Dominion Gains in Trellheim Reversed;
Strange Artifact Recovered
On Friday the 15th of September, the Adventurers of Ashbury gathered in the town of
As the Ashbans began to
orient themselves with the town a troop of Ducal Soldiers led by Commander Durean approached to speak with the nobility.
Rumors had abounded that the Dominion had been active
in the area, and Durean seemed to be acting strangely
so Baron Rorii demanded that the Commander drink an
enslavement antidote. W
hen Durean and
his men refused, an intense verbal argument began with the nobles demanding
that Durean submit. Meanwhile a few of Durean’s officers were surreptitiously knocked
unconscious and soon the Ashbans were able to subdue
the Commander himself.
After forcing an antidote down Durean’s
throat and bringing him to consciousness, the Commander and his men immediately
apologized and explained that their check post had been overrun by the Dominion
and that he and his officers had been enslaved. Durean
assured the Ashbans that they would be able to secure
the command post and cure those still there.
He also reported that the Dominion questioned him and
his men at length about a great stone wheel with arcane markings that is
supposedly in the area, but the soldiers knew nothing about it.
The following day the Dominion
further demoralized the Ashbans by having their gryphons scoop up random commoners and drop them in
the center of Deathwatch from a great height. As commoners rained down upon the
Ashbans, the calls for healing and life spells
immediately went out. Some of the Ashbans cursed the
Dominion’s strategy, complaining that it required the Ashbans
to waste life spells on the commoners. Others argued that curing the commoners
was the only choice that could possibly be made.
The commoners were clearly frightened and were
escorted to the Ducal Barracks by Man-At-Arms Ignatius Skippio
and Recruit Aven. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to the
duty conscious pair, the Barracks too had fallen to the Dominion and the duo
were captured and enslaved.
They too were questioned at length about a stone wheel
with arcane markings and ordered to be on the lookout for it before being sent
back to Deathwatch. Fortunately it was noticed that they were acting strangely,
and they were cured.
That night the Ashbans
gathered and under the command of Squire Koshinara
marched to retake the ducal barracks. They found many enslaved ducal soldiers
and a vast horde of undead, including a large and powerful undead that could
spawn several lesser undead at will.
The ducal soldiers were subdued and cured and the
undead destroyed.
The following day reports came in that a Dominion
encampment had been discovered. Apparently the Dominion had found the stone
wheel they sought and set up a hasty encampment near it.
The Ashbans marched to meet
them under the leadership of Baron Rorii of the
The Ashbans arrived to find
a biata mage in a circle of power around the stone
wheel. She began to taunt the Ashbans, claiming that
the power from the wheel would grant the Dominion enough power to crush Icenia. She then began to draw enormous power from the
wheel, but something clearly went wrong. An intense burst of magical energy
blasted forth, contained in the circle.
The Dominion mage was protected from it and continued
her magical task, but a second burst exploded forth, obliterating the mage and
leaving behind naught but a pile of charred, smoldering clothes.
With that, the Ashbans
assaulted the camp, clashing furiously with the Dominion and the several
enslaved gryphons they controlled. Baron Indorian quickly erected his own Circle of Power around the
stone to prevent the Dominion from getting at it.
The battle was fierce, with wild gryphons
attacking Ashbans with enough strength to topple
buildings and even gentle healers like Dame Glorianna
Wyndancer and Town Guardsman Ahurak
casting using their arcane powers to bring death to the creatures of the
Dominion.
The evil getragen, realizing
that they were defeated, called a retreat and fled from the field. Some Ashbans chased them down and cut down straggling enemies,
but several escaped.
As of this writing, Commander
Durean has agreed to requisition a circle of power
scroll to secure the strange stone wheel until it could be examined. Guildmaster Cedric Fruvous of the
Sage’s Guild said that he would be willing to donate a Lore scroll to
determine the magical functions of the artifact, but that after seeing it
obliterate the Dominion mage that he was not willing to perform the ritual
himself.
Offer
of Alliance met with Violence Because of Undead Leader
The Oran Getragen, one of
the five races of biata who call themselves Getragen that were awakened last spring, sent a delegation
to discuss a possible alliance with Icenia against
the Dominion. Talks turned into a battle
as Baron Rorii called for the arrest of their leader,
the Great Khemutay, once it was discovered that Khemutay was an undead creature.
Some months back, Sellessor Kor (the so called “Purple Elder”) asked for
this meeting, requesting Hospitality for his leader who wished to come to
parley. He stressed that his leader, the Great Khemutay,
never leaves his home city and that his people are steeped in deep, long
lasting traditions.
Last month he arrived in Death Watch with a small
contingent of armed biata again affirming that his
leader was coming and confirming hospitality. The ranking nobles, Baron Indorian and Baron Rorii gave him
Hospitality on the conditions that no one in the delegation would murder
anyone, or cast necromancy.
An hour later marching to drum beats in a
procession the primarily orange, purple, and black-feathered biata carried a covered litter and called out as they
marched into the town of
All hail.
It is my honor to present the supreme ruler of the
Head Chancellor over the council of
the living and the dead.
He who led us to the great
The first and greatest of our
Immortal Ancients.
He who rose from the dead to rule us
forever and protect the Getragen.
All hail Great Khemutay!
Great Khemutay stepped out
of the litter and was himself covered in bright purple robes, a mass of orange
feathers could be seen, but not much else as he was heavily cowled
and veiled, and curiously enough, wore an ornate masquerade style mask.
Great Khemutay spoke not
directly but through his herald and offered aid in the form of 6000 troops and
armaments for them. He vowed that they would follow all military laws
and obligations and that his troops have extensive experience in fighting the
Dominion and knowledge of Dominion tactics. He stated that he would place
them fully under Icenian control, the only
stipulation being that they were not to be separated from their units. He
asked for nothing in return for this.
Baron Rorii seemed about to
agree to these terms when he asked that Great Khemutay
remove his mask. Apparently this caused quite a stir among the
What was revealed was the
burning eyes, sunken and dried flesh of an undead mummy. When asked about
his seemingly undead appearance, the herald said that no necromancy was used to
transform Great Khemutay – but that this was
the same “Immortal Ancient” that had led the
There was what can only be described as bickering
between the Elven Baron and the Herald over whether
or not Khemutay was, in fact, undead. The
herald pulled Baron Rorii off to the side as the
adventurers looked on.
Whatever was said was not revealed to this reporter,
but shortly thereafter Baron Rorii ordered the arrest
of Great Khemutay. At this, the herald ordered
his men to
attack.
During the battle, the elite warriors showed much
battle prowess, but were defeated by a huge numerical advantage.
Khemutay was heard to order his men to cast
no necromancy not even to heal himself, and to obey
the laws of the Icenians even as he himself cut
several Adventurers down with bursts of elemental power.
He shouted that he had been granted Hospitality and
that Icenia had no honor and no right to attack
him. He said that the
He eventually recalled his spirit from the battlefield
leaving behind the strange mask.
Murmurs that honor had been lost because the Icenian Nobles violated hospitality swept through the crowd
of onlookers, and voices shared concern that yet another foe had been added to Ashbury’s growing list.
Said one onloooker,
“No Alliance with undead, sure. But couldn’t we have just let
them walk away?”
Others stated that no undead should be allowed
anything other than a swift destruction.
Meanwhile, some of the faces of the
As of this writing, nothing further from the
Celestial Light
Spell Discovered
by Oliver Nirab
The Ashbury Mage’s
Guild has announced that a joint expedition led by the Ashbury
Mage’s Guild and the Ashbury Sage’s Guild
has discovered a celestial version of the Light spell. This comes as especially
good news as the Earth version ceased functioning approximately a year ago.
The expedition was led by Cedric Fruvous,
the head of the Sage’s Guild and a senior guildsman in the Mage’s
Guild, and consisted of Aria Devonshire (also a Sage’s Guild member and
Senior Guildsman of the Mage’s Guild), Cuar Hyanda of the Sage’s Guild, Sir Ivan Drake of Blythedale and the Sage’s Guild, Kerrigwen
Melite of Blythedale, and
Squire Ulthoc of the Court of Nordenn.
Recently Guildmaster Cedric
located notes on the creation of a celestial Light spell from one of the towers
of Penthanthos. Obviously the archmage
was attempting to unlock the formula for such a spell before he died.
Using the fabled Map of Penthanthos,
the expedition traveled to the remains of another of the archmage’s
towers located in the Plains of Rage. After fighting their way past several
still active golems and a magical enchantment on the plants that had grown on
the remains of the tower the group entered the ruins. Inside they found many
papers and notes that crumbled to dust when touched, but one of the lone
surviving pieces of parchment revealed the key to unlocking the spell.
Upon returning, Cedric, Aria and Mage’s Guildmistress Lizarra Trynn utilized the notes unlocked the spell.
Transcriptions of the spell are now available in the Ashbury Mage’s Guild.
Trolls Attack
Deathwatch
The trolls of the Bloody Eye clan came into Deathwatch
as dusk fell recently, claiming the land as their own.
Their leader, a large troll by the name of Grex Tal, also challenged the
adventurer known as
While the adventurers were defending themselves
against the onslaught of trolls, Sir Harrison, Commander Durean
and another ducal soldier by the name of Julia arrived. When the initial attack
subsided, they informed Barons Rorii and Indorian that three outposts of trolls had been discovered,
and once news of this defeat reached them, they would converge and attack the
town as a whole.
The decision was made to form three squads of the
adventurers to attach each of these outposts before this could happen. The
outposts were well fortified, and battering rams were required to break into
them. Though once the doors were breached, the adventurers were then met with
walls of sheilds as the trolls defended their fort.
Smaller groups were also dispatched to enter through a
small gap in the walls, by way of a grappling hook. This proved the perfect
distraction to allow the adventurers fighting at the door to push their way
through.
Though trolls still inhabit the area, it seems
it will be some time before they can mount a large scale attack.
Squires Tested
Sources indicate that squires throughout the duchy are
receiving more extensive training and testing. “I can confirm that
we have been asked to provide actors for recent examinations,” said Torsen Glypher, a professor at the
Duke Frost Vardik recently
tasked Sir Ivan Drake of Blythedale with overseeing
the squire’s education and the knight has apparently responded
quickly. It is said that Sir Ivan recruited the help of Sir Eros Clearbrook who is the longest tenured Paladin in Ashbury and together they have implemented an extensive
program. Sources indicate that the squires have been attending mandatory
meetings to discuss the Code of Chivalry in a round table forum and that more
formal tests have already occurred.
Corporal Stewart Havener,
a soldier stationed in Dara’s Grace who was on
leave in Ashbury, reported that during one battle
against the Dominion, Squire Koshinara Murakami of
the Ash Forest was put in command of the troops. “Yeah, he was
a-running around yelling orders like all them nobles do,” the corporal
said. “But I saw Sir Ivan and the other nobles keepin’
an eye on him, so I knew we was gonna
be okay.”
Neither Sir Ivan nor Sir Eros could be reached for
comment.
Corner of
Chivalry: Thy Noble Duties
by Sir Ivan Drake
Of all the tenets of the Code of Chivalry, the fifth
tenet seems to me to be the least clear: “Thou shalt
scrupulously perform thy noble duties be they not contrary to the laws of the
land.” In his excellent treatise, Sir Eros Clearbrook
discusses how this tenet covers a noble’s obligations in governing their
estates. However, there is a broader meaning which has raised
debate. Does this tenet also govern how a noble must behave when in
foreign lands?
If a noble finds himself in a realm that allows
slavery, must the noble overlook this offense since it would be contrary to the
laws of the land to dispense justice? If so, how does
one balance what is right with what seems to be a loophole in the Code?
Is it acceptable, as some notable underground groups have done, to cross the
border into a land where slavery is legal, capture slavers, and return them to Ashbury for justice? Should the nobles of Ashbury free these illegally-arrested slavers and secure
them a safe return to their homeland?
Slavery is obviously a heinous act, but what about
laws against lesser moral issues? In Ashbury we
allow marriage between people of different races, but what if a neighboring
kingdom did not? Would underground groups infiltrate this realm to
dispense justice based upon our own brand of morals?
Another basis of discussion is whether it is the
intent of this section of the Code to mean the laws of our land.
And if that is so, then what is a noble’s recourse if an evil ruler comes
to power and mandates laws allowing such offenses? Certainly a noble can
resign from their station, but aren’t there ways to work within the
system to enact change? Can an honorable noble swear fealty to a
liege and disagree with their laws?
After a recent discussion with other nobles and
squires about this specific tenet, I know that I have given much thought and
study to this issue. For me, the answer lies within the Code of Chivalry
itself. The eighth tenet states: “Thou shalt
be everywhere and always the champion of the right and the good against
injustice and evil.” Everywhere and always.
In Ashbury and outside of Ashbury. No loopholes.
As always with the Code of Chivalry, one must gain their own insight
and formulate their own interpretation. My recent studies have reminded
me to look at all the tenets and try to understand them as a whole instead of
slicing out one piece and analyzing it alone.
News From Around
the Duchy
The
A large fire was extinguished in the estate of Eldor. The damage was minimal,
however, local officials are reportedly suspicious, believing that an arsonist
may have been involved.
Several residents in Forlindelin
have fallen prey to a mysterious illness. Healers from the local guild
are said to be baffled by the sickness and finding it difficult to cure the
illness completely.
There are rumors that one of the more successful
casinos in South Point has suffered record losses due to theft.
Officials are refusing to confirm or deny the rumor, stating that “casino
security is of upmost priority.”
Blythedale
In
There are reports that a small group of experienced
hunters are killing lizardmen in Amaranth.
A source who requested anonymity states that Lord Jonothan
Dragonhart Vardik is
investigating.
The recent death of prominent carriage-maker Fineas Tolth has created a stir
in Fenwyck as all three of his sons are
contesting the veracity of his will.
An accident in a large marble mine in Stony Brook
has claimed the lives of six local residents.
Nordenn
A new gem deposit was reportedly discovered in a deep
cave in
Guild Reports
Mage’s
Guild Report
by
Guildmaster William Lenox
I
am pleased to report that after several years of hard work, Aria Devonshire has
been appointed to the post of Senior Guildsman! Aria has done much for the
guild and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Guildmistress
Lizarra has also informed me that Senior Guildsman
Cedric Fruvous was instrumental in bringing the Light
spell to celestial mages. My thanks to Cedric for his efforts
in this endeavor.
As
always we have scrolls for sale. We also have spell ink available if you wish
to have spells inscribed into your book. We can identify items, as well as
trade and sell ritual scrolls when available. If you are interested in learning
celestial magic, please stop by the guild. We can teach you to read scrolls for
free, and if you are interested in pursuing higher forms of magic, we can
instruct you in these as well.
Healer’s
Guild Report
by
Guildmistress Zatarina Norik
I
am proud to announce the healers who are now members of the Dara’s
Grace Guild: Cora, Dreath,
Glorianna, Kali, Keres,
Kier, Lauroc, Ling Ma Sun, Noola,
Tianna, and Willow Rose.
Starting in a few weeks, all Guild members will doing
hours in the Guild. During this
time, coffee, tea, cookies, and fudge will be
available. Come and visit with us.
So
that we may better help everyone, I ask for all to
please remember the Guild and its healers when acquiring treasure. We went
through about fifteen Enslavement antidotes in one weekend recently and many
other potions. These are quite expensive, and I do not want to charge like a hobling society...but knowing that someone obtained a
ritual scroll as treasure after a healer used most of a spell pyramid for them
to get it, and then not seeing the healer compensated at all makes us question
whether we should perhaps act similarly in return.
Remember
the healers who enable you to stay up to continue the fight, and realize that
even if the healer is not in the front of the battle, that he or she may be one
of the main reasons you were successful in the first place.
I
would like to thank those adventurers who assisted us in determining how to
best do resurrections for them personally should the need ever arise. I also
thank those who appreciated the decorating we did in the new Guild and who
understood that it was still a work in progress.
Sage’s
Guild Report
by
Guildmaster Cedric Fruvous
We
have opened a new branch of the Sage’s Guild in the town of
I
am pleased to report that in conjunction with the Ashbury
Mage’s Guild members of the Sage’s Guild were responsible for an
expedition that managed to unlock the Celestial Light spell here on Tar’Navaria.
I
am proud to announce the addition of the Child of Camulous
Alor as our newest apprentice. If anyone else would like
to apply for membership in the Sage’s Guild please contact myself or Sage
Aria Devonshire.
In
addition to library services and research for hire, The Sage’s Guild
offers teaching, Celestial Spellcrafting services as
well as sale of armor, weapons, potions and alchemy and rented use of our
Celestial, Earth and Alchemy books.
Letters
To all Adventurers,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend thanks
to the following people for their selfless actions in our ongoing quest to
release Pedratos from the Abysmal Gorge:
Dugaul, Scarn Whiteleaf, Dame Aara, Guard Ahurak, Joshua, Cedric Fruvous,
and all who contributed whose names were not mentioned.
These people risked their lives and expended vast
resources without hesitation. They fought valiantly, and left no one
behind. We were successful in capturing the Flame Elemental known as Imix, and attempted to return him to the custody of the
beings known as The Triad. Unfortunately, vital information was not
properly communicated to me, as was requested when I submitted my plan long
ago. Thus, the exchange with The Triad was aborted. Imix could no longer be held, and he was released.
Despite the failure of this attempt, I commend the
actions of everyone involved. The efficiency of Imix’
abduction was flawless. The town’s subsequent defense against Imix’ minions who were attempting to release him was equally impressive. In all, we proved that
teamwork and cooperation can indeed exist among adventurers. It also
proved that sharing of information, no matter how insignificant, can be vital
to the success or failure of any one person’s aspirations. I
implore you all to reevaluate what you know. If you know anything that
can help your fellow adventurers, please share it with them. Withholding
facts can only harm. It very seldom helps anyone.
My thanks.
Cora Scaldren
An open letter to the people of Trellheim,
War has once again come to your doorstep. Once again
the people of Trellheim and all of Ashbury have the honor of being part of the excitement of
being beset by a new enemy. Like the many foes that have come before, the
Dominion presents us all with new and invigorating challenges. What a glorious
time to fight such a just and noble war!
Now, I am sure there are many of you who would seek to
ply your craft or till the earth and be content with finding some peace in this
lifetime. You will state firmly that you are not warriors or mages, but simple
common folk. Shame on you! Did you not know that some Knights of the land have
declared that as they follow the code of chivalry, you too must strive for
those ends?
Thankfully we have among us a new enemy that will help
you see that everyone, from the humble potato farmer, tanner, and cooper to the
seasoned adventurer, must be ready to face the Dominion. You are all now able
to become the targets of death, enslavement, and necromancy just like the
adventurers you admire so much.
You must raise your goblets in praise to thank those
thoughtful enough to unleash this empire upon the lands once again to give us
such an honorable opportunity to combat this evil! Do not decry the fates for
the destruction of your villages, the deaths of your children, or the horrors
of watching your neighbors snatched into the air by a flock of Gryphons…they were all healed once the adventurers in
Deathwatch could pull them from their impact craters.
Those poor spirits who had to be on the receiving end
of the Dominion ‘air drop’ should take heart that they are safe
now, after all you were cured and sent on your way with armed escort! Do not
dwell on those nightmares of falling to the ground at impossible speeds, but
rejoice in the dream of a slow and prolonged war against our new enemies! And please
do not anger over the fact that not but a handful of minutes after your plunge
from the clouds several members of the nobility were walking about the
adventurers laughing and joking with their comrades. It had nothing to do with
your plight. Warriors are just accustomed to the horrors of war. Fear not, you
will adjust soon enough.
Remember too that in freeing the Dominion from their
prison not only are we now able to smite their evil but, as many of our leaders
have pointed out, we have the opportunity to form new alliances with those Biata freed along with them! I mean after we eliminate the
one faction who would not treat with us out of anger over their perceived
slight on the sacrifice they made to lock the Dominion away, and well, the
other faction who we have just made enemies with because they too are ruled by
an undead monstrosity, that leaves at least two potential new alliances to be
formed!
Some of you will not head these words of righteousness
and might even direct your anger not towards the evil empire who
was locked away in prison by the act of four communities willing to sacrifice
themselves to remove the evil from the lands, but perhaps towards the shining
beacon of goodness that is Ashbury. Some of you might
even be tempted to join the new ‘Nation of Trellheim.’
How sad this would be to see good people join along side the (as I believe two
Baron’s phrased it) ‘insurgents’ with whom Icenia will soon be going to war with. Those estates are
the King’s lands after all.
Stand tall people of Trellheim!
Focus your rage and armor yourself in righteousness! Like it or not, you are
now all in this war for the long haul.
Scarn
Whiteleaf
Amani
Ranger
Order of the Scarlet Dawn: House Nemesis
Adventurers of Ashbury,
I have heard it whispered recently that some are
concerned about my friendship with the “Jade Thorns.” Well since
the Jade Thorns as a group fell apart nearly two years ago, I can only assume
that people are referring to my friendships with Scarn
Whiteleaf, Gabriel Bruce and Du’Gaul
Mornover. I will respond in this public forum because
I feel it is important that it be well known my stance on the matter.
Say what you will about these men, and if you were
being fair some of it would certainly be unkind, but they are good, honorable
men. They have been fighting the horrors that threaten Ashbury
and its citizens since long before most of you even contemplated taking up the
sword or spell in defense of this land. They have stood firm before more
tyrants, monsters, hostile beings and outright terrors than most of us put
together and have constantly put their lives on the line for those who cannot
defend themselves.
I have seen them engage in acts of bravery,
generosity, and honor, both on and off the battlefield, on countless occasions
simply because it was the right thing to do, with no concern of reward or
recognition.
Are they surly? Yes, without a doubt. Are they often
dour? Absolutely. Are they personable individuals? No,
many times they are not. They do not mice words, and they do not refrain from
expressing unpleasant truths. But they are not thieves, slavers, or
necromancers and in fact they tirelessly fight these sorts of beings at every
turn. They are good men whose goal is to rid this world of evil and those who
would serve evil. I am not about to apologize to anyone for my friendship with
them. I am proud that such decent men and proven veterans such as these call me
an ally in their struggles against evil.
My friendships, however, have little to no bearing on
my duties to the Sage’s Guild and the Mage’s Guild. I have never
heard it said that people are concerned that I am “too close” with Blythedale because I call Ivan Drake a friend, or the
Healer’s Guild because I call Lauroc DerWyrvennhaus an ally, or Nordenn
because of my friendship with Glorianna Wyndancer, nor would I expect to. Is it merely because
these people are friendly? Since when is friendliness necessary to be a good
person or combat evil?
If you have concerns of my friendships by all means
you may speak freely to me of it. I shall listen. But say it directly and with
heart to me, for how else will I be able to address your concerns?
Cedric Fruvous
Sorcerer of Stars
Nobility is not a title, nor is it a person. It
is a tangible ideal to which many aspire to. In this aspiration there are
many interpretations of the Code of Chivalry. And in this aspiration
there are many who wield one tenant at the expense of another. What tends
to be forgotten is that the code itself, is one set of
principles. And while each tenant is taken separately and weighed and
measured, it is the entirety of the code which is to be applied.
I have seen the disgruntled of Icenia
aim their anger and their displeasure at the Nobility of Icenia.
I have seen the complete lack of disrespect from many corners at the Nobility.
But I ask those who seem to have such a seething
hatred for the nobility… where do you stand when the darkness comes for Icenia. Do you stand in the light and let truth and
justice be your sword and shield. Or do you lurk
in the shadows and strike the enemy between the shoulder blades?
There are those who feel the ends justify the
means. To a Noble the means must not tarnish or sully the end. If
we are to fight evil without cessation, how can we employ evil or dubious means
to do so? We cannot. Our intentions and our actions must be
pure. We must strive to do right with right not just with might.
The nobles methods may not be
the ones everyone wishes to employ. Some feel we are weak because we are
“constrained” by the code. I say we are not
constrained. We are liberated for our decisions and our actions have
guidance.
We are also mortal. And Mortal kin make
imperfect decisions and actions. I feel within the depth of my soul the
anguish the Dominion has caused. I feel within my heart the shame that
one of the other “good” tribes of the Biata
wield necromancy and see it as no harm. Does this make the nobility
evil? No. It means we made a choice and a choice which will be
carried in our spirits for as long as we take a breath within our body. A
choice we will forever hold within our hearts and will lie like a leaden weight
within the depths of our spirits.
But our spirits will not be crushed. We will
fight this evil, and any others that come our way. We will fight to protect
Icenia from the monsters which plague us. We
will ensure and we will endure. Because Icenia needs us. The people of Ashbury need us.
And we the nobility, need the adventurers. We
need your strength and your courage and your tenacity. Without you, the
Dominion, The bloodlines of Morganna, the evil which
plagues us at every angle will win and crush us in defeat. It is your
blades, your spells and your globes which keep the tide of battle from being
overrun with evil.
We need your strength to keep our lands and its people
safe. We need your courage to bolster our lines. We need your
support so that we may stand against the enemies of our people and be
triumphant. You have stood with us thus far, and my gratitude runs deep.
I ask you to continue, not to falter. To help us achieve a victory over
an enemy whose brutality knows no bounds. And in
serving in this, you earn the respect of all whom you protect.
In Service
Lady Knight Glorianna Wyndancer Nordenn
A Little Birdie Told Me
by Sue D’Onym
Time once again for the News They
Don’t Want You To Know!
Everyone was worried when His Grace Duke Frost did
not arrive at the gathering he had scheduled last month. When he showed up a
few days later, he was nonplussed. “Travel was slow over these back
roads,” he said. “There is no problem.”
It appears that Squire Ulthoc
has gotten ahead of himself again, this time claiming responsibility for the
victory over enemy forces in Dara’s
Grace. This is truly a squire without humility. Perhaps the next
generation of knights will have double-jointed arms so that they can pat
themselves on the back without fear of injury.
Sir Ivan Drake was apparently in such
anticipation of receiving a hug from Natalia
Gallonovich for the jewelry he gave her for her
birthday that he actually spent nearly an hour searching the outpost until
finally Daedric let him borrow some .... cologne! Ivan has always
had a penchant for gypsy woman, as he was once betrothed to Natasha.
Seems like Dame Glorianna
is using her title for her own personal gain. However Ithica
didn’t seem to protest when she ordered him to remove his shirt at Natalia’s party! And speaking of personal gain,
how quickly was Garuda forgotten when
the Knight accepted and married Issalura?
(Affect of a ritual? See below!)
Joshua and his group (who now say that they’ve joined up with
those mysterious Order of the Scarlet Dawn folks) put
The Mage’s Guild isn’t too thrilled with Cedric
right now. Guildmaster William had to fight to
even get him invested in the circle in Deathwatch!
Adventurers have a heart of gold. At least that is
what Old Man Tucker is saying after some thugs decided to block
Tucker’s well and some adventurers decided to lend a hand (for free).
Tucker has asked this reporter to thank Cora and her friends for taking
the time out of their busy lives to lend an old farmer a hand.
Auric
had a run of luck recently. Good luck for winning a number of items in the
Raven’s Raffle; and bad luck for having Glorianna
backlash a permanence ritual on a item she was making for them that had taken
years to prepare.
Well, that’s all the room I have this issue. Remember: If you
can’t say something nice about someone, come sit by me.
Public Notices
REWARD
of 10 gold leading to the arrest of Arnel Izenfire and Jemel Piurt. See
Magistrate Corbin Tell.
TO
ANY WHO MIGHT HAVE INFORMATION regarding the whereabouts of Nerrick
Scaldren or any members of the defunct resistance
group known as The Lempuridan, please contact Cora Scaldren. Send all responses to the Deathwatch
chapter of the Ashbury Healers’ Guild.
THE
EXODUS TRADING POST is Open for Business!!! We buy, sell and trade goods of all
kinds. We also have our help wanted service, where local folks come to find
adventurers to help with odd jobs. Some of you may know my friend Iskalda, who lives in South Point. She pays well for
certain items that she uses in her experiments, so come see me and find out
what she’s looking for today! – Jack
THE
MoS are looking for a Ritual of Woe to trade for or
borrow. Will reward well and if need be, discuss why we need it. - Katen
SAGES
GUILD! Research! Teaching! Even just light reading! Now with our new branch in
Deathwatch.
SPELLCRAFTING of Earth
and Celestial Rituals available.
Seek the Ritualists in the Court of Nordenn. Reasonable rates, competent service.
THE DARK HORSE TAVERN is holding open
auditions for an improvisational performance group. All are welcome:
noble and commoner, bard or amateur alike. The auditions will be held
immediately following dinner on Saturday, October 21. All are
welcome to observe and participate. If you have any questions, please contact Noola Arbulla or Dreath Timar N’ilithar
at the tavern. We look forward to enjoying the evening with you.