Elanthian Journal/Edition 10

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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 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 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 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 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 need- a basket of muffins and juice left on a door stoop, clothes 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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Tired of seeing everything in black and white?  Want to walk 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, please send a note to the new editorial staff care of hunterada@play.net.  If you wish to submit an article, you may do so using the form at https://www.play.net/gs3/journal_submission.asp

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