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 The area which is now Little Avoning has been settled since long before written records; however, no echoes older than a thousand years have been preserved. This is a selection of later echoes from the Little Avoning Archive. Most character do not know the detailed history of the area; likewise players will not be expected to.  The area which is now Little Avoning has been settled since long before written records; however, no echoes older than a thousand years have been preserved. This is a selection of later echoes from the Little Avoning Archive. Most character do not know the detailed history of the area; likewise players will not be expected to. 
  
-{{:gm:archive_coin.png? 75|a photo of a silver coin on a purple velvet background}}+{{:archive_coin.png? 75|a photo of a silver coin on a purple velvet background}}
 **A silver coin. Echo of two voices speaking different dead languages, and laughter.**  **A silver coin. Echo of two voices speaking different dead languages, and laughter.** 
  
 This echo is believed to be the oldest in the collection, from approximately 900 AD. Believed to carry the voices of a Danish trader and a local trader. This echo is believed to be the oldest in the collection, from approximately 900 AD. Believed to carry the voices of a Danish trader and a local trader.
  
-{{:gm:archive_plague_pot.jpg?75|a jug made from green glazed pottery}}+{{:archive_plague_pot.jpg?75|a jug made from green glazed pottery}}
 **A green glazed pot. Echo of a tightness in the chest and the smell of smoke, followed by the words “his fever’s broken”.**  **A green glazed pot. Echo of a tightness in the chest and the smell of smoke, followed by the words “his fever’s broken”.** 
  
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 Records are incomplete, but this echo is believed to derive from the Battle of the Avoning in the War of the Roses. Despite the significant damage done to surrounding towns, our side prevailed. This history is celebrated annually at the Little Avoning Rose Festival, which despite the name is about the battle, not the town's admittedly excellent horticulture.  Records are incomplete, but this echo is believed to derive from the Battle of the Avoning in the War of the Roses. Despite the significant damage done to surrounding towns, our side prevailed. This history is celebrated annually at the Little Avoning Rose Festival, which despite the name is about the battle, not the town's admittedly excellent horticulture. 
  
-{{:gm:sun_in_splendor_archive.jpg?75 |a uniform emblem, comprising of a white rose surrounded by yellow sunbeams on black fabric}}+{{:sun_in_splendor_archive.jpg?60 |a uniform emblem, comprising of a white rose surrounded by yellow sunbeams on black fabric}}
 **A rose “sun in splendor” emblem, cut from a uniform. Echo of the sensation of a rigid back and adrenaline.** **A rose “sun in splendor” emblem, cut from a uniform. Echo of the sensation of a rigid back and adrenaline.**
  
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 The Civil War, fought nearly 200 years ago, divided our little community. This echo is the result of an argument between two brothers who supported opposite sides. Accounts state that they never reconciled.  The Civil War, fought nearly 200 years ago, divided our little community. This echo is the result of an argument between two brothers who supported opposite sides. Accounts state that they never reconciled. 
  
-{{:gm:helmet_archive.jpeg?75 |a "lobstertail" helmet, with a long neckguard}}+{{:helmet_archive.jpeg?75 |a "lobstertail" helmet, with a long neckguard}}
 **A roundhead's helmet, dented. Echo of flashes of light and the smell of gunpowder.** **A roundhead's helmet, dented. Echo of flashes of light and the smell of gunpowder.**
  
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 Despite the strict limitations under Cromwell's rule, the people of Little Avoning still sought beauty and celebration. But as this echo shows, only in private.  Despite the strict limitations under Cromwell's rule, the people of Little Avoning still sought beauty and celebration. But as this echo shows, only in private. 
  
-{{:gm:restoration_mug_archive.jpg?75 |a tankard with a black and white striped design}}+{{:restoration_mug_archive.jpg?75 |a tankard with a black and white striped design}}
 **A earthenware tankard. Echo of the flavour of mince pie and the loud sound of celebration.**  **A earthenware tankard. Echo of the flavour of mince pie and the loud sound of celebration.** 
  
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