-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + ___ THE _____ _ _ _ + | / \_____ _____ _ __ ___ _ __ /__ \__ _| |_| |_| | ___ _ __ | + / /\ / _ \ \ / / _ \ '_ \ / _ \| '_ \ / /\/ _` | __| __| |/ _ \ '__| + | / /_// __/\ V / __/ | | | (_) | | | | / / | (_| | |_| |_| | __/ | | + /___,' \___| \_/ \___|_| |_|\___/|_| |_| \/ \__,_|\__|\__|_|\___|_| + -+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + Day of Working, 23nd Month of Guardian. 1427 D.B Volume 5 Issue 1 + -+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+-+-|-+-+-+- + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ | + |C|i|t|y| |R|e|m|a|i|n|s| |T|o|r|m|e|n|t|e|d| + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ | + LORD TSANG SHAMED! + | _____ | + () | + | | | + (/ he Month of the Demon in the year 1427 was truly that! Both assaulted and saved by a large assortment of villains, citizens know not where to turn. One thing is clear however- it most certainly isn't the House of Rythus! As the wicked ones are want to do, the Devenon fountain was plagued by a bothersome low-life L'shar on the 12th of the month. Unconnected to the most feared Shadow Ward however, the creature had not their protection and was fair game to all. It tormented citizens and was in turn threatened and run off by the most unlikely of protectors*. Lacking sense or good taste, it continued to skulk about the fountain, assaulting innocent persons unable to defend themselves. A happy tale would turn at this point to the arrival of the Nuada to save the day, but sadly this is no joyful bard song but a chilling accounting of facts. Arrive, the nuada did, but with cold hearted bias, they turned on the protectors*. Knocking down those who would achieve some semblance of peace, the L'shar was left to run wild in the city. Here, the true tragedy reveals itself. For it was with cold inference and lack of action that "Lord" Tsang greeted this news. Promptly notified by a winged messenger of the dire need of his Lordly assistance, the so called protector of Devenon did not even bother to arrive on the scene to pass judgement in person. Dismissive of his citizen's welfare, he shames both his House and the Devenon royalty he serves. Where is Justice to be found, if not at the feet of those who rule us? Though often mocked, Lord Cotswald at least is a man of action. But many agree, including an ex-member of the House Orum*, that these actions are sick and often far too much. Is there hope to find the correct balance of action and sanity within our leaders? Between chill indifference and rabid bloodshed can any of the noble houses remain poised? Perhaps one should look beyond those who front the Houses and instead to the noble, and as of yet uncorrupted, blood who are the true foundations for our city? It must be said though that it is sad times indeed when one must look to the left and right hand men of our leaders for true Leadership and Aid. *Key figures remain unnamed to protect their reputation. | | + + | +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ | +===========================|N|o|t|i|c|e|s|=================================+ | +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ | + , _ + | /|/ \ | + |__/ + | | \_/ejoice for a friend! | Some of you lucky souls have had the opportunity to meet the delightful young Bard who went by the name Anathesia, reminiscent of the condition which she suffers. Though she knows next to nothing of her past, recent discoveries have revealed that she, in her now forgotten earlier life, went by the name Talianna. Embracing any and all scraps she can find from her past, she now goes by the name that is truly hers. Her last name is still a mystery. If anyone has any knowledge concerning the shadow shrouded past of this poor woman, please come forward and contact her. + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | +========================|T|h|e|y| |D|i|d| |W|h|a|t|?|======================+ | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | + _____ + | () |_ | + /| | + | (/ rom the very mouth of wickedness! | Direct from the High Prior of Raawn Mogh, also known as Vyxaggryth the vile L'shar, in the Month of the Guardian 1427 D.B., word comes of Suibrox's defeat. It is the Tattler's sad duty to report that not once, but twice, was Suibrox thoroughly slaughtered at the hands of this evilness. The first, it is said, was done with the the Fang of the Sea, after Suibrox foolishly called the wicked one out. The second round was ended at the tip of the Nightblade, for the High Prior of Raawn Mogh wanted to make sure Suibrox learned his lesson. It is now rumored the Bank officials are after the much battered psionist, for Vyxaggryth thought to drive home his message by cashing in on a 250,000 coin bounty upon the man. Though one may feel pity for the crushed creature, a psionist really should have known what he was getting into... | | + + | ,_ _ | + /| | | + | | | | | + | | |_/ asked Ball to Delight or Distract City? + It has been announced by the new head of the Dazui House, the elusive Lady Evalyn, that a masquerade ball is to be held on approximately the 16th of the Dragon, 1428 D.B. Though the event is all news for young ladies about the city, it has eyebrows of the more skeptical rising. Though it is not specifically stated to be so, many view this to be a coming out of sorts for the new Lady into Devenon's High Society. All have been invited though a dress code appears to have been set. Many hope that this will be the first of many new actives of the till-now rarely seen young Lady. Others believe it to be a diversionary tactic to simply please the masses and ease the tension between citizens and their often disagreeable nobility. Regardless, many plan to put in appearances. The new Ekur nobility of Phirezal are rumored to perhaps show and it is whispered that the Master Bard Jherek is working on a new piece specifically for the event. Be sure to catch next year's Tattler to hear all about it. | | + + | , _ | + /|/_) + | | \ | + |(_/ad seed in the Charma bloodline? + With siblings such as the fair Lucilia and the ever so delightful Luciane, one would never suspect the latest of the noble Therma name to be rotten fruit. But the Sul'sylar going by the name Lucalor Therma seems to be just that. Speaker of vicious lies, deprived of a sense of humor from birth, and lacking his brother's good looks, the man seems intent on lashing out at the world around him. So spiteful has he become- it is speculated due to Nok trauma as a child- Lucalor radically accused this paper's author of such wicked acts as lying and the slaying of small children. He claims to have witness the murder of them by the very hand that holds the quill, although let it be known that never has a life higher then that of animals been taken by it. Are these outright lies on his part, or should perhaps pity be extended towards the man, for one is obligated to feel so for them who are cursed with madness and false visions? | | + + | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | +========================|H|a|v|e| |Y|o|u| |S|e|e|n|?|======================+ | +-+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+ +-+-+-+-+-+ | + , + | /| | | + |--| + | | |)ave you seen the frightening looking demon that swoops about the city? Waves of darkness and unnatural sleep does he spread about! Though his crow feathers and twitching ears send shutters of fear through many, could they perhaps conceal a less harsh interior? No! And banish the thought, unless you be a fair young lass! For the smile of pretty lips is rumored to be the *only* weakness to this mighty warrior! O' and how the fair fall in return! It is on good authority at a certain new, petite young lady of much vocal talent has become quite interested in the wicked Eshvar. He claims to have been training her in the ways of the warrior, but could she- at the same time- perhaps be training him in the ways of the heart? The city waits in anticipation! + + | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | + XX A dark creature with crow XX + | XX wings and yet the look of a XX | + XX bat crouches in the XX + | XX accompanying sketch XX | | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | + + | If you have any news you would like reported or posted in | + the next issue of the Devenon Tattler, find and speak + | to the bard Charelee Liverwort. 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