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Word has reached us of a raid upon a Magincian Trading Co. [NMTC] Caravan last evening.

The Caravan managed to retreat to a defensible position while mercenaries associated with House Freelance and NMTC sparred with raiders. The organization suffered minimal losses in the ensuing melee. Note on the corpses indicate the men were thugs hired to promised a thousand gold for each head brought to their employer. No word on who might be responsible.

This comes right on the heels of the murder of a Magincian citizen.

Lynne Zellinous and the Magincian Council are reported to be investigating the matter and consulting with allies.

Elladan wished me inform Sosarians that the Sacred Rose of Queen Shieba has been returned to the order.

It is unclear how the Councillor recovered the object. I am told the mistress of the order is appreciative of the gesture.

This is a first of a series of insights into the workings of the High Council. Meeting for the first time since officially starting their six month term, the Council had much to discuss. Most of the elected High Councillors and Representatives were present, along with Captain Jenkins. Joining them for the first time was the Noble representative, Lady Christianson. A record number of proposals were voted upon during the meeting.

Here is a brief summary:

Meeting date: Friday, November 4th, 2011

Attendance details:

Absent:
Councillor Ta’lin Birdsong.

Present:
Councillors Goodfellow, Fig, and Elladan.
Representatives Wildstar and Magdalena, Captain Jenkins, Lady Christianson.
Assistant James.

Proposal 1: A discreet survey, passed by a margin of 7 Ayes to 1 Nay
Voting details: Lady Christianson was the sole person to vote Nay
Proposal details: *sealed*

Proposal 2: Increased Royal Guard presence at the Sea Market, passed by a margin of 4 Ayes to 3 Nays
Voting details: Lady Christianson, Magdalena, and Councillor Goodfellow voted Nay
Proposal details: A regiment of the Royal Guards will be moved to the Sea market, along with additional naval assets.

Proposal 3: Censure of an unnamed member of the High Council, passed by a margin of 7 Ayes to 1 Nay
Voting details: *sealed*
Proposal details: A member of the High Council was censured by the Royal Council for conduct unbecoming.

Proposal 4: Moving an unnamed book to a shrine in Trinsic, rejected by a margin of 5 Nays to 2 Ayes
Voting details: Councillors Fig and Elladan voted Aye
Proposal details: *sealed*

Elias Ashmole,
Royal Herald

The Sea Witch Tavern in Magincia will be hosting (RP) Tavern Night this week.

No cover charge. Doors open at 8:00 PM PST / 11:00 PM EST. 10GP Witches Brew. 20GP Dragons Blood. Mixed beverages available per request.

The sentries at the bridge had no real chance. Complacent from the recent peace and stability, they chose to play cards instead of keeping the watch. Likely, they were also paid off by the smugglers to look the other way. So, when the attack came under the cover of the darkness, the outcome was already decided…

Event Notification
Weekend event starting from Saturday 12th – 4:00 PM PST.

Booths and Events

Bazaar Booth: Reservations for a Bazaar Booth will be accepted until Wednesday, November 16th, 2011.
Bake-Off: Recipe submissions for the Bake-Off will be accepted until Wednesday, November 16th, 2011.

Tentative Schedule

Opening festivities
Bake-Off Voting Begins
Bazaar Booths (First Round)
Event: Scavenger Hunt
Bazaar Booths (Second Round)
Event: The Labyrinth
Bake-Off Winner Announced

Tournament Registration and Bake-Off voting will be active throughout the festival.

Additional Information

Bazaar Booth: Players are welcome to reserve a bazaar booth for any number of activities, including but not limited to: guild recruitment, selling wares, teaching your trade, fortune telling, handing out “leaflets” to support your cause, etc.

Bake-Off: Players are asked to submit a baked pie as well as a written description. Be creative! The pies and descriptions will be displayed during the festival and players will have a chance to vote on which “recipe” is their favorite.

Lady Charlotte Christianson lifted her head from the pillow and winced before setting it back down. The headaches were getting worse. She closed her eyes and blindly reached out beside her bed, slowly moving her hand around until she felt the small pewter bowl. Charlotte removed the cloth, which was draped over the side, and dipped it into the cool water. As her stomach lurched, her fist tightened, ringing out the excess liquid. She brought the damp cloth to her face and listened to the rhythmic throbbing of her head.

After several minutes, which seemed like hours, Charlotte reached her hand out again, retrieving a small jar from behind her headboard. She opened it and, using a tiny silver spoon, Charlotte withdrew some of its contents. She brought it to her mouth and swallowed the syrup, greedily licking the spoon until it was clean.

Shortly after, Charlotte sighed with relief as the drug began to work.

Minutes later, she was giggling and slurring what she thought were amusing and profound revelations to her spoon, which she had begun to call “Sil”.

Hail Councillors,

Lord James of MT sent an urgent call to action upon discovering a corpse (the bloodied body of a Magincian Gardener) in Magincia’s Garden Square. I, along with Councillors Elladan & Fern, Lord Lance Marshall, and Circe met James and found a disturbing note. Apparently the guards were distracted or could not prevent this criminal act. Attempts were made to contact Councillors Fig & Ta’lin, Negotiator Dante, and Captain Jenkins.

We hope to convene soon as a Council to discuss action. Until that time, we will undertake a watch, coordinated by Councillor Fern Goodfellow & Lord Elladan, and continue to investigate.

Lady Claudia Drusilla
Regent of HearthFire Village and Acolyte of the Order of the Rose