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Editorial Room for the Autumn 807 Edition

Quotable Quotes

'I've heard of a reason why mages build towers but I think it's a fallacy.' - Liessa

'You can say anything when you're wearing a balaclava' - Some anonymous Guild Member

'I think we actually need to do our job' - Gerald Jr

'There may be some subplots, this is Sanctuary' - Sabrina

Insidious Rumours

Loxi Ostracised

Loxi the Elven adventurer has been ostracised by her own people for trying to turn into a Dwarf. Isil Eth had no comment, clearly indicating her disgust at that Elven woman parading around in her fake beard. In her defence Loxi wistfully sighed 'Gold, gold, gold, gold...'

Prince Wordsmith

Are all Dwarves this modest? A Prince on two different planes, Wordsmith insists on being treated like any other Dwarf. He even tries to deny his nobility in the face of blatant evidence of his rank.

Aryan is Infectious!

Another party of cautious talkers and planners have been converted to Aryan's 'charge first' philosophy. As the only one to have resisted the infection, Isil Eth is being used as basis for prevention and possibly a cure.

Guild security recommends that anyone adventuring with Aryan in the future should take and use at least three changes of outfit per day and shop at every opportunity.

Bertram almost Tongueless

It seems that Bertram is capable to talking himself into almost any trouble. And once in trouble, he had to choose which organ to have removed as punishment. He almost went with the party's first choice, which would have also stopped him talking himself into any more trouble for a while.

What's Hot, What's Not

Hot

• Flying 60T Ships at 700mph
• Vampire Hunting
• Red-Finger Tattoos
• Getting 'lost' in Sanctuary
• The 'I was Off-Plane' alibi

Not

• Outside loops just after lunch
• YAMA - Yet Another Maid-Assassin
• Dwarves with a plan...
• Stew served by a Troll
• Aesthetic Crimes:
  • Mussing Sabrina's hair
  • Dwarves that don't bathe
  • Isil Eth wearing an outfit twice

Recent Adventures / News in Brief

Reward for Red Fingered Lyric

A reward of 250sp has been posted in Westmarch, Aladar for information leading to the capture the notorious bandit, Lyric Red Finger.

Viola Supporters Association

The Viola Supporters Association has been run out of Sanctuary for crimes too horrendous for even that city of murderers to tolerate. It seems they were responsible for the death of 200 children within a single hour on the 5th of Heat. What Black Magic they commanded (and to what dark ends) is unclear, but vengeful forces continue seeking for their powerful and mysterious leader, as the deaths included children of nobility and magicians, as well as offspring of the usual scum and villany. Enquiring minds have confirmed that the VSA is not a support organisation for Viola the guild member.

I was on adventure with 6 other witnesses who will confirm that I haven't been anywhere near sancturary! I had absolutely nothing to do with the deaths of any children. I would never waste resources that way! - Viola

Extra-planar Contagion Prevented

A plot by Purple Dwarves on the Red Planet to wipe out Black & Green Orcs and the Drow worshippers of the Necromantic Grey Titan has been foiled. These traditional foes on Purple have run into each other on a new world. The Dwarves' plan was to "innoculate" all non-dwarves (preventing them from being zombied) to forestall them adding to the enemy's undead army. Unfortunately the "innoculation" (a) is highly contagious (b) is 90% fatal, and (c) would have spread through the trade portals to Alusia at such a rate that within 6 months dwarves would outnumber all other sentients on Alusia. Prince WordSmith and High Priestess Loxi (cunningly disguised as a dwarf) led the mission to convince the dwarves that more viable and explosive experiments were possible as a way of waging the war against the Drow and their Necromancer. The party's expulsion of the Necromancer from her followers on the plane, and warning of moon-strikes, enabled those on the Red Planet to thwart the Drow attacks.

Columns and Articles

Royal Wedding

In what has been called the elven society wedding of the year, Merchant Princess Teeanna d'Elenassay has married the Prince of Asheth in a ceremony of great spectacle.

The wedding was held on a small hill uder the shade of a giant Ash with e ceremony conducted by a local Dryad. Prince Dramus' daughter Firenya was also present at the ceremony and acted as crown bearer for Lady Teeanna.

Guests included some of the most famous personages on Alusia, including Lord Yo, Princess Isil-Eth and Duke Leto along with a number of guild members as well as a large contingent of Elves from Eidolon including the brides family.

Security was minimal with only a small number of guardsmen on display. Representatives from both the light and dark factions of Alusia's religious communities were present however no problems were reported by either group.

Fae folk of all kinds were present as they accepted their new ruling lady and the general consensus was that she was most suitable for the position and has been universally accepted by the folk of Asheth.

A new Duchess of Ranke

Following the tragic death of her father Duke Abakithis late last year, Princess Meredithis has inherited the Duchy of Ranke at the age of twelve. In a surprise move, her half-brother Baron Ramakithis moved out of the Ducal appartments and relinquished his claim shortly after Her Grace arrived in the capital on the 21th of Meadow escorted by royalty and senior nobility, including the King of Eltrandor and the Duke of Aladar. Co-incidentally, the ruthless and brutal Third Command mercenary unit arrived from Sanctuary the previous night, and their commander Prince Kadakithis gave his niece Meredithis his support.

Early challenges to Duchess Meredithis's reign include re-taking Southern Ranke from the friendly forces of Mordeaux (who are still pacifying the region), and dealing with the most recent uprising by the Ilsig province in the north. At least the traditional trouble-spot of Sanctuary appears to be supporting the young duchess. In addition, many suitors are lining up for the most elegible young lady in the west, and this decision is likely to define her reign. With annual taxes from the provinces due in Autumn, it will soon become clear whether Ranke will fall further into chaos and decay, or whether it will unite behind its innocent figurehead and her husband-to-be.

Classifieds (Selling Services and Stuff)

Pimp my Ride

Is your mount dull and functional? Does it merely trample your enemies into the dust beneath your feet? Is there a danger of you're being mistaken for tax collector or worse, an earth mage? Pegasus had this problem. Despite being the legendary mount of Bellepheron and being victorious over Chimera during the Republican Wars she has had zero social life and an empty dancebook. Well thanks to Sylas and his amazing team of cousins, Pegasus has undergone a complete makeover and with a new, happening ninth century image she has been able to catch the eye of none other than the mighty Ajax. Now you too have the oppotunity to ginger up your mount or companion animal. Call on Sylas of the Guild of Artisans and he can transform your dul staid mount into something that not only slices and dices but helps you pull as well!