-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + ___ THE _____ _ _ _ + | / \_____ _____ _ __ ___ _ __ /__ \__ _| |_| |_| | ___ _ __ | + / /\ / _ \ \ / / _ \ '_ \ / _ \| '_ \ / /\/ _` | __| __| |/ _ \ '__| + | / /_// __/\ V / __/ | | | (_) | | | | / / | (_| | |_| |_| | __/ | | + /___,' \___| \_/ \___|_| |_|\___/|_| |_| \/ \__,_|\__|\__|_|\___|_| + -+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + Day of Watching, 4th Month of Guardian. 1424 D.B Volume 2 Issue 1 + -+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+ | + |L|I|F|E| |A|F|T|E|R| |T|H|A|X|I|S| + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+ | + RUMORS FLY ABOUT + | () | + /\ + |/(_)ince the tragic events surrounding the old King's death, the life of both citizens and nobles alike remains chaotic. Almost all agree that Lord Tsang Rythus has emerged from the events as the hero of the city, although there are a lingering few who still whisper ill things. It has been noted by some that the head of the Rythus house "has his eyes on the Queen... and himself." Despite these occasional blemishes to the good lord's reputation, he continues to serve Devenon relentlessly in her time of need. All hail the house of Rythus! Other nobles, however, appear not to have faired as well, at least in matters concerning their reputation. While things may be whispered about the house of Rythus and Dazui, the Cotswald name is outright slandered by many. It has been suggested that the house is having difficulty recruiting new people and that there is a possible overthrow by a visiting relative. Though originally suggested to be a sister, could it perhaps be Yren from Windrift, in town visiting his cousin Orum of Cotswald? It has been noted by some that the current lord's health may be in a questionable state- could perhaps yet another change of power be in store for the the royalty of Devenon? In less gloomy news, the charitable White Rose's period of mourning for the recently deceased King is nearly over. A celebration has been rumored, although such festivities may be difficult with the full hospitals the organization is currently dealing with. Suggestions of poisoning or possible plague have been bandied about by some but vehemently denied by others. More to come later. | | + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | +========================|T|h|e|y| |D|i|d| |W|h|a|t|?|======================+ | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | + , , + | /|_/ | + |\ + | | \_/alika the Druid : "vicious evil bitch*", harmless hag, or charming old woman? It seems Kalika's seeds of death and destruction have been sewn again, although this time further from home. It is rumored that for some- it has has been suggested petty- reason the druid took the great Cericeles to task recently. The details of the battle, and the truth of its very existence, are vague. There has been speculation that this may have been related to a possible quest of Zye's involving a dead beloved and the north pole. More to come later. | | + + + * quote supplied by sources unrelated to the author of this article | + + + | + __, + | / | | + | | + | \_/\_/pparently some men of Devenon's appetite for violence hasn't been satiated by the recent attacks against the city. Several skirmishes broke out in the Month of the Dragon in the year 1424 D.B. at the city's fountain, disrupting the tranquil city life and causing much strife for the nuadas. The respectable Geron engaged in "mock" battle several times with a one Ylvania as well as young Medru. It is unclear who was given the greater "beat-down" among the three since the nuada repeatedly attempted to restore peace by breaking up the fight- often targeting Geron to achieve their ends. "[it's just a] friendly tussle between grown men," claimed Geron as he recovered his wits after a nasty knock to the head by a nuada. "Nothing serious." + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | +========================|H|a|v|e| |Y|o|u| |S|e|e|n|?|======================+ | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | + _____ + | () | | + | + | (/he dashing young "up - and - coming" Vexin going by the name of Thorlacis? Look out ladies, this one is a charmer. With solid social connections and style any court-going noble would envy, this is a man to keep an eye out for and say hello to at the first possible chance. Already on friendly terms with the Vexin King, he is apparently taking Devenon by storm- the charming type of storm that is, worry not! 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