where a long bar takes up most of one room, and even at this early hour there are people working here. She is left but a moment but selects a seat at a table.
Fflam brings in tea and scones, and a flask swirling with blue and red, quickly drinks it and settles down for an early morning interview with the Lady Kimi.
My name is Fflewddure Fflam, and I'm a Legendary Provo/Peace Bard, with some schooling in the Magery skill. Being a bard is the best of all worlds methinks! I can walk anywhere and feel safe from the monsters in the most dangerous dungeons, save friends from the clutches of near death, and play music to bring smiles or blushes to the prettiest maidens’ cheeks!”
Fflam winks at Kimi, wondering if her hair is as soft as her writing is beautiful. A flush came across her face as she see the wink and she tugs her collar and wiggles in her seat.
 
 
It also supports my favorite pastime, sampling every type of ale, wine, and liquor in our bountiful land. I still look for the eternal Crown Royal barrel and will look forever, hopefully with a fair maiden by my side. In fact I was looking for that same barrel last night, and thank the Gods that potion is clearing my head.”
How long have you been living in Sorsaria?
That's a long answer, but bear with me, it’s a typical story and worth telling. I was asked to come to this fine land before it was open to all citizens. I explored and learned the ways of the one step and fought many odd bugs as the lands were improved for the great masses that soon came. I had close friends, great adventures, and lived on the Isle of Ocello, the home of the finest ale in the land. In fact, I know there is some buried under the new buildings on Ocello, now known as Haven. Methinks it’s a bit stale now.”
Times began to change. You could no longer wander alone without fear from the Dread Lords, professional killers who roamed the lands. They were as focused on killing and looting as I was focused on living the good life with friends and family. My house was terribly burglarized by a magic box that was stacked under my floor. My next door neighbor turned on me, and did nothing but toss purple potions at me at every chance.”
I took my tambourine and my last bottle of ale and walked off to other lands after a year or so of good and bad times. Over a year later I heard that the king had split the land and half of it was free of the Scourge that populated the old lands. I began my journey to my old home and alas all my friends had left for whatever reasons. I have been back in Sosaria for about 5 years now, for a total of 6 years or so.
What is you best and worst experience in UO?
Oh the best are so many, the worst are few. The worst was the early days, and that’s all I need to say about that. The best experience hasn’t been a battle, an item, or an event. It’s been my friends, my guild families, my battle buddies and the susceptible pretty barmaid who follows me home, hehe. It’s all about my friends, that is what I cherish.”
Who were your major influences and helped you throughout your journeys and life here on Sorsaria?
Two people have been close to my heart ever since I came back to Sosaria, and they still are close friends and guild family after all these years. The Lady Lavender, my guiding light of fellowship and family. And Pup Barleycorn, Chef Extraordinaire. He’s the first person I met and became close to in Sosaria.”
My simple influence is my heart. I live here like I do elsewhere. To know other fine people are out there to laugh with and enjoy a bottle of ale is all I need to guide me.”
Something no one knows?
That is easy to show you Lady Kimi, come back to my bedroom where my umm…. bottle collection is. No? Well then…. that question must stay unanswered my Fair Kimi.”
[Did I not say I was concern!]
 Fflam ponders playing a lovely ballad, but decides it’s not the right time, and still feeling the pain from last night, slips the lute back to the floor.
Are you member of a guild? Which one? Past guilds? What the best memory you have being in KVP
“Yes, I’m presently in KVP, Keepers of the Virtuous Path, an Honor Guild. I’ve been around so long they made me an Elder, gave me a pillow to rest my head and also my very own dinnerware for our family meals. I’m very blessed to be part of their family.”
“My first guild I was in was OTE, The Order of Tendai for quite a while, a great guild with a military ranking system. It was great fun helping the Warrior Order and leading the Ranger Order on many, many hunts. We also did Crafter Faires. It was a great guild. Alas, many of the leaders tired of the honorable way of life and formed AOE. OTE had a no red alt rule. When their treachery was discovered most of the members left, and many reformed back to an old guild. That’s when I came to become part of KVP.
“My best guild experience is the …just being part of the lives of other people. Too many good experiences to count. And never enough to remember.”
Have you kin in other guilds? Other lands?
 “I do have kin in another honor guild, PAS. I’m new there but have known PAS for years. They are like brothers and sisters to me and my other KVP guild mates.”
“As far as other lands, this is my home and I need travel no further.”
What are your plans for the future?
My plans are to do what I have for all my years. To explore new places, find new items, and find new friends.”
What is your favorite thing to do in Sorsaria?
 “One thing I have enjoyed more than anything is helping someone rather new. I don’t suffer the fools easily though, they must have some ability and the right attitude for me to spend time helping them. I need to be playing music with a tummy full of ale! So my help isn’t given freely, but when given, it’s to my best ability. Explaining things the best I can, equipping them with items from my chests, and showing them that a good heart is the best weapon in our land.”
Do you live in Trammel or Felucca?
“I spend almost all my time in Trammel. I have too many bad memories of the past.”
What are your plans for the future?
“No real plans, too many changes. I’ll just follow my heart and go where it takes me I guess.”
What would be your greatest (UO) wish.
“My biggest, mostest, bestest wish for UO? To get along!”
If you could change one thing in your Sorsaria life with a wave of the magical wand, what would it be?
“Haha! That’s an easy one! To find a barrel of Crown Royal that never empties of course!” Umm…wait, do I get a second swing of the wand? Ohh, just in case then… It’s more pay and benefits for barmaids! Methinks that will help my nightlife and free drinks?”
Which country are you from (RL)
“I’m currently living in Las Vegas. Most people know what country that is in I think.”
A tour is not complete without seeing his kin home in the village of Caerleon, just east of the city of Britain, you can fine a very nice library there with runes to many, many mining locations.
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