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Ripper Murders Children in Seagate

Five children were murdered in Seagate over the past two seasons. The children were brutally ripped open and left in a pool of their innards in their own homes while their parents slept in the next room.

The murderer became known as Mr Ripper or Mr Ritter, named from a childrens skipping song that became popular in spring.

The steadfast patrolmen of Old Seagate, Copper Watch of Phoenix Company, with the help of some civilian specialists eventually restored faith in the Seagate Guard when they caught Ritter attempting his sixth murder on the night of the 11th of Meadow.

Surrounded by cautious guardsmen, Ritter was executed outside the gates of Old Seagate on the morning of the 12th and his body given to the guild to be destroyed with a Dark Sphere.

A spokesman for the Guard stated that Ritter was a powerful mage fallen into evil from confrontation with the malign forces of the Dark Circle.

Not all in Seagate believe the official story and many rumours abound.

The most commonly believed is that the murders were committed by a guild member and have been covered up. The 'man' executed was some kind of magical golem which is why there was no blood.

The most bizarre rumour overheard in the guild pub was that it was 'some evil guy from the future who lost his trouser leg and was trying to get back by killing all his childhood friends'.

Tragic as it is the official story is the most plausible.

Quotable Quotes

• Seren - 'Sometimes Dalran, you are a three syllable word starting with M and ending in T'
  Dalran - 'Moron?'
• Menolly (pointing at a cat):"It's not a dog!"
• Neroli (After a beautiful Naked Woman appears, to a goose) "Whats that for?"
• Neroli (To the same goose) "So you're going to kick the Equine Prince? Oh I am? Ok."
• Human (after resisting a Blackfire): Again! Again!
  Alright!
  Mira: So that's what a Whitefire looks like!

Insidious Rumours

• We hear that Starflower has given birth to a baby were-goat ... and had requested a nanny to look after it.
• Rumours are that Seren has lost her bottle and can't kill any more. The editors wait with trepidation to see if this is true.
• Apparently Human the not-human can't get ..a-hem.. service in a house of ill-repute. And spanking his monkey is not an option!

What's Hot, What's Not

Hot

• Wall Spells
• TK Rage Investeds
• Iceburgs
• Air-surfing feather-falled Werewolf/Fae/Elf Necromancers
• Black Fire
• Cute Cats
• Father Rowan's Hellfire

Not

• Lycanthropy Curses
• Lycanthropy Backfires
• Fleas
• Magic Munching Mana Maggots
• White Fire
• Feline Minions
• Father Rowan's sermons

Recent Adventures / News in Brief

Michaelmas Spirit

It appears the Michaelmas spirit has been displayed in towns in the Baronies. In Newcastle each member of the town was given a Gold Shilling on midsummernights eve which was deposited on the hearth in the dead of night. A similar event also ocurred in Seagate with 500 people receiving a shilling. The selected 500 came from all backgrounds and seemed to be mostly poor, widows, and orphans, although a number of artisans were also lucky recipients.

Currently the benefactor remains unknown but coins have been checked and proved to be both real and non-magical. Witnesses claim to have seen varying figures depositing the gifts and liquor has made most witnesses unreliable.

Jon Cooper (36) was interviewed by the Times and had this to say "It was 9 feet tall with huge fangs but it told me to take the shilling and sober up. I ain't never touching a drop again as long as I live"

Lily Rose (8) said she saw a lady who looked like her mum deliver the coin.

Terranova Travel Warning

A recent excursion to northern Terranova returned with their shaped items infested with Mana Worms. The worms will slowly consume the mana from magic items rendering them mundane. They are immune to most forms of magical damage and are almost impossible to see.

Travellers to the central-west region of northern Terranova are advised to arrange frequent lightning strikes, or immersion in boiling water or fire, to kill off the 'damn mana maggots' before they inflict too much harm on shaped items.

Anyone returning to the guild infected with these worms will be hunted down by a mob of torch and lightning rod wielding adventurers.

The Elves on the March

Following the arrival of the Dragon Roche in Alfheim in recent months an Elven army is on the move. Rumours from Alfheim have confirmed that the Stone Legion raised in recent years from it's resting place in Northern Newcourt is heading towards a recently excavated temple near Brastor. They are expected in Late Winter/Early Spring and currently there are no specifics about what the army intends to do with the temple.

Recent investigations by Guild members have apparently already removed the evil precence although none of them will get into specifics about what occoured.

The army was believed to be placed within their resting place in order to save the Western half of Alusia from a great Evil, which was thought given the timeing to involve the Dark Circle. The army moving after Rashaks destruction does not bode well for an end to the hostilities, however sources within the Elvan community are not providing any details on this possible threat.

Blessings for All!

The Brothers of St Gregory, having heard of the valiant and heroic deeds of many guild adventurers of late have undertook themselves to bless all departing from the guild. Father Carlson said "We, thwe Brothers of St gregory are a pacifistic order feel our worth can be shown by providing aid to those who go and battle evil where ever it may dwell". The brothers have been pronouncing blessings on passers-by, the stones and anything else not particualy fast. Guild security has divinated many of the 'blessed' objects and have detected no adverse or harmful effects resulting from this. However they urge 'certain' guild members to be careful.

Classifieds (Selling Services and Stuff)

Wanted: One Consort

A consort is required to assist in ruling a kingdom. Applicants must be Elvan and Female.
Interested parties should speak to Dramus c/o The Guild. Email: Dramus at dragonquest.org.nz

Permanent Disguises

Permanent Illusory Disguise available. Able to correctchange one of gender or race. Discounts available to prospective consorts. Place name and bid in third rock from left behind Illusionist College and you will be contacted.

For permanent full body sculpting (gender, race, aura-reconstruction), leave your name and a non-refundable deposit of 20 guineas with the goldfish receptionist in the Illusionist College. You will be placed in a priority queue.

Wanted: Books, Tomes, Scrolls etc

All the Books, Tomes, Tales and Scrolls you bring back from adventure. Present yourself and your goods to Ga'Fenton at the New Seagate Gabrielite townhouse. Good and fair prices paid with bonuses paid due to age and rarity. Speak with Ga'fenton (Email: Broc at Dragonquest.org.nz) or catch Father Broc at the guild meeting.

Kittens Kittens Kittens

Free to a good home. See Basalic or Flamis at their farm.

Feeling Lucky

I never am. Bad things always happen to me. But they need not happen to you. I can give you a good Greater Enchantment for a small fee. Contact Lucius at the guild.