Elanthian Journal/Edition 07
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The Elanthian Journal
Edition #7
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:
1 ........................ THURFEL REGAINS THE STAFF OF
AMASALEN
2 ........................ LETTER TO THE EDITOR
3 ........................ TEMPLE OF ICEMULE CLOSED AFTER
PARTIAL COLLAPSE
4 ........................ YOUR TOWN NEEDS YOU!
5 ........................ A NOTICE TO THE ORDER OF VOLN
6 ........................ A MEETING WITH LORD BORARUS
7 ........................ CLASSIFIEDS
8 ........................ RESPONSE TO SMALL TOWN LETTER
9 ........................ DISPOSITION OF THE 7th LICH VESSEL
10 ....................... GUARDS A SUCCESS
11 ....................... EDITOR'S DEATH CALLED TRAGIC
12 ....................... HELGA'S REOPENS!
13 ....................... SNIFFBERRY'S DARK DEALINGS REVEALED
14 ....................... SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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THURFEL REGAINS THE STAFF OF AMASALEN
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Dateline: Day 14 of Phoenatos, 5102: Icemule Trace
On Leyan, the 7th day of Phoenatos, it was learned that the
Staff of Amasalen had been wrested from Xeldria by the
Navigators. This being the case, Thurfel had an interest in
finding out exactly who the Navigators are and what is of
interest to them. He was told about the gold transport rings,
and how the Navigators always eventually reclaim them. So the
firemage reasoned that the best way to get to negotiate with a
Navigator in hopes of regaining the staff was to "summon" one
or more of them with the "bait" of something that should
intrigue them.
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Subsequently Thurfel and his servant Witlass Grawg collected a
total of fifty gold transport rings from folks in IceMule
willing to help in the venture. Thurfel's plan was to reforge
the fifty smaller rings into one extremely large ring, sure to
evoke the Navigators' attention.
On Restday, the 11th day of Phoenatos, Thurfel did indeed
perform such a summoning ceremony upon his island. The ring
he had created was indeed massive and charged with a great
amount of magical energy. And the Navigators did indeed come
to claim it... and Thurfel with it, the firemage vanishing
before the eyes of gaping onlookers.
Meanwhile, two of the Nine took advantage of the firemage's
obvious inability to confront them at that moment by coming
freely upon the island. Cheritz and Gavrail, the two liches
who so appeared, called forth undead from the sands, which
attacked in droves. They spoke constantly of the "betrayer",
as they call Thurfel, and his "ruses". Yet understandably
their words held little weight with those in town who have
experienced the heavy killing and maiming hands of these
liches. Not to mention those unwillingly possessed and forced
at times to physically and verbally do the will of these
undead creatures.
Thurfel apparently did manage to negotiate with the
Navigators, as he returned in a flicker of light to the
island, staff very much in hand. The session with the
transport mages seemed to have drained him magically, however,
and he was unable to hold himself perfectly stable into the
current plane. However, the firemage now believes the power
of the liches can be ended at last, and he seeks to garner the
last four orbs to place on the altar and free the remaining
possessed before inserting the staff itself in position on
that same altar.
As a side-note to the proceedings, just previous to the
summoning ceremony, Vonka began to feel great pain from the
essence within her. As Thurfel traced the runes in the sand
to raise the massive gold ring, the pain increased. It
finally subsided as the firemage drew the last rune. Vonka
herself said was like "something being forcibly pulled" from
inside her. She is now "unpossessed", though details remain
sketchy. However, this was a most welcome and unexpected side
benefit from the whole summoning procedure.
Lady Iscikella Zinnonn
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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Dateline: Day 10 of Phoenatos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
The other morning I woke to find the Mayor's head decorating
the north gate of our fair city. Since then the thugs who
have styled themselves "The Guard" have taken over Wehnimer's
Landing and are arresting willy-nilly, anyone they do not
like. Now it appears that a well-known local bathhouse,
Cholgar's, has been arbitrarily destroyed.
And I have heard strange talk of excluding all but the tall
and fair from entrance into this once diverse and democratic
town. I want to know what is happening here or rather how our
once sensible populace can have allowed this to happen.
Also as a Bard it is sometimes my pleasure to research
historical topics for song and poetry. Recently in the course
of researching the life and history of the Lord Voln for a
song I performed at the House Aspis Bardfest, I uncovered some
disturbing implications concerning his origins.
The literature and references on Lord Voln are scanty. The
small amount of material that I was able to find implies that
Voln's birth may have in some unknowable way upset the
Balance, potentially weakening this world's defenses against
the dark and hungry forces of Unlife. The frightening
implication is that even though his birth was indeed the
result of Lorminstra holding Koar to his promise to give her a
paladin, a human weapon, to aid in her fight against the
undead. Koar created in Voln a weapon of unknowable
potential. Yes he is undoubtedly a weapon dedicated to the
light, but as we all know by now, there is no weapon that
cannot be turned on its owner.
I am and will continue to be a dedicated follower of Voln and
a true servant of Great Lorminstra, however I am deeply
troubled by my findings and in light of our recent troubles in
the Landing I have taken the courage to write this letter. I
can only hope that it will be received in the spirit in which
it was written.
By my hand, Koin Faesdatter (Bard)
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TEMPLE OF ICEMULE CLOSED AFTER PARTIAL COLLAPSE
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Dateline: Day 7 of Phoenatos, 5102: Icemule Trace
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On Tilamaires, day 6 of the month Phoenatos, the Temple of
IceMule underwent a partial collapse and has been closed to
the public until further notice. A sign on the door reads:
Closed until further notice! Beware falling ice!
Warnings of impending structural failure were initially
heralded by sounds of cracking and rumbling in the ice in the
hallway west of the Main Chapel, where construction had been
ongoing on the new wing. Within the span of perhaps a quarter
hour, that hallway collapsed inward, an avalanche of ice
blocking the exit. (All the workers managed to get out fast.)
Several people were trapped inside, but were rescued by Jestin
and this writer via fogging into the collapsed area and then
fogging the entrapped out.
The complete structure of the building of ice was compromised
by this occurrence, however. Rumbles went through the entire
temple, and the pillars in the Main Chapel showed serious
fracturing. At this point Sniffberry arrived and, noting the
cracks in the pillars, decided the safest alternative would be
to close the temple until it can be determined structurally
sound and properly repaired, if repair is possible.
Accordingly, Sniffberry sealed off with blocks of ice both the
upward and downward passages of the temple from the Main
Chapel. Those of us, who had been witnesses to the sad event,
went out on the ramp to the temple. All except Tierus, who
had foolishly insisted on trying to save the altar of Mularos
in the Hall of the Wounded Heart and was trapped within the
temple. He steadfastly refused rescue via fogging, insisting
Eryael would want him to stay and die protecting the altar.
Once everyone else was safely outside, Sniffberry voiced
concerns about the Hall of Rebirth and those who might wind up
trapped inside upon being returned by Lorminstra from
Purgatory. He therefore erected a temporary altar outside the
temple and Jestin, through the intercedence of Eonak to
Lorminstra, saw it properly blessed. It seemed to be working
properly as the resting place for those returned from
Purgatory as several appeared upon the altar during the time
we were all standing on the ramp discussing the situation.
Sniffberry noted that it would take funding to repair the
temple structure, if indeed it is repairable, as well as
initial funding to hire experts to determine the overall
structural soundness of the building. It was recommended to
him he seek out a good dwarf construction crew for that first
task of determining the soundness of the structure as a whole.
He mentioned in turn he would likely have to hold a raffle or
auction in town to raise the needed funds.
Lady Iscikella Zinnonn
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YOUR TOWN NEEDS YOU!
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Dateline: Day 1 of Phoenatos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
Since its founding, Wehnimer's Landing has seen its fair share
of ordeal, from invaders from beyond the veil, to foreign
assaults, to being burned to the ground, twice! Through every
trying period the town has endured, though the situations
themselves have been varied, the results have been consistent:
Wehnimer's Landing perseveres.
The town finds itself in the grip of a series of mysterious
murders including the editor of this journal, a respected bank
teller, the renowned grocer and even the mayor himself. As a
result, many townspeople question not only the safety of
themselves and their loved ones, but of the stability of the
local government.
Those in the municipal offices at Moot Hall wish to remind
everyone that not only is there indeed still a town
government, but it is working for you to ensure the town is
safe for those who find comfort within its walls. The
recently assigned guards and constabulary are working
tirelessly to solve the mysteries surrounding these murders.
The acting interim mayor is doing his very best to ensure that
a new mayor is elected quickly and without complication. The
town council remains steadfast in seeing that daily operation
goes largely uninterrupted.
The largest part of any town, of course, is its citizens, and
as such, it is your duty to also see the town through this
recent trial. Report suspicious activity to local officials.
Take those little extra steps to ensure the safety of you and
your family. Above all else, do not lose faith in the town
that has survived much worse and has come out the better for
it.
Songowl K. Avionis-Regentil, Interim Mayor of Wehnimer's
Landing
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A NOTICE TO THE ORDER OF VOLN
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Dateline: Day 1 of Phoenatos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
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Hail brothers and sisters of the Order of Voln,
The Guards are working in our favor.
Repeatedly have I witnessed a human with a well-balanced steel
sabre invoke fear into the merchants of Wehnimer's Landing for
silver. This money is being paid to this human, this fiend
with hazel eyes and black skin for "protection". He promises
protection, true - from himself and his cronies. Only a man
with no soul would threaten the lives of these honest
citizens.
I weary of accusations against the guards for misdoings.
Guards Direw, Fradox and Vlaxion are indeed working to help
keep the landing safe and the merchants in business.
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to help the guards in their
service. Be on the lookout for the man I described and be
cautious of his advice! His words are poison and his mission
unholy.
Dracoblood, friend of the Order
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A MEETING WITH LORD BORARUS
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Dateline: Day 1 of Phoenatos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
More than a month has passed since I spoke with Lord Borarus
on the 9th of Lumnea. When last we met he ripped out my eyes
and drooled over them for only a minute before implanting then
into his own decaying skull. Our meeting was brief, and
during our encounter I swore my healing hand to his cause.
I encountered him in Potter's Field. Only few others were
present, curious as to why a particularly wretched zombie
would not attack - only watch on in miserable silence.
Eventually the creature spoke, requesting the aid of a human.
My aid was summoned, but not for the usual medicinal skills I
possess. This time an undead being requested my curing power.
The zombie told me that it needed my eyes to begin recovery.
I knelt and the zombie bit off my head at the neck.
I awoke to find myself without sight. After casting my organ
repair spell I watched as the creature known as Borarus stuck
my eyes into his sockets. He said his vision had never been
better. The being promised me great power and thanked me for
my aid. Borarus seemed to hesitate, looking unsure of himself
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as he pondered how he would heal the rest of his body. It was
then that I suggested that Borarus turn to the rejuvenating
power of troll's blood. After I explained in detail how the
blood of troll's has a restorative healing power, he beseeched
those gathered to return with various body parts of trolls for
his mending.
Soon after his quest was given, the zombie was attacked from
the shadows by a member of the Order of Voln, who thought the
best way to free the suffering of Borarus was to slay him.
Herbmaster Kneight
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Dateline: Day 1 of Phoenatos, 5102
LOST: One black and white cat. Answers to name, "Fluffy". If
found, inform Cholgar of Cholgar's Bathhouse. Reward for her
return.
The Turamzyrrian Legions want YOU! Looking for a chance for
adventure, challenge, quick advancement and a steady job? Want
to always have silvers in your pocket when you head into town?
Planning ahead and trying to save for retirement? The
Empire's Legions are looking for a few elite warriors to fill
the ranks and lead our soldiers to victory. Visit your local
recruiting office to see if you could become one of them!
(Ordlyn, Hathlyn and Elves need not apply)
GRAND OPENING! Solhaven Public Baths: Elegant elven-style
public baths brought to western Elanthia. Soak your cares
away in the hot and cold plunge pools, use steam rooms to
relax after a hard day or fragrant oils to scrape yourself
clean and smell fresh in just minutes. Only 2000 silvers,
stay as long as you want.
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RESPONSE TO SMALL TOWN LETTER
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Dateline: Day 31 of Koaratos, 5102: River's Rest
I would like to take a minute of your time and respond to the
recent letter in the Elanthian Journal regarding small towns.
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Now being a resident of a small town, River's Rest, and quite
proud of that fact let me shed a little light. We are a small
tight knit community with certain customs and traditions. We
try to teach all who come to visit or stay. We usually offer
all the services free of charge that normally in the larger
cities you would pay for. We will pick your boxes, spell you
with magic, heal you, and even recruit cleric brethren to
raise you. We might help equip you, guide you on hunts in our
fair area, and buy you ale and share a tale or two. We just
ask simple things be returned to us in kind.
Remember this, you are a guest of this town. We live here.
We ask that you observe local customs and laws. We will ask
nicely at first and even the second time, but do not think you
can come into our house and rule. The customs of your lands
or towns are not ours. If we travel we need to also extend
that same courtesy to you and your town. Please, don't come
to my town and demand things. I'm not your mother or father
and I owe you nothing. If I do something it is with the
kindness of my heart I do so. Do not come into my town and
insult my friends and family. I'm very protective of them and
would just as soon take your heart as to see harm befall them.
Please try to remember to extend a little kindness and not be
quick with the tongue. As my poor old mother would say,
I hope none have taken offense with what I have said. None
was meant by it. I do hope you understand more about our
small towns. If ever one of you travels to River's Rest, look
up the Admiral. I'll gladly buy you an ale and spin a tale or
two about our fair town. Which, by the way, has the best ale
in the lands.
Sincerely, Admiral Runyun and his crew
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DISPOSITION OF THE 7th LICH VESSEL
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Dateline: Day 30 of Koaratos, 5102: Icemule Trace
On the 8th day of Koaratos, manifestations of a plague-like
disease were noted in the town of Icemule Trace amongst
children and animals. Several youngsters exhibited pale
splotches on the skin as well as high fever, and the youngest
succumbed easily to the malady. Animals too were affected, in
particular the penguins that gather at the pool on Penguin
Hill. Additionally, as this affliction further evidenced its
symptoms, a heavy downpour covered the area, bringing with it
an unhealthy black mist with an awful stench. Worms rose from
the earth in various stages of rot and quickly died.
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Panic was setting through the town when Thurfel appeared
asking about what was happening. The deaths of the children
and animals alarmed him, as he noted the magical power of a
lich orb could do this type of poisoning. He suspected the
seventh orb, therefore, had to be in a place where was
polluting a common source. As it turned out, this common
source was the pool on Penguin Hill, where Perigourd
discovered an opalescent grey glass orb in the water.
Upon its discovery, the two female liches - Gavrail and
Cheritz - appeared to claim the orb. Perigourd, however,
handed the orb to Thurfel as both liches made magical attacks
upon the firemage in unsuccessful attempts to wrest the orb
from him. Thurfel opened a portal to the vault, and those
with him on the hill entered through it to safety... or so was
thought. However, Gavrail, by some means yet undetermined,
managed to enter there. She made a final fruitless assault on
Thurfel before she was banished from the area by the
firemage's own magic.
Once the orb was placed on the altar, Tianni went through the
painful process of separation from her lich essence and was
fully freed of possession. But the liches, angered by Thurfel
having gained another vessel, set undead in droves upon the
town, killing many. The firemage came to the defense of
Icemule once more and majorly damaged the lich Cheritz. With
the more powerful Gavrail, however, he was able to only
slightly damage her before she retreated into the night.
With the lich vessel out of contact with the water, the
pollution of the pond should naturally clear itself, Thurfel
stated from his experience with such magicks, though there
might be some lingering after-effects. The main concern
remains that Gavrail has found a way into the vault. If she
breeches the barrier when Thurfel is not there to fend her
off, the lich will be able to remove the orbs from the altar.
The firemage, therefore, will be speaking with Telchor and the
wizards' guild about the creation of a "guardian" for the
vault, some form of fire elemental.
So the count now is seven of the nine orbs found, with Thurfel
in possession of five of them and the liches in possession of
two.
Lady Iscikella Zinnonn
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GUARDS A SUCCESS
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Dateline: Day 28 of Koaratos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
As many of you know, the Mayor of Wehnimer's Landing recently
authorized the hire of a cadre of guards to protect the
innocent citizens of the town. While there is still a
continuing need for these watchmen, their presence has
resulted in numerous arrests for various petty crimes. Jail
sentences and fines have more than doubled as a result of
their persistence in tracking down miscreants.
Areas such as the small park, the east tower and town square
central have been long known for the prevalence of pickpockets
and occasional assaults. The guard force has cracked down
here and elsewhere, providing eyewitness testimony for the
constable and judge. When they summon a posse to drag off a
lawbreaker, not only is that person punished by anyone who had
some shady business on his mind is advised to look elsewhere.
At the same time, rumors have begun to float as to the honesty
of the guard force. Locksmiths plying their trade have spoken
of feeling a tug at their coin pouch when a guard was
supposedly on duty in the east tower. A few citizens have
reported being accused falsely of crimes they did not commit.
Has our government been lead astray by a corrupt group of
mercenaries or is this just a reaction from petty criminals
who have suddenly found their life of crime rudely
interrupted?
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EDITOR'S DEATH CALLED TRAGIC
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Dateline: Day 30 of Koaratos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
The Elanthian Times editorial and publishing staff issued a
press release yesterday concerning the recent death of former
Elanthian Journal editor Rharosch Dashovath. They called it a
"tragic and senseless suicide" and revealed that they had been
in negotiations with Mr. Dashovath to assist him with his
debts.
Some sources have speculated that the Times was attempting to
buy out his paper, despite Dashovath's resistance to the
takeover. The Elanthian Times, when contacted, called this
nonsense and stated that their intent was to help keep the
young Journal afloat despite Dashovath's financial problems.
"The Journal caters to an entirely different market than our
publishing. We're in no way competitors and we believe that
the increased literacy among Journal readers may actually
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boost our own sales," said one Times staff member who
requested anonymity.
The Times press release also exhorted the local constable to
"quickly get to the bottom of this incident" and offered a
100,000 silver reward for information concerning the death.
They also called upon the newly hired guard force to heavily
patrol the docks district, home to gambling halls, sailor's
inns, various other forms of recreation and some say an
organized crime ring.
We approached one of the guards on the streets of Wehnimer's
Landing and asked her whether the editor's death may be linked
to the criminal groups that led to the guards' hiring. "I
heard it had something to do with those editors at the Times.
They were getting upset at the success and wide circulation of
the Journal and were losing paying subscribers. Though I've
heard a few other rumors about thugs and such. Hard to say
with everyone talking and no one saying anything," we were
told.
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HELGA'S REOPENS!
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Dateline: 29 of Koaratos, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
Helga's famous tavern has reopened after the recent invasion
of Wehnimer's Landing! Helga herself survived the Luukosian
menace in good shape, although she did complain about the
difficulties of getting fanatic blood off her best meat
cleaver. She was willing to show off the cleaver that did
indeed still have rust-colored stains in the handle.
The tavern is still being rebuilt, so watch out for the
workmen inside. As usual, Helga keeps everyone in her tavern
in line including the construction workers. In a not so usual
turn of events, Helga has decided to offer free drinks! All
the ale, mead, grog and wine you can drink, a crust of bread
if you're hungry and even a simple glass of tea if you're not
the drinking sort. Then again, why are you in Helga's if you
just want honeyed tea?
Veterans of the bar may notice that Helga seems to be watering
down the drinks. None have the kick that a true Helga's
Tavern brew usually delivers and the woman will actually let
you take the glass with you now! There's no such thing as a
free lunch, or a free good ale in this case. While you're
there, make sure to try the stew. It doesn't look like much
but it's tasty all the same.
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Edilia Furis
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SNIFFBERRY'S DARK DEALINGS REVEALED
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Dateline: Day 20 of Koaratos, 5102: Icemule Trace
For several years now, the pawnbroker Sniffberry Mettrengage
has been suspected of dealings tinged with dishonesty and
darkness: auctioning off implosion wands to unsuspecting young
halflings, numerous sellings of the Solhaven Market Bridge,
and stealing the pawnshop he currently owns from an innocent
Dwarven Circle broker.
This day, the 20th of Koaratos, we discovered the true nature
of Mettrengage's dealings. Suspicions recently rose anew with
the arrival of a peculiar large crate in his pawnshop. It
reeked of fish and other things less attractive to the nose.
A trio of Icemulers, including Sabitor Stratigo, Turinrond
Coyoterre, and Tierus Morvaenus, forced Sniffberry to reveal
the contents of his crate. Instead of some creature crafted
of horror and fishy scents, an adorable little penguin chick
wandered out of the crate. Explained Sniffberry, he had been
attempting to train the penguin for use as a pet of Icemule
Trace.
The members of the trio have named this penguin chick Puffle,
but the people of Icemule are welcome to call it by any name
they wish.
Welcome to Icemule, Puffle the Penguin Chick!
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Submissions should be limited to 8 body paragraphs of no more
than 100 words each. Each submission should start with a
title, be followed with a dateline, and should end with the
author's signature.
Paragraphs should be in block format with double spacing
between each sentence. Please check your submission for
proper spelling and grammar before sending it.
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All submissions should involve factual events. We will accept
no silly nursery stories, histories or educational articles
about the weather. If you would like to submit an article
along those lines, please do so to our sister publication, the
Elanthian Times. All submissions should be received by Leyan
in order to be published on the Day of the Huntress.
CLASSIFIEDS: Classifieds are free and a good way to advertise
your auctions or other events. But we have limited space and
may have to reject some submissions.
DISCLAIMER: While the staff of the Elanthian Journal make
every effort to ensure that the events presented within are
FACTUAL, there will always be some amount of speculation until
all details of events are revealed with the passage of time.
We will continue to make every effort to report ACTUAL
happenings, however any theories or speculation on the details
of these events may very well prove INACCURATE.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or comments,
please send a note to the new editorial staff care of
hunterada@play.net. If you wish to submit an article, you may
do so using the form at https://www.play.net
/gs3/journal_submission.asp
ABOUT THIS EDITION: Due to circumstances beyond our control
the articles within this edition of the Elanthian Journal are
not as timely as we would prefer. Now that the Journal has
changed management after the recent and tragic death of the
previous editor, we hope to see regular (and more timely)
publications.
Gahread Tempestas
Krissella Tr'Baren
Haxley Dormagic
Brakian Warbringer
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