The Office of the Paxlair Times, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – July 10, 2011 – by Ashlynn – The Statehood has been relatively quiet with no major events (or catastrophes!) to note, but that doesn’t mean the citizens have been idle. The realm too has been fairly uneventful but there are still a few things that merit a mention.
Scelestus Awakens
One of the most notable events this past month is the opening of a previously sealed region of Ter Mur. Queen Zhah has been sending volunteers to battle daemons there that serve a daemon lord named Scelestus. Some of his minions reportedly carry documents the queen seeks and she has offered a reward for those who return any to her. As to the Daemon Lord’s ultimate goals, none are yet sure though the gargoyles consider him a grave threat to their city!
Curse of the Crimson Pirates
The recently formed band of pirates has continued to raid shipping and coastal settlements in the past few weeks, attacking Goldport yet again, raiding Serpent’s Hold and ransacking more taverns. The pirates even attacked the estate of Queen Zen! A fleet of ships has been mustered by the Ethereal Void to combat the menace but the pirates show no signs of ceasing their attacks.
Whispers of the Beast
Rumours have been circulating regarding a monster currently slumbering beneath the waves. It is said that the creature has begun stirring and will soon awaken to crush the keels of ships and devour any poor sailor that falls into the ocean. The creature goes by the name of Charybdis and it is said with the use of special bait, it is possible to lure him to the surface. An Alliance sea expedition to find the creature is already being planned and no doubt we’ll discover just how powerful it is soon enough.
Requests and Other Things to Muse Over
Ashlynn the Seed Seeker – It seems the Naturalists have a more plentiful supply of rare seeds than they like to make out but prying them from their compost-covered hands can be rather time consuming. It is amusing though that I can delight them with a tale of the same Solen nests time after time and they never grow bored. Simply changing the words around a little satisfies them. Still, I am seeking seeds, specifically Rare White Hedge Seeds. If anyone has any spare, do let me know!
Ozog the Cryptanalyst – Ozog of Pitmuck is attempting to decipher some strange text (it would appear he has broken the picture code already). The passage that requires breaking is as follows:
AARP. sor air kyrdol tharaes. Salaelol sai talia shys, ai cali thyl eir kyrdol sai shi aelalaer. Mystaeli os mysti sol air shaelol cos tol. Ojyl o eil vorelaes ter thol or shai air Shaelasaerer si oli shai air pyl air car tadi saes baes tael.
iandyn mystaeli air tystol ,siar codi sor myr
If anyone is able to crack the message, which might be a substitution cipher (but could be a little more complicated), let the little filthy goblin know!
The Magical Travelling Gypsy Caravan – There’s a small gypsy caravan travelling the realm selling the strangest kind of trinkets you can imagine. They never stop in any one place for too long which could make tracking them down difficult, but if you can find them, you may discover a few wondrous trinkets!
Rumours:
- Lord Mach has been reportedly fabricating evidence that may implicate me in the murder of over 150 Britannian Citizens. You all know it’s not true!
- Lady Phoenix wants a screaming barnacle for her next birthday.
- There is an organ thief apparently stalking the streets of Trinsic, preying on drunk patrons leaving taverns late at night!
- Alliance Brewers will soon be unveiling several brands of alcohol and have even hired a painter to help give their brews some identity!