Elanthian Journal/Edition 25
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The Elanthian Journal
Edition #25
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:
1 ........................ TRIFLED OVER TRUFFLES!
2 ........................ EARTH SPIRIT RAINS DOWN PUNISHMENT
IN SOLHAVEN
3 ........................ DRAGONBONES SETS RECORD IN LANDING
4 ........................ CHOOVY'S MERCHANT PUZZLE
5 ........................ SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
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TRIFLED OVER TRUFFLES!
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Dateline: Day 7 of Imaerasta, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing
This past week a phenomenon has swept across the DragonsClaw
forest and even stretched to the depths of the kobold village
just outside of Wehnimer's Landing. The rich forest soil
suddenly exploded with truffles of all shapes and sizes, some
white, some black, some spotted and even some chocolate!
Except, truffles weren't the only thing to suddenly frequent
the kobold-infested forest. Without warning and with alarming
numbers, Landing citizens and foreigners alike rushed into the
forest awaiting truffles. Giantmen were seen crawling on the
ground waiting to pounce when a truffle popped up. Meanwhile
halflings just crouched, already half way to the ground.
One might ask themselves, exactly what potent magic did these
truffles contain? Because it wasn't long before the mad wildeyed
hunt for truffles became a literal blood bath flowing
through the forest as sister turned on sister, friend
backstabbing friend, all for the little truffle delights.
Garbing myself in my tiny suit of armor and pretending to be
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able to use the sword then attached to my belt, I headed into
the DragonsClaw forest to find some answers... and perhaps
some truffles. Unfortunately, I came out with neither.
Despite who I spoke with no one seemed able to answer my
questions as to why these truffles were suddenly in high
demand. Apparently it was very hush hush. Except once,
someone did offer me information if I gave him my truffles.
But alas, I had none.
After nearly eight hours of trying to make some sense of this
truffle madness the only quote I was able to acquire was from
a duo of kobolds who sat on the edge of a clearing watching in
excitement, placing bets on which adventurer would kill which.
When I asked their opinion on the matter one kobold replied,
"Dey huntin dese truffles more den dey hunting us! I m so
trifled over truffles!"
The kobolds laughed out loud and patted each the on the back
before being struck down by a hail of arrows due to the
spotted truffle that had just appeared at their feet.
~Grums Strumsbelly - Scholar of Biblia
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EARTH SPIRIT RAINS DOWN PUNISHMENT IN SOLHAVEN
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Dateline: Day 19 of Imaerasta, 5104: Solhaven
Today, two quarreling citizens in Solhaven attracted more
attention with their squabbling than they intended.
As the two, described only as "furious women," traded insults,
the ground shook, throwing the entire citizenry to the ground.
Still, the two lost no time in continuing their fight. Even a
rumbling voice from the ground, commanding them to stop got no
result.
A moment later, clouds burst open, creating a torrential rain
and two twin lightning bolts struck both combatants upon their
heads. At this point, a debate arose among the people of the
town as to whether the offended deity was more likely to be
Koar or Charl. But the voice identified itself as an earth
spirit.
No doubt the spirit was bound to that particular area occupied
by the North Market and finally had had enough of noisy,
public fighting. The question remains, though, why the spirit
didn't decide to act during the even more offensive presence
of invading Jantalarians, Sheruvians, or Undead.
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~Nellida Dashovath, Pert Journalist
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DRAGONBONES SETS RECORD IN LANDING
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DragonBones returned briefly to the Landing this past week.
Sadly, it set a record for the lowest amount of gambling
activity by recording a profit of only 13 million silvers!
It's unknown what caused this low turnout. It's possible that
the increased venues for gambling in Icemule (rat races),
Rivers' Rest (fish racing), and even the Landing (Beldin's
chicken fighting ring) have drawn off many of people who might
otherwise be betting their blood on the roll of the dice.
The other possibility might be that many potential gamblers
were sidelined by stomach aches after ingesting the strange
truffles that have been popping up so much lately. This paper
reminds people that eating strange substances is dangerous,
leading to stomach ailments, curses, and occasion extra limbs.
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CHOOVY'S MERCHANT PUZZLE
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Dateline: Day 29 of Imaerasta, 5104: ?????
Merchant Choovy will work for the first ten people who show up
at his location at midnight on Leyan, day 29 on Imaerasta.
(As it turns to day 30). To discover his location, use the
following clues to spell it out.
My first is in "pinky," but found not in a "ring"
My second is in "Moomph," but never in "pickling"
My third is in "shark," but "shirk" it does not
My fourth lives in "haze," but never in "hot"
My fifth's found in "barnyard," but never in "brood"
My sixth in a "graveyard," but never in "good"
My seventh in "silver" but not near to "gold"
Put all those together, and get them to *hold.*
The answer's a place that you'll find on a trail
There Choovy will be, midnight, without fail
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SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
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Submissions should be limited to 6 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. 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.
CLASSIFIEDS: Classifieds are free and a good way to advertise
your auctions and events or to 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.
The Elanthian Journal is edited by a very talented staff,
including Tierus, Elvinyouth, Alisaire, Augie, Cappurnicus,
Kondalor, Mythala, Plur, and Turinrond. If you are interested
in joining the editorial staff, please send a note to the
address below.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or comments,
please send a note to the new editorial staff care of GS4-
Roxia@play.net. If you wish to submit an article, you may do
so using the form at https://www.play.net
/gs4/journal_submission.asp
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