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  TENSION 
  ALONG THE 
  FURLOW 
   
  Western Elkia (38th Gold 2150R) 
  Stories 
  are 
  emerging 
  concerning 
  reported movements of Sardian troops on the 
  move along the west back of the Furlflow 
  River. Reports are unconfirmed as yet but our 
  correspondent in Cleeve has spoken to several 
  eel farmers who work the Porgruu bogs near 
  Fort Stonewater who tell similar tales of 
  witnessing large columns of soldiers attired in 
  black uniforms, moving along established trails 
  in the swamps. Descriptions of banners and 
  devices used by these troops would indicate that 
  they are elements of the elite Trezkillian led 
  legions, the Sundered Skull and the Black 
  Widow. These are both elite Sardian units who 
  are usually based far to the south near the 
  capitol of Gablehead – so what are they doing 
  along the frontier with Elkia? 
  There has been tension along the 
  Furlflow River, ever since the unsuccessful 
  attempt last year by Captain Jerl Artilees to lead 
  an attack on Jasper and seize the Imperial State. 
  Captain Artilees, a devotee of the Siritar faith 
  captured the Eastarch Bridge with his company 
  and sent word for the Elkian order, the 
  Protectors of the Faith, to join his cause and 
  take Jasper. Unfortunately his request fell on 
  deaf ears and Artilees was arrested by officers 
  of the Protectors of the Faith. 
  The Legion Commander of Jasper 
  commented that his city was never in jeopardy 
  from the actions of the hot-headed paladin, 
  Artilees, and was quoted as saying, “the 
  Imperial State remains resolute and will last 
  1,000 years!” 
  Though the attack was unsuccessful 
  and 
  nobody 
  was 
  actually 
  killed, 
  the 
  ramifications 
  of 
  Artilles’ 
  actions 
  have 
  heightened the animosity between Sard and 
  Elkia. Kharichaan, Chancellor of Sard, called 
  upon the Lord Protector of Denhaven to 
  disband Elkia’s strategic forts along the east 
  Furlflow and create a demilitarised zone around 
  the Imperial State. Denhaven’s response was to 
  increase its presence and upgrade the garrison 
  in our fair city of Darringmoor. Over the past 
  few Marches there has been a lot of rhetoric but 
  it all seemed to be bluster until these reports 
  started flowing in a few days ago. 
  
  The Dart will keep you posted on 
  further military movements on the border, but 
  in the opinion of this humble editor, I believe 
  this will amount to nothing but a lot of parading 
  up and down in front of each other by both 
  sides. Meanwhile, Captain Artilees is still 
  waiting for his hearing before an Ormocean 
  tribunal, scheduled to take place on the 12th 
  Earth.  
  THE TEMPEST RUN RETROSPECTIVE 
   
  Darringmoor (1st Earth) 
  The First Day of Air 2150R will mark 
  the first anniversary of the day the famous 
  ‘battens sailed wonder from Y’sira’, The 
  Winged Gull, ended the longest winning streak 
  in Eldorian maritime history by defeating 
  Elkia’s Graced Albatross to win the Tempest 
  Run. Old Gracie (as she was affectionately 
  known) had remained victorious for 132 years 
  straight.  As this year’s race draws closer and 
  competitors begin to arrive in the bay, let me 
  give you a few insights into last year’s Run. 
  The Tempest Run was a grand joust 
  between two of the world’s finest helmsmen; 
  Jape K’trand representing Z’herachi Merchant 
  Company with The Winged Gull and Kannis 
  Dennup skippering the Graced Albatross, for 
  Elkia. While The Winged Gull and Grace 
  differed in concept both were fine examples of 
  their respective boat-makers skills. In reality 
  there was little difference between them in boat 
  speed, except when it came to quick changes of 
  direction. The Winged Gull was very fast and 
  easy to handle and that, plus fine tactics, 
  accurate steering and fine trimming  of her 
  multiple sails, gave her the winning edge in 
  race.  
  From my observations, as a daily 
  broadsheet reporter at Darringmoor for several 
  days before the Tempest Run, it was clear that 
  Jape K’trand had a potential winner in The 
  Winged Gull from the very start.  But in the end 
  it was not easy for the Y’Sirian contingent and 
  they almost lost because of technical mishaps in 
  the first leg of the journey to Tempest. But the 
  courage and tenacity of Jape and his fine crew 
  of seasoned Y’Sirian sailors, finally unbolted 
  the seemingly immovable Elkians from their 
  hold on Elkia’s longest running boat race. 
  For those few who have never heard of 
  our favourite maritime obsession, the Tempest 
  Run starts in Darringmoor and the competing 
  vessels must haul a cargo of fifty laden barrels 
  to Tempest, unload and return to Darringmoor. 
   
  MASTER FORESTER TO ACT OVER 
  CONTINUING DISSAPPEARANCES 
   
  Ashfold (39th Gold) 
  For the past two spans, the Justicator of 
  Ashfold has been actively engaged in an 
  investigation 
  into 
  the 
  circumstances 
  surrounding the suspicious disappearance of 
  two young men; Brocar Thaddic and Baha 
  Yopart. Both men were apprentice millers from 
  the village of Crowscall who, set off on foot, 
  two hours before sundown on Pharianzar last. 
  They were heading to Ashfold a distance of 
  about five miles, where the lads were planning 
  to spend some time with their families. They 
  failed to arrive.  
  The Tempest Run 
  Famous Boat Race and Festival 
  of Darringmoor City 
  Begins First Day of Air, 2150 
  The undersigned would respectfully invite the 
  public to the start of The Tempest Run, boat 
  race Darringmoor City, harbour. On the first 
  day of Air 2150 and concluding when the last 
  boat arrives back from Tempest! Every effort 
  has been made to make this grand affair a 
  wonderful week for all. 
  The Greenwitch Band 
  Will present and enliven the people with 
  good music and jolly japes 
  Leafrina Hillbone Mayor of Darringmoor 
   
  
  As it was a surprise visit, the alarm was 
  not raised until Draelinzar last when they still 
  had not returned to their master’s residence. 
  After contacting the lads’ families their master, 
  Olgave Grolling, promptly raised his concerns 
  with the local Justicator who immediately 
  organised a search for them, which is ongoing.  
  So far, not the slightest trace can be 
  obtained of them.  However, evidence of recent 
  goblin activity was noted by several woodsmen 
  involved 
  in 
  the 
  search. 
  These 
  latest 
  disappearances bring the total number missing 
  in the last year to ten. All have shown evidence 
  of goblin activity in the area. Locals fear, that 
  the Mourning Forest Goblins, previously 
  considered nothing more than a nuisance, are 
  now mounting a serious threat to the safety of 
  settlements in and around the forest. Lord 
  Rhenmarden, a notable land owner of the region 
  is calling for the bounty on goblins to be 
  doubled from 5gp a head to 10 gp.  
  Master Forester Blackwood is resisting 
  this, publicly stating, “The goblin threat is over 
  stated but I concede that numbers have 
  increased and I will accordingly raise a new 
  company of Forest Wardens to help combat the 
  threat.”  
   
  THIRRISH IN SHORT SUPPLY 
  Tempest (35th Gold 2150R) 
  The 
  Guild 
  of 
  Gold 
  has 
  reported 
  an 
  unprecedented shortage of thirrish, caused by a 
  blight that severely affected the crops on 
  Loakiish Island. We are all used to seeing the 
  gaudy blue rooftops that appear in the early 
  spans of the March of Fire, painted thickly with 
  thirrish, which is an excellent flame retardant. 
  Now it looks like we will be ‘blue-free’ in a few 
  Marches. 
   
  Fire is a particular problem for 
  Tempest, since the city is built mainly on 
  wooden platforms spanning the atolls of the 
  Lonely Isles. Tempest has the strictest laws 
  regarding the use of fire and maintains year- 
  long schedule of painting and re-painting the 
  port city with thirrish. The Guild of Gold is 
  desperately seeking a new source of supply 
  from distant Rhenfara but is unsure if they will 
  be able to obtain a sizeable shipment that will  
   
   
  allow the painting of Tempest prior to the onset 
  of the firestorms of the March of Fire. 
   
  And where does that leave us good 
  citizens of Darringmoor? Tempest will look 
  after its own needs before others and it will be 
  unlikely that we will see any thirrish this year. 
  The Protector of Darkmoor has already 
  announced that all supplies of thirrish in the 
  protectorate 
  are 
  to 
  be 
  requisitioned. 
  Compensation of a silver trade per pint will be 
  paid to all citizens who turn over their supplies 
  to their local council or village elder. 
   
  The Darringmoor Council is also 
  establishing a militia to watch for fires during 
  the week of the storms. All volunteer will be 
  paid 1 copper trade per day and will be fed and 
  housed at the Siritar compound in the city. 
  Apply to be a member of the Firewatch at the 
  Council Hall between the 10th Earth and the 20th 
  Earth. You must be available to watch and fight 
  fires between 15th and 27th days of Fire. 
  Missing 
   
   
   
   
  Cecie Velle 
  Last seen Crossing Sardian border,  Elkia: 
  Season of Earth 2049. 
  Description: Blonde hair, sturdy build and 
  hazel eyes. Tattoos on forearms and chest.  
  Contact: Anyone with information please 
  contact her  sister Kace Velle at the Two 
  Flags Inn.  
  
  WHAT NOW FOR THE ACORNS? 
   
  Tokia, Llan (32nd Gold 2150R) 
  For many years we have continued to hear tales 
  of rebellion in Llan; a return to power by the 
  noble families who intend to wrest power from 
  the mercantile guilds that hold power in that 
  country. We all know the story, when Sardellan 
  companies seized control of Llan 500 years ago, 
  after the collapse of the Empire, the Guild 
  Houses hired mercenaries to fight and drive 
  them out. When the Sardellans were finally 
  defeated, the King and nobles of Llan said, 
  “Thank you very much and we will have the 
  kingdom back now!” 
  However, the Guilds like the new-
  found political power they had acquired and 
  refused to disband their mercenaries. They 
  allowed the King to continue in the role of a 
  figurehead and took control of the country, 
  using their standing army as veiled threat. 
  Ever since then there have been 
  attempts to destabilise the Guilds by different 
  noble factions but nothing has really amounted 
  to much. Ten years ago, Sir Earlon Tarr ruffled 
  feathers when he declared the free Highlands of 
  Llan as a separate state. Tarr was a popular 
  figure in the frontier settlements of the 
  Highlands, where the influence of the Guild 
  was much less than that of the Lowlands. He 
  garnered the support of several noble houses 
  and brought together a small but effective 
  fighting force that quickly drove out Guild 
  soldiers stationed at forts across the Highlands. 
  It took two years for the Guilds in 
  Quorull to get worked up sufficiently to send 
  several of their mercenary companies west and 
  Sir Tarr was initially successful in defeating the 
  mercenaries at a series of encounters around the 
  High Lakes. However, late in 2147R, the 
  renowned 
  mercenary 
  captain, 
  Dlerdra 
  Duelbane travelled to the Highlands and took 
  control of the campaign, destroying the power 
  of the nobles at the Battle of Farristar’s Field. 
  Earlon Tarr survived and escaped and since 
  then has been leading a loyal band of followers, 
  called the Acorns, who have been attacking 
  Guild merchant wagons and ambushing units 
  from mercenary groups. Tarr has been trying to 
  get the Lords of the Lowlands to support him 
  but, although they have no love of the Guilds, 
  the nobles remain divided by ancient feuds. 
  Is Tarr the man who will manage to 
  unite the Llanish families? He is a charismatic 
  figure who seems to appeal to the wealthy and 
  commoners alike. He is rumoured to have left 
  the Highlands at the beginning of the year and 
  has been seen in Tokia on several occasions 
  during the March of Water. Spies from The 
  Guild alerted mercenaries in the region but they 
  failed to find him. It is interesting that many 
  Llanish nobles chose to relocate to Elkia over 
  the years and your humble editor will be 
  seeking to interview Lords such as Rhannis 
  Greenshield to see if his sympathies lie with 
  Tarr and his Acorn rebels. 
   
  All Clever, Supple and Healthy 
  Young Adventurers 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Do you have a Mind to try a SOLDIER’S LIFE, and 
  be free and unencumbered in a year and a day. 
   
  Apply to Forester Trent Harkill, at the City Hall by 
  the 20th day of Earth 
   
   A special fee of 50 gold trades will be paid for all 
  those who register who find placements in the 
  Mourning Forest 
  by order of the  
  FOREST WARDENS 
   
  
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