PaxLair Times Press, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – August 12, 2013 – by Ashlynn – With a new volume comes some changes to the way editions of the realm news are presented. The past few weeks have seen a lot of activity in both Vesper and Minoc as the Governor’s there seek to improve both the well being and image of their respective towns (the latter being something of a gargantuan task in the case of Vesper).
Minoc Crafting Fair a Success
The Crafting Fair held in Minoc just over a week ago saw merchants and custom from all across Britannia. There were merchants selling a variety of goods including one particularly spectacular individual who traded in mushrooms and other mycological merchandise.
The goblins also made an appearance with Nubby selling what seemed to be sculptures (albeit crudely carved ones) and Ozog setting up a kissing booth of all things. Naturally the booth wasn’t particularly popular.
While goods were traded, Governor Victor of Minoc was also on hand to give everyone a guided tour of the market while discussing everything on offer and describing in detail how it was made.
Lady Phoenix’s Poker Quest Results
This past friday Lady Phoenix held a test of both skill and luck as participants were given clues that led to seven random playing cards. With the cards in hand it was then up to those participating to construct the best poker hand they could.
Badger came in third place with a straight hand, seven high. Arkillian took second place also with a straight hand, eight high. And first place was myself with a heart flush! So congratulations me!
I shall be donating the entirety of my winnings to the Ashlynn Society of Mycology where I am sure it will be put to good use.
Vesper Unveils New Community Centre
Governor Ivy of Vesper has unveiled a new community centre in Vesper located not far from the graveyard of all places. The community centre is said to include a small press, a reading library, a few publically accessible dye tubs, a bar (selling the finest smuggled liquor I suspect), and also a useful collection of rune books (useful depending upon the virtue of your trade that is) .
With the opening of the centre comes a new date in the Vesper diary – the first ever Vesper City Auction. This event is hosted by Governor Ivy of Vesper and Governor Lauren of Moonglow and there are sure to be a wide variety of goods available to bidders. Absolutely positively none of which were pillaged or stolen.
The first auction is to be held on Friday 16th August at 9pm EST with further auctions to potentially follow.
Alliance Silences Ghost of Exodus
An expedition was recently sent out to the ruins of Ver Lor Reg following reports that cultists had been performing obscene rites in an effort to summon the spirit of vanquished Exodus back to the realm of Sosaria.
Though the expedition consumed an entire evening the vicious plot was thwarted as the band fought back the spirit of Exodus three consecutive times. Treasure was pillaged from the remains of the fallen spirit and causalities were light. The band returned in high spirits and all the richer for their venture.
Vesper Robbery Solved
Governor Ivy of Vesper called upon volunteers to aid her in unraveling the mystery of a heist that took place in the City of Vesper in the past few weeks. With a band of willing investigators at her disposal Lady Ivy went to work uncovering what had really happened.
Over the course of a the night and despite attacks from unknown assailants it was discovered that Regina Storm of the Ore of Vesper Miner’s Guild kidnapped a town crier of Minoc by the name of Glennys in order to rob the Shimmering Jewel. Funds from the robbery were then paid to an assassin who was ordered to kill a man named Richard Gilchrist with whom Regina still held a grudge.
It was discovered the source of the animosity stemmed from the riots some time ago – Richard Gilchrist reneged on a contract which led to the death of several miners and Regina was determined to have her revenge.
While the investigators arrived too late to save Richard Gilchrist, Regina was apprehended by the volunteers and is currently awaiting transfer to the Court of Truth in Yew.
Executioner’s Cap Blooms in Shame
As Britannia’s most eminent mycologist it has come to my attention that the once rare Executioner’s Cap has found the old dungeon of Shame to it’s liking. How the spores originally ended up in that dark and dank place is still something of a mystery but it would appear that the very bodies of some elementals are suffused with the stuff. Consequently this means that the dark bodied mushroom is now more easily acquired.
Aspiring mushroom pickers should beware however. The Executioner’s Cap is no culinary delight and ingestion of the mushroom is almost always fatal, causing severe vomiting, stomach cramps, aches and fever. Though there is an apparent recovery, the symptoms reappear a few days later before the patient finally expires.
It is also said that in years past the mushroom was used as a regent in the dark magic of necromancy. If this is indeed true then whatever tradition used such a reagent must be different to the kind of magic currently practiced in the infamous City of Umbra and it is my belief that this brand of necromancy is the domain of independent witches and other folk.
Pitmuck Bread Mission to Host Grand Opening
Lady Lucy of Pitmuck has been busy repurposing the Pitmuck Deli into an establishment she can use to feed the poor. With renovations now apparently complete the grand opening can now take place.
Said grand opening is to take place Wednesday 14th August at 8pm EST. All are invited and there will be games and prizes. And goblins. Lots and lots of goblins. As for the quality of the bread that is still to be determined. It is Pitmuck bread however so I recommend purchasing a few potions from your local alchemist just to be safe.