Elanthian Journal/Edition 21
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The Elanthian Journal
Edition #21
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:
1 ........................ KROLVINS INVADE ICEMULE DURING
CULTURAL PAGEANT FESTIVITIES
2 ........................ ICEMULE COUNCIL DECLARES PAGEANT A
SUCCESS
3 ........................ COUNCILMEMBER JIMBLA DABBINGS CALM
AFTER DASTARDLY ATTACK
4 ........................ DIRTY DOCK DEEDS!
5 ........................ A CONFLICT OF CULTURE!
6 ........................ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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KROLVINS INVADE ICEMULE DURING CULTURAL PAGEANT FESTIVITIES
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Dateline: Day 10 of Lumnea, 5104: Icemule Trace
Tonight the Krol invaded Icemule Trace in quite a vigorous
attack. Highly skilled legionnaires and warchiefs joined
scouts and other lesser Krolvin soldiers in the battle.
The reason and central focus of the attack was apparently a
desire by the Krol to seek sanctuary of some sort within the
walls of the Temple of Icemule. However, in attempting to
obtain this sanctuary, the Krol showed no aversion to
slaughtering innocents by the score within the streets of the
town, as well as overrunning the temple proper and wreaking
havoc within the various chapels.
Temple Dean Duvalle was much upset by the incursion by these
"faithless" into the temple, and saw to it -- in tandem with a
group of adventurers who volunteered to aid -- that the last
of the Krolvin invaders were removed from within all sacred
premises.
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The Temple Dean spoke of the local militia needing to set up
more patrols of the city walls to protect against further such
occurrences. He also asked that clerics of the various Arkati
and deified spirits make a point of performing resantify
rituals within the various chapels of the temple as soon as
possible. He himself, as a cleric of Charl, performed such a
ritual in the Hall of Seas.
As to exactly why the Krolvin were seeking sancturary, whether
this marks another period of political upheaval amongst their
kind, with various factions again vying for leadership and
thus one faction seeking sanctuary, is unknown at this time.
However, it would perhaps be wise for all to keep a wary eye
on the Krolvin situation.
Lady Iscikella Zinnonn
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ICEMULE COUNCIL DECLARES PAGEANT A SUCCESS
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Dateline: Day 3 of Lumnea, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
The mood today in Clovertooth Hall bordered on the ecstatic as
city officials counted the revenue from this weekend's
cultural pageant.
"It was a fabulous weekend," Jimbla Dabbings, City
Councilmember declared. "The takings from the rat races were
very gratifying, and nearly two thousand tarts were sold on
the final night!"
Key to the success of the pageant was the presence of the
Giant Clans who showed off their traditional totem
storytelling, history, and handicrafts. While participation
from the Wslamir could have been greater, the Issimir clan was
very involved in obtaining liquor, and the Maemaril clan did
amazing work in setting up the displays. Notable participants
in the creating of the display hall were Eliasar, Landceal,
Guarrin, Onikirimaru, Ashleigh, Llorrin, Jazmeena, Skogkatt,
and Tarkisis.
Dabbings also extended thanks to those who contributed to the
halfling exhibits, shops, and performances, particular to
Karako and Andriatta. Andriatta's demonstration of
traditional Brughan canoe-making was especially popular.
~Nellida Dashovath, Pert Journalist
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COUNCILMEMBER JIMBLA DABBINGS CALM AFTER DASTARDLY ATTACK
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Dateline: Day 13 of Lumnea, 5104: Icemule Trace
City Councilmember Jimbla Dabbings reassured her supporters
that she is fine, although still a bit nervous after abducted
by Blizzerdd during the closing moments of the Icemule
Cultural Pageant.
"There I was, helping distribute the delicious tarts set out
by Tartifacts, when I was suddenly seized about the ankle,
upended, and dragged off to the temple!" Jimbla said, relating
the harrowing story of her capture. "I kicked and fought as
well as I could, but he was much larger than I am. And no one
could hear me screaming over the noise in Town Center."
Jimbla was swiftly dragged to the Hall of the Wounded Heart,
where the followers of Mularos congregate. Before she could
call out, she was manacled and gagged by the clearly insane
ranger who proceeded to question her on city policy.
"How was I supposed to explain the inner workings of the
council?" Jimbla asked rhetorically. "I couldn't even talk!"
She could think, however, and bravely sent out a call for
help. Citizens Kontii, Vinsant, and Faelynna responded,
rescuing her and undoing her shackles.
"As soon as I could, I had the deputy arrest him!" Jimbla
continued. "But the laws are far too lenient. I believe he
received a small fine. My personal opinion is that he should
be banished. Attacking councilmembers! What's next?"
Citizens are warned to beware of Blizzerdd who is possibly
insane and very dangerous. If they see him, they should not
try to subdue him, but contact a deputy or guard.
~Nellida Dashovath, Pert Journalist
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DIRTY DOCK DEEDS!
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Dateline: Day 3 of Lumnea, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
Following up on the unfortunate murder of a silk merchant last
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month in Wehnimer's Landing, I have kept my ears close to the
ground (well, more than usual) for more information about what
some local authorities had called a string of deaths.
In the last month since the merchant's death, his family has
since packed up their belongings and left town with rapid
flight. Activites on the docks seemed to keep up their normal
pace, lively in day, deadly at night. While I had worked
extraordinarily hard to learn more about who was responsible
for the merchant's death, it seemed the constable and his
deputies held fast to keep everything a secret. That is,
until another body surfaced on the docks.
No longer able to easily ignore the rising body count,
information from the authorities was easier to find. It seems
a body was discovered just three days ago on the Landing
docks, with his injuries ranging from small stab wounds to
jagged cuts along his legs. The corpse was described as one
of elven descent, though the exact heritage is being guarded
securely. The body was said to be garbed in dark leather
wrappings and a face mask, while the only color was that of a
red sash across his chest. No weapons were found upon the
body, but interestingly enough, a glass syringe with leftover
residue was confiscated.
While I tried to find out exactly what was in the syringe, I
was met with plenty of informational roadblocks such that I
haven't a thing to report currently. Unfortunately, the body
at the docks wasn't the only discovery this week. The very
next day, a halfling body was found not far from the hollowed
out tree trunk in the Lower Dragonsclaw forest, just outside
of Wehnimer's Landing.
According to officials, the halfling had died from loss of
blood due to grievous wounds. When I sought out an identity
of this fellow halfling, I was promptly told that information
was not of the public's concern because the corpse was
believed to be a member of a local smuggler's guild and the
death was currently under investigation. I was then sternly
told where I could stick my ink quill if I kept asking
questions. How rude!
Grums Strumsbelly - Scholar of Biblia
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A CONFLICT OF CULTURE!
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Dateline: Day 9 of Lumnea, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
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It was just the other day while I was enjoying the coastal
view outside of Wehnimer's Landing, when I was suddenly
ambushed by a band of kobolds! A crude net quickly pinned me
to the ground while the half a dozen creatures quickly
surrounded me. Struggling with my bindings, I stopped for a
brief moment to see a much larger kobold step forward from the
circle. His gnarled hand reached into the folds of his cloak
and in the blink of an eye hurled something at me.
While I had expected my demise I was instead struck with a
discovery of sorts. Even the kobolds read. Cracked open in
the dirt next to me, was an old torn copy of the Elanthian
Journal that the kobold leader had tossed at me. He then
loudly declared in broken common that I was to remain still
and capture his every word. Well, of course, the words he
could pronounce.
It seems the kobolds inhabiting the Lower Dragonsclaw forests
have learned of the cultural focus in many cities this Summer.
It also seems that they are in an uproar about their obvious
and arguably purposely ignored participation in the cultural
festivities. The kobold leader then laid out his argument as
to why their existence should be celebrated.
Their main focus was that they are taller than the Gnomes, yet
that race is being honored. Kobolds have been in Elanthia
long before the Aelotoi, but yet they too have found a niche
in the clash of cultures. The kobolds argued that their
weapons could even rival that of the Dwarves, wherein their
ears are nearly as pointy as Elves, and when it came to smell,
well, I'll refrain from finishing that.
All in all, I was eventually released from my imprisonment and
not a hair on my toes was harmed. The kobolds then parted and
left me with a souvenir, an old torn copy of the Elanthian
Journal. As I try to cleanse the salty fish smell from the
book, I write this article to let all those concerned know.
Kobolds can read and they've got class, so let's celebrate
their culture and not be an...
Grums Strumsbelly - Scholar of Biblia
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Dateline: Day 12 of Charlatos, 5104
Submissions should be limited to 6 body paragraphs of no more
than 100 words each. Each submission should start with a
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title, be followed with a dateline, and should end with the
author's signature. 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 by Feastday.
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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.
The Elanthian Journal is edited by a very talented staff,
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