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aeran'or times - October 605

Volume 2, Number 6

Insects Infest Ebonvale

Friday night of the gather was met with SWARMS of many insects. They attacked several adventurers as they were coming down the hill into Ebonvale. Locals stated the bugs were not indigenous to the area. One adventurer reported that the insects were emerging from a crack outside the tavern and that these creatures were not ordinary bugs that you can just swat away-there were wasps, ants, beetles and strange combinations of the three. They attacked with fire and lightning and some could resist and phase against the adventurers’ counter attacks. The creatures were eventually overcome on Saturday, when the adventurers delved into the hive but it took much effort. The citizens and Guilds of Ebonvale extend their thanks to the adventurers.

Baroness Josephine Felker Rescued From Dream Plane

Baroness Josephine Felkler has been safely returned to Aeran’Or after extraordinary efforts of several recent adventurers, Guildmaster Krossus Blackhammer; gypsies Cade and Sarin Mierlaishte and Grandmaster Alchemist Clarion and Jessenia Wrenfeather Zoucha; and others: Echo, Mythran, Mateas, Beauregard, Nayelia, Valacar the Red, and Uruku. A guildmaster of Ebonvale recruited the adventurers because the Baroness had been in a deep sleep for a long time from which she could not be awakened by any means. Apparently, everyone has a dream pod on the dream plane where creatures enter your pod to influence your dreams when you are asleep. The guildmaster thought something was keeping the Baroness from returning to this realm so she could awaken. He requested the adventurers to enter the dream plane and bring the Baroness back. The party used The Keep of Dreams, an artifact recently acquired from an old family tomb, to enter a planar gate to the dream realm and enter the Baroness’s dream pod. The party saw four different stages of the Baroness’s life, when she was six, ten, a teenager, and an adult. Some stages were scary and some were not so bad. In one stage, she was being hounded by wolves. In another, she was playing with a young Joshua Pritchard. She had to be persuaded in each stage to leave the area in order for the party to move to her next dream stage. Along the way, the party fought dream elementals and imps posing as memories in the Baroness’s dreams. This was difficult because some spells would not work, as they would back on Tyrra. The most effective spells seemed to be “Dispel Magic” and “Awaken.” The first spell would reveal the creature as to who he really was and the second would wake adventurers who had suffered a sleep attack.
In the last dream sequence, the Baroness was rescued from a scene with a person that seemed to be Joshua Pritchard. More dream creatures were fought as the party left the area, as they did not want the lady to leave.

Rumors

~Never travel the hill of Ebonvale alone at night. The crimson mist always lurks near the large field.~
~Apparently, gypsy Cade Mierlaishtie, was having a little too much fun with the Hobgoblins in Ebonvale one night recently in early September. He hacked the limbs from one and taunted and watched in amusement as the creature struggled to move before bleeding to death. A bloody mess was all over the tavern floor. Later outside the tavern, Cade attacked another hobgoblin without his weapons, which were left in the tavern, despite warnings from fellow adventurers. Unbeknownst to Cade, another Hobgoblin was hiding behind a nearby narrow tree with a huge sword sticking out. He came up behind Cade and was almost slaughtered. Luckily, the gypsy has friends and familia that are healers. Perhaps, this crazy gypsy cannot handle his hooch, and what’s with the chicken? Is it a weapon or the new familia symbol of the Mierlaishties? He also tried assaulting Hobgoblins with it. ~
~Speaking of hobgoblins, another adventurer from the recent gathering in Ebonvale has a fondness for Hobgoblin hearts. The beautiful elf Echo would attack the monsters with her spells and then cut out their hearts and eat them raw. It should make a monster think twice about attacking her. She is inclined to sharing, though. She taught warrior Valacar the Red to enjoy the hearts as well.~
~The mighty warrior, Ethir has many children amongst the citizens of Aeran’Or. Can’t you see the resemblance?~
~Rumor is that Ash’s wife Rumor and their baby were last seen deep in the sewers of Freeton. What kind of mother takes a baby into the sewers of Freeton?~
~Perhaps Valacar the Red, who is entering into the service of Aeran’Or, should change his name to Valacar the Magic Eater (sounds more menacing, right?). He was hit with a spell right in the kisser while trying to help his party rescue Baroness Josephine from the Dream Plane. For those that are wondering, he reported that the spell tasted a little seedy...~
~All dark elves hate sunlight because they are all minions of evil powers and bear the eternal curse of evil.~
~The Earth mage Beauregard recently was sentenced by Lord Pritchard to execution and loss of all worldly possessions for casting necromancy. Was it really Lord Pritchard who handed down the sentence or his impostor from the Dream Plane? ~
~Why do Elysian heralds keep shouting their news in Aeran’Or? Are they taking over? Why doesn’t the queen do something?~
~Could this Mucklachuck of the Ogres have anything to do with the conjured creatures of the Dream Plane kidnapping our Baroness and possibly Lord Pritchard? Rumor has it that some of the adventurers in Ebonvale that disappeared briefly on Saturday night of the gather are involved somehow.~

Pritchard Missing

Message From the Baronial Household of Baroness Josephine Felkler, 12th September, 605: To all Citizens and Travelers Present at the last gather in Ebonvale, Upon the conclusion of the last gather, it was found that Lord Pritchard is now missing. Please be advised that if you spoke to Lord Pritchard in the evening hours of Saturday during the gather, it was not he whom you spoke to, but a creature from the Plane of Dream. This news was discovered upon the Baroness' return to the Pritchard estate and subsequent dispel magic cast upon the imposter. Any matters that had been brought during this time period should be addressed directly to the Baroness immediately so that they can be dealt with as quickly as possible. The Baroness has received word from some of those present at the estate that an issue regarding the local tribe of ogres has arisen and seeks contact with those who brought this information forward so that action can be taken. Guildmaster Blackhammer is requested to send word to the Baroness at his earliest convenience. Any correspondence can be sent directly to the Prichard estate. *Herald of House Felkler*

Deaths Confirmed in Freeton

The following deaths as a result of the Iron Triad have been confirmed of high-level officials in Freeton: Acting Earth Guildmistress Suzie Platypus Weapon Guildmaster Kern Celestial Guildmaster Gar Baron T’chkit Alchemy Guildmaster Squeak is still missing. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts, please alert local authorities.

HOROSCOPE By Julius Skygazer

January ~ I see for you, my dear, a change for the better as far as your romantic endeavors are concerned. A new love awaits you. Seek them out and you will not be disappointed.
February ~ Love is in the air. Romance calls, but comes with a charge. Do you accept the price? This love will most certainly cost you something, and only you can decide if it is worth the cost.
March ~ I see travel in the near future for you, my dear. As you go down the path you must travel, do not forget your obligations that need to be addressed on the home front.
April ~ A visit from an old friend will spark an argument. Keep a cool head and play the roll of the peacekeeper. If you don’t, it may very well cost you dearly.
May ~ Love, luck, and money are all headed your way. Kick back, relax, and enjoy. These are easy times and you have earned a break. Take a load off and enjoy life to the fullest.
June ~ Your financial troubles are coming to an end, my dear. Money will no longer be the ominous obstacle obscuring your way. A sudden windfall of monetary funds will alleviate your economic troubles.
July ~ Romance awaits at your doorstep, my dear, but act with caution. For I foresee a romance filled with danger and great peril. Should you choose to brave these hazards; you shall find a love that no force could ever shake asunder.
August ~ Adventure and excitement beckon you my dear. Do you dare to answer its call? This could very well be that “spice in your life” that your daily routine has been missing.
September ~ I see only good luck and easy times in the coming week, my dear. I suggest using this time to reflect upon the past few weeks. If you can find the headwaters of this happiness, you can preserve it indefinitely.
October ~ Luck is on your side this week. You cannot go wrong when you leave it all up to chance. Clear your mind and go with the flow, and I assure you that everything will work out in the end.
November ~ Wealth and riches shall soon be yours, and your money troubles will be at an end for a while. Do not squander the money you shall soon possess, as it will prove necessary down the road shortly there after.
December ~ Reflection will be key in the coming week, my dear. Look back and meditate on the past, for it is only by learning from our past mistakes that we ensure that we shall not repeat them.

Scholar Faces One Execution for Casting Chaos Magic

During a recent battle that took place in Aeran’Or, a human Earth scholar, Beauregard, was witnessed by gypsy Clarion Zoucha (Zook) casting a “Cause Light Wounds” spell on an Insectoid creature. Zook reported the crime to Guildmaster Krossus of the Death’s Head Mercantile. After the battle, Blackhammer took Beauregard to the tavern where he was brought up on charges in front of Knight Leftenant Joshua Pritchard. Beauregard stated he did use the spell, but thought it was only illegal when used to aid undead creatures.
The law states it is illegal to use chaos magic in any circumstance. Blackhammer said ignorance of the law is no excuse. The Leftenant said Beauregard did not act with malicious intent. The Leftenant then questioned Zook for his side of the story, as he was the one who witnessed Beauregard cast the spell in the first place. Beauegard was finally charged with one count of casting chaos magic. He then immediately received his sentence of one execution and loss all of all his worldly possessions. He later was resurrected. A reminder to all citizens and travelers in Aeran’Or, ignorance of the law is no excuse when a law has been intentionally or unintentionally broken. Copies of the laws can be obtained at most guilds as well as in the Royal Library.

Wanted - Gypsy Eradicators

Want to do your part to make Aeran’Or safe and clean? Do your part to eradicate the gypsy menace. If you have any information on the many crimes that gypsies commit against Aeran’Or and its citizens, please contact T. Cornelius Malvern at any Malvern Textiles and Sundries office. A reward will be given to any group who provides information leading to the conviction of any vile gypsies.

Out of Game Contributors

JP Krhovsky, Jaime Jamriska, Joe Hisker, Bob Rugh, Robin Meadows. Remember, the deadline for the next newsletter is November 15th. Check out the main Newsletter page for more info on writing for the Aeran'or Times!

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