Elanthian Journal/Edition 23

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                     The Elanthian Journal
                           Edition #23
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The following articles of interest are contained herein:

1 ........................ EVIL EXPERIMENTS IN SOLHAVEN!
2 ........................ A NEW MONESTARY OPENS!
3 ........................ FABULOUS FASHION FAIR TO BE HELD AT SILVERWOOD MANOR!
4 ........................ GAMBLING NIGHT 2: WISH YOU WERE THERE!
5 ........................ MARKET MADNESS!
6 ........................ PIPSQUEAK'S PILFERED PRODUCTS GRAND OPENING!
7 ........................ MERCHANT WILL WORK FOR ENTERPRISING READERS
8 ........................ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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EVIL EXPERIMENTS IN SOLHAVEN!
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Dateline: Day 14 of Phoenatos, 5104: Solhaven

Solhaven, living up to its reputation as a haven for miscreants of all stripes, has once again been terrorized by the unnatural experiments.

According to Charna, a pretty half-elven ranger who resides in Solhaven, a Faendryl sorceress named Nyvelise arrived in town recently, pretending to be an herbalist from New Ta'Faendryl.  "I saw 'er in tha' southern section o' our North Market,"  Charna reports, "but I donnae speak Dark Elven so I wasnae much help fer 'er."

Charna helpfully summoned some dark elven residents and went on her way.  A bit later, she heard them asking for help in locating some herbs.  As a ranger, she has expert knowledge of the local flora and assisted the party in finding them.  Nyvelise, it seemed, was interested in herbs that would "preserve"  things.

Nyvelise left to work on her experiments and returned two days later to announce success.  Her announcement was interrupted by the sound of screaming and it was discovered that her experiment was in the ghastly nature of re-animating corpses!  She had succeeded in animating the corpse of the dead troll.  Not only was the grotesque monster walking, talking, and feeding on the local populace, but it had somehow acquired an extra arm!  (Charna did not speculate on whether the arm was sewn on, or whether it had spontaneously sprouted.)

Nyvelise was asked to leave the town immediately.  She appeared to honor that request, but showed up about a week later with several more re-animated trolls.  When the residents of Solhaven complained, she seemed taken aback, and tasked them with their "unfriendliness"  to a visitor.

~Nellida Dashovath, Pert Journalist

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A NEW MONESTARY OPENS!
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Dateline: Day 17 of Koartos, 5103: Ta'Vaalor

The brotherhood of Voln expanded into the Elven Nations, and now has a foothold, just outside the Fortress City of Ta'Vaalor.  High Priest Vitharyl Tinil-Ganduil, a Vaalor elf patron of Lord Kai, managed to secure the funds needed to build the new monestary.

"The clergy have been trying to build an extension of the Patron's Order out here for some time.  It was only recently that we acquired the funds and permits."  said High Priest Vitharyl, "The Patron's Order was established among the Houses since after the Undead Wars.  There was public outcry resulting in elves seeing their family members walking as a part of the vile undead.  There are a few monasteries to the Patron Voln in the nations, mostly on the outskirts of towns.  We've been trying for years to get permission to build one closer to the Fortress."

The news that the Order of Voln was not indeed founded by Lord Fasthr k'Tafali was indeed a shock to many people present.  "The Order of Voln is an old and honored organization with a long history.  The Order was founded in the year 1300 by Lord Fasthr k'Tafali.  Lord Fasthr was the Manor Lord of an outlying province of the Kannalan Empire," says a monk of the Wehnimerian Chapter of Voln.  When asked about the news of the Elven Connection, he had no further comment.

"Um...  I-I don't know what to believe any more,"  says Alanark, a new apprentice of the order.  "Um...  I didn't realize Voln was so p-p-p-political.  My m-master I'm apprenticing under told me to j-join."  Alanark adjusted his pointy wizard's hat, walked off, and proceeded to stumble and fall flat on his face.  We overheard the hooded guard say, "They're accepting everyone these days..." as he gazed up towards the heavens.

Earlier that night, the Fortress city was rocked by a massive invasion of creatures from the Feathyl bog.  Hundreds of Bog spectres, bog wights, and warrior shades flooded Fearling Pass, and had advanced all the way to the Amaranth Gate, where they were halted by defenders of the Fortress City, under the leadership of Captain Ponter of the Crimson Ravens.  Several of us folded in with Ponter's unit, as we proceeded to systematically annihilate every undead creature from the City Gates to the Ferry across the lake of Fear.  The reason for this latest undead uprising was to disrupt the construction of the monestary.  They planned on desecrating the holy land the new fortress rests upon.

Theradose, a cleric of Eonak, was one such person blasting the undead to oblivion.  "I was just blowing up undead left and right.  I didn't realize why they were there," he said when asked for a comment.  "High Priest Vitharyl kept mentioning stuff about protecting the sacred grounds.  We were then instructed to protect him and hold off the undead while he performed this ritual."  When asked what he thought of the Monestary, he said "I like the Wehnimer's Monastery better.  I was told the monastery has not yet completed construction.  I did find the Master's Hall though, which had a tapestry and globe."

In weeks to come, the new Monestary in Ta'Vaalor will be visited and blessed by each of the Arkati of the Pantheon of Liabo.  Will the insidious troublemakers of the Dark Alliance come and try to disrupt things?  Will the Undead Scourge attempt to strike the monestary again?  Have we seen the last of the Dark Alliance Sieges of the Elven Nations?  Unfortunately, only time will tell.

-Ashrim Mage Captain Aetheri Machtes

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FABULOUS FASHION FAIR TO BE HELD AT SILVERWOOD MANOR!
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Dateline: Day 13 of Phoenatos, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing

Here ye!  Here ye!  All are invited to participate and spectate at the Fabulous Fashion Fair to be hosted on Volnes 31, 5104 at 9 pm Elven time!  The event will be held within the walls of Natasha's Pavilion in the courtyard of Silverwood Manor in Wehnimer's Landing.

This event will pair models and their announcers together in a wide variety of outfits for your viewing pleasure!  Those wishing to participate will be given a selection of outfits to choose from and five minutes to dress and prepare the commentary.  Each pair will then be given a chance to allow the model to strut their stuff down the runway, while the announcer will tell us all about the outfit!  You are welcome to bring your own outfits to model.  However, we do ask that you not bring anything that is stitched with extra embellishment.  Simple clothing items only.

There will be plenty of refreshments for all, and each participant will walk away with a small token at the end of the event.  Be sure to grab your friends and bring your sketchbooks to watch these lovely participants strut their stuff!  We will hope to see you at the Fabulous Fashion Fair!

Brought to you by the Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor

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GAMBLING NIGHT 2: WISH YOU WERE THERE!
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Dateline: Day 27th of Koaratos, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing

A special thanks to all those who stopped by Moonshine Manor's Gambling Night 2 this past week!  The games started around nine elven in the evening and carried on for a little over five hours!  The stakes started low during the first few hours while there was plenty of high stakes come the end of the night!  In fact, Delerium even walked away with almost three million silver winnings from just two rounds!

We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and their limited edition coin as a thank you for coming!  Remember, our next official Gambling Night will be the middle of Jastatos!  But if you can't wait until then, seek out Fremie, Dredroberts or Plur for information regarding a high-stakes invitation only gambling session!

Rolling dice, billowing smoke, smiling maidens, flying silvers and frothing ales.  All ingredients that made Moonshine Manor's Gambling Night 2 a success!

Wish you were there!

-Moonshine Manor-

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MARKET MADNESS!
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Dateline: Day 27th of Koaratos, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing

While I'm reporting here from the cluttered street of Wehimer's Landing, the epidemic I'm about to uncover is in actuality, spreading over all of Elanthia like jam on a halfling's breadroll.  Wehnimer's Landing, Solhaven, Icemule Trace, Ta Illistim, you name it, the citizens are up in arms!  Or is it, armories?

You see, this week, a handful of Elanthian cities premiered their new expanded grounds!  With those grounds, came the issuing of shop permits to any citizen worthy of one!  It wasn't long before shops were springing up left and right with adventurers and retired heroes stocking their shelves throughout the night!  One might think this is just what a city needs, right?

It seems the mass opening of shops hasn't been met with enthusiasm by everyone.  Some of the older established merchants within the cities have openly expressed their concerns while some have done it more secretly.  Aznell Coussant has been quoted saying, "Just when I finally released some new inventory into my store, everyone begins flocking to the east side of the Landing for the new stores!  It's not right I tell ya, it's not right."

A retired hero turned merchant by day in Solhaven went on record saying, "Now everyone isn't advertising their merchandise on the amulet.  Now they re all advertising their shops!  Do you realize how much walking that is?  Do you realize I have a peg leg?"

Perhaps the mass hysteria of the newly opened shops will eventually die down and business can return to normal for the likes of Aznell and other established merchants while still keeping a good balance with the new would-be merchants of our fair cities.  Until then, dwarves will continue to grumble, elves will continue to whine and crystal amulets will continue to overflow trash barrels throughout the city.

-Grums Strumsbelly - Scholar of Biblia

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PIPSQUEAK'S PILFERED PRODUCTS GRAND OPENING!
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Dateline: Day 11 of Volnes, 5104: Wehnimer's Landing

I am pleased to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Pipsqueak's Pilfered Products on the East Row, Monir Road in Wehnimer's Landing!  Thanks to the lovely Elaraeyn, the entire emporium has been remodeled to better suit your shopping needs!

In the main room you will find a cabinet holding a lovely selection of shields, weaponry, and armor from all around the world.  In the antique cedar chest you will see plenty of toys to entertain children of all ages!  Stop by today to find a new trinket!

To the east you will find Wyshee Washee Works O'War, upkept by my twin brothers...  Wyshee and Washee.  Their selection includes a large variety of weapons, armors, and shields enchanted by Wyshee himself!  You will also find various pieces of Washee's heirlooms that he has collected throughout his years travelling the lands.

Finally, west of the main room you will find my favorite room of the entire shop!  Augie's Bakery Nook!  I have a decent array of clothing with extra embellishment, containers of all sorts, jewelry piled high with gems, and I even have my very own kiln to bake you some yummy tarts if I see you shopping!  This room has a special treat - all of the items are guarded by my favorite little headless chicken - Chucky!  Be sure to say hi to him as you browse through the goods!

To find Pipsqueak's Pilfered Products you must first venture to the bridge near the east side of town.  Then travel three blocks east, one block north, two blocks east, three blocks north, and then one more block east.  Then just head into the onyx-veined white marble emporium with a stained glass skylighted roof and you're there!  Be sure to stop by today to check out our new decor and fabulous selection of items!  There's something for everyone!  New items added constantly!  Hope to see you soon!

Augie, the Pint-Sized Pipsqueak Shopowner

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MERCHANT WILL WORK FOR ENTERPRISING READERS
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Dateline: Day 14 of Phoenatos, 5104:

The merchant Eilemay is traveling the lands this next Volnes, day 16 of Phoenatos.  She specializes in Aelotoi handicrafts and is willing to work for the first ten customers who find her.  When asked about her whereabouts, she declined to answer, instead reciting this cryptic poem.

Slowly meandering through the strand
Light barely penetrates this tiny wasteland.
Insects hover, their droning sounds a mournful tune.
The gloom never lifts, not at brightest high noon.
Herpetologists know of this area, but few others do.
Enterprising skinners perhaps, in search of a coup
Reptilian hissing their hunting cue.

Comes to this place, a merchant forlorn
Ragged, weary, her face drawn and worn.
Eilemay her name, plying her raft
Even and steady, she works her simple craft
Knive-like it darts to shelter out of the draft.

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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 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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The Elanthian Journal is edited by a very talented staff, including Tierus, Elvinyouth, Alisaire, Augie, Cappurnicus, Kondalor, Mythala, Plur, Elvinyouth, and Turinrond.  If you are interested in joining the editorial staff, please send a note to the address below.

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