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The Elanthian Journal
Edition #10
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:
1 ........................ Mayor's race heats up!
2 ........................ Plur. Not Just Another Pretty Face.
3 ........................ The Time Draws Near; Be Prepared to
Choose Wisely
4 ........................ Memorial to be held in Solhaven for
lost Lorekeeper
5 ........................ Aid to those in Need
6 ........................ Journal Classifieds
7 ........................ Submission Guidelines
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Mayor's race heats up!
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Dateline: Day 6 of Eorgaen, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
The mayoral candidates will be hosting an informational event
on their policies Feastday evening, six Eorgaen, beginning at
nine elven. All citizens who are interested in learning more
about who to throw their vote behind in the upcoming elections
are urged to attend and listen.
Each candidate will make a short speech addressing the
populace and detailing their policies, plans and platform.
What will be said is up to the individuals involved, but no
civic-minded citizen of Wehnimer's Landing should fail to
attend. Rarl will serve as Master of Ceremonies and open the
Wehnimer's Landing Courtroom to spectators.
In the interest of public service, the Elanthian Journal will
continue to accept political advertisements free of charge
from any individual who has thrown their hat into the ring for
this election. We believe in fair elections and pledge to
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remain neutral in the campaign, accepting contributions from
all sides.
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Plur. Not Just Another Pretty Face.
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Dateline: Day 5 of Eorgaen, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
Editor's note: Upon seeing this submission, our copy editor
paled, swore violently and quickly left saying something about
a three day drinking binge and seeing everyone on Volnes next.
We apologize for any difficulty the reader may have.
Allo Landin'. I'll try to make dis as brief as possible, since
I know a lot o' folks got more to do dis time o' year den sit
'round and read mah ramblin'. But da mayoral debates begin on
da 7th, wit' da election round'n da bend at da end o' da year,
atleas' da Election Committee is hopin' for. But I t'ought
I'd take a moment and follow in da footsteps o' ev'ry'uns
favorite Luukosian...erm...waggl'r I mean....Nevrek.
I can't count how many folks have come to me askin' what mah
platform is. Sure, I usually crack a joke and tell 'em I
drink so much dat I broke mah platform. But regardless, I do
have one. It's rath'r simple and some folks may t'ing it
doesn't work, but I beg to diff'r.
It goes like dis, real simple. As Mayor, I'd be da voice for
you, yeah, dat's right, you da citizens. Sure, I could stand
'ere all day and talk 'til I was blue 'bout what I envision
for da future o' Wehnimer's Landin', and sure, I've got mah
own ideas, but dis isn't jus' mah town, it's all o' yers. So
my job would be to gath'r ideas, collec' ideals and goals dat
people want to see happen to our city. What do YOU want?
Need more entertainment? Gott'n tir'd o' countin' yer toes
and those o' yer relatives? Tell me 'bout it! What's yer
ideas! Let's get t'ings chang'd. Can't sleep at night?
Don't feel secure? Want bett'r city defense? Alright, good
start, let's go from der. Tax's? Axe the Tax, or Wax the
Tax?
I know it's a difficult t'ing to play diplomat and try to
please the majority, but it isn't impossible. Sure, I might
implement some chang's dat a majority o' folks will cheer and
a small'r minority will jeer. Dat's always goin' to be da
case, regardless whose mayor or which city. But my job would
be to collec' positive, negative and suggective feedback from
ev'ry'un I can, as to what dey see needs chang'd and how dey
see it should be done. I'd weigh da options, set a priority
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lis' and juggle mah bes' to ensure t'ings get done.
Sure, I may spout off catchy...or ov'rbearin' campaign
slogans...and it may appear it's jus' for fun, but I am
serious 'bout mah dedication to a city I've seen chang'd
'round me for da las' ten years. I wan', what ev'ry'un else
wants. I wan' people to be happy and to enjoy themselves. I
t'ink we could change da attitude o' many a citizen when dey
see their ideas, their suggestions finally bearin' fruit. How
proud would people be if they contribut'd to the place they
call home? A place oth'rs will want to call home? We could
finally dig Wehnimer's Land'n outta da reputation oth'r cities
love to gossip 'bout.
So dat's dat. Thar's where I stand. I wan' to make sure your
voic's are heard and your ideas are implement'd. Sure, I may
drink....I may wear a diap'r...and I may make a crude joke
from time to time....but if ye know me, den ye know I'm hon'st
and I enjoy hav'n fun and I'd make sure t'ings get done, as
oppos'd to a paid off aristocrat, like the las' one. So
please, whenev'r da elections do official come 'round, I ask
dat you'd consid'r me for da position o' Mayor, or atleas'
consid'r mah ideas and hold your mayoral candidate to them.
Don't t'ink I'm da right man for da job? Dat's fine. Der's
plenty o' qualified candidates. Jus' make sure you keep
read'n and do some research so you can make an educat'd
vote....and den rememb'r TO vote! Let yer voice be heard and
take back control o' yer city....and hey...if you'd rath'r see
mah grinn'n head perch'd on da north gates...den make sure ye
vote for me! I also ask, that should any rumors surface about
a specific candidate regarding a criminal record of treason,
conspiracy and raiding a town, please regard it as simple
that, a vicious rumor. Rememb'r to vote! "Plur for Mayor is
a must! His looks are good and his cause is just! Vote Plur
for Mayor and you will see! The women are warm and the ale is
free!"
Plur. The Diapered Avenger.
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The Time Draws Near; Be Prepared to Choose Wisely
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Dateline: Day 5 of Eorgaen, 5102: Wehnimer's Landing
My fellow citizens of Wehnimer's Landing, the time is drawing
near when you will have the opportunity to make a choice. You
will have the chance to take a decisive hand in the future of
our township. I trust, of course, that you all will exercise
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this opportunity wisely.
For those of you that are not familiar with my reasons for
running for office, allow me to state that I have resided in
Wehnimer's Landing for some years now, and proudly consider it
to be my home. When the guards began making lists of
potential candidates, I took note of it and concluded that of
all those that I had seen register, none would I trust more to
oversee the future of our town than myself.
I have many plans, of course. Like some few of our other
candidates, I realize the need for additional fortification to
defend our streets against marauding roltons and other, far
more serious threats. Corruption does indeed run rampant
within our bureaucracy, and the poor still starve in Shanty
Town. Like them, I also have plans to remedy such situations.
However, what I can truly bring to Wehnimer's Landing is the
benefit of my more than one and a half thousand years of
insight and experience.
To this end, I would urge you all to vote in the upcoming
election. Admittedly, I would prefer that you cast your vote
for me, Rekarth N'Teclis Faendryl. Not for my sake, but for
the sake of our town and all who reside therein. Place
yourselves in my hands; you shan't regret it.
Lord Rekarth N'Teclis Faendryl, your candidate for mayor of
Wehnimer's Landing.
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Memorial to be held in Solhaven for lost Lorekeeper
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Dateline: Day 5 of Eorgaen, 5102: Solhaven
The Ladies Katealya Qualisene of Cairnfang Manor, and Charna
Ja'Varrel'Kav are holding a memorial for the lost Lorekeeper
Motharan on the 12th day of Eorgaen this year. The lorekeeper
was lost to the feithidmor some two years past on the streets
of Solhaven when he tried to aid several adventures in its
defeat. His kind hand, even temper and wisdom have been
remembered by several of the locals and this service has been
initiated to help keep his memory and name alive in the lands.
A short performance will be held in the local Bard's Guild
theater, on Wentletrap street, at nine by elven standard time.
This performance will be an epic retelling of the events that
took place the fateful night he was lost. Following the
performance will be a short auction. The four unique
portraits that will be used during the performance will be
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sold at this time. A short recess will be held and
refreshments will be offered, then we will move to
Lorminstra's Temple Memorial Garden where a candle lit
memorial service for the lorekeeper will be held. (Candles
will be available)
We truly hope to see many of you there for this once a year
sharing of a rich part of Solhaven's history.
Lady Charna Ja'Varrel'Kav
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Aid to those in Need
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Dateline: Day 6 of Eorgaen, 5102: Solhaven
The Freeport of Haven sits in a shroud of silence as the cold
winter nights slowly roll across her solemn streets. Gone are
the foot soldiers that once were on patrol for nightmare
creatures brought on by the High Priest Draezir. Forgotten in
the snow lay the axes that harvested logs for ballista towers
that would defend the small seaport city. Tavern and Inn
rooms lay empty, the troops from foreign towns gone back to
their homes or other wars. The Captain's Rest lay still and
quiet, its blood soaked floors and charred room doors the only
testament that war touched this town.
Or is it the only testament? A soft cry in the night, a child
seeking their lost mother goes unanswered. A woman standing
at the door, her tear filled eyes resting on a child that will
not know its father. A couple by an empty bed praying their
child is safe in Goseana's embrace. These are the ravages
that war has left on the quiet town and her townspeople.
These are the hearths that remain empty and the tables that go
unfilled. Tiny bodies will go without warmth because there is
no mommy to tuck them in any longer. Bellies will be left
emptied because there is no father to come home from the
shipyard with coins for bread.
Do you have it in your heart to aid? As the Feast of the
Immortals quickly approaches, can you find the spare coin to
aid those in need? Can you find it in your heart to make a
new shawl for Mabel to fight off the cold days? Or can you
seek out the cobbler to create shoes for the poor urchin that
is homeless? Can you be as generous as Dundren who took a
child in, her mother victim to the press on Vornavis' Gates?
It takes so little to aid these people in their time of needa
basket of muffins and juice left on a door stoop, clothes
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left on the benches for those that need them to find. Write a
note to the Thrakmas elves that children throughout Haven
might benefit from your intercession. Please, citizens of
Haven, I implore you take the time to aid those of your town.
A concerned child of Haven.
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Journal Classifieds
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the middle path? Can you read and write? Are you a fair,
unbiased being? Want to be part of the solution, and not the
problem? Join The Freeholders Mercenary Company. See the
world and everything in it. Contact Kaishaku or Nofret for
details.
The Vaalor Contingent of HERT sends warm wishes and prayers to
their loved ones in their beloved Solhaven from their post in
the elven city. Their Captain on this venture would like to
take this time to thank those who have come with her on this
expedition and express her gratitude for all they have
endured. Those in the Vaalor Contingent's ranks in no
particular order are: Angeliqe, Ashmoreth, Dantel, Ezre,
Jacina, Jekeld, Joter, Lhel, Technique and Xolean. We would
also like to pay a special thanks to Twixiee, Llyral and
Kaishaku.
NOTICE: The battle on Ta'Vaalor's southern front goes well
and the soldiers send their regards to their families.
However, the Dark Alliance has begun cowardly attacks and
raids upon our northern borders with hordes of lesser undead
and other manner of foul creatures. As such, the Guard of
Ta'Vaalor will be training any able-minded elf of sound mind
and strong body so that we may fight this scourge. Report to
the recruitment tent outside of Guardian Keep should you have
any questions.
Snakestone, a master forger, will adorn various metal items
with a group's sigil, device or standard for a reasonable fee
on the 29th of Eoantos in Solhaven. While his wares are
solid, his personality is a bit unpredictable. Group leaders
are encouraged to send to their members what their device is
ahead of time, to encourage uniformity. A more reasonable
fear is that Snakestone, presented ten variations of what the
Sigil of the Bear Clan is, will most likely stop working for
the Bear Clan if they cannot agree on what their sigil is.
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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.
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 and events such as upcoming solstice festivals,
carnivals and dances or perhaps find something whether it be
love, a lost dog or a servant.
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,
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