Last Night, no doubt almost every citizen of Trinsic awoke to a thunderous noise coming from across the bay to the north, in the city of Olympus. A large plume of smoke and debris was easily spotted from the walls of our city, and concerned citizens quickly set forth, only to be intercepted by an unnamed Guardian of Honor who told them that the area was unsafe. After persuading him that a member of the press may never be stopped, I was allowed to proceed further without any extra interference. Approaching the area that once held the cheerful and often raucous Galehaven Tavern, so named after the Emperor who had it constructed first in Malas, had been obliterated down to it's foundation. With few of the buildings heavy walls still standing, much less intact, It was clear that this must have been a deliberate act of sabotage.
The scene could only be described as utter devastation. Large areas of forest near the building were flattened. Dark patches of scorched earth where large pieces of rock from the heavy walls had lain, and many scores upon the fortified walls of olympus marked the blast.Debris littered the bay, along with dead fish. Embers still burned brightly amongst the wreckage, windows nearby were blown out, and the entire area was covered in dust and debris. While many of the Warlock Knights employed by the Empire were still at work using water elementals to help douse the flames and embers, others were combing the area over, and questioning all the bystanders. After a very long amount of questioning people with no answer to anything, I was able to determine that the count of missing people stands at fourteen, including serving staff and two guards. According to rumor, at least three members of the Guardians were nearby enough to suffer hearing damage, and Senator Katherine Elle was wounded by glass shrapnel while at work in her office. When I inquired at the Infirmary of the Guardians, there were no patients there in conjuction with the explosion, and the Trinsic Healers refused to let me past.
Galehaven, Before the explosion
Your roving reporter has many questions. How badly must someone want the Guardians dead to use such a concussive force? I've unearthed blueprints and designs that show that the Tavern was specifically reinforced with heavy metal weave, due to the fact that the original Galehaven in Malas suffered a similar fate. How long is it before we as citizens become the target, instead of the Guardians? Are they truly defending us as well as they claim when it seems that they draw danger just by their very existence? This reporter doesn't know, but would like to hear your thoughts.
Galehaven, After the explosion
In the quest to get answers, we submitted questions to various areas of the Guardians, but so far all have been returned with 'We will comment on that at a later time, once information is confirmed.' We will provide an extra edition when new information comes available.
For those citizens of Trinsic who frequent the Guardians City of Olympus, many have been overjoyed that the much loved Emeritus Gregory Meridius has once more been a common sight for our fair city. Although his rule was fraught with many outside dangers, and covered some of the most perilous of our city's days, He has always been remembered as a Just and Honorable ruler. It is with prayer in heart that I pen this article, detailing a dastardly occurrence which has left the Former Emperor and now current Head of State bedridden in the Olympus Infirmary.
According to eyewitness statements, it was just a few nights ago that Emeritus Gregory was seen fleeing to his estate in an advanced state of undress, and was almost immediately followed by Legion Knight Faeryl Kilsek, on patrol, stumbling upon the scene. Gregory's roommate and brother, the Former Senator of Trades Hippocrates, was in a state of unconsciousness, and there was evidence of a fight having occurred. Very shortly after, Senator of War Eban, Senator of Commerce Katherine Elle, and Empress Piper arrived at the scene and Hippocrates was roused. After a search of the premises turned up only more questions, they departed the Estate and began to search for Gregory.
The first to find him was reportedly Legion Knight Faeryl Kilsek, who administered immediate aid and began to secure the location. The other three arrived shortly after, and once the location was secured, further aid was administered to the mortally wounded Head of State, and he was ferried to the Infirmary as quickly as the people's champion Senator Eban could carry him. When asked for her comment on the situation, the Empress is quoted as saying "It's extremely fortunate that all were present. Emeritus Gregory was gravely wounded when first discovered, and without the assistance of all involved, it's unlikely he'd have pulled through as well as he did -- if at all."
The brazenness of this assault on a former Emperor is absolutely staggering. The Empire is besieged by enemies from all sides, and still they stand firm in their defense of their people, we the citizens, and their ideals. We can only say that it is thanks to those brave defenders of Honor such as Knight Kilsek for her dedicated patrolling and Senator Eban who we are sure will be quick to bring the perpetrators to Justice that we can still rest easy at night. All wellwishers are asked to please send their notes of encouragement and any gifts and cards to Emeritus Greg by way of former Senator Hippocrates, and that they not visit the Infirmary outside of posted visiting hours, unless accompanied by a member of the Legion.
Although this reporter would be remiss in asking, if even a former Emperor is at risk of lethal attack in his own home, for how long will we be able to continue to live in safety? Time and the Virtues only know.
In the recent wake of several attacks on the fair city of Olympus, directed at the Guardians themselves, a group of werewolves is claiming responsibility according to the Acting Praetorian Prefect, Emeritus Kodoz. The hardened warrior came and spoke to us at our offices to give a statement and asked that we report on the matter.
First, our own reporting efforts have been keeping track upon things. The Legions duties have always been to protect the City of Honor and it's citizens, and through invasion, war, siege, and the like they have never let us down. Though our city has seen dark times, we have always come through stronger for it. Recently, the currently on hiatus Senator of War Eban has made it a mission to seek out and destroy the creatures of the night that have plagued us recently. When all of Trinsic's citizens can still remember the evil cackle of Juo'nar and his minions, we stand stalwartly against the undead in all their incarnations, be they lich, skeleton, or vampire. No citizen of Trinsic could ever think of being civil to such monsters. [Ed. Note: The opinions expressed by this reporter do not reflect the official stance of the Trinsic Watchtower or it's ownership. They are the sole opinions of the reporter.]
Second, bombs have been left upon the lands of Olympus itself, and not in Trinsic. The Prefect said any suspicious packages should immediately be reported to a member of the legion for disarming. So far, according to the Prefect, there have been two victims of outright attack, one who was lightly wounded and identified only as a strong example of our Legion's great members, and another who was found deceased inside of Galehaven Tavern. The Prefect said that the woman has yet to be identified clearly, but it was noted that she had recently come from Britain, and was likely one of it's citizens. The woman has not been claimed for identification or reported as missing from any Trinsician family. It is possible she is of the nobles of the city of Britain, as a woman somewhat matching the description has been noted as missing. The Prefect went on to note that while there were signs of blood and violence in the tavern, the body was found outside with what appeared to be animal marks. Prefect Kodoz quickly mentioned that 'The entire scene appears contrived; In my years as a warrior I've seen what animals do, and even had limited interaction with werewolves. Their attacks would not cause the blood pattern inside the Tavern.' This reporter was curious and asked for his thoughts of what it meant, but he gave no further comment.
Lastly, The prefect brought a script that had been left on Olympus territory to us, and the gist of it is to claim that a citizen of Trinsic wrote it, and is blaming the legion for the attacks brought on by the werewolves (or so they claim to be). The book questions the abilities of the Knights to protect the citizenry, and of the legion of doing it's job. The script then further devolves into requesting vigilante Justice against Sir Eban, who has fought valiantly for us against this threat! The book says that due to him being named, that he should be condemned! As a sane person who has been with this city for years, I can say that whomever wrote this may possibly reside in Trinsic, but they are no Trinsician! It claims that they have organized and have orders, and it is this reporters opinion that if it's true, they are as much a danger as the wolves themselves! We know that the wolves assist the vampires, and any friend of the abominations who have so often plagued our city and very way of life are enemies of Trinsic and every citizen therein! Anyone who is a true Trinsician knows that we cannot capitulate to evil, and doing so only causes worse things to happen. We tried to reason with Juo'nar, and our city was nearly destroyed. We have tried to redeem Lord Blackthorne, and his affronts only got worse. I say that all true citizens of Trinsic know who stands up for them, and for their lives and rights. The Guardians have sent Orc, Undead, Beast, Pirate, Crimson Dragons, and even Casca's tax collectors back to whence they belong. We have trusted them through full sieges of our great city, and I implore all of my readers to continue to trust them who have never betrayed us.
The Prefect insisted that at least one of his statements be printed in it's entirety, and that it reach all of our citizens. The statement was as follows. "Citizens of the Empire, Citizens of Trinsic, Citizens of Olympus. We are under attack by a foreign enemy, who claims to reside within our own territory. I assure you that all steps that are possible are being taken to insure the safety of the city. For now, Be careful of strangers if your instincts tell you something is wrong. Imperial supplies of importance are being shored up to help in this time of need, as well as contingency plans against precisely this sort of enemy. Until they are put into effect, Please be wary of those whom you do not know, and because at least one of the enemy is known to wear our colors in an attempt at deciet and subterfuge, Make sure that you ask for the proper sign of whether someone is a true Guardian of Honor or not. Any Citizen who has lived in Trinsic for more than two years will know the procedure, and those who have not should ask a close friend who has. If noone they know has, please direct your requests for the proper signals to the office of the Prefect. If any suspicious objects or persons are spotted, Please alert a guardian or a town guardsmen. As always, Stay strong brave citizens. You are our heart and soul, and you are the reason we fight so hard to preserve your freedom. Those wishing to assist in the struggle against these evils should speak with myself, the Emperor, the Empress, or active knights. May Honour Guide and Bind you all, and may the virtues watch over us all." The Prefect paused at this point, and then added one more thing. "To those cowards who attack us with traps and prey on those alone, And are afraid to engage our Legion, I say only one thing. Your cowardice will not save you, and no amount of secrecy will hide you for long. And when we find your base of operations, Justice will be swiftly dealt."
When asked to clarify his final statement, the Prefect merely said "We will not allow anyone to strike us with impunity in our homes while hiding their own." The Prefect then bade me to have a good evening, and wished me well as he returned to his duties.
This reporter is only left with one question: How will these "Werewolves" respond? Time will tell.
Editorial Column: ARE THE STREETS SAFE? By: Taye Kitt As most parishioners and residents of our fine city have come aware of, the Royal Guard of Brittania had a smashing bit of success several days ago in bringing to justice a highly dangerous and very feared individual. This monstrous creature which went by the name of Zora Liliana, no doubt a name beget to her by some demonic overlord, but through the noble effort of our knights in white (sashes, of course), she was vanquished. However, this has all been thrown into confusion once more after the explosion that you all no doubt heard go off last night, and left naught but a pile of ash and a warped dagger. What fiendish plot has been hatched that someone would need to further desecrate a decapitated corpse? Or could it be even more sinister, and that someone has taken the dreaded soul to attempt to bring this fiendish assassin back to the land of the living as their own personal servant? No doubt, many a necromancer would jump at the chance to be able to have such a minion on their side. I, personally, however, see this as merely part of a much larger problem that strikes at the very heart of our city. Are we truly and properly protected? Despite our dual force of city guards and the Guardians of Honor's presences, not to mention our high sandstone walls and few points of entry, our city still has fallen prey to dangerous criminals and controversies. There are also plenty of rumors laying about, so we set to see if we couldn't verify or put a few of these to rest. I first decided to speak with one of those whose charge it is to protect our beloved city, and came upon Praetorian Laurana. After a short interview, we were let know that she was aware of the explosion last night that marred our beautiful town square. When questioned as to the status of the rumor of the murderer being a comrade, she mysteriously replied with the fact that the deceased was not on the roster. Well, we would hardly expect an assassin to be on a roster, would we? Further muddying the issue, she claimed to have had a few encounters with the deceased, and she still appeared to be in prime condition. It's this humble reporters belief that perchance there is more here than meets the eye! When asked about what the best way to survive a deadly assault from a murderer was, she responded simply with 'I'm a Praetorian.' The good news is, according to our good friend Laurana, it's likely that anyone who wants to survive the next mass murderer would have a better chance as a Praetorian. So start applying today, folks! We also had a final parting question for the good lady. TK: And our last question, do you think that it was worth the loss of 17, possibly 18 of the Royal Guard to bring this one person to justice? PL: It's a shame when anyone is lost like that. [Ed. Note: We could not verify whether she was referring to the loss of the Royal Guard or of the murderer, further confusing the issue of whether or not the two were close.] We also tried to contact Thaddeus, the Royal Guard's Trinsic Branch Officer at the time of the incident, but he was unavailable for comment. His stand in, Royal Guardswoman Third Class Lilly Octavius said the Royal Guard had no comment at this time.
As many have noticed the posters about our beautiful city of honour, A highly dangerous criminal is on the loose! Reports and information are both sparse as to this nefarious suspect is concerned, but one thing is for certain; The uproar it has caused will not end until the wanted man is caught!
With a reward price for mere information cresting One Hundred Thousand Gold Crowns, you can be sure the Guard is busy checking out hundreds of false leads trying to find a needle in a haystack, with everyone reporting anything remotely suspicious in the hopes of being able to cash in on this opportunity. And with a capture reward ten times that amount, mercenaries, bounty hunters, and soldiers of fortune from all across the city and Brittania are up in arms and searching for this culprit. While even many of our own reporters are out looking for clues to cash in themselves, the Royal Guard has advised those of us who live in the golden city to be wary of any masked or hooded strangers, and to report suspicious activity to the Sherriff or to the Royal Guard. Of course, this announcement caused us to wonder about our defenders, the Guardians of Honour. At the time of printing, only one Guardian was available for comment, Praetorian Prefect Pro Temp Jin Champloo. Jin had this to say; "We will protect the city. Our duty does not change. We are actively searching for this culprit and have been for some time before the Guard's were. There is no reason to be worried of your neighbors, we will find the culprit. Report to us any problems. That's All."
When we contacted Head Officer Thaddeus of the Royal Brittanian Guard's Trinsic Branch how they were planning to collaborate with the Guardians efforts, He said that he had no comment at the time, other than stating that the Guardian's presence and continued vigilance are enough on their part.
Early this morning, Guards were summoned by Assistant Healer Burgess to the Trinsic Healers. The body of Healer's Guildmaster Enoch was found on the floor, in front of an empty patient's bed. The patient had been brought to the Healer's reportedly by several high ranking members of the Purple Guardians of Honor, the day before. A single wound was sustained by the veteran of over 20 years of service for the Trinsic Healers, Enoch, to his throat which resulted in his perishing. Assistant Healer Burgess was attempted to be reached for comment, but we were turned away by Healer Guildmaster Pro-Temp, Boris. Said Boris, "This is a tragedy the likes of which hasn't been seen in years. Enoch was a good friend of mine, and an upstanding pillar of virtue amongst the healer's in the area. He will be sorely missed, and we are doing everything we can to aid in the investigation." Praetorian Jin of the Guardians of Honor was present at the scene at the time of our interview, and responded to a few of our questions. Jin stated "As of right now, we have a very good idea of who did this. We are still searching for a motive, as well as a possible ally of the assailants. If anyone has seen a woman dressed in fancy powder blue clothing, please report it immediately to a Praetorian, or another member of the Guardians." When asked for further comments as to the nature of the crime, why guards were not present with a potentially dangerous patient there, or who the suspect was, Praetorian Jin declined to comment, citing Olympus precedence. The memorial service for Healer Guildmaster Enoch has yet to have the date set, but those wishing to attend should contact the Trinsic Healers for more information. If you have any juicy news stories, please send it to the Trinsic News Weekly, courtesy of the Trinsic Postmaster.
We are currently in the process of Allying with the Kingdom of Inethria, and until we have it finished we are blue to everyone. This will change very soon and we will be rewarring with all the guilds we were warred with, and more, including EKoC, Onyx, and Und/LICH. Please be aware this means that most every rp guild SHOULD be orange to us again, but KoI will be green, and won't be hit by our area effects or summons. This will be helpful for the peerless, champion, and other major hunts we often run with KoI. Also, there will be other IC ramifications, and those will be explained in due time. Anyone who is confused about this should please direct any questions to myself at ICQ 84763321. Thank you.
With the new year, we've been forced to change our schedule around quite a bit due to school, and So our peerless hunts will be moved to Tuesday nights from now on. Tentatively, we're scheduling Travesty for this tuesday at 9 PM EST. Hope to see you there!
Im not sure what really to say about those who cant seem to get authorised into the forums. Perhaps Balandar will leave some words of wisdom on this subject. I have no control over the authorising of the forums sadly. It was quite sometime ago that i had to get authorised but i know many have been waiting very long still. *note to the forum creators* Please help those who need it, my hands are tied on this one. Ive tried many times to guide members on it and i am not sure what is happening, I have checked member list ,many still say ''await authorisation'' .So please leave an icq number or a post on correcting this problem for the members who await the ability to post.
