The Press of Renewal, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – January 1, 2012 – by Ashlynn – Happy New Year to all our readers! I hope the new greets everyone in a positive light and brings only happiness. But time continues on, dotted with events and happenings both fun and foul.
A New Year Celebration
Just like last year, a number of us gathered together in New Haven just beside the bank to celebrate, joke and chat the new year in. Once again, the company was exceptional (no surprise there, but always a delight) and we spent the evening chatting about all kinds of random topics. There were a few games suggested, but we never really got around to that, despite several hours together, and it was only when the Shard itself seemed to desire a rest that we all dispersed. Already, I cannot wait for next year!
The Murder of Jamison Tort
A few days ago, I arrived in the City of Britain to discover that famed mycologist Jamison Tort was the victim of a terrible poisoned plot. A crowd had already gathered at the Healers of Britain and Captain Gwen rallied those present to save his life, taking us to Moonglow to meet with a herbalist of dubious ethics by the name of Morty in an effort to concoct a cure.
Learning that the ingredients for the cure were rare and only found upon the corpses of some terrible beasts, we travelled to Ilshenar to acquire them before returning back to Britain with the cure in hand. Though it appeared we had arrived just in time, Tort was taken into protective custody and died sometime during the night.
I believe the affair to be related to the ongoing disturbing plot involving the Britain Beacon, though this is mostly speculation at this point. Tort’s movements before his demise were unclear, but we learned he was in debt and his last trip was to the Lyceaum where he acquired a mycological publication from a female archivist, who is as yet unidentified.
The Wedding of Lord Mirt and Lady Emma Silvermane
News has reached us that the happy couple Lord Mirt and Lady Emma Silvermane of Guardians Gate are set to get married this very month, marking a pleasant start to the new year. The date has been set as Saturday January 21st and the ceremony will be held in Ilshenar, north of Lord Blackthorne’s old fortress. We here at the times wish them all the best and I personally endeavour to be at the ceremony!
Confounding Corgul and Menacing Medusa
Two alliance expeditions were held over the past week with support also coming from friends and allies amongst Guardians Gate and Zedland as we not only struck a mighty blow against Corgul and his island of bound souls, but also gave Lady Medusa a bloody nose too.
The expeditions were well rehearsed affairs with everyone being a seasoned veteran of many battles at this point. Though Corgul gave us a little trouble, our foes were nonetheless quickly vanquished.
We returned from our adventures with some interesting loot – scrolls of various kinds and the odd magical trinket. And of course, the company of friend made it all worthwhile!
Breaking News of the Year
Ozog still smells like rotten fish.