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10.12.2006

Trinsic Under Fire

Attacked from all sides.

Darlings, as if it wasn't bad enough being harried by that dreadful Klion, poor Duke Irvyn now has to compete with a crater that's showering a variety of nasty things all across the city. What was once a nice stroll in the park has also turned into a hell festooned in Reapers - and at the time of the year when we should all be enjoying Christmas Trees not Killer Trees.

Several reports have been sent into the Poste about this situation, from Duke Irvyn's sketchy notes about which areas of the town are currently in danger, together with some words from the Army of Kaldor. In fact, in a leaked copy of that report your ingenious reporter is surprised that Commander Soulshadow hasn't actually recommended chasing Yewians into the disaster zone.

On the Yew front, one can only imagine the propganda that this will be put to. Your bombastic reporter will be unsurprised to see such words as "They Deserve It" and "Damned Wytches Fault". This would be the perfect time for the Yewish to rise above their paranoia - but your sceptical reporter cannot help but think that they'll take advantage of the chaos to rain down more trouble upon the land.

Tolerance

A special report

Gretcha Gossip writes: Recently, while travelling through Yew, I set about interviewing the locals about the war with Trinsic. During my travels I ended up in Empathy Abbey, where I met a Monk who, instead of giving an interview, handed me a piece of writing - though I don't expect all to have the intelligence needed to read such a piece of work. I thought it only right to have it printed.

A discussion on tolerance - L.N Smith

It is oft remarked by some that tolerance in and of itself be a virtue of the highest order. However, men of this opinion seldom explain where the golden mean of such a virtue lies; that is to say, how much tolerance is best. They might say "Why, there can never be too much of a good thing!" However, it is doubtful that these people would advocate tolerance of murder, rape and assault upon the innocent. So it may be said that a line needs to be drawn somewhere, the only question is, where?

The leaders of Trinsic pride themselves on their toleration of all races and creeds, whilst chastising those who have an alternative view, such as the Yewians. These, they label as filthy and subhuman peasants, and are so eager to see them suffer that they put out bounties, offering handsome riches to whomever can grieviously harm any Yewian.

It must only be concluded that the line the Trinsicians draw for toleration is at class difference and lack of toleration for others. Both conditions are perfectly understandable, if not admirable. The rich-through-birth and their lackeys have always had nothing but contempt for the less well off, and lack of toleration for the intolerant seems a sensible enough maxim.

And yet, who are they defending in this war? The Kaldorians - notable racial supremacists. These people has never hid the fact that they view Kaldorians as some sort of master race, who deserve to own all of Brittania for themselves. Not only that, but the Kaldorian commander has oft remarked at public events that Yewians need to be 'ethnically cleansed', simply for daring to defend their lands from imperial designs. Not to mention the rulers of Trinsic and their apparent love for drow - a race that has constantly proved itself to strongly advocate the demise of humans.

In the eyes of this humble monk, the leaders of Trinsic are not exhibiting toleration by allowing these enemies of all Brittanians dominate their foreign policy - it is simply lack of will. To stand by the Guardians side is better than to be in his path, be the view of Trinsic. They lack the strength of arms to defend themselves against all threats, and so decide to ally with whom they percieve to be the greatest. After all, the Kaldorians are a well armed and well armoured military force, with many wytches to back them up. The Yewish, on the other hand, have only a badly equipped rag tag militia to defend themselves with. The choice seems obvious, and if the leader of the former wishes to bathe in the blood of the children of the latter, then so be it - tolerance does not apply to the working class, and it is better they face the genocidal wrath than good, respectful and most importantly wealthy Trinsicians.

We citizens of Yew can only hope that the militia can once again make up for it's poor equipment and lack of use of occult magicks with the fighting spirit that they are renowned for. However, we fear that it will not be long before our very existance is threatened for daring to be born on a particular scrap of land. With the rebels now gleefully taking the opportunity to provide yet more help for the Kaldorians, the odds are very much stacked against our brave warriors. If they manage to stand fast against almost all of Brittania on their own.

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DUKE, 10th DECEMBER

Trinsic is under attack from a large number of evil creatures which appear to be emerging from the crater on Paladin Isle. Those observed so far are: blackrock elementals, blood elementals, gazers, nether vortices, poison elementals, reapers, shadow wyrms, and toxic oozes. These creatures are extremely dangerous, particularly the blackrock elementals.

The incursion is for the most part contained on Paladin Isle and in the area of the park, but some creatures, notably the shadow wyrms, have been observed to wander further. It is strongly recommended that you avoid these areas, but be alert! Do not tackle the creatures on your own, seek help.

Official Notice from the Commander of the Royal Guard

As of this date, 10th December, 2006, the forces of the Royal Guard should participate in the following actions:

i) Assist the Guards of Trinsic in keeping the Creatures from the Crater in that area as much as possible, as well as checking Trinsic for other incursions.

ii) Monitor the other Craters, and ensure any incursions near those craters are swiftly dealt with.

iii) Investigate ways to prevent Creatures emerging; any clues left by the Four, or changes related to the craters.

I will assist in all ways possible in the easing of the strain on forces affected by this attack.

Signed, Commander of the Royal Guard, Jordan Jurrel

Letters

To all readers,

You will have seen the beginnings of Klion’s propaganda against Trinsic. No doubt you will see more. He will stoop to dirty tricks, to cast aspersions on us, to mislead us with lies. Do not take his word for things but seek out the truth for yourself. Ask yourself why, if I am a traitor, he has not sought to indict me before the Council by the due process of law? Indeed, why has the Council itself not called me to account? They are fully aware of my actions, which are all in service to the Kingdom. What has Klion done for the Kingdom but plunge it into war and strife?

Ask yourselves: whom is it that Klion really serves? The people of Britannia that his actions leave maimed and dead? Or himself and his own lust for power at the expense of all else? His direct acts of aggression have forced people of all cities and beliefs to rise up against him, and he shall not know rest or an easy conscience until he stops these lies, lays down his arms and learns what it truly is to serve Britannia.

Irvyn Middlethorn Duke of Trinsic

Dear Poste Readers,

I found this slip of paper, discarded in the streets of Trinsic. There was a rather gnawed pile of bones nearby it, so I'm wondering if the person who was considering attending - or running - this event had managed to become intimately acquainted with the innards of a Shadow Wyrm.

Anyway - the scraps that I could read said:

Free Ricardo Ricardo has been unjustly sentenced to Death! His fate could be YOURS! Ricardo has shown us that the Ruling Council of Britannia are a group of power hungry {this bit was missing, assume it was a bad word.} Stand Up! You could be NEXT! The amended Charge of High Treason could be placed against YOU, or YOUR FAMILY! Do not let them do this to us! Protest - Free Ricardo - At Castle British - Tuesday at 8pm (GMT)

Being one to step out of politics, I'd caution anyone who'd attend to be careful; but I will champion those who stand up for their beliefs. Good luck to you all!

signed,

Muldran Skully Shadow King of the Shadow Court

11.12.2006

A Lot on This week so here is a Roundup!

Lady Tabbitha Calls a Meeting

So what has caused this evil to spawn in Trinsic? How long have these infected creatures appeared here? There have been no reported sightings of them travelling the roads. No reports from inside the city of any help needed. This is some thing we cannot just ignore. Questions need asking and answers MUST be given and given at a meeting to be called I urge all leaders to gather together tomorrow evening [Monday 11 th Dec ] at the eigth hour.

Venue now set to Skara Brae Communuity centre directly South of the moongate.

Tabbitha
Grandmaster
Knights Hospitaller

Muldran Skully calls for Riots!

Free Ricardo
Ricardo has been unjustly sentenced to Death!
His fate could be YOURS!
Ricardo has shown us that the Ruling Council of Britannia are a group of power hungry {this bit was missing, assume it was a bad word.}
Stand Up! You could be NEXT! The amended Charge of High Treason could be placed against YOU, or YOUR FAMILY!
Do not let them do this to us!

Protest - Free Ricardo - At Castle British - Tuesday at 8pm (GMT)

Duke Irvyn calls a meeting

Greetings to you from Trinsic

In view of the circumstances that have developed here recently following Klion’s unprovoked act of aggression, I wish to invite you to a meeting to discuss the situation and how best to approach dealing with it. This meeting will take place at 9pm* on Wednesday 13th December.

For reasons of security, holding the meeting in Trinsic itself is clearly not a good idea. However, also for reasons of security, I will not state here where the meeting will be held. If you will communicate to me your intention of attending, or of sending a representative, I will inform you where to meet.

Irvyn Middlethorn Duke of Trinsic, Servant of the Realm, Defender of the South, etc etc

A Winter Market!

Cove Winter Market - 13th December 8:00PM GMT

Lord Protector Klion issues a proclamation

Clemency offered to Trinsicans

Citizens of Trinsic,

The City of Yew does not wish to engage you in warfare, we wish only to pursue the enemies of the Kingdom that you harbour within your City. There is no sense in protecting those who have attacked your friends and cousins in Minoc, nor should you forget that the Kaldorians once waged war upon your very own city.

Perhaps your Duke is a coward and unable to resist these enemies of the state? But Yew is not, and we shall drive them from your lands in the name of the Kingdom of Britannia.

Those of you who put down your arms and refuse to fight us shall be given clemency; be they human, elf or drow. But those of you who stand against us shall suffer yet more humiliating defeats - as you have experienced these last two evenings.

Denounce the traitor Irvyn and rejoin the Kingdom of Britannia! Together we shall crush the enemies of Lord British.

Klion D'Gar Humble Servant of the King

[Humble my arse the man clearly thinks hes here in Lord British's place!]

Rumours

Long lost grey robed alleged Dreamsender Drax Drodun - you know one of those who seemed at one time to be plaguing Trinsic and other places and catching on fire and freezing and all sorts, was seen leavign Trinsic West Gate on Froday night.

Amidst the sounds of war and battle he could be heard asking for a Green Haired scholar [we all want our own dont we!]. The elves and Kaldorians were fighting away and had their choppers out trying to stick them inside some large burly Yewlings - according to sources close to the Elven Quarter on Friday night.

Talking of Yew - a special correspondant has noticed that apparently the new Yew Library or University is a direct architechtural rip-off of Umbras very own University building. Anyone sending in sketches as proof will be rewarded with 10 000 golden crowns and a night out with a mystery guest.

Alynora was seen with Muldran Skully and the vaguely mechanical Ravida [also at the Trinsic Rose friday] who seems to have lost her speech patterns and is making no sense. Ravida is it seems very very ill and in need of medical attention - rumours are though that so far all offers of help have been in vain and Ravida continues to go from bad to worse.

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17.12.2006

Commander Jordan Jurrel Feared Dead!

Gives Life to Thwart Otherworldly Invasion!

Darlings, this weekend saw the departure of the stunningly blond Commander Jordan Jurrel. According to the many reports we've received - one of which can be found below - Jurrel sacrificed himself to seal away the badness that had started to spread evil across the land from the craters. No more late nights pining, no more weeping and wailing, no more Jurrel-groupies asking for hair care tips - the world looks like it's going to be a bit less beautiful now...

A special report from Kitty DeVine - Poste Reporter, and Eyewitness Dear Readers, today I bring news but tragic and wonderful. Jordan Jurrel is dead, but the land is safe, for now. Commander Jurrel ? he of the flowing, blonde locks and improbably square jaw, summoned the land?s adventurers to Castle British last night in order to put an end to the monsters which are plaguing Trinsic. There he and a ghostly figure, who was apparently the shade of Father Antos, the mad druid, spoke of the many dangers this land faced. We followed them to a crater just off the island of Haven, and from there, within. I?ve entered a few dodgy holes in my time, but I had some trepidation about setting foot in one that was likely to be packed with horrible monsters. After all, whilst I have my eccentricities, I?m not a suicidal maniac like Mr Callum Fitzhugh, and in any case, I?d just had my nails painted a fabulous rose pink and wasn?t keen to chip the polish. Still, being the only Poste reporter in the vicinity, I took a deep breath and went down. Needless to say, the interior of the hole was full of nasty things: shadow wyrms, nether vortices and, of course, a blackrock elemental. The many warriors who had come managed to defeat them, but a substantial number received injures after the elemental exploded, showering us with debris (and ruining my lovely silk dress!) It was only after the creatures had been cleared that I saw what a beautiful place the interior of this crater was. There were shimmering crystals in all colours of the rainbow, though some seemed to shimmer more brightly than the rest. Jurrel told us that these represented the Virtues, and that we must find a way to heal them and stop them disrupting our land, for they were the source of the sickness. We first activated the Valour crystal by saying what Valour meant to us. From it sprung a huge, brightly-coloured creature, which did not look too pleased to see us! Despite developing a nasty hangnail, I helped bring the beast down, and the crystal then lost its ghastly glow. We then approached the Compassion crystal, and another beast came from it, but it looked sad and confused, and Jurrel told us not to attack. After speaking to it, we learned that it merely wanted to return home, so a mage gated it to the Shrine of Compassion, and the crystal was healed. Jurrel said that the Honour crystal was the one that was causing all the problems, and passed his sword, Brightblade, through it, returning it to normal. But there was still one crystal left to heal; that of Sacrifice. As we spoke of what Sacrifice meant, the ground began to shake terribly, and Jurrel ordered us to stand back. We knew then that he intention was to sacrifice himself to the crystal, and many entreated him not to do it. But there was no stopping the commander, and with a single goodbye, he touched the crystal. Many flames leaped from the ground and the earth stopped quaking, leaving a large crystal spire where Jurrel had stood. Dazed and emotional, I returned to Trinsic and found the last of the monsters had been killed, and no more had replaced them. Jurrel?s sacrifice had not been in vain. Jurrel has oft been criticised for being an ineffectual leader, particularly where the ophidian invasion was concerned, but we can no longer say that he did not put the needs of the land before his own. Like Lord Helrick before him, Jurrel made the ultimate sacrifice in order to save the kingdom and its people, and we must thank him for that. Never has there been a leader so noble or so drop-dead gorgeous. Whoever replaces him has a lot to live up to, that is for sure.

Your weepy reporter has noted that people are starting to wear Red Sashes in honour of the fallen Commander, with a tearful Tabbitha dressing up her Hospitallers with the mark of mourning. Nothing else can be said - apart from we'll miss him! *sniff*

Battle of the Egos

Yew's Klion Slums It

On Saturday, self-proclaimed Lord Protector Klion decided to pay a visit to Trinsic, supported by a number of his guards. Sadly he found no Duchy guards to beat up, as they were all too busy fighting the monsters on Paladin Isle, and had to be satisfied with a brief encounter with a few citizens (none of whom accepted his much vaunted offer of clemency). He and his men went to view the battle against the crater beasts, but only from the safety of the city wall, not risking coming any closer. This seems an action of considerable cowardice, and one that was observed by a number of the defenders, one of whom (Lady Fauna Riboflavin, a well-known and respected Britannian citizen) was heard to comment how typical it was of Yew?s behaviour.

Certainly it shows that Klion has no interest in combatting any evil in Sosaria, which leads one to wonder whether he would be a good supreme ruler - the role he seems to have picked out for himself. Even Duke Irvyn has been fighting alongside his people, although not on the front lines as his guards have refused that, but he was several times seen in the park area cutting down the reapers. It would seem that Irvyn is a man who puts his city ahead of his ambition, if he has any. Doesn?t that seem preferable to Klion, a man who is quite willing to sacrifice all his people and everyone else for the sake of his own swollen head

Letters

To the Morning Poste,

I find your readers reaction to Gretcha Gossip's article on the imprisonment of this "Kaelyn" character most amusing. Assuming that what she wrote was indeed untrue, how is that in any way inconsistent with the papers usual style? Surely they realise that the vast majority of issues are plastered with insidious lies, namely against the Yewish. And yet when, for once, the lies are directed at some other group, there comes a torrent of whining letters in response. The former correspondants accusation of the Poste becoming a "propaganda sheet for Yew" is the most laughable claim I ever ever had the misfortune of reading. Perhaps the general readership can 'dish it out but not take it' when it comes to paper bias, to put it in a colloquial manner.

Also - a personal note to "Ms" Kitty DeVine. I do not mind insults of my Besiegers, so long as they are both witty and intelligent. Unfortunately, for all that expensive education your rich daddy no doubt paid for, it appears you haven't picked up the ability to deliver on either of these two fronts. What's that phrase? You can't polish dung? Furthermore, perhaps you would have the honour and decency to say such to our face in future, rather than insult from afar? I regret that I am forced to act in such a shameful manner myself, but I am not aware of where you reside. I suspect you don't know the way to Yew, and have developed your bigoted attitude without ever seeing those you look down upon. However, i'm sure that you could ask someone to escort you here, if you can dare travel to this barbaric and inhospitable land, where you're reliably informed the primitive and working class native savages merely grunt and grumble to communicate.

Regards, Sineal Walker, Besieger Corporal of the Guardsmen Militia of Yew.

[Lola writes: Well well well - the propganda war when it was the grown-ups was astounding, but now the real people have got involved... we know it's serious. And following Sineal's comments, we have the Trinsic side...]

Dear poste,

It seems you nay got any facts right or only from the Yewish side, so I would like to talk to your reported and ask her where her informations come from.

This is an account of what I remember what happened in the last few days.

I was at the end of my shift when five or six armored people stopped me near the tavern. They said that there was a bounty of six thousand coins on my capture and that I should come with them and that all would be fine.

Knowing that I better take my chances than get kidnapped and sold off, I tried to run bat was knocked down and then carried off.

When I awoke I found myself traded to some Yewish officer, who seemed a bit surprised but paid them the gold and put me in a cell.

I was then to be questioned and one man came in and asked me to tell me all about Trinsic, its commanders military strength and secrets or he would burn my hair away and my face with it.

I told him my name and that I was a guard of the Duchy but my oath nay made it possible to tell them more, so they got another man in there who bound my hands and feet. He then got a knife and started to flick off my fingernails first on the little finger of my left hand and then the ring finger.

As I still nay told him anything he wanted to know he also removed the nail of my thumb on the left hand and threatened to do much worse. So he took a dagger with some poison on it and cut my hand. He must have underestimated the poison as I fell unconscious and he nay bothered to treat it as I awoke later on with a hurting hand and a starting fever.

Nay one of the guards bothered and I fell into a high fever and I nay can remember much as all was a blurr, but luckily someone finally called a healer and treated my wounds.

It took me days to be well enough to stand up again and I was finally led out to wash and do some chores. They then let me watch their training and for their amusement beat me up a few times.

If not someone had seen me there and reported to Trinsic that I was held captive, I still would rot in a cell there and probably be babtised (whatever that is) like a Yewish magik user threatened me with.

It was during the training where the Yewish beat up each other when one of the kaldorian jumped out of her hiding place and distracted the guards.

At the same moment Talon ran from the woods and dragged me along into the woods, until I managed to walk on my own. We then managed to get to Trinsic into safety and to freedom again.

So not only did someone under the Yewish command beat me up and kidnap me, no they also tortured me after dragging me onto their lands. If not for the bravery of the ones that helped me I might have died there under Yewish torture.

If you wish an interview about the events or any other with me please feel free to come by and when I have time I will surely answer you.

I expect a correction of your article as soon as possible with an apology of your reporter, else I will see it necessary to take appropriate measures that such a thing nay happens again.

Kaelyn, Guardswoman of the Duchy and resident of Trinsic

What's On?

To be Confirmed - It's rumoured that Graham the Gray will be hosting another carolling evening in the Rhovanion Inn of Cahad... Charad... The Inn, in Rhovanion. Watch out for the open invite for people to attend!

Know of anything happening? Let the Poste announce it to all and sundry! Or Monday, or Tuesday!

The Poste

18.12.2006

Paladin Pierre kidnapped by Yew Militia

by Poste correspondent Roger Kilbride

Trinsic Paladin Pierre Vikor was kidnapped at the weekend by the Guardsmen Militia; the latest in a series of hostile acts perpetrated by Klion in his vendetta against Trinsic.

A listening device placed by Kaldor operatives revealed that Pierre?s captors wanted to find a way to dishonour the paladin, and were mulling over various options including cutting off his hands.

One of the male voices heard on the device also suggested slaughtering Trinsic?s women and children, or cutting the Trinsic citizens into small pieces while the children were forced to watch.

In light of this, Klion?s claim that Trinsic is ?the City of Dishonour? is a bit rich. The mutilation of a man of virtue and the slaughter of innocents are hardly acts that reflect well on Yew, which is fast gaining a reputation as a city of mindless brutality.

Trinsic authorities are taking the threats against Pierre seriously.

Only last week, Trinsic guard captain Kaelyn had three fingernails torn out by the Yew thugs, whilst Kaldor Viper Captain Talon had an eye gouged out.

However, a rescue attempt proved unsuccessful after it emerged that Pierre had been moved from his original cell to a new location.

What the Yew militia want with a paladin is unclear at this point. We can only hope that they see sense and release him unharmed. Whilst despot Klion is adamant that he is doing the king?s work, it is unlikely that the Ruling Council would approve of the kidnapping and torture of a paladin.

After all, how can you trust a man who swears that he serves the king, yet, by failing to recognise Compassion, does not observe the Virtues as set down by Lord British?

- The Hooded Claw asks if Klion will present himself for interview with me in a neutral location to answer these allegations?

Crime Spree!

Rumours from the street are talking about a new upsurge in the current thieving and general banditry coming from some cut-purses who have been stealing, a robbing and a stabbing all across the lands. Cove, Yew and Trinsic have seen an increase in the crime rate.

An insider tells us ?its daylight robbery!?

Baron Octiovius and Lady Caroline to Wed!

Seems that sharp tongued Caroline has finally found someone willing to put up with her incessant rabbit ? Coves Baron! In a shock development it seems that love lorn Caroline ? who has worked her way through much of Sosarias nobility ? has decided on Cove as her summer retreat. She enjoys the sea breeze and her marriage to the Baron will be reported in here along with pictures once the event has taken place.

Whatever Happened to Seriya De Lacey

Red haired once darling of the Trinsic social set and seen at close quarters more than once with the Duke of Trinsic [not to mention anyone who calls themselves a leader, noble or even the ancient powerful Ra Karn Moon] seems to have gone missing. The former Five Aces owner hasn?t been seen for a while ? it is rumored her friends have not seen her for some time ? but there is no worrying reports of where she might be. Seriya De Lacey has a long and interesting history as one of Sosaria?s honey pots ? but has yet to be wed ? or at least if she is wed then it?s a very hush hush secret.

If you know where she is please let us know.

Yewman in Charity Prize Giveaway

Klion D Gar ? Yews famous and dashing Overlord ? has again offered to wine and dine any one who will gift aid 1 000 000 gold pieces to the ?Investigating Jordan Jurrels Disappearance fund? and personally show them around his vast lands in Yew accompanied by the merry sounds of laughter coming from his Elven friends ? non humans and magic users especially welcomed.

Nujelm Empty or Is there a Hint of Collegium?

Word has it that Nujelm may have seen the return of some of its recent inhabitants - or that in fact they are spending more time in Haven. Please let us know if the rumours are true.

Events

• Trinsic Rose tonight
• Tomorrow = Sword and Shovel
• Wednesday = Guarding Spirit

The Poste

19.12.2006

Jordan Jurrels field!

It seems that Lady Flame of the Bloodguard has found that Crystalline Encased Jordan Jurrel is now surrounded by a mysterious field of some force. It is rumoured that Muldran Skully is gathering the Shadowcourt to make a full investigation into this new phenomena with the Bloodguard's help and assistance. Messages will be dispatched to the scholars of Umbra also askign for their input and to make the trip to this new archaelogical site. More news on the expedition date and time to follow.

Cove tinted yellow

New Captain elected!

Yesterday within VanQa's own Trinsic Rose Covian Commander choose their new Captain. Congratulations on soon to be wed Hoagie Cindy Facey was name apparently was pulled out a hat. On being asked what Captain Facey was going to do towards Yew he responded with "If I said that, I'd have to kill you." which is a shocking display of violence on the streets! Be careful of this man folks, he has an un-dying vendetta against everyone since he was hit by 'The Quill Bandit'.

Rumours

• Seems Coves new Captain is expecting small feet around the house. Him and a green haired peasant were discussing names under the shade of Trinsic bridge - The horror.
• Minoc - Jordan Jurrels office stands empty. But rumours abound that Britannians following the virtue of Luv are tryign to move in! It seems that Trevelyan and his boys and girls are staking a claim to yellow haired stringy runner bean dandy Jurrel's office - it is hero-worship? Or is it that they want to get their hands on his valuables!
• And Tristian D'Gar has been hanging around Trinsic a lot recently, is he there seeming someone special? Or is he just trying to be a pain in the arse?
• Grey Man and wanderer Drax Drodun was again out looking for anyone who would take him seriously and listen to his pleas for assistance. It seems most are more interested [quite rightly] with dodging the various swords, projectiles and spells being fired at each other around the Trinsic War Zone than a grey-bearded old man. Drax is claiming that "There has been born five things of abomination which must be destroyed for fear of life its self being sucked into the Void Chamber and the world as we know it being destroyed and shattered". It seems he has been "reborn" into this world and is looking for anyone who can help him.
• During the recent secret ceremony in the Lord Cardinal Gorthyn's House in Rhovanion the former Shadowcourtier known as Samba appeared with his own demonic prediction of the destruction of the world we live in. This follows Lord Light's predictions some weeks ago. More and more of Sosarias Mystic Men, Demons and Prophets are seeing the world at an end - will it go out with a bang or a whimper?"
• A dying and badly burnt female was found staggering into Vesper across the famous North Bridge into the city of Bridges last night. She was clutching some parchments and was seen to be talking to a shady character dressed head to foot in black and greys who hurried her into one of the taverns. From where she never returned. All that could be found later was one scrap of paper with the words "Tower of the Moons" written on it in some red ink

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Whats on?

• Festive Games (Cove) - TODAY 9:00PM GMT
• Festive Dinner Party (Cove) - Sunday 9:00PM GMT
• Sword and the Shovel - 6:00PM GMT
• Guarding Spirit Tavern (Umbra) - Wednesday 8PM GMT
• Green Goblin Tavern (Cove) - Saturday & Sunday 6:00 +

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24.12.2006

Bumper Christmas Issue

Or Yuletide. Or Avatarmas. Honestly, it's a special time, I don't care what you call it!

Darlings, with all the alcohol imbibing and wild parties going on for everyone (not just those locker-room lads in the Army of Kaldor!) well - we've got a few days worth of articles to catch up on! So in the first part of your bumper Poste, we have items that have come in over the last week...

A late piece of news just in - after the impromptu success of last years 'Carolling in Rhovanion' (as conducted by a drunk Graham the Gray and a slightly more drunk Salazar) the Shadow Court would like to invite one and all to another Christmas Eve Carolling Session, with plenty of wine, beer, mead, and etheric feedback.

Come along from 7:30pm GMT to the Caradhras Inn, Rhovanion. You'll be sure of a warm welcome!

Vesper Trade Caravan Raided

People of Vesper Face An Old Foe!

It appears that Vesper it again under attack from one of its old enemies, bandits. Recently during a trade caravan that was heading to Trinsic to deliver goods, bandits attempted to attack. Luckily for Vesper, The Royal Marksmen, Kaldor and the Elves were close by to lend a hand fighting of the attackers. We are as of yet uncertain which bandits are behind this attack but some old faces were recognized during the fighting by some citizens of Trinsic. Droeden, Lucius Virius and Kempo among others. All thought to be members of that nasty brigand gang. Let's hope the good people of Vesper can stand strong against such a cowardly enemy!

Vesper Bank Robbery

Guards Caught Off Guard!

Last evening The Mint of Vesper, Vespers town bank, was raided by a group of sword wielding brigands! The Vesperians fought a valiant defence but alas failed to protect their treasury. It leaves me wondering what Baron Twothumb must be thinking. Perhaps an interview is in order? We are hearing reports that bounty’s have been posted in Vesper with a 10’000 gold reward for information leading to or the capture of any of these violent thugs.

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Posted against the Poste's front door.

To All Interested Parties,

Yet again the Pretender Klion D'Gar has turned his warmongering eye towards the city of Trinsic. His own quest for power and his inability to control the Yewish bloodlust without allowing them to hound others has meant once more innocents are put at risk!

Under the Pretence of routing out rebels, he now seeks to Usurp Duke Irvyn from Trinsic and force a puppet leader in his place! A puppet no doubt firmly under Yewish dictate! This Pretender sends his men to attack a Loyalist town, whilst claiming to serve Our King himself! Our own dear King whose very words the Pretender refutes, denying the very existence of one of the Virtues Our King entrusted us to follow!

This Pretender, who knows little of how to follow any of Our Kings Virtues, who publically gloats over those he has slain in his endeavours, who brings bloodshed to innocent towns under the pretence that they are allied to his enemies and who himself lives a life of hypocrisy, wishes only to subvert a town whose tolerance, compassion and honour he cannot begin to comprehend.

Be not fooled by this Pretender!

The Time has now Come to ensure the Pretender is exposed for what he is!

The Time has now Come to stand against him and his Tyrannical ways!

The Time has now Come to defend Trinsic, lest he turns his eye towards your own home next!

The Time has now Come to Defend Trinsic, to defend Sosaria from the Yewish Threat!

Muldran Skully in Pink Dress

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Muldran in a Pink Dress?

Poste refuses to append the word Shock

An odd occurrence took place at the gates of Trinsic, as such things often do. In fact, darlings, your less-confused reporter is almost inclined to simply whip out the word odd, since really, that's all there is to it.

A group of people - with Muldran Skully trawling nearby - visited Trinsic and slightly confused the Guards, by Muldran singing the praises of someone called the Maestro.

He then headed off into town, and left shortly after. In a pink dress.

Must be that time of year again. Warmth. Friendship. Family. Cross dressing.

Letters

Miss Skeeter I really must protest in the strongest possible terms, at the scurrilous lies written about me in yesterday's Poste. I was horrified to read of my alleged impending nuptials, and to the Baron of Cove! How dare your reporter (who is so cowardly that they dare not declare their name) put such a complete fabrication into the newspaper? I thought that this gutter rag could not sink any lower, but once again, you leave me incandescent with rage, at these absolute lies. For your information, I have been, and still am, living quietly with my relations, Lord and Lady Middlethorn, at the Duchy Tower. His Grace, the Duke can vouch for this, as he visits regularly. I wish to see a complete retraction of this tissue of lies, and a public apology on the front page, or you shall be hearing from my lawyers forthwith.

Yours in anger Lady Caroline Middlethorn

[Lola Writes: Well, your truth-writing reporter can't issue the apology, but Rita can let you know herself. But it's nice to see you're getting into the Christmas spirit - all incandescent like a firework!]

Dear Poste I'm writing about the much maligned Maestro of the Collegium, a delightful young lady by the name of Lyria. A week or so ago, a couple of members of the Shadow Court had a little disagreement with her, and it all went pretty ugly. However, she was most reasonable about the situation, and after I corrected her as to the status of Cherry (being of equal importance within the Court as myself, as a 'Lord Cardinal') she quickly laughed it off as a misunderstanding that could be forgotten. May I add that she has a beautiful laugh, reminiscent of tinkling water, singing robins, and innocent children?

Anyway, just to say that I believe that she is truly embodying the spirit of the season! On another note, I'm wearing a pink dress because I wanted a change. As people know, I have been at the forefront of fashion in previous years, what with my hair, my neon wading boots, and my red dressing gown. I'm a mage, I'm supposed to be eccentric. Besides, it's no more odd than seeing Commander Soulshadow in a dress, hmm?

Yours, Muldran Skully, Shadow King of the Shadow Court

[Lola writes: Yeah. Right.]

What's On?

Well - being that family time of year, the Poste hasn't been informed of anything big happening for the next few days - so have a simply fabulous holiday, and we'll see you all soon!

(Oh, apart from the Shadow Court 'do' as mentioned above. Your darling reporter assumes cross-dressing is optional.)

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Harpy New Year!

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Yes, from all of us harpies at the Poste, we wish you a Harpy New Year. Please be sure to congratulate us for all our hard work and wonderful reporting when you see us around the towns. We are, as always, looking for new recruits for the Poste, so if you want to see your name in lights, and be famous for more than 15 minutes, please drop us a quick note.

Here's to a prosperous New Year!

The Poste - Homeless Again?

New Town - New Danger?

Darlings, your delightful reporter isn't one to get into all of this mucky business with money. Goodness knows, she can't remember the last time a paycheck was received! But a terse note from the always polite and endearing Kaelyn reminded us that the Monthly Dues have not been paid again. Now, darlings, I know that the Poste costs a pittance (and most of you grubby so-and-sos just read someone else's copy - yes, you, reading this now, feel shame!) but this constant hounding is getting to be a bind on the creative process! How can your gorgeous reporter think when the baliffs are knocking at the door?

So - is anyone able to build printing presses, and put us up for a little while, while an arrangement is reached?

Yewish Blood In The Snow!

Guardsmen Moral Low?

Last evening an outpost near Stonekeep was the scene for a bloody battle. The Guardsmen Militia battled against a force of rampaging brigands! The brigands suffered heavy losses but eventually pushed the militia out of their own outpost! With such a heated conflict in the north, only getting hotter in this chilly time of year, one wonders if this holiday season will see any peace at all.

New Nujel'm?

New Danger?

All has been quiet on the jewelled isle for quite some time, but it seems that the populace - long used to being ruled over by the cruel velvet-encased-iron-fist of the Sultan has been replaced by... another one. News is scarce at the moment, but it seems that a high ranking officer named Alihm rose up against the current Sultan Abdul-Hadir and murdered him in a very public display. This officer has taken over that particular office, and claimed that he is now Sultan.

Whether or not this coup is a quiet one - or one of those noisy ones that draws people from across the seas - we'll have to see.

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Notices

Saturday 6th January 8.30pm

A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for Commander Jordan Jurrel of the Royal Britannian Guard will be held in Trinsic on Paladin Isle at the site of the crater.

All who wish to pay tribute to his memory in company with others are welcome in peace.

Events

• Saturday 5th January, 8:30pm GMT - Trinsic, Paladin Isle (Crater)

A memorial service for Commander Jordan Jurrel