Record Slumber Session Ends

A young woman, who wished to withhold her name from the article, has woken up from a three month slumber. Local doctors are stunned by a duration that they believe was unaided by alchemical or magical interference. When questioned about the unusual circumstances, she punched the reporter [me] and claimed that…

“Losing a fight real hard is a chump move… and that chump ain’t allowed to be awake with her posse. I’m not saying I lost a fight or anything but if I did, I might not show my face around for a while. So what if I like sleeping? I was tired. When did that become a crime, nerd?”

She refused further comment.

Her mother spoke to us and reported she is happy and relieved that her daughter is well and seems to be acting like herself again. She was unable to offer an explanation for the unusual circumstances.

We will not be providing any follow up information due to the threatening nature of the young woman.

Banta Kinswae Attack Irvanshirian Guardsmen

Several members of the Irvanshirian Guardsmen were viciously attacked by a number of members of the group known as the Banta Kinswae in the first few days of Stillbreeze. The attack occurred during a Security Training Assessment. A Lav’Endros caravan was moving through The South Farthings when it encountered a security training checkpoint. The checkpoint was to designed to assess the adequacy of the defensive responses of the Noble House using a staged attack. Once the initial phase was carried out, the Guardsmen would reveal themselves as such to the Nobility and provide a report on their response time and tactics. Any weaknesses in defense would be recorded and a group of the Guardsmen would be provided to train the Noble Guard appropriately. All Irvanshirian Noble Houses received missive of the possibility of encountering the checkpoints and were instructed to halt their defensive actions once the Guard had revealed itself.

After the initial phase of the Lav’Endros Training Assessment, during which many of the Lav’Endros guards morphed into what appeared to be Wolf-men or werewolves, the Guardsmen revealed themselves, but the defensive actions of the Lav’Endros guard did not stop and, in fact, became increasingly violent. Five of the six Guardsmen were killed and the other was seriously wounded before the Lycanthrope guards backed down.

Several Noble Houses are outraged over the incident, noting the severity of the tragedy and the apparent inability of the Banta Kinswae members to control their violent tendencies while in Lycanthropic forms- a characteristic of the members of the fringe group that is one of the most important facets binding the pack together and which distinguishes them from other dangerous Lycanthropes. Additionally, the ability of the leaders within House Lav’Endros to control its members and guards was questioned by several Noble Houses as well and has been a topic of concern amongst the Irvanshirian nobility.

Though House Lav’Endros has issued a apology for the attack, especially to the families of the victims, they have not offered comment on whether or not the guards were out of control of their forms during the attack or whether the violence was deliberate. In either instance, the potential danger surrounding the House and the Banta Kinswae is almost palpable. However, it is rumored that measures are being taken to keep the situation from occurring again and to insure the safety of the non-lycanthropic nobility of House Lav’Endros as well as her constituents and the people she serves.

Prisoner Transport Notice

Citizens of Elmerton,

It is my duty to inform you that Shinestone Prison Services will be transporting a group of prisoners in the vicinity of your town. I assure you that the transport mission will not disturb your day to day activities but I am required to alert all nearby towns and cities when dangerous individuals are on the move. Rest assured, our guards are highly trained and skilled in neutralizing threats if the unlikely situation were to arise. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact myself via written correspondence.

Respectfully,
Senior Corrections Officer Myllar

Shinestone Prison Services

Second Hatchport Brawl to End In Flames

Approximately two moons ago, a tavern brawl resulted in the popular Rusty Mug Tavern and Inn burning to the ground. The fire was thought to have been started by a torch or candle being knocked to the ground and rolling into a tapestry. All patrons made it out of the Tavern mostly unharmed but the owner has not yet figured out who was responsible for the blaze.

Several days ago, another fire consumed a beloved Hatchport establishment. The Blue Messenger caught fire late Weepingday evening. Prior to the fire, The Blue Messenger was said to be full of patrons. A witness recalled seeing a small cluster of goblins huddled in the corner of the building, acting strangely. He is certain that they were responsible for the destruction of the Blue Messenger.

“One minute, they were yelling and screaming at each other and the next, they started laughing like fiends, one by one. They starting swaying around, holding their bellies with laughter. I am not sure if one fell into the kindling pile or if it was pushed but the kindling got too close to the fireplace and lit right up. The goblins scattered and the rest of the patrons began to panic. The room was too tightly packed to get water onto the fire.Once enough people cleared out, it was too late. Black smoke started pouring through the windows so I couldn’t be sure but I thought there was a human with them too. They might have been wearing a purple hat.”

The town is considering pooling their resources to build a solid stone establishment that will be much less susceptible to fire. Anyone with information on the goblins who frequented The Blue Messenger or who wish to donate to the Tavern Fund are encouraged to contact the Hatchport Town Guard.

Two Smiths Missing!

Several weeks ago my beloved husband, Frederick, and his brother, Igor, never returned home. They left for an important meeting about their weapon and armor smithing business but would not tell me where they were going or who they were meeting with. They were very nervous about the meeting but assured me they were going to be somewhere extremely safe.lostboys

I am  sick with worry for their safety. If anyone has seen either of these gentlemen or can offer useful information about what happened or where they might be, please contact me. I do not have much to offer but can provide a small reward for any information that will lead me to them.

Willow Mayfield

To the “Friends” of Cornelius Who Mowed Through My Greenhouse…

bouquetI am very upset! I bristle at the thought of what you did to my babies in their nursery. A few weeks ago, a bunch of Cornelius’s “friends” arrived to gather an item the Green Thumb was keeping safe for him. The details of the encounter are hazy since getting information from my attendant has been like pulling weeds, but the chaos I unearthed when I returned was extremely unappealing.

First of all, the Elementals were distraught; Rocky had dug a hole deep enough to hide a body and River almost flooded the path outside! Floamy, my dear Floamy, was smoldering on the floor. The attendant was so upset, she refused to shine any light on the situation! Xyle was watering the plants with his blood. Do you know what blood does to the plants? Me neither, but I assure you all that you will find out… Most distressingly, my beautiful, precious, spectacular experi-plants were trampled, bruised and very sad. It has taken me weeks to coax the flowers to bloom and the vines to unwrap. The most terrible and offensive thing one humanoid can do to another is destroy their cherished creations.

If the contents of my Greenhouse weren’t enough to plant the seeds of fear into your hearts, then maybe I will introduce you to my latest creations. No one disrespects the experi-plants. No. One.

Vines and Branches,
Kevos

Many Thanks and Apologies

People of Elmerton,

I want to offer my sincerest apologies for what transpired at the Fire Site this past Wakingday. As some of you may know, I recruited several of your newest towns members to help me correct the last two Elemental Sites once and for all. We managed to close the Earth Site and part of the Fire Site swimmingly. It turns out that some misguided hot heads opened up two Fire Sites instead of one, creating an additional imbalance.

After realizing this oversight, I spent hours researching and crafting the perfect ritual to Fayris Handseal up the second Fire Site. When I was finally ready to come back into town, I was confronted by a very angry Argwyll. She informed me that Aladar went rogue and concocted an abominable excuse for a ritual that summoned forth a terrible version of Fayris.

I rushed back to assess the damage and thankfully, due to the diligence of you Elmertonians, gathering Gloam Grubs to weave a net and dousing the ritual fire was enough to mend the site and thwart Aladar’s efforts.

In the future, I assure you that I will be much more thorough when vetting my Tzigane associates.

Many thanks again, Elemertonians. I hope to have an opportunity to work with you in the future. Stay safe and avoid that filthy Tzigane Witch, Tshurkurka.

Regards,
A. Demeter
Assistant to the Honorable First Father

A Brief Fae Memorandum

I love the fae. For years, I have studied these complex and wondrous creatures. My observations have lead me to believe that everything about them is perfect. Their delicate wings, jaunty clothing, and general mystique draw me in each and every time I have had good fortune of meeting one. I have observed their antics for many years. I have reveled in their celebrations each spring, delicately crafting my own fae baby, and participated in their ridiculous war with the Tzigane, shaking my fist vigorously in the direction of any Tzigane I see, just to get closer to my favorite people.

Recently I’ve been noticing a quirky behavioral shift. I wouldn’t think much of it since theBarmDwellersy are such spirited creatures but the more I learn, the more I am concerned for their well being. Small groups are breaking away and devoting themselves to a cause I have yet to fully understand. One group refers to themselves as the Barm Dwellers and its members bear a symbol that appears to be an eye with spider legs. The other group calls themselves the Fae Harkeners and bear a pair of strange, sloping symbols. Though clearly opposed to one another, they seem to be carrying out many of the same tasks. Mostly, they have been handing out fliers and getting into petty arguments with one another. Occasionally, both groups will partake in dangerous and reckless activities. I have observed two fae diving right off of a cliff! I could not bear to watch what happened afterwards and will maintain my ignorance in that respect. Another small band of fae surrounded and confronted very angry, very drunk orcs late one Wakingday evening, taunting and insulting them until the orcs became violent.

I could continue writing to you about these gruesome and unusual stories but I won’t. I do not wish to taint their revered reputations any longer. I do ask that if you see a fae partaking in any reckless behavior, do your best to stop them and preserve their precious race. Also, if anyone has any information about the strange fae behavior, please contact me right away. Thank you in advance for your important contribution.

Lolli P. Honeycutt
Experta de Fae Deliciae

An Open Letter to the Citizens of Irvanshire

To the Citizens of Irvanshire,

Over the past several months it has been my primary job to clean up a mess caused by the dangerous reversal of powerful Elemental locations. Normally I would not provide a report such as this but something very strange is happening and I think it is in your best interest to be informed.

I have been working with a very competent group of people, casters and warriors alike, to Blood Moonrestore the balance of Nature. Though we have made much progress, completing half of the work, there are still weak spots in Magesta to shore up. Until this morning, I was absolutely sure that the Blood Moon would enhance the aggressive and unusual weather patterns that have been occurring. The Moon is a powerful source of energy and when it is combined with the power of the Blood, terrible and wonderful things can happen.

I was very surprised when my Irvanshirian contacts communicated to me that  active areas have gone quiet and in some cases have even begun to mend themselves. For example, the large hole that opened up, taking an entire town with it, was almost completely gone by the arrival of the Magestream. The only trace of its presence is a long, jagged crack in the ground. I am happy to hear this is the case but I am also unsettled since this sort of behavior should not have happened until all of the weak spots had been addressed.

It is my personal belief that whatever unknown force was behind the enhancement of the Elemental imbalance has redirected its attention and energy somewhere else. Even though I know very little about this force, I imagine that it has garnered the attention of something much more powerful and focused and has been encouraged to cause trouble somewhere else. The Blood Moon can be devastating and the redirection of this force should be very concerning. I fear that the time for child’s play is over.

Regards,
A. Demeter
Assistant to the Honorable First Father

The Time of War Is Now

My name is Eiliki Meienkanakinshi and I, as well as many other people in my order, have received a powerful and disturbing vision. I felt it was my duty to share it with as many people as possible, since the repercussions have already begun to make themselves felt. This vision is as accurate as I can remember and, though it seemed directed to me, personally, those in my order who also received it said they felt the same way. It seems as though this was received by many, particularly by those who have had a connection to the Incarnation of War. This vision has caused strife amongst my order and among many of the Faithful to war. Even in the Allegiant, this has become a topic for heated debate. Some members believe that we should be loyal to Hyurog, while others feel as though that is a bad idea and we should try to help Armego regain his position. Still others wonder whether or not it is our place to take sides at all. In any case, it is my hope that word about this vision spreads.

Magesta,

I want you to be ready for the grand opportunity I am creating. It has become apparent that the creatures of this Age are soft and complacent. The need for action has brought me forth, as prophesied, to rectify the lack of character that is all too commonplace.

In the Age of War, true battles were fought, evil was vanquished, foes were crushed, and the brave and worthy were raised to a fuller existence. These were the times when people lived, really lived, to their full potential. And this is the gift I bring to you.

I, Hyurog, the Incarnation of War, am bringing War back to the forefront of existence so that you can realize your truest selves. The weak will perish quickly and the worthy will flourish. Your cold, dead days of mediocrity are past.

Prepare! The days of Struggle and Glory- the Dawn of Victory!- will soon be upon us!