PaxLair Press, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – February 9, 2013 – by Ashlynn – February moves slowly and even the Sosarian Mushroom Holiday came and went without fanfare (mostly due to other excitement that evening). There are however several projects in the works including a library for the storage of esoteric materials. Meanwhile goblin breeding season seems to be in full swing as their numbers have increased once again. Let us hope a goblin plague doesn’t reverse the trend.
Library of Arcane Knowledge Under Construction
A new library is currently being constructed to house numerous works of esoterica and other magical knowledge that has accumulated over the years. The books will be stored in an organized fashion and may even include some material considered hidden or taboo (I may have an old book on corpse reanimation lying around somewhere).
A selection of runebooks is also a possibility as is the display of artifacts of an arcane nature. Submissions from others are welcome and the library will be open to all. Except for goblins that is but then they cannot read anyway.
Guardian’s Gate Derby A Success
And may I mention that I won? The race was held over a week ago with eight racers turning up to participate (sadly one fell asleep before the competition could begin proper). The course was predefined and took us on a circular route from Guardian’s Gate to Britain Crossroads, then around the mountains past Silvervale before crossing the swamp and and the finish line back where we began.
All types of mount were permitted and a grizzled mare was my choice though I was somewhat worried as she looked a little sick. There were of course prizes for first, second and third place.
The final results were:
- 1st – Ashlynn
- 2nd – Wotan
- 3rd – Nanoc
- 4th – Jocasta
- 5th – Nubby
- Retired – Hawkeye and Manveru
A Royal Supply Caravan
This evening a Royal Guard supply caravan was dispatched to one of the gypsy camps located in the deserts of Ilshenar as per a previous agreement between a man called Jeriah and Commander Gwen. In exchange, an envoy from the gypsy folk would meet with the King and also provide useful maps and other information about the region.
The caravan made it’s way from Compassion moongate and past the old citadel where we found ourselves accosted by many bandits and other undesirable who had even constructed barricades on the bridges. Moving cautiously to assure the safety of the pack animals, we soon demolished the barricades and entered the village proper.
Inside Jeriah was nowhere to be found and it seemed a rather disinterested man with little knowledge of the agreement by the name of Sev had taken over. I must however state that I am not entirely sure the man is a gypsy or their leader and I suspect his motives are more sinister.
However lacking proof on the evening we had little choice but to relinquish to supplies and remind Sev of his obligations before leaving. Still I hope Commander Gwen will remain cautious as I forsee the man being a problem in the future.
In Other News
A new auction house has opened founded by the guild KFC and located in the mountains of Malas. The auction runs from 8pm on saturday evenings (every other week I believe).
A few weeks ago many of us visited a blind fortune teller at the fabled Shrine of Companionship by the name of Emilia. For our troubled we were each rewarded with a crook and a torrent of abuse.
A scalis was summoned at Pitmuck some days ago. It was a battle that required much endurance but the creature was eventually vanquished.
Before the caravan was dispatched by the Royal Guard, several volunteers earned promotions for their hard work. Sadly, one of those includes Ozog.
A senior alchemist in the Royal Court urges all people to avoid consuming the beverage known as Love-in-Idleness. It is believed to be poisonous.