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Call from Methraton Thul Last summer we liberated a city they bring to this city. We need passes through them as a guest or and won a capital for Mitraspera the support of the Seals and the as a new resident. and a new mistress. But a title free cities so that we can plan I already know now that she and the recognition as such is not the future of our capital together. will be happy about every new enough for a capital to fulfil its Use this opportunity, because life - because Methraton Thul purpose. only those who speak can be feels what is happening within So I, Dohreah MacDermott, First heard. Methraton Thul should her walls, she feels the joy, the Typhe of the New Age, call grow strong and according to courage and the zest for action upon you to help your capital our wishes and needs, become a that she brings. and make it flourish. We need celebration, but also a home and building materials, goods, food a place of safe exchange. Signed and of course craftsmen, workers The gates of Methraton Thul are Typhe Dohreah and traders and the knowledge open to every settler, whether he Open letter from Kjeldor of Hallwyll First Reading at the Synod of Pi- to think about this time and the as an archon is over. It is not the oneers time to come, about myself, about time for an archon who focuses on what lies ahead, about this world the one or the making of peace. In As you know, I‘m still in Atthago- and my way in it, and I have made these times and those that are yet nia at the moment - meanwhile a momentous decision... a decis- to come, the South needs an ar- I‘m on my way back to the capi- ion that I want to share with those chon of war and the craft of war. It tal. A beautiful region of this Att- present here, because it concerns needs a protector of the people, a hagonia, wild and untamed. The the future of all of us. A decision guardian of the empire, a defen- land, Terra, is now gradually ta- that was far from easy for me - but der and guard, not a diplomat or king back the uninhabited areas. it is the best for the South... weaver of the land. This all has its own rough charm... I wish I could address the words the charm of change and trans- to you personally, but time is pres- With pride and joy I look at this, formation. Everyone should take sing and there can be no further our kingdom! It has been my gre- a look at this area, if possible. delay. atest honour to lead this kingdom I have had a lot of time in the past Best for the south, for Mitraspera and it fills my heart with deeply weeks to think and a lot of rest and also for me, because my time felt joy and gratitude how it has H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 2 developed - also under my lea- has always remained strong and competition for the Archontat... It dership - how the Golden King- steadfast, despite all the horrors is not the time of peace, it is the dom has grown, even grown and the deep darkness we had to time of war! together properly and how it suffer. No, my time as Archon is co- We are truly the rock of the ele- ming to an end and I have made ments, for from our greatest def- my decision and it is final. I will eats we should rise again, should remain in the Golden Empire, be- you all rise again and emerge cause this is my home! stronger than before. Believe me when I tell you that Where I live - Where I die! the decision was not easy for me. I will not fight against the doubt, Signed I will not compete again and I Kjeldor from Hallwyl will not prove myself again in the Archon of the South, your Archon School of mirror magic A teaching of mirror magic is examination and a following on admission to the preliminary offered. This offer is for capable preliminary study. Applications studies is made by the teacher. people who are willing to prove for these preliminary studies are Master Gawayn is the teacher for themselves as apprentices. The only accepted during the Cothrom the teaching of mirror magic and aptitude is put to the test by an an lae Ad Astras. The decision head of the School of Mirror Magic. Across all seals At this year‘s Imperial Diet of the the ball into the goal together title has been brought home and East, the Phoenix Throne will with the „Master of Hearts“. they want to share this joy with all hold a seal-spanning pompfball guests who are connected to us lesson. The entourage of foreign They are pleased, their majesties in friendship. guests is expressly invited to hit announce, that this honourable H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 3 regional section north Riots in Winterfeld Obviously the settlers in the improvement of the living condi- The Märkish Guard, under the Wolfsmark were too well off. tions with regard to the available leadership of the honourable Since the 1st fyrst day of the chan- living space and hygiene due to Captain of Anderath, takes ac- ging moon in 17 AD, there have fewer vermin and the spoil ser- tion against the agitators with been riots within the capital Win- vice offered there. Apparently, extreme determination. However, terfeld by the population. The re- however, the previous attacks they are subject to the orders of ason for this might be the planned and proclamations have not been the protector Adam von Win- reconstruction of the lower town. sufficiently successful in clearing terfeld, who clearly forbids the In the lower town and in the at- up the situation. overzealous use of sword and tached harbour district the Märki- Obviously they believe that they halberd. He is even said to have sche Guard has always had a lot would be forcibly expropriated in said that stick blows are to be ex- to do. But even those responsible order to facilitate the reconstruc- pected for every dead citizen. had not expected the protests that tion even faster. Although the dis- Only when the first settlers have would accompany the planned mantling of the simple buildings been quartered in their new ho- resettlement of the inhabitants to provides the basis and building mes, the unrest should be settled. the upper town. The settlers pro- elements for the planned expan- Until then a visit of Winterfeld is bably do not understand that the sion of the local offices, each not recommended for guests. lower town and the vermin living citizen was provided with equi- and multiplying there are mainly valent, if not better, housing. Nor Nandala Aschetal, responsible for various diseases. were any of the citizens‘ belon- First Feather of the Wolf Mark The resettlement to the upper gings expropriated. The citizens town would mean a considerable there do not understand all this. Short news from the north The underdark unfolds Something is brewing More and more expeditions into the depths are Requests to the Northern Army have remained being undertaken, and ceilings are revealing ever unanswered, but there appears to be increased more diverse and dark terra‘s horrors. Living, blood- patrols of Northern Guards and Protectorate guards drinking trees, dragons, mysterious diseases and an around Dakara & Isenfels, a well-known bottleneck eerie silence, accompanied by trustful flying lizards. between the Northern Empire and the Black Ice Territory. H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 4 regional section north

The Cliff Elevator Gigan Kop Tar

Ecstatica, Exilia & Drada d‘Issan have started a The Colossus of Raetia is nearing completion. The huge project on the coast. An elevator to lift goods gigantic Kop-Tar already towers awe-inspiringly and loads just off the coast from the high seas up to over the cliffs of Raetia. the cliffs of the north.

Slow Recovery Priorities

Exilia is recovering slowly with the help of Fog The canal construction project from Copperdale to Watch, but safely from the attack on food supplies the western lake 70km away is already taking sha- and water reserves by the Concordance. pe and construction is progressing well, about half- way through. Then Sciminova surprisingly pulled out all his manpower and left Lunorth and Selfiran The Chaos Star alone with the excavation work. The unified chaos of Mythodea of Kláh Akash has rebuilt the former black ice fortress Xerath and ma- The Golden Wall kes it rebuild it in the shape of a chaotic star. The gold catches have started with a huge project. From the depths beneath the waves They are building a wall roughly from Isenfels to the south to the Massif Central to contain the danger of You can hear new heroic chants from L‘Ost Noir: ice. Keleath the Dragon Conqueror! Civil war in the cauldron After there was no more news from Ozam‘Harol at first, it now turns out terrifying. The Underdark East Blackwood Company Harbor and the main port of the North is currently Logistics and Contracting Assistance sinking into a civil war between the various enemy The E.B.Co is a versatile trading company with an interest in expansion. E.B.Co Locations; districts (Duergar against people and others) and •Copperdale, Lunorth, Northern Seal We are currently looking to hire •Grian Quihenya, Western Seal the Juumane, one of the largest criminal organiza- • Apprentice Scribe - E.B.Co, Embassy •Drachenbrück, Zweiwasser, Reich der Rosen •Tradesmen - E.B.Co tions in the North. Meanwhile, the Excellencies have •Merchants - E.B.Co •Mercenaries - Embassy Look to the future and work with the East •Healers - Embassy Blackwood Company appointed a temporary governor and sent troops of Pay negotiable upon contract. the Northern Army for pacification. Subsidiary of the East Blackwood and Realms Embassy Partner of the Mitrasperanische Hanse H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 5 regional section EAST Blood magic to the highest levels? Can you believe it? Ellbow- heart in the open chest! I had to the women his subjects and uses deep our beloved princes and hold the lamp, but at St. Bailos, I them according to his will and he the highest nobles stained was shaken to the core!“ makes the men freeze to watch themselves with the innards of and not to stop! Oh Arphim, send a mummy, only to „awaken“ it Citizens, soldiers, do not close your angels above us so that we finally. This gruesome spectacle your eyes to reality: the forsaken can see clearly again and purify took place in the winter marshes enemy has long since usurped those through the flame who want and the eyewitnesses recall with the hearts of our masters and is to corrupt us! horror: „with a grim murmur the controlling them with the power Lord Nessa placed a bloody of thought! The enemy makes A concerned citizen Criminal case in Kerewesch The Elesgarder Knight Benedikt Kerewescher people, who themselves for a stranger in zu Hohewacht, Lord of the Tides, sacrificially worked their way danger. „The Mühlingen farmers chalice lord of the Citadel of Life, through the woods for days on have done much more than their disappeared from one day to end, have so far been without duty and I am proud to have such the next in Kerewesch. Until the success. One expedition capable men and women,“ said day the herald goes to press it is member: „The hospitality of the the local bailiff. completely unknown whether he people of Kerewesch is sacred, is still alive or where he is. so I did not hesitate to leave home So far the Duchess has not yet and farm and went with the others commented on the incident, but He was on a repentance way for a week through the Zornforst. her spokesman assured that near the village of Mühlingen, We turned over every stone, but Kerewesch would not rest until when his messenger suddenly the knight remained missing“ the matter had been clarified found only a torn tent cover and a and, of course, no effort would be pool of blood one morning. The Kerewescher authorities spared and every lever would be praised the commitment of the pulled. Extensive rescue efforts of the population, who sacrificed H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 6 regional section south Entire village wiped out by undeath It is only a few months since a When the troops of the Southern Shanna from Lichtensee and the terrible accident happened in Seal arrived in Wegesend Thul‘Heens Alexij Davror, could the unimposing village called together with a legation from lead the fighters back to the safe Wegesend, not far from the the friendly Eastern Empire, Lichtensee. As soon as winter no western front in the province it was already too late and longer has a firm grip on the land, of New Balindur. The enemy the influence of undeath was the reconstruction of the small stretched out its horrible claws at already too deeply rooted. village is to begin. the innocent spirits of the villagers After numerous, almost hopeless and promised them salvation from battles, the former Terra Shrine of In memory of all the unnecessary all their suffering. They should Nechaton could be liberated and victims of this tragedy, may their never again have to endure the land reclaimed - but at an souls find peace. hunger or cold and should be inhumanly high price. Only three allowed to live forever. survivors, led by their holiness Guther Graufink Be heroes once again Wegesend, a small village A story of a small band of settlers that shows what determination, boldness and community can in the Southern Seal, border lead to. area.

Four Loyalists from the last banner land, the concentrated power of fighters. had made good their threat and the outlaws on the spot threatened The Nyame, the Thul‘Heen and all attacked the small village. But to gain the upper hand. the others present went through they were already expected by Retreat became more than just their possibilities. Should they brave warriors of the elements. an option after the fighters of the stay and die? Or should they do As it turned out, however, almost elements could only repel an what reason screamed in their any help should have been too attack of the Undeath with their faces - take their legs in their late for the village. Too deep the last strength. hands and run. disappointment, too deep the Hardly a man or woman could There was still a small chance. pain, succumbed to the promises stand on their feet and in the A great deed, which was to be of the enemy...only three settlers embankment of the nearby done for Aeris‘ favour. So great were left to save. As if all this forest one could hear the sinister that it produced enough power hadn‘t been bad enough, the giggling of the Hag as well as the to destroy the source of undeath‘s undeath also contaminated the scornful laughter of their wicked power. It was all or nothing. H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 7 regional section south

healer, warrior, mage or simple to become Archon of the Golden „What story shall we tell?“ the servant. And as the multitude Empire Vahatar of Creation asked the made their way into the unknown, Be assured that if you enter this Thul‘Heen of the Golden Empire. they carried a certain song on contest and prove yourself worthy their lips, sung as if by a voice: before the representatives of the He looked around. Saw elements, you will not alone lead exhausted faces, full of blood „We are not beaten yet, our beloved seal. and pain. And yet there glowed let us liberate this country! So let everyone who will face a spark of faith in the eyes of the Take a chance for once and for all - the tests make representations to warriors of the elements. be heroes once again.“ our honourable Nyame, at whose side he will rule in the future. „A heroic tale...we will tell! We This song „To be heroes once It shall be she who, as the soul of will fight until victory or death! more“ inspired the fighters of the the land, will look deep into your Conquest, audacity, song... But elements so much that each one hearts and minds so that the right this battle will be different from and every one of them fought like ruler at her side will fight for the the previous ones, because ten. The armies of undead flesh good of our homeland and all Aeris knows only one way and awaited the settlers, but when Mitrasperas. that is forward. There will be no they unleashed the storm, the line of shields, no formation, no undead race was swept from the In the name of Her Holiness rigid stance, no hesitation. There field. Shanna of Lichtensee, Nyame of is only us and our swords - let The battle was short and fierce the Southern Seal us take this shrine!“ With these and the settlers had won. words of Thul‘Heen in their ears They had dared everything - and Ferdinand Kramer and hearts, the brave men and won! Scribe of the Court of the Golden women went into battle. Whether Call to all aspirants who aspire Empire H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 8 regional section south Sabre rattling off the coast of Atthagonia Already at the end of last year The Golden Empire asked the seemed to be clever enough not there was another incident bet- fleet to turn back several times to barricade themselves on the ween the former southern settlers, and that a continuation of the open sea during the last months the Bracar Celtoi, and the Gol- journey could be considered a of the year. When the supplies den Empire. declaration of war. However, all ran out, at least the allies of Bra- forms of diplomacy failed, forcing car recognized the seriousness of Without any announcement a the Golden Empire to move tro- the situation and withdrew. Not fleet of the Bracar and some ops and parts of the fleet to pre- so Bor and his freezing fighters! friendly clans invaded the wa- vent the other ships from landing Many died because of the supply ters of the south. Although Bor, in Atthagonia. situation and the biting, merciless the acting High King of the Bracar cold. A few days ago this foolish Celtoi, announced such a ques- The declared goal of the unwan- enterprise of the Bracar finally tionable intention already during ted fleet was supposedly to pro- ended with ships from the south the summer campaign, he was tect the coast of the former home escorting them from the southern already put in his place by both of Atthagonia (formerly Attha- waters back to Blutgard. Thanks the Nyame and the Archon. Such gar) from the attacks of the new to the sensible decisions of the ru- an undertaking was expressly enemies, the Skargars. An area ling dynasty and the foresight of not desired and Bor and his men of the south, however, where the- the captains on site, this provoca- were not allowed to enter the re are no sightings of the dange- tion on the part of Bracar did not south under these circumstances. rous sailors far and wide, or have escalate. A bloodshed could thus been so far. It is rather due to the be prevented. Some months after the campaign stubborn ignorance of the follo- a report reached the court that a wers of the Deer God that impor- Walther Iron Former small fleet of the wild Celts and tant contingents of the southern Field observer in Atthagonia some allied clans sailed south. military were unnecessarily tied Not surprisingly, it was hoped that up at this point. a little more reason and foresight had been hidden in the head of A pitiful spectacle followed, the leader of the Bracar Celtoi. which could almost have ended in a senseless war. Further di- At this point it should be explicitly plomatic attempts failed due to mentioned that this was an act of pure disregard and the Bracar Bracar and her friends, but not an with their followers eked out their act of the Blood Pact. With the lat- existence on the rough, merci- ter, the matter could be discussed less sea in winter. This was to in a reasonable, diplomatic way, go on for weeks and months wi- as it should be the custom in these thout anything worth mentioning times. happening. For even the Bracar H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 9 regional section south Starved to death at sea Off the coast of Atthagonia the- had at least been able to fill the tentious, strong men and women. re was fortunately no sea battle biggest holes in their stomachs. between the ships of the south The south issued a final ultimatum and the fleet of the Bracar and So it is not surprising that the Gol- to the Bracar to leave the waters their friendly clans. As it turned den Empire estimates that about and graciously agreed to send out, little thought had been given 50 Bracar must have died mi- them enough supplies from the to the supply of their own peop- serably at sea. Frozen, starved, supply ships for this last voyage to le. Apparently, the warriors who died of thirst. The question aro- put an end to the wasting away. were eager to fight did not live se among the sinners as to how Thanks to the elements, the star- exclusively on rum, wine, beer much the High King Bor, who now ving Bracar finally followed suit. and song after all. bears the melodious epithet „the starving“, must have hated his After two days of rest, some ships Therefore it did not take very long own people for letting them die so from the south made sure that the until the supplies ran out. unworthily. remaining Bracar really sailed Unlike their far more sensible al- back. Thus the fleet of Bracar lies, the Bracar stubbornly stayed After several days of slow dying, was escorted out of the waters of on the high seas and avoided more supply ships reached the the south and it was as if they had the ships of the Golden Empire, remaining Bracar. Hardly any of never been there. although soon there were no them were able to stand on their more supplies. Once in all those feet, let alone hold a sword in Walther Iron Former weeks, a merchant ship was re- their hands. And there was not Field observer in Atthagonia ported to have been sighted that much left of the otherwise so pre- Scholars, scribes and knowledge seekers - the South needs you! Mitraspera is changing. unfold its power! messenger to the first province New enemies and new in Caladh Mahair, Moirea challenges await us. Therefore, the call goes out to O‘Branaghain, Shy‘Quai of the We all need to secure our all you scholars, writers and Southern Seal. future, but to do so we need not knowledge seekers among the only swords and shields, but citizens of the Golden Empire There are various posts to be also knowledge! Knowledge, and to those who want to become filled. Among others, there are however, must be collected and, citizens: those responsible for the travel above all, shared in order to Report personally or by library and candidates for the H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 10 regional section south office of consul. But also writers In the name of the elements and and our settlers can look forward and scholars who want to get the World Council, let us all do to a golden future. involved and participate in our part, whether with quills, the exchange of information in an alert mind and wise word or i.a. the Shy‘Quai Moirea general are invited to apply. nimble legs, so that Mitraspera O‘Branaghain Awards presented in New Silvania After the dramatic events in the Full of pride, he decorated the two death rates. Applications are village of Wegesend last autumn, headmistresses of the recently always welcome. which only came to a good end founded first New Silvanian thanks to the tireless efforts of two Hawker‘s School „Hägwarts“, Kathrina Gerlin, Hofmeisterin of the silent heroines, Janthe O‘Leary which with its long tradition will first New Silvanian Hägjägerinnen- and Babette E.Y. MacMatthe the play a pioneering role in the School 1st New Silvanian Order of female South. hunters on ribbon was awarded personally by none other than the From now on, the school will highly commendable provincial train up to five female hunters, king. depending on failure and/or regional section West Nyame gave birth! Neches‘Re to storm- guard! We are happy to announce that our dear Nyame As it was announced shortly before the editorial has given birth to a healthy son! As already with her deadline, our beloved Nyame Siobhán NíCharthaigh daughter, the facts end at this point. We wish her and sends her Neches‘Re Aelias to the stormguard, to her son all the best and are looking forward to meeting follow her instead of the invitation of the mysterious him! Prince Atteron. Sources from the palace said that the Neches‘Re was apparently to be accompanied by a delegation of several people. There was almost no H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 11 regional section West information about its composition, Also the concrete order remained rest of us in view of the danger of only the healer Laytja was in the fog at first. scarring! mentioned. May this not be a bad omen for the From protectorate to fief With the recent swearing-in cere- BarRohir, the capital on the coast flames. Fortunately, the damage to mony, the House of MacAnwyn is was called Lunamere MacAnwyn property remained. now an integral part of the Western Cuan na Murúch, the town inland „This is not something that throws us Seal. With no dissenting vote on was renamed Connor MacAnwyn very far behind in our plans,“ Con- the Day of the Highest and with the to Steintal and a new town had nor MacAnwyn told us, „and if they blessings of Archon and Nyame, been created during the year near try to land here again, they will pay they continue to farm Nuadh Tir the southern moor: Beskamoor. dearly.“ That‘s all he wanted to say Baern. The Protectorate was thus about the last part of the sentence, transformed back into a fiefdom As we have learned, the new citi- but for some time now his workmen and as a first step, Luna and Con- zens had to endure some destruc- have been working on surveying nor MacAnwyn changed the name tion on the palisade of their capital the coast, and it seems that an ex- of their fiefdom and cities to make during the attack of the scargos tensive coastal defense is being this change visible to everyone: during the summer campaign, and planned here. Nuadh tir Baern was now called a warehouse also fell victim to the Selina Tiefensee not in her grave! A recent expedition sent by our her prison on her own or whether must be reported immediately to the archon to check the condition of someone from the outside plunde- next commander of the Kura‘Assil Selina Tiefensee‘s grave has found red the grave, cannot be said with or the seat of the Archon! it abandoned. Whether the Linesti, certainty at this time. If a resident of who is connected to the creation of the West should see a creature that the pestilence, was able to blow up resembles a Linesti, this information H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 12 regional section Roses Burglaries in Quingard Quingard, Zackenberg - A series been more break-ins again - this to the city guards to finally do so- of burglaries has been keeping time the burglar did not even stop mething about this brazen thief! the city guards on tenterhooks for at the jeweller‘s. According to the Rumors say that secret citizen many months now. Almost a year current state of investigation there militias are already forming, who ago, the first incidents occurred is not even a suspect! How long are taking over the service of the in which the goods and chattels is this going to go on? How much city guard. Whether this is true is of loyal citizens had been stolen longer shall the citizens of Quin- questionable. by sneaky burglaries at night. But gard wake up at night hoping that then came a time of calm and the the noise they heard was not from Lechdan Daske series seemed to be broken off. In an unauthorized visitor?! recent days, however, there have This is both a report and a request

Mercenaries No More Fall of Episcorpa first it felt like just another job. Am- weapons the mercenaries were Soldiers undergo great risk on bassador Dagger of Blackwood to lead through the throng of batt- the daily. That is their purpose on had given Commander Anthem le to the rotting feet of Episcorpa. campaign for better or for worse. and Captain Varn of the Embassy Half of that tight formation were Mercenaries due so as well but Guard the task of supporting Ba- relatively new to war and as such their purpose is coin. A soldier lor the Red. This mission was just they took their cues from the ve- will still fight with duty, pride and another of those chores that was terans. The ambassador himself patriotism for one’s homeland, often asked of a mercenary, or so stood in the line between Medi- crown, and or religion. A mer- it felt. na and Captain Varn. He had cenary will fight for themselves The small but tight shield wall the most experience among the and the earnings they will recei- was, perhaps only six shields ab- shields and this was just another ve. The day Episcorpa fell was reast, and was more of a hammer job… So why had the red eyed- different somehow. than a line formation. The flanks old soldier looked pale? He had The mercenaries of the Embassy were supported with two handed glanced over to the taller Varn Guard stood side by side with weapons and skirmishers while and his face betrayed an expres- one another, Zweiwasser and the the immediate rear was watched sion of nervousness. Varn shared Blutwall with shields interlocked. over by the commander and the the same expression with him Their breathing was relaxed at Guard and Blackwood healer. and the two began to take long- first as they patiently waited be- Just behind them were the war- slow-deep breaths to calm them- fore the Explore’s palisade. At riors, champions and elemental selves before the storm that was H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 13 regional section Roses to come. It was at this moment Time had little meaning. The ham- The Loyals stood in rusting plate that the rest of the line began to mer lurched forward at a slow and mail armed with jagged we- understand that this was not just and steady pace, called into ac- apons held with two hands. The “another mission.” This was life or tion by Commander Anthem and composing of their insides was death of the highest order. Captain Varn. Anthem and Varn apparent on their breath and in The screams of battle had been watched for cues from the Realm the dark ooze that seeped out of subdued by indifference up until of Roses’ man who had coordina- rotting wounds. “Are you strong that moment; they were sounds ted the mission and issued move- enough to push through?” came and sights in the background ment orders as needed. Those on the question from the Roses. “We within a backdrop of haze and the line executed those orders as can try,” answered Captain Varn. dust. As the hearts of the hammer if they were veterans many years “Blackwood! Push!” In that mo- in services to Balor began to race their senior. The formation pushed ment the Embassy Guard were to provide blood to pale features, through the throng of fighting men no longer mercenaries fighting the reality of that moment came and women forcing their way to for coin. In that moment they were flooding in. Forsaken siege wea- the front. Coordinated by Roses, brothers and sisters-in-arms with pons were firing whose boulders the Embassy Guard, Jarnsfolk of their brothers and sisters of Zwei- and quarrels crushed those they Zweiwasser and Blutwall pushed wasser and the Blutwall fighting came in contact with. The forces through the final line of commons for a cause that they believed in. of the Explorers Banner fought opening up into a rare-clear They were soldiers. side by side as the screams of batch of battlefield where Epis- combat blended with the screams corpa stood among her forsaken of pain, injury and death. priests and Loyal bodyguards. In Unity & Hope - Fenrik of Frostkeep & Ter- tia Tulipan The Realm of Roses faces dangerous times towards in all of them. An Archon able to inspire the most ar- an uncertain future, but without any doubt the dent passion in battle, but yet an archon who com- Quihen’Assil have put the fate of Mythodea into our mands his troops with clear wit and cunning. Some- mortal hands. one who forges the Realm of Roses into a bastion of knowledge. A bastion nurtured tirelessly by its It is time for us to crown an Archon, unflinching in scholars, held steadfast and strong by its defenders, his purpose to unite his many faced people and to and overflowing with the hope found in the hearts of create a realm that builds bridges into a future for the children of this continent. Thus, I call upon you, us all. This realm needs an Archon who is wise and Realm of Roses and friends from all across Mytho- unblinded by pride and greed. An Archon who dea: reaches into people‘s hearts and sees the potential If you share in the dream of a land H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 14 regional section Roses that offers its hand in friendship, that creates a life worth fighting for, where women and men are free to strive by their own abilities and virtues, with a hopeful future on the horizon:

Bestow upon me your sword, your mind, your aid - this is our time! Our legacy! Our future!

Fenrik of Frostkeep, Magus in itinere & Tertia Irmelin Iriana Tulipan, Magistra artis arcanae

Competitors for the title of Archon & Thul’Heen

Schwarzhand is dead! Attempted murder of the Altmark castellan! led the final strike. The nightmare Neches‘Re Miro Klippenwald. that had begun with the rebellion Afterwards she will be judged in the margraviate of Zweiwas- in the margraviate. According to ser is over. Schwarzhand had led rumours, there are still some re- an army of rebels against the city bel groups hiding in remote areas The rebel, murderer, malefac- of Drachenbrück in the summer of of the Marches. But without their tor and poisoner known as „ last year. With lies and violence leader, they certainly no longer Schwarzhand“ is dead! In an he had succeeded in convincing pose a threat to the good citizens attempt to murder the Altmark simple farmers and fishermen to of Zweiwasser. castellan, Briceus of Thalgrund, turn against the margrave Balor. with the help of some depraved But those who rise up against the Gribald Tannengrund, chronicler bandits, he was brought down by rule will fall. The horror in Zwei- the Dragon Guard of Zweiwas- wasser is over. A woman from ser and some of the heroes of the his murder gang could be caught Empire who were present. The and is now, strictly guarded, ta- magician Praiodan of Fuchshag ken to Shan-Meng Feyn, to the H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 15 regional section Roses The Realm of Roses deserves only the best on the Throne of Thornes. So look at the candidates and community. From Karl’s roots grows - by our don’t be irritaded. The Realm of fearlessness, unity and self-em- Roses is the people. Without us, And for that community I will now powerment - the Realm of Roses it is only land and the Archon a fight! of tomorrow. lonely figurehead. In the age of mortals, we decide Ramirez and I led our army suc- who guides us, not a piece of cessfully through the battles. As meat between the legs. female Archon and Thul‘heen we‘ll continue in the same unity. So I, Skara Schildwahrer, will fight to make sure only the very We call upon you: best will rule the realm. By figh- ting for the Thorne of Thornes If you want an Archon, who myself! knows that to reign means to serve. It was me who shed more blood, Who hears every single one of sweat and tears for our homeland their citizenzs, no matter rich or than most of the men. poor, near or far. Who swore her life and limb to Who IS the people, they protect. the archon and realm. Who lives for their realm until signed Who already shoulders responsi- their last breath. Skara Schildwahrer & Ramirez bility. Then put your Silver Lioness on Who brought our flag of power the Throne of Thornes. home and swore it to our diverse H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 16 regional section Roses Who will be Archon in the Realm of Roses? It’s about two years ago, that Karl Roses 8. Skara Schildwahrer, Voice Weber gave his life for the realm. of the Regent The time of grief is long gone, it’s 3. Harlekin Fitch, courtbard of time, the realm needs an Archon roses We‘ll see if they are all candida- again. tes, as is well known, some keep Some residents have already 4. Tipp, just Tipp their interest in participating se- announced that they will fight to cret til the end, and after even a choose the best among you as the 5. Adam von Winterfeld, woman announces her participa- Archon. Protektor of the Wolfsmark, tion in the contest, maybe she will The editors are currently aware Diplomat and Ambassador not be the only one ... of the following candidates: of the North If you look at the field of candida- tes, you can be sure that it will be 1. Raûl Mazhahk ân Oshead, 6. Balor der Rote, Margrave an exciting competition and that Mancar’Quar at the Realm von Zweiwasser, knight oft our empire will emerge stronger of Roses he order of Thornes and from it. Roses 2. Sir Varek Balthazar Aestus, Gottlieb Kleber Captain of the Emerald To- 7. Fenrik zu Frostwacht, Ma- Neutral observer and columnist wer in Zweiwasser, knight gus in itinere oft he order of Thornes and H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 17 cove of heolysos: Porto lEoniS The Council of First Ministers hereby an- nounces and informs A tragedy has occurred! In an ef- What happened? How were they expenses. So if you are willing to fort to get to know and understand killed? How dangerous is it there? join this expedition, please con- our homeland better, we sent an Questions upon questions, which tact Hubertus Windmeyer, he will expedition of brave Leonites of our city is facing. add your name to the expedition various trades. The group was to There‘s only one way to find out: into the unknown of our sphere of inspect and map the boundaries So we call for another expedition power. of the Leonite dominion. In late to the borders of our country next The Council of the First hopes for autumn this expedition set off, but spring. For this, the Council of the active assistance! unfortunately it has not returned First seeks capable fighters, hea- to this day. From what we learned lers, mages, researchers and ad- Hubertus Windmeyer in Windhafen, we must assume venturers. The city of Porto Leonis that not one of them is still alive. will pay for board, lodging and The calm before the storm The Coin Sources Campaign in 150 soldiers remained in Gold- secure the Halephic Forests. The the Bones saw some of the tro- wacht to secure the country and rest will remain in Porto Leonis. ops return to Porto Leonis; espe- to help Münzquell train new sol- This means above all that the war cially the First Centuria, which diers. Thus 50 brave soldiers re- readiness of the Leonis guard will was most affected in the battles. turned home. be lifted and they will be able to Of the 300 soldiers who left for The same happened in Kal‘Yatar: take care of the security of the Goldwacht, 50 remained on the The 500 soldiers who remained city again. battlefield. Their heroism and sel- in the city were brought back to flessness is not forgotten, as they Porto Leonis via the port. Here the Ulrich von Hochkamer, were largely responsible for the Leonite Navy provided support. Legate of the Legio Lona campaign being at least partially 300 of these soldiers will soon successful. set off with Jolanda Lavender to H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 18 cove of heolysos: Porto lEoniS Raw material bottlenecks According to informed mechanic craftsmen in the city, but by no raw material production for half circles, the general lack of iron as means as much raw material as a year. Furthermore, it was re- a commodity in Mythodea para- would be necessary to cover the minded that there had been bot- lyses the building activity in the demand. For this reason the Re- tlenecks before which were more city of Porto Leonis. The demand vered First Ulrich also urges pati- serious. The town had also sur- could not be met by the trade re- ence. He also confirmed that both vived this. So the first ones were presentatives, according to the the Legio Lona and the Faugest looking positively into the future. official answer of the First Ulrich. will help the mechanics to solve There would be enough skilled the problem and to expand the Evan te‘Sorie Pompfball also in winter Why shouldn‘t I? In order to pre- and wounds increase, especially dened, our players can look for- pare for the coming pompfball if the reckless player has not war- ward to a hopeful and expectant season, our heroes of pompfball med up sufficiently, but there are new pompfball year. also train during the season of always delegates of the Al‘Medici Aeris, which is, after all, compe- guild on site to take care of every Evan te‘Sorie tition. In the freezing cold, injuries little ailment. Hardened and har- The Lioness supports the Gold Quarter Campaign As previously reported, the Legio Particularly worth mentioning is the Lona supported the neighbours of high marksmanship of the war cog‘s Goldwacht in their efforts to reclaim snorts and eels. At home in Porto Le- their home. The outcome of this cam- onis, the soldiers disembarked with a paign will certainly be discussed in proudly swollen chest after leaving the Goldwacht part of the herald. the former war zone. The sea soldiers However, a special mention should be mastered the baptism of fire excellent- given to the Lioness. The flagship of ly. May you always have enough wa- the Leonitic Navy was involved in the ter under your keel and always return fighting for the city and with the shel- safely to port. ling of the harbour it made sure that the enemy units on the sea side were kept Grewynth Fergent, in the city. chronicler of the Lioness H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 19 cove of heolysos: Porto lEoniS Earthquake continues - new ideas grow The city is still plagued by qua- are fitted with handles, holes are with a vessel or several - the tab- kes. The potters and the glass drilled in the edges of plates and leware garlands are the Leonites‘ factory have their hands full as everyday utensils are elegantly answer to the annoying quake. dishes keep falling off the shel- hung on ropes. There are no limits ves and tables. A new fashion to the imagination in this area. Erisa Brandloh, is currently developing in Porto Whether stretched horizontally freelance scribe Leonis from this situation: cups or vertically; whether provided cove of heolysos: AD Astra

Toria strengthen the protection of Ad Astra Ships of the Skargen sighted in the bay For a long time now, the stranded, tribution to the society of Ad As- Rumors of individual Skargen those Toria who came to Asina tra. As citizens, parts of the Toria ships in the bay off Ad Astra were with the mirror barque, have been will strengthen the city guard of confirmed. After the incidents du- an integral part of the population Ad Astra or Asina. ring the last summer campaign, of Ad Astra. After a long period individual ships of the Skargen of habituation and trust, the Toria Chistopherus Saibert have entered the waters of Ad have decided to make their con- Voice of the rulers of Ad Astras Astra. It appeared, however, that these were only scattered ships from a larger convoy, for which School of mirror magic the port, which was secured by armed ships, would have been A teaching of mirror magic is accepted during the Cothrom an too loss-making. offered. This offer is for capable lae Ad Astras. The decision on However, the population is called people who are willing to prove admission to the preliminary stu- upon to immediately alert the Ad themselves as apprentices. The dies is made by the teacher. Astras armed forces in the event aptitude is put to the test by an of sightings of skarge ships or examination and a following pre- Master Gawayn is the teacher for skarge formations on land. liminary study. Applications for the teaching of mirror magic and these preliminary studies are only head of the School of Mirror Magic. Office of Homeland and Home Affairs, Free State of Ad Astra H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 20 cove of heolysos: Blutgard Marshals bid farewell in honour, successors appointed At the Blutthing of the Pact, the the Skargars in the coming year. The editorial staff of the BBB con- three old marshals of the Pact Especially Marshal Radrâk, who gratulates the new marshals and were discharged from their duties is now the widower of the noble wishes them a successful year in in honour. All Blutbanner bearers Svea, has made the necessity office. agreed that they had fulfilled their of the total extermination of this duties excellently. enemy people his main concern. By Mamoud ibn Mamoud, BBB Of the three, only Kalila at Taha- wi had been re-elected by the Neturak; she was re-elected by a large majority of votes. She is now joined by Kuruk Traumalb of the Blood Elves and Radrâk of the Wolf Brood, who will lead the pact through the coming year. They are now the first port of call for all foreign rulers and those interested in the pact, and their faces should be familiar to every Mythodean. It is expected that the new mar- shals will focus their attention on the war of extermination against

Victory on the sea! The peoples of the Blood Pact tri- not allowed this to happen!! Atthagar with a mighty fleet! Not umph again! The shores of the old Although the Southern Rulers a single skarge has set foot as- homeland are safe! have lamented the pact‘s promise hore! Since the Pact left the weak sou- not to send all warriors. And we Then the southerners finally sent thern people behind, the whiners keep our word. But then only the out ships. So now the coast is can no longer protect themselves. Bracar, Blood Eagle, Blood Elf, halfway safe, and our heroes can And now the scarabs are here! Wolfsbrood and Staildubh have return home. But some have made The shores of Atthagar seem lost! left - all alone, that is enough! the final sacrifice - they fell for the But the best of the Blood Pact have They have secured the shores of cause! Over fifty brave warriors H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 21 cove of heolysos: Blutgard are now with their Gods. Their By Minister of Truth Nightfire Iron- names will not be forgotten! heart Shadowwolf, BBB

Fights and discoveries at Blutthing For the first time in the history of only the heroism and speed of the cies, is really justified - undoub- the Blood Pact, the annual Thing Pactlers prevented them from sac- tedly important information for of Blood Banner Bearers took rificing them to their idol in sinister war. place on the new continent. At rituals. Almost a subordinate clause in Dún Dornarell Castle, recently In the course of the battles, the the face of these events is the discovered in a valley on the bor- Pact scholars were able to deci- discovery of a bubbling water der of the Rose Kingdom, the peo- pher further background informa- spring directly under the walls of ple of the wolf breed hosted the tion: Apparently, the Skargenvolk Dún Dornarell. Protected by well- celebration. But even the enemies believe in a prophecy according forgotten scattered undeath as of the pact had got wind of it, and to which Sveas sacrifice (even well as magical fuses, it could be so the brave warriors of Blutgard after death) can stop the further conquered with hard effort. Soon had to defend their homeland spread of the „Devourer“. (They an aqueduct will bring the pre- once again. seem to fear their idols more than cious water to Blutgard - another An attack squad of the Skargen worship them). It also became drop for the eternally thirsty throat had gathered, with the sinister apparent that there is probably of the city. aim of desecrating the bones of disagreement among the warri- the Svea they had so insidiously ors‘ ranks as to whether the new By Jingo Federweiß, war corres- slaughtered. They managed to power of their „Mist Witches“, pondent of the BBB steal them before the funeral, and which is based on such prophe- Bitter triumph on the walls before Goldwacht After the devastating defeat of defensive power due to losses pensable; both in flanking the the federal troops at Goldwacht in the summer campaign (and immovable units of the Black Ice in the summer campaign, a new withdrawals by private group and in city combat on the walls force could finally be deployed at expeditions), the Blood Pact also of Goldwacht itself. After several the beginning of autumn to take provided two divisions: A unit of swarms of Black Ice (including back the city. Troops were sent the Insurrection Suppression De- several of the dreaded golems) from Askalon, Porto Leonis and partment and a lesser clan peop- were defeated in the battle for a the realm of the roses to assist the le of Blutgard rushed to the aid of strategically important bridge, the surviving coin bearers. Despite the Allies! Alliance advanced on the city the noticeable weakening of the These units proved to be indis- itself. In a fierce battle, the occu- H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 22 cove of heolysos: Blutgard piers managed to keep the oc- the battle. return to their homes to join the cupiers occupied until the regent But from the destruction sprouts great work. of Mint Spring had unleashed the new hope. The people of Mint The Covenant and the people power of the elements himself. A Spring, determined to take their of Blutgard bid farewell to our crushing wall of water destroyed rightful place alongside the civi- friends - and: welcome back. the enemy, but the city is now also lized Free Cities, have already lost. Likewise, many brave rebel begun rebuilding. It is expected By Jingo Federweiß, war corres- oppressors and suicide berser- that the fugitives so generously pondent of the BBB kers gave their lives to Blutgard in received by Blutgard will soon Short news Ministry of Trade justified In the course of a large adminis- Mercenary Guild, was appointed civilized peoples of Mythodea, trative reform the mayor‘s office Minister of Trade, with Master Leif and moreover personal guaran- of Blutgard finally united the ex- of the Blood Squadron as Vice tor for security and prosperity of tensive trade of Blutgard under Minister. Minister Wolf is thus from all mercantile guests of our beau- one roof. Duke Lupus Gregory now on the main contact person tiful city. de Wolf, Grand Master of the for all those willing to trade of the Lord Mayor confirms The Lord Mayor of Blutgard, H. E. of His Eminence for disruption of dation. The editorial staff of the Chattras of the O kosh, was con- military service and neglect of BBB congratulates His Eminence. firmed in office at the Blutthing. blood celts was hotly debated A motion for official punishment and finally turned into a commen- Rations ordered, rumours of shortage denied By order of the newly founded ceive appropriate food on the ba- rumors that the rationing should Ministry of Plenty, Blutgard‘s grain sis of teeth; all other city dwellers have taken place due to the re- supplies were already being rati- are provided with food weighted mote supply of the South Sea oned before the end of the rainy according to their usefulness. expedition of individual groups. season. Covenant members re- The ministry denies all malicious It strictly rejects any talk of a so- H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 23 cove of heolysos: Blutgard called „bracar bite“, which the have to do without, and promi- spring harvest at the latest. people of Blutgard allegedly now ses an end to rationing after the Truth Minister appointed In order to put a definitive end to pointed Minister of Truth by the nation of what can be believed to harmful talk and military-devas- Lord Mayor‘s Office. (The Blut- be true in good conscience brings tating rumour making, the spe- gard Notification Bureau is now relief to the citizens of Blutgard. cial representative for positive attached to this new ministry). In reporting of the BBB, Nachtfeuer the face of an increasingly con- Eisenherz Schattenwolf, was ap- fused world, the official determi- A great purge! guards do not obey the laws of and they will punish the thieves honor. They steal and rob just be- and robbers and murderers, and cause they‘re hungry. They fight they will clean up the city! each other when they should So far, justice has often been ser- be fighting the enemies of the ved long. This stops now! The Covenant! They‘re making this sooner a sentence is passed, the great city small, diminishing the better! Criminals only laugh at Covenant‘s rightful claim on it. tearful talk, but they are quick But this is over now! The Lord to shut up when you give them a Mayor has made a ministry that firm hand! Soon order will reign will ensure peace. And he has in Blutgard! And then only good appointed the Domhal of Ta- things will be heard about us, and nas as chief executive. It was a noble deeds! wise choice, because Domhal is Blutgard is the best city in Mytho- a strong man, a great man! He is From Truth Minister Nightfire Iron- dea! But even here there are so- tough, he is determined, and he Hearted Direwolf, BBB metimes problems. Many Blood- is just! He will gather good men, H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 24 cove of heolysos: Blutgard Development plan for the armed forces meets dating agency In order to ensure the fighting to bring the individual peoples of power of the Blood Pact and the the pact closer together by me- By Sven Olafsson, BBB (Practical) claim to this land in the distant ans of public alcohol dispensing (Are you crazy?! Death messenger! future, an effective population and to bring about a stable birth You can‘t write that. If the mayor policy is necessary. For this pur- rate. finds out.) pose, in the course of the recent The local press has also already Well, I thought it would stir things up administrative reform, it was de- taken up these efforts. The noto- a bit, you know what I mean? - Note cided to set up a Ministry of Love, rious „death messenger“ will in from the author.) which, together with the Minis- future run a partner agency-ad- (No way! The shipping herald tries of Abundance, Truth and vertising department where inte- should delete this part - and don‘t Peace, now forms the basis for the rested parties can make enquiries forget it, okay? - Editor‘s note.) stability of the city. In a first under- and submit offers. Contact will be Don‘t worry - note from the editor. taking, a military build-up plan made through the relevant chan- was drawn up, which is intended nels.

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With the support of Baldur the White, First librarian to Porto Leonis. H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 25 cove of heolysos: Askalon Plans for the city festival in Askalon are in full swing The committee appointed by the from other cities, the Märkischer changes in the city‘s leadership. senators to plan the city festival is Bund and the sealing areas. An There is still time for planning until working at full speed. Much must important point in the context of the end of the fourth month and be considered and nothing must the city festival is the oath of the there is still a lot to do. be forgotten. Askalon would like five senators, which is now re- to present itself in the best light peated for the third time. It is ru- Helma Flinkfinger for its citizens and also for guests moured that there will be some

Admiral takes the helm The 1st Admiral of Askalon has „Every ship has to pay a berth getting better, the harbour area seized the ground and turned fee,“ says Fynnley Gunnjarson. looks safer, thanks to a harbour the harbour upside down. Whe- Although the captains know the guard and a shipyard is also to re before ships came and went, procedure from other ports, they be built. they are now properly registered express their displeasure. It seems that the admiral has the and unregistered. The port com- „It can‘t be. It used to be such a port under control. We wish the mand now monitors all anchored beautiful free port,“ a sailor re- Admiral continued success. ships. The Admiral welcomes the plied to the editor. new system, so some money will But you can see where the profits Gez. Harald Breitauge be put into the harbour treasury. go. The streets in the harbour are Fire in the harbour In the middle of the night the bells spreading to the other buildings. exhausted, covered in soot and rang out. One look out of the win- Water chains were formed and, tired. But with the first rays of the dow was enough to know what as a precaution, all people from sun the last flame was extinguis- was going on. A fire in the har- the surrounding buildings were hed. The fire investigations are bour. A tragedy for every sailor. evacuated. All night long, the lo- underway. The tavern was burning brightly cal Ascalonians, who were in a and all the men on site tried to hurry to help, fought to extinguish Gez. Harald Breitauge control the fire and prevent it from the fire. In the end everyone was H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 26 cove of heolysos: Askalon A spa house for Askalon The interview was conducted by psychological problems. A each other. When you can then Sandro Galico Silva, editor of the patient can be quite physically bring different healing methods local editorial office of the herald unharmed and still be flabby, together under one roof, it is a in Askalon, with Gwendolyn Nì unbalanced, irritable and more. great benefit for the patients. Fallon, priestess of the Peraine In such cases we are also happy church and healer in the military to help. (H): What treatment methods hospital of the Academy in does the Kurhaus offer? Askalon and Angharad Nì (H): How did the idea of the Fianna, stone healer in the Kurhaus come about? (G): At present we offer the military hospital of the Academy following methods of treatment: in Askalon. (G): In my home world of From my side it is healing through Aventuria there are already movement, healing through Herald (H): Your Grace, this similar treatment houses in the nutrition, movement groups, is how you are addressed in city of Trallop in the duchy of healing of the soul especially your homeland in Aventuria, Weiden. As a priestess and healer in cases where the patient right? Since I have been here in I have always found it interesting is possessed/influenced by Askalon, I have heard several to exchange with other healers malicious magic. times about the Kurhaus zu and to get to know new treatment Askalon. What may the reader methods. Why always magic (A): Stone healing, as I practice imagine by the term Kurhaus? healing, when healing is also it, is a very old method of possible by other means? treatment to restore or strengthen Gwendolyn Nì Fallon (G): Yes, the physical and, to a limited that is correct. The Kurhaus is (A): I see it the same way. extent, the mental health of the a place of rest, of regeneration. Especially if you exchange with patient. Often the patient is not yet fully other healers, you might find new recovered after the treatment. ways to help the patients. Or also (H): Would you explain this to Some still feel weak, or the old wisdom that is still valid and the reader in more detail? movement of the arms and legs was only forgotten for a certain is still restricted. In addition, there time. Especially the connection (A): I heal with stones, which are citizens who have chronic to other races is very helpful, means that I use the natural powers ailments, here too the Kurhaus because it can happen that a of stones. So this has nothing to can help. The Kurhaus is a treatment method that helps a do with magic. I consider which supplement to magical and non- person, for example with an Orc, stone has which properties and magical healing. does not work at all. I was used to then decide whether it is suitable practising alone, but when I came for the treatment. Stones can be Angharad Nì Fianna (A): Right. to Havena and met Gwen, we placed on the patient‘s body, for But this does not only concern found that our treatment methods example, to promote self-healing, physical complaints, but also fit together well, complement or the stone can be used for dream H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 27 cove of heolysos: Askalon

journeys for mental problems (H): How can the reader method is the right one. And such as anxiety and fear. determine which treatment is should the patient suddenly feel right for him? unwell during the treatment, it is (G): Healing through movement absolutely necessary to express means that the patient is shown (G): First the patient must be this and we will then find a more movements that can alleviate thoroughly examined. Because it suitable option. or even make his complaints must be excluded that a magical disappear. He is also shown healing or an operation is not (H): Your Grace, thank you for how to prevent movements necessary. If this is ruled out, the interview. Consultations for that can cause discomfort. It then there will follow discussions treatment in the Kurhaus in the is similar with healing through about the duration and extent of Academy of Askalon are held diet. Proper nutrition can also the complaints, how much they every 1, 3 and 5 days of the alleviate symptoms and help limit. Then we decide what the week. Turn confidently to the promote health. Physical activity treatment plan for the patient must healers Gwendolyn Nì Fallon groups are an offer to several look like. and AngharadNì Fianna fellow citizens of the city who have approximately the same (A): It is important that our By Sandro Galico Silva restrictions on physical activity. methods never replace the People meet in a group and treatment by a healer/medicus! do different types of exercise We can only be supportive, but together. Traveling healers often it is absolutely necessary to call these movements Yoga, or clarify exactly what problems the Pilates. patient has and which treatment H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 28 cove of heolysos: Münzquell Newsflash: Victory over the forsaken! Gold guard in quake and flood quells himself, assisted by Sir speculation remains. gone! Ulrich von Hochkamer. What The citizens of Coinquell seem According to a preliminary an- exactly happened beneath the to be hard hit by the loss of their nouncement of the War Council, city is not known to us. There are city. From the close circle around the outlaws of the Black Ice and many rumors about it, from the the regent, however, it was heard the Oily Pestilence have been use of a banner of power, to the that plans are already underway defeated. The city of Goldwacht, controlled collapse of tunnels, to to establish a new gold guard on however, was completely dest- daring claims that the Regent of the northeastern side of the River royed. The news we have recei- Münzquells, or Sir Ulrich, used of Eight. So it is not surprising that ved is scarce, whether the much forces that only archons should the War Council has now an- quoted „military secrecy“. To the have. nounced that the army and refu- dear reader, however, we want Eyewitnesses agree on what gee camp will be moved to that to summarize what is known at happened next. The eight-jump, very spot. this time. the mighty river that runs along The supply situation seems to be The united army has gone on the Goldwacht, suddenly ebbed secured at least for the coming offensive against the Goldwacht near the city. The earth shook and winter. As part of the aid supplies, occupied by the enemy. The- a landslide tore a whole quarter two shiploads of food and wood re had been fights on the way of the city into the sea. The for- from the Golden Empire have ar- through the surrounding area, saken have passed away in a rived. Over the last few weeks, especially at the north-western sudden flood, while the forces of several aid shipments have al- bridge, which leads over a tri- the elements have been able to ready arrived from the Free Cities butary of the Achtersprings. The retreat in time. and the Rose Kingdom. A large bridge had been destroyed and Where Goldwacht had been, part of the refugees have already the troops had already suffered there was now a swampy waste- been evacuated to these cities at noticeable losses on the way to land, pervaded by the ruins of the the beginning of the campaign. Goldwacht. once proud city. Both the Regent We hope that the victory over the During the actual attack on the of Münzquells and Sir Ulrich were forsaken in the Bay of Heolysos city, trebuchets were also used, later found in bad shape. Only a will last, and that this crisis has as well as a warship from Porto few of the Special Command‘s brought the Free Cities of the Bay Leonis. Soldiers we spoke to re- men had survived. closer together. We remember all ported that a series of mock at- We don‘t know what this sudden- who gave their lives for this vic- tacks had been carried out on the ly created wasteland is all about, tory. outlaws to keep them busy, while but the War Council has declared a special task force had carried it a restricted area. Regular patrols Full of Hope, out an operation in the tunnels un- are now moving around the area. Federico and Ylana from the Free der the city. Does the War Council have any Feathers This task force is said to have doubts that the outlawed were re- been led by the Regent Münz- ally defeated? At this point, only H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 29 cove of heolysos: Münzquell The bay‘s on fire! The sky above the bay of Heo- the way for the counter offensi- le shipload of combustible oils lysos has been covered by thick ve. It is hard to imagine how far and pitch had been made availa- black smoke for two days now! the sea of flames reaches. There ble for the fight against the black Extensive forest fires are consu- is hope and fear that the flames ice and pestilence. We hope that ming the area around Goldwacht will not reach the army and refu- victory over those who are forsa- northeast of the figure of eight! gee camp. According to the War ken will justify this sacrifice and According to a proclamation of Council, however, there is no re- we wonder what the elementary the war council, these forest fires ason for concern. Moreover, the peoples will think of this decision. were deliberately set to stop the tactical implementation of this un- advance of the outlaws through dertaking was made possible by Federico and Ylana of the Free the surrounding area and to pave a gift from the Blood Pact. A who- Feathers Pestilence creature destroyed! The War Council has announced phisticated trap. The creature met presentatives of the War Council that the Pestilence creature its end in a blazing inferno. How- rejected our inquiries on this mat- known as the „Plague Mahr“ has ever, according to unconfirmed ter for reasons of military secrecy. been successfully destroyed! Un- reports, soldiers who were part of We will keep the esteemed rea- der the leadership of Sir Ulrich this undertaking are said to have der informed. von Hochkamer, commander of observed how, on the creature‘s the forces of Porto Leonis, the gro- death, a single deformed body Ylana of the Free Feathers tesque beast had been set a so- split off from it and escaped. Re- Ochsenbrunn saved from packagers! The village of Ochsenbrunn, in the village almost fell victim to from Porto Leonis, led by Sir Ulrich the more distant surroundings a catastrophe! Not only did the von Hochkamer, and the „Gold- of Goldwacht, is probably unk- outlaws almost overrun Ochsen- federn“, the personal bodyguard nown to the honoured reader. brunn as they marched through of the regent of Münzquell, had Less than a hundred men and the surrounding countryside, but tracked down the Pactarians and women had made a new home there was also a small group of brought them to justice! The other there. Since they are not citizens partakers who were on the ver- villagers could be persuaded to of Münzquell, Ochsenbrunn was ge of destroying the village and give up their village and travel legally considered a „wild sett- its inhabitants! But this fate could back to the army camp with the lement“, but was tolerated until be averted! A delegation of the Gesandschaft. The entire harvest now. As has now become known, war council, consisting of soldiers of Ochsenbrunn could be secu- H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 30 cove of heolysos: Münzquell red and carried along! In view of significant success! We hope that will follow. the tense supply situation this is a further victories and successes Ylana of the Free Feathers Water sources discovered! The army and refugee camp, king water was one of the biggest are not in the immediate vicinity which was built in a makeshift challenges for the war council. of the camp, several carts with manner by the survivors after the Now a remedy could be found. escort vehicles now ensure daily fall of Goldwacht, could not have Under the leadership of Garion of supplies. We say: Cheers! been built in a less favourable Arivor, a Rondra-dedicated per- location. Far away from the Ach- son, a Embassy succeeded in fin- Federico from the FreeFeathers tersprings and the known springs, ding new sources of water in the the supply of the camp with drin- surrounding area. Although they Freeing goods and survivors from Goldwacht‘s harbour! Due to military secrecy, we know landing party even infiltrated the the Reich of Roses, will now re- very little information, but it seems warehouses! Numerous goods ceive adequate care. However, that a highly dangerous underta- had been salvaged and even the group of volunteers who infil- king has taken place under cover a group of survivors had been trated Goldwacht‘s port is said to of night and fog! According to un- found and rescued! These are have had a strange composition. confirmed reports, the S.S.E. Rhu- now supposed to be in the strictly Drunken buccaneers and orcs dena sailed with a group of vo- guarded and recently expanded are said to have carried out this lunteers to Goldwacht Harbour. military hospital in the army and venture? We say sailor‘s yarn! There, in front of the city occupi- refugee camp. We assume that ed by the outlawed ones, not only those survivors, in the hospital Federico of the Free Feathers was a late mission carried out, a run by the Reichsheilerschaft of H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 31 cove of heolysos: Münzquell War council prepares counter offensive The call of the regent Coin Source - A small task force from Blutgard, that it is assumed that they are for support has not gone unans- led by „Enforcer General“ Astrid already able to solve their prob- wered. More than eight hundred - The surviving troops of Gold- lems themselves? We say: Unex- fighters have reached the army wacht, led by the regent of Münz- pected! and refugee camp and are pre- quell, Falk Leomar Sigiswil paring for the campaign against The large presence of troops na- Federico of the Free Feathers the forsaken. A war council has turally makes us feel relieved and been formed, which is now to di- hopeful. We are sure that the for- rect the further fate. Each army is saken in the Bay of Heolysos will represented by a commander. As soon be stopped. But we cannot far as we know, the following tro- avoid one question: Why has ops are now participating in this the Eastern Seal not sent troops? campaign: Of all the towns in the bay, Gold - An army of Ascalon, led by Se- Watch is the closest to the eastern nator Raistlin of Ascalon borders. Should an invasion of - Armed forces from Porto Leonis, the outlaws, so close to their own led by Sir Ulrich von Hochkamer borders, not disturb the Eastern - Troops from the realm of roses, Seal? Or is the confidence in the led by Vhenan Bazhima cities of the bay already so high H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 32 Minne and singing Where are you? A poem from the re- Where did you go, oh elements? Where did you go? alm of roses: Are you gone? Hold on with your sad-blind heart Are you out of sight, out of mind? a broken man we constantly lament. A weakling, not the hero buried. Can‘t hear you, He fled the suffering called command and pain. Can‘t see you, Can‘t feel you. Never ruled, at heart remained a soldier It hurts so much... Was too stubborn to change heart and mind Needed a hand to guide him No, we‘re not gone, my dear child. and ends up doing this weak act. Always there, not far away. Always saw you, Sacrifice is a soldier‘s privilege. Always heard you. Crowned men show greatness in endurance. Only a weak spirit passes by his deeds. We protect you as parents protect their children. We ward off the danger that sounds from outside. Hear my words. The deed is heavy, The time is yours now, in all its glory. Karl Weber will always owe us an Archon, Fill it wisely and with care. stand up and show yourselves more worthy than he.

signed the unknown poet Do not be afraid of what is coming. He who carries us in his heart is never alone. For him we are never far away, in all our glory.

Landuin Conchobair, fighter Aeris H edition 51 - year 18 a.t.d. - Page 33 Minne and singing Guest contributions for Otto‘s wisdom from the East: Let the wisdom of the people be proclaimed, Finally, the words of a young but no less wise For your satiety, it was aimed. guard of the 8th Archontenguard from the beautiful Eastern Empire: „Some never forget her. Some never had her. „Sacrifice also means leaving behind something of But listen, you citizens of the seal, or those who one‘s self on the battlefield called life.“ want to become citizens: Wisdom is everywhere! The bonnet, may it always grace your head, Citizens, tailors, generals, because this is what separates us from the animals. Each one of them is wise, Many a door will open to you, No fallacy, nonsense or guile! so you should always count on it! And so it shall end today. It‘s a privilege to wear the hood. For wisdom is in your hands „Take the high road.“ - the good citizen

Well spoken, good citizen! But always remember the words of my namesake from the house of Groll: „He who ties the bonnet has lost all control over his life!“