[The news as contained in this post you can take as IC knowledge. However any posts it links to are purely OOC information, unless you happen to have a good explanation why you would know about them IC.]
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It would appear that the history filled home known as the Serf's orphanage has changed hands from the kind Sally Buttons to a young squire to the Paladins of honour, known as Kara Du'Monte. Currently, the house appears to be undergoing some renovation in preparation for opening to the public once more.
Rumours suggest that Serf's will reopen as an orphanage and a boarding house, with beds for anyone without one, though those rumours can't confirm when this will be.
It is unknown as of yet just what has or indeed will become of Miss Buttons; if you have any news of the famed cry-babies where-abouts please write in!
Vesper Bank Raided! New group of criminals discovered!
According to early reports the main bank of Vesper was ransacked this evening. As of yet there are no leads as to who is behind such an act. Although we are informed it was a group of around seven people who took part in the robbery it would seem that no violence was involved.
Rebecca the minter confirmed that all the vaults were emptied and everything (including some art from the walls) has been taken.
We are yet to reach a Guardsman from Vesper to enquire as to whom they believe could be behind such acts, but with the lack of them around to question; I would imagine it wasn’t hard for whomever the perpetrator is to have gotten away with it.
Nobles dine whilst locals starve!
Times get even harder for the Yewians
Despite taxing a sizeable percentage of all Yewish income to line their own pockets and being in possession of all the agricultural land in Yew, House D'Gar have seen fit to finally grace the people of Yew with their presence in their time of need; by confiscating aid brought to them by Trinsic.
Apparently the fact that many peasants are struggling to make a single stale loaf of bread last to feed their families is of no consequence; House D'Gar must keep hosting wasteful feasts, even as their people near starvation.
With aid arriving in the form of flour from Trinsic, Militia Command had the flour secured and placed under guard. However, the junior ranks tasked with overseeing the protection of the flour found themselves relieved in the early hours of this morning by two men clad in the official armour and uniform of House D'Gar.
Militia Command have refused comment at this time, however news of the occurrence has spread like wildfire. Hungry and disgruntled peasants are muttering in the streets of Yew, the general consensus being that whilst disaster after disaster befalls the city, their noble leaders are still too concerned with hiding away within their estates to lend a hand and have even gone so far this time to squash what little hope had come their way.
Guardsmen take matters into their own hands! Guardsmen use own manpower to rebuild city
After recent attacks on the healing houses of Yew, Guardsmen officials dealt with the problem by using their own buildings as refuge for the sick. With no money to rebuild the properties, both healers are out of action for the foreseeable future.
The Yewian Guardsmen however, clearly unhappy at the lack of support received by their leaders have taken matters into their own hands. Sources reveal the Yewians spent the evening working hard to rebuild the ‘Deep Forest Healers’ using their own limited materials and free time.
Maybe they do have a heart after all.
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Public Notices:
From Yew
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Due to both healers in Yew being out of action thanks to suspected arson and a substantial lack of funding received to aid in the repair of these buildings, the Guardsmen Militia have set-up a temporary medical station within the Tradepost in Stonekeep.
However, there is a limited budget available to support this relief project, so we will only be able to accept emergency patients at this time.
Bladius Dart
Captain of the Guardsmen Militia |
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Due to the recent tragedy at one of our main flour mills, there is now a severe shortage of flour throughout Yew.
In order to combat this shortage we shall be enforcing a flour ration for the foreseeable future, each household is permitted access to enough flour to bake a single loaf of bread per week.
However, larger families may apply for a greater share within Stonekeep.
All luxuries such as pies, cakes, biscuits and other baked goods are strictly forbidden to be sold. Taverns and Inns must cease in their trading of these goods with immediate effect.
We encourage you to pursue other alternatives during this time.
Guardsmen Command |
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Rumours
Devante Stirling is at it again with his womanising, he’ll soon be competition for the Captain of Yew. This time it seems he has set his sights on the beautiful Gwen of the Trinsic Rose. Failing in attempts to make her jealous (by declaring his intention to ‘sneak into Lydia’s bedroom’) he had a friend ask her to the ball. Aww.. Unfortunately the renowned womaniser was rejected! I think he needs to work on his lines.
Seems the Wilkes’ are expecting another bundle of joy, either that or Mrs Wilkes can simply no longer fit into her uniform because of all the candy she appears to be putting away. When they say ‘eating for two’ I don’t think they mean it literally dear.
Trouble seems to be escalating in Yew, since the Mill ‘incident’ the locals have been hit by one disaster after another. Not only are they citizens struggling to make ends meet, there seems to be little in the way of support from the City’s leader. With Lord D’Gar absent and the rest of the D’Gar family seeming not to care about their people rumours of an uprising are rampant throughout the city.
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A Tavern Review… The Trinsic Rose
Not only is the building here beautiful but the staff are too. I was served by a lovely Lady named Gwen who I am told owns the Rose. She was kind and extremely generous. The building although maybe not to everyone’s taste was exquisitely decorated with all sorts of finery. Spacious yet cosy, The Trinsic Rose has something for everyone.
The locals seem to love it and it’s a thumbs up from me!
The Trinsic Rose opens every Friday from 8PM and can be found in the Elven Quarter of Trinsic.
Letters Quote:
To the Editor:
I am sorry to see that the anti-Trinsic bias of the Poste continues. Perhaps you will publish this, perhaps not; perhaps you prefer the lies and distortions of the drow Vierna.
There are two matters which I feel should be brought to the attention of the citizens of Sosaria, who, after all, have a right to know what is really happening. The first is a widely published open letter to Sineal Walker, giving the (entirely unprompted) views of the citizens of Trinsic. I feel this should be reproduced in full for the convenience of those reading and have attached a copy to this letter.
The second is the caravan of relief supplies which was successfully sent from Trinsic to the people of Minoc last week, with assistance from the Guardsmen Militia when crossing the lands of Yew. I trust that this will demonstrate that, not only does Trinsic show Compassion to all cities, following the example of our King, but also that the Militia will cooperate and support Trinsic's efforts despite the words of a few firebrands such as Mr Walker.
I hope that these may throw some light of Truth on the increasingly desperate propaganda of our enemies.
Irvyn Middlethorn
Duke of Trinsic, Defender of the South, etc etc
The personal seal of the Duke of Trinsic:
An eagle flying, holding the branch of a thornbush in its claws; surrounding are the words "Mine honour is my life; both grow in one; take honour from me, and my life is done." |
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Adverts
On Saturday the 23rd of August, the town of Yew will be hosting the greatest talent show of all time. Sorsaria’s Got Talent.
Are you a singer?
Perhaps you’re a jester?
An acrobat or a ventriloquist?
Whatever your talent, the people of the world deserve to see it!
We only have room for ten acts in this prestigious event, so don’t delay and enter today!
The ten acts will be whittled down to four via our panel of expert judges, these four will then have the chance to perform again. Votes will then be taken from the audience to decide who is the most talented man or women in the land of Sorsaria.
Even if you don't enter as an act you may still come along and watch the show. A bar will be provided for the before and after show party, and subject to finding a bookmaker gambling should be on offer during the event.
The winner will receive a cheque for the sum of 100,000 crowns and a one month contract to perform in the bar at a soon to open weekly fight club.
The judges will be comprised of the following:
* 1 Yewish
* 1 Vesperian
* 1 Neutral
This is in the hope of remaining as neutral as possible.
To enter your act, or if you have any questions, please contact me via pigeon on the following number: 273 449 488
We are also currently accepting applications for the final judge, with the Vesperian and Neutral already taken this means we are seeking a Yewish representative for the panel. If you wish to be the bookmaker for the event then please also contact me.
The event shall be held in the Yewish Theatre on Saturday the 23rd of August. The theatre can be found using the following map:
This is a whiteflag event like the recent Bagball match. All are welcome but we would ask known criminals and fugitives wanted by the Militia to come in disguise for roleplays sake. Fighting will not be tolerated inside the theatre. ----------------------------------------------
What’s on? Saturday 22nd Sosaria’s got talent! Where? Theatre House, Yew
When? 8PM
More details? Contact Tommy Nottinbury pigeon number 273449488